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Two-day trials of PM Youth Talent Hunt Judo being organized at RWU

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Waseem Iqbal
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RAWALPINDI, Feb 19 (APP):Two-day trials of the Prime Minister (PM) Youth Talent Hunt Judo (Women) are being organized by Rawalpindi Women University (RWU) under the auspices of Higher Education Commission (HEC) Islamabad at Rawalpindi Women University (RWU).
According to RWU spokesperson, the university had already conducted successful two-day trials at Hunza, Skardu, Mirpur, and Muzaffarabad region.
Prof. Dr. Anila Kamal, Vice Chancellor, RWU expressing her satisfaction with the full participation of women athletes from diverse regions commended the efforts of the HEC in facilitating the event and providing the necessary support.
HEC and RWU are dedicated to promote and nurture the potential of female athletes nationwide, she said.
Sadaf Parveen, Assistant Director Sports RWU is serving as the organizing secretary for the trials being conducted on February 19 and 20.
She acknowledged the abundance of the talent in every region and informed that the female players from every region participated in the trials and showed their skills with full enthusiasm.
Renowned personalities from each region also participated in the trials and encouraged the women athletes, she informed.

Wani seeks independent probe into mass rape incidents in occupied Kashmir

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Waseem Iqbal
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 19 (APP):Prominent Hurriyat leader and Vice Chairman Jammu Kashmir National Front (JKNF) has demanded an independent and international probe into mass-rape incidents committed by the Indian occupation forces in the Indian-held territory of Jammu Kashmir.
In a statement issued here on Monday, Wani said that the occupation forces deployed in the restive region have been involved in heinous crimes.
Use and abuse of power, harassment and humiliation and sexual abuse, he said, were among the dirtiest war tactics the Indian army has been using to suppress Kashmiris’ legitimate struggle for the right to self-determination.
He said that being a vulnerable segment of society, the Kashmiri women have been the worst victims of Indian belligerence.
Referring to the dreadful incident of Kunan and Poshpora mass rape, the Hurriyat leader said that the horrific incident was a big blot on the face of Indian democracy and the state that has been using rape as a weapon of war against Kashmiris.
Highlighting the pain and agony of the rape victims, he said that it was disgusting to see that the Indian rulers and their henchmen in the territory have shamelessly tired to cover up and conceal the facts to save the bloody culprits who were directly involved in this beastly act.
“The brutality Kashmiri women were subjected to on the dreadful night of 23 February 1991 finds no place in human history”, he said, adding that despite the passage of 33 years, justice continues to elude the victims.
Urging world human rights organizations to play their role, Wani said it was high time that culprits involved in this gruesome act should be held accountable.

Shipping Activity at Port Qasim

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KARACHI, Feb 19 (APP): Five ships, Maersk Pelepas, Haj Mohammad, Visayas, Weco Madeleine and IVS Atsugi scheduled to load/offload Containers, Cement, Rice, Palm oil and Coal, berthed at Container Terminal, Multi-Purpose Terminal, Liquid Terminal and Bulk Terminal respectively on Sunday.

Meanwhile two more Container ships, MSC Spring III and X-Press Mekong also arrived at outer anchorage of the port during last 24 hours.

Ninth ships were engaged at PQA berths during the last 24 hours, out of them, two ships, Maersk Pelepas and X-Press Mekong are expected to sail on today afternoon.

Throughput during last 24 hours stood at 61,790 tonnes, comprising 37,479 tonnes imports cargo and 24,311tonnes export cargo, including containerized cargo carried in 1,952 Containers (705 TEUs Imports and 1,247 TEUs export) was handled at the port.

There are twelve ships at Outer Anchorage of Port Qasim, out of them three ships, X-Press Mekong, MSC Spring III and Evrial carrying Containers and Wheat are expected to take berths at Container Terminal and Grain Terminal on Monday.

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500 liter adulterated oil wasted

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Waseem Iqbal
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MULTAN, Feb 19 (APP):About 500 liter of edible oil prepared from poultry was seized and wasted at Multan Road, according to a statement issued by the Punjab Food Authority here on Monday.
There was no sealing and labeling on the drums as it was being carried out openly, the statement said.
The action was taken on tip-off of the vigilance team.
DG Food Authority, Asim Javed said that the case was registered against the accused person. He said that the substandard oil was to be supplied to various food production units, hotels, and snack factories.
He said that the health of the masses is not uncompromisable and no concession would be granted to the accused people in this regard.

WASA on high alert to cope with flooding, rain emergency declared: MD

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Waseem Iqbal
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RAWALPINDI, Feb 19 (APP):Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Rawalpindi was put on high alert to cope with urban flooding following heavy rain on Sunday night while a rain emergency was also declared directing the residents settled along Nullah Lai and in low-lying areas to remain on high alert and move to safer places, said Managing Director (MD), WASA Muhammad Saleem Ashraf.
He informed that twin cities, Rawalpindi and Islamabad received heavy rain on Sunday night and all the arrangements were finalized by the agency to deal with flash flood.
He said that according to rainfall gauging stations, 27 mm rain was recorded at Saidpur Village, 23 mm at Golra, 17 mm at Bokra, 32 mm at Shamsaabad, 26 mm at Chaklala, while water level sensor data showed 7 feet at Kattarian and 3.4 feet at Gawalmandi.
WASA personnel were deployed in different city areas along with heavy machinery, the MD said adding, WASA staff was present particularly at low-lying areas including Raja Bazar, Bohar Bazar, Jamia Masjid Road, Murree Road, Nadeem Colony, Javed Colony, Sadiqabad, Satellite Town and other areas. Water level in Nallah Lai was being monitored regularly, he said.
The MD informed that the operation to remove stagnant rain water was in progress in different areas.

