Boys moving with sacrificial goats in a locality of the metropolis
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets Managing Director International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva before departing for London
PM asks overseas Pakistanis to be wary of propaganda
ISLAMABAD, Jun 24 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said overseas Pakistanis should be wary of malicious propaganda and the use of disinformation to tarnish the image of Pakistan and the state institutions.
In a tweet on social media platform Twitter on Saturday, he said, “I was greatly pleased to meet and interact with the members of our expatriate community in France. Overseas Pakistanis are making vital contributions to their adopted countries all over the world.
We, in Pakistan, celebrate and are proud of their achievements as proud sons & daughters of the soil. They feel passionately for their motherland.”
“I explained to them the circumstances in which the coalition government assumed office as well as the mammoth economic, diplomatic and political challenges that the government had to deal with over the last one year,” he added.
“In my talk, I also focused on the grave implications of the tragic incidents of May 9 including the careful & methodical build-up to the Black Day. I appealed to them to be wary of malicious propaganda & the use of disinformation to tarnish the image of Pakistan & the state institutions.”
” I also outlined the broad contours of the Economic Revival Plan to put the economy back on track through long-term policies. Achieving economic self-reliance remains the overriding goal for the government,” he added.
PM condemns attack on life of Amir Muqam
ISLAMABAD, Jun 24 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday condemned the attack on the life of President Pakistan Muslim League (N) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and his Advisor Engineer Amir Muqam in the area of Martong in Shangla.
Talking to Amir Muqam, he said he was thankful to Allah that he remained safe in the attack.
The PM expressed gratitude that there was no loss of life.
He also paid tribute to Engineer Amir Muqam for his bravery and steadfastness.
“You are lion of Nawaz Sharif and we appreciate your services for the public, nation and the party,” he added.
An attempt was also made on the life of Amir Muqam in 2014.
A technology of placing floating raft planted with wetland plants introduced by WWF-Pakistan in Soon Valley of Salt range of Pakistan is proving as a very cost effective nature based solution of converting waste water as useful for drinking of livestock and irrigation purposes. (Match the picture with the story slugged `Ground Water Recharge’ already released by APP
NA approves 97 demands for grants having no cut motions
ISLAMABAD, Jun 24 (APP):The National Assembly on Saturday approved 97 demands for grants worth Rs. 6,282,098,312,000 having no cut motions on them after voice voting in the House.
Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar presented these demands for grants which were approved after voting.
The demands for grants approved by the House were in respect of Aviation division, Airports Security Force, Prime Minister’s Office, Civil Services Academy, Climate Change and Environmental Coordination division, Commerce division, Defence division, Federal Government Educational Institutions in Cantonments and Garrisons, Defence Services, Defence Production division, Economic Affairs division, Miscellaneous expenditure of Economic Affairs division, Federal Education and Professional Training division, Higher Education Commission (HEC), National Rahmatul-Lil-Aalameen Wa Khatamun Nabiyyin Authority, National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC); National Heritage and Culture division, Finance division, other expenditure of Finance division, Controller General of Accounts, Superannuation Allowances and Pensions, Grants, Subsidies and Miscellaneous Expenditure, Revenue division.
Likewise, other demands were related to Federal Board of Revenue, Foreign Affairs Division, Foreign Missions, Housing and Works division, Human Rights Division, National Commission for Human Rights, Industries and Production division, Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Secretariat, Information Technology and Telecommunication division, Combined Civil Armed Forces, National Counter Terrorism Authority, Inter-provincial Coordination division, Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan division, Law and Justice division, Federal Judicial Academy, Federal Shariat Court; Council Of Islamic Ideology, National Accountability Bureau, District judiciary, Islamabad Capital Territory; Maritime Affairs division, National Assembly; the Senate, National Food Security and Research division, Pakistan Agricultural Research Council, National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination division, Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development division, Parliamentary Affairs division, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives division, Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal, Privatization division, Railways division, Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Harmony division, Science and Technology division, States and Frontier Regions division, Water Resources division, Federal Miscellaneous Investments and other Loans and Advances.
