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Climate change ministry, BISP joins hands to boost country’s forest cover

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam on Thursday said that engaging communities in tree plantation is vital for effective forest conservation and management, because their well-being is often intricately linked with the health of the forests they depend on, according to press statement issued here from the climate change & environmental coordination ministry.

The PM’s climate aide said further that since local communities often have traditional knowledge and practices that contribute to sustainable forest management, they can play an effective role in enforcing conservation, managing natural resources and protecting biodiversity.

“In fact, community-based forest management practices in many Asian countries have shown that communities, when strengthened with knowledge and ownership of resources act as the frontline defenders of forests against illegal activities like logging, poaching and land grabbing. Besides, they can also help monitor and report illegal activities and advocate for forest protection,” PM’s climate aide highlighted.

Given the effectiveness of community-based forest management in forest protection and conservation, the climate change & environmental coordination’s Upscaling Green Pakistan Programme (UGPP) has launched an ambitious tree plantation campaign in collaboration with the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) across all provinces, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit Baltistan to enhance tree cover in the country.

Underlining the overarching aim of the partnership between the ministry and BISP, the PM’s climate change coordinator Romina Khurshid said that partnership would aim to utlise large-scale nationwide network of the BISP financial aid beneficiaries and engage them in various tree plantation activities across the country.

“Such a large-scale involvement of the BISP beneficiaries in the tree plantation activities would help foster environmental stewardship and contribute to a greener Pakistan. Below is an overview of the activities and plans in each province,” Ms Alam hoped.

She also said that a large number of women beneficiaries and their families were also pro-actively engaged in various tree plantation activities on the Plant for Pakistan day, which was celebrated on the 77th Independence Day of Pakistan across the country on Wednesday.

The PM’s climate aide said that a robust plan has been hammered out in consultation with BISP to ensure for enhanced collaboration between the forest and BISP officials in all provinces, AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan for widespread participation of BISP aid beneficiaries and their families.

Romina Khurshid Alam also said that all provincial BISP headquarters have been connected with provincial chief forest conservators and officials of the Green Pakistan Programme of the climate change and environmental coordination ministry for the collection of tree saplings and their distribution among the BISP aid beneficiaries for planting in their communities and nearby forest areas.

Nine lawbreakers netted

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RAWALPINDI, Aug 15 (APP): Rawalpindi police in an action against illegal weapon holders, fireworks dealers and other lawbreakers here on Thursday arrested nine accused besides recovering weapons, drugs, and other items from their possession.
A police spokesperson said that Civil Lines police arrested a fireworks dealer namely Taimoor and recovered fireworks items from his possession.
In another raid, an accused allegedly involved in aerial firing was rounded up by Race Course police and a 30 bore pistol and ammunition were recovered from his possession.
He said that Jatli and Saddar Wah police arrested three drug pushers namely Muhammad Rasheed, Muhammad Naveed and Rashid and recovered total over 2.5 kg charras and other items from their possession.
City Police netted a bike lifter, Muhammad Abbas and recovered a stolen motorcycle from his possession.
Similarly, Gujar Khan and Waris Khan police held Zeeshan Asghar, Ishtiaq and Zia ur Rehman and recovered two 30 bore pistols, ammunition and five liters liquor.
Separate cases have been registered against all the accused while further investigations are under process.
City Police Officer, Rawalpindi had directed the police officers to accelerate ongoing operations against drug peddlers, bootleggers and other lawbreakers, he added.

5 killed, several injured in traffic accident in Swat

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP):At least five people were killed on Thursday when a vehicle carrying wedding party guests plunged into a deep ravine in Swat District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to a private news channel, the accident occurred in the Chuprial area of Matta Tehsil, where a pickup truck veered off the road and fell into a steep gorge.
As a result, five people including women and children were died while several others were injured in the accident.
Rescue officials promptly transported the injured to Matta Hospital, where they are receiving medical attention.

Kashmiri journalists mark India’s Independence Day as Black Day by holding protest rally

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MIRPUR (AJK), Aug 15 (APP):Local fraternity, affiliated with national and regional print and electronic media here on Thursday observed India’s Independence Day as black day to express Kashmiris’ full dissociation and hatred against New Delhi for keeping bulk of their motherland illegally at gun point for last 77 years.
They urged the international community to ensure its due role for early peaceful settlement of Kashmir conflict under the spirit of international norms and commitments.
Journalists, besides civil society representatives from all walks of life participated in the protest rally organized under the auspices of Kashmir Press Club Mirpur.
The participants carried black flags and chanted slogans in favour of freedom movement and against human rights’ violation in Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
While strongly condemning India’s usurpation and the inhumane atrocities being inflicted on innocent Kashmiris in the occupied Kashmir, the speakers including Kashmir  Press Club President said that Kashmiris would continue to observe India’s Independence Day as a black day until IIOJK was freed from Indian forced and unlawful rule.
The rally later dispersed peacefully.

PCB, IBCC join forces to promote cricket in schools and colleges

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP):Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between IBCC and PCB,  Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) has organized a consultation workshop here to discuss how to promote domestic cricket in schools and colleges level.
The workshop was attended by representatives from educational boards, focused on addressing the challenges faced by students, such as physical fitness, financial limitations, and access to proper facilities.
As a result, inter-school and inter-college cricket tournament is set to start in October 2024.
The winners of the tournament will compete in inter-provincial and national levels and the winner will have a chance to represent Pakistan internationally.
The collaboration will ensure that students receive athletic training, physical fitness sessions, and access to well-maintained cricket grounds.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will provide technical support, while educational boards will help identify young talent.
Executive Director IBCC Dr. Ghulam Ali Mallah said, “This partnership is a huge step forward in supporting our youth. We are excited to see how this will help our players, both on and off the field.”
Director PCB Abdullah Niazi said, “We are committed to finding and developing the next generation of cricket stars. With this initiative, we are laying the groundwork for a stronger future for Pakistan cricket.”
As the tournament begins this October, we invite everyone to support these young cricketers, who could one day represent Pakistan on international level.

