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Written by Naz Haider | Published : January 27, 2017 10:17 AM IST

Call me a noob, but I don't usually get modern chatting jargons. Years ago, it took me a while to decode ROFL and TIA (thanks in advance), and then later I had to break my head over lingo modern parents used. DD, DS, DH are all darling daughter, darling son and darling husband respectively, and there are loads like these! It wasn't surprising, therefore, when I learnt of a few abbreviations people use on chats and dating platforms now and was totally clueless about what those meant. If you do not want to feel like an ancient caveman, you need to be up to date about the language people speak nowadays, and that includes knowing the terms people use. So to help you not feel lost, here is a list of terms that you need to know before you start swiping on tinder.

Have you come across any terms that you would like to share? Please post it in the comments below.

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP):National Security Advisor (NSA) Dr Moeed Yusuf Wednesday discussed regional security with particular emphasis on the evolving situation in Afghanistan in a video call with Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan Asset Issekeshev.

During the call, both leaders discussed matters of mutual interest and agreed to remain engaged in that regard while reiterating the importance of peaceful political settlement and all inclusive setup in Kabul, said a media release.

Dr Moeed hoped that the Afghan soil would not be used against other countries.The two sides also discussed bilateral relations, including trade and economic relations and regional connectivity.

Both agreed to work actively on all economic and trade engagement forums like Joint Business Council, Joint Working Groups and Inter Governmental Commission that would enhance bilateral trade relations between the two countries.

They also discussed direct commercial flights between Pakistan and Kazakhstan which would be beneficial for the peoples and businesses of the two countries. Moreover, matters related to defence cooperation also came under discussion.

The two leaders also agreed to streamline coordination between their offices and decided to connect regularly on matters of mutual importance.

Both leaders expressed satisfaction over the excellent bilateral relations between Pakistan and Kazakhstan.

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NSA, Kazak security council secy discuss evolving situation in Afghanistan - Associated Press of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr. Moeed Yusuf Tuesday said the perpetrators of terrorist attacks on Chinese nationals working in Pakistan would be brought to justice.

Moeed had a video call with the State Councilor, Minister of the Public Security of the Peoples Republic of China Zhao Kezhi. The two sides discussed regional peace and security as well as other matters of mutual interest. Both sides resolved to remain closely engaged over the evolving situation in the region and reiterated the importance of and their support to a peaceful political settlement and all inclusive setup in Afghanistan.

The two sides resolved that the all-weather Pakistan China friendship could not be undermined by third countries that try to target their bilateral interests. They agreed that the Afghan soil should not be allowed to be used against other countries by terrorists.

Both sides expressed satisfaction over the excellent bilateral relations between their two countries. Zhao said he was looking forward to visit Pakistan and meet Moeed once the COVID-19 situation improved.

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Terrorists attacking Chinese nationals not to be spared: NSA - The News International

Rams offered for sale at the NSA Wales and Border sale, at the Royal Welsh Showground, on Monday September 20, will be inspected, following the easing of Covid regulations.

The veterinary inspection system which is unique and sets the sales apart from others, gives buyers added confidence in the huge range of tups on offer, the organisers said.

Chairman Graham Jones added: Our policy first and foremost was to get the sale back on. Were glad were allowed to achieve the usual high standards now that the regulations have been eased.

Every precaution will be taken to safeguard against Covid. Masks will be available as well as sanitisers and biosecurity. The inspection decision does of course remain subject to covid regulations

The inspection system was devised by Montgomery vet, the late Terry Boundy, who was invited to the early planning meetings in the 1970s. He had seen ram inspections in New Zealand and suggested training and then overseeing a group of inspectors in overall ram inspection.

He recalled that he had seen so many rams with major testicular faults that could be picked out with a physical examination. Often rams that couldnt perform had a good libido and appeared to be working.

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Back to inspections at NSA sheep sale at Builth Wells - The Scottish Farmer

Every serious person knows that President Joe Biden is responsible for the botched Afghanistan withdrawal, says Ambassador Robert C. OBrien, former National Security Adviser to President Trump.

