KARACHI: November 27 –
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presides over a meeting to review the development portfolio at CM House.
KARACHI: November 27 –
DC chairs meeting to review preparations of 7day polio camp
HYDERABAD, Nov 27 (APP): Deputy Commissioner Abdul Samad Nizamani presided a meeting at Darbar Hall, to review preparations for the 7-day National Anti-Polio Campaign scheduled to begin on December 15 in District Shaheed Benazirabad.
Addressing the meeting, Deputy Commissioner emphasized that complete coordination, effective monitoring and ensuring 100% coverage by field teams are top priorities for the eradication of polio. He said that the polio campaign is a national responsibility and warned that any negligence or laxity would not be tolerated.
DC directed Health Department officials to focus on covering refusal cases during the campaign and to finalize an improved micro plan. District monitoring teams were instructed to supervise field activities regularly and submit daily progress reports.
He also asked the Health Department to ensure the availability of vaccines, proper maintenance of the cold chain system, transport arrangements, security measures and full attendance of field staff to guarantee that no child is missed.
Deputy Commissioner directed police to ensure deployment of personnel at transit points. He stressed the importance of public awareness, calling on the Local Government, Information Department and other relevant institutions to actively engage in informing parents about the essential role of polio drops in safeguarding children’s health.
He urged all departments to work collectively as one team for successful execution of the National Anti-Polio Campaign.
During briefing, District Health Officer Dr. Mudassir Hussain and Polio Focal Person Dr. Allah Bux Rajpar informed meeting that campaign will run from 15 to 21 December 2025 across the district, during which 426,525 children under the age of five will be administered polio drops.
They said that for the purpose a total of 1,314 teams have been formed and training sessions, micro plan development and related arrangements are underway.
The meeting was attended by officers from the Health Department, Education, Social Welfare, Population Welfare, PPHI, and other relevant departments.
Karachi Police launches minority facilitation desk to strengthen community support
KARACHI, Nov 27 (APP): Karachi Police on Thursday held a ceremony to mark the establishment of a Minority Facilitation Desk, initiated on the instructions of Additional IGP Karachi Javed Alam Odho.
Deputy Speaker of the Sindh Assembly Anthony Naveed attended as chief guest, along with MPAs Mahesh Kumar, Anil Kumar, Khatoomal Jeevan, Surendar Walsey, and senior police officials, said a news release.
Speaking at the event, the Additional IGP thanked the guests for their participation and said the desk aims to better understand and address the concerns of minority communities. He added that increasing minority representation in police training courses and arranging more workshops and guidance sessions for youth would help build stronger engagement.
He emphasized that the goal is to eliminate the divide between majority and minority groups and create an environment of equal rights and trust for all citizens.
Deputy Speaker Anthony Naveed said the facilitation desk was a long-standing demand of minority communities and appreciated the Home Department and IGP Sindh for establishing it in a short time. He noted that desks in Karachi and Hyderabad are now functional and will serve as an effective bridge between communities and police.
He also praised DSP Manisha and her team, urging them to ensure personal concerns do not influence their professional duties.
The ceremony concluded with the exchange of shields and souvenirs between the police leadership, officers, and guests.
Mandokhel highlights importance of university experts in Balochistan’s development
QUETTA, Nov 27 (APP): Governor Balochistan Jaffar Khan Mandokhel on Thursday said that it is important that we make full use of the knowledge and experience of all the experts in our universities and utilize our capabilities for the benefit of the country.
He expressed these views while addressing the participants of the event organized at the BUITEMS University Takto Campus regarding “Job Fair 2025”.
On this occasion, Vice Chancellor Dr. Khalid Hafeez, Pro Vice Chancellor Dr. Mirwais Kasi, Principal Secretary to Governor Balochistan Kaleemullah Babar and Vice Chairman Balochistan Investment Board Bilal Khan Kakar along with a large number of representatives of various universities, companies and banks were present.
The Governor said that we have brought all our government universities to a point where their senior scholars and researchers are fully capable of providing all kinds of modern training to officers of big companies and government departments and the certificates and degrees of our higher institutions are also credible.
He said that there is a dire need to get a proper understanding of the real problem of Balochistan, the majority of the youth of the province are facing severe unemployment, there are no wide employment opportunities here like in Punjab and Sindh.
He said that in this regard, the “Job Fair” brings academia and industry closer to each other, brings them together to find new employment opportunities and advance career development.
The Governor said that the Job Fair actually highlights the practical life sense that education and employment are interconnected.
He said that we provide quality education to our university students as well as modern skills, networks and opportunities to succeed in their chosen careers.
He said that at this time, we have to create collaboration between academia and industry according to our social needs, it is a fact that the government could not provide employment to millions of people, for which we have to strengthen and stabilize our private sector.
Jaffar Khan Mandokhel said that stalls of various national and international companies as well as various banks have been set up in the 8th BUITEMS Job Fair 2025.
Their representatives are informing the students of BUITEMS University about the performance, products and employment opportunities of their respective institutions.
I congratulate Vice Chancellor Dr. Khalid Hafeez and his entire team on organizing this successful job fair and hope that the series of education and employment will continue in the future, he said.
Earlier, Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhel inspected the stalls set up by more than a hundred national and international companies.
FIA clarifies no ban on citizens with valid visas
LAHORE, Nov 27 (APP): Director Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Lahore Zone, Capt. (retd) Muhammad Ali Zia, has issued a crucial message to the public regarding misleading social media posts about alleged deportations and illegal overseas travel.
According to Capt. Ali Zia, false information is being circulated on social media claiming that FIA is arbitrarily stopping people from going abroad. He clarified that the FIA Circle only intervenes in cases where individuals attempt to travel illegally through human smugglers, often putting themselves at risk of accidents or financial loss.
