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Dr Al-Sudais Launches “Designing Future Vision” Project

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MAKKAH, Oct 8 (APP):The President of Religious Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, Sheikh Dr Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, on Sunday launched a project titled “Designing Future Vision.”
According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the project aims to glorify the holy sites and spread the moderate religious message of the Two Holy Mosques to the world. It also promotes the values of tolerance and moderation while striving to make the Presidency a leader in enriching the spiritual experience of the visitors of the two holy mosques through various initiatives.
Dr. Al-Sudais underscored that the mission of Religious Affairs is focused on nurturing creativity and excellence to provide visitors with a profound and enriching religious experience. He highlighted the wide range of religious services offered, encompassing the promotion of exemplary values, the reverence for the Two Holy Mosques, the cultivation of moral conduct within them, and the incorporation of creativity and expertise in religious practices.
Furthermore, Dr. Al-Sudais emphasized the fundamental pillars of the future strategy, which include the recognition of the significance of the qibla for Muslims, representing their spiritual centre and identity, as well as the utmost respect for the Prophet’s Mosque and its religious importance. This strategic roadmap serves as a religious guide, aiding in promoting and guiding individuals on the righteous path.
Dr. Al-Sudais also outlined the key foundations of the strategic future vision. These encompass generating innovative religious ideas, fostering a culture of integrated teamwork, consolidating the reverence for the Grand Mosque, educating the employees of the Presidency, and enhancing their initiative and sense of responsibility. Ultimately, these measures are expected to be reflected in the improved performance and work of the employees, ensuring better services for the visitors of the Two Holy Mosques.
He stressed that the Presidency of Religious Affairs is dedicated to serving visitors of the Two Holy Mosques and investing in religious applications, technology, and artificial intelligence to facilitate guidance and direction for pilgrims, Umrah performers, and visitors, adding that they aim to create an appropriate religious and holy environment that displays the Kingdom’s message of tolerance, love, humanity, and moderation and demonstrate the state’s efforts and pioneering role in caring for the Two Holy Mosques religiously.
The President of Religious Affairs highlighted the preparedness of various initiatives aimed at providing qualitative guidance. This includes moderate religious programs, field awareness campaigns, counselling services, as well as the management of imams and muezzins and other religious agencies.
He further emphasized the organization’s commitment to achieving leadership and excellence in enriching the religious experience. The goal is to promote a message of moderation, propagate good behaviour, generate innovative ideas, and foster the Islamic faith while firmly rejecting extremism. Additionally, addressing intellectual deviations and harnessing the power of technology and intelligent robots are key priorities for the Presidency. Moreover, building strong partnerships to enhance religious affairs is a central focus.

NIH issues advisory on Nipah virus

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 08 (APP): In view of the reported cases of the Nipah virus in the province of South India, the National Institute of Health (NIH) has issued an advisory on the instructions of the Federal Minister for Health.

So far, no case of Nipah virus has been reported in Pakistan, said the spokesperson of the Ministry of Health.

He said that a low-risk advisory has been issued for the general public.

The spokesperson said that this virus is transmitted to humans through bats and pigs.

In the past, cases of Nipah virus have been reported in Bangladesh, Malaysia, Singapore and India, Dr. Nadeem Jan said.

He said that the Ministry of Health is continuously monitoring the situation.

Dr. Nadeem Jan said that instructions have been issued to the National Institute of Health and Border Health Services.

He said that the Nipah virus spreads in humans and animals alike.

He said that effective steps are being taken to strengthen the border health services system.

Dr. Nadeem Jan said that the ministry is ensuring the implementation of the recommendations of the International Health Regulations to protect the public from diseases and epidemics.

