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Express Tribune
8 minutes ago
- Health
- Express Tribune
Pakistan went nuclear on this day in 1998. Today, Sindh celebrates
In high spirits after the recent combat victory over India, the people of Sindh celebrated Yom-e-Takbeer on Wednesday by participating in rallies and seminars, paying tribute to the military and civilian martyrs as well. The official and unofficial rallies were taken out in all districts of the province. Hyderabad Deputy Commissioner Zainul Abedin Memon led a rally from Shahbaz Building to the Post Master General's office. Addressing the participants he said Pakistan is a golden day in the country's history when Pakistan proved its impeccable defence capability before the world. "This day not only helped restore the balance of power in South Asia, but made Pakistan emerge as the sole nuclear power among the Muslim countries." He underscored that the atomic program is a guarantee of defence for Pakistan. A large rally was also organized in Matiari district. "This day reminds us that with national unity, strong resolve, and self-reliance, we can overcome any challenge," affirmed SSP Faisal Bashir Memon. DC Muhammad Yousuf Sheikh said Youm-e-Takbeer is a day to pay tribute to the great scientists, military and civil leadership, and workers whose sacrifices made this achievement possible. In Jamshoro a rally started from the DC office, led by Additional DC Nooruddin Hingorjo. The enthusiastic participants chanted slogans, praising the scientists and the Pakistan army as well as the political leadership. A hospital operated by the Atomic Energy Commission in Larkana district organized a rally in connection with Yom-e-Takbeer. Doctors, paramedics and a large number of citizens took part in the activity. The hospital's Director Dr Abdul Samad Shaikh said Pakistan's atomic program is meant for peace and not aggression. He noted that 20 hospitals working under the commission are providing free cancer treatment to the patients. The Sindh Education Department in Shaheed Benazirabad district arranged an event at M H Khuwaja auditorium hall. The speakers underlined that Pakistan on this day 27 years ago conveyed to the global community for the sake of freedom, sovereignty and national security the country's armed forces are ever ready. Jamaat-e-Islami, Sunni Tehreek, Jamiat-e-Ulema-e-Pakistan, Pakistan Milli Muslim League, traders associations and many other groups of people also organized events to mark the day.
CBC
2 hours ago
- Business
- CBC
Elon Musk leaves Trump administration after leading effort to slash U.S. government
Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy. His departure, announced Wednesday evening, marks the end of a turbulent chapter that included thousands of layoffs, the evisceration of government agencies and reams of litigation. Despite the upheaval, the billionaire entrepreneur struggled in the unfamiliar environment of Washington, and he accomplished far less than he hoped. He dramatically reduced his target for cutting spending — from $2 trillion US to $1 trillion US to $150 billion US — and increasingly expressed frustration about resistance to his goals. Sometimes he clashed with other top members of Trump's administration, who chafed at the newcomer's efforts to reshape their departments, and he faced fierce political blowback for his efforts. Musk's role working for Trump was always intended to be temporary, and he had recently signalled that he would be shifting his attention back to running his businesses, such as the electric automaker Tesla and the rocket company SpaceX. But administration officials were often vague about when Musk would step back from his position spearheading the Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, and he abruptly revealed that he was leaving in a post on X, his social media website. "As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending," he wrote. "The @DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government." A White House official, who requested anonymity to talk about the change, confirmed Musk's departure. Criticism of 'massive spending bill' Musk announced his decision one day after CBS released part of an interview in which he criticized the centrepiece of Trump's legislative agenda by saying he was "disappointed" by what the president calls his "big, beautiful bill." WATCH | Pressure from Musk: Elon Musk orders U.S. federal workers to justify their jobs 3 months ago Duration 2:03 U.S. federal workers were ordered to justify their jobs this weekend by submitting five bullet points on their accomplishments from the past week or face termination. The initiative, spearheaded by Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team, has Republican backing, Democratic opposition and warnings of legal challenges ahead. The legislation includes a mix of tax cuts and enhanced immigration enforcement. Musk described it as a "massive spending bill" that increases the federal deficit and "undermines the work" of DOGE. "I think a bill can be big or it could be beautiful," Musk said. "But I don't know if it could be both." Trump, speaking in the Oval Office on Wednesday, defended his agenda by talking about the delicate politics involved with negotiating the legislation. "I'm not happy about certain aspects of it, but I'm thrilled by other aspects of it," he said. Trump also suggested that more changes could be made. "We're going to see what happens," he said. "It's got a way to go." Republicans recently pushed the measure through the U.S. House of Representatives and are debating it in the U.S. Senate. Some Republican lawmakers share Musk's concerns. "I sympathize with Elon being discouraged," said Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson. Speaking at a Milwaukee Press Club event on Wednesday, Johnson added that he was "pretty confident" there was enough opposition "to slow this process down until the president, our leadership, gets serious" about reducing spending. He said there was no amount of pressure Trump could put on him to change his position. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has asked senators to make as few changes to the legislation as possible, saying that House Republicans reached a "very delicate balance" that could be upended with major changes. The narrowly divided House will have to vote again on final passage once the Senate alters the bill.
