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All set to celebrate 78th AJK govt’s founding anniversary on October 24

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Samina Ch
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MIRPUR (AJK), Oct 23 (APP):All is set to celebrate the 78th  founding day of Azad Jammu & Kashmir’s (AJK) government on  Friday with a great enthusiasm and devotion coupled with the renewal of pledge to continue Kashmir freedom struggle till it reaches to its logical end through liberation of the Indian Illegally occupied part of the internationally-acknowledged disputed Himalayan state – besides to lend all  due contributions for the progress and prosperity of the liberated territory.
        This year  too, the anniversary of the emergence of the AJK government is being observed when India, through her shameful, forced, sinister and  unlawful act of August 5, five years ago, scrapped the special status of the internationally-acknowledged disputed Himalayan state of Jammu & Kashmir through abrogating article 370 and 35-A of its own constitution by blatantly defying the United Nations Resolutions on Kashmir which determine the grant of right of self determination to the people of the disputed Jammu & Kashmir state through a free and fair plebiscite granting Kashmiris the above right to decide about their destiny.
            The AJK government’s Founding Day  is observed every year to celebrate the founding anniversary of Azad Jammu Kashmir government formed this day 78 years ago on October 24, 1947 after the AJK territory was got  liberated by the valiant sons of the soil from the clutches of the India-backed  despotic Dogra rule.
 Unveiling the programs scheduled for simple celebrations to observe the day in AJK,  National Events Organizing Committee sources  told APP  that special ceremonies would be held in all ten districts of the liberated state to celebrate the day.
The speakers will highlight the historic significance of the founding day. Besides ‘Fateha’ will be offered for the Kashmiri martyrs besides offering special prayers for the early success of the  Jammu & Kashmir freedom movement as well as progress and prosperity of AJK state.
Since the Kashmiris struggle for freedom in occupied Jammu and Kashmir has reached at climax amidst the pro freedom and anti india street agitation across the  bleeding  occupied Jammu and Kashmir state for past over six years and the reign of state terrorism  unleashed by the Indian occupational forces  for the  last 78 years, the government in the liberated territory (AJK) has given final touches chalking out special programs to observe the founding  anniversary of AJK  in a befitting manner.
 ” Like all previous years, the AJK government’s founding anniversary will be observed with prime focus to elaborate the due role of the base camp of the Kashmir freedom movement for raising the Kashmiris indigenous struggle for freedom at international level besides to reiterated complete solidarity with the people of the occupied Jammu and Kashmir in their just and principled struggle for liberation of the motherland from Indian yoke”, the sources said.
   The day will dawn with special prayers for the early success of Kashmir freedom movement,  as well as for the stability  and prosperity of Pakistan, the ultimate destination of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, the Kashmiris  attached their destiny with it, the day, they  raised their voice against the India-backed dogra regime 78 years ago. It will be followed by rallies, seminars and symposiums in various parts of AJK being organized by public and private organizations to commemorate the day.
  In Mirpur special ceremonies to observe the Foundation Day of  AJK government will be commemorated under the auspices of  various social, political and public representative organizations and National Events Organizing Committee.
The Pakistan and AJK national flags hoisting ceremony will be held at Municipal Corporation Mirpur lawn at 9.00 a.m to be attended by local elected representatives besides senior officers of the divisional and district administrations and the city elite from all segments of the local  civil society.
   Identical ceremonies will be hosted in various other parts of this lake district inmost impressive manner to mark the founding day of the AJK government, established on October 24, 1947. Besides social and political workers and government employees besides people from all sections of the society will attend.

Mt. Fuji gets season’s 1st snowcap, 21 days later than usual

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NNPS Desk
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KOFU, Japan, Oct 23 (Kyodo/APP): The season’s first snowcap was observed on Japan’s tallest peak, Mt. Fuji, on Thursday, occurring 21 days later than an average but 15 days earlier than last year, a local observatory of the weather agency said.

An official from the Kofu observatory in Yamanashi Prefecture observed a layer of snow on the 3,776-meter-high summit around 6 a.m. The observatory said that the snowfall was caused by the presence of clouds and cold air above the mountain since Wednesday.

The mercury dropped to minus 6.4 C at a spot near the summit around 1 a.m. Thursday, according to an observation system of the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Last year, Japan’s iconic mountain, straddling Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures, got the first snowcap on Nov. 7, the latest date on record since observations started in 1894.