President of Religious Affairs seeks to create influential media, disseminate religious success stories globally

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MAKKAH, Oct 8 (APP):The President of Religious Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, Sheikh Dr Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, has officially launched the presidency’s accounts on Snapchat and Instagram.
According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), this initiative aims to fulfil the goals set by the wise leadership, which include spreading the message of Islam and establishing a digital media platform that presents a moderate and positive image of the Two Holy Mosques worldwide.
This announcement was made during an enriching meeting titled “Designing Future Vision” Project, held at the presidency’s headquarters. Sheikh Al-Sudais emphasized the presidency’s commitment to disseminating Islam’s authentic and moderate message through new media channels. He highlighted the importance of staying up-to-date with media technology to effectively convey the message of religious moderation from the Two Holy Mosques to a global audience, demonstrating a high level of professionalism. Sheikh Al-Sudais also underscored the significant role played by digital media and social networking platforms in achieving these objectives.
With the aim of promoting the message of religious affairs and highlighting the guidance, advocacy, and religious services offered by the Two Holy Mosques, Sheikh Al-Sudais urged the media team at the Religious Affairs Presidency to exert greater efforts in providing exceptional media services. This includes focusing on showcasing the achievements of the
Two Holy Mosques’ message to international media and highlighting the wise leadership’s keenness of the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors.
“The new digital media has a prominent role in spreading the success stories and message of the Two Holy Mosques to the world and enriching the religious experience of visitors. The Presidency of Religious Affairs would provide all advanced digital media capabilities to keep up with the rapid evolution of digital media in line with the Kingdom Vision 2030,” he said.

Mullick stresses world powers’ role in resolving Palestine, Kashmir issues

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Mishaal Malik

LAHORE, Oct 08 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Human Rights Mushaal Hussein Mullick has stressed the need for active role from world powers to resolve the long standing Kashmir and Palestine issues.
Addressing the ceremony organized in connection with the interfaith harmony at Naulakha Presbyterian Church here on Sunday, she said that religious leaders should also play their role for maintaining the atmosphere of peace and harmony in the country as it was vital for country’s development.
She acknowledged the sincere efforts of the organizers of the programme for promoting interfaith harmony culture in society, saying that there’s no religion in the world higher than humanity. Every religion of the universe is advocated peace, she added.
The SAPM underlined that history never forgive the elements targeting someone only on basis of their religion, cast, and creed, saying that the history only remember those who always standing with the truth and justice.
Mullick recalled that when the churches ransacking incident were happened in Jaranwala, she herself went to Jaranwala and assessed the rehabilitation process besides distributing financial assistance to the victim families but it was not the justification. Islam is a religion of peace, love and harmony, as there is no room for violence, bigotry, hatred and discord in Islam, he noted.
The SAPM said that the ongoing crisis in Palestine, particularly the tensions with Israel, reflected the same adversities Kashmir faces under Indian subjugation. She highlighted that the Indian government is involved in promoting extremism and terrorism in occupied Kashmir, Israel is similarly involved in serious human rights violations in Palestine. Just like in occupied Kashmir, Muslims in Palestine are subjected to harsh treatment, mosques are being desecrated and violence is being inflicted upon the innocent people.
Kashmiris are struggling for the past seven decades for their inalienable right to self-determination as promised by the United Nations, adding that India has miserably failed to suppress the voice of Kashmiris for freedom despite deployment of more than a million troops in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Later, the SAPM distributed shields and certificates among the organizers and special guests of the ceremony. Allama Qari Khalid Mehmood offers prayers for peace and prosperity of the country and whole mankind at the end of the ceremony.

JUI-F standing with Palestinian brothers in this difficult time: Maulana Fazl

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 (APP):Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman Sunday said that his political party was standing with our Palestinian brothers in this difficult time and urged the United Nations to fulfill and implement its resolutions of 1967 to settle down the conflict.
Rehman in a statement said, Palestinian freedom fighter’s attacks on Israel were a historic success, adding that they have freed their territories from Israeli occupation. “I congratulate the Palestinian people on this landmark achievement,” he said.
He said that JUI-F has always stood by Palestinian and the recent incident has destroyed Israel’s defense system and their arrogance, and asked that Palestinian brothers respect human rights and not harm children, women and citizens. Palestinians should prove how Islam and Muslims protect human rights.
He said that a meeting of the OIC should be called and all Islamic countries should determine their position keeping in view the current critical situation.
The JUI-F Chief said that plans should be made to ensure peace in the Middle East, adding that peace cannot be established in the Middle East without recognizing Palestine and handing over their country to them.
He apprised that JUI-F will express solidarity with the people of Palestine across the country next Friday.

