9 die, 1,165 injured in Punjab road accidents

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Fri, 18 Aug 2023, 6:57 PM

LAHORE, Aug 18 (APP):At least nine persons were killed and 1,165 others injured in 1,154 road traffic crashes in Punjab during the last 24 hours.

As many as 609 people with serious injuries were shifted to different hospitals, while 556 victims with minor injuries were treated at the incident site by the rescue medical teams.

Furthermore, the analysis showed that 565 drivers, 46 underage drivers, 152 pedestrians, and 457 passengers were among the victims of road traffic crashes. The statistics show that 281 accidents were reported in Lahore, which affected 291 persons, placing the provincial capital at top of the list, followed by 76 in Faisalabad with 68 victims, and at third Multan with 72 road accidents and 67 victims.

According to the data, 1,002 motorbikes, 63 auto-rickshaws, 91 motorcars, 21 vans, nine passenger buses, 26 trucks and 122 other types of vehicles and slow-moving carts were involved in the road traffic accidents.

Game of pentathlon getting rapid acceptance in country: SBP DG

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Asim Usman

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Fri, 18 Aug 2023, 6:55 PM

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LAHORE, Aug 18 (APP):Director General (DG) Sports Board Punjab (SBP) Dr Asif Tufail has said that the game of pentathlon is getting rapid acceptance among the younger generation of the country and they would continue to support such exciting games.

He was addressing a prize-distribution ceremony of Global Laser Run City Tour 2023 competitions, organised by the Pakistan Modern Pentathlon Federation (PMPF), in collaboration with the SBP here at Punjab Stadium on Friday. Former commissioner Lahore and Chairman PMPF Zulfiqar Ghumman, was also present.

Dr Asif Tufail also witnessed the thrilling running and shooting competitions.

Later, Dr Asif along with Former Commissioner Lahore and Chairman PMPF Zulfiqar Ghumman and Vice-President PMPF Tariq Rashid distributed prizes among the top performers of running and shooting competitions.

As many as 290 boys and girls from different schools and colleges participated in the Global Laser Run City Tour running and shooting competitions.

The SBP DG said that it is quite heartening to see wonderful performances of young boys and girls in running and shooting events. Pentathlon is a modern sport and Sports Board Punjab is utilising all resources to promote this game among the young generation of Pakistan. “We are delighted to find several talented male and female players through Global Laser Run City Tour running and shooting competitions,” he added.

Following are results:

U-8 girls:

1st. Mariam Hussain, 2nd. Sania, 3rd. Sehar Bano

U-9 boys:

1st. Atta, 2nd. Arif Ali, 3rd. Mehboob

U-10 boys:

1st. Shahzaib, 2nd. Shahzad, 3rd. Munir

U-12 boys:

1st. M Subhan Zahoor, 2nd. M Hussain, 3rd. Asim Inam

U-14 boys:

1st. Shakir Ali, 2nd. Arslan Nawaz, 3rd. M Ehsan

U-14 girls:

1st. Abida, 2nd. Hadia, 3rd. Minahal

U-15 boys:

1st. Fahad Amir, 2nd. M Afnan Zahoor, 3rd. Imran Raza

U-15 boys:

1st. Moosa, 2nd. Safdar, 3rd. Zeeshan Mushtaq

U-16 boys:

1st. Asad Hayat, 2nd. M Ali, 3rd. Bilal

U-16 girls:

1st. Sameen, 2nd. Amina Asghar, 3rd. Mehwish.

Designate Caretaker Chief Minister Balochistan, Ali Mardan Domki calls on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar

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Zia Ur Rehman

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Fri, 18 Aug 2023, 6:54 PM

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APP26-180823 ISLAMABAD: August 18 – Designate Caretaker Chief Minister Balochistan, Ali Mardan Domki calls on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar. APP/MAF/ABB

President Azad Jammu and Kashmir Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chauhdary calls on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar

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Zia Ur Rehman

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Fri, 18 Aug 2023, 6:53 PM

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President Azad Jammu and Kashmir Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chauhdary calls on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in Islamabad on 18th of August, 2023.

Governor KP chairs Pakistan Red Crescent Merged area meeting

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Asim Usman

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Fri, 18 Aug 2023, 6:51 PM

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PESHAWAR, Aug 18 (APP): The meeting of Pakistan Red Crescent merged districts under the Chairmanship of Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Haji Ghulam Ali were held here at Governor House on Friday.

The meeting was attended by the Chairman of the Red Crescent for the erstwhile tribal districts, Imran Khan, members of the managing committee, Principal Secretary to the Governor, Mazhar Irshad and others.

In the meeting, a detailed briefing was presented regarding the overall performance, aims and objectives, community services of Red Crescent District Branch.

The meeting also approved the nomination of 11 members for the managing committee of Pakistan Red Crescent.

Pakistan Red Crescent is a great name and position in humanitarian services, Haji Ghulam Ali said.

He said the services of the Red Crescent for suffering humanity were commendable.

The Red Crescent should involve the local community in humanitarian services, Haji Ghulam Ali said.

The Red Crescent should establish strong links with benefactors at the local level, Haji Ghulam Ali further added.

At the local level, philanthropists and local communities are helpful for services and cooperation in natural disasters, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Haji Ghulam Ali said.

The governor urged the Red Crescent to prepare a list of volunteers at the Tehsil and District level in all the merged districts so that each and every work related to the people could be accomplished in an appropriate manner.

Free-of-cost treatment for dengue patients being ensured: Dr Jamal

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Fri, 18 Aug 2023, 6:47 PM

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RAWALPINDI, Aug 18 (APP): Caretaker Punjab Minister for Primary and Secondary Healthcare Dr Jamal Nasir Friday said that special counters were being established at all the district and tehsil headquarter hospitals for providing free of cost treatment facilities to dengue patients.

Chairing a meeting to review the dengue situation here, he said that people can get a slip for a free checkup by showing their national identity card.

The minister said that after checking the patient’s pulse, fever and blood pressure at such counter, a blood sample will be taken and a CBC blood test would be done.

In case of a positive blood test report and the presence of symptoms, the dengue patient would be admitted to the hospital for further treatment.

Dr Jamal said that qualified and trained doctor presence was also being ensured for dengue patients at the health facilities.

He said that preventive measures were being taken to control the spread of dengue in Lahore, Rawalpindi and
Multan, adding the surveillance for tracing larvae had been intensified across Punjab and the relevant deputy commissioners had been assigned the responsibility of monitoring the anti-dengue activities.

Dr Jamal informed that the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department had prepared new SOPs for dengue prevention, while strict action would be taken against violators and those neglecting their duties during the anti-dengue campaign.

“Show-cause notices will also be issued to officials involved in bogus activities,” he warned.

The minister said that anti-dengue activities were being carried out on a scientific basis.
As a result of repeated spraying in the past years, mosquitoes had developed immunity against insecticides, he said and added that different allergic diseases had been spread due to fogging.

He said that environmental factors were also being taken into account while carrying out anti-dengue activities.