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CM visits Rwp Ring Road Project to review construction work

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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CM punjab
RAWALPINDI, Dec 30 (APP): Chief Minister Punjab, Syed Mohsin Naqvi here on Saturday visited Rawalpindi Ring Road Project and reviewed the construction work on the project.
He said that 12 per cent of work on the 38 km long Mega Rawalpindi Ring Road project had been completed.
Mohsin Naqvi also inspected the construction work on the bridge being built at Sawan and appreciated the performance of FWO.
He was given a briefing by the FWO officials on the progress being made on the project.
The chief minister while talking to media apprised that 12 per cent work on the Rawalpindi Ring Road project had been completed.
He expressed the hope that the project would be completed by August.
The CM was informed that the utility services were being shifted. 176 structures had been cleared and the whole land had also been handed over to FWO.
The construction work of underpasses, bridges and waterways had been started.
The citizens of Islamabad and Rawalpindi would be greatly benefited from the completion of this project.
The Rawalpindi Ring Road would be constructed like a Motorway project and it is the biggest project of the province, he said adding, five big interchanges would be built on the 38 km Ring Road. Full payment would be given to the owners for the land acquisition, he said.
The ongoing projects in Punjab would be completed within the stipulated time frame, he added.
Mohsin Naqvi further said that the work on Dadocha Dam was underway and the problem of providing clean drinking water to the residents of Rawalpindi would be resolved with the construction of Dadocha Dam.
The Commissioner Rawalpindi had worked with great dedication to resolve the issue of the provision of water for the residents of Rawalpindi, adding Dadocha Dam would be completed in two years.
“We are also working on a project to resolve traffic problems at the Katchehri Chowk, Rawalpindi, the CM said.
The hospital issue of Murree had also been resolved, he informed.
The CM apprised that the whole process of holding elections was being taken care of by the Election Commission of Pakistan.
“Wherever any complaint was reported then we took action on our own before the Election Commission,” he added.
The Punjab government was providing assistance to hold an independent and transparent election.
Mohsin Naqvi informed that the Holy Family Hospital is the biggest in Rawalpindi and would be completed by 31st January.
The hospital which was established in 1945, would be given a new look. Orders for new beds and all basic machinery had been placed, he added.
Provincial Minister Dr. Nasir Jamal, IG Police Dr. Usman Anwar, Commissioner Rawalpindi Liaquat Chatta, RPO, CPO, Deputy Commissioner, DG Ring Road Authority and officials of FWO were also present on the occasion.

Caretaker govt nothing to do with rejection or acceptance of nomination papers: Solangi

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NNPS Desk
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Murtaza Solangi

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): Caretaker Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi on Saturday categorically rejected the notion that the caretaker government had any involvement in either acceptance or rejection of the nomination papers of the aspiring candidates for the general election.

The caretaker government had nothing to do with the acceptance or rejection of nomination papers which was part of the constitutional process, the minister said while speaking in a Television (TV) talk show of the private media.

“Only the Election Commission has authority to decide on election-related matters,” the minister stressed.

He said the caretaker government was committed to assist the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in providing financial and administrative support to the electoral watchdog for the elections.

Solangi said an amount of Rs17.4 billion had been released to the Election Commission of Pakistan in addition to Rs10 billion which was released earlier for holding elections.

To a question, he said the constitutional bodies had been working within their limits.

The PTI was a registered political party, he said, adding all political parties were being given due coverage on the national broadcasters in line with their editorial policy.

He said negotiations with Baloch protesters resulted in the release of all children and women in the first phase.

In the second phase, 163 male individuals were released, he said, adding the remaining 34 individuals were also freed in the third phase.

He said peaceful protest was the right of every citizen. However, blocking roads, entering restricted zones, attacking the police, and throwing stones were beyond the scope of a peaceful protest and were not permitted at any cost, he added.

The minister said the general elections would be held on February 8, 2024.

AJK govt to evolve plan to raise Kashmir question at int’l front: AJK PM

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AJK PM

MIRPUR (AJK) Dec 30 (APP) : Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq said on Saturday that a comprehensive policy would be evolved to promote the Kashmir cause effectively at the international level.

