PMDC clarifies news on FIA investigation

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Fri, 22 Dec 2023, 6:57 PM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has taken notice of the news appearing in the media, creating confusion amongst the public regarding FIA’s investigation into the council affairs.

According to a PMDC spokesperson, the FIA has started an investigation into corruption charges against some of the officials of the PMDC.

He said that the Director General FIA has ordered the inquiry on the complaint of the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination.

He said that an inquiry has been started to investigate the alleged extortion of over 60 million rupees by some PMDC officers against outstanding payment of arrears of a federal allowance to the council employees, alleged irregularities in recognition of some medical and dental colleges and alleged illegal registration of some unrecognized qualifications, etc.

The FIA has recorded 10 statements of the employees and has registered a criminal case against the Deputy Director of Legal, verification officer and others regarding corruption charges.

The FIA has also summoned records from the PMDC regarding payment of federal allowance arrears to the employees, details of recognition of some medical colleges since 2020, inquiry reports against officers and a list of doctors under disciplinary proceedings whose licenses were previously suspended and then restored since 2021.

The PMDC being a professional organization is fully cooperating with the FIA in the inquiry as per its regulations and will take stern disciplinary action against any employee found guilty in the enquiry as per law.

Ex AJK President Yaqoob calls on President Sultan

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Fri, 22 Dec 2023, 6:56 PM

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MIRPUR ( AJK ) , Dec 22 (APP): Former President Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob Khan on Friday called on AJK President Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry at Jammu Kashmir House in the federal metropolis.

Both the leaders discussed in detail, the issues of mutual interest including the prevailing political and human rights situation in the region, said a press release.

Group photo of Former Captain and International Weightlifter Aqeel Javed Butt with the National Team at the Punjab Police Inter-Range Athletics Championship

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Zia Ur Rehman

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Fri, 22 Dec 2023, 6:56 PM

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APP26-221223 LAHORE: December 22 – Group photo of Former Captain and International Weightlifter Aqeel Javed Butt with the National Team at the Punjab Police Inter-Range Athletics Championship. APP/AHF/ABB

PSX witnesses bearish trend, loses 988 points

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Ali Ali

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Fri, 22 Dec 2023, 6:55 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP):The 100-index of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed bearish trend on Friday, losing 988.47 points, a negative change of 1.58 percent, closing at 61,705.09 points against 62,693.57 points the previous trading day.

A total of 671,550,776 shares valuing Rs.13.709 billion were traded during the day as compared to 812,383,481 shares valuing Rs. 16.687 billion the last day.

Some 352 companies transacted their shares in the stock market; 116 of them recorded gains and 226 sustained losses, whereas the share prices of 10 remained unchanged.

The three top-trading companies were K-Electric Ltd with 113,995,869 shares at Rs.5.18 per share, Fauji Foods with 85,999,618 shares at Rs.11.47 per share and Cnergyico Pk with 70,076,289 shares at Rs.5.25 per share.

Sapphire Textile Mills witnessed a maximum increase of Rs.20.00 per share price, closing at Rs.1,350.00, whereas the runner-up was Shield Corporation with a Rs.19.99 rise in its per share price to Rs.294.99.

Sapphire Fibres Foods witnessed a maximum decrease of Rs.118.12 per share closing at Rs. 1,456.88, followed by Pakistan Tobacco Company with Rs.44.86 decline to close at Rs.1,060.10.

Group photo of Former Captain and International Weightlifter Aqeel Javed Butt with the National Team at the Punjab Police Inter-Range Athletics Championship

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Zia Ur Rehman

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Fri, 22 Dec 2023, 6:55 PM

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Heavy machinery being used by CBD workers to expand Walton Road

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Zia Ur Rehman

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Fri, 22 Dec 2023, 6:54 PM

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APP24-221223 LAHORE: December 22 – Heavy machinery being used by CBD workers to expand Walton Road. APP/AHF/ABB/ZID

FESCO shutdown schedule

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Ali Ali

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Fri, 22 Dec 2023, 6:52 PM

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FAISALABAD, Dec 22 (APP):The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has announced schedule for power outages in different areas of the city for necessary repair, extension and replacement of electric lines for December 24.

