RAWALPINDI, Sep 25 (APP):Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) while conducting six operations across the country managed to recover over 115 kg of drugs and arrested seven accused, said an ANF Headquarters spokesman here on Monday.
He informed that in two ANF operations conducted near Motorway Toll Plaza Islamabad, a total of 64.8 kg hashish was recovered from two vehicles. The recovered drugs were concealed in the secret cavities of the vehicles. During the operations, four accused residents of Peshawar and Khyber were arrested.
20.4 kg opium, 14.4 kg hashish and 1 kg heroin were recovered from a vehicle stopped near Motorway Toll Plaza Sheikhupura. During the operation, two accused residents of Nowshera were arrested on the spot.
107 heroin-filled capsules were recovered from the possession of a Dubai-bound passenger, going on flight number GF-787. The accused resident of Khyber was netted at Bacha Khan International Airport.
15 kg of hashish was recovered during two operations in Zakha Khel area of Khyber.
Separate cases under the Anti-Narcotics Act were registered against the arrested accused while further investigations were under process.
ANF seizes 115 kg drugs in six operations
Seminar on ‘Effects of Growing Population’ held
SARGODHA, Sep 25 (APP):A seminar on ‘’Effects of growing population’’ was held by the Population Welfare Department
Bhakar for public awareness at Dullewal in tehsil Darya khan on Monday.
In the ceremony, officials, teachers, local political leaders and people from all walks of life
were present on the occasion.
Deputy District Population Welfare Officer Muhammad Ramzan Awan said rapidly growing
population was a matter of concern due to which ratio of unemployment, shortage of residential
and educational facilities were also increasing.
“By controlling population we can achieve target of economic growth,” he added.
He urged teachers and political leaders to play their active role to raise awareness among
public regarding importance of family planning.
DC bans public gathering under section 144
30th Sept last date to avail 15pc rebate on payment of taxes
RAWALPINDI, Sep 25 (APP):September 30 would be last date to avail 15% rebate on payment of property tax, water and cleanliness bills, said Rawalpindi Cantonment Spokesman here on Monday.
He informed that RCB had offered 15% rebate on payment of taxes before 30th September.
The residents while paying the property tax and other bills before the deadline can avail the special concession.
The citizens are informed that the Board is providing the rebate on payment of property tax, water and cleanliness bills of 2023-24 before Sept 30, he added.
He informed that National Bank Rwp Cantt Board Branch would remain open on Saturday 30, Saturday to facilitate the tax payers.
He urged the citizens to pay the bills in time and avail the concession.
The spokesman said, action in accordance with the law would be taken against the defaulters who did not clear taxes despite various notices.
30th Sept last date to avail 15pc rebate on payment of taxes
RAWALPINDI, Sep 25 (APP): September 30 would be last date to avail 15% rebate on payment of property tax, water and cleanliness bills, said Rawalpindi Cantonment Spokesman here on Monday.
He informed that RCB had offered 15% rebate on payment of taxes before 30th September.
The residents while paying the property tax and other bills before the deadline can avail the special concession.
The citizens are informed that the Board is providing the rebate on payment of property tax, water and cleanliness bills of 2023-24 before Sept 30, he added.
He informed that National Bank Rwp Cantt Board Branch would remain open on Saturday 30, Saturday to facilitate the tax payers.
He urged the citizens to pay the bills in time and avail the concession.
The spokesman said, action in accordance with the law would be taken against the defaulters who did not clear taxes despite various notices.
KP Govt dispatches relief goods to affectees of Jaranwala incident
PESHAWAR, Sep 25 (APP):The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government on Monday dispatched relief goods along with a high level delegation for affectees of Jaranwala incident to express solidarity with them.
The delegation led by Chief Khateeb KP Maulana Tayyab Qureshi and Bishop Sarfaraz Peter would hand over the relief goods to the affectees.
Maulana Tayyab Qureshi said here that the purpose of sending relief goods was to promote inter-faith harmony and express solidarity with the affected families.
He said the delegation would include minority leaders along with officers of Religious and Minority Affairs Department.
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Handicrafts exhibition of KP held at Islamabad
PESHAWAR, Sep 25 (APP): Exhibition of handicrafts from across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was organized by the Handicrafts Association of Pakistan in collaboration with the Youth Directorate of KP at the prestigious Centaurus Mall Islamabad .
Young Artisans from across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa participated at the event to showcase crafts locally sourced and made in their areas, says a press release.
These included straw baskets ,truck art ,leather ,gemstones and local embroidered suits .
The event was an excellent opportunity for artisans to attract buyers from the federal capital and gain exposure where they also had the opportunity to get orders from international firms as trade attache of diplomatic enclave were also in attendance.
Prominent among were Sardar Illyas Khan, CEO of Centaurus ,President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry Ahsan Bakhtarwee and Chairperson KPBOIT Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Board of Investment & Trade Engr Said Khan.
A large number of Diplomats and dignitaries from different walks of life were also in attendance.
Chairperson Handicrafts Association of Pakistan Miss Maryam Iqbal stated that the handicrafts industry has been a neglected industry whereas it has a lot of potential.
Artisans should be encouraged by offering opportunities and financial support to display their art and products in exhibitions
A developed handicrafts sector in Pakistan could guarantee a handsome contribution to GDP; investment opportunities; enhanced foreign exchange earnings; cultural preservation, entrepreneurial development, and alleviation of poverty.
Pakistan is bestowed with the artisans rich in texturing and elegant handicrafts that have a lucrative global demand. The only thing needed is to ensure that production is being done in a systematic and cost-effective way.
For instance, Balochistan is the major producer of salt items, leatherwork, sheepskin items, and mats.
Ajrak, Ralli, Sasi, Khadi and the ceramic work of Sindh reflect a serene picture of the skill of artisans. KP is rich in traditional embroidery and copper work.
Multan and Bahawalpur regions are famous for the blue pottery, embroidery and camel-skin lamps; Peshawar Misgaran Bazaar is a historic market for brass and silver utensils.
Chiniot wood-crafting could be evolved as a speciality for Middle Eastern and European markets. Swat and D.G Khan produce thread and mirror embroidery. Internationally commended hand-knotted carpets and rugs are the work of artisans of Lahore and Balochistan.
It is indispensable to channelize all the resources to the handicrafts production hubs like Southern Punjab, Karachi, Balochistan and most parts of KP. According to a recent survey of Sargodha Chamber of Commerce and Industry, there are 1140 craftsmen only in the small town of Sillanwali near Sargodha, but it could not get the legal status of the industry till date.
Most of the handicrafts exporters are based in Karachi and consequently, small-scale handicrafts in different regions are unable to get attention. The exporting hubs should be uniformly distributed at regional locations to promote and facilitate localised artisans. An effective way to achieve this milestone promptly is calling for well-researched proposals to design and implement a methodical plan for handicrafts.
They said provincial governments should take the front line position in promoting handicraft industry and related products. Artisans should be encouraged by offering opportunities and financial support to display their art and products in exhibitions and handicraft should be taken as a priority industry in the country.
The major institutions supposed to be at cutting-edge, by recognising and magnifying their efforts, are Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Punjab Small Industries Corporation (PSIC), Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA), Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) of Pakistan, and Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA).