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Rupee gains 01 paisa against US Dollar in interbank trading

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP):The Rupee on Monday appreciated by 01 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 281.00 compared to the previous day’s closing of Rs 281.01.
According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the Dollar in the open market were recorded at Rs 282.65 and Rs 282.75, respectively.
The price of the Euro increased by 08 paisa to close at Rs 326.50 against the last day’s closing of Rs 326.42, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
The Japanese Yen remained unchanged to close at Rs 1.83, whereas the exchange rate of the British Pound increased by 05 paisa to close at Rs 374.10 compared to the previous day’s Rs 374.05.
The exchange rates of the Emirates Dirham and Saudi Riyal remained unchanged to close at Rs 76.50 and Rs 74.93, respectively.

Pak team to feature in IBSF World Snooker C’ships

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP):The Pakistan snooker team will represent the country at the IBSF World Snooker Championships 2025, scheduled to take place in Doha, Qatar from November 3 to 13.
The team talented players include Shahid Aftab (Men’s Snooker Championship Qualifying round Last 64), Muhammad Sajjad (Men’s Snooker Championship Qualifying round Last 64), Asjad Iqbal (Men’s Snooker Championship Last 48 direct qualify), Muhammad Asif (Men’s Snooker Championship Last 48 direct qualify, Defending Champion), Muhammad Hasnain Akhtar (Men’s Snooker Championship Last 48 direct qualify, Current World U17 Champion 2025), said a press release.
Naveed Kapadia will accompany the team as Delegate and Officiating Referee.
Asif is directly qualified for last 48 as defending Champion and Asjad Iqbal last 16 Knock out round in last year while Muhammad Hasnain Akhtar is directly qualified for last 48 as Current World U17 Champion 2025.
The Pakistan Snooker Team is currently undergoing a rigorous training camp at the Jahangir Khan Sports Complex in Karachi, preparing for the championships. The players’ daily practice schedule is from 10 am to 5pm.
The Pakistan Billiards & Snooker Association hopes that the team will perform exceptionally well and bring glory to the country.

CS hails teamwork for eBIZ Portal, orders awareness drive to expand citizen access

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LAHORE, Oct 27 (APP):A video-link meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman was held at the Civil Secretariat here on Monday to review progress on the eBIZ Portal, ongoing urban beautification initiatives, and price control measures across the province.
The session was attended by all administrative secretaries, divisional commissioners, deputy commissioners, and directors general of relevant departments.
During the meeting, the chief secretary described the eBIZ Portal as “a milestone marking the beginning of a new era in efficient public service delivery.” He attributed the success of the initiative to effective teamwork across departments.
Citing a recent example, Zaman said a Pakistani citizen, who had come from London, was able to obtain an online No Objection Certificate (NOC) within 48 hours, highlighting the system’s efficiency, transparency, and accessibility. The citizen, he added, expressed appreciation for the Punjab government’s swift and citizen-friendly service.
To expand public benefit, the chief secretary directed that a comprehensive awareness campaign be launched to encourage maximum use of the portal. “Creating ease and accessibility for citizens is a fundamental responsibility of civil servants,” he emphasized.
Reviewing ongoing urban beautification and development schemes, the chief secretary instructed all deputy commissioners to ensure timely completion of projects in line with approved timelines.
The chief secretary also ordered strict monitoring of prices for essential commodities, including flour, Roti, and sugar, and directed that immediate legal action be taken against those found charging above official rates. “No leniency will be shown to anyone exploiting the public,” he said.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) briefed the meeting, stating that, in line with the Chief Minister’s vision for digital governance, the eBIZ Portal had been launched to enable citizens and businesses to obtain departmental NOCs online. So far, 2,878 applications have been received through the portal, of which 1,130 have been processed and approved. All verification and approval procedures are completed through an automated digital system, ensuring speed, transparency, and accountability, he mentioned.

Telenor expands nationwide Digital Healthcare access through its innovative platform, Tabeeb online

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP):Telenor Pakistan, through its innovative digital health platform Tabeeb Online, has partnered with Maroof International Hospital to make healthcare more accessible, affordable, and convenient for people across the country.
Through this collaboration, Tabeeb Online users nationwide can now easily book and pay for specialist appointments online, removing the hassle of long queues and wait times, said a news release.
In addition, users will benefit from exclusive discounts on Medical Services, including lab tests at Maroof International Hospital, further enhancing the affordability of quality healthcare services.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Ahsan Maykan, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Telenor Pakistan, and Haroon Naseer, Chief Executive Officer (CEO,) Maroof International Hospital at Telenor Pakistan’s headquarters, 345, in Islamabad.
The ceremony was attended by senior representatives of both organisations, highlighting the shared commitment to advancing digital healthcare solutions across the country.
Commenting on the partnership, Ahsan Maykan, CMO, Telenor Pakistan, said: “This collaboration marks another milestone in Telenor Pakistan’s journey of digital health innovation. Our mission is to make quality healthcare more accessible and affordable by leveraging technology to address the everyday challenges patients face.”
Echoing this sentiment, Haroon Naseer, CEO, Maroof International Hospital, added, “At Maroof International Hospital, we are dedicated to delivering world-class healthcare services. Through this partnership with Telenor Pakistan’s digital health platform Tabeeb Online, we are enabling patients to conveniently access our specialists and services digitally. This initiative simplifies the patient journey while expanding healthcare outreach nationwide.”
This partnership underscores Telenor Pakistan’s and Maroof International Hospital’s leadership in the digital health domain, providing innovative, scalable solutions that bridge the gap between healthcare providers and patients while ensuring convenience, reliability, and affordability across the nation

SMEDA launches AI-powered legal support for SMEs

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LAHORE, Oct 27 (APP):Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has launched a groundbreaking AI-powered legal and compliance support platform for SMEs across Pakistan, in collaboration with “PakLawAssist” – Pakistan’s first AI-based legal automation platform.
SMEDA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Socrat Aman Rana, commenting on this initiative, said here Monday that SMEDA as per SME development vision of the prime minister and under the guidance of the MoIP (Ministry of Industries and Production) is striving to enhance ease of doing business for MSMEs.
The partnership with “PakLawAssist” marks a major step toward empowering small and medium enterprises with instant, affordable, and reliable legal tools, enabling them to operate efficiently, he said and added that having legal support via AI Chatbot for the first time in Pakistan, SMEs can now access round-the-clock legal and compliance guidance.
He further said that through dedicated workspace on “PakLawAssist”, the SMEs can now also instantly draft legal documents such as NDAs, employment contracts and more; by using AI tools, eliminating manual drafting barriers.
The initiative, in the business circles, is being seen as a revolutionary step, which will bridge a critical gap in Pakistan’s business ecosystem.

KP Govt launches decisive operation against peofessional beggars

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PESHAWAR, Oct 27 (APP):Acting on instructions from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, authorities in the provincial capital Peshawar have decided to launch a decisive operation against organized professional beggars and the contractors who employ them.
Teams led by assistant commissioners will be formed and police have been ordered to take action at the police-station level against professional beggars, officials said.
The operation will include demolition of makeshift camps of professional beggars in suburban areas where many are reported to have come from Sindh and Punjab, and arrest of the contractors who exploit them.
Those professional beggars identified as outsiders will be deported from the province.
The government said deserving beggars will be transferred to the Social Welfare Department’s Darul-Kafala centre, where they will be taught various skills to be rehabilitated as productive members of society.
Orphaned and homeless beggar children will be handed over to the welfare organisation Zamung Kor for free education, shelter and meals, the statement added.
For operations in the upscale Hayatabad area, responsibilities have been assigned to the Peshawar Development Authority (PDA).
The decision follows a meeting chaired by Commissioner Peshawar Division Riaz Khan Mehsud, which was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Peshawar, the Deputy Director Social Welfare, police, PDA officials and other concerned departmental officers.
Authorities said the operation will commence immediately and daily situation reports (DSRs) have been requested.

