A large number of people break their fast at a free Iftar along the roadside in the holy month of Ramzan ul Mubarak.

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APP56-110325Karachi — APP56-110325 KARACHI: March 11 - A large number of people break their fast at a free Iftar along the roadside in the holy month of Ramzan ul Mubarak.

A large number of people break their fast at a free Iftar along the roadside in the holy month of Ramzan ul Mubarak. — APP56-110325
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KARACHI: March 11 – Railway workers are being serving meals during Iftar by philanthropists at Cantt Railway Station. APP/SDQ/ABB

On the instructions of the Chief Minister of Punjab, Ramadan Sahulat stall is established to provide sugar to common people on subsidized rate in the month of Ramadan.

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APP45-110325Bahawalpur — APP45-110325 BAHAWALPUR: March 11 - On the instructions of the Chief Minister of Punjab, Ramadan Sahulat stall is established to provide sugar to common people on subsidized rate in the month of Ramadan.

On the instructions of the Chief Minister of Punjab, Ramadan Sahulat stall is established to provide sugar to common people on subsidized rate in the month of Ramadan. — APP45-110325
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A woman selecting and purchasing artificial jewelry at Gora Bazar.

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APP39-110325Peshawar — APP39-110325 PESHAWAR: March 11 - A woman selecting and purchasing artificial jewelry at Gora Bazar.

A woman selecting and purchasing artificial jewelry at Gora Bazar. — APP39-110325
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Workers drying clothes after dye on a rooftop at their work place in Fawara Chowk.

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APP40-110325Peshawar — APP40-110325 PESHAWAR: March 11 - Workers drying clothes after dye on a rooftop at their work place in Fawara Chowk.

Workers drying clothes after dye on a rooftop at their work place in Fawara Chowk. — APP40-110325
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A vendor making Pakora commonly used during Iftar in the fasting month of Ramadan.

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APP42-110325Sargodha — APP42-110325 SARGODHA: March 11 - A vendor making Pakora commonly used during Iftar in the fasting month of Ramadan.

A vendor making Pakora commonly used during Iftar in the fasting month of Ramadan. — APP42-110325
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Chairman CDA/ Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa chairs a meeting regarding establishment of state of the art Food Street at Blue Area besides initiating other projects. The meeting is attended by Member Planning, Member Engineering, Member Finance, DG Environment, DG Building Control Section (BCS) and other senior officers of CDA.

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APP46-110325Islamabad — APP46-110325 ISLAMABAD: March 11 - Chairman CDA/ Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa chairs a meeting regarding establishment of state of the art Food Street at Blue Area besides initiating other projects. The meeting is attended by Member Planning, Member Engineering, Member Finance, DG Environment, DG Building Control Section (BCS) and other senior officers of CDA.

Chairman CDA/ Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa chairs a meeting regarding establishment of state of the art Food Street at Blue Area besides initiating other projects. The meeting is attended by Member Planning, Member Engineering, Member Finance, DG Environment, DG Building Control Section (BCS) and other senior officers of CDA. — APP46-110325
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A tailor master at his work place is busy as per work demand due to preparation for upcoming Eid ul-Fitr.

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APP47-110325Larkana — APP47-110325 LARKANA: March 11 – A tailor master at his work place is busy as per work demand due to preparation for upcoming Eid ul-Fitr.

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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz chairs the Federal Cabinet Meeting.

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APP49-110325PM-Islamabad — APP49-110325 ISLAMABAD: March 11 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz chairs the Federal Cabinet Meeting.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz chairs the Federal Cabinet Meeting.

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ISLAMABAD: March 11 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz chairs the Federal Cabinet Meeting. APP/ABB

Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal chairing a high-level progress review meeting on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

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APP52-110325Islamabad — APP52-110325 ISLAMABAD: March 11 – Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal chairing a high-level progress review meeting on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal chairing a high-level progress review meeting on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). — APP52-110325
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ISLAMABAD: March 11 – Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal chairing a high-level progress review meeting on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). APP/ABB

Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan presenting a souvenir to H.E. Muhammad bin Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah. Standing beside the governor is Engr. Said Al Abri, Chairman of Sohar Chamber of Commerce, while Syed Naveed Safdar Bokhari, Ambassador of Pakistan to Oman, stands alongside the Minister.

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APP55-110325Sohar — APP55-110325 SOHAR: March 11 - Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan presenting a souvenir to H.E. Muhammad bin Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah. Standing beside the governor is Engr. Said Al Abri, Chairman of Sohar Chamber of Commerce, while Syed Naveed Safdar Bokhari, Ambassador of Pakistan to Oman, stands alongside the Minister.

Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan presenting a souvenir to H.E. Muhammad bin Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah. Standing beside the governor is Engr. Said Al Abri, Chairman of Sohar Chamber of Commerce, while Syed Naveed Safdar Bokhari, Ambassador of Pakistan to Oman, stands alongside the Minister. — APP55-110325
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ATC acquits two in kidnap-for-ransom case

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LAHORE, Mar 11 (APP):An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday acquitted two accused in a kidnap-for-ransom case, citing a lack of evidence.

