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Vehicle with 100+ e-challans impounded by police

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LAHORE, Aug 21 (APP):The City Traffic Police have intensified crackdown on defaulters, who violate traffic laws and accumulate unpaid e-challans.
On Wednesday, a vehicle that had committed over 131 traffic violations was impounded. The vehicle’s driver had violated traffic signals 111 times and lane discipline 20 times.
According to the police spokesperson, defaulters will face stricter penalties, emphasising the importance of respecting traffic laws for an organised traffic system. Surveillance cameras are being used for effective traffic load management and monitoring, with increased reliance on Safe City technology for optimal traffic management.
Chief Traffic Officer Ammara Athar announced rewards for officers who successfully enforce traffic rules. She warned vehicle drivers to consider the consequences before breaking the traffic laws, as stricter actions were now in place. A major operation, led by Dr. Rafiq Rasiq, in charge of the 15 emergency helpline, and Traffic Warden Faisal, was carried out against the defaulter vehicle and was impounded.
Teams are actively stationed on key roads, including The Mall road, Jail Road, Main Boulevard Gulberg, Ferozepur Road, and Wahdat Road. The Safe City Punjab project has been integrated with the Police Khidmat Marakiz and the Driving Licence Issuance Management System to ensure seamless enforcement.
The chief traffic officer also ordered a crackdown on vehicles with tampered number plates, specifically those obscuring digits or using black paint.

MoFA sets up Crisis Management Unit to facilitate rapatriation of pilgrims’ bodies

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Ishtiaq Rao
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday established a Crisis Management Unit to facilitate the repatriation of the Pakistani pilgrims’ bodies who lost their lives in a bus accident in Yazd city of Iran.

The Foreign Office spokesperson, in a statement, expressed condolences and sympathies to the families of the deceased Pakistani pilgrims and said that on the instructions of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the Consul of Pakistan in Zahidan had been tasked with the responsibility of reaching the site of the accident and ascertaining the situation on the ground.

“They will also coordinate with local authorities to provide medical relief to the injured and arrange repatriation of dead bodies to Pakistan, most of whom are residents of the Sindh province,” the spokesperson said.

Moreover, Ambassador of Pakistan in Tehran and Consul in Zahidan are also in contact with the Iranian authorities in Tehran and Zahidan to expedite the recovery and repatriation of the dead bodies and facilitate medical treatment of the injured.

OICCI highlights private sector’s role in mitigating climate change

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has launched an insightful report titled “Pakistan’s Climate Crossroads: Private Sector Solutions to Pakistan’s Climate Challenges”.

Commenting on the report, OICCI President Rehan Shaikh stated, “Given the climate vulnerabilities threatening Pakistan, business growth can no longer come at the cost of the environment. We need to link returns on private sector investments with sustainability and consider the green transition as a pathway to creating new jobs and livelihoods.”

The report underscores key elements of Pakistan’s climate strategy, including climate action plans, needs assessment, vulnerability analysis, resilience, and climate mitigation and adaptation strategies. The private sector is identified as crucial in advancing climate solutions.

During the report’s launch, Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) Executive Director and International Advisory Committee Member of COP29, Dr. Abid Suleri, remarked, “Addressing Pakistan’s climate challenges requireds urgent and collective action.”

He emphasized the need to shift perceptions about the private sector, arguing that it should be viewed as part of the solution rather than part of the problem, given its pivotal role in driving sustainable solutions that can secure Pakistan’s future.

The OICCI Climate Report also discusses how corporations can integrate climate actions into their business operations by adopting sustainable supply chain management, adhering to ESG criteria, promoting investment in carbon markets, and fostering public-private partnerships for green development. The report highlights initiatives by OICCI members in these areas.

“As Pakistan is among the five most vulnerable countries, there is an urgent need to focus on sustainable solutions that consider local contexts and materials,” said OICCI Managing Committee member Andrew Bailey. “The country’s focus should be on investing in ideology, research, and long-term solutions rather than on quick fixes,” he added.

