AJK government establishes Rs. 5 billion worth endowment fund for poor

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Tue, 2 Jan 2024, 10:27 PM

MIRPUR ( AJK); Jan. 02 ( APP)::Azad Jammu Kashmir Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq disclosed on Tuesday that a Rs. 5 billion worth endowment fund was being established for the poor, helpless and homeless people in AJK State.

Talking to a six-member delegation which called on him at Jammu Kashmir House in the federal metropolis under the leadership of Chairman Chirag Manzil Ashraf Abbasi, the AJK Prime Minister said that under the endowment scheme, twenty thousand rupees would be provided as a subsistence allowance to the destitute and their families.

PM said that disabled persons, orphans, divorced women, and the elderly would be eligible to get relief under this scheme.

He said that the government would spare no efforts in providing relief to the common masses and issued special directions regarding the increase of quota of the special persons in government jobs from 2.5% to 5% on the occasion.

PM also directed authorities to provide free treatment and medicines in every district hospital for special people.

The Prime Minister also directed the relevant authorities to activate the rehabilitation centre for the special people at the AIIMS Hospital Muzaffarabad to provide the best medical facilities to the special people. Rukhsana Mir, Malik Akhtar and Mohsin Awan were also present on the occasion.

PMA for provision of complete facilities before formal opening of Nishtar-II

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Tue, 2 Jan 2024, 10:22 PM

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MULTAN, Jan 02 (APP): Pakistan Medical Association (c) urged upon Punjab Government to extend all required facilities to Nishtar-II before its formal opening.

During a meeting chaired by PMA Multan Chapter president, Dr Masood Hiraj, the officer bearers asked the govt to provide all facilities and equipment for Operation Theaters besides the appointment of new doctors and paramedics, Nurses etc before the health facility goes completely operational.

They said that no ward of Nishtar Hospital should be closed for switching it to Nishtar-II.

No part of old Nishtar should be shifted to Nishtar-II, they said adding that PMA would resist such a move.

PMA office bearers including Dr Rana Khawar, Dr Zulqarnain Haider, Dr Murtaza Baloch and others were present.

COAS wholeheartedly endorsed PAF’s dedication to technological advancements, operational excellence

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Tue, 2 Jan 2024, 10:17 PM

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RAWALPINDI, Jan 02 (APP): Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Tuesday wholeheartedly endorsed the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) dedication to technological advancements and operational excellence.

Addressing the Induction and Operationalization Ceremony at an operational base of Pakistan Air Force, he also reassured that the Armed Forces of Pakistan were fully prepared to thwart any aggression against the country, according an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release.

The COAS attended the ceremony as the chief guest. Upon his arrival at the base, he was received by Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu. A smartly turned-out PAF contingent presented the Guard of Honour to him.

The ceremony showcased the newly inducted weapon systems and defence assets of the PAF.

The COAS lauded the operational preparedness of Pakistan Air Force in incorporating state-of-the-art weapon systems, substantially contributing in ensuring the balance of power in the region.

He emphasized the significance of indigenization and human resource development.

The COAS also appreciated the PAF’s efforts for transportation of relief goods for the victims of Gaza conflict.

During his speech, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) highlighted the latest inductions in the PAF’s arsenal comprising J-10C fighter jets, air mobility platforms, modern radars, unmanned aerial systems, loitering munition capabilities and long range vectors, which have significantly bolstered the aerial defence capabilities of the country.

The CAS also mentioned that the Center of Excellence for Air Mobility & Aviation Safety, the College of Air Defence and reinvigoration of Air Power Centre of Excellence alongside operationalization of National Aerospace Science and Technology Park had provided the PAF the capability to stay abreast with the evolving challenges.

He emphasized upon the progress achieved by the PAF in the emerging domains of cyber and space technologies to ensure an impregnable defence of the country.

Following the ceremony, a spectacular airshow was conducted, featuring various PAF fighter jets, training aircraft and UAVs. The chief guest and the attendees later witnessed a static display showcasing the diverse PAF fighter, air mobility and UAV fleet.

