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CITY NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL SPORTS

First batch of the National University of
Modi’s BJP says Champions Trophy: Pakistan,
Internship Program in Technology celebrates 3rd
US State Department India ‘agree on neutral venue’
District Murree, has convocation ceremony with formula for ICC tournaments
targeting India
successfully concluded the distinguished guests
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Punish if I’m
guilty, grant relief Everyone left me alone
if innocent, says
PTI’s Shah at D-Chowk, claims
Mahmood Qureshi
Staff reporter
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-
Insaf (PTI) senior leader
Bushra Bibi after
Shah Mahmood Qureshi has
called for justice as he has
been behind bars for one-
and-a-half years.
Islamabad protest fiasco
"If I am guilty, punish Imran Khan’s wife visits residence of PTI worker
me... if I am innocent, grant
me relief," said Qureshi dur- who was killed during ‘much-hyped’ protest
ing an informal media talk at
an anti-terrorism court (ATC) Monitoring Desk Bibi, after they retreated the rally demanding her hus-
in Lahore on Friday. He is cur- abruptly in the wee hours of band's release.
rently incarcerated in Kot CHARSADDA: Pakistan Tehree November 27. When the protest was put
Lakhpat Jail in Lahore. k-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran The party leadership sus- off, Information Minister At-
Qureshi, the former for-
eign minister, criticised the
Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, has pended the protest after the au- taullah Tarar told the media

government's approach to
said that everyone left her thorities launched a late-night that Bushra, CM Gandapur, and

handling political dissent and

alone at D-Chowk in Islamabad crackdown on the protesters others had "made a run for it"

called for dialogue. "The PTI

after authorities launched a who had forced their way to D- after the crackdown.

is a major political party, and

crackdown on the protesters Chowk, despite several hurdles Meanwhile, a video also sur-

banning it would be foolish,"

last month. along the way. faced showing Bushra Bibi

he said. LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif presents certificates of completion to the participants of the 7th Maritime workers were frustrated with
As per reports, the PTI Although she appeared only moving from her own car to

Qureshi further de- Security Workshop in Pakistan Navy War College Lahore.
rarely in official photos, CM Gandapur's vehicle follow-

manded a judicial commis-

the ones leading the November shielded from view during ing the protest's culmination.

sion to investigate the events

24 protest, especially Khyber court appearances by large However, the former first lady

of May 9, 2023, ensuring ac-

Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister white sheets and always wear- said the vehicle was changed as

countability for those respon-

Ali Amin Gandapur and Bushra ing a face veil, Bushra Bibi led Bushra's car had a flat tyre.

sible.
Rival Kurram Bilawal castigates JUI-F warns
During the protests on
May 9, miscreants targeted tribes agree govt of
the civil and military installa-
tions including — Jinnah
House and the General
to ‘indefinite KP govt’s ‘Islamabad
Headquarters (GHQ) in ceasefire’
Rawalpindi. The military
termed May 9 "Black Day"
and decided to try the PTI after deadly
‘extremist politics, madrassa
march’ if
bill
protesters under the Army
Act. clashes ignorance’ of key not approved
PTI’s Omar Ayub, Staff reporter
Raja Basharat responsibilities
awarded post-
LAHORE: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-

arrest bail
Fazl (JUI-F) Secretary-General
Monitoring Desk
KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari inaugurated Pakistan’s
Abdul Ghafoor Haideri has

first Static Football Ground at Lyari.

warned the incumbent govern-
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples ment of staging a march on Is-
Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Staff reporter Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal lamabad if the Societies Registra-
Omar Ayub and Raja Bhutto-Zardari on Friday tion (Amendment) Act, 2024,
Basharat were awarded post- ISLAMABAD: In a major devel- slammed the PTI-led Khyber related to the registration of
arrest bail in a vandalism
case by an anti-terrorism
court (ATC) on Friday.
opment, the rival tribes in Khy-
ber Pakhtunkhwa's Kurram dis-
trict have finally agreed to an
Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government
for practising “extremist politics”
and ignoring its core responsibil-
means to not only address politi-
cal, economic and security chal-
madrassas, did not get approval.
Speaking to journalists in La-
hore on Friday, Haideri ex-
In a first, PSX crosses
Opposition Leader in the
National Assembly Ayub,
along with Basharat and
three other PTI leaders, was
“indefinite ceasefire” after
deadly clashes that claimed at
least 133 lives, announced the
Kohat Region Commissioner
ity of serving the people.
The ex-foreign minister's re-
marks came a day after the for-
mer ruling party boycotted the
lenges but forge the political con-
sensus and stability required to
achieve results.”
Castigating the firebrand
pressed concern over the gov-
ernment's "ill intentions" to
delay the approval of the
madrassa registration bill.
109,000 on stable
arrested by Rawalpindi Police
outside Adiala Jail a day ear-
lier.
on Friday.
The development came fol-
all-parties conference (APC),
summoned by KP Governor
Chief Minister Ali Amin Ganda-
pur-led provincial government,
He emphasised that while
the JUI-F does not wish for con- macroeconomic indicators
ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah
lowing a grand Jirga, organised Faisal Karim Kundi over recent the PPP chief said: “It is unfortu- frontation, they would be com-

had ordered Saddar Superin-

to ensure sustainable peace in tribal clashes that claimed at nate that the government with pelled to act if their demands
Staff reporter
tendent of Police Nabeel
the restive territory, under the least 133 lives and injured 186 executive authority & primary re- were ignored. He urged the gov-

Ahmed Khokhar to produce

chairmanship of the Kohat re- others. sponsibility to address these is- ernment to ensure immediate

the five suspects before

gion commissioner. The Imran Khan-founded sues have not even spent one day approval to prevent further un- ISLAMABAD: The stock mar-

court by 7:30pm a day ear-

The jirga was attended by party was of the view: "The PPP since they formed government rest. ket continued its record-break-

lier.
over 100 individuals, including has no mandate in KP [...] it doing what they are meant to. Meanwhile, Prime Minister ing streak on Friday, surpassing

However, since the police

elders, from the rival tribes. wants to hold a lifeless exhibitory Sever the people of their Shehbaz Sharif and JUI-F Emir the 109,000-point mark during

were unable to produce

The recent episode of meeting to portray itself as a province." Maulana Fazlur Rehman held a the intraday trade, fuelled by

them, the judge issued a

clashes triggered by ambush democratic party." He added, “They have been telephonic conversation, said improving macroeconomic fun-

contempt notice on the SP

on two separate convoys under Taking to X, formerly known busy practicing their extremist the party. Fazl expressed his damentals, including a rise in

for not meeting the deadline

police escort, resulting in 52 as Twitter, Bilawal hailed PPP- politics at the expense of the peo- concerns regarding the Pakistan’s foreign reserves.

and asked the law enforcer

deaths on November 21. Sub- backed Governor Kundi’s initia- ple of Pakhtunkhwa.” madrassa registration bill to the The Pakistan Stock Ex-

to produce them at 9am

sequently, clashes between the tive aimed at “creating political Censuring the PTI’s decision prime minister, according to the change's (PSX) KSE-100 Index

today.
warring clans escalated de- consensus” and addressing diffi- to skip the APC, the PPP top JUI-F spokesperson. The pre- hit an intraday high of
spite efforts to broker a cease- culties faced by the people of KP. leader said: “Despite having been mier, in response, assured him 109,478.08 points. However, it
fire. “Dialogue between political invited, they refused to attend or of addressing all concerns re- closed at 109,053.95 after a
forces is the most effective contribute to this APC as well.” lated to the bill. gain of 814.99 points or 0.75%, up from the previous close of 108,238.96 points.
 Saturday December 07, 2024

