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Pakistan has called on the United Nations to launch a “concerted campaign” to collect all weapons from terrorist organisations such as the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).Ambassador Munir Akram, speaking at the Fourth Review Conference of the UN Programme of Action (PoA) on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) on Tuesday, expressed Pakistan’s “grave concern over the acquisition and use of modern and sophisticated small arms by terrorist groups in Pakistan.” [the] “TTP”.be statement In a statement released by Pakistan’s UN mission, Akram stressed the “need for a coordinated operation to recover all weapons from terrorist groups like the TTP” and also…
Haris Rauf got into an ugly argument with a fan© X (Twitter) The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a stern warning to a fan who got into an altercation with the team’s veteran cricketer Haris Rauf. The Pakistan fast bowler was with his wife after the team’s defeat in the T20 World Cup 2024 when he got into an altercation with a fan. As the video of the incident went viral on social media, opinions were divided, with some supporting and others condemning Rauf’s reaction. Now, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has also reacted to…
After finishing last in the NFC East with a 4-13 record, the Washington Commanders are looking to turn things around in 2024. As part of the rebuild, they hired an entirely new coaching staff, went 4-13 and drafted likely QB of the future Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick.With so many new elements being added to the franchise, it’s hard to gauge exactly how it will all come together and whether it will result in success.Read more: Commanders training camp dates announcedThe roster has been completely reshuffled, with the only remaining stars remaining after this offseason being wide receiver…
When customers enter JNB Beauty on Belair Road, they are immediately greeted by owner Tunde Tenabe – warm and motherly.As she rushes through the store, she stocks the shelves and even checks the weather to recommend the right outfits. She knows fabrics and sizes. Her motto with her customers is “Everyone is Beyoncé,” which means making sure every customer leaves the store looking and feeling their best.”This dress is the real deal,” Tenabe told shoppers early Saturday morning. “It’s a real show-stopper.”Tunde Tenabe works at JNB Beauty, a clothing and beauty retailer in Bel Air Edison. (Robert Stewart/Capital News Service)…
Casey Hall and Sophie YuSHANGHAI (Reuters) – Sales in China’s big mid-year e-commerce sales fell for the first time on record as consumers remained cautious about spending amid a faltering economy, according to third-party data estimates released on Wednesday.Gross merchandise volume (GMV), a widely used indicator of e-commerce sales, reached 742.8 billion yuan ($102.36 billion) across China’s major online platforms during the so-called “618” shopping event, down 7 percent from a year earlier, according to digital retail data provider Xintun.618’s sales have been growing even amid the pandemic, reaching a peak of nearly 800 billion yuan in 2023, according to…
Pakistan failed to qualify for the Super Eight stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup.© X (Twitter) Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria has slammed Wasim Akram and other former Pakistan cricketers for criticising the current Pakistan team. Kaneria said Akram and other cricketers should come to the team’s aid instead of criticising from the outside. Pakistan was eliminated in the group stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup after losing to India and the USA. Kaneria’s reaction came after Wasim Akram had publicly lashed out on social media, demanding that Pakistan form a new team.”Wasim Akram and others…
Banks and post offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, but major restaurants, grocery stores and retail chains will remain open on the holiday.Many businesses, including Target, Walmart, Starbucks and Costco, will remain open this federal holiday, but the stock market will be closed on Wednesday for the holiday.Known as America’s Second Independence Day, Juneteenth has been commemorated as a federally recognized holiday since 2021, providing millions of Americans with a paid day off and an opportunity to commemorate the end of slavery.The holiday commemorates the day in 1865, two and a half years after…
Shas party chairman Aryeh Deri is reportedly furious that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to scrap a controversial bill pushed by Deri due to opposition from within the ruling coalition, bringing to an end a political saga that began on Sunday.The announcement that the bill would be removed from the Knesset agenda came at approximately 1 a.m. Wednesday. The decision was made after the prime minister consulted with coalition floor whip Ofir Katz (Likud). The decision was likely the result of both pressure from Likud mayors who opposed the bill and the fact that two Likud members and one…
On June 19, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck parts of Pakistan, including the capital, Islamabad.However, no loss of life or property has been reported yet.According to the National Earthquake Monitoring Centre, the quake, which had its epicentre in southeastern Afghanistan at a depth of 98 km, was felt in various parts of the country, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Swat, Malakand, North Waziristan, Parachinar, Lower Dir, Hangu, Charsadda and Swabi.Pakistan is located on the boundary between the Indian and Eurasian plates and is therefore subject to frequent earthquakes.Much of South Asia is seismically active as the Indian Plate is being pushed…
TC is a government-backed, industry-led membership group that provides networks and resources to over 700 signatory organisations to advance diversity and inclusion (D&I) efforts. Since its founding in 2015, the TTC has built a community of thousands of D&I professionals and more than 800 tech employers, representing nearly 250,000 tech workers. The year Diversity in Technology The report collects and collates thousands of insights and data points that paint a picture of diversity in the UK tech sector to help organisations change and evolve their approach. Companies are ‘quietly abandoning’ D&I strategies However, after nine years, the organisation has taken…