FIH Hockey mini-tournament to kick off Friday

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Thu, 29 Jun 2023, 6:47 PM

ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP): The final mini-tournament of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2022/23 season would get underway from Friday (June 30), in Antwerp, Belgium with massive stakes in championship and relegation battles in the men’s and women’s competition respectively.

In the men’s competition, New Zealand have already been relegated, having taken 3 points from their 16 matches, but the hunt for the title is still on. Great Britain currently occupy the top spot with 32 points from their 16 games. Netherlands 29 points from 14 games, Belgium 24 points from 12 games and Spain 21 points from 12 games are all in the run for the title, and play their final set of matches over the next week, as this 4-way title fight promises to go down to the wire, said a press release.

In the women’s competition, Netherlands sealed a third title in four years in the Pro League, but the battle for relegation remains wide open. New Zealand have completed their set of 16 matches and find themselves in the eighth place, one spot above USA, having scored 3 more point than the team from America. But with 4 games in hand, USA need four points from their matches in Antwerp, to lift them above the Black Sticks and keep them in the competition next season.

Schedule: June 30: Germany vs USA (W), Belgium vs Spain (M); July 1: Belgium vs Netherlands (W), Belgium vs Netherlands (M); July 2: Germany vs Spain (M), Belgium vs USA (W); July 3: USA vs Germany (W), Belgium vs Spain (M); July 4: Belgium vs Netherlands (W), Belgium vs Netherlands (M); July 5: Spain vs Germany (M), Belgium vs USA (W).

People reciting Holy Quran and offering fateha on the graves of their family members in graveyard on the occasion of Eid ul Azha

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Thu, 29 Jun 2023, 6:36 PM

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PM, COAS spend Eid with army officers, jawans in Parachinar, pay tribute

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Thu, 29 Jun 2023, 6:15 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir Thursday spent the day of Eid with army jawans in Parachinar along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.

The prime minister was accompanied by Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar, Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif and Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb.

PM, COAS spend Eid with army officers, jawans in Parachinar, pay tribute

The prime minister and chief of army staff offered the Eid prayer along with army officers and jawans and later exchanged Eid greetings.

The PM praised the army for its high resolve, operational preparedness and professional standards.
During the meeting with the officers and jawans, Shehbaz Sharif said he along with the army chief was spending the Eid with them so that he could pay tribute to their efforts and passion for defending the borders of the motherland with bravery and courage.

He said the officers and jawans of Pakistan’s armed forces leave their personal comfort to perform the sacred obligation of the protection, defence and security of the country.

They bear the hardships of weather and difficult conditions, face all kinds of challenges and problems and guard the borders of the motherland and for that endeavour the nation saluted them, he added.

He said the officers and jawans individually and collectively gave priority to the security of the country whether it was any happy occasion or festival including Eid or an occasion of grief and the nation saluted them for this fervour.

He said today he was paying tribute to the officers and jawans of Pakistan army, air force, and navy for their services as they were fulfilling the sacred duty of security of borders of the country with iron determination despite the immense obstacles.

The prime minister felicitated the whole nation including the officers and jawans of armed forces on the occasion of Eid.
He reaffirmed the resolve that there would be no place to hide for those who destroyed peace, perpetrated terrorism, or abetted or facilitated acts of terror.

The Pakistaniat of the Pakistani nation failed the nefarious designs of the forces who were causing chaos and mayhem in the country, he said adding those forces were defeated who wanted to create divisions and fissures in the nation for their evil agenda.

He said martyrs were the pride and precious asset of Pakistan and its nation and their honour and dignity were above everything else.
The prime minister laid a wreath at the monument of the martyrs and offered fateha.

Earlier, the chief of army staff received the prime minister. On this occasion, Commander 11 Corps and high-level officers of the provincial government were also present.

Surge in heatstroke cases of pilgrims, reach 1098

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Thu, 29 Jun 2023, 5:27 PM

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Surge in heatstroke cases of pilgrims, reach 1098

MAKKAH, Jun 29 (APP): Saudi Ministry of Health on Thursday announced surge in number of cases of pilgrims suffering from effects of extreme heat since start of Hajj and has now reached 1098 mark.

The Ministry, in a statement issued here, warned pilgrims that they needed to take extra care by following
instructions issued. This year Hajj season is taking place in summer months which is witnessing a significant rise in temperatures as on Thursday the temperature reached 44 C.

The ministry advised people to use umbrellas, drink plenty of fluids, avoid physical exertion, and follow health guidelines to avoid heatstroke.

It went on to add that its hospitals in Makkah were ready to provide all kinds of medical care to pilgrims.

Martyrs real heroes of country: Defence Minister

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Thu, 29 Jun 2023, 5:18 PM

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Martyrs real heroes of country: Defence Minister

SIALKOT, Jun 29 (APP): Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that martyrs who sacrificed their lives to protect the beloved country are the real heroes and nation should remember their sacrifices.

