Monday, December 22, 2025
Home Blog Page 11019

Re-polling in six polling stations for NA-43 on Monday

By
AHMD Raja
-
0
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed to conduct re-polling in six polling stations of NA-43, Tank-cum-Dera Ismael Khan, on February 19, (Monday).
According to ECP spokesperson, re-polling in these six polling stations, initially planned for Feb 17, has been moved to Feb 19. The polling on Feb 8 was interrupted because of the law and order situation.
The ECP has instructed the Chief Secretary, Inspector General of Police, and other law enforcement agencies of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to coordinate and ensure a conducive environment for the public in this matter.
The polling will be continued uninterrupted from 8 am to 5 pm. according to ECP’s website,
In NA-43, Dawar Khan Kundi, an independent candidate, emerged victorious with 63,556 votes, while Asad Mehmood of Jamiat Ulema e Islam Pakistan (JUI-P) secured the runner-up position with 62,730 votes.

Sindh Police chief visits KATI

By
Waseem Iqbal
-
0
KARACHI, Feb 15 (APP):Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh, Riffat Mukhtar Raja on Thursday paid a visit to the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), accompanied by Additional IGP Karachi, AIGP Admin, SSP Korangi, and other police officials.
Upon arrival, Deputy Pattern-in-Chief of KATI, Zubair Chhaya, along with President Syed Johar Ali and other office bearers, warmly welcomed the IGP Sindh, said a news release.
During the visit, KATI office bearers provided a comprehensive briefing on neighbourhood care/community policing and security measures in place at KATI.
The IGP Sindh examined proposals to establish Korangi Industrial Area as a model zone for community policing and issued further directives accordingly.
He announced the allocation of an additional 200 police personnel to enhance security at KATI, underscoring the importance of leveraging technology for robust security measures.
Highlighting the significance of technology in modern security frameworks, he advocated for the establishment of a digital data center for Korangi industries to manage employee records securely.
Moreover, the IGP pledged to facilitate the sharing of facial recognition technology with KATI to deter criminal infiltration and ensure industry security.
Addressing societal attitudes towards law enforcement, he stressed the importance of regular awareness campaigns to foster respect and compliance with the law.
Riffat Mukhtar Raja affirmed the commitment of Sindh Police to bolster community policing efforts, emphasizing the importance of addressing the needs of the business community as a top priority.
Furthermore, he underscored the potential of transforming Korangi Industrial Area into a model zone to stimulate industrial and commercial growth, commending the collaborative efforts between KATI representatives and senior police officials in this endeavor.

Trail-5 & 6 visitors’ info centres “illegally sealed” by CDA: Rina

By
Waseem Iqbal
-
0
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP):Chairperson, Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) Rina Saeed Khan on Thursday said the Capital Development Authority (CDA) illegally sealed the visitors’ information centers at the Trail-5 and 6 of the Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP) being managed by the Board.
The Chairperson took to her official handle on X (formerly Twitter) to apprise the masses of the rogue behaviour of the civic agency that took many aback as the visitors information center were the only source of guidance for local and foreign tourists visiting the national park’s nature and biodiversity-rich hiking trails.
In her X post, she wrote: “URGENT: CDA thugs have come this morning and taken over our Visitor Info Center on Trail 5 throwing out IWMB furniture. This building was made by Himalayan Wildlife Foundation not CDA and we have handing over documents. We are going to police and courts now! @WildlifeBoard.”
She also shared the official order of CDA allocating the land of existing information centres to the Board for establishing its offices whereas any handing or taking over of the building would be carried out through the Environment Directorate of the CDA through intimation to the Authority’s Administrative Directorate.
The Board also issued a news a release stating that the Federal Development Agency illegally sealed the Visitor Information Center located on Trail-5 and Trail-6. “CDA officials broke the locks of the office including the conference room and took out the belongings. However, the concerned building was handed over to IWMB by the Administration Directorate of CDA after formal paperwork. The CDA officials acted without notice and ignored all legal aspects,” the IWMB alleged.
When contacted the CDA spokesperson Kamran Qureshi, he hanged up and gave a silent treatment to the queries on the matter. Director General, the CDA’s Environment Directorate, Irfan Niazi was also contacted for his official version who also hung up the call and did not turn up to provide his version on the matter.
It may be mentioned here that the civic agency and the Board have recently locked their horns over the possession and control on the erstwhile Islamabad Zoo which was currently operating as the only wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center awaiting funds by the government to develop it into a most-modern public information center and a virtual zoo and the a wildlife preservation center.

