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President Zardari commends security forces for successful Kurram operation against Khawarij

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP):President Asif Ali Zardari paid tributes to security forces for their successful operation against Khawarij terrorists in district Kurrum, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday.
In a statement released by the President House, President Zardari praised the professional expertise of the security forces for their successful operation against the terrorists.
He also reaffirmed the national commitment to continue such operations until the complete eradication of the Khawarij threat.
The president stated that the entire nation stands united behind the security forces in the effort to completely eliminate terrorism from the country.

Telenor launches 4G internet services in Hunza, upgrades network in Gilgit, Skardu

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP):Telenor Pakistan launched its state-of-the-art 4G internet services in Hunza along with upgradation and expansion of its network in Gilgit and Skardu, marking a significant milestone in the region’s digital transformation.
According to news release received here on Thursday this move is set to enhance connectivity, stimulate local tourism, and drive the growth of e-commerce in Hunza and the broader Gilgit-Baltistan region, including Skardu.
By upgrading its cellular infrastructure, Telenor Pakistan is bringing high-speed mobile broadband to the heart of one of Pakistan’s most picturesque and remote areas.
This advancement not only addresses the connectivity needs of the local population but also paves the way for Gilgit Baltistan’s expanding tourism industry and digital economy.
Enhanced internet speeds will also support the expansion of e-commerce platforms, enabling local businesses to reach broader markets and fostering economic opportunities within and outside the region.
To celebrate this significant milestone, Telenor Pakistan hosted a panel discussion titled “Unleashing the Power of Connectivity: Transforming the Northern Areas of Pakistan into a Digital Hub.”
The event delved into various crucial topics, including education, e-commerce, tourism, and skill development.
The distinguished speaker line-up featured Rohma Labeeb, Country Director at Accelerate Prosperity; Ahsan Maykan, VP Consumer Marketing & Digital Products at Telenor Pakistan; and Abdul Wahab, Chief Business Officer at Bookme.pk. Additionally, Naeem, Co-founder of uConnect, shared a success story from Gilgit Baltistan, highlighting how the tech startup has created over 100 jobs in the region while developing skills for the youth through their skill development program.
Khurrum Ashfaque, Chief Executive Officer, Telenor Pakistan, emphasized the importance of this initiative and said, “In this increasingly digital world, where connectivity is a critical driver of growth and development, Telenor Pakistan is thrilled to bring the benefits of 4G internet to the people of Gilgit Baltistan. Given the geographic nature of region, it is very difficult to maintain high quality services, but we have taken on this technological challenge as a testament to our commitment to connect and empower communities where connectivity matters the most. We look forward to supporting the region’s digital journey and socioeconomic development.
Following the successful launch of 4G services in Gilgit and Skardu in 2019, Telenor Pakistan has now extended its reach to Hunza, a region where hi-speed internet connectivity matters the most for communities to introduce themselves in the digital world.
This move underscores Telenor Pakistan’s dedication to fostering inclusive growth and development, bridging the connectivity gap, and empowering local communities with new opportunities for economic and social advancement.

