Voters reaching polling stations to face difficulty in poor law, order

Tue, 2 Jan 2024, 7:52 PM

PESHAWAR, Jan 02 (APP): Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao on Tuesday said that the voters would face difficulty in reaching the polling stations in the prevailing poor law and order.

Addressing a gathering in Tangi tehsil in Charsadda, he said that the candidates would also face problems with running their election campaign.

On this occasion PTI Nazim Muhammad Nisar Khan, along with his family members and supporters, announced joining the QWP.

The QWP Chairman said that the law and order was getting worse with each passing day. He said that the political forces would have to join hands and work hard to steer the country out of the prevailing circumstances.

He said that the country faced three major challenges in the year 2023 which included political instability, economic crisis and rising acts of terrorism.

He said that whichever political party came to power after the 2024 general election would have to work hard to address these challenges. He added that the ones demanding level-playing field should recall whether it was provided to the other political forces for the 2018 general election.

Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao said that experiments with the political system caused colossal loss to the economy therefore such practices should be stopped. He said the Imran Khan experiment caused economic stagnation, inflation and political instability. “What service was done to the country by bringing him to power?” he asked.

Aftab Sherpao said the voters must not listen to catchy slogans as these were meant to deceive them. He advised the voters to check the track record of the candidates before casting their ballots.

He said that nobody cared to raise voice for the rights of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa facing financial crunch. He said the cash-strapped province did not have funds to pay salaries to government employees.

He said that the provision of the treatment under the Sehat card was also suspended for want of funds. He said all uplift projects in KP were placed on the backburner.

Kashmiris to observe Right to Self Determination Day on January 5

NNPS Desk

Tue, 2 Jan 2024, 7:45 PM

MIRPUR (AJK), Jan 02 (APP): Reminding United Nations for early implementation of its January 05, 1949 resolutions for settlement of Kashmir issue without further delay, the Jammu and Kashmir people living on both sides of the line of control will observe the Right of Self Determination Day on Friday, January 5 with renewed pledge to continue their struggle till the achievement of their legitimate right of self determination through implementation of the U.N resolutions, official sources said on Tuesday.

Besides special gatherings and processions, public rallies would be held in all nine district headquarters in Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK). Special meetings would highlight the importance of early grant of the right of self determination to Jammu Kashmir people which was being suppressed and denied by India since over last 76 years, the sources told.

Speakers in these meetings would reiterate Kashmiris just and principled stance before the world that they (Jammu Kashmir people) would continue their struggle for right of self determination till the achievement of the ultimate goal. They would particularly highlight the reality with the earnest demand about early grant of the birth right of self determination to Kashmiris without further delay and which was being denied by India since over last 76 years because of her traditional hostile and stubborn attitude.

The right of self determination day reiterates the long cherished demand of the Kashmiris that they should be granted their birth right to decide about their destiny under the spirit of the internationally-acknowledged U.N resolutions, passed by the Security Council of the world body this day of January 05, 1949.

“It would be once again declared by the Kashmiris before the world, through the special meetings at both sides of the line of control and rest of the world that the Kashmir problem should be resolved only in accordance with the United Nations resolutions – and no solution of the lingering global dispute sans the aspirations of the Kashmiris would be acceptable to them (Jammu Kashmir people)”, said National Events Organising Committee (NEOC) sources, the major organizer of the scheduled special meetings to be held on January 5 to observe the right of self determination day in Mirpur district.

In Mirpur a big Right of self determination day rally of the people of all walks of life will be held at District Court premises at 10.00 in the morning. The procession will be taken out which will later converged into the special ceremony at central Shaheed chowk in the city under the auspices of the District National Events Organizing Committee.

Speakers representing all sections of life including political, social, private and public sector employees, lawyers, journalists, teachers, students, business community and will highlight the importance of the day to remind UNO for early implementation of the its resolutions to pave the way for early peaceful settlement of the much-delayed Kashmir issue in line with the wishes of the people of Jammu & Kashmir.

LDA seals, demolishes multiple illegal constructions

Ali Ali

Tue, 2 Jan 2024, 7:44 PM

LAHORE, Jan 2 (APP):In a major operation against illegal constructions/commercial activities, the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) conducted raids and sealed several properties besides numerous unauthorized structures in the city on Tuesday.

The team led by Operation Chief Town Planner II Azhar Ali, conducted operation in Johar Town, PIA Society, Gul-e-Daman Society and Gulberg Society.

