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Inimical forces impeding Pakistan’s development to be failed with nation’s support: COAS

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RAWALPINDI, Apr 26 (APP): Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir on Friday said the armed forces of the country with the support of the nation would fail all the inimical forces bent on impeding Pakistan’s development and prosperity.

The Army Chief addressed Green Pakistan Initiative conference, said an official.

“We are all a united team Pakistan – Inshallah with the cooperation and support of the people, all efforts of those who distract and obstruct Pakistan’s development journey will fail,” the COAS said.

The Army Chief said negative propaganda and social media trolls could not distract the nation from working for the development and prosperity of Pakistan and its people.

“In today’s era, complete independence without economic stability is not possible, whereas no instability would be tolerated in Pakistan’s journey of prosperity and development. Let us all reject negative forces together and focus on Pakistan’s journey of development and stability,” the army chief said.

Seven tubewells of WSSP converted to solar power

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PESHAWAR, Apr 26 (APP):As part of efforts to save energy, the Islamic Relief Pakistan on Friday has converted seven tubewells of Water and Sanitation Services Peshawar (WSSP) to solar power with an amount of Rs 35 million.
These tubewells included Bahadur Kale, Gule Baba, Audit Colony, Sarfaraz Colony, Shaheed Abad No. 2, Sarai Karim Bakhsh, Regi Lalmah and Garhi Mohammad Gul.
Transferred, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCIDA) automation system has also been installed in all seven tubewells at a cost of Rs 1.5 million to control the wastage of water and timely supply of drinking water to consumers besides saving more than Rs 80 lakh annually in electricity bills. Islamic Relief has also upgraded the GIS dashboard of WSSP.
In a ceremony, the representative of Islamic Relief officially handed over the tubewells to the Chief Executive Officer Dr Hasan Nasir.
Project Officer Sarmad Rasheed, Project Engineer Ghulam Mohammad, Engineer Farid Ahmed, Community Development Officer Shaheer Al Ghais Rana, Iram Jalil WSSP and other Islamic officials were also present on the occasion.
Chief Executive WSSP Dr Hasan Nasir said that the use of technology not only reduces costs but also save natural resources like water. He said that the project of Islamic Relief was an expression of confidence in WSSP.
He hoped that other institutions would also cooperate in providing civic services to the people.
GM PMIR Syed Zameerul Hasan said that the water level in Pakistan was decreasing day by day due to excessive use and wastage of water, adding that solarization of tubewells would not only provide timely water to consumers but also redress the public grievances while reducing the electricity bills.

SSUET convocation held, 1177 degrees awarded

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KARACHI, Apr 26 (APP):Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) here on Friday organized 27th annual Convocation in which 1177 students of Bachelors, Masters and the PhD were awarded their degrees.
Governor Sindh Muhammad Kamran Tessori was the chief guest at the event.
The SSUET management also awarded 1,117 Bachelor’s, 60 Master’s, and one PhD degree. Position holders were awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals for securing the highest marks in the respective disciplines.
Addressing the convocation, Governor Kamran Khan Tessori said that Sir Syed University was an ideological academic institute that serves as an institution of inspiration playing a vital role and contributing towards national development and also providing a capable workforce internationally. University also acts as a catalytic agent for social change and the progress of society. Sir Syed University has equipped graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their professional endeavors and make a positive impact on society, Tessori added.
Governor Kamran Tessori said that we were going to give non-refundable loans of rupees one hundred thousands to 10 million to the youth who come up with new ideas or unique business plans. At Governor House, around 50,000 students are getting free information technology education in different trades and after completing a one-year diploma in IT, they will be able to earn Rs 1.5 million to 2 million rupees per month.
Speaking on the occasion, Chancellor SSUET, Jawaid Anwar said that even in the period of recession, a large number of students preferred to enroll in Sir Syed University, which was itself proof of the remarkable performance of the University. Due to the hard work and exemplary performance of the faculty and management, he said the SSUET has become the top priority for the new students.
Chancellor Jawaid Anwar said that in view of the economic crisis and taking into account the sufferings of the employees of Sir Syed University, we are revising the salary scale.
Presenting SSUET’s annual report for the year 2023-24, Vice Chancellor SSUET, Prof. Dr. Vali Uddin, said that Sir Syed University has now grown to 16 academic departments offering undergraduate, postgraduate, MS, and PhD programs with more than 7,000 students and around 350 faculty members, including 64 holding PhDs. The Department of Applied Computing & Emerging Sciences has been formed under which various programs relevant to new emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, etc. will be launched.
Students were also honored with gold, silver and bronze medals including merit certificates for their outstanding achievements in their academic career. Anab Ali (Biomedical Engineering), Amina Siddiqui (Biomedical Science), Ayesha Khan (Computer Engineering), Malik Tanzeel (Electrical Engineering), Syed Muhammad Abdur Rahman un Nabi (Electronic Engineering), Ilma Ameen (Computer Science), Muneeb Ahmed Khan (Information Technology), Ramna Nadeem (Software Engineering), Taikhoom (Civil Engineering), Syed Muhammad Jibran Jilani (Civil Engineering Technology), Sehrish Jawaid (Architecture) and Hafsa Tariq (Business Administration) received gold medals for securing 1st position.
Recipients of silver medals for securing second position included Kinza Imran (Biomedical Engineering), Syeda Aiman Zehra (Biomedical Science), Ismail Zaheer Sheikh (Computer Engineering), Umer Farooq (Electrical Engineering), Sawera (Electronic Engineering), Wania Khan (Computer Science), Asma Shafi ((Information Technology), Unsa Athar (Software Engineering), Muhammad Daniyal (Civil Engineering), Shaikh Muhammad Faizan (Civil Engineering Technology), Nida Tasneem (Architecture) and Asbah Abid (Business Administration), while Nabeeha Sahar (Biomedical Engineering), Faha Noman Siddiqui (Biomedical Science), Neha Shakil (Computer Engineering), Umer Zaid (Electrical Engineering), Talha Mustafa (Electronic Engineering), Hanzala Bin Rashid (Computer Science), Kainat Jamil ((Information Technology), Mukadus Jawaid (Software Engineering), Choudhary Muhammad Hazimullah (Civil Engineering), Saifullah  (Civil Engineering Technology) and Muhammad Mashood Chohan (Architecture) were awarded bronze medals for standing 3rd position.
In the end, students of Sir Syed University presented Tarana e Aligarh with live music.

