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Death anniversary of renowned film actress Neelo Begum observed

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP):Renowned actress of the film industry Neelu Begum was remembered on her third anniversary on Tuesday.
Neelu Begum started her professional career in 1956 and gained popularity from the song ”Aaye Mosam  Rangeeley Sohaney” from the super hit film ‘Saat Laakh’.
She received  Nigar Award for her outstanding performance in the super hit film Zarqa.
Neelu Begum was awarded Sitara-i-Imtiaz in 2022.
She died in Lahore on January 30, 2021.

Citizens to get civic facilities at Fatima Jinnah Park: ICT Spokesman

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Iqra Yousaf Iqra Yousaf
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ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP): Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon on Tuesday initiated the provision of convenient basic services to simplify the tedious process of vehicle registration and acquiring essential documents,

The citizens hailing from nearby areas of Fatima Jinnah Park Bolan Gate F-9 can get civic facilities through a dedicated van from 03:00 to 05:00 pm today, offering a hassle-free experience for residents seeking to register, transfer, or pay token tax for their vehicles, ICT spokesman Dr Abdullah Tabasum said.

On the directive of DC, the excise staff will be stationed at the park’s parking lot, streamlining the procedures related to vehicles. This initiative aligned with the commitment to make essential services more accessible to the public.

He said that adding to the convenience, the ‘Facilitation Center Doorstep ICT Vehicle’ will also be available on-site. This doorstep service encompasses a variety of essential documents, making it a one-stop solution for residents, including domicile certificates and birth certificates to power of attorney and international driving permits, the ICT Doorstep Service aimed to cater for the diverse needs efficiently, he added.

He further said that whether you need a fuel permit for domestic or commercial use, or looking to register your motor vehicle seamlessly, the on-ground service will ensure a swift and straightforward process.

He said that the chosen location, Fatima Jinnah Park, not only provides a central and accessible venue but also encourages community engagement.

DC orders fuel price inspection drive in capital

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP):In response to Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon’s directives, the Assistant Commissioner City conducted a thorough inspection of key areas, focusing on G-6, G-7, Blue Area, F-7, F-6, areas aimed at ensuring compliance with OGRA’s fixed fuel rates.
Excitingly, the Assistant Commissioner made impactful moves during the operation. Moreover during the operation one pump owner and four individuals found guilty of overcharging faced immediate arrest.
Additionally, two people were apprehended for using faulty measuring instruments, adding another layer to the crackdown.
Dr. Abdullah Tabassum, the ICT spokesman on  Tuesday confirmed the swift action, highlighting the importance of adhering to regulated prices. As a stern warning, the authorities addressed concerns about poor sanitation, signaling a comprehensive approach to uphold standards in the city.
This proactive initiative underscores the commitment to fair practices and consumer protection.

Commissioner for timely completion of Digital Girdawri process

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SARGODHA, Jan 30 (APP): Commissioner Sargodha division Muhammad Ajmal Bhatti on Tuesday directed all the Deputy Commissioners, Assistant Commissioners (ACs) of Sargodha district to accelerate work to complete the task of digital Girdawari within stipulated time frame.
Presiding over a meeting here, he reviewed the performance of all the DCs, ACs on digital Girdawari and operations against profiteering.
The Commissioner said that digital Girdwarai started in 1657 mouzas all tehsils of the division.It includes 193 mouzas of Sargodha,eight mouzas of Khushaab,nine mouzaas in Mianwali and 10 Mouzas in Bhakkar.
He directed the ACs to personally visit all the areas in the field to review the process of digital Girdawari.
He instructed the DCs and ACs to start work of digital Girdawari in all such areas as soon as possible where the process could not be started keeping in view the legal requirements.
Muhammad Ajmal Bhatti said that strict measures were being taken against profiteers and 270 profiteers were arrested in the division during January 13 to 29 while 13 FIRs were also lodged besides imposing fines amounting to over Rs 1.4 million on rules violators.
He said that the ACs should continue their raids to control the prices of food items.

AJK President condoles demise of jurist Farooq Hussain Kashmiri

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AJK President
MIRPUR-AJK, Jan 30 (APP):The Azad Jammu Kashmir President, Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry, has expressed his profound sorrow and grief over the demise of esteemed jurist Farooq Hussain Kashmiri.
According to an official statement released on Monday late, “In his condolence message, the AJK President conveyed to the bereaved family, his heartfelt condolence and prayed to Allah the almighty to rest the departed soul in eternal peace”.

Fire erupts at Metropole Cinema Lahore

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP):A devastating fire erupted on Tuesday at the iconic Metropole Cinema situated on Abbot Road in Lahore was brought under control, averting any potential casualties.
A rapid response from ten fire brigade vehicles and rescue teams participated in the operation.
According to rescue officials, the cause of the fire was attributed to a short-circuit. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported in connection with the incident, according to a private news channel.
Despite the absence of human casualties, the blaze caused substantial damage to valuable items and cinema equipment within the premises.