Moreover, the House approved the development expenditures of the Aviation division, Board of Investment, Special Technology Zones Authority, Establishment division, SUPARCO, Climate Change and Environmental Coordination division, Commerce division, Defence division, Defence Production division, Federal Education and Professional Training division, HEC, National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), National Heritage and Culture division and Finance division.
Other demands, for grants approved by the House having no cut motions were about other development expenditures of Revenue division, Human Rights division, Information Technology and Telecommunication division, Interior Division, Inter Provincial Coordination division, Law and Justice division, National Food Security and Research division, National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination division, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives division, Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety division, Science and Technology division, States and Frontier Regions division, Water Resources division, Capital outlay on Development of Atomic Energy, Capital Outlay on development of Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Capital Outlay on Federal Investments, development Loans and Avances by the Federal Government, External development loans and advances by the federal government, Capital outlay on Civil Works; Capital outlay on Industrial Development, Capital outlay on Maritime Affairs Division and Capital outlay on Railways division.
Vendors displaying sacrificial animals to attract the customers during upcoming Eid Ul Adha at sacrificial animal market
Health workers spraying Anti-Dengue fumes to repel mosquitoes and prevent spreading of dengue fever during dengue control drive at Walton Academy
A blacksmith is sharpening knives and axes at his work-place to sell them to the butchers for using them to slaughter sacrificial animals during Eid-ul-Azha
Saudi interior minister ensures comprehensive measures aligned with pilgrims’ safety
By Rehan Khan
MAKKAH, June 24 (APP):Minister for Interior and Chairman of Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud, in a demonstration of his commitment to ensuring the safety and security of pilgrims embarking on the Hajj journey, personally supervised the readiness of the Hajj security forces as this important task aimed to guarantee consistent security measures throughout the Hajj season.
Prince Abdulaziz’s involvement was evident as he graced the annual ceremony of the Hajj security forces, held to acknowledge their participation in this year’s Hajj season the other day.
Director of Public Security and Chairman of Hajj Security Committee, Lieutenant-General Mohammad bin Abdullah Al-Bassami, delivered a speech during the ceremony, affirming the full readiness of the security forces to implement the meticulously designed security plan and focusing on facilitating the performance of Hajj rituals while ensuring the utmost protection for all pilgrims.
He said these efforts aligned with the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, adding that under the direct supervision of the Minister for Interior and Chairman of Supreme Hajj Committee, Prince Abdulaziz, the security forces had been diligently preparing to carry out their duties.
The interior minister, after coordinating with relevant authorities, announced that the Hajj security forces had commenced their tasks in Makkah, the holy sites, Madinah, and all roads leading to the areas where Hajj rituals to be taken place.
He emphasized that these security tasks were executed within an integrated system that involved coordinated efforts and elaborate harmony, adding that the Hajj security forces work in close collaboration with the military and government sectors, employing comprehensive security, traffic, and organizational plans.
Highlighting the pilgrims’ well-being, Prince Abdulaziz said the provision of care and generosity in accordance with the directives of the wise leadership and all available resources and modern technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) tools and smart applications, had been harnessed to serve the pilgrims and enhance their safety and convenience.
During the ceremony, the Hajj security forces showcased their preparedness by presenting various security scenarios, illustrating their proficiency and excellent security skills. The event witnessed the presence of distinguished guests, including Deputy Governor of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah region Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Faisal, several princes and ministers, members of the supreme Hajj committee, as well as leaders from the security and military sectors participating in the Hajj season. Senior officials were also in attendance to witness this momentous occasion.
With Prince Abdulaziz’s unwavering commitment and the collective efforts of the Hajj security forces, Saudi Arabia aims to provide a safe and secure environment for all pilgrims, ensuring a peaceful and successful Hajj season.