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IHC serves notices to respondents on petition of Bushra Bibi

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Waseem Iqbal
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 13 (APP):The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday served notices to respondents in a petition of Bushra Bibi against declaring Banigala residence as sub-jail.
Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb heard the case wherein petitioner’s lawyer Usman Riaz Gul appeared before the court.
During hearing, the court noted that there were some objections against the petition as some addresses were not written completely in it. The affidavit was also not attached with the petition, it said.
The petitioner’s lawyer said that they would remove the objections in same day.
He prayed the court to set-aside the notification regarding declaring the Banigala house as sub-jail.
He also requested the court to issue directives to shift her client Bushra Bibi to Adiala jail with terminating the notification dated January 31.
The court served notices to respondents and adjourned the case till February 22.

LESCO’s power supply suspension schedule for tomorrow

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Waseem Iqbal
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LAHORE, Feb 13 (APP):Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has issued power supply suspension schedule for tomorrow (Wednesday) as the company has to embark upon necessary maintenance and repair work on transmission lines.
According to the company’s spokesman here Tuesday, the electricity supply would remain suspended from 9 am to 2 pm tomorrow (Wednesday) on the following feeders:
Feeders from Ali Judge Grid: Faridabad, Danaabad, Harchoki, Allama Iqbal Town Grid Feeders: Neelum, Sutlej, Sparco, Canal View, Industrial 2, Mustafa Town 2, Feeders from Ayesha Grid: Mujahid Nagar, Batapur Feeders from Grid: Iqbal Furnace, Dayal, Badami Bagh Feeders from Grid: Masoom Shah Road, New City Steel, New Siddikpura, Delhi Gate 2, Gunj, Shiranwala, Bhogewal Feeders from Grid: Hilal Park, Feeders from Bachiki Grid: F1,2,3,4,9, Bashir Cotton, Granada Textiles, Band Road Grid Feeders from: Fazal Colony, Bunga Hayat Grid Feeders from: Wandla Jagir, Chah Meeran Feeders from Grid: Chah Meeran, Feeders from Janipora, Chinarbagh Grid: Pajin, Feeders from Chochak Grid: Khola, Feeders from Chounian Grid: Chounian, Bhagoki, Feeders from Defense Grid: Defense 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, Ladhar, Feeders from Dipalpur Grid: Mustafa Abad, Allahabad Grid Feeders: Mastwal, Allahabad, Farooqabad Grid Feeders: Banduki Up, Ghang, Jhamke, Colony, Fatehgarh Grid Feeders: Eidgah, Ramgarh, Shalimar Link Road, Cantt, Fort Grid Feeders : Feeders from Data Darbar, Rang Mahal, Garden Town Grid : Feeders from Ichhra Mor, Sheikh Zayed, Ghazi Grid : Nishat Colony G, System Ltd., Jallo Park, Soling Road, Greenview Grid Feeders : Al Jalil Garden, Kishore Fazal, Wahgade , Afaq Steel, Batala Steel 1, Better Engineering, Crescent Dye, Empire Paper, Jamal Town, Kot Abdul Malik 1, Nizami Wire, Quality Casting, Sardar Steel, Sial, SKP Road, Ahmed Glass, Babar Ali Industries, Infinity, Mazhar Steel, Feeders from Noori, Buri, Oprah, Punjab Conquest, Rachna Glass, Sadiq Leather, Tendrez, Gulshan Ravi Grid: Union Park, Hujra Grid Feeders: Zahidpura, Peer Hayat, Qadirabad, Shah Muqim, ICI Grid: CKM1, First Treat, Qadria Board, Quaid-e-Azam Apparel, Zafarabad, Feeders from Johar Town Grid: New J, Feeders from Joyanwala Power: A1, KK Dogran Feeders from Grid: Ghajiana, Mian Ali, Qasor New Grid Feeders : Sheikh Bhagao, Kasoor Old Grid Feeders : Fatehpur, Noorpur, Kot Ghulam Mohammad, Chirag Shah, Sahari Road, Dingarh, Niaznagar, Salamatpura, Khadian Grid