With a knowledge partnership with the SDPI, the report builds on insights from the OICCI 2nd Pakistan Climate Conference held in 2023. The conference featured global climate experts, policymakers, and corporate decision-makers, including former finance minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, SECP Chairman Akif Saeed, Group CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Bill Winters, WWF President Adil Najam, and Managing Director of GuarantCo Philip Skinner.

LDA seals another 28 properties, demolishes 4 partially

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LAHORE, Aug 21 (APP):Lahore Development Authority (LDA),in its ongoing operation against illegal constructions and commercialization fee defaulters, sealed 28 properties and partially demolished 4 others here on Wednesday.
On the directives of DG LDA Tahir Farooq, the Town Planning Wing conducted an operation across various zones under the supervision of Chief Town Planner Asad Uz Zaman in Zone One and Zone Two.
Director Zone One Ayesha Mutahir led operations in Timber Market and Gujjarpura, where shops involved in illegal commercial constructions were targeted. In Timber Market, three properties were demolished.
In Zone Two, Director Zone Two targeted properties in Allama Iqbal Town and Sabzazar for non-payment of commercial fees, resulting in the sealing of 19 properties.
Further operations in Zone Four were supervised by Chief Town Planner Azhar Ali, with Director Zone Four Ali Nusrat sealing 9 properties in Johar Town. The sealed properties included private offices, schools, grocery stores, medical stores, and other shops, including some well-known brands.
These actions was part of an ongoing campaign directed by DG LDA Tahir Farooq against illegal constructions and commercial fee defaulters.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup moved to UAE

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be moved from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The event, scheduled to take place from October 3 to 20, will now be staged in Dubai and Sharjah, said a press release.

ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said, “I would like to thank the team at the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for exploring all avenues to try and enable the event to be hosted in Bangladesh, but travel advisories from the governments of a number of the participating teams meant that wasn’t feasible. However, they will retain hosting rights. We look forward to taking an ICC global event to Bangladesh in the near future.

“I’d also like to thank the Emirates Cricket Board for stepping in to host on behalf of the BCB and Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe for their generous offers of support, and we look forward to seeing ICC global events in both of those countries in 2026.”

ICC Chair Greg Barclay confirmed to the Board that he will not stand for a third term and will step down from the post when his current tenure finishes at the end of November. Barclay was appointed as the Independent ICC Chair in November 2020, before being re-elected in 2022.

Current directors are now required to put forward nominations for the next Chair by August 27 and if there is more than one candidate, an election will be held with the term of the new Chair commencing on December 1.

Youth dies in road accident

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Ali Ali
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CHICHAWATNI, Aug 21 (APP):A young man killed as an over-speeding truck hit a motorcycle near Madina Chowk.
The police spokesman said the young man identified  as Mumtaz killed on the spot.
The truck driver fled from the scene, he added.
The police registered a case and stated investigation.

PM Shehbaz set to address UNGA on Sept 27, according to Pakistan’s Mission

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UNITED NATIONS, Aug 21 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly’s annual General Debate on September 27,  the Pakistan Mission to the UN announced Wednesday.
The change in the date of the prime minister’s speech from September 26, given on Tuesday in  the UN’s provisional list of speakers, was sought by the Pakistan Mission.
The high-level debate of the 193-member Assembly’s 79th session will take place  from September 24 to 30.
It will be the second time Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will deliver a speech to the General Assembly — the UN’s main policy-making organ — he last addressed it in 2022.
More than 130 world leaders have so far confirmed their participation in the debate, according to Monica Greylay, the spokesperson for the UN General Assembly.  They will be addressing international peace and security issues.
The Assembly’s 79th session, which actually opens on September 10, will be meeting amid heightening tensions in the world with several active conflicts, including in Palestine, Ukraine and Sudan.  But the Assembly’s heavy agenda also aims to set the stage for building a new global development framework which both protects the planet and promotes equity, justice and prosperity for all people.
Brazil, which traditionally opens the debate, will commence the high-level session on September 24.
This will be followed by the United States, the host country, with President Joe Biden delivering final address of his presidency to global leaders from the iconic UN General Assembly hall.
Ahead of the session, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will present his report on the Work of the Organization covering the events in the preceding year.
Guterres is also convening the ambitious Summit of the Future at UN Headquarters during the week. The Summit is scheduled for September 22-23.
It is expected to adopt the Pact for the Future, which will include a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations as annexes. The UN described the Summit as a high-level event aimed at forging a new international consensus on delivering a better present and safeguarding the future.
“Effective global cooperation is increasingly critical to our survival but difficult to achieve in an atmosphere of mistrust, using outdated structures that no longer reflect today’s political and economic realities,” according to the UN.
Other key meetings scheduled are: High-level plenary meeting on addressing the existential threats posed by sea level rise: Wednesday, September 25; High-level plenary meeting to commemorate and promote the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons: Thursday, September 26; and High-level meeting on antimicrobial resistance: Thursday, September 26.

