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Efforts underway to provide health facilities to patients: Dr. Kamalan

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QUETTA, Sep 07 (APP):Medical Superintendent (MS) of Bolan Medical Complex Hospital (BMCH) Quetta Dr Kamalan Gichki on Thursday said that practical measures were taken to ensure the provision of medicines to patients in the hospital.
He expressed these views while chairing a meeting to make functional Accident and Emergency Department of the hospital.
The meeting was attended by senior doctors and officials concerned. Various options were considered in the meeting to make Emergency Department functional and to improve the efficiency of the medical staff.
In the meeting, 24/7 Emergency Departments were posted in Neurosurgery, Orthopedic, General Surgery, Medicine and Cardiology departments. Procedures were reviewed to ensure the presence of graduate doctors in three shifts.
The facility of 24/7 delivery of free medicines to the patients attending the Accident and Emergency Department and the creation of a monitoring system for check and balance was also discussed.
Addressing the meeting, Dr Kamalan Gachki and Dr Prof Raz Muhammad said that on the special instructions of the Chief Minister of Balochistan and the caretaker provincial health minister, all available resources were being utilized to ensure better treatment facilities and supply of free medicines to the patients coming to Bolan Medical Hospital.
They said that action would be taken against those who would not perform their duties in the hospital saying that doctors,
paramedical hospital, nurses and other staff should ensure attendance at their place of posting and no negligence would never be tolerated in this regard.

Main Chehlum procession ends peacefully

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KARACHI, Sep 07 (APP):The main mourning procession was taken out in the metropolis from Nishtar Park on Thursday to observe the Chehlum of Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions with due respect and solemnity.
The main procession which emerged from Nishtar Park, passed through its traditional route and peacefully culminated at Husanian Iranian Imambargah in Kharadar.
Other small mourning processions were also taken out from other parts of the city earlier in the day, also merged into the main procession.
A traffic diversion plan was issued by the Karachi police for the Day to ensure a smooth flow of traffic.
The participants of the main mourning procession marched through Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto Road, Mehfil-i-Shah-i-Khorasan, M.A.Jinnah Road, Mansfield Street, Preedy Street, and Bolton Market to reach Kharadar.
The main procession of the Chehlum of Imam Hussain ended peacefully as no untoward incident was reported from any area.
All roads leading to the procession route were closed to traffic with the help of containers or heavy vehicles to stop unwanted entry.
Earlier, Director General Rangers (Sindh) Major General Azhar Waqas and SSP City District Police SSP Arif Aziz reviewed the security arrangements for the main procession.

Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training launched the Pakistan Foundational Learning Hub. The Pakistan Foundational Learning Hub has been set up with the generous support of the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the World Bank

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Zia Ur Rehman
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Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training launched the Pakistan Foundational Learning Hub. The Pakistan Foundational Learning Hub has been set up with the generous support of the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the World Bank
APP64-070923 ISLAMABAD: September 07 – Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training launched the Pakistan Foundational Learning Hub. The Pakistan Foundational Learning Hub has been set up with the generous support of the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the World Bank. APP/ABB/ZID
Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training launched the Pakistan Foundational Learning Hub. The Pakistan Foundational Learning Hub has been set up with the generous support of the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the World Bank
APP64-070923
ISLAMABAD: September 07

President Dr. Arif Alvi and Begum Samina Alvi offering condolences and Fateha over the demise of the wife of Air Chief Marshall (r) Asghar Khan

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Zia Ur Rehman
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President Dr. Arif Alvi and Begum Samina Alvi offering condolences and Fateha over the demise of the wife of Air Chief Marshall (r) Asghar Khan
APP63-070923 ISLAMABAD: September 07 – President Dr. Arif Alvi and Begum Samina Alvi offering condolences and Fateha over the demise of the wife of Air Chief Marshall (r) Asghar Khan. APP/ABB/ZID
President Dr. Arif Alvi and Begum Samina Alvi offering condolences and Fateha over the demise of the wife of Air Chief Marshall (r) Asghar Khan
APP63-070923
ISLAMABAD: September 07 

Minister eulogizes Rescue 1122 services in Abbottabad

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Rescue 1122
NATHIAGALI, Sep 07 (APP):Caretaker Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Tourism, and Culture, Barrister Feroz Jamal Shah Kakakhel on Thursday praised the exemplary efforts provided by Emergency Service Rescue 1122 in Abbottabad district.
“Rescue 1122 delivered timely services to the masses,” said the minister while presenting an honorary shield to District Emergency Officer (DEO) Arif Khattak in recognition of his outstanding performance.
The DEO held a meeting with the provincial minister here and gave a briefing about the ongoing emergency services provided by Rescue 1122 in Abbottabad.
DEO Arif Khattak highlighted the remarkable efforts of his team in serving the public, particularly the challenges posed by the region’s mountainous terrain and harsh weather conditions.
He emphasized that responding promptly to emergencies in the mountainous areas, especially in comparison to urban regions, remains a persistent challenge. However, he assured that his team is always prepared to deliver rescue services to those in need.

