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Prosperity in Balochistan linked to sustainable peace: Naqvi

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QUETTA, Aug 18 (APP): Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday said that the prosperity and development of Balochistan are linked to sustainable peace.

During his visit to Frontier Corps South Balochistan, he praised the Frontier Corps for their exemplary services in maintaining peace under challenging circumstances.

Inspector General of Frontier Corps South, Major General Bilal Sarfraz Khan, accompanied the minister.

During his visit to the Frontier Corps South headquarters, the minister paid his respects at the Martyrs’ Memorial, laid a wreath, and offered prayers for the elevation of the martyrs’ ranks. He also paid tribute to the sacrifices of the martyrs of the Frontier Corps.

Earlier, he chaired a meeting wherein he was briefed on operations against the Khawarij and anti-smuggling efforts.

He was told that over the past six months, illegal goods worth 4.7 billion rupees have been seized. Frontier Corps South is on the front line in thwarting the malicious intentions of the Khawarij.

The minister emphasized that the officers and soldiers of Frontier Corps South are playing a pivotal role in maintaining peace in Balochistan. He expressed pride in their professional skills and bravery, and assured that their needs would be met within available resources.

He reiterated that the prosperity and development of Balochistan are tied to sustainable peace, and stressed the need for comprehensive measures to empower the youth of Balochistan.

Furthermore, he emphasized that all stakeholders must come together for the sustainable development of Balochistan.

MOFA starts apostille attestation service through courier companies for Gujrat, Quetta

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Najam ul Hassan
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (APP): After Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi and Peshawar, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has now decided to provide Apostille attestation services through courier companies in Gujrat and Quetta as well.
The service in the cities will start from August 19 (Monday), a statement issued by the Foreign Office Spokesperson said on Sunday.
MOFA starts apostille attestation service through courier companies for Gujrat, Quetta
As part of this initiative, designated courier companies are collecting documents from applicants, which will then be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The courier companies authorized to collect documents for apostille attestation in Gujrat include TCS, M&P, Leopard, and ECS. Similarly, in Quetta, TCS, Gerry’s, M&P, Leapord, and ECS will collect the documents for apostille attestation.
According to the statement, the courier companies are authorized to accept all documents except Power of Attorney.

Railways to restore Sir Syed Express on September 1

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (APP): Pakistan Railways has decided to restore Sir Syed Express (35UP/36DN) between Karachi Cantonment to Rawalpindi from September 1 under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP).

The Sir Syed Express (35UP) will depart from Karachi Cantonment at 9:00 PM via Hyderabad, Khanpur, Khanewal, Faisalabad, Sangla Hill, Wazirabad, Gujrat, and Jhelum, before arriving in Rawalpindi at 8:55 PM the following day, an official told APP.

Likewise, he said the Sir Syed Express (36DN) will leave Rawalpindi at 1:30 PM and follow the same route, reaching Karachi Cantonment at 1:50 PM the next day. He said the train will comprise one AC Sleeper, one AC Business class, one AC Standard class, four Economy Class coaches, a Dining Car, a Brake Van, and a Power Plant.

The official said that the scheduled stops include Drigh Road, Hyderabad, Rohri, Bahawalpur, Khanewal, Faisalabad, Sangla Hill, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Gujrat, and Jhelum.

Additionally, he said that on its journey from Rawalpindi to Karachi, the train will make a stop at Landhi Railway Station.

19 August to be remembered as Black Day in Parliamentary History: Ayaz Sadiq

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (APP): Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Sunday said that August 19 will always be remembered as the darkest day in the parliamentary history of the country.

The speaker said, “Ten years ago, on this day, a conspiracy against democracy was hatched, and the Parliament House was besieged and ransacked by the workers of so-called political parties.”

“Shameful act is highly condemnable in every sense of the word. Parliament, being the supreme institution, deserves respect and dignity”, he expressed these views in his message on the eve of completion of 10 years of the attack on the Parliament. He also underscored that protecting the sanctity of the Parliament is a collective responsibility and violating the sanctity of Parliament is unimaginable for any democratic individual.

He lamented that the heartbreaking memories of the day would remain etched in the minds of the people and keep reminding them of the attack on democratic values and principles. He also noted that the attack on the parliament was not only an attack on democracy but also a blow to the basic pillars of the State.

The Speaker praised the bravery and perseverance of all the parliamentarians, staff and security personnel of the Parliament, for defending the Parliament under such hostile circumstances.

The Speaker also appreciated the role of the leadership and MPs of the then government, the largest opposition party in the Parliament including the Pakistan Peoples Party and other political parties as they played an active role in thwarting the attack on the Parliament and the heinous conspiracy against democracy.

He said that during the heinous attack on Parliament in August 2014 the passage of the MPs was blocked off and attempts were made to paralyze the democratic process.

