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F.P. Report KAMALIA : Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized the need for collective efforts to address the country’s challenges, urging unity among stakeholders. Speaking to the media in Kamalia, he candidly remarked, “We don’t have a magic wand to fix everything overnight, but we must unite for the nation.” The minister stated that the government is committed to sustainable development and is actively seeking input from stakeholders for the upcoming budget. “We will not sit idly in Islamabad; instead, we will go to the people to gather their suggestions for the budget. Sitting in Islamabad during budget preparation is not effective,” he added. Aurangzeb emphasized that lowering interest rates will benefit businesses and pave the way for economic stability. “As interest rates decrease, we will move toward single-digit levels, ensuring growth and stability by 2025,” he said. The finance minister highlighted the government’s focus on economic reforms, stating, “We are not making empty promises; we are delivering. All stakeholders are being consulted to achieve sustainable economic stability.” Aurangzeb underscored the need to address loss-making public institutions, suggesting their transfer to the private sector. “Charity cannot sustain the nation; it can only support schools and hospitals. Loss-making institutions should either be shut down or handed over to the private sector,” he said. The minister vowed to bring transparency and expand the tax net, ensuring fairness. “We have all the data and are bringing everything into the tax system. Our aim is not to burden taxpayers further but to curb tax evasion,” he assured. Highlighting agriculture and information technology as key growth sectors, Aurangzeb announced revolutionary steps for agricultural improvement and IT expansion. “We are taking steps to reduce electricity costs and involve the private sector in the nation’s progress,” he added. Aurangzeb urged political and economic stakeholders to unite on initiatives such as the “Charter of Economy” to ensure national progress. “For the sake of the country, let us come together on three or four major points, including the Charter of Economy,” he concluded.What is it? The Zoom MS-50G+ is a compact pedal offering guitarists 100 different effects, including overdrives, reverbs, fuzzes, filters, delays, modulations and more. It’s an update of the previous Multistomp MS-50G pedal and now includes four additional buttons alongside the main footswitch, as well as preamps and IR technology. There are dozens of affordable multi-effects pedals on the market now, so does the MS-50G+ do anything different or special to separate it from its competition? As I find out, it’s certainly got a lot going for it. Specs Launch price: $129/£129/€149 Type: Digital multi-effects pedal Controls: 100 effects, up to six simultaneously, 100 patches, stereo output, multi-colour LCD screen, built-in tuner Features: The key features the pedal offers e.g number of amp and effects models Connectivity: Input, output (L&R), power in, USB-C Bypass: True, buffer, both (switchable) Power: 9V DC (500mA), USB-C, 2 x AA batteries Dimensions (LxWxD): 133mm x 79mm x 61mm Weight: 353g Contact Zoom Build quality Build quality rating: ★★★1⁄2 The MS-50G+ Multistomp metal casing certainly gives a sturdy first impression. But it’s interesting that one of the pictures on Zoom’s website shows someone wearing some very heavy-duty boots while stamping on one of the four Cross Key buttons that surround the main footswitch. For me, these are the only potential weak point as far as build is concerned as they’re made from plastic. The four encoder knobs that sit in a slight dip on the top of the pedal make them a little more awkward to get to, but also means you’re not accidentally nudging them with your foot. One consideration to make before you buy this pedal is how you’re going to power it as there are three options. You can use two AA batteries, or a USB-C plug, in addition to the more traditional 9V power supply, though it’s worth bearing in mind that is has a draw of 500mA, and the pedal doesn’t really accommodate for right-angle power supplies because the socket is recessed. Usability Usability rating: ★★★★1⁄2 The four knobs control different parameters depending on what effect you’re on. You find out what those parameters are when you tweak a knob. It would perhaps be more useful if these were already labelled before having to touch anything, as it feels like there’s definitely room on the LCD screen. When it comes to crafting your sounds, you might think that a small multi-FX pedal that allows you to hold up to six effects per patch but only has one proper footswitch would be awkward to use. It really isn’t. Personally, I would ere on the delicate side with the four plastic cross key navigation buttons, but you can access different effects using these with your feet – just maybe opt for Converse instead of Dr Martens. You can flick through the different sounds you’ve got saved in your patch and easily switch them on or off using the main footswitch. The up/down button switches then allow you to scroll through your patches – so you can