UNITED NATIONS, Sept 16 (APP):The UN Mideast envoy Nickolay Mladenov warned Sunday that the razing of a Palestinian Bedouin village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank is a violation of international law and would undermine efforts to forge peace in the region.
“I am concerned about the intention of Israeli authorities to demolish the Bedouin village of Al-Khan A-Ahmar, a community of 181 people, over half of whom are children,” Mladenov, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, said, while urging Israel to halt its plans “and cease efforts to relocate Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank.”
He said in a press statement that “such actions are contrary to international law and could undermine the chances for the establishment of a viable, contiguous Palestinian state.”
On Wednesday, Israeli High Court cleared the way for the demolition of Khan al-Ahmar, rejecting a final appeal in a case that has drawn international criticism.
Khan al-Ahmar is one of 18 Bedouin communities the UN considers being at risk of forcible transfer because they are located in or next to an area near East Jerusalem slated by Israel for Jewish settlement construction. The settlements are considered illegal under international law, though Israel disputes this.
UN envoy warns against demolition of Palestinian Bedouin village
Govt determined to construct Bhasha, Mohmand dams with active public support: PM
KARACHI, Sep 16 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday appealed to the countrymen to actively participate in the campaign for collection of funds for dams by making generous donations and announced that the government would strive for the construction of Diamer Bhasha and Mohmand dams in its five-year term.
However, he made it clear that the task was possible with the active participation of the public, contributions from the expatriates and the continuation of the cash flow as the government did not have required financial resources out of its tight monetary budget allocations.
The prime minister was addressing a dams fund raising event here. President Dr Arif Alvi, Sindh Governor Imran Ismail and Finance Minister Asad Umar were also present on the occasion.
Imran Khan highlighted the importance of the construction dams and storage of water for irrigation purposes and said unless the whole nation was galvanized for the purpose, it would be too late for the future generations.
He regretted that the past political leadership turned the burning issue as a back-burner while focusing on short term issues for political mileage during their five-year terms.
The prime minister said the country had only two major jams when compared with China which had 84000 dams whereas India had 5000 dams.
In two and a half months period, 80 per cent of the water flowed out of the country due to lack of storage capacity, he added.
The prime minister said during 60s, the cheap power supply was achieved on hydro power units and later in 90s, under the short-term projects, the power projects were shifted on the costly imported oil.
He expressed his alarm at the water scarcity threatening the country. Pakistan, he said, could head towards acute water shortage disturbing its food security in 2025.
He said the per capita water availability had been reduced to merely 1000 cubic meter.
The prime minister said the country’s debt figures, which were Rs 6 trillion some 10 years back, had now jumped to Rs 30 trillion, while the government had to pay Rs 6 billion per day in the debt servicing.
He also especially mentioned Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar for the initiative and thanked him on behalf of the countrymen for starting the campaign of dams’ construction
The prime minister also observed that when the public and the government owned each other, nothing could be unfeasible and referred to the 2010 floods which affected the whole country, but the entire nation contributed to the rehabilitation process, which had surprised the world.
Now the countrymen had gathered for the construction of dams, he said, adding the work on the Mohmand Dam would also commence simultaneously.
The prime minister assured that the federal government would fully support the ongoing efforts for the revival of economic activities and maintaining of the law and order in the port city of Karachi.
He said Karachi had been the financial capital of the country and regretted that in the past, its ownership was not claimed by the ruling political forces. The city of lights would now contribute to the financial and economic stability of the whole country, he added.
He also mentioned the water and waste disposal issues in Karachi as the huge challenges.
The prime minister said he received a briefing on the street crimes in the port city and it appeared that the under-privileged and uneducated class were involved in the same.
He also assured addressing the issues being faced by the Afghan refugees and families migrated from Bangladesh in Karachi.
The prime minister reiterated that change could not occur unless there was change in minds and justified the government’s move to part ways with the colonial style of governance and living.
In a short period, huge donations worth millions of rupees were made by the participants in the Prime Minister-Chief Justice Dams Fund raising campaign.
PM directs timely completion of federal govt funded projects in Karachi
KARACHI, Sep 16 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday extensively reviewed the series of federal government funded projects for Karachi and directed their completion within stipulated time.