He also said that an aborted attempt was made, but the Members of Parliament bravely foiled this nefarious conspiracy.
He also said that the 2014 protests and sit-ins compromised the image of Pakistan around the world. He said that because of sit-ins outside the Parliament, the President of China had to cancel his visit, and as a result, Pakistan lost foreign investments worth billions of dollars.

He remarked that such attacks have further strengthened our determination and resolve to protect democratic institutions. The Speaker urged the people to unite and keep on playing their constructive role to protect democracy in the country.

Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah in his message said that the attack on Parliament during 2014 was a tragic incident. He said that these attacks indicated the ill intentions of those involved in sit-ins, which were tantamount to weakening the democratic institutions and democratic system.

The Deputy Speaker stressed the need for all political parties to take essential steps to prevent such incidents in the future.

Security, traffic arrangements finalized for Pak-BD cricket test match

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Imran Munir
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RAWALPINDI, Aug 18 (APP):Rawalpindi district police and city Traffic Police have finalized the best possible security and traffic arrangements for the Pakistan and Bangladesh cricket test match and practice session at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

The City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Khalaid Hamdani said that the route of the cricket teams would be monitored through CCTV cameras while snipers would also be deployed on the rooftops at the route and around the stadium.

Elite and Dolphin Force personnel and Rawalpindi district police would be deployed in and around the cricket stadium, he said adding that special teams would patrol in the surrounding areas of the stadium.

A coordinated traffic plan had been prepared for the convenience of the citizens, the CPO said adding, “to ensure foolproof security, the best possible arrangements had been made for the Pakistan-Bangladesh cricket match”.

According to a police spokesman, tight security arrangements had been finalized for a three-day practice session at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium while more than 1700 officers and personnel of Rawalpindi Police would perform security duty with over 350 traffic wardens and officers to maintain the flow of traffic.

The CTP spokesman informed that Rawalpindi Traffic Police had issued a comprehensive traffic plan for practice sessions and the first cricket test to be played between Pakistan and Bangladesh at Pindi Cricket Stadium.

He informed that the traffic plan would be followed from August 18 to 25 to facilitate traffic plying with Rawalpindi city and between twin cities.

He said that the traffic plan was approved by Chief Traffic Officer Beenish Fatima. A total of 367 officers and wardens would perform duties to regulate traffic on city roads, he said and informed that eight DSPs, circles incharges, 40 inspectors, sector incharges and 318 traffic wardens would be on duty, he maintained.

According to the plan, special car parking facilities at five different locations from the shuttle service would be available to take spectators to Pindi stadium. During arrival and departure of the teams for the match and practice session, the Murree Road from Stadium Road to Faizabad would remain closed for traffic, he added.

He said that the traffic would use 6th Road and Saidpur Road to reach Islamabad. Similarly, traffic coming from 9th Avenue would use the route of Faizabad, IJ P road, Pandora Chungi, Katarian Chungi Carriage Factory and Pirwadhai to enter Rawalpindi.

Moreover, the Stadium Road would remain closed for all kinds of traffic from August 18 to 25, he informed.

Pakistan can benefit from Malaysia’s experiences in tourism sector: Ambassador Mazlan

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Imran Munir
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (APP):High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan, Mohammad Azhar Mazlan has said that Pakistan can benefit from Malaysia’s experiences in the tourism industry and to achieve technical support from Malaysia in this sector.
Malaysia has a prominent place in the world not only in traditional tourism, but also in religious tourism, Halal industry, agricultural and medical tourism, and Pakistan can get rich benefits from Malaysia’s experiences, Mohammad Azhar Mazlan said while talking to APP on Sunday.
The Malaysian envoy said that the potential of the global halal industry is $3 trillion and there are extensive cooperation and opportunities between Pakistan and Malaysia required in this sector. He said that Pakistan has to work on a medium and long-term comprehensive policy to promote the tourism industry, in which branding and marketing are important tools.
Azhar Mazlan said that development in Malaysia’s tourism sector is not a miracle, but the government of Malaysia had started working on the development of the tourism sector in 1980, allocated funds for marketing and branding and made a comprehensive plan for it. He said that there is a lot of potential in Pakistan in the halal industry and tourism sector, in this regard, Pakistan can get a lot of benefits in the international market.
He said that Malaysia and Pakistan can promote bilateral cooperation in the fields of tourism and halal industry through enhancing cooperation by the public-private sector. He said that there is a need for comprehensive planning for bringing investment in potential sectors, including tourism and halal industry in Pakistan.
The Malaysian high Commissioner said that the northern region of Pakistan is rich in natural beauty in which six major mountain peaks of the world are found and a major part of the Himalayan Mountain range also is in Pakistan which is a masterpiece of nature.
Replying to a question, he said that there are 200,000 Pakistani diaspora in Malaysia, who are working in various sectors of the Malaysian economy. He said that these people are important in the strengthening of the relationship between Malaysia and Pakistan, and they are also playing a major role in the development of Malaysia.
Azhar Mazlan said that Pakistan is a hardworking and intelligent nation and international rating agencies are indicating that Pakistan will join the 20 largest economies of the world by 2050. He said that Pakistan also has a young population and 240 million people of the total population of ASEAN are young people and Malaysia is willing to be the gateway of Pakistan to ASEAN countries.
In response to another question, he said that bilateral trade between Malaysia and Pakistan is far below its potential and more work is needed in this sector. He said that negotiations between Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce subsidiary, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan and Malaysia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade are ongoing to increase the bilateral trade volume between the two countries, which is expected to increase mutual trade between the two countries.

