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Writer, journalist Ahmad Bashir remembered on death anniversary

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Ali Ali
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 25 (APP):Ahmad Bashir writer, journalist and intellectual was remembered on Monday on the occasion of his death anniversary.
Born in Aimanabad near Gujranwala on March 24, 1923, Ahmed Bashir gained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Srinagar and went to Bombay for a career in acting but soon started writing for film magazines. After the partition of India, he came to settle permanently in Pakistan.
After the partition, Ahmad Bashir worked for several newspapers in Pakistan.
However, he is remembered for his days at Daily Imroze where he introduced feature writing in Urdu press. He also obtained training in film direction from Hollywood on a state scholarship.
Bashir also worked for the Department of Films & Publications and later for the National Film Development Corporation (NAFDEC). Bashir was also a portrait writer.
His book Jo Milay Thay Raaste Mein contains pen sketches of eminent literary personalities including Mumtaz Mufti,
Krishan Chandar, Meeraji, Chiragh Hasan Hasrat, Hasrat Mohani and Kishwar Naheed.
He also wrote an autobiographical novel “Dil Bhatkey Ga”.
In 1969, Bashir directed and produced an Urdu film, Neela Parbat.
He died on December 25, 2004 in Lahore.

Pakistan embassy in Brussels pays homage to founding father

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Najam ul Hassan
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 25 (APP):The diplomats and staff of Pakistan Embassy in Brussels on Monday paid homage to the founding father of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on the occasion of his 147th birthday.

“Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a visionary and charismatic leader, who led us to Independence with faith, unity and discipline,” the embassy said through its official social media account on X, formerly twitter.

Fog decreases visibility by 10 meters in Bahawalpur

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Dense foggy conditions to continue in country’s plain areas in coming days
BAHAWALPUR, Dec 25 (APP):A very dense fog has decreased visibility by 10 meters in Bahawlapur, disrupting routine life activities on Monday morning.
Smog started at night between Sunday and Monday and engulfed the entire region, decreasing visibility level by 10 meters.
People were forced to live indoors. There was no more traffic on roads in Bahawalpur city on Monday morning as a low number of vehicles were seen on city arteries.
The mist also disrupted routine business activities as a low number of customers were witnessed at markets. The local Met Office has forecast that the region might continue receiving more rain for the next few days.

Quaid-e-Azam’s birth anniversary celebrated in Bahawalpur

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Ali Ali
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Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
BAHAWALPUR, Dec 25 (APP):The birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was celebrated at a ceremony held at Bahawalpur Arts Council here.
The ceremony to celebrate the birth anniversary of the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was organized by Bahawalpur Arts Council. A cake for celebrating the birth anniversary was also cut in the ceremony.
It was attended by intellectual, academician, writer, poet and president of Board of Management of Bahawalpur Arts Council, Prof-Dr. Aslam Adeeb and other intellectuals including Prof-Dr. Nawaz Kawash, Prof-Dr. Muzammal Bhatti, Director, Bahawalpur Arts Council, Sajjad Hussain, Aijaz Tawakkal, Ghulam Hussain, Syed Tanseerul Hassan, Masood Sabir, Afzal Jahangir, Hafiz Utban and others.
The speakers paid rich tributes to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. They said that due to the efforts of the Founder of the Nation, we got a separate country. They stressed the need to adopt guidelines given by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to achieve goals of progress and prosperity.

135 male, 7 female for NA, 470 male, 22 female submitted papers for PK seats in Peshawar

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Ali Ali
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10 candidates submit nomination papers for by-polls on NA-38
PESHAWAR, Dec 25 (APP):As many as 135 male and seven female candidates have submitted their nomination papers for five National Assembly seats while 470 male and 22 female have submitted their nomination papers for 13 provincial assembly seats in Peshawar for General Elections 2024.
According to a notification issued here on Sunday by the provincial election commission, said that 33 males have submitted nomination papers for NA-28 Peshawar-I, 21 males have submitted nomination papers for NA-29 Peshawar-II, 25 males and two females have submitted nomination papers for NA-30 Peshawar-III, 28 males and two females have submitted nomination papers for NA-31 Peshawar-IV and 25 male and two female have submitted nomination papers for NA-32 Peshawar-V.
Similarly, for PK-72 Peshawar-I 35 males and 1 female have submitted their nomination papers. PK-73 Peshawar-II 33 male, 2 female, PK-74 Peshawar-III male 29, PK-75 Peshawar-IV 38 male,1 female, PK-76 Peshawar-V 22 male, 2 female, PK-77 Peshawar-VI 29 male, PK-78 Peshawar-VII 32 male, 1 female, PK-79 Peshawar-VIII 46 male, 4 female, PK-80 Peshawar-IX 28 male, 2 female, PK-81 Peshawar-X 59 male, 5 female, PK-82 Peshawar-XI 39 male, 1 female, PK-83 Peshawar-XII 41 male, 3 female and PK-84 Peshawar-XIII 39 male have submitted their nomination papers.