Flag hoisting ceremony held at Pakistan embassy Oslo

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OSLO, Aug 15 (APP): Embassy of Pakistan in Oslo, Norway held a flag hoisting ceremony at the embassy premises with great zeal and fervor to mark the 78th Independence Day of Pakistan.

A large number of diaspora from Oslo as well as other cities of Norway including men, women and children attended the ceremony, a press release issued on Thursday said.

Ambassador Saadia Altaf Qazi raised the National Flag to the tune of the National Anthem. Messages of the President and the Prime Minister were also read out on the occasion.

Ambassador of Morocco to Norway, Nabila Freidji graced the occasion as Chief Guest.

The function also included speeches, songs and cultural performances as well as a fancy-dress parade of Pakistani-Norwegian youth in the traditional folk costumes of Pakistani provinces and regions presenting cultural diversity of Pakistan.

The children performed a tableau on a National Song to the huge applause of the guests. In addition, some other individual amateur singers and speakers including a 7-years old young child from Kristiansand (a southern city of Norway) took the stage in a commendable patriotic spirit.

Another highlight of the ceremony was a melodious performance by a PakNorwegian musical band RagaNor, known for its unique fusion of traditional & contemporary music styles, who captivatingly performed Qawwali, Ghazal and Geet, bringing soulful rhythms of Pakistan to Norway.

Ambassador Saadia Altaf Qazi addressed the gathering highlighting the significance of the day. She also distributed appreciation certificates among the program participants.

Parents cautioned about cholera, malaria outbreak outbreak

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Imran Munir
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SARGODHA, Aug 15 (APP):Experts warned on Thursday that the monsoon season could particularly be dangerous and parents should take precautions to protect their little ones from contaminated water, poor sanitation, and stagnant ponds.

Talking to APP here, medical specialist DHQ Sargodha Dr. Nasaar Ranjha said that children were especially vulnerable to water and vector-borne diseases.

He advised that the monsoon rains should not become a recipe for disaster, and people should always stay ready to tackle cholera and malaria, and ensure safety and well-being of your children. Be prepared, be proactive, and let the rains nourish our lives, not threaten them, he added.

Tourists are also at high risk as regulating food and water hygiene could be tough during travel, he said, adding that those traveling to endemic areas or forest regions must exercise caution. Regular exercise, a diet rich in vitamins A and C, zinc and probiotics could build immunity in children and older adults, he further added. “Diarrhea, gastroenteritis and other infections can be largely prevented by washing hands properly,” he added. He recommended that consuming boiled and filtered water and warm food stored properly in containers with lids can prevent diseases in the rainy season.

Draining stagnant water and disposing of food waste and debris can also prevent vector-borne diseases, Dr points out.

Rain washes out day three of first four-day match

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP):The third day’s play of the first four-day match between Pakistan Shaheens and Bangladesh ‘A’ here at the Islamabad Club was washed out due to persistent rain.
The umpires called off the day an hour after the lunch was taken. Saad Khan and Kamran Ghulam will resume for Pakistan Shaheens tomorrow as they lead by 245 runs with six wickets in hand. The first ball on day four is expected to be bowled at 9:45 a.m.
Scores in brief: At close of play Day 3- Bangladesh ‘A’ 122 all out, 44.3 overs (Mahmudul Hasan Joy 65; Naseem Shah 3-24, Mir Hamza 3-33, Mohammad Rameez Jnr 2-41).
Pakistan Shaheens 367-4, 90 overs (Umar Amin 177, Saud Shakeel 76, Mohammad Huraira 39, Saad Khan 31 not out, Kamran Ghulam 20 not out; Hasan Murad 2-49, Tanzim Hasan Sakib 1-67, Nayeem Hasan 1-81). Pakistan Shaheens lead by 245 runs.

Danyal bags Independence Tenpin Bowling Cup title

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP):Danyal Ijaz has won the 6th ITBA Independence Tenpin Bowling Cup at Leisure City Jinnah Park, Rawalpindi.
Danyal obtained first position with 370 points while Waqas Parekh got 2nd position with 330 points and Rana Shehzad remained 3rd.
Players of Islamabad took part in the tournament.
General Secretary, Islamabad Tenpin Bowling Association, Saleem Baig who was the chief guest on the occasion distributed prizes among the players.

Police arrest drug pusher with 20 kg drug

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RAWALPINDI, Aug 15 (APP):Banni police while conducting a raid managed to arrest a drug pusher and recovered 20 kg opium from his possession.
During investigation, the accused, Muhammad Zubair, revealed that he was involved in supplying drugs to educational institutions in different areas of the city.
Banni police also impounded a rickshaw which was in use of the accused. Other members of the gang, accomplices and facilitators would also be arrested, SP Rawal, Faisal Saleem said.
City Police Officer, Syed Khalid Hamdani appreciated SP Rawal, SDPO Waris Khan and Bani Police for arresting a the drug smuggler and recovering a huge consignment of opium.
Strict action in accordance with the law was being taken against the drug pushers, he added.
The crackdown against drug dealers would continue to end the drug scourge, the CPO said.
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