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CDA introduces state-of-the-art fast-track services

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CDA

ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP): Building Control Directorate of Capital Development Authority (CDA) has introduced state-of-the-art fast-track service by modernizing the system of providing amenities to the citizens.
In this context, CDA started to ensure the approval of the building plan in the facilitation centre on the fast track.

Under this modern and fastest system, residential buildings of 356 yards will now be approved with an additional fee of Rs 20,000 thousand with required documents within two days, while residential buildings larger than 356 yards will be approved with a fee of Rs 30,000 thousand.

Additionally, commercial buildings up to 10000 square yards will also be approved within three days. A separate desk has also been established for all these matters. It should be noted that the citizens coming to this place will not have to wait in the line of one window separately.

Similarly, arrangements have been made to set a good environment for the citizens who will visit here. After receiving the token, the citizens who come to the fast track service will be able to go to the relevant desk on their number and will get their case processed by the relevant desk.

It should be noted that with the establishment of fast-track service, the citizens coming to the CDA Facilitation Center will neither have to wait for a long time nor they will have to stand in lines. Similarly, after the paper documents are completed, the citizens will not have to wait unnecessarily and their case will be approved immediately.

Mustafa Jamal beats Azhar Katchi  8-0

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Tennis
KARACHI, Jan 01 (APP):Mustafa Jamal beat Azhar Katchi  8-0 in Men’s Single second round during the ongoing 1st Ocean  –  Siddiqsons Tennis Championship being played at DA Creek Club Karachi.
According to results of third day:
Men’s Singles 2nd Round
Mustafa Jamal  beat Azhar Katchi  8-0
Men’s Singles Quarter
Farhan Altaf  beat  Asaad Sheikh  8-0
Ibrahim Iltifat  beat Vinod Das  8-4
Ladies Singles  Quarters
Versha Das  beat Aiman Haris  8-4
Hibah Rizwan  beat Aysha Yousuf  8-0
Eschelle  Asif   beat  Tahreem Yousuf  8-0
Juniors Under 17 Singles Quarters
Aisam Malik  beat Azan K   7-6, 6-3
Under 15 Singles 1st Round
Ahsan ali  beat  Abbas Bhagat  4-0, 4-1
Ruhab Faisal  beat  Eschelle Asif 4-1, 4-0
Arham Shehzad  beat Zain Nomi  4-1, 4-2
Under 13 Singles 2nd Round
Arman Ali  beat Nibras Malik  4-2, 4-1
M. Yahya Haleem  beat Abbas Habib  4-0, 4-1
Under 11 Singles  2nd Round
Syed Abdullah  beat  M. Shaheer  4-1, 4-0
Raahim Faisal  beat M. Ayaan
Rohan Das  beat Aidh Imran 4-2, 3-5, 10-3
Ashar Bhaila  beat  Tariq Rafi 4-2, 5-4
Meer Bhagat  beat  Syed Sufyan  5-3, 4-0.

Gold rates decline by Rs.300 to Rs.219,700 per tola

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP):The per tola price of 24 karat gold decreased by Rs.300 and was sold at Rs.219,700 on Monday compared to its sale at Rs.220,000 on the last trading day.
The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also decreased by Rs.258 to Rs.188,357 from Rs. 188,615 whereas the price of 10 grams 22 karat gold went down to Rs.172,661 from Rs. 172,897, the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association reported.
The price of per tola and ten-gram silver remained unchanged at Rs2,680 and Rs.2,297.66 respectively.
 The price of gold in the international market remained stagnant at $2,082, the Association reported.

Scholarships worth 3.7 mln awarded to IUB Bahawalnagar campus students

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BAHAWALPUR, Jan 01 (APP):Scholarships worth 7.3 million rupees were distributed among deserving students in the Islamia University of Bahawalpur Bahawalnagar Campus.

Scholarships worth 3.7 mln awarded to IUB Bahawalnagar campus students

Director Campus Dr. Rafaqat Ali, Deputy Director of Student Affairs Aurangzeb Watto, Dr. Misbah Akhtar, Representative of Directorate of Financial Institutions Umeer Mukhtar, in-charges of various departments and committee members interviewed about 1300 students for five days and awarded scholarships to deserving candidates.

Speaking in this regard, the Director of the Bahawalnagar Campus said he is grateful to the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Naveed Akhtar for providing scholarships to many deserving students. The provision of these scholarships will prove to improve the educational activities. Director Campus Bahawalnagar also emphasized the need to provide more scholarships to the sub-campuses and said that the students of Bahalwalnagar campus are not less than any other in talent and ability and they should be encouraged by providing more scholarships.

Ten booked for driving without licence

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SARGODHA, Jan 01 (APP):Ten drivers were arrested for not driving without a licence here in Sargodha on Monday.
According to official sources, traffic police teams checked vehicles and motorcycles by setting a blockade at Shaheen Park, University Road, Faisalabad Road,Jhal Chakian Chowk and found  Zaheer Abbas, Ashfaq Ahmad, Muhammad Asghar, Akaash, Muhammad Akram, Muhammad Khan, Amir Hayyat and others driving without a licence.

Pakistan signs agreements with int’l companies to boost employment opportunities

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP):Pakistan signed over a dozen agreements with Saudi and international companies that were executed during the recent expo in Saudi Arabia to boost employment opportunities abroad for the Pakistani workforce.

Pakistan, through its Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD), participated for the first time in the International Human Resources & Labour Services Expo in Riyadh last year from December 24 to 27, 2023.

An official source told APP here on Monday, he said that the agreements would open doors for the Pakistani workforce in various sectors such as construction, hospitality, information technology, services industry and various other fields globally.

