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Players in action in badminton match played between District Sargodha and District Bhakher during Inter-District Badminton Championship in the Summer Games-2025 organized by Divisional Sports Department on the instructions of the Chief Minister of Punjab at Sports Gymnasium
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3,635 challans with Rs 3.352 m fine issued in one day for traffic violations in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI, Jun 02 (APP):The City Traffic Police (CTP) Rawalpindi issued 3,635 challan tickets in one day on Sunday for traffic violations across the district, collecting over Rs 3.352 million fine from violators.
Chief Traffic Officer Beenish Fatima told APP on Monday that 909 motorcyclists were challaned for not wearing helmets while 533 drivers were given challan tickets for not having driving licenses and 117 did not have documents with them.
A total fine of Rs 3,352,500 was imposed on the violators, she added.
The CTO, however, made it clear that the purpose of issuing challans to citizens was to improve the traffic system and inculcate the habit of following traffic laws in them.
She said challans and fines were issued for minor traffic violations, but in case of serious ones, vehicles and motorcycles were impounded in police stations.
She said in collaboration with the district administration, the CTP also carried out a crackdown against encroachments and illegal parking on daily basis.
Acting Senate Chairman, Balochistan minister discuss Economic outlook, provincial development
ISLAMABAD, Jun 02 (APP):Acting Chairman Senate, Syedaal Khan, met with Balochistan’s Provincial Minister for Food, Haji Noor Muhammad Dummar and discussed the country’s economic situation, public welfare plans, and the development of Balochistan.
During the meeting, Syedaal Khan said the upcoming federal budget would aim to meet public expectations and provide economic relief.
He emphasized that the government is working to present a balanced, people-friendly, and development-focused budget that targets inflation reduction, job creation, and support for underprivileged communities.
He noted that while effective strategies are being adopted to ease the public’s burden, further efforts are required to tackle national challenges and ensure long-term development.
The two leaders also held a detailed discussion on Balochistan’s political, social, and economic conditions.
Syedaal Khan highlighted the province’s importance, pointing out its rich natural resources and key role in Pakistan’s national framework. “Ensuring peace, progress, and prosperity in Balochistan is our shared responsibility,” he said.
He assured that the federal government remains committed to addressing Balochistan’s longstanding issues and will continue supporting efforts for the welfare of its people.
Both leaders agreed on the need to strengthen coordination between the federal and provincial governments to effectively resolve public concerns.
WHO’s committee passes resolution on regulating AI in Healthcare systems
PESHAWAR, Jun 02 (APP):The World Health Organization (WHO) committee at Model United Nations Conference in Peshawar has passed a landmark resolution with two-third majority, focusing on regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare systems.
According to a press release issued here on Monday, the WHO committee meeting was held under the leadership of its Chairman, Nouman Khan, a final-year MBBS student from
Peshawar.
The resolution titled, “Regulating the Use of AI in Healthcare Systems: Equity, Ethics, and Safety,” seeks to promote the safe, equitable, and effective use of AI technologies globally, ensuring improved healthcare outcomes and minimizing risks.
The resolution calls for creation of the Network for Oversight of Universal Medical AI Norms (NOUMAN) to implement mandatory cybersecurity standards for AI healthcare tools and develop a Global Health AI Cybersecurity Toolkit for low- and middle-income countries.
In the resolution, WHO is urged to implement the PEAKY BLINDER framework, which focuses on enforcing robust cybersecurity and ethical standards, promoting equitable access, and enhancing resilience in AI healthcare systems.
It was also recommended to create the World Health Organization– AI Repository for Accessibility (WHO-AIRA), a centralized digital platform providing open-access, ethically certified AI tools for healthcare systems, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
The resolution encourages the implementation of the C.A.R.E. Framework (Collaborate, Audit, Regulate, Educate) to guide the ethical integration of AI in global healthcare systems.
Furthermore, a comprehensive international approach to regulate AI in healthcare, led by the United Kingdom in cooperation with the WHO, which includes establishing national AI regulatory agencies and a global ethical framework is also proposed in the document.
Students from KPK Medical Colleges who come together to shape the future of healthcare observed that the resolution acknowledges the potential benefits of AI in healthcare, including improved diagnostics, treatment, and patient outcomes.
However, it also highlights the need to address concerns around data privacy, algorithmic bias, and cybersecurity threats.
By working together, countries can harness the potential of AI to improve healthcare outcomes while minimizing risks, they observed.
Nawaz Sharif Flyover is CM’s gift to Pindites: Sohaib Bharth
RAWALPINDI, Jun 02 (APP):On the directions of the Chief Minister (CM) Punjab, Provincial Minister for Works and Communications, Punjab, Malik Sohaib Ahmed Bharth, arrived to review the ongoing development projects in Rawalpindi.
The Provincial Minister made a detailed visit to the Nawaz Sharif Flyover Adiyala road and GPO Chowk Underpass Rawalpindi. He reviewed the preparations for the inaguration of the Nawaz Sharif Flyover on Adiyala Road. The minister was briefed by the concerned authorities regarding the completion of the Nawaz Sharif Flyover.
It was informed in the briefing that the Nawaz Sharif Flyover has been completed in a record period of 120 days. After the completion of the flyover, a total of 79 thousand vehicles will benefit.
Speaking on the occasion, Sohaib Ahmed said that the construction work of Nawaz Sharif Flyover has reached completion.