Feeders : Khai, Murali, Sikandarpura, Lahore Cantt Grid Feeders from: Airport, Lefo Grid Feeders from: Kamahan Road, Laliani Grid Feeders from: Dada Dairies, Hafeez Tanneries, Naqibabad, Omega, Sadiq Sons, Mandi Ahmedabad Feeders from Grid: Attari, Rasoolpur, Malikpur Grid Feeders : Feeders from A1, C3, Mor Khanda, McLeod Road Grid: Feeders from Bank Square, Mochi Gate Grid: Akbari Gate, Gwalmandi, Feeders from Model Town Grid: Punjab University, Garden Town, International School, Sumenberg, Feeders from Muhlen Grid: Feeders from Lathani, Narang Grid Gharial, Muslim Park, New Kot Lakhpat Feeders from Grid: Shaukat Town, Okara Cantt Feeders from Grid: Khyber Farm, Okara City 1 Feeders from Grid: Asia Feed, Kermanwala, Madina Market, Panjand Feed, Doluwal, Abdullah Hospital , Major M. Shaheed, Ghaziabad, Okara City 2 Feeders from Grid: Shadman, Harnainwala, Shadipur, Old Kot Lakhpat Feeders from Grid: Amarsadhu, Mast Iqbal, RA Bazar, Old Ferozepur Road, Rasool Park, Dera Riaz Shah, Feeders from Peel, Paragon Grid: Phalrawan, Pholingar Feeders from Grid: Army Welfare, Syed Stationery, Asia Feed, Bhagiana Kalan, Bhai Pheru 1, Big Bird, Chaudhry Dairy, Dewan Farooq, Dynamics, Eid Gah, Gulshan Gulistan, Hakim, Hala, Jamber, Kot Majhi, Niaz Bag, Novelty, Rakhwala, Ravi, Ravi Imran, Remoulding, Saharanke, Shabbir, United Autos, Zamir, Zephyr, Zephyr Textiles, Shahpur, Tritics, Sheikhupura Chiniot, Manga 1, 2, 3, B Feeders from BJ, Bilal, PWR Grid: Railway Colony, RCS, Dharmapura, Mian Mir Colony, Cordoba Feeders from Grid: LOS, Mall Road, Rahat Park, Rayon New Grid Feeders: Al Nasr, A M Steel, Arfin, Eastern Leather, Eastern Dairies, Ehsaan Cotton, Glamor Textile, Golden Packages, Kot Babu, Manga Road, Nafees, Nishat, Polypack, Sahar, Shafi Textile, Sunder Road, Superior, Umar Spinning, Sharif, Interloop , Feeders from Raiwind Old Grid: Eastern 1, Aminpura, Babiliana, Kalu Khara, Matta, Raja Jhang, Rao Khanwala, Ravi, Ruby, Sharif Spinning, Feeders from Ravi Grid: Rehman Park Feeders from Grid: Money Market, N Block, Rewaz Garden Feeders from Grid: Bhati Gate, Sanda Road, Rewaz Garden, Sabzazar Feeders from Grid: Shah Farid, Sadr Gugira Grid Feeders: Sahiwal Road, Sadr Gugira, Sagian Grid Feeders: Aziz Din Road, Mulat Road, Feeders from Mughal Park, Sagian Bridge, Siraj Park, Sangla Hill Grid: City 1, Feeders from Sarfraz Nagar Grid: Abubakar, Azam Sarito, Ijaz Textile, KRK, Nishat Chunian, Shah Taj, Unilever, Scarp Grid Feeders: F2 ,Feeders from Shadman Grid: Race Course, Shahdara Grid Feeders from Chaman Colony, New Javed Park, Shahkot Feeders from Grid: City Shahkot, Farooq Nagar, S4, Shalamar 2 Feeders from Grid: Muhammad Deen Kawni, Shamke Grid Feeders from: Ali Park , Azmat Park, Diamond Poly, New Muslim International, Qala Kalar, Sadiq Paper, Sher Bengal, Umaz Steel, Industrial P, Islam Steel, Rachna Town, Sharif Oxygen, UNPIT, Pakhiala, PCO, SA Garden 1,2 , SF8, Feeders from Sharkpur Grid: Fatowala, Kot Mehmood, Sheikhupora Feeders from Grid: Company Bagh, Kachhari, D102, Feeders from Township Grid: Fahad, Bagrian 1, Valencia Feeders from Grid: Feroze Park, Aminpura, Wan Feeders from Radha Ram Grid: Akram, Chochak, L Plot, E Plot, Farooqabad, Shakir Mandi, Wan, Resham, Hussain Khanwala, Manzoormal, Sahjuwal, Shadab, Patuki Rural, Yusuf Mill, Wapda Town Feeders from Grid: Comst, Power supply will be suspended from Green Acre, Shaheen Grinding, Wapda Town 6, Warburton grid feeders: C103, Mahmowali. Note: On February 14 from 9 am to 2 pm power supply will be suspended from Nankana, Mominpura, Saidpur, Kanganpur grid stations.
Similarly, the power supply will be intermittently suspended from Bhai Phero, Patuki, Chunian, Allahabad, Renala, Okara, Manga, Chak 65, Raiwan, Bhai Phero, Patuki, and Kangan Pur grid station from 9am to 2pm tomorrow (Wednesday.