Rs9.5 billion subsidy approved for tractor scheme

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LAHORE, Oct 27 (APP):The Punjab government has approved a substantial subsidy of Rs 9.5 billion for its tractor scheme, aimed at supporting farmers with access to affordable machinery.
According to official sources, the subsidy budget has been made available online by the Punjab Finance Department, and payments for tractor purchases are expected to begin soon.
Under the scheme, farmers will receive a subsidy of up to Rs 1 million per tractor, allowing them to acquire high-power tractors ranging from 75 to 125 horsepower at significantly reduced rates.
This initiative is designed to ease the financial burden on farmers and boost agricultural productivity across the province.
The tractor scheme is part of the Punjab government’s ongoing efforts to support the farming community and improve the mechanization of agriculture, enhancing efficiency and output.

Senator Sherry Rehman slams Indian forces for silencing Kashmiri voices

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 27 (APP):Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Sherry Rehman on Monday vehemently criticized Indian forces for silencing the voices of Kashmiris in the occupied valley, asserting that no amount of coercion can stifle their struggle for expression and rights.
In a message commemorating Kashmir Black Day, Sherry described it as a grim chapter in South Asia’s history.
She stated that on October 27, India unlawfully took control of a large portion of Kashmir, depriving its people of their right to self-determination.
Indian forces, she added, continue to coerce and suppress Kashmiris, a pattern that began on that day and persists to this day.
Senator Sherry Rehman stated that the UN Security Council has affirmed the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination, but India persists in disregarding these resolutions by depriving Kashmiris of their basic rights.
Senator Sherry Rehman said peace and stability in South Asia are only possible through the peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
The Pakistan Peoples Party has consistently regarded the Kashmir cause as a matter of paramount importance.
She emphasized that the vision of Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto continues to serve as an enduring beacon for the Kashmir issue, and the international advocacy of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto for the same cause will forever be honored and remembered.
She emphasized that President Asif Ali Zardari is widely recognized for his consistent and impactful advocacy for the Kashmir cause on the international stage.
She further noted that Chairman Bilawal Bhutto has powerfully articulated the Kashmir issue globally, reinforcing that it is not merely an internal affair of India.
She stated that Chairman Bilawal Bhutto’s effective global diplomacy has led to international attention on the Kashmir issue, including remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump.
She affirmed that the Pakistan Peoples Party is steadfast in its commitment to honoring the sacrifices of the Kashmiri people and advocating for their cause on both national and international platforms.
Senator Sherry Rehman urged the international community to pressure India to end human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
She reaffirmed that Pakistan will continue to stand with its Kashmiri brothers and sisters until they achieve their right to self-determination.

Punjab govt announces to hold local body elections in three to four months: minister

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LAHORE, Oct 27 (APP):The Punjab government has announced to hold local body elections in three to four months.
Provincial Minister for Local Government Zeeshan Rafique, while talking to the media at the Civil Secretariat, said that local body elections would be held in Punjab in three to four months.
The minister said that the Election Commission will issue the schedule for the local body elections.
He said the preparations of the provincial government are complete. As soon as the Election Commission completes the delimitation work, the elections would be held, the minister added.

2 arrested for illegal arms in Murree, booked under Anti-Terrorism Act

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RAWALPINDI, Oct 27 (APP):The Murree Police, during a crackdown on criminal elements under the directives of District Police Officer (DPO) Murree Asif Amin Awan, arrested two accused and recovered illegal weapons and ammunition.
According to a police spokesman, the operation was conducted under the supervision of Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Murree Zaman Ali and Station House Officer (SHO) Murree Muhammad Owais Akram. During the action, the police seized 14 pistols, two rifles, 614 grams of gunpowder, rounds and cartridges.
A case has been registered at the Murree Police Station against the arrested individuals — identified as Samar Ibrahim, son of Muhammad Ibrahim, and Zafar Mahmood Abbasi, son of Muhammad Gul Jabbar Abbasi, residents of Pangan Masyari, Murree — under sections 13-2(a), 13-2(b) of the Punjab Arms Ordinance and the Anti-Terrorism Act.
DPO Murree Asif Amin Awan appreciated the police team for the successful operation and reiterated that no one would be allowed to indulge in unlawful activities. He added that protection of citizens remained the police’s top priority and that operations against illegal arms would continue until their complete elimination.
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