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Javed Memon elected PFF executive member

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 02 (APP):Director of Sports and Co-curricular Activities at the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Javed Ali Memon, has been elected as an Executive Member of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF).
Memon is the first-ever HEC representative to be elected to the PFF Executive Committee, following elections conducted under the supervision of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). His election marks a significant milestone in fostering collaboration between academic institutions and national sports bodies, said a press release.
His appointment to the Executive Committee is a recognition of his tireless efforts in promoting sports within Pakistani universities and nurturing youth development. Under his leadership, university-level sports have seen a remarkable revival, with numerous inclusive and impactful events encouraging student participation and athletic growth.
Through the Prime Minister’s Talent Hunt Youth Sports League—a flagship initiative of the Government of Pakistan focusing on twelve key sports, including football—Memon has played a vital role in identifying and nurturing young talent. Several players discovered through this program have already represented Pakistan at national and international levels, showcasing the success of grassroots development efforts.
In addition, Memon serves on the Prime Minister’s Task Force on e-Sports, where he is shaping the future of digital sports in Pakistan and expanding opportunities for youth engagement in emerging sporting platforms.
Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman of HEC and the Pakistan University Sports Board (PUSB), emphasized the importance of university-level competitions in promoting physical well-being and athletic excellence. He reaffirmed HEC’s commitment to grassroots sports development and urged aspiring young athletes to take full advantage of the opportunities provided through intervarsity competitions.
Javed Memon’s induction into the PFF Executive Committee is expected to further strengthen ties between academic institutions and national sports organizations, opening up new avenues for student-athletes and contributing to the growth of football in Pakistan from grassroots to professional levels.

Farmers advised to avoid unsuitable soil for sesame cultivation

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FAISALABAD, Jun 02 (APP):The agriculture experts have advised the farmers to start sesame cultivation immediately and use medium to heavy loam soil for this purpose and unsuitable soil can hamper the production.
A spokesman of Agriculture (Extension) department said here on Monday that sesame is an important cash crop which could not only play a significant role in catering to domestic food requirements but also help the growers mitigate their financial sufferings due to its attractive market value.
He said that best time for sesame cultivation is from June to mid of July. Hence, the farmers should start sesame cultivation immediately and use its high quality seed to get bumper production.
He said that the Agriculture department Punjab has released guidelines to ensure successful sesame cultivation across the province. He advised the growers to select medium to heavy loam soils with good water absorption and moisture retention which are considered most suitable for sesame farming.
He warned against using clayey or non-absorbent soils because stagnant rain or irrigation water in such fields can lead to plant death.
Similarly, excessively sandy, saline-alkaline and low-lying areas are also deemed unsuitable for sesame cultivation due to their poor support for plant growth, he added.
He said that the farmers should select approved sesame varieties for cultivation including TH-6, TS-5, NIAB Pearl, TS-3, NIAB Til 2016, NIAB Millennium, Anmol Til and Black King. These varieties have demonstrated strong production potential under local conditions, he added.
Agri spokesman further said that in the hot climate zones of South Punjab, sesame varieties developed by NIAB Faisalabad can be sown during June and July as these varieties can give maximum yield in these areas.

Various food points penalized over hygiene violations

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MULTAN, Jun 02 (APP):In a continued effort to ensure food safety and quality, the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) conducted a series of inspections across multiple cities including Multan, Mailsi, Burewala, Kabirwala, and Khaniwal, acting under the directions of the Director General. The operations targeted sweets production units, grocery stores, ice factories, bakeries, and dairy collection points.
The teams imposed heavy fines and discarded 30 liters of substandard beverages and five kilograms of unidentified and hazardous food additives. A sweets manufacturing unit was fined Rs. 20,000 for unhygienic conditions in the production area and the absence of a certified water quality report at BCG Chowk.
A grocery store was penalized Rs. 40,000 for selling expired soft drinks in Mailsi. A bakery was fined Rs. 20,000 for using unidentified and potentially harmful food additives and storing food items directly on the floor in Burewala.
Two dairy milk collection units were each fined Rs. 15,000 for low fat and nutritional content in milk and for operating without proper transaction records.
An ice factory was fined Rs. 15,000 after dead insects were found inside ice blocks in Kabirwala.

