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Railway minister announces Pipri Freight Corridor project

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Amjad Shafique
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Pipri Freight Corridor project
LAHORE, Sep 22 (APP):The Pakistan Railways will construct a freight corridor from Pipri to Karachi to enhance revenue from goods transportation by rail. The project is expected to be completed by October 2023.
Railway Minister Shahid Ashraf Tarar announced approval of the Pipri Freight Corridor project during his visit to the Railway Headquarters in Lahore on Friday. He received a detailed briefing on the project and discussed various options and technical aspects with the railways officials.
The minister said that the freight corridor would facilitate movement of goods from Karachi Port to upcountry destinations and vice versa. He said that the project would also reduce congestion and improve efficiency on the main line.
The minister also reviewed a business plan to increase revenue through transportation of goods by train. He sought a report to identify more locations for unloading goods from trains. He said that the Pakistan Railways was committed to providing quality service to its customers and enhancing its share in the transport sector.
The minister also received updates regarding the outsourcing of services in railway hospitals. He directed the railway authorities to open all railway hospitals gradually for public use as per his instructions.
Furthermore, the minister instructed the railway officials to decorate and beautify Lahore Railway Station and make it more attractive for passengers and visitors. He said that Lahore Railway Station was a historical landmark and a symbol of pride for the nation.

23 drug peddlers, bootleggers, illegal weapon holders netted

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RAWALPINDI, Sep 22 (APP): Rawalpindi police in an action against suspected drug peddlers, bootleggers, illegal weapon holders and other lawbreakers here on Friday arrested 23 accused besides recovering over 16 kg charras, 20 liters liquor, three 30 bore pistols and other items from their possession.

A police spokesperson said that City, Rattamral, Sadiqabad, Morgah, Gujar Khan, Jatli, Rawat, Kalar Syedan, Naseerabad, Race Course, Chontra, Kahuta and Wah Cantt police arrested Allah Rakha, Tahir, Faizan, Shah Nawaz, Rafique, Ali Shan, Mukhtar, Mohsin Ali, Muhammad Ashraf and others and recovered over 16 kg charras from their possession.

Similarly, Westridge, Jatli, Dhamial, Mandra, Sadiqabad, Morgah and Rawat police conducted raids and held Jameel, Wahab, Khurram, Faisal, Shakeel, Irfan and Asim and recovered 20 liters liquor, three 30 bore pistols, ammunition and other items from their possession.

Separate cases have been registered against all accused while further investigations are underway. City Police Officer, Rawalpindi had directed the police officers to accelerate ongoing operations against drug peddlers, bootleggers and other lawbreakers, he added.

Pirwadhai police arrest two robbers, street criminals

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RAWALPINDI, Sep 22 (APP): In an operation against criminal elements, Rawalpindi Police have busted a gang and arrested two robbers and street criminals besides recovering over Rs 25,000 cash, weapons and other items from their possession.

According to a police spokesman, Pirwadhai Police arrested two accused namely Amjad and Ahmed Khan, who were allegedly involved in various robberies, and street crime cases.

He informed that the police team constituted under the supervision of SHO Pirwadhai Police Station on the directives of SP Rawal, Faisal Saleem conducted a raid and managed to net the criminals who were record holders. The arrested accused are being shifted to jail for identification parade.

The SP said that the Police were taking strict action in accordance with the law against lawbreakers and criminal gangs.

Caretaker government to create conducive environment for elections: Solangi

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Mutaza Solangi

KARACHI, Sep 22 (APP): Caretaker Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi said on Friday that the government will create a conducive environment for general elections.

During a meeting with Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh Justice (Retd) Maqbool Baqir, he said the caretaker dispensation will perform its duties according to the constitution and no one will be discriminated.

In the meeting, they discussed important issues including conducting free, fair, and transparent elections and providing facilities to the media during the election process.

The minister said that conducting free, fair, and transparent elections was the common responsibility of the relevant institutions.

He said that media was part and parcel of various stages of the election process as it acted as a bridge for the Election Commission of Pakistan.

