LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) Information Secretary Marriyum Aurangzeb on Saturday criticized the sharp rise in prices for daily necessities.
In a press release issued here, he said the failed Pakistani government of Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had put people’s survival out of reach. He said the eggs had hit Rs300 a dozen, while a liter of cooking oil had jumped to Rs320. But, he stressed, prime minister-elect Imran Khan should not pay attention to rising prices because every time he did, he made things worse and prices spiked even further.
The former Minister of Information said that when PML-N left the government in 2018, cooking oil was sold at Rs180 per liter.
However, during the tenure called ‘Sadiq and Ameen’ the price went up to Rs300 in the pocket.
and Rs320 in a bottle. He said three months ago, it was Rs260 per liter, two weeks ago, Rs280 and now Rs300.
As of 2018, eggs are available for Rs84 per dozen, and ‘Sadiq and Ameen tenors sell for Rs300 per dozen.
Marriyum said that after filling the mafia bags for sugar, wheat, flour, and medicines, Imran now has a commission for these items.
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) Information Secretary Marriyum Aurangzeb on Saturday criticized the sharp rise in prices for daily necessities. In a press release issued here, he said the failed Pakistani government of Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had put people’s survival out of reach.
He said the eggs had hit Rs300 a dozen, while a liter of cooking oil had jumped to Rs320. But, he stressed, prime minister-elect Imran Khan should not pay attention to rising prices because every time he did, he made things worse and prices spiked even further.
The former Minister of Information said that when PML-N left the government in 2018, cooking oil was sold at Rs180 per liter.
However, during the so-called ‘Sadiq and Ameen’ times, the price went up to Rs300 in a bag and Rs320 in a bottle. He said three months ago, it was Rs260 per liter, two weeks ago, Rs280 and now Rs300.
As of 2018, eggs are available for Rs84 per dozen, and ‘Sadiq and Ameen tenors sell for Rs300 per dozen.
Marriyum said that after filling the mafia bags for sugar, wheat, flour, and medicines, Imran now has a commission for these items.
The New Zealand dollar extended its advance past 70 cents per dollar, a level not seen since June 2018, as markets increasingly overestimate possible negative borrowing costs.
The currency rose as much as 1.1% after Treasury Secretary Grant Robertson released a letter to the central bank expressing concern about how low interest rates have fueled house prices, asking it to add housing prices to its discretion.
Such proposals, if adopted, could significantly dim the prospects of further rate cuts or additional bond purchase programs. The market has reduced bets for negative interest rates this month, after policymakers project a more optimistic view of the economic recovery.
The New Zealand dollar strengthened to as low as 70.01 cents per dollar, also driven by broader risk sentiment as investors welcomed the start of US President-elect Joe Biden’s official transition and progress toward launching a Covid-19 vaccine.
The currency was trading at 69.97 cents per US dollar as of 9:28 am in London.
The small Kaukapakapa library is one of the smallest in New Zealand. Photo / Provided.
When Tūranga, Christchurch’s new central library, was inaugurated in late 2018, it quickly garnered accolades and visitor numbers. Its design reflects a global shift, where the library is revised as multimedia a social hub, where customers can experiment with 3D printing, children can play interactive games, and parents can enjoy coffee.
That’s why it didn’t take long before Tūranga found its way on the hit lists of library tourists around the world.
Library tours are nothing new; as far back as the 18th century, it was the focus of the Grand Tour, a rite of passage through Europe for young men. But in recent years, it has seen a revival, with architecturally stunning structures like Tūranga becoming a tourist spot in its own right.
Tūranga, Christchurch’s central library, has found its way onto the hit lists of tourist libraries around the world. Photo / Provided.
Two years ago, Danish librarians Christian Lauersen and Marie Eiriksson co-founded Library Planet, a multi-sourced guide to the world’s best libraries. (The name is the Lonely Planet game.) The last time I spoke with Lauersen, he said that libraries don’t just attract tourists looking for reliable Wi-Fi connections. On the contrary, he believes that they provide invaluable insights into the culture and daily life of people in a destination.
Including university libraries, private collections and public institutions, there are approximately 400 libraries across New Zealand, which facilitate 35 million physical visits per year. Here are nine libraries that tourists should not miss.
The Library Architect Te Pataka Korero o Te Hau Kapua Devonport has reportedly won a lot of criticism with their designs. Photo / Provided.
New Zealand’s only library on the Library Planet list, Te Pātaka Kōrero o Te Hau Kapua, caused controversy when it was revealed that its silk curtain, by artist Judy Millar, cost $ 100,000.
But the building designed by Athfield Architects has since won fans and accolades for its ocean view, grand staircase in the center, and the fireplace living room.
Featured in a BBC documentary about New Zealand’s smallest library, the Kaukapakapa Library (circa 1911) is one of the smallest libraries in the country, measuring just 21 square meters.
Although the library no longer lends out books, you can view the collection every third Sunday of the month in relation to the Kaukapakapa Village Market.
The National Library of New Zealand, in Wellington, is home to some of the most important documents in New Zealand history. Photo / Mark Mitchell.
As far as public institutions go, this is one of the most important in the country. It is home to three important documents: Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi); He Whakaputanga (New Zealand’s Declaration of Independence); and the Women’s Suffrage Petition (Te Petihana Whakamana Pōti Wahine), which can be viewed daily, including free tours.
However, his extensive collection also includes photographs, paintings and objects from New Zealand history, such as the 19th century notebook by non-fiction writer James Cowan, written in English and te reo Māori.
A close-up of the tiles at the Hundertwasser Arts Center, which is completely unlike any other library. Photo / Tania Whyte.
For many years, the only place where we could fully immerse ourselves in the work of the late Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser was public restrooms.