Tarar announces financial assistance for deceased journalist

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LAHORE, Aug 15 (APP):Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has announced financial assistance of 2.5 million rupees for the deceased senior journalist Akhlaq Bajwa.
Talking to the media during a visit to condole the demise of senior journalist Akhlaq Bajwa at his residence here on Thursday, he said an amount of 2.5 million rupees in a fixed deposit account was being provided to the family in this hour of need.
Akhlaq Bajwa had dedicated most part of his life as parliamentary reporter and was the sitting president of the Punjab Assembly Press Gallery Committee.
Earlier, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar condoled with the family of the deceased journalist and offered Fateha for the departed soul.
To a query, he said the amount was in addition to the already announced relief by Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Khan, adding that the Speaker had announced a job for one of Akhlaq Bajwa’s sons.
He said Akhlaq Bajwa was a dedicated and committed journalist.
The minister paid tribute to the journalistic contributions of the journalist, adding that he stood like a rock in the face of unparliamentary practices at the Punjab Assembly in the recent past.
The minister also asked the journalists to come up with the proposals so that some government building, a block at the Lahore Press Club or some government project may be dedicated to the deceased Akhlaq Bajwa.
He urged the Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) and other bodies to protect the media workers, adding that the government saved the media industry from two taxes in the recently announced fiscal budget. He said the minimum wages should not be less than 37,000 rupees, urging the media houses to implement the policy.
He said the government had already established health insurance for the journalists, adding that the media houses should come forward with proposals to start life insurance for the media workers. He said all journalist would be covered under the Health Insurance. He said that the media houses should become partners in starting life insurance for the media workers.
To a query, the minister said he would talk to Provincial Minister Azma Bukhari regarding grant of the Lahore Press Club.
The information minister said that there was need to some regulations for the social media, adding that the newspapers and news channels had some regulations and it needed to be applicable to the social media presenters as well.

Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem toured “Bell of Hope” at Sindh Governor’s House

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KARACHI, Aug 15 (APP): Accompanied by Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori, Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem toured the “Umeed Ki Ghanti” (Bell of Hope) initiative, at the Sindh Governor’s House here Thursday.

Arshad Nadeem expressed pleasant surprise after ringing the “Umeed Ki Ghanti,” appreciating the symbolic gesture. Governor Kamran Tessori briefed him on the objectives and mission of the initiative.

During the visit, the national hero also inspected the ration bags prepared under the Governor’s Initiative, commending the effort to support the needy.

Arshad Nadeem further visited the IT classes, where he was provided with detailed information about the facilities offered to the students. He praised the quality of the resources and facilities provided to the students under this program.

Arshad Nadeem concluded his visit by expressing his admiration for the remarkable work being carried out under the Governor’s Initiative, acknowledging its positive impact on the community.

Over $1bn textile products exported in July 2024

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Textile exports reached $1,271.136 million during the first month of the current financial year (2024-25), the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Thursday.

Textile exports showed a decline of 3.09 percent from $1,311.650 million during the same month of last year (July 2023-24).

The textile commodities that contributed in trade growth included tents, canvas and tarpaulin the exports of which increased by 14.22 percent to $10.877 million during the July 2024 as compared to the exports of $9.523 million last year July.

The other commodities that witnessed growth in trade included readymade garments the exports of which grew by 7.57 percent to $295.522 million from $274.730 million whereas the export of art, silk and synthetic textile rose by 4.12 percent to $27.245 million.

The textile commodities that witnessed negative growth in trade included cotton yarn, the exports of which declined by 42.54 percent, from $97.031 million to $55.750 million whereas the export of cotton cloth decreased by 0.56 percent from 140.936 million to 140.148 million.

Likewise, the export of yarn other than cotton yarn also dipped by 22.35 percent from 3.292 million to 2.556 million, knitwear also went down by 1.88, from $364.541 million to $357.686 million, bed wear by 1.20 percent, from $216.910 million to $214.305 million and towels by 3.67 percent, from $72.766 million to $70.093 million.

The exports of made up article (excluding towels and bedwear) decreased by 5.84 percent from $51.039 million from $48.057.

The exports of all other textile materials decreased by 9.38 percent from $53.956 million to $48.897 million.

Meanwhile, on month-on-month basis the textile exports from the country declined by 10.13 percent during the month of July 2024 as compared to the exports of $1,414.417 million recorded in June 2024, the PBS data revealed.

Sindh Education Dept reopens 2889 closed schools: Sardar Shah

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KARACHI, Aug 15 (APP): Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah, Thursday, announced that 2889 closed schools have been reopened across the province under the ongoing educational reform process.

The minister, in a statement issued here, said that as many as 2587 teachers were appointed in the closed schools on recommendations of ‘Teachers Placement Committee’ amid improved teachers’ availability following the merit-based recruitment of over 60,000 teachers in Sindh.

