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Torrential rains predicted in southern half of country from August 26-29

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP): Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast torrential rains in the southern half of the country from August 26-29.

A low pressure currently located over west Bengal was likely to move westwards during the next couple of days and may approach southern parts of the country on August 25.
Due to this low-pressure weather system, strong monsoon currents were likely to enter the country from August 25 (night).

Under the influence of this weather system, rain-wind/thundershowers with scattered heavy falls with isolated very heavy are expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, Dadu,
Thatta, Badin, Sajawal, Shahed Benazirabad, Jamshoro, Tando Allayar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tharparkar, Nagarparkar, Mithi, Mirpur Khas, Umarkot, Matiari, Sanghar, Sukkur, Ghotki, Shikarpur, Kashmore, Khairpur, Larkana, Jacobabad and Nausheroferoze from August 25 (night) to August 29 with occasional gaps.

In Balochistan, rain-wind/thundershower with few heavy falls is expected in Khuzdar, Kalat, Lasbela, Awaran, Naseerabad, Sibbi, Jaffarbad, Kohlu, Harnai, Dera Bugti, Zhob, Quetta, Ziarat, Sherani, Qila Abdullah, Qila Saifullah, Barkhan, Musa Khel, Loralai, Mastung, Bolan, Jhal Magsi, Kech, Panjgur, Gwadar, Jiwani, Pasni and Ormara from August 26-30 with occasional gaps.

In Punjab/Islamabad, rain-wind/thundershowers with few heavy falls are expected in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat,Attock, Chakwal, Tala Gang, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Sahiwal, Jhang, Toba Tek
Singh, Nankana Sahib, Chiniot, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Okara, Pakpattan, Kasur, Khushab, Sargodha, Mianwali, Bhakkar, Layyah, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Khanpur and Rahimyar Khan from August 25 (night) to August 28 with occasional gaps.
In Kashmir, rain-wind/thundershower with isolated heavyfalls are expected in Neelum valley, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Poonch, Hattian, Bagh, Haveli, Sudhanoti, Kotli, Bhimber, Mirpur) from August 25 (night) to August 28 with occasionalgaps.

In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, rain-wind/thundershower with isolated heavy falls is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Malakand, Shangla, Battagram, Buner, Kohat, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Swabi, Nowshera, Mardan, Charsadda, Hangu, Kurram, Orakzai, Waziristan, Bannu, Lakki Marwat and Dera Ismail Khan from August 26-28 with occasional gaps.

In Gilgit-Baltistan, rain-wind/thunderstorm is expected in Diamir, Astore, Skardu, Gilgit, Ghanche, Shigar from August 26-28with occasional gaps.

About the possible impact, the PMD said that pluvial flood/inundation may occur in low-lying areas of Sindh, Balochistan and southern Punjab.Torrential rains may generate flash flooding in local nullahs/streams and Hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan, Dadu, Kalat, Khuzdar, Jaffarabad, Sibbi, Naseerabad, Barkhan, Loralai, Awaran, Panjgur, Washuk, Mastung and Lasbela from August 26-29.

Heavy downpour may cause urban flooding in low lying areas of Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Multan, Nowshera and Peshawar from August 26-28.

Heavy rains may trigger landslides in Murree, Galliyat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan from August 26-28. Heavy downpours/windstorm and lightning may affect daily routines and may damage weak structures like roofs/walls of Kacha houses, electric poles, billboards, and vehicles, causing disruptions in the roads and solar panels, etc. during the period.

The farmers are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast.
Travelers and tourists are advised to remain extra cautious and manage their traveling according to weather conditions and avoid any untoward situation during the wet spell.
All concerned authorities are advised to remain alert and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward situation.

Educating citizens on traffic laws stressed

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Waseem Iqbal
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Traffic Laws
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Aug 23 (APP):District Police Officer (DPO) Tank, Aslam Nawaz Khan has underlined the need for ensuring compliance with traffic laws to prevent road accidents and overcome traffic issues in the city.
In this regard, he held a meeting with Traffic In-Charge Saaduddin Qureshi along with all traffic personnel.
During the meeting several issues were discussed including adhering to strict discipline, wearing complete and clean uniforms, and rigorously enforcing traffic laws.
The DPO underscored the importance of educating the public about traffic laws and the benefits of safe driving.
The meeting emphasised imposing fines for violations such as not wearing helmets, speeding, and disregarding traffic signals.
The DPO also directed the traffic cops to treat citizens with courtesy and assist poor laborers. He highlighted the need for prioritizing safety on the road and following safety protocols, including the mandatory use of helmets and vests.
The DPO instructed the staff to promptly inform senior officers and take effective action in emergencies such as accidents or protests. Staff were also directed to maintain constant communication with wireless control and senior officers and report any unusual situations immediately.

