Tanveer seeks US market access to new agriculture products

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Wed, 7 Aug 2024, 5:09 PM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP):Federal Minister for Industries, Production and National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain on Wednesday stressed that new Pakistani agricultural products should be given access to the American market.

In a meeting with United States (US) Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome, he said that Pakistan values its partnership with the US and appreciated the US cooperation in the Research and Endowment Fund for the Agricultural University. He said the government wants to strengthen agricultural cooperation with the US, and technology transfer is needed to increase production.

The US will continue to cooperate in the social and agricultural sectors in Pakistan, he said adding that already working with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Pakistan on a food deficiency program. He said that the US will enhance its cooperation with Pakistan in the agricultural sector and support Pakistan in mitigating the effects of climate change on agriculture.

Children pushing hand cart loaded with water canes after filling clean water from filter.

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Wed, 7 Aug 2024, 5:06 PM

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Children pushing hand cart loaded with water canes after filling clean water from filter. — APP15-070824
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A vendor displaying and selling fresh dates at his road side setup.

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Wed, 7 Aug 2024, 5:05 PM

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A vendor displaying and selling fresh dates at his road side setup. — APP14-070824
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Gold rates dip by Rs. 500 per tola to Rs.255,500

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Wed, 7 Aug 2024, 5:01 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 7 (APP):The per tola price of 24 karat gold decreased further by Rs.500 and was sold at Rs.255,500 on Wednesday compared to its sale at Rs. 256,000 on last trading day.

The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also decreased by Rs.429 to Rs.219,050 from Rs. 219,479 whereas the prices of 10 gram 22 karat gold went down to Rs.200,795 from Rs. 201,189, the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association reported.

The price of per tola and ten gram silver remained stagnant at Rs.2,850 and Rs.2,443.41 respectively.

The price of gold in the international market decreased by $17 to $2,393 from $ 2,410, the Association reported.

Two children rain drains in rain drains

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Wed, 7 Aug 2024, 4:56 PM

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RAWALPINDI, Aug 07 (APP):Flooding in drains due to heavy rain on Wednesday morning claimed two more lives. The incidents occurred in two different areas where search and rescue operations have been initiated by the District Emergency Service-Rescue 1122.

According to the details, an 8 year old child was crossing a floody street and slipped in deep water which swept him away, in Boston Khan Road. The CCTV footage shows two children trapped in water, trying to escape the heavy water flow.

Both the children tried to cross the water, during which one child drowned into the drain while the other survived.

In another tragic incident, a 5 years old girl drowned in an open drain near the Adyala Road area.

The spokesman Rescue 1122, Muhammad Usman informed APP that search and rescue operations were initiated in both areas immediately. He further said that the names of both the kids remained unknown.
The spokesman appealed the citizens to be careful during the rains.

“Parents shouldn’t spare their kids in open areas during the rain, avoid unnecessary travel, drive carefully and stay away from the electric poles”, he said.

7 gamblers arrested during raid

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Wed, 7 Aug 2024, 4:56 PM

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RAWALPINDI, Aug 07 (APP):Police have arrested seven gamblers and recovered stake amount Rs 13,000, 05 mobile phones from their possession during crackdown here on Wednesday.

According to police spokesman, New Town police conducted raid and held seven gamblers, identified as Shahada, Niazi, Karamat, Asif, Ishaq, Sajjad and Ghulam Yasin.

Police have registered separate cases against all of them and further investigation was in progress.

SP Rawal Faisal Saleem commended police teams efforts in arresting the culprits and said that the arrested accused will be challaned to the court with concrete evidence and will be punished, he said that gambling is the root of other social evils, strict action will be continued against such social elements.

Mohsin Naqvi approves grant of 200-acres for Zoo, Safari park project in Islamabad

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Wed, 7 Aug 2024, 4:53 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 07 (APP):Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday approved a grand project of 200-acres of international standard zoo and a safari park in Islamabad, set to house 5,000 animals and birds from around the world.

He said that it would be a grand project to establish Pakistan’s first international standard zoo and safari park in Islamabad where 200-acre facility will be home to 5,000 animals and birds, with 2,000 to be introduced in the first phase.

The minister directed the registration of the zoo and safari park with the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums and instructed officials to finalize all matters related to the project swiftly.

The foundation stone of the project is expected to be laid down in October.

The project, reviewed in a meeting chaired by Minister Naqvi at the CDA headquarters, aims to increase tourism in Islamabad and provide world-class recreational facilities to citizens.

Chairman CDA Mohammad Ali Randhawa briefed the meeting on the project’s details.

This development marks a significant step towards enhancing Islamabad’s recreational infrastructure and promoting tourism in the capital city.

President emphasizes upon discouraging fake news, disinformation

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Wed, 7 Aug 2024, 4:52 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 07 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday underlined the need for discouraging the spread of fake news and disinformation by promoting a culture of fact-checking and verifying information.

He said the media should uphold the highest standards of journalism and play its role in promoting tolerance, unity and ethical values in the society.

The president expressed these views while talking to Chairman Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Muhammad Saleem, who called on him and presented PEMRA Report 2021-23, at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release.

Talking to chairman PEMRA, the president said that modern communication technologies had opened up new challenges and the media was required to play a responsible and constructive role in shaping the public opinion.

A code of conduct regarding the spread of misinformation and propaganda should be observed, he further stressed.

President Zardari also stressed upon the need of improving capacity of PEMRA by adopting modern tools and technologies and building a pool of talented human resources.

He opined that the media should also raise awareness about socio-economic issues, besides promoting a soft image of the country.

The chairman PEMRA briefed the [resident about the role and performance of PEMRA in the regulation and development of the media landscape of the country.

The president affirmed his support to further strengthen PEMRA.