Minister for streamlining economic system to resolve power crises

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Sun, 18 Feb 2024, 10:45 PM

KARACHI, Feb 18 (APP):Caretaker Federal Minister for Energy Mohammed Ali on Sunday stressed the need for streamlining economic system to resolve and contain power crises in the country.

Speaking in a session on ‘The Big Picture: Future of Pakistan’ of 15th Karachi Literature Festival, he said, ‘We have to correct our economic system.’

He said that the country was facing many challenges including energy, gas, education, water and climate change.

The minister said that the good governance was key to economic growth.

He further said we have to empower people.

Federal Banks Ombudsman Sirajuddin Aziz, CEO Infra Zamin Pakistan Maheen Rahman and President Habib University Wasif Rizvi also spoke on the occasion.

Naseem wins in Asian Men Snooker C’ship

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Sun, 18 Feb 2024, 10:35 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 18 (APP):Pakistan’s Muhammad Naseem Akhtar downed Ayman Alamri of Saudi Arabia in the day 2 matches of the ACBS Asian Men Snooker Championship 2024 at Doha, Qatar on Sunday.

According to details, Naseem beat Ayman by 4-2 (22-69, 65-06, 46-79, 78-26, 61-51, 64-07) while despite making a 129 break, Awais Ullah Munir of Pakistan unfortunately lost the match by 3-4 to Ali Gharahgozlou of Iran. Ali Gharahgozlou (Iran) beat Awais ullah Munir (Pak) 4-3 (08-74(74), 69-40, 0-129(129), 73-67, 37-73, 61-15, 60-47).

The said championship would continue till February 23.

MoHR launches an awareness campaign to prevent child abuse

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Amjad Shafique

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Sun, 18 Feb 2024, 10:30 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 18 (APP):The Ministry of Human Rights (MoHR) has launched an awareness campaign to prevent child abuse through social media.

An official MoHR talking to APP here on Sunday said that social media is an outstanding tool in the fight against child abuse.

“We believe social media is effective in raising public awareness about social issues, including child abuse,” he added.

He added that at least half of the adult population uses social media.

In other words, by posting child abuse prevention messages, the chances of reaching the adults who need these messages are much higher. He further added that media can play a vital role among people, adding that “our voices are stronger when we speak as one.”.

He further added that “in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the dignity of children and their right to live free from violence is placed as a priority of the international development agenda through the implementation of the range of goals and targets of the 2024 Agenda relevant to ending exploitation, abuse, trafficking, torture, and all forms of violence against children, as well as eliminating all harmful practices, such as child labor, early marriage, and forced marriage.

ECP establishes Facilitation Center for independent candidates seeking party affiliation

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Sun, 18 Feb 2024, 10:29 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 18 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has set up a facilitation center at its secretariat to assist independent candidates seeking to join a political party.

Located on the first floor, room number 107 at the ECP headquarters, the facilitation center operates according to ECP directives. Independent candidates are required to submit a letter from the head of a political party, along with their original affidavit, at the center.