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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.

Plant for Pakistan day observed at UoP

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Waseem Iqbal
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PESHAWAR, Aug 23 (APP):A day titled “Plant for Pakistan” was observed at the University of Peshawar (UoP) where students and teachers planted saplings of different species during the ongoing monsoon campaign.
The afforestation campaign held under the aegis of Muslim Hands NGO was supervised by Dr Shakeel Ahmed and Dr Muhammad Tayyab. The students and teachers planted 750 fruit saplings on the lawn of the Social Work and Social Anthropology Department.
Professor Dr Shakeel Ahmed of the Social Work Department said that tree plantation was a continued charity and was imperative to offset the growing challenges of deforestation and desertification posed by climate change.
He thanked Muslim Hands NGO cooperation during the ongoing afforestation campaign at UoP and expressed hope for its continuity in future as well.

Police arrest 11 bike lifters with 15 motorcycles

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Waseem Iqbal
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RAWALPINDI, Aug 23 (APP):Police have arrested 11 bike lifters and street criminals and recovered 15 stolen motorcycles, weapons and other items from their possession, said a Police spokesman here on Friday.
He informed that a team under the supervision of Race Course Police Station managed to net two bike lifters, members of Kashi gang namely Sakir and Kashif and recovered five stolen motorcycles, cash Rs 10,000, weapons and other items from their possession.
Waris Khan police in their operation managed to net two bike lifters namely Majid and Husnain and recovered eight stolen motorcycles.
The spokesman informed that Kahuta police busted two active gangs of street criminals and bike lifters by arresting seven accused and recovered two snatched motorcycles, four mobile phones, weapons and other items.
He informed, Kahuta police arrested Shafat, Fawad and Qasim and recovered a snatched motorcycle, three mobile phones, weapons and other items. In another operation, Kahuta police raided and netted four accused of Suni gang namely Suni, Waqar, Bilal and Hafeez and recovered a snatched motorcycle, mobile phone, weapons and other items.
A case has been registered against the accused while further investigation is underway.
Divisional Superintendents of Police said the accomplices and facilitators of the accused would also be sent behind bars.

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

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NNPS Desk
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Rain

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.
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