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PR to outsource more trains through transparent bidding process

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Ali Ali
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP): Pakistan Railways has planned to outsource the commercial management of additional trains to private entities under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model through a transparent and competitive bidding process.
“The basic purpose of outsourcing the trains is to provide better facilities to the passengers and generate more revenue for the department, official sources in the Ministry of Railways told APP.
The department initially invited tenders for this outsourcing initiative, but only three companies participated, offering bids
below the benchmarked amount, they added.
As a result, they said Pakistan Railways deemed it unfeasible to proceed with these firms under the rules and regulations set by the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA). Consequently, the department plans to re-advertise the tenders soon.
They said a committee within Pakistan Railways observed that the bids submitted in the initial tender process were lacking in both technical and financial aspects, which would have resulted in a lack of competitiveness.
The sources emphasized that all trains will be outsourced through a transparent tendering process, adhering strictly to PPRA rules, with advertisements placed in leading newspapers.
Currently, Pakistan Railways operates 49 passenger trains, with 12 of these already managed by private entities under the PPP model.
They remain optimistic about the success of the outsourcing plan. However, it is prepared to continue operating the trains independently if private parties fail to meet passenger expectations.

ANF seizes over 10 kg drugs; arrests a drug dealer

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RAWALPINDI, Aug 20 (APP): Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) while conducting an operation in Sialkot managed to recover over 10 kg drugs, weapons and arrested a drug dealer, said an ANF Headquarters spokesman here on Tuesday.

He informed that in a joint operation conducted in Tehsil Daska, Sialkot by ANF and Punjab Police, 10.2 kg drugs, two motorcycles and weapons were recovered.

The accused who tried to escape during the operation opened fire on the ANF team with AK-47 and 30 bore pistol. However, the ANF team managed to arrest the drug dealer.

This is a major achievement of the ANF team in the fight against drug trafficking, ANF spokesman said.

Accused held in encounter

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Ali Ali
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DG KHAN, Aug 20 (APP): An alleged accused was apprehended in injured condition after encounter at Vodwar Road late Monday night.
Police said that a team of Saddar Police Station was on routine petroleum when three suspicious armed men attempted to escape after observing the police.The team chased and encircled them.The accused opened fire on the police party.The team retaliated and during this encounter, one of the accused suffered bullet injuries and held by the team.
He was identified as Mohammad Yasir.
Search operation was started to arrest the other accomplices who managed to escape,said police.

MoHR  to review implementation of laws, policies

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Ali Ali
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP): Ministry of Human Rights (MoHR) is working with mandate to review human rights and protection of labour rights situation in the country including implementation of laws, policies and measures.
Talking to APP, an official said that the Ministry was also formulating various programmes for teaching of human rights at educational institutions.
He said that the Ministry was also working to implement the “Rules and Regulations for the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Senior Citizens Act, 2021”.
The development of the Rules and Regulations for the ICT Senior Citizens Act is an important step in this process.”
Number of senior people is exceeding. It is thus critical to create an enabling and healthy environment to ensure that every human being, irrespective of age, was able to fulfill their potential with dignity and equality.
The year 2024 marked the 34th anniversary of the International Day of Older Persons as well as the initiation of the Decade of Healthy Ageing (2020-2030), he added.
He added that despite the Social Welfare Department setting up several old homes across the country to provide shelter to old people abandoned by their families, no senior centres exist for offering integrative recreational facilities and socialization opportunities to millions of elderly citizens in the country,
He further added that the legislation to protect the rights of elderly people living a less empowered social life.
The discussions focused on the draft rules and regulations for three key areas of Senior Citizens Card, Establishment of Old Age Homes and Privileges provided to senior citizens under the Act: (20% discount on the medical facilities and retirement benefits for the older people).

Labourer electrocuted

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Ali Ali
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MUZAFFARGARH, Aug 20 (APP): A labourer was electrocuted to death while working on the rooftop of coke agency located at Khan Nullah here on Tuesday.
Rescue 1122 said that Bilal, 38, son of Abdul Aziz, resident of Basti Fakir Wala,was working on the rooftop when he accidently touched dangled 11 KV live electricity wire.He received severe shock and fell unconscious.He was shifted to THQ hospital Alipur where the doctor pronounced him dead.
The body was handed over to the heirs after completing formalities

IRSA releases 398,800 cusecs water

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Ali Ali
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP): Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Tuesday released 398,800 cusecs water from various rim stations with inflow of 406,300 cusecs.
According to the data released by IRSA, water level in River Indus at Tarbela Dam was 1550.00 feet (maximum conservation level) and was 152.00 feet higher than its dead level of 1,398 feet. Water inflow and outflow in the dam was recorded as 257,100 cusecs and 256,600 cusecs respectively.
The water level in River Jhelum at Mangla Dam was 1214.00 feet, which was 166.00 feet higher than its dead level of 1,050 feet. The inflow and outflow of water was recorded 17,000 cusecs and 10,000 cusecs respectively.
The release of water at Kalabagh, Taunsa , Guddu and Sukkur was recorded as 313,700, 384,900, 394,000 and 371,000 cusecs respectively. Similarly, from River Kabul, a total of 62,800 cusecs of water released at Nowshera and 44,400 cusecs released from River Chenab at Marala.

Mason electrocuted

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Ali Ali
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SARGODHA, Aug 20 (APP): A mason was electrocuted to death here under the jurisdiction of Qaidabad police station on Tuesday.
Rescue 1122 sources said that Muhammad Iqbal (44) r/o Kalu Wala was working at under construction mosque when all of sudden he received severe electric shocks which resulted into his spot death.

Partly cloudy weather forecast for city

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Ali Ali
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Partly cloudy
BAHAWALPUR, Aug 20 (APP): The local Met office has forecast a dry to partly cloudy weather for the city for next 24 hours.
The highest temperature 36 degree centigrade and the lowest 27 degrees centigrade were recorded during last 24 hours.
The dry to partly cloudy weather has also been forecast for rest of the region,stated press release issued here on Tuesday.

Dacoit re-arrested in encounter

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Waseem Iqbal
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FAISALABAD, Aug 20 (APP):The police re-arrest a dacoit in an encounter in the area of Lundianwala police station here on late Monday night.
Police said here that the team was carrying an arrested dacoit Khadim Hussain, resident of Chak No.629-GB, for recovery of case property when three unknown assailants riding on motorcycle intercepted the police near Chak no.629-GB and got him released after opening blunt firing on the police team. The police called more force and started chasing the accused.
On receiving information, elite force along with a police contingent rushed to the spot and encircled the accused. They directed the outlaws for surrender but the criminals once again opened firing by taking shelter in a nearby sugarcane crop. The police retaliated and during this exchange of gunshots, Hussain received serious injuries and fell on the ground while his accomplices managed to escape from the scene under the cover of darkness.
The police shifted him to Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital for treatment whereas a special team was constituted for arrest of the escapees.
The accused was a record holder criminal and wanted by the police in 38 cases of dacoity, robbery, etc. Further investigation was underway, spokesman added.

Man killed in bricks attack

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Ali Ali
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SARGODHA, Aug 20 (APP): A man was killed by his rival in bricks attack here under the jurisdiction of urban area police station on Tuesday.
Rescue 1122 sources informed that a man namely as Michael had a brawl with victor from Christ community over some domestic matters.
On the day of incident Michael killed victor after beating him with bricks.
Rescue teams reached the spot,shifted the body to hospital for necessary legal formalities.
Further investigation was underway.
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