Five industrial units owners booked on Child Labour Act violation

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Waseem Iqbal
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KHANEWAL, Feb 13 (APP):Owners of five industrial units were booked for violation of Child Labour Act in Khanewal.
This was disclosed in a meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Waseem Hamid Sindhu and attended by officials from Labour Department.
The officials informed that the owners of another 29 industrial units were also fined. The challans were submitted in relevant courts, they stated.
The deputy commissioner also instructed officers to expedite the process of issuance of social security cards and ensure timely payment to the labourers. He directed them to ensure wages as per law. Those found violating Child Labour Act should be punished strictly, he maintained.

Ashrafi condemns India’s role in Israeli attacks against Palestinians

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Waseem Iqbal
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 13 (APP):Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Religious Affairs and Pakistani Diaspora in Middle East and Muslim Countries, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Tuesday accused India of complicity in the violence against Palestinians.
Addressing a press conference, he said according to reports, Israel was utilizing Indian-made drones to perpetrate attacks on the innocent people of Rafah, a claim that has stirred international concern.
Ashrafi who is also the Chairman of Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) condemned the alleged collusion between India and Israel, stating that while India continued to oppress Kashmiris, it was also practically involved in the bloodshed of Palestinian civilians.
He pointed fingers at Adani-Elbit, suggesting that the conglomerate was facilitating the provision of drones to the Israeli government, thus exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Palestine.
The recent Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) special summit convened to address the Palestine issue resulted in a decision to exert pressure on countries supplying weapons to Israel. Ashrafi called upon Muslim nations to sever financial and economic ties with such countries if they fail to adhere to the OIC’s directives.
He urged for a boycott of Indian products, similar to the ongoing boycott of Israeli goods, in response to India’s alleged complicity in the attacks on Palestinians.
Expressing grave concern, Ashrafi warned of dire consequences if Rafah continued to be targeted, emphasizing the potential ripple effects on neighboring Muslim nations. He cautioned that Israel and India were maneuvering to escalate tensions and push countries towards the brink of a global conflict.
Ashrafi commended the peaceful conduct of the general elections held on February 8, which saw the selection of representatives for both the National and Provincial Assemblies nationwide. He attributed this success to the Pakistan Army, national security institutions, and law enforcement agencies, acknowledging their pivotal role in ensuring a conducive atmosphere and thwarting the malicious intentions of anti-state elements.
Emphasizing the urgent need for a comprehensive reconciliation policy, Ashrafi stressed the importance of all stakeholders coming together to devise a unified mechanism to address financial, economic, foreign, and internal issues, thereby steering the nation towards progress and prosperity. He called for unity among religious and political leaders to thwart attempts aimed at dividing the nation, particularly its youth.
Dispelling any doubts, Ashrafi asserted Pakistan’s resilience as a nation and the strength of its armed forces, reassuring that no harm could befall its federating units. Addressing concerns regarding election results, he reiterated the independence and statutory authority of the Election Commission of Pakistan, emphasizing its constitutional duty to impartially address grievances.
He emphasized that the elections constituted an internal affair of Pakistan, stressing that external entities should refrain from interference or concern regarding the process.
Keeping in view the future prospects, Ashrafi announced that the PUC leadership would unveil its future course of action to the nation tomorrow. Additionally, he disclosed plans for a 10-day nationwide activism campaign from February 18 to 28, commemorating the organization’s ‘Foundation Day’.

