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BNP yesterday slammed Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam for accusing political parties of trying to fail the interim government, warning that such inappropriate statements can create a rift in national unity. "I think he (adviser) should not have made such a remark. He didn't say the right thing. It may create a rift in national unity," said BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi while speaking at a press conference at the party's Nayapaltan office. He said it is the main responsibility of the interim government to hold a free, fair, and inclusive election within a short time, which is also the wish of the people. "But if any contradictory or questionable statements come from their (government's) side, it'll harm national unity," the BNP leader observed. He said the government can benefit from the criticism made by political parties. "Criticism is an essential element for strengthening democracy. You can't deny this element." Rizvi also said country's democratic political parties have set an example of unity amid local and international conspiracies. "You (the government) must take this into consideration." He said the political parties are urging the government to arrange elections after completing the reforms within a reasonable time. "Is the election different from other elements of democracy? In fact, the election is the most important democratic practice," the BNP leader mentioned. He said the government should not ignore the political parties' demand. Earlier, on Wednesday, Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam reportedly said political parties are prioritising the election over reforms. During a meeting at the Secretariat with a delegation from British Global Partners Governance (GPG), the adviser also mentioned that political parties are attempting to make the interim government fail. BNP yesterday slammed Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam for accusing political parties of trying to fail the interim government, warning that such inappropriate statements can create a rift in national unity. "I think he (adviser) should not have made such a remark. He didn't say the right thing. It may create a rift in national unity," said BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi while speaking at a press conference at the party's Nayapaltan office. He said it is the main responsibility of the interim government to hold a free, fair, and inclusive election within a short time, which is also the wish of the people. "But if any contradictory or questionable statements come from their (government's) side, it'll harm national unity," the BNP leader observed. He said the government can benefit from the criticism made by political parties. "Criticism is an essential element for strengthening democracy. You can't deny this element." Rizvi also said country's democratic political parties have set an example of unity amid local and international conspiracies. "You (the government) must take this into consideration." He said the political parties are urging the government to arrange elections after completing the reforms within a reasonable time. "Is the election different from other elements of democracy? In fact, the election is the most important democratic practice," the BNP leader mentioned. He said the government should not ignore the political parties' demand. Earlier, on Wednesday, Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam reportedly said political parties are prioritising the election over reforms. During a meeting at the Secretariat with a delegation from British Global Partners Governance (GPG), the adviser also mentioned that political parties are attempting to make the interim government fail.
Austria’s , the , voted Wednesday to A majority in the National Council voted in favour of the decision following a by the , which sought to prosecute Kickl for allegedly providing false testimony during a parliamentary committee investigation into the misuse of public funds. However, Christian Ragger, a representative of the FPO, the parliament’s decision, claiming it was politically motivated. He argued that at the time Kickl provided his testimony, he was serving as a member of parliament rather than in his former role at the Ministry of Interior, which should have afforded him the protection of parliamentary immunity. In response, , a member of the Parliament’s Immunity Committee, clarified that immunity protection does not apply in this case. He explained that the inquiry committee questioned Herbert Kickl not about his role as a member of parliament but regarding his tenure as Interior Minister. Additionally, the National Council lifted the immunity of three other FPÖ members accused of the Nazi Prohibition Law by singing a Nazi song during a funeral. The relevant legislation, including the and the , bans the public display or promotion of Nazi symbols or ideology. ensures that Members of the National Council cannot be held liable for their voting decisions and can only be held accountable to the Council