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Rawalpindi Karate Champion aims for shine

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RAWALPINDI, Jul 16 (APP): National karate champion Shoaib Akhtar has expressed his determination to represent Pakistan on the international stage with an unwavering commitment, aiming to win medals and bring pride to the nation.
In an exclusive interview with APP, Shoaib shared that his journey at the national level began in 2023 at the National Games in Quetta, where he showcased exceptional skill and clinched a gold medal.
Reflecting on his performance at the 2024 National Games, Shoaib admitted to having not good experience, securing a silver medal. However, not letting disappointment define him, he used the setback as motivation, dedicating a year to rigorous training. His hard work paid off at this year’s National Games in Abbottabad, where he reclaimed the gold medal, marking a significant milestone in his career.
“I am trying to get maximum advantage from the improvement room I recently experienced during the national games for the upcoming events”, he said.
Shoaib also highlighted his international achievements, noting his participation in a karate event in Nepal in 2023, where he won two bronze medals. He considers these accomplishments pivotal to his career growth.
Expressing gratitude to his coach, Tanveer Ahmed, Shoaib credited his ongoing training under Tanveer’s guidance for his success. Looking ahead, he remains focused on excelling in global competitions and winning gold for Pakistan.

Belarus to attract concessional loan from China for Great Stone industrial park

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MINSK, Jul 16 (BelTA/APP): In line with the Council of Ministers’ Resolution No. 381 of 14 July Belarus will attract a Chinese government concessional loan of 221 million Chinese yuan from the Export-Import Bank of China in 2025-2028. The resolution was published on the National Legal Internet Portal, BelTA has learned.

As follows from the document, the government concessional loan will be attracted for 15 years for the investment project “Development of the first stage of the central part of the Great Stone industrial park”.

The resolution approved the draft loan agreement between the Government of Belarus represented by the Finance Ministry and the Export-Import Bank of China as a basis for negotiations.

The Council of Ministers authorized the Finance Ministry to conduct negotiations on the draft loan agreement, allowing, if necessary, to make minor changes to it and to sign the document upon reaching an agreement within the approved draft.

The resolution comes into force on the day of its adoption.

Amir Muqam | Kashmir Crisis | Kirdar | APP Exclusive

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District Health Officer reviews medical services in Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed Hospital

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Samina Ch
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GUJRAT, Jul 16 (APP):On the special directives of CEO District Health Authority Gujrat,Dr.Syed Ata-ul-Munim,District Health Officer (Preventive Services) and District Coordinator (IRMNCH),Dr. Syed Muhammad Aitezaz Ahmad on Wednesday visited Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed (Nishan-e-Haider) Hospital,Kunjah.
During the visit,DHO inspected various vertical health programs,including the NCD clinic registration,supportive clinic,Well Woman clinic and Hepatitis clinic.
A detailed review of clinic operations was conducted and on-the-spot directions were issued for service improvement.
The HR officer accompanied the visit and medical equipment was examined as per EMR protocols and checklist.
The District Health Authority Gujrat remains committed to ensuring quality service delivery across the district.

NPO to organize webinar on “Enterprise Design Thinking”

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Samina Ch
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ISLAMABAD, Jul 16 (APP):The National Productivity Organization (NPO) is going to organize a webinar titled “Enterprise Design Thinking” on July 17 (Thursday).
Enterprise Design Thinking is a human-centered, collaborative approach to innovation and problem-solving in large organizations, according to the NPO document shared here on Wednesday.
The webinar will provide information about the fundamentals of enterprise design thinking, including key practices such as empathy and stakeholder mapping, the big idea vignette, prototyping and playbacks, and integration and application.
The workshop enables participants to understand and apply the design thinking framework in real projects, gain hands-on experience with empathy tools and collaborative mapping, write clear, outcome-focused hills to guide project direction, translate user insights into visualized concepts and testable ideas, effectively prioritize and present ideas using design thinking methods, and build a user-centered culture and language across multidisciplinary teams.
The webinar is designed for cross-functional team, team leads and project managers, HR, IT and operations teams, educators and trainers, and startups and enterprises.

Belarus’ passenger traffic up by 6.7% in H1 2025

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MINSK, Jul 16 (BelTA/APP): In January-June 2025 Belarus’ passenger traffic totaled 12,892.4 million passenger-kilometers, up by 6.7% year-on-year, BelTA learned from the National Statistical Committee.

As many as 833.9 million people used passenger transportation services, which was up by 1.8% from H1 2024.

In January-June 2025 freight traffic was estimated at 35,125.1 million tonne-kilometers, which was 96.4% as against H1 2024.

