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FIA busts gang running illegal currency exchange

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Imran Munir
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LAHORE, Aug 23 (APP):The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Corporate Crime Circle Lahore has busted a well-organized gang involved in illegal currency exchange business.
According to a spokesman for the agency, a crackdown directed by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi, has resulted in the seizure of both domestic and foreign currencies worth millions.
Four suspects were arrested during the ongoing operations. The detainees were identified as Mohammad Tahir, Usman Ali, Khurram Shehzad, and Usman Majid. They were captured in a raid conducted in the DHA area of Lahore.
The operation has yielded over Rs 16.3 million in cash. Additionally, authorities recovered 34,980 British Pounds, 15,800 US Dollars, 11,660 Euros, 120,945 Turkish Lira, 2,500 Qatari Riyals, 392 Omani Riyals, and 774 Malaysian Ringgits from the suspects.
The arrested individuals were found operating an unlicensed currency exchange business and were unable to provide satisfactory explanations for the origin of the seized currency.

A worker is busy operating a power loom to prepare cloth in a local factory

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Khuram Maryam
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A worker is busy operating a power loom to prepare cloth in a local factory
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A worker is busy operating a power loom to prepare cloth in a local factory
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A woman busy in milking a sheep at Hussainabad

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A woman busy in milking a sheep at Hussainabad
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A woman busy in milking a sheep at Hussainabad
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A woman and her children fill their pots with water from a hand pump at Norani Basti on the outskirts of the city

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A woman and her children fill their pots with water from a hand pump at Norani Basti on the outskirts of the city
APP18-230824 HYDERABAD: August 23- A woman and her children fill their pots with water from a hand pump at Norani Basti on the outskirts of the city . APP/FHN/MAF/ABB/SSH
A woman and her children fill their pots with water from a hand pump at Norani Basti on the outskirts of the city
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Commissioner calls on divisional heads of Forest, Health departments

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Imran Munir
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SARGODHA, Aug 23 (APP):Commissioner Sargodha Division Jahanzeb Awan met Director Health Dr Rana Muhammad Riaz and Divisional Forest Officer Maher Muhammad Asif at his office on Friday.
The officials discussed administrative and operational matters related to their respective departments. Chief Executive Officer Health Authority Dr. Asad Islam, District Forest Officer Nisar-ul-Haq, ACG Hafiz Abdul Mannan, and ACR  Malik Muhammad Ashraf were also present.
The meeting was told by Director Health Dr Rana Muhammad Riaz that the Punjab government was committed to providing excellent healthcare facilities to the public, with a focus on quality medicines and medical staff presence in government hospitals. He also highlighted the importance of polio eradication and dengue prevention efforts.
He directed that the implementation of SOPs (standard operating procedures) should be ensured to provide the efficient healthcare services. Public hospitals shold maintain cleanliness standards without compromise, the commissioner said.
About Forest-related matters, DFO Maher Muhammad Asif informed the commissioner that the department has a total area of 156,912 acres in all four districts. He said that a total of 866,000 saplings were available in forest department nurseries. The commissioner emphasized that forest preservation is crucial for our survival. Forest officers should plan strategically, considering weather conditions and other factors, to maximize tree plantation, he advised.

Regional Federal Ombudsman decides cases related to SEPCO & SSGC

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Imran Munir
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SUKKUR, Aug 23 (APP):On the instructions of Federal Ombudsman Ejaz Ahmed Qureshi, the Federal Ombudsman Sukkur Regional head, Syed Mahmood Ali Shah on Friday heard the petitions received against Sukkur Electric Supply Company (SEPCO) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) in Larkana.
Decisions were made on the applications while the remaining 2 applications were referred to NEPRA, in addition, decisions were issued on 15 applications filed against Sui Southern Gas Company.
Shah further instructed the officials of the concerned departments to implement the decisions issued by the affected applicants as soon as possible and not to do injustice to anyone while strict action will be taken against the violators of the order. SSGC Deputy Manager, Saeed Ahmed Korejo and the complainants participated.