Social media users celebrates 147th birth anniversary of ‘Jinnah’, posted inspiring Quotes to pay tribute

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Ali Ali
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Quaid-e-Azam
ISLAMABAD, Dec 25 (APP):On the 147th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Pakistani nation shared Quaid’s inspiring quotes and photos from his speeches on Monday to express their respect and love for Jinnah, who fought selflessly for the Muslims of undivided India and laid the foundations of a new country, Pakistan.
“Social media users, while paying rich tributes, had posted messages on various platforms commemorating his sacrifices and struggles in achieving a separate homeland for the Muslim population,” said a report aired by the PTV news channel.
Social media is the best opportunity for students because it provides a good platform for learning and knowing about the historical struggle of the founder of the nation, said a teacher.
Pakistanis, including various politicians and celebrities, also posted heartfelt messages for Mohammad Ali Jinnah on Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp groups, and Instagram posts, said a citizen.
Thanks indeed, Sir, for your diligent efforts in making a beautiful and independent homeland for us, said a Facebook user while sharing the post. On his anniversary, we remember the founding father of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, with respect and gratitude, according to another post on Twitter.
“There is no power on Earth that can undo Pakistan,” said a politician while sharing his views on Twitter. Let’s pay real tribute to Quaid-e-Azam by making Pakistan as per his dream and vision, said an Instagram post shared by a celebrity.
Happy birthday to one of the most extraordinary, brave, and incorruptible men in the history of the world, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, said a user in a Facebook post while sharing a video of his speech. A true leader who sacrificed everything for Pakistan. May we all play our part in the growth, stability, and progress of our beloved country, said a student in a Twitter post.

Quaid-e-Azam changed map of sub-continent through democratic struggle: Governor

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Governor KP

PESHAWAR, Dec 25 (APP): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Haji Ghulam Ali here Monday said that the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah had changed the map of the sub-continent and made the creation of Pakistan possible for Muslims through a democratic struggle.

In a message on the 147th birthday anniversary of the legendary leader, Ghulam Ali said that the ideology of Pakistan for Quaid-e-Azam was not acquiring merely a piece of land but the creation of a separate and sovereign state where they can live a free and dignified life.

Paying rich tributes to the great Quaid,  the Governor vowed to make every sacrifice for Pakistan.

“Pakistan is our pride and identity and every citizen has to play a constructive role for its prosperity and progress by strictly adhering to faith, unity and discipline principle of the charismatic leader.”

He called for results-oriented efforts for national cohesiveness and unity to make Pakistan more stronger and prosperous.

Govt releases all Baloch protestors

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 25 (APP): The government has released all the remaining 290 Baloch protestors, in light of the deliberations of the committee formed by Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar.

The decision to release the arrested protestors was taken in view of the directions of the honorable court, an Interior Ministry spokesperson said in a statement on Monday.

He said that peaceful protest was the right of every citizen, but no one was allowed to take the law into their hands.

The security of the Capital’s Red Zone, where constitutional institutions and the Diplomatic Enclave were located, would be ensured at all costs, the spokesperson added.

He said that a special assistance center was set up by the Islamabad Police, which could be contacted at telephone numbers 0519001534 and 03459600622 or email address assistance.ictp@gmail.com.

HEC Chairman pays tribute to Quaid-e-Azam, emphasize youth to follow his vision

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Ali Ali
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ISLAMABAD, Dec 25 (APP):Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed Monday paid eulogizing tributes to the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, emphasized upon the youth to adopt Quaid’s attributes of honesty, hard work, perseverance and dedication.
Talking to PTV news channel, the Chairman said that the young population should follow the footstep of Jinnah and would have to show dedication to develop Pakistan on the pattern as envisioned by its founder Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as it is need of hour.
Calling upon the youth to contribute towards the development of the country, he said today, every person, every institution, and every organization has to move forward with the pledge that whatever I do should be for a developed Pakistan.
He said that youngsters are very important elements of the societies, adding, youth should work hard for their character building.
“We as a nation need to understand the importance of independence in its true spirit”, he added.
He said there was a dire need to keep high the message and thoughts of the great Muslim philosopher in practical life, adding, Quaid’ s intellectual thoughts are a source of strength and guidance for the new generation”.
Pakistani youth are talented but need proper guidance, education and training for their role in nation-building, he stressed.
He said our youth can better serve Pakistan and Muslim Ummah by following the “ footprints of Quaid”.
He said that Muhammad Ali Jinnah would always be remembered not only for envisioning a separate homeland for the Muslims of the Subcontinent but also for his remarkable contributions.

Amir Mir congratulates newly elected body of LPC

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Ali Ali
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LAHORE, Dec 25 (APP):Caretaker Punjab Minister for Information Minister Amir Mir on Monday congratulated the newly elected body of Lahore Press Club and hoped that it would defend the rights of journalist community in the real sense.
In his message issued here, he said that Punjab government had taken historic measures for welfare of the journalists,adding that now it would work with newly elected body to solve problems of journalists on priority.
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