MULTAN: September 05 –
A vendor displaying decorative stuff for sale to attract customers while shuttling on Khanewal Road.
MULTAN: September 05 –
Road safety show held
FAISALABAD, Sep 05 (APP):A mobile education unit of the Punjab Highways Patrol Police held a road safety show on Sargodha road motorway interchange near here on Tuesday.
In charge mobile education unit Shahid Nadeem raised awareness among people about traffic rules
and safety measures.
He said the PHP helpline 1124 was functional round-the-clock for citizens in any trouble,
emergency or accident.
A roadside vendor displaying bird stuff to attract the customer at Eidgah road.
HYDERABAD: September 05 –
Pakistan envoy presents `Certificate of Appreciation’ to exceptional GCSE achiever Mahnoor Cheema
LONDON, Sep 5 (APP): High Commissioner Dr. Mohammad Faisal on Tuesday awarded a ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ to the outstanding British Pakistani student, Mahnoor Cheema, in recognition of her extraordinary accomplishments in the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) examinations.
Mahnoor’s exceptional achievement of passing 34 subjects with high grades has set an international benchmark for academic excellence.
The High Commissioner expressed his profound admiration for Mahnoor’s commitment to academic excellence, hailing her as an inspiration for young girls across the globe, a press release issued by Pakistan High Commission here said.
He lauded Mahnoor for not only bringing honor to her family but also for shining a spotlight on Pakistan’s exceptional educational talent on the global stage.
Dr. Faisal extended his best wishes to Mahnoor for her pursuit of excellence in academics.
He also expressed appreciation for the invaluable support and guidance provided by Mahnoor’s parents.
Dr. Faisal acknowledged their pivotal role in fostering an environment conducive to academic success and underscored the significance of parental encouragement in nurturing the next generation of high achievers.
Mahnoor Cheema’s remarkable accomplishment in the GCSE examinations reinforces the educational ties between the United Kingdom and Pakistan.
September 6: a day to renew pledge to sacrifice for motherland: Home minister
QUETTA, Sep 05 (APP):Balochistan Home and Tribal Affairs Minister Mir Zubair Jamali has said that September 6 is a day to renew the pledge to sacrifice our lives for the defense of the motherland.
“On September 6, 1965, our brave armed forces along with the entire nation crushed the evil intentions of the enemy and made a history by showcasing real patriotism, national unity and courage,” he said to mark the Defence Day.
The caretaker home minister said that September 6 is a historic day for the nation when our armed forces made it clear to the enemy that the Pakistani nation and its armed forces are always ready to protect its motherland.
They know very well and are always ready to sacrifice everything to defend the borders of the beloved country.
Recalling the day, the home minister said that on September 6, 1965, our armed forces and the entire nation proved that the defense of the motherland is not about numerical majority, but about national unity.
With the spirit of sacrifice, and the spirit of patriotism, we gave a resounding response to the enemy’s aggression.
He said that on September 6, 1965, the spirit of the armed forces and the Pakistani nation was visible and based on this spirit we defeated our enemy, making our country an invincible force.
Muhammad Zubair Jamali also expressed solidarity with the Kashmiri people, saying that the government and people of Balochistan will continue to support the Kashmiri people politically until they get the right to self-determination.
India has not been able to suppress the freedom movement of Kashmiris with its state oppression and will not be able to suppress it in the future as well, he maintained.
A vendor arranging and displaying seasonal fruit papaya to attract the customers at his roadside setup.
FAISALABAD: September 05 –
Allegedly abducted teenager crushed to death
MUZAFFARGARH, Sep 05 (APP):A teenager crushed under a vehicle during a mishap as he fell down from a motorcycle after the collision with another motorcycle, in tehsil Alipur district Muzaffargarh.
According to official sources, two persons were heading towards somewhere with a teenager on a motorcycle. All of a sudden, their motorcycle collided with another motorcycle. The kid fell down on the road and was crushed under the vehicle.
The two unknown motorcycles managed to flee away from the scene.
Local police is investigating the incident. It was feared that the kid was being abducted by an unknown motorcyclist.
Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, Director General Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic University giving shield to participant during closing session of Second National FoRBLN conference Inclusivity ,social Cohesion and Diversity Challenges the way forward organized by Resilient Women Network.
ISLAMABAD: September 05 –
BCCI, PCB on path to mend cricket ties
LAHORE, Sep 05 (APP):Vice President Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Rajiv Shukla has said that cricket strengthens bond between the people and brings nations together.
Speaking at the grand gala dinner by the PCB in honor of BCCI delegation and Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan cricket teams at the Governor’s House the other night, he hinted at the magical power of cricket to bring people and states closer with desire to mend relations between the boards like the past.
The trio from the BCCI and PCB including Roger Binny, Rajiv Shukla and Zaka Ashraf expressed the positive intent mend relations for the fans on both sides of the border.
Reminiscing on successful tours by the Indian team in the past despite concerns on players’ security, the BCCI vice president said there were security concerns prior to the Indian team’s Pakistan tour in 2004 but we went ahead with the tour through the backing of the BCCI President Jagmohan Dalmiya and it was followed by a tour in 2006.
“2004-06 was the golden era in Pakistan-India relations while cricket served as the track II diplomacy,” Shukla said, adding that it helped promote people to people ties.
Shukla spoke freely of his fondness of Lahore and how he enjoyed coming back to the historic city. He reminisced of a similar day at the Governor’s House when former Indian Prime Minister addressed the audience at the sprawling lawns of Governor’s House.
He also made a special mention of the warmth and hospitality extended to him every time he had visited Lahore, adding he was enamoured by the personal care he received every time he was here in Lahore.
Shukla promised enviable hospitality to the visiting Pakistan team during the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 in India from October 5, adding he looked forward to welcome all the team there.
The BCCI vice president congratulated PCB on the successful conduct of the Asia Cup 2023.
Chairman Management Committee PCB Zaka Ashraf urged the need to revive love and develop brotherly relations among the cricketing nations of the world.
Welcoming the BCCI President Roger Binny, Vice President Rajiv Shukla, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka cricket teams, office-bearers and officials to Lahore, he underlined the need of unity among the cricketing nations as cricket brings countries and nations together. He expressed the hope that the Asia Cup will promote brotherly ties.
Referring to the recent Pak-India tie in the Asia Cup 2023 in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Zaka Ashraf said it was great sight cricket from both the teams hugging each other at the end of the match, adding that cricket is a binding force.
BCCI President Roger Binny also reiterated his desire to strengthen the ties between the cricket boards and promote cricket.
Later, Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman and Chairman PCB Management Committee Zaka Asharf presented mementoes to the visiting ceicket teams and office bearers of other boards.
Khalil George, Minister of Human rights and Minorities in a group photograph with participants during opening session of Second National FoRBLN conference Inclusivity ,social Cohesion and Diversity Challenges the way forward organized by Resilient Women Network.
ISLAMABAD: September 05 –
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