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President urges world to take serious note of Indian involvement in Sikh leader’s ‘gruesome murder’

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Shumaila Andleeb
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ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday strongly condemned the involvement of India in the murder of a Canadian Sikh leader and urged the world to take serious note of the state-sponsored killing on the Canadian soil.

Expressing concern over the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the president said it had been the policy of India to persecute and eliminate the leadership of minority groups in India and outside world.

“The brutal murder of the Sikh leader exposed the real face of India that has been intolerant towards the minority groups,” the president added.

He maintained that India had unleashed a reign of terror against the Muslims in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K) and other minority communities for decades.

He regretted that the silence and the inaction of the world over the atrocities being committed by India in the IIOJ&K and the persecution of minorities and demolishment of their places of worhip emboldened India to carry out such operations on foreign soil.

“It is an open secret that India is the major source of trouble and de-stabilization in the region using the soil of neighboring countries against Pakistan, false flag operations, providing training, funding and support to the militants for terrorist activities in Pakistan but, regrettably, the world chose to remain silent,” the president said.

NUST offers 6-month Certificate in Health Professions Education

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Abdul Hanan
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ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP):With a view to enhancing the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals, the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) has introduced a comprehensive six-month Certificate in Healthcare Professions Education (CHPE).
The programme was geared towards advancing healthcare services vis-à-vis patient experiences and overall healthcare outcomes.
The initiative came at a time when the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) made it mandatory for all medical faculty to acquire this certification.
CHPE has been tailored to cater to the growing demand for highly skilled educators and trainers in the healthcare industry.
Carefully designed by the experts in the field, the curriculum equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to excel as educators and mentors in these epoch-making times.
The healthcare industry currently faces unprecedented challenges with regard to improved affordability, accessibility, and quality of healthcare.
NUST recognised these challenges and was committed to address them by leveraging cutting-edge technologies.
NUST invited healthcare professionals, the public, and policymakers to join in this exciting journey towards a healthier and more connected future. CHPE is open for enrollment now.
Details about the programme could be accessed through the NUST website, www.nust.edu.pk.

Police foil counterfeit currency smuggling attempt, one arrested

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Abdul Hanan
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PESHAWAR, Sep 21 (APP):In a successful operation, Police have foiled an attempt to smuggle counterfeit currency, resulting in the arrest of a suspect found in possession of Rs. 296,000 worth of fake Pakistani currency notes.
Acting on secret information provided by SHO Jamrud, Shamsad Khan, the vigilant team at the Karkhano Market check-post intercepted and detained the suspicious individual, identified as Sikandar, son of Saeed, hailing from Abbottabad.
A thorough search of the suspect revealed the discovery of counterfeit currency notes in his possession. He had been taken into custody for further investigation.
A case has been registered against the suspect and police are actively pursuing the case to arrest other suspects involved in the fake currency business.

Rupee gains Rs 1.11 against US Dollar

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NNPS Desk
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Dollar

ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): Pakistani Rupee on Thursday witnessed 13th consecutive recovery session as it gained Rs 1.11 against the US dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs 292.77 against the previous day’s closing of Rs 293.88.

However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the dollar in the open market stood at Rs 293 and Rs 295.9 respectively.

The price of the Euro decreased by Rs2.31 to close at Rs 311.98 against the last day’s closing of Rs 314.29, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

The Japanese Yen came down by 1 paisa to close at Rs 1.97, whereas a decrease of Rs 3.17 was witnessed in the exchange rate of the British Pound, which traded at Rs 360.23 as compared to the last closing of Rs 363.40.

The exchange rates of the Emirates Dirham and the Saudi Riyal declined by 30 and 29 paisa to close at Rs 79.71 and Rs 78.05 respectively.

MEPCO imposes over Rs 5.5 mln over power pilferers

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Abdul Hanan
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MEPCO
MULTAN, Sep 21 (APP):Multan Electric Power Company was fined over Rs 5.5 million over power pilferers after detection of 1,28000 units during a crackdown while 71 cases have been registered against them.
XEN, Muhamamd Wasim talking to reporters said on Thursday that 2.4 mln have been recovered so far for stealing electricity.
He informed that as many as 20 pilferers were caught red-handed adding that over Rs 3.I mln have yet to recover, and a total of seven cases are yet to be registered. Rs 11 bln tube well defaulters of Kissan Ittehad are in the Vehari division, Mr Wasim disclosed.
The operation will continue till nabbing of the last power pilferer, he concluded.

Anwar Haider visits GPO Karachi

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NNPS Desk
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GPO

KARACHI, Sep 21 (APP): Senior Advisor and In-charge, Federal Ombudsman Secretariat, Karachi, Syed Anwar Haider on Thursday visited the General Post Office (GPO), Karachi.

Talking to APP on the occasion, he said that he had visited GPO to check the ground realities and to conduct spot verification as the ombudsman received a number of complaints against the Pakistan Post regarding the loss of parcels/couriers and others. The visit, he said, aimed at to ascertain the actual issues and their resolution.

Anwar Haider said that the Pakistan Post was an important organization which was being used by the middle class and lower middle class for the sending and receiving their couriers and parcels.

