HYDERABAD
Numerous families are relishing a picnic by the Indus River during overcast weather, following the rise in water level in the river
HYDERABAD
An elderly lady is cooking corn kernels near the Shahi Qila
LAHORE
A skilled individual is engaged in embroidery work on a bed sheet and pillow at Walled City
LAHORE
65,000 liters Irani diesel, NCP items worth millions of rupees seized in DI Khan
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Aug 26 (APP):The district police on Saturday claimed to have foiled smuggling attempt recovering 65,000 liters Irani diesel and non custom paid items (NCP) worth millions of rupees here.
According to police spokesman, a police team led by SDPO Sher Ullah Khan along with SHOs Din Muhammad and Rehmat Ullah of Mughalkot and Darazinda police stations foiled smuggling bid and recovered around 65,000 liters of Irani Diesel from an Oil Tanker coming from Quetta.
Meanwhile, the police also recovered NCP items worth Tens of Millions rupees during checking of various vehicles at the check post.
The NCP items included 456 bundles of cigarette packs, one sack of Foreign Koot, one sack of spare parts, two sacks of Laptop Chargers, two Solar Inverter, one carton Spray, two Inverters, 11 Foreigner Tyres, 15 Cartons White Paper, three cartons soap, three submersible pumps, 109 tyres, one carton foreigner injections, two carton glass, 200 sacks Irani plastic bags, 30 sacks dry milk, four roll to-chain cable, 24 cartons cigarettes and 52 cartons of lotions.
Later, the police handed over all the recovered NCP items to the customs authorities
Child Protection Unit sets up in Rajanpur
MULTAN, Aug 26 (APP):In an inspiring move towards securing the rights and safeguarding the future of children, Child Protection Bureau Office has been established in Rajanpur.
Under the visionary guidance of Chairperson Sarah Ahmad, the Director General of Child Protection Bureau, Aftab Ahmad Khan, officially inaugurated the newly established Child Protection Unit in Rajanpur. This monumental initiative has been realized in collaboration with the esteemed support of UNICEF and the International Rescue Committee (NGO).
A prestigious gathering witnessed the historic occasion, including notable figures such as DC Rajanpur Mansoor Ahmad Khan, Director Program Hasnain Khalid, Director Admin Kashif Jalil, and Zahida Manzoor, Child Protection Officer from UNICEF. Shabnam Baloch, Country Director of the International Rescue Committee, along with representatives from the local police force and other distinguished guests, graced the event with their presence.
Expressing his fervent commitment to the cause, Director General Aftab Ahmad Khan reiterated the pivotal role played by Chairperson Sarah Ahmad in this remarkable endeavor. The establishment of the Child Protection Unit stands as a testament to the shared vision for safeguarding the vulnerable children of Rajanpur district.
The collaborative efforts between the Child Protection Bureau and the International Rescue Committee (NGO) are set to create a lasting impact on the lives of children. The newly formed Child Protection Unit will act as a vigilant guardian, ensuring that the rights of children are upheld and their well-being is protected.
Excitingly, this is just the beginning of a larger plan. Director General Aftab Ahmad Khan unveiled that the Child Protection Bureau, in collaboration with UNICEF and the IRC NGO, will extend its reach to Dera Ghazi Khan. Here, a dedicated Child Protection Unit will efficiently manage children’s rights cases, propelling the cause forward with renewed vigor.
Director General Aftab Ahmad Khan underlined the importance of cohesive efforts from all stakeholders. This united front will be the driving force behind the relentless pursuit of safeguarding the rights and welfare of the children in Rajanpur district.
Dengue tally reaches 137 cases in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI, Aug 26 (APP): The total tally of dengue in Rawalpindi had reached 137 cases with the arrival of six more patients during the last 24 hours.
Chief Executive Officer of District Health Authority Dr Ijaz Ahmad said that two of each patient had arrived from the Potohar town, Rawalpindi Cantonment and Municipal Corporation areas.
