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PU appoints Dr Kanwal, Dr Rukhsana as Professor Emeritus

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LAHORE, Apr 08 (APP):On the recommendation of the Punjab University Syndicate, Dr Kanwal Ameen and Dr Rukhsana Kausar have been appointed as Professor Emeritus in the Department of Information Management and Institute of Applied Psychology, respectively.
According to PU’s spokesperson, Prof Dr Kanwal Ameen has served as vice chancellor in University of Home Economics and Prof Dr Rukhsana Kausar has served as vice chancellor in Government College for Women University, Sialkot.

A vendor displaying colorful fishes to attract the customers along the roadside

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A vendor displaying colorful fishes to attract the customers along the roadside
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Distt admin to launch comprehensive crackdown against power pilferers

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MULTAN, Apr 08 (APP):District administration has decided to launch a comprehensive crackdown against power pilferers under a joint venture of Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) and district administration.
Presiding over a meeting of district government, police and MEPCO officials in this regard here on Monday, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Capt (retd) Rizwan Qadeer said that special teams of district administration and Mepco have been formed for crackdown against power pilferers. He said that it was been decided to ensure stern action against pilferers including heavy fine and cases against them.
He maintained that the decision was also made to ensure action against defaulters of Mepco to confirm 100 percent recovery from them without any discrimination. He said that power pilferage would be identified through special branch and revenue officials.
He added that special campaign on social media would also be initiated against big defaulters during action against them. He said that the monitoring teams have been formed at Tehsil level and they were directed to submit performance report on daily basis.

A worker preparing flour for vermicelli to be used in Eid-ul-Fitr festival

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A worker preparing flour for vermicelli to be used in Eid-ul-Fitr festival
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People busy in Eidul Fitr shopping at a market in the city

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People busy in Eidul Fitr shopping at a market in the city
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People busy in Eidul Fitr shopping at a market in the city
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HYDERABAD: April 08 – Girls selecting and purchasing sandals from vendor at a market in preparation of upcoming Eidul Fitr. APP/FHN/TZD/FHA
People busy in Eidul Fitr shopping at a market in the city
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HYDERABAD: April 08 – Woman wearing the bangles to her girl after selecting and purchasing from vendor at a market in preparation of upcoming Eidul Fitr. APP/FHN/TZD/FHA
People busy in Eidul Fitr shopping at a market in the city
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HYDERABAD: April 08 – Women selecting and purchasing sandals from vendor at a market in preparation of upcoming Eidul Fitr. APP/FHN/TZD/FHA
People busy in Eidul Fitr shopping at a market in the city
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HYDERABAD: April 08 – Girls selecting and purchasing artificial jewelry from vendor at a market in preparation of upcoming Eidul Fitr. APP/FHN/TZD/FHA
People busy in Eidul Fitr shopping at a market in the city
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PESHAWAR: April 08 – People busy in Eid shopping at Sadar Bazar. APP/SYR/TZD/FHA

PRCS, IFRC distribute livestock among flood-affected families in Sindh, Balochistan

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ISLAMABAD, April 08 (APP):To support the livelihoods of the communities affected by the 2022 floods, the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), in collaboration with the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), had successfully completed the distribution process of buffaloes in Sindh and Balochistan areas
According to a press release issued here on Monday, 360 buffaloes were distributed among the flood affected people. Some 60 buffaloes in each of the five districts of Sindh including Larkana, Qambar Shahdadkot, Dadu, Khairpur, and Shikarpur. Additionally, 60 buffaloes were distributed in Jaffarabad district of Balochistan.
120 buffaloes would be distributed in Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Dera Ghazi Khan Khan district of Punjab in the coming days, the press release said.
The press release further said that the task for distribution of buffaloes was completed in a separate ceremonies that held in the above mentioned districts.
The events were graced by Muhammad Abaidullah Khan, Secretary General, PRCS, Piwi Ophoff, Head of Country Delegation, IFRC Pakistan, the leadership of PRCS’s respective district branches, staff and volunteers from PRCS and IFRC, and community representatives.
Speaking on the occasion, Sardar Shahid Ahmad Laghari, Chairman PRCS expressed gratitude for the tremendous efforts of the PRCS staff and volunteers who have done a tireless job during the distribution process. He said that distribution was made in a transparent manner.
He highlighted PRCS’s commitment to continuing its support to communities through various initiatives, including cash assistance, shelter, livelihood assistance, healthcare, and hygiene promotion.
He also called upon the Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to play an active role in assisting the affected communities.
“We remain dedicated to our mission of serving humanity and stand ready to support the communities in their journey towards recovery and resilience”, Chairman Laghari said.
Piwi Ophoff, Head of Country Delegation, IFRC Pakistan, commended the role of the teams involved in providing assistance to the most deserving families.
“The distribution of buffaloes among the flood survivors is one of the key initiatives taken by the national society to empower the livelihoods of the affected communities. IFRC remains committed to supporting the national society in providing livelihood opportunities to the flood survivors, to improve their well-being and building their resilience to climatic shocks,” Piwi Ophoff said.
The beneficiaries and community elders have appreciated the PRCS and IFRC’s initiative taken for the communities ravaged by the 2022 floods.

Laborer carrying passenger’s luggage on loader to load on train at Railway Station

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Laborer carrying passenger’s luggage on loader to load on train at Railway Station
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Laborer carrying passenger’s luggage on loader to load on train at Railway Station
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RAWALPINDI: April 08 – Passenger’s waiting for train to travel their hometowns to celebrate Eid ul Fitr with their loved ones train at Railway Station. . APP/IFD/MAF/TZD/FHA
Laborer carrying passenger’s luggage on loader to load on train at Railway Station
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RAWALPINDI: April 08 – Passenger’s waiting for train to travel their hometowns to celebrate Eid ul Fitr with their loved ones train at Railway Station. APP/IFD/MAF/TZD/FHA