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Photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants: the role of Ce@SrMoO₄ nanocomposites under UV irradiation with reduced band gap and excellent charge separation
ABSTRACT In this article, a photocatalyst, strontium molybdate, and cerium-doped strontium molybdate (Ce@SrMoO4) (ranging from 1% to 5%) are utilised for the degradation of methyl orange (MO) under Ultraviolet (UV) light. The evaluation encompasses the examination of phase, morphology, structure and band gap via X-ray Diffraction (XRD) patterns, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), and Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis).
Graphene Oxide and Iron Sulfide Nanoparticle-Enhanced Chitosan/PVA Hydrogel for pH‐Responsive Cefadroxil Monohydrate Delivery System
Conflicts of Interest The authors declare no conflicts of interest. References 1, “ Application of Natural Polymers and Herbal Extracts in Wound Management,” in Advanced Textiles for Wound Care (Woodhead Publishing, 2019), 541–561. 2, , , , , and , “From Bone Regeneration to Three-Dimensional in Vitro Models: Tissue Engineering of Organized Bone Extracellular Matrix,” Current Opinion in Biomedical Engineering 10 (2019): 107–115.
Oppose Imran Khan for Oxford Chancellor over Human Rights and Integrity Concerns
815) 353-5039. mtoormd@gmail.com Chairman Board of Directors 08/19/2024 Respected Chancellor, Oxford University and the members of the Election Committee Subject: Opposition to Imran Khan’s Candidacy for Chancellor of Oxford I am writing on behalf of the Association of American Pakistani Physicians for Justice & Democracy (APPJD) to formally express our opposition to the candidacy of Mr. Imran Khan for the position of Chancellor at Oxford University.
Chemical Processing and Various Applications of Starch Extracted from Avocado Seeds: A Step towards Sustainable Food Waste Management
Conflict of Interest The authors declare no conflict of interest. References 1 Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Food wastage footprint: Full cost-accounting. Natural Resources Management and Environment Dept, 2014. Retrieved from https://www.fao.org/3/i3991e/i3991e.pdf. 2, J. Nutr. Sci. Vitaminol. 2019, 65, S4. 3, , , , , , Int. J. Prod. Econ. 2021, 239, 108209. 4, , , , , UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2021 2021. 5, , , J. Sustain. Circ. Econ. 2006, 24, 421. 6, , , , , , , Sustain.
10 things South Asian agriculture needs to address in the post-pandemic era
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, South Asian agriculture has a chance to become more inclusive — if certain development paradigms are realized. Approximately 60 percent of South Asia’s 1.8 billion citizens are involved in agriculture. Bangladesh, India, Afghanistan and other countries depend heavily on the agricultural sector for their economic prosperity.
Imran opposes hosting PSL final in Lahore, terms it ‘madness’
ISLAMABAD, February 27: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan has opposed the idea of hosting of Pakistan Super League final in Lahore terming it ‘madness’. The Government of Punjab on Monday gave green signal to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for holding the final of Pakistan Super League in Lahore. Punjab CM Shehbaz Sharif made the decision after a meeting in Lahore, which lasted for two hours. The meeting had representatives from all provincial and federal security agencies.
ECO Conference: Govt announces Public holiday on March 1
Govt offices and educational institutions will be closed at 1.00PM today ISLAMABAD, February 27: The Government has announced public holiday on March 1, 2017 in all the educational institutions in Islamabad and Rawalpindi due to 13th Summit of ECO, Economic Corporation Organization being held in Islamabad. For the security of ECO Summit a high level meeting was held in Islamabad chaired by Federal Minister for Interior, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan.
PSL 2017 final match to be played in Lahore
LAHORE , February 27: Government of Punjab has permitted Pakistan Cricket Board to hold final match of Pakistan Super League 2017 on March 5 in the provincial capital. The decision of the government has come in during a conundrum after the odds of Lahore hosting the final match ebbed following a suicide blast on February 13 claiming 14 lives. All hotels in surroundings of Gaddafi Stadium will remain closed until March 5 while Nishtar Park Sports Complex is to be shut from Tuesday onwards.
