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4 development schemes worth Rs 11b approved

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LAHORE, Sep 09 (APP):The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP), in its 26th meeting of current fiscal year, approved four development schemes of Rs11 billion.
Chaired by P&D Board Chairman Barrister Nabeel Ahmad Awan, the meeting approved the following schemes:
Chief Minister Initiative for Promotion of Renewable Energy Technologies – Rs 100 million
Chief Minister Skill Development Program for Transgenders – Rs 860 million
Construction of Cancer Centre Buildings at Nishtar Hospital, Multan- Rs 940.479 million
Institute of Urology & Transplantation, Rawalpindi- Rs 9484.141 million.
The PDWP cleared a scheme titled Sewerage System from Larech Colony to Gulshan-e-Ravi Lahore through Trenchless Technology for placing it before ECNEC for further approval.
Chief Economist Masoud Anwar, Members P&DB and other senior officials also attended the meeting and highlighted a collective commitment for advancing provincial development through strategic investment in various sectors.

Kundi call for action against those involved in vandalism during PTI’s public meeting

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KP Governor
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, Monday said that the federal government should take action against those who were involved in vandalism during yesterday’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s public meeting.
Speaking to the media after inauguration of `Artisans at Work Exhibition’ at Centaurus Mall, Faisal Kundi emphasized that everyone should abide constitution and law saying, “I will abide by the law as long as I am in power ”.
Criticizing the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, Governor KP said that the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is having more ministries contrary to the law which says that the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister cannot hold more than five ministries.
He said that the writ of state is being challenged in the southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa while majority of the incidents of terrorism are happening in Chief Minister’s own district.
“Either the Chief Minister should have courage to take action or he may be bracketed with those who are involved in terrorism”, he said.
Expressing concerns over deteriorating law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Governor KP said that the terrorism and extortion are on the rise in the province.
Considering such situation, he will ask the Prime Minister and Interior Minister to call an emergency meeting on the situation of KP soon, Faisal Kundi said.
Faisal Kundi said that the Chief Minister with a two-third majority should take a vote of confidence from the Provincial Assembly.
He also called for speedy trial of the May 9 accused and said that there should be no exception for those who do not follow the constitution of the country.
“Even the enemies of the country cannot do what happened on May 9 and how the military installations were targeted”, he said.
Earlier, the Governor KP visited the exhibition and praised the work of artisans and crafters for showcasing their live skills for the visitors and general public.
The exhibition included stalls of unique types of embroidery, block printing, truck art, hand printing, knitting, fancy products, weaving, pottery, khaadi work and other arts and crafts.
Faisal Karim Kundi praised the skills of the artists, saying that besides showcasing talent from different parts of Pakistan, this exhibition is also promoting soft image of the country.

Rupee sheds 14 paisa against dollar

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Dollar

ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP): Pakistani rupee on Monday depreciated by 14 paisa against the US dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs 278.70 against the previous day’s closing of Rs 278.56.

However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the dollar in the open market stood at Rs 278.85 and Rs 280.35 respectively.

The price of Euro decreased by Rs 1.37 to close at Rs 308.21 against the last day’s closing of Rs 309.58, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

The Japanese yen came down by 01 paisa and closed at Rs1.94, whereas a decrease of Rs 1.97 was witnessed in the exchange rate of the British Pound, which traded at Rs365.22 as compared to the last day’s closing of Rs367.19.

The exchange rates of the Emirates Dirham and the Saudi Riyal increased by 03 paisa and 05 paisa to close at Rs75.87 and Rs74.25 respectively.

PFA imposes fines on various food points

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PFA
LODHRAN, Sep 09 (APP):The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) imposed heavy fines on various food points over violating rules in the district.
Under the supervision of Deputy Director Operations Tahir Saeed, the PFA teams carried
out inspections at various food points, including sweets and bakers, kulfi production units,
and dairy shops.
Two bakeries in Basti Nok Wala and Adda Permit were fined Rs 35,000 for storing food
in unhygienic freezers.
Similarly, two milk shops in Basti Kikar Wala and Basti Shorkot Kahror Pacca were
fined Rs 13,000 due to the presence of insects in the storage area.
Moreover, a kulfi production unit near FFC Warehouse, Sacha Kanta, was fined
Rs 7,000 for extremely poor cleanliness standards.

