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Man killed in road accident

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BHAKKAR, Aug 08 (APP): A person was killed on Thursday while another injured as dumper rammed into a tree due to over speeding in Tehsil, Kallurkot .
One person was killed and another injured near Almoiz sugar mills in the accident, a Rescue 1122 spokesperson said.The Rescue 1122 team, Mianwali shifted the body and injured to a nearby hospital.

Dacoit gang busted

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SIALKOT, Aug 08 (APP): District police claimed to have arrested a two-member gang involved in robbery and dacoity here on Thursday.
The Cantt police team raided and arrested two outlaws and recovered Rs.175,000, nine motorcycles, mobile phones and weapons from their possessions.
Police said that the accused were wanted by the police in more than 24 different cases of dacoity and robbery.
DPO Sialkot Muhammad Hasan Iqbal has announced appreciation certificates and cash rewards for all the officers and employees involved in the police team.

PSER registration begins in Sialkot

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SIALKOT, Aug 08 (APP): Assistant Commissioner (AC) Sialkot Anam Babar on Thursday said that Punjab Social Economic Registry has been started by the Punjab government for the registration of deserving families.
As many as 148 registration centers were set up to facilitate people to get themselves registered with PSER program in the District.The citizens could also register through an online portal https://pser.punjab.gov.pk/.
She stated this while addressing a meeting of officials of welfare organizations registered in the Social Welfare Department.Deputy Director (DD) Social Welfare Sharif Ghumman, Assistant Director (AD) Social Security Sajid, Ashfaq Nazar, Mirza Abdul Shakoor, Sufi Abdul Jalil (Chacha Cricketer), Hakeem Arif, Asif Raza, Qari Umar Waqas, Amina, Muhammad Irfan, Chaudhary Younis and Sadia were also present on this occasion.
Assistant Commissioner (AC) Sialkot Anam Babar appealed to the representatives of social and welfare organizations to inform the citizens in their scope and areas about the usefulness and importance of Socio-Economic Registry Punjab and encourage them to register so that a database can be created on the basis of which the government can plan targeted subsidies and poverty alleviation programs and deserving families can directly benefit from these programs.

WSSC launched cleanliness drive under CM’s  “Awami Agenda” program

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Dera Ismail Khan, Aug 08 (APP): The Water and Sanitation Services Company ( WSSC) DIKhan has launched the cleanliness drive under Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister’s  “Awami Agenda” program.
On the direction of Deputy Commissioner DIKhan Ms Sarah Rehman, WSSC has started cleanliness in the six Union Councils of DIKhan city.
The deputy commissioner directed all the departments concerned to make effective measures to ensure complete implementation over the chief minister’s ‘Awami Agenda’ program so that the development in the district and provision of maximum relief to citizens could be ensured.
While talking to APP, The official of WSSC  said, “We are committed to providing better living conditions to the people of DI Khan and the cleanliness drive of the city under Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister’s  “Awami Agenda” program. is a step towards achieving this goal.”
Cleanliness is an integral part of the Muslim faith and a hallmark of civilised societies,” he said.
He called for raising awareness among the general public about the importance of keeping the environment clean.
He said all resources would be used to make a city green and clean.
Special teams will monitor the campaign in the area, he said adding special arrangements will be made to remove the garbage after collected from the main drains for which  WSSC will arrange vehicles.
He appealed to the citizens not to throw garbage in drains but it should be placed in designated places so that it could be disposed off easily.

Dastgir lauds PML-N for respecting state institutions, its belief in democratic norms

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Decade-long CPEC brings Chinese companies, technologies to Pakistan: Khurram Dastgir

ISLAMABAD, Aug 8 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Khurram Dastgir on Thursday praised that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)’s respect for institutions is rooted in its belief in the importance of democratic norms and the rule of law.
Talking to a private news channel, Dasgir argued that this approach has allowed the party to maintain a positive relationship with the army and other institutions, even when they have been in opposition.
On the other hand he criticised that the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had set up precedent of taking U-turns and maligned the state institutions’ image solely for his personal gains.
Dastgir’s scathing remarks exposed the PTI leader’s alleged hypocrisy and self-serving agenda and argued that such flip-flopping has become a hallmark of the PTI’s politics, undermining the trust of the people and the integrity of the political process.
Dastgir urged the people to recognize this reality and reject the PTI’s divisive and negative politics, which have hindered Pakistan’s progress and stability.
The PML-N leader questioned the PTI founder’s credibility, asking how someone who has consistently denounced the establishment can now seeking their favor.
Dastgir reaffirmed the PML-N’s commitment to serving the people and promoting democratic values, rather than pursuing power at any cost.
He alleged that PTI’s leadership has consistently employed divisive tactics, exploiting sensitive issues and fueling hatred to create a rift among the people.
“PTI’s sole focus on gaining power has led them to abandon all sense of civility and decency, causing harm to the country’s social fabric and democratic norms”, he added.
Dastgir emphasized that PML-N, on the other hand, believes in inclusive politics and respectful dialogue, and will continue to promote a culture of tolerance and civility in politics.

