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Need urged for exploiting potential of biogas production

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Amjad Shafique
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ISLAMABAD, Sep 28 (APP):Chairman Pakistan Hitech Hybrid Seed Association (PHHSA) Shahzad Ali Malik Thursday stressed the need to exploit the potential of biogas to overcome energy issues and enhance dependency on environmental fuel production in the country.
Talking to a delegation of industrialists he said that the use of biogas offers a multitude of economic benefits, including cost savings and enhanced energy security, said a press release.
He said It also aligns with our commitment to sustainability and can serve as a catalyst for economic growth as well as enhance energy security by reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels.
This independence can shield our economy from the volatility of global energy markets and geopolitical tensions, he said adding that the significant potential of bio-gas as a sustainable energy source can play a pivotal role in improving our economy as it’s not only an environmentally friendly alternative but also a valuable resource for job creation.
He said the growth of the biogas industry can alleviate unemployment and boost local economies, particularly in rural areas.
He said the utilization of biogas can lead to substantial cost savings for both individuals and industries.

ANF seizes over 3.5 kg drugs in two operations

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Amjad Shafique
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ANF
RAWALPINDI, Sep 28 (APP):Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) while conducting two operations managed to recover over 3.5 kg of drugs, said an ANF Headquarters spokesman here on Thursday.
He informed that in an operation at Bacha Khan International Airport, 2220 grams of Ice drug was recovered from the possession of a Bahrain-bound passenger resident of Kohistan, going on flight number GF-785. The drug was tactfully concealed in the bottom of the passenger’s bag.
He informed me that the drug recovery was managed with the help of ANF’s sniffer dog.
In another operation, 1590 grams of heroin was recovered from a parcel recovered at a courier office in Dina. Heroin which was concealed in a dinner set carton was being smuggled to the United Kingdom. The parcel was booked by a resident of Poonch, Azad Kashmir.
Separate cases have been registered against the accused while further investigations are in process.

Railways all set to lay fibre optics cable along railway tracks

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Amjad Shafique
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ISLAMABAD, Sep 28 (APP):Pakistan Railways is all set to lay fibre optics cables along the entire railway tracks across the country, in a joint venture with private sector investors to generate more revenue for the organization.
“Pakistan Railways has around 7,791 kilometres railway network across the country which will not only help the department to improve its financial condition but also attract investors’ attention,” the official sources in the Ministry told APP.
They said the matter also came under discussion during a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), in which the Ministry of Railways pointed out that the department was offering an excellent opportunity for laying fibre optics cables along its track for digital connectivity across the country.
During the meeting, they said Pakistan Railways informed that it has a network of 7,791 km, which passes through high-density population areas and connects major cities in the four provinces.
They said with the average assets and hefty pension bills, Pakistan Railways contended, but its financial health was deteriorating, and unless new revenue sources were identified, the reliance on government subsidy would keep on growing.
The sources said that Pakistan Railways was of the view that right-of-way charges on fibre optics cables would offer the department a decent source of earnings.
They said that the Ministry of Railways had already sent a summary to the concerned quarter for adoption of the business model of laying fibre optics cables in a joint venture with private-sector investors on railway land due to poor financial health and limited earning sources.
Then, the sources said that the concerned quarter, while agreeing to the proposal, directed the Ministry of Railways to prepare a new draft policy in consultation with all stakeholders, which would have a positive impact on developing the digital economy, and place the matter before the ECC for review.