itself for any oral or written statements made within its proceedings. However, of the Federal Constitutional Law stipulates that criminal proceedings against a member of the National Council may only proceed without the Council’s consent if the actions in question are unequivocally unrelated to their political activities. The public prosecutor is investigating that Herbert Kickl provided false testimony during questioning by an investigative committee in April. The committee was probing suspicions of abuse of power by Kickl during his tenure as Minister of Interior from 2017 to 2019, following claims that he used public funds to pay for advertisements in exchange for favorable media coverage. Kickl told the committee he had no involvement with advertisements at the time. However, smartphone chats have surfaced showing discussions among FPÖ officials, including Kickl, about media strategies. These revelations have prompted the WKStA to accuse the FPÖ leader of making false statements. Kickl is no stranger to controversy. The FPÖ Austria’s parliamentary elections in September 2024 but fell short of securing a majority, as other parties refused to collaborate with them. Herbert Kickl, the party’s leader, served as Minister of Interior for two years before assuming the role of chairman in parliament. The accusations against him are reminiscent of those by former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, who in February was an eight-month suspended prison sentence for giving false testimony during a parliamentary committee hearing. John Jay born John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the state of New York, co-author of the Federalist Papers and first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, was born on December 12, 1745.Read a of John Jay, and pay a virtual visit to the , to which he retired in 1801. Kenya becomes independent On December 12, 1963, Kenya attained independence from the United Kingdom.Games: The Quad City Storm (5-10-1-1, 12 points) return home to host the Pensacola Ice Flyers (4-12-1-0, 9 points) in a meeting of the two teams at the bottom of the SPHL standings. Puck drop both evenings at Vibrant Arena at The Mark is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. Promotions: There are events scheduled for both nights this weekend. Friday is Scouts Night with the Storm wearing Mossy Oak Camo jerseys. Proceeds from the jersey auction benefit Illowa Scout Council. Special scout ticket offers and patches are available through Fintan (fintan@quadcitystorm.com). There is also a Scout Sleepover on the ice available with select ticket packages. Saturday, the team will recognize Mascot Mania and Radar’s Glow in the Dark Birthday, which features mascots from the entire region at Vibrant Arena to celebrate and entertain. The first 1,000 kids ages 12 and younger receive a replica jersey, courtesy of Tyson. The action on the ice starts with a laser show and, for the first time ever, the team will be wearing glow in the dark jerseys that will be auctioned postgame. People are also reading... History: This is the first meeting this season between the two clubs. Last season, QC was 4-1-0-0 against the Ice Flyers and the Storm are 8-2-2-1 over Pensacola the last five years. Familiar faces, different places: In a unique twist, QC and Pensacola were partners in a pair of trades this week. QC sent LW Alex Laplante (2 goals, 2 assists, 4 points in 15 games with a -7 plus/minus) and the rights to centerman Matt Ustaski (0 goals, 2 assists, 2 points in 5 games with a -2 rating) to the Ice Flyers in return for future considerations. Ustaski subsequently took a call-up to the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears and is not on the Pensacola active roster. Former QC netminder Kevin Resop is also on Pensacola’s roster, that numbered 17 as of Thursday. Game notes: Both of these teams continue to re-work their rosters. Pensacola has made 10 moves already this month, including losing centermen Greg Smith (1 goal, 9 assists, 10 points in 17 games with a -4 rating) and Cameron Cook (6-5-11, -11 plus/minus) to ECHL call-ups. Smith went to Adirondack and Cook to Reading. ... Pensacola is 0-2 this month having lost at Birmingham and to Macon last weekend. ... QC has not won a game in its last five starts. The Storm are coming in off a three-game weekend in Fayetteville in which they lost all three games by 4-3 scores. The opener was a shootout loss in which QC gained a point in the standings. ... Pensacola’s top scorer is former Peoria Riverman Cayden Cahill (4-6-10). ... QC has a pair of 20-point scorers in Leif Mattson (11-11-22) and Weiland Parrish (4-16-20). ... Pensacola is being outscored 66-41 this season and QC is being outscored 68-47. Those are the top two goals-against numbers in the league and the only ones over 60. ... Pensacola’s 41 goals are tied with Macon for the fewest in the league. — compiled by Tom Johnston Mattson Mattson Get in the game with our Prep Sports Newsletter Sent weekly directly to your inbox! sports writer/golf editor {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.