Foreign exchange rates

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Samina Ch
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KARACHI, Oct 23 (APP):The Exchange Rates Committee of the Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following Exchange rates bulletin, here on Thursday.
CONVERSION RATES FOR OCTOBER 23, 2025 FOR FOREIGN CURRENCY FOR FORWARD COVER FOR DEPOSITS (EXCLUDING FE 25 DEPOSITS)
SBP SETTLEMENT VALUE DATE OCTOBER 27, 2025
     USD      281.0078
     GBP      374.3304
     EUR      325.8004
     JPY        1.8503

Ease sanctions to aid Syria’s political transition, Pakistan tells UN

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Samina Ch
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UNITED NATIONS, Oct 23 (APP):As Syria’s humanitarian needs soar and aid funding dries up, Pakistan has called on the UN Security Council to urgently give sanctions relief to help build peace and stability in the country following 14 years of a devastating civil war.
“We emphasize the critical importance of easing sanctions on Syria in order to enable economic recovery, reconstruction and reintegration,”  Ambassador Usman Jadoon, acting permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, told the 15-member Council on Wednesday.
At the same time, he emphasized the need for improvement in Syria’s governance to yield tangible results towards those ends.
The Pakistani envoy said the holding of parliamentary elections for the People’s Assembly recently reflected a move towards greater political engagement and the rebuilding of state institutions. “We also hope that regions, which experienced delays due to security concerns, will soon be able to hold elections, ensuring inclusive participation across the country.”
Equally important on the political front, he said,  was the recent agreement between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a Kurdish-led coalition of ethnic militias and rebel groups, and the central government to integrate SDF units into Syria’s national army.
“This development represents a positive and necessary contribution to national cohesion and the restoration of unified state institutions, and we look forward to its full and timely implementation.”
Ambassador Jadoon called for comprehensively addressing concerns over the presence of foreign terrorist fighters through both political and security measures, including the implementation of disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) reforms. “We also hope that centralized authority will be extended and consolidated, throughout the country, so as to effectively address the concerning situations including in (the regions of) Suweidah, Aleppo and Deir-az-Zour.”
Reaffirming Pakistan’s solidarity with the people of Syria, he expressed confidence that through concerted domestic efforts and requisite international support, the country will emerge stronger, more peaceful and prosperous.
“We will continue to support a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political process towards this end, respecting the sovereign choices of the Syrian people”.
Earlier, briefing the Security Council, Najat Rochdi, the Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Envoy for Syria,  underlined the deep sacrifices made by Syrian women and the crucial role they must play in the country’s future.  In December 2024, Syrian women joined the celebrations of a new era, expecting relief from hardship and demands for a durable journey towards the rule of law and true equality.
The country’s interim President, Ahmed al-Sharaa, affirmed his commitment to that aspiration.  However, in the subsequent months, the transition’s initial outcomes have not matched the expectations of many Syrian women, Mss. Rochdi said.
Welcoming the largely peaceful indirect elections held for the transitional People’s Assembly on 5 October, she said that, while not directly involved, the UN has counseled for transparent and inclusive elections that represent all Syrians.  The 119 members elected so far also include only one Christian, three Ismailis, three Alawites, four Kurds and no members of the Druze community.  More improvements in representation are needed.
“The staggering consequences of 14 years of conflict and over half a century of dictatorship [have had] heavy consequences,” she said, calling for “monumental levels of tangible support” from the international community.  Sanctions must be lifted at a quicker and larger scale for Syria’s transition to succeed.

Seven hospitalized following multi-vehicle collision in Western Australia

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SYDNEY, Oct. 23 (Xinhua/APP): Seven people have been hospitalized after multiple cars collided in the southern suburbs of Perth in Western Australia.

Emergency services said on Wednesday night that nine ambulance crews and a helicopter were deployed to the serious crash involving several vehicles in Oakford, 28 km south of central Perth, around midday local time.

A man was airlifted to a local hospital in a critical condition, while a baby boy and a girl aged under five were taken to a children’s hospital by road.

A woman in her 30s was taken to hospital in a serious condition, while three other adults, two men and a woman, were also hospitalized.

Motorway police save passenger’s life after heart attack near Multan

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Kamran Muraad
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MULTAN, Oct 22 (APP):The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) demonstrated exceptional professionalism and prompt response by saving the life of a passenger who suffered a heart attack on the motorway near Multan.
According to NHMP spokesperson, the incident occurred near Sub-Sector M-4, Multan, when a passenger onboard a bus suddenly experienced severe chest pain. Upon receiving the emergency call, sub inspectors Majid Hussain and Mubashir Hussain of the NHMP immediately reached the scene and provided first aid to the affected passenger.
The officers coordinated with the Frontier Works Organization (FWO) medical team, and the patient was swiftly shifted to Nishtar-II Hospital in an FWO ambulance for further treatment.
The timely intervention saved the passenger’s life. Hospital sources later confirmed that the patient’s condition was out of danger, spokesman Syed Imran Ahmad said.
Passengers and bus staff highly appreciated the prompt assistance and dedication shown by the Motorway Police, lauding their commitment to public service.

Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliky and Managing Director Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal, Senator Capt. Shaheen Khalid Butt inaugurating “Date Distribution Program in Pakistan” while distributing the dates among the deserving individuals during a ceremony

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Khuram Maryam
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Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliky and Managing Director Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal, Senator Capt. Shaheen Khalid Butt inaugurating "Date Distribution Program in Pakistan" while distributing the dates among the deserving individuals during a ceremony
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Stunning Farmers’ Festival held at PMAS-Arid Agriculture University

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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RAWALPINDI, Oct 22 (APP):Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi organized a Farmers’ Festival at its University Research Farm to raise awareness and provide guidance to farmers.
The festival aimed to promote methods for reducing agricultural costs, encouraging balanced use of fertilizers, making farming more profitable, and strengthening academia-industry linkages.
The event was jointly inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Qamar-uz-Zaman and former MNA Raja Muhammad Javed Ikhlas. The festival was attended by international and national agricultural experts, farmers, representatives from the State Bank of Pakistan, Green Pakistan Initiative, and Fatima Fertilizers, along with deans, directors, administrative staff, faculty members, and a large number of students.
Addressing the festival, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Qamar-uz-Zaman emphasized the urgent need for Pakistan to take concrete steps in agriculture, noting that the world has advanced significantly in this field while Pakistan still relies on traditional farming methods.
“Precision agriculture and smart IoT technologies are the future of farming”, he highlighted and also pointed out the unique fertile land of the Potohar region.
He urged farmers to adopt modern agricultural practices to maximize productivity and increase agricultural output. Regarding the Punjab government’s agricultural reforms program, he assured that Arid Agriculture University is ready to provide full support, adding that the program will significantly contribute to boosting agricultural exports.
Former MNA Raja Muhammad Javed Ikhlas, in his address, commended the efforts of Arid Agriculture University and stressed the need for farmers to move beyond traditional methods and embrace modern agriculture. He said that the shift to modern technological methodology would not only bring financial benefits to farmers but also contribute to national food security and earn valuable foreign exchange.
Describing the event as a beacon of hope, he expressed optimism about Pakistan’s agricultural future, predicting that the country would soon join the ranks of developed nations exporting agricultural commodities. He also lauded the invaluable contributions of Arid Agriculture University, particularly in the Pothohar region, which he said would always be remembered.
Farmers attending the festival appreciated the university’s training and guidance initiatives, which have helped them address agricultural challenges and gain access to new farming technologies and research. The festival featured awareness stalls and displays of modern agricultural technologies.
Additionally, traditional farmers’ games such as horse riding, spear-throwing and bull racing were organized for entertainment, attracting hundreds of participants. Prizes were distributed among the participants, and farmers were also provided with high-quality seeds of various crops.

Main suspect held after video of citizen’s torture in Gawalmandi goes viral

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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RAWALPINDI, Oct 22 (APP):Police on Wednesday arrested the main suspect involved in torturing and manhandling a citizen in the Gawalmandi area of City Police Station after a video of the incident went viral on social media, while raids were under way to apprehend his accomplices.
According to a Rawalpindi Police spokesperson, a case was registered on behalf of the police soon after the footage surfaced online. The prime suspect, who appeared armed in the video, had been taken into custody and the weapon used in the incident recovered from his possession.
City Police Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi Syed Khalid Hamdani said that no act of violence against any citizen would be tolerated as protecting the lives and property of the people was the police’s foremost duty. He further stated that all those involved in the incident would be arrested and brought to justice so that no one dared to commit such an act in future.
The spokesperson added that, on the direction of the CPO, an investigation team had been constituted to probe the incident from all angles, and further arrests would be made based on the available evidence.

AJK Govt urged to make laws Islamic

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Zaka Ullah Ch
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MIRPUR, Oct 22 (APP):Chief Justice of Azad Jammu Kashmir and Chairman of the AJK Islamic Ideological Council Justice Raja Saeed Akram Khan has advised the AJK State government to ensure the implementation of the recommendations of the AJK Islamic Ideological Council so that the state laws could be fully harmonized with the teachings of the religion of Islam.
He was chairing the inaugural meeting of the newly formed AJK Islamic Ideological Council here on Wednesday.
Justice Raja Saeed Akram Khan said that it was a great honor for him to be the Chairman of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Council of Islamic Ideology. “Despite financial difficulties, the Council of Islamic Ideology has played an effective and active role in fulfilling its duties assigned under the Constitution and law and has sent recommendations to the AJK government on several laws of the state and government references.
“The government should ensure the implementation of the recommendations of the Council so that the state laws can be fully harmonized with the religion of Islam,” he advised.
The AJK CJ welcomed the new members of the Council and expressed the hope that they will play a full role for the Council by utilizing their academic abilities and capabilities with great enthusiasm and devotion.
Earlier, Secretary of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Council of Islamic Ideology Hafiz Rehmatullah presented the agenda of the meeting, while the meeting was attended by Secretary of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Muhammad Sajjad; Secretary of Religious Affairs and Aqaf Aamir Mahmood Mirza; esteemed members of the council Mufti Syed Kifayat Hussain Naqvi, Maulana Saeed Yousaf Khan, Maulana Sahibzada Pir Muhammad Habib-ur-Rehman Mehboobi, Maulana Qari Atiq-ur-Rehman, Maulana Syed Atiq-ur-Rehman Shah, and other senior officers of the AJK government.
 Addressing the meeting, Chief Justice of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Justice Raja Akram Khan further said that under Article 3 of the Interim Constitution of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, 1974, “Islam” was declared as the state religion, which provided the basis for the formation of an Islamic society and an Islamic system in the state.
He said that this commitment was an extraordinary step towards the implementation of Islamic laws in the independent state, which is a strong foundation for the promotion of Islamic identity and values ??and the observance of Sharia law.
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