The meeting held here at the State Guest House was also attended by Sindh Governor Imran Ismail, Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Minister for Local Bodies Said Ghani, Mayor of Karachi Wasim Akhter, Chief Secretary Azam Sulaiman Khan, Commissioner Karachi Muhammad Swaleh Farooqui and other officials concerned belonging to the provincial government.
Reviewing the phase one of the Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply scheme, commonly known as K-IV project, the prime minister took exception to reported delay in its completion,
According to Karachi Water and Sewage Board (KW&SB) officials, the first phase of the three phased project was initially scheduled to be completed by mid 2019, however, owing to reasons it may not be completed by the target date.
The project mutually financed by the federal and provincial governments to improve water availability in the ever growing metropolis involves a 99-kilometer open canal from Keenjhar Lake in
Thatta to the Northern Bypass in District West of Karachi.
Prime Minister Imran Khan was also briefed about the Green Line project, which was launched to cater to the much needed public transport needs in the metropolis.
The prime minister on the occasion also shared his vision with regard to the reform team being constituted for him to fulfill his initial 100 days agenda for the commercial hub of the country.
Matters related to the Karachi Circular Railway, possible restructuring of the Green Line project, police reforms, provision for low cost housing schemes and those related to environment were also
discussed on the occasion.
PM links peace with economic development
KARACHI, Sep 16 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday said the law and order was the high priority agenda for the government because without peace and stability, economic potential of the country could not be harnessed.
Karachi, he said, was the financial capital of Pakistan and the federal government would continue to offer full support to the provincial government for maintaining the law and order in the city.
The prime minister was chairing a meeting on law and order in Karachi, PM Office media wing in a press release said.
The meeting was attended by Sindh Governor Imran Ismail and Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Commander 5 Corp Lt Gen Hamayun Aziz, Sindh Chief Secretary Maj (R) Azam Sulaiman Khan, Commissioner Karachi Muhammad Sualeh Farooqi, Director General Rangers Maj Gen Muhammad Saeed, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh Dr Syed Kaleem Imam, Secretary Home Abdul Qadir Qazi and senior officers.
The meeting reviewed overall law and order situation in the province with special focus on peace and security in Karachi.
The IGP Sindh briefed the meeting regarding law and order situation and the Director General Rangers updated about the threat assessment and role of Rangers in the Karachi operation.
It was informed that overall 90% reduction had been occurred in the rate of heinous crimes since start of the Karachi operation.
The prime minister observed that overall situation in Karachi had improved significantly due to the devotion and sacrifices of the law enforcement agencies.
He reiterated that there should be better coordination among the agencies at federal and provincial levels to maintain peace and security across the country.
He also appreciated the role of Rangers, police and other law enforcement agencies in restoring peace in Karachi.
PM plants sapling at Karachi State Guest House
KARACHI, Sep 16 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday planted a sapling at here at the State Guest House as part of his government’s countrywide 10 Billion Trees Tsunami drive.
The prime minister, who was here on his first visit after assuming the office, was accompanied by Sindh Governor Imran Ismail and Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Haider Ali Zaidi and Special Assistant to PM Iftikhar Durrani.
The prime minister had launched his government’s massive plantation drive recently in Haripur targeting to plant 10 billion trees across the country to fight the challenges of global warming and climate change.
PM concerned over Karachi water issues
KARACHI, Sep 16 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday expressed concern over the water issues of Karachi and emphasized on enhanced coordination between federal and provincial governments for co-funded projects.
He was chairing a meeting on the development projects funded by the federal government here, a PM Office media wing press release said.
The meeting was attended by Sindh Governor Imran Ismail and Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Sindh Chief Secretary Sindh Maj (retd) Azam Sulaiman Khan, Commissioner Karachi Muhammad Sualeh Farooqi, Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar, senior officers of Karachi Water & Sewerage Board and the provincial government.
It was informed that Karachi was facing a water shortage of 573 million gallons per day (MGD) as against the demand of 918 MGD.
The meeting was briefed about the ongoing federal government funded development projects, particularly the Green Line Project and the K-IV Water Supply Project.