IHC stops FIA from action against Aleema Khan

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Waseem Iqbal
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 13 (APP):The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday stopped the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from taking legal action against Aleema Khan in a cybercrime case.
IHC Chief Justice, Aamer Farooq heard the case filed by Aleema Khan, the sister of the PTI founder.
During the hearing, the court instructed the FIA to share the details with petitioner if there was any inquiry or complaint against her.
The court also asked the petitioner’s lawyer to submit their answer to the FIA once they received the report.
The petitioner’s lawyer adopted the stance that his client has not committed any cybercrime and FIA also has no such material that proved the crime.
He prayed the court to dismiss the complaint or inquiry with Aleema Khan.
The court said that let the FIA submit its report so that it would be cleared whether it was a complaint or an inquiry.
The further hearing of the case was adjourned.

SCCI to organize conference to highlight business community issues

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Waseem Iqbal
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PESHAWAR, Feb 13 (APP):President Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Fuad Ishaq announced organizing a conference titled  “Watan Kay Maimar Tajir Aur Sanatkar’ (Builder of Nation), Trader and Industrialist] in the first week of May.
He said the conference aims to introduce current economic turmoil and business community problems in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa before the federal and provincial governments and frame a charter of the economy.
Political leaders, high government officials, important dignitaries and members of the business community would be invited to the conference.
Fuad Ishaq announced while chairing a meeting of SCCI’s executive committee held here at the chamber house on Tuesday.
The meeting was attended by the chamber Senior Vice President Sanaullah Khan, Vice President Ijaz Khan Afridi, former Presidents Zahidullah Shinwari, Riaz Arshad, Zulfiqar Ali Khan, Engr Maqsood Anwar Pervez, Faiz Muhammad Faizi, Sherbaz Bilour, Ex-Senior Vice Presidents Imran Khan Mohmand, Engr Saad Khan Zahid, former Vice Presidents Haji Abdul Jalil Jan, Haris Mufti, members of the chamber executive committee Affaf Ali Khan, Pervez Khan Khattak, Farhad Asfandyar, S. Minhajuddin, Hamza Ibrahim Butt, Haji Ghulam Hussain, Kashif Amin, Ismail Khan Safi, Qurat ul Ain, Faiz Rasool and Ishtiaq Muhammad and others.
The meeting approved the utilization of all resources to make the conference successful. K-P has been blessed with ‘God-gifted’ natural resources like oil, gas, hydel power generation, marble, agriculture, tourism, mining, minerals and others, Fuad said.
He added that despite these unmatched natural reserves, the youth of our province are unemployed and the business community has faced enormous challenges and issues.
The SCCI chief underscored the need to frame a comprehensive 20-year economic development and prosperity plan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
He maintained KP was lagging as compared to federating units despite the countless mineral deposits and other natural resources.
Why KP’s businessmen, industrialists, traders and shopkeepers are upset and disappointed and the youth of the province unemployed, wherein treasures of natural resources exist, Fuad questioned.
The chamber president said the youth of the KP province are highly talented and skilful and only need to provide them equal opportunities to play their role in the economic prosperity and development of the province.
Fuad Ishaq informed that the purpose of the conference was to frame a joint policy by presenting business community issues before the government, political leaders and stakeholders to promote business, trade and industries, besides creating employment avenues for youth in the province.

Spring Festival paves way to understand Chinese culture, traditions: Pak diplomats

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NNPS Desk
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BEIJING, Feb 13 (APP): The Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, is an important cultural event in China that offers a unique opportunity to understand Chinese culture and traditions, according to Pakistani diplomats.

They believe that participating in the festival can help deepen the understanding between the people of Pakistan and China.

Sardar Muhammad, Acting Consul General of Pakistan in Guangzhou told China Economic Net that this year they immersed themselves in the vibrant and colorful celebrations of the Chinese New Year in Guangzhou, embracing the traditions and customs of the Cantonese way of welcoming the Spring Festival.

“We visited the flower market on Beijing Road where the atmosphere was alive with the energy of joyful Chinese families and children, adding to the festive spirit of the occasion. Our time in the bustling tourist spots of Guangzhou brought us even closer to the heart of the celebrations, with the kids eagerly leading us to the incredible Sunac Theme Park adorned with red lanterns and filled with exuberant families,” he added.

He stated their experience was enriched further by connecting with Pakistani families and their Chinese relatives, indulging in a delightful fusion of Chinese and Pakistani cuisine, as well as a lively barbecue.