Talking to an overseas Kashmiri delegation that called on him at the Jammu Kashmir House in the federal metropolis, the AJK premier said that the government would pursue the case of Kashmir at the global level through a joint and united platform along with Hurriyat representatives, leaders of all political parties of Azad Kashmir and representatives of the overseas Kashmiri community.

This common platform, he said, would represent the aspirations of the entire Kashmiri nation.

He said that his government would not only turn Azad Kashmir into a base camp in a true sense, but would also enable the Kashmiris to present their case before the world by themselves. He expressed optimism that his government would get full support from the government of Pakistan in this regard.

Anwar said that an effective campaign would be launched in the UK and other parts of the European countries to expose India’s belligerence and barbarism. On this occasion, the Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir appreciated the Kashmiri diaspora community’s role in highlighting the plight of Kashmiris at the international level.

He said, “We should all fight for the rights of the people of the state while correcting the weaknesses and shortcomings of the past”. Referring to the prevailing political and human rights situation in the Indian-occupied territory of Jammu and Kashmir, he said, India has broken all records of barbarism and brutality in Kashmir.

He said that India has been using its repressive state apparatus as well as its judiciary to suppress the legitimate political aspirations of the Kashmiri people.” Sooner or later India will have to leave Kashmir. It cannot hold Kashmiris hostage for too long”, he said, adding that India would have to fulfill its pledge to hold a referendum in the region by the UN resolutions.

The delegation was comprised of Lord Mayor of Manchester Councilor Yasmin Dar, Majid Khan, Sardar Muhammad Siddique Khan, Kanwal Hayat Kashmiri, Raja Nijabat and others. The visiting delegation assured the PM of its full support to project and promote the Kashmir cause both at the national and international levels.

Over 18,000 IBOs conducted across country, 566 eliminated & 5,161 terrorists arrested in 2023

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NNPS Desk
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IBOs

ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): As many as 18,736 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) have been conducted by the security forces across the country in 2023 resulted in the elimination of 566 and the arrest of 5,161 terrorists during various actions taken to maintain peace and security in the country.

According to the data available from this news agency, effective security measures have been taken by the forces against terrorists in the year 2023.

In the year 2023, in view of the situation of unrest in the region, effective anti-terrorism measures were taken for national defense and security.

The data indicated that the traces and evidence of recent terrorist incidents in the country was linked to terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan.

In the year 2023, the security forces took timely action and exterminated many wanted terrorists. Due to the effective operations of intelligence agencies, Gulzar Imam Shambe and Sarfaraz Bengalzai, the most important commanders of the Baloch National Army left terrorism and rejoined the national mainstream.

However, 15,063 intelligence-based operations were conducted in Balochistan and 109 terrorists were sent to hell. Some 1,942 intelligence-based operations were conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa while 447 terrorists were sent to hell.

As many as 190 intelligence-based operations were conducted in Punjab, 14 in Gilgit-Baltistan and 1,987 in Sindh while 10 terrorists were sent to hell in h.

Pakistan Armed Forces, other law enforcement agencies and people have made selfless sacrifices in the war against terrorism. More than 1,000 people, including more than 260 officers and soldiers of the Pakistan Army, sacrificed their lives for the sake of the country in the terrorist attacks.

Pakistan forces have taken numerous steps to make the country a cradle of peace, from which there is a bright hope that the coming time will be one of peace and stability. Pakistan forces will continue the war against terrorism with the full support of the people until the end of the last terrorist.

In the coming year, the security forces, together with the law enforcement agencies, will continue the war against terrorism with a new dimension and determination.

