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Pakistani students asked to use social media for Kashmir freedom

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Imran Munir
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (APP):The Convener of All Parties Hurriyat Conference Azad Jammu and Kashmir chapter, Ghulam Muhammad Safi Sunday appealed to Pakistani students to play their role in the Kashmir freedom movement through digital media along with their education in this age of modern technology.

According to Kashmir Media Service, Safi emphasized the significance of leveraging social media and online platforms to raise awareness about the Kashmir issue and mobilize support for the freedom movement, urging students to use their digital skills to make a meaningful impact.

Ghulam Mohammad Safi said, “The people of occupied Jammu and Kashmir have a lot of expectations from the Pakistani youth and the Pakistani youth have to fulfill these expectations.”

“We have to fulfill our own responsibilities on how to free Kashmiris from Indian atrocities,” he added.

He said, “Veteran Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Gilani had said that even if India puts gold and silver instead of tar on the roads of Jammu and Kashmir, we will not give up our demand for freedom.”

“Our demand is not the construction and development of occupied Jammu and Kashmir but complete independence from India”, he added.

Chairman of E-mail Campaign Raja Fazil Tabassum added, “We are preparing the youth to perform services for the cause of Kashmir along with education.”

“Today is the era of modern technology, let’s send an email to the UN Secretary General and draw his attention to fulfill his responsibilities regarding Kashmir.”

Hurriyat leader Altaf Hussain Wani also said, “India is continuing a propaganda campaign through digital media and the youth must come forward to counter it.”

Hurriyat leader Shamim Shawl said, “The young generation of Pakistan must come forward and play an active role on the digital front for the solution of the Kashmir dispute.”

President urges people to actively participate in Monsoon Tree Plantation Campaign

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Ali Ali
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 17 (APP):President Asif Ali Zardari has urged all Pakistanis, particularly the youth, to actively participate in the Monsoon Tree Plantation Campaign 2024 by planting as many trees as possible to support the national objective of increasing tree cover in the country.
“As we embark on the Monsoon Tree Plantation Campaign 2024, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all Pakistanis for their unwavering dedication to preserving our environment,” he said in a message on Monsoon Tree Plantation Campaign 2024.
This campaign is not just a seasonal initiative; it is a crucial aspect of our national duty to protect and nurture the natural beauty and resources of our beloved country, he said.
Additionally, the president said, “Trees are the foundation of life. They provide us with clean air, regulate our climate, and support diverse ecosystems”.
In the face of escalating environmental challenges, he said the significance of tree plantation cannot be overstated.
Holy Prophet (PBUH) also encouraged planting trees and is reported to have said, “If the Hour (the day of Resurrection) is about to be established and one of you was holding a palm shoot, let him take advantage of even one second before the Hour is established to plant it”.
The president highlighted that currently, only about 5% of Pakistan’s total land area is covered by forests, which are under severe pressure due to increasing demand for wood and other land uses.
“Through this Monsoon Tree Plantation Campaign, we have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our environment and secure a greener, healthier future for our younger generation. I want to emphasize that forestry remains a top priority on Pakistan’s development agenda,” he added.
Furthermore, he said under the Delta Blue Carbon initiative, Pakistan has undertaken successful mangrove restoration, increasing mangrove cover by 300% since 1990. “Over 2 million mangroves have been planted in Sindh to mitigate the impacts of Climate Change, which also earned $27 million by trading carbon credits in the international market.”
He said another restorative initiative is ‘The Living Indus Program’ which contains components aimed at halting deforestation and received the UN Decade of Restoration Flagship Award.
President Zardari highlighted that the Government alone cannot preserve and enhance our forest wealth without the cooperation and engagement of our communities.
“This requires the involvement of different strata of society and I hope they would lend their hand in this auspicious venture. It is essential that our younger generation understands the pivotal role forests play in addressing climate change. We are committed to building capacity, enhancing education, and promoting innovation to advance this important mission”, he said stressing that this campaign should be a symbol of our commitment to sustainability and our love for the land that sustains us. Together, we can achieve our goal of a greener Pakistan, he added.

IESCO notifies power shutdown programme

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Ali Ali
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IESCO
ISLAMABAD, Aug 17 (APP):Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Saturday issued power suspension programme for Sunday for various areas of its region due to necessary maintenance and routine development work.
According to IESCO Spokesperson, the power supply of different feeders and grid stations would remain suspended for the period in Islamabad Circle from 06:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Attock Circle. Muqsood Shaheed Feeder, Rawalpindi City Circle, 6th Road Feeder and surrounding areas.

