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Currency rates of NBP

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KARACHI, Jun 07 (APP): Following are the selling/buying rates of major currencies issued by the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), here on Friday.

CURRENCY SELLING BUYING
INTER BANK 278.05 278.15
USD 277.75 280.50
EURO 300.25 303.25
GBP 352.70 356.20
JPY 1.76 1.80
AED 75.25 76.00
SAR 73.50 74.23
CAD 201.50 205.00
AUD 182.50 185.50

PESCO ensures uninterrupted power supply to 4.3mln consumers; spokesman

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PESCO
PESHAWAR, Jun 07 (APP):Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) was continuing its efforts to provide uninterrupted electricity to its 4.3 million consumers through 1,315 feeders.
According to PESCO spokesman on Friday, uninterrupted power was supplied to 548 feeders over the past 12 hours, adding that appropriate load management was being carried out on the remaining feeders due to power losses and system overloading to ensure the best possible service to consumers.
He said that during 32 feeders experienced faults during the last 24 hours out of which seven had been restored, and work is ongoing on the remaining ones.
He said that 1,276 feeders remained completely stable with no faults reported during the period. Additionally, more than 99 per cent of consumers received power according to the schedule, reflecting PESCO’s effective planning and management capabilities.
The spokesperson further stated that despite of the intensity of heat, there was no shutdown on any of PESCO’s feeders on Friday, demonstrating the Company’s excellent performance and consideration of consumers’ needs.

Passing out parade of 5th Deputy Ranger Course held

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Waseem Iqbal
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Forest College
ABBOTTABAD, Jun 06 (APP):The passing out parade of the 5th Deputy Ranger Course was held at Thai Forest School Abbottabad here Friday.
KP Minister for Forest and Wildlife Fazal Hakeem Khan Yousafzai graced the occasion as chief guest. The parade was a significant event celebrated the completion of training by newly trained Deputy Rangers.
During the ceremony, the Deputy Rangers demonstrated the skills they acquired in the School. Additionally, awards and prizes were given to those who showed outstanding performance.
This event not only acknowledges the hard work and dedication of the trained individuals but also boosts their morale and commitment to their future responsibilities. Through this ceremony, they are inducted into the crucial mission of forest conservation and environmental protection.
During the ceremony, Director I&HRD Hazrat Mir, CCF-I Fazal Elahi, Conservator CCF-II Yousuf Khan, Commissioner Hazara Division Zaheer Islam; DFO Wildlife Kohat Abdul Samad Wazir; DFO Shehryar Khan; DFO Farhad Ali and DFO Amjad among others were also present.

LHC grants interim bail to former Senator in Ch Adnan murder case

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RAWALPINDI, Jun 7 (APP): The Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi bench on Friday granted interim bail to former Pakistan Muslim League (N) Senator Chaudary Tanvir Ali Khan in the former Parliamentary Secretary, Punjab Chaudary Adnan’s murder case.

The LHC Justice Abdul Aziz while hearing the bail application of Ch Tanvir, asked him to be involved in the Police investigation and adjourned the hearing till June 25. The court also ordered him to submit surety bonds of Rs 200,000.

Earlier, Additional District and Sessions Judge Rana Sohail on Thursday had cancelled the interim bail and issued arrest warrant of the former Senator for his alleged involvement in the killing of ex-parliamentarian Chaudhry Adnan on which Ch Tanvir approached the LHC for interim bail.

Panel of Presiding officers announced for 339th Senate session

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 07 (APP):Chairman Senate Syed Yusuf Raza Gillani on Friday announced the panel of presiding officers to act in the absence of both the Chairman and Deputy Chairman for the 339th Senate session.
The Chairman chaired the proceedings of the 339th Senate session, which commenced on that very day.
The panel of presiding officers comprises Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan, and Manzoor Ahmad Khan.

IRSA releases 295,600 cusecs water

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ISLAMABAD, Jun 07 (APP): Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Friday released 295,600 cusecs water from various rim stations with inflow of 279,500 cusecs.

According to the data released by IRSA, water level in River Indus at Tarbela Dam was 1462.87 feet and was 64.87 feet higher than its dead level of 1,398 feet. Water inflow and outflow in the dam was recorded as 188,600 cusecs and 185,000 cusecs respectively.

The water level in River Jhelum at Mangla Dam was 1188.45 feet, which was 138.45 feet higher than its dead level of 1,050 feet. The inflow and outflow of water was recorded 55,800 cusecs and 55,000 cusecs respectively.

The release of water at Kalabagh, Taunsa , Guddu and Sukkur was recorded as 189,200, 151,300, 124,300 and 66,700 cusecs respectively. Similarly, from River Kabul, a total of 85,100 cusecs of water released at Nowshera and 10,400 cusecs released from River Chenab at Marala.

