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J&K Football Association conducts refresher course for referees

7Nov

By Yusara AskariNo Comments

J&K Football Association conducts refresher course for referees

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the J&K Football Association (JKFA) conducted a refresher course for fresh referees, followed by conducting annual examination for category 4 and 5 at TRC Srinagar.Around 60 referees from different districts participated in the examination of which 35 referees of Jammu/Kathua also participated in the online examination. This exam was conducted by Nazir Ahmad Bhat, All India Football Federation (AIFF) Instructor and HOR of JKFA.The result of the candidates who appeared in the examination will be communicated to All India Football Federation once the candidates appear in the practical exam.JKFA is always trying to update the referees regarding the latest developments in the laws of the game and tries its best to see the referees finding...

7Nov

By Yusara AskariNo Comments

Asia

J&K: Sky Running Championship held

Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Sky Running Association, in collaboration with Foreshore Athletes organized a thrilling, high-altitude ‘Sky Running Championship’ on Wednesday where participants covered a total of seven kilometers from Astanmarg to Paragliding point to and fro.The running was flagged off by SP city east Sheema Nabi Qasba along with SHO Harwan Mohd Ayoub Rather. Athletes from valley’s prominent club associations, especially Foreshore Athletes, Jammu and Kashmir Mountain Biking Association, Jammu and Kashmir Mountaineering and Hiking Club, and Jammu and Kashmir Adventure Sports Club, took part in the championship.In the tournament, Umar Farooq got the first position while Gulbadin Hikmatyar and Muzamil Hussain Mir achieved the second and third positions, respectively. Riyaz Ahmad

South Asian Island nations feel pressure of Chinese tourist debt traps

7Nov

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Asia, Business, China, World

South Asian Island nations feel pressure of Chinese tourist debt traps

The pandemic hit economies are struggling to revive and restructure their economic development by providing bailout packages and other stimulus measures. However economies dependent on tourism have long and tough road ahead, even more so for countries dependent heavily on Chinese tourists. The two of South Asia’s travel hotspots, Sri Lanka and Maldives, have more to provide to China than their scenic natural beauty. The two island nations are struggling with the complete shutdown of international travel on account of the ongoing pandemic. Their economies being heavily dependent on tourism, the countries experienced enormous drops in GDP. However, these weakened economies now serve China’s ultimate strategic and geo-political objectives. Both the countries are marred with immense debt f

7Nov

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Asia, China, Singapore, World

Is China on ‘Backfoot’?

China seems to have put into action one of the dictums propounded by Sun Tzu in the Art of War, viz. ‘Appear weak when you are strong, and strong when you are weak’. China’s weakness came to the fore when it failed to effectively handle the outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan in its initial stages and was caught on the backfoot with the US, Australia and other countries blaming it and seeking an investigation. So then, what did China do? Rather than adopting a remorseful demeanor, China portrayed itself as ‘strong’ by displaying an aggressive attitude. Not only did the Chinese diplomats turn into ‘wolf warriors’, taking on all those who questioned Beijing, but the Chinese Communist Party regime also came harsh on Hong Kong, displayed belligerence in the Taiwan Strait, South China Sea and

China protests latest US Navy mission in South China Sea

6Nov

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Asia, China, World

China protests latest US Navy mission in South China Sea

BEIJING - China said it dispatched ships and planes to track the U.S. guided-missile destroyer John S. McCain as it passed near Chinese-held islands in the South China Sea. The People’s Liberation Army accused the U.S. warship of trespassing into Chinese territorial waters on Friday near the Paracel Islands — called Xisha by China — during the latest freedom of navigation missions by the U.S. Navy aimed at defying China’s vast claims in the strategic waterway. Spokesperson for the PLA’s Southern Theater Command Col. Zhang Nandong said Beijing demanded the U.S. end such actions, calling them “blatant navigation hegemony and military provocation” that “seriously violated China’s sovereignty and security interests, and gravely jeopardized peace and stability in the South China Sea.” “We ur

6Nov

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Asia, Business, World

AP dives back into provincial projects

Mr Vittakarn says provinces chosen for projects must specialise in a sector. KHON KAEN: SET-listed developer AP Thailand has reentered the provincial market with low-rise houses in answer to demand, offering more flexible development. Vittakarn Chandavimol, chief of corporate strategy and creation, said people in many provinces don't want to live in urban condo units as the travel time from outer city areas to inner areas is quick. Similar to Kanchanaphisek Road in Bangkok, major provinces often have a ring road surrounding central areas. Locations on ring roads are usually where low-rise houses are developed as land prices are lower than those in inner cities. "Condos are preferred in Bangkok because travel from the outer city to inner areas consumes a lot of time," he said. "In the p...

Pak court issues arrest warrant against Maryam Nawaz’s husband in 2019 case

4Nov

By Yusara AskariNo Comments

Asia

Pak court issues arrest warrant against Maryam Nawaz’s husband in 2019 case

A court in Pakistan’s Lahore has issued bailable arrest warrants against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s husband Safdar Awan in a case related to a clash with police officials outside National Accountability Bureau (NAB) last year.A district court conducted the hearing of a case against retired Captain Safdar Awan and others over clashing with police officials outside a NAB court in 2019.As per media reports, Judicial magistrate Hafiz Nafees heard the case where the prosecution told him about non-compliance with the orders by the accused despite being summoned.The prosecution pleaded for issuance of warrants of the accused to make progress in the trial.Later, the district court issued bailable arrest warrants against the accused and adjourned the hearing t

China’s human rights violations: Persecution of the Uyghurs

4Nov

By Stuart WhiteNo Comments

Asia, Opinion

China’s human rights violations: Persecution of the Uyghurs

Despite its continued repression and persecution of Uyghurs in Xinjiang, China now finds itself at the “top table” of an international human rights forum.In a largely unheralded election last month, the UN General Assembly voted to elect a new tranche of 15 Human Rights Council (HRC) members, including China, which won a seat over objections from critics who challenge its rights record, not least against the Uyghurs.China joins 47 other nations on the UN council and will serve for three years from January.China faced stiff competition in the Asia-Pacific region where six nations were competing for five spots. China secured the last of the five spots as Saudi Arabia failed to cross the needed vote threshold.Support for China at the election was actually its weakest since the council’s found

A new ray of hope in North Kashmir’s Kupwara border

2Nov

By Yusara AskariNo Comments

Asia

A new ray of hope in North Kashmir’s Kupwara border

Taking advantage of Kashmir’s extraordinary climatic conditions, apt for growing different mushroom varieties, women in the border area of North Kashmir in Kupwara are cultivating mushrooms and gaining profits under the Mushroom cultivation programs.From their homes in the Kupwara district, these women cultivate mushrooms, including gucchi (Morchella), an exotic species of the mushroom family, to sell at the local market. It is profitable, and people purchase with utmost sincerity.Mushrooms are creating a substantial profit for the valley’s women, who have not had much financial freedom but can now contribute to their families.Women here say that strict gender roles hinder their economic opportunities and the region’s economic development. The female work participation rate is just 25.6 pe

2Nov

By Stuart WhiteNo Comments

Asia, Business, Conflict, Opinion

Soldiers without ranks

Young Muslims trained in arms and light ammunition are sought after pawns in the markets of conflict and turmoil. Wearing the masks of Islam, they are out to create mayhem and massacre. In most cases, theses forces are out to challenge the State and its well-structured armies and police forces. In old times, such confrontations were a part of the game between rulers and their opponents.However, in modern times, the rules of the game have changed. Generally, the confrontations take place according to rules of war, as well as according to the international law approved by international community. But in this case, the engagement and employment of pawns is either overlooked or ignored. This strategic game was being played in pre-colonial and even colonial era as a state craft.The rulers who u...

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