Polling staff’s training vital to ensure fair, transparent elections: Sharifullah

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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ECP
KARACHI, Dec 30 (APP): The Provincial Election Commissioner of Sindh Sharifullah on Saturday said that the training of polling staff was significant to ensure free, fair, and transparent general elections.
While advising the polling officers and officials, he said that they must pay attention to their training for the upcoming general elections.
According to ECP-Sindh spokesman, the PEC Sharifullah said that the election commission was fully committed to ensuring fair, free, and transparent elections.
The Spokesman said that the training sessions for the polling staff continued since December 25 across the province, and would continue till January 11.
Whereas the Presiding Officers and Senior Assistant Presiding Officers’ training sessions would start on January 13 and conclude February 01, he added.

Zong 4G, PBM join hands to revolutionize Digital education in Pakistan

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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PBM
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading telecom operator has initiated the setup of a state-of-the-art Digital Laboratory at the Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal’s ‘Women Empowerment Centre’ in Islamabad.
Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal is a social welfare organization formulated by the Government of Pakistan in 1992 to provide financial assistance to the underprivileged, said a news release.
This partnership is aimed at fostering Zong 4G’s Sustainability Program which was introduced as an act of promoting welfare within the society. Zong 4G’s proactiveness is an effort to transform digital education in Pakistan and make it accessible for all. With Digital Inclusion as its prime objective, this collaboration will help around 100 women access unimpeded opportunities for digital education.
While promoting the sponsorship, the official spokesperson for Zong 4G stated, ‘We are pleased to initiate another successful partnership that will help promote digital education for women in Pakistan. Zong 4G considers providing access to digital education as its responsibility and wants to help revolutionize digital inclusion in Pakistan.’
Zong 4G has been working effortlessly to create avenues for promoting the digital revolution in Pakistan and has been an integral part of such initiatives. Zong 4G aims to expand the number of digital laboratories within Pakistan so that every student in Pakistan has access to top-notch, uninterrupted digital education.

Stc has achieved substantial progress in advancing toward next phase of 5G technology

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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5G
ISLAMABAD, Dec 30 (APP): Stc the leading Saudi Arabia digital services provider is making a substantial investment to propel its 5G capabilities into the next era of advancement.
According to a news release this strategic initiative is designed to solidify the company’s position as the leading regional 5G operator.
The investment is carefully directed towards expanding the 5G network, reinforcing the company’s leadership, and enhancing its standing in the competitive 5G market.
The Stc has reconfirmed its commitment by expanding its 5G network and advancing to the next phase of 5G technology.
The company has successfully implemented and commercially introduced the latest 5G advanced solutions, covering 4 multiple layers of the NR (New Radio) network.
This progress highlights stc’s significant efforts in constructing a robust infrastructure to support 5G services.
Through extensive deployment of 5G advanced network, stc empowers users to maximize the benefits of multi-band NR carrier aggregation (CA) technology within their 5G networks.
This forward-looking strategy facilitates the amalgamation of multiple frequency bands, including new layers in the C band, as well as the mid and low-band spectrum.
This advancement is poised to enhance network speed and responsiveness, resulting in improved overall network performance and consistent high-speed connectivity for users.
In tandem with its ongoing 5G deployment, stc is actively positioning itself as a trailblazer in the commercial utilization of 5.5G technology.
This forward-looking approach exemplifies the company’s preparedness to embrace forthcoming advancements beyond 5G, expected to deliver even greater enhancements in speed, capacity, and connectivity.
The stc’s proactive stance underscores its commitment to staying at the forefront of technological progress and providing cutting-edge services to its customers.
The stc’s dedication to expanding its 5G network and embracing upcoming advancements demonstrates its commitment to delivering state-of-the-art telecommunications services to its customers and remaining at the forefront of technological innovation.

120th Midshipmen, 28th SSC Parade held at Pakistan Naval Academy

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NNPS Desk
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Pakistan Naval Academy

KARACHI, Dec 30 (APP): The Course Commissioning Parade of 120th Midshipmen and 28th Short Service Commission (SSC) was held here at the Pakistan Naval Academy (PNA) on Saturday.

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The commissioning contingent comprised 88 Midshipmen out of which 60 were from Pakistan, 01 from the Kingdom of Bahrain, and 27 from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia along with 44 officers of SSC Course including 12 lady officers, a Pakistan Navy news release said.

