FAISALABAD: August 31 –
President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) Dr. Khurram Tariq addressing a press conference at FCCI Complex
FAISALABAD: August 31 –
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar chairs a meeting on Pakistan’s Economy.
ISLAMABAD: August 31 –
SP Potohar holds ‘Khuli Kutchery’ to address grievances of citizens
RAWALPINDI, Aug 31 (APP):Superintendent of Police (SP) Potohar, Muhammad Waqas Khan on the directives of City Police Officer, Rawalpindi Syed Khalid Hamdani held a ‘Khuli Kutchery’ here on Thursday in Police Lines Headquarters to address grievances of the people.
According to a Police spokesman, Police Officers under Punjab’s open door policy were holding ‘Khuli Kutcheries’ to provide relief to the citizens.
He informed that the SP issued directives to the officers concerned to take action and submit a report on the complaint submitted by the citizens in ‘Khuli Kutchery’.
The SP on the occasion said, the ‘Khuli Kutcheries’ were being held to provide the citizens immediate relief and addressed their complaints besides it also helped improve standards of policing.
The SP issued orders to the officers concerned to complete inquiries and send reports within given time frame.
He said, all-out efforts were being made to ensure dispensation of speedy justice purely on merit to the people and improve service delivery standard.
The spokesman informed that the SPs were holding ‘Khuli Kutcheries’ to provide relief to the citizens.
Non-Aligned Movement optimal role for global peace and security urged
ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): The speakers here at the ongoing international Online Internship Program urged the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to play its optimal role in global peace and security.
They expressed these views while addressing the participants of the internship programme co-organized by the Indonesian Embassy and the Bahria University, Islamabad said a news release on Thursday.
Executive Director of the Institute of Defense and Security Studies Dr. Connie Rahakundini Bakrie highlighted that the NAM has become the largest grouping of states worldwide after the United Nations; however, with hanging global politics, its relevance has been widely debated. The importance of NAM as a political power in the current international scenario is being frequently questioned.
Dr Connie also highlighted the significant transition in global geopolitics following the collapse of communism in the USSR and Eastern Europe, which was supposed to end the Cold War. She emphasized the ongoing Cold War, which is increasingly becoming ultra-cold
In the context of the NAM Jakarta conference in 1992, she stressed that despite the end of the Cold War, the NAM struggle must continue.
Dr. Connie said that in the current global scenario, NAM should more proactive role and cited “the NAM ‘RE-NEW’ Declaration that advocates for equality, sovereignty, friendly relations, peaceful resolution of international disputes, opposes force and weapon of mass destruction and aims to protect the entire human race”.
She stressed that NAM should oppose military alliances, call for a world power balance, oppose Cold Supra War models and advocate for dispute resolution through negotiation and diplomatic means.
She made special reference to Indonesian President Soekarno’s famous 1960 United Nations speech, “To Build the World A New,” that emphasized the importance of a fair World Order Conception.
“Indonesia’s President Jokowi has proposed building the country as the nexus of international maritime and airspace, as it is at the heart of strategic sea line communication” she explained when sharing Indonesia’s response to the emerging situation.
The Asian-African Conference in Bandung in 1955 was the initial process for the birth of the Non-aligned Movement. The Conference was held on 18 – 24 April 1955 and was attended by 29 Heads of State and Heads of Government from the newly independent countries.
The NAM, central to Indonesia’s foreign policy, focuses on issues such as disarmament, economic development, poverty alleviation, climate change, and establishing a just world order. Indonesia supports NAM’s role in international peace, security, counter-terrorism, environmental concerns, and achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
She concluded that NAM should continue to maintain its influence on world peace campaign for a new international and regional economic order based on political and economic equality and continue to contribute its support in strengthening the UN organization.
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Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar chairs a meeting on Pakistan’s Economy
ISLAMABAD: August 31
Hot & humid weather with isolated rain-thunderstorms in some KP districts likely
PESHAWAR, Aug 31 (APP):The Provincial Meteorological Center Peshawar on Thursday forecast that mainly hot and humid weather was expected over most districts of the province.
However, it said that isolated rain-thunderstorms associated with gusty winds were likely to occur over Upper & Lower Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Bajaur and Swabi districts in the evening and night.
During the last 24 hours, hot and humid weather prevailed in most districts of the province. Rain recorded (in mm): Nil
The maximum and minimum temperatures recorded in centigrade at different stations of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were Peshawar City 37/25, Chitral 35/15, Timergara 35/24, Dir 34/15, Mirkhani 37/19, Kalam 27/07, Drosh 36/20, Saidu Sharif 34/20, Pattan 37/22, Malam Jabba 24/11, Takht Bhai 36/24, Kakul 32/19, Balakot 35/19, Parachinar 27/16, Bannu 37/26, Cherat 31/19, D.I. Khan 39/28.
The highest temperature recorded in the province was 39°c at Dera Ismail Khan Airport.
US Consul General calls on Governor Punjab
LAHORE, Aug 31 (APP):Newly-appointed United States (US) Consul General in Lahore Kristin K. Hawkins called on Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman and discussed education, trade, climate change and Jaranwala incident during a meeting at the Governor’s House here on Thursday.
The Punjab Governor welcomed the incumbent Consul General Ms. Hawkins to Lahore and expressed
his best wishes for her successful tenure. US Consulate Lahore’s Political and Economic Chief Nickolas
Katsakis was also present during the meeting.
Muhammad Balighur Rehman hailed the role of former Consul General William K. Makaneole in the
passage of legislation to declare Punjab and California as sister states.
He stressed the need for enhancing cooperation in the trade, agriculture and climate sectors between
both the countries. He also condemned the incidents of torching of houses of the Christian community
and desecration of the holy Quran in Jaranwala. He said that Muslims embraced their Christian brethren
after the incident and opened doors of their houses and mosques for them.
He said the Punjab government restored the damaged churches and handed them over in a better
condition than before, adding the government gave compensation to the effectees to repair their homes.
Balighur Rehman said the whole nation was unanimous that there was no place for such incidents
of intolerance and hatred in the society, adding that people from all walks of life have condemned
these despicable happenings.
He further said that he, as chancellor of public sector universities, had formed seven consortia
at the universities including one on climate change, adding US and Pakistani universities could
work on common projects to fight challenges of climate change.
The Punjab Governor also informed the US diplomat of the problems faced by the businessmen
and students in getting the US visa and sought her role in redressal of the problem.
The incumbent US Consul General to Lahore Kristin K. Hawkins evinced keen interest in consortium
on climate change at the public sector universities. She said that Punjab and the US government
could work together to defeat climate change challenges.
Kristin Hawkins said strengthening people to people contacts was her priority.
ATH holds meeting to address dialysis unit challenges amidst patient influx
ABBOTTABAD, Aug 31 (APP):Ayub Teaching Hospital (ATH) on Thursday held a meeting to tackle the critical issues faced by its Dialysis Unit due to an overwhelming influx of patients from Hazara, Gilgit, and Azad Kashmir.
The primary objective of the meeting was to promptly address the urgent challenges and concerns confronting the Dialysis Unit.
Medical Director ATH Professor Dr. Alam Zeb Swati chaired the meeting, aiming to devise immediate strategies and effective policy measures to mitigate potential serious repercussions for patients and the hospital.
The hospital is facing a surge in patients, further intensified by the recent suspension of the Health Facilities Program.
This suspension led to an unanticipated influx of patients referred from private hospitals across the region, significantly straining the hospital’s resources and administration.
In response to this situation, the Dialysis Unit urgently appealed to the hospital administration for a consistent and transparent policy to manage the sudden increase in patient admissions, not only for the present scenario but also for the foreseeable future.
In-charge, Dialysis Unit, Dr. Aisha, stressed the potential complexities arising from preferential treatment for registered patients and decisions regarding emergency and ward admissions, upholding ethical and professional standards in patient care was highlighted as paramount.
Presently, the ATH has a total of 7 dialysis machines, with 2 dedicated to Hepatitis C patients, 1 for Hepatitis B, and the remaining 4 allocated for regular dialysis cases. However, the current allocation falls significantly short of meeting the demands of Hazara.
This shortage, coupled with maintenance crises, has forced the Dialysis Unit to operate with only 4 machines.
Immediate efforts are being made by the Electromedical Department to expedite repairs and procurement processes, ensuring uninterrupted care for patients.
Urgent acquisition of new dialysis machines is imperative to maintain continuous and high-quality patient care.
The hospital administration is committed to maintaining the standard of care for all patients and is taking all possible measures to address the situation.
Pak, Iran for enhancing economic, trade ties
ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Iranian Deputy Minister for Economics and Finance Reza Bakhshi Thursday called on Acting Secretary of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Humair Karim and discussed cooperation between Pakistan and Iran, with a focus on enhancing economic ties for the mutual benefit of both countries.
Karim extended a warm welcome to Bakhshi and underscored Pakistan’s commitment to nurturing the historic and amicable relations shared between the two neighboring countries. He expressed Pakistan’s desire to strengthen these relations further, fostering increased trade and economic opportunities.
The acting secretary appreciated the substantial progress achieved following the 21st Joint Economic Committee (JEC) meeting held between Pakistan and Iran in August 2022. Both sides agreed to hold bilateral talks and follow-up meetings to implement the decisions made during the 21st JEC and prepare for the 22nd JEC to be held in Iran.
Reza Bakhshi reiterated Iran’s keen interest in bolstering cooperation across various sectors, including mutual development projects, investments, banking systems, and trade relations with Pakistan.
The Iranian Deputy Minister for Economics and Finance’s visit marks another step forward in the enduring partnership between Iran and Pakistan. Both nations remain committed to fostering cooperation that will not only benefit their economies but also contribute to the stability and development of the broader region.
Yarik police arrest five gamblers with Rs 48500 stake money
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Aug 31 (APP):The district police on Thursday arrested five accused gamblers and recovered a total of Rs 48500 stake money from them during a raid at a den within limits of Yarik police station.
A police spokesman said on the directives of District Police Officer(DPO) Abdul Rauf Babar Qaisrani Yarik police had launched a crackdown against gamblers in the area under supervision of DSPO Sadar Circle Muhammad Salim Baloch and SHO Zeshan Iqbal Khan.
During the crackdown, a police party led by Station House Officer(SHO) Zeshan Khan, conducted raid on the compound wherein they arrested five accused gamblers- Abdul Majid, Mishal Khan, Irfanullah, Khiyal Muhammad and Abrar- were arrested red-handed.
The police also recovered Rs33000 stake money in addition to Rs15500 and registered a case.