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Contributed photo January 24, 2021 THE all-women organization JCI Lakambini Davao has launched a new project to inspire more women to pursue their goals.
The chapter’s president, Chinggay Estil-Quong, said that as a group composed of accomplished young career women and business owners, they want Queentuhan as a venue to share an uplifting message to others.
“In our chapter, we do not only strive for excellence but we value our members. Each member is unique and we uphold the values of true sisterhood - women who support each other,” she quipped.
As they call themselves the “Queens of Change,” she said they represent the women who are “catalysts of change in our community. A group that encourages women to play an active role in community development and create positive change.” Thus, Queentuhan, a series of talks featured on the group’s official Facebook page, was born. This will run from January 25 until September this year.
Stocks fall as retreating oil triggers energy rout
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January 19, 2021
Stocks on Monday suffered casualties after retreating international crude oil triggered an energy rout, while cyclical also bore the brunt of profit-selling, dealers said.
Pakistan Stock Exchange s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 shares index lost 0.44 percent or 204.32 points to close at 45,726.68 points. Volumes increased to 543.645 million shares, from 531.065 million on Friday. KSE-30 shares index also dipped 0.47 percent or 89.89 points to end at 19,019.75 points.
Topline Securities in a note said stocks struggled to sustain above the 46,000 points in a volatile session and eventually succumbed to selling pressure, while a dip in international oil prices dented energy sector.
Australian Open tennis 2021: Naomi Osaka photo triggers tennis revolt amid claims of Australian Open divide
19 Jan, 2021 12:01 AM
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Naomi Osaka after winning the US Open in 2020. Photo / Getty Images
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From bitter social media posts to workouts using mattresses as hitting partners, dozens of the world s best tennis players confined to Australian hotels for two weeks are dealing with their confinement in contrasting ways.
The Australian Open in Melbourne has been delayed three weeks until February 8 because of the coronavirus pandemic, and has run into new problems this week.
Positive COVID-19 cases on three of 17 charter flights into the country mean 72 players have been confined to their rooms for the entire 14-day quarantine period.
Passage of ministers’ salary bill triggers heated debate in KP Assembly
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January 16, 2021
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Friday passed the KP Ministers’ Salaries, Perks and Privileges (Amendment) Bill, 2021 after a heated debate as the opposition lawmakers complained that the perks and privileges of the ministers were being increased but Members Provincial Assembly (MPAs) were ignored.
The amended act recommended payment of ministers’ utility bills by the departments concerned. The members from the government and opposition exchanged arguments over the passage of the bill.
The treasury benches argued that the bill would help save the public exchequer as ministers’ bills were already paid by the government but now the department concerned would pay the bills to avoid penalty due to delayed payment.
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