Pakistan to MoFA issues travel

export skilled advisory for
manpower Pakistani nationals
amid evolving
to Bahrain situation in Syria
Staff reporter OEC exporting skilled workforce
around 40 countries of the world. Staff reporter said.
ISLAMABAD: Overseas Employ- He said that interested candidates It added that the na-
ment Corporation (OEC) an at- could apply for the following job ISLAMABAD: The Ministry tional currently in Syria
tached department of Ministry of position including Laboratory of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) were advised to exercise
Overseas Pakistanis and Human Manager, with BSc Engineering / on Friday issued a travel extreme caution and re-
Resource Development (OP&H B-Tech / Graduation / DAE Civil; advisory for Pakistani dias- main in contact with the
RD) would export the skilled and Minimum 15 years of experience pora amid recent develop- Embassy of Pakistan in
unskilled manpower to Kingdom with relevant 5 years of experi- ments and evolving situa- Damascus.
of Bahrain in the construction sec- ence. The Laboratory Manager tion in Syria. It added that the Em-
tor. An official source told APP (LM) will be responsible for man- "Pakistan nationals are bassy could be reached out
here on Friday, he said that in this aging laboratory staff and activi- advised to avoid unneces- for any assistance on cell-
regard OEC is collecting the docu- ties related to the laboratory. The sary travel or visit to Syria phone, WhatsApp contacts:

vide safety oversight of day-to-day ISLAMABAD: Participants presenting Tableau during ‘The Christmas Story Tableau & Carols’ event, organized by Islamabad proves," the Ministry of
ment from the interested candi- LM is expected to oversee LS pro- until the situation im- +963 987 127 822, +963 990

Christian Fellowship at PNCA.

date across the country till Decem- 138 972 and email: parep-
ber 18, 2024. He said that already lab and field operations. Foreign Affairs advisory [email protected].

Govt committed One-day workshop was

Under the vision of IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar to protecting
citizens' rights
First batch of the Internship online: Senator organized at Kohsar
Afnanullah Khan
Staff reporter
University, Murree, under
Program in District Murree, ISLAMABAD:PML-N Senator
Afnanullah Khan Friday an- the English Access Program
nounced that the govern-
ment is taking steps to
has successfully concluded amend social media laws
and prevent the spread of
misinformation and baseless
Theme of the workshop was “The Role
Students from Kohsar University propaganda, while also safe- of Artificial Intelligence in Education”
guarding freedom of expres-
sion from internal and exter-
participated in the program, which aimed to nal interference.
In an exclusive interview
to a private news channel,
educate them about police working and policing Senator Afnanullah Khan
said the government is com-
mitted to protecting citizens'
rights online and is taking
steps to regulate social
media which aims to prevent
the spread of misinformation
and ensure that social media
platforms are used responsi-
bly.
He said our goal is to reg- Sajjad Rasheed Mughal telligence (AI) in the education The workshop was chaired
ulate social media which sector. During the workshop, by Vice Chancellor Kohsar
should create a safer and MURREE: A one-day workshop participants were also guided University, Murree, Syed
more responsible online en- was organized at Kohsar Uni- on the better use of modern ed- Habib Bukhari. He stated that
vironment for all citizens. versity, Murree, under the En- ucational methods and tech- Kohsar University is promot-
He emphasized that the glish Access Program. The nology.The chief guest, Dr. ing educational initiatives that
current laws are not only de- theme of the workshop was Haider Abbas, Director Gen- are beneficial for both stu-
moralizing but also perpetu- "The Role of Artificial Intelli- eral of the National Cyber Se- dents and teachers. He
ating misinformation, posing gence in Education." curity Emergency Response stressed the need for such
a significant threat to the The workshop was at- Team, highlighted the role of workshops to adopt modern
country's social fabric. tended by teachers from vari- AI in educational and national trends in the education sec-
He stressed that a com- ous schools and students from development. He emphasized tor.Participants found the
prehensive overhaul of these the university.Renowned train- that the use of AI in future edu- workshop highly informative
laws is imperative to prevent
the spread of fake news, pro-
ers, Dr. Saadia Arshad and Dr. cational systems can not only and useful. The program con-

tect citizens' rights and main-

Maria Farooq Man, delivered enhance students' abilities but cluded with a prayer and the
Sajjad Rasheed Mughal
tain social harmony.
ered lectures on various as- munity policing. By collabo- Hashmi noted that the youth detailed lectures on the use also improve educational stan- distribution of certificates to

According to Dr Afnan
pects of policing, including rating with students and can play a vital role in im- and importance of Artificial In- dards. participants.

Ullah, certain malicious ele-

MURREE: The first batch of police station working, police young people, the program proving police working and

ments are exploiting disinfor-

the Internship Program in service centers, front desks, aims to enhance community service delivery.The cere-

mation as a means to coerce

District Murree, under the vi- police apps, traffic police, policing and address social is- mony concluded with the dis-

and blackmail both the gov-

sion of IG Punjab Dr. Usman and legal and judicial pro- sues.District Police Officer tribution of certificates to
Anwar, has successfully con-
cluded. Students from Kohsar
ceedings. Students also vis-
ited police stations, traffic
Murree Asif Amin Awan em-
phasized that the internship
participating students by
DPO Murree Asif Amin Awan, ernment and the general
public.
Murree: Zubair Ashraf Usmani
Responding to a query
University participated in the headquarters, and district po- program's fundamental pur- Vice-Chancellor Kohsar Uni-
program, which aimed to ed-
ucate them about police
lice offices to gain practical
knowledge.
pose is to equip young stu-
dents with effective policing
versity Professor Dr. Syed
Habib Ali Bukhari, Dr. Haider about the issue of slow inter-
net, Dr Afnan Ullah acknowl-
addressed a large gathering
edged the frustration caused
working and policing. The program's primary skills, crime prevention, and Abbas DG Narcotics, and
During the two-week pro-
gram, police officers deliv-
objective is to engage youth
in policing and improve com-
community policing. SP In-
vestigation Maghiss Ahmad
Chief Traffic Officer Maghiss
Ahmad Hashmi. by the slow internet and em-
phasized his commitment to
after leading the Friday prayer
resolving the issue promptly.
Death
Murree: Team of surveyors Dr. Afnan further stated
that he will revisit the matter
at the Central Jamia Mosque
anniversary of in upcoming meetings, 30 kanals of land had been purchased for
where he will provide a com-
prehensive update on the
Aziz Mian arrived to begin the progress made. the construction of Darul Uloom in Bansrah
PTA, NCERT
Qawwal Gali, Murree, where construction work is
remodelling process sign MoU to
observed
strengthen
underway at a cost of crores of rupees
Staff reporter
Traders staged a fierce Cybersecurity Sajjad Rasheed Mughal

