Rs 77.8 bln projects for remote areas connectivity to be completed by year end under USF

Tue, 5 Sep 2023, 2:50 PM

ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (APP): To provide connectivity to remote and unserved areas across the country 83 projects worth Rs 77.8 billion would be completed by December 2023 under the Universal Service Fund (USF).

The official of the IT ministry said the primary objective of the USF was to connect all citizens of the country, as digitalization had become a crucial priority for both businesses and communities.

Under the Next Generation Optic Fiber (NG-OF) Network and Services programme, he said, the USF had made significant strides, contracting over 16,000 km of Optic Fiber Cable (OFC), which was expected to benefit approximately 31.5 million people nationwide.

To achieve the milestone, the USF had diligently laid fibre optic cables and installed 4G and 3G towers in remote and previously unserved areas, he added.

NHA awarded development leadership award for outstanding national service

Raiq Qureshi

Tue, 5 Sep 2023, 2:39 PM

ISLAMABAD, Sep 05 (APP):The National Highway Authority (NHA) has been awarded the Development Leadership Award for outstanding national service.

The award was presented by the Ministry of Planning, Development and Reforms in recognition of the NHA’s achievements in the road network, NHA Spokesman said on Tuesday.

Over the years, the NHA has completed many major highway projects, including the Lahore-Multan Motorway, the Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway, and the Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway.

These projects have had a positive impact on Pakistan’s socio-economic development, by improving connectivity and reducing travel times.

The NHA has also been praised for its visionary leadership and its commitment to quality.

The authority has a strong focus on safety and sustainability, and it is committed to providing world-class infrastructure to the people of Pakistan.

The award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the NHA staff.

The authority is committed to continuing its work on road development, and it is confident that it will continue to make a positive contribution to Pakistan’s development.

Youth killed during robbery

Raiq Qureshi

Tue, 5 Sep 2023, 2:35 PM

FAISALABAD, Sep 05 (APP):A youth was shot dead over resistance during a robbery in Sadar Jaranwala police

limits on Tuesday.

A police spokesman said bandits intercepted a laborer, Mumtaz of Chak No 22-GB,

who produced resistance during which robbers opened firing at him.

As a result, Mumtaz died on the spot while police took the body into custody

and started investigation for arrest of the accused.

Kerb currency market

NNPS Desk

Tue, 5 Sep 2023, 2:34 PM

KARACHI, Sep 05 (APP): Following were the Opening Rates of
foreign currencies in kerb market issued by the Forex Association
of Pakistan (FAP), here on Tuesday.

F.C. LOW RATE HIGH RATE
U.S $ (Inter Bank) 306.00 307.00
U.S $ (Cash Free Market) 319.00 322.00
SAUDIA RIYAL 83.00 84.00
UAE DIRHAM 86.50 87.50
EURO 335.00 340.00
UK POUND 393.00 398.00
AUD $ 200.00 204.00
CAD $ 228.00 232.00
CHINESE YUAN 45.00 46.00

PM directs for early conclusion of PIA restructuring plan

Najam ul Hassan

Tue, 5 Sep 2023, 2:33 PM

ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday directed to present the detailed plan with regard to the restructuring of PIA to the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) as soon as possible.

Chairing a high level meeting regarding Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) here, the prime minister also directed to take measures to further improve the air connection of remote areas with other cities of the country.

He said the flight timings of PIA should be fixed according to convenience of the passengers.

PIA is an important national institution that had provided splendid air services in past and earned positive image across the globe, he said adding that PIA was considered one of the best airlines in the world.

He asked the aviation division and the PIA management to work day and night to regain past glory of the airline.

The meeting was told that the recent amendment in the PIA Act 2016 had paved the way for the restructuring of PIA.

Caretaker Minister for Finance Dr Shamshad Akhtar, Advisor to PM Ahad Cheema and other officials attended the meeting.

Jawad Sohrab SAPM on Overseas Pakistanis visits WWF

Raiq Qureshi

Tue, 5 Sep 2023, 2:32 PM

ISLAMABAD, Sep 5 (APP):Muhammad Jawad Sohrab Malik, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) of the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development recently visited the Workers Welfare Fund (WWF) to review the initiatives and programs of the WWF to enhance workers’ welfare in the country.

An official source told APP here on Tuesday, during his visit to the WWF Muhammad Jawad Sohrab Malik SAPM has received a comprehensive briefing from Zulfiqar Ahmad, Secretary WWF.