ATC Judge Arshad Javed announced the verdict while allowing the acquittal application of the accused, Zulfiqar Muzaffar and Toqeer Akram.

In its ruling, the court stated that the prosecution had failed to provide sufficient evidence to support the charges, making a conviction unlikely. It also noted that the complainant had retracted his initial statement, further weakening the case.

The Sundar police had registered the case against the accused in 2022.

India’s Byrnihat town tops global pollution list: report

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NEW DELHI, March 11 (Xinhua/APP): Byrnihat in India’s northeastern state of Meghalaya has been identified as the most polluted place in the world, according to the World Air Quality Report 2024 by Swiss air monitoring company IQAir on Tuesday.

The town has a PM2.5 concentration of 128.2 micrograms per cubic meter, surpassing Delhi, which ranks second with PM2.5 levels of 108.3 micrograms per cubic meter.

Byrnihat, located on the Assam-Meghalaya border, has rapidly industrialized, housing cement factories, distilleries, and steel plants, leading to severe pollution.

The report highlighted that India is home to six of the nine most polluted cities globally.

Commerce minister explores investment, trade opportunities at Oman’s industrial hub in Sohar

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63215 — Sohar: March 11, 2025: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan presenting a souvenir to H.E. Muhammad bin Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah. Standing beside the governor is Engr. Said Al Abri, Chairman of Sohar Chamber of Commerce, while H.E. Syed Naveed Safdar Bokhari, Ambassador of Pakistan to Oman, stands alongside the Minister.

ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP): Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, on his three-day official visit to Oman, spent his first day in Sohar, the country’s key industrial hub.

His engagements focused on enhancing bilateral trade, investment, and industrial collaboration between Pakistan and Oman, said a press release issued here on Tuesday.

The minister began his day with a visit to Sohar Port and Free Zone from where he was received by Mohammad Al Shizawi, CEO of Sohar Freezone and Vice President of Sohar Port, along with senior officials Mr. Ahmed Al Hosni and Mr. Ali Al Yamani.

Accompanied by Ambassador, Syed Naveed Safdar Bokhari and Counsellor Commercial Ishrat Hussain Bhatti, the minister was given a detailed briefing on the port’s state-of-the-art facilities and its role as a major trade and logistics hub.

A presentation was also delivered on the integrated free economic zone and industrial city, highlighting the strategic importance of Sohar, which handles 80% of Oman’s international trade and industrial activities.

Following the briefing, Minister Jam was taken on a guided tour of the port’s various industrial clusters and key sectors.
During discussions with Omani officials, he emphasized the potential for enhanced trade cooperation, particularly in expanding Sohar Port and Free Zone’s reach through Pakistan to Central Asia and China.

He also highlighted key sectors for joint ventures and investment opportunities between Pakistani and Omani businesses.

Later, the minister proceeded to the Governor’s Office of North Al Batinah Province, where he was received by Muhammad bin Sulaiman Al Kindi, Governor of North Al Batinah, and Engr. Said Al Abri, Chairman of Sohar Chapter of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI).

The meeting was attended by members of the Sohar branch of OCCI, prominent industrialists, and business leaders, who engaged in discussions on strengthening commercial ties.

The minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to boosting trade with Oman, particularly in the industrial and logistics sectors.

Concluding his engagements in Sohar, the Minister was taken on a city tour and later offered prayers at the iconic Sultan Qaboos Mosque of Sohar, reflecting Pakistan’s strong cultural and historical connections with Oman.

The minister’s visit marks a significant step toward deepening economic collaboration between Pakistan and Oman, with further high-level meetings scheduled in Muscat in the coming days.

Larkana Police arrest 7 criminals

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LARKANA, Mar 11 (APP):Under the directives of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ahmed Chaudhry QPM, PSP, Larkana Police continues its crackdown against criminal elements on Tuesday, arrested seven suspects from various locations.

SSP stated the arrested suspects are proclaimed offenders, absconders, and wanted in serious criminal cases, Noedero Police arrested drug dealer Azhar Mirani from Peer Jan Muhammad area with 1,300 grams of hashish, Taluka Police apprehended proclaimed offender Haider Bugti from Mari Chowk area.

Separately, recovered and returned a stolen motorcycle to its owner, Irshad Ali. Similarly, DSP Abdul Malik Bhutto Police arrested absconding suspect Saleem Singhar Chandio involved in a theft case.

Gureloo Police Captured wanted suspect Rabnawaz Abro in a kidnapping case.

He said that Dokri Police arrested criminal Saddam Rang with 1,950 grams of hashish. Bakapur Police apprehended proclaimed offender Mashooq Bhagio in a murder case. Allahabad Police arrested suspect Zohaib Korai from Rand Colony area with hashish and registered a case.

Interrogation and further legal proceedings against the suspects are underway.

ATC extends Azam Swati’s interim bail in May 9 cases until April 15

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LAHORE, Mar 11 (APP):An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Azam Khan Swati in five May 9 cases, including the attack on Jinnah House, until April 15.

ATC Judge Manzer Ali Gill presided over the hearing, during which Swati appeared before the court as his interim bail expired.

