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President Dr Arif Alvi chairing the 23rd meeting of the Board of Governors of the National School of Public Policy, at Aiwan-e-Sadr
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A street vendor displaying different kinds of colorful balloons to attract customers at roadside
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Caretaker Federal Minister for Planning and Development Muhammad Sami Saeed in a group photo during the launch of Annual Corporate Report 2022 of NDRMF project “Optimizing Impact-Investing in Resilient and Adaptive Future of Pakistan
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Top position holder of BISE Bannu honoured
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Aug 31 (APP):Deputy Commissioner Lakki Marwat Abdul Hadi awarded top position holder of annual secondary school certificate (SSC) examinations held under the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Bannu.
A ceremony in this regard was held at Ahmad Zai Model School and College in District Lakki Marwat, where the Deputy Commissioner awarded Javed Khan who clinched the first position by scoring 1056 out of 1100 marks, with a prize and a shield.
The deputy commissioner also extended recognition and appreciation to all the teachers of the school by presenting them with awards.
Furthermore, awards were distributed to other students as well who had performed exceptionally well in their exams and achieved high marks.
CCPO Lahore visits PS South Cantt
LAHORE, Aug 31 (APP):Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana on Wednesday
late night visited South Cantt Police Station and expressed his displeasure over inadequate
cleanliness and poor lighting arrangements.
He carefully assessed the front desk operations and scrutinized the progress made
on citizens’ applications. He engaged with individuals under custody at the lock-up.
He conducted a thorough inspection of the SHO Office, Investigation Office, and
various other departments within the station.
Speaking on the occasion, the CCPO Lahore remarked that efforts were underway
to enhance the fundamental facilities at the front desk, including the implementation
of improved sanitation measures across all police stations.
He emphasized Lahore Police’s steadfast commitment to providing enhanced facilities
within the stations and providing a more positive and conducive police station culture.
CTP launch operation against parking rules violators
RAWALPINDI, Aug 31 (APP):The City Traffic Police (CTP) Thursday launched an operation against parking rules violators and issued 83 challan tickets to vehicles and motorcycles.
The tickets were issued following the directions of the Chief Traffic Officer, Tamoor Khan to ensure a smooth flow of traffic in the city.
According to the CTP spokesperson, the grand operation against encroachments was launched on various thoroughfares particularly in the New Town circle including Rehmanabad, Sixth Road and adjoining areas under the supervision of Incharge New Town Circle.
The CTO issued orders to take strict action against the encroachment mafia, violators of no parking, and those obstructing the flow of traffic in the city.
He said the encroachments and no parking violations cause traffic jams and affect the beauty of the city.
During the operation, different thoroughfares were cleared from the encroachment mafia and pushcarts were seized.
The CTO said that in order to further improve the flow of traffic in the city, indiscriminate action was taken against illegal parking, no parking, and encroachment mafia.
The operations would continue on a daily basis for which the respective circle in-charges would provide full support.
After the anti-encroachment operation, check and balance would also be kept to ensure smooth flow of traffic on city roads, he added.
DPO visits PAL Hangu
PESHAWAR, Aug 31 (APP):District Police Officer (DPO) Hangu, Nisar Ahmad on Thursday visited Police Assistance Lines (PAL) Hangu and inspected its various sections.
He witnessed the working of various sections and stressed utilizing all available resources for the facilitation of complainants.
He also highlighted the significance of developing harmony and cohesion in the information-sharing system to control and prevent crimes.
Speaking on the occasion, the DPO directed the police force to remain vigilant and perform duties with professional exuberance to come up to the expectations of people.
Steps afoot to provide health facilities to patients in BMCH: Dr. Nadir
QUETTA, Aug 31 (APP):Medical Superintendent (MS) of Bolan Medical Complex Hospital (BMCH), Dr. Nadir Khan Achakzai Thursday said that practical measures were being taken to provide health facilities to patients in the hospital.
He expressed these views while talking to media persons here.
The MS said that steps had been taken to make functional tube-well on an emergency basis and water supply was started in the hospital, nursing, doctors’ hostels, including the operation theatre.
The people were requested to take special care of cleanliness in the hospital, wait for their turn for X-ray, ECG and lab tests and cooperate with hospital staff, he said.
Dr. Nadir Khan said that with team work, the problems of the hospital would be solved and the cleanliness and security of the hospital and attendance of the paramedical staff to be ensured for maintaining quality of treatment in the hospital.