resilience
basi. On this occasion, Mufti Khalid Hussain
ISLAMABAD: The 24th death addressed the gathering and said that 30
anniversary of legendary
Qawwal 'Aziz Mian' was ob-
served Friday.
protest and shut down the market Staff reporter
MURREE: We can only prosper in this world
and the hereafter by following the principles
laid down by the Holy Quran and Islam. To
kanals of land had been purchased for the
construction of Darul Uloom in Bansrah
Gali, Murree, where construction work is
He was known for singing Sajjad Rasheed Mughal elling process. The traders for thousands of families. The
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan
achieve this, we need to teach our children underway at a cost of crores of rupees. Cur-
Telecommunications Author-
Ghazals in a unique style of claimed that the government's traders warned that if the gov- the importance of halal earnings, honesty, rently, 250 students are studying at the
ity (PTA) and the National
Qawwali. The Government of MURREE: Traders in Jhika plan would render them job- ernment continues with its and compassion, and raise them according Darul Uloom, and girls from 6th grade to
Computer Emergency Re-
Pakistan awarded him Pride of Gali Market, Murree, staged a less, which is unacceptable. plan, they will launch a severe to the teachings of the Holy Prophet matriculation are also receiving education.
Performance in 1989 in recog- fierce protest and shut down They demanded that instead of protest. The Punjab govern- sponse Team (NCERT) have (PBUH). He further said that, God willing, classes on
nition of his services. Aziz the market after a team of sur- remodelling, the government ment has allocated a substan- signed a Memorandum of These views were expressed by Dr. Durood and Hadith Sharif will also com-
Mian Qawwal died on Decem- veyors, supervised by the Assis- should provide facilities to the tial sum of 90 crore rupees for Understanding (MoU) to en- Zubair Ashraf Usmani, son of Mufti Pakistan mence here from next year.It is worth not-
ber 6, 2000 and was laid to rest tant Commissioner of Murree, local population. Jhika Gali the remodelling of Jhika Gali hance cooperation in cyber- Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Rafi Usmani, ing that the construction of Darul Uloom
in Multan. arrived to begin the remod- Market is a source of livelihood Market. security and safeguard Pak- while addressing a large gathering of schol- Bansrah Gali is ongoing, and all expenses
istan’s digital infrastructure. ars and participants after leading the Friday are being borne locally. Dr. Zubair Ashraf
The signing ceremony, prayer at the Central Jamia Mosque, Tehsil Usmani also led a prayer for the country's
held at PTA headquarters,
Murree: City Traffic Police has released highlights a joint commit-
ment to addressing cyber
Road, Lower Bazaar, Murree.Upon arrival at
the mosque, Dr. Zubair was warmly wel-
comed by Mufti Kohsar Khalid Hussain Ab-
peace, prosperity, implementation of the Is-
lamic system, restoration of peace, and the
supremacy of the Muslim Ummah.
threats and building national
its monthly performance report resilience against emerging
challenges, said a news re-
lease issued here on Friday.
During the month of November, the City Traffic The agreement outlines

Police issued over 600 driving licenses and took

collaborative efforts to im-
prove cybersecurity, ensuring
Rose & Jasmine
the safety and reliability of
Pakistan’s digital ecosystem.
strict action against violators of traffic laws Chairman PTA under-
scored the critical role of
Garden’s 3-Day floral
cybersecurity in protecting
Sajjad Rasheed Mughal Violations: 123 challan tickets were issued
for one-way violations.- Line Violations: 31
challan tickets for not having route permits.-
Helmet Violations: 105 challan tickets were
communication networks
and national IT infrastruc-
ture, emphasizing the need
spectacle pulls huge crowds
for collaboration in a
MURREE: City Traffic Police Murree has re- citizens were issued challan tickets for line issued to motorcyclists without helmets.In
Staff reporter
rapidly evolving threat
leased its monthly performance report, violations.- Driving without License: 492 total, the City Traffic Police issued 3584 chal- viding a major draw for na- The National Horticul-

landscape.
which highlights the department's efforts to challan tickets were issued to drivers with- lan tickets during the month of Novem- ture lovers and families alike. ture Society of Pakistan

Dr. Haider Abbas, Direc-

ensure the rule of law and maintain traffic out licenses.- Smoking Vehicles: 8 challan ber.According to Chief Traffic Officer ISLAMABAD: The three-day The event set to conclude (NHSP) and the Capital De-

tor-General NCERT, echoed

discipline in the city.During the month of tickets were issued to vehicles emitting ex- Maghiss Ahmad Hashmi, the mission of the Chrysanthemum and Autumn on Dec 8 (Sunday), is poised velopment Authority (CDA)

these sentiments, highlight-

November, the City Traffic Police issued cessive smoke.- Underage Driving: 33 chal- City Traffic Police is to make Murree acci- Flowers Show commenced on to attract throngs of visitors have joined forces to orga-
ing the importance of a uni-
over 600 driving licenses and took strict ac- lan tickets were issued to underage drivers.- dent-free. To achieve this goal, the depart- Friday at the picturesque from far and wide, with the nize a spectacular exhibition
fied response to tackle grow-
tion against violators of traffic laws. Key Public Transport Fitness Certificates: 14 ment will continue to take strict action Rose and Jasmine Garden twin cities expected to make as part of the annual au-
ing cyber risks affecting
Achievements:- Overloading and Overcharg- challan tickets were issued to public trans- against violators of traffic laws, including un- Islamabad which is transform- a strong showing, according tumn-fall festival, showcas-
critical sectors.
ing: 287 vehicles were issued challan tickets port vehicles without fitness certificates.- derage driving, driving without licenses, and ing the venue into a vibrant to a private news channel re- ing the beauty and diversity
for overloading and overcharging.- One-Way Route Permits: 159 vehicles were issued helmet violations. tapestry of colours and pro- port. of Pakistan's flora.
 Saturday December 07, 2024

SCCI president
National University of visits Chinese
embassy
Fateh Jang: Promotion of
Technology celebrates 3rd Staff reporter
SIALKOT: President Sialkot
Malik Mudassar Abbas to
Chamber of Commerce and
Industry (SCCI), Ikram-ul-
Haq, visited the embassy of
the post of Sub Inspector
convocation ceremony with the People’s Republic of
China, Islamabad, for an im-
portant meeting with the visa
Greetings from the public and
section.

the distinguished guests During the meeting, em-

bassy officials shared in-
sights into the latest amend-
ments to visa policies,
friends to Malik Mudassir Abbas
Malik Saadat
reasons for documents re-
turn (visa rejection) and de-
FATEH JANG: Promotion of
tailed requirements for visa
Professional Police Officer
applications.
Malik Mudassar Abbas to the
Representatives from
post of Sub Inspector, Congrat-
other chambers across Pak-
ulations to Malik Mudassar
istan also attended, fostering
Abbas, a well-mannered, pub-
collaboration and enhancing
lic-friendly police officer. on his
mutual understanding.
promotion Inspector General

Commerce
Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar in a
function organized at IG Office

minister
Lahore, Malik Mudassar Abbas

distributes
is a professional police officer
of Attock Police promoted to

awards at Thal
the rank of sub-inspector. On

Desert Rally
promotion of Malik Mudassar
Abbas to the post of Sub-In- Abbas, Malik Azhar Mahmood, Afzal Khan, journalists Malik
spector SHO Fateh Jang Malik Zameer Abbas Malik Advocate, Saadat Awan, Naeem Yaqub

Staff reporter
Mujahid Abbas, Reader Session Sub Inspector Malik Sajid Awan, Umar Hassan and others
Court Attock Malik Nayyer Habib, Secretary Malik Ja- have expressed good wishes
ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister Mahmood, Malik Mureed hanzeb,President of Press for him while congratulating
for Commerce, Jam Kamal Abbas, Colonel Malik Tuqeer Club Fateh Jang.t Haji Adeel him.
Khan, attended an awards
ceremony as the chief guest
to honor the winners of the
9th Thal Desert Rally 2024.
The event, organized by
Federal Garage, Motul, and
Administrative Officers and
Wolf Pack, celebrated the
achievements of rally partici-
pants and provided an op-
portunity for racers to gather
Price Control Magistrates to
and network. MNAs Tariq

Staff reporter
Fazal Chaudhry (PML-N) and
Raja Khurram Nawaz at-
continue actions against
tended as guests of honor,
NUTECH.

