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Imran Khan’s politics linked to vested interests not masses: Sherry Rehman

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP):Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman on Tuesday said that Imran Khan’s politics was linked to his own vested interests and not the masses and that was why he repeatedly retracted from his narratives.

In a flurry of tweets on her official Twitter handle, the Federal Minister said that for the past seven months, Imran Khan was accusing America and the establishment of overthrowing his government, suddenly he realized that there was no external or internal conspiracy in his government.

After signing an agreement with an American lobbying firm, Imran Khan is constantly taking every U-turn with his narrative, she said adding that apparently, knowing that no conspiracy was involved in the no-confidence motion rather it was a constitutional and parliamentary matter. “But to take political advantage of the opportunity, he put Pakistan’s international relations at stake. Spreading division, hatred and chaos in the country based on the false narrative of true freedom”, she expressed.

The Minister queried that would the damage to the country and institutions caused by their hateful politics be resolved by taking a U-turn.

“All his (Imran Khan) political life has been spent in taking U-turn because his politics is not connected with the country and the people but with his own personal interests”, she added

UNGA adopts Pakistan-steered resolution on strengthening UN-OIC ties

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UNITED NATIONS, Nov 22 (APP): The United Nations General Assembly Monday adopted by consensus a resolution, introduced by Pakistan, on cooperation with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), urging the UN system to enhance collaboration with the Jeddah-based body in areas of mutual interest.

Under the terms of the resolution, “Cooperation between the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation”, the 193-member Assembly affirmed that the UN and OIC shared a common goal of promoting and facilitating the Middle East peace process with the goal to establish a just and comprehensive peace in the region.

It also affirmed that it shared a common objective of fostering peaceful and political solutions to other conflicts in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and Security Council resolutions.

Introducing the resolution in the 193-member Assembly, Ambassador Munir Akram, speaking in Pakistan’s capacity as chair of the OIC member states group in New York, said it highlights the two organizations’ desire to work together on shared concerns, including global security, self-determination, respect for territorial integrity, decolonization, and combating terrorism.

The Pakistani envoy said the draft is consistent with the spirit of the resolution which, in 1965, invited the Islamic Organization to participate in the work of the United Nations and its subsidiary organs as an observer.

“This year’s resolution”, he told the General Assembly, contains technical changes, and invites all member states to observe the International Day to Combat Islamophobia in an appropriate manner.

In its operative paragraphs, the draft recognizes the continuing cooperation between the Islamic Organization and United Nations entities, including the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN‑Women).

Cooperation between the two has never been more important than in these challenging times, Ambassador Akram said.

Addressing complex challenges together brings countries and international organizations together.

Ambassador Akram thanked UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his constant engagement with OIC and its members, recognizing annual tradition of visiting Muslim communities during the holy month of Ramadan to demonstrate solidarity and exchange views on pressing issues.

“The OIC Group believes that addressing complex challenges requires a coordinated and comprehensive multilateral response that brings countries and international organizations together,” the Pakistani envoy added.

Engr Amir Muqam visits Lok Virsa, reviews Lok Mela arrangements

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP):Adviser to Prime Minister for Political, Public Affairs and National Heritage and Culture Engr Amir Muqam here Tuesday visited National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage – Lok Virsa and reviewed arrangements for ten-day folk festival (Lok Mela).

He took a round of different provincial pavilions and other cultural pavilions setup for the festival among which ten-stalls are specifically allocated for the artisans of flood affected areas.

Senior officials of Lok Virsa briefed the Adviser to Prime Minister about the arrangements for ten-day folk festival known as ‘Lok Mela’.
The Lok Mela will start from November 25 and inaugural ceremony “Chadarposhi” of the ten-day Lok Mela would be held on November 26.
Adviser to Prime Minister for National Heritage and Culture Engr Amir Muqam will be chief guest on the occasion.

He said that National Heritage and Culture Division is determined for the conservation, preservation and propagation of folk cultural heritage of the country. Adviser to Prime Minister said that the folk festival serves to disseminate the dynamic creativity of our countryside and would give rural folk a pride in their identity.

He said that Lok Mela is being organized for the promotion of indigenous folk heritage of the country and strengthen national harmony and integration.