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Apply through ‘Suvidha' portal to get poll-related permissions: Ludhiana DC Jain
Ahead of the Ludhiana west bypoll, district election officer-cum- deputy commissioner, Himanshu Jain, directed on Wednesday that all political hoardings, flexes must carry the names of the publisher and printer. Citing the latest guidelines regarding the installation of election-related hoardings on sites controlled/regulated by local self-government/municipal authorities, Jain said that ECI had mandated clear identification of printers and publishers on all printed election-related material including hoardings. He said that as per section 127 A of the R P Act 1951, printing or publishing of election pamphlets/posters without bearing the name and address of the printer and publisher on the face of these materials is mandatory. Jain urged all the authorities to ensure strict compliance with the said guidelines. Deputy commissioner (DC) Himanshu Jain further directed all political parties to apply through the 'Suvidha' online portal for getting permission for all the poll-related activities, including meetings and rallies for the Ludhiana West byelection. Jain said that 'Suvidha' portal was a single-window clearance for getting all the requisite permissions from the election authorities. He emphasised that no religious place should be used for campaigning,and political parties must avoid any campaign which would incite hatred. The DC said that venue and time of political rallies and processions must be informed well in advance to avoid any mismanagement. The district election officer assured that the administration is committed to ensuring free, fair, and peaceful election. 1 nomination filed ahead of bypoll Ludhiana On the third day of nominations for the Ludhiana west seat of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, one candidate has filed his nomination papers. Punjab's chief electoral officer, Sibin C, informed that an independent candidate, Baldev Raj Katna (Debi), submitted his nomination for the 64-Ludhiana West seat. The last date for filing nominations is June 2, and the scrutiny of nomination papers will be conducted on June 3. The final date for withdrawal of nominations is June 5, 2025. Voting will take place on June 19, and the results will be declared on June 23, 2025, after the counting of votes.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Muddy water supply in some Panchkula sectors despite repeated complaints
1 2 Panchkula: An 83-year-old retired deputy commandant from the defence sector has been running from pillar to post for over a year, trying to get his muddy water supply issue resolved, but despite all efforts, the problem remains unsolved. On Monday, Suresh Aggarwal, a resident of Sector 4 who lives with his wife, attended the Samdhaan Shivir chaired by deputy commissioner Monika Gupta and personally raised his long-standing issue of muddy water supply. However, even this effort failed to bring relief. Following the DC's instructions, a water supply worker inspected his house again, but by Wednesday, the problem persisted. He is still receiving muddy water. "We have two filters and get them serviced regularly, replacing old parts with new ones. Yet, we find so much mud in them. Water supply officials have visited my house multiple times, but the issue hasn't been resolved in over a year. Even approaching the DC didn't help," lamented the 83-year-old retired deputy commandant. Suresh Aggarwal is not alone in facing this ordeal. Subhash Chandra, a captain in the merchant navy and president of the Sector 2 residents' welfare society, shared a similar concern. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo "For the past two months, residents here have been receiving muddy water. We contacted the junior engineer and other officials, but none could provide a satisfactory technical explanation. The problem continues to persist," he told TOI. "Although muddy water is present only during the first 10–15 minutes of both morning and evening supply times, just think about the amount of water wasted when all residents have to let it flow out. At a time when we talk about water conservation, the reality is quite the opposite," said the 68-year-old serving captain. Rakesh Aggarwal, president of Vikas Manch Panchkula and a resident of Sector 12, added, "Muddy water supply usually happens during repair work. But here, such maintenance is frequent, almost every month or two. The old tubewells often face issues like pipeline breakage or leakage. When repairs are carried out, muddy water continues for two to three days, causing inconvenience to residents." Previously, Sector 15 frequently reported dirty water supply, but residents say the situation there has improved for now. Meanwhile, Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) maintains that everything is under control. HSVP executive engineer Shamsher Singh Dhillon said, "There is no muddy water supply in Panchkula. If we receive any specific complaint, we address it promptly. In some cases, when we treat Bhakra water using fitkari (alum), and taps remain unused for a few days due to a closed house, muddy water may appear in old pipelines. " So far, residents of the trans-Ghaggar sectors have not reported muddy water issues. Their concern is low water supply.