Rescue 1122 Lakki Marwat handles 150 emergencies last week

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DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Sep 09 (APP):The district’s emergency service rescue 1122, Lakki Marwat tackled a total of 150 emergencies over the last week under the leadership of District Emergency Officer Atif Sardar.
Giving details, the spokesman said the rescue service responded to different kinds of emergencies over the week which includes 129 medical, 11 road traffic accidents,  10 bullet injuries and three emergencies were recovery-related.
During these emergencies a total of 157 patients  were provided with first medical aid promptly and subsequently shifted them to hospitals.
He said a total of 2210 calls were received by the emergency service, but 1071 of them were irrelevant or fake calls.
During the referral-related emergencies over the last week, the spokesman said a total of 66 patients were benefited.
He said the rescue 1122 teams were fully equipped with all necessary equipment and they had been efficiently rendering their services during emergencies.

BISP plants 530,578 saplings under “Green Pakistan, Benazir Pakistan” drive nationwide

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BISP
ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP):In an order to contribute to the government’s efforts towards environmental conservation, the internationally acclaimed Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has successfully planted 530,578 saplings through engaging its registered beneficiaries and staff under the ongoing “Green Pakistan, Benazir Pakistan” plantation drive.
According to an official source, the plantation drive was launched on the Independence Day with an objective to support government efforts towards combating the effects of climate change, improving air quality and enhancing green cover across the country.
The plantation drive was taking place across all provinces, including Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir. BISP employees, along with 9.3million deserving families, are participating in this campaign which is contributing to make Pakistan greener and more sustainable.
Chairperson BISP, Senator Rubina Khalid praised the efforts of the beneficiaries emphasizing the importance of collective action in the fight against climate change.
She urged everyone to contribute positively to the country’s development and prosperity, putting national interest above personal gains.
The “Green Pakistan, Benazir Pakistan” plantation drive is aligned with the governments’ broader vision of sustainable development, with a focus on mitigating the adverse effects of global warming.
The drive is expected to continue with more saplings being planted in the coming months as part of government’s commitment to environmental restoration.
With over a half of million saplings planted, BISP is proving that social welfare programs can effectively contribute to environmental sustainability for betterment of communities.

NPO to organize workshop on ‘Occupational Safety & Health’

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP):The National Productivity Organization (NPO) is going to organize a workshop on “Occupational Safety and Health” on September (20).
The workshop aimed to help participants become experts and professionals in Occupational Safety and Health, said an NPO document shared here on Monday.
The workshop provides information about accident prevention and report, fire and explosions, risk assessment, ergonomics, electricity risk, and internal emergency plans.
It also highlights personal protective equipment, emergency preparedness and hazards and environmental safety.

Muqam strongly condemn CM KPK statement about PML-N leadership, national institutions

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 9 (APP):Federal Minster for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan and SAFRON Engineer Amir Muqam here on Monday strongly condemned the statement of Chief Minister of Khyber Pukhtunkhaw Ali Amin Khan Gandapur about the top brass of Pakistan Muslim League as well as National Institutions.
Addressing a joint press conference with Info Minister, Amir Muqam said that CM KP badly failed to show his provincial government performance instead of that criticizing the performance of federal regime and Punjab government.
The minister highlighted that CM KP used a derogatory language about the CM Punjab Marium Nawaz which was very shameful act as public had rejected the yesterday power show of Pakistan Tehrik e Insaf (PTI).
Muqam underlined that Pakhtoon have a good norms, culture and respect of women in their customs but CM KP had violated all custom using the negative remarks about the females in the public gathering.
It was a very alarming situation as the government of PTI in KPK using all the resources of the government for vested interest and party promotion campaign.
Muqam blamed that PTI did massive used rescue vehicles, ambulances, government funds for yesterday PTI public gathering and forced the government employees of the province to attend the public gathering otherwise they will be fired.
CM KPK involved in the wheat scandal, chopping off the  national forest in the province and no improvement and facility in the health and education sector only so called slogans and blaming to others, they added.