Authentic reporting in elections was most important to ensure access to accurate information to the public, Solangi maintained.

Both leaders reiterated their determination to fully cooperate in conducting the elections in a free and transparent manner.

SNGPL launces decisive campaign against gat theft

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Amjad Shafique
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SNGPL
ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP):Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), has launched a decisive campaign against gas theft in the Islamabad region, leading to a successful crackdown on gas thieves in the federal capital.
The spokesman of SNGPL, Shahid Akram, on Friday revealed that during the recent operation conducted by the Task Force in Sector G-9, Lehtrar Road, E-11/2, G-14, and Bani Gala, eight consumers involved in the commercial use of domestic connections had their connections disconnected and were subjected to heavy fines.
Additionally, a hotel in Sabzi Mandi was fined Rs. 3 million for using domestic connections for commercial purposes.
Furthermore, in Royal Avenue and Jhang Syedan, the Task Force has also imposed fines on owners of hostels who were using domestic connections for commercial purposes.
Meanwhile, after disconnecting the facility, FIRs against two persons residing in sector E-11/2 were registered at the police station who were found involved in gas theft through direct tapping.
The spokesperson mentioned that the Task Force will continue its crackdown on illegal connections in the Islamabad region until the last illegal connection is eliminated.

Drive against power theft continues: SEPCO

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SEPCO
SUKKUR, Sep 22 (APP):Superintendent Engineer, Sukkur Electricity Supply Company (SEPCO), Manzoor Hussain Soomro on Friday said that on the directions of the prime minister and the Ministry of Energy, the drive against power theft continued indiscriminately in the areas.
The task force teams raided various places across the region against power pilferers and amounts of more than rupees 6 million recovered as arrears.
The SE said that during the last week of an ongoing operation against electricity theft over 100 direct hooks and illegal connections, several cases were registered and millions were recovered as arrears.
He also thanked the district administrations and Police for their cooperation in the campaign against power theft and recovery of arrears.

Federal Minister for Education Madad Ali Sindhi, Principal Prof Sabah Faisal poses for a group photo with participants of Project Exhibition titled ” Beyond the Classroom” held at Islamabad College for Girls ICG F6-2.

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Federal Minister for Education Madad Ali Sindhi, Principal Prof Sabah Faisal poses for a group photo with participants of Project Exhibition titled " Beyond the Classroom" held at Islamabad College for Girls ICG F6-2.
APP08-220923 ISLAMABAD: September 22 - Federal Minister for Education Madad Ali Sindhi, Principal Prof Sabah Faisal poses for a group photo with participants of Project Exhibition titled " Beyond the Classroom" held at Islamabad College for Girls ICG F6-2.
Federal Minister for Education Madad Ali Sindhi, Principal Prof Sabah Faisal poses for a group photo with participants of Project Exhibition titled " Beyond the Classroom" held at Islamabad College for Girls ICG F6-2.
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A vendor arranging and displaying Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) related stuff to attract the customer at Aminpur Bazaar.

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A vendor arranging and displaying Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) related stuff to attract the customer at Aminpur Bazaar.
APP11-220923 FAISALABAD: September 22 - A vendor arranging and displaying Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) related stuff to attract the customer at Aminpur Bazaar.
A vendor arranging and displaying Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) related stuff to attract the customer at Aminpur Bazaar.
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Murtaza Solangi calls on CM Maqbool Baqar

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Murtaza Solangi
KARACHI, Sep 22 (APP):Caretaker Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi called on the Interim Sindh Chief Minister  Justice (Retd.) Maqbool Baqar here on Friday.
They discussed the issues of mutual interests.

An open manhole at D-Ground which needs the attention of the concerned authority.

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An open manhole at D-Ground which needs the attention of the concerned authority.
APP09-220923 FAISALABAD: September 22 - An open manhole at D-Ground which needs the attention of the concerned authority.
An open manhole at D-Ground which needs the attention of the concerned authority.
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FAISALABAD: September 22 – An open manhole at D-Ground which needs the attention of the concerned authority.
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