Police devise crackdown plan on Basant; 1500 personnel deployed to go after violators

By
Waseem Iqbal
-
0
RAWALPINDI, Feb 15 (APP):Rawalpindi district police have devised a plan to foil possible plans to celebrate the banned festival of Basant and control aerial firing.
According to a police spokesman, more than 1500 police personnel had been deployed on different rooftops in densely populated areas to check kite flying on Thursday night and Friday, where they would be equipped with binoculars as well as other resources to apprehend those violating the law by flying kites.
Drone cameras would also be used to track potential aerial firing and incorporation of chemical string in kites.
The spokesman informed that police had finalised a plan to put a stop to expected activities that may take place despite the clear-cut ban on Basant.
“Keeping in mind the need to protect the citizens from any untoward incidents, more than 1500 police officials have been deployed to thwart any plans for Basant and drone operators will be monitoring potential kite-flying,” he said.
Police officials have reiterated time and again that flying kites is a potentially dangerous sport that can lead to the loss of life, and those found disregarding its cost to human lives will be prosecuted according to law.
Parents, teachers, scholars and civil society were also been asked to play their role in preventing the celebration of Basant.
The Rawalpindi police had also launched an awareness campaign about the hazards of the risky sport with the help of religious scholars, who were asked to make announcements on their respective mosques’ sound systems about the demerits of kite-flying.
The police have finalized arrangements for live monitoring of all densely populated areas, while all Station House Officers (SHOs) have been directed to ensure strict surveillance of kite sellers in their areas.
The police teams are trying to trace and arrest culprits involved in buying and selling strings and kites through social media.
Monitoring of courier services and passenger vehicles coming from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa was also being tightened, so that kites and chemical strings being brought to the city for Basant could be seized.
It is pertinent to mention here that just like last year, the Rawalpindi Kite Flying Association had announced two separate illegal Basant celebrations in the city and cantonment areas.
Despite a government ban on Basant celebrations, the Kite Flying Association Rawalpindi had defiantly declared plans to celebrate the festival. The association had also initiated preparations for the event. The association had also urged the kite lovers not to use metallic strings in kite flying, highlighting the inherent risks it poses to human lives.
Special Basant nights are also celebrated and the organizers plan to enhance the festivities by flying white-colored kites on these occasions.

Colorful events held in celebration of Chinese New Year

By
NNPS Desk
-
0

PESHAWAR, Feb 15 (APP): On the occasion of Chinese New Year, China Window, a Chinese cultural center established in Peshawar, organized colorful events.

Caretaker Provincial Minister for Transport Zafarullah Khan, Caretaker Provincial Minister for Energy and Planning Dr. Syed Sarfraz Ali Shah, President Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Fawad Ishaq, Chairmerson of Pakistan Academy of Letter’s Prof. Dr. Najiba Arif, Additional Inspector General of Police Muhammad Ali Babakhail, former world squash champion Qamar Zaman and a large number of personalities from different walks of life participated in the event.

The students of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University also created paintings related to Chinese culture which were exhibited.

Local singers performed and greeted their Chinese sisters and brothers on the occasion of Chinese New Year.

Addressing the ceremony, the provincial ministers said that the friendship between China and Pakistan is eternal, which requires that the people of both countries share in each other’s joys and sorrows.

The celebration of the Chinese New Year by the people of Pakistan is a proof that the people of Pakistan have a deep affection for the people of China.

Caretaker Provincial Transport Minister Zafarullah Khan said that the Chinese New Year named after the Dragon is celebrated as a year of peace and security and he prayed that the New Year would also prove to be a year of better relations between Pakistan and China.

Caretaker Provincial Minister for Energy and Planning Dr. Syed Sarfraz Ali Shah while wishing the people of China a Happy New Year, expressed the hope that China will continue to play its role in the economic development of Pakistan.

Fawad Ishaq said that China-Pakistan friendship is undoubtedly getting stronger with the passage of time based on eternal relations and an example of this is the celebration of Chinese New Year celebrations across Pakistan.

