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DC pays surprise visit to hospital in Lakki Marwat

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DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Jan 17 (APP):Deputy Commissioner Lakki Marwat Rahmat Ali paid a surprise visit to the District Headquarters Hospital(DHQ) Town Complex Tajazai and inspected medical facilities.
During the visit, the DC was briefed about the cleanliness and facilities available in the hospital and the plans.
Later, he visited various sections including the OPD block, emergency ward, and stores and took stock of treatment facilities.
He also met with patients and listened to the problems and directed the hospital administration not to ignore any complaints registered by patients.
He emphasized the presence of doctors, nurses, and health technicians to provide healthcare services to people in a smooth manner.
He also checked the availability of medicines in the hospital’s stores and underlined the need to ensure public access to government medicines.
Moreover, he issued special instructions to focus on cleanliness in the hospital so that a clean and healthy environment could be ensured for patients.

Commissioner visits hospitals, orders expediting renovation work

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Iqra Yousaf Iqra Yousaf
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SARGODHA, Jan 17 (APP):Commissioner Sargodha Division Muhammad Ajmal Bhatti visited the Government Dr. Faisal Masood Teaching Hospital and the Government TB Hospital on Wednesday and inspected the ongoing renovation work.
He took notice of the slow progress of the ongoing construction and renovation work despite availability of funds and ordered the SE Buildings Construction that work should be carried out in two shifts.
Commissioner Ajmal Bhatti also directed Sargodha Medical College Principal Dr. Humaira Akram to appoint MS Dr. Mushtaq Bashir and Deputy Director Technical Rana Shahid Imran as monitoring officers for the morning and evening shifts, respectively, and made it clear that he would also inspect the ongoing work in the evening.
The commissioner ordered to start demolition of part of the old hospital building soon and also ordered to initiate the project of building a bridge for pedestrians to connect the old and new buildings. He emphasised the need to expedite the appointment of a permanent MS for the Government TB Hospital by contacting the health secretary.
The commissioner was informed that construction and renovation work of the Government Dr. Faisal Masood Teaching Hospital, Government TB Hospital and the Government Moolabakhsh Hospital was ongoing with funds of Rs 420 million. The Punjab government had now increased funds to Rs 820 million, which would be utilised to demolish the old part of the Dr Faisal Masood Teaching Hospital building and to rebuild new wall as well. Similarly, other construction and renovation works in all three hospitals would be completed.
The commissioner was informed that the Punjab government had also approved funds for construction and renovation of the Sargodha Medical College. The commissioner ordered to get start of construction and renovation work at the college as well. The SE Building, SE Highways and other officers were also present.

A vendor waiting for customers to sell oranges at KhanaPul.

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A vendor waiting for customers to sell oranges at KhanaPul.
APP10-170124 ISLAMABAD: January 17 – A vendor waiting for customers to sell oranges at KhanaPul.
A vendor waiting for customers to sell oranges at KhanaPul.
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ISLAMABAD: January 17 – A vendor waiting for customers to sell oranges at KhanaPul.

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All Pakistan Junior Boys Age Group Squash from Jan 18

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PESHAWAR, Jan 17 (APP): The All Pakistan National Junior Boys Age Group Squash Championship including Boys U15, U17 and U19 will be commencing from January 18, 2024 here at Qamar Zaman Squash Complex, former Asian Games Gold Medalist and Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Squash Association Mansoor Zaman media men here on Wednesday.
He said arrangements for the smooth sailing of the Championship in which more than 150 players from all across Pakistan are taking part in different age groups including Boys U15, U17 and U19. He said the opening ceremony will be held at Qamar Zaman Squash Complex, Qayyum Stadium here.
Mansoor Zaman, who reached his highest ranking World No. 11 till May 2003 in the world, said that the aim and objective of the age group competitions is to provide ample opportunities to the upcoming players to show their hidden talent through competitions.
Mansoor Zaman, the younger son of former World Champion Qamar Zaman, said that Chairman of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Squash Association Qamar Zaman and President KP Squash Association Muhammad Dawood Khan would grace the occasion as guests at the opening ceremony.
Born on April 14, 1980 in Peshawar, Mansoor Zaman is a Pakistani professional squash player, who in2007 won the
Governor NWFP international and then at the President PSF international 2007 when he beat his compatriot Aamir Atlas Khan.
In 20023 Mansoor Zaman won a silver in the individual event at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea and in 2006 he won a bronze medal at the 2006 Asian Games in Doha, Qatar. Mansoor said that they recently held a meeting with the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa who assured all out support for holding various tournaments at the national and international levels.

