Pakistan
The repetition of history and the hidden sciences!
History repeats itself is common concept, but in Pakistan the example of such notion is hardly found in any other country in the world.
In November 2017, Tehreek-e-Libek staged a sit-in in Faizabad. The background of this sit-in was known to all. The PML-N government, which was already under pressure, was under siege. When the party was mobilized against the PML-N government, today's ruling party, the PTI, supported their sit-in. In his judgment, Justice Qazi Faiz Issa also mentioned the local leadership of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) besides Sheikh Rashid and Ejaz-ul-Haq, who continued to support the sit-in, according to intelligence reports.
A conference was held in Golra Sharif in the name of Khatam-e-Nubuwat (SAW) in which Imran Khan participated and tried his best to win the sympathy of Tehreek-e-Libek. Today, it is the responsibility of Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed to stop the protest march and possible sit-in. The minister got mentioned Mujahid Khatam-e-Nubawat on posters and used religion for his political campaign.
After this protest against the PML-N government and its support from the PTI, the 'revolutionary anchors' also disguised them as Mujahideen Khatam-e-Nabuwat and walled off the PML-N and its leadership. As a result of this movement, resignations were announced from some members of the PML-N in the National Assembly and an electoral atmosphere was created against the PML-N. Now the Tehreek-e-Libek is once again on strike and the next scenario seems to be peeking out of the pages of the past.
The atmosphere against the PML-N began after the report of a high-level meeting was published in an English newspaper and it was named Dwan Leaks. Now the atmosphere is being created again and the impression of "One Page" has been shattered by the ruling circles. An appointment to a key post was announced on October 6 and the tug-of-war began. The 20-day tug-of-war played a central role in dispelling the one-page impression.
Now the matter seems to have been resolved and the long awaited notification has come to light but the impression of tension remains as no attempt is being made to remove it but a conscious effort is being made by the government to prevail the tension.
Prior to the notification, there was talk of secret science and statistics. Even after the notification came, the machinations of the occult sciences are still rampant and this notification is being viewed in conjunction with the dates of next month's partial lunar eclipse. I have no interest in cognition or numerology, but apart from such factors, it seems that matters are now heading towards confrontation and such confrontations don't last long, only a few weeks are decisive.
When it comes to linking this analysis to another mysterious process, the date of December 4 seems to be important when there will be a total solar eclipse in the world. Eclipses have been associated with solar and lunar eclipses for centuries. A large number of people believe in such superstitions and are convinced to the extent that eclipses bring about great changes. The then government in Pakistan was overthrown within two months after the 1999 eclipse.
Whether the eclipse will do anything or not, but if the situation continues like this, then of course the blame will fall on the December 4 eclipse. Assuming that the December 4 eclipse could be disastrous for the government, the next elections could be in April or May. There will be partial eclipses in these months as well. The partial eclipse of April 30, 2022 will not be visible in or around Pakistan and will be visible in the western, southwestern United States, Pacific, Atlantic and Antarctic regions.
The 2022 partial lunar eclipse will be seen in most parts of the world including Europe, Asia, Africa and this partial lunar eclipse will probably be seen in Pakistan as well. If those who believe in the mysterious sciences are to be believed, then according to this calculation, if the total solar eclipse of December 4 played any role in the overthrow of the government, then April and May will be election months and partial eclipses will also show color in these elections. ۔
Political figures seeking the help of occultists should now worry about December. Thoughts will be of two kinds. Those who believe in the mysterious sciences in the government will hire experts to save the government and the opposition will turn to the 'babus' to drown the government in the crisis. If December is decisive, then the worries of April and May will bother everyone and a new round of operations will be launched to remove the possible misfortunes in their horoscopes and this time, since everyone is worried about power, they will get rid of the misfortunes. Will become the need of all.
Those who believe in the mysterious sciences think that the eclipse is a plague that comes from the sky to destroy human beings and they have no means to stop it but the moon and the sun have blocked its path and sacrificed their lives. Weak believers believe that because it is powerful and has taken the sun and the moon in its mouth, it is necessary to help them.
In the old days, the hill tribes, to whom the light of knowledge had not reached, used to gather in a field at the time of eclipse, dance to the beat of drums, make loud drunken utensils, play tin, etc., in order to somehow get rid of this evil. Some of them used to throw stones so that if they didn't retreat from the noise, they would move away from the fear of these stones. Such scenes are seldom seen now, but the claimants of expertise in the hidden sciences go astray, perform strange acts that frighten the common man, and play with their weakness.
Since I don't believe in these hidden and mysterious sciences, I am only worried about how long our politicians will continue to blackmail or to be blackmailed for the sake of power. How long will history be repeated? Why is democracy in danger after every 10 years?
The ruling party is trying to use the recent controversy to its advantage by hiding behind the slogans of "stand firm, captain". but linking an attempt to keep a person close because of personal friendship to the battle of principles is nothing but mutual deceiving. The same party used to humiliate everyone else by giving the impression of being the enemy of a strong institution of the country.
