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IT minister affirms commitment to foster progress in IT and Telecom sector

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Dr. Umar Saif

ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP): Caretaker Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Dr. Umar Saif on Wednesday reaffirmed the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to driving progress in Pakistan’s Information Technology and Telecom sector.

In a statement, he acknowledged the Pakistan’s significant presence as the seventh-largest mobile phone market worldwide. With 190 million mobile phones in usage, he said, the country demonstrates a robust mobile phone landscape.

Dr. Umar Saif expressed the government’s ambition to promote the manufacturing of affordable and high-quality mobile phones within Pakistan.

He explained that this strategic move aimed to reduce the reliance on mobile phone imports, thereby curbing the outflow of foreign exchange.

The minister highlighted that this initiative holds the potential to generate employment opportunities at the local level while also propelling Pakistan’s high-tech industry forward.

He further elaborated on the benefits of local mobile phone production, emphasizing that it would not only address the growing demand for mobile devices but also stimulate the country’s economy.

Dr. Umar Saif stressed that supporting local manufacturing aligns with the government’s vision of self-reliance and economic growth.

Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Aneeq Ahmad, visiting a Church and talking to the Christian community on his visit to Jaranwala

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Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Aneeq Ahmad, visiting a Church and talking to the Christian community on his visit to Jaranwala
APP42-230823 JARANWALA: August 23 - Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Aneeq Ahmad, visiting a Church and talking to the Christian community on his visit to Jaranwala. APP/MAF/TZD/FHA
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Aneeq Ahmad, visiting a Church and talking to the Christian community on his visit to Jaranwala
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Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Aneeq Ahmad, visiting a Church and talking to the Christian community on his visit to Jaranwala
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JARANWALA: August 23 – Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Aneeq Ahmad, visiting the relief camp for Christian community and giving gifts to them on his visit to Jaranwala. APP/MAF/TZD/FHA
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Aneeq Ahmad, visiting a Church and talking to the Christian community on his visit to Jaranwala
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JARANWALA: August 23 – Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Aneeq Ahmad, chairing a meeting Christian community and Muslim Ulama at AC Office on his visit to Jaranwala. APP/MAF/TZD/FHA
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Aneeq Ahmad, visiting a Church and talking to the Christian community on his visit to Jaranwala
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JARANWALA: August 23 – Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Aneeq Ahmad, talking to the media persons on his visit to Jaranwala. APP/MAF/TZD/FHA

Governor KP lauds operation to rescue children in chair lift

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Ghulam Ali

PESHAWAR, Aug 23 (APP): Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Haji Ghulam Ali on Wednesday extended commendations to all rescue agencies, including the Pakistan Army, to rescue trapped children in a chair lift in Batagram.

In a statement issued here, the Governor said that the chair lift incident was a tragic occurrence which was successfully managed by the Pakistan Army and the rescue agencies through rescue operation.

Haji Ghulam Ali expressed gratitude for the cooperation of the local people in the Batagram chair lift rescue operation and congratulated the rescued individuals and their families who were safely evacuated from the chair lift.

With joint and timely efforts from the Pakistan Army, the provincial government, rescue agencies, local administration and the local people, a total of 8 precious human lives were saved during the rescue operation, he added.

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Gold rates dip by Rs 1,900 to Rs 232,600 per tola

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Gold rates

ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP): The per tola price of 24 karat gold decreased by Rs 1,900 and was sold at Rs 232,600 on Wednesday compared to its sale at Rs 234,500 on the previous day.

The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also decreased by Rs 1,629 to Rs 199,417 from Rs 201,046 whereas the price of 10 gram 22 karat gold went down to Rs 182,799 from Rs184,292, the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association reported.

The price per tola and 10 grams of silver remained constant at Rs 2,800 and Rs 2,400.54 respectively.

The price of gold in the international market increased by $3 to $1,904 from $1,901, the Association reported.

First Lady Begum Samina Alvi addressing the International Conference on Globalizing Women Entrepreneurship, organized by the Faisalabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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First Lady Begum Samina Alvi addressing the International Conference on Globalizing Women Entrepreneurship, organized by the Faisalabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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First Lady Begum Samina Alvi addressing the International Conference on Globalizing Women Entrepreneurship, organized by the Faisalabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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ISLAMABAD: August 23 – First Lady Begum Samina Alvi addressing the International Conference on Globalizing Women Entrepreneurship, organized by the Faisalabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry. APP/MAF/TZD/FHA

