PM pays tribute to army officials martyred in Angoor Adda, DI Khan

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Tue, 21 Mar 2023, 11:47 PM

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Brigadier Mustafa Kamal Burki — Brigadier Mustafa Kamal Barki (Photo Courtesy ISPR)

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ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday paid tribute to the Pakistan Army officials including Brigadier Mustafa Kamal Barki who were martyred while fighting against terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan and South Waziristan’s area of Angoor Adda.

The prime minister, in a statement, also paid tribute to Havaldar Muhamamd Azhar Iqbal, Naik Muhammad Asad and Sepoy Muhammad Isa who embraced martyrdom.

“I salute the soldiers who embraced martyrdom while fighting against terrorists with valor. The whole nation stands by their brave armed forces,” he remarked.

The prime minister prayed to Allah Almighty to elevate the ranks of the martyrs in paradise and grant strength to the bereaved families to bear the loss with fortitude.

PML-N always committed to empowering youth; SAPM

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Tue, 21 Mar 2023, 11:47 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs, Shiza Fatima Khawaja on Tuesday said that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has always committed to empowering the youth and their interests, as they are the only asset to build a prosperous Pakistan.

Addressing the ‘Prime Minister’s Youth Development Initiative’ ceremony here, she said to empower youth former prime minister Nawaz Sharif launched several youth programs including Loan Scheme, Scholarship Programs, Skills Development Program, Laptop Scheme.

She said the government was fully aware of the problems faced by the youth and it was making every possible effort to resolve their issues. “PM Youth Program is our flagship initiative aimed to provide various facilities for youth”, she added.

Shiza said,”Youth week’ was celebrated last month to mark 10 years completion of Programme. Programs like future builder’s contest, loan scheme checks distribution ceremony, twitter space and eco-marathon were organized during the week to promote positive activities among the youth.

She further said that several schemes under ‘PM Youth Program 2023’, including business and agriculture loan scheme, laptop scheme, skills and competence through Toyota’s institutes, sports-focused engagement program through Higher Education Commission (HEC), creative ideas through business and environmental change initiatives were launched under Public Sector Development Fund.

Govt. to ensure all facilities for training of policemen; Interior Minister

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Tue, 21 Mar 2023, 11:43 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah Khan has said the government is committed to provide all facilities for training of police officers and their capacity building on modern basis.

He stated this while visiting National Police Academy Islamabad on Tuesday. Commandant National Police Academy AD Khawaja welcomed the minister on his arrival while IGP Islamabad Akbar Nasir Khan was also present on this occasion.

Commandant National Police Academy gave a detailed briefing to the minister about the academy.

Interior Minister inaugurated the new sports complex at the academy where facilities of gymnasium, squash court and swimming pool have been provided for the officers under training.

The minister laid the foundation stone of the technical and physical training area at the academy.

The National Police Academy is a higher training institution for police officers, the minister said adding that it has played an admirable role in providing leadership to the police force in Pakistan.

He said the students of this academy included brave officers who made great sacrifices for the fulfillment of duty and the protection of the people.

The minister said that Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has allocated 10 acres of land for technical and physical training of ASPs.

He said CDA has been directed to complete the development work on this project as soon as possible so that it can be made operational.

The minister appreciated the efforts of Commandant National Police Academy and his entire team for completing pending projects.

PM directs NDMA, other institutions to stay alert as quake jolts parts of country

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Tue, 21 Mar 2023, 11:30 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the National Disaster Management Authority and other relevant institutions to stay alert to deal with any untoward situation, after an earthquake of 6.8 magnitude jolted most parts of the country.

The prime minister prayed to Allah Almighty to keep everyone safe and protect the country from any calamity.

He also prayed to Allah Almighty for the safety and well being of his countrymen, a PM Office statement said.

Earthquake: No loss of life, property reported so far: Patel

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Tue, 21 Mar 2023, 11:28 PM

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Earthquake: No loss of life, property reported so far: Patel

ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP):Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Abdul Qadir Patel on Tuesday said that so far no report of loss of life or property was received from anywhere due to the earthquake.

However, one person lost his life due to a heart attack while leaving the house through stairs during a quake in Sector G-7.

He was shifted to Federal Government Polyclinic but he couldn’t survive.

Meanwhile, keeping in view the severe earthquake on Tuesday night, all major federal government hospitals have been directed to remain on high alert.

According to a spokesperson of the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, the alert was issued to the hospitals on the direction of Minister for National Health Services Abdul Qadir Patel.

He said that National Emergency Health Services will also remain on high alert.

The minister directed the administration of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and Federal Government Polyclinic to ensure all necessary arrangements in this regard.

Govt taking steps to realize dream of educated, developed Balochistan: Governor

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Tue, 21 Mar 2023, 11:15 PM

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Govt taking steps to realize dream of educated, developed Balochistan: Governor

QUETTA, Mar 21 (APP): Governor Balochistan Malik Abdul Wali Khan on Tuesday said the provincial government was taking concrete steps to realize the dream of an educated and developed Balochistan.

He expressed these views during a briefing, on the occasion of his visit to the University of Balochistan (UoB)

The briefing was given by Dr. Shafiqur Rehman of the University of Balochistan. During this time, the financial difficulties faced by the University of Balochistan, the problems of teachers and employees, rules and regulations of placement and promotion were highlighted in detail.

The Governor said we can move forward only with the cooperation of university teachers.

He made it clear the provincial government was taking serious steps to find a sustainable solution to the financial problems faced by Balochistan University and to provide the necessary facilities to the students.

The Governor said the government has given priority to education as it was the base of all kinds of development.

Later, the Governor attended a function organized by the Joint Action Committee of the University of Balochistan where teachers, officers and employees of UoB were present.

The Governor listened to their problems individually and assured them of his full support for their permanent solution, after which the Joint Action Committee decided to postpone the strike.