Rivers Indus, Kabul flow in medium, low flood: FFC

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NNPS Desk
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 17 (APP): The Federal Flood Commission (FFC) has sad that currently, River Indus was experiencing medium flood in Guddu-Sukkur reach and low flood between Tarbela-Taunsa reach while the Kabul River was flowing in low flood at Nowshera.
According to the daily FFC report issued here Saturday, all other major rivers of the Indus River System i.e. Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej are discharging normal flows.
The combined live storage of the country’s major reservoirs of Tarbela, Chashma and Mangla stands at 10.814 MAF which is 80.98 percent of the total available live storage capacity of 13.354 MAF. Tarbela Reservoir is approaching its Maximum Conservation Level (MCL) and presently at 1549.00 feet (just 1.00 feet below the MCL of 1550.00 feet). Tarbela Dam Management is advised to remain vigilant and regulate the reservoir according to approved SOPs and strictly in accordance with dam safety guidelines.
According to the Flood Forecasting Division (FFD), Lahore, cyclonic circulation over Northwestern Rajasthan (India) has intensified into a well-marked low-pressure system, now centered over Bahawalpur Division and neighboring areas of Sindh. Yesterdays’ strong westerly wave continues to impact Northern Afghanistan. Moderate to strong moist air currents from the Arabian Sea are penetrating into Sindh, Southern Punjab and parts of Balochistan up to 10000 feet. Simultaneously, light to moderate moist currents are affecting Northern regions up to 5000 feet.
For the ensuing 24 hours, the FFD Lahore has predicted scattered thunderstorm rain of Moderate Intensity with isolated Heavy falls over Islamabad, Punjab (Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Lahore, Faisalabad and Sahiwal Divisions) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including the upper catchments of all major rivers of IRS.
Widespread thunderstorm rain of Moderate to Heavy intensity with Scattered Very Heavy and Isolated Extremely Heavy Falls may occur over Punjab (D.G. Khan, Multan and Bahawalpur divisions), Sindh and Balochistan (Zhob, Nasirabad, Sibbi, Kalat and Makran divisions) during the same period.
As a result, Medium to High Level Flash Flooding is expected in the hill torrents of D.G. Khan Division (Punjab) and in the Nullahs of Balochistan (Sibbi, Nasirabad, Zhob and Kalat divisions) and Sindh {Larkana and Hyderabad divisions).
The current wet spell in Southern Pakistan is expected to decrease after the next 48 hours. A fresh wet spell of moderate intensity with isolated heavy downpours is anticipated to begin on 20th August 2024.
This will impact Islamabad, Punjab (Rawalpindi, Sargodha and D.G.Khan divisions) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including the upper catchments of rivers Indus, Jhelum and Kabul of IRS. Moderate intensity rainfall is also forecast over Punjab (Gujranwala and Lahore divisions) including over upper catchments of rivers Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej.

IRSA releases 439,500 cusecs water

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Ali Ali
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 17 (APP):Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Saturday released 439,500 cusecs water from various rim stations with inflow of 457,600 cusecs.
According to the data released by IRSA, water level in River Indus at Tarbela Dam was 1549.00 feet and was 151.00 feet higher than its dead level of 1,398 feet. Water inflow and outflow in the dam was recorded as 283,600 cusecs and 283,100 cusecs respectively.
The water level in River Jhelum at Mangla Dam was 1212.80 feet, which was 164.80 feet higher than its dead level of 1,050 feet. The inflow and outflow of water was recorded 27,700 cusecs and 10,000 cusecs respectively.
The release of water at Kalabagh, Taunsa , Guddu and Sukkur was recorded as 321,600, 318,100, 385,600 and 362,900 cusecs respectively. Similarly, from River Kabul, a total of 65,400 cusecs of water released at Nowshera and 60,600 cusecs released from River Chenab at Marala.

CTO Rawalpindi conducts surprise visit to Murree

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Ali Ali
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MURREE, Aug 17 (APP):Chief Traffic Officer Rawalpindi, Benish Fatima, made an unannounced visit to Malka e Kohsar Murree on August 17, inspecting traffic arrangements and facilities.
During her visit, she visited key locations, including Sunny Bank Chowki and the Licensing Branch.
During the visit, Fatima emphasized the need for uninterrupted traffic flow and top-notch facilities for tourists. She also announced plans to enhance the Licensing Branch, making it easier for individuals to learn driving without any hassles.
DSP Traffic Murree, Abrar Sarwar Qureshi, accompanied her during the visit.

