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Security measures for Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) discussed

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Imran Munir
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FAISALABAD, Aug 22 (APP):Deputy Commissioner Capt (Rtd) Nadeem Nasir has said that comprehensive security and administrative measures have been taken by the district administration regarding the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS).
He said that the cooperation of Ulema of all schools of thought and traders is vital in the implementation of the measures.
He said this while addressing the District Peace Committee meeting here on Thursday. CPO Kamran Adil, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Dr. Shahab Aslam and other officers were present in the meeting.  Maulana Muhammad Yusuf Anwar, Sahibzada Faiz Rasool, Mufti Muhammad Zia Madani, Syed Jaafar Naqvi, Maulana Riaz Kharal, Maulana Yasin Zafar, Maulana Abdul Rasheed, Dr. Mumtaz Hussain, Dr. Iftikhar Naqvi, Ashiq Hussain Rizvi, Khawaja Shahid Razak Saka, Muhammad Amin Butt, Muhammad Khabib, Mian Tanveer Riaz, Rashid Mahmood, Bishop of Faisalabad. Dr. Andryas Rahmat and others were also present.
The Deputy Commissioner welcomed the commendable services of the scholars of all schools of thought regarding the establishment of peace and religious harmony in the district.
He assured that effective measures will be taken to solve the problems identified by the scholars.
The CPO appreciated the cooperation of the scholars for the establishment of peace and informed about the arrangements made on the occasion of Chehlum.
The members of the peace committee appreciated the arrangements made by the district and police administration for Chehlum.

1st Business Research International Conference launched at UVAS

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Imran Munir
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LAHORE, Aug 22 (APP):The Business School of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore organised ceremony of the First Business Research International Conference on Life Sciences (BRICL) with the theme of “Trends and Technologies in Local & Global Business Practices”, scheduled to be held on December 19 at UVAS City Campus Lahore.
UVAS Vice-Chancellor Meritorious Prof Dr Muhammad Younus (DLA.I, T.I) presided over the launching ceremony while Dean Faculty of Veterinary Science Prof Dr Aneela Zameer Durrani, Dean Faculty of Life Sciences Business Management Prof Dr Muhammad Azam, Chairman Department of Economics & Business Management Prof Dr Rana Muhammad Ayub and number of faculty members were also present.
While addressing the ceremony, Prof Dr Muhammad Younus said despite of financial constraints UVAS recently launched different degree programmes in Ravi Campus Pattoki and Business School to increase university income for the best interest of UVAS. He said, “I am willing to provide all facilities to UVAS Business School and maximum support to conduct BRICL conference in a befitting manner as well.”
Earlier, Prof Dr Rana Muhammad Ayyub spoke about the aim and objective of the conference and Business School activities for the promotion of education and its MPhil and recently launched PhD program.
The international conference will be comprised of three keynotes and a penal discussion. The objectives of the conference will provide a platform to researchers to showcase their research work and will also provide direction regarding the latest business practices in Pakistan.

No religion permits violence: Ramesh Singh

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Imran Munir
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Ramesh Singh Arora
LAHORE, Aug 22 (APP):Provincial Minister for Minorities Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora said on Thursday that no religion permitted violence.
In his special message on the International Day Commemorating Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, he said there was no religion that encouraged violence against people of different beliefs. The minister condemned violence on the basis of religion and belief. He emphasised that people around the world, including Muslims, are being targeted due to their religion, with the rise in Islamophobia being a prime example. For decades, Muslims in Kashmir and Palestine have been subjected to violence based on their beliefs.
 Ramesh Arora highlighted that Pakistan gives equal respect to followers of all religions and beliefs. The white color in Pakistan’s flag represents different religious communities, signifying that all Pakistanis are equal and no discrimination is made. Any hand raised against minorities is dealt with firmly. The Government of Punjab is committed to promoting religious harmony and tolerance. He further stated that discrimination or violence based on one’s religion or belief must be stopped. It is our collective responsibility to promote love, tolerance, and brotherhood in society. It is essential to defeat those who attempt to fuel religious discrimination and hatred.
 The minister appealed to the public to stand against violence and prejudice and to play their role in creating a peaceful and secure society.