Punjab govt announces four Eid holidays

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Ali Ali
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LAHORE, Jun 02 (APP):After the federation, the Punjab government has also announced four holidays on Eid, here on Monday.
The Punjab government has issued a notification for four holidays for Eid-ul-Adha. Notification of holidays has been issued in Punjab, four holidays have been declared in the province from Friday, June 6 to Monday, June 9.
It should be noted that educational institutions are already closed due to summer vacations.

Abbasi announces 20% discount on fares during three days of Eid

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 02 (APP):Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Monday announced that Pakistan Railways will run five special trains and offer a 20 percent discount on fares during the three days of Eid-ul-Azha.
Speaking to the media, the minister described the last 11 months as a remarkable period for Pakistan Railways, saying the department had shown strong progress. He shared that revenue had reached Rs83 billion, mainly due to better operations, especially in the past four months.
He said Rs42 billion was earned from passenger trains, Rs29 billion from freight services, and Rs13 billion from other sources. For the first time in its history, Pakistan Railways is now able to pay salaries and medical expenses of its staff from its own revenue.
Abbasi highlighted that freight services are a key source of income globally. To improve efficiency, the ministry plans to outsource these operations. He also noted that leased railway land is contributing to revenue, while the Royal Palm Golf and Country Club is being outsourced through a transparent process under the Prime Minister’s vision.
He said Rs1 billion has been allocated to upgrade eight railway hospitals, which will also be outsourced. Railway employees will continue to receive free treatment, while non-employees will pay for services.Fourteen railway schools are also being outsourced. These schools will offer facilities similar to private institutions, and children of railway staff will pay fees based on special terms.
Abbasi said infrastructure improvements are also underway. Cleanliness has improved at Chaklala and Margalla stations, and food services are being strictly monitored with the support of all four provincial food authorities.
To enhance passenger experience, front-desk and train hostess services will be introduced. An anti-encroachment drive based on the Punjab model will be launched to reclaim valuable railway land, including station yards, commercial, residential, and agricultural areas.
He said the Punjab government is fully backing these efforts. Several projects that had been stalled since 2016 are now being revived. As part of the Green Pakistan initiative, trees will be planted along railway tracks.
The minister also announced a Rs45 billion development plan for Punjab, aiming to increase train speeds to 60 km per hour. He said 1,413 new wagons would be produced to support these goals.
A new passenger train between Lahore and Narowal will start operating on June 15, the same day a freight train bound for Russia will be dispatched via Multan and Sindh.
Abbasi added that work is also progressing on a rail link with Kazakhstan. These projects, he said, are crucial for transporting resources from Reko Diq and Thar Coal fields.
He confirmed the closure of three inactive companies related to freight and audit operations and said that Margalla Railway Station would be modernized.
Abbasi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to honoring all agreements with the media and expressed confidence in a promising future for Pakistan Railways.

Punjab to hold LG polls if ECP issues order: CEC

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Shahzad Ahmad
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ISLAMABAD, Jun 02 (APP):Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja on Monday stated that Punjab will be required to hold local government elections once the Election Commission issues the order as three provinces have already conducted their elections.
A five-member bench, headed by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja, heard the case concerning the delay in Punjab’s local government elections.
During the proceedings, the Punjab Minister for Local Government informed the commission that a draft of the rules is available and can be provided. He further stated that the legislation for local government elections in Punjab is under review by the standing committee, with efforts underway to accelerate the legislative process.
He added that the Speaker of the Punjab Assembly has been requested to expedite the process.
The Chief Election Commissioner expressed dissatisfaction, stating that despite repeated opportunities and having the government in both the federal and provincial setups, elections were not conducted in Punjab.
Election Commission Secretary Omar Hamid stated that the tenure of Punjab’s local governments ended on December 31, 2021. He further remarked that both the Punjab government and the federal government in Islamabad have shown little interest in holding local government elections, resulting in a three-year delay.
Chief Election Commissioner stated, “In the next hearing, the Election Commission will issue an order for local government elections in Punjab. The commission cannot remain idle—some results are now expected. There must be progress in the next hearing. We will issue the order and set the timeline ourselves, without seeking one from Punjab.”
CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja stated that he had personally appeared before the Supreme Court in the local government elections case, emphasizing that it’s unacceptable for a provincial government to avoid legislation and delay elections for five years.
He further said the Election Commission has the authority to summon the Chief Minister of Punjab and, if local government elections are not held in Islamabad, even the Prime Minister can be summoned.
Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has indefinitely adjourned the hearing on the delay of local bodies elections in Punjab.

