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CM Afridi criticizes the leadership for their foreign debt and rising fuel prices.

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has criticised the federal government over repeated increases in petroleum prices and rising national debt, saying the burden of economic policies is ultimately being passed on to the people.

Addressing the provincial cabinet meeting, the chief minister termed the continuous increase in petroleum product prices “extremely regrettable,” saying the direct impact was being felt by the poor and middle class.

Afridi said inflation had made life increasingly difficult for the poor, middle class and white-collar segments of society, with many struggling to afford even basic necessities and two meals a day.

Criticising the federal government’s economic policies, he said the repeated increases in petrol prices reflected a lack of clear direction. He claimed that Pakistan’s loans had risen from Rs43,000 billion accumulated over 74 years to Rs97,000 billion in the last five years, warning that the resulting burden would ultimately be borne by the public.

The KP chief minister also strongly condemned a recent statement by the Punjab chief minister, saying it was regrettable to compromise national interests for personal or political interests.

He said such statements were harmful not only to the interests of an individual province but to the state of Pakistan, and argued that they could contribute to the acceptance of an anti-Pakistan narrative internationally.

Afridi also condemned statements by federal ministers against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, saying the people and government of the province were increasingly concerned about how they were being treated and whether the province was being regarded as an integral part of Pakistan.

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Pakistan slips to ninth in test rankings after England whitewash

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akistan suffered another major setback in Test cricket after being whitewashed by England in the Test series, dropping one place to ninth in the 10-team rankings.

The whitewash against England has further deepened Pakistan’s struggles in Test cricket, with the national team reaching its lowest-ever position in the 10-team Test rankings.

Pakistan have won only seven of their last 20 Test matches, while their continued poor performances have also resulted in a decline in the rankings.

The national team have suffered whitewashes in six of their last 12 Test series, further highlighting Pakistan’s struggles to maintain their position in Test cricket.

The latest rankings setback comes after Pakistan failed to avoid a series whitewash against England, adding to concerns over the team’s continued poor run in the longest format.

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Russian nuclear head says Ukraine attacked fuel trucks, endangered Zaporizhzhia plant

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– The head of Russia’s state nuclear energy corporation accused Ukraine on Sunday of attacking diesel fuel trucks, killing two Russian servicemen and deliberately jeopardising safety at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine.

Alexei Likhachev said the attack took place on Friday and also resulted in injuries to other Russian soldiers.

The Zaporizhzhia plant, Europe’s largest with six reactors, was seized by Russian forces in the early weeks of the Ukraine war that broke out in February 2022. Each ⁠side has regularly accused the other of actions that endanger safety at the plant and increase the risk of a nuclear accident.

Likhachev issued a statement saying Ukrainian forces had launched “a series of combined strikes” on Friday on fuel trucks which deliver diesel to the station.

“The strikes hit very close to the perimeter of the station’s site,” he said.

“Two servicemen were killed, and a large number of Russian soldiers were injured, some seriously. They were all involved ⁠in supporting this purely civilian mission.”

Fuel is critically important for the plant as diesel generators provide power to keep nuclear fuel in the reactors cool when the plant’s two external power links are down. Both were down for nearly three weeks ⁠in August and September.

Ukraine has demanded that Russia abandon the station and hand its operation back to Kyiv, a demand rejected by Moscow. The fuel currently generates no electricity.

The ⁠U.N. nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency, has stationed an observer team permanently at the station, along with Ukraine’s three other working plants.

The ⁠agency has repeatedly acted as an intermediary when disputes arise and last month helped arrange a local ceasefire in order to carry out repairs and restore external power links.

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In catastrophes and accidents, prompt first aid is crucial: Maryam Nawaz

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Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the chief minister of Punjab, has emphasized that providing first aid in a timely manner is crucial to preserving lives during emergencies and accidents.

The chief minister honored Rescue 1122 members and hospital emergency personnel in her message on World First Aid Day, stating that prompt first aid is essential for saving lives and is necessary in emergency circumstances and accidents.

According to Maryam Nawaz, increasing public knowledge of first aid is essential for a society that is safe and healthy. According to her, the Punjab government has a policy of using every resource at its disposal to save lives in times of emergency.

The chief minister claims that while the provincial administration is making every effort to enhance emergency medical services, Punjab is the only province to introduce an air ambulance service to guaranty patient care during prime time.

According to Maryam Nawaz, clinics on wheels, field hospitals, and clinics on boats have been used to deliver first aid and rescue services in flood-affected communities.

She stated that members of Rescue 1122 were working nonstop to help people and give accident victims emergency medical attention.

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