For days, Biden has tried to pin the unfurling Afghanistan crisis on his predecessor. But OBrien insisted the Republican administration wouldve handled the withdrawal differently.

The first and obvious question, would this have happened had President Trump been reelected? host Hugh Hewitt asked OBrien on Mondays Hugh Hewitt Show.

No, look, it would have never happened in this manner. I mean, the President was committed to drawing down troops from Afghanistan, but when he left office, there were 2,500 American troops, importantly, 5,000 NATO troops. Kabul was free, OBrien said.

Look, domestically on both sides of the aisle, everyone who is honest who will talk to you knows that President Trump would have never presided over a situation like this. That goes for our foreign friends and our foes alike. President Trump was all about peace through strength and America first, he added. And I dont think anyone in an honest moment, whatever theyre saying now, believes that this could have happened under President Trump and the strength that he projected. And so you know, its a sad situation for America.

In addition to noting that Trump promised he would not preside over a Saigon-style retreat from Afghanistan, OBrien said all the civilians would have had to have been evacuated before withdrawing the military.

He was not interested in at all seeing our foes driving around in American-made Humvees or vehicles or getting access to American weapons. So you know, it was critical that he wanted all the equipment retrograded back to America before we left, OBrien added. And then of course, with the Taliban, any attacks on the United States which they have engaged in with our troops, failure to negotiate in good faith with the government of Afghanistan, those would have all been conditions that would have been, you know, slowed down or stopped withdrawal. So this wouldnt have happened under [Trump].

OBrien then called on Americans to pray for our soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines and the leadership of this country and implored the current administration to evacuate our friends, the interpreters and other enablers, locally-employed staff of the embassy.

Weve got to focus right now on making this evacuation work, as bad as things look, OBrien said.

Jordan Davidson is a staff writer at The Federalist. She graduated from Baylor University where she majored in political science and minored in journalism.

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Former NSA O'Brien: Every Serious Person Knows This Is Biden's Disaster - The Federalist

Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Prof Peter Twumasi, is anticipating an increase in budgetary allocation for sports, following Ghanas success at the 2020 Olympic Games held in Tokyo, Japan.

According to the NSA boss, who was the leader of the governments delegation at the 2020 Tokyo global sports festival, Ghanas achievement at the games makes a strong case for a review of sports budget allocation.

Team Ghana made good impressions during the games, winning her first medal at the Olympics in 29 years. Samuel Takyi won bronze in the featherweight division, ending Ghanas 49-year wait for an Olympic boxing medal.

Ghanas 4x100m men relay team also booked a place in the final of the track event for the first time since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

In the process of achieving this feat, the team broke the national record, which stood at 38.12 seconds set at the 1997 World Championships in Greece by the quartet of Aziz Zakari, Emmanuel Tuffour, Abu Duah and Eric Nkansah, with a new record of 38.08 secs.

In swimming, Abeiku Jackson, who topped his heat, also broke his own national record, and Christian Amoah of weightlifting also broke a national record and is currently ranked 12thin the world in his weight division.

These successes have enforced the call for a review of the budgetary allocation of the least financed sporting disciplines.

The NSA has been starved of the requisite resources and support to maximize its search stream to achieve its mandate of unearthing talents and enhancing sports development in Ghana.

Speaking in an interview with LUV FMs Delali Atiase, the NSA boss noted that Samuel Takyis boxing medal buttresses why the country should increase the budget allocation for the sports ministry, which in 2020 stood around 40 million.

I think you are right [the budget] has to go up, the NSA boss said.

The Presidents commitment is there, and I think what we have to get done should be how it can be reflected in the Finance Ministers budget for next year.

The whole of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, our budget doesnt exceed 40 million, if you convert it, its less than $10 million, what can you do with this? he quizzed.

It is like an amount for one department for the Ministry of Energy or maybe education, and this is what is being used for all federations.

