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Saylani Welfare providing Rs 13 billion to needy people every year: Maulana Bashir

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HYDERABAD, Feb 20 (APP):The Founder and caretaker of Saylani Welfare International Trust Pakistan Maulana Bashir Ahed Farooqui has said that the base of Saylani Welfare was on piety and sobriety, around 400000 children were receiving Information Technology education in the Governor House.
He expressed these views while addressing Industrialists and traders in the Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) on Tuesday.
He said that Saylani Welfare was providing around Rs 13 billion to needy and destitute people every year and imparting education to IT and Chartered Accounting in different training centers.
He said that a Saylani Mass IT training center was about to complete on Auto Bhan Road while other IT training centers were also being established in Qasimabad while saylani Mass IT training centre would also be set up in Qasimabad however cooperation of Industrialists and traders was needed in this regard.
President HCCI Adeel Siddiqui while welcoming Maulana Bashir Ahmed Farooqui said that Saylani Welfare International does not need any praise which was running its administrative affairs amicably.
He said that modern trade disciplines were being taught in Saylani mass IT training centers, however, courses related to artificial Intelligence and marketing should also start in Saylani centres.
Vice President HCCI Owais Khan, Ahsan Naghar, Shafqat ullah Memon, Ejaz Ali Rajput, Salahuddin Qureshi, Nawab ud din, Muhammad Danish Khan, Muhammad Aslam Khan Deswali, Afzal Chavria and other were also present on the occasion.

PTA, NCRC, UNICEF & Telenor Pakistan join hands to safeguard children

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC), United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF), and Telenor Pakistan, joined hands in a launching ceremony to safeguard children from online hazards.
The ceremony was held for the parental guide titled “Safeguarding your Child in the Digital Age-Guide for Caregivers & Policy Brief on Child Online Protection” at the Telenor 345 headquarters.
Representatives from the Ministry of Information Technology & Telecom, PTA, Telenor, NCRC, and UNICEF Pakistan also graced the ceremony with their presence.
Caretaker Minister for IT & Telecom, Dr. Umar Saif was the chief guest on this occasion.
Addressing the ceremony, Dr. Umar Saif emphasised the critical need to safeguard children online in today’s digital age.    He stressed that it is the collective responsibility of society to establish a secure online environment for children besides educating and supporting them in navigating the digital landscape safely.
Chairman PTA, Major General (Retd) Hafeez Ur Rehman reiterated PTA’s dedication to promoting a secure online environment, with a particular emphasis on safeguarding the youth and children of the nation.
He expressed confidence in the ongoing collaboration of PTA with all stakeholders to ensure children’s online safety and promote responsible internet use.
Speaking on the occasion, Khurrum Ashfaque, CEO of Telenor Pakistan, said, “With a staggering statistic revealing that 1 in 3 internet users worldwide is a child, it’s evident that safeguarding their online experience is paramount.”
“Every child deserves the right to explore the internet safely and securely, free from harm or exploitation.
Let us work together to raise awareness, strengthen legislative frameworks, and empower our children with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the digital world safely,”  says Ayesha Raza Farooq, Chairperson, NCRC.
The ceremony included an interactive session involving children from schools and their caregivers.
This session aimed to equip them with vital knowledge about online threats and promote safe online practices.
It exemplified the commitment of the participating organisations to empower the children and caregivers with the necessary tools for a safer online experience.

SC adjourns Z.A Bhutto reference till Feb 26

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday adjourned the hearing till February 26, in a presidential reference pertaining to the death sentence of former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
A nine-member larger bench presided over by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa heard the reference.
Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Amin ud Din Khan, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi and Justice Musarrat Hilali were also part of the bench.
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was also present during the hearing.
The court instructed all respondents to keep their arguments short and comprehensive in the next hearing.
In its order, the court said that Lawyer Makhdoom Ali Khan has given his arguments and has stated to file the written comments as well. Other amicus curiae Khalid Javed submitted a written answer and he could also give verbal arguments in the next hearing, it said.
The court said that it would also hear the heirs of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. After the amicus curiae, the court would hear Bilawal Bhutto’s counsel Farooq H. Naek, Raza Rabbani, Zahid Ibrahim and Ahmed Raza Qasuri as well.
Earlier, during the course of the proceeding, the CJP questioned how the court could draw a line in this case as its jurisdiction was clear and the case couldn’t be reviewed again. He asked that if the top court could order an inquiry or re-open this case on a presidential reference.
On the occasion, Advocate Makhdoom Ali Khan concluded his arguments after which, the court wrote an order pertaining to this day’s hearing. Further hearing of the case was then adjourned till the next date.
It may be mentioned here that former president Asif Ali Zardari had moved the reference to SC in 2011 under Article 186 of the Constitution.