Two newly elected MNAs take oath

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Waseem Iqbal
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NA
ISLAMABAD, Jun 07 (APP):Two newly elected members of the National Assembly (MNAs), Zainab Mehmood Baloch and Ali Qasim Gilani, took their oath on Friday.
Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah administered the oath to the new members.

Pakistan, China signs MOU for aquaculture development in Gwadar

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Waseem Iqbal
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Gawder
BEIJING, June 7 (APP): A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed for the development of sustainable and commercially viable aquaculture projects in Gwadar.
The MoU was signed between China Overseas Ports Holding Company, Guangdong HaiWei Aquaculture Group, Gwadar Seafood Company, and HKH-CAS Pvt. Ltd. at a B2B matchmaking session of the Pakistan China Business Conference inaugurated by PM Shehbaz Sharif in Shenzhen, China. It aims to leverage the technological expertise, resources, and industry experience of the Chinese companies and the local knowledge and community connections of their Pakistani counterparts to support the growth of the aquaculture sector in Gwadar.
For this purpose, advanced aquaculture technologies, including hatchery management, farming techniques, and processing capabilities, are expected to be transferred from China based on feasibility assessments and site selection for aquaculture projects in Gwadar.
Contracting companies told CEN that investment will be made in the development of integrated aquaculture facilities and that local personnel will be trained in modern aquaculture practices.
While the aquatic sector contributes greatly to the livelihood of coastal residents in Pakistan, a lack of advanced facilities and knowledge support has been hindering them from fully leveraging this promising industry, which currently accounts for only less than one percent of GDP but has the potential to play a much bigger role in the national economy.
Apart from establishing sustainable and environmentally responsible aquaculture operations, the facilitation of market access and distribution channels for aquaculture products is also part of this joint endeavor.
Out of Pakistan’s total fishery exports, 60 percent are destined for China. Last year, China’s imports of seafood from Pakistan surged by 13%, offering Pakistani exporters a vast market. Under the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement, an increasing number of Pakistani aquatic product exporters enjoy zero tariffs.
Through technology transfer, knowledge sharing, and facility investment, the aquaculture collaboration in the pipeline is expected to reduce local fishermen’s reliance on captured fish, which face constraints of primitive tools, uncertain weather, and the absence of freezing equipment, and add value to the local industry through deep processing infrastructure.

KP Governor for upholding academic reputation of Edwards College

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Waseem Iqbal
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Edwards College
PESHAWAR, Jun 07 (APP):Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Faisal Karim Kundi, visited Edwards College here on Friday and called for upholding the academic reputation of the college.
He said, “Edwards College is the premier historical educational institution of the province, and it is the shared responsibility of all of us to uphold its quality of education.”
The governor inspected the international language courses center, the central library, and various classrooms in the college. He also reviewed the ongoing annual examinations at the college.
The principal of the college, Professor Shujaat Ali Khan, briefed the governor about the historical status of the college, curricular and extracurricular activities, scholarships, and academic performance.
A briefing was also given regarding the structure of the Board of Governors, Executive Committee, and Finance Committee of the college. Later, the governor planted a sapling on the lawn of Edwards College.

Health expert advises parents to get polio drops for their children’ healthy future

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Waseem Iqbal
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Polio
ISLAMABAD, Jun 7 (APP):Health expert Friday advised that the parents should not pay any attention to rumors regarding the polio vaccine to save them from permanent disability and to cooperate with the polio teams so that the polio virus could be eradicated from
country.
Child Specialist Dr Nasir Rana, speaking to a private news channel, urged the religious scholars, media, and clerics to play their role in convincing the parents to get their children administered the anti-polio vaccine.
“It is our religious, moral, and social responsibility to save our future generations from this crippling disease, he said, adding that we have to make Pakistan free from polio.”
He said, “Polio vaccination has no negative impacts, as proved by research conducted by religious doctors and physicians.”
He said, “Eradication of polio from the country is the responsibility of every citizen, adding that the incidence of polio has been reduced to only a few areas of the country.”
“There is still a dire need to further educate people living in remote areas to create awareness among the masses about the crippling disease,” he stressed.
The federal and provincial governments and district administrations were working on war footing to make the country polio-free, he added.
Polio drops were safe, and the citizens should not fall prey to false propaganda, he emphasized.
“Polio is a highly infectious disease caused by poliovirus, mainly affecting children under the age of five. It invades the nervous system and can cause paralysis or even death,” he said.
“While there is no cure for polio, vaccination is the most effective way to protect children from this crippling disease,” he added.
“Each time a child under the age of five is vaccinated, their protection against the virus is increased,” he further highlighted.
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