Fox Sports
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
UFL Week 9 By The Numbers: Cornell Powell, Justin Hall shine
Week 9 of the 2025 UFL season featured some dominant performances and down-to-the-wire finishes. The St. Louis Battlehawks , Birmingham Stallions , Arlington Renegades and Houston Roughnecks were victorious, while the San Antonio Brahmas , Michigan Panthers , Memphis Showboats and DC Defenders fell flat. [MORE: What is the UFL? Everything to know about the 2025 United Football League ] Here are the numbers to know after Week 9. 5: Birmingham beat Michigan, 26-22, sweeping the season series and improving the Stallions' record to 5-0 vs the Panthers in the UFL since the start of last season (and 7-0 dating back to their meetings in the USFL). After scoring the go-ahead TD with just over 2 minutes left in the fourth quarter, Birmingham's defense held strong, halting Michigan's comeback attempt with four stops from inside their own 10-yard line. The Panthers will have one more chance to break their skid against the Stallions when they meet in a rematch of last year's Conference Championship Game in Birmingham in two weeks. 7: DC wide receiver Cornell Powell is up to a league-best seven receiving touchdowns on the season after his second straight multi-TD game. Powell went for eight catches for 104 yards and two TDs against Houston on Sunday, including a TD grab with three seconds left in the fourth quarter that gave DC a shot at tying the game with a 3-point conversion. The former Clemson wideout has been on a tear in the second half of the year with five TDs over his last three games. 10: Houston's Justin Hall became the first player in UFL history with back-to-back games with 10 catches. The 26-year-old Hall had 10 receptions, 126 yards, and a TD in the 24-21 win over DC. The league-leader in catches this season had 11 catches a week ago and is now up to 58 on the season – 18 clear of the next closest player in the league. 39: The 7-2 St. Louis Battlehawks have now rolled off five straight wins as they dispatched San Antonio 39-13 in their final home game of the regular season. The 39 points set a single-game high in the UFL this season. QB Max Duggan played the first half, leading the team to 21 points (including one defensive TD) before backup Brandon Silvers came on and played well in the second half as the Battlehawks tacked on another 18 points after halftime. 70: St. Louis CB Micah Abraham had a debut to remember. Playing in his first game since being signed two weeks ago, Abraham forced a fumble, scooped it up and returned it 70 yards for a TD in the second quarter on Friday night. Making the moment even more special: Micah's father, Donnie, is the Battlehawks Defensive Coordinator. 107: Arlington's Tyler Vaughns posted his second 100-yard receiving game of the season with his eight-catch, 107-yard, one-TD game in the win over Memphis. Vaughns put the Renegades ahead for good with his 41-yard TD in the third quarter as Arlington rolled to a 30-12 win. 307: Birmingham QB J'Mar Smith threw for 307 yards and two TDs in the Stallions' comeback win over Michigan. After leading the defending champs to a win off the bench two weeks ago, Smith now has his first win as a starter. Smith connected with Deon Cain for his second TD of the day with 2:22 left in the fourth quarter to put Birmingham in front. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily ! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience United Football League recommended Get more from United Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
