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KARACHI: September 02 – Disinfected spray being carried out by District Health Office (DHO) officials at Karachi Press Club. APP/SDQ/ZID
Disinfected spray being carried out by District Health Office (DHO) officials at Karachi Press Club.
KARACHI: September 02 –
KARACHI: September 02 – Disinfected spray being carried out by District Health Office (DHO) officials at Karachi Press Club. APP/SDQ/ZID
The care taker Minister of Home and Prison, Bring (rtd) Haris Nawaz in a group photo with Indonesian Consul General in Karachi Kuncoro Hadiningrat during the event “Diplomatic Reception” organized by the Consulate General of Indonesia at Pearl Continental Hotel.
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KARACHI: September 02 – Joint collaboration by Indonesian and Pakistani students enthralled the audience with a captivating dance performance of Tari Priring (Plate Dance) during the event “Diplomatic Reception” organized by the Consulate General of Indonesia at Pearl Continental Hotel. APP/ZID
KARACHI: September 02 – Joint collaboration by Indonesian and Pakistani students enthralled the audience with a captivating dance performance of Tari Priring (Plate Dance) during the event “Diplomatic Reception” organized by the Consulate General of Indonesia at Pearl Continental Hotel. APP/ZID
Some sections of media misreported PM’s recent interaction with journalists: Solangi
ISLAMABAD, Sep 02 (APP): Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi on Saturday said some sections of media had misreported the recent interaction of Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar with journalists in Islamabad regarding the electricity bills issue.
Murtaza Solangi, in a news statement, clarified that when the prime minister was asked during the interaction whether the electricity bills had caused chaos or anarchy in the country, he ruled out the anarchy, but did not dismiss the matter as non-issue.
He said the prime minister had not stated that the issue of electricity bills was not worrisome for the people, rather he explained what were the reasons behind the expensive electricity.
The prime minister reaffirmed in the media interaction that the solution would soon be worked out, Solangi added.
He said those who were responsible for the current situation had also been using the issue for political point-scoring in the wake of the upcoming election.
PM Kakar never said that people’s problems were “unjust”, he added.
He said some responsible journalists had also confirmed that the prime minister had not referred to the matter of electricity bills as a non-serious issue. Instead, he had stated that the country had commitments with international organizations, assuring that a solution would be worked out for the people without compromising the promises made to the organizations.
The minister said ironically, it was projected in some sections of media that the prime minister was not concerned about people’s difficulties, which was unjust and against journalistic norms.
He appealed to the media to report news according to the facts.
The minister also cited a couplet from Faiz Ahmed Faiz Poetry to comment on the misreporting of the media interaction.
Pakistan’s top service enterprises participate in CIFTIS in Beijing
BEIJING, Sep 2 (APP):: Pakistan’s prominent service-oriented enterprises showcased their accomplishments at the 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) opened here on Saturday.
Pakistani firms including Special Technology Zone Authority (STZA), Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), NETSOL, ISBEI, National Bank of Pakistan, National Logistic Corporation (NLC), Fb Enterprises and others set up their booths at Pakistan Pavilion to attract Chinese investors.
Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque officially inaugurated the pavilion. The representatives of the companies attended the inaugural ceremony.
“For the first time, we have a meaningful participation of Pakistan’s top service-oriented companies which briefed visiting enterprises about the incentives and investment-friendly environment in Pakistan,” Commercial Counselor, Pakistan Embassy, Beijing, Ghulam Qadir told APP.
He said that the response of the people was phenomenal and wonderful as they thronged to the Pakistani pavilion and were briefed by the representatives of the companies specializing in IT, telecommunications, logistics and traveling, and financial services.
“It is beginning and hoped that more services companies would come to China and attend in the similar events in China and build business relations with the Chinese counterparts,” he added.
Ghulam Qadir said that the traders of handicrafts have also set up their stalls at the pavilion and displayed their products which attracted a lot of customers.
He expressed confidence that the participation of Pakistani companies would help enhance trade between the two countries and increase the regional connectivity.
Themed “openness leads development, cooperation creates a win-win future,” the fair takes place in the Chinese capital from September 2 to 6.
As the world’s sole state-level and comprehensive fair with international reach dedicated to trade in services, the event has attracted more than 2,400 enterprises to participate in its offline exhibition, including over 500 global top 500 and industry-leading companies.
With an exhibition area spanning 155,000 square meters, the 2023 CIFTIS features a comprehensive exhibition along with nine thematic ones, covering industries ranging from culture and tourism, education and health to finance, environment, telecommunications, computing and information.
The exhibitors are from 59 countries and regions as well as 24 international organizations.
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22 more dengue cases reported in 24 hours
RAWALPINDI, Sep 02 (APP):As many as 22 more dengue cases were reported in Rawalpindi during the last 24 hours, raising the tally of confirmed cases to 243.
District Coordinator Epidemics Prevention and Control (DCEPC), Dr Sajjad Mehmood on Saturday said that, among the new cases, seven patients had arrived from the Potohar town urban area, five of each from Chaklala Cantonment, and Municipal Corporation area while one patient reported from tehsil Gujar Khan.
He said 69 patients were admitted to the City’s allied hospitals, out of which 33 were confirmed cases while 184 were discharged after treatment.