PM devolved some of his authority of hiring talented professionals to ministries: ED clarifies

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): The incumbent government has introduced changes in the Special Professional Pay Scales (SPPS) Policy under which Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to devolve some of his authority to the ministries/divisions to ensure the swift hiring of talented professionals, according to the Establishment Division.

In this regard, the Establishment Division has rebutted a news item published in a section of the press titled, “PM powers to make key appointments withdrawn by cabinet” calling it giving an “absolutely erroneous and misplaced” impression.

It explained that the SPPS Policy was introduced in 2019 by the then government to hire highly skilled/technical professionals on a need basis to fill the capacity gaps in the ministries/divisions.

However, the said policy was not being effectively utilised as it was highly centralised and difficult to implement.

“The present government has made changes in the SPPS Policy with the aim that the Ministries/Divisions should fast track hiring of talented professionals. To meet this end, the prime minister decided to devolve some of his authority to the Ministries/Divisions concerned,” the document said.

Therefore, it said that the impression given in the news item was “absolutely erroneous and misplaced.”

Cabinet briefed on progress of PIA privatization

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Najam ul Hassan
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ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): The Federal Cabinet was informed on Friday that the privatization process of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was on track and several companies were taking keen interest in the airlines.

Federal Secretary for Privatization briefing the cabinet regarding the recent progress of PIA’s privatization process, told that the advertisements inviting expressions of interest were published in national and international newspapers on April 2, with the last date being May 3, and so far several companies had expressed keen interest in PIA.

The meeting of the cabinet was held at the PM House under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.

The cabinet directed to ensure transparency in the privatization of PIA.

Meanwhile, the Secretary Aviation, briefing on the recent measures taken to improve the facilities at Pakistan’s airports, particularly Lahore and Karachi, informed that the service counters at the airports had been increased and further improvement of the facilities was in progress.

On the recommendation of the Ministry of Law and Justice, the federal cabinet approved the establishment of an additional special court in Makran Division to deal with anti-narcotics cases in Balochistan province.

The jurisdiction of this special court will extend to the districts of Panjgur, Kech, Gwadar, Hub and Lasbela.

The cabinet directed that judges of good repute be appointed in the special court and the prosecution process be made more effective.

On the recommendation of SAFRON, the cabinet approved the extension of the validity of Proof of Registration (POR) cards of Afghan refugees from April 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. The cabinet was told that with this extension, POR card holders will be able to avail schools, bank accounts and other facilities in Pakistan.

These POR card holders will be repatriated in the third phase of the program of repatriating illegal foreign nationals residing in Pakistan.

Meanwhile, the first phase of repatriating the foreign residents living in Pakistan without any identity documents is in progress.

