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DPM reviews measures over urea availability

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Irfan Khan
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 17 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday chaired a meeting to review various measures to ensure ample availability of urea, at suitable rate, during the upcoming wheat cultivation in Rabi season.

The meeting, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed its satisfaction on the availability of urea and its price during the current Kharif season.

DPM reviews measures over urea availability

The meeting was attended by Minister for Industries and National Food Security Rana Tanveer, Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik, Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, relevant secretaries and other officials, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister said in a press release.

The meeting decided that the Petroleum Division would ensure continuous supply of gas to all fertilizer plants for the Rabi season. The decision was taken to avert the negative impacts caused by imports upon the country’s reserves.

DPM reviews measures over urea availability

The deputy prime minister stressed upon the provincial governments to increase their vigilance of markets so that prices should remain stable and the profiteers should not get a chance of profiteering.

With provision of uninterrupted gas supply, the fertilizer plants would run on full capacity and with sufficient production and buffer stock, the price of urea bag would be stabilized. The stable price was a good news for the farmers and rural economy, the press release in Urdu language said.

 

Govt to integrate climate resilience into National Planning: Coordinator PM

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Ali Ali
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 17 (APP):Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam, on Saturday, said that the government has initiated various policies aimed at integrating climate resilience into national planning.
According to PTV News, she said that national adaptation plans, climate change policies, and water policies must be aligned to effectively manage climate risks. She highlighted Pakistan’s significant vulnerability to climate change, referencing the substantial losses the country has endured over the years due to climate-related events.
Romina Khurshid Alam underscored the urgent need for climate and disaster risk financing to enhance resilience against the growing threats posed by climate change. The government was committed to incorporating climate considerations into all aspects of national development to ensure sustainable future growth and resilience to environmental challenges, she added.

DC reviews Monkeypox screening measures at Islamabad Airport

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Ali Ali
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 17 (APP):In response to growing concerns about Monkeypox, the district administration has taken proactive steps and Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz, personally visited Islamabad Airport to review the screening process for incoming international passengers.
According to a spokesperson for the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), the DC visited the airport to evaluate the existing measures for screening travellers. He instructed that the screening process be expedited to ensure the timely identification of any potential Monkeypox cases.
The DC said that health department personnel have been deployed at the airport, where every passenger arriving from overseas is being thoroughly screened. If any symptoms are detected, the individual will be isolated and transferred to PIMS Hospital, which is equipped with special arrangements for treating Monkeypox patients.
DC Islamabad said that Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital has been designated as an Isolation Management Unit for Monkeypox cases. A special focal person has been appointed to oversee the unit’s operations, ensuring that all necessary precautions and treatments are effectively managed.

Minister pays tribute to Nawaz, Maryam

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Ali Ali
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LAHORE, Aug 17 (APP):Punjab Agriculture Minister Ashiq Hussain Kirmani welcomed on Saturday the Punjab government decision about providing relief to people consuming up to 500 units of electricity in the province.
According to official sources here he said that the Punjab government was working day and night and taking various public welfare oriented steps under the dynamic leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
He said that it was very unfortunate that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf had only created unrest in the country. He paid tribute to PML-N President Nawaz Sharif and Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz for announcing reduction in electricity price for people consuming up to 500 units in Punjab and added that the PML-N had fulfilled yet another promise made with the people.

CM Murad urges parents to trust government for polio eradication

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Ali Ali
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KARACHI, Aug 17 (APP):Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, taking serious notice of the refusal cases during the ongoing 10-day polio eradication drive, said that there was no provision for refusal and urged parents to cooperate in eradicating the crippling disease from the province and the country.
Murad Shah directed the health department to make the polio-eradication campaign more effective. ‘I would not accept any type of refusal from the parents,’ he said and added that he had issued strict instructions to the district administration and the police to deal with the refusal cases.
‘Throughout the world, even smaller and less developed countries have got rid of polio but we, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, are still rearing the virus by refusing to administer polio drops to their children,’ he said and added, ‘enough is enough, we would not allow any parent to refuse giving polio drops to their children.’
“We understand that this is a sensitive issue. There are certain prejudices, misunderstandings and taboos associated with the administration of polio,” he admitted and assured that while the government is spreading awareness, he urged the parents to trust that the Sindh government would take great care children of this nation.
“We want a polio-free Pakistan and the government of Sindh would play a parental role,” the premier of the province said.
Murad Shah launched a 10-day vital anti-polio campaign on August 14 with the slogan ‘Get rid of polio.’
The chief minister said that a special anti-polio campaign has been launched in 85 union councils of the city targeting over 1.1 million children under five to receive oral polio vaccine drops. Under the campaign, 1,037,000 children (ages four months to five years) would receive fractional inactivated polio vaccine (f-IPV) injections.
The CM has strongly directed the administration and health department to make the campaign successful, achieve the target, and report to him.

Maersk $2 billion investment set to transform Pakistan’s port infrastructure: Minister

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Ali Ali
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 17 (APP):Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh on Saturday said that Danish shipping company Maersk will invest $2 billion in Pakistan’s port and transport infrastructure over the next two years.
Talking to PTV News, the minister stated that this significant investment will contribute to the development of infrastructure and will play a vital role in boosting Pakistan’s economy. He said that the investment comes as a result of the efforts made by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).
The minister is scheduled to visit Denmark this month to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Maersk and Karachi Port Trust, formalizing the investment plans. He said that Karachi has the potential to increase exports and the Ministry of Maritime Affairs is creating an enabling environment for the business community to tap into this potential.
He noted that the government has removed sales tax on processing plants, fishery seeds, and feed within the maritime sector to encourage growth. Additionally, land will be provided for the construction of processing plants to boost maritime exports.
The minister further said that this investment initiative by Maersk reflects progress in Pakistan’s maritime and transport sectors and overall economy.

Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar addressing a press conference

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Khuram Maryam
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Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar addressing a press conference
APP18-170824 ISLAMABAD: August 17 – Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar addressing a press conference.APP/ABB
Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar addressing a press conference
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Health minister says no Monkeypox case in Punjab

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Ali Ali
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LAHORE, Aug 17 (APP):Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique has announced that no case of monkeypox has been reported in Punjab so far, while an alert has been issued to the authorities concerned.
The announcement came after a high-level working group meeting was held on Saturday, led by Provincial Health Ministers Khawaja Salman Rafique and Khawaja Imran Nazir. The meeting was held to review the current situation regarding the monkeypox virus.
The meeting saw participation from key stakeholders, including officers, medical experts, representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO), civil aviation authorities, and other technical experts. Discussions focused on precautionary measures, diagnosis, and treatment protocols to combat the potential spread of the monkeypox virus.
In line with WHO guidelines, it was decided that health care workers in isolation wards would be vaccinated as a first step in preventing any outbreaks. Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique emphasized that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are being prepared to respond swiftly to any potential cases of monkeypox.
Khawaja Imran Nazir reassured the public, stating, “There is no immediate threat from monkeypox, but caution is necessary.” He also noted that airport authorities have been instructed to screen passengers for the virus, and the Institute of Public Health (IPH) has been directed to train master trainers for this purpose.
During the meeting, Dean of the Institute of Public Health, Professor Zarfashan Tahir, briefed participants on the status of monkeypox, Zika virus, and other infectious diseases. Instructions were also given to alert and provide advanced training to healthcare staff in isolation wards at six selected government hospitals.
The meeting included the presence of Special Secretary Muhammad Iqbal, Additional Secretaries Dr. Yunus and Dr. Waseem, Director CDC Dr. Yadullah, WHO representative Dr. Jamshed, Dr. Khalil, and other officials.

4,839 ‘criminal’ held in Lahore this year so far

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Ali Ali
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LAHORE, Aug 17 (APP):The Lahore Police have launched a large-scale crackdown on anti-social elements, resulting in the arrest of 4,839 suspects from 2,110 gangs this year. The police recovered over Rs 3.18 billion from the detained individuals.
In a statement issued here on Saturday, the Lahore Police spokesperson reported that in various operations against criminal elements, the authorities have seized 283 cars, 6,646 motorcycles, and 345 other vehicles from the arrested suspects. The crackdown on wanted criminals has led to the arrest of 3,244 Category A offenders, 13,007 Category B criminals, 19,404 court fugitives, and 7,369 individuals with previous criminal records. Additionally, 6,671 cases have been registered against illegal firearm possessors, resulting in the arrest of the same number of suspects. The seized weapons include 100 Kalashnikovs, 421 rifles, 225 guns, and 5,856 pistols.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting on the measures against spread of Monkeypox virus

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Khuram Maryam
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting on the measures against spread of Monkeypox virus
APP17-170824 ISLAMABAD: August 17 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting on the measures against spread of Monkeypox virus. APP/ABB
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting on the measures against spread of Monkeypox virus
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