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NA Speaker calls for simultaneous elections across Pakistan

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NA Speaker calls for simultaneous elections across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Mar 7 (APP):National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has called for general elections across the country to be held on the same day, stating that Parliament was ready to play its role in this regard.

He was speaking to media representatives at an event on “Policy Dialogue on Climate Smart Agriculture and Food Security: Challanges and Way forward for Pakistan,”. The event was organized by the Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services (PIPS) in collaboration with Syngenta in Islamabad,

The Speaker emphasized the struggle for democracy can only succeed through the Parliament and highlighted the importance of consensus and dialogue among all political parties to address the socio-economic challenges facing Pakistan.

He urged the three key stakeholders – the Election Commission of Pakistan, the incumbent government, and all political parties – to develop a consensus on holding elections.

Responding to a question about the rising support prices of wheat for farmers, he noted that the cost of agricultural inputs must be rationalized to control this trend.

The Speaker said that Pakistan was facing severe impacts of climate change, including droughts, forest fires, and recent devastating floods.

He praised the Pakistani nation for successfully grappling with these challenges and said that climate change, food security, and sustainable agriculture are strongly interlinked.

He further highlighted the pivotal role of the Pakistani diaspora in finding new ways of transforming agriculture in response to climate change. He commended the country’s agriculture scientists for their work in inventing new seeds and techniques to increase agricultural production.

The Speaker emphasized the critical role of Parliament in a democratic society, stating that parliamentarians are uniquely placed to ensure the effective ratification of international climate change treaties and the implementation of the Paris Agreement.

The General Secretary of the Women Parliamentary Caucus, Ms. Shahda Rehmani, was also present at the event.

KPT shipping movements report

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KARACHI, Mar 07 (APP): Following were the movement of ships at Karachi Port Trust (KPT) during the last 24 hours, ending at 0700 hours on Tuesday.

SHIPS BERTHED:
APL Oregon Container Ship
WAN HAI 627 Container Ship
XT Honesty Tanker
Independent Spirit Container Ship

SHIPS SAILED:
Green Pole
Hyundai Oakland
Osaka

EXPECTED SAILING: DATE
APL Oregon 07-03-2023
Arman 10 07-03-2023

EXPECTED ARRIVAL: DATE CARGO
TSS Shams 07-03-2023 D/L Container
Stephanie C 06-03-2023 D/L Container
Dalian Express 07-03-2023 D/L Container
Kyalami 08-03-2023 D/27500 DAP
Emerald ACE 08-03-2023 D/35 Vehicles
Momentum Phonex 08-03-2023 D/8000 Iron
NEW Spirit 08-03-2023 L/55000 Clinkers
ST Gregory 08-03-2023 D/21743 Chickpeas

CARGO HANDLING TURNOVER:
The total cargo handled at Karachi Port during the last 24 hours closed at 115,494 metric tons The breakup shows that the port has handled 40,662 metric tons of export cargo and 74,832 metric tons of import cargo during the said period.

The commodity-wise handling in metric tons is given below.

COMMODITY IMPORT EXPORT TOTAL
Containers 31,384 32,996 64,380
Canola 2,938 —— 2,938
Chickpeas 2,371 —— 2,371
Flours 3,492 —— 3,492
Rice —— 855 855
Oil/Liquid Cargo: 34,647 6,811 41,458

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PTDC showcased Pakistan’s tourism potential in ITB Berlin

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PTDC showcased Pakistan’s tourism potential in ITB Berlin

ISLAMABAD, Mar 7 (APP): Pakistan Tourism Development Cooperation (PTDC) along with other provincial and regional partners showcasing Pakistan’s rich tourism potential in a three-day mega international tourism event titled “ITB Berlin 2023”.

The event which kicked off at Berlin Expo Center City, Germany provides an opportunity to showcase the great potential of Pakistan’s tourism industry and create linkages with the leading international players of the tourism industry which will greatly help attract more tourists.

According to the PTDC official, ITB (Internationale Tourismus-Börse) Berlin is the world’s largest tourism trade fair held every year in Berlin which is expected to be attended by over 10,000 exhibitors and 160,000 visitors.

The tourism boards, tourism departments tour operators, travel agents, hotels, system suppliers, airlines and car rental agencies from more than 180 countries are among the companies present at the event as exhibitors.

Participation of Pakistan in this International Tourism Exhibition will not only help to create a soft image of the country internationally but also will enhance the Business to Business (B2B) and Government to Government (G2G) linkages in the tourism and hospitality sector of Pakistan and Germany.

The event will also help enhance the inflow of foreign tourists to discover the rich tourism potential of Pakistan which will contribute to the socio-economic development of the country.

ITB Berlin 2023 Show provides a great opportunity to interact with the top international and domestic travel destinations, tour operators, cruise lines and travel providers.

Pakistan has a lot of potentials to attract a huge number of foreign tourists and expatriate Pakistanis to explore and witness the country’s culture, ecotourism and Sikh heritage.