While discussing the Green Line Project, the prime minister directed that a representative of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation should be included in its board of directors.
Prime Minister pays respect at Quaid’s Mausoleum
KARACHI, Sep 16 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday visited the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to pay respect to the father of the nation.
The prime minister, who arrived here on daylong maiden visit to Karachi after assuming the office, was accompanied by Sindh Governor Imran Ismail, Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and his Special Assistant on Political Affairs Naeemul Haq.
The prime minister laid wreath at the mausoleum and offered Fateha. He also wrote down his comments at the guest book paying tribute to the great leader.
Meanwhile, the prime minister also visited the mausoleums of Pakistan’s first prime minister and leader of the Freedom Movement Liaqat Ali Khan and Fatima Jihhah, the sister of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, both buried in Mazar-e-Quaid. He laid wreaths and also offered Fateha there.
Prime Minister in Karachi on daylong maiden visit
KARACHI, Sep 16 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday arrived here on a daylong maiden visit after assuming the office on August 18. On his arrival, the prime minister was received by Sindh Governor Imran Ismail and Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah.
The prime minister will visit the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to pay respect to father of the nation.
He is scheduled to meet with both the chief minister and governor of Sindh besides chairing the meetings on law and order situation and the development projects being funded by the federal government in Karachi.
The prime minister will also plant a sapling at State Guest House as part of his 10 billion Trees Tsunami drive besides meeting with the delegations of the business and media community.
He is also scheduled to attend a fund raising dinner at Governor House to support the construction Diamer Bhasha Dam.
COAS reaches Beijing on three-day visit
RAWALPINDI, Sep 16 (APP):Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa reached Beijing, China on Sunday on a three-day official visit.
“During the visit, the COAS will interact with various Chinese leaders including his counterpart,” Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major General Asif Ghafoor said on his official twitter handle.
Joint Session of Parliament to be held tomorrow
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP):President Dr. Arif ur Rehman Alvi has summoned joint session of both the Houses of Majlis-e-Shoora, (Parliament) on Monday at 4 pm.
According to the Article 54 (1) of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the President may summon either one House or both Houses of the Parliament in joint sitting to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit and may also prorogue the same.
According to constitutional provisions, the President has also to address a joint session of Parliament at the beginning of the first session of the NA after general election as well as the first sitting of the NA every parliamentary year.
The joint session scheduled on Monday will be the first formal session of the NA after election and swearing-in of the new Prime Minister, Speaker and the Deputy Speaker. Earlier, the session was scheduled on September 13 but it was postponed to meet again on September 17 due to death of Kulsoom Nawaz.
Earlier, former President Mamnnon Hussain addressed the joint session of Parliament for four times, Asif Ali Zardari addressed the joint session of parliament for six times during his tenure, while his predecessor General (retired) Pervez Musharraf made the address once during his tenure of eight years and 10 months.
Former Presidents General Ziaul Haq and Ghulam Ishaq Khan had the opportunity to address Parliament on five occasions.
Prime Minister Imran Khan, members of the federal cabinet and parliament, chief ministers, governors and the Ambassadors, diplomats, members of civil society and important personalities from different segments of life are likely to attend the joint session.
Special passes will be issued for the auspicious occasion.All leading entry and exit points would be strictly monitored and no vehicle would be allowed to enter the federal capital without a thorough search.
Rangers officials along with police will be deployed to ensure foolproof security.It is to mention that the President has also summoned session of the Senate on September 18 at 11 am and of National Assembly at 10 am on the same day.
Over 4,000 citizens visited Governor House Lahore on first day: Sarwar
MURREE, Sep 16 (APP):Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar Sunday said over 4,000 citizens visited the Governor House Lahore on the first day of its opening for general public.The people were the real owner of such buildings and the initiative taken on the instructions of Prime Minister Imran Khan was aimed at telling the general public of lavish lifestyle of the past rulers who resided there, he said talking to media persons here at the Governor House.
Chaudhry Sarwar said the Governor House situated at Kashmir Point in Murree would also be opened for the public on next Sunday.