Terrorist Azeem Ullah Ghazi killed in North Waziristan fire exchange

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RAWALPINDI, Oct 08 (APP): The security forces killed the active terrorist Azeem Ullah Ghazi in an intense fire exchange that took place between the Army troops and terrorists on October 7th in the general area of Razmak, North Waziristan District.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release on Sunday, the “terrorist “Azeem Ullah @ Ghazi” was sent to hell due to effective engagement by Army troops.”

The weapon and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorist who remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces and the killing of innocent civilians.

Locals of the area appreciated the operation. Sanitization of the area has been carried out to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area, the ISPR said.

Release of funds to overcome SITE infrastructure problems: Younis Dhaga

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HYDERABAD, Oct 08 (APP):Interim provincial Minister for Finance, Commerce and Industry, Younis Dhaga on Sunday said that small industries could play an important role in the economy of any country, but the industrial zones of Hyderabad and Karachi were deprived of basic facilities.
The main reason for the deterioration of the infrastructure of SITE Hyderabad was the lack of communication between the department and the stakeholders, which was hurting the industries.
He directed the secretary industries to direct the officers of the solid waste management board to dump the waste at the site provided by the Sindh Government instead of dumping the waste at the SITE.
He emphasized that the revenue generated, around 5 million rupees per month, from the SITE should be reinvested in improving the infrastructure and the welfare of the workers in the area.
According to a statement issued here, he expressed these views while addressing traders and industrialists on a visit to the Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry (HCSTSI) during his recent visit.
Dhaga apprised that 300 acres of land had been allocated for the industrial zone in Hyderabad, of which 75 acres were earmarked for traders and industrialists from Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industries. Work on this land allocation would be expedited to ensure that the land was handed over to the traders and industrialists soon.
He stressed that by following the development model of Sialkot, we may lead to progress in Sindh’s industrial units, adding that to facilitate this, he directed all relevant government departments related to industries in Sindh to establish a liaison committee with SITE Hyderabad’s representatives and hold monthly meetings.
Provincial minister mentioned that the Sindh government had approved 1.1 billion rupees for the infrastructure of SITE Hyderabad, which, once released, would enable better control over the issues faced by SITE Hyderabad and a board would also be formed to oversee all these efforts, with representatives from government agencies and HCSTSI. Prior to this, President Chamber Muhammad Farooq Sheikhani had outlined the specific issues faced by SITE Hyderabad during the welcome address.
He said that 600 acres should be allocated for SITE industries and 400 acres for small and cottage industry out of the 1000 acres of new industrial zone to be built on Tando Muhammad Khan Road. On this occasion, patron in chief Seth Amin Khatri said that it was very imperative to solve the problems of SITE Hyderabad as it plays an important role in the economy of Sindh.
Former MPA Nadeem Siddiqui, former President Daulat Ram Lohana, Zulfiqar Farooqi, Sikander Ali Rajput, SITE Hyderabad’s industrialists, Aamir Shahab, Faheem Noor Wala, Shahid Qaimkhani, and others also expressed their views. Dr. Muhammad Ismail Farooq Naami, Vice President, Former President Saleemuddin Qureshi, Akram Ansari, members of the executive committee, Farhan Iqbal, Ayub Shaikh, Hafiz Ahmed Hussain, Dr. Abdul Jabbar Rajput, Yaseen Khilji, Fahad Mian, Dr. Iqbal Haroon, Islam Bawani, and officers from SITE Commerce and Industry, Sindh Small Industries Corporation and others were also present.