Pakistan is undoubtedly a land of beauty that offers unmatched tourism opportunities due to its breathtaking landscapes, rich culture and heritage.

Ranjha criticizes IK for deliberately evading court appearances in Toshakhana trial

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Ranjha criticizes IK for deliberately evading court appearances in Toshakhana trial

ISLAMABAD, Mar 7 (APP): In a scathing attack on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Mohsin Shahnawaz Ranjha on Monday accused Imran of deliberately evading court appearances.

Ranjha criticized Khan for not appearing in court for the Toshakhana trial for the past five months, without providing any valid reason for his absence.

Speaking to the media, Ranjha stated that Khan’s actions were a mockery of the judicial system in the country.
He warned that if other accused adopt the same attitude as Khan, it would worsen the situation.

Highlighting the difference between Khan’s actions and those of PML-N’s supermo Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, he stated that Nawaz Sharif respected the constitution and law of Pakistan and used to appear in court promptly at eight o’clock.

The Toshakhana trial relates to allegations of selling of gifts by former prime minister Imran Khan.

Govt taking steps to empower women: Shaza Fatima

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Govt taking steps to empower women: Shaza Fatima
APP03-070323 ISLAMABAD: February 07 – Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Shaza Fatima Khawaja while attending an event on “DigitalAll: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality”. APP/TZD
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ISLAMABAD, Mar 7 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Youth Affairs, Shaza Fatima Khawaja Tuesday described women as an integral part of national development and said that the incumbent government is taking several steps for empowering women aiming to strengthen their role in society.

Addressing a seminar titled “Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality” held here in connection with International Women’s Day, the SAPM said that under the Digiskills program, the government is conducting fee courses for men and women without any discrimination which is changing the lives of thousands of people.

She said aiming to equip women with the latest digital skills Punjab Government introduced the first digital policy program in Pakistan titled ‘ICT for Girls’ in 2008.

Shah Fatima Khawaja said that in 2008, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who was the Chief Minister at that time, had given 5 million laptops and internet devices to the students with an aim of promoting digital education and providing opportunities to the young generation to work from home.

These laptops became a source of employment for the youth during Covid -19 pandemic, she added.

She said that the government is making every possible effort to impart skills among the youth and organizing bootcamps with the objective to promote entrepreneurship culture among the youth.

The SAPM said that the government has re-launched the laptop scheme, under which 0.1 million laptops will be distributed among the students.

She said that various short courses will also be conducted in which equal importance will be given to men and women.

Speaking at the occasion, the founder of Euro Industries, Shamama Arbab said that only 22 percent of women in Pakistan can use Internet.

She said that due to the online cyberspace harassment, lack of family support and other similar problems, women representation in online digital entrepreneurs is insufficient.

She said that we all have to play our role to empower women and housewives should be given equal opportunities to in all fields of life.

IK’s indictment inevitable come what may: Tarar

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Tarar accuses facilitators of conspiracy to protect IK from corruption charges
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ISLAMABAD, Mar 7 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Interior Attaullah Tarar Tuesday said PTI chairman Imran Khan would have to face indictment in the Toshakhana case at every cost as it was a fit case of ‘technical money laundering and ‘undervaluation’ of foreign gifts he received as prime minister during three-and-a-half-year period.

Addressing a news conference here, he said Imran Khan was fearful of his arrest, but the indictment had to be done and now it was up to him to face it cowardly or gracefully.

He alleged that the PTI chief committed billions of rupees in ‘technical money laundering as he used Farah Gogi for transporting precious foreign gifts abroad.

Explaining the modus operandi, he said Farah Gogi was used to transport the precious gifts abroad for selling purposes, adding “if a person wears a Rs one billion wristwatch or Rs 500 million bracelet onboard a flight, no immigration staff will ask for their value.”

Attaullah Tarar appealed apex court for the Toshakhana case’s live broadcast, and said it was unfortunate that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman remained using delaying tactics to avoid appearing before the courts.

He said if Imran Khan failed to appear before the court, the government would follow the instructions of the court and ensure producing him before the court.

He urged Imran Khan to appear before the courts wherever he had been summoned and defend himself in a legal way.

He said Imran Khan was scared of facing cases and imprisonment because he had been involved in crimes of stealing gifts from Toshakhana and others.

He said fake receipts were arranged by Imran Khan from a local trader in Islamabad for the Toshakhana gifts sold out abroad, which was also a crime.

Attaullah Tarar said that an amount of Rs 1.6 billion was embezzled and transacted into the accounts of Farah Gogi, a close aide of Imran’s wife Bushra Bibi.

The SAPM said all this amount was bribed money for which 10-12 accounts were opened to keep it.

He said a huge amount was received for the posting and transfers in the Punjab province in connivance with the wife of Usman Buzdar, Bushra Bibi and Farah Gogi. All of them would have to face accountability for the embezzlement of the national wealth, he added.

Sindh govt to launch FM channel for emergency situations

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KARACHI, Mar 07 (APP): Sindh Information Department, on Tuesday, decided to launch a FM radio channel for immediate dissemination of accurate and authentic information and guidance to public in natural disasters, emergency situations, traffic, accidents and terrorist incidents.