He said Member of the National Assembly Sadaqat Abbasi had highlighted the problems being faced by the people of Murree. An effective policy would be devised to resolve the issues, including the construction of Topa-Kohala Road, bulk water supply, provision of Sui-gas, establishment of a university campus and others related to education and health sectors, he added.
Highlighting the severity of water issue, the governor said over 1.1 million people lost their lives in Punjab every year by consuming unhygienic drinking water. A lot of children could not attend schools due to suffering from waterborne diseases, he added.
He said his Sarwar Foundation had installed some 100 filtration plants in the province under the ‘Clean water, Save life’ campaign,which were benefitting millions of people.
He said the government had assigned him the responsibility of provision of clean drinking water to the people of Punjab. It was not an easy task as Rs 1,600 billion was required for setting up filtration plants in around 26,000 villages in Punjab while the total development budget of the province was Rs 400 billion, he added.
The governor said he would try his best to meet the challenge and seek help from the European Union (EU), UNICEF and philanthropists in the country if required.
CM urges people’s proactive role to develop ‘New Pakistan’
LAHORE, Sep 16 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Muhammad Usman Buzdar has said that everyone will have to play a proactive role for development of New Pakistan,
which will be stable, developed and prosperous economically.
Vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan was the assurance
of a peaceful, bright and developed Pakistan, he said
and added that the agenda of reforms was under way.
The chief minister, in his statement issued here on
Sunday, said that he was monitoring the 100 days agenda
of the government, adding that people would soon observe
a pleasant change.
He said that under the vibrant leadership of PM Imran
Khan, the government would try its best to make Pakistan
economically self-sufficient.
Provision of basic facilities to the public and swift
solution to their problems was a priority of the government,
he added. He said that they were committed to bringing about
a real change and making the country developed and prosperous.
The CM said that sincere efforts were being made to
ensure fair distribution of resources for resolving the
public issues. “Our every moment and action is dedicated to
safeguarding the public interests and securing their future,”
he added.
Usman Buzdar said that reforms in education, health and
other sectors were preference of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf
(PTI) government, adding that they had started implementing
its reforms agenda.
Pakistan, China working to establish peace in region: Ambassador Masood
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP):Pakistan’s Ambassador in China Masood Khalid has said both Pakistan and China were working for establishing peace in the region.Both the countries had been enjoying deep-rooted and multidimensional relations since 1960 as all the past governments had worked to strengthen the same while Prime Minister Imran Khan in his first address also mentioned the deep ties between Pakistan and China, he said while talking to PTV.
The ambassador said the mega project of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) had given a new dimension to the bilateral relations between the two countries. Under the CPEC, China was investing billions of dollars in different sectors, including energy, infrastructure, transportation, Gwadar port, industrial parks and economic zones.
The CPEC would also help promote cultural ties between the two countries, he added.
Ambassador Masood said nine universities in China had started teaching Urdu language while 25,000 Pakistani students were studying in Chinese educational institutions.
He said the Punjab government had started a programme under which 500 students were sent to China for two years to learn Chinese language. The first batch of students under the programme had completed their course while second one was studying. He urged other provinces for taking similar steps.
The ambassador said efforts were being made to promote Pakistani films and dramas in China, and enhance interaction between the media of two countries.
He said CPEC, which was a cluster of projects, had started yielding benefits as Pakistan’s grass domestic product (GDP) ratio had increased. With rising economic activities, job opportunities for the youth were also being created. Some 70,000 Pakistani citizens were working in different projects launched under CPEC, he added.
Replying to a question, he said the Gwadar port would become fully operational within three to four years.
Maintaining peace, law&order include in government’s top priorities: Shehryar Afridi
CHARSADDA, Sep 16 (APP)::State Minister for Interior, Shehryar Afridi Sunday said that maintaining peace and law and order situation in the country was included in top priorities of the government.
Addressing as a chief Guest during passing out parade of Frontier Constabulary (FC) in Shabqadar, district
Charsadda on Sunday.
He said those FC troops who lost their lives for protection of motherland are in fact our real heroes and the whole nation held their sacrifices in high esteem.
He said security forces, FC and police have rendered matchless sacrifices in the war against terrorism for the sake of motherland.
The minister said FC will be made exemplary force by giving them training on scientific lines.
