ISLAMABAD
Governor visits Civil Hospital Quetta’s Trauma Center, inspects health facilities
QUETTA, Jun 20 (APP): Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandukhel on Thursday visited Civil Hospital Trauma Center to inspects health facilities being provided to the patients at Jinnah Road in Quetta.
Managing Director (MD) of Trauma Center Dr. Arbab Kamran Kasi and Medical Superintendent of Civil Hospital Dr. Ishaq Panizai were also present on the occasion.
The Governor inquired about the health of the patients in the Trauma Center Quetta and sought to know their opinion regarding the facilities provided, medicines and sanitation management.
He said that almost half of the population of the province are living in Quetta, apart from this, sick and injured people from all the districts also visit to Quetta for treatment for which the current Civil Hospital Trauma Center was inadequate.
He said that there was an urgent need for a modern trauma center equipped with spacious wards, adequate parking space and medical machinery in the city.
He said, he would announce the construction of a trauma center equipped with extensive and modern medical equipment and facilities.
He said that every government hospital, especially the trauma center and the accident department would provide the best medical facilities and ensure the availability of relevant doctors.
While appreciating the performance of the trauma center, he said that doctors and paramedical staff should perform their duties with dedication.
World Refugees Day observed
ISLAMABAD, Jun 20 (APP): Like other parts of the world the country observed “the World Refugees Day “on Thursday. On this occasion, the World Health Organization (WHO) joins UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and partners in observing World Refugee Day 2024.
In line with this year’s theme, “Solidarity with Refugees”, WHO emphasizes the importance of building inclusive health systems and ensuring equitable care for refugees worldwide. WHO highlights solidarity and health, celebrates refugee resilience, advocates for their health rights, and strives to create a world where everyone, regardless of migratory status, enjoys universal access to quality health care.
UNHCR estimates that by mid-2023, over 110 million individuals worldwide were forcibly displaced, with 40% being children. 75% of these displaced individuals are hosted in low- and middle-income countries. Refugees are not merely recipients of care but active contributors to health systems globally, serving as skilled health care professionals, cultural mediators, and advocates for equitable access.
Data from the WHO World report on the health of refugees and migrants highlights their impactful roles, emphasizing the importance of including refugees in decision-making processes, which enhances service quality and cultural competence.
As we celebrate their resilience and honor their contributions, we recognize the challenges refugees face and the urgent need for global solidarity. Despite not being inherently less healthy, millions in vulnerable situations experience poorer health outcomes due to substandard living and working conditions. Prioritizing their right to timely, accessible, affordable, acceptable, and dignified health care is crucial for achieving health for all.
Ambassador Amna meets Denmark’s representative to EU Michael Lund Jeppesen
BRUSSELS, Jun 20 (APP):Ambassador of Pakistan to Belgium, Luxembourg and the EU Amna Baloch on Thursday met with Representative of Denmark to the Political and Security Comittee of the European Union Ambassador Michael Lund Jeppesen and discussed matters of mutual concerns.
In the meeting, they also discussed the ongoing political developments and avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Director Hajj Operation Punjab Muhammad Rizwan Sharif and other officials accorded warm rosy welcome to the Hajj pilgrims upon their arrival
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Kamber police arrest 3 suspects from different area of city
LARKANA , Jun 20 (APP): On the instructions of SSP Qamber Shahdadkot Muhammad Kaleem Malik, Qamber police conducted operations against the criminals and arrested three suspects on Thursday, including the main suspect in the murder case and drug dealer and claimed to have seized weapons and drugs.
In this regard, the police of Mahi Mukool police station, while conducting an operation near the Malana Mosque, arrested Rajab Ali Mugheri, the second accused involved in the murder case of 6 people who were killed in the village of Dar Muhammad Mugheri a month ago, along with a pistol and bullets.
According to the police, an accused Niaz Hussain has been arrested in the same case. On the other hand, the police of Shahdadkot B Section police station arrested the notorious drug dealer Fateh Ali Phalpoto from Mubarak Kanto Sajawal Road and seized 1700 grams of hashish from his possession.
Meanwhile, the Bahram police have arrested the undercover suspect in the murder case on a tip-off.
According to the police, the investigation has been started after filing such cases against all the arrested accused.
Finance Minister on cutting government expenditures
ISLAMABAD, Jun 20 (APP): Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Thursday that the government aims to cut its expenditures in order to bring economic stability to the country, saying that an Inter-Ministerial Committee has been constituted in this regard.
The Inter-Ministerial Committee will present a report to the Prime Minister in the next two months on the dissolution of ministries. He said that the PM has constituted an Inter-Ministerial Committee under my chairmanship regarding cutting off government expenses while talking to a private news channel.
He said the committee’s aim is to devise a plan for dissolving the ministries. The Prime Minister had already announced the closure of the Pakistan Public Works Department (Pak-Pwd).
“Prime Minister, without waiting for the report of the Inter-Ministerial Committee, had already announced to close Pak-Pwd as their salaries were not a problem, but corruption was found in PSDP ongoing and previous projects,” he added.
We could save Rs 650 billion if PIA were privatized 10 years ago and could have diverted these funds to other sectors, he said. He said that we have to take practical steps to boost the country’s economy towards stability and to increase the revenue target further, up to 30 percent.
The registration process for retailers has also started, and every segment should contribute their share to achieve this target, he said. Our main focus is to collect maximum tax from the property and real estate sectors, for which we would eliminate the loophole being faced regarding tax collection, he stressed.
He also added that we will work with our collision partner and take advantage of the Pakistan People’s Party’s (PPP) private-public partnership program they have opted for in Sindh province. The funds of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) had been increased by up to 27 percent, he said.