Army, Rangers establish check points at M1, M2 Motorway: ISPR
ISLAMABAD, February 27: In the context of the ongoing Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad, Pakistan Army, Punjab Rangers and police have established security check points at M1 and M2 (Motorway). Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release on Monday that joint check posts have been established by these Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs). Pakistan Army launched operation Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad across Pakistan on February 22, to root out urban militants and terrorist elements.
ATC orders to place Farooq Sattar & Amir Liaquat’s names on ECL
KARACHI, February 27: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Monday ordered to place names of Mutahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Farooq Sattar, Amir Liaquat and Khalid Maqbool on Exit Control List (ECL) in a case pertaining to attack on media houses and provocative speeches by the party’s London-based chief Altaf Hussain. The accused were declared proclaimed offenders by the court last year.
Army Chief Bajwa and UAE Premier discuss ways of boosting bilateral relations & Cooperation
DUBAI, February 27: Vice President and Prime Minster of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Shaikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum received today General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of the Army Staff of the Pakistan Army, and his accompanying delegation. According to a press statement issued by media office of Dubai ruler, Deputy Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum was present at the meeting with COAS Bajwa.
Prices of petroleum products likely to increase
ISLAMABAD, February 27: The government is likely to increase the prices of petroleum products by two to three rupees per liter from March 1, 2017. The government officials are cautiously working on the issue of petroleum product prices for the last two months. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) is expected to finalise a summary and would submit a proposal to the concerned ministry for final approval.
Verdict on Panama case unlikely to be against Sharifs: Bilawal
TANDO MUHAMMAD KHAN, February 27: : Going by the history books, it is unlikely that the Panama verdict will be against the Sharif family, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Monday. He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of a flyover in Tando Muhammad Khan district of Sindh. He added that the PPP will announce its strategy in the parliament once a verdict is announced in the Panama case. “We are waiting for the verdict,” he said.
Former President Musharraf gets his own show as TV analyst
ISLAMABAD, February 27: It was announced that former President of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf will appear weekly on a TV show at private news channel as an analyst who will comment on political and defence related issues. Promo of the show titled “Sab Se Pehle Pakistan with President Musharraf” was released recently according to which the retired general will appear weekly on Sunday nights. The promotional video shows his tenure of service in pictures. -DNA 2017-02-27
Modi Led the Gujarat Riots
Sajjad Shaukat The 2002 Gujarat riots were a three-day period of communal violence in the Indian state of Gujarat by extremist Hindus under the guidance and command of the Indian Prime Minister Narinder Modi who was chief minister of Gujarat and mastermind the massacre of the Muslims.
Unprovoked firing by Indian troops injures four civilians across LoC
RAWALPINDI, February 26: Indian forces carried out unprovoked firing targeting civilian population at Khoi Ratta sector on Sunday, injuring four women, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. The injured included two young girls. Pakistan Army responded befittingly to the Indian firing, ISPR said.
Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad: Punjab Rangers establish helpline to report suspicious activity
LAHORE, February 26: The Punjab Rangers have asked the public to “assist” them in operations across the province as part of the military initiative Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad to counter terrorism in the country.
Baidu’s deep learning lab to boost China’s artificial intelligence progress
Hu Zexi Search engine giant Baidu announced recently that it has been authorized to establish China’s first national engineering lab on deep learning. The new move will boost the country’s artificial intelligence (A.I.) progress. The lab, approved by the National Development and Reform Commission, is dedicated to research and application of deep learning.
KPK Assembly passes 129 bills in 44 months
PESHAWAR, February 26: The incumbent Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) passed 129 pieces of legislation from May 29, 2013 to February 6, 2017- averaging almost three bills per month. The legislation was warranted by requirements of compliance with the 18th Constitutional Amendment, party manifesto of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the executive needs of the province.
National consensus required for revival of military courts: Sirajul Haq
LAHORE, February 26: Ameer, Jamaat e Islami, Pakistan, Senator Sirajul Haq, has said that a national consensus was required for the revival of the military courts but the government itself seemed to be undecided on the issue so far. He was talking to the media at a reception hosted in his honour by ex-MPA Syed Ehsanullah Waqqas in the city on Sunday. Sirajul Haq said that till now, the government had neither consulted the political parties on the issue nor taken them into confidence in this score.