Ahsan Iqbal announces model Teachers Training Center for quality education, HR development

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Waseem Iqbal
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP):Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Friday said the government would establish a state-of-the-art Teachers Training Center within two years to improve education quality and produce manpower meeting contemporary needs.
Making this announcement at the launch of the District Education Performance Index-2023, he said the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) government had initiated this project during its last tenure but couldn’t complete it due to political instability.
He said the center, in collaboration with provincial education departments, would be the best in South Asia, where students could get quality education focusing on improving their critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving and team learning skills.
“It will be a paradigm shift from memorization-based education,” Iqbal said, adding that the initiative would also reform the existing examination system.
Ahsan Iqbal said that memorization-based education was irrelevant in the modern era, where innovation and creativity derived development.
He believed that the country could not achieve the required goals of progress and prosperity without improving the education standard and developing human resources. “The development of infrastructure alone cannot be useful.”
Citing examples from the world, the minister said no single country has attained development and prosperity without achieving at least a 90 percent literacy rate.
“Development is not possible without achieving the universal primary enrollment education target.”
He also mentioned some other challenges, including the lack of an export-led economy and political instability.
“Unfortunately, our socio-economic platform is fractured due to which we are enlisted in the low-middle income countries’ club and among the backward nations,” he said highlighting the importance of economic and social alignment for the national development.”
Recounting past efforts of the PML-N government initiatives for the socio-economic uplift of the country, he said it gave the Vision-2010 in 1998, the world’s best road map for development, and the Vision-2025 in 2013 to place the country among the top economies of the world, but all fell victim of the political instability.

Two bootleggers held, 1500 liquor bottles recovered

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Waseem Iqbal
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RAWALPINDI, Aug 23 (APP):Jatli police have arrested two bootleggers and recovered locally made1500 liquor bottle from their possession.
According to a police spokesman, Jatli police arrested two bootleggers namely Shehbaz and Bilal who were allegedly involved in supplying liquor in different areas of Jatli and Gujar Khan.
He informed that police got a tip-off that a gang of bootleggers, who had stored liquor in a house, was trying to supply it in Jatli and Gujar Khan areas.
Police conducted a raid and recovered 1500 liquor bottles from their possession, he added.
Superintendent of Police, Saddar, Muhammad Nabeel Khokhar while appreciating performance of police party directed to accelerate operation against drug peddlers and bootleggers.

Drug dealer nabbed in lower Dir

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Waseem Iqbal
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PESHAWAR, Aug 23 (APP):In an ongoing crackdown on drug dealers in Lower Dir, police from Lal Qila police station arrested a notorious drug dealer, Anayat, during a search operation last night.
A large quantity of hashish, weighing 1090 grams, was recovered from his possession.
A case had been registered against the accused and further investigation was underway.
DPO Lower Dir, Saleem Abbas Kulachi, has vowed to rid the district of drug dealers, adding that there was no room for them in Lower Dir.

Education ministry establishes IT lab in Govt Girls College F-11

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Waseem Iqbal
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP):Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has established a brand-new IT lab at the F-11 Government Girls College, marking a significant milestone in the efforts to enhance digital literacy and education in Islamabad.
According to the Education Ministry, the lab was set up in a record time of just three days.
By mid-September, a total of 70 such state-of-the-art IT labs will be established in government schools and colleges across Islamabad, it added.
Out of the 70 labs, the ministry said that around 50 labs will be set up in rural Islamabad, ensuring that students in these areas have access to the same quality of education and resources as their urban counterparts. As of now, 33 IT labs are already prepared and operational, paving the way for a digital revolution in Islamabad’s education sector.

Bilawal condoles over martyrdom of 14 police officials in Punjab

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NNPS Desk
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Bilawal Bhutto

ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP): Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of 14 police officials in an attack by bandits in Punjab.

According to a press release issued here by the party secretariat, he strongly condemned the incident, emphasizing that maintaining law and order was the responsibility of the provincial government.

Bilawal Bhutto urged the provincial government to deal with the criminal elements with an iron hand.

“I hope that those responsible for the martyrdom of these 14 brave Punjab Police officials will soon be brought to justice,” Bilawal Bhutto added.

He paid tribute to the martyred officials, calling them the brave sons of the nation, and vowed that their sacrifices would not go in vain.