SC issues written order for removal of Monal Restaurant

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Ali Ali
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP):The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a detailed order regarding the shifting of Monal Restaurant from Margalla Hills National Park.
A 25-page judgment is authored by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa.
It said, “The fundamental right to life, and to live it with dignity (respectively Articles 9 and 14 of the Constitution) is to live in a world which has an abundance of all species. It has by now been scientifically well established that if the earth becomes bereft of birds, animals, insects, trees, plants, clean rivers, unpolluted air, soil it will be the Civil Petition No. 304 of 2022 etc. 25 precursor of our destruction, and scientific research establishes that nothing in nature is without value and purpose.’’
The order read, ‘That on 11 September 2024 the Wildlife Board will take over the possession of the said restaurants, that is, Monal, La Montana and Gloria Jeans, with the full assistance of CDA and the Islamabad Capital Territory Police, and the entrances to said area shall be barricaded. Thereafter the same shall be demolished with minimal disturbance to the wildlife and by avoiding damage to the trees of the National Park. The debris shall be removed and disposed of properly, and not within the precincts of the National Park. The Wildlife Board shall then determine how best to utilize the mountain ridge on which stood the said restaurants, and it may consult experts and environmentalists to examine whether the foundations of the said structures should also be removed or the same be left in and used to make an artificial lake to collect rainwater which can be used to put out fires that erupt in the National Park.”
The judgment said, “However, under no circumstances should the building be left abandoned/derelict nor leave any debris on the said site. Every effort should be made to ensure that the said land again becomes an integral part of the National Park.”
It said that the lease agreement of the Monal Restaurant with Capital Development Authority (CDA) has already ended.
It said, “The Secretary, Ministry of Climate Change and the Director General, Environmental Protection Agency shall jointly conduct a survey of Monal Restaurant and other buildings constructed in the area to assess the damage caused to the environment and thereafter take such measures and actions as may be necessary to avoid further environmental degradation.
The Chairman of the Development Authority Capital shall forthwith advise the Secretary, Ministry of Defence regarding the enforced and applicable laws.”

PHA retrieves state land along Sattukatla drain

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Imran Munir
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PHA
LAHORE, Aug 22 (APP):The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) Lahore has cleared illegal encroachments along the Sattukatla drain to restore the greenbelt, Director General Muhammad Tahir Wattoo confirmed on Thursday.
The day-long operation, which continued late into Thursday evening, resulted in removal of several temporary residential and commercial setups along the drain, which also passes through the upscale neighborhood of Model Town.
During the drive, the PHA staff cleared a 1.5-km stretch from Peco Road to Al-Karim Chowk, following several warnings to encroachers to vacate the premises, which they did not heed.
Following the clearance, the PHA started horticultural work along the drain, planting a variety of seasonal flowers to enhance the area’s aesthetic appeal. According to Wattoo, the department also plans to plant native trees along the drain, contributing to the increase of Lahore’s green cover.
Following the cleanup campaign, the department will launch a public awareness initiative to sensitize the community on the importance of cleanliness.
Meanwhile, Wattoo instructed directors to implement a comprehensive strategy for removing encroachments citywide and to establish an effective monitoring system in each zone.

RUDA chief visits training and construction site chief visits training and construction site

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Imran Munir
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RUDA
LAHORE, Aug 22 (APP):Chief Executive Officer of the Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) Imran Amin Thursday visited different sites where development work is in progress.
The detailed visit started with reviewing progress at river training site, where training is underway with the emergence of main creek along the series of promenades with varied elevation designed to control, mitigate and subdue the hydrological stress and floods based on 1000 years of repeat water cycle in the river. Out of the first phase of river training, 3-km has already been completed with package 1, 1A, 2 and 2B under accelerated progress. Imran Amin also inaugurated construction work for package 6, which links the already done earthwork with Lahore-Sialkot Motorway (LSM).
Commenting on the progress, he said that as RUDA’s cardinal objective is to make River Ravi enliven again, “it is a matter of pride that we have traversed quite a space in the direction and in coming two, three years, Ravi will be flowing as a perennial river with its creek having 59 billion litres of water with its first barrage”.
The CEO, while visiting the Mehmood Booti dump site, appreciated the site engineers for the meticulous undertaking of its conversion into a most modern urban jungle and park with a solar power array, generating five megawatts of electricity. This will beautify the city and will convert the eye soar into an Aden for both the denizens and the passersby of the ring road.
Moreover, the CEO also visited the upcoming flagship residential project Chaharbagh where he was briefed by senior officials about the developmental work completed so far. Imran Amin instructed the RUDA officials on site to speed up the communication infrastructure, linking up with trunk and also feasibility finalization of a flyover, linking Chaharbagh with Ring Road.