SBP’s interest-free loans empower women entrepreneurship: FTO Coordinator

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Amjad Shafique
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ISLAMABAD, Sep 28 (APP):Coordinator to Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Meher Kashif Younis  Thursday said State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) initiative to provide interest free loans to unemployed women was a step forward in pursuit of fostering both economic stability and empowering to embark on substantial entrepreneurial ventures.
Speaking to a delegation of women entrepreneurs led by Ms Maheen, he underscored that women, through the establishment of their own businesses, would not only be able to provide for their families but also confront the pervasive impact of the current inflationary trends that affect every echelon of society, said a news release here.
He highlighted the financial difficulties faced by economically disadvantaged individuals in meeting their daily expenses due to limited income avenues.
Globally only 47 percent of women are active in today’s labor markets, compared with 72 percent of men and the average global gap has fallen by only 1 percentage point annually over the past three decades and remains unacceptably wide, he added.
The coordinator said IMF analysis of three decades of data showed the countries had made progress increasing women’s participation, but economies of all income levels experienced several setbacks—a result of shocks, crises and policy reversals.
Meher Kashif  said countries must step up efforts to break down barriers to women’s participation in the labor market such as limited access to education, health, assets, finance, land, legal rights, and care services.
They should systematically take account of how macroeconomic, structural, and financial policy packages impact women,he added.
The policy makers can of course lift growth in many ways, from governance reforms to strengthen institutions, to financial reforms to unlock capital for investment, he remarked
Emerging and developing economies could boost gross domestic product by about 8 percent over the next few years by raising the rate of female labor force participation, he added.

484 power pilferers arrested in DG Khan

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Amjad Shafique
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DG Khan, Sep 28 (APP):As many as 484 accused involved in power stealing were rounded up in DG Khan in a crackdown.
The crackdown was launched by joint venture of district administration and Multan Electric Power Supply Company (MEPCO) team in the light of the provincial government’s order, the official sources said.
About 954 raids have been conducted so far against power thieves across the district.
A total of 790 cases were registered in 18 different police stations of the district.

EXCHANGE RATES FOR CURRENCY NOTES

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NNPS Desk
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KARACHI, Sep 28 (APP): CURRENCY SELLING BUYING
USD 291.99285.71
GBP 354.35346.71
EUR 306.67 300.65
JPY 1.95381.9118
SAR 77.84 76.17
AED 79.50 78.32

LIBOR
LIBOR FOR CALCULATING INTEREST ON SPECIAL USD BONDS
LIBOR 1M 5.43291
LIBOR 3M 5.64719
LIBOR 6M 5.89153

US DOLLAR Indicative FBP Rates

CURRENCY SIGHT/
15 DAYS1M2M 3M4M 5M 6M

USD 286.22 283.91 280.64278.40276.17273.43270.75

EUR 300.78 298.55295.53 293.73291.81289.32286.88

GBP 347.34344.57340.66338.08335.42332.13328.92

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Private schools asked to introduce regional languages as compulsory subject

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Hussain Lashari
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Private Schools Regulatory Authority( PSRA)

PESHAWAR, Sep 28 (APP):Private Schools Regulatory Authority( PSRA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has directed the management of all private schools in the province to introduce Pashto and other regional languages as compulsory subject.

In an official communiqué dispatched to the principals of all private schools, it has been advised that Pashto/regional languages must be taught in their schools and implementation of the action plan for introduction of Pashto/ regional languages as compulsory subject in all private schools must be started in true letter and spirit.

Through the dispatch, the authority has also directed the management of all private schools to submit the action plan and syllabus with them.
The directives have been issued in light of the judgment of Peshawar High Court (PHC).

All set across AJK to celebrate Eid Milad un Nabi (PBUH) Friday

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Hussain Lashari
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Eid Milad un Nabi

MIRPUR ( AJK): September 28 (APP);:Like rest of the entire Islamic world, all is set in this liberated part of the Himalayan State of Jammu & Kashmir – Azad Jammu & Kashmir, to celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi (P.B.U.H), the birth day of the last Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) on Friday – September 29, with full religious enthusiasm, respect and honour.

All arrangements have been completed to celebrate the sacred day with great traditional religious enthusiasm and devotion.

The Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) processions will be taken out and `Mahaafil-e-Milad’ will be hosted in all small and major towns and cities across Azad Jammu Kashmir to celebrate the sanctified day and an icon of exceptional religious significance in over 1400 years old Islamic history.

 

Major ceremonies, to be followed by the Eid Milad un Nabi (S.A.W) processions, to celebrate the sacred day will be held at the capital city of Muzaffarabad as well as in Mirpur, Kotli, Bagh, Rawalakot, Palandri, Bhimber and Neelam valley, Haveili and Jhelum valley districts besides at all tehsil headquarters, towns and villages throughout the liberated territory.