RWMC sanitation drive in full swing during rains

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Imran Munir
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RAWALPINDI, Aug 18 (APP):Rawalpindi Waste Management Company (RWMC) had deputed additional sanitary workers to clean and dredge major drains to avoid urban flooding.

According to the RWMC spokesman, the company was making all-out efforts to clear the city of any problems and carrying out the cleanliness of nullahs and choked drains during continued intermittent rainfall.

He said that additional staff had been assigned duties in three shifts to ensure cleanliness around the clock so that some sanitation-related problems could not become hurdles in the smooth flow of water. He said that complaints received on social media platforms were also being addressed promptly.

Meanwhile, the communication teams of RWMC were carrying out its anti-dengue awareness campaign in various areas of the city to create awareness about the growth, incidence, treatment, and prevention of dengue. The teams also distributed waste bags and leaflets among the masses and educated them about the importance of cleanliness and the prevention of dengue.

In a message, RWMC has requested the people to keep an eye on junkyards, schools and under-construction buildings which lead to the spread of dengue larvae and also make sure to leave no place wet or with stagnant water.

In case of any complaint, citizens were asked to register their complaints on helpline number 1139, which would be resolved immediately, he added. RWMC has appealed to the citizens not to throw garbage and plastic bags in nullahs and drains, which cause obstruction.

DC,DG MESE chair meeting of District oversight committee

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Imran Munir
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HYDERABAD, Aug 18 (APP):Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad,  Zain-ul-Abedin Memon, and Director General Monitoring & Evaluation School Education Department, Zain-ul-Abedin Ansari, called an urgent meeting of the District Oversight Committee at the Camp Office of the Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad.
During the meeting, the Director General highlighted significant issues discovered during a surprise visit to a local school earlier that morning. It was found that several employees and teachers were absent without prior notice. Conversely, in some schools, teacher deployment exceeded the actual student enrollment, indicating mismanagement and improper allocation of teaching staff.
The meeting further identified a concerning lack of performance among Taluka Education Officers (TEOs), District Education Officers (DEOs), and the Chief Monitoring Officer (CMO).
These officials were found to be failing in their responsibilities, contributing to the inefficiencies within the school system.
As a result, all TEOs and DEOs have been directed to immediately enhance their work performance. They are tasked with realigning teacher positions to reflect the actual number of enrolled in schools. This effort is critical to ensure that educational resources are effectively utilized and that students receive the necessary attention and instruction.
The Deputy Commissioner and Director General emphasized the importance of accountability and called for regular monitoring to prevent such discrepancies in the future.

Bhai Khan welfare association inaugurates tree plantation drive

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Imran Munir
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HYDERABAD, Aug 18 (APP):Saiqa Qazi in-charge of Bhai Khan Welfare on Sunday said that trees play an important role in keeping the environment clean and eliminating pollution as well.
He expressed these views while inaugurating the tree plantation campaign in connection with Independence Day.
She said that Haji Muhammad Yasin Arain, the General Secretary of Welfare has  directed that all responsible women should plant trees in their respective areas so that the people will be blessed.
She said that soon plantation campaigns will be started in Gulshan Hamid, Gulshan Raees, Gujrati Muhalla and other densely populated and backward areas and in this regard, different teams of women have been constituted.

Makhdoom Zaman expresses concern over deteriorating law & order situation in Sindh

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HYDERABAD, Aug 18 (APP):The Chairman, Sindhi Adabi Board, Nakhdoom Saeed-u-Zaman ‘Atif’ while expressing his concern over the deteriorating situation of law and order in Sindh has demanded to bring reforms in police and conduct massive operation against dacoits.

He expressed these views in a lunch hosted by the spiritual leader of Jilani Jamaat Pir Jatan Shah Jilani at Dargaah Pir Sher Muhammad Shah Jilani near Tando Allahyar.

Makhdoom Saeed said that the law and order situation in Sindh particularly in upper Sindh was highly deteriorated, therefore a massive operation against dacoits and bringing reforms in the police department was imperative as delay in carrying out operation against outlaws triggering crime in the province.

Syed Muhammad Ali Shah, Mian Hassam Bhatti,Pir Noor Hassan, Pir Bashir and Shahid Malah were also present on the occasion.

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