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Balochistan Caretaker Education Minister Qadir Bakhsh Baloch addressing at ceremony of competition speech about anti-corruption
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Group photo of VC SBBWU Prof. Dr. Safia Ahmed, SRSP CEO Masaud ul Mulk and UNHCR KP Head Kofi Ohenenana Dwomo along with Governor KP Haji Ghulam Ali during 1st International Women Conference on Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges, Uniting Women’s Voice for a Better World at Local hotel
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Blue Carbon, PNG Government unite for Paris agreement projects at COP28
ISLAMABAD, Dec 04 (APP):Blue Carbon, partnering with the government of Papua New Guinea (PNG), is actively engaged in projects aligning with the implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
During COP28 in Dubai, Blue Carbon, a UAE-based environmental asset developer, and PNG marked a significant milestone by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU reflects their dedication to advancing cooperative climate solutions at the conference.
The signing ceremony in Dubai featured Minister Simo Kilepa, responsible for Environment, Conservation, and Climate Change in PNG, along with Josiane Sadaka, Blue Carbon’s CEO.
This notable event witnessed the presence of James Marape, the Prime Minister of PNG, and Sheikh Ahmed Dalmouk Al Maktoum, a distinguished member of the Dubai Royal family and chairman of Blue Carbon.
The updated and refined MoU strengthens the collaboration between Blue Carbon and Papua New Guinea, enabling a more in-depth exploration of projects, especially those associated with the implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
Th MoU represents a noteworthy achievement in global collaboration, establishing a foundation for bilateral discussions that promote a cooperative approach across diverse sectors of the economy.
This includes the application of best practice methodologies for the removal and reduction of GHG emissions, aligning with the evolving provisions of Article 6.
A significant facet of this initiative involves evaluating Papua New Guinea’s extensive mangrove areas, pivotal for sequestering CO2 and delivering essential services to local communities.
Expanding their capabilities, this broadened scope allows for the creation of mitigation outcomes (MOs), which can be traded as Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs).
It signifies a crucial advancement in achieving National Determined Contributions (NDC) targets and promoting the overarching objectives of the Paris Agreement.
The MoU signing highlighted the commitment of both parties to propel impactful climate action, acknowledging the pressing demand for global collaboration in addressing the challenges posed by a changing climate.
NAB chairman announces new policy to check housing schemes frauds
LAHORE, Dec 04 (APP):National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Lt Gen (retd) Nazir Ahmad on Monday announced a new policy for housing schemes to check fraud.
Addressing a ceremony in connection with Anti-Corruption Day here, he said that 7 out of 10 people in housing schemes fell victim to fraud, and a new policy was being introduced to protect urban residents from housing scheme frauds.
He disclosed that NAB Lahore crafted this policy and soon, collaborative efforts with the Punjab government would be undertaken to implement it, ensuring protection against fraudulent practices.
While congratulating NAB DG and officers on the successful event in connection with Anti-corruption Day, the NAB chairman said that looted funds were being returned to the rightful owners, adding that it was the mission of the NAB. However, many were still waiting for justice, and significant efforts were required for it, he added. He said that a week-long campaign would be launched against corruption to raise awareness.
The chairman said that corruption was a significant problem and its elimination was crucial. He emphasized collective responsibility for NAB’s success, stating that no single institution could single-handedly eliminate corruption. He affirmed NAB’s unwavering commitment to combat corruption, emphasizing it as his key responsibility.
He urged business individuals to fearlessly contribute to the country’s progress through honest conduct, adding, “We stand with you.”
Concerning the accountability of civil servants, he emphasized that the chief secretary should conduct an investigation and furnish a response. He questioned, “If everyone is apprehensive, how can the country and the economy function?”