Broadcast of FM radio channel will be done across the province, a meeting held here with Provincial Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon in chair decided. Secretary Information Nadeem ur Rehman Memon, Director Admin Muhammad Yousuf Kaburu, Director Press Information Hasan Asghar Naqvi, Director Advertising Imtiaz Joyo and others participated in the meeting.

The provincial Minister directed all directorates of the Information Department to efficiently publicise the Sindh Government’s development projects and said that Pakistan Peoples Party had completed a number of important mega projects in the last 15 years, but those were not projected effectively.

The best hospitals of Pakistan, including National Institute of Cardio Vascular Disease (NICVD), Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplant (SIUT), Cyber Knife and Gambat Hospital were working in Sindh, Sharjeel Memon said adding that the hospitals were serving not only the people of Sindh, but the whole country, and even the neighbouring countries.

The minister urged that Sindh government’s narrative of development, prosperity and public welfare should be developed effectively as it was the primary responsibility of the Sindh Information Department.

He said that details of projects commissioned and completed in the last ten years should be obtained from the planning department and the public should be informed about the performance of the government.

The minister also instructed to pay special attention to the social media directorate and make it more efficient and active.

PM announces free wheat flour for poor under Ramazan package

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ISLAMABAD, Mar 07 (APP): In a big relief for poor, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday announced a Ramazan package providing free wheat flour to the inflation-hit people.

The package is first of its kind aimed at facilitating the poor population.

Chairing a review meeting, the prime minister said after its launch in Punjab, the federal government would extend cooperation to provinces to replicate the programme.

The prime minister directed the authorities concerned to complete the comprehensive strategy for the supply of flour to the poor families as soon as possible.

Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman and Finance Secretary Mujahid Sherdil briefed the prime minister about the Ramazan package.

Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Raza Naqvi, the Secretary Food and other senior officials attended the meeting.

Meanwhile, on his Twitter handle, the prime minister said that he realized the severe difficulties faced by millions of people living below the poverty line due to price hike.

On the advent of Ramazan ul Mubarak, the people should come forward and become a source of relief and comfort to the poor segment of society, the prime minister stressed.

So, a decision over provision of free flour had been taken, he said and expressed the hope that other provinces would also share their part in this kind gesture.

Secretary Information GB visits APP headquarters

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ISLAMABAD, Mar 7 (APP): Secretary Information Gilgit Baltistan (GB), Zameer Abass visited Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) headquarters here on Wednesday.

Zameer Abbas held meetings with top APP management including Executive Director, Adnan Akram Bajawa; Director News/Digital Media; Shahid Saleem and Director Urdu Service, Abdul Jabbar Zakriya and discussed various professional matters related to news collection, operation and dissemination.

He was briefed about the APP operations and utilizations of latest technology in creating quality news content for print, electronic and social media.

The GB Secretary Information also visited various sections of the premier news agency including English Reporting, Central News Desk, Urdu Service, Chinese Service, Foreign Desk, Economic Desk and Digital Media Service.

He appreciated the performance of APP in projecting government policies and transforming the news agency into dynamic organization by providing news content in almost all genres.

The GB Secretary Information was accompanied by Deputy Director, Information Department Shams-ur-Rehman.

‘Chand Tara’: Ayeza Khan, Danish Taimoor unveil first look of Ramzan play

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Ayeza Khan, Danish Taimoor unveil first look of Ramzan play

ISLAMABAD, Mar 7 (APP): Celebrity couple Ayeza Khan and Danish Taimoor finally unveiled the first look of their upcoming Ramazan special play ‘Chand Tara’ under the label of MD Production.

Written by Saima Akram Chaudhry, famous for her blockbuster drama serials, Chupke Chupke, Hum Tum, Chaudhry and Sons and many more, the show reunites the power couple once again on TV screen after 2020’s most-loved drama ‘Meherposh’.

Turning to her official Instagram handle, the ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’ sensation left her huge fan following in awe as she dropped the first look poster of her upcoming play along with the hashtag “Coming soon”

Shortly, the Insta post grabbed the couple’s fans and followers’ attention. Thrilled by the captivating poster, netizens as well as celebs flooded the post with comments showing excitement and support for the most-talked-about serial.

Esteemed film actress, director and producer Reema Khan hailing the well-acclaimed couple commented “One of the most beautiful and talented couple.”

Famous model and actress Nadia Hussain along with the ‘Mushkil’ crooner Zainab Shabir also showed love for ‘Chand Tara’ by posting loved-up comments for the couple.

Previously, the diva also posted a picture of the title page of script, stating “Just another chapter of my life.”

Directed under the vital direction of Danish Nawaz, the most-hyped play’s star-studded star cast includes Ayeza Khan, Danish Taimoor, Romaisa Khan, Aashir Wajahat, Adnan Jaffar, Saba Faisal, Behroze Sabzwari, Madiha Iftikhar and Rehan Sheikh.

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