Sardar Shah termed reopening of schools- those were closed mainly due to shortage of teachers- as a major development in education reforms in Sindh and vowed that no school will remain closed in the province due to the paucity of teaching staff.

Sindh School Education and Literacy Department had formed a Teachers Placement Committee in order to re-open the viable closed Schools and rationalization of teaching staff in May 2024. On the recommendations of the committee 2587 teachers have been appointed in viable closed schools and a notification in the regard has also been issued by the department concerned.

The appointments of teachers in the closed schools were made at the Taluka (Tehsil) level to ensure teacher availability, the minister said adding that, however, the case of 169 closed schools in deprived talukas was pending as the matter was under litigation and those schools will be opened according to the court decision.

He said that implementation of the placement plan would continue and new teachers will be appointed immediately in case of retirement or death of any serving teacher.

“The provincial government has taken remarkable steps under education reforms, and now the community should also play its role,” he said and urged every member of society to lodge complaints against absentee teachers.

Sardar Shah also instructed teachers to dispose-off their duties with honesty and sense of responsibility and warned of action under efficiency and disciplinary rules against those who fail to do so.

President Zardari approves Hilal-e-Imtiaz for Ali Haider Gilani

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday approved Hilal-e-Imtiaz award for Ali Haider Gilani, said a statement issued by the President House.

The award to Gilani was approved on the advice of the Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.

IHC disposes off PTI’s plea for NOC to protest

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday disposed off a petition after the district administration assured to issue NOC for PTI’s procession near Tarnol.
The court rejected the request of PTI to grant permission to hold protest at F-9 Park.
Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb heard the case, filed by PTI seeking permission for protest. Lawyer Barrister Shoaib Shaheen argued that his party was not being issued NOC for the protest for last six months.
The lawyer said that the administration has given a place where even 5,000 people would be unable to reach. He said that they should be given approval for protest in F-9 Park, parade ground or at Peshawar Mor.
The court said that advocate general Islamabad has given assurance to issue NOC for protest near Tarnol on August 22. It said that the court couldn’t pass an order regarding the location of the protest as it was the provision of the district administration.
After this, the court disposed off the petition.

PM Shehbaz calls for vigilance against flooding in Punjab’s urban, Chenab river areas

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif directed the NDMA, PDMAs, and other relevant agencies to remain on high alert to address the potential severe flooding in areas near the Chenab River and urban flooding caused by heavy rains in Punjab.

According to a statement from the PM Office Media, the prime minister indicated that he was personally monitoring the anticipated heavy monsoon spell until August 25.

He had directed National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMAs), rescue and relief agencies, civil defense, and district administrations to be prepared to protect residents in the Chenab River catchment area and cities at risk of flooding due to heavy rains.

The prime minister directed the relevant authorities to ensure preparations for the evacuation and rescue of people, as well as for drainage, water, medicines, tents, and other relief items in any emergency situation, besides safeguarding the public.

He directed the relevant agencies to keep the public informed about the anticipated flooding in vulnerable areas and to take precautionary measures to prevent expected floods around canals, nullahs, and rivers.

He also instructed that citizens be made aware of NDMA’s Disaster Alert application to monitor the situation at all times.

PM Shehbaz lauds armed forces’ over successful Kurram operation against Khawarij terrorists

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif lauded the armed forces on Thursday for their successful operation in Kurram District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which led to the death of seven Khawarij terrorists besides the arrest of five others.

According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s media office, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that the armed forces of Pakistan had worked tirelessly round the clock to rid the country of the Khawarij terrorist threat.

The prime minister stated that the entire nation, including himself, had paid tribute to the brave officers and soldiers of the Pakistan Army, who had carried out their duties selflessly, risking their lives for the integrity of Pakistan.

The prime minister said that the entire nation stood by the Pakistan Army in its determination to rid the country of the menace of terrorism.

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