TMA Hangu unveils app for easy access to municipal services

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Tue, 15 Aug 2023, 9:01 PM

PESHAWAR, Aug 15 (APP):Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA) Hangu launched an E-TMA app to make access to municipal services easy.

The launching ceremony of the app was held at the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Office, Hangu on Tuesday.

TMA Hangu has developed the app in collaboration with FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)–Funded Sub-National Governance (SNG) Programme .

Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Hangu, Fazal Akbar highlighted the role of the app in establishing a transparent and efficient governance system tailored to meet the needs of the people.

This pioneering digital solution, developed in partnership with the Local Government, Elections, and Rural Development (LGERD) KP, represents a significant stride towards a digitally empowered and citizen-centric society.

Notably, the E-TMA app’s pilot project was first successfully introduced in Swabi district. Building upon this success, TMA Hangu in collaboration with SNG Programme takes the initiative to the next level.

The app is poised to revolutionise access to municipal services, offering convenience, transparency, and efficiency to residents and businesses alike.

The E-TMA app is designed to simplify the process of accessing municipal services by providing a seamless digital platform for various service applications. With the aim of reducing physical visits to government offices and bureaucratic obstacles, people can now effortlessly submit applications from their homes.

The app introduces a real-time progress tracking feature, enabling users to monitor the status of their service requests, fostering transparency and accountability.

Speaking on behalf of SNG Pakistan, Kashif Ali, the District Team Lead, expressed his enthusiasm and said that the E-TMA app launch symbolizes our unwavering belief in the potential of digital transformation to foster inclusive and sustainable development.

On PM Kakar’s directives, PMDC reshedules MDCAT test to Sep 10

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Ishtiaq Rao

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Tue, 15 Aug 2023, 8:39 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) on Tuesday rescheduled the MDCAT examination to September 10, in pursuance of Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar’s directive aimed at facilitating the students aspiring to get admission in medical colleges.

“It is to inform all MDCAT 2023 aspirants that as per the directions from the Federal Secretary, Ministry of National Health Service Regulations and Coordination Islamabad, that the Federal Government has decided to extend and reschedule the MDCAT Examination to a new date i.e. 10th September 2023,” said a circular issued by the PMDC.

I have directed the relevant authorities to get the MDCAT examinations postponed until 10th September 2023. This decision has been taken, keeping in consideration that the students will get more time to prepare for the medical colleges' entrance test. #DelayMDCAT2023
— Anwaar ul Haq Kakar (@anwaar_kakar) August 15, 2023

Earlier, the MDCAT test was scheduled to be held on August 27, a PM Office statement said.

The prime minister had issued the directives, on the request of the students as rescheduling would give extra time to the students to prepare for the examination.

Caretaker PM visits Maulana Fazl’s residence to condole over death of party workers

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Irfan Khan

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Tue, 15 Aug 2023, 8:37 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday visited the residence of Amir of Jammiat-e-Ulema Islam (JUI-F) Maulana Fazalur Rehman to express condolences on the death of his party workers who were martyred during a terrorist attack on a party convention in Khar, district Bajaur.

Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori also accompanied the prime minister, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.

Caretaker PM visits Maulana Fazl’s residence to condole over death of party workers

The prime minister offered Fateha for the departed souls and prayed for the early recovery of the injured.

He reiterated that terrorist elements could not deter the spirits of Pakistani nation and assured taking of steps against terrorism and maintenance of law and order in the country on priority basis.

Maulana Fazalur Rehman, on the occasion, felicitated the PM Kakar on assuming the office of the caretaker prime minister and extended his best wishes.