DC inaugurates two water supply projects in Arifwala

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Ali Ali
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PAKPATTAN, Aug 17 (APP):In a move to bring basic amenities to the doorstep of the citizens, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pakpattan, Sadia Mehr on Saturday launched two new water supply projects in Arifwala, revolutionizing access to clean water for the local community.
In a significant development, the Deputy Commissioner inaugurated the projects under the Chief Minister’s people-centric approach. The projects, equipped with solar-powered tube wells, aim to provide clean drinking water to the residents of Arifwala.
Dr. M. Abdullah Tabassum, Chief Digital Monitoring Officer Punjab, praised the chief minister’s vision, emphasizing the importance of collective efforts for district development. “The Chief Minister’s commitment to providing top-notch facilities to every district is commendable,” he stated.
Deputy Commissioner Sadia Mehr reaffirmed her dedication to implementing the Chief Minister’s vision. “My top priority is to deliver essential services to Pakpattan district residents, ensuring no obstacles hinder progress,” she asserted.
These projects mark a significant milestone in the district’s development journey, underscoring the administration’s resolve to improve the lives of citizens.

Nawaz, Shehbaz praised Maryam for her excellent performance: Azma

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Ali Ali
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Azma Bukhari
LAHORE, Aug 17 (APP):Information Minister Punjab Azma Bokhari has said it is a welcome development that Mian Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif have praised Maryam Nawaz for her excellent performance.
Two prime ministers of Pakistan are appreciating Maryam Nawaz’s work, which is a source of pride and a great honour for her. The achievements that Maryam accomplished in Punjab in just a few months are historic and commendable. She added that Maryam Nawaz has set a record by providing people of Punjab with free basic health facilities with her own resources. The reduction in price of bread is a result of Maryam Nawaz’s excellent strategy and planning. The air ambulance service in Punjab is a humanitarian initiative of Maryam Nawaz. Today, inflation in Punjab is relatively lower than in other provinces, and essential goods are within the reach of the common man, she added.
She said the relief on electricity bills is Nawaz Sharif’s gift to the people of Punjab. Maryam Nawaz is soon going to launch the solar panel and “Apna Ghar, Apni Chhat”  projects in Punjab. She has already approved scholarships for 25,000 bright students. All of this is possible due to the leadership and guidance of Mian Nawaz Sharif. Punjab will once again become like it was in 2018 after five years. From 2018 to 2022, Punjab was handed over to the “Pinky, Gogi and Buzdar gang”. The information minister said the Buzdar gang and its party set Punjab back by 10 years. Those who are pointing fingers at Maryam Nawaz have corruption stories coming from their own provinces, exposed by their own party members. Members of Ali Amin Gandapur’s own cabinet are themselves exposing his corruption. Maryam Nawaz has proven through her performance in just a few months that she is Nawaz Sharif’s right choice for the chief minister’s position.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chairs meeting of the committee to ensure stability of urea fertilizer prices in the market

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Khuram Maryam
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chairs meeting of the committee to ensure stability of urea fertilizer prices in the market
APP25-170824 ISLAMABAD: August 17 – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chairs meeting of the committee to ensure stability of urea fertilizer prices in the market. APP/ABB
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chairs meeting of the committee to ensure stability of urea fertilizer prices in the market
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Tahira Aurangzeb visits HFH

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Ali Ali
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Senator Tahira Aurangzeb
RAWALPINDI, Aug 17 (APP):Member National Assembly, Tahira Aurangzeb along with Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi Hasan Waqar Cheema visited Holy Family Hospital (HFH) on Saturday.
During the visit, she inspected the emergency wards, operation theaters, city scan room and other medical departments.
According to the details the MNA visited the patients and inquired about the medical facilities provided for treatment.
She said that HFH has been developed in the style of state of the art.
“Holy Family Hospital is one of the major hospitals of Punjab where patients visit from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit to benefit from the medical facilities of HFH”, she said.
Tahira further said that providing medical facilities to the people is the top priority of CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
Later, Tahira Aurangzeb visited the Sasta Model Bazaar, established in Committee Chowk, where she reviewed arrangements, prices and quality of essential items. She said that three model bazaars have been set up in Rawalpindi city, which need to be increased in different parts of the city.
She highlighted that Sadiqabad being a thickly populated area needed such a Bazaar for people’s ease.
“Model Bazaars will be created wherever there is a need, the purpose of creating such bazaars is that people can get essential items at a controlled rate”, she said.
The DC said that according to the vision of CM Punjab, the district administration was taking all possible steps to provide relief to the people of Rawalpindi.
Sasta model bazaars have been set up in Haidari Chowk, Allama Iqbal Park and Committee Chowk in Rawalpindi city from where people are getting control rate and standard items, he said.
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