“Nawaz Sharif Flyover is a gift from CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif for the citizens of Rawalpindi. Providing quality travel facilities to the people is the priority of the CM Punjab”, he said adding that the project has been completed in a record period of 120 days.
The Provincial Minister later visited the GPO Chowk Rawalpindi Underpass. He took a detailed review of the pace and quality of the work.
The concerned authorities briefed the Provincial Minister regarding the construction of the underpass. Speaking on the occasion, he said that the construction work of the GPO Chowk Underpass is progressing rapidly.
The construction of the underpass will help in improving the traffic flow. All resources are being utilized to complete the development projects on time.
Governor KP hosts luncheon in honour of Russian Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, Jun 02 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi hosted a luncheon in honour of Russian Ambassador to Pakistan, Albert P. Khorev, at his residence in Islamabad on Monday.
Governor Faisal Karim Kundi personally welcomed the ambassador, who was accompanied by senior diplomats from the Russian Embassy.
During the gathering, the Governor thanked Ambassador Khorev for Russia’s timely humanitarian assistance to the people affected in Kurram district.
The luncheon also served as a platform to discuss and express mutual interest in enhancing bilateral cooperation in various sectors.
Governor Kundi emphasized the provincial government’s appreciation for the solidarity shown by the Russian government and people during challenging times, particularly in Kurram.
He highlighted Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s keen interest in expanding development initiatives and investment cooperation with Russia.
Governor Kundi also expressed hope that Russian assistance to the remote and underprivileged areas of the province would continue.
He extended an invitation to the ambassador to visit Peshawar, which the ambassador graciously accepted.
Ambassador Khorev, in his remarks, thanked the Governor for the warm hospitality and reiterated Russia’s commitment to supporting the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and maintaining strong ties with the people of Pakistan.
He described the relationship with the people of KP and Pakistan as one of friendship, mutual respect, and affection.
At the conclusion of the event, Governor Kundi presented the ambassador with a traditional KP chadar (shawl), a cap, and a souvenir, symbolizing the province’s culture and hospitality.
BWMC to distribute waste bags on Eid
BAHAWALPUR, Jun 02 (APP): Bahawalpur Waste Management Company (BWMC) has launched a comprehensive awareness campaign to promote cleanliness among citizens ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
As part of the initiative, a special camp has been established at Khatam-e-Nabuwat Chowk, where awareness pamphlets on cleanliness are being distributed. Citizens are also being provided with free biodegradable waste bags for the proper disposal of sacrificial animals’ offals and other waste. For convenience, a dedicated helpline number 1139, is active to assist residents in requesting waste bags.
Additionally, BWMC will supply waste bags at Eid camps set up across various union councils throughout the three days of Eid. The waste bags distributed by BWMC are made from environmentally friendly biodegradable materials. Citizens were requested to use the waste bags exclusively for the remains of sacrificial animals to help maintain an effective and hygienic cleaning system.
Dr. Idrees takes over as secretary PCCC, Ms Sabahat as Director CCRI Multan
MULTAN, Jun 02 (APP): Eminent agriculture scientist Dr. Muhammad Idrees Khan took over the charge of his new responsibilities as secretary of the country’s ace cotton research body, Pakistan Central Cotton Committee (PCCC), while Ms. Sabahat Hussain, another senior scientist, assumed the charge as Director Central Cotton Researh Institute (CCRI) Multan, on Monday.
The notifications appointing the two eminent scientists to their new assignments has already been issued by Ministry of National Food Security & Research (MNFS&R), says Sajid Mahmood, the PCCC media focal person and CCRI Multan head of transfer of technology department .
Both the agriculture scientists had joined CCRI Multan as scientific officer in 2001 and bring with them over two decades long experience of research and accomplishments in the cotton sector.
Prior to this appointment, Dr. Idrees served as Deputy Director Research at PCCC and held the position of Director at the Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI), Sakrand. In 2016, he became the head of Plant Breeding and Genetics Department at CCRI, Multan.
Dr. Idrees completed his Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Genetics from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, in 2014, with his research conducted at the University of Georgia, USA. He holds an M.Sc. (Hons.) in Plant Breeding and Genetics from the University of Agriculture, Peshawar, awarded in 1995.
He is a widely published researcher, with over 50 peer-reviewed scientific articles in national and international journals. He is credited with developing more than ten high-yielding cotton varieties and has played a pivotal role as Incharge of the World Cotton Gene Pool at CCRI Multan. From 2012 to 2021, he also served as the focal person for the Pak-US ICARDA Cotton Project at CCRI Multan.
Dr. Idrees had actively supervised numerous M.Sc. and Ph.D. scholars, and has mentored students through various internship programs.
Senior scientist Ms. Sabahat Hussain, after induction in CCRI Multan in 2001, was promoted as senior scientific officer in 2014. She had been working on cotton diseases and their cure, disease-resistant varieties development and planning and implementation of cotton research projects since long.
She completed her M.Sc (Hons) in 1997 from University of Agriculture Faisalabad. She also worked as researcher at National Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (Nibge). She has many research papers to her credit, published in national and international research journals. Her research work mainly focused on diagnosis of cotton diseases, genetic engineering, and tissue culture.
The PCCC and CCRI Multan and Sakrand staff have extended their heartfelt felicitations to both the agriculture scientists.