Arms and ammunition recovered from North Waziristan: ISPR
Says 200 suspects arrested in Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad RAWALPINDI, February 26: Pakistan army troops recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from North Waziristan Saturday. Troops raided Shirrani, Datta khel, North Wazirastan Agency in another leg of operation Radd-ul-Fasaad. At least 70 suspects were taken into custody in Karachi by law enforcement agencies early Saturday morning. According to ISPR, 600 suspects were arrested in more than 200 raids conducted by the authorities in Punjab.
Interior Ministry to revive National Public Safety Commission
ISLAMABAD, February 26: : Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar gave orders on Sunday for reviving the National Public Safety Commission. Interior Minister Ch.Nisar Ali The Interior Minister, in this regard, has given a green signal and directed Secretary Interior, Federal Law Secretary and Director General of National Police Bureau to finalise a working paper for the early reactivation of NPSC, sources informed.
Biased to say foreign investment leaving China: Minister
Beijing: (Special Report) Chinese Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng on Tuesday dismissed concerns that foreign investment is leaving China, saying claims to that effect are “biased.” He made the comment during a press conference held by the State Council Information Office when answering a question about concerns about “withdrawal of foreign investment” from China.
Will there be another Afridi?
Will there be another Shahid Afridi? No, may be not like him. He enthralled the fans around the world like very few did. He would hit a six just for fun and fans. If fan following was a yardstick of greatness in cricket, Afridi would have topped the charts. Always. The manner in which people come to watch a glimpse of his batting was unheard of. Once he gets out, they leave the stadiums as if there was nothing else to watch. His rise was as sudden as it was stupendous.
Pakistani soldier injured in S Waziristan cross-border firing
ISLAMABAD, February 26: A Pakistan Army soldier was injured as terrorists from across the border opened fire at a check post in South Waziristan on Sunday evening. “Terrorists fire from across the border in Mangrotai, South Waziristan Agency. Pakistani soldier injured,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced in a statement. The injured soldier was shifted to a medical facility at Wana.
Parliamentarians not coming up to the people’s expectations
The level of debate among parliamentarians as well as those politicians who are outside Parliament has fallen down considerably in this country. There is a dearth of intellectual content in it. Insiders say a very few of them are interested in reading books. Their grasp on national and international issues is poor. They waste precious time of Parliament by discussing non-issues. Moreover, the. language used by them against one another also leaves much to be desired.
O’Keefe, Smith dominate India in Pune Test
PUNE: Left-arm spinner Steve Keefe grabbed a career-best haul of 6-35 to put Australia on top before skipper Steve Smith compounded India’s misery with an unbeaten fifty in the first Test in Pune Friday. The visitors reached 143-4 at stumps on day two, which saw a total of 15 wickets fall at Pune’s Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.
Which Honorable Judge will like to go to his grave having upheld a Prime Minister’s right to be a liar and dishonest?
The Supreme Court bench has vowed to be thorough in its verdict on the infamously famous Panama Leaks case. No sane person can disagree with the court ruling that it is not possible to give a short order in such a case (on which hinges the future of the country). “We will take some time to ponder over every possible aspect, “observed Justice Asif Saeed Khosa. ” And the Court’s decision would be such that it would remain relevant , and could be cited even two decades down the road.
American View Trump Can’t Deal With Iran If He Doesn’t Understand It
Tweets about putting Iran “ON NOTICE” are no replacement for appreciating the sources of Iranian conduct in the Middle East. Foreign Policy Magazine ALI VAEZ It took only 12 days in office for U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to put Iran “on notice” that the era of compromise had been replaced by an era of confrontation. In a stern message on Feb.
Interpol asks Pakistan to explain treason charges against MQM founder
KARACHI, February 24: Interpol sought clarification from the Government of Pakistan on Friday regarding the issuance of a red warrant of Muttahida Quami Movement founder Altaf Hussain. According to Interior Ministry, the Interpol responded to the FIA saying that the Pakistani government should provide details of the sedition charges against the MQM founder. Interpol contended that it does not intervene in religious and political matters of a state.
