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Rani completes MPhil in Physics

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PESHAWAR, Aug 23 (APP):Rani Khattak, a dedicated research scholar from the Physics department at the University of Peshawar, has completed her M.Phil in Physics.
She defended her thesis titled “Structural, optical, and electronic properties of double perovskite A2ScBiO6 (A= Sr, Ba): A first-principles study” under the supervision of Associate Professor Dr. Shah Hyder Khan and Assistant Professor Dr. Ghulam Murtaza.
Dr. Abdul Wahid from Islamic College served as the external examiner.
Rani Khattak credited her achievement to the guidance of her teachers and the prayers of her parents, expressing her gratitude towards them.
This achievement marks a significant milestone in Rani’s academic journey, showcasing her dedication and hard work in the field of Physics.
Her research contributes to the growing body of knowledge in the field, and her success serves as an inspiration to aspiring scholars.

Lab sealed for discrepancies in Gulf worker medical tests

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Ali Ali
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PESHAWAR, Aug 23 (APP):A surprise inspection of laboratories approved by the Gulf Coordination Council was conducted by the district administration of Peshawar and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Healthcare Commission.
Acting on provincial government directives, the Peshawar district administration, in collaboration with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Healthcare Commission, conducted surprise inspections of several Gulf Coordination Council-approved laboratories, including Inam Medical Center, Al-Ameer Medical Diagnostic Center, and Medical Diagnostic Center.
These labs are responsible for conducting medical tests for workers traveling to Gulf countries.
During the inspection, the team reviewed laboratory facilities, verified records, and checked staff credentials.
Discrepancies were discovered in the lab results at the Medical Diagnostic Center, leading to its immediate closure.
A corruption case was subsequently referred to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Healthcare Commission for further investigation and legal action.

Pakistan reports second case of Monkeypox

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NNPS Desk
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Monkypox

ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP): The Ministry of Health on Friday confirmed that second case of Monkeypox has been reported in Pakistan.

According to spokesperson of the Ministry of Health, the patient came from the Gulf countries with symptoms. He added that the Health Desk at Peshawar Airport transferred the patient to hospital timely whose Mpox test was reported positive. The spokesperson said that the Ministry of Health is ensuring continuous monitoring of the situation.

National Coordinator for Health Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad said that an effective system of screening and surveillance system was functional at all airports. He added border health staff were working diligently at airports and entry points. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad said that the government was ensuring serious measures to keep people safe from epidemics.

Illegal structures on Ring Road demolished

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Imran Munir
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PESHAWAR, Aug 23 (APP):Dozens of illegal structures and encroached shops/shelters were bulldozed on Ring Road, paving the way for smooth flow of traffic.
Police, district administration and provincial development authority’s official conducted a joint operation against illegal constructed structures and encroachment on Ring road was razed to ground with the help of heavy machinery.
The operation was monitored by Deputy Commissioner Peshawar Sarmad Salim Akram after receiving public complaints. He said that indiscriminate operation against encroachment would continue at Peshawar and warned shopkeepers for strict action if found guilty of occupying footpaths.

PHC grants bail to accused in narcotics smuggling case

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Imran Munir
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PESHAWAR, Aug 23 (APP):Peshawar High Court (PHC) granted bail to an accused, who was charged by police in smuggling of narcotics and ice drugs case.
A single bench of Peshawar High Court presided over by Justice Shahibzada Asadullah allowed the bail application of accused Imran Afridi resident of tehsil Jamrud Khyber tribal district after hearing arguments of the petitioner’s counsel.
The accused was nominated in an FIR for allegedly smuggling eight kilogram ice and two kilogram heroin after police claimed to recover the said narco substances from his possession. Advocate Farhana Marwat appeared on behalf of the petitioner and prayed for the release of his client.