1st Ocean Tennis championship underway

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Ali Ali

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Tue, 2 Jan 2024, 10:14 PM

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KARACHI, Jan 02 (APP):The 1st Ocean – Siddiq Sons Tennis Championship also continued on Tuesday at DA Creek Club.

According to the fourth-day results:

Men’s Singles Quarters

Saqib Zia beat Mustafa Jamal 5-7, rtd.

Uzair Katchi beat Rayan Ahmed 8-3

Men’s Singles Semi

Ibrahim Iltifat w/o Farhan Altaf

Ladies Singles Semi

Eschelle Asif beat Hibah Rizwan 8-0

Juniors Under 17 Singles 1st Round

Ruhab Faisal beat Rafay Ali 6-0, 6-0

Juniors Under 17 Singles Quarter

Shamoon Hidayat beat Karish Kumar 6-3, 5-7. 12-10

Girls Under 17 Singles 1st Round

Aiman Haris beat Vesha Das 8-4

Under 15 Singles Quarters

Ruhab Faisal beat Ahsan 4-1, 4-0

Arham Shehzad beat Faiz Ilyas 5-3, 5-4

Under 13 Singles Quarter

Meer Abbas Bhagat beat Tariq Rafi 4-0, 4-1

Rohan Das beat Arman Ali 4-0, 4-0

Zain Nomi beat Arham Shehzad 5-3, 5-3

Aidh Imran beat M. Yahya Haleem 4-2, 1-4, 10-4

Under 13 Singles Semi

Meer Abbas Bhagat beat Rohan Das 4-2, 1-4, 12-10

Under 11 Singles 2nd Round

Qazi Ahyan beat M. Azhan 4-2, 4-2

Under 11 Singles Quarters

Syed Abdullah beat Rahim Faisal 4-0, 4-1

Rohan Das beat Nayyel Sohaib ( retired Injured)

Ashar Bhaila beat Huzaifa Zahid 5-3, 4-0

Meer Abbas Bhagat beat Qazi Ahyan 4-0, 4-0

Under 8 Singles 1st Round

Kavyshiri Soda beat M. Ayan Essa 10-6, 5-10, 10-3

Ali Zamin beat Daniyal Amir 10-4, 10-2

Men’s Doubles semi

Vinod Das + Haris Tariq beat jay + Saghar 8-1.

Bilawal visits Rashid Soomro’s residence to condole over his daughter’s death

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Tue, 2 Jan 2024, 10:12 PM

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KARACHI, Jan 02 (APP):Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday visited the residence of Jamiat Ulema e Islam Sindh General Secretary Maulana Rashid Soomro and condoled with him over the death of his daughter.

He also expressed his condolences to Jamiat Ulema e Islam Larkana Emir Maulana Nasir Soomro.

Bilawal prayed for the departed soul.

Former Sindh Ministers Nasir Shah and Sohail Anwar Siyal were accompanied by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

JUI leaders Aslam Ghori, Maulana Abdul Karim Abid, Qari Usman, Maulana Sami Swati, Maulana Hamadullah Shah and Dr. Shafiq Soomro were present on the occasion.

Suicide bomber among 4 terrorists killed in N Waziristan operation: ISPR

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Tue, 2 Jan 2024, 10:06 PM

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RAWALPINDI, Jan 02 (APP): Four terrorists, including a suicide bomber, were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) by the security forces in North Waziristan District on Tuesday.

According to an Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release, during the operation, an intense exchange of fire took place between the army troops and the terrorists, resulting into killing of the latter. A suicide bomber was also among those killed.

The terrorists, who remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against the security forces, were planning to conduct a high profile terrorist attack, which was averted due to proactive response by the security forces, ISPR said.

Arms, ammunition and explosives were also recovered from the killed terrorists.

“The sanitization operation is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area,” ISPR said, adding the security forces of Pakistan were fully determined to wipe out the menace of terrorism from the country.

Students of BNU present Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar with a painting as a souvenir.