Caretaker Law minister vows to make departments more vibrant

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KARACHI, Aug 23 (APP): Provincial Caretaker Minister for Law, Religious Affairs and Human Rights Muhammad Umar Soomro on Wednesday affirmed to make Human Rights and Religious Affairs Department more functional and reachable for the general public at district level in Sindh.
This he said in a meeting with office bearers of legal fraternity and local dignitaries of different districts of Sindh, who came to felicitate the minister after assuming charge of the office.
He was optimistic about bringing reforms in Law Department and said that the Chief Minister and Governor Sindh would be approached through summary.
He said that in the current situation in the country, we need dialogue with everyone, we don’t have to limit ourselves to Karachi, but we need dialogue in all the divisions of Sindh and to work for the betterment of the province and the people of the country.
He lamented that the Human Rights Department was also running like a post office and it must be improved.
He said that the instructions of the caretaker chief minister would be fully implemented. I have also taken a briefing from the secretaries of my departments, whatever deficiencies will appear in the departments will be removed, he added.

Caretaker Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Syed Jamal Shah directed all the cultural and literary organizations of National Heritage and Culture Division to plan special programs to pay tribute to National heroes on Pakistan Defence Day to be observed on September 6

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Caretaker Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Syed Jamal Shah directed all the cultural and literary organizations of National Heritage and Culture Division to plan special programs to pay tribute to National heroes on Pakistan Defence Day to be observed on September 6
APP39-230823 ISLAMABAD: August 23 - Caretaker Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Syed Jamal Shah directed all the cultural and literary organizations of National Heritage and Culture Division to plan special programs to pay tribute to National heroes on Pakistan Defence Day to be observed on September 6. APP/MAF/TZD/FHA
Caretaker Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Syed Jamal Shah directed all the cultural and literary organizations of National Heritage and Culture Division to plan special programs to pay tribute to National heroes on Pakistan Defence Day to be observed on September 6
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Caretaker CM Balochistan assesses Home Dept’s operations

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Ali Mardan CM Balochistan

QUETTA, Aug 23 (APP): Mir Ali Mardan Domki, the Interim chief minister of Balochistan, on Wednesday presided over a high-level meeting to assess the Department of Home and Tribal Affairs’ operations.
The caretaker CM was briefed on the Department’s personnel, effectiveness, special units operating under its administrative control and actions taken.
Caretaker Minister for Home and Tribal Affairs Department Captain Retired Zubair Jamali, Chief Secretary Balochsitan Shakeel Qadir, Additional Chief Secretary Home Saleh Muhammad Nasir, IG Police Balochistan Abdul Khaliq Sheikh, Director General Levies Naseebullah Kakar, IG Prison Shujauddin Kasi attended the meeting.
The interim chief minister said that it was the duty of the interim provincial administration to provide a calm environment for free and fair elections.
He directed the Home and Tribal Affairs Department’s officials to make sure taking necessary precautions so that elections may be held in an orderly and transparent manner.
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First Lady Begum Samina Alvi addressing the International Conference on Globalizing Women Entrepreneurship, organized by the Faisalabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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Zia Ur Rehman
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First Lady Begum Samina Alvi addressing the International Conference on Globalizing Women Entrepreneurship, organized by the Faisalabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry
APP38-230823 ISLAMABAD: August 23 - First Lady Begum Samina Alvi addressing the International Conference on Globalizing Women Entrepreneurship, organized by the Faisalabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry. APP/MAF/TZD/FHA
First Lady Begum Samina Alvi addressing the International Conference on Globalizing Women Entrepreneurship, organized by the Faisalabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Court issues detailed order regarding transfer of LNG reference

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Raiq Qureshi
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Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP):An Accountability Court (AC) on Wednesday issued a detailed verdict regarding the transferring of an LNG reference against former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to a special judge central.
Accountability Judge Muhammad Bashir issued the written order. It stated that the accountability court had no authority to hear this case as per law. The court said that five accused in the case had filed acquittal pleas and the counsels of other accused also raised questions on the jurisdiction of the accountability court.
It said that former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi had not filed an acquittal plea in the case. However, his lawyer also gave arguments regarding the maintainability of the case under NAB amendments.
The order said that the all accused had been indicted in the case. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi was accused of misusing his powers to benefit the co-accused.
It further said that there was no evidence regarding receiving any amount illegally. The reference fell under Section-V of the Anti-Corruption Act 1947, it added.
The court said that the accountability court couldn’t even hear the cases under the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2010, adding that only the special judge central could hear such cases now.
It said that the prosecutor was also of the view that the accountability court had no jurisdiction in this case. Therefore, the LNG reference was shifted to the court of Special Judge Central. The court instructed the investigation officer to submit the case record to the said court for further proceedings.
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