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Gomal University finds hard to pay massive electricity bills

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DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Aug 30 (APP):Chairman Council meeting of Gomal University was held here on Wednesday, stressing austerity measures to overcome financial burden, the university was facing on account of massive electricity bills.
Vice Chancellor Gomal University Professor Dr. Shakibullah chaired the meeting which was attended by deans, directors, administrative officers of all departments including registrar Dr. Muhammad Shoaib.
 During the meeting, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shakibullah said it was high time we took tough decisions to put the university on the path of development and there was a need to pursue measures that help to overcome financial liability of paying massive electricity bills each month.
As part of such measures, he said that the VC office as well as other offices of the university had to avoid using air conditioners and one had to pay a Rs 50,000 fine, if he or she violated the ban.
He directed the registrar of the university to immediately issue a formal notification in this regard.
He urged the university’s employees to continue work with the same high spirit of dedication to take the university to heights of development.
He also suggested that certain departments should put more energy into increasing the number of students by launching new programs, enabling the university to increase salaries of teachers of the department concerned.

DC visits fruit, vegetables market

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Abdul Hanan
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Prices of fruits, vegetables 
BHAKKAR, Aug 30 (APP):Deputy Commissioner Dr Noor Muhammad Awan visited fruit and vegetables market here on Wednesday.
He inspected the bidding process of vegetables and went to different sheds and stalls in the market and
checked availability of vegetables and fruits.
The DC directed the market committee for regular monitoring of the bidding process to discourage unfair
increase in wholesale prices.
Dr Noor Muhammad Awan also interacted with the commission agents and shopkeepers and said that
the district administration was very serious to control price hike in daily use items.
The DC discussed market situation and problems with shopkeepers and promised to resolve all issues
in the shortest possible time.

Agricultural chemicals import reduces 10.78% in first month if FY 2023-24

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP):Imports of agricultural and other chemicals into the country during the first months of the current financial year decreased by 10.78 per cent as compared to the imports of the corresponding month of last year.
During the month of July 2023, agricultural and other chemicals costing $718.801 million were imported as compared to the imports of $805.634 million in the same month of the previous year, according to the data of the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
In the first month of the current financial year, 2,987 metric tons of insecticides valued at $17.789 million were imported as compared to the imports of 3,114 metric tons worth of $24.064 million in the same month last year.
During the period under review, 156,948 metric tons of plastic materials valued at $204.250 million were imported as against the imports of 143,102 metric tons valuing $241.805 million in the same period last year.
Meanwhile, 2,502 metric tons of medicinal products worth $93.541 million were imported to fulfill the local requirements as compared the imports of 2,333 metric tons valuing $92.451 million.

Bike lifters gang busted

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SARGODHA, Aug 30 (APP):Police claimed on Wednesday to have arrested three outlaws of a gang
and recovered motorcycles and illegal weapons from their possession.
In a crackdown against motorcycle thieves, Kot Momin police raided at different localities and arrested waqas, Nadeem and Shoiab with recovery of five motorcycles, two rifles and a pistol.
The police also recovered valuables worth Rs 1 million from their possession.
The accused were wanted by police in 27 cases of bike lifting.
Further investigation was underway.

China rejects India’s protest over release of standard map

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BEIJING, Aug 30 (APP): A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wednesday rejected India’s protest over the release of standard map and hoped that the Indian side could stay objective and calm and refrain from over interpreting.

India on Tuesday lodged a strong protest with China over its release of standard map that laid claim over Arunachal Pradesh and the Aksai Chin as region within its borders.

“On August 23, the Ministry of Natural Resources release the 2023 edition of standard map. It is a routine practice for China to exercise sovereignty in accordance with the law,” Wang Wenbin said during his regular briefing held at the International Press Center (IPC).

“We hope relevant side can stay objective and calm and refrain from over interpreting,” he added.

According to reports, India launched a strong protest through diplomatic channels with the Chinese side on standard map released by China saying such acts will only complicate the situation.

Indian External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India rejected these claims as they had no basis and that such steps by the Chinese side only complicated the resolution of the boundary question.

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A large number of spectators standing in queue to enter the Multan Cricket Stadium for first cricket match of Asia Cup 2023 between Pakistan and Nepal

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A large number of spectators standing in queue to enter the Multan Cricket Stadium for first cricket match of Asia Cup 2023 between Pakistan and Nepal
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A large number of spectators standing in queue to enter the Multan Cricket Stadium for first cricket match of Asia Cup 2023 between Pakistan and Nepal
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A large number of spectators standing in queue to enter the Multan Cricket Stadium for first cricket match of Asia Cup 2023 between Pakistan and Nepal
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Vanuatu to host ICC Women’s T20 WC 2024 EAP qualifier