Two teens killed, two injured in road accident

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FAISALABAD, Jan 30 (APP): Two teenager motorcyclists were killed, while two others sustained injuries in a road accident in the area of Satiana police station.
Rescue 1122 spokesman said here on Tuesday that a speeding motorcycle collided with a rickshaw near Chak No.36-GB Bridge on Satiana-Jaranwala Road. As a result, the motorcyclists Abdur Rehman (15) and Muhammad Ahmad (15) fell on the road and a tractor trolley ran over them.They died on the spot.
While two other boys including Aqib Munir (18) and Muhammad Tayyab (15) residents of Chak No.35-GB also received injuries and Rescue 1122 shifted them to hospital after providing first aid.
The area police took the bodies into custody while further investigation was under way, he added.

Caretaker PM underlines need for effective criminal justice system

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday said that under the constitution, only parliament was mandated to legislate and stressed further reforms in the criminal justice system.
Expressing his views on a private TV (Aik) news morning show, he opined that the conviction rate under the contemporary criminal justice system was very low, reflecting deficiencies and efforts to be made to plug the loopholes through effective legislation.
To a question about terrorist groups in Balochistan province, the prime minister said that non-state actors had no right to unleash violence and the State had the responsibility to counter such terrorist acts.
About 90,000 people in the country had lost their lives in waves of terrorism, he said, adding whether it was not the onus of political parties and the parliamentarians to improve upon the criminal justice system to expedite the conviction rate!
The prime minister maintained that he was speaking about the whole justice system, especially its lower tiers.
“Whose responsibility was to improve it? Carrying out legislative business under the constitution is the onus of parliament,” he reiterated.
Elaborating his viewpoint, he said that Baloch, Pashtuns and different settlers had been living in Balochistan for decades.
There was no political uniform group while one minority armed group was carrying out violent activities, he said, adding that the US State Department, the UK, EU, and all other democratic countries had declared these groups as terrorists, he added.
The prime minister said that he did not differentiate between banned TTP and Ahrar and BLA and BLF, as these terrorist outfits had been using violence as a tool to create terror and kill innocent people.
In their terrorist attacks, about 1038 people had been martyred since 2018 in the province, he said, and cited incidents of Coastal Highway and an attack on Turbat police station in which innocent people had been killed and burnt alive.
On the other hand, he said the political protests and approach were acknowledged by the world, intelligentsia, and media. The world has declared ISIS a terrorist organization.
To a query, Prime Minister Kakar said that the Middle East was a complex challenge. Pakistan had conveyed to different world fora and the international community that the continuation of the situation in Gaza was unacceptable, he added.
They had stressed upon opening of humanitarian assistance corridors with immediate ceasefire. Along with the Muslim countries, Pakistan had reaffirmed a joint stance, he said.
The prime minister said that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Arab League and the entire world was speaking about the two-state solution with an independent Palestine based upon pre-June 1967 borders, with Al Quds al Shareef as its capital, adding that it was the unanimous stance of the Muslim world.
He regretted that certain elements were criticizing him unjustly for referring to that solution and reiterated that Pakistan had not budged from its principled stance on Palestine.
He maintained that his remarks about Quaid e Azam’s views over Palestine were distorted in the past.
Responding to questions about his childhood and youth, the prime minister said that from a young age, he had been fascinated with politics and the political leaders.
He informed that he was greatly influenced by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s oratory and eloquence who was the most inspiring figure for him. Similarly, former British premier Winston Churchill’s wits and linguistic skills also influenced him.

HC represents Pakistan at Malaysian King Abdullah’s sending off ceremony

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP): High Commissioner Syed Ahsan Raza Shah on Tuesday represented Pakistan at the royal sending off ceremony of the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, who completed his five-year term as Head of the State of Malaysia.
The HC conveyed best wishes on behalf of the president, prime minister, and people of Pakistan to the outgoing king, Pakistan’s High Commission at Malaysia posted on its account X.

MOs impose Rs 966,000 fine on violators of election conduct

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Ali Ali
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General Elections
PESHAWAR, Jan 30 (APP):Taking cognizance of the violation of election’s code and conduct, the Monitoring Officers across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa  have so far imposed Rs 966,000 on contesting or parting candidates on different violations.
According to official data, Rs 95,000 fine was imposed in the Peshawar division, Rs 300,000 in the Malakand division, Rs 171,000 in Hazara Division, 105,000 in Mardan Division, Rs115,000 in Kohat, Rs 30,000 in Bannu division, and Rs 150,000 in DI Khan Division.
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