The minister lauded the role of FC for security of major sensitive installations in the country and its services for masses.
On this occasion, 1172 recruits participated in the parade.
Earlier, Shehryar Afridi inspected the parade and distributed trophies among outstanding recruits.
Mazari for drugs eradication through promotion of sports activities
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP):Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen M Mazari Sunday said the menace of drugs could eradicated from the society by promoting sports activities in the country.
The government was taking measures to support the private sector organizations for organizing positive activities such as sport events for the youth, she said while speaking as chief guest after a ragby match between Islamabad and Lahore held under the auspices of Karim Khan Afridi Welfare Foundation here.
The minister said, “We must fight against the menace of drugs to save our future generations, and for the development and prosperity of our country.”
The government, she said, would devise a comprehensive strategy by involving the civil society and media for creating public awareness on the issue.
She said that sports could help promote education and the urge for health, development and peace in the society, besides fostering cooperation, solidarity and social inclusion.
She stressed the need to strengthen efforts, including multi-stakeholder partnerships, for exploring sports potential to achieve the national development goals.
The minister appreciated the Karim Khan Afridi Welfare Foundation’s efforts for eradicating the drugs and promotion of sports in the country.
She said it was alarming that drugs addiction was spreading in educational institutions, which required involvement of the civil society in the government efforts to eliminate the menace.
She said it was time to come out of the state of denial by accepting drugs as a social crime and national issue. Proper planning was needed on urgent basis to fight the menace, she added.
Resolving problems of people top priority: CM
LAHORE, Sep 16 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said taking measures to resolve problems of masses was the top priority of the government.
The officials concerned should spare two hours daily to listen to public complaints and display their timings of receiving public complaints at their offices, he added.
Issuing special directions to the chief secretary, the IGP and heads of various other departments, the chief minister said all-out efforts should be made to resolve complaints of people and those who come to government offices for complaints should be treated with politeness and respect.
People should observe positive change in attitude of the public servants, he said and added instruction to resolve public complaints should be implemented strictly and action will be taken against the officials who show laziness and ignorance to the public complaints.
He said in new Pakistan officers and officials should focus on the public service.
Ground breaking of joint Pak-China border liaison office at Sost held
RAWALPINDI, Sep 16 (APP):A ground breaking ceremony of joint Border Liaison Office (BLO) between National Narcotics Control Committee (NNCC) China and Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Pakistan was held at ANF Check Post, Sost on Sunday to effectively counter illicit drugs and precursor trafficking across the Pak-China border.
According to an ANF Headquarters spokesman, the event was attended by Wei Xiaojun, Deputy Secretary NNCC, China, Jermey Douglas, Representative UNODC Regional Office South East Asia &
Pacific, Cesar Gudes, Representative UNODC Pakistan, Major General Musarrat Nawaz Malik HI(M), Director General ANF, Representatives of Law Enforcement Agencies of China, Customs Pakistan, FIA and senior officers of the Gilgit-Baltistan Government.
Addressing the participants, the ANF DG said that inauguration of the joint system will help both the countries in countering drugs and precursor trafficking. The credit goes to Secretary NNCC for establishment of the system, he added.
He said the solid foundation of Pak-China friendship is rooted in strong mutual trust, excellent cooperation and convergence of views on regional and global issues, including counter narcotics cooperation.
He reaffirmed the Pakistan government’s resolve to stem out the menace of drugs from the region as well as from the world. The envisioned BLO mechanism between Pakistan and China is clear manifesto of this resolve and strong political will of the governments of the respective states, he added. He said in continuation of the resolve, ANF seized 412 tons narcotics during the year 2017 and 178 tons during 2018.
He said global challenges can best be tackled through global solutions which necessitates globally orchestrated and tested responses. Moreover, given the complexity and transnational nature of trafficking in illicit drugs, their precursor chemicals and new psychoactive substances (NPS), no single country alone can comprehensively defeat the menace.
He said being the immediate neighbour of Afghanistan, the alarming level of Afghan poppy cultivation and potential opium yields have dire consequences for Pakistan in the form of major victimization and primary transition of narcotics.
