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Bahawalpur receives rain

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Waseem Iqbal
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BAHAWALPUR, Apr 13 (APP): Bahawalpur and adjoining areas received rain on Saturday morning which made weather pleasant. Reports reaching here suggested that Cholistan desert area and Yazman tehsil have received heavy rain.
Rain also lashed in Dera Bakha, Lal Sohanra and other areas. However, Bahawalpur city received light rain. The rain made weather pleasant.
Meanwhile, the local Met Office has forecast partly cloudy to cloudy weather for the city for next 24 hours.
The highest maximum temperature 28 centigrade and the lowest minimum 16 centigrade were recorded during last 24 hours. The partly cloudy weather has also been forecast for rest of the region.

Islamabad Police organises Eid feast for martyrs families, police officials

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Waseem Iqbal
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ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP):The Islamabad Capital Police organised an Eid festival for paying tribute to the valiant martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty where the Families of all martyrs of Islamabad Capital Police were invited to the Police Lines Headquarters
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Headquarters Hasan Raza Khan, along with senior police officers, officials and families of martyrs offered Eid-Ul-Fitr prayers at the Police Lines Headquarters Masjid, a public relations officer on Saturday said.
A smart contingent of police presented the guard of honour to the families of the martyrs. The families of the martyrs visited the martyrs’ memorial and recited Fatiha.
All senior police officers, including DIG Headquarters Hasan Raza Khan celebrated Eid with the families of martyrs and police officers and officials.
On this occasion, DIG Hassan said that 62 officers of the Islamabad Capital Police sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. Islamabad Capital Police never forgot the sacrifices of it’s martyrs.
He further said that, living nations never forget the sacrifices of their martyrs. The brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the peace of the country are the proud asset of the Islamabad Capital Police.
DIG Hassan and other senior police officers also distributed the gifts among the martyrs’ families. On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, events were also organized for officers and officials at different police stations, where senior police officers participated and celebrated Eid with their  subordinates.

Ambassador Hashmi stresses upon commitments to reduce carbon emission

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NNPS Desk
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ISLAMABAD, Apr 13 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to Nepal Abrar Hashmi said that developing nations like Pakistan and Nepal bore the brunt of carbon emissions largely produced elsewhere in the world and urged the developed countries to fulfil emission reduction commitments.

“Pakistan has been active in international negotiations, advocating for measures like the Loss and Damage Fund. Collaboration with Nepal is crucial in leveraging scientific knowledge to mitigate these impacts,” the ambassador said during an interview with Radio Nepal on Saturday.

The ambassador said that melting of glaciers in the Himalayan and Karakoram ranges presented serious risks like floods, droughts, and water shortages for both the nations and beyond.

Pakistan, with its diverse zones and seasonal changes, faced these challenges and had experienced devastating floods due to rapid glacier melt in recent years, he added.

“Pakistan and Nepal, with negligible emissions compared to our populations, need collective action from major emitters. We must highlight this injustice on global platforms for effective climate policy,” the ambassador stressed.

To a question, Ambassador Hashmi said that improved connectivity was key to realizing the full potential of their relations, adding initiatives like reviving direct flights via national flag carriers and facilitating private airlines could enhance trade and tourism.

He further said that South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation’s (SAARC) progress had been significant, yet more needed to be done. “Addressing developmental disparities and resolving internal issues are critical. Our shared history and civilizations provide a strong basis for revitalizing SAARC’s role in regional cooperation,” Radio Nepal quoted the ambassador as saying.

Ambassador Hashmi, to another query, replied that cricket offered a great avenue for cooperation. Bilateral series, exchanges at all levels, and collaborative programmes between their cricket boards could benefit Nepal’s cricketing journey, he opined.

PM strongly condemns killing of passengers on NH-40

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NNPS Desk
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LAHORE, Apr 13 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday strongly condemned the horrible incident of killing of passengers of a bus after their kidnapping on the National Highway-40 in District Noshki, Balochistan.

The prime minister expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the horrific incident and expressed sympathies with the bereaved families, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.

He also offered Fateha for the departed souls.  Seeking a report, the prime minister said that they shared the grief of the bereaved families and resolved that the culprits and their facilitators involved in the incident would be given exemplary punishment. The specter of terrorism would be rooted out, he reiterated.

Joint inquiry by security, police officials launched to probe Bahawalnagar incident

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RAWALPINDI, Apr 12 (APP): A joint inquiry comprising security and police officials would be conducted for ascertaining the facts and apportioning responsibility to ensure a fair and deliberate inquiry, and to determine responsibility for violation of laws and misuse of authority in Bahawalnagar incident.

