ISLAMABAD, Oct 24 (APP): Senior analyst Dr. Rasul Bakhsh Rais has described the visit of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to US as extremely successful and constructive.
Mobile service suspended in many cities of KP
PESHAWAR, Oct 24 (APP): To ensure foolproof security on the 10th of Moharram the mobile phone service was suspended in many cities all across the province with people faced hardship while connecting members of their families and love one.
Main procession on its way
LAHORE, Oct 24 (APP): The main procession taken out
from the Nisar Haveli on Friday night was passing through its
traditional routes amid tight security.
Pakistan calls for boosting efforts to prevent weaponization of outer-space
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 24 (APP): Pakistan has called for intensified efforts to prevent the weaponization of outer-space to avert a “grave danger” to international peace and security.
OGDCL’s efforts yielding results
ISLAMABAD, Oct 24 (APP): The public sector company-Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) is effectively contributing to overcome the country’s growing energy needs, spudding four wells during period from July to September 30.
Govt,making efforts for polio eradication : Minister
ISLAMABAD, Oct 24 (APP): Minister for National Health Services Saira Afzal Tarer said that the government’s efforts for eradication of polio from Khyber Pakhtunkhaw especially in Fata areas are praiseworthy and hoped for polio free Pakistan .
International Cricket Council and UNICEF unite to empower children
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 24 (APP): The International Cricket Council (ICC) and UNICEF Friday announced a five-year partnership to advocate on behalf of the world’s most disadvantaged children.
UN and Mideast partners express “grave concern” over escalating Israeli-Palestinian tensions
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 24 (APP): Underscoring the urgent need to restore calm amid escalating Israeli-Palestinians tensions, the United Nations and its Middle East Quartet partners Friday encouraged Israel to work together with Jordan to uphold the status quo at the holy sites in Jerusalem.
15,000 policemen, 500 scouts, 280 CCTV cameras for Ashura security
LAHORE, Oct 24 (APP): The government put in place foolproof arrangements for monitoring and security of processions on Youm-e-Ashur here Saturday with installation of 280 CCTV cameras on processions’ routes and sensitive places.
While three helicopters including that of the Punjab Chief Minister also monitored mourning processions by hovering over the routes.
A total of 15,000 policemen and 500 scouts/volunteers as well as Army Jawans and Rangers performed duties that ensured foolproof security of the main Shabeh Zuljinnah procession that was taken out from Nisar Haveli Mochi Gate at night of 9th Muharramul Haram and culminated at Karbala Gamey Shah Bhaati Chowk at night of 10th Muharram-ul-Haram.
The law enforcement agencies put in place up to seven-layer security mechanism for checking of the people joining the mourning procession and Azadari Majalis of the processions, while, 15 surveillance vans were also part of the security apparatus. Two control rooms were established at the DCO Office and Lower Mall Police Station for effective coordination of the law enforcement agencies.
In addition to CCTV cameras, flood/search lights were also installed at various points for effective vigilance of procession routes and adjoining areas.
The mourners were allowed to enter the procession after a thorough checking and scanning by the walk-through gates at specific points, while police snipers were posted at the rooftops of building on the route of procession.
Around 1200 wardens performed duties around the procession routes to keep smooth traffic flow on city roads.
All senior police officers including CCPO Lahore Capt. (retd) Amin
Wains, DIG Operations Dr Haider Ashraf and DCO Lahore Capt. (retd) Muhammad Usman personally monitored the security arrangements to ensure peace and tranquility.
There was a complete ban on carrying and displaying of fire-arms and
pillion riding during 9th and 10 Muharram, mobile phone service was also remained suspended till culmination of the main mourning procession of the city.
The officials of civil defense, LESCO, fire-brigade/Rescue-1122 also
performed the respective duties to facilitate the mourners of the processions. While medical camps were also set up at various points.
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UN, an ideal forum to galvanize global action on key priorities: President
ISLAMABAD, Oct 24 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain Saturday said that the United Nations was an ideal forum to galvanize global action on key priorities ranging from human rights to development and climate change.