At night all private and public buildings are being beautifully illuminated with colored lights on this occasion to express jubilation over the most sacred day in the global islamic History.

Sardar Ibrahim left legacy to inspire coming generations to struggle for Kashmir freedom : AJK PM

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Hussain Lashari
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AJK PM
MIRPUR  ( AJK): September 28 (APP) ;:Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq has said that former AJK President Sardar Muhammad Ibrahim Khan left behind a proud legacy that would continue to inspire the coming generations for the cause of Kashmir freedom movement .
He said this while visiting the deceased leader’s Mausoleum in Rawalakot late Wednesday.
Prime Minister Haq was accompanied by senior Minister Colonel (Retd) Waqar Ahmad Noor, Mir Akbar Khan, Sardar Hassan Ibrahim Khan and others, laid a floral  wreath at the grave of Ghazi Millat and offered Fatiha for the departed soul.
A smartly turned out contingent of Azad Jammu Kashmir police presented a salute on the occasion.
The PM said that the former President and his colleagues had played a significant role in the freedom movement of Kashmir.
Terming, Azad Kashmir as the land of martyrs, he said, that region was liberated after a great struggle and sacrifices rendered by our ancestors.
He said that it was now our mutual responsibility to protect this land and its sovereignty.
The prime minister also praised Sardar Khalid Ibrahim for his principled politics, contribution and selfless service to the people of Azad Kashmir.
Meanwhile, addressing a function organized under the auspices of the Sudhan Educational Conference, the AJK prime minister  said tourism was the only key to solving problems being faced by the people of the region.
Referring to the massive tourism potential in the region, he said the entire Poonch division was the best place for tourism. “By promoting the tourism sector we can improve the standard and quality of life of the people in the area”, he said.
The prime minister said that the government would ensure that taxpayers’ money was being spent with honesty on the welfare of people.
He said that special attention was being laid on improving the water supply and sewage system, education, health, tourism and road infrastructure in the Poonch division.
Regarding the issue of inflated electricity bills, he said that the issue had been resolved amicably.
Referring to the dire political and human rights situation in the Indian-occupied territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Chaudhry Anwar said that India had unleashed a reign of terror in the restive region.
Urging the world community to take effective cognisance of Indian state terrorism in the occupied Kashmir, he said that it was high time that the global community should play its much needed role to end human rights violations in the region.
The prime minister said that promoting the Kashmir cause both at national and international level was the top priority of the incumbent coalition government.
He said that a strong and prosperous Pakistan was a guarantor for the freedom of occupied Kashmir, adding that any misadventure by India on the Line of Control would be responded with full force.
 The event was attended by former Prime Minister and President Sardar Yaqoob Khan, Senior Minister, Finance Minister Colonel (Rtd) Waqar Ahmad Noor, Sardar Muhammad Hussain, Sardazia Qamar, Sardar Amir Altaf, Sardar Mir Akbar Khan, acting President Sidhan Educational Conference Sardar Shazeb Shabbir,   Aniqa and Sardar Javed Ayub Khan.

IRSA releases 167,700 cusecs water

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Hussain Lashari
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IRSA

ISLAMABAD, Sep 28 (APP):Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Thursday released 167,700 cusecs of water from various rim stations with inflow of 118,900 cusecs.

According to the data released by IRSA, water level in River Indus at Tarbela Dam was 1543.98 feet and was 145.98 feet higher than its dead level of 1,398 feet. Water inflow and outflow in the dam was recorded as 63,700 cusecs and 90,000 cusecs respectively.

The water level in River Jhelum at Mangla Dam was 1228.10 feet, which was 178.10 feet higher than its dead level of 1,050 feet.

The inflow and outflow of water was recorded 15,700 cusecs and 38,000 cusecs respectively.

The release of water at Kalabagh, Taunsa , Guddu and Sukkur was recorded as 112,200, 87,800, 102,900 and 49,900 cusecs respectively.

Similarly, from River Kabul, a total of 19,300 cusecs of water released at Nowshera and 4,000 cusecs released from River Chenab at Marala.

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