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PPP to focus on uniting country, ending hatred politics: Bilawal

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LARKANA, Feb 06 (APP): Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Tuesday said PPP will focus on two main objectives, first to unite the entire country by ending the politics of hatred, second to provide relief to people.

PPP chairman held the final grand public meeting of his month-long nationwide election campaign at Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Municipal Stadium here on Tuesday, according to a press release issued by the Media Cell of Bilawal House.

In his address, Bilawal said that he has returned to Larkana after campaigning across the country, through the mountains of Pakhtunkhwa, the valleys of Punjab, the deserts of Balochistan and Sindh.

He paid tribute to the residents of Larkana for showing unparalleled perseverance with the Bhutto family and the party.

Bilawal said, “When the people of Larkana elect a prime minister, the whole country progresses, it becomes a nuclear power, the nation leads the entire Muslim Ummah, and the world respects Pakistan.”

The PPP chairman said that providing relief to the people was not a difficult task and he has presented a detailed plan in this regard, in his election manifesto, ‘People’s Economic Agreement’. “The whole world is saying that Pakistan should take difficult economic decisions, so these are my difficult decisions.”

Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, in his election manifesto, reiterated that if the nation elects him as the prime minister, he will implement his ten promises. These include doubling the income of the people, constructing 3,000,000 houses for homeless families, and granting ownership rights to the women of these houses. He also plans to regularize slums across the country, provide 300 units of solar power free of cost to the poor, increase the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), and offer interest-free loans to women for business.

Furthermore, he aims to launch the Benazir Kisan Card, Benazir Labor Card, and Benazir Youth Card. At least one university will be established in each district, a system will be developed to provide quality and free treatment facilities, and the ‘Bhok Mittao Program’ will be introduced to provide food to school-going children.

He mentioned that PPP’s position in Sindh is stable, and a similar action replay is expected on February 8, reminiscent of its sweeping success in the entire Sindh during the local body elections.

He urged the Jiyalas not to succumb to overconfidence due to the party’s stable position in Sindh and encouraged them to continue their efforts.

Chairman Pakistan People’s Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addresses a public gathering during Election Campaign

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Chairman Pakistan People’s Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addresses a public gathering during Election Campaign
APP60-060224 LARKKANA: February 06 - Chairman Pakistan People’s Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addresses a public gathering during Election Campaign. APP/NAS/ABB
Chairman Pakistan People’s Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addresses a public gathering during Election Campaign
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LARKKANAChairman Pakistan People’s Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addresses a public gathering during Election Campaign

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Board of Governors PNCA approves various initiatives

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Jamal Shah
ISLAMABAD, Feb 06 (APP): The Board of Governors (BoG), Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in its 21st meeting has approved various initiatives including the establishment of a dedicated proposed Heritage channel.
The meeting, chaired by Caretaker Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Jamal Shah, discussed various agenda items including the establishment of a dedicated Heritage Channel, National Music Academy, Studio and approval of new members of BoG, Director PR Bilal Karim said on Tuesday while talking to APP.
The BoG also discussed the business plan of PNCA and decided to constitute a committee to further work on the proposed business plan. The committee also approved the names of three co-opted members of BOG including Hasan Raza Syed, Ahmad Farooq and Mis Amna Ismail Patodi.
The meeting also principally approved the establishment of a dedicated Heritage Channel and two Cinemas in PNCA.
Speaking on the occasion minister said the dedicated National Heritage Channel will document and broadcast our cultural heritage, historical landmarks, traditional practices, and artistic achievements in principle.
The minister said that the government places significant importance on cultural activities, as they serve as a means to promote Pakistan’s traditional culture and offer wholesome entertainment for the populace.
Earlier, the Director General of PNCA briefed the Board members about the agenda items of the meeting.
Federal Secretary National Heritage and Culture Humaira Ahmed, Financial Advisor, Joint Secretary NH&C Muzafar Ali Burki, and Director General PNCA Muhammad Ayoub Jamali attended the meeting.
Members of BOG including  Kaleem Khan, Managing Director Pakistan Television (PTV), Director General Radio Pakistan, Humaira Chana, Ustad Bashir Ahmed, Farah Khan,  Waheeda Bano Baloch, Bakht Rawan Umerkhel, Shahid Nadeem and Samaira Nazir Siddiqui also attended the meeting.  Meanwhile, the members including Moneeza Hashmi and Zafar Waqar Taj also attended the meeting on Zoom.

Interior Minister meets KP Govt top officials for smooth conduct of election 2024

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Dr Gohar Ejaz

PESHAWAR, Feb 06 (APP): Caretaker Federal Minister for Interior, Dr Gohar Ejaz, met top officials of the provincial government, at Chief Secretary’s office Peshawar, to discuss the ongoing security arrangements for the upcoming polls, across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The caretaker minister was briefed by top officials responsible for the conduct of General Election 2024.

The minister emphasized the significance of contingency plans in case the online system of ECP failed and asked the top-officials of the provincial bureaucracy to ensure efficiency of backup mechanisms through pre-polls drill exercises.

Dr. Gohar Ejaz praised the effort put in to develop the online application for the conduct of GE-2024 i.e. the “Provincial Election Workspace” that would conduct polls through more than fifteen thousand polling stations across the province.

He was briefed on significant issues such as ramps for disabled persons, generators for backup, snap check posts, emergency plans developed for health department and Rescue 1122, transportation plans for ballot boxes and the backup offline dashboards and infrastructure developed in case telecommunications services faced any interruptions.

The minister praised the concerned officials for successful undertaking of mock exercises and drills to ensure smooth conduct of general election on February 8.

He was briefed about the security plan and KP Govt.’s preparations for February 8, 2024 general election in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa including merged tribal districts here at Chief Secretary KP Office.

Caretaker Chief Minister of Khyber Pukhtunkhwa Arshad Hussain Shah, Chief Secretary Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry, IGP KP Akhtar Hayat Gandapur, Commandant Frontier Constabulary Moazzam Jah Ansari and other senior officials were also present during the top level meeting.

Dr. Gohar Ejaz added that provision of security to voters was the top priority of the Government and no compromise would be made on law and order situation during upcoming election in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including merged tribal districts.

ICCPO inaugurates firing range in security division

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 06 (APP): The Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO) Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan on Tuesday visited the Diplomatic Enclave and inaugurated the firing range in the Security Division.
A public relations officer said that during the visit, ICCPO Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan interacted with officers and officials of the Islamabad Capital Police entrusted with the security of the diplomatic enclave and inspected construction work.
On this occasion, the CPO Security Division, SSP Security Division, DG Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Chinese diplomats were also present.
He issued directives to senior officers for the enhancement of security measures at the embassies.
Emphasizing the need for effective monitoring on both internal and external routes of the diplomatic enclave, the ICCPO stressed the importance of ensuring effective surveillance through the Safe City centralized camera systems.
He further said that the Islamabad Capital Police remains steadfast in its commitment to maintaining a peaceful environment and ensuring the protection of the lives and property of the citizens within the federal capital.
THE citizens are urged to cooperate with the police and report any suspicious activities or items by dialing the helpline “Pucar 15” or at “ICT-15” app.

Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab talking to media during his visit to under-construction Nursing School building at Karachi Institute of Heart Disease (KIHD)

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Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab talking to media during his visit to under-construction Nursing School building at Karachi Institute of Heart Disease (KIHD)
APP49-060224 KARACHI: February 06 - Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab talking to media during his visit to under-construction Nursing School building at Karachi Institute of Heart Disease (KIHD). APP/ABB
Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab talking to media during his visit to under-construction Nursing School building at Karachi Institute of Heart Disease (KIHD)
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Workers packing bags with election materials, will be handed over to polling staff for upcoming February 08 General Election -2024, at Comprehensive School in North Nazimabad

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Workers packing bags with election materials, will be handed over to polling staff for upcoming February 08 General Election -2024, at Comprehensive School in North Nazimabad
APP58-060224 KARACHI: February 06 - Workers packing bags with election materials, will be handed over to polling staff for upcoming February 08 General Election -2024, at Comprehensive School in North Nazimabad. APP/SDQ/ABB
Workers packing bags with election materials, will be handed over to polling staff for upcoming February 08 General Election -2024, at Comprehensive School in North Nazimabad
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Dr. Syed Asif Hussain, Secretary ECP with Mr. Andrie Maximox, Chairperson of Civic Chamber and election observers at ECP Secretariat

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Dr. Syed Asif Hussain, Secretary ECP with Mr. Andrie Maximox, Chairperson of Civic Chamber and election observers at ECP Secretariat
APP56-060224 ISLAMABAD: February 06 - Dr. Syed Asif Hussain, Secretary ECP with Mr. Andrie Maximox, Chairperson of Civic Chamber and election observers at ECP Secretariat. APP/ABB
Dr. Syed Asif Hussain, Secretary ECP with Mr. Andrie Maximox, Chairperson of Civic Chamber and election observers at ECP Secretariat
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Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Human Rights and Women Empowerment, Mushaal Hussein Mullick addressing an event organized by Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry in connection with Kashmir Solidarity Day

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Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Human Rights and Women Empowerment, Mushaal Hussein Mullick addressing an event organized by Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry in connection with Kashmir Solidarity Day
APP55-060224 ISLAMABAD: February 06 - Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Human Rights and Women Empowerment Mushaal Hussein Mullick in a group photo with the organizers and participants of the event organized by Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry in connection with Kashmir Solidarity Day. APP/ABB
Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Human Rights and Women Empowerment, Mushaal Hussein Mullick addressing an event organized by Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry in connection with Kashmir Solidarity Day
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ISLAMABADSpecial Assistant to Prime Minister for Human Rights and Women Empowerment, Mushaal Hussein Mullick addressing an event organized by Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry in connection with Kashmir Solidarity Day

Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Human Rights and Women Empowerment, Mushaal Hussein Mullick addressing an event organized by Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry in connection with Kashmir Solidarity Day

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Dr Gohar Ejaz, CM KPK discuss peaceful conduct of Elections in province

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Dr Gohar Ejaz
ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 (APP): Caretaker Federal Minister for Interior, Dr Gohar Ejaz, and Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Justice (r) Arshad Hussain, chaired a meeting in Peshawar on Tuesday to discuss the peaceful and transparent conduct of Elections.
During the meeting, the administrations provided a comprehensive briefing on the arrangements made to ensure peaceful elections and overall security situation in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, said a statement issued here.
Dr. Gohar Ejaz, reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring free, transparent, and peaceful elections in the province.