LAHORE V PESHAWAR, PSL Kamran Akmal, bowlers star in Peshawar triumph
Dominant Peshawar Zalmi beat Lahore Qalandars by 17 runs in the 16th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) second edition at Dubai Cricket Stadium on Friday. Chasing 167 to win the match, Lahore started brilliantly, courtesy sublime attacking display from opener Cameron Delport, who hit five consecutive boundaries on the bowling of young Mohammad Asghar. However, Darren Sammy’s men made a great comeback as Qalandars’ lost six wickets for just five runs, which pretty much sealed the game.
‘On track’ for PSL final in Lahore: Sethi
DUBAI: Chairman Pakistan Super League Najam Sethi on Friday said that they were on track for final of the league in Lahore. However, they will continue to monitor and review the situation in the run-up. Clouds of uncertainty had loomed over the final of Pakistan’s T20 tournament following a new wave of terrorism which hit the country over the past week, in which over 100 people were killed and hundreds more injured.
PAF ready to defend borders anytime: Air Chief
RISALPUR, February 24: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is ever-ready to defend country’s borders and it is capable of giving a mouth-smashing response to the enemy, Vice Chief of Air Staff Asad Abdul Rahman Lodhi has said. Addressing the Passing Out ceremony of the 26th Basic Airborne Course congratulated the officers successfully passing out the Course.
Pakistan will achieve success in Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad: Zardari
50 suspects detained in Rawalpindi KARACHI, February 24: Co-chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Asif Ali Zardari has said that the country will achieve success in Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad against terrorists, ARY News reported. He made the statement while meeting Opposition Leader in National Assembly (NA) Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah at Bilawal House in Karachi.
India inks $2.5 billion missile deal with Israel
NEW DELHI, February 24: India on Friday approved a $2.5 billion deal with Israel to develop medium range surface-to-air missiles for the Indian army. The deal to build the missiles, reported to have a range of 50-70 kilometres, was approved during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, The Indian daily Hindu reported. Five regiments, which consists of 40 units and 200 missiles, are to be developed under the deal.
Enemies using Afghan soil to carry out attacks in Pakistan: Foreign Office
ISLAMABAD, February 23: Pakistan has said that its enemies are using Afghan soil to carry out attacks in the country. Foreign Office spokesman Nafees Zakaria, in a weekly briefing, said that Pakistan and Afghanistan both have been victims of terrorism and the enemies are using Afghan soil to carry out terror attacks in the country. The FO representative stated, “The tendency of blame game should be avoided.” He called for effective management of the Pak-Afghan border to deal with the crisis.
Imran Khan calls for operation against terrorism across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, February 23: Pakistan Tehreek-s-Insaf (PTI) chairperson Imran Khan has said that military operation should be carried out in the entire country simultaneously. “No extremist organisation should be allowed to operate in the country,” said Imran, while addressing a press conference in Islamabad on Thursday. Imran termed it condemnable that terrorist attacks were taking place again. “We need to change policies which previously allowed such organisations to operate,” he said.
Security forces arrest 45 suspects in Islamabad and Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI, February 23: Atleast 45 suspects were arrested in Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Thursday as security forces begun Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad across the country. Pakistan Army, Rangers, police conducted joint operations in Westridge, Dhoke Hassu and Bakery Chowk area of Cantt early morning. House-to-house search was held in the targeted operation and suspects belonging to FATA and Mehmund agency were arrested.
Army prepared to respond to perpetual threat from East: COAS
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa meeting with an officer in Siachin on Thursday. – NNI SIACHEN, February 23: : Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday said that despite facing internal security challenges, Pakistan Army is fully prepared to for an effective response to the perpetual threat from the East, according to the ISPR. The ISPR said the COAS visited Siachen to pay his respects to martyrs and addressed the troops at Goma and Gilgit.
