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IRSA releases 229,800 cusecs water

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP): Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Sunday released 229,800 cusecs water from various rim stations with inflow of 244,100 cusecs.

According to the data released by IRSA, water level in River Indus at Tarbela Dam was 1547.05 feet and was 149.05 feet higher than its dead level of 1,398 feet. Water inflow and outflow in the dam was recorded as 146,000 cusecs and 120,000 cusecs respectively.

The water level in River Jhelum at Mangla Dam was 1235.40 feet, which was 185.40 feet higher than its dead level of 1,050 feet.

The inflow and outflow of water was recorded 18,300 cusecs and 30,000 cusecs respectively.

The release of water at Kalabagh, Taunsa , Guddu and Sukkur was recorded as 134,400, 120,000, 91,800 and 42,200 cusecs respectively.

Similarly, from River Kabul, a total of 27,200 cusecs of water released at Nowshera and 22,200 cusecs released from River Chenab at Marala.

Govt urges to provide soft loans for solarisation, combatting climate change

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP): Chairman Pakistan Hitech Hybrid Seed Association(PHHSA) Shahzad Ali Malik on Sunday urged the government to offer soft loans for promoting solarisation, mitigating the emerging hovering threat of climate change across the country.

Talking to a delegation of industrialists, he said Pakistan, like the rest of the world, faces significant challenges from climate change, said a news release issued here.

“Industries and households are major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, which exacerbate these challenges”, he added

However, he firmly believed that we have a tremendous opportunity to mitigate these threats and transition towards a greener, more economically viable energy source—solar power.

He proposed the establishment of a government initiative that advances soft loans to both industrial and domestic sectors for solarisation and providing financial support to businesses and households looking to invest in solar energy systems, we can achieve several critical objectives.

He said solar power is increasingly becoming a cost-effective source of energy and by facilitating its adoption through loans, we can reduce energy costs for both industries and households, thereby improving the economic well-being of our people.

Shahzad Ali Malik said relying on solar energy will reduce dependence on fossil fuels and imported energy sources besides enhancing our energy security and reduce vulnerability to global energy price fluctuations.

He said solar energy is clean and renewable, emitting no greenhouse gases during its operation and encouraging its adoption will significantly reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to global climate change mitigation efforts.

Partly cloudy weather likely to persist in city

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BAHAWALPUR, Sep 17 (APP):The local Met Office Sunday predicted a dry to partly cloudy weather for the city for the next 24 hours.
The maximum and minimum temperatures recorded were 36 degrees centigrade and 27 degrees centigrade during the last 24 hours.
Dry to partly cloudy weather has also been forecast for the rest of the region.

Experts advise clean surroundings to keep ‘Dengue’ at bay

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP):Experts Sunday underlined the need to create awareness among the people about the adoption of precautionary measures against dengue and to keep the surrounding areas clean from dengue larvae as twin cities’ authorities have made efforts to identify dengue hotspots.
Talking to the PTV news channel an Infectious Diseases expert in Polyclinic Dr Amna Bibi said that the spread of vector-borne dengue has become a serious public health problem in both cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, adding, that dengue has become a seasonal illness and every year majority of people are affected by it.
She said it can be prevented by keeping the house and surroundings dry and clean, adding, that we should take steps to remove stagnant water and handle wet garbage carefully.
In the evening, doors and windows must be closed,” she added.
She also asked the CDA and health services directorate that with all department’s collaboration they should step up against the dengue virus and play an active role in the elimination of this deadly virus from the city.
 Teams of the Health Services Directorate must have conducted the fumigation and spray in different sectors of the city including katchi abadis, nullahs, streams, particularly the potential dengue virus breeding areas, she added.
  Replying to a question, the Dengue expert explained the symptoms include sudden high temperature, severe headache, pain in the eyes, muscle and joint pains, rashes, nausea, and dryness in the mouth. But in severe cases, it can also lead to liver enlargement, internal bleeding, circulatory shutdown, and even death.
 “Majority of patients are undergoing treatment in various hospitals of cities, adding, health authorities are maintaining a strict watch and all sorts of assistance are being offered to the patients”, she added.
 She also cautioned against the use of medications like aspirin, ibuprofen, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), adding, instead, he recommended using paracetamol for fever and pain relief.
 To another question, she said people with such diseases as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, or other chronic conditions are always at a higher risk of developing severe dengue.

Bahawalpur Arts Council, BCCI sign MOU

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BAHAWALPUR, Sep 17 (APP):Bahawalpur Arts Council and Bahawalpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to play a joint role in the promotion of local cultural values.
A ceremony was held at the BCCI Complex where the Director of Bahawalpur Arts Council Sajjad Hussain and President of BCCI Chaudhary Zulfiqar Ali inked the MOU.
It was decided that the Bahawalpur Arts Council and BCCI would play their joint role in the promotion of local cultural values and fine arts.
It was decided that BCCI would extend its full cooperation to the Bahawalpur Arts Council in the promotion of local embroidery work, handicrafts, and cultural items.

‘Career Fest 2023’ preparations at peak: CS GB

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GILGIT, Sep 17 (APP): Chief Secretary (CS) of Gilgit Baltistan (GB) Muhiudeen Wani Sunday said that preparations for ‘Career Fest 2023’ were at their peak.

He said this in an official statement to the media. He said, “The Degree College of Skardu is organizing this mega event which is starting on September 22 and will conclude on September 24.”