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry chairing a meeting on strategic reforms agenda across maritime organizations

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Khuram Maryam
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Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry chairing a meeting on strategic reforms agenda across maritime organizations
APP39-020625 KARACHI: June 02 - Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry chairing a meeting on strategic reforms agenda across maritime organizations. APP/MAF/TZD/SSH
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry chairing a meeting on strategic reforms agenda across maritime organizations
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PM Adviser on Inter-Provincial Co-ordination, Rana Sana Ullah, is presiding over an important meeting regarding the holding of South Asian games in Pakistan , Federal Secretary for IPC, Mohyyudin wani is also present on the occasion

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PM Adviser on Inter-Provincial Co-ordination, Rana Sana Ullah, is presiding over an important meeting regarding the holding of South Asian games in Pakistan , Federal Secretary for IPC, Mohyyudin wani is also present on the occasion
APP38-020625 ISLAMABAD: June 02 -PM Adviser on Inter-Provincial Co-ordination, Rana Sana Ullah, is presiding over an important meeting regarding the holding of South Asian games in Pakistan , Federal Secretary for IPC, Mohyyudin wani is also present on the occasion. APP/MAF/TZD/SSH
PM Adviser on Inter-Provincial Co-ordination, Rana Sana Ullah, is presiding over an important meeting regarding the holding of South Asian games in Pakistan , Federal Secretary for IPC, Mohyyudin wani is also present on the occasion
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A vendor displays colorful decorative accessories for sacrificial animals to sell ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, attracting customers at the Ring Road area

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A vendor displays colorful decorative accessories for sacrificial animals to sell ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, attracting customers at the Ring Road area
APP37-020625 PESHAWAR: June 02 – A vendor displays colorful decorative accessories for sacrificial animals to sell ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, attracting customers at the Ring Road area. APP/SYR/MAF/TZD/SSH
A vendor displays colorful decorative accessories for sacrificial animals to sell ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, attracting customers at the Ring Road area
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ANF arrests 7 smugglers with over 198 kg of drugs worth Rs 16.3 mln

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RAWALPINDI, Jun 02 (APP):The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), conducting eight operations across the country, recovered as many as 198.711 kilograms of drugs worth more than Rs 16.3 million and arrested seven suspects, said an ANF Headquarters spokesman on Monday.
He informed that 2.670 kg of Narcotics hidden in books were recovered from a parcel sent to Qatar from a courier office in Aabpara, Islamabad.
As much as 34 grams of weed were recovered from a parcel sent to the UK from a mail office in Chaklala Garrison, Rawalpindi.
In another operation,6 kg of hashish was recovered from a vehicle near a shopping mall on Peshawar Ring Road, and three suspects were arrested.
Similarly,132 kg of hashish was recovered from a rickshaw in Surjani Town, Karachi, and two suspects were arrested.
As many as 6 kg of hashish, 2.4 kg of opium, 2.546 kg of ice and 0.231 kg of heroin were recovered from a motorcyclist in Faisalabad.
During other operations,24 kg of hashish was recovered from a vehicle near Kamalpur Interchange, Faisalabad, and the accused was arrested.
1.5 kg of ice recovered from a hotel near Torkham Zero Line border, while 24 kilograms of hashish hidden for smuggling were recovered in Panjgur Bonistan.
Cases have been registered against the arrested suspects under the Narcotics Control Act, and further investigations are underway.
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