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PPP South Punjab leadership condemn attack on police

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MULTAN, Aug 23 (APP):President Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) South Punjab and Senior Vice President has condemned the attack on police party in which 12 embraced martyrdom at Rahim Yar Khan.
In a statement issued here on Friday, Makhdoom Ahmed Mehmood expressed deep sorrow over the incident. He said that the entire nation was deeply saddened by this tragedy and expresses heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the families of the martyrs.
He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured police personnel and prayed for the elevation of the ranks of the martyred personnel and patience for the families.
Senior Vice President PPP South Punjab Khawaja Rizwan Alam said that the police and law enforcement agencies rendered sacrifices for the eradication of terrorism and establishment of law and order in the country. He said that the blood of the martyred personnel will never go in vain.

IRC completes WASH Initiatives in Badin District strengthening community resilience

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP):The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Pakistan marked a significant milestone on Friday with the inauguration of a rehabilitated large-scale water supply scheme and improved WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) infrastructure in schools across the Badin district, Sindh.
These initiatives are a crucial component of IRC’s ongoing post-flood recovery efforts, aimed at supporting communities impacted by the devastating 2022 floods in Pakistan, a news release said.
The rehabilitated water supply scheme is set to benefit over 1,500 households, providing much-needed access to clean water that was severely disrupted by the floods. Key improvements include the solarization of the system, the installation of a high-efficiency water pump, the construction of accessible pathways for use during flooding, and the reinforcement of a retaining wall to protect the water sources. The Water Supply Scheme was inaugurated by Sabir Ali Memon, Director Technical PHED, and Yasmeen Shah, Member of the Provincial Assembly.
In his remarks, Sabir Ali Memon emphasized the importance of rehabilitating the water supply scheme for the resilience of the community.
He assured that with the scheme now handed over to PHED, its ongoing operations and maintenance would be prioritized, ensuring reliable access to clean water that will support the community’s health and development for years to come.
In addition, a rehabilitated WASH infrastructure at the Government Girls Primary School was also inaugurated. This includes the installation of a borehole with a solarized water pump, construction of pathways for accessibility, establishment of a boundary wall, and refurbishment of facilities. These improvements are crucial in promoting the health, hygiene, and educational outcomes for girls, addressing the challenges that often lead to school dropout rates due to inadequate WASH facilities.
Yasmeen Shah said: “Ensuring access to clean water and proper sanitation facilities is not just about improving health and hygiene; it’s about empowering girls to stay in school and achieve their full potential. This intervention by IRC is a significant step towards creating an environment where our children, especially girls, can thrive.”
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, IRC Provincial Head Shama Shaikh underscored the vital importance of WASH infrastructure in mitigating community vulnerability to climate impacts.
She emphasized that such infrastructure plays a key role in addressing gender disparities, enhancing health and education outcomes, and fostering economic inclusion. She also highlighted that climate-resilient WASH infrastructure is crucial not only for preparedness against climate-induced disasters but also for driving sustainable community development.
Sanullah Leghari, representative from the Rural Development Foundation, emphasized that these initiatives were driven by the local community’s needs, and upon completion, the community will take ownership and sustain these facilities.
The 2022 floods in Pakistan were among the worst in history, affecting one in seven of the population, resulting in loss of lives, livelihoods, and homes. Through the Disaster Emergency Committee’s (DEC) financial support, the International Rescue Committee Pakistan has, over the past two years, improved access to essential services, including clean water and healthcare, and supported livelihood restoration through training and grants, with an emphasis on longer-term recovery and resilience.

Zaman Park clash: ATC remands PTI MPA in police custody

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Imran Munir
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LAHORE, Aug 23 (APP):An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Friday handed over Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MPA Sheikh Imtiaz to police on 10-day physical remand in Zaman Park clash case.
Earlier, the police produced the MPA before ATC Judge Irfan Haider and sought a 30-day physical remand. The investigation officer submitted that the accused was named in a supplementary statement and that his custody was required for recovery of clubs and a mobile phone. However, the MPA’s counsel opposed the remand plea, stating that the police had arrested his client in a fake case.
After hearing arguments from both parties, the court reserved its verdict on the remand plea for a short time.
Later, the court, announcing the verdict, handed the MPA over to the police on a 10-day physical remand and ordered his production upon the expiration of the remand term on December 2.
The Racecourse police had registered a case against Sheikh Imtiaz and other PTI activists on charges of clashing with the police during an operation for the arrest of the PTI founder at Zaman Park.