Until the conflict of interests, the good relations with the institution were displayed like a medal on the chest. Isn't it senselessness and selfishness to confont the same institution for ulterior motives now?
Pakistan
IDEAS 2024: Pakistan-developed long-range air surveillance radar system showcased
Experts hope Pakistan will soon be able to build its complete air defense system
Karachi: Pakistan has showcased its long-range air surveillance radar system for the first time at the ongoing International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) in Karachi.
Director Blue Search Private Limited Awais Rauf said that drones and ultra-high-speed missile systems have changed how wars are fought in the modern era. Be it the war between Russia and Ukraine or any other conflict in the world, the world is seeing that missile systems and drones are playing a key role in every situation, from monitoring military transport to devastating attacks on enemy combat targets.
He stated that radar is the most important tool for anticipating enemy attacks and monitoring air borders. Pakistan has also been using radar systems imported from other countries for this purpose and has faced international sanctions. However, Pakistan has now developed its own long-range air surveillance radar system.
Awais Rauf added that the Pakistani-made AM350S radar system, which can monitor the air up to 450 kilometers, is installed on a mobile platform that can be quickly moved anywhere.
This is a unique project that NRTC is taking forward in collaboration with the private sector. Pakistan's friendly countries have also expressed interest in this state-of-the-art radar system.
Experts hope Pakistan will soon be able to build its complete air defense system.
Sports
USC's Watkins reaches 1,000 points in 38th game
USC's JuJu Watkins reached 1,000 career points in her 38th game, tying the fourth fewest amount of games in NCAA Division I history, and two games quicker than former Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark.
On Friday, they came up again as the USC sophomore guard reached another milestone.
Watkins reached 1,000 career points Friday afternoon during the second half of the third-ranked Trojans' 81-50 victory over Santa Clara.
Watkins achieved the milestone in her 38th game -- tying the fourth-fewest games in NCAA Division I history -- when she hit a jumper with 6:47 remaining in the third quarter.
"I'm not taking anything for granted. Very blessed to be in this position. This is great, something to build off and continue to work on," said Watkins, who scored 22 points.
Watkins reached the mark 20 games quicker than Miller, who is USC's career scoring leader at 3,018 points. She also did it in two fewer games than former Iowa superstar Clark, who holds the Division I career mark with 3,951 points.
"When you break a record at USC, it hits a little different because the people you break the record from are so great. JuJu belongs in that conversation, and we're all comfortable in saying it. It was the great Cheryl Miller who was next," USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said.
Watkins has 1,006 points at USC and is averaging 26.5 points. Clark had 978 points and was averaging 25.7 points through her first 38 games.
Even though some like to compare Watkins and Clark, Watkins isn't one of them.
"She's a great player, but I don't really monitor that at all," Watkins said.
LSU's Maree Jackson (1975-77), Oregon State's Carol Menken-Schaudt (1978-80) and New Orleans' Sandra Hodge (1980-82) all reached the mark in 37 games.
Weber State's Kathy Miller and Delaware's Elena Delle Donne also did it in 38 games. Former Ohio State standout Kelsey Mitchell did it in 41 games, and Texas A&M's Chennedy Carter in 44.
Watkins tied Delle Donne as the fastest to reach the mark in the past 40 seasons.
"She's a great player. I grew up watching her and love her game," Watkins said about Delle Donne. "Everyone on that list is good company."
Watkins set the national record for scoring by a freshman last season with 920 points. She is the 30th player in USC history to reach 1,000 points.
ESPN Research and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Sports
USC unveils custom Kobe-inspired cleats to be worn against UCLA
The look is modeled after the pair Kobe Bryant debuted on Christmas Day 2010 and is exclusively customized for the USC Trojans.
The program unveiled the exclusively customized Nike Vapor Edge Kobe 6 "USC" cleat on Tuesday. It's a nod to the Kobe 6 Grinch sneakers the Los Angeles Lakers legend wore on Christmas Day 2010.
The all-black look is paired with a cardinal and gold Nike swoosh. Kobe's logo appears in gold on the tongues of the cleats, as well as his signature on the heel, no different than the basketball sneaker.
In 2010, Bryant wore the now famous Grinches against LeBron James and the Miami Heat on Christmas. It included a snakeskin like texture, a nod to Bryant's "Black Mamba" moniker.
Lakers star Anthony Davis wore a pair of the Grinch colorway on Dec. 25, 2020, the 10-year anniversary of its debut.
"Playing for the Lakers, it's the 10th anniversary, it only just lines up for me to be able to wear those shoes," Davis said in 2020. "It's definitely an honor."
Bryant-inspired cleats are nothing new to the gridiron. Earlier in the 2024 season, Houston Texans receiver Stefon Diggs wore cleats inspired by Nike Kobe 5s. The Grinch cleats are set to be officially released in football cleat form by Nike on Friday, according to Nice Kicks.
The Trojans will wear their version of the cleats against the Bruins in the 92nd annual Crosstown Rivalry game.
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