Dera police arrest proclaimed offender

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Waseem Iqbal
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Dera Ismail Khan , Aug 23 (APP):Dera police during the successful operation arrested the proclaimed offender and recovered the weapon from his possession in the limits of Shaheed Nawab Khan police station here on Friday.
According to the police spokesman, on the direction of the District Police Officer Dera Nasir Mehmood, SHO of Shaheed Nawab Khan police station Muhammad Javed Khan with the police team conducted the operation against the criminal elements.
During the raid, the police team arrested the accused Naeem Ullah s/o Rehmat Ullah resident of Paniyala.
The accused wanted to Cantt and Saddar police station in two different cases of attempt to murder.
The police also recovered the gun with 12 cartridges and 110 grams of ice from his possession.
The police registered the case against the accused and started further investigations.

Kerb currency market

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Waseem Iqbal
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Kerb Currency
KARACHI, Aug 23 (APP):Following were the Opening Rates of foreign currencies in Kerb market issued by the Exchange Companies Association
of Pakistan, here on Friday.
F.C.                         BUYING        SELLING
INTER BANK            278.35           278.45
USD                         279.00           280.00
EURO                      309.25           310.75
GBP                         364.50           366.15
JPY                            1.89              1.94
AED                           75.60            76.23
SAR                           73.80            74.43
CAD                           204.00        207.00
AUD                            185.30       188.30

Police arrest 4 drug peddlers with 5 kg charras

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Waseem Iqbal
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RAWALPINDI, Aug 23 (APP):Rawalpindi district police in a crackdown on drug peddlers managed to recover 5 kg charras and arrested 4 accused, said a police spokesman here on Friday.
He informed that Rawat, Sadiqabad, Waris Khan and Kalar Syedan conducted raids in their respective jurisdiction and arrested 4 drug pushers namely Zubair with 2484 grams charras, Abdul Samad with 1320 grams charras, Ahsan Ilyas for having 560 grams charras and Adnan for carrying 535 grams charras.
The accused would be challaned with concrete evidence, he said adding, actions against drug peddlers would continue to eradicate the scourge of drugs.

Shipping Activity at Port Qasim

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Waseem Iqbal
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Port Qasim
KARACHI, Aug 23 (APP):Three ships, Tolten, X-Press Anglesey and Epic Burano carrying Container and LPG, berthed at Qasim International Container Terminals and Engro Vopak Terminal respectively on Thursday.
Eleven ships were engaged at PQA berths during the last 24 hours, out of them three ships Tolten, X-Press Anglesey and New Apex left the port today morning while four more ships, Antares, Epic Burano, Navig-8 Constellation, and Madison Eagle are expected to sail on Friday.
Cargo volume of 142,127 tonnes, comprising 94,464 tonnes of import cargo and 47,663 tonnes of export cargo carried in 3,294 Containers (2,003 TEUs Imports & 1,291 TEUs Export) was handled at the port during the last 24 hours.
Four ships at Outer Anchorage of Port Qasim, out of them two ships, Solar Roma and Gaschem Mosel & four more ships, Bolan, Beijing, Hyundai Busan, and Maersk Columbus carrying Palm oil, Chemicals, Mogas, and Container are expected to take berths at LCT, EVTL, FOTCO and QICT respectively on today 23rd August, Meanwhile, three more Container ships, Atlantic Ibis, APL Antwerp and Maersk Pelepas are due to arrive at the port on Saturday.

Mobile service center brings vehicle registration, key services to Shalimar ground

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Waseem Iqbal
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Excise Department
ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP):The Excise Department is launching a mobile service at Shalimar Cricket ground in the federal capital on Friday as part of the ICT Doorstep initiative.
According to the spokesman of ICT administration, the department staff would be available in the ground’s parking lot to assist residents with important civic tasks from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
People living nearby could visit the ground to access various services through a dedicated van. This mobile unit would simplify the process of obtaining fuel permits for both domestic and commercial use and make motor vehicle registration easier. The goal was to provide these services quickly and efficiently.
The mobile service would also help with vehicle-related tasks such as registration, transfer, and token tax payments.
In addition, it would offer services like issuing domicile certificates, birth certificates, power of attorney documents, international driving permits, and fuel permits.
By bringing these services directly to the community, the ICT administration was making it easier for people to access important government services without having to travel far.
Meanwhile, the citizens could contact on 051-111-383-383 for further details regarding the services.
This effort was expected to save residents time and ensure they could take care of their needs more conveniently, right in their neighborhood.
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