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SFA imparting training to food handlers in food safety, hygiene: Agha Fakhar

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KARACHI, Feb 13 (APP):Director General Sindh Food Authority Agha Fakhar Hussain on Tuesday said that SFA was imparting training to food handlers in food safety and hygiene principles and gradually bringing the food businesses under the ambit of the authority’s legal framework.
The DG SFA was addressing the certificate distribution ceremony held here at a local hotel to award certificates to staff members of the hotel on completion of their training.
Agha Fakhar said that SFA was imparting training to food handlers and staff members of food outlets from small restaurants to five-star hotels to sensitize them about food safety and hygiene principles.
He further said that in the first phase, Sindh Food Authority was providing training to food handlers and in the next phase, the authority will work on a self-assessment program.
General Manager Movenpick, Khurram Awan thanked the DG Sindh Food Authority for providing training to the staff of the hotel and expressed hope that the SFA would continue its cooperation in training the staff.

AC crack down on professional begging in the capital

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Waseem Iqbal
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 13 (APP):Under the directions of Deputy Commissioner, Irfan Nawaz Memon, Assistant Commissioner Shalimar on Tuesday led a targeted operation against beggars in sectors F-10 and F-7 areas of the Shalimar Subdivision.
The operation resulted in the apprehension of professional beggars, who were handed over to the police for legal action, the ICT spokesman Dr Abdullah Tabasum said.
Under the vigilant eye of AC, these daily operations aimed to curb the presence of beggars in the capital. In a recent sweep, AC Shalimar not only apprehended beggars but also ensured the proper handling of minor children involved in begging. These youngsters were sent to the Edhi Center, emphasizing a humane approach to dealing with vulnerable populations.
He said that the crackdown aligned with a broader strategy to maintain order in Islamabad, emphasizing the commitment of local authorities to address social issues.
He further said that the AC is taking charge, demonstrating the administration’s dedication to creating a cleaner and more organized urban environment.

IHC seeks comments from ECP in pleas challenging elections results

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Waseem Iqbal
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 13 (APP):The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday issued notices to Election Commission of Pakistan seeking its comments in  petition against the notifications about the election results of NA-46, NA-47 and NA-48 Islamabad.
Chief Justice Aamer Farooq heard the cases filed by PTI candidates including Ali Bokhari Advocate, Shoaib Shaheen and Aamer Mughal.
Shoaib Shaheen Advocate adopted the stance that the ECP had stopped the returning officers from issuing the final results and sought a report from RO within three days. However the RO issued the result which was also notified by the ECP.
The chief justice remarked that how the ECP issued the notification despite that it has stayed the results. The ECP could have decided the complaints of the petitioners, he said.
The three petitioners, on the occasion, requested the court to issue stay orders against the notification of ECP.To this the chief justice said that the court has fixed the case for Wednesday it was not granting the stay order.

Ready to work with any government formed in Pakistan: US

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Waseem Iqbal
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WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (APP):The United States is ready to work with any government that comes to power in Pakistan following last week’s general elections in the country, State Department Spokesperson Mathew Miller said Monday.
 “It was clearly a competitive election in which people were able to exercise their choice,”  Miller said in response to questions at his daily press briefing.
Replying to questions, he said there is no new Pakistani government yet, and that that discussions were still taking place in that regard.
“But one of the things that we have said leading up to the elections, and we’ll continue to make clear, is that whoever the Pakistani people choose to represent them, we will work with that government,” Miller added.
Thursday’s  elections left no clear winners. To form a government, a party must win 133 of the 265 contested seats in the National Assembly.
Questioned abut some alleged irregularities in the polls, Miller said the US wanted  to see those “fully investigated.”
“Let me just reiterate that we do think that the claims of fraud need to be fully investigated,” he said.
“But ultimately, we respect the democratic process and we’re ready to work with the government once it’s formed.”
He also congratulated the Pakistani people — including election workers and observers, civil society members and journalists who protected the country’s democratic and electoral institutions — for participating in the elections.
“We did express concerns publicly — we also expressed those concerns privately and joined the EU, the UK and other countries in doing so — with some irregularities that we saw in the process. We’ve conveyed the need for the Pakistani government to respect the will of the elections,” Miller said.
“We emphasize repeatedly … that we want to see the rule of law, respect for the Constitution, free press and vibrant civil society respected in the run-up to the elections. We continue to believe that’s the case. We condemn political and election-related violence and restrictions on Internet and cell phone service. Those negatively impacted the electoral service,” he further said.
“The claims of interference and fraud that we have seen raised, we want to ensure (those) are fully investigated by Pakistan’s legal system and we will be continuing to monitor that in the days ahead,” he added.