 

EXCHANGE RATES FOR CURRENCY NOTES

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Currency rates of NBP
KARACHI, Aug 08 (APP): -Karachi (08-08-2024)
CURRENCY      SELLING      BUYING
USD                281.08         275.81
GBP                 357.02        350.29
EUR                 307.40        302.18
JPY                  1.9205        1.8842
SAR                  74.87          73.46
AED                  76.53          75.60
LIBOR
LIBOR FOR CALCULATING INTEREST ON SPECIAL USD BONDS
LIBOR 1M 5.3532
LIBOR 3M 5.3641
LIBOR 6M 5.3918
US DOLLAR Indicative FBP Rates
CURRENCY SIGHT/
          15 DAYS      1M           2M          3M           4M          5M          6M
USD     276.35     274.14     269.59    265.90     261.90    257.92    254.46
EUR     302.41      300.22     295.66    291.98    287.92     283.94    280.44
GBP     351.03      348.28     342.55    337.88    332.80     327.72    323.25

President pays tribute to Major Tufail Shaheed on his 66th martyrdom anniversary

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 8 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday paid tribute to Major Tufail Mohammad Shaheed (Nishan–i-Haider) on his 66th martyrdom anniversary, lauding his valor and sacrifice while safeguarding the motherland.

The president, in a statement, said that the nation saluted the brave son of the soil who sacrificed his life for the country’s security while fighting the enemy and setting an example of courage and gallantly.

“The whole nation feels proud of its martyrs. The Pakistani nation will never forget the sacrifices of its martyrs,” the president remarked and prayed to Allah Almighty to elevate the ranks of Major Tufail Shaheed in paradise.

Currency rates of NBP

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KARACHI, Aug 08 (APP): KARACHI, Aug 08 (APP): Following are the selling/buying rates Of major currencies issued by the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), here on Thursday.
CURRENCY                 SELLING                BUYING
USD                              281.08                275.81
GBP                              357.02                350.29
EUR                              307.40                302.18
JPY                               1.9205                1.8842
SAR                               74.87                  73.46
AED                               76.53                  75.60

Imam Masjid Al-Nabawi arrives in Pakistan for 7-day official visit

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By Rehan Khan

ISLAMABAD, Aug 08 (APP): The esteemed Imam Masjid Al-Nabawi, Dr. Salah bin Mohammad Al-Budair on Thursday arrived in Pakistan for a seven-day official visit.

Imam Masjid Al-Nabawi arrives in Pakistan for 7-day official visit

On his arrival at the Islamabad International Airport, he was warmly welcomed by Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, Secretary of Religious Affairs Zulfiqar Haider and other officials.

Minister Salik said this visit would further strengthen the ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and promote religious and cultural cooperation between the two nations.

During his visit, Imam Al-Budair would lead the Friday prayer at Faisal Mosque.

He is also scheduled to meet with President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and other prominent leaders.

In addition, the Imam would hold meetings with Pakistani religious scholars.

PM pays tribute to Major Tufail Shaheed on his 66th martyrdom anniversary

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PM to Major Tufail

ISLAMABAD, Aug 8 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday paid tributes to Major Tufail Muhammad Nishan-e-Haider on his 66th day of martyrdom.

Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed Nishan-e-Haider set a great example of courage and bravery and sacrificed his life for the security of the country, the prime minister said in a statement issued by the PM Office.

He said Major Tufail Shaheed accomplished his mission without caring about his wounds and destroyed the evil intentions of the enemy.

Major Tufail Shaheed’s sense of duty, courage and bravery and adherence to the pledge to protect the country is an example for the young generation, the prime minister said.

He emphasized that the whole nation including himself was proud of the martyrs and their families.

The nation can never forget the sacrifices of the soldiers and officers of the Pakistan Army for the security of the country, he added.