Pakistan, Turkey vow to tackle Islamophobia
ANKARA, February 23: Pakistan and Turkey have resolved to continue working together on issues of common interest, including the multilateral initiatives to combat growing trends of racism, Islamophobia, and discrimination based on religion and stereotyping against Muslims, sources reported on Thursday. This resolve was expressed in a joint declaration between the two countries issued in Ankara on Thursday.
Ten killed, 30 injured in Lahore blast
LAHORE, February 23: At least ten people were killed while 30 others sustained severe injuries in a blast at Z Block of Defence in Lahore Thursday. According to details, the explosion occurred at an under construction plaza targeting Bombay Chowpatty outlet in the market. Windowpanes of several nearby shops have been shattered whereas vehicles parked near the plaza were got also affected.
Will decide Panamagate Case as per Constitution and Law: Supreme Court
Top Court reserves judgment in Panama Leaks case as arguments concluded ISLAMABAD, February 23: After both the defence and prosecution completed their arguments on Thursday, the Supreme Court said it would reserve its verdict on the Panamagate case and issue a detailed judgment on appropriate time. “It seems ‘justice’ is whatever serves [each party’s] interests,” Justice Asif Saeed Khosa remarked as the arguments wound up.
Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad decided in PM House: Nawaz
ANKARA, February 23: While condemning the blast in Lahore, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif expressed great grief. He held an exclusive media talk in this regard. Nawaz Sharif told that the nation’s determination against terrorism has further strengthened. “Will not rest till eradication of terrorism”, he said. He further stated that the decision to launch Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad was taken in Prime Minister House.
6th parliamentary session on military courts’ extension ends undecided
ISLAMABAD, February 23: Six consecutive parliament session on the matter of extension for military courts have ended with no result. The speaker of National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq has decided to contact PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari to halt boycott of the party. JUI-F leader Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman has also been given a similar task in this regard. NA speaker stated that all parties have agreed on extension of military courts but the bone of contention is its duration and draft.
8 terrorists including TTP Tank’s Amir killed in police encounter in Karachi
KARACHI, February 22: : Police claimed to have killed eight suspected terrorists, including banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Tank’s amir in an ‘encounter’ in Karachi’s Malir area on Wednesday. The terrorists involved in sectarian killings were killed in an encounter after police raided Malir’s Bakra Peeri locality.
Army poised to foil enemy’s plot against PSL final in Lahore
LAHORE, February 22: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa chaired a high-level meeting today, reviewing planned strategy against extremists and their collaborators in a bid to intensify anti-terror operation across the country , sources reported. The meeting also reviewed security arrangements for Pakistan Super League to be played on March 5 in Lahore. Sources informed that the military officials meeting also resolved to foil plots hatched by ‘enemy’ to disrupt the PSL final in Lahore.
Can McMaster stabilise Trump’s foreign policy team?
New York TimesJonathan Stevenson Monday’s appointment of Lt. General H.R. McMaster as the National Security Adviser of the United States, after President Donald Trump fired his predecessor, Michael Flynn, should augur at least a fleeting period of stability at the dysfunctional National Security Council.
PM arrives in Ankara on three-day official visit
ANKARA, February 22: Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday arrived here on three-day official visit. Turkish Minister for Youth Ahmad Akif Cagatay Kilic received the Prime Minister at the Esenboga Airport. Ambassador of Pakistan to Turkey Sohail Mahmood was also present.
Iran ready to give U.S ‘slap in the face’: Commander
The United States should expect a “strong slap in the face” if it underestimates Iran’s defensive capabilities, a commander of the elite Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday, as Tehran concluded war games. Since taking office last month, U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to get tough with Iran, warning the Islamic Republic after its ballistic missile test on Jan. 29 that it was playing with fire and all U.S. options were on the table.
SC asks Attorney General not to become party in Panama case
Says it is fundamental right of people to know whether PM is eligible or not Tells Attorney General to ‘stick to one story’ For us, NAB died on Tuesday, SC to AGP ISLAMABAD, February 22: A five-member larger bench of the Supreme Court (SC) led by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa resumed hearing the Panama Leaks case on Wednesday. Attorney General Ashtar Ausaf continued his arguments in the court on Wednesday.
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