Witnessing the exchange of hongbao or red envelopes brought pure joy to the children’s faces, adding to the enchantment of the festivities. The highlight of their gatherings was undoubtedly the spectacular fireworks display, which captivated the kids and filled the sky with a shimmering spectacle.

“As the celebrations continued, the kids delighted in the nightly fireworks from the balcony, adding a touch of magic to our time spent together. Venturing further, we discovered the breathtaking Zhujiang Park, where families and children came together to celebrate with lanterns and create a joyful atmosphere filled with music, laughter, and the sweet scent of delicious foods,” Sardar mentioned.

He further said that it was a mesmerizing experience, as they joined in the merriment, enjoying the sights of children playing and skating, truly immersing themselves in the beauty and joy of the Chinese New Year celebrations.

Commercial Counselor of the Embassy of Pakistan in China Ghulam Qadir said that the Spring Festival is not only a time for family reunions and celebrations but also a reflection of Chinese history, customs, and values.

By taking part in the festivities, diplomats can gain insights into the rich cultural heritage of China, including its traditional cuisine, music, dance, and art forms.
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LESCO detects 434 power pilferers in 24 hours

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Waseem Iqbal
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LAHORE, Feb 13 (APP):Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has detected a total of 434 connections from where the customers were pilfering electricity in all its circles of five districts (Lahore, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur and Okara) on the 154th day of grand anti-power theft campaign.
The LESCO spokesman told media here Tuesday that the company has also submitted FIR applications against electricity thieves, out of which 194 FIRs have been registered in respective police stations.
Grand anti-power theft operations against electricity thieves are being conducted on the directives of the Federal Power Division and the LESCO Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Engineer Shahid Haider is supervising these operations. The LESCO chief vowed that the operations would continue without discrimination until the complete end of electricity theft. The electricity pilferers as well as the LESCO officers and employees who facilitate them are also being brought to justice.
On the 154th consecutive day of the anti-power theft campaign, the spokesman added, large commercial consumers were also found involved in electricity theft and all of them were disconnected and charged with detection units. Among the seized connections 14 were commercial, 02 agricultural, 01 industrial and 417 domestic, and all these connections were disconnected and charged with a total of 251,777 units as detection bill amounting to Rs 7.463 million.
Apprising the media about some major power pilferers, he explained that LESCO charged Rs 180,000 detection bill to an electricity pilferer in Garhi Shahu area; Rs 150,000 detection bills to another power pilferer in Green Town, Rs 140,000 fine in the form of detection bills to customer stealing electricity in Shahdara area of Lahore; and Rs 124,000 detection bill to a power thieve in Manawan area.
During the 154 days of the grand anti-theft campaign, the spokesman mentioned, the LESCO detected pilferage on 52,856 power connections and 48,534 FIRs have been registered against electricity thieves in the relevant police stations, while 17,524 accused have so far been arrested by the police. The LESCO has so far charged a total of 72,288,019 detection units worth Rs 2,793,268,718 to all the power pilferers.

Ambassadors of Iran, Pakistan meet in Brussels

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Najam ul Hassan
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BRUSSELS, Feb 13 (APP):Ambassador of Iran to Belgium and European Union Ali Robatjazi Tuesday called on Pakistan Ambassador to Belgium, Luxemburg and the EU Amna Baloch at Pakistan’s embassy in Brussels.

During the meeting, they discussed matters of regional and global importance.

The two sides also agreed to strengthen Pakistan-Iran cooperation in Brussels.

JIP debunks alliance with PTI

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Waseem Iqbal
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PESHAWAR, Feb 13 (APP):Provincial Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan (JIP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Professor Mohammad Ibrahim Khan, has refuted claims of allying with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

In response to a statement by PTI spokesman Rauf Hassan, Professor Ibrahim Khan, in a released statement from Markaz-e-Islami, asserted that while PTI has the authority to form a government with any political party, it lacks moral justification to associate JIP with their efforts.

Professor Ibrahim Khan clarified that JIP has not reached a decision regarding alliance formation with PTI and criticized PTI for using their party’s name in the process without consent.

He deemed such actions as inappropriate and immoral, emphasizing that JIP will not extend its support to any party in this manner. He further urged PTI to adhere to moral standards and refrain from using JIP’s name without proper authorization.

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