In early October, that changed when Kawakawa’s new library and service center – inspired by the work of the late Hundertwasser – opened. The toilets even rival the real ones; when Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern came to the opening ceremony, she used Instagram to describe the floor as “the most beautiful toilet floor you will ever see”.
Designed by the same architects in charge of the Devonport Libraries, Waitohi Whare Mātauranga in Picton draws on the city’s maritime history; The rake beam and column refer to the ribs of the hull, while the large windows face the Marlborough Sounds.
Shortly after opening, the library reported a 61 percent increase in visitor numbers.
In the late 1800’s, there were very few public libraries in the world. Scottish-born American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie seeks change, helping to establish more than 2,500 libraries around the world, including 18 in New Zealand.
Although 12 of these early 20th-century buildings still stand in cities across the country, Balclutha is one of only two that continues to function as a library.
The Arts and Crafts exterior of the building has been facing the Akaroa beach since 1875, when it was the meeting place of the Akaroa Institute of Literature and Science.
This is no longer the city’s main library; instead, it now keeps archival material and the interior is staged to see how it might have been a century ago.
The Naseby Athenaeum Library previously appeared in a BBC documentary about small libraries. Photo / Provided.
If you cycle along the Otago Central Rail Trail, you’ll find this corrugated iron library in the historic mining village of Naseby.
Built in 1865 as the First Union church, it was converted into a library in 1870 during the gold rush. According to Heritage New Zealand, “Miners reading books from lending libraries appear to have become a popular alternative recreational activity to drinking in public homes, and nearly every small mining settlement has its athenaeum”.
Nowadays, besides books, games and sports equipment are also available for borrowing.
This Christchurch library may not have the star power of Tūranga, but its simple, modern buildings represent the community that uses them.
After the original 1914 library was destroyed by the 2011 earthquake, the award-winning design – which references the spine, cover, and pages of the book – took its place.
NGOs’ registration in the charity Punjab act 2018 left
Lahore:the Lahore High court on Monday restrained the Punjab government from taking coercive measures against civil society and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from the point of view of their registration in the charity Punjab act 2018.
Justice Shahid Kareem passed the order on a joint motion filed more than a dozen organisatins civil society and NGOs, including the Commission on human rights of Pakistan, Aurat Foundation, South partnership-Pakistan Asia, ASMA Jahangir, legal aid and women’s rights Association.
Representing the applicants lawyer Hina-si stated before the court that the Assembly of the Punjab on 28 February 2018, passed a law, the charities Act Punjab 2018. According to her, the government or MPs do not consult with civil society organizations and organizations before the entry into force of the legislation. She noted that article 12 of the law makes it mandatory for all charities to get them registered with the “Commission of charities” established in accordance with the law. She said that the Department of the interior published an advertisement in several Newspapers on different dates in July 2020 to give not later than August 15 online registration for all charities with the Commission. Later, the lawyer said the Department has sent the instruction to the district administrations to make the registration process and some NGOs have received letters from bodies of social protection of the population. She claimed that registration “charity” was set arbitrarily and the requirement of notice in accordance with section 12 of the impugned law was not implemented. Thus, the MS-si said that the registration process was officially initiated and the time limit on 15 August hinted through an ad in the newspaper was without legal basis and no legal consequences. She said that assigning time for emergency medical care for COVID-19 pandemic, when most of the NGO offices were closed or only partially working, not justified by any standards of reasonableness. As immediate assistance, the lawyer asked the court to restrain the respondents from complying with the deadline for re-registration process and also suspend the challenged act, which she called a draconian law. After hearing the arguments, judge Shahid Karim restrained the government from taking coercive action against the applicants/organizations and sought replies from the respondents of the next date of hearing shall be installed in the office.
PSM: an accountability court on Monday adjourned the hearing of the help of cast iron against the officials of Pakistan Railways and Pakistan steel mills on August 10. The court extended the judicial remand of the accused, Jwad Ahmad, on the same date in the same case. Reference was pending in the court for the last five years.
In 2015, the National accountability Bureau (NAB) filed a reference of corruption against former officials of the Pakistan Railways and others allegedly involved in the RS of 48.2 million Scam, also known as ‘iron Scam’.
According to NAB, the reference was filed against Khattak Zahoor, Pakistan Railways former General Manager (sales), Saeed Akhtar, the former Director-General (operations), Sameeullah Khan, former chief controller (stores), Behzad Mahmood, former chief mechanical engineer (Loco), Yavar Abbas, a former financial Advisor and chief accounts officer, Tariq Maqsood, a former financial Advisor and chief accounts officer, with Amin-UD-DIN, a former Deputy Manager accounts Pakistan steel mills, zonal office, Lahore Suhail Sana Qazi, former Deputy chief engineer-head of PSM Jawad Ahmed, Manager of m/s Pak metal traders, Lahore, and Zeeshan Ahmed, the contractor/entrepreneur Pak metal traders, for abuse of authority, violation of public procurement rules 2004 and award a contract without advertising. Railways officials allegedly in collusion with the contractor contracted to PAK metal traders for the purchase of 500 tons of cast iron, which led to the loss of millions of rupees to the national Treasury. Pledge: the anti-corruption court on Monday extended the interim bail of one engineer Imtiaz Akbar Bhatti and representatives of the Department of irrigation to 20 Aug accused of stealing millions under the head purchase of diesel fuel. The judge Sohaib Ahmed Rumi also sent to the investigator anti-corruption establishment (ACE) to submit the investigation report to the next meeting. As in the case details, the ACE had registered a case against Imtiaz Bhatti and others on charges of embezzlement of millions through bogus purchases of diesel fuel.