Talking to the media after the inauguration of ‘Wall of Sialkot’ here at Chowk Allama Iqbal last night, he prayed that Almighty Allah always keeps Pakistan happy and prosperous, saying that it was important for nations to be associated with history as the nations that forget their benefactors lose their justification for living.

Sialkot Deputy Commissioner Adnan Mehmood Awan, Additional Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Iqbal, former Mayor Chaudhary Toheed Akhtar were also present.

The defence minister said that on the ‘Wall of Sialkot’, the pictures of the brave soldiers of Pakistan Army who received Nishan-e-Haider would be displayed. “As a nation, we are grateful to our martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the sake of our beloved motherland Pakistan and we are also grateful to their families” he said.

Due to the ‘Wall of Sialkot’, the young generation would develop a heartfelt attachment to the martyrs, he said and added that brave forces were still fighting the war against terrorism, yesterday also there was a big clash on the Afghan border in which the Pakistan Army had foiled a huge terrorist attack.

Khawaja Asif said that nation paid glowing tribute to the martyrs who received Nishan-e-Haider, adding that the ‘Wall of Sialkot’ would refresh the history of those who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the country.

In response to a question, the defence minister said that the sisters and nephews of Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) were among those who attacked Corps Commander House and Mianwali Air Base, which were seen by people of the country including the media.

But he (Imran Khan) is denying that these people were not his relatives and workers. If Imran Khan is calling it a conspiracy, then his sisters and nephew who were there, seen by everyone and shown by the media are also involved in this conspiracy, he added. He mentioned that the whole nation had seen those who attacked military installations.

The minister further said that the people associated with Imran Khan for 20, 25 years are also condemning the mayhem of 9th May. He added that the people who are missing, if they have nothing to do with the incident, why are they hiding, this person (Imran Khan) makes up a new story every day, people have been misled by him, but people are now recognizing the devil inside him.

Advanced technology on BCI showcased at Tiankai Higher Education Innovation Park

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Thu, 29 Jun 2023, 4:56 PM

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Advanced technology on BCI showcased at Tiankai Higher Education Innovation Park

BEIJING, June 29 (APP): Humans controlling machines with their minds may sound like stuff of science fiction movies.

Imagine if you could prepare for your next meeting using only your thoughts – a scenario that might soon become a reality thanks to the development of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs).

Through BCI technology, such miracle is no longer the future; it is here and now. Advanced technology on BCI was showcased at the Tiankai Higher Education Innovation Park of the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC) held in Tianjin, China from June 26 to 29.

The Neuro Engineering Team of Tianjin University, China, drawing on the neuroplasticity mechanism, has developed the “Shengong” rehabilitation robot based on brain-machine interface technology for patients with limb movement dysfunction. Shengong, the world’s first neuromodulated powered exoskeleton system, is applied for the neurological rehabilitation of patients with stroke and other lower limb dysfunction.

CEN learns that the system can accurately decode the patient’s motor intention and transmit it to external feedback devices, thus forming a closed-loop brain-machine-body pathway, thereby effectively solving the problems, namely poor initiative, and long treatment period in traditional rehabilitation.

Also Brain Talker, the world’s irst dedicated codec chip for brain-computer interface, wowed visitors on site. It is capable of decoding instructions precisely and effectively and realizing fast communication, and strong interaction, with completely independent intellectual property rights.

“At present, the system has been applied to clinical research in many hospitals,” the team noted, adding that their other BCI products like brain-controlled typing system and intelligent diagnosis robot for depression turned out to be highly effective.

BCI is a human-computer interaction device that converts nervus centralis information into commands that can control external software or hardware, such as a computer or robotic arm. BCI is often used as an assisted living device for people with motor or sensory impairments.
The future is now. Technology is changing the world. Are you ready?

World’s first 16-MW wind turbine installed in China

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Thu, 29 Jun 2023, 3:10 PM

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World's first 16-MW wind turbine installed in China

BEIJING, June 29 (APP):The world’s first 16-megawatt offshore wind turbine was successfully installed in southeast China’s Fujian Province on Wednesday.

The turbine, about 35 kilometers away from the shoreline, boasts the world’s largest per-unit capacity. At full wind speed, the wind turbine can generate 34.2 kWh of power after rotating a full turn.

Its annual power output, which is estimated to average over 66 million kWh, can meet the annual demand of 36,000 families of three, save 22,000 tonnes of standard coal, and reduce 54,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide.Â
Due to the turbine’s size, the installation process posed significant challenges. Additionally, the wind-exposed surface area of the turbine increases with each added blade. As a result, according to the project manager, the third blade had to be installed without interruption to ensure the overall stability of the structure.

“(Prior to the installation of the blades) the wind-exposed surface area of the tower barrel and cabin is relatively small and stable. As additional blades are installed, the wind-exposed surface area increases, resulting in an asymmetrical structure from a force perspective after the first two blades are added,” said Cheng Xiping, project manager of the offshore wind plant under the China Railway Major Bridge Engineering Group Co., Ltd.