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Bryce Thompson scored 17 points and achieved a milestone as Oklahoma State defeated Miami 80-74 on Friday afternoon in a Charleston Classic consolation game in Charleston, S.C. Thompson made 6-of-14 shots from the floor, surpassing 1,000 points for his career at Oklahoma State (4-1), which also got 15 points from Marchelus Avery. The Cowboys won in large part thanks to their impressive 3-point shooting (10-for-22, 45.5 percent). Oklahoma State backup guard Arturo Dean, a Miami native, posted eight points and one steal. He led the nation in steals last season while playing for Florida International. Miami (3-2) has lost two straight games in Charleston, failing to take a lead at any point. They will play on Sunday against either Nevada or VCU. The Hurricanes on Friday were led by Nijel Pack, who had a game-high 20 points. Brandon Johnson had a double-double for Miami with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Matthew Cleveland scored 11 points and Lynn Kidd and Paul Djobet added 10 points apiece for Miami. Miami, which fell behind 7-0 in Thursday's loss to Drake, got behind 9-0 on Friday as Abou Ousmane scored six of his eight points. Oklahoma State stretched its lead to 18 before settling for a 43-27 advantage at the break. Pack led all first-half scorers with 10 points, but Miami shot just 29.6 percent from the floor, including 3-of-13 on 3-pointers (23.1). Oklahoma State shot 48.4 percent, including 8-for-15 on 3-pointers (53.3 percent) before intermission. The Cowboys also had a 14-8 edge in paint points. In the second half, Miami closed its 20-point deficit to 55-42 with 12:12 left. Miami got a bit closer as two straight short jumpers by Kidd, trimming the deficit to 73-62 with 3:25 to play. The Hurricanes cut it to 77-70 on Pack's 3-pointer with 34 seconds remaining, but the Cowboys hit their free throws to close out the win. --Field Level Media
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Bahawalpur royal state once thrived under the embrace of the Sutlej River. Today, just a division of Punjab, its vibrancy has dimmed, replaced by a grim tapestry of poverty and disease. This transformation is no natural consequence but the direct outcome of human intervention: the drying up of the Sutlej, a casualty of the Indus Waters Treaty and years of mismanagement. Dr. Hassan Abbas, an acclaimed water management expert, recently offered insights that illuminate both the depth of this crisis and a way out. The Sutlej River, historically a source of life and prosperity, was once a blessing for Bahawalpur and its adjoining regions. The river’s seasonal flooding deposited fertile alluvium, enabling agriculture with minimal input. Natural lakes brimming with fish and vast grazing pastures sustained both human and animal populations. The local economy flourished, with goods flowing through trade routes that connected this state to the wider Rajputana regions. However, the partition of British India in 1947 and the subsequent signing of the Indus Waters Treaty in 1960 disrupted this harmony. The treaty allocated the Sutlej entirely to India, leaving Bahawalpur deprived of its lifeline. The impact was devastating. Without the Sutlej’s water, the fertile lands of delta turned to dust. Agriculture dwindled, forcing people to migrate or switch to less productive means of livelihood. Those who stayed battled not just the loss of income but a rising tide of diseases caused by polluted and saline groundwater. Today, Bahawalpur’s hospitals overflow with patients suffering from gastrointestinal, liver, and heart ailments, all tied to the poor quality of water. Dr. Hassan Abbas, who recently led a research initiative in Bahawalpur with a team of international researchers, believes the region’s plight stems from this environmental degradation. “The unusually high numbers of beggars I see in Bahawalpur are the descendants of once-prosperous communities who thrived along the Sutlej. The river’s absence has stripped them of both dignity and livelihood,” he remarked. His assessment aligns with grim statistics: Bahawalpur now suffers from one of the highest malnutrition rates in Pakistan, with 60 percent of its children facing stunted growth due to food insecurity. ‘The river may have dried, but beneath its sands lies the key to renewal.’ Dr. Abbas research offers both a diagnosis and a prescription. His focus has been on the groundwater reserves beneath the Sutlej’s dry riverbed. The floods of 2023, which brought an unprecedented about 7 MAF of water to the area, revealed a silver lining. Half of that water percolated into the ground, replenishing aquifers under the ancient river channel. “These reserves are a hidden treasure,” Dr. Abbas explained. “They hold clean, drinkable water that can meet the needs of the region’s population, livestock, and even sustainable agricultural activity.” He proposes a practical solution: a sustainable water extraction system powered by solar technology. This method, known as Riverbank Filtration (RBF), is already a success in developed countries. By tapping into the groundwater near riverbanks, the system delivers clean water to communities while preserving ecological balance. For Bahawalpur, this approach could transform lives. Dr. Abbas suggests starting with “Smaller Cholistan,” a region situated 20-40 miles from the Sutlej’s course. From there, the model could expand to serve cities, towns, and villages along the river’s path. But his vision does not stop at water. He envisions integrating this water supply into a broader strategy for food security. Rehabilitated pastures could once again support livestock, and the water could irrigate high-value crops, reducing the region’s dependence on external food aid. Dr. Abbas is critical of current government plans, particularly the