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An old blacksmith busy in preparing saw at his work place for upcoming winter season to cut fire woods
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A honey-bee extracts nectar from a seasonal flower near Sarfaranga Desert
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PHA workers excavate the ground near the Panjab University to grow new seasonal plants
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An artisan is painting the minarets used in the decoration of the mosque at his workplace
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NIH diagnoses conjunctivitis epidemic
ISLAMABAD, Oct 03 (APP): The National Institute of Health (NIH) has diagnosed the epidemic of conjunctivitis.
In a statement, Caretaker Federal Minister for Health Dr. Nadeem Jan said that the National Institute of Health was a scientific and technical institution.
He added that the National Institute of Health was responsible for diagnosis and monitoring of epidemics.
According to the National Institute of Health, the recent outbreak was caused by Coxsackievirus A24, Dr Nadeem Jan added.
He said that due to this virus, there was a medium outbreak in different countries.
“People need not worry and take precautionary measures,” Dr. Nadeem Jan said.
He said that citizens should follow the SOPs issued by the federal and provincial governments to prevent conjunctivitis.
Dr. Nadeem Jan said that the government was ensuring coordinated measures to keep people safe from epidemics.
Chinese Xi sends congratulatory message to Maldives’ president-elect
BEIJING, Oct 3 (APP): Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory message to Mohamed Muizzu on his election as president of the Maldives.
In his message, Xi said that China and the Maldives enjoyed a long history of friendly exchanges, CGTN reported.
The two countries were not only friends of sincere trust and mutual assistance but also partners of joint development and common prosperity, Xi said, noting that he attached great importance to the development of bilateral relations and stood ready to work with president-elect Muizzu to carry forward the traditional friendship, deepen practical cooperation and push for new progress in the future-oriented, all-round friendly and cooperative partnership between the two countries.
SECP continues crack down on illegal loan apps
ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): As part of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan’s (SECP) crackdown against illegal loan apps, it has been observed that some operators have started launching their illegal loan apps through Android Package Kit (APK) files, by using alternative channels such as websites, WhatsApp, etc. instead of uploading them on Google and Apple Play stores.
The general public is cautioned that illegal apps available through channels other than the App Store pose serious risks to the users, including fraud, misuse of personal information, blackmailing, harassment, etc, said a press release issued here on Tuesday.
The SECP, therefore, warns the general public not to download illegal Apps from any website or link shared through any other source.
As part of SECP’s surveillance activities, seven illegal apps marketed on various websites have been identified and action has been initiated in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
The shift in illicit app distribution technique is the consequence of actions against illegal lending apps initiated by SECP, in partnership with Google, FIA, and PTA, which resulted in the removal of 120 illegal apps from the Google and Apple App stores.
An updated list of illegal apps has been placed on SECP’s website for public information and the general public is advised to download only SECP’s approved personal loan apps, available on SECP’s website.
Gas supply to various sectors remain suspended on Oct 5 : SNGPL
ISLAMABAD, Oct 03 (APP): Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) on Tuesday said gas supply to the consumers of various sectors including F5, F6, F7, F8, G5, G6, G7 and G8 of the federal capital would be suspended on Thursday from 8 am to 8 pm due to necessary work on gas pipelines at Sector F-8 for improving the gas system.
The spokesman requested the consumers to make alternative fuel arrangements for the said period, said a press release.
Meanwhile, he also appealed to the consumers to keep off all gas-powered appliances and take special precautions during the said time.
Caretaker Finance Minister calls on PM
ISLAMABAD, Oct 03 (APP): Caretaker Finance Minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar on Tuesday called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar.
During the meeting, they discussed matters related to Ministry of Finance, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.