ISLAMABAD: August 19 –
Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari chairing a meeting on formation of standards for Electric Vehicles.
ISLAMABAD: August 19 –
Data Ganj Bakhsh’s Urs: LHC announces local holiday on Aug 26
LAHORE, Aug 19 (APP): The Lahore High Court (LHC) has declared August 26 (Monday) as a local holiday for courts on account of the “Urs of Hazrat Ali Hajveri (RA),” popularly known as Data Ganj Bakhsh.
According to a notification issued on Monday, the LHC Principal Seat and all sessions as well as civil courts of Lahore district will not function on August 26.
The notification was issued following the approval of LHC Acting Chief Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh.
The Urs of Hazrat Ali Hajveri (RA) is a major religious event, and thousands of devotees from Pakistan and abroad are expected to attend the annual festivities.
Sindh govt’s 7th CSTP trainees delegation visits CPO
LAHORE, Aug 19 (APP):Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that the Punjab Police is focusing equally on both crime prevention and efficient service delivery to the citizens.
He said that every document in the Punjab Police is linked with a QR code, and the feedback from citizens is commendable, which is being used to further enhance the quality of services.
He shared these insights at the Central Police Office (CPO) while addressing the delegation of trainees from Sindh government’s 7th Civil Services Training Programme (CSTP).
He emphasised that the combined efforts of police, administration and other institutions can significantly reduce citizens’ difficulties. Hence, all officers should prioritise the swift resolution of public issues and easy delivery of justice, he added and mentioned that the process of implementing Safe City technology across all districts of Punjab is progressing rapidly. After upgrading the front-end of police stations, other developmental projects are being completed swiftly.
During the visit, detail awareness was given to officers from Sindh government’s various departments on Punjab Police operations and service delivery projects.
Additional IG Operations Shehzada Sultan briefed on law and order and operations branch professional matters, mentioning that Punjab Police’s border check posts are being upgraded with modern resources. Punjab Police has thwarted terrorist attacks in DG Khan and Mianwali. The DIG briefed on investigation matters, while DIG Welfare Ghazi Salahuddin discussed welfare initiatives.
The AIG Inspection Shaista Nadeem highlighted ongoing measures for women’s protection and the objectives of Tahafuz markaz. AIG Admin Dr. Rizwan Ahmad Khan spoke about administrative matters, and SSP Mustansir Feroz shed light on community policing initiative. He said that the “Mera Pyara App” has connected 1,000 children with their parents so far. The App, equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) system features, is helping resolve issues for hundreds of families.
The trainee officers were given a tour of the 1,787 IG complaint centre, monitoring & control room and other floors of the CPO. At the end of the visit, the IGP presented the delegation’s head with a book titled “Thane Punjab De” based on the upgrading of police stations.
Funeral prayers for DSP Chaudhry Musarat Abbas offered
CHAKWAL, Aug 19 (APP): The funeral prayers for Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rawalpindi, Chaudhry Musarat Abbas, were offered in his ancestral graveyard of village Saral here on Monday.
He was the brother of Director General Information Department Lahore Chaudhry Shafqat Abbas, Chairman Union Council Saral Chaudhry Nisar Abbas, former MPA and Parliamentary Secretary Punjab Chaudhry Ejaz Hussain Farhat, Chaudhry Nasir Abbas (Late), Chaudhry Ameer Abbas (Late), and nephew of Sardar Habib Khan Kot Chaudharyan and brother-in-law of Raja Tariq Afzal Kalis.
The funeral prayers were attended by MNA Haji Sardar Ghulam Abbas, MPA Tanveer Aslam Sethi, Managing Director Associated Press of Pakistan Muhammad Asim Khichi, Senior Journalist and former MNA Chaudhry Ayaz Ameer, former Provincial Minister Raja Yasir Sarfraz, Chief Sardar Group Sardar Aftab Akbar Khan, General Retired Hafiz Masroor Ahmed Bhatta, Brigadier Najab Khan, General Retired Yaqoob Khan, Chaudhry Ali Nasir Bhatti, Sardar Azhar Abbas, Sardar Colonel Zulfikar Khan, Raja Haroon Sarfraz Chakwal, Former MPA Rawalpindi Chaudhry Kamran Khan Chakri, DSP Traffic Raja Shakeel Ahmed, Senior Journalist Hafiz Mohammad Iqbal, Editor K-2 Raja Kashif, Ex-Chairman Union Council Mangwal Haji Gulistan, Sajjad Hussain Mair, Chaudhry Amjad Hussain Advocate, Chaudhry Najamul Hasan Gondal, Seth Adeel Ahmad, Azadar Chaudhry Azhar Abbas Chakwal, Chaudhry Sajid Hussain Advocate, Tariq Jameel Khan, Chaudhry Yusuf Thoha, Contractor Sajjad Hussain, SHO Police Station Dhadial Mirza Asif, and prominent figures from different departments, and senior journalists also participated.