ISLAMABAD: National Univer-

sity of Technology (NUTECH)
Federal Minister for Sci-
ence and Technology Dr.
Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, de-
said a press release issued
here on Friday.
A large number of profes-
wholesalers: DC Usman Javed
sional racers and rally enthu-
held its 3rd Convocation Cer- livered the keynote address as

siasts participated in the

emony, at the University Cam- the Chief Guest. With his vast

awards distribution and din-

pus Islamabad. The event was experience and strong leader-

ner ceremony. The Thal

graced by the Federal Minister ship in shaping the educa-

Desert Rally, despite being

for Science and Technology tional landscape of Pakistan,

shortened due to heavy fog,

Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, his insights inspired the grad-

was a massive success, fea-

as the Chief Guest, Chairman uating students towards a suc-

turing fierce competition

HEC Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, HI cessful future.NUTECH takes

across Prepared, Stock,

and other distinguished guests pride in the achievements of

Women, Bike, and Veteran

including parents of graduat- and embarked on the next program were awarded with its graduates and is committed

categories.
ing students.The convocation phase of their professional ca- Gold and Silver Medals. to produce well-rounded pro-
The Prepared-A category
ceremony marked a signifi- reers. A total of 164 students The event served as a plat- fessionals, equipped with
Bureau Cheif
was dominated by Asif Fazal
cant milestone in the aca- from the diverse fields of En- form to acknowledge their knowledge, skills, and ethical ing, Additional Deputy Com- ficer Muhammad Hashim for
Chaudhary and co-driver
demic journey of NUTECH's gineering, IT and Technology hard work, dedication, and values necessary to make pos- missioner Revenue Muhammad their excellent work and
Saeed Tiwana, completing
graduates, as they received received their degrees. High achievements throughout their itive contributions to the soci- OKARA: Deputy Commissioner Ibrahim Arbab, Additional awarded certificates and cash
the race in 18 minutes and
their well-deserved degrees achievers of these degrees academic pursuits at ety. Ahmed Usman Javed has said Deputy Commissioner General prizes.
3.36 seconds. Other winners
that Punjab Chief Minister Hafiz Umar Tayyab, Assistant Deputy Commissioner
included Asad Shadikhel (B-
CG COMSTECH
Maryam Nawaz Sharif is taking Commissioner Okara Ahsan Ahmed Usman Javed said that
Prepared), Bevragh Mazari
revolutionary measures to pro- Mumtaz, Assistant Commis- according to the vision of Pun-

discusses Okara: Two-day Intl. (C-Prepared), and Main Sha-

keel Burchandi (D-Prepared).
vide relief to the people, in
view of the public relief, all ad-
sioner Dipalpur Fazl Abbas, As-
sistant Commissioner Renala
jab Chief Minister Maryam
Nawaz Sharif, all officers Go

advancing
Stock category champi-
ministrative officers and price Khurd Chaudhary Ziaullah, Sys- out in the field and ensure that
ons included Hassan Ali
science,
control magistrates should con- tem Network Administrator price lists of food items are dis-

technology and
Conference on Seerat Magsi (A-Stock), Bismillah
Magsi (B-Stock), Mir
Berbrack Rind (C-Stock), and
tinue to take action against the
wholesalers and exploit the
Afzal Hussain Baloch and other
price control magistrates. Sys-
played in prominent places at
every shop so that people can

educational
people. Ale does not deserve tem Network Administrator buy food items as per the rates
Usama Hiraj (D-Stock).
any kind of discount. Action Afzal Hussain gave a detailed fixed by Punjab Government.

initiatives across Begins at UO Laleen Akhunzada secured

should be taken against the briefing about the working of He said that the best perform-
the Women’s title, while M.
OIC states
shopkeepers involved in high Price Control Magistrates. ing price control magistrates
Anish Khakwani triumphed in
selling. These views were ex- Deputy Commissioner Ahmed will be commended while at
the Veteran category.
pressed by him while presiding Usman Javed praised the Assis- the same time action will be
Bureau Cheif
SDPI, UNFPA
Staff reporter
over the meeting of Price Con- tant Commissioner Dipalpo taken against the underper-
trol Magistrates. In the meet- Tasifal Abbas and Revenue Of- forming officers as per law.

launch
ISLAMABAD:Coordinator OKARA: A two-day international
General, COMSTECH, Prof.
groundbreaking
conference on Seerat titled as
Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary and “Development of an Ideal Educa-

data storytelling,
Secretary General of the Or-
ganization of Islamic Cooper-
tional System by Incorporating
Fateh Jang: Suspect
visualization
Science and Technology in Light
ation (OIC) Mr. Hissein of the Teachings of the Prophet
Brahim Taha in a highly pro-
workshop for
(PBUH) kicked off at the Univer-
ductive meeting explored av-
enues of cooperation in ad-
vancing science, technology,
sity of Kara (UO). The moot is
being organized by the Depart-
unlocking power
involved in the robbery
and educational initiatives of data
ment of Islamic Studies and the

across OIC member states.

The meeting was held at
the OIC General Secretariat
Seerat Chair.The opening cere-
mony of the conference was
presided by the Vice Chancellor,
tives of the moot by saying,
“This conference is meant to dis-
that curriculum of the religions
educational institutions be com- Staff reporter
was injured by the firing
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, said a ISLAMABAD: The Sustainable
Prof Dr Sajjad Mubin, while the cuss ideas of aligning our educa- bined with science. To support

news release received here.

The key discussions
centered on COMSTECH's
keynote speakers included Prof
Dr Muhammad Akram
Chaudary, former VC of Univer-
tional system with the require-
ments of the global world and
pluralistic societies.”Prof Mubin,
this argument, he told that about
850 of the Quranic verses re-
ferred towards natural phe-
Development Policy Institute
(SDPI), in partnership with
the United Nations Popula-
of his own accomplices
new initiatives, including tion Fund (UNFPA), has
sity of Sargodha, Prof Naeem thanked all the speakers and the nomenon that provide a base for
launched a comprehensive
When the police reached the spot, the accused fired
hosting the First Extraordi-
Masood, renowned journalist participants and lauded the ef- the modern science.Naeem Ma-

nary Conference of Minis- five-day workshop to en-

and analysts, Dr Tanvir Qasim, forts of the Seerat Chair for or- sood advocated that the re-
hance the impact of statisti- Malik Saadat
ters of Higher Education
Director Coordination at the ganizing a successful event. search in higher educational in- reached the spot along with

dedicated to supporting cal data dissemination fo-

Punjab Higher Education Com- Spotlighting the importance of stitutions should be conducted the police force On seeing the

Palestinian students and cused on "Storytelling with

mission (PHEC) and Prof Dr Seerat in personal and profes- with multidisciplinary and inter- FATEH JANG:When the rob- police on the spot, they started

addressing the education Data Visualization."

Asim Naeem, Seerat Chair of the sional development, he told, disciplinary approaches. “Uni- bery report reached the po- firing,His own companion
crisis, scheduling the 16th The workshop was de-
University of the Punjab and “Our universities should focus versities must be hubs of critical lice, the accused fired The Shahzad , son of Bashir was
General Assembly of COM- signed to empower National
Prof Dr Muhammad Wajid, the on producing good human be- thinking and research that can suspect involved in the rob- injured in the firing by the rob-
STECH during May 2025 at Statistical Offices (NSOs)
Pro VC of the UO.A large num- ings along with good scientists guide policymaking.”Dr Qasim bery was injured by the firing bers While 2 dacoits escaped
Islamabad and launching with the skills necessary to
ber of researchers and scholars and researchers and this is only argued, “The researchers of Is- of his own accomplices. Fateh from the spot .The police im-
Palestinian Fellowships at effectively communicate
from across the world attended possible through the incorpora- lamic Studies should conduct Jang Police received informa- mediately shifted the injured
the OIC Headquarters in data, ensuring that statistical
the event. tion of the teachings of the studies on the challenges faces tion through that A robbery in- robber to Tehsil Headquarters
Jeddah. results resonate with a wide
In his welcome note, the Prophet (PBUH) in the educa- by the Islamic world and then cident has taken place Badrra Hospital for treatment. The po-
range of audiences and drive
Conference Chair, Dr Abdul tional system.”Prof Akram, in present solutions to address Road with a person named tion was received, SHO Fateh lice team is trying to arrest the
informed decision-making.
Ghaffar, highlighted the objec- his keynote address, advised those challenges.” Imran As soon as the informa- Jang Malik Mujahid Abbas escaped dacoits.
Executive Director of
SDPI, Dr. Abid Qaiyum Suleri
expressed his gratitude for
the collaboration with
Webinar on Kashmir urges UNFPA, emphasizing the im-
portance of developing data
Expert advises precautions
literacy skills to support evi-

