The Zionist Army martyred Hamas weapons maker Taha Abu Nada through an airstrike in Gaza. The Israeli military said in a report that Abu Nida was active in Hamas’ weapons headquarters.
The Israeli newspaper Jerusalem Post reported that Abu Nida was killed in an airstrike, according to the Israeli army’s statement on Saturday. The operation was carried out on the basis of secret information provided by the Directorate of Military Intelligence.
The Israeli army launched a targeted operation on Friday to wipe out Hamas infrastructure in Gaza City and surrounding areas. The Israeli military has claimed that the targeted operation has so far been successful in achieving the desired targets.
The Israeli army also martyred Muhammad Saleh, a key member of Hamas’ arms manufacturing unit, in June. The Israeli army has further stated that several Hamas operatives were killed in operations in Rafah governorate and Tel al-Sultan camp in southern Gaza on Friday and Saturday.
Asuncion, IP Agency.- Dengue cases in Paraguay have seen a significant decrease, but the Ministry of Health reminds that after frequent rainfall it is essential to check the yard and remove stagnant water from containers and any unused objects.
The curve of dengue cases at the national level remains in a sustained decline in this inter-epidemic phase. In the last two weeks (SE) 31 and 32, 35 cases with a diagnosis of dengue were registered, observing a downward trend of 41 percent.
According to the report from the Ministry of Health, 50 percent of the cases correspond to the DENV-2 serotype. Currently, 15 regions of the country are showing a decrease.
In recent weeks, 34 people were hospitalized, seven of whom were diagnosed with the dengue virus.
One hospitalized case was recorded in each age group: 5 to 9 years, 10 to 14 years, 15 to 19 years, 20 to 24 years, 25 to 29 years, 35 to 39 years, and 45 to 49 years, with a predominance of females.
Constant monitoring of potential breeding sites
It is important to maintain constant surveillance of potential breeding sites that can be activated after each rain to keep the mosquito that transmits arboviruses such as dengue under control, considering that viral circulation is present in several regions of the country, a situation that is observed throughout the year.
The Ministry of Health urges people to seek medical attention if they have a fever or other symptoms in order to detect warning signs early and avoid complications.
Given that rains favor the conditions for the reproduction of dengue and other arboviruses, it is important to insist on a daily inspection of environments where stagnant water may remain.
Where are the breeding grounds located?
Unusable items that cannot be thrown away, such as household appliances, tires, or other items, should be placed under a roof or covered to prevent them from accumulating water. Drums or containers with water that will be used should be kept tightly covered.
It is also recommended to change the water for pets on a daily basis to prevent them from becoming breeding grounds, after cleaning the container with a brush, water and soap. It is equally important to dispose of the water accumulated in the saucers of flower pots/planters.
Oropouche
To date, there have been no reported cases of oropouche in the country; however, surveillance continues, taking into account the risk of introduction into the national territory due to cases reported in Brazil and other countries in the region.
Paraguay is actively monitoring vulnerable populations, such as the border population and people with a history of recent travel to places where the virus is circulating.
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2024-08-28 23:44:41
Global rating agency Moody’s On Wednesday Credit rating of Pakistan The outlook has been upgraded from stable to positive.
Continued on Wednesday Update Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed satisfaction with Moody’s downgrading Pakistan’s credit rating from CAA-3 to CAA-2.
The international rating agency said Pakistan’s credit rating has improved due to improving economic conditions and Pakistan’s default risk has been reduced to a CAA Two rating.
The agency added that following these improved indicators, Pakistan’s outlook changed from stable to positive.
According to the agency International Monetary Fund (IMF) The confidence of the country’s external financial institutions has increased after staff-level agreements were reached for a new and expanded bailout program of seven billion dollars.
In February, Moody’s rating agency maintained Pakistan’s long-term credit rating at CAA-3, indicating low debt repayment capacity and high probability of default and investment risks.
The rating agency said it expects the IMF to approve an extended bailout (EFF) in the next few weeks after the country’s foreign reserves have doubled compared to June 2023. However, he noted that these are still below the threshold required to meet external financing needs.
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As far as the outlook is concerned, the positive outlook improves the balance of risks, the agency said.
“This underscores the possibility that the government is able to further reduce its sovereign liquidity and vulnerability risks and, with the support of the IMF program, can achieve a better fiscal position than we currently expect,” he added.