CM reviews PIC Lahore upgradation plan

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LAHORE, Oct 08 (APP):Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) Lahore to review its upgradation plan, here on Sunday.
Under the plan, emergency block will be upgraded and new surgeons will be hired. New ICUs [Intensive Care Unit] and operation theatres will be established, and 100 more beds will be added.
The CM ordered to start up-gradation work on the ground floor of the emergency block by the start of next week. He ordered to hire services of surgeons on contract from abroad after seeking approval of the Board of Management. Mohsin Naqvi ordered to complete upgradation project within three months, adding that work on the emergency block should be done in three shifts. The construction of a ‘Sarai’ [shelter home for attendants] should also be completed at the earliest.
The CM was informed during the briefing that LED screens will be installed for facilitation of patients and their attendants.
Naqvi inspected relevant sections during his visit to the medical facility. He met patients in the emergency and inquired from them about provision of facilities along with availability of free medicines.
The patients expressed their satisfaction about provision of treatment facilities and free medicines and informed that treatment facilities at the PIC had improved. On the direction of CM, Provincial Minister Dr Javed Akram and Dr Farqat Alamgir checked the patient and prescribed him treatment.
The CM issued directions to Secretary C&W with regard to starting upgradation work of the emergency block.
Provincial Minister for Specialised Healthcare Dr Javed Akram, Chairman PIC Dr Farqat Alamgir, Secretary Health, Secretary C&W, Commissioner Lahore division, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) PIC Dr Anjum Jalal, MS Dr Tehseen and officials concerned were also present.

Caretaker FM urges int’l community to intervene, work for lasting peace in ME

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 08 (APP): Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Sunday while reiterating Pakistan’s solidarity with the Palestinians called upon the international community to intervene to bring an end to the conflict, protect civilians, and work towards a lasting peace in the Middle East (ME).

In a post on X, the foreign minister said that Pakistan was deeply concerned by the escalating hostility in the Middle East and the loss of innocent lives.

https://x.com/JalilJilani/status/1710903349728641451?s=20

“We stand in solidarity with Palestinians and call for an immediate end to the violence and oppression by Israeli occupation forces. A viable and sovereign State of Palestine must be established on the basis of pre-1967 borders and UN resolutions,” he said in a related post.

https://x.com/JalilJilani/status/1710903354539622480?s=20

 

AJK PM resolves to protect,  secure AJK people’s due legitimate rights:

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MIRPUR [AJK]; Oct 08 (APP):Prime Minister Azad Kashmir Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq has reiterated his commitment to protect people’s legitimate rights, adding that he would continue all out sincere efforts to secure and protect due rights of the people of Azad Jammu Kashmir.
While talking to a delegation of the District Bar Association in Mirpur that called on him in the state metropolis on Sunday, The PM said that the welfare of the people was the incumbent government’s top priority.
He said that efforts were being made to improve governance in the state. “Corruption and corrupt practices won’t be tolerated any more”, he said, saying that anti-graft institutions were being empowered to ensure across-the-board accountability.
He said that the government has fulfilled ninety percent of the masses’ demands, including the supply of subsidized flour and cheap electricity.
He said that peaceful protest was a fundamental right of every citizen, but as responsible citizens, we all have to demonstrate patience to move forward. The PM said that the government would fully abide by the constitution and wouldn’t do anything that was against the spirit of the constitution.
“The interests of Pakistan remain our top priority”, the PM said, adding that a strong and stable Pakistan was the Kashmiris’ ultimate destination. Hailing the legal fraternity’s role in society, the PM said that lawyers play a critical role in promoting social peace and justice.
Those who were part of the delegation included former Secretary General District Bar Mirpur Muhammad Shahzad Chaudhry, Advocate Supreme Court, Chaudhry Khaliq uz Zaman Advocate, Chaudhry Jameel Ahmed Advocate, and others.
The lawyers’ delegation on the occasion hailed the Prime Minister for taking a due stand on national issues during his meetings with the federal government.