Former member of Sindh Assembly Irfan Ullah Khan Marwat and and Former member of KPK Assembly Samar Haroon Bilour called on caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar

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Zia Ur Rehman
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Former member of Sindh Assembly Irfan Ullah Khan Marwat and and Former member of KP Assembly Samar Haroon Bilour called on caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar
APP62-070923 ISLAMABAD: September 07 – Former member of Sindh Assembly Irfan Ullah Khan Marwat and and Former member of KP Assembly Samar Haroon Bilour called on caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar. APP/ABB/ZID
Former member of Sindh Assembly Irfan Ullah Khan Marwat and and Former member of KPK Assembly Samar Haroon Bilour called on caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar
APP62-070923
ISLAMABAD: September 07

Senator Sana Jamali calls on Governor Balochistan

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QUETTA, Sep 07 (APP):Governor Balochistan Malik Abdul Wali Khan Kakar on Thursday said the rapidly changing political and economic conditions of the entire region required us to make wise decisions as a nation.
He expressed these views while talking to a delegation led by Senator Sana Jamali here at Governor House.
The Governor said that it was a challenge to strengthen the infrastructure across the province in accordance with the changing conditions and increasing human needs in the province.
There is a lot of backwardness in the remote areas of the province in order to bring basic facilities to the people at their doorsteps, the interest of the people should be the focus and center of all policies and projects, he said.
He said that in this regard, only with the help and guidance of international institutions, our future goals can be achieved successfully.
With people-friendly policies and projects, we can easily get our country out of political and economic crises, in this regard, we have to make serious and courageous decisions in the present complex situation, he added.
Kakar said that time has come to rise above petty personal interests, adopt a national approach, put aside personal interests and adopt a policy of taking everyone together.
In this way, the people of Balochistan will also be able to actively participate in the development and prosperity of the country, he underlined.

20,935 screened for Hepatitis during LHEAP’s 2nd phase drive

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RAWALPINDI, Sep 07 (APP):As many as 20,935 persons had been screened for Hepatitis B and C during the second phase of the Local Hepatitis Elimination and Prevention (LHEAP) drive.
According to the District Health Authority spokesman, the LHEAP was underway in four Union Councils (UCs)-10,11,14 and 15 of the city while 117 people diagnosed with HBV and 354 with HCV so far.
He informed that 6,365 people had been immunized against the Hepatitis while 20 health teams, five in each UC were participating in the drive to vaccinate around 100,000 population against the deadly disease.
The spokesman urged the residents to come forward and screen themselves for Hepatitis free of cost. The LHEAP drive was being carried out in collaboration with the US-based task force for Global Health, he added.

LESCO carries out operation against power thieves

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LAHORE, Sep 07 (APP):Operation against power thieves was carried out in all circles of the Lahore Electric Supply Company as per the direction of Federal Power Division.
According to LESCO sources here on Thursday, 330 connections were found involved in power theft.
Applications for registering FIRs against power thieves had been submitted in relevant police stations while 130 FIRs got registered.
As many as 11 accused had been arrested while all connections had been disconnected and 1,037,425 units were charged under detection bill head worth Rs 47,427,301.
Prominent personalities had also been found involved in power theft and their connections had been disconnected as well.
LESCO Chief said that grand operation against power thieves would continue without any discrimination.
He said that LESCO officials and employees who were patronising power thieves would be taken to task.

Over 216,650 applications received through OCAS for intermediate admissions

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LAHORE, Sep 07 (APP):A significant influx of more than 216,650 admission applications has been received from students across Punjab for intermediate admissions in over 750 public colleges through the Online College Admissions System (OCAS), developed by the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) for the Higher Education Department (HED).
According to a PITB press release, among the applications submitted through the OCAS portal, 131,660 belong to female students, while 84,990 have been filed by male students. These applications cover a wide range of programs, including 79,372 for FA, 71,837 for ICS, 42,496 for pre-medical, 9,673 for pre-engineering, and 9,558 for I.Com.
The OCAS serves as a convenient platform for students to apply for admissions to government colleges in Punjab without the need for physical visits to the institutions. It has provided students in remote areas with the opportunity to apply online, saving time and money also ensuring prompt compilation of applications and merit lists.
The OCAS offers students 24/7 access to apply and stay informed about admission updates. Additionally, students can access digital college brochures and track the status of their admission applications through the respective college websites.
The system is currently accepting applications for intermediate programs. College brochures are available free of charge on the OCAS Portal: www.ocas.punjab.gov.pk.
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