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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Judicial Academy (KPJA) hosted a significant meeting for discussing the formulation of its Annual Training Calendar for 2025. The event brought together representatives from various partner organizations and donors, including the Federal Ministry of Human Rights, Law & Justice Commission of Pakistan, Social Welfare Department, Group Development Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on Status of Women, and other several international organizations, said a press release issued here on Friday. The meeting aimed to secure substantial financial support and innovative proposals to enhance the Academy’s capacity to deliver high-quality judicial education and training program courses. The Director General, KPJA, Mr. Jehanzeb Shinwari extended a warm welcome to the distinguished guests and emphasized on the academy’s crucial role in strengthening the justice system in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by enhancing the capacity and skills of justice sector stakeholders, necessary for delivery of efficient, effective, and expeditious justice. DG KPJA, extended special gratitude to academy’s partner organizations for their unwavering support and collaboration, in delivering impactful trainings, workshops, and seminars. Zia Ur Rahman, Dean Faculty of KPJA presented a comprehensive overview of the Academy’s achievements, challenges, and future vision. He highlighted the need for adequate funds, infrastructure development, and human resource to meet the growing demands of the justice sector. He shared that the Academy has trained 9810 participants through 372 training programs on different themes, focusing on diverse stakeholders. The Academy has also conducted advance-researches, hosted seminars and workshops on various topics including Alternative Dispute Resolutions (ADR). The meeting concluded with a fruitful discussion on potential collaborations and strategies to ensure the successful operation of the 2025 Training Calendar. KPJA remains committed to provide cutting-edge training programs that empower legal professionals and contribute to the overall advancement of justice in the region.

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STEPPING through the doors of the UK's strictest pub offers an instant trip back in time - before punters paid more attention to their texts than fellow drinkers. Kevin Moran, 84, landlord of The Nag’s Head on Kinnerton Street in London for about 42 years, operates a strict no phones policy. No children are allowed through the doors, and apparently hogging the fire is deemed a bar-worthy offence. Other strict rules include no coats draped on chairs, no swearing, and no turning up drunk. With just a sip left of my pint, Kevin told me I was hogging the fire, despite the fact he too was standing in front of its warming flame. He added that it was normal to receive a telling off for hogging the fire for too long as he grew up alongside his six brothers. In the lead up to being invited to leave, I'd had a somewhat pleasant time in The Nag's Head. Aside from the £15 minimum card machine spend, that is, which meant a trip to the nearby ATM. The day before my visit, I phoned Kevin to ask if the rumours he was the UK's strictest landlord were true. He grumbled: “So what are you calling me for then?" and hung up the phone. The Nag's Head, down a quiet, picturesque road, was once a boozer for the stable hands and footmen who worked nearby. Built around the 1800s it received a resurgence in the 1950s. On either side of the pub's front room are two narrow wooden staircases. One leading to an upstairs bar, while another leads down into another seating area. I greeted Kevin and after some negotiations, which included being told to put my phone away, I asked about the collection of beers on tap. He pointed to each beer and bellowed "Lager. Lager. Ale. Guinness." and so on. I thanked him for his generous explanation and ordered his finest IPA. Then I was warned cash wasn't an option, with the card machine boasting a hefty minimum spend. Kevin explained he chooses the beers on tap and then passed me a beer guide which he features in. He was kind enough to let me sit at my table with it. In my cosy corner near the fire, Kevin pointed to a hook for me to hang my coat, politely, I would add. But this wasn't the same reception I saw another customer receive. Looking around, it’s clear to see the pub is Kevin’s pride and joy - with war memorabilia covering every inch of the walls. In reference to a TripAdvisor review, I asked Kevin why children aren’t allowed in. He produced a loud wailing sound and said “no one wants to hear that”. Kevin then took a small glass of stout to the fire and watched the room omnisciently. He isn’t just a pub landlord, whether you like it or not, he is part of the furniture. Although there was only a handful of customers, conversations felt open to the floor, with Kevin chipping in occasionally. Be it to remind you of a rule or to provide you with a coin to try one of his vintage coin-operated arcade games. You could spend hours in this pub, studying each picture, medal, and ornament which Kevin can provide a whole backstory for. But it's not for everyone. If you’re looking for a family friendly boozer, to speak privately with a friend, or even to sip a pint while scrolling on social media, it's not for you. This is Kevin's pub and Kevin's rules. As a former squaddie, he told The Sun: "I was a miner in Durham aged 14 and we used to to to pubs and working men's clubs where you weren't interrupted by people on phones." He adds that phones could be an "invasion of privacy" for his customers, especially if pictures are taken. There are exceptions, with tourists usually allowed to take photos if they ask, but it's up to Kevin if he lets them. He said: "I make the rules and I don't have to give you a reason. It's my rules and my pub." Learned from his Army days, stationed in Germany and Scandinavia during the Cold War, he finds discipline lacking from many modern punters. He said: "Coming in drunk I think is ridiculous... discipline is worse today than when I went into the pub game 50 years ago." Another reason is carrying on the tradition of the "real English pub" because, having travelled the world, he knows "you don't get them anywhere else". He loves that The Nag's Head is "still a pub", in contrast to its chain-owned competitors. The publican said: "It's about independence. I think I've done well to achieve that in central London. "You go to Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham and the pubs are all big company owned so you get the same thing. There's nobody who tells you that you're a bit ugly or that you're a handsome sod." Kevin says he won’t be retiring any time soon. He mentioned his sons, so perhaps he’ll pass the mantle to them at some point. After I left the pub, I spoke with a few customers. Karl and Leigh, visiting from Kent, had been drinking while I was in the pub - I'd spotted Kevin tell the couple to hang their coats up. Leigh said: “I put my coat on the table and he told me to put it on the hook. But I think he’s [Kevin] very old school, very very old school.” Karl said: “Same, if you put your coat on the stool, you have to put it on the hook. He’s an old man isn’t he, he’s stuck in his ways.” But the couple would gladly visit again. Two brothers, visiting from Scotland, shared what they thought. David said: “My brother took his phone out and he wasn’t very happy about that but apart from that it’s a nice, normal pub, it’s quite quiet and yeah it’s just a nice place. “Probably quite unusual nowadays, with the phone thing, and there’s no TV but it’s good though, I enjoyed it.” “We’re just visiting London for a couple of days and someone told us about it. It’s a nice pub, I’d definitely go back.” Later on in the evening, I came across The Nag’s Head’s neighbours. Emma, who works next door, said: “We have a good relationship with the pub owners and we’ll definitely go in and have a few drinks on a Friday and a Thursday evening usually. “But we just respect and appreciate the fact they have the rules and we adhere to them. “I haven’t had a negative experience there. Everyone’s really friendly, we often hear chit chats outside because we’re just next door, but it’s all good.” Meanwhile, standing just outside the pub were two happy customers. Ella, from Blackpool said: “I’m a northerner and I love it. I think it's so cute but we have a Nag’s Head in Manchester - rough and ready, this is very cute and quaint. The guy is lovely." While Imi, a local, said: “The no phones thing I see and I actually think it’s a really good idea.” Ella added: “I respect the no phones thing because people are trying to enjoy the environment and obviously you being on your phone isn’t very sociable.” And Imi laughed: “I like it, I think it’s a good thing to enforce and there’s so many pubs in London, if you don’t like it, go somewhere else.”Rays asked to declare intention on stadium deal by Dec. 1

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says a machinery fire this morning at a Delta, B.C., terminal facility has been put out and no injuries were reported. The authority says in a written statement that a coal stacker caught fire at a facility operated by Westshore Terminals, temporarily shutting operations at the terminal and a neighbouring facility operated by GCT Deltaport. The statement says the Delta fire department responded "immediately," and the blaze has now been put out but fire officials are still on scene to monitor the site. The port authority says no injuries were reported, and Westshore is "continuing to manage" the response with Delta fire officials. Video footage posted online Saturday shows thick black smoke billowing upwards from a conveyor engulfed in flames at the facility. Photos posted on social media also show the smoke on the horizon visible from the Tsawwassen ferry terminal. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 28, 2024. Darryl Greer, The Canadian PressRivian gains on reported conditional settlement with TeslaHeritage Global Inc. ( NASDAQ:HGBL – Get Free Report ) saw a large growth in short interest in December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 24,200 shares, a growth of 764.3% from the November 30th total of 2,800 shares. Currently, 0.1% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 59,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.4 days. Heritage Global Stock Up 1.2 % Shares of Heritage Global stock opened at $1.72 on Friday. Heritage Global has a 12-month low of $1.52 and a 12-month high of $3.09. The stock has a market capitalization of $64.23 million, a P/E ratio of 6.14 and a beta of 1.19. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $1.69 and a 200 day simple moving average of $1.92. Institutional Trading of Heritage Global Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of HGBL. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its position in Heritage Global by 2.4% during the 3rd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 335,402 shares of the company’s stock worth $570,000 after acquiring an additional 7,842 shares during the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC acquired a new position in Heritage Global in the third quarter worth $25,000. Janus Henderson Group PLC grew its holdings in shares of Heritage Global by 53.2% during the third quarter. Janus Henderson Group PLC now owns 28,982 shares of the company’s stock worth $49,000 after purchasing an additional 10,068 shares during the last quarter. Koshinski Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Heritage Global in the third quarter valued at $1,801,000. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its stake in shares of Heritage Global by 11.8% in the second quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 449,864 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,107,000 after buying an additional 47,375 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 33.46% of the company’s stock. About Heritage Global Heritage Global Inc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an asset services company with focus on financial and industrial asset transactions. The company operates in three segments: Auction and Liquidation, Refurbishment & Resale, and Brokerage. It provides a suite of market making, acquisitions, refurbishment, dispositions, valuations, and secured lending services. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for Heritage Global Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Heritage Global and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .