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Boiler sealed over pollution

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Ali Ali
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FAISALABAD, Aug 25 (APP):The Environment Protection Department sealed the boiler of a sizing factory and imposed a fine besides lodging a case against its owner on the charges of polluting environment by violating environment protection laws.
Deputy Director Environment Johar Abbas Randhawa said here on Sunday that environment teams checked various factories and mills across the district and found burning of prohibited material in the boiler of a sizing unit situated at Sammundri Road.
Therefore, the environment team sealed the premises of the boiler and imposed a fine of Rs100,000 on its owner besides getting a case registered on the charges of violating the Punjab Environmental Protection (Smog Prevention & Control) Rules 2023. Meanwhile, the environment team also resealed a sizing unit situated at Faiz Abad near Khajoor Wali Street because its owner had de-sealed it illegally. Further action against the unit owner is under progress, he added.

Hindus celebrate Thadri in northern Sindh

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SUKKUR, Aug 25 (APP): The Hindu minority community across northern Sindh celebrated the Thadri (meaning Thadhro, cold) festival here on Sunday.

The Thadri is a famous traditional festival, celebrated in the Siraman/Saawan month of the monsoon season.

On this day women decorate the doorways of their houses and do mud plaster to their kitchens.

No cooking activities were done on this day.

The sweet roties (mitho lolo) made of pure ghee are offered to Shitla Mata to stay safe from various diseases.

Sweet roties are exchanged with relatives and friends and if needed women cook fresh food or tea in the temporary fireplace. It has also been learned that in Sindhi “Thadri” reflected a tribute to Shitla Mata, who was believed to cure chicken poxes (Achbira).

Talking to APP, Sukkur’s Mukhi Aishwer Lal said thousands of years ago, when the land of Moen-Jo-Daro was dug, a statue of Shitla Devi was found and since then this day has been dedicated to the deity.

He said such festivals possess a rich history and traditional background but just think for a while in this digital and modern era if people are memorizing their cultural and religious activities it means they have respect and love for such events and are also willing to preserve them.

Pak, Azerbaijan discusses future prospect for bilateral economic, trade ties

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Ali Ali
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP):Pakistan and Azerbaijan have discussed the prospect of bilateral economic and trade relations to further look at bilateral and multilateral cooperation in different sectors of the economy.
The Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan Khazar Farhadov met Deputy Chairman Senate Syedaal Khan at the residence of Deputy Chairman Senate on Sunday. During the meeting, issues of mutual interest including bilateral relations and the overall situation of the region were discussed in detail.
Pak, Azerbaijan discusses future prospect for bilateral economic, trade ties
Meanwhile, the Deputy Chairman Senate said that Pakistan values its fraternal relations with Azerbaijan and there is a need to increase cooperation between the two countries in the fields of economic and trade, investment, energy, defence, agriculture and natural resources.
The Deputy Chairman Senate said that there is an urgent need to promote investment and trade between the two countries and it is necessary to remove the existing obstacles for the improvement of the economy. He said that Parliamentary and institutional cooperation can help promote relations at the public level.
Emphasizing bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the meeting, the Deputy Chairman Senate said that Pakistan will further promote economic relations with Azerbaijan. Syedaal Khan said that trade and investment opportunities can be found through frequent exchanges of delegations in business sectors.
Pak, Azerbaijan discusses future prospect for bilateral economic, trade ties
He said that Pakistan, especially Baluchistan province is rich in mineral wealth and will prove to be important in changing the destiny of this region. Pakistan will prove to be the economic and trade hub of the region and Investors and businessmen from all over the world should take advantage of the investment opportunities in Pakistan, he added.
The Deputy Chairman Senate said that the relationship between Pakistan and Azerbaijan is based on religious and cultural values.
Emphasis was placed on the work of the delegations regarding the promotion of exchanges.
Deputy Chairman Senate Syedaal Khan said that the parliaments have a heavy responsibility for peace and development in the region.
He said that many lives and financial sacrifices have been made in Pakistan in the war against terrorism. Every possible measure will be taken for the peace and survival of this region, he said.
The Deputy Chairman briefed that the Indian government has set the worst example of cruelty and violation of human rights in occupied Kashmir. He said that the whole world should take strict measures against the ongoing cruelty and brutality in Palestine and for the freedom of the Palestinians Islamic countries need to adopt a common plan of action.
He said that Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and PML- N Leader Muhammad, Nawaz Sharif are working for the development and prosperity of Pakistan. The Ambassador of Azerbaijan, Khazar Farhadov, agreed with the views of the Deputy Chairman of the Senate and said that Azerbaijan is keen to further develop its relations with Pakistan.
 They agreed to prepare an early action plan for the exchange of delegations in business sectors while stressing the need for institutional cooperation.

Amateur astronomer initiates cosmos, astronomical exploration for children, general public in Pindi

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Ali Ali
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By Ali Jabir
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP):The residents of Rawalpindi under the vast skies have started sighting cosmos and astronomical exploration through a community-led initiative of Rawalpindi Astronomy Society (RAS) dedicated for children and general public. Yasir Ali Awan, head of RAS has been organizing astronomy-based activities for the past three years once in a month with dates selected near weekends within ten days before the full moon.
Awan an amateur astronomer told APP that the activities were held with the main goal of nurturing a lot of children interested in astronomy and sciences to feed their minds with relevant and interesting information that remained completely unavailable and inaccessible for common people in the past.
He added that it was his personal vision and goal to make information related to astronomy and cosmos common and easily available for the masses and children. He had created the Rawalpindi Astronomy Society group that was active on Facebook, where other groups created for activities on space sciences were operating. Awan used to participate in those groups.
“Rawalpindi-related activities’ purpose is that countries working on astronomy used to have such observatories and societies supported by the government which is unfortunately not existing but many initiatives are done by the public on its own and we are also doing the same. We are trying to create awareness among the masses and share knowledge to the young students that may lead to creating one of the future science leaders,” Yasir Ali Awan said.
He said since most of the activity involved astronomy and physics, it might be the fruit of the RAS efforts to help students progress in science and astronomy that would help bring laurels to the country. Awan said the once-in-a-month activity was free of cost and announced two days before the event on Facebook and also proclaimed in various other social media groups.
To a query, he said people have interest but due to lack of awareness, the turnout was very low as 30-40 people participated in the 2.5-3 hours session. He added that moon sighting activity was done recently but there was no planet visible with it as the latter emerged late in the system.
 “We sighted craters, mountain ranges, marine areas, and plains on the Moon. However, we also observe planets through a telescope and show it to children as Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn at different times,” he said. Yasir Ali Awan explained that after Fajr time, Jupiter was visible, Saturn at midnight and in between Mars was visible as Jupiter was near Mars. “After that, you also see Venus which is briefly visible after Maghrib prayer timings. We observe and search nebulae and orion constellation personally which is visible in winters as it is more technical and harder to comprehend for children,” he added.
Milky Way Sagittarius was commonly visible during a clear sky and it was observed with bare eyes but due to more light in the urban cities astronomical objects were less visible and therefore the RAS had to shift to outer places other than the urban places, he said, adding, “But we are more focused to hold activities that are possible within cities within limited time as families and children participate in our activities. I try to spread the word through Facebook and I have my YouTube channel under the name of Ali Space Astro on astronomical knowledge explained in simple Urdu to learn to differentiate between stars and planets, galaxies, black holes and basic topics of space sciences.”

IG Punjab happy on safe recovery of cop

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Ali Ali
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LAHORE, Aug 25 (APP):IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar on Sunday expressed happiness on the safe recovery of constable Ahmed Nawaz.
The IG Punjab also met with the family of constable Ahmed Nawaz who was rescued from robbers.
Constable Ahmed Nawaz’s brother, father, uncle and other family members were among those who met the IG Punjab.
The IG Punjab hugged and encouraged the family of constable Ahmad Nawaz while congratulated the family for his safe recovery.
Speaking on this occasion, IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that every soldier of Punjab police is important for him, and the recovery of Ahmed Nawaz was the first priority.
He said every soldier of Punjab police has taken lead against terrorists, miscreants and criminals. He said the determination of Punjab police personnel is like a iron wall and there morale is high until all evil and criminal elements are eliminated from the Kucha area.
Senior officers including Additional IG South Punjab Muhammad Kamran Khan, RPO Bahawalpur Rai Babar, DPO Rahim Yar Khan Rizwan Gondal were present on the occasion.

Ahmad Faraz remembered

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Ali Ali
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LAHORE, Aug 25 (APP):The 16th death anniversary of iconic Urdu poet Ahmed Faraz  was observed here and across the country on Sunday.
Ahmad Faraz was born on January 12, 1931, in Kohat. The real name of Ahmad Faraz was Syed Ahmad Shah.
He started his career as a script writer with Radio Pakistan Peshawar and later joined Peshawar University as a lecturer.
Tanha Tanha, Be-awaz Gali Kuchon mian, Sab Awazain meri hai and Shab-e-Khoon are among his literary works.
He was a member of the Progressive Writers Movement.
The great Urdu poet was decorated with a number of national and international awards including the Nigar Award, Sitara-e-Imtiaz and Hilal-e-Imtiaz.
Ahmed Faraz died on this day in 2008, due to kidney failure and was buried at Islamabad.

Special ward for monkeypox patients set up at BMC

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Ali Ali
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QUETTA, Aug 25 (APP):Medical Superintendent Bolan Medical Complex (BMC) Quetta, Dr. Muhammad Afzal Zarkoon here on Sunday inaugurated a 15 bed special ICU Ward in view of the possible spread of monkeypox.
The special ward has been established on the directives Health Minister Sardarzada Faisal Khan Jamali and Secretary Health Department Saleh Muhammad Baloch, to ensure treatment for patients affected with monkeypox and deal with any emergency situation.
MS Bolan Medical Complex Dr. Muhammad Afzal Zarkoon said that due to the possible spread of monkeypox in the province, a special ward equipped with all facilities had been established in the Hospital.
In the opening ceremony, Head of Department Medical Unit 4B Dr. Siraj, Provincial Head of EPI Balochistan Dr. Kamalan Gichki, AMS Bolan Medical Complex Quetta Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch, Nursing Supervisor Zahid Baloch and other staff were also present.

1.92m olive saplings distributed among farmers

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Ali Ali
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MULTAN, Aug 25 (APP):Punjab Agriculture Secretary Iftikhar Ali Sahu has said that 1.92 million olive saplings were provided to farmers to transform Pothohar region into an “olive valley.”
According to official sources, 1.32 million saplings were distributed free of cost by the Punjab Agriculture Department, while an additional 600,000 saplings were supplied under a national project at a 67% subsidy.
Secretary Sahu stated that every possible resource was being utilized to ensure agricultural development and the prosperity of farmers in the Pothohar region. A comprehensive transformation plan is being developed to modernize agriculture in the area, making it more aligned with contemporary practices.
The Pothohar region is considered highly suitable for cultivating high-value crops. In line with this, efforts are being made to promote the cultivation of avocados. Additionally, the region will see the introduction of organic farming practices in their true essence.
Highlighting the region’s agricultural potential, Secretary Sahu pointed out that grapes and olives are the primary fruits of Pothohar. To enhance the quality and yield of these fruits, technical guidance is being provided to local farmers. Moreover, steps are being taken to promote tomato cultivation, tailored to the region’s climate.
To support land conservation in Pothohar, over 1,500 mini-dams have been constructed with subsidies, the secretary stated. Additionally, more than 2,000 water ponds have also been established in the region. A high-efficiency irrigation system has also been implemented, covering 30,000 acres of land, to further boost agricultural productivity, he concluded.

Famous Urdu fiction writer A Hameed remembered

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Ali Ali
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP):Renowned Urdu fiction writer and creator of the famous children’s TV drama “Ainak Wala Jin”, Abdul Hameed known as A Hameed, was remembered on his birth anniversary on Sunday.
Born in Amritsar on August 25, 1928, he passed his secondary education in Amritsar. After partition, he migrated to Pakistan and passed intermediate and joined Radio Pakistan as an Assistant Script Editor. After working some years for Radio Pakistan, he joined Voice of America. His first collection of short stories received popular acclaim and made him a recognized romantic short story writer. Apart from writing short stories and novels, he wrote columns for national newspapers. He also wrote for radio and television.
A. Hameed has more than 200 novels on his credit. His books “Lahore Lahore Aye”, “Ehram-e-Misr Se Farar” and “Mirza Ghalib Lahore Main” are amongst his most popular works. His drama “Ainak Wala Jin” was popular with children in the 1990s. Moreover his fantasy series of 100 novels for children known as Ambar  Naag Maria Series was a real cause of  fame for him. A Hameed died on  April 29, 2011, at the age of 83.

Registration for housing project starts in Bahawalpur

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Ali Ali
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BAHAWALPUR, Aug 25 (APP):Registration for the Punjab government project “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar” has started in the district.
Official sources said that on the special directions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, registration for the housing project “Apni Chhat Apna Ghar” has initiated in Bahawalpur district. The project was launched to provide houses to low-income people.
They said that registration counters had been set up at Deputy Commissioner Officer, Deputy Director, Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency and offices of Assistant Commissioners at all tehsils of the district.
Persons belonging to low-income communities can approach the counters for registration. Applicants can also apply on website www.acag.punjab.gov.pk for registration. They can get information by making a phone call on helpline No. 09100-0800 in this regard.
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