International community not dence-based decision-mak-

ing. "Data-driven planning is
essential for sustainable de-
as respiratory illnesses
velopment, and workshops
like this are pivotal in ensur-
ing that data reaches policy-
surge with cold snap
to ignore rights of Kashmiris makers most effectively," he
stated.
He encouraged partici-
Staff reporter channel advised them to be
vigilant and seek medical at-
adopt simple yet effective pre-
ventive measures, including
Sajjad Rashid Mughal pants to take their newfound
skills back to their organiza-
intellectuals and experts in in- condemned the ongoing atroc- that we have to be the voice of ISLAMABAD:A health expert tention if they experience maintaining a healthy diet,

tions, becoming ambas-

ternational relations. ities and human rights viola- those whose voices are not Friday warned that cold common symptoms such as staying hydrated, avoiding

sadors for data-driven plan-

MIRPUR ( AJK): Speakers at an Chairman Kashmir Council tions by the Indian forces heard. weather has led to an alarm- persistent coughing, sneez- close contact with individuals

ning in Pakistan.
international Kashmir webinar Europe (KCEU) Ali Raza Syed against them. He emphasized He said that we are also in- ing increase in respiratory in- ing, sore throat and nasal showing symptoms, and seek-

Lead trainer from Pales-

on Friday called on the interna- performed the hosting of the the importance of joint efforts forming the youth of Azad fections, emphasizing that congestion. ing medical attention if symp-

tine, Dr. Sufyan Abu Harb

tional community not to ignore webinar. He said that the objec- of Kashmiris to draw interna- Kashmir about the atrocities taking preventive measures According to medical pro- toms persist, he added.

thanked participants for their

the rights of Kashmiris. tive of this webinar is to high- tional attention to peace and and human rights situation in and maintaining a healthy diet fessionals, the sudden drop in By taking simple precau-

commitment to the work-

The webinar titled "Path- light the right of self-determina- justice in the region and to Occupied Kashmir, especially are crucial in reducing the temperature has led to a sig- tions, such as wearing masks,

shop and stressed that the

ways to Peace: Human Rights tion of Kashmiris and create pave the way for a peaceful so- we are visiting the universities risk of contracting respiratory nificant increase in cases of washing hands frequently and

skills learned would serve as

as a Foundation for Resolution awareness about human rights lution to the Kashmir issue. of the Azad Kashmir. Kashmir illnesses, ranging from mild respiratory infections, rang- avoiding close contact with

the foundation for a broader

for Jammu & Kashmir" was violations in Indian Illegally Oc- Addressing the webinar, All Institute of International Rela- colds to severe pneumonia. ing from mild colds to severe those showing symptoms, in-

culture of data literacy in the

hosted under the auspices of cupied Kashmir. Parties Hurriyat Conference tions (KIIR) Islamabad Chair- Pulmonologist, Asthma pneumonia. dividuals can significantly re-

country.
the Kashmir Council Europe Ali Raza Syed expressed Azad Jammu Kashmir Chapter man Altaf Hussain Wani said Specialist & Consultant To minimize the risk of duce their risk of contracting
(KCEU) and attended by Euro- solidarity with the people of Secretary General Pervez that Kashmiris will never give Physician Dr. Waqas Rasheed contracting these illnesses, respiratory infections, he
pean, Kashmiri and Pakistani Occupied Kashmir and strongly Ahmed Shah Advocate said up their rights. talking to a private news experts advise citizens to added.
 Saturday December 07, 2024

China requested to develop two model

industrial zones in Pakistan: Ahsan Iqbal
Staff reporter cial Assistant to Prime Minister The Ministry of Railways and Com-
(SAPM) on Foreign Affairs Tariq munications updated on the recent
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, De- Fatemi, Additional Secretary of the progress of the ML-1 and Karakoram
velopment and Special Initiatives Pro- Ministry of Planning, members of the Highway (KKH) projects and outlined
fessor Ahsan Iqbal on Friday said China Planning Commission, secretaries of their future course of action.
has been requested to develop two various Ministries and Divisions, be- Discussing the ML-1 project, Ahsan
model industrial zones in Pakistan on a sides senior officials from relevant de- Iqbal noted the commitment made by
turnkey basis for their replication in partments. the Chinese Premier for the visit of a
other areas of the country. The minister also directed the team of Chinese technical experts to
“These model zones will serve as Board of Investment (BOI) to finalize Pakistan.
benchmarks for other industrial zones the availability of land for the SEZ de- During a recent meeting with the
across the country,” he said while velopment in Islamabad. Chinese Ambassador, it was also
chairing a progress-review meeting on The meeting reviewed progress in agreed that a team of financial experts
the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor key sectors, including Energy, Infras- would accompany them to ensure the
(CPEC), a news release said. tructure, Food & Agriculture and Spe- simultaneous and efficient resolution
The meeting was attended by Spe- cial Economic Zones (SEZs). of all matters related to the project.

Governor Okara: DPO Okara

Mandokhail,
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal chaired a progress review meeting Commerce
on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Minister discuss Mohammad Rashid Hidayat
development
priorities in Quetta visited Naeemullah Shaheed
Staff reporter
Okara: Campaign to grow ISLAMABAD:In a significant
meeting held at the Governor
House, Balochistan Governor
Driving Training School
Jaffar Khan Mandokhail and District Traffic Officer Abid Sagheer
more wheat in Tehsil Okara Federal Minister for Commerce
Jam Kamal Khan on Friday de-
liberated on matters of mutual
instructed the students to provide training
interest, focusing on develop- according to international standards
ment priorities and regional co-
continues with noise operation.
During the meeting, the
leaders emphasized the impor-
Mukhtar Ahmed watto

Large gathering of farmers was organized in Chak tance of collaborative efforts to Okara: DPO Okara Moham-
advance the socio-economic mad Rashid Hidayat visited
landscape of Balochistan. Naeemullah Shaheed Driving
No. 48 3R Niami, Tehsil Okara, MPA Mian Yawar They discussed key strate- Training School. Meeting with
gies to promote trade and com- the citizens under training in
Zaman was the chief guest of the event merce in the province and high- the ongoing class in the driving
lighted initiatives to ensure school. The citizens under
sustainable development and
attract investments, according
training answered various
Mukhtar Ahmad watto
to a press release issued here.
questions regarding driving.

Governor Mandokhail reiter-

District Traffic Officer Abid

ated the provincial govern-

OKARA: The campaign to Sagheer instructed the students

ment’s commitment to improv-

grow more wheat in Tehsil to provide training according to

ing infrastructure and

Okara continues with noise. international standards. He

enhancing connectivity to sup-

A large gathering of farmers also visited and talked to the

port trade activities. Minister

was organized in Chak No. 48 citizens who came to obtain policy should be adopted on implemented in an exemplary

Jam Kamal Khan expressed

3R Niami, Tehsil Okara. A driving license. Zero tolerance corruption. Each clause will be manner

the federal government’s readi-

large number of farmers par- smog. Member Provincial As- through Kisan Card. more than twelve and a half

ness to work closely with provin-

ticipated in the gathering. sembly Mian Muhammad Incentives are also being acres of wheat through lot-

cial authorities to unlock

Member of Provincial Assem- Yawar Zaman said while ad- provided to farmers and cul- tery. Informed the farmers

Balochistan’s potential as a
bly Mian Yawar Zaman was dressing. That the Chief Min- tivators. Director Agriculture about Chaudhry Mohammad
the chief guest of the event.
The experts of the Agriculture
Extension Department guided
ister of Punjab Maryam
Nawaz Sharif is taking revolu-
tionary measures in the agri-
Extension Sahiwal Division
Sahiwal Chaudhry Shehbaz
Akhtar announced the
Ijaz, Deputy Director of Agri-
culture (Extension), District
Okara, spoke in detail about
commercial hub.
The meeting underscored
the need for continued dialogue
Punjab citizens hail CM
between federal and provincial
the farmers about the wheat culture sector, the farmers scheme issued by the Punjab smog, while Mohammad
production technology and
the initiatives of the Chief
who grow more wheat will be
provided with agricultural
government, especially free
tractors to farmers cultivat-
Nadeem Iqbal, Assistant Di-
rector of Agriculture, Exten- stakeholders to address chal-
lenges and accelerate progress
Maryam Nawaz Sharif's
in the region.
Minister of Punjab, while equipments including tractors ing more than 25 acres of sion, Okara, explained wheat

SPI decelerates to ‘Model Cart Initiative’

awareness was provided to by the Punjab government wheat and free laser land lev- production technology in de-
the farmers to control the through lottery and also elers to farmers cultivating tail.