Bilawal Bhutto called for an investigation into the incident and ensured that the injured officials received proper medical treatment.

“Praise to the officials and soldiers of the Punjab Police whose sacrifices in the line of duty are unforgettable,” he said. The PPP Chairman also extended his heartfelt condolences and solidarity to the families of the martyred officials.

Pakistan’s embassy to hold Defence Day art competition in Brussels

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Ishtiaq Rao
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BRUSSELS, Aug 23 (APP): The Embassy of Pakistan in Belgium will hold an art competition in connection with the celebration of the upcoming Defence Day of Pakistan.

Titled “Defence Day”, the competition has been categorized into three age groups i.e. Under 14, Under 8, and No Age Limit.

The embassy has asked the participants to take a high-resolution photograph of their artwork and email it to parepbrussels@mofa.gov.pk by September 2, 2024 for registration. The original artwork should be submitted on September 6, 2024 at 3:30 pm.

The dimensions of the original artwork should be 30cm in length and 40cm in width.

The winners of the art competition will be awarded certificates at a ceremony to be held on September 6, 2024.

Petroleum minister urges PTI to shun hate rhetoric, promote peace

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Waseem Iqbal
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP): Minister for Petroleum Dr. Musadik Masood Malik on Friday warned the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership, particularly Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Chief Minister should desist from making hate-based statements and spreading chaos in the country.
Talking to a Private news channel, he urged the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership to abandon their hate-filled rhetoric and instead embrace a peaceful and constructive approach to politics.
The Minister’s warning comes amidst concerns that the PTI leadership has been engaged in a systematic effort to destabilize the country through various means, including the provocative events of May 9.
By perpetuating divisive rhetoric and promoting unrest, the PTI leadership is not only undermining national harmony but also compromising the country’s stability and security, he added.
Malik’ s warning serves as a reminder to the PTI leadership to prioritize the nation’s interests over political expediency and to refrain from actions that could further weaken the country.
Minister for Petroleum revealed that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Chief Minister had openly threatened to lead a procession to Islamabad, not for a peaceful protest, but for a “qabza” (occupation).
Malik emphasized that such a move would not be tolerated at any cost, as it would pose a direct challenge to the law and order situation in the country.
He asserted that the government would not permit anyone to disrupt the peace and stability of Islamabad, and would take all necessary measures to maintain law and order.
The Minister’s warning comes as a clear message to the PTI leadership that any attempts to incite chaos or occupy public spaces would be met with firm resistance from the government.
Responding to a query, Dr. Musadik Masood Malik reiterated that peaceful protest is a fundamental right of every citizen and the government respects and protects this right. However, he made it clear that anyone who attempts to destabilize the country or disrupt the peace and stability of the nation will have to face the consequences.
Dr. Malik emphasized the need for political parties should work together in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect, rather than resorting to divisive and inflammatory language.
By shunning hate rhetoric and promoting peace, the PTI leadership can play a positive role in building a more stable and prosperous Pakistan, the minister argued.

RDA conducts training session on E-Filing, Office Automation System

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NNPS Desk
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RAWALPINDI, Aug 23 (APP): Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) on the directives of the Director General (DG) RDA, Kinza Murtaza, has conducted an intensive training session for its officials on the E-Filling and Office Automation System (EFOAS).

According to the RDA spokesman, the Information Technology (IT) Wing of RDA organized the training session which represents a significant milestone in RDA’s ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency, transparency and accessibility within its operations.

The training session was meticulously designed to equip officials with the skills necessary to effectively navigate and utilize the EFOAS. The system, a key element of RDA’s digital transformation initiatives, is expected to streamline the filing process, reduce paperwork, and improve overall workflow management, he added.

The RDA plans to continue offering similar training sessions to ensure all the departments are fully aligned with the new digital processes, the spokesman said adding that RDA is committed to adopting innovative solutions that drive efficiency and enhance public service delivery. The successful implementation of EFOAS is expected to set a new standard for administrative operations within the organization.

The DG while highlighting the importance of this initiative said, “The adoption of EFOAS is a critical step toward modernizing our operations. It will not only enhance our internal efficiency but also significantly improve our service delivery to the public. This training is a crucial step in ensuring that our staff is fully prepared to maximize the potential of this powerful tool.”
The session provided a comprehensive overview of the EFOAS platform, covering key topics such as electronic document management, automated workflows, and real-time tracking of file statuses. The participants engaged in hands-on exercises and simulations to gain practical experience with the system.

The feedback from the officials who attended the session was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing confidence in their ability to integrate EFOAS into their daily tasks effectively.

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