While emphasising on geo-strategic environment, the Chief of the Naval Staff asserted that peace and stability in South Asia will remain elusive unless the long-standing issue of Kashmir is resolved in accordance with the aspirations of its people and the UNSC resolutions.

He urged the international community to play its role in the cessation of human rights violations and atrocities in the illegally occupied Indian-held Jammu and Kashmir whose citizens must be allowed to exercise their right to self-determination.

During his address, Naval Chief also emphasised the immediate need to end the sufferings in Gaza as indiscriminate use of force on Palestinian civilians is a gross violation of human rights and war crimes that must cease forthwith.

He further reiterated that Pakistan would continue its diplomatic, moral, and principled support to Palestinians and urged for a just, comprehensive, and enduring solution to the Palestinian question, in line with relevant UN resolutions.

He added that Pakistan looks forward to a stable and secure Afghanistan; which is key to regional integration, growth, and prosperity.

The Chief Guest felicitated the commissioning term and their parents. He commended the parents for instilling a spirit in their children to serve the nation, which ultimately led them to join this prestigious Service.

He also lauded the Pakistan Naval Academy for imparting quality training and expressed his hope that cadets from friendly countries trained at PNA will serve as our brand- ambassadors to enhance bonds of endearment and affinity.

Chief of the Naval Staff also advised the youth on a new dimension of warfare, which is the use of social media for disinformation, that has become an essential segment of fifth-generation warfare.

Later, the Chief Guest gave away awards to the distinction holders. The prestigious Quaid-i-Azam Gold Medal was awarded to Lt Muhammad Talha Masood PN for his overall best performance. Midshipman Ayan Yameen claimed the coveted Sword of Honour, whereas Midshipman Sanaullah Safeer clinched the Academy’s Dirk. Officer Cadet Abdullah Waheed was awarded the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gold Medal, Officer Cadet Sultan Abdulrahman Hamad Saleh Alrowaiei received the Chief of the Naval Staff Gold Medal while Commandant Gold Medal was awarded to Officer Cadet Asia Safdar from the Short Service Commission Course. Proficiency Banner was claimed by Fox’l Squadron.

Earlier in his welcome address, Commandant Pakistan Naval Academy Commodore Muhammad Khalid highlighted the main characteristics of academic and professional training afforded to Pakistani as well as friendly countries cadets.

The parade was attended by senior civil, and military officials and parents of cadets.

DC reviews arrangements of upcoming General Elections

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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DC General Elections
ABBOTTABAD, Dec 30 (APP): District Returning Officer (DRO) and Deputy Commissioner of Batgram, Tanveer-ul-Rahman on Saturday chaired a meeting at his office to review the arrangements for the upcoming General Elections 2024.
District Election Commissioner (DEC) Batgram, Returning Officers (ROs), Assistant Returning Officers (AROs), DSP headquarters, and other relevant officers were present on the occasion.
During the meeting, DEO Batgram, Tanveer-ul-Rahman, delivered a comprehensive briefing on the meticulous preparations for General Elections 2024. Emphasizing the importance of punctuality, the District Returning Officer issued directives for the timely completion of all election-related arrangements.
These covered the training of polling staff, personnel appointments, provision of necessary facilities at polling stations, installation of surveillance cameras, and the development of a comprehensive plan for transportation and security.
A meeting was also held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Lower Kohistan Bashir Ahmed to address election preparedness in the district which was attended by the District Police Officer (DPO) Kohistan Lower, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kohistan Lower, District Election Commissioner Kohistan Lower, and representatives from all security agencies featured in-depth discussions on the detailed plans for the upcoming elections.

Student giving final touch to the paintings at Punjab Institute of Art and Culture

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Zia Ur Rehman
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Student giving final touch to the paintings at Punjab Institute of Art and Culture
APP25-301223 LAHORE: December 30 - Student giving final touch to the paintings at Punjab Institute of Art and Culture. APP/AHF/ABB/ZID
Student giving final touch to the paintings at Punjab Institute of Art and Culture
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