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IRSA releases 185,000 cusecs water

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 19 (APP): Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Monday released 185,000 cusecs water from various rim stations with inflow of 185,800 cusecs.

According to the data released by IRSA, Tarbela Dam has already attained its maximum capacity level of 1550 feet and was 152 feet higher than its dead level of 1,398 feet.

Water inflow and outflow in the dam was recorded as 103,900 cusecs and 103,100 cusecs respectively.

The water level in River Jhelum at Mangla Dam was 1193.00 feet, which was 143.00 feet higher than its dead level of 1,050 feet. The inflow and outflow of water was recorded 18,000 cusecs each.

The release of water at Kalabagh, Taunsa and Sukkur was recorded 111,700, 114,500 and 139,200 cusecs respectively.

Similarly, from River Kabul, a total of 27,900 cusecs of water released at Nowshera and 5,500 cusecs released from River Chenab at Marala.

PM reaches Westminster Abbey: Marriyum

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 19 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Monday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had arrived at Westminster Abbey as the Queen’s state funeral begins at Westminster Abbey in London.

In a tweet, she said that the historic procession paid tribute to the Queen’s extraordinary reign, her unstinting service and personified dignity.

A street vendor is selling camel milk at a roadside setup

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A street vendor is selling camel milk at a roadside setup
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Climate Change Minister to attend Climate Week New York City 2022

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 19 (APP): Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman will attend the Climate Week New York City (NYC) 2022 to represent Pakistan at the global climate event and to participate in the United Nations General Assembly.

The Federal Minister left for the United States on Monday to participate at the international climate fora, a news release said.

It said Senator Sherry Rehman would inform the world about the effects of climate change and flood disasters being faced by the country at the Climate Week.

The Federal Minister would also hold pre-Cop 27 meetings with various countries and partners.

Federal Minister Sherry Rehman will also participate in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session along with Pakistan’s delegation under the leadership of the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

She would also attend the UNGA meeting and hold bilateral meetings with ministers, representatives and heads of international organisations.

The United Nations General Assembly will hold a special closed-room session on the effects of climate change in Pakistan.

The Climate Week NYC 2022, marks its fourteenth year as the biggest global climate event of its kind. Bringing together the most influential leaders in climate action from business, government, and the climate community, in conjunction with the United Nations General Assembly and the City of New York. The Climate Week NYC is commencing from September 19 – 25.

Fatima Effendi leaves fans awestruck with teaser of drama serial ‘Betiyaan’

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 19 (APP):Versatile Pakistani actress and model Fatima Effendi Kanwar left fans more than excited after she dropped much-anticipated teaser of her upcoming serial ‘Betiyaan’.

The ‘Munafiq’ sensation took to her social media handle and unveiled the spellbinding official teaser along with the caption “Coming Soon” followed by a heart emoticon.

The teaser took the internet by storm within a few hours of its release and garnered thousands of likes and comments from netizens showering immense love on Effendi and the entire cast.

The 55-second teaser depicts the touchy story of a proud father blessed with five beautiful daughters while Effendi seems to be playing the main lead.

The star-studded cast includes veteran actor Mohammad Ahmed, Fatima Effendi, Qudsia Ali, Mahenur Haider, Tania Hussain, Emaan Ali and many more.

Produced under the banner of Big Bang Entertainment, the much-talked-about drama is penned by the lady with a golden pen Asma Seyani while Meesam Naqvi directed the serial.

On the work front, Effendi has been riding high on success for her ongoing drama serial ‘Guddu’.

Exports increase by 40.53 per cent to Rs.1.043 trillion in 2 months

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 19 (APP): The exports from the country in rupee term witnessed an increase of 40.53 per cent during the first two months of current fiscal year (2022-23) as compared to the corresponding month of last year, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported.

The exports during July-August (2022-23) were recorded at Rs. 1,043,046 million as against the exports of Rs. 742,226 million in July-August (2021-22), showing an increase of 40.53 per cent, according to provisional data released by PBS.

On year-on-year basis, the exports from the country increased by 48.67% and were recorded at Rs.548,326 million, against the exports of Rs.368,814 million in August 2021.
On month-on-month basis, the exports increased by 10.84 percent in August 2022 when compared to the exports of Rs. 494,720 million recorded in July, 2022.

The main commodities of exports during August, 2022 were knitwear (Rs. 99,362 million), readymade garments (Rs. 72,897 million), bed wear (Rs. 57,055 million), cotton cloth (Rs. 43,159 million), rice other than Basmati (Rs.22,569 million), cotton yarn (Rs.19,679 million), towels (Rs.16,574 million), madeup articles (Excl. towels & bedwear) (Rs.13,355 million), petroleum crude (Rs.12,056 million) and rice Basmati (Rs.9,179 million).

On the other hand, imports during July –August, 2022 totaled Rs. 2,436,754 million as against Rs. 1,969,047 million during the corresponding period of last year, showing an increase of 23.75%.

Imports into Pakistan during August, 2022 amounted to Rs. 1,341,024 million (provisional) as against Rs. 1,095,730 million in July, 2022 and Rs. 1,079,268 million during August, 2021 showing an increase of 22.39% over July, 2021 and of 24.25% over August, 2021.

The main commodities of imports during August, 2022 were petroleum products (Rs. 205,549 million), petroleum crude (Rs.104,572 million), palm oil (Rs. 92,096 million), natural gas, liquified (Rs.88,118 million), plastic materials (Rs. 46,649 million), wheat unmilled (Rs.44,977 million), electrical machinery & apparatus (Rs.43,114 million) iron & steel scrap (Rs.34,396 million), raw cotton (Rs. 32,916 million) and iron & steel Rs.32,617 million).