To a question, he said that the Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC), which is part of the Ministry of Overseas Pakistan and Human Resource Development, was also present at the expo through its Managing Director Naseer Khan Kashani.

Other dignitaries at the expo included Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmad Farooq and representatives of multinational organizations.

Underlining the importance of the expo, he stated that the expo served as a pivotal forum, bringing together human resources and recruitment companies alongside reliable and accredited labour services entities.

It provided an opportunity for Pakistan to engage with the global community, understand international market needs, and “tailor our skills to meet the evolving demands of the job market”, he added.

It also presented a unique opportunity for Pakistan to exhibit the capabilities and potential of its labour force, he added.
He said that the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis, through its department OEC, stood proud at the Expo, demonstrating the rich potential of Pakistan’s technical workforce. “This is a moment of pride as OEC, for the first time, represents Pakistan on this significant global platform.”

He stated, “There are exciting plans to establish new vocational training centers across Pakistan, specifically tailored to meet the job market demands of regions like Saudi Arabia. This initiative underscores Pakistan’s commitment to developing a skilled workforce ready to meet global challenges. The Expo also opens avenues for collaboration with Saudi entities in vocational training and skill development, positioning OEC as a leader in the export of skilled manpower from Pakistan and as well as private OEPs.”

Cycle race held

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APP22-121123 LAHORE: November 12 – Youngsters participating in Anti Smog Cycle Ride at Liberty Roundabout. APP/AHF/FHA

FAISALABAD, Jan 01 (APP):A cycle race was held to mark ‘Quaid Day’ in collaboration with divisional and district sports departments.
The race started from D-Type Colony and ended at Gatwala via WAPDA city. Several cyclists participated in the race. District Sports Officer Sajida Latif opened the race by unfurling a flag.
Asif Ali stood first in ordinary cycling, Abdullah second, Talha Khan Junior third, while in sports cycling Mazhar Ali, Muhammad Adeel, Faizan Ali, Ihsan Ali secured first, second and third position respectively.
Divisional President Cycling Association Haji Javed Sattar distributed medals, trophies and cash prizes among position holders.

‘We aim to make education accessible and affordable’ says VC AIOU

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AIOU

ISLAMABAD, Jan 01 (APP):Vice Chancellor, Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood, congratulated the students on the beginning of the new year and said that our 2024 resolution is to make education accessible and affordable for everyone. He emphasized the importance of hard work and education as the key to success.

Dr. Nasir highlighted education as the ladder of development and urged the younger generation to prioritize education and play an active role in the progress of the country and the nation. Our New Year resolution is to make education accessible and affordable for everyone.

Dr. Nasir Mahmood stated that Allama Iqbal Open University is committed to keeping its doors open for those who seek education and is ready to provide them with all possible support to include them in the educational network.

Admissions for the spring semester of 2024 will commence on January 15. The university will be awarding scholarships to talented and deserving children nationwide, who cannot afford the fees.

In his message, the Vice Chancellor has directed the regional heads of the university to take special care of the students’ facilities and provide them with full support.

Famous poet Syed Zamir Jafri remembered on birth anniversary

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Famous poet Syed Zamir Jafri remembered on birth anniversary
ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 (APP):Famous poet Syed Zamir Jafri was remembered on his birth anniversary here on Monday.
Born at Chak Abdul Khaliq, Jhelum, on January 1, 1918, Zamir Jafri became famous for his humorous Urdu poetry. He also
wrote humorous columns in the newspapers and periodicals.
He wrote dozens of books in Urdu, including ‘Aag Ik Tara’, ‘Sar Goshian’, ‘Meray Pyar ki Zameen’, ‘Musadas Badhali’,
‘Nishan-e-Manzil’, ‘Bhanwar aur Badban’, ‘Ras Mela’, ‘Zameeriat’, ‘Zameer Zaviye’, ‘Mafi-ul-Zameer’, ‘Pehchan ka Lamha’, and ‘Zameer Hazir Zameer Ghaib’.
He died on May 12, 1999, leaving behind an unmatched work for lovers of Urdu literature.

DBA issues final list of candidates for election

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FAISALABAD, Jan 01 (APP):The district bar association has issued a final list of 27 candidates for the annual election-2024.
According to the list released by the election board, four candidates will be in the run for president. They include Mian Anwarul Haq, Rai Saifur Rahman Bhatti, Rana Shahid Munir Manj and Chaudhry Mujahid Hasan Pansuta.
For the slot of vice-president Chaudhry Zulfiqar Ali Bandesha, Razia Chaudhry, Rana Muhammad Saeed Khan and Chaudhry Naeem Feroze Gujjar are contesting.
The contestants for DBA secretary are Chaudhry Ahmad Zahshan, Syed Sajid Hasnain Gilani, Chaudhry Tayyab Baqir Wahla, Mohammad Kashif Chaudhry Arain, Rana Muhammad Murtaza Hakeem and Malik Waqas Mohiuddin Awan.
Anila Asim and Shakeela Hamza Kharal are contesting for Finance Secretary while Rao Hasan Akmal, Malik Sajid Shakeel, Chaudhry Shahid Ali Waraich, Rana Aamir Ramadan, Muhammad Asif Dogar and Chaudhry Waqar Azim Hasan Gujjar for Joint Secretary.
Malik Abdul Ghani Awan, Chaudhry Inamul Haque, Malik Zeeshan Khokhar, Rana Waqas Rehman and Mirza Mazhar Javed will compete for Library Secretary.
According to the schedule, the elections will be held on January 13 (Saturday).