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IRSA releases 126,800 cusecs water

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ISLAMABAD, May 3 (APP):Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Friday released 126,800 cusecs water from various rim stations with inflow of 212,200 cusecs.
According to the data released by IRSA, water level in River Indus at Tarbela Dam was 1462.98 feet and was 48.98 feet higher than its dead level of 1,398 feet. Water inflow and outflow in the dam was recorded as 36,300 cusecs and 5,000 cusecs respectively.
The water level in River Jhelum at Mangla Dam was 1162.50 feet, which was 111.50 feet higher than its dead level of 1,050 feet. The inflow and outflow of water was recorded 79,100 cusecs and 25,000 cusecs respectively.
The release of water at Kalabagh, Taunsa , Guddu and Sukkur was recorded as 56,400, 65,600, 47,900 and 13,600 cusecs respectively.
Similarly, from River Kabul, a total of 70,000 cusecs of water released at Nowshera and 17,600 cusecs released from River Chenab at Marala.

Vendor selling and displaying traditional carpets to attract the customers at Shahi Katha.

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APP15-030524 PESHAWAR: May 03 - Vendor selling and displaying traditional carpets to attract the customers at Shahi Katha.
Vendor selling and displaying traditional carpets to attract the customers at Shahi Katha.
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Pakistan tour to South Africa confirmed for December

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Naeem Niazi
LAHORE, May 03 (APP):The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday released the itinerary for the Pakistan Men’s cricket team’s tour to South Africa for two tests, three T20Is, and as many ODIs between December 10, 2024 and January 7, 2025.
The two test matches will be part of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 and played at Centurion (26-30 December) and Cape Town (3-7 January). Durban, Centurion, and Johannesburg will host the T20Is from 10-14 December while the ODIs will be played from 17-22 December in Paarl, Cape Town, and Johannesburg.
After completing the African safari on  January 8, the national side will take on New Zealand and South Africa in a three-nation ODI tournament on home turf, which will be followed by the eight-team ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan.
The Men in Green are due to depart for Durban on 2 December after returning from Australia on 19 November, having featured in a series of three ODIs and three T20Is from 4-18 November.
Prior to the tours of Australia and South Africa, Pakistan will host Bangladesh and England for two and three Tests, respectively. This means they will play seven Tests, minimum of 10 ODIs, and six T20Is in the six-month period from August 2024 to January 2025.
This will be Pakistan’s seventh Test tour of South Africa since 1994-95. Their two Test wins were in the 1997-98 and 2006-2007 series. In the Durban Test in 1997-98, Pakistan won by 29 runs at the back of centuries from Azhar Mahmood (132) and Saeed Anwar (118), match figures of nine for 149 by Mushtaq Ahmed and a first innings five-fer by Shoaib Akhtar. In the 2006-2007 Port Elizabeth Test, Pakistan won by five wickets with Inzamam-ul-Haq being named as Player of the Match for his 92 in the first innings.
In ODIs, Pakistan has won two of the last three series in 2013-2014 and 2020-21, while South Africa triumphed in 2002-2003 (4-1), 2006-2007 (3-1), 2012-2013 (3-2), and 2018-2019 (3-2).
In 12 T20Is to date, Pakistan leads 6-5 in head-to-head encounters, with one match ending in no-result.

An old man is selling and displaying second hand imported toys to attract the customers at Kohati area.

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APP14-030524 PESHAWAR: May 03 - An old man is selling and displaying second hand imported toys to attract the customers at Kohati area.
An old man is selling and displaying second hand imported toys to attract the customers at Kohati area.
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The American female’s band ‘Raining Jana’ is presenting the essence of American and Pakistani music on stage in a music program organized by the US Embassy and Wall City in Lahore Fort Royal Kitchen.

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APP12-030524 LAHORE: May 03 - The American female's band 'Raining Jana' is presenting the essence of American and Pakistani music on stage in a music program organized by the US Embassy and Wall City in Lahore Fort Royal Kitchen.
The American female's band 'Raining Jana' is presenting the essence of American and Pakistani music on stage in a music program organized by the US Embassy and Wall City in Lahore Fort Royal Kitchen.
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Visitors enjoy boat riding at Gutwala Park.

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APP07-030524 FAISALABAD: May 03 - Visitors enjoy boat riding at Gutwala Park.
Visitors enjoy boat riding at Gutwala Park.
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Players in action during cricket match played between Multan Women Cricket and Quetta Women Cricket teams during National Women’s One Day Cricket Tournament 2024 at Iqbal Stadium.

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APP08-030524 FAISALABAD: May 03 - Players in action during cricket match played between Multan Women Cricket and Quetta Women Cricket teams during National Women's One Day Cricket Tournament 2024 at Iqbal Stadium.
Players in action during cricket match played between Multan Women Cricket and Quetta Women Cricket teams during National Women's One Day Cricket Tournament 2024 at Iqbal Stadium.
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Women on the way while carrying dry dung cake bags on her head used for burning purpose.

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APP09-030524 HYDERABAD: May 03 - Women on the way while carrying dry dung cake bags on her head used for burning purpose.
Women on the way while carrying dry dung cake bags on her head used for burning purpose.
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Engr Amir Muqam grieves over loss of lives in GB bus incident

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PESHAWAR, May 03 (APP):Expressing profound grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives during the bus accident in Diamir Gilgit Balistan, Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions and Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir Affairs, Engr Amir Muqam contacted the Chief Minister and Chief Secretary of the Gilgit Baltistan and assured every possible support in this hour of difficulty.
He directed the concerned authorities in Gilgit Baltistan to provide speedy assistance and medical care to the injured. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
The Federal Minister expressed sympathies with the victims’ families. He prayed Allah Almighty to may rest the departed souls in an eternal place and grant courage to the victim’s families to bear this irreparable loss with patience.

Women access to technology, internet vital: Shaza Fatima

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Shaza Fatima

ISLAMABAD, May 03 (APP): Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja Friday said that women’s access to technology and the internet was vital in the current era of information technology.

She expressed the views during a meeting with a delegation of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), said a news release.

During a meeting, the matters related to digital gender inclusion, and digital transformation were also discussed.

The minister said that the present government was committed to ending the digital gender divide for empowering women.

Shaza Fatima said that the development of the Digital Gender Inclusion Strategy was a positive step, as this strategy would help remove hurdles in the way of using mobile phones and information and communication technology by women.

She said that the practical inclusion of women was aimed at establishing the digital ecosystem having equal opportunities for all.

The delegation said that the PTA was taking every possible step for developing the telecom sector through digital inclusion.

Earlier, the PTA delegation gave a presentation on Digital gender inclusion to the Shaza Fatima.

She appreciated the work of the team PTA regarding Digital gender inclusion.

The delegation included Ms Syeda Shafaq Karim, PTA Director of Wireless Licensing & Head of the Digital Gender Inclusion Committee, Rabeeya Pervez, Director Coord / Member of the Committee, and Malahat Obaid, Director PR / Member of the Committee.