5.13%, shows
PVMA proposes to NUML hosts Int’l decline of 0.34% as a game-changer
cut duties on oils, on WoW basis
amid supply chain Staff reporter Staff reporter
challenges Conference on Real Estate Maryam Nawaz Sharif for launching this ini-

ISLAMABAD: The weekly infla-

tiative. It is a game-changer for us traders

tion, measured by the Sensitive

ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP):Citizens and ven- and the citizens of Punjab," said Khalid Mah-
Staff reporter
Price Indicator (SPI), deceler-
dors across Punjab have welcomed and mood, a local trader.
Staff reporter
ISLAMABAD: The Chairman ated to 3.57 percent on year-on-
Rector NUML, Major General conference's recommendations thanked Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif "We no longer have to worry about

Pakistan Vanaspati Manufac- year (YoY) basis during the

(R) Shahid Mehmood Kayani, would inform government poli- for launching the innovative 'Model Cart ini- finding space to sell our products and cus-

turers Association (PVMA) week ended on December 05

ISLAMABAD: The International and Deputy Country Director of cies. tiative', a groundbreaking project which is tomers can now buy fresh produce without

Sheikh Umer Rehanon Friday as compared to corresponding

Conference on "Re-Imagining Islamic Relief Pakistan, Ghulam In his keynote address, providing hassle-free, high-quality vegetables having to navigate through crowded mar-

called on the government to week of last year, the Pakistan

the Real Estate: Sustainable Raza Narejo, as the keynote Deputy Country Director Is- and fruits at unbeatable prices, while also al- kets," said another vendor.

take urgent measures to ad- Bureau of Statistics (PBS) re-

Market Growth and Urban Plan- speaker. lamic Relief Pakistan, Ghulam leviating traffic congestion issues in the Citizens are also enthusiastic about

dress the challenges in the ed- ported on Friday.

ning" concluded successfully on In his address, Rector Raza Narejo apprised the audi- province. the initiative, citing the convenience and af-

ible oil supply chain by reduc- On Week-on-Week basis,

Friday at the National Univer- NUML, Major Gen (r) Shahid ence of Islamic Relief’s initia- According to a report aired by the PTV fordability it offers.

ing duties on alternative oils the inflation, witnessed a de-

sity of Modern Languages Mehmood Kayani HI(M) lauded tives, particularly its focus on news channel, the initiative has been widely "I am so glad I can now buy fresh veg-

like soybean, canola, and sun- crease of 0.34 percent for the
(NUML). the efforts of the organizers for environmental sustainability. praised by citizens and vendors alike, who etables and fruits without having to spend
flower oil. combined consumption groups
Over two days, the event hosting the conference, the first He emphasized the importance are thrilled about the prospect of having easy hours in traffic," said a local
This proposal aims to diver- during the week under review
brought together developers, in- of its kind at the university. of developing climate-resilient access to fresh produce at affordable prices. resident.
sify imports and reduce Pak- as compared to the last week
dustrialists, researchers, and Highlighting the significance communities to protect urban "The Model Cart initiative is a perfect "The prices are also very reasonable,
istan's heavy reliance on palm as it was recorded at 322.91
academia to tackle pressing of the real estate sector, which living and natural habitats. He example of how technology and innovation which is a big relief for me and my family,"
oil, which constitutes a signifi- points as compared to 324.00
challenges in the real estate contributes 40% to Pakistan's urged policymakers and devel- can be used to improve people's lives. We are said another citizen.
cant part of the country’s veg- points respectively.
sector, propose policy solu- GDP, he emphasized the urgent opers to prioritize climate and proud to be a part of this initiative and look The project is part of the govern-
etable oil consumption, said a The weekly SPI with the
tions, and combat fraudulent need to address its challenges. environmental factors when de- forward to seeing its impact on our commu- ment's efforts to improve the lives of citizens
press release issued here. base year 2015-16 =100 cov-
practices, a press release said. “The real estate industry im- signing societies and infrastruc- nity," said Tahir Hussain, a local business- and provide them with better access to es-
Chairman, PVMA Sheikh ers 17 urban centres and 51
Organized by NUML's Fac- pacts everyone in one way or ture, underscoring the need for man. sential services and amenities, said a visitor,
Umer Rehan highlighted the essential items for all expendi-
ulty of Management Sciences in another and holds equal impor- a balanced approach to urban "This initiative has not only made our adding, it is best concept like foreign coun-
looming global palm oil short- ture groups.
collaboration with the Higher tance globally. It is essential to growth that safeguards the lives easier, but it is also increased our sales. tries which is appreciable.
age caused by Indonesia’s bio- SPI for the lowest consump-
Education Commission (HEC), tackle issues such as illegal planet for future generations. We can sell more products and customers With its focus on providing hassle-
diesel policies. Indonesia, tion group of up to Rs 17,732
Islamic Relief Pakistan, and the housing societies, which ac- The Dean of the Faculty of are happy with the quality and prices," said free, high-quality vegetables and fruits at af-
which supplies 90% of Pak- witnessed decrease of 0.44 per
Institute of Management Sci- count for 60% of the market, Management Sciences pre- Amjad Ali, a fruit vendor. fordable prices, this innovative project is set
istan’s palm oil imports, plans cent and went down to 317.20
ences (IMSciences), the confer- through robust policies and sented the conference's key "I am so grateful to Chief Minister to make a positive impact on the lives of
to increase the blending of points from last week’s 318.60
ence provided a dynamic plat- public awareness,” he stated. findings and policy recommen-
palm oil in bio-diesel to 40% by points.
form for dialogue on The Rector also stressed the dations, which included govern-
January 2025 and 50% by The SPI for consumption
January 2026.
sustainable development and
urban planning.
The closing session featured
critical role of academia in
shaping solutions for the indus-
try and expressed hope that the
ment led Centralized Real Es-
tate platform for transparent
property transactions. groups from Rs 17,732 to
22,888; Rs 22,889-29,517; Rs
Tarar, Meta’s global head
29,518-44,175 and above Rs
44,175 decreased by 0.45 per-
cent, 0.39 percent, 0.38 per-
cent and 0.28 percent respec-
discuss digital child safety
tively.
During the week, out of 51 Staff reporter advocacy. broadening its reach to Pak-
items, prices of 18 (35.29%) The meeting highlighted the istan’s youth. The meeting fur-
items increased, 10 (19.61%) ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minis- success of the "Take It Down" ther emphasized the ministry’s
items decreased and 23 ter for Law and Justice and initiative, a collaboration be- continued commitment to child
(45.10%) items remained sta- Human Rights, Senator Azam tween the Ministry of Human rights protection, highlighting
ble. Nazeer Tarar met with Meta’s Rights, designed to safely re- ongoing initiatives such as digital
The items, which recorded Global Head for Human Rights move harmful and non-consen- literacy campaigns and public
major decrease in their average Policy, Miranda Sissons to dis- sual content, protecting minors awareness programs focused on
prices on a week-on-week basis cuss critical issues related to dig- from online exploitation. The cyberbullying and online ex-
included tomatoes (25.15%),
chicken (9.90%), pulse mash
ital child safety, online protec- launch of the Urdu version of the ploitation. These efforts are es-