Awareness session on opportunities for growing companies held

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LAHORE, Feb 13 (APP):Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), in collaboration with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) organized an awareness session on “Opportunities to Raise Funds & Capital for Prospective and Growing Companies” here at FPCCI Regional Office on Tuesday.
Regional Chairman and Vice President FPCCI Zaki Aijaz presided over the Awareness Session while CEO and MD Pakistan Stock Exchange Farrukh Khan, Directors Ahmed Chinoy,Javed Qureshi and GM Raeda Latif also spoke.
Zaki Aijaz said that this awareness session aims to inform the trade bodies about the Pakistan Stock Exchange and encourage them to be listed. He said that through this awareness session, the issues of capital and liquidity are being highlighted.
He said there is a misconception that SMEs cannot be listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. He said the companies should be listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange as it will benefit them.
CEO & MD Pakistan Stock Exchange Farrukh Khan, Directors Ahmed Chinoy and Javed Qureshi said that PSX has taken various initiatives and people are being informed about its benefits through a door-to-door campaign. He said they are providing awareness about listing in the Pakistan Stock Exchange, investment, and other matters.
He said that this is the best forum for investors. Ahmed Chinoy said they have introduced reforms in the stock exchange, and a company can get an enlistment certificate in 29 days.
Farrukh Khan and Ahmed Chinoy said that this makes local companies become international brands and also improves their profile. Currently, there are 534 elite companies listed in the stock market and our local companies will also get the status of select companies by being listed. He said that the arrival of local companies leads to the development of the economy and increases market capitalization.

LHC dismisses 46 election petitions, advise candidates to approach election tribunal

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MULTAN, Feb 13 (APP): Lahore High Court (LHC) Multan Bench on Tuesday dismissed election petitions filed by 46 candidates against victory of their rivals in the elections 2024 and asked them to move election tribunal.

The candidates also included Barrister Taimur Mahay from NA-148 Multan who had challenged the victory of former Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani.

Petitioners included independents and those from different political parties. They had challenged election results and requested that Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) be ordered not to issue notification regarding victory of rival candidates till the time their grievances are addressed.

Senior Judge of LHC (MB) Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar had reserved the judgment last Monday after hearing arguments from counsels of petitioners and respondents. The judge announced the verdict on Tuesday dismissing the petitions and ordered the petitioners to approach the election tribunal.

Other petitioner candidates included PML-N nominee from PP-219 Dr. Akhtar Malik, independent Zahoor Bhutta who had lost election against PML-N’s Salman Naeem from PP-217, independent Mahr Sajjad Cheena from NA-186 DG Khan, PP-290 DG Khan independent Sardar Mohyuddin Khosa, Faheem Saeed Changwani from PP-291 DG Khan, independent Ali Muhammad Khalol from NA-184 DG Khan, independent Akhlaq Ahmad Badani from PP-287, independent Farhat Abbas from PP-286, independent Iqbal Khan Pitafi from PP-269, independent Jam Muhammad Younis advocate from PP-268, independent Malik Saqib Iqbal from DG Khan, Amjad Pervaiz, Malik Ahmad Ali, Akhlaq Ahmad, Ahmad Nawaz Khan, Mirza Muhammad Shahzad Humayun, Sahabzada Faazil Hassan, Ali Muhammad, Muhammad Iqbal Khan, Makhdoomzada Syed Basit Ahmad Sultan, Waheed Asghar, Syed Abbas Ali Shah, Muhammad Yar, Malik Ghulam Qasim.

WAPDA to divert River Swat at Mohmand Dam Project in April

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Waseem Iqbal
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LAHORE, Feb 13 (APP):Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) is poised to divert River Swat in April this year at the under-construction Mohmand Dam, as diversion system of the project is steadily heading towards completion in accordance with the timelines.
Chairman WAPDA Engr Lt Gen (R) Sajjad Ghani visited Mohmand Dam, being constructed across River Swat in Mohmand district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to WAPDA spokesman here Tuesday.
The Chairman visited in detail construction sites of the spillway, the diversion tunnels and the power house to review construction activities going on there. Advisor (Projects) WAPDA, GM and PD Mohmand Dam Project and the Consultants and the Contractors were also present.
Later, the Chairman also presided over a progress review meeting at the project office. At present, construction work is continuing on 12 sites. The project team made a detailed briefing about diversion scheme, concreting and slope stabilisation at the spillway, slope excavation and support works at the power house, excavation at the irrigation tunnels, construction of structures across the irrigation canals and finishing works at the permanent access roads located on both right and left banks of the river. The Chairman was briefed that the offices and the employees have been permanently shifted to the newly constructed facilities in the project area. A few completed buildings will also be taken over and the remaining staff will be shifted there accordingly.
Emphasising upon the need for timely completion of Mohmand Dam, the Chairman urged the contractors to expedite the activities relating to quarry development for the Dam. He directed deployment of additional resources for the purpose.
Mohmand Dam is a multipurpose project, which will store water for agriculture, control floods, supply water to Peshawar for urban use and generate green, clean and economically affordable hydel electricity. The project is scheduled for completion in 2026. Mohmand Dam will store 1.29 MAF of water to irrigate 18,237 acres of new land in Mohmand and Charsadda and supplement irrigation supplies to 160,000 acres of existing land. The project has an installed power capacity of 800 MW with annual energy generation of 2.86 billion units of electricity. It will also provide 300 million gallons water per day to Peshawar for drinking purpose. Annual benefits of the project are estimated at Rs. 51.6 billion.

