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Collective efforts needed to curb terrorism: Barrister Saif

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PESHAWAR, April 25 (APP): The recent spike of targeted attacks on security forces, customs and police in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is a national issue which must be addressed with collective efforts, said Barrister Dr Saif here on Thursday.
“We can overcome and eliminate the menace of terrorism with united efforts, ” Barrister Dr Saif said. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister’s Advisor on Information and Public Relations Barrister Dr Saif further said that terrorism is our country’s serious matter and police, security forces and law enforcement agencies are fighting war against terrorism with available resources.
Hundreds of civilians and security forces have lost their lives during the recent terrorists attacks, he added. Police and security forces are vigilant and determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism, he said.
He said such sacrifices of law enforcement and security agencies would further strengthen our resolve. He reiterated that KP government and the entire province standing behind the security forces in the war against terror. He stressed that we will fight the war against terror till the end of militancy in this part of the region.
There is a need to have full political responsibility and collective wisdom to win war against terrorism and achieve permanent peace, he said.
Barrister Dr Saif said that Police, Army and law enforcement agencies are committed to eliminate scourge of terrorism in the province.

SACM visits GTVC checks attendance register

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PESHAWAR, Apr 25 (APP): Special Assistant to KP CM on Industries, Commerce and Technical Education Abdul Karim Khan Tordhair paid a surprise visit to Government Technical & Vocational Centre Haripur on Thursday and checked the attendance register of the staff.
On this occasion, Principal of the college told the Special Assistant that theory and training programmes are taught in the various sections of the institute.
Talking to the Principal, administrative and teaching staffers, the SACM stressed need for initiating work on various proposals regarding the capacity building, financial stability and autonomy of the centre.
He said that there is immediate need for beginning work on proposal for financial stability of the centre and further proposed the adoption of such model by the experts and students of the centre to introduce the products of the institute as samples in the market.
He said that such steps would help the centre to produce goods to the extent of enabling the centre to earn annual budget for itself.
Abdul Karim Khan said that such proposals would bring the capacity and quality of the products produced here at par with the demands of the market and those learnt skills from the institute would in a position to begin their own businesses.

DC for immediate distribution of agricultural fertilizer to farmers

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HYDERABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Deputy Commissioner Shaheed Benazirabad Shehryar Gul Memon instructed Additional Director of Agriculture Muhammad Ramzan Chana to distribute agricultural fertilizer within 24 hours in the district.
The prices should be controlled immediately to ensure the supply of agricultural fertilizers to the farmers at fixed prices, otherwise strict legal action will be taken against the Additional Director of Agriculture and other relevant officers.
The Deputy Commissioner further said that it is the responsibility of the Department of Agriculture to  go to the field and visit the dealers and shops of agricultural fertilizers and review the prices and submit a report.
Black marketing of fertilizer will not be tolerated under any circumstances, providing relief to farmers is the top priority.

An attractive view of sunset in the Provincial Capital

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An attractive view of sunset in the Provincial Capital
KARACHI, April 25: 

Rain-windstorm/thunderstorm expected in most parts of country: PMD

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP):Rain-windstorm/thunderstorm with isolated hailstorm is expected in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during the next 24 hours, as per Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast.
Heavy falls are also likely at few places in north Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the synoptic situation, a westerly wave was affecting western parts of the country and likely to grip most upper/central parts on April 26.
The PMD has warned that isolated/moderate to heavy rainfall may generate flash flood in local nullahs/Streams of Balochistan specially (Noushki, Chagai, Kharan, Turbat, Kech, Gwadar, Awaran, Ziarat, Pishin, Harnai, Zhob, Barkhan and Naseerabad) till April 27.
Isolated/moderate to heavy rainfall may generate flash floods in local nullahs/Streams of Dir, Swat, Chitral, Mansehra, Kohistan and Kashmir from April 27-29.
The possibility of landslides in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galiyat, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan may affect the vulnerable locations during the period. Windstorm/hailstorm and lightning may affect human lives, standing crops, loose structures like electric poles, vehicles and solar panels etc during the period.
During the last 24 hours, dry weather prevailed over most parts of the country, while hot in southern parts.
However, rain-thunderstorm occurred at isolated places in Northwest Balochistan and Parachinar.
The rainfall recorded was Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Parachinar 03mm, Balochistan: Nokkundi 02 and Quetta 01mm. The highest maximum temperatures recorded were Dadu, Khairpur, Mohenjo Daro and Jacobabad 43 C.

CEO APM Terminals meets Commerce Minister

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): The Chief Executive Officer of APM Terminals Keith Svendsen on Thursday met with Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan to discuss prospective opportunities for APM Terminals in Pakistan.

The Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf was also presented in the meeting, said a news release.

Minister Jam Kamal Khan highlighted Pakistan’s interest in land trade and logistics, particularly emphasizing the transportation of goods as a priority investment area.

The minister elaborated on Pakistan’s multi-modal connectivity, including land-to-sea and sea-to-land routes, and its proximity to key regional ports and economies.

He encouraged investment from Maersk and other Danish organizations in Pakistan’s logistics and shipping sectors, stressing the potential for cross-border transit trade with Central Asian countries.

Keith Svendsen expressed his gratitude to Jam Kamal Khan for Pakistan’s steadfast support towards A.P. Moller Maersk.

He emphasized Pakistan’s strategic importance in global trade and expressed eagerness to contribute to its development.

Discussions centered around Pakistan’s burgeoning economy, burgeoning trade volumes, logistical challenges, and avenues for growth.

Both parties agreed to exchange proposals and frameworks to further explore investment opportunities in Pakistan, signaling a promising step towards potential collaborations between APM Terminals and the Pakistan Commerce Ministry.