proposed canal systems aimed at diverting floodwaters from the Chenab River to Bahawalpur. “The planned canals, costing 221 billion rupees, are an outdated and inefficient approach,” he argued. “What happens when there’s no floodwater? Will they take water from central Punjab’s farmers or the perennial canals feeding Cholistan?” This system, he believes, would exacerbate conflicts over water allocation without offering a reliable solution. Instead, he advocates for harnessing Sutlej aquifers through RBF systems. Solar-powered pumps could bring water directly to where it’s needed, eliminating the need for costly infrastructure that depends on unpredictable flood cycles. Additionally, this method would address the pressing issue of groundwater contamination. Water in towns near the Sutlej has become saline, while agricultural runoff has polluted areas where farming persists. Clean water from the aquifers would not only improve public health but also reduce healthcare costs, alleviating some of the economic burden on already struggling families. Cholistan, a region of unparalleled historical and ecological significance, stands at a crossroads as modern agricultural practices threaten its unique heritage. This vast desert is home to the majority of Indus Valley Civilization sites, many of which remain unmapped and unprotected. These archaeological treasures, remnants of one of the world’s earliest urban societies, face the dual threats of plunder and destruction as irrigated agriculture expands. The loss of these sites would not only erase irreplaceable chapters of human history but also diminish Pakistan’s cultural and scientific legacy. Beyond its historical significance, Cholistan serves as a vital sanctuary for migratory birds, including Siberian cranes and the prized houbara bustard. These species depend on the region’s wetlands and seasonal water bodies, which are increasingly jeopardized by unsustainable irrigation practices. The desert’s ecosystem also sustains rare camel breeds and cows adorned with jingling bells, forming the backbone of local pastoral life and culture. Striking a balance between development and conservation is crucial to preserving its ecological richness and archaeological wealth, ensuring that this national In Bahawalpur, once a symbol of self-reliance and prosperity, the absence of the Sutlej has forced people into desperate circumstances. Small landowners, squeezed by population growth and shrinking water resources, can no longer sustain themselves. Many families have abandoned their ancestral homes, migrating to urban slums in Karachi, where survival remains a daily challenge. Dr. Abbas’s findings offer a glimmer of hope. If implemented, his vision could reverse decades of decline. It’s a plan rooted in modern science but guided by the wisdom of nature. By recognizing the Sutlej’s hidden bounty and using it judiciously, Bahawalpur can regain some of the prosperity it once knew. As Dr Abbas left Bahawalpur, his words lingered: “The river may have dried, but beneath its sands lies the key to renewal.” It’s a reminder that while the Sutlej’s surface may no longer flow, its legacy remains – waiting to be rediscovered, harnessed, and shared for the benefit of those who call its banks home. The writer is an Islamabad-based veteran journalist and an independent researcher. He can be reached on Twitter @riazmissenTyneside-based digital accessibility tech firm, Recite Me, has secured a £4.6m investment from BGF, marking its second significant financial boost in recent years. The Gateshead software creator, which aids dyslexic and visually impaired individuals in using the internet, said the funding marks a significant step in its growth plan. It follows a £4.2m injection from BGF in March 2023. Recite Me was established in 2009 by entrepreneur Ross Linnett, who was diagnosed with dyslexia and found most websites inaccessible for people like him. This led him to develop a plugin tool that allows users to customise their browsing experience. Starting with just four employees, the Recite Me team has now expanded to around 100 staff members, with its technology being utilised by over seven million people globally. The software is designed to overcome online barriers for those with disabilities, visual impairments, learning difficulties, older individuals, and those for whom English is a second language. The company also provides free accessibility training covering web accessibility standards, assistive technologies, and designing inclusive digital experiences. Mr Linnett said: "This marks a significant step forward in our growth ambitions and is another positive milestone on our investment journey with BGF. In the last 12 months, our pioneering technology has supported more than seven million users across Europe, the United States and Australia. Our ambition is to extend that reach – not only to accelerate our own growth, but to help millions more people to access online content around the world.", reports Business Live . The additional funding indicates an exciting expansion phase for Recite Me as the company aims to broaden its accessibility services. With this additional equity funding, BGF's total investment in Recite Me amounts to £8.8m. BGF investor John Healey spoke about the impact of the financing: "Since 2012, Ross and the team have built up a strong reputation as leaders in website accessibility software in the UK. However, the market potential is vast with 98% of the world's websites having accessibility issues. The follow-on funding will enable the team to strengthen their position in this exciting and attractive market, while investing further to develop their industry-leading technology that to date has had a fundamental impact on the lives of millions of people across the world."
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