Chaudhry Musarat Abbas died on Sunday due to cardiac arrest while on duty.
May-9 cases: ATC grants interim bail to Hafiz Farhat Abbas till Sept 7
LAHORE, Aug 19 (APP): An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Monday granted interim bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MPA Hafiz Farhat Abbas till September 7 in two cases involving the torching of police vehicles near Rahat Bakery during the May 9 riots.
The court ordered the PTI MPA to furnish surety bonds of Rs 100,000 in both cases.
ATC Judge Irfan Haider conducted proceedings on the bail petitions of Hafiz Farhat Abbas, who also appeared in court.
It is pertinent to mention that the court had earlier rejected the interim bail of Hafiz Farhat Abbas in both cases due to his non-appearance, but he has again approached the court for bail.
The Sarwar Road police had registered cases against Hafiz Farhat Abbas and others for torching police vehicles near Rahat Bakery during the May 9 riots.
President Zardari mourns martyrdom of three Pak army soldiers in Bajaur
ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday expressed profound sorrow over the martyrdom of three soldiers of Pak army in Bajaur during their fight against terrorists and paid tribute to their sacrifice in defending the country.
A press release from the President House stated that the president praised the martyrs as the nation’s pride and expressed deep gratitude for their supreme sacrifice. He highlighted that the security forces successfully thwarted the terrorists’ infiltration attempt, defeating them decisively. The president affirmed that the entire nation salutes the Pakistan Army’s spirit of patriotism and sacrifice.
The president stated that the entire nation honors its martyrs and will forever remember their sacrifices. He prayed for the departed souls to rest in peace and for their families to find strength and solace during this difficult time.
Youth’s role vital for addressing climate challenge: Mashhood
ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP):Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme(PMYP) Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan has said that young people can play a vital role in addressing the global challenge of climate change.
Talking to the media, he said that innovative ideas and unique perspectives that the youth bring to the table were crucial components in the development of effective and inclusive climate policies.
“Supporting young people and ensuring their inclusion in the policy-making process to combat climate change is not just a matter of importance; it is an absolute necessity.”
The Chairman PMYP added that the government was educating the youth to create awareness in their localities and advocate for it, adding the Green Youth Movement (GYM) an initiative of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme was creating awareness and sensitizing Youth about the effects of climate change.
“By harnessing the creativity, energy, and commitment of the youth, we can drive meaningful change and create a legacy of sustainability for future generations, “he added.
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb in a virtual meeting with Ahmed Abdelaal, President/GCEO of Mashreq Bank to discuss the economic outlook and explore investment opportunities in Pakistan.
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ISLAMABAD: August 19 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb in a virtual meeting with Ahmed Abdelaal, President/GCEO of Mashreq Bank to discuss the economic outlook and explore investment opportunities in Pakistan
Youth must reject violence politics to play role for development of Balochistan: Ziaullah
QUETTA, Aug 19 (APP):Balochistan Minister for Home and Tribal Affair Mir Ziaullah Langove on Monday said that the youth should reject the politics of violence, anarchy and hatred and take the lead of the development and prosperity of Balochistan in a democratic way.
Central Vice President of Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), Mir Ziaullah Longov said that talented youth was a valuable asset of the country and nation and a proud capital of the nation saying that instead of picking up a gun, the youth should make the pen their strength.
“Balochistan’s backwardness is the responsibility of those few self-interested people who advise to pick up guns instead of pens” he said.
He said that the first priority of the present government was to settle education, health and sports fields for wider interest of the province.
Mir Ziaullah Longove said that taking revolutionary steps in education under the leadership of Chief Minister Balochistan was yielding positive results.
Balochistan is a bouquet of different nations, we must embrace peace, love and brotherhood among ourselves, he mentioned adding that in the coming times, the youth was the group that would take over the running of the country.
He said that with the support of the youth, Balochistan could grow and the dream of Balochistan would surely be fulfilled.
He said that enemy elements wanted to use our youth for their nefarious purposes which would be foiled through contribution of security forces and public for interest of the youth future and the province.