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Best possible security arrangements made for Chehlum: CPO

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Raiq Qureshi
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CPO Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI, Sep 08 (APP):Best possible arrangements including security were made for the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), said City Police Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi Syed Khalid Mehmood Hamdani.
The CPO said that over 4,000 well-equipped cops and officers were deployed to ensure security foolproof.
Similarly, 250 traffic wardens and officers were also deployed for the smooth flow of traffic on city roads and to facilitate the mourners, he informed.
Monitoring of the main procession was ensured with the help of CCTV cameras besides aerial surveillance.
Police personnel were also deployed on top of high-rise buildings on the route of the Chehlum procession, he mentioned.
The CPO also appreciated the efforts of the cops to maintain peace and order on the Chehlum.
The processions of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) Chehlum, taken out from different localities of the city after passing through their traditional routes culminated peacefully on Thursday night.
The main ‘Zuljinnah’ procession was taken out from Imambargah Ashiq Hussain. It passed through its traditional routes, including Bhabra Bazaar, Jamia Masjid Road, Banni Chowk, Fawara Chowk, Lal Haveli, Raja Bazaar, China Market, DAV College Road, Tyranwala Bazaar and finally culminated at the Qadeemi Imambargah.
Some of other ‘Zuljinah’ processions also taken out from Gora Syedan, Matwali Imambargah, Imambargah Shah Chan Chiragh, Imambargah Baltistan, Imambargah Satellite Town, D-Block, Hussainia Imambargah and Imambargah Qasra also joined the main procession and the mourners proceeded towards Qadeemi Imambargah.
All the roads on the routes of the Chehlum processions remained completely closed for all kinds of traffic. Several other big and small ‘chehlum’ processions from Adiala, Dhoke Syedan, Dhoke Ratta, Jhanda Chichi, Jhangi Syedan, Chaklala, Dhaman Syedan, Muslim Town, Chur and some other localities also joined the main procession at Imambargah Ashiq Hussain and later culminated at the Qadeemi Imambargah.
The Deputy Commissioner (DC), Rawalpindi Hassan Waqar Cheema had imposed Section 144 here in Rawalpindi to avoid any untoward incident. Pillion riding was also banned for one day on the occasion.
The Commissioner Rawalpindi Division, Regional Police Officer, Syed Khurram Ali, City Police Officer, Syed Khalid Mehmood Hamdani (CPO) and DC visited the route of the main procession and inspected security arrangements.
No one was allowed to enter processions without a thorough body search.
Main Chehlum majlas was held at Imam Bargah Qadeemi which was addressed by Zakirins.
According to a police spokesman, tight security arrangements were made on the directives of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar to provide security cover to the mourners.

Walk held to sheds light on Illiteracy crisis

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Raiq Qureshi
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Walk on Illiteracy crisis
ISLAMABAD, Sep 08 (APP):SOS Foundation on Friday organized an awareness walk to mark World Literacy Day here.
Children from various schools, educationists, social workers, and individuals from all walks of life have participated in the walk to share a common goal for eradicating illiteracy in Pakistan.
The event aimed to spotlight the critical issue of illiteracy and the alarming number of 1.8 million out-of-school children who are currently being overlooked.
The awareness walk commenced at 10:30 a.m. from Super Market F-6 and culminated at the prestigious National Press Club in Islamabad.

Speakers for expanding trade ties between Pakistan, Egypt

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Najam ul Hassan
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ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP):Speakers at a conference held in Cairo, Egypt have stressed for expanding trade ties and boosting cooperating in various sectors between Pakistan and Egypt.

The Embassy of Pakistan in Egypt, in collaboration with Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), organized the Pakistan-Egypt Business Opportunities Conference in Cairo, said a press release received here on Friday.

The purpose of the conference was to enhance bilateral trade and investment ties between the two countries. The conference coincided with the ongoing celebrations of 75th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Egypt.

Minister for Public Business Sector of Egypt Engineer Mahmoud Esmat, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Head of Egyptian Commercial Services, Yahya El-Wathik Bellah Ahmed, high-ranking government officials, members of diplomatic community, representatives of Chambers of Commerce of Egypt and a large number of Egyptian businessmen attended the event.

The Chief Guest, in his remarks, appreciated the efforts of business communities of both countries in strengthening economic ties. In his statement, Yahya El-Wathik Bellah highlighted the mutual desire of the two sides to boost cooperation in various sectors including agriculture, energy, housing, tourism, textile and food etc. He also stressed the need to create new avenues for investments.

Ambassador of Pakistan to Egypt Sajid Bilal thanked the Egyptian government and Chambers of Commerce for extending all possible support for making the event a success. He highlighted the efforts of the Government of Pakistan to attract foreign investment especially from the brotherly countries through the formation of Special Investment Facilitation Council.