Enhanced efforts propel Pakistani agricultural exports to China

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NNPS Desk
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): Many Pakistani seed companies have cooperated with Chinese counterparts to carry out hybrid rice breeding on a large scale, and have cultivated a variety of hybrid rice that adapts to the planting conditions in different regions, and their export competitiveness continues to increase.

In addition to rice, vegetables such as onions, peppers, tomatoes, and fruits such as mangoes and cherries that come from the south Asian country, are also quite competitive in the international market.

“The government is closely following the trends in the international agricultural product market as well as actively coordinating relevant measures with exporters. With the active promotion of various departments, Pakistan’s agricultural product exports will further grow,” noted Waheed Ahmed, chairman of All Pakistan Fruit & Vegetable Exporters Importers and Merchants Association.

At present, China and Pakistan have signed a protocol on the export of high-class agricultural products such as onions, cherries, and dried peppers to China.

In December 2023, the first consignment of Pakistani dried chili peppers were exported to China; at the beginning of this year, the first consignment of 500 kilograms of Pakistani frozen boiled beef entered the Chinese market after passing the inspection of Tianjin Customs; in June this year, the first consignment of Pakistani cherries transported by cold chain entered the Chinese market.

In recent few years, Pakistan’s agricultural product exports to China have showed a sustainable growth, especially high-quality agricultural products such as rice, sesame, mango and nuts, which are extremely favored by consumers in the largest market of the globe.

More than that, Pakistani agricultural product exporters have continually promoted high-quality products through platforms including the China International Import Expo, the China-South Asia Expo, and the China-ASEAN Expo, CEN reported.

“Whether it is hybrid rice or cash crops such as cauliflower, radish, pepper, and tomato that Pakistanis love, through the empowerment of China’s agricultural technology and development experience, as the scale of exports expands, the local agricultural economic benefits are constantly improving,” said Zhou Xusheng, Director of Pakistan Business Department, Wuhan Qingfa Hesheng Seed Co, Ltd., who has been deeply engaged in agriculture in Pakistan for more than a decade.

Scrutiny of application for Artist Support Fund-2024 completed

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Ali Ali
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FAISALABAD, Aug 22 (APP):The Punjab Council of Arts, Faisalabad division has completed scrutiny of application for the Artist Support Fund-2024.
As many as 187 applications were received in Faisalabad division for the programme and the Punjab government will provide Rs 30,000 scholarship annually to eligible artists.
The arts council has sought applications from artists having 50 plus years of age and 25 years of experience in performing in Film, TV, Radio, Music, Theater, Paintings, and Calligraphy etc.
Deputy Director Arts Council Muhammad Imran Raza, AC’s representative Tariq Mahmood, Deputy Director Information Muhammad Awais Abid, Assistant Professor National Textile University Muhammad Saleem Ansar, and Music Teacher Divisional Model School Faisalabad Ashfaq Ahmad were among the members of the security committee.

Bilawal condemn attack on school van in attack

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Bilawal

ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP): Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has strongly condemned the heinous attack on a school van in the Attock district of Punjab, resulting in the tragic martyrdom of two students.

In a statement issued from the Media Cell Bilawal House, Chairman PPP expressed his profound sorrow and grief, stating that the news of the innocent lives lost has left him heartbroken.

“The culprits responsible for shedding the blood of these innocent children are nothing less than monsters. They must be apprehended and brought to justice without delay,” he asserted.

Bilawal Bhutto extended his heartfelt condolences and solidarity to the families of the martyred students, saying, “The entire nation stands with the grieving families during this unimaginably difficult time. May Allah grant them the strength to bear this irreparable loss.”

He further emphasized the need to ensure the best possible medical care for the injured children and the driver of the van, expressing hope that their treatment would be given the utmost priority.

Rains good for paddy and sugarcane crops

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Ali Ali
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LAHORE, Aug 22 (APP):Recent rains have left positive impact on paddy and sugarcane crops while cotton and vegetables growers must follow the Agriculture Department’s guidelines to protect their crops from negative effects of rains.
A spokesman for the Agriculture Department said here on Thursday that paddy crop had been cultivated on more than 6 million acres of land in Punjab. He said recent rains had left positive impact on rice crop. In Punjab sugarcane had been cultivated on more than 2 million acres of land, he said and added that ongoing  weather pattern was very favourable for sugarcane crop as well.
Regarding cotton the spokesman said that it had been cultivated on 3.4 million acres in Punjab and in prevailing weather conditions the crop needed special attention.
He further said that cotton growers must ensure proper arrangements to drain out rain water from cotton field besides taking other steps for proper management of the crop.
Spokesman said that vegetables also required proper attention during rainy weather.
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