LAHORE: November 29 –
A worker busy in making gas geyser at Mian Mir Road
LAHORE: November 29 –
A beautiful view of sunset in the provincial capital city
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Wafaqi Mohtasib takes notice of persistent complaints against Polyclinic Hospital
ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP): Wafaqi Mohtasib (Federal Ombudsman) Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi has taken serious notice of persistent complaints of the general public regarding mismanagement and neglect being faced by them in the Polyclinic Hospital.
The issues highlighted by the complainants included the non-functioning of the MRI Machine, shortage of anesthesia medicines, untrained hospital staff, sharing of beds by patients, scarce availability of medicines, delay in the verification process of medical bills, and absence of basic facilities for the patients, a news release issued by the Wafaqi Mohtasib Secretariat said on Wednesday.
“An inspection team constituted under Senior Advisor Ahmad Farooq will visit the Polyclinic Hospital on Thursday. It will interact with the patients and the hospital administration to ascertain the state of affairs causing a host of grievances to the patients and their attendants,” it added.
“It has been pointed out by the complainants that despite the availability of the MRI machine in the hospital, the facility is being denied to the patient. The staff usually gives long dates for conducting ultra-sound and other medical tests,” the news release said.
Similarly, it added, Thalassemia patients were also not being attended properly by the hospital staff.
Patients were required “to wait for long hours to consult the doctors who normally arrive late which causes immense discomfort in the absence of proper seating arrangements or the waiting areas,” the news release said.
The inspection team would formulate its recommendations for addressing the public grievances after meeting with the Polyclinic Hospital’s administration and submit its report to the Wafaqi Mohtasib within one week, it added.
Caretaker Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research Dr. Kausar Abdullah Malik presiding over 46th Board of Governors meeting of PARC at NARC
ISLAMABAD: November 29 –
A group of students from various universities of Pakistan under model council of common interests (CCI) project of the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) visiting Senate Museum at Parliament House
ISLAMABAD: November 29
Railways announces 5pc freight rate hike
LAHORE, Nov 29 (APP):The Pakistan Railways has announced a five per cent increase in freight rates across all categories starting from Friday, December 1. The decision, as per an official notification released on Wednesday, exempts cargo express services 501-Up/502-Dn and 503-Up/504-Dn from the rate adjustment.
The revised freight rates table, detailing the calculated rates per ton for distances up to 5000 kilometers, will soon be disseminated to divisional superintendents. These officials are tasked with facilitating the distribution of the updated rates to all stations that cater to goods traffic bookings.
This move by Pakistan Railways aims to address economic considerations and ensure sustainability within the freight transportation sector. The impact of this rate adjustment will be closely monitored.
Director Superior University Prof Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Chouhdry and President District Bar Rana Zafar Yaseen leading a solidarity walk with Palestine at superior University at Lahore road
SARGODHA: November 29 –
SARGODHA: November 29 – Students are participating in solidarity walk with Palestine at superior University at Lahore road. APP/HSD/TZD/FHA
SARGODHA: November 29 – Students are participating in solidarity walk with Palestine at superior University at Lahore road. APP/HSD/TZD/FHA
SARGODHA: November 29 – Students are participating in solidarity walk with Palestine at superior University at Lahore road. APP/HSD/TZD/FHA
NACTA briefs MCMC participants on Counter-Terrorism Strategy
ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP): The National Coordinator NACTA, IGP Muhammad Tahir Rai HSt SI, briefed the participants of the 38th MCMC Course on the security situation in Pakistan on Wednesday.
He said that there are challenges being faced in this field, but the LEAs are bravely fighting this war. The whole nation is behind the LEAs with a strong resolve to eradicate terrorism and extremism from society.
He said terrorist organizations will be dismantled and the terrorists will be brought to justice.
He further briefed that the NACTA has made a holistic Counter Terrorism Strategy which is based on data and information such as 1) The data is collated and analyzed in NACTA; 2) Actionable intelligence is provided to the LEAs for conducting IBOs (Intelligence Based Operations); 3) Threat Assessment is made and provided to the implementing partners; 4)The implementation of the National Action Plan is monitored and reviewed in NACTA.
With these above efforts, terrorism will be ended in Pakistan on a sustainable basis. No talks will be held with terrorists. They will be defeated comprehensively this time, he added.
“Complete and lasting peace will be established in the whole of society which will bring prosperity through investment and development, he concluded.
Students holding the peace walk of “Free Palestine day” at Isra University
HYDERABAD: November 29 –
HYDERABAD: November 29 – Faculty and students holding the peace walk of “Free Palestine day” at Isra University. APP/AKS/TZD/FHA
HYDERABAD: November 29 – Students holding the peace walk of “Free Palestine day” at Isra University. APP/AKS/TZD/FHA
Indonesian Embassy holds exhibition to enhance awareness about Pak-Indonesia ties
ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP): The Embassy of Indonesia in Pakistan inaugurated a week-long exhibition on Wednesday to enhance awareness among the people of Pakistan about the multi-dimensional relationship between Indonesia and Pakistan.
The exhibition, organized by the embassy in collaboration with the National Library of Pakistan, National Archives of Indonesia, and National Archives of Pakistan, was arranged in the premises of the National Library of Pakistan, a news release said.
The exhibition showcases a compelling collection of photographs, videos, and letters, providing a portrayal of the interactions between the founding fathers of Indonesia and Pakistan, Soekarno, and Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. It offers a unique glimpse into President Soekarno’s visits to Pakistan and his meetings with Pakistani dignitaries, underlining the shared history that binds the two nations.
Speaking on the occasion as chief guest, Head of the National Archives of Indonesia Imam Gunarto appreciated the people of Pakistan for their love and respect for the leaders of Indonesia, especially President Sukarno.
He said such events would strengthen the cultural relations between the two countries, especially in the fields of archives and history.
Indonesian Charge d’ Affaires Yusran Hadromi, in his remarks, extended his gratitude to the National Library of Pakistan and National Archives of Pakistan for their valuable contribution and support in organizing the exhibition.
He said, “As two of the world’s largest Muslim countries, our two countries share a lot of historic and cultural commonalities that provide many opportunities to grow together. Therefore, President Soekarno is highly respected by the people and Government of Pakistan in recognition of his sincere efforts to bring the two countries closer to each other.”
Senator Mushahid Hussain, on the occasion, appreciated the initiative of organizing the exhibition and highlighted the important role of President Soekarno as a statesman.
He said, “Soekarno’s revolutionary spirit echoes in the shared values of democracy, independence, and cultural diversity that continue to unite Indonesia and Pakistan. This exhibition is a timely reminder of the strong foundation laid by our visionary leaders, paving the way for a future of collaboration and mutual prosperity.”
Earlier, in his welcoming remarks, Director General of the National Library of Pakistan Asif Iqbal Khan said, “This exhibition serves as a bridge between our two nations, connecting us through the rich tapestry of history that binds Indonesia and Pakistan together.”
Highlighting the importance of the exhibition, Director of the National Archives of Pakistan Dr Mazhar Saeed said, “The showcased archives underscore the importance of preserving our shared heritage, ensuring that the legacy of leaders like Dr Soekarno and Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah continues to inspire generations.”
The event also featured captivating performances by Indonesian students on the stage, showcasing brilliant angklung (music) and dance performances, including Pasambahan, Randai, and Indang dances – a vibrant representation of West Sumatra province.