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Tue, 2 Jan 2024, 9:59 PM

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APP65-020124 LAHORE: January 02 - Students of BNU present Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar with a painting as a souvenir.

Rescue-1122 tackles 30,923 emergencies in 2023

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Tue, 2 Jan 2024, 9:58 PM

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Attock, Jan 02 (APP):Rescue 1122 provided services in a total of 30,923 emergencies in the district with an average response time of 3.40 minutes during the year 2023.

This was stated by District Emergency Officer Ali Hussain along with spokesman of District Emergency Office Aamir Nawaz while briefing the newsmen about the annual performance of Rescue 1122 on Tuesday.

He said that the Rescue 1122 district Attock tackled different kinds of emergencies over the year as the Rescue 1122 control room received a total of 182674 phone calls in 2023, of which 30,923 were emergency calls.

These included 3,028 road traffic accidents, 22,963 medical emergencies, 422 fire incidents, 431 crime cases, 11 drowning incidents and 3,095 miscellaneous emergencies.

He said that 1122 rescued a total of 30,821 people, out of which 5,383 people were provided first aid on the spot, 25,199 people were shifted to the hospital while giving first aid and 239 people died on the spot.

He added that in addition, 3305 people were shifted to government hospitals in Rawalpindi to provide better medical facilities to patients under patient transfer service (PTS).

He further added that Rescue 1122 Motorbike Service provided first aid to 3421 patients in 3102 emergencies.

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar being briefed by the Vice Chancellor Dr. Moeed Yousaf and the faculty during his visit to the Beaconhouse National University.

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Tue, 2 Jan 2024, 9:57 PM

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APP67-020124PM-Lahore — APP67-020124 LAHORE: January 02 - Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar being briefed by the Vice Chancellor Dr. Moeed Yousaf and the faculty during his visit to the Beaconhouse National University.

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar being briefed by the Vice Chancellor Dr. Moeed Yousaf and the faculty during his visit to the Beaconhouse National University. — APP66-020124
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Police seized NCP goods worth Rs 829 million during 2023

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Tue, 2 Jan 2024, 9:56 PM

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DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Jan 02 (APP):District Police of Dera Ismail Khan during a crackdown against smuggling of non-custom paid (NCP) items, have seized goods worth Rs 829.3 million during the last year, said the annual report of district Police released on Tuesday.

According to the police spokesman, on the direction of Regional Police Officer Dera Nasir Mehmood Satti and under the leadership of District Police Officer Dera Abdul Rauf, District Police Dera succeeded against smugglers and criminal elements during the operations which continued during the whole year.

During the crackdown, huge quantities of NCP including diesel, petrol and other goods were seized by the police and handed over to the customs authorities after necessary action. The estimated worth of the recovered NCP goods was around Rs 829.3 million.

According to the report 6,599 cases were registered against the criminal elements.

756.5 kg of hashish, 74.8 kg of ice, 57.7 kg of heroin, 2.9 kg of opium, 22.4 kg of cannabis and 3,551 bottles of alcohol recovered during 2023, the report added.

While in arms and ammunition, 47 rifles, 258 guns, 774 pistols, 49 Kalashnikovs, 22,429 cartridges, 11 hand grenades,4.040 kg of gunpowder and 25 knives were recovered and the several accused were arrested, adding cases were registered against all the accused.

Associated Press Of Pakistan

AJK government establishes Rs. 5 billion worth endowment fund for poor

PMA for provision of complete facilities before formal opening of Nishtar-II

COAS wholeheartedly endorsed PAF’s dedication to technological advancements, operational excellence

1st Ocean Tennis championship underway

Bilawal visits Rashid Soomro’s residence to condole over his daughter’s death

Suicide bomber among 4 terrorists killed in N Waziristan operation: ISPR

Rescue-1122 tackles 30,923 emergencies in 2023

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar being briefed by the Vice Chancellor Dr. Moeed Yousaf and the faculty during his visit to the Beaconhouse National University.

Police seized NCP goods worth Rs 829 million during 2023

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