During the proceedings, DSP Legal Javed Asif requested additional time to present case records, informing the court that key documents, including those related to Jinnah House, had been sent to the Supreme Court and were currently unavailable for submission.

Responding to a court inquiry, Asif stated that the Supreme Court was reviewing the approval of bail for 60 accused individuals and would conduct hearings in April.

At this stage, the investigating officer informed the court that the investigation had been completed and that Swati had been found guilty in the cases.

Following the arguments, the court extended Swati’s interim bail until April 15 and adjourned further proceedings.

Alhamra receives iconic portrait of Nahid Siddiqui

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LAHORE, Mar 11 (APP):In a profound celebration of artistic legacy, Alhamra, Lahore Arts Council, has been gifted a limited-edition portrait of the legendary Kathak dancer Nahid Siddiqui, captured by award-winning French-Pakistani photographer Aun Raza.

This remarkable gesture, made possible with the generous support of Alliance Française Lahore and its Director, Fabrice Didier, underscores the deep and enduring bonds between Alhamra and the global artistic community.

Chairman Alhamra Razi Ahmed expressed his heartfelt appreciation for this invaluable contribution, emphasizing the power of visual storytelling in preserving cultural heritage. “Every brushstroke, every captured moment, every movement on stage is an echo of our artistic soul,” he remarked. This portrait stands not just as an image but as a beacon – urging generations to embrace the transformative power of art with devotion.

He said Alhamra’s walls have long been adorned with the legacies of Pakistan’s greatest artists. With an unyielding commitment to promoting Pakistani art and culture globally, Alhamra continues to strengthen its artistic connections worldwide, ensuring that the essence of its rich heritage transcends borders, he added.

Razi said this latest addition to Alhamra’s esteemed collection reaffirms its role as a cultural bridge, uniting diverse artistic voices and fostering an unbreakable dialogue between history and the future of the arts. As Alhamra’s dedication to creative excellence remains unwavering, this portrait of Nahid Siddiqui – an icon of grace, discipline, and passion – will stand as a testament to the boundless spirit of Pakistani culture, he added.

He said that with every stroke of creativity and every gesture of artistic generosity, Alhamra continues to illuminate the path for future generations, proving that art is not merely to be observed but to be lived, felt, and carried forward.

Wafaqi Mohtasib inaugurates official WhatsApp Channel

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ISLAMABAD, Mar 11 (APP):Wafaqi Mohtasib, Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi on Tuesday said Wafaqi Mohtasib’s Office is committed to redressing public complaints relating to maladministration in the federal government agencies and it will continue to make efforts to build greater awareness about the role and scope of work of the institution.

He was addressing the inaugural of official WhatsApp channel at the Wafaqi Mohtasib Secretariat.

He said that any person aggrieved by the administrative excesses of the government agencies can approach this Office for speedy and free of cost redressal of his complaint.

Ejaz Qureshi said that during the year 2024, it received 226,372 complaints out of which as many as 223,198 complaints were redressed within the statutory time limit of 60 days. The institution has also achieved an impressive implementation rate of 93.21% of his decisions in 2024 as against 85.7% in 2023.

He stated that expanding outreach and accessibility has always been a high priority for this Office. He observed that the institution has witnessed significant expansion since1983 when it started operation with only four regional offices at provincial capitals which now has presence in 24 major cities including Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan.

He said that opening of new regional offices and the greater use of IT tools has introduced further efficiency in the handling of complaints. “Now, multiple means are available for the general public to lodge their complaints including website, mobile phones, email, hearing via zoom link etc. which provide easy accessibility to the complainants for availing services being offered by this Office”, he maintained.

Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi invited the members of civil society and media fraternity to follow the official WhatsApp Channel to remain updated about the activities of the institution. He expressed confidence that the active presence on various social media platforms will greatly contribute towards raising awareness about the institution and enhance its outreach and connectivity with the general public.

KP govt reshuffles 11 DEOs of Rescue 1122

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PESHAWAR, Mar 11 (APP):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Tuesday transferred seven District Emergency Officers (DEOs) of Rescue 1122 Emergency Service Department and posted on new assignments.

In a notification issued by Relief and Rehabilitation Department, DEO Abbottabad Arif Khattak has been transferred and posted as DEO Tank, DEO Kohistan Loser Sajid Ullah has been transferred and posted as DEO Haripur replacing by Rafiullah who has been transferred and posted as DEO Swabi.

Similalry, DEO Swabi Awais Babar Swabi has been transferred and posted as DEO Chitral Lower, DEO Orakzai Bilal Afridi has been transferred and posted as DEO Lakki Marwat, DEO Dir Lower Sanaullah has been transferred and posted as DEO Mansehra, DEO Lakki Marwat Jan Muhammad has been transferred and posted as DEO Abbottabad.

DEO Karak Noor Sardar has been transferred and posted as DEO Orakzai, DEO Tank Waqas Alam has been transferred and posted as DEO Tank and DEO Mansehra Ibrar Ali has been transferred and posted as DEO Dir Lower.

Islamabad Police ensuring robust security measures during Ramadan: IG Rizvi

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