“Therefore, the wind turbine structure will only achieve its most stable state once all three blades are installed,” Cheng added.

The successful installation and application of the wind turbine is an important milestone for the development of China’s offshore wind power industry to far-reaching offshore innovation, said Lei Zengjuan, executive director of the Fujian Branch of China Three Gorges Corporation.

He said the significance of the turbine is reflected in the improvement of single-machine power generation capacity, the improvement of efficiency of China’s offshore wind power construction, and the reduction of the cost of electricity.

“More importantly, it realizes the core technology breakthrough of China’s offshore wind power industry chain and the industrialization and localization of the country’s offshore wind power equipment manufacturing, and further promotes the sustainable development of China’s offshore wind power industry,” Lei said.

After the completion of the installation, the turbine will enter the commissioning and test phase, and it’s expected to be connected to the grid in early July.

Pakistan strongly condemns despicable act of public burning of Holy Quran in Sweden

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Thu, 29 Jun 2023, 2:58 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP):Pakistan on Thursday strongly condemned the despicable act of public burning of the Holy Quran outside a mosque in Sweden on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.

Such wilful incitement to discrimination, hatred and violence cannot be justified under pretext of freedom of expression and protest, a Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a statement.

Under international law, states are duty bound to prohibit any advocacy of religious hatred, leading to incitement of violence.

The recurrence of such Islamophobic incidents during the last few months in the West calls into serious question the legal framework which permits such hate-driven actions.

“We reiterate that the right to freedom of expression and opinion does not provide a license to stoke hatred and sabotage inter-faith harmony,” the statement said.

It added Pakistan’s concerns about the incident are being conveyed to Sweden. “We once again urge that both the international community and the national governments must undertake credible and concrete measures to prevent the rising incidents of xenophobia, Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hatred,” it added.

Eid ul Azha celebrated with religious fervor at Pakistan Embassy, Beijing

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Thu, 29 Jun 2023, 2:08 PM

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Eid ul Azha celebrated with religious fervor at Pakistan Embassy, Beijing

BEIJING, June 29 (APP)::Pakistani community living in the Chinese capital celebrated Eid-ul-Azha here on Thursday with great religious fervor and enthusiasm to commemorate the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and his son Hazrat Ismael (AS).

Senior diplomats, officials and members of the Pakistani community including businessmen, teachers and students offered Eid prayers at the Pakistan Embassy Mosque.

The imam in his Eid sermon highlighted the importance of the sacrifice and prayed for the solidarity and prosperity of Pakistan.

Later, the members of the Pakistani community sacrificed animals at the designated places and exchanged Eid greetings and best wishes to each other through phone calls and text messages.

Sherry Rehman for promoting culture of cleanliness, health, environmental responsibility on Eid-ul-Azha

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Thu, 29 Jun 2023, 2:04 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP):Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman on Thursday urged the nation to promote a culture of cleanliness, health and environmental responsibility on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.

In her message on Eid-ul-Azha, the federal minister felicitated the entire nation.

Senator Rehman said, “Today, on this auspicious festival, I appeal to all of you to uphold the spirit of generosity, compassion, harmony and environmental responsibility.

She underlined that pre-monsoon rains were continuing across the country before Eid this year, due to heavy rains water was standing in many small and big cities.

“Our drains and sewerage systems are already under pressure from the rains. Citizens are requested to perform Qurbani only in specific and allocated places, doing Qurbani in the streets will increase the pollution and affect the water drainage system,” Sherry Rehman said.

She requested the masses to not throw sacrificial animal hides and entrails in open spaces and streets.

By taking a little precaution, she said we can not only maintain the cleanliness of our surroundings but also prevent the spread of diseases.

“Another request to people is to avoid using single-use plastic bags and bottles while sightseeing and recreation activities,” Sherry Rehman further said.

On behalf of all the people of the Pakistan Peoples Party, it was an appeal to the honorable people to share happiness and blessings among the people around them, she added.

“The people are requested to take care of the poor and deserving in times of need. We pray to Allah Almighty that this Eid brings us closer together as a nation and strengthens our bonds of unity,” the Minister said.

Associated Press Of Pakistan

FIH Hockey mini-tournament to kick off Friday

People reciting Holy Quran and offering fateha on the graves of their family members in graveyard on the occasion of Eid ul Azha

PM, COAS spend Eid with army officers, jawans in Parachinar, pay tribute

Surge in heatstroke cases of pilgrims, reach 1098

Martyrs real heroes of country: Defence Minister

Advanced technology on BCI showcased at Tiankai Higher Education Innovation Park

World’s first 16-MW wind turbine installed in China

Pakistan strongly condemns despicable act of public burning of Holy Quran in Sweden

Eid ul Azha celebrated with religious fervor at Pakistan Embassy, Beijing

Sherry Rehman for promoting culture of cleanliness, health, environmental responsibility on Eid-ul-Azha

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