Professor Dr. Najiba Arif, the head of the Pakistan Academy of Letters, said that China has fully cooperated with Pakistan in every field of life and especially for the economic and economic development of the country, Pakistan has made a big project like CPEC.

The speakers also appreciated the organization of events on the occasion of Chinese New Year by China Window and said that the establishment of Chinese cultural center in Peshawar will be a milestone in strengthening the friendly relations between the two countries.
President of SCCI, Fawad Ishaq officially inaugurated the exhibition of paintings made by the students of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University.
On this occasion, local singers performed their art and received full appreciation from the participants.

NACTA delegation, DG Information KP discuss media role in peace

By
NNPS Desk
-
0

PESHAWAR, Feb 15 (APP): A two-member delegation from National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) on Thursday met with Director General Information and Public Relations here at his office and discussed matters relating to the role of Information Dept in promotion of peace in the province.

The role of media, especially the Radio in providing timely and accurate information to the general public was also discussed in detail.

DG Information KP, Muhammad Imran said the media has played a pivotal and responsible role in maintaining lasting peace in the province. To further improve its capacity and sphere, the Information Dept has established FM radios in the far-flung areas of the newly merged districts from where transmission in local and Pashto languages was continued.

He said the role of people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in promoting national harmony and cohesion was of the prime importance adding that the Info Dept was endeavoring to render its services in a best possible manner in this connection. He said ten radio stations of the department were proving credible information to the public besides informing them regarding their responsibilities.

The NACTA delegation while commending the role of Information and Public Relations Department in the province hoped that these endeavors will definitely yield encouraging results.

Sports indispensable for mental, physical development: GCUF VC

By
Waseem Iqbal
-
0
FAISALABAD, Feb 15 (APP):Pakistan Sports Board Deputy Director General Shahid Islam called on Vice-Chancellor Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF) Prof Dr. Nasir Amin at his office here on Thursday.
The matters regarding the promotion of extracurricular activities especially promotion of sports in the university were discussed.
During the meeting, it was decided to organize sports activities in the university in the near future with the support of the Pakistan Sports Board to encourage the players.
Vice-Chancellor Dr. Nasir Amin said that participation in sports was indispensable for mental and physical development because it promoted the spirit of competition among students, which not only had positive impacts on human health, but also helped in character building and improving mental as well as better thinking approach of the youth.
He said that the city of Faisalabad had produced numerous national level players who had made the country famous not only at the national but also at the international level.
In the meeting, GC University Director Sports Zeeshan Ahmed Khan informed about the recent steps taken regarding sports activities and promotion of sports.

FDA sports complex’s membership starts

By
Waseem Iqbal
-
0
FAISALABAD, Feb 15 (APP):The membership for FDA sports complex has started for which the membership forms are available in the office of sports complex, Sargodha Road.
In this regard, a meeting was held in the chairmanship of Commissioner Silwat Saeed, here on Thursday, during which Director General FDA Mohammad Asif Chaudhry briefed about the administrative affairs of the sports complex.
The commissioner directed for functionalising the complex immediately as well as posting of coaches/instructors without delay. She nominated DG FDA as the Secretary of the Sports Complex Management Committee.
Director General FDA said that according to the decision of the management committee, the membership forms will be available against Rs 5,000 per form.
The membership fee for first 100 members will be Rs 200,000 each member after that fee for next 500 members will be charged Rs 400,000 each member.
According to the monthly packages for different games, the fixed monthly charge will be Rs 2000, while for all indoor games the fee will be Rs 7,000 per month. Rs 1200 will be for one game, Rs 10,000 for all indoor games for families and special fee for gymnasium will be Rs 3,000.
The sports complex has separate facilities for men and women including gymnasium, swimming pools, badminton courts, table tennis, squash, basketball, tennis lawn, snooker, chess, carom, play area for children, 1450 feet long jogging rack, parking area, kitchen, dining hall, toilets blocks with changing rooms and other recreational facilities.