LDA teams dismantled illegal billboards in Gulberg Society. Plot numbers 300 and 301 in Block D of PIA Society were sealed due to unlawful land conversion.

In PIA Society’s D Block, plots 14, 23, 29, 31, 36, 37, and 45 faced enforcement action, while in Johar Town’s C Block, plots 1, 2, 10, 11, 14, 19, 20, 24, 25, 22, and 227 were sealed.

Additionally, plots 228, 229, 230, 233, 237, 239, 241, and 244 in Johar Town’s C Block, as well as plots 241, 501, 340, 339, 338, 337, 336, 335, 334, 329, and 328 in Johar Town’s D Block, underwent enforcement measures.

The seized/demolished properties had multiple notices been issued. A comprehensive operation against illegal constructions continues across the city under the supervision of Commissioner Lahore and LDA DG Muhammad Ali Randhawa.

Milestone Moment: Rescue 1122’s compassionate care reaches to over 1.1 mln citizens in Multan

Ali Ali

Tue, 2 Jan 2024, 7:41 PM

MULTAN, Jan 02 (APP):Rescue 1122, a life-saving beacon and source of nation’s pride, provided timely medical assistance to 114,794 affected individuals in 2023, under the leadership of District Emergency Officer Dr. Kaleem Ullah.

According to the statistics for the year 2023, Rescue 1122 responded to 108,757 emergencies, ensuring a swift response time of less than 7 minutes on average. In 2023, the matchless department tackled various emergencies, including 27,887 traffic accidents, 881 fire incidents, 3,246 crime-related emergencies, 63 drowning incidents, and 86 collapsed buildings. Among the 63,780 medical emergencies, including heart attacks, respiratory issues, and injuries, 51,513 individuals were transferred to hospitals, while initial medical aid was provided to 49,958 on-site.

Remarkably, 4,481 individuals were saved on the spot, and 5,413 patients were safely transferred between hospitals following doctors’ instructions.

Rescue 1122 Multan demonstrated excellence by rescuing 388 animals and providing medical aid. Additionally, during floods in Jalalpur Pirwala, the Rescuers relocated 2,924 people and 302 animals from flood-affected areas to secure places. To ease transportation difficulties caused by flooded roads, 5,920 local residents were facilitated with transportation services. Essential items and consumables for those affected by floods were also safely transferred.

Dr. Kaleem Ullah, the District Emergency Officer, appealed to city residents to use the emergency number 1122 only for genuine emergencies, avoiding unnecessary calls.

The District Emergency Officer stressed the need for precautions during the winter season, advising people to follow safety measures to prevent accidents during travel.

For a safer society, Rescue 1122 Multan continues its dedicated efforts in providing top quality emergency services, he concluded.

A vendor carrying balloons, shuttling in a local park to earn for livelihood.

Wajid

Tue, 2 Jan 2024, 7:40 PM

APP45-020124 LAHORE: January 02 - A vendor carrying balloons, shuttling in a local park to earn for livelihood.

Caretaker Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Dr. Umar Saif in a meeting with British High Commissioner to Pakistan Ms. Jane Marriott.

Wajid

Tue, 2 Jan 2024, 7:39 PM

APP44-020124 HYDERABAD: January 02 – Caretaker Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Dr. Umar Saif in a meeting with British High Commissioner to Pakistan Ms. Jane Marriott.

MCL identifies 181 unauthorized constructions for immediate action

Ali Ali

Tue, 2 Jan 2024, 7:38 PM

LAHORE, Jan 2 (APP):Lahore Municipal Corporation has completed the identification of 181 unauthorized constructions for the new year, with decisive actions to follow.

Special Regulation Unit Administrator MCL Rafia Haider detected these illegal constructions, forwarding the details to the Planning Wing for immediate action.

According to a spokesperson of MCL, the Chief Officer of Lahore Municipal Corporation has issued a directive, releasing details of the unauthorized constructions and instructing prompt action. A significant number of commercial, residential, and industrial constructions were identified in various parts of the city.

Administrator MCL Rafia Haider emphasized strict monitoring and instructed the Planning Wing officers to gather reports on unauthorized constructions within seven days. Failure to submit reports will result in disciplinary actions against the responsible officers.

In a stern statement, Administrator MCL Rafia Haider declared a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of unauthorized constructions in the city, vowing not to grant approval for such activities.