Caretaker Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Jamal Shah inaugurating National Music Academy at PNCA
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Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar addresses the inauguration ceremony of Pak-China Friendship Hospital Project and the China-Aid Gwadar Seawater Desalination Project
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Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar unveils the plaques to inaugurate the completed Pak-China Friendship Hospital Project and the China-Aid Gwadar Seawater Desalination Project
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Muhammad Ahmad Shah holds meeting with Info Dept officers
KARACHI, Dec 04 (APP): The Caretaker Provincial Minister for Information, Minority Affairs and Social Security Muhammad Ahmad Shah held a maiden meeting with the officers of the Information Department and directed the officers to perform their duties
diligently and honestly.
The meeting was held at the Archives Complex Clifton here on Monday.
He said that the timely and fastest delivery of information was the primary responsibility of the officers of the Information Department.
He said that speed and timely delivery of news was very important for the dissemination of information to electronic and social media. Therefore, all such news appearing on electronic and social media that require correction or rebuttal should
be immediately clarified/refuted.
Muhammad Ahmad Shah said that he wants to see committed, dynamic and active officers in terms of performance, the officer who meets this standard will be able to do the job.
He said that as a minister he will not tolerate any negligence and lethargic approach.
He directed the officers to highlight the efficiency of the government departments in a better way.
He said that he will monitor the performance of the Information Department himself.
He said that the problems of journalists, journalistic organizations, their workers and press clubs should be solved on a priority basis and the Information Department has to play an active role in this regard.
He asked the officers to inform them about their problems so that together we can highlight the efficiency of the department and the government
Sindh Secretary Information Sindh Nadeemur Rehman Memon, Director Admin and Accounts Muhammad Yousuf Kabuoro, Director Electronic Media Moiz Pirzada, Director Press Information Hasan Asghar Naqvi, Director Shabih Siddiqui, Director Reference and Research Imtiaz Joyo, Director Films Riaz Memon, Director Press Hizbullah Memon, Director Akhtar Ali Surhio, Director Social Media Faisal Farooqui, Director P&D Fida Baladi and other senior officers attended the meeting.
Governor inaugurates ‘Ghazi Tandoor’, a loaf to to be sold on Rs 2
KARACHI, Dec 04 (APP):Sindh Governor Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori has inaugurated ‘Ghazi Tandoor’ here on Monday.
He said that the people could get a loaf from the Ghazi Tandoor in Rs 2 only.
He said that the initiatives for the welfare of the people would continue.
Tessori said that all 48 tandoors would be set up across the city. He further said that four more tandoors would be inaugurated soon.
Moreover, the Governor said that the admit cards for IT courses are being issued.
DISCOs, KE deliberately committed malpractices to coverup inefficiencies: NEPRA
ISLAMABAD, Dec 04 (APP):National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) while issuing an inquiry report into the over-billing matter of all power distribution companies (DISCOs) including K-Electric on Monday said that distribution companies have been deliberately committing malpractices to cover up their inefficiencies, which has led to wrong and excessive billing to thousands of consumers, especially domestic.
DISCOs also failed to collect electricity bills as per tariff terms and conditions approved by the authority, according to the report issued by NEPRA here. The report said that the companies sent false detection bills to the customers in violation of provisions of the consumer service manual.
The NEPRA had constituted an investigation team comprising three senior officers after receiving a large number of complaints from the consumers against DISCOs and KE for over-billing and wrong meter readings in the monthly bills for July and August 2023.
The committee scrutinized the consumer complaints and visited the offices of the concerned DISCOs to submit a comprehensive report to the authority. It further said. Million of consumers suffered due to an over 30-day billing period cycle, the report said. The DISCOs sent average billing to the consumers without meter readings and printing photo snaps on the bills besides the timely replacement of faulting meters. The authority has decided to take legal action against DISCOs, including K Electric, in light of the report.
The authority has given a 30-day deadline to DISCOs to replace the faulty meters as soon as possible and correct the wrongly charged bills, failing which strict legal action would be taken, said a statement issued by NEPRA. The authority also served notices on DISCOs and K-E seeking explanation.