LESCO collects over Rs 105m from 2,070 defaulters

By
Waseem Iqbal
-
0
LAHORE, Feb 15 (APP):The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO), in collaboration with Tehsildars (Recovery), has recovered more than Rs 105 million from  2,070 chronic defaulters in its five districts – Lahore, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur and Okara – on the 151st day of its recovery campaign.
A LESCO spokesman told the media here on Thursday that on the 151st day, Chief Engineer O&M (T&G) Zafar Iqbal with the support of Tehsildar City Mujahid Zia and Tehsildar Shalimar Noreez Humayun recovered outstanding dues of Rs 21.40 million from 241 defaulters in Northern Circle and Rs 21.07 million from 126 defaulters in Eastern Circle respectively. Similarly, LESCO Manager (Material Disposal) Engineer Anwar Watto along with Tehsildar Model Town Rana Arsal and Tehsildar Cant. Sajjad Qureshi recovered Rs 16.30 million from 259 defaulters in Central Circle, and Rs 7.54 million from 151 defaulters in South Circle; while Manager (Technical) Engineer Muhammad Farooq with the assistance of Tehsildar Nankana Sahib Muhammad Iqbal Rasheed and Tehsildar Sheikhupura Muhammad Aslam Gujjar recovered Rs 0.35 million from 13 defaulters in Nankana Circle and Rs 3.75 million from 63 defaulters in Sheikhupura Circle. He added that LESCO Manager E&S (PMU) Engineer Abbas Ali in collaboration with Naib Tehsildar Kasur and Okara Mirza Zahid Baig recovered outstanding dues of Rs 15.97 million from 523 defaulters in Okara Circle and Rs 19.18 million from 694 defaulters in Kasur Circle.
Up till now during the recovery campaign, the LESCO with the help of Tehsildars (Recovery) recovered more than Rs 2.44 billion from 81,437 dead defaulters in its all circles of operation. He elaborated that LESCO recovered outstanding dues of Rs 350.01 million from 11,461 defaulters in Northern Circle; Rs 577.38 million from 10,437 defaulters in Eastern Circle; Rs 330.65 million from 9,268 defaulters in Central Circle; Rs 136.67 million from 4,776 defaulters in South Circle, Rs 204.10 million from 7,146 defaulters in Nankana Circle; Rs 358.20 million from 9,899 defaulters in Sheikhupura Circle; Rs 156.03 million from 13,036 defaulters in Okara Circle and Rs 335.95 million from 15,414 defaulters in Kasur Circle.
For the recovery campaign started on September 13, the Lahore Division’s Commissioner had assigned additional charge of Tehsildar Recovery (from LESCO defaulters) to relevant Tehsildar, while LESCO Chief Executive Officer Engineer Shahid Haidar has also designated four senior officers to assist them in the dues recovery from defaulters. LESCO Chief Executive Officer Engineer Shahid Haider said that the company is facing loss due to dead defaulters, and vowed to continue action against them.

KMC Council to meet on Feb 22

By
Waseem Iqbal
-
0
KARACHI, Feb 15 (APP):Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab will chair the general body meeting of the council of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation on February 22, at 2:30 pm in the council hall of the KMC Building.
The agenda of the meeting has the approval of various matters including awarding of Tamgha-e-Karachi with cash reward to those who have extraordinarily served this city, improvement in the services of hospitals of KMC under public-private partnership, renovation of parks and installation of solar systems in the KMC parks, collection of valet parking fee Charged Parking department, up gradation and re-designation of  the posts of Program officer(BS-17) established in the schedule of Establishment of KMC, which is a dead cadre post, as Senior Program Officer (BS-18), Abbasi Shaheed Hospital Karachi’s Pediatric Department to be renamed as Wasila Jahan Department of Pediatrics, KMC, amendment in the method of recruitment of Pesh Imam in KMC.
An increase in the imprest account for the Deputy Mayor Secretariat, office of the Financial Advisor, KMC and the City Institute of Image Management (CIIM) are also part of the agenda. Besides this other issues will be presented in the meeting with permission of the chair.
1...11,01811,01911,020...31,094Page 11,019 of 31,094

ABOUT US

Serving the nation since 1947 by providing an accurate, objective, uninterrupted flow of news to the people, the national news service is pursuing a comprehensive strategy to transform the existing news operations into a forward-looking service – APP Digital for its diverse subscriber-base and the public.

Contact us: news@app.com.pk

FOLLOW US

Copyright © Associated Press of Pakistan