“My door is always open for doctors, nursing staff, pharmacists, paramedical staff and other supporting staff to solve their legal problems”, the MS said.
He said that in addition to emergency in the hospital, in the OPD, specialist doctors were busy serving the public with TB, Hepatitis, AIDS, HIV, treatment and medicines were being provided under other projects including leishmaniasis treatment saying that vaccination process was going on at Corona Vaccination Center.
Governor condoles over demise of Hafeez Ulfat
PESHAWAR, Aug 31 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Haji Ghulam Ali Thursday expressed profound grief and sorrow over the demise of senior journalist, founder and Chief Editor of Daily Sarhad, Hafeez Ulfat.
In his condolence message, the governor expressed sympathy and solidarity with members of the bereaved family.
The governor prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and courage for the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude.
Haji Ghulam Ali said services of the late senior journalist, Hafeez Ulfat for the promotion of journalism would long be remembered.
Use of Pakistan’s unofficial map a crime punishable by jail term, fine
ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP):After unveiling the new political map backed by legislation, the government has urged the general public to avoid the use and dissemination of unofficial or incorrect maps of the country as any such offense is punishable by a jail term or fine.
The authorities observed that the general public was not fully aware of the importance and usage of Pakistan’s new political map which was a cartographic representation of a country showing its administrative and political boundaries.
The Surveying and Mapping (Amendment) Act, 2020 has imposed stringent penalties for the printing, display, and use of unofficial or incorrect maps of the country, according to an official document.
The law prevents the printing, displaying, dissemination of or use of an incorrect and unofficial map of Pakistan and any violation may result in imprisonment for a term which may extend up to five years or a fine of Rs 5 million or both.
“Any individual, firm, organization or department involved in printing, displaying,
disseminating, using or circulating incorrect and unofficial version of map of Pakistan
or any part of Pakistan in hard or digital form shall be liable to be imprisoned for a
term which may extend up to five years or a fine of five million rupees or both,” according to the law.
The document called for all the citizens to only use the official map of Pakistan which was available at the Survey of Pakistan’s website.
“It reinforces the idea of sovereignty and territorial integrity of a nation. It also shapes national identity and a sense of belonging among citizens,” the document said.
Pakistan unveiled its new political map on August 4, 2020, in response to the Indian provocative move on August 5, 2019, when it unilaterally revoked Article 350 and 35(A) in a bid to change the legal status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK).
Pakistan’s new official political map is distinct from the previous political map as it contains seven new distinguishing features like the working boundary marked with appropriate annotation.
It mentions the status of IIOJK to be determined through a plebiscite as per relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions; the Line of Control (LoC) marked with the red dotted line shows undefined frontiers; and Junagadh, Manavdar and Jammu & Kashmir in its entirety, including Gilgit-Baltistan, shown in one distinct colour as parts of Pakistan.
The new political map reflects Pakistan’s border with India in the Sir Creek region as an international boundary along the eastern bank of the Creek.
The map depicts that Pakistan was committed to pursuing a political solution and opposed military interventions to resolve the Kashmir issue in line with the UNSC resolutions.
The document explains that the correct use of terminologies has great significance or implications in international relations. For example, Persian Gulf or Arabian Gulf, depending on the perspective, holds immense geopolitical importance due to its strategic location.
For Iran, using the term “Persian Gulf” is a matter of preserving its national identity and asserting its sovereignty over the region. While, some Arab countries, especially along the Arabian Peninsula, prefer to term it “Arabian Sea” due to their Arab identity, historical connection to the area, and geopolitical rivalries.
The authorities called for the use of official political map at all levels, including in academia, media, and private and public offices, as it would help keep alive the aspirations of millions of Kashmiri brethren who are currently living in the world’s largest jail under an illegal Indian occupation.
“The use of official map will strengthen Pakistan’s sovereignty claims, reinforce national identity, and serve as a symbol of national pride. It will also have far-reaching repercussions for foreign relations, legal matters and historical disputes bringing positive outcomes for the nation.”
Citing the relevant laws from different countries, the document said as per Indian legislation, the dissemination of inaccurate topographic information about the country, including international boundaries can lead to fines ranging from Rs 1 to 10 million and up to 7 years imprisonment.
Similarly, China introduced heavy penalties for using maps conflicting the country’s position on Taiwan, Tibet, and certain South China Sea regions.
Turkey strictly regulates border depictions, especially related to Cyprus. Maps depicting Cyprus separately can result in legal consequences.