Wei Xiaojun, Deputy Secretary NNCC, China, Jermey Douglas, Representative UNODC Regional Office South East Asia & Pacific, Cesar Gudes, Representative UNODC Pakistan also expressed their views that mutual coordination of neighbouring states is the most important factor in controlling the drug menace effectively.
The guests lauded ANF’s counter narcotics efforts at national, regional and international level and the Government of Pakistan’s resolve to make the world free of narcotics.
At the end the DG thanked Wei Xiaojun, Jermey Douglas, Cesar Gudes, for being at the event with certainty of provision of all the possible support in countering the menace and leaving no stone unturned in the way of establishment of Drug Free Society.
Govt devising a plan to plant 10 billion trees: Amin Aslam
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP):Advisor to Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam Sunday said that the government was devising a plan to plant 10 billion trees across the country by following the successful ‘Billion Tree Tsunami’ project of PTI government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) during its last tenure.
Talking to a news channel, he said that the government would make the tree plantation campaign successful by mobilizing the youth.
He said that after 18th amendment, federal government has to make collaboration with provincial governments for forestry campaign. The previous government had devised a framework in this regard and planted 100 million trees with a cost of Rs.36 per sapling which was much higher than the cost of KPK government’s cost of Rs.12 per sapling.
The advisor said the nation has the ability to do anything with determination if it becomes aware properly on any issue, adding that now the youth has made tree plantation as a cause.
The nation had planted 2.5 million saplings during one day ‘Plant for Pakistan’ campaign against the set target of 1.5 million, he mentioned.
Amin Aslam said that forests have unprecedented role in overall environmental development and climate resilience against disasters.
The government would make all out efforts along with provinces to resolve environment and water issues, he maintained.
100 drug dependence treatment practitioners trained : UNODC
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP):The Country Office, United Nations Office on Drug and Crimes (UNODC) has successfully imparted training to 100 drug dependence treatment practitioners on Basic Level of Universal Treatment Curriculums (UTC).
The UTC (1-8) includes 4A and then to have a cadre of Pakistan National Trainers on Basic Level UTC (1-8) and to support credentialing by International Centre for Credentialing and Education of Addiction Professionals (ICCE) through Training of Trainers (ToT).
Held recently in Lahore and Karachi, these training will be completed by January 2019 and followed up by a refresher course leading to certification to International Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP).
The successful candidates will be able to attend ToT, to increase and strengthen services on drug dependence treatment in the country.
As per details, a total of 37 participants attended the two trainings in Lahore from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) while training in Karachi was attended by 28 drug treatment professionals from Sindh and Balochistan.
These trainings were planned with coordination of Universal Training Curriculum (UTC) selection committee comprised of representatives from Ministry of Narcotics Control (MNC), Anti Narcotics Force (ANF), Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD), Health and UNODC.
The trainings were interactive using adult learning methodology. It was a learners centre approach, utilizing various tools group work, brain storming, question answer sessions, pair work, role plays, reflective practice and energizers by the trainers as mentioned in manual.
A special care was given to fidelity in line with training manual and feedback was also given as per need.
The training evaluation was conducted at various levels by including a pre-post evaluation questionnaire prepared by UNODC Monitoring and Evaluation Unit with help of trainers for each group to assess knowledge of participants; and evaluation at different levels by trainers.
After completing UTC 1 & 2 all participants will be offered the nearest (geographical location) training location out of Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi for rest of UTC trainings.
It merits mentioned here that since 2010, the Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) has supported development of global training series appropriate for certification of addiction professionals in South Asia region.
The overall goal of training series has been to reduce significant health, social, and economic problems associated with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) by building international treatment capacity through training, professionalizing, and expanding the global treatment workforce.
The training prepares counselors and other health providers for professional certification at entry level, by providing the latest information about SUDs and their treatment.
The current two years project is supported by Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
Former Chief Justice donates Rs. 4 lacs to Supreme Court Dam Fund
ISLAMABAD, Sep 16 (APP):Former Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Retired Irshad Hassan Khan on Sunday called on the Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Mian Saqib Nisar.
During meeting, Former Chief Justice presented a cheque of Rs. 4 lacs as donation to Supreme Court of Pakistan Diamer Basha and Mohmand Dam Fund, said a press release.