Dr. Sajjad informed that the district administration had registered 54 FIRs, issued tickets to 14, sealed six premises, and a fine of Rs 32,000 was imposed against the violations of dengue SOPs during the last 24 hours.
Swiss govt announces scholarships for Pakistani students
LAHORE, Sep 02 (APP):The Government of Switzerland in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced an “Excellence Scholarship Programme” for Pakistani students for the upcoming academic year 2024-25.
Higher Education Commission (HEC) local chapter sources told APP that one-year post-master’s research, three-year post-master’s, PhD and one-year Post-Doctoral Programmes (PDP) have been announced for the aspiring candidates.
The last date for submission of applications with the Swiss embassy is September 30. More details are available on the official website, the HEC local sources told APP. The main purpose of the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships is to create educational opportunities for foreign researchers completing a master’s or Ph.D degree.
Scholarship recipients will be selected under the supervision of the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students.
Pakistan outplay Bhutan in opening match of SAFF U16 C’ship
ISLAMABAD, Sep 02 (APP): Pakistan downed Bhutan by 2-1 in the opening match of the SAFF U16 Championship 2023 at Bhutan on Saturday.
According to details, Pakistani Skipper Obaidullah Khan scored the first goal in the 17th minute while the second goal was scored by Subhan Karim in the 30th minute.
Bhutan’s lone scorer was Tandan Phantshu who scored the goal in the 13th minute of the game.
Pakistan team would play their next match against Maldives on September 4.
Stable market to leave positive impact on cotton supply chain
LAHORE, Sep 02 (APP):Punjab Agriculture Secretary Iftikhar Ali Sahoo has said that the current year is “the year of revival of cotton”.
He said this while presiding over the meeting held in Multan and Bahawalpur to monitor the current situation of cotton and floods in South Punjab, according to a press release issued here on Saturday.
It is encouraging that the cotton market remains stable this year as it would have a positive impact on the cotton supply chain, he added. He further said that there was a need to pay special attention to nutritional management in order to get full production of the cotton crop during this month.
Iftikhar Ali Sahoo said that measures should continue on a priority basis for cotton surveillance, monitoring and prevention of harmful insects. The secretary was told that the overall condition of cotton was satisfactory in the province and priority measures were being taken for better care of the crop.
However, in some areas the attack of whitefly, millybug and pink bollworm has been observed. On receiving the report, agricultural extension and pest warning teams are spraying agricultural poison with advanced chemistry.
The secretary gave instructions that a technical session of agricultural experts should be held to prepare a comprehensive strategy for the prevention of harmful insects and worms.
During the briefing, it was further informed that harvesting of early sown cotton crop was in progress and overall crop was good so far.
AJK President says Jammu and Kashmir’s partition unacceptable to Kashmiris
ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): The President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry, while stressing the need for settling the Kashmir dispute in accordance with the UN Security Council resolutions, has said the fragmentation of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir was not acceptable to the Kashmiri people.
Addressing at a ceremony organized in the memory of towering Kashmiri Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Gilani here Saturday, the AJK President said, “Let it be clear that Kashmiris will not allow the partition of Kashmir under any circumstances.” He said all that Kashmiris want is implementation of the UN resolutions that guaranteed the right to self-determination to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
He reaffirmed full support to the ongoing freedom struggle in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and said that the government and people on this side of the Line of Control (LoC) stand in support and solidarity with their Kashmiri brethren in their struggle against the Indian illegal occupation. He said that all political parties were on the same page on the issue of Kashmir.
Barrister Chaudhry said that the BJP-led Indian government was hell bent on changing the demography of IIOJK by settling Hindus in the territory. He said, by altering the region’s demography, the Modi government wants to install a Hindu chief minister in the region in order to lend legitimacy to the actions it took on and after August 5, 2019.
The AJK President deplored that India’s 900,000 forces’ personnel deployed in length and breadth of occupied Kashmir were involved in gross human rights violations in the region. He lauded the sacrifices rendered by the Kashmiri people and maintained that the day is not far when the people of IIOJK would achieve their cherished goal of liberation of Kashmir from the Indian illegal occupation. He said the Kashmiris living abroad should also play their role in highlighting the freedom movement.
Paying rich tributes to Syed Ali Gilani, he said the veteran leader was fearless advocate of Kashmiris’ right to self-determination who devoted his entire life to the freedom movement of Kashmir.
NA Speaker inaugurates provision of transportation facilities to women college
ISLAMABAD, Sep 02 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf on Saturday said that education was an essential factor for women empowerment and providing basic facilities to women would enhance their literacy rate across the country. He added that the provision of transportation facilities to girls students in Gujar Kahn who travel 40 km to reach the college would encourage them to complete their education.
He expressed these views while addressing a public gathering in connection with the provision of transport services to Government Associate College for Girls.
It is pertinent to mention here that Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf visited Government Associate College for Girls Manghot on 30th May 2023. During the visit, the students and faculty members raised the issue of transport problems to girls students.
The Speaker, on the occasion, assured them provision of transport facilities.
The provision of these buses will resolve the traveling difficulties faced by the students coming from far-flanged areas. Now, they will be able to participate in their educational activities more enthusiastically. This facility would also encourage girls students to continue and complete their education.
The people of the area, the students and their parents have expressed their gratitude to Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf for the promotion of girls’ education in Gujjar Khan and its adjacent areas for the development of the area.