The meeting was further told that the consultation with all stakeholders regarding the drone policy for the use of drone technology in the agriculture sector was in the final stages and will soon be presented to the cabinet for approval.

The cabinet approved the appointment of four ex-officio members of the Board of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP).

The cabinet also approved the decisions taken by the Cabinet Committee on Legislative Cases on April 18, 2024.

Partly cloudy weather forecast

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AHMD Raja
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SARGODHA, Apr 26 (APP):The local meteorological department has forecast partly cloudy and chances of rain
in the city during the next 24 hours.
The maximum temperature was recorded 34 degrees celsius and the minimum 21 degrees
celsius during the last 24 hours.
In next 36 hours, a spell of rain is expected in the division.

PM devolved some of his authority of hiring talented professionals to ministries: ED clarifies

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Ishtiaq Rao
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ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): The incumbent government has introduced changes in the Special Professional Pay Scales (SPPS) Policy under which Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to devolve some of his authority to the ministries/divisions to ensure the swift hiring of talented professionals, according to the Establishment Division.

In this regard, the Establishment Division has rebutted a news item published in a section of the press titled, “PM powers to make key appointments withdrawn by cabinet” calling it giving an “absolutely erroneous and misplaced” impression.

It explained that the SPPS Policy was introduced in 2019 by the then government to hire highly skilled/technical professionals on a need basis to fill the capacity gaps in the ministries/divisions.

However, the said policy was not being effectively utilised as it was highly centralised and difficult to implement.

“The present government has made changes in the SPPS Policy with the aim that the Ministries/Divisions should fast track hiring of talented professionals. To meet this end, the prime minister decided to devolve some of his authority to the Ministries/Divisions concerned,” the document said.

Therefore, it said that the impression given in the news item was “absolutely erroneous and misplaced.”

ISSI holds in-house session on elections in India

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP):The India Study Centre (ISC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) on Friday organized an in-house session on the on-going 18th Lok Sabha elections in India.
The event was attended by diplomats, academics, practitioners, and researchers of various Islamabad-based think-tanks.
The participants exchanged views on the length and breadth of the 7-phase electroal process; relevant developments including issuance of major parties’ election manifestos; the tone and tenor of the election campaign by various parties; the role of the Indian Election Commission; the political dispositions and likely inclinations of the various regions of India from the North to the South; and the approaches of the Indian media and civil society.
It was noted that a divisive and polarizing rhetoric was griping the general environment, while several government Ministers had pointedly invoked Pakistan in their campaign shenanigans to garnar electoral dividends. Analysts felt this did not portend well either for India’s internal social harmony or for its external engagement in the neighbourhood.
The experts also underscored the importance of extreme vigilance by Pakistan as desperation on the part of the ruling dispensation in India could lead to any ill-considered misadventure (false flag). In terms of Pakistan-India relations, it was deemed purdent to await the final outcome of the elections and its aftermath and then to make a realistic assessment including the steps India would be prepared to take to create a conducive environment for a result-oriented dialogue process on all outstanding disputes.
It was further said that the 7-phases of the voting in the Indian elections will be completed by  June 1 and the results announced on  June 4.

Meeting held to review arrangements for dengue control

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Ali Ali
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DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Apr 26 (APP):Deputy Commissioner Bannu Shah Masood has underlined the need for taking effective measures to control dengue fever.
He expressed these views while chairing a meeting held to review arrangements to control the spread of dengue.
The meeting was attended by officials of all relevant departments including district health and Tehsil Municipal Administration(TMA) officials etc.
The DC was briefed about various measures so far taken against the dengue and the TMA and WSSC to mobilize resources immediately to protect citizens from the disease.
However, he said there was a need to adopt a collaborative approach to combat such diseases effectively.

PAL, SNHF to organize an interactive session with writers

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) in collaboration with Sultan Noor Hussain Foundation (SNHF) will organize an interactive literary session with writers and scholars at District Jhang on April 28.

Chairperson PAL Prof Dr. Najiba Arif will preside over the literary session and interact with local writers and poets at the Foundation’s office in District Jhang, said a statement issued here on Friday.

Well known scholar’s Dr Mohsin Mugiyana and Mumtaz Baloch will shed light on Urdu and Punjabi literature respectively at the event.

Sahibzada Saman Sultan will moderate the literary session, while Director General PAL Sultan Nasir will also shed light on the Academy initiatives for the promotion of literature.

Mohsin Sultan will deliver a commendatory address at the literary interaction.

Under a unique intervention, the PAL Chairperson is reaching out to writers and scholars of far-flung areas to explore their literary work and encourage them to get their due share of recognition at the national level.

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