Pakistan-Ethiopia fraternity park to be established in Islamabad next month

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By Rehan Khan

ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP): The Governments of Pakistan and Ethiopia on Friday announced to establish a dedicated park in Islamabad next month to foster fraternity and brotherhood between the two countries under the ongoing bilateral cooperation in the area of climate change.

The announcement to this effect was made during a press briefing jointly addressed by Special Envoy and Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan, Jemal Beker Abdula, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khursheed Alam and Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman and Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa.

The joint press briefing was held at the Ethiopia Embassy Islamabad, which was followed by a tree plantation ceremony contributing to Ethiopia’s record-breaking initiative of planting millions seedlings in one day under the globally recognized Green Legacy Initiative of Prime Minister of Ethiopia Dr. Abiy Ahmed.

Individuals from all walks of life including government officials, diplomatic community, academicians, religious and business fraternity, youth, civil society and media gathered at the Ethiopia Embassy and planted saplings of fruits, vegetables and other species under the Green Legacy Initiative.

Addressing the press briefing, Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula expressed gratitude to the government and the people of Pakistan for contributing to millions of tree plantation initiative of the Government of Ethiopia.

The ambassador recalled the launch of Ethio-Pakistan Fraternity under the Green Legacy Initiative programme across Pakistan under which not only trees were planted across the country, but also Ethio-Pakistan Fraternity Parks and Enclaves have also been established.

“Climate Change is no more a buzzword rather it is a reality and for that matter we all have to join our forces to deal with the looming threat which is taking more lives than any other global crises,” said the ambassador while announcing the launch of the 2nd round of Ethio-Pakistan Fraternity under the Green Legacy Initiative programme in Pakistan.

He announced that a dedicated park for Ethiopia-Pakistan friendship was being established in Islamabad in collaboration with the Climate Change Ministry and the CDA. The Ethiopian Embassy would look after the park after its establishment, he added.

Coordinator the Prime Minister on Climate Change Romina Khursheed said she and the Ambassador of Ethiopia initiated a collaboration in areas of climate change and sustainable development goals since 2022.

She recalled the launch of Ethio-Pakistan Fraternity Programme last year through a collaboration between her office and the Ethiopian Embassy under the Green Legacy Initiative of Prime Minister of Ethiopia Dr. Abiy Ahmed, which is a laudable initiative.

“This Green Legacy initiative stands as beacon of hope for the world,” she said, adding that Pakistan was looking forward to learn from the best practices of Ethiopia.

She said the Government of Pakistan was also scaling up the Green Pakistan programme which was launched under the leadership of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and received recognition globally.

The CDA chairman appreciated Ethiopia Ambassador Jemal Beker for his efforts to tackle climate change which needed collective efforts for being a global problem.

He said the CDA would collaborate with the Ethiopian Embassy Islamabad for promoting the green initiative. The chairman highlighted selfie with plant initiative launched by the CDA to mobilize the people for plantation.

Minister Arora pays tribute to cops martyred in Kachha operation

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Imran Munir
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Punjab - Ramesh Singh Arora
LAHORE, Aug 23 (APP):Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora paid tribute to policemen, who were martyred in the Kachha area of Rahim Yar Khan, particularly three Hindu police officers, Raja Kanwal, Ajay Ram, and Bairam Ram.
He stated that by sacrificing their lives alongside their Muslim brothers to protect Pakistan, the minority youth had made every Pakistani proud. Indeed, minorities were working shoulder to shoulder with their Muslim brothers for the defence, development, prosperity, and peace of Pakistan.
The minister expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased, stating that he stands with them and will soon visit the families of the martyrs to offer his condolences.

Meeting appreciates govt plans, efforts to protect minorities’ rights in Punjab

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Imran Munir
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LAHORE, Aug 23 (APP):A meeting was held at the Civil Secretariat on Friday to highlight and appreciate the Punjab government plans and efforts to protect rights of religious minorities in Punjab.
Provincial Minister for Minorities Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora, presiding over the meeting, said that the Punjab government was taking all possible steps to protect rights of religious minorities to ensure elimination of the sense of deprivation that emerged in the past among the religious minorities.
Chairperson of Punjab Women Protection Authority Hina Parvez Butt highlighted the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s Digital Punjab and development of the province. She said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the rights of women, especially those belonging to religious minorities, were being safeguarded. She added that women in Punjab were making significant contibution to development of Pakistan, and they were prominently visible in every field.
Chief Executive Officer Amathecode Lady Mariéme, while sharing her life journey, stated, “My purpose is to promote humanity, starting with the most marginalised women and girls in the world. I know where I come from, how far I have come, where I am going, and where I want to be. We must work together for protection of minorities.” She elaborated on “I am the CODE,” the first global movement, led by an African woman that mobilises governments, businesses, and investors to support girls and young women in advancing in STEAMD (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, and Design) fields, with a goal of teaching one million girls and women to code by 2030.
Representatives of religious minorities at the meeting appreciated the efforts made by the Punjab government for protection of religious minorities and appealed for formation of a special committee for protection of women from religious minorities and the establishment of a helpline in collaboration with the Meesaq Centre for Christians. All participants agreed that collective efforts were needed to move forward in protecting the rights of religious minorities.
The Human Rights and Minorities Affairs secretary highlighted department’s efforts to protect rights of religious minorities through scholarships and other initiatives aimed at promoting education. He assured that the rights of religious minorities were being safeguarded through the department’s platform.
 The meeting was attended by MPAs Rahila Khadim Hussain, Sonia Asher, Baba Falbus Christopher, Shakeel Javed, Emmanuel Athir, Colonel McDonald of the Salvation Army, Archbishop Benny Travas John Iqbal, General Secretary of the National Council of Pakistan Churches Bishop Majeed Nazeer Ashiq and other relevant individuals.

RTA imposed Rs 18,500 fine on LPG fitted vehicles

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Imran Munir
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FAISALABAD, Aug 23 (APP):The Regional Transport Authority (RTA) imposed Rs 18,500 fine on LPG cylinder-fitted vehicles and Rs 16,000 on those emitting excessive smoke on Friday.
Transporters were also fined Rs 13,000 for overcharging passengers, Rs 22,000 on unfit vehicles and Rs 34,000 over violation of excel load management.
According to official sources, 77 vehicles were impounded and 21 others were sent to wicks center for fitness certificates.
The teams checked overall 191 vehicles on various roads of which 104 were issued challan on different violations.

DPO orders action against cop after wife complains of torture

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Imran Munir
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BUREWALA, Aug 23 (APP):District Police Officer (DPO) Vehari Mansoor Aman has ordered action against Elite Force Head Constable Amjad Saeed after his wife appeared before him at an open court and complained about torture by her husband.
According to details, a woman from Ihata Shah Nawaz appeared before the DPO, along with her daughter (F), and said her daughter was married to policeman Amjad Saeed of Pakpattan seven months back. However, he was torturing her, and even he had pulled off nails of her daughter with a plier.
The DPO ordered DSP Burewala and SHO Model Town to get the complainant woman medically examined and register a case against the head constable.

Director Livestock visits flood relief camps, veterinary hospital

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Imran Munir
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FAISALABAD, Aug 23 (APP):Director Livestock Dr Nadeem Badar paid surprise visit to flood relief camps and veterinary hospital in different tehsils of the district Jhang on Friday.
He went to civil veterinary hospital Tillanwala, civil veterinary hospital Maloana, veterinary dispensary Dargah Shahi tehsil 18-Hazari, office of Deputy Director Livestock 18-Hazari, Ahmadpur Sial and civil veterinary dispensary Ahmadpur Sial.
He also visited flood relief camp 18-Hazari, Kot Kheera, Kot Bahadur, tehsil Ahmadpur Sial. He inspected cleanliness arrangements in hospitals, attendance of staff, outdoor record and medicine stock, etc. He also met livestock farmers and took feedback about service delivery. He directed the staff at flood relief camps to be ready to cope with any emergency situation in case of flooding in the area.

Federal Board announces Intermediate Part I&II results 2024

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Ali Ali
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP):Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) Islamabad on Friday announced the results of intermediate annual examinations 2024 Part I&II in which the girls again clinched the top slots.
According to the details of results released by the Federal Board, the passing percentage of Class-11 students remained at 58.75%, while in Class-12th the passing percentage was 82.58%.
Furthermore, the number of students participating in the annual examinations of the year 2024 in Grade 11 was 93257, out of which the number of successful students was 53369.
Similarly, the number of students participating in the 12th class was 90,518, out of which the number of successful students remained 72,653.
As per details of position holder students, Arooba Asim belonging to Pre-Medical Group Punjab College for Women Khayaban Sadiq Sargodha clinched the first position by getting 1065 marks.
Meanwhile, Tahreem Imran from Army Public School and College Gujranwala Cantt and Hajra Najeeb from Army Public School and College Girls Rawalpindi Cantt shared second position by securing 1054 marks.
Similarly, Aafia Wajid from Army Public School and College for Girls Humayun Road Rawalpindi Cantt and Amina Riaz from Army Public School and College Tufail Road Lahore Cantt shared the third position by securing 1053 marks.
In the pre-engineering group, Huda Ali Murtaza from HITEC School and College for Women, Taxila Cantt secured the first position with 1045 marks. While Abdullah Jawad from Siddique Public School for Boys Madina Town Lohi Bhir Islamabad got the second position by getting 1043 marks.
The third position was shared among Muhammad Haseeb Iqbal from Siddique Public School Madina Town Lohi Bhir Islamabad and Zayna Qasim from Army Public School Fort Road Rawalpindi with 1037 marks.
Further, Hooria Mubashar Dar from Concordia College DHA-II Islamabad secured the first position by securing 1036 marks in the Science General Group. Eesha Siddique from Army Public School Fort Road Rawalpindi Cantt got second position by securing 1025 marks and Aman Ajmal from Bahria College Naval Complex E8 Islamabad got 3rd position with 1023 marks.
In the commerce group, Laiba Noor Ul Salam from Harvard College of Commerce and Sciences Main Peshawar Road Rawalpindi and Ewaz Faheem Khan from Punjab College of G/6-1 Abpara Islamabad shared the first position with 971 marks.
However, Amra Mohamed Azahim belonging to Pakistan Urdu School ISA Town Bahrain secured the second position with 966 marks, while Faizan Ali from International School of Pakistan Kuwait secured the third position with 961 marks.
In Humanity Group, Seerat Fatima from FG College for Women, Kashmir Road, Rawalpindi Cantt secured the first position with 1003 marks.
Similarly, Sajl Bilal from FG Post Graduate College for Women, Wah Cantt secured the second position with 1001 marks, while Ashmal Noor from Punjab College G/6-1 Abpara Islamabad secured the third position with 980 marks.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Chairman Federal Education Board Syed Junaid Akhlaq briefed the Federal Minister for Education Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, and Secretary of Education Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani about the examination system and congratulated the children who got the positions.
Addressing the event, Federal Minister of Education Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, as chief guest, said the government is constantly trying to improve the quality of education in government schools, and in that regard, various reforms are being introduced to provide quality education to students.
He also highlighted that the government’s efforts are aimed at providing equal educational opportunities to all the students of the country so that they can use their potential.
He congratulated the successful students, their parents, and teachers and appreciated the efforts of the Federal Education Board to compile the results on time. He said that such events are a breath of fresh air for Pakistan. “Our youth are talented and their success is the success of this nation”.
Dr Khad Maqbool Siddiqui said that Pakistan is at an important point in its history, adding, that this is the time when we should not stand still but move forward as it is the only way to success
He said that Pakistan is among the fortunate countries in the world where a large part of the population consists of youth, and this number is from 15 to 18 crores.  Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said that the youth is our future and I am sure that our future is bright.
Addressing the youth, he said that these are not degrees in their hands, but certificates of knowledge, and with the help of these degrees they would brighten the future of this country.
He said that technology is changing rapidly in the world and we also have to learn the correct use of technology keeping in mind the requirements of the time, adding, that it is also the only way forward.
In the end, the Federal Minister of Education, Federal Secretary of Education Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani, Chairman of Federal Board Syed Junaid Akhlaq, and Secretary of Federal Board Dr Bashir Khan distributed prizes among the children who got positions.
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