Rain-wind thunderstorm, snowfall, hailstorm predicted

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Waseem Iqbal
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PESHAWAR, Feb 19 (APP):Pakistan Meteorological Department on Monday predicted more rain-wind thunderstorms, and snowfall over the hills with isolated heavy rain hailstorms in most parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Rain is predicted in Chitral, Lower and Upper Dir, Malakand, Buner, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Swabi, Mardan, Nowshera, Peshawar, Charsadda, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Kurram, Orakzai, Hangu, Kohat, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, North and South Waziristan, Tank and DI Khan districts.
Heavy rain snowfall may disrupt and cause closure of roads and may cause landslides in Chitral, Swat, Dir, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra and Abbottabad. Tourists are advised to be cautious.
Rain Recorded in (mm): Pashat-Bajaur 57, Saidu Sharif and Pattan 55 (each), Kalam 52, Dir 49, Peshawar (Airport 46, City 43), Balakot and Malamjaba 44 (each), Takht Bai and Ghalani 41 (each), Mirkhani 40, Cherat 32, Drosh 30, Landikotal 29, Risalpur and Parachinar  25 (each), Chitral 21, Kakul 17, Kohat 15, Bannu 14, Timergara 08 and DI Khan Trace.

Another spell of heavy rain, snowfall to hit country from 25 Feb: Met official

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Waseem Iqbal
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 19 (APP): Chief Meteorologist at Pakistan Meteorological Department Dr Sardar Sarfaraz on Monday said that a fresh spell of rain, hailstorms and snow is expected across the country from Feb 25 where Karachi city and Balochistan province
 will also witness light showers along with thunderstorms.
Talking to a Private news channel, he said that good rains, besides snowfall in the northern areas, are expected in the country from the next week under the influence of westerly waves.
The chilly embrace of winter tightened its hold on various parts of the country on Monday, as rain showers blanketed regions including Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Kashmir, he added.
“We are expecting some good rains from Feb 25, which will continue till March or may even extend to April under the influence of westerly waves”, adding that snowfall on hills in the northern areas is also expected during this period, which would end fog and smog in the country,” he added.
He said under this rain spell started on Sunday many parts of the country would witness partly cloudy skies along with drizzles and snow till Wednesday.
The wet spell brought the winter chill back to the region, and the maximum rainfall and snow were recorded in Rawlakot, Kalam, Malam Jabba, Swat, Gilyat and Murree.
Swat district also witnessed a drop in temperatures as rain fell in the plains and light snowfall on the mountaintops. He also advised the public to take necessary precautions during the expected weather conditions. Replying to a question, he said Swat and Chitral have been attracting an influx of tourists and during this spell, these spots will witness heavy snowfall.

Excise deptt provides civic facilities at Fatima Jinnah Park

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Waseem Iqbal
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 19 (APP):Under ICT doorstep initiative, the Excise department is providing civic facilities to residents of federal capital to get their vehicle registration as well as access of various essential services at Fatima Jinnah Park (Bolan Gate) on Monday.
On the directives of Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon, the excise staff would be stationed at the park’s parking lot from 3.00 to 5.00 pm, and the citizens hailing from nearby areas of Fatima Jinnah Park Bolan Gate F-9 can get civic facilities through a dedicated van, ICT Spokesman Dr Abdullah Tabassum said.
He said that whether you need a fuel permit for domestic or commercial use, or looking to register your motor vehicle seamlessly, the on-ground service will ensure a swift and straightforward process.
This initiative aims to streamline processes and provide ease to the public regarding vehicle registration, transfer, and token tax procedures, he added.
In addition to the vehicle registration, transfer, and token tax services, the Facilitation Center Doorstep ICT Vehicle will also be offering the following services: Domicile certificate, Birth certificate, Power of attorney, International driving permit, Fuel permit (domestic/commercial), Motor vehicle registration.

Party leadership to decide joining of political party for formation of KP govt: Gandapur

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Waseem Iqbal
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PESHAWAR, Feb 19 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf backed independent candidate and nominee of the party for the office of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur on Monday said that the party leadership would decide about joining any political party for the formation of the government in the province.
Talking to media here outside Peshawar High Court (PHC) he said a legal team was looking into matters related to joining any political party, however, the final decision would be taken by the party chairman.
Gandapur said that after coming to power, he would take measures to make the province financially and economically self-sufficient, adding that restoration of the Sehat Card, provision of soft loans to youth for businesses and legal struggle for a due share of the province under net hydel profit and National Finance Commission (NFC) award from the federal government would be on the agenda of the government.

Heavy downpour disrupts power supply in KP; PESCO deploys field staff

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Waseem Iqbal
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PESHAWAR, Feb 19 (APP):Heavy downpour across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had resulted in tripping of various grid stations in different regions of Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) and suspension of power supply in Peshawar, Mardan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Swat and Swabi.
PESCO spokesperson said that on the instructions of PESCO Chief Executive Officer Akhtar Hameed Khan, the field staff has been put on high alert and deployed for restoration of necessary maintenance work.
He said that as soon as the intensity of rain decreases, the process of power restoration would be started. The company has appealed to the consumers to extend cooperation and stay away from electrical installations during rain to avoid any incident.
The spokesman urged people to dial PESCO’s toll free Helpline 118 in case of any emergency.
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