So, if the federation is not able to secure some support, sponsorship from other organizations, then they suffer.

At the National Sports Authority, maybe the whole year, probably Im given about 10 million, and Im able to access about 5 million; what can you do with this?

Professor Twumasi believes the time is ripe for the government to support the other sporting disciplines, just like is done for football.

Its time for us to look at the financing of some of these federations because we have realized that its not only football that can give us that joy.

The National Sports Authority will send our exclusive budget, and Im sure that the Ministry of Youth and Sports will forward it, and then the Finance Minister may have to increase it, he emphasised.

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NSA boss appeals for increase in budget allocation to Sports Ministry - Myjoyonline

Afghanistan India Evacuation: An Air India flight carrying 78 passengers including 25 Indian citizens has been en route to New Delhi from Tajikistan's Dushanbe in a safe evacuation from Afghanistan.

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News agency ANI reported this in a report at 8.07 AM in the morning today. Arindam Bagchi, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson tweeted from his official Twitter handle, "Helping in the safe return from Afghanistan. AI 1956 enroute to Delhi from Dushanbe carrying 78 passengers, including 25 Indian nationals. Evacuees were flown in from Kabul on an @IAF_MCC aircraft."

Helping in the safe return from Afghanistan.AI 1956 enroute to Delhi from Dushanbe carrying 78 passengers, including 25 Indian nationals. Evacuees were flown in from Kabul on an @IAF_MCC aircraft.@IndEmbDushanbe pic.twitter.com/BcIWLzSLrL

Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) August 24, 2021

ANI further reported that the Indian authorities evacuated 75 Sikhs amidst the deteriorating situation in war-torn Afghanistan.

The situation in Afghanistan is worsening and people are in a rush to leave the country after the Taliban seized control of the country last week. On August 15, 2021, the Afghanistan government fell soon after President Ashraf Ghani left the country.

There are certain updates in relation to Afghanistan today. They are as follows:

9 AM - At 9 AM, a flight lands with more than 40 evacuated Afghan Sikhs in Delhi. Three Holy Sri Guru Granth sahib also brought from Afghanistan

1.30 PM - A session has been scheduled at 1.30 PM by United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Afghanistan

5 PM - BRICS NSA meet is scheduled at 5 PM. The meeting will be chaired by Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor as India is the host.

7 PM - G7 leaders meet on Afghanistan

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India and its traditional ally Russia have agreed to step up coordination amid unfolding situation in Afghanistan following US and NATO troops pullout.

The Afghan situation was discussed threadbare when Deputy NSA Pankaj Saran visited Moscow this week to meet Russian NSA Nikolay Patrushev & Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov.

On what was a quiet visit there were excellent discussions on evolving situation and considerable common ground and interests especially given exit of US and NATO, diplomatic sources told ET.

Visit of Dy NSA Amb. Pankaj Saran to Moscow: meeting with Secretary of Russian National Security Council H.E. Mr. Nikolai Patrushev & Dy Secretary of the Russian Security Council H.E. Mr. Alexander Venediktov; discussions covered regional & international issues incl. #Afghanistan according to an Indian Embassy tweet.

Indian envoy to Moscow B Ventakesh Varma and officials of the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) were part of the meeting.

Patrushev, who shares a close rapport with his Indian counterpart, AK Doval, told Izvestia daily of Russia this week that the situation in Afghanistan must be settled through dialogue.

"We will focus on the political and diplomatic efforts regarding Afghanistan and will be looking for ways of establishing an inter-Afghani dialogue and a peaceful resolution of the existing problems in the country jointly with our partners," he said, adding, "We have reinvigorated contacts at the level of security councils, military and special services with the countries located near Afghanistan, first of all, with Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, as well as with China, Iran, India and Pakistan.

It may be recalled that India and Russia along with Iran backed the Northern Alliance against Taliban between 1996-2001.

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India steps up coordination with Russia on Afghan theatre as Deputy NSA visits Moscow - Economic Times