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Abdul Hanan
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP):The road to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 continues in September with the East Asia Pacific (EAP) regional qualifying event taking place in Port Vila, Vanuatu.
One team would book their spot in the Global Qualifier, where they will hope to qualify for the World Cup, said a press release.
The island nation has qualified for the event and plays host to the Cook Islands, Fiji, Indonesia, Japan, Papua New Guinea, and Samoa. Vanuatu, which earlier this year was hit by two major cyclones within 48 hours of each other, will welcome the competing teams as a way to boost tourism and support the local economy.
The event marks the return of an ICC Women’s Qualifier to the region, with the last tournament played in 2019 due to the global pandemic. Defending champions, Papua New Guinea, will be looking to retain their place on top of the region, but will face some tough opposition in the single-round robin.
The ICC was also hosting the 100% Cricket Leadership Program which focuses on athletes (leading female cricketers from the seven competing nations), commentators, and coaches.
The program seeks to uplift sports knowledge and sports-based skills within the EAP region. The program would be in part, facilitated by former Australian cricketers and media personalities, Mel Jones, Julia Price, and Cathryn Fitzpatrick, as well as representatives from Australian Cricket and New Zealand Cricket.
As part of the Leadership Program day, a 100% Cricket Women’s Health Education session would be held with the participating teams. The objective of this was to normalize and drive necessary conversation around the topic of women’s health and menstrual cycles within the cricket ecosystem.
Vanuatu Cricket Association (VCA) CEO Tim Cutler said, “Our national women’s cricket team is the country’s highest-ranked team and under the guidance of new coach Joshua Rasu we look forward to watching Selina Solman’s squad continue to represent the country with honour.
EAP Regional Development Manager Rob Gomm said, “I am particularly excited to see the 100% Cricket Leadership Program run concurrently.
We wanted to utilise having close to 100 female athletes in attendance and have designed the sessions to enhance their leadership capability and develop their off-field skills.
Our cohort of world-class facilitators is ready to go in what will be an excellent program for all involved.

NBP Exchange Rates

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NNPS Desk
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KARACHI, Aug 30 (APP): Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Tuesday issued the following
exchange rates.

CURRENCY SYMBOL TT Selling TT Buying
U.S DOLLAR USD 303.50 303.00
EURO EUR 330.48 329.93
JAPANESE YEN JPY 2.0762 2.0728
BRITISH POUND GBP 383.36 382.73
SWISS FRANC CHF 345.38 344.82
CANADIAN DOLLAR CAD 223.75 223.38
AUSTRALIAN DOLAR AUD 196.40 196.08
SWEDISH KRONA SEK 28.02 27.97
NORWEGIAN KRONE NOK 28.67 28.63
DANISH KRONE DKK 44.27 44.19
NEWZEALAND DOLLAR NZD 180.62 180.32
SINGAPORE DOLLAR SGD 224.42 224.05
HONGKONG DOLLAR HKD 38.83 38.77
KOREAN WON KRW 0.2296 0.2292
CHINESE YUAN CNY 41.78 41.71
MALAYSIAN RINGGIT MYR 65.47 65.37
THAI BAHT THB 08.65 08.64
U.E.A DIRHAM AED 83.21 83.07
SAUDI RIYAL SAR 80.91 80.78
QATAR RIYAL QAR 83.35 83.21
KUWAITI DINAR KWD 984.97 983.35

CONVERSION RATE FOR FROZEN FCY DEPOSITS
USD 302.9694
GBP 381.9535
EUR 327.419
JPY 2.0666

SETTLEMENT DATE: 01-09-2023

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AMIA calls for reforms in energy sector, privatization of DISCOs

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Abdul Hanan
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PESHAWAR, Aug 30 (APP):All Pakistan Marble Industries Association (AMIA) Wednesday called for massive reforms in energy sector including the privatization of all distribution companies (DISCOs) and abolition of single buyer system across the country to promote wheeling system.
These proposals were flouted by Chairman AMIA, Asghar Khan while addressing a press conference along with office bearers from various marble industrial estates here.
 He said that Pakistan had 2300 large marble industrial units and over 400 marble show-rooms and giving dierct and indirect employment to over 0.2 million people, which spoke crucial role in the economic development of the country.
 He said that consecutive increase in the power tariff had rendered 40% to 50% marble units closed and if the issue was not addressed then the remaining units would stop operation.
He demanded abolition of taxes from the electricity bills to provide maximum relief to marble and granite industries to save the workers from going unemployed.
The association further demanded review of the agreements with independent power producers (IPPs) and abolition of all those agreements, which were  made in haste and instead of imported resources give priority to local resources of energy.
He has also called for focussing on the prevention of power pilferages and performance of the distribution companies. He said that the companies should ensure their timely recoveries and avoid to the burdenof their incompetency on the honest consumers.

Body cameras distributed among cops to ensure transparency in policing affairs

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Islamabad police have distributed body cameras among the dedicated personnel of the Dolphin Squad to bolster transparency and accountability within the force.

Under the direct orders of Dr Akbar Nasir Khan, the Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO), the SSP Safe City initiated the distribution of these body cameras, coupled with comprehensive training on their proper usage.

The primary objective behind this initiative is to ensure the secure and verifiable recording of interactions between police officials and the public.

By doing so, the Islamabad Capital Police aims to foster a safer environment, deter criminal activities, and keep a vigilant eye on any suspicious individuals or events.

During the training session, Dolphin Squad members were instructed to consistently wear and operate these body cameras while on duty. This practice guarantees that all interactions with the public are securely recorded, serving as a deterrent against unlawful activities.

Furthermore, officials were unequivocally directed to refrain from conducting vehicle searches without the explicit authorization of senior officers.

They were also reminded to uphold courteous and respectful behaviour when interacting with the public, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.

The Islamabad Capital Police remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of the citizens it serves. Islamabad police have appealed to all citizens for cooperation in a collective mission to uphold peace and security. It has been also asked to report any suspicious activities promptly to your nearest police station or dial the “Pucar-15” helpline.

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