14 criminals held

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Samina Ch
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SARGODHA, Jul 16 (APP):District police on Wednesday arrested 14 accused and recovered narcotics and weapons from their possession.
According to police,teams of different police stations conducted raids within their jurisdiction and arrested 14 accused and recovered 35 litres of liquor,700 grams of hashish,70 grams of ice,nine weapons(pistols,guns) from them.
The arrested outlaws were identified as Waseem,Saleem,Waqas,Afzal,Imanat,Waris,Amir,Riaz,Saqlain and others.
Separate cases were registered against the accused.

PM commends peaceful Muharram processions, effective rain arrangements

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Najam ul Hassan
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ISLAMABAD, Jul 16 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday commended the efforts of all provincial governments, the federal administration, as well as authorities in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) for making the best possible arrangements during Muharram.

He also expressed gratitude to the law enforcement agencies and all stakeholders for maintaining law and order during the religious observances.

Chairing the meeting of the federal cabinet here, the prime minister also spoke about disaster preparedness amid the ongoing monsoon season. He said he had chaired a high-level meeting with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Provincial Disaster Management Authorities (PDMAs) to ensure best arrangements. He commended the efforts of NDMA for making arrangements to cope with heavy rains in different parts of the country.

He expressed sorrow over the loss of lives due to heavy rainfall in various parts of the country, specifically the tragic incident in Swat. He said it was an unfortunate incident and emphasized the need to learn lessons from it and implement measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

On the economic front, PM Shehbaz expressed satisfaction over the recent positive trends in macroeconomic indicators. He reiterated his government’s focus on performance and service delivery, announcing that the performance of ministries would be evaluated every two months.

“This message I want to make loud and clear—it is all about delivery and service to the nation,” the prime minister stressed. He added that ministries performing well will be acknowledged and appreciated, while those falling short will be held accountable and asked to explain.

During the meeting, he also praised Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal for his ministry’s effective utilization of development funds, noting that the development spending had reached over Rs 1 trillion under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP).

AC holds “ Open court” to resolve people’s issues on urgent basis

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Samina Ch
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DIR LOWER, Jul 16 (APP):On the Direction of  Deputy Commissioner  (DC), Muhammad Arif Khan, Assistant Commissioner (AC),  Timergara, Zahid Safi on Wednesday organized “ Khuli Kachehri” (Open Court) to resolve people issues on urgent basis at their doorsteps.
The open court was organized at Tehsil Municipal Authority’s (TMA) office.
The Executive Engineer (WAPDA), Dir Lower, MPA, Muhammad Azam Khan Lala, Village Councils’ Chairmen and other officials of the relevant departments attended the open court.
The people registered their complaints regarding electricity and other civic issues in the open court.
The AC directed to the concerned departments to resolve the issues on priority.

Junaid Chaudhry vows to transform Gwadar into maritime, logistics hub

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Samina Ch
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ISLAMABAD, Jul 16 (APP):Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has reiterated his dedication for developing Gwadar into a modern, integrated maritime and logistics center that supports national priorities and promotes the socio-economic development of the region.
The minister shared his vision during a meeting with Gwadar Port Authority Chairman Noor ul Haque, who briefed him on the port’s performance, ongoing development projects, and future business plans during the his official visit to Gwadar, said a press release.
He highlighted the importance of taking concrete steps for enhancing ports’ performance that reflect on-ground realities focusing on prosperity, inclusivity, and national pride.
Discussing the untapped economic potential of Balochistan’s coastal and agricultural regions, the minister pointed out business opportunities in fishing and date production in Gwadar, Panjgur, and Kech districts.
It was disclosed in the meeting that the Makran coast contributes 40% of Pakistan’s fish catch, while Kech and Panjgur produce over half of the country’s high-quality dates. However, a 30–40% post-harvest loss occurs due to the lack of value-addition facilities, which negatively impacts export potential.
Junaid urged both private and public sectors to invest in processing plants for fish cleaning, freezing, and packaging, as well as for date grading, drying, and production of syrups and jams. He also emphasized the urgent requirement for cold storage and logistics infrastructure to support sustainable exports.
Further, the meeting included plans for establishing an Off-Dock Terminal near the New Gwadar International Airport. One hundred acres have been allocated for this terminal, which will serve as a key hub for container and cargo handling.
This terminal is expected to provide vital logistical benefits, especially for landlocked Central Asian countries such as Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, by reducing their logistical costs.
With a projected cost of PKR 497 million and a completion timeline of one year, the Off-Dock Terminal will reduce demurrage charges, enhance trade confidence, and increase revenue generation through Gwadar Port, Gwadar Port Chairman informed the Minister.
Junaid also visited the China Business Center, where he was briefed on the Gwadar Port, Free Zone, Gwadar International Terminal, and related infrastructure projects. Pleased with the progress, he instructed relevant authorities to expedite efforts and make necessary improvements to maintain momentum.
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