(1.67%), pulse gram (0.73%),

tions, and human rights platform enhances accessibility, sential in safeguarding children

wheat flour (0.71%), pulse ma-

and empowering families to nav-

soor (0.46%), rice basmati bro-

igate the digital landscape safely.

ken & rice irri-6/9 (0.37%) each

Both parties also discussed

and LPG (0.19%).

the need for digital law compli-

The commodities which

ance mechanisms, aligning poli-

recorded major increase in

cies with human rights stan-

their average prices on week-

dards to address online harm,

on-week basis included garlic

extremism, and ensuring that

(1.83%), vegetable ghee 2.5kg

digital platforms remain sensi-

(1.72%), potatoes (1.69%),

tive to Pakistan’s cultural and

petrol (1.48%), sugar (1.33%),

religious values. The Minister

diesel (1.27%), onions (1.10%),

emphasized the importance of

vegetable ghee 1kg (1.07%),

META and inter-ministerial co-

cooking oil 5 litre (0.99%), ba-

operation, particularly with the
nanas (0.48%), firewood
Ministry of Information Tech-
(0.14%) and cigarettes
nology and the Ministry of Inte-

LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in a group photo with the participants of 7th Maritime Security Workshop (0.09%).
rior, to effectively implement

in Pakistan Navy War College Lahore.

policies safeguarding human
rights in the digital realm.
 Saturday December 07, 2024

Modi’s BJP says Lord Rami gives up

honour after king
US State orders it to be
Department ‘cancelled’ for attacking
Sikhs, Pakistanis
targeting India Monitoring Desk

Staff reporter LONDON: A notice published

in the London Gazette on Fri-
ISLAMABAD:IndianPrimeMinister day said King Charles III had di-
Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata rected Lord Rami Ranger’s
Party (BJP) has accused the State CBE would be “cancelled and
Department and "deep state" ele- annulled”.
ments in the US of trying to desta- The Forfeiture Committee,
bilise India in conjunction with a which decides on whether to House of Lords Standards
groupofinvestigativejournalistsand strip someone of an honour, is Commissioner’s finding in June
oppositionleaderRahulGandhi.The Gandhi's Congress party used the understood to have taken the 2023 that Lord Ranger had ha-
accusation comes as a surprise as Organised Crime and Corruption decision after considering so- rassed and bullied Indian jour-
New Delhi and Washington have Reporting Project (OCCRP)'s arti- cial media posts made by Lord nalist Poonam Joshi in a series
forged a strong relationship in the cles that "singularly focused" on the Ranger about the Sikh commu- of tweets.
last two decades and both have Adani Group and its alleged close- nity, along with comments in Lord Ranger, who has do-

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi visiting Serena Chowk Interchange Project.
vowed to further strengthen ties de- ness to the government to under- the media about Pakistanis. nated around £1.5 million to
spite some differences and irritants. mine Modi. It also considered the the Conservative Party since

Okara: Maher After taking charge of his post

Two-day Sirat-ul-Nabi Jahanzeb Hakim
appointed in Okara: SHO Haveli
charge of CIA
conference under the auspices Dipalpur
Mukhtar Ahmad watto Lakha Ghazi Tahir
of Multan Women’s University OKARA: DPO Okara Rashid Hi-
dayat appointed Maher Ja-
hanzeb Hakim in charge of
CIA Dipalpur. Jahanzeb Hakim
Waheed Jut met DSP
Opening ceremony was presided over by Vice Chancellor was also posted as SHO
Basirpur and SHO Sadar Di-
Professor Dr. Kulsoom Paracha, while the special guest palpur. As CIA in-charge, Di-
palpur will also perform his
assignment very well.
Basirpur Saeed Anwar
was Vice Chancellor Muhammad Nawaz Sharif
President, PM
President Awami Press Club
pays tribute to
University of Agriculture Professor Dr. Ishtiaq Rajwana
Basirpur Mukhtar Ahmad watto
Major Shabbir
Shareef on his was also present on this occasion
53rd martyrdom
anniversary Mukhtar Ahmad Watto

Staff reporter
OKARA: SHO Haveli Lakha

ISLAMABAD:President Asif Ali

Ghazi Tahir Waheed Jut met

Zardari and Prime Minister

DSP Basirpur Saeed Anwar

Shehbaz Sharif on Friday paid

after taking charge of his post.

tribute to Major Shabbir Sharif

President Awami Press Club
Shaheed (Nishan-i-Haider) on
Basirpur Mukhtar Ahmad
the 53rd anniversary of his
watto was also present on this
martyrdom, recognising his
occasion. IG Punjab Dr Usman
gallantry and sacrifice to safe-
Anwar RPO Mehboob Rashid
guard the country.
DPO Okara Rashid Hidayat's
Hafiz Ghulam Mustafa
The president and prime
Sabiha Abdul Qadoos (De- Paracha said that it is a fact around the world through Vision According to, elimina- people 24 hours a day. People identify the criminals. Their
minister, in their separately is-
partment of Islamic Studies). that the survival and develop- wars aimed at seizing the ter- tion of drug dealers is the first can visit me without any doubt names will be kept confiden-
sued statements, lauded the
MULTAN: Under the auspices The duties of Nizamat were ment of any society is not ritories of nations and their priority. My doors are open for and I appeal to the people to tial.
valor of Major Shabbir Sha-
of the Department of Islamic performed by Dr. Raqia Bano. possible without social jus- resources. Benazir bordering
heed while fighting the enemy
Studies of Multan Women Former President of the De- tice. Akram's basic instruc- on perfection in the field of
in the 1971 war without car-
University, the fourth two-day partment of Islamic History, tion was that everyone ideas but on the other hand.
ing about his own life.
international conference on Professor Dr. Nigar Sajjad Za- should be treated equally The violation of global
the biography of the Prophet
was held. Equal justice in so-
heer, from Jordan, Abdul
Qadir Haroon, from Egypt,
Equal opportunities should
be given regardless of caste,
values like justice and peace
in human societies is increas- They said that the whole
nation was proud of martyred
Department of Environment
Major Shabbir for his gallantry
ciety andThe challenges fac- President of the Department caste, religion. Political crisis ing day by day. As a result of
ing peace and security and of Qur'an and Tafsir, Jamia and power struggle in our the efforts made to counter
and sacrifice and reiterated has issued a notification
that the people of Pakistan
their solutions in the light of Azhar, Professor Dr. Ahmed country is a big challenge for them, first the League of Na-
would never forget the sacri-
the Prophet's life: "The open-
ing ceremony was presided
over by Vice Chancellor Pro-
Muhammad Al-Sharqawi,
Dean of the Faculty of Orien-
tal Learning.
economic stability and social
peace. He said that the Holy
Prophet formulated several
tions and then the United Na-
tions came into existence,
which promoted dialogue be- fices of their soldiers. They
also prayed to Allah Almighty
Regular permanent
for the elevation of Major
fessor Dr. Kulsoom Paracha,
while the special guest was
Vice Chancellor Muhammad
Professor Dr. Humayun
Abbas Shams from GC Faisal-
abad andMany academic per-
principles to promote peace
through which a balanced
and peaceful society can be
tween the nations and many
useful and far-reaching pro-
posals also received public Shabbir Sharif Shaheed and
other martyrs in paradise.
appointment of Deputy Director
"The entire nation is proud
Nawaz Sharif University of
Agriculture Professor Dr. Ish-
tiaq Rajwana. The Chief Orga-
sonalities including President
of the Department of Islamic
Studies, Institute of Southern
established. He added that
about fourteen and a half
hundred years ago under the
support. In the same context,
the United Nations also
launched a comprehensive
of brave officers like Major
Shabbir Sharif who sacrificed
Multan Region Ali Imran
nizer of K. Conference Ms. Punjab Prof. Dr. Saeedur Rah- leadership of A new and ideal plan for sustainable develop- his life for the defense of the Hafiz Ghulam Mustafa shift to zigzag technologyIn
Professor DrKulsoom Par man Sahib participated in the era of justice and peace ment in 2015Introduced, but motherland. The nation recog- response to a question, he
Acha, President of the Depart- conference in person and on- began with the rule of law until today, peace and justice nizes the sacrifices of all the Multan: Government of Pun- said that the crackdown on
ment of Islamic Studies and line. And expressed his views and social justiceThe estab- and equal distribution of jus- martyrs and will not forget jab Department of Environ- single-use plastic bags is
Department of Arabic and in accordance with the theme lishment of peace was with- tice and fairness in many them," the president re- ment has issued a notifica- being launched by the Envi-
Vice-Chancellor of the of the conference. Address- out discrimination. But after human societies, including marked. tion for the regular ronment Department from
Women's University, Multan, ing the conference, Vice- the 18th century, an endless Muslim societies, could not Calling Major Shabbir permanent appointment of December 10 to ensure the
while the focal person was Dr. Chancellor Prof. Dr. Kulsoom series of conflicts began be established. Sharif a model of courage Deputy Director Multan Re- provision of an environment
and bravery, Prime Minister gion Ali Imran. Attended by free from environmental and
Shehbaz said that in the 1971 the staff, Asst Director Envi- air pollution. In this regard,
war, he held back the enemy's ronment Department Abdul all the factories, factories
advance at Sulemanki. Hameed presented a bou- andTeams have been formed