CS GB said “This will be a great event to allow 20000 students from all over GB to benefit from career guidance from Top professionals of Pakistan in different fields.

“This event will also allow National professional, corporate, and academic institutions to establish stalls and share information with students of GB,” he added.

CS GB said, “We will make sure that students from every district get the opportunity to benefit from this event.

“Last day of the event will be an all-girls exclusive event,” he informed.

Pakistani athletes to compete in 25 disciplines during Hangzhou Asian Games

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BEIJING, Sep 17 (APP): Pakistan is sending a strong contingent of 262 talented athletes and dedicated officials for the upcoming 19th Asian Games, scheduled to be held in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province from Sept. 23 to 8 Oct. 8, said Pakistan’s Consul General in Shanghai, Hussain Haider.

The Pakistani athletes will compete in a wide range of 25 disciplines including cricket, hockey, swimming, badminton, martial arts, and many more. In addition to cricket and hockey, often referred to as Pakistan’s national obsession, Pakistan also has a huge competitive edge in e-sports, squash and kabaddi, he said in an interview with China Economic Net (CEN).

Discussing the need for Pakistan’s sports industry to get a boost during the games, the Consul General said that as a young country with 64 percent of the population under the age of 29, Pakistan has a large sports market, with Sialkot as the hub of Pakistan’s sports industry.

“For investors who come to Pakistan to invest in the sports industry, especially Chinese investors who are already the largest investors in Pakistan, all the facilities and preferential policies that the Pakistani government opens to other industries are also applicable to investing in the sports industry,” he added.

He said the upcoming games are poised to become a significant catalyst for deepening cultural and sports exchanges between Pakistan and China.

With over 12,500 athletes from 45 countries set to compete in a wide array of sports, the 19th Asian Games has captured global attention.

The event promises to be a thrilling spectacle, showcasing the extraordinary skills, determination and teamwork of athletes from diverse backgrounds.

Meanwhile, the 19th Asian Games village has officially been opened. The main village in Hangzhou, the largest non-competition venue for the event, is located on the south bank of the Qiantang River.

Another five athletes’ villages are located in the cities of Ningbo, Wenzhou and Jinhua, and the counties of Chun’an and Tonglu in east China’s Zhejiang Province.

The eco-friendly village in Hangzhou is expected to host over 20,000 people, including athletes, officials and staff during the games.

In the village, people can visit the 5G Smart Asian Games Experience Space to watch the games in Glass-Free 3D and via VR Live Sport.

 

Justice Qazi Faez Isa sworn in as CJP

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday administered oath of Chief Justice of Pakistan to Justice Qazi Faez Isa, the most senior Judge of the Supreme Court.
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, senior military leadership, governors , caretaker chief ministers and caretaker ministers attended the oath taking ceremony which was held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr.

 

Besides, Judges of the Supreme Court, Judges of the Islamabad High Court, Federal Shariat Court, office bearers of bars, law officers, members of bars and former judges were also present.

Justice Qazi Faez Isa sworn in as CJP
Justice Qazi Faez Isa became the 29th CJP to serve the country.
Justice Isa had an association with the law spanning over forty-five years.
He had worked as a lawyer for about 27 years and was appointed as the Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court on 5 August 2009.
He was elevated as a Judge of the Supreme Court on 5 September 2014.

Minister Shah expresses sympathy over PAL chairperson’s mother’s passing

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP): Caretaker Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Jamal Shah shared his condolences following the sad news of the passing of Najeeba Arif’s mother, serving as the Chairperson of the Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL).

In his message of condolences, the minister offered prayers for the peaceful rest of the departed soul and for the bereaved family to be granted strength and courage.

Public support key to get success against terrorism: RPO Dera

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DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Sep 17 (APP):Regional Police Officer Dera Range Nasir Mehmood Satti has said that the menace of terrorism will be rooted out, due to the best actions of the police, the miscreants are hiding now but they will not be forgiven in any case and those who challenge the government writ will be dealt strictly.
 He vowed that the scourge of terrorism can be rooted out from the country if the people keep an eye on suspicious elements around them and pass the information to law enforcement agencies immediately.
He said that police along with other security agencies have been playing a leading role to flush out terrorists from Pakistani soil but the public cooperation is necessary to get success in war against terror.
In order to root out the menace of terrorism from society, the police Officers should take civil society, political leaders, religious scholars, and media into confidence so that the monster of terrorism could be eradicated with their active support, RPO said while talking to media persons.
Due to the excellent actions of the  Police with the support of the Pakistan Army, the miscreants are hiding now, but they will not be forgiven in any case,  and a clear message to those challenging the government writ will be dealt strictly, he added.
“Strict legal action should be taken against drug dealers, property mafia, people involved in smuggling and human trafficking besides efforts should be made to control social evils.”
He asked the police force to make all-out efforts and better strategies should be adopted to protect youth from drugs as well as to rid society of this poison and to take legal action against drug peddlers and smugglers without any discrimination, a special campaign was launched during last week to target the primary sources of drug distribution, with a focus on areas in proximi­ty to educational institutions, the RPO said.
He said, “The police officials had been directed to continue massive crackdown against drug pushers, wine-sellers and those involved in other immoral activities so that the society could be made peaceful.”
According to the vision of IG Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Akhtar Hayat Khan, corruption will not be tolerated in the police department, the black sheep of the department causing disrespect for the force would be given exemplary punishment, he added.
He said, “The police officials had also been directed to focus on resolving public complaints and take every possible step to provide maximum relief to the citizens.”
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