82 independent MNAs-elect submit affidavits joining SIC

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP): The Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) submitted on Tuesday 32 additional affidavits from successful independent candidates, who joined the party to the Election Commission, bringing the total to 82.

Sahibzada Hamid Raza, MNA and chief of SIC, has submitted the affidavits of these independent candidates for the National Assembly. Further affidavits for additional MNAs will be submitted on Wednesday.

The head of the Sunni Ittehad Council told media that the affidavits of victorious independent candidates for provincial assemblies will be submitted soon. Furthermore, he indicated that a priority list for reserved seats will be submitted in due time.

Meanwhile, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is continuing to hear petitions submitted by candidates from 40 constituencies.

These petitions pertain to the results of National Assembly and four Provincial Assembly constituencies. Additionally, the ECP has established a facilitation centre for registering complaints at its premises in Islamabad.

Senate body directs to include all educational disciplines in benevolent fund

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP): Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat on Tuesday directed the authorities to include all educational disciplines in benevolent fund so that the maximum children of government employees could get benefit from it.

While chairing the meeting, Senator Sadia Abbasi said that nursing courses were very important worldwide and in other countries a nurse is managing an entire hospital. Nursing should also be included in benevolent fund as well.

Senator Engr. Rukhsana Zubair recommended inclusion of skill education sector in the fund as well. The committee directed the authorities concerned to include all educational disciplines in the benevolent fund.

Special Secretary Establishment Division apprised the committee regarding the payment of semester fees from Benevolent fund university level. The child of a government employee is reimbursed from the fund.

The Committee was informed that students of Medical, Engineering, Information Technology (IT), Architect, and Business Studies are reimbursed.

Senator Fauzia Arshad said that there are some children of government employees who cannot get admission in government educational institutions due to low marks and get admission in private educational institutions.

Terrorist killed in D.I. Khan IBO

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RAWALPINDI, Feb 20 (APP): The security forces on Tuesday killed a terrorist during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted in Dera Ismail Khan District.

An intense fire exchange took place between the Army troops and terrorists as a result of which terrorist Muhammad Sohail was eliminated during the conduct of operation, an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release said.

The killed terrorist remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against the law enforcement agencies as well as target killings of innocent civilians.

“Sanitization operation is being conducted to wipe out any other terrorist found in the area.

Locals of the area appreciated the operation and expressed their full support to eliminate the menace of terrorism,” the ISPR said.

Senate body approves Int’l Institute for Technology, Culture, Health Sciences Bill 2024

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training on Tuesday granted approval to the International Institute for Technology, Culture, and Health Sciences Bill 2024.
The committee meeting held at Parliament House, was chaired by Senator Irfan Siddiqui.
The session began with the deliberation of the private member’s bill titled “The Higher Education Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2024,” presented by Senator Shahadat Awan during the Senate session on 1st January 2024.
This bill, referred to the committee for consideration and report, seeks to establish parliamentary oversight on the functioning of the HEC through the submission of an annual report to both houses. The Committee unanimously approved the Bill.
Additionally, the Committee gave its approval to the “The International Institute of Technology, Culture, and Health Sciences Bill 2024,” introduced by Senator Fawzia Arshad in the Senate session on 19th February 2024.
As this was the final meeting of the standing committee before dissolution, the Chairman Committee, Senator Irfan Siddiqui expressed gratitude to committee members, the Secretary Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, and the Chairman HEC for their unwavering support over the past three years.
The committee members, along with officials from the Ministry and HEC, also commended Senator Irfan Siddiqui’s leadership for ensuring the seamless functioning of the committee proceedings.
The committee meeting witnessed the presence of Senators Fawzia Arshad, Falak Naz, Engr Rukhsana Zuberi, Shahadat Awan, the Chairman of HEC, and senior officials from the Federal Education Ministry.