He informed that 120 patients had been discharged after recovery while 17 confirmed patients were admitted to the district’s health facilities. During the last 24 hours, Dr Ijaz said that the district administration had registered 71 FIRs, issued tickets to 13 premises, sealed 15 and imposed a fine of Rs 257,000 against the violations of dengue SOPs, he told.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Hasan Waqar Cheema called upon the residents to keep an eye on junkyards, schools and under-construction buildings and remove water after rain to prevent the spread of dengue larvae breeding.
He said that special attention was being given to high-risk Union Councils and a comprehensive micro plan had been devised as per SOPs to eliminate larvae.
The DC said that staff deployed for the anti-dengue drive had been told that no negligence would be tolerated.
Rain in city; MD WASA issues high alert
MULTAN, Aug 26 (APP):Managing Director WASA Chaudhary Muhammad Danish issued high alert in WASA after heavy rain in the city here on Saturday afternoon.
Managing Director WASA directed sewerage, disposal station officials to remain alert.
He paid visit to various parts of the city along with director works Arif Abbas to check the drainage arrangements and inspected working of disposal stations.
Various disposal stations were run through generators due to electricity loadsheding.
Disposal station division ordered to keep standby generators operational and to mobilize teams and machinery into the field.
He directed to ensure drainage of rain water from metro routes and low lying areas.
MD WASA directed to run all disposal stations at full capacity and ensure complete drainage of rainwater in the field.
He ordered to remain into field till complete drainage of rain water and to follow SOPs for drainage of rain water from pond area.
Director works presented report to MD WASA as 69 millimetre rain was recorded at Chungi No 9 disposal station. 51 mm at old Shujabad road and 63 mm at Kari Jamandan disposal station.
MD WASA set up camp office at Chungi No 9 disposal station for monitoring of rain water. He directed officials to remain alert due to prediction of more rain.
FIA recovers huge quantity of foreign currency, nabs three accused
PESHAWAR, Aug 26 (APP):FIA Commercial Banking Circle Peshawar on Saturday arrested three suspects involved in the illegal exchange of money (hundi) and confiscated huge amount of foreign
On the direction of Deputy Director Afzal Niazi accused Izzatullah was arrested from Torkhum having 51,000 Qatari riyals and 49,000 Saudi riyals.
The arrest of the accused took place as a result of effective coordination between FIA Commercial Banking Circle Peshawar and FIA Immigration Torkhum.
In another operation, an accused Muhammad Mujahid was arrested from Nishtarabad area having 2800 US dollars, 1600 New Zealand dollars and 27,000 Pakistani rupees.
In a third operation, Shafiullah was arrested from Gambit, District Dir having 368000 Pakistani rupees.
The accused could not satisfy the valid reason of holding the recovered currency.
A number of receipts related to Hundi reference were also recovered from them.
FIA registered cases against the accused under the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act and started investigation.
British HC to make trade push on first visit to Karachi
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): The newly appointed British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott CMG OBE, will visit Karachi ahead of the expected arrival of the Royal Navy’s HMS Lancaster.
During her visit, she will meet with business, political and community leaders, with a focus on boosting UK-Pakistan trade links. Bilateral trade is currently worth over £4 billion, nearly doubling in 3 years, said a press release issued by the British High Commission on Saturday.
The British High Commissioner will also visit HMS Lancaster in Karachi as part of routine bilateral Royal Navy-Pakistan Navy training exercise. These exercises are part of a range of ‘Defence Diplomacy’ activities, part of the UK’s commitment to maintaining its well-established defence relationship with Pakistan.
The High Commissioner said that Karachi was one of the best places in Pakistan to discuss business, the country’s beating heart and home to some of the country’s most pioneering industries. I am looking forward to hearing from UK and Pakistani businesses on how we can support each other’s ambitious trade goals, she expressed.
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar chairs a meeting to review security situation in the country, especially Balochistan
QUETTA