According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release on Friday, an unfortunate incident occurred in Bahawalnagar recently, which was promptly addressed and resolved through collaborative efforts of military and police authorities.

However, despite this, certain factions with vested motives started fanning vitriolic propaganda on social media to create divisions between state institutions and government departments.

Omar Ayub’s statement a continuity of party’s anti-State conspiracy: Talal Chaudhry

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 12 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League-N’s Senator Talal Chaudhry on Friday critized the statement of Opposition Leader Omar Ayub Khanz saying his party’s narrative was the continuity of conspiracy against the country.

Omar Ayub in a statement had said that a protest movement would be initiated from Balochistan and later the scope of the protests would be expanded countrywide.

Talal Chaudhry said the party had no courage to express solidarity with the martyrs of Balochistan and condemn the acts of terrorists.

He said from the platform of Balochistan, speaking against the foreign investment in the province was a conspiracy.

He said those who made references against the judges and terminating their jobs were now politicking on the independence of judiciary.

Talal said calling the riots of May 9 a “political consciousness” was an utter expression of shamelessness.

He mentioned that after the positive indicators of economy and decline in inflation, the elements who earlier took the country to the brink of default had reactivated again.

Administration banns polythene bags in Quetta

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Ali Ali
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QUETTA, Apr 12 (APP):The Quetta administration has banned the use of polythene bags as part of its efforts to make the environment and city clean.
Commissioner Quetta Division, Hamza Shafqaat, stated on Friday that the decision to ban plastic bags was made in light of the Balochistan Assembly’s approved Bill of 2023.
 “The drive has been launched on the instructions of Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti,” the Commissioner maintained. He further warned that legal action will be taken against those who violate the order.
He emphasized the significance of public cooperation, urging people to play their role in making Quetta clean and green.

Chairman JUI (Sami) urges world to help resolve oppressed Palestinian issue

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Ali Ali
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By Rehan Khan
ISLAMABAD, April 12 (APP):Chairman of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Sami), Maulana Hamid-ul-Haq Haqqani, underscoring the profound significance of Eid-ul-Fitr, said it serves as a beacon of unity, solidarity, and compassion, resonating with the plight of oppressed communities worldwide.
Addressing the gathering on Wednesday, he highlighted the enduring sacrifices made by the oppressed Muslims of Palestine, who steadfastly endure the relentless bombardment and persecution by the Zionist state of Israel.
In a stark condemnation, Haqqani lamented the deafening silence of international human rights organizations and the United Nations. He urged the world community and human rights organizations to come forward for resolving the issue and alleviating the sufferings of oppressed Palestinian.
Haqqani also urged to continue support for the oppressed Palestinians imploring faithful to offer prayers and extend various forms of assistance to address their plight.
He emphasized the imperative of collective action and solidarity in the face of injustice and oppression.

People visit Mausoleum of Bhutto Family’s martyrs on Eid’s 3rd day

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Ali Ali
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LARKANA, Apr 12 (APP):People from various districts of Sindh on Friday visited Garhi Khuda Bux Bhutto on the third day of Eid-ul-Fitr to offer Fateha at the graves of martyrs of Bhutto Family.
They visited the graves of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, Founder Chairman of PPP Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, laid wreaths and offered fateha.
They also laid wreaths at the graves of late Begum Nusrat Bhutto, late Shireen Amir Begum, Shaheed Mir Murtaza Bhutto and Shaheed Mir Shahnawaz Bhutto and offered Fateha.
The followers and well-wishers of PPP carried portraits of late Begum Nusrat Bhutto, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto, Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and President Asif Ali Zardari on the occasion.

Kapp reprimanded for breaching ICC code of conduct

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Ali Ali
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ISLAMABAD, Apr 12 (APP):South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI of the ICC Women’s Championship series against Sri Lanka in East London on Tuesday.
Kapp was found to have breached Article 2.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “use of an audible obscenity during an International Match.”
In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to Kapp’s disciplinary record, for whom it was the second offence in a 24-month period, taking her total demerit points to two, said a press release.
Kapp received her first demerit point in the third Women’s T20I against Sri Lanka earlier this month.
Tuesday’s incident occurred in the 44th over of South Africa’s innings, when Kapp used inappropriate language after her dismissal.
Kapp admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Shandre Fritz of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for a formal hearing.
On-field umpires Karren Klaaste and Jacquline Williams, third umpire Lauren Agenbag, and fourth umpire Thomas Mokorosi levelled the charge.
Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points.
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