LCCI, ACCA to set-up Tax Clinic

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Waseem Iqbal
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LAHORE, Feb 13 (APP):Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and ACCA Pakistan have agreed to set up a tax clinic at LCCI for the awareness of the business community.
The weekly tax clinic at LCCI will provide necessary information to the business community and they will also be able to discuss taxation related issues with the senior experts.
This was decided during an awareness session on Audit Proceedings and Section 122(5), Notice for Re-Assessment to understand the compliance with taxation regulations, here on Tuesday.
The session, chaired by LCCI President Kashif Anwar, saw a notable participation from business stakeholders eager to grasp the nuances of taxation procedures. Chairman MNP & Taxation Committee at ACCA Pakistan Omer Zaheer Malik, delivered a comprehensive presentation, shedding light on crucial aspects of audits and assessments.
President LCCI Kashif Anwar underscored the significance of comprehending the taxation system to address prevalent apprehensions surrounding audit proceedings. He emphasized that the fear often stems from a lack of knowledge and the perceived complexity of the tax structure.
Kashif Anwar emphasized on the importance of documentation and said that because of the introduction of technology in all the departments, the departments are now integrated and it is hard to hide anything from the authorities.
He said that it is important that every business should be documented which also help them in audit and any other tax related matter. He said that such sessions will be held on regular basis.
During the presentation, Omer Zaheer Malik explained the details of audits and outlined its purpose which is to scrutinize an organization’s finances and books to identify any potential misreporting of business activity. He provided detailed insights into the audit process, aiming to clarify misconceptions and enhance participants’ understanding.
The session served as a platform for constructive dialogue, enabling attendees to engage with experts and clarify their queries regarding taxation practices. By fostering awareness and knowledge-sharing, the LCCI aims to empower businesses to navigate taxation procedures effectively, thereby promoting compliance and fostering a conducive business environment.
At the end, question and answer session was also held.

Sultan’s to continue winning streak at home ground: Mir

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Waseem Iqbal
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MULTAN, Feb 13 (APP):Multan Sultan’s leg spin bowler Usama Mir said that his teammates were committed to continuing the winning streak at the home ground of Multan Cricket Stadium.
Talking to the media before the practice session here on Tuesday, Usama Mir said that Sultan remained unbeaten at home ground and the winning streak would be sustained in the ninth edition.
He said that previous mistakes have been discussed comprehensively and the team will overcome the mistakes and will give the best performance. He said that the teammates were committed to continuing efforts to lead the tournament with high spirits.
He said that Lahore Qalandar defeated Sultan twice in the last PSL edition but the morale of the team was high enough to change the results.
To a question, Mir said that Ehsanullah was the best bowler and he performed well in the previous editions, adding that he was missing in the squad due to some fitness issues but the team has three best options for his replacement in the team.
He said that he had experience of playing international cricket and would not only share the experience with teammates but also use that experience to play a role in the team’s victory.
Later, the players participated in the practice session to prepare themselves for the first contest against Karachi Kings on February 18 at Multan Cricket Stadium.

Dolphin officer injured in gunfire incident in Islamabad

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Waseem Iqbal
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 13 (APP):A Dolphin officer on Tuesday got critically injured when they attempted to intercept a suspicious vehicle.
A public relations officer said that the routine checking took a dangerous turn when the occupants of the vehicle opened fire on the officers, leaving one critically injured, identified as Tanveer.
Dolphin officer bravely faced two shots to the ribcage and leg. The injured was shifted to the hospital. The assailants managed to flee away, evading capture in the aftermath of the brazen attack.
The incident has left the community shaken, prompting law enforcement to swiftly cordon off the area in an intensified effort to arrest the assailants.
The unfolding events underscore the risks faced by law enforcement officers in their line of duty. The investigation is underway, with authorities committed to apprehending those responsible for the alarming attack on the officer in the heart of Islamabad.
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