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 Spending and Saving Strategies for 2023 22/08/2023  - The past few years have upended many perceptions of financial stability. A layoff or career change, inflation never before seen by younger generations and the lingering uncertainty of the pandemic might have thrown off your financial planning. The new year is a great time to review your strategies for smart spending and saving so you can weather whatever the future has in store. Financial planning professionals suggest that you start by creating a budget. Online trackers such as Mint.com can help you understand your spending. Also, reviewing your expenses with a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional is a great way to get a handle on spending smart today while saving for tomorrow. Try these tips for saving and spending in 2023: Use credit responsibly: Pay off credit cards each month, if possible, to avoid accumulating debt and build good credit. Set up automatic savings: You can do this through your bank and via your em...

 "Pakistan reveals XI for India match." Green Shirts  Pakistan announces XI vs. India in Asia Cup: Unchanged lineup from the victory over Nepal.  XI: Fakhar Zaman, Imam ul Haq, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf.  Pakistan squad: Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (captain), Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi.

The Chief of Army Staff seeks the UN's intervention for a 'peaceful settlement' of the Kashmir matter. General Asim Munir, addressing troops in an ISPR video.  General Asim Munir, Pakistan's COAS, called upon the UN for a peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, aligning with UN resolutions and the Kashmiri people's aspirations. This occurred during the Islamabad preparatory meeting ahead of the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial, co-hosted by Pakistan and Japan under the theme of "Safety and Security of Peacekeepers." Gen Munir acknowledged the UN's vital role in global peace maintenance, highlighting the growing challenges faced by peacekeepers. He emphasized the need for more effective peacekeeping in addressing complex threats while ensuring the safety of peacekeepers. Pakistan envisions a peaceful region fostering prosperity through trade, transit, and investment across South, West, and Central Asia. Under Secretary General for Peace Operati...

 President weighs November for election date. In Islamabad, President Arif Alvi appears poised to challenge the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the Ministry of Law by contemplating the announcement of the next general election's date, sources with insight into the matter have informed The Express Tribune. According to these sources, the President has completed consultations with his legal advisors and may make the announcement in the near future. It is expected that President Alvi will send another letter to the ECP, suggesting November as the election date. His legal team has advised him that an act of parliament cannot supersede the Constitution, and while parliament may have amended the Election Act of 2017, the Constitution mandates that elections must occur within 90 days. Based on this legal opinion, the President is expected to communicate the election date to the Election Commission soon. However, the President's House has not confirmed this development. This ...

 Xi Jinping, China's leader, opts out of G20 Summit, per EU official China's President Xi Jinping has decided not to attend the upcoming G20 summit in India, choosing instead to send Premier Li Qiang in his place, as confirmed by a senior EU official on Thursday. The decision comes amid ongoing tensions between China and India. While Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently engaged in face-to-face talks during the BRICS group summit in South Africa, these discussions have not eased the strains between the two Asian giants. Notably, on Tuesday, India lodged a "strong protest" against China due to an official map released by Beijing, which seemed to assert control over a significant Himalayan territory that India claims as its own sovereign land. The European officials are eyeing the G20 summit in New Delhi as an opportunity to influence countries like India and China to adopt a more robust stance against Russia, a fellow BRICS member, in light of Mos...

 "Pakistan's probable lineup for Asia Cup showdown vs. India: Expert analysis on the anticipated starting XI." In a highly anticipated showdown set for this Saturday in the picturesque city of Kandy, Pakistan is gearing up to face off against their arch-rivals, India, in the Asia Cup. The Men in Green are entering this match with a resounding 238-run victory over Nepal in their opening Asia Cup encounter, and it appears they are inclined to maintain their winning combination, barring any last-minute adjustments due to weather conditions or the potential for a rain-affected match. Despite the recent struggles of opener Fakhar Zaman, Pakistan is expected to persist with their regular opening pair. Babar Azam, the captain, will be keen to continue his excellent form, exemplified by his remarkable 151-run innings against Nepal. Mohammad Rizwan, the reliable wicketkeeper-batsman, is slated to take the number four position in the batting lineup. There is a slight possibility th...

 Anticipated Indo-Pak Asia Cup clash might face rain interruptions.