ANF recovers 37 kg drugs in 10 operations

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RAWALPINDI, Aug 21 (APP):Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) while conducting 10 operations across the country managed to recover 37 kg drugs worth Rs 700 million and arrested 15 accused, said an ANF Headquarters spokesman here on Wednesday.
He informed that 7.5 kg weed was recovered from a passenger came from Nigeria at Islamabad Airport.
980 grams ice was recovered from a passenger going to Qatar at Peshawar Airport.
In third operation, 402 grams ice was recovered from a passenger going to Qatar at Karachi Airport.
150 grams intoxicated tablets were recovered from a passenger going to Saudi Arabia from Lahore Airport.
2.4 kg opium, 6 kg heroin, 1.2 kg hashish and 3 kg ice were recovered from the possession of two suspects rounded up on GT Road, Nowshahra.
140 grams opium, 150 grams heroin, 1.2 kg marijuana and 1.1 kg ice were recovered from 4 suspects netted in 2 operations on M-1 Islamabad.
 In 2 operations conducted in Quetta, 10 kg heroin and 2 kg ice were recovered from 4 drug dealers.
98 grams marijuana and 20 grams ice were recovered from the possession of an accused arrested near a university in Karachi.
Cases under the Anti-Narcotics Act have been registered against the arrested accused and further investigations are under process.

Eight profiteers held

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SARGODHA, Aug 21 (APP):The district administration booked eight shopkeepers for profiteering in various parts of the city, here on Wednesday.
According to official sources, the price control magistrates checked various points in the city  and found that Azhar, Tufail, Yousaf, Ibrar, Kashif, Ghazanfar, Rizwan and Zahid were selling eatable items were selling eatable items at exorbitant rates.
The price control magistrate imposed fine on various shopkeepers for overcharging.

Over one million olive plants to be planted during current  year

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP):In an effort to boost local edible oil production and support the government’s initiatives to increase green cover and mitigate potential climate impacts on the ecosystem, over 1 million olive plants will be planted during this year’s tree plantation drive.
These olive plants will be planted during two tree plantation drives: the first drive will take place from September to November, and the second from March to April, according to Dr Tariq, National Project Director for Pakistan’s Promotion of Olive Cultivation.
Talking to APP here on Wednesday he said that over 5.6 million plants have already been planted and there is large-scale cultivation of olive trees for olive oil. About 500,000 to 800,000 olive oil nursery plants are planted every year.
In addition to the olive plantation efforts across potential areas of the country, a target has been set to install drip irrigation systems over 10,000 acres of water-stressed areas, he said adding that this initiative aims to facilitate olive cultivation on marginal lands and enhance the farm income of local farmers.
Meanwhile, he noted that matching grants would be provided for the installation of processing plants through public-private partnerships. This support will facilitate the proper processing and value addition of farm produce, ensuring a fair rate of return for local farming communities.
Dr Tariq further informed that matching grants would also be provided to local olive farmers for the purchase of storage containers. This will help ensure quality and adherence to international standards for the production of extra-virgin olive oil, ultimately boosting the country’s exports.
There is significant potential for wild olive grafting in areas such as AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan, and FATA. A grafting drive was launched in these regions, which proved successful, resulting in a large number of wild olive trees being grafted to produce olives, he added.
He said that the government was also working to enhance the value addition of olive products to promote the cottage industry to enhance the income of rural women to make them economically empowered and independent.
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