essentially access all of your sounds without having to bend down. What’s particularly useful about this design, and indeed the others in the Multistomp series, is the color-coded display screen. There’s a different color background for each effect type so you can quickly determine where you’re at – very useful for making changes on the fly in a live situation. Sounds Sounds rating: ★★★★★ With a unit this affordable, are the effects any good? Yes! They really are; some of them are great, plus is an audience member going to know (or care) that you’re using a digital emulation of an analogue delay over the real thing? Probably not, and at $149, neither am I. I'm especially impressed with a lot of the chorus and modulation effects – you’ve got a few different types allowing you to dial in a lush, thick warble or a more dramatic, harsh wobble and anything in between. The delays and reverbs are great too, whether you want to use them as a subtle ‘always on’ addition to your sound, or something more extreme. The selection of effects really is very good here. For those who want to get super experimental, there’s enough here, but for players who just want a few select effects to augment their sound, the pedal represents a compact and affordable solution. Sometimes digital pedals can fall short with drive sounds, but there really are some good options here. There are gentle overdrives that can play nicely with a tube amp , but personally I found it a more useful tool as an overall tone-shaper for a clean solid-state amp . The names of the preamps make it obvious what they’re trying to do, for example, MS 1959 is going for a Marshall Plexi sound. It’s not particularly close to the real thing, especially against the significantly higher-priced modeling competition, but it’s certainly in the right ballpark. In the context of value here it's part of a highly impressive suite. Verdict With 100 effects, nearly split into categories such as modulation, reverb, drive, preamp (with IRs loaded), there’s enough to get your teeth into without being completely overwhelmed. For a beginner looking to explore the world of effects, or even a more seasoned player seeking a compact solution to requiring a plethora of different sounds, I’d definitely recommend it. The Zoom MS-50G+ Multistomp is really intuitive and easy to use, though you do have to be quite precise with your feet. Guitar World verdict: The MS-50G+ is a very reasonably priced multi-effects unit that’s smaller (and cheaper) than some single-effect pedals. With 100 different effects and a tuner built in, it’s hard to knock it. Also try Hands-on videos TheSuperFunAwesomeHappyTimePedalShow Guitar Bonedo

Fox News justice correspondent David Spunt reflects on the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter on ‘Fox News Live.’ With the passing of former President Jimmy Carter at 100, we may now take the full measure of the man. The 39th president's legacy is that of a role model for us all, regardless of party, ideology, world view or position in life. Quite simply, Jimmy Carter led a heroic life and, for many, represents everything that’s right about public service. His was a life well lived. I say this as a fellow Democrat who disagreed with Carter on his policies in the Middle East and in countries like Venezuela. But I say it not to criticize the former president, but rather to underscore his unbending commitment to principle, integrity and in unfailingly doing what he believed was the right thing. JIMMY CARTER REMEMBERED FOR HIS INTEGRITY AND DEVOTION TO HUMANITY Carter's life reads like a storybook. He was a military leader and hero, a successful farmer and businessman, and a governor who was a trendsetter on civil rights. He did all this while understanding the concerns of those now known as the ultra-MAGA voters in America. Perhaps his greatest accomplishment was winning the presidency in 1976 on a simple program of convincing the American people that he was an outsider, a fresh face and someone who, in his words, "would never lie to you." Jimmy Carter, Democratic presidential candidate, and his wife, Rosalynn, share a moment aboard his campaign plane His sole term in the White House saw a number of great successes as well as well-documented failures. He was most successful in the Middle East with the signing of the Camp David Accords. He gave back the Panama Canal and signed a nuclear arms reduction treaty with Russia. His failures were most notably the economic crisis that spawned the term "stagflation," and, of course, the Iranian hostage crisis and botched rescue attempt. His term also saw an energy crisis that burdened Americans with sky-rocketing gas prices and long lines at the gas pumps. It is important also to know that Carter was a man of faith and God. He was private in his religious beliefs but also compassionate and committed in the most humble of ways possible. He taught Sunday School in his hometown of Plains, Ga., both before and after his presidency with little public notice or awareness. Carter’s marriage to Rosalynn was a model for us all. It was a partnership that lasted 77 years, apparently without stress or discord but with a joint commitment to the private and public values they both shared and a desire to advance their worldview and values. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION But it’s probably most important to note that Carter’s greatest accomplishment, after losing in a landslide to Ronald Reagan in 1980, was setting up the Carter Center, dedicated to promoting world peace. He was able to continue to work on the Israel-Palestinian crisis. He conducted peace negotiations around the world, helped to oversee contentious elections and political change as well as working to eliminate the scourge of highly infectious and contagious diseases. (L-R) Amy Carter, Rosalynn Carter, and Jimmy Carter pose for portraits in Plains, Georgia, during the fall 1976 presdiential campaign. (Guy DeLort/WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images) This model of a post-presidency was and is something that set the stage for what others, including former President Bill Clinton, did post-presidency. After leaving the White House, Carter stimulated a period of extra-legal and judicial activism that produced both the presidential medal in 1999 and a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP But as I reflect on President Carter’s life, perhaps his final momentous decision, to go into hospice care in February of 2023, sends a powerful and profound message about end-of-life care and the decisions that we will all inevitably have to make. By embracing the final chapter in his life with such grace and dignity, former Carter did something that I thought was almost impossible: He raised his own stature and served as a role model for us all, while providing a degree of leadership and service that, I think it’s fair to say, is unmatched in American political and civic life. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DOUG SCHOEN Douglas E. Schoen has more than 40 years of experience as a pollster and political consultant. He served as an adviser to President Bill Clinton and to the presidential campaign of Michael Bloomberg. Schoen is founder and partner of Schoen Cooperman Research.

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Sir Keir Starmer has led a host of tributes to former US president Jimmy Carter, saying he “redefined the post-presidency with a remarkable commitment to social justice and human rights at home and abroad”. The Prime Minister said Mr Carter, who died aged 100, will be remembered for the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt, as well as his “decades of selfless public service”. He added that it was the Democrat’s “lifelong dedication to peace” that led to him receiving the Nobel Peace prize in 2002. Very sorry to hear of President Carter’s passing. I pay tribute to his decades of selfless public service. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. pic.twitter.com/IaKmZcteb1 — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) December 29, 2024 Sir Keir was joined in paying tribute to the 39th president by other leaders including the King, current President Joe Biden, Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey and former PM Tony Blair. The King remembered former US president Jimmy Carter’s 1977 visit to the UK with “great fondness” and praised his “dedication and humility”. In a message to Mr Biden and the American people, Charles said: “It was with great sadness that I learned of the death of President Carter. “He was a committed public servant, and devoted his life to promoting peace and human rights. “His dedication and humility served as an inspiration to many, and I remember with great fondness his visit to the United Kingdom in 1977. “My thoughts and prayers are with President Carter’s family and the American people at this time.” Mr Biden said that Mr Carter was an “extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian”. He said his fellow Democrat was a “dear friend”, as he announced that he will order a state funeral to be held for him in Washington DC. “Today, America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian,” he said. “Over six decades, we had the honour of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter though is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well. “With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us. He saved, lifted and changed the lives of people all across the globe. “He was a man of great character and courage, hope and optimism.” Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said Mr Carter “will be remembered for generations”. “Jimmy Carter was an inspiration,” Mr Davey wrote on X. “He led a truly remarkable life dedicated to public service with a genuine care for people. “My thoughts are with his family, friends and all those who loved him. He will be remembered for generations.” Mr Blair said: “Jimmy Carter’s life was a testament to public service; from his time in office, and the Camp David Accords, to his remarkable commitment to the cause of people and peace round the world over the past 40 years,” he said. “I always had the greatest respect for him, his spirit and his dedication. He fundamentally cared and consistently toiled to help those in need.” We do not moderate comments, but we expect readers to adhere to certain rules in the interests of open and accountable debate.

