PESHAWAR: January 30 –
PESHAWAR: January 30 –
Traffic police officials removing encroachment during a drive launched on the instructions of Chief Traffic Officer Dr. Zahid ullah at Fawara Chowk.
PESHAWAR: January 30 –
PESHAWAR: January 30 –
Caretaker Federal Minister for Interior and Commerce, Dr. Gohar Ejaz meeting with Saudi Ambassador H.E. Nawaf bin Saeed Al Malkiy.
ISLAMABAD: January 30 –
A vendor displaying chicks to attract the customers at Latifabad.
HYDERABAD: January 30 –
Awareness workshop on electoral process held in UoP
PESHAWAR, Jan 30 (APP): An awareness workshop regarding the electoral process was held on Tuesday at the Department of Political Science, University of Peshawar (UoP) aiming to enlighten students about the intricacies of the electoral system.
The workshop was attended by students, faculty members and the chairman, who focused on empowering the youth with knowledge about the upcoming elections.
Deputy Director Media Coordination and Outreach, Sohail Ahmad addressed the participants, providing valuable insights into the forthcoming general elections scheduled for February 8.
Encouraging students to fulfill their national duty by casting their votes, he emphasized the importance of raising awareness within their communities. He arranged a mock polling exercise at the polling station, guiding students through the voting process.
Students actively participated in the session and mock polling exercise, displaying keen interest in understanding the electoral procedures.
The initiative aimed to equip the youth with the necessary information, ensuring that they play an informed and active role in the democratic process during the upcoming elections.
Motorcyclist crossing railway track while train is approaching.
HYDERABAD: January 30 –
Vendors displaying oranges to attract the customers in front of market.
SARGODHA: January 30 –
Special Representative to the Prime Minister for Religious Harmony & Islamic Countries and Chairman Pakistan Ullema Council Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi addressing a press conference accompanied by Ulema and Mashaikh.
ISLAMABAD: January 30 –
Meeting reviews Post-Flood Recovery activities
ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP): Caretaker Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives, Muhammad Sami Saeed on Tuesday formally inaugurated the 4RF dashboard, oversight meeting to review Post-Flood Recovery activities.
The third meeting of the Policy and Strategy Committee/Oversight Board for Post-Flood Resilient, Recovery, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Framework (4RF) was chaired by the federal minister, said a press release issued here.
The meeting was attended by Secretary Economic Affairs Division (EAD), the Chief Secretary of Gilgit Baltistan, the Country Director of the World Bank, the Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Country Director of the European Union Islamabad, the Deputy Resident Director of UNDP and representatives from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
Speaking at the occasion, the minister said that this dashboard was a milestone achieved in order to ensure transparency and efficiency in executing the flood related projects. The dashboard will provide real time information on the physical and financial progress of the projects. Besides, it will be accessed by the provincial government, development partners and concerned line ministries, he added.
The minister appreciated the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for their support in establishing this dashboard.
Furthermore, the minister underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to support and facilitating flood-affected people throughout the implementation and completion of the vital projects.
During this productive meeting, the donor agencies appreciated the Planning Ministry for its diligent oversight and monitoring of 4RF projects and their execution. They expressed their dedication to continuing support for these projects in the future. Earlier, Tassaduq Hussain Khan, Senior Joint Secretary at Planning Ministry gave a detailed briefing over the implementation status of 4RF.
It is noted that in 2022, Pakistan faced unprecedented devastation due to torrential rains and flooding in most parts of the country, affecting 33 million people and resulting in economic losses worth $30 billion. In response, the government devised the 4RF framework, which proposed effective coordination and participation arrangements among federal and provincial governments, development partners, donors, international and national NGOs, and academic and private sectors.
In January 2023, Pakistan successfully secured pledges of $10 billion from donors during the International Conference on “Climate Resilient Pakistan”, jointly hosted by Pakistan and the UN in Geneva.
ECP issues polling scheme for Faisalabad
FAISALABAD, Jan 30 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a polling scheme for the district
where 3,687 polling stations had been established to facilitate 5,297,899 voters
in Faisalabad for the general elections.
A spokesman for the election commission said on Tuesday that there were 514,641 registered
voters, including 277,868 males and 236,773 females in NA-95 (Faisalabad-I) where
the ECP established 323 polling stations, including 106 polling stations for men, 102 for women
and 115 combined.
Similarly, total 562891 voters, including 302459 males and 260422 females, were in NA-96 (Faisalabad-II)
where 345 polling stations were established to facilitate voters. Among these polling stations 126 polling stations were set up for men, 123 for women and 96 polling stations were combined.
In NA-97 (Faisalabad-III), total 491703 voters, including 272,265 males and 219438 females, would cast their votes and for this purpose, the ECP established 341 polling stations in this constituency, including 101 polling stations for men, 101 for women and 139 combined.
He said that total registered voters in NA-98 (Faisalabad-IV) were 579,457, including 312431 males and 267026 females. Therefore, 378 polling stations were established in this constituency, including 156 polling stations for men, 152 for women and 70 combined.
In NA-99 (Faisalabad-V), 491437 voters, including 265,019 males and 226,418 females, would exercise their vote power on February 08 and for this purpose, 392 polling stations were established in this constituency including 172 polling stations for men, 164 for women and 56 combined.
He said that there were 507,880 registered voters, including 274,365 males and 233,515 females,
in NA-100 (Faisalabad-VI) where 377 polling stations were set up, including 176 polling stations for men, 163 for women and 38 combined.
Likewise, 393 polling stations were established in NA-101 (Faisalabad-VII) including 201 polling stations for men, 182 for women and 10 combined. Total 535081 registered voters including 280093 males and 254988 females would cast their votes in this constituency.
In NA-102 (Faisalabad-VIII), total registered voters were 541,653, including 288,702 males and 252,951 females. The CEP established 377 polling stations in this constituency including 184 polling stations for men, 176 for women and 17 combined stations.
In NA-103 (Faisalabad-IX), total 544,638 registered voters, including 289,239 males and 255,399 females, would cast their votes during upcoming General Elections and the ECP set up 386 polling stations in this constituency including 191 polling stations for men, 189 for women and 6 combined stations.
Similarly, 375 polling stations were established in NA-104 (Faisalabad-X), including 197 polling stations for men, 170 for women and 8 combined stations. Total 528518 registered voters including 278,634 males and 249,884 females would exercise their vote power through these polling stations to elect their favorite candidate during the general elections 2024, he added.
President Sargodha Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry Shameem Aftab in a group photograph with other members during General Body Meeting.
SARGODHA: January 30 –