In his video statement, the director said that strict measures are being taken to apprehend human traffickers. He warned that individuals who spread false news about FIA on social media should exercise caution, as such content misguides the public and undermines the agency’s credibility. He emphasised that citizens with valid visas are not being stopped from travelling.
Ali Zia added that all deputy directors, assistant directors, and he himself are available at all times to assist the public and ensure transparency. He urged citizens to rely only on official FIA sources for accurate information.
Sharjeel directs to complete film, media projects of Information Dept
KARACHI, Nov 27 (APP): Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon has directed the Information Department to complete all film and media projects as soon as possible and to publicize the province’s ongoing mega projects and development work in a timely and effective manner.
He has also instructed the department to take the necessary steps to align its production work with modern requirements and improve technical standards.
He was chairing an important meeting of the Information Department at his office.
The meeting also reviewed the progress of film projects under the Sindh Information Department, the institution’s overall strategy, and matters related to promoting the national narrative.
Speaking on the occasion, Sharjeel Inam Memon said the Sindh government wants the national narrative, national unity, peace, tolerance and development initiatives to be presented effectively through films, documentaries and other creative content.
Sharjeel Inam Memon said that comprehensive plans should be prepared to effectively convey the progress made in major development projects, infrastructure improvements, and the transport, health, education and energy sectors to the public.
President condoles death of mother of Ikhtiar Wali
ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (APP):President Asif Ali Zardari Thursday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of the mother of Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Affairs Ikhtiar Wali.
President Zardari prayed to Allah Almighty to elevate the rank of the departed soul in Jannah and grant patience to her family.
The President expressed his heartfelt sympathy to Ikhtiar Wali and his family in this hour of grief.
Price Control dept launches crackdown against hoarders, profiteers
LAHORE, Nov 27 (APP): The Price Control and Commodities Management department has launched crackdown against hoarders and profiteers in line with the direction of the Punjab government.
A spokesman for the department said here on Thursday over 58,000 areas were inspected across Punjab. He said that action had been taken against 4,627 illegal profiteers besides imposing a fine of more than Rs 5 million on them.
Price Control department checked 6,265 ‘Tandoors’ and hotels and took action against those selling ‘Roti’ against fixed rate, he added.
Spokesman said that the department also checked the sale of sugar at more than 3,700 places across the province to ensure provision of sugar at notified price. He said that 483 profiteers were found involved in selling sugar at higher prices. A fine of Rs 890,000 was imposed on selling of sugar at high rates. He further said that 33 sugar profiteers were arrested while 8 shops and warehouses were sealed and their owners were arrested.
Spokesman said, “Punjab government has made it clear that illegal profiteering and hoarding will not be tolerated at all.” He said that strict legal action would be taken against those found involved in such activities.
Collective measures of sectors crucial for controlling population: Buledi
QUETTA, Nov 27 (APP): Secretary Population Welfare Department Zafar Ali Buledi on Thursday said that to control the growing population, the Social Welfare Department and other partner institutions should work together to create awareness among the public.
He said that growing population causes many problems, while it also has adverse effects on the health of mothers and children.
He said this while addressing a public-private partnership meeting organized by the Family Planning Association and UNFPA.
The meeting was also addressed by UNFPA Almas, Divisional Director Population Welfare Abdul Sattar Shahwani, Technical Specialist Jamil Ahmed, Juma Khan Kakar, Dr. Maryam Shoaib, Dr. Uzma Sohail, Professor Dr. Ruhana Islam, Dr. Najma Ghaffar, Dr. Ambreen Mengal, Dr. Abdul Sattar, Dr. Sarmad and Director Habiba.
The speakers said that it is the need of the hour to effectively convey the correct message of family planning to the public through religious leaders, preachers, imams and other social leaders.
They said that they would continue their services to convey the message of family planning to the public in a religious, social and moral context so that the foundation of a healthy and prosperous Pakistan could be laid.
The speakers said that family planning is not only necessary for protecting the health of the mother and child but is also the foundation of the sustainable development of the country and a prosperous society.
They said that the Social Welfare Department would take steps to provide family planning related equipment in government hospitals as well as private hospitals because a large number of women turn to private hospitals where they should be ensured of providing information related to family planning.
They said that nursing also needs to be trained in family planning so that they could provide accurate information about family planning to women coming to gynecology wards.
The speakers said that population could also be controlled through telemedicine where population is controlled, maternal and child mortality also decreases.
They said that many problems are arising due to the increasing population, which makes it very important to control the population in Pakistan to deal with.
Secretary Zafar Buledi said that the Population Welfare Department would provide family planning related equipment to government hospitals as well as private hospitals so that they could be provided free of cost to couples seeking family planning.
On this occasion, a Letter of Understanding (LoU) was also signed between Ambrin Mengal of the Social Welfare Department and Dr. Najma Ghaffar, CO of Najma Ghaffar Hospital.
President, PM commend security forces for successful operation against terrorists in DI Khan
ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday paid tribute to security forces for successful operation against Fitna al Khawarij terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan district.
In a statement the President said, “Defeating terrorists in every possible way and eliminating them is our top priority.”
“The sacrifices of security forces for the safety and stability of the nation are commendable,” he said adding, “The commitment and professional performance of security forces to maintain peace and order in the country are exemplary.”
The President said, “The nation should fully cooperate with security institutions so that complete eradication of terrorism can be achieved.”
In his statement, the Prime Minister lauded security forces for killing 22 Fitna al Khawarij terrorists in the operation.
He said, “Security forces are achieving great successes against terrorism during the Operation Azme Istehkam.”
The Prime Minister said, “The entire nation stands with Pakistan’s forces in this war against terrorism. We are determined to completely eradicate all forms of terrorism from the country.”