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PTI petitions the SC to execute the reserved seat ruling.

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According to information provided by the court, Advocate Azhar Bhandari filed the application, asking it to order the Election Commission to carry out the ruling.

The Election Commission is asked in the petition to act upon the July 12 short order and grant independent candidates certificates of affiliation.

Moreover, the petition asks the court to reject the Election Commission’s plea for additional information regarding the ruling. PTI contended that excessive delay has resulted from the Election Commission’s inability to execute the ruling.

Supreme Court decision
With a huge blow to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s ruling coalition, a 13-member bench of the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa decided that the PTI is entitled to reserved seats.

Declaring the 8–5 majority decision, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah overturned the PHC’s (Peshawar High Court) ruling that had affirmed the ECP’s (Electoral Commission of Pakistan) decision to deny the SIC the reserved seats.

Judge Jamal Mandokhail, Judge Naeem Afghan, Judge Yahya Afridi, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, and Judge Ameenuddin Khan disapproved of the majority ruling.

The problem of reserved seats
More than eighty independent candidates supported by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) won the elections on February 8, bringing the issue of reserved seats to light.

In order to request the assignment of reserved seats, the SIC then went to the ECP on February 21.

But the PTI was dealt a blow when the election board refused to award the SIC the reserved seats in a 4-1 majority decision on March 4, citing the party’s noncompliance in submitting its list of candidates.

Among other political parties, the electoral commission assigned the reserved seats for women and minorities.

The ECP declined to assign the reserved seats to the PTI-backed SIC since the party had not filed its list of candidates by the deadline. As a result, the SIC filed an appeal with the court. Following an appeal to the Supreme Court by the SIC, the Peshawar High Court (PHC) maintained the ruling of the ECP.

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam Pakistan, and the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) each received one reserved seat in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, according a notification from the ECP.

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) and PPP have been allotted reserved seats for women in the Sindh Assembly. Reserved seats were won by MQM-P’s Fouzia Hameed and PPP’s Samita Afzal.

A two-thirds majority in the National Assembly was then made possible by the PHC ruling, which was supported by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), and other allies. By this ruling, the SIC retained 82 seats, the PML-N gained 123, and the PPP gained 73.

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Instagram releases a kid-focused feature.

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With the help of this new Instagram function, parents will have more control over what their kids do online.

New users between the ages of 13 and 15 will have their Teen Accounts enabled immediately, while current users in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia will be gradually transferred to the new accounts over the course of the following 60 days.

Important characteristics of teen accounts

Teen accounts are by default set to private, which limits the display of their posts to authorized followers and keeps non-followers from getting in touch with them.

Restrictions on Teen Messaging: To minimize unwanted encounters, teens are only able to message people they follow or already have a connection with.

Control of Sensitive Content: Tight settings will prevent exposure to potentially dangerous content, like advertisements for cosmetic procedures or violent content.

Parental Control: Guardians can keep an eye on their offspring’s internet behavior, such as direct messaging and content intake.

Positive Content: By allowing teenagers to research interests, like sports, music, or the arts, they can enhance their online experience.

Extra protection

Reminding teenagers to take breaks after 60 minutes of app use is part of the daily limit.

Sleep mode: To encourage sound sleep habits, automatically mute notifications between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.

Using artificial intelligence to power age verification, underage individuals can be identified and moved to teen accounts.

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Asif Ali hopes to be called up for Pakistan after a great Champions Cup performance.

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In yesterday’s 92-run defeat against Markhors, Asif Ali, who is playing for the Dolphins under Saud Shakeel, scored a fast half-century.

Asif stated in an interview with a local news station that he wanted to do well enough throughout the competition to possibly earn a spot back on the national squad.

He also disclosed that, prior to making his international debut, he batted at number four in domestic cricket but was forced to settle for number six. The energetic batter had a new task because of the
in batting order.

Asif stated, “Going from No. 4 to No. 6 is not easy.” “It’s critical to train properly for your position in international cricket. It can be challenging to drop to a lower position at the international level if you’re used to playing higher up the order at home.

He talked candidly about the Dolphins’ defeat against the Markhorses as well, stating that given the pitch conditions, he would not have chosen to field first.

“Batting was challenging because the pitch favored bowlers in the latter parts of the game,” he remarked. Because of the early dampness, the Dolphins’ management decided to field first.

He then on, “If they had asked me, I would have told them to bat first and not fall for that.”

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Report: Solar is expected to set new records this year.

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In 2023, there was an expected 87% increase in growth. This year’s increase is 29% over the previous one, according to the research.

The cheapest source of electricity globally is solar power, and as such, it is expanding quicker than many anticipated, according to Euan Graham, an Ember electricity data analyst.

Ember estimates demonstrate the rapid growth of solar energy: in 2024 alone, new solar capacity will surpass the 540 GW of additional coal power added globally since 2010.

Expected to add 334 GW, or 56 percent of the global total in 2024, China continues to lead the globe in this industry.

According to the survey, it is followed by the US, India, Germany, and Brazil. These five nations will account for 75% of the new solar capacity in 2024.

According to the research, maintaining the sector’s growth required grid capacity and battery storage.

“Providing enough grid capacity and developing battery storage is critical for handling electricity distribution and supporting solar outside of peak sunlight hours as solar becomes more inexpensive and accessible,” the statement stated.

“Solar power might continue to surpass forecasts for the remainder of the decade if these issues are resolved and development is sustained.”

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