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Motorway Police recovers stolen car from Swabi

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP):National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP) on Friday recovered a car stolen from Rawalpindi near Swabi.
According to the details, a white Corolla was stolen from Rawalpindi Area Police Station Saddar and the information was given to the Motorway Police which started the search for it.
Meanwhile, a vehicle was found abandoned near Karnel Sher Khan Interchange on Peshawar- Islamabad Motorway. After investigation, it was found that it was the same vehicle that was stolen from Rawalpindi and a fake number plate was installed on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken into possession and the search for the accused was started. After completing the initial legal action, the vehicle was handed over to local police for further legal action.

13 UCs of Peshawar declared at high risk of dengue spread

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PESHAWAR, Sep 08 (APP):The district administration, during an ongoing campaign against dengue fever, had declared 13 Union Councils of the city at high risk due to the presence of dengue mosquito larvae in abundance.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Imran said here Friday that preventive measures were already underway to kill the larvae and avoid the spread of dengue infection, adding that a comprehensive dengue prevention campaign was underway in the areas and would continue until November.
He said that the Pakistan Red Crescent (PRC) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter was assisting the district administration in the campaign.
As part of the campaign, the volunteers of PRC KP, officials of the health department, and district administration inspected 17,000 houses and educated the people on preventive measures against dengue fever during their house-to-house visits.
The spokesman of the PRC KP, Zeeshan Anwar, said that dengue mosquitoes’ larvae were also eliminated in 501 houses.

Governor inaugurates women sports complex at UAF

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Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman and UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan unveiling plaque to inauguration of Women Sports Complex at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF).
FAISALABAD, Sep 08 (APP):Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman on Friday inaugurated women sports  complex at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF)here.
The sports complex will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a multi-purpose hall,
swimming pool, squash court, fitness center.
The governor was briefed that the complex was being completed with Rs 310 million
provided by the Punjab government.
The multi-purpose hall will be constructed over 13,416 square feet, swimming pool on 31,178 square feet,
squash court 7,818 square feet, and women fitness center 2,884 square feet.
The complex will be used for organizing international level games, women sports events and other
celebrations.
The governor visited different parts of the project and directed to use quality material and fast
construction work.

A lady vendor displaying handmade household items while waiting for customers near Ghanta Ghar Chowk.

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A lady vendor displaying handmade household items while waiting for customers near Ghanta Ghar Chowk.
APP11-080923 MULTAN: September 08 - A lady vendor displaying handmade household items while waiting for customers near Ghanta Ghar Chowk. APP/QSM/MAF/ZID
A lady vendor displaying handmade household items while waiting for customers near Ghanta Ghar Chowk.
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Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman and UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan unveiling plaque to inauguration of Women Sports Complex at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF).

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APP06-080923 FAISALABAD: September 08 - Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman and UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan unveiling plaque to inauguration of Women Sports Complex at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF). APP/TWR/MAF/ZID
Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman and UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan unveiling plaque to inauguration of Women Sports Complex at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF).
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Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman and UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan unveiling plaque to inauguration of Women Sports Complex at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF).
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FAISALABAD: September 08 – Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman and UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan unveiling plaque to inauguration of Women Sports Complex at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF). APP/TWR/MAF/ZID
Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman and UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan unveiling plaque to inauguration of Women Sports Complex at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF).
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FAISALABAD: September 08 – Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman and UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan are visiting swimming pool after inauguration of Women Sports Complex at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF). APP/TWR/MAF/ZID

ICC announce match officials for ICC Men’s CWC 2023

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced 20 match officials for the League Round of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2023 in India.

Sixteen umpires would officiate the 13th edition of the tournament, including all 12 of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires and four members of the ICC Emerging Umpire Panel, they are: Chris Brown, Kumar Dharmasena, Marais Erasmus, Chris Gaffaney, Michael Gough, Adrian Holdstock, Richard Illingworth, Richard Kettleborough, Nitin Menon, Ahsan Raza, Paul Reiffel, Sharfuddoula Ibne Shaid, Rod Tucker, Alex Wharf, Joel Wilson and Paul Wilson, said a press release.

The experienced list includes three of the four umpires who were appointed for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 final at Lord’s – Dharmasena, Erasmus and Tucker – with only Aleem Dar missing, who stepped down from the Elite Panel in March of this year.

The Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees is represented at the event by a quartet of former international cricketers, namely, Jeff Crowe, Andy Pycroft, Richie Richardson and Javagal Srinath.

Srinath will take charge of the tournament opener between the last event’s finalists, England and New Zealand on 5 October in Ahmedabad. Menon and Dharmasena will be the standing umpires, with Paul Wilson as TV umpire and Saikat taking on fourth umpire duties.

The officials have been named for the entirety of the League segment, with the selections for the semi-finals and final of the tournament to be named in due course.

Wasim Khan, ICC General Manager – Cricket, said, “The ICC Elite panel of umpires, referees, and emerging group of umpires involved will bring immense skills, experience and world-class standards to this World Cup. We are delighted with the group that we have assembled for this tournament”.
“Our competitive pathway system continues to see the development and emergence of high-quality match officials across the game. We are pleased that four members of the ICC Emerging Umpire Panel have earned the opportunity to be part of this showcase event and we wish them, and all the other match officials involved all the very best for the tournament.”
Sean Easey, ICC Manager – Umpires and Referees said, “This group is the best from around the world and will be ready to perform a challenging job, with the eyes of the global cricketing community focused on the event. We are confident that they will do an excellent job and wish them all the best of luck for what promises to be a World Cup to remember.”

Labourers unloading and packing corns at Vegetable Market.

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Labourers unloading and packing corns at Vegetable Market.
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Labourers unloading and packing corns at Vegetable Market.
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Caretaker Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah chairing a meeting regarding revival plan of cultural and literary heritage.

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Caretaker Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah chairing a meeting regarding revival plan of cultural and literary heritage.
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ISLAMABAD: September 08 – Caretaker Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah chairing a meeting regarding revival plan of cultural and literary heritage. APP/MAF/ZID

Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf visited the press gallery to witness the ongoing elections of the Parliamentary Reporters’ Association in the Parliament House.

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Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf visited the press gallery to witness the ongoing elections of the Parliamentary Reporters’ Association in the Parliament House.
APP02-080923 ISLAMABAD: September 08 - Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf visited the press gallery to witness the ongoing elections of the Parliamentary Reporters’ Association in the Parliament House. APP/MAF/ZID
Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf visited the press gallery to witness the ongoing elections of the Parliamentary Reporters’ Association in the Parliament House.
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Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf visited the press gallery to witness the ongoing elections of the Parliamentary Reporters’ Association in the Parliament House.
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ISLAMABAD: September 08 – Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf visited the Press Gallery to witness the ongoing elections of the Parliamentary Reporters’ Association in the Parliament House. APP/MAF/ZID

Rupee gains Rs 2 against US Dollar

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP): Pakistani Rupee on Friday gained Rs 2 against the US dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs 302.94 against the previous day’s closing of 304.94.

However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the dollar in the open market stood at Rs 302 and Rs 305 respectively.

The price of the Euro decreased by Rs 2.19 to close at Rs324.48 against the last day’s closing of Rs326.67, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

The Japanese Yen came down by 01 paisa and stood at Rs2.05, whereas a decrease of Rs1.70 was witnessed in the exchange rate of the British Pound, which traded at Rs378.50 as compared to the last closing of Rs Rs380.20.

The exchange rates of the Emirates Dirham and the Saudi Riyal decreased by 54 paisa each to close at Rs82.48 and Rs80.76 respectively.