The Advisor regretted that the activities of Post Office had been greatly reduced as earlier the Post Office used to sell saving certificates, prize bonds, disbursement of pensions and others, but now the organization has been limited to the postal service only.

He said that there was a dire need to make the institutions efficient. Currently, the concerned official found guilty of misplacing the parcel or courier is imposed fine of Rs. 1000, which has negatively affected the business of post office. Due to this situation, private courier services are taking advantage.

Syed Anwar Haider said those involved in negligence of misplacing the parcels or couriers should not be fined only, rather they should also be arrested and sent to jail so that the public trust on Post Office could be regained.

He said there was need to increase the compensation amount of uninsured parcel.

ANF seizes 157 kg drugs in six operations; arrests 10

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NNPS Desk
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ANF

RAWALPINDI, Sep 21 (APP): Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) while conducting six operations across the country managed to recover 157 kg drugs and arrested 10 accused, said an ANF Headquarters spokesman here on Thursday.

He informed that in an operation conducted near Khanna Bridge, Islamabad, 100 ecstasy tablets were recovered from the possession of an accused, resident of Nowshera.

In another operation, 250 ecstasy tablets were recovered from a parcel booked at a cargo office on Hawks Bay Road, Karachi.

A resident of Lahore was arrested during a raid conducted at a house in a private housing society in Lahore and the ANF team recovered 91.2 kg hashish and 32.4 kg opium from the house.

In the fourth operation, 22.8 kg hashish was recovered from a vehicle intercepted near Motorway Toll Plaza Sargodha. During the operation, four accused residents of Nowshera were also arrested.

In fifth operation, 6 kg opium was recovered from a vehicle near Sahianwala Interchange, Faisalabad. Two accused residents of Nowshera and Rawalpindi were arrested.

5 kg heroin was recovered from two vehicles intercepted near Gahi Khan Chowk on Saryab Road Quetta. The arrested two suspects were trying to smuggle drugs by hiding them in the seats of the cars.
Separate cases under the Anti-Narcotics Act have been registered against the arrested accused while further investigations are under process.

A large number of passengers traveling on the rooftop of Suzuki van in risky way may cause any mishap and needs the attention of concerned authorities at Hala Naka Road.

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Wajid
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A large number of passengers traveling on the rooftop of Suzuki van in risky way may cause any mishap and needs the attention of concerned authorities at Hala Naka Road.
APP17-210923 HYDERABAD: September 21 – A large number of passengers traveling on the rooftop of Suzuki van in risky way may cause any mishap and needs the attention of concerned authorities at Hala Naka Road.
A large number of passengers traveling on the rooftop of Suzuki van in risky way may cause any mishap and needs the attention of concerned authorities at Hala Naka Road.
APP17-210923
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16-member bridge team to represent Pakistan in Asian Games

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Amjad Shafique
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Asian Games
LAHORE, Sep 21 (APP):A 16-member Pakistan bridge contingent (10 males and six females) including 11 players and five officials will participate in the 19th Asian Games under the captaincy of seasoned bridge master Ghalib Ali Bandesha.
The bridge event of Asian Games will be competed in three categories – Men’s Team, Women’s Team and Mixed Team to be staged at Hangzhou Qi-yuan (Zhili) Chess Hall from Sept 27 to Oct 6.
Ghalib Bandesha, the skipper of national bridge squad, in his exclusive chat  on Thursday with APP informed that Pakistan will field its bridge teams in two competitions – Men’s Team and Mixed Team events of Asian Games. “Five players of our national squad will feature in Men’s competition while six in Mixed Team event,” he added.
Bandesha, who has grabbed several titles and gold medals during his 12-year international career including gold medal in BFAME Championships in 2017, China-Arab States Bridge Championships 2013, Bridge Festivals Dubai in 2016, 2017 & 2018, Jordan 2022, China 2016, 2017 and 2018 and Turkey 2022, is also one of the key members of Pakistan bridge contingent.
He said that Pakistan bridge contingent is consisted of highly experienced players like Rubina Agha and Masood Mazhar, who have won numerous world titles and medals during their respective careers. “We are quite upbeat that our players will exhibit outstanding performance and win laurels for the country in the mega event”.
He informed that the teams from 13 countries will show their prowess in the Asiad bridge event. “We know that some best bridge outfits of Asia such as China, India, Hong Kong and Singapore will be in the competition and our players will have to demonstrate their true potential to achieve success in the Asian Games,” he added.
Pak bridge contingent:
Players: Ghalib Ali Bandesha (capt), Rubina Agha, Masood Mazhar, Anwar Mumtaz Kizilbash, Shahab Sarki, Yousuf Jan Mohammad, , Samira Jimmy Fancy, Azra Raja, Arslan Mansoor, Farrukh Liaqat and M Zia Hai.
Team officials: Raheel Ahmed, Jaweria Hai, Mosammat Lata Begum, Raana Bodman and Mohammad Arif Bajwa.

A woman on the way after washing the crockery at bank of Indus River.

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Wajid
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A woman on the way after washing the crockery at bank of Indus River.
APP18-210923 HYDERABAD: September 21 – A woman on the way after washing the crockery at bank of Indus River.
A woman on the way after washing the crockery at bank of Indus River.
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