Anti-polio campaign starts to vaccinate 7,86000 children in Rawalpindi District

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Polio

RAWALPINDI, Sep 09 (APP): The 7th anti-polio campaign begins in Rawalpindi with a target population of 7,86000. Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Engr. Amir Khattak inaugurated the anti-polio campaign by administering immunization shots to young children here on Monday.
According to the details, 245 UCMOs and 870 area in-charges have been appointed across the district for the campaign. There are 3675 mobile teams, 330 fixed points and 163 transit points established in the entire district to achieve the target.

During the five day campaign in Lahore Rawalpindi and Faisalabad and 7 days in other 12 districts of Punjab, 13.9 million children of age less then or equal to 5 years will be vaccinated including in Rawalpindi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Chakwal, Attock, Okara, Sheikhupura, Gujranwala, Multan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Muzaffargarh, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rahim Yar Khan, and Rajanpur.

On the first day, 01 lakh 60 thousand children in Rawalpindi district are given polio vaccine.

Talking on the occasion the commissioner said that the districts have been selected on the basis of the degree of spread of polio cases. He said that polio eradication is the top priority of the government for which the micro plan has been restructured.

“Special monitoring teams have also been formed to ensure the quality of the anti-polio campaign”, he said.

He urged the parents to cooperate with polio workers to secure the future of their children.

Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi Hasan Waqar Cheema, the Director of Health, the Coordinator World Health Organization, and other relevant officers were also present at the inaugural event.

Forte AI launches revolutionary App to search job worldwide

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 09 (APP):Finland’s renowned IT company, Forte AI, has developed a revolutionary App powered by artificial intelligence (AI) designed to help the global workforce search for suitable jobs worldwide.
This App will be available to both the public and companies by the end of December this year, enabling job seekers to upload their CVs and companies to post their profiles. Users can find suitable jobs or services based on individual qualifications.
This initiative was launched to make global employment more accessible, keeping pace with modern demands and enabling individuals and companies to benefit from a streamlined hiring process.
In an exclusive interview with APP, Forte AI’s founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO), Jan Kristian Valkonen, said, “Our goal is to empower the global workforce. In today’s fast-paced digital era, finding jobs and accessing qualified workers has become increasingly challenging.”
He explained that the Forte AI App offers a comprehensive solution to these challenges, benefiting job seekers, students, companies, and freelancers.
According to him, users won’t need to rewrite their experiences or qualifications on the Forte AI platform, as the app provides automated assistance.
However, both job seekers’ CVs and company profiles must be complete and up-to-date. This App is set to be a game-changer for fresh graduates, experienced professionals, freelancers, and companies alike.
One of the App’s standout features is its self-writing resume tool, which eliminates the need for frequent CV updates, saving users valuable time. By leveraging AI technology, the app helps users align precisely with the requirements of any job posting, project, or career opportunity, making the process more efficient and seamless.
He said, that the platform goes beyond traditional job boards by actively searching for opportunities that match users’ skills and preferences, streamlining the job search process.
He added that Forte AI can identify internships, entry-level positions, and freelance gigs, which will be particularly beneficial for students seeking positions in their field of study and professionals looking to change careers. The App saves users from spending excessive time searching for suitable employment.
Regarding the App’s benefits for companies, he said that Forte AI will revolutionize talent recruitment. Traditional hiring processes are often time-consuming and require reviewing hundreds, if not thousands, of CVs. With Forte AI, companies can bypass this tedious process by using AI-driven agent swarms that eliminate the need to post job ads, allowing them to actively search for talent instead.
In response to another question, he confirmed that Forte AI will not charge any fees or commissions to job seekers or companies. Forte AI will handle everything from application submission to job acquisition through its efficient tracking and automation system.