Engr Amir Muqam said the Lok Mela also aimed to provide a platform to artisans and folk artists to display their skills.

PM felicitates Kazakhstan’s president on re-election

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the sidelines of the 6th CICA Summit in Astana
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif meets President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the sidelines of the 6th CICA Summit in Astana on OCtober 13, 2022 - File photo
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ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday extended felicitations to President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jamort Toqayev on his re-election in the presidential polls.

“I extend my heartiest congratulations to H.E. President Kassym-Jamort Toqayev on his victory in Kazakhstan’s presidential elections,” he posted on his Twitter handle.

Shehbaz Sharif said both Pakistan and Kazakhstan enjoyed excellent brotherly relations and said that he looked forward to working with the Kazakh president to further deepen them.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev secured a second term in a snap election on Sunday, winning 81.3 percent of the vote.

Tahira Aurangzeb terms PTI’s online long march a ‘flop show’

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Tahira Aurangzeb calls for speedy, equal justice to all

ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP):A senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League-N Tahira Aurangzeb Tuesday termed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan’s so-called ‘online long march’ a flop show where Khan just wasting the time of the nation for the sake of his addiction to power.

“Khan after failing to achieve his self-serving objectives through intimidation the national institutions have resorted to a conspiracy against the country just to become prime minister again,” she criticized while talking to the PTV news channel.

She said it was unfortunate that PTI leadership had run a negative campaign against Pakistan’s armed forces, Imran Khan is the first prime minister in Pakistan’s history to have been removed from office through a no-confidence vote.

She called Khan a “sick-minded person” and said that such a person should not be allowed to roam freely.
Replying to a question, she said that the one who used to call everyone a thief has been proven a thief himself, adding, his false propaganda has been exposed in front of the public, however, he should not waste the time of the public.

To another question, she said the next general election would be held on its schedule despite Khan’s threats and abuses, adding, his so-called long march will make no difference.
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Around 90% heinous crimes declined in capital, police wore body cameras to control resistance: SSP

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Around 90% heinous crimes declined in capital
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ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP): Around 90% of heinous crimes declined in the federal capital as compared to the previous years and a comprehensive strategy was devised for curbing street crimes to ensure the protection of the lives and properties of citizens.

Talking to PTV news, SSP Operation Malik Jameel Zafar Tuesday said that to control the public’s resistance the Islamabad Police has formally installed body-worn cameras in uniforms of personnel performing duties at different check posts which will capture images of law enforcement encounters with the public, including suspects, witnesses, and protesters.

He said the body cameras would allow police to gain some confidence in one another, knowing that anything anyone says about the interaction can later be verified.

Replying to a question, he said all major cases of heinous nature were resolved through the use of modern technology, and law and order would effectively be maintained throughout the city.

He further described that several modern initiatives were being adopted by Islamabad police in its routine affairs which include the functioning of patrolling units, safe city cameras, and the introduction of a street watchers system that will also control the crime on the streets.

He said that for the reduction of street crimes capital police will also increase barriers at all entry and exit points, adding, special measures were also been taken to avoid any act of possible crime in the city.

To another question related to the long march, he said the main areas in Islamabad are being regularly monitored through CCTV cameras installed under the Safe City project, adding a large number of cargo containers have also been placed on the sides of entry/exit points of Islamabad, which will be used to block the points.

No procession or activity by any political party would be allowed in the Red Zone which housed state institutions, sensitive installations, embassies, and accommodations of diplomats, he said, adding, body-worn cameras
would also be part of effective policing.

In case the protesters tried to attack the police officials or destroy public property during the long march, the audio, and video recordings from these cameras will be used to identify and nab the culprits, he mentioned.

Police will ensure a smooth flow of traffic to citizens of Islamabad, he said, adding, the public need to cooperate with the capital’s administration.

IRSA releases 83,200 cusecs water

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IRSA releases 98,900 cusecs water

ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP): Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Tuesday released 83,200 cusecs water from various rim stations with inflow of 55,300 cusecs.

According to the data released by IRSA, the water level in River Indus at Tarbela Dam was 1515.36 feet and was 117.36 feet higher than its dead level of 1,398 feet. Water inflow and outflow in the dam were recorded as 25,400 cusecs while outflow as 42,000 cusecs.