He further said that revenue raising measures including implementation of sustainable reforms could increase the government’s revenue base and improve Pakistan’s debt affordability.
However, the agency warned that uncertainty remains over the government’s ability to sustain the implementation of reforms.
Moreover, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have pledged a total investment of 15 billion dollars in Pakistan, which, if fulfilled, will significantly increase Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves.
Further, if the country’s liquidity and external risks decline, the rating will be further upgraded, subject to timely completion of IMF reviews.
However, he warned that the rating could be downgraded if external risks increase.
Prime Minister’s expression of satisfaction
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the upgrade of Pakistan’s credit rating by the international rating agency Moody’s.
According to the statement issued by the Prime Minister’s office, Shahbaz Sharif while presiding over the review meeting on the development and investment of the country’s economy in Islamabad said that the economy is on the path of development after stabilization because we have made the country default. saved from
The prime minister further said that Moody’s upgradation of the country’s rating to CAA-2 is a recognition of the government’s strong economic policies.
He hoped that the country’s economy will move forward in a positive direction at the same pace.
In the meeting, the Prime Minister was informed about the improvement in Pakistan’s rating by the international rating agency Moody’s, the progress on investment agreements with friendly countries in various fields and the ongoing projects. The meeting was also apprised of the progress on the projects under the second phase of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor.
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2024-08-28 23:43:10
Due to the ban by the Punjab government, the earnings of the Pakistani feature film ‘Joyland’ decreased, but it is being well received all over the world.
After winning awards at the Cannes Film Festival, this ‘Joyland’ nomination at the Oscars added to the popularity of the film.
During the visit to Lahore, we tried to somehow meet the transgender Alina Khan, who worked in this film, whose work has been shown in many international film festivals, including France.
Saeem Sadiq’s help came in handy and Joyland’s ‘Biba’ i.e. Aleena Khan herself came to meet us, so Jhat requested an interview for Independent Urdu, which was accepted.
The first question was about working in a feature film and playing the role of a transgender presenter.
About ‘Biba’, Aleena Khan said that the role was difficult for her, as Biba was busy trying to make a place in the society.
He further said that even in life he is engaged in a constant struggle so that was the most important for him because his transgender community also has to face a lot of difficulties in their life.
Alina Khan said that being from Punjab, she is most saddened that Joyland is not available in her own province.
“All the people working in Joyland are from Punjab and the film is shown inside Lahore, so if it was shot in Punjab, it would make people aware of the problems faced by transgender people.”
He expressed hope that soon Joyland will be established in Punjab as well.
Alina Khan said that ‘I saw Joyland for the first time at the Cannes Film Festival, where even people who do not know this language saw it, and then it’s a different experience to hear your own language in another country.’
Alina Khan’s trip to Cannes, France was the first foreign trip in her life, during which she also faced difficulties.
According to her, when she stood in the women’s queue at the airport, she was ridiculed and forced to go to the men’s section.
He said that he liked it very much in France where people don’t have gender phobia, everyone appreciates art.
‘When I saw such huge cutouts of me at film festivals outside Pakistan, I wondered if it was really me.’
Aleena Khan didn’t expect that Joyland would get so much recognition at international film festivals.
‘Joyland, which was filmed inside Lahore, has been well received at several film festivals including Cannes, so I am happy and now hopefully it can also bring an Oscar.’
According to him, giving the role of the third gender in Joyland to a male or female actor instead of a transgender would not have had a good effect on the audience.
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“Darling and Joyland have shown a transgender person as a normal person, so films like this should be made so that people know that we are also a part of the same society, instead of making fun of them. It will be better if they are shown as ordinary citizens.
Alina Khan said that initially her own family did not accept her because of her gender.
‘There is also pressure from society, because even if the family is OK, society looks down very badly.’
“When I ran away from home as a child, the goal was to prove that I could prove wrong what the society has imprinted on us, because the family thought that she would either beg or become a prostitute.”
‘Now that I have acted in films, they appreciate me a lot and are happy with me, so I will continue to act to pave the way for the youth.’
He appealed to the public and said that transgenders should be treated as human beings, they should not be insulted, children should be taught that the third gender is also a part of the society, and if given respect, transgenders should earn respectable employment by working. can.’
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2024-08-28 23:38:09