The briefing covered a range of ongoing projects and initiatives being undertaken by WWF to improve the welfare of workers in the country.

The Secretary WWF highlighted the positive impact of these projects on the lives of workers and their families. Additionally, the Secretary WWF also highlighted the challenges that WWF faces that could potentially affect the successful implementation of workers’ welfare programs, he added.

He said that during the visit, Muhammad Jawad Sohrab Malik held meetings with the WWF officials and visited different sections of WWF to get a better understanding of the organization’s schemes and to look for potential areas for development.

ANP leader Sher Wali Baghi shot dead in Bannu

NNPS Desk

Tue, 5 Sep 2023, 2:31 PM

PESHAWAR, Sep 05 (APP): Awami National Party (ANP) Local Leader Sher Wali Baghi was killed by unidentified armed men in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tuesday.

According to police, the incident occurred on Dera Ismail Khan Road near Engineering University Bannu where unknown motorcyclists sprayed bullets at him.

As a result of the firing, Sher Wali died on the spot.

The attackers managed to escape the scene.

The body of the deceased was shifted to District Headquarters Hospital for postmortem. Sher Wali Baghi had been serving as the ANP organizer in Bannu District.

The police registered a case and started investigation.

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Chief Commissioner vows to control dengue outbreak

Raiq Qureshi

Tue, 5 Sep 2023, 2:27 PM

ISLAMABAD, Sep 05 (APP):The Chief Commissioner of Islamabad, Captain (retd) Anwarul Haq on Tuesday said that all possible resources will be utilized to control the dengue outbreak in the city.

He expressed these views while chairing a meeting to review dengue control arrangements.

He was briefed by the Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon, on the measures that are being taken to control the outbreak.

The Deputy Commissioner said that surveillance teams were in the field and visiting different places to detect and destroy mosquito breeding sites.

He said that strict action was being taken against those who violate the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for dengue prevention.

The Chief Commissioner directed that sanitation arrangements should be improved in different areas of the city to prevent dengue.

He urged the people to cooperate with the authorities in the fight against dengue.

SABS University of Art extends admission forms date till September 18

Raiq Qureshi

Tue, 5 Sep 2023, 2:24 PM

HYDERABAD, Sep 05 (APP):Shaheed Allah Buksh Soomro (SABS) University of Art, Design and Heritages Jamshoro has said that the date of admission forms has been extended till Monday, September 18, 2023.

The forms can be downloaded from the University website and can be submitted online as well as by hand.

The date of the entry test will be announced later depending on the announcement of intermediate results by respective educational boards.

Commissioner visited Imran Idrees Teaching Hospital

Raiq Qureshi

Tue, 5 Sep 2023, 2:22 PM

SIALKOT, Sep 05 (APP):Commissioner Gujranwala Division Naveed Haider Shirazi and Regional Police Officer (RPO) Regional Gujranwala Dr. Haider Ashraf visited Imran Idrees Teaching Hospital,Daska Road and Bashir Hospital,Khadim Ali Road here on Tuesday.

They reviewed in detail the facilities as per SOPs for administrative approval of kidney transplant.

Commissioner Gujranwala Division inspected the operation theaters, laboratory, ICUs, post-operation intensive care ward and yellow waste room for hospital waste and other facilities related to kidney transplant.

He inspected the dialysis unit and reviewed the procedure of donor verification for kidney transplant.

He said that the applications given by the hospitals for kidney transplantation were evaluated according to the checklist and approval will be given only to the hospital that fulfills the facilities and arrangements.

Deputy Commissioner Sialkot Adnan Mehmood Awan, District Police Officer (DPO) Sialkot Hasan Iqbal, Assistant Commissioner (AC) Daska Faisal Ahmed and Principal Khawaja Muhammad Safdar Medical College Dr. Hafiz Abdul Sattar were also present on the occasion.

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Associated Press Of Pakistan

Rs 77.8 bln projects for remote areas connectivity to be completed by year end under USF

NHA awarded development leadership award for outstanding national service

Youth killed during robbery

Kerb currency market

PM directs for early conclusion of PIA restructuring plan

Jawad Sohrab SAPM on Overseas Pakistanis visits WWF

ANP leader Sher Wali Baghi shot dead in Bannu

Chief Commissioner vows to control dengue outbreak

SABS University of Art extends admission forms date till September 18

Commissioner visited Imran Idrees Teaching Hospital

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