The water level in River Jhelum at Mangla Dam was 1142.60 feet, which was 92.60 feet higher than its dead level of 1,050 feet.

The inflow and outflow of water was recorded 10,700 cusecs and 22,000 cusecs respectively.
The release of water at Kalabagh, Taunsa , Guddu and Sukkur was recorded 57,700, 39,100, 33,200 and 13,100 cusecs respectively. Similarly, from River Kabul, a total of 11,800 cusecs of water released at Nowshera and 2,000 cusecs released from River Chenab at Marala.

Acceptance of demand for environmental justice diplomatic victory of Pakistan: Marriyum

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 22 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Tuesday that acceptance of the demand for environmental justice at the global level was a major diplomatic success of Pakistan.

The establishment of a global fund to compensate the losses of countries affected by climate change was a victory for Pakistan’s stance and recognition of its stand, she said in a statement.

“Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif turned the deadly effects of climate change on developing countries and flood disasters in Pakistan into the global agenda”, she maintained.

She said that Pakistan’s stand under the leadership of the prime minister played a decisive role in creating a global consensus on the issue.

The establishment of ‘ Loss and Damage Fund’ will help in the rehabilitation of flood victims in Pakistan, she remarked.

She appreciated the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres for proving to be a benefactor of developing countries.

The minister said the efforts of Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman played a key role in victory of Pakistan’s position at the global level.

The decision to establish a global fund at COP-27 was a historic milestone in protecting the planet from the ravages of climate change, she said.

Marriyum Aurangzeb said the world leaders deserve congratulations and tributes for taking decisive and practical steps to save the planet.

She hoped that this global alliance will play an important role in combating the effects of climate change.

EXCHANGE RATES FOR CURRENCY NOTES

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KARACHI, Nov 22 (APP): CURRENCY SELLING BUYING
USD 226.34 221.36
GBP 268.39 262.41
EUR 232.26 227.58
JPY 1.5965 1.5613
SAR 60.30 58.82
AED 61.64 60.66

LIBOR
LIBOR FOR CALCULATING INTEREST ON SPECIAL USD BONDS
LIBOR 1M 3.95671
LIBOR 3M 4.66486
LIBOR 6M 5.14271

US DOLLAR Indicative FBP Rates

CURRENCY SIGHT/
15 DAYS 1M 2M 3M 4M 5M 6M

USD 222.43 221.30 218.63 216.22 213.91 211.73 209.71

EUR 228.44 227.58 225.51 223.55 221.61 219.80 218.15

GBP 263.77 262.53 259.72 256.97 254.47 252.04 249.80

NBP Exchange Rates

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Currency rates of NBP

KARACHI, Nov 22 (APP): Treasury Management Division of
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Tuesday issued the following
exchange rates.

CURRENCY SYMBOL TT Selling TT Buying
U.S DOLLAR USD 224.10 223.60
EURO EUR 230.40 229.89
JAPANESE YEN JPY 1.5807 1.5771
BRITISH POUND GBP 265.73 265.14
SWISS FRANC CHF 234.24 233.71
CANADIAN DOLLAR CAD 166.84 166.47
AUSTRALIAN DOLAR AUD 148.22 147.89
SWEDISH KRONA SEK 21.07 21.02
NORWEGIAN KRONE NOK 21.89 21.84
DANISH KRONE DKK 30.92 30.85
NEWZEALAND DOLLAR NZD 137.16 136.85
SINGAPORE DOLLAR SGD 162.36 162.00
HONGKONG DOLLAR HKD 28.81 28.74
KOREAN WON KRW 0.1657 0.1654
CHINESE YUAN CNY 31.47 31.40
MALAYSIAN RINGGIT MYR 48.99 48.88
THAI BAHT THB 06.20 06.19
U.E.A DIRHAM AED 61.45 61.31
SAUDI RIYAL SAR 59.70 59.57
QATAR RIYAL QAR 61.58 61.45
KUWAITI DINAR KWD 728.07 726.45

CONVERSION RATE FOR FROZEN FCY DEPOSITS
USD 223.5868
GBP 264.3467
EUR 229.4671
JPY 1.5882

SETTLEMENT DATE: 25-11 2022

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