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DG, NAB Balochistan Zafar Iqbal addressing at ceremony of competition speech about anti-corruption
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Customs Quetta seizes smuggled goods worth Rs 10 bln
QUETTA, Dec 04 (APP):Pakistan Customs recovered goods of smuggling worth 10 billion rupees after foiling bids of smuggling during the last 5 months in respective areas of Balochistan.
Spokesperson of Pakistan Customs Balochistan Superintendent Dr. Atta Bareach on Monday said that the value of the goods seized during the entire period was 10 billion rupees, never before has such a large amount of contraband been recovered in such a short period.
He said that about Rs 2.22 billion worth of goods were seized in October, seizure of smuggling goods worth Rs 3.40 billion were recovered in November by respective areas of Balochistan.
These seized smuggling goods including Chalia, Panprag, cloth, tires, cigarettes, non-customs paid vehicles, sugar, urea, auto parts, medicine and other things, he said.
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.