A vendor cutting wood in to pieces for selling purpose at his workplace as the demand increased for wood after dropping mercury in the city.

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A vendor cutting wood in to pieces for selling purpose at his workplace as the demand increased for wood after dropping mercury in the city.
APP09-170124 MULTAN: January 17 - A vendor cutting wood in to pieces for selling purpose at his workplace as the demand increased for wood after dropping mercury in the city.
A vendor cutting wood in to pieces for selling purpose at his workplace as the demand increased for wood after dropping mercury in the city.
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Farmers women are busy in harvesting spinach in their field at Latifabad.

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A farmer busy in spraying pesticides on the crop to protect them from insects at his field.
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Farmers women are busy in harvesting spinach in their field at Latifabad.
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Sports dept firmed to promote squash: Secretary

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QUETTA, Jan 17 (APP):Secretary Balochistan Sports Dr. Javed Anwar Shahwani has said that the Sports Department is committed to the promotion of squash in the province. Concrete steps are afoot to facilitate youth want to prove their flair in the squash.
He expressed these views while talking to reporters on the occasion of a visit to the squash court in Ayub Sports Complex along with the Director General of Sports Durra Baloch on Wednesday.
President Balochistan Squash Association Mohammad Arshad, Kalim Khan Javed Ahmed, Salman Nasir, Dr. Manzoor and others were present.
Secretary recalled that the renowned names of Pakistan in squash have made the country famous at the international level.
There are also squash players in our province who have no shortage of talent, and who have shown their skills whenever they get a chance.
“The purpose of visiting squash court was to see the venue so that it can be further improved,” the secretary said adding “We are trying to take steps to promote squash not only in Quetta but also in other districts of Balochistan.
Steps will be taken to provide opportunities to the players and further tournaments will be organized for them so that the players can get a chance to develop their skills,” Shahwani maintained.

Airspace Violation: Pakistan decides to recall ambassador from Iran, suspend all high-level visits

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday decided to recall its ambassador from Iran and suspend all high-level visits following the unprovoked violation of its airspace by Iran on Tuesday night.

Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, in a televised press statement, said that Pakistan had also conveyed that the Iranian ambassador to Pakistan who was currently visiting Iran might not return for the time being.

“We have conveyed this message to the Iranian Government. We have also informed them that Pakistan has decided to recall its ambassador from Iran and that the Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan who is currently visiting Iran may not return for the time being,” the spokesperson remarked.

She said that the unprovoked and blatant breach of Pakistan’s sovereignty by Iran was a violation of international law and the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.

She said that the said the illegal act was completely unacceptable and had no justification whatsoever.

“Pakistan reserves the right to respond to this illegal act. The responsibility for the consequences will lie squarely with Iran,” she said.

The spokesperson said that Pakistan had also decided to suspend all high-level visits which were ongoing or were planned between Pakistan and Iran in the coming days.

Defence minister highlights defence cooperation scope with Jordanian envoy

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RAWALPINDI, Jan 17 (APP): Ambassador of the Kingdom of Jordan, Dr Maen Khreasat called on caretaker Minister for Defence, Lieutenant General (R) Anwar Ali Hyder here on Wednesday.

The minister welcomed the dignitary and appreciated the bilateral brotherly relations between the two countries.

The defence minister highlighted the scope of cooperation in defence industry particularly through co-production and sharing of expertise in defence technology, a news release said.

The defence industries of the two countries can collaborate by sharing research and development (R&D). Both sides agreed that there was a significant potential that could be realized in all domains of defence cooperation i.e. military training, security and defence industry.

Marriage hall fined

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SARGODHA, Jan 17 (APP):A marriage hall was fined over violation of one-dish policy, here on Wednesday.
According to official sources, in connection with ongoing action against one-dish policy violators in the district, Assistant Commissioner Shahpur Anum Babar checked various marriage halls and imposed 50,000 fine on White Rose marriage hall, located in Shahpur city over the law violation.
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