SFA collects samples from Bhains colony to check milk quality

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KARACHI, Feb 20 (APP):Sindh Food Authority (SFA), team led by Director General Agha Fakhar Hussain, on Tuesday, visited Bhains colony of Karachi and inspected cattle yards to review the hygienic condition of the milk being supplied in the area.
The SFA team collected over 100 samples of milk from different dairy farms and cattle yards of Bhains colony
 and later, the samples were sent to food testing laboratory of Karachi University for analysis, said a statement issued here.
Office bearers of the Dairy and Cattle Farms Association were also accompanied by Sindh Food Authority team during
the visit.
The SFA issued notices to owners of various cattle yards and they were also warned of action as per the SFA Act on failure to improve hygiene and sanitation conditions at their dairy farms and cattle yards.
Agha Fakhar Hussain, speaking on the occasion said that SFA was working vigorously to ensure the supply of chemical-free pure milk to citizens across the province. He warned strict action against the vendors found involved in selling sub-standard milk.

Pneumonia can be deadly if not treated early: Dr Zulfiqar

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HYDERABAD, Feb 20 (APP):Pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by bacterial or viral infections. It may affect deeper lung tissues than bronchitis, which is airway tube inflammation, and can have symptoms such as
fever, breathing problems and chest pain, showing up as a white shade in lung chest X-rays.
Talking to APP Pediatrician Dr Zulfiqar Shaikh on Tuesday said that pneumonia is an infection of the lungs and it causes cough and fever and can make breathing difficult. Severe pneumonia can be deadly.
He said most infected children and adults will develop flu-like symptoms that will clear up on their own after a few days, but some may develop into more serious inflammation of the lungs requiring treatment and, in some cases, hospitalization may be needed.
About the treatment for pneumonia in kids he said that it depends on
factors like the child’s overall health condition, age, cause of the infection, and severity of the illness. For bacterial infection, an antibiotic is given to the patients.
In serious cases where the child has developed severe breathing issues, the patient must be hospitalised for proper treatment. This can include IV fluids, intravenous antibiotics, nebulizer treatments and more.
Children with mild pneumonia can take at least two to three weeks to get better. However, kids with a serious infection can take up to eight to nine weeks to recover from pneumonia,Dr Zulfiqar said.
He said that the risk of getting pneumonia can be reduced by obtaining a
pneumococcal and influenza vaccination, frequently washing your hands,
and keeping your distance from sick individuals. Maintaining a nutritious
diet will also strengthen kids’ immune systems and reduce the risk of contracting pneumonia.

ICCI, RIUJ vow to work together to promote economic interests

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP):President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, leading a delegation, visited the Rawalpindi Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ) and congratulated the newly elected President Tariq Ali Virk, Secretary General Asif Bashir Chaudhry and other office bearers of the Union.
Speaking on the occasion, Ahsan Bakhtawari said that the journalistic community has an important role in guiding the society and highlighting the economic potential of the country, adding that ICCI would work with RIUJ to promote the business and economic interests of Pakistan.
He said that the journalistic community should highlight the investment potential in various sectors of Pakistan’s economy that would help attract foreign investment to Pakistan.
Tariq Ali Virk said that the RIUJ and ICCI will continue to work together to resolve the key issues of the business community and create a conducive business environment in the country.
He said that the business community and journalists are facing many common problems and they should work together to get their issues addressed.
Afzal Butt, President, Federal Union of Journalists said that they enjoy very friendly relations with ICCI which has always supported them in promoting the cause of their community.
He said that the visit of the ICCI delegation to congratulate the new office bearers of RIUJ is a morale booster for them.
Zafar Bakhtawari, President ICCI and Secretary General UBG Pakistan said that a hospital should be built in Islamabad for the business community and journalists to provide them free medical treatment.
Anwar Raza, President, National Press Club Islamabad said that ICCI is maintaining close relations with the journalistic community and hoped that journalists and the business community would work together to promote trade and exports of the country.
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