The Ambassador praised the role of Pakistani and Egyptian companies in promoting bilateral commercial relations. He highlighted the ongoing mechanisms and mutual efforts of the two governments in realizing full potential of trade and investment between Pakistan and Egypt.

President of RCCI Saqib Rafiq Shahraiz Malik and Group Leader of RCCI Sohail Altaf briefed the audience on the role of RCCI and private sector in enhancing Pakistan’s trade with countries across the globe.

They noted that the presence of more than 150 delegates from various business sectors of Pakistan in the conference is an evidence of the importance people of Pakistan attach to Egypt.

It also reflects the priority given to Africa by the government of Pakistan and the outstanding prospects for forging commercial linkages with Egypt.

The companies from the two sides signed seven MoUs for mutual cooperation in education, tourism, and food sectors. They also discussed ways to collaborate and promote mutual trade during business-to-business sessions.

The conference concluded in the evening with a splendid Award Ceremony in which top business performers during last year in Pakistan and leading Egyptian investors and companies doing business in Pakistan were recognized and honoured.

Health experts urge to ban nicotine products

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Raiq Qureshi
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nicotine products
ISLAMABAD, Sep 08 (APP):The health activists are urgently advocating for a ban on emerging tobacco products in the country due to their highly addictive nature.
The Society for the Protection of the Rights of Child (SPARC) issued a press release highlighting the critical need for a ban on these harmful tobacco and nicotine products, which are gaining popularity among children and young adults in the country.
It is important to note that this misinformation is actively propagated by the large tobacco industry in an attempt to expand its consumer base across various age groups.
Malik Imran Ahmed, Country Head of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK), emphasized that Pakistan currently lacked comprehensive legislation addressing the promotion, sale, and advertisement of e-cigarettes and similar products.
He called upon the government to take immediate and decisive action to address this issue.
 Emerging tobacco products encompass a wide range, including nicotine pouches, heated tobacco products (HTPs), vapes, and various flavored options, all of which are readily available online and in markets. Ahmed highlighted that these products are deliberately designed to entice youth, making it imperative to ban them before they endanger our nation’s children any further.
Dr. Ziauddin Islam, former Technical Head at the Tobacco Control Cell in Health Ministry presented alarming statistics on tobacco-related deaths in Pakistan.
In 2018 alone, an estimated 160,100 lives were lost due to tobacco use, and this number has continued to rise since then.
Dr. Islam underscored that innovative tobacco products had inundated the online market through aggressive advertising, promotions, and sales. He urged the government to take strict measures to regulate online platforms and achieve effective tobacco control goals in Pakistan. Additionally, he noted that these harmful products are conspicuously displayed and easily accessible in local shops, major shopping centers, grocery stores, and malls—a deliberate tactic employed by the tobacco industry to lure children into purchasing them.
Khalil Ahmed, Program Manager SPARC, declared that the tobacco industry was waging a war on the health and well-being of Pakistan’s youth and children.
By introducing a plethora of enticing flavors for e-cigarettes and offering discounts on purchases, the tobacco industry was reaping substantial profits at the expense of our children’s future.
 Ahmed emphasized the urgent need to protect the rights of our youth and safeguard their health from the clutches of the tobacco industry.
SPARC and its partners are committed to advocating for stronger regulations and a ban on these hazardous tobacco and nicotine products to ensure a healthier future for Pakistan’s children and youth.

Cotton arrival grew by 49.37 %

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Raiq Qureshi
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cotton
ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP):Cotton crop arrival in the local markets has witnessed about 49.37 percent growth during the first week of current month (September) as compared the arrival of the same month of last year.
By September 01, 2023 about 3.041 million cotton bales were arrived in local markets as compared the arrival of 1.539 million bales of same month of last year, said an official in the Ministry of National Food Security and Research.
Talking to APP here on Friday, he said that encouraging trend in local cotton output was mainly attributed to the provision of certified quality seeds as well as incentives introduced by the government to ensure proper and fair rate of returns to growers across the county.
The of crop arrival from Sindh Province, he said also grew by 57.84 percent as the province harvested over 1.901 million of cotton bales as against the arrival of 801,772 bales of same period of last year.
Meanwhile, cotton crop arrival from the Punjab Province were recorded at 1.068 million bales as compared the arrival of  703,993 bales of last year, which posted an increase of 51.82 percent, he added.
The crop arrival from Balochistan grew by 51.92 percent as province harvested 70,600 bales as compared to 33,945 bales of same period last year, he said adding that during the period under review, 168,726 cotton bales were also exported , where as 2,615,271 purchased by the textile sector, which was 49.35 percent higher then the last year’s purchase.
He said that the ministry in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders were also organizing awareness on field-secessions for crop management and pest control to achieve higher output.
The Ministry of National Food Security and Research in collaboration with Central Cotton Research Institute Multan organized pesticide management workshops for cotton growers in order to avoid their harmful impact on human health and the environment, he added.
Meanwhile, about 25 master trainers were also trained for further disseminating training to growers on innovative crop sowing techniques, fertilizers and pesticide management to enhance the per-acre output of cotton during the current season, he added.
Over 100 farmers from different crop-producing areas were also trained on the latest production technology, which was aiming to attain higher per-acre cotton output to enhance local production of this major cash crop of the country.
Besides, the government was also working to ensure the availability of certified seeds for different crops including cotton, wheat, rice, maize and other major and minor crops to enhance crop output to achieve sustainable agriculture growth and social development in the country.
In this regard, the track and traceability of certified seed was launched and the traceability data revealed that total cotton seed requirements were estimated at 41,048 metric tons, whereas seed availability was registered at 25,986 metric tons.