Okara: University of Agriculture delegation of

quet of flowers to Deputy Di- for daily monitoring of the

under-training
rector Ali Imran and ex- hicles were closed, while kilns. On this occasion, he
pressed his best wishes. several factories and facto- expressed his determination

officers visits
Talking to the media on this ries guilty of air pollution that no one will be allowed

Faisalabad Constituent Safe City

occasion, Deputy Director
Environment Ali Imran said
were not only sealed but also
imposed huge fines worth
to play with the lives of the
citizens and those who do

Islamabad
that during the smog, the en- millions of rupees and de- not implement the SOPs of
tire team of Multan Environ- posited in the national trea- the Environment Depart-

College (Depalpur) celebrated Staff reporter

ISLAMABAD:The under-train-
ment Department The night
was busy in the fieldHun-
dreds of kilns and heavy ve-
sury. He added that in view
of smog, 15 The kilns will re-
main closed till January and
ment. There will be no com-
promise on merit and trans-
parency.

ing foreign officers from the

International Soil Day School of Military Intelligence
visited Safe City on Friday.
A public relation officer
Principal Dr. Tahir Munir Butt along told APP that the delegation
visits the command and con-
trol center the data hub unit,
Serena Chowk Interchange
modern technology-equipped
with other professors, all faculty members and cameras, and the Police oper-
ations center hall.
Project will be completed
students of the university participated They were fully briefed
about the procedures and ad-
Bureau Cheif
vantages of this project.
Furthermore, the delega-
in 3 months: Mohsin Naqvi
tion was informed that Safe
OKARA: "World Soil Day" was
City Islamabad is playing a sig- Staff reporter The Interior Minister said He stated that he was per-
nificant role in various depart-
celebrated at University of Agri- that the completion of this sonally monitoring the project
ments through modern tech-
culture Faisalabad Constituent ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister mega project will resolve the to ensure its completion within
niques, including the Police
College Dipalpur Campus Okara for Interior Mohsin Naqvi on problem of traffic in the capital the stipulated period.
Operations Center, Emer-
under the direction of Professor Friday visited the Serena for years. He instructed that the pro-
gency Control Center, Data
Dr. Muhammad Sarwar Khan, Chowk Interchange project. He assured that people from ject should be completed
Hub Unit, Dispatch Control
Vice Chancellor of Agriculture He highlighted that the Ser- other cities coming to Islam- within the stipulated period by
Center, E-Challan System, and
University Faisalabad under the ena Chowk Interchange project abad would also get conve- continuing 24/7 construction
the “Pucar-15” emergency
leadership of Principal Dr. Tahir will now be completed in 3 nience in transportation. work. The Interior Minister
helpline. The delegation was
Munir Butt. Dr. Tariq Aziz in- months instead of 10 months. He added that Serena stressed that during the con-
also apprised of the function-
cluding Dr. Munir Butt, Dr. He tasked the CDA to com- Chowk Interchange will now struction work, the alternative
ality and benefits of the Safe
Parveen St. Professor, all faculty plete the project ahead of be built in just 3 months in- traffic plan should be strictly
City cameras in the city. The
members and students of the schedule. stead of 10 months and the task implemented. He emphasized
university participated in a walk modern cameras of Safe City He reviewed the construc- has been assigned in this re- that the best management
on the occasion of Soil Day. A are playing a crucial role in en- tion work and inspected the on- gard. must be made to ensure the
cake was also cut on the occa- suring the safety of the city, going construction activities on Mohsin Naqvi said that flow of the traffic. The Inte-
sion, which aims to highlight the terms of nutrients, and the im- importance of natural soil, Tahir come and best wishes And preventing crimes and safe- the project. under the Serena Chowk Inter- rior Minister was given a de-
importance of soil. Dr. Tariq portance of maintaining this Munir Butt said that we are thanked the management, stu- guarding the lives and prop- He gave directions for the change project, 2 underpasses tailed briefing regarding the
Aziz talked about the impor- natural blessing and health. made of soil and we have to live dents, all the teachers and PRP erty of citizens. timely completion of the pro- and connecting roads are being construction of Serena Chowk
tance of soil, the role of soil in Principal Dr. Talking about the in it, so we must protect it. Wel- team of the university. ject. built. Interchange.
 Saturday December 07, 2024

Gold prices
CDA Chairman guarantees decrease by
1,000 per tola
revenue reinvestment in Staff reporter
ISLAMABAD: The price of 24
karat per tola gold witnessed
local sector decrease of Rs1,000 and
was sold at Rs 274,700 on
Friday against its sale at
Staff reporter Rs275,700 on previous trad-
ing day, All Sindh Sarafa Jew-
missioner Chaudhry Moham- economy but noted their ne-

ellers Association reported.

mad Ali Randhawa attended glect by authorities.

The price of 10 grams of

ISLAMABAD: President Islam- the ceremony as Chief Guest, He urged that the revenue

24 karat gold also decreased

abad Chamber of Commerce said a press release. generated from the business
by Rs578 to Rs235,511 from
and Industry (ICCI) Nasir Man- Prominent figures, includ- sector be reinvested in the sec-
Rs236,368 whereas that of
soor Qureshi emphasized that ing Deputy Commissioner Is- tor to improve amenities for
10 gram 22 karat also went
Islamabad's business commu- lamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon, both residents and businesses.
down to Rs215,885 from
nity faces numerous chal- Chairman of the Founder He also pledged ICCI’s full
Rs216,671.
lenges, necessitating urgent Group ICCI Tariq Sadiq, Secre- support for the CDA in ad-
Per tola and ten gram sil-
resolution from concerned de- tary General of the United dressing these issues.
ver were also traded at same
partments, particularly the Business Group Zafar Chaudhry Mohammad Ali
rate at Rs3,400 and
Capital Development Authority Bakhtawari, ICCI former Pres- Randhawa, Chairman
Rs2,914.95, respectively.
(CDA). idents Ahsan Zafar CDA/Chief Commissioner Is-
The price of gold in the inter-
He was speaking at the Bakhtawari, Khalid Iqbal