Justus McNair's midcourt 3-pointer at the buzzer gives Valparaiso a 76-73 win over Western MichiganCyclone Fengal made landfall near Puducherry on Saturday evening, bringing heavy rain and strong winds that forced the closure of Chennai’s international airport and stranded travellers, even as thousands of disaster relief and government personnel stood by to mount an emergency response. The cyclone struck the coast at approximately 6:30 PM local time, maintaining its cyclonic storm intensity with wind speeds of 70-80km per hour and gusts up to 90km/hour. Even before the landfall, significant rainfall had already been recorded across the region, with Chennai’s Meenambakkam area receiving 11.4cm and the Nungambakkam area recording 10.4cm. Puducherry and Cuddalore reported 9.5 and 3cm, respectively. The strong winds packed by the tropical storm caused scary moments for at least one flight, an IndiGo jet, which aborted its landing moments before touch down after the pilots appeared to struggle with keeping the aircraft stable. Tamil Nadu minister for revenue and disaster management, KKSSR Ramachandran said there were no immediate reports of a major damage in the aftermath of the cyclone and said related details could be known possibly by Sunday. Three people were electrocuted in different rain-related incidents in Chennai earlier in the day. S Balachandran, additional director general of India Meteorological Department’s Regional Center, noted that the landfall was occurring “close to the Puducherry area” and it moved in a west-southwestward direction between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram. Hospitals and houses were inundated in Chennai and its neighbourhoods as civic authorities said clearing works were on in a ‘war-footing. Officials warned of a storm surge approximately one meter above the astronomical tide, threatening to inundate low-lying areas across north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and adjoining South Andhra Pradesh coastal districts during landfall. The cyclone’s development has been particularly noteworthy for its unusual progression. M Mohapatra, director general of IMD, provided context for the storm’s unusual path: “Cyclones more frequently impact the Andhra Pradesh and Odisha coasts but Tamil Nadu is also a cyclone prone state,” he explained, referencing recent flooding in Chennai from Cyclone Michaung in early December. The impact on transportation was severe, with Chennai International Airport bearing the brunt of the weather system. Airport authorities announced a complete suspension of operations until 4 am pm Sunday after heavy rains inundated both runways and the taxiway. The suspension, initially planned to last only until 7 p.m. Saturday, was extended following an emergency meeting with IMD officials and stakeholders at 4:30 p.m. The video of the IndiGo flight showed the tricky conditions. The airliner was buffeted by strong winds as it approached the runway, its wings rocking side to side in the turbulent air. Just as the aircraft’s rear landing gear touched, a powerful gust forced its nose sharply upward, prompting pilots to immediately abort landing. HT reached out to IndiGo which did not immediately respond to queries seeking comments. Airport officials said at least 55 flight cancellations and 19 diversions, affecting both domestic and international services. Early in the day, before the complete shutdown, at least 12 flights experienced delays. Officials estimated that over 10,000 passengers have been impacted by the service disruptions, with approximately 1,000 travellers choosing to remain within the airport premises, hoping to secure the first available flights once operations resume. The ripple effects of Chennai’s airport closure spread across the region’s aviation network. Hyderabad airport reported 20 cancelled flights specifically related to services connecting Chennai and Tirupati. Airport authorities have established a team of senior officials to monitor the situation continuously, working to facilitate the earliest possible resumption of operations as meteorological conditions permit. Through social media posts, the airport has advised all passengers to maintain close contact with their respective airlines regarding flight status updates. The storm’s intensification pattern took meteorologists by surprise. While initially forecast to weaken into a deep depression before landfall, Fengal maintained its cyclonic storm intensity throughout the landfall process. The IMD had identified several contributing factors to this strengthening, including the presence of equatorial Rossby waves, Madden Julian Oscillation, and favourable wind conditions in the Bay of Bengal.

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