Sadiqabad police arrest two robbers, street criminals

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Raiq Qureshi
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Sadiqabad Police Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI, Sep 08 (APP):In an operation against criminal elements, Rawalpindi Police have busted a gang and arrested two robbers and street criminals besides recovering Rs 520,000 cash, a motorcycle, and other items from their possession.
According to a police spokesman, Sadiqabad Police arrested two accused namely Hamdan and Aqib Rasheed, who were allegedly involved in various robberies, and street crime cases.
He informed that the police team constituted under the supervision of SHO Sadiqabad Police Station on the directives of SP Rawal, Faisal Saleem conducted a raid and managed to net the criminals who were record holders.
Earlier, two other members of the group were also sent behind bars and police recovered Rs 400,000 and two pistols from their possession.
A total of 920,000 cash, two pistols, a motorcycle and other items were recovered from the possession of the arrested accused, he added.

Bid to smuggle non-custom paid goods foiled; worth Rs 519mln goods seized

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Raiq Qureshi
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non custom paid goods
PESHAWAR, Sep 08 (APP):The Customs Collectorate Enforcement Team, in cooperation with DI Khan police on Friday conducted a successful operation and foiled a bid to smuggle non-custom-paid goods worth Rs 519 million to different parts of the country.
The spokesman of the customs collectorate, Sohail said that three trucks and five containers were also seized in the operation conducted in the Darazinda area of district DI Khan.
He said that the trucks and containers were full of smuggled goods, including imported cloth, electronic gadgets, black tea, and other precious items, adding that the local police and customs authorities were jointly investigating the seized goods.
He said that the value of smuggled goods, including vehicles, was estimated at Rs 519 million, including goods worth Rs 389 million and trucks and containers worth Rs 130 million.
Sohail said this was one of the biggest cases made by customs in the area during the last few years as South Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was in the grip of terrorism and several attacks were also carried out on customs officials, wherein some personnel embraced martyrdom in these attacks.

Dry weather forecast

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Raiq Qureshi
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Dry weather
SARGODHA, Sep 08 (APP):The local office of Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast dry weather for the city for the next 24 hours.
Maximum temperature was recorded 39 Celsius on Friday and minimum 27 Celsius, according to the PMD report.
Dry weather has also been forecast for entire district.

Deputy Commissioner assures normalcy in Chitral

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Raiq Qureshi
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DC lower Chitral
PESHAWAR, Sep 08 (APP):Deputy Commissioner Lower Chital, Muhammad Ali Khan, stated on Friday that the law and order situation is normal in the district, and tourists can visit any tourist destination without any fear.
In a video message from his office, along with DPO Ikramullah Khan, he mentioned that additional reinforcements of FC, police, and Levies personnel have been deployed in the border area with Afghanistan, where terrorists attacked an FC checkpost.
He further stated that our security forces successfully repulsed the attack, resulting in the death of a large number of terrorists.
The deputy commissioner emphasized that life is normal in the Chitral district, with all business centers, schools, universities, and hospitals functioning as usual.
He said that the people are standing shoulder to shoulder with the police and Levies force, offering their support to the security forces.

Court extends 7 day remand of Asad Jillani & facilitator in Fatima Murder case

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Raiq Qureshi
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Fatima torture's case
SUKKUR, Sep 08 (APP):Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Khairpur extended the 7-day remand of Pir Asad Shah and the facilitator in the murder case of innocent Fatima Furriro.
After the completion of the earlier remand, accused Asad Shah and his facilitator Imtiaz Mirani were brought before ATC in a strict security cover on Friday.
On the request of Bachal Kazi, the investigation officer in Fatima Furriro’s case about the alleged torture of an underage domestic worker in Rani Pur, the judge extended seven days further physical remand of the main accused Asad Shah and Imtiaz Mirani.
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