Peace committee meeting held

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Imran Munir
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SARGODHA, Aug 23 (APP):A meeting of the Divisional Peace Committee, under the chairmanship of Commissioner Sargodha Division Jahanzeb Awan, was held on Friday here.
MNA Malik Shakir Bashir Awan, Deputy Commissioner Capt (retd) Muhammad Waseem and DPO Dr Asad Ijaz Malhi, besides deputy commissioners, DPOs of other districts participated in the meeting through video-link. Members of the peace committee also participated.
The commissioner welcomed the scholars and appreciated their efforts to establish peace across the division.  Jahanzaib Awan said maintaining peace on 10th of Muharram is the result of the efforts of the members of the peace committees, along with the administrative and security institutions.
He said that the same spirit should be maintained for peaceful holding of processions of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS).  The commissioner said scholars should continue to take measures for further promotion of tolerance, unity, patience and brotherhood, and the code of conduct should be followed.
The meeting was told that 42 Chehlam processions and 61 majalis would held in the four districts. All administrative and security arrangements have been completed. Scholars of all schools of thought are on the same page for the establishment of peace.  The scholars expressed their views and said that there are different sects in the papers, but as Muslims and Pakistanis, we are all on the same page for the establishment of peace in this country.

Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ project registration begins in Lodhran

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Imran Munir
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LODHRAN, Aug 23 (APP):The district administration has started registration process for ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ housing project, launched by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif for low-income families.
District-level registration centres has been set up at the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Lodhran, while tehsil-level centres have been established in the offices of the assistant commissioners. An online portal for the project has also been launched by the chief minister for online registration and information. People could get registered for the project or obtain information from the registration centres at the DC office in Lodhran or assistant commissioners’ offices in Dunyapur, Lodhran, and Kahror Pacca tehsils.
Additionally, people of Lodhran could apply through the online portal available at acag.punjab.gov.pk.
For more information about ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ programme, citizens could call helpline number 0800-09100.
The criteria set regarding the project included the applicant must be head of the family as per NADRA record, a permanent resident of Punjab as per CNIC and the sole owner of up to 5-marla land in urban areas, or up to 10-marla in rural areas.
The applicant must not have a criminal record. Additionally, the applicant should not be indebted to any bank or institution. The household must be registered in NSER, and the PMT score should be less than 60.

NHMP shifted five semi-conscious passengers to hospital, 4 died

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Ali Ali
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP):The National Highway and Motorway Police on Friday found five people lifeless near Bhera interchange on the Motorway.
According to NHMP North Zone spokesman Muhammad Saqib, while patrolling the NHMP received a call that a Honda car was parked alongside the road.
Upon approaching the car to offer assistance, the NHMP found five individuals in a semi-conscious state and immediately shifted them to the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Bhera for medical treatment.
During the treatment, four people died and one was in an unconscious condition, the spokesman informed.
According to doctors, the death cause could be food poisoning, he said and added that the deceased have been identified as Romila, 60, Mahwish, 30, Samar, 28, and Aun, 4.
The travelers were residents of Lahore and were going to Islamabad from Lahore.

Young foreign service officers visit Pakistan’s ambassador in Brussels

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Najam ul Hassan
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BRUSSELS, Aug 23 (APP): A group of young officers from the Foreign Service of Pakistan (FSP), currently undergoing diplomatic training at Clingendael Institute in the Netherlands, called on Pakistan’s Ambassador to the European Union, Belgium, and Luxembourg Amna Baloch.

Ambassador Baloch extended a warm welcome to the young officers and congratulated them on their recent induction into the prestigious Foreign Service of Pakistan, a press release issued here on Friday said.

She expressed her confidence in their ability to represent and advance Pakistan’s interests on the global stage, emphasizing the crucial role they will play in the country’s diplomatic efforts.

In her address, Ambassador Baloch provided the officers with an insightful briefing on the roles and responsibilities of the Embassy.

She shared her own experiences and offered a comprehensive overview of the current state and future prospects of Pakistan’s relationships with the European Union, Belgium, Luxembourg and NATO.

She encouraged the officers to remain informed and actively engage with the ever-changing landscape of international relations, particularly in relation to key partners such as the EU.

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