According to the public relations department, power would remain suspended from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Kithor feeder, emanating from 132kV Gojra grid station on Dec 24 and 26.

Sikh Yatri artists showcasing their talents during the International Punjabi Conference

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Zia Ur Rehman

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Fri, 22 Dec 2023, 6:52 PM

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APP22-221223 LAHORE: December 22 – Sikh Yatri artists showcasing their talents during the International Punjabi Conference. APP/AHF/ABB/ZID

Bid to smuggle truckload of fertilizers bags foiled

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Fri, 22 Dec 2023, 6:50 PM

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DERA GHAZI KHAN, Dec 22 (APP):Agriculture officials on Friday foiled a bid to smuggle 650 bags of fertilizers to Balochistan and seized the truck.

In compliance with the orders of deputy commissioner DG Khan Mahr Shahid Zaman Lak, assistant director agriculture Malik Kaleem and officials stopped a truck at Sakhi Sarwar check post. The truck driver Ishaq Khan failed to produce any document regarding the bulk transportation of Sarsabz Calcium Ammonium Nitrate fertilizers bags and seized the truck.

A complaint has been sent to Sakhi Sarwar police in DG Khan for registration of FIR.

Meanwhile, during strict checking at the check posts, police deployed at Ghazi Ghat post spotted a non-custom-paid Japanese car, Alto, and handed it over to customs officials for further action.

Moreover, two fertilizers dealers were arrested for selling fertilizers bags at high price including Ashiq Hussain from Shah Sadar Deen and Sanaullah from Adda Faqeer Wali area.

Nation to celebrate Quaid-e-Azam birthday on Monday

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Zaka Ullah Ch

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Fri, 22 Dec 2023, 6:49 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): The Nation will celebrate the 147th birthday of the Father of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on 25th December with zeal and fervour.

The day will dawn with gun salutes in the federal and provincial capitals after which a graceful changing of the guard’s ceremony will be held at the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi.

Pakistan Air Force cadets will hand over the guards’ duty to the cadets of the Pakistan Military Academy.Officials from the higher ranks will lay the wreath at Quaid’s mazar and offer Fatiha at the mausoleum.

Official ceremonies and events will be scheduled throughout the country to pay tribute to Quaid’s life, political struggles, and significant role in the creation of Pakistan.

These observances of Quaid’s birthday will be widely covered by the television and radio broadcasts focusing on his legacy, along with school processions, marches, and scouting rallies.

Quaid’s birthday is celebrated annually on December 25th, the day Muhammad Ali Jinnah was born in 1876 in Karachi, which was still part of British-controlled India at that time.

After studying in Bombay and London, Jinnah became a lawyer in Bombay. In 1913, he joined the Muslim League, which had been formed to stand up for the rights of Indian Muslims and he became its president in 1916.

Jinnah believed that Muslim-Hindu unity in India was possible, but over the years the relationship between the Hindu and Muslim communities had deteriorated to such a point that he reluctantly accepted that the best way to protect the rights of Indian Muslims was through partition.

In 1940, he first suggested the idea of the partition of India to create Pakistan and led the negotiations with the British government.

This resulted in the partition of India and the creation of the state of Pakistan on August 14th 1947.Following the creation of Pakistan, Jinnah became the first governor-general but died of tuberculosis on September 11th 1948.

Associated Press Of Pakistan

PMDC clarifies news on FIA investigation

Ex AJK President Yaqoob calls on President Sultan

Group photo of Former Captain and International Weightlifter Aqeel Javed Butt with the National Team at the Punjab Police Inter-Range Athletics Championship

PSX witnesses bearish trend, loses 988 points

Group photo of Former Captain and International Weightlifter Aqeel Javed Butt with the National Team at the Punjab Police Inter-Range Athletics Championship

Heavy machinery being used by CBD workers to expand Walton Road

FESCO shutdown schedule

Sikh Yatri artists showcasing their talents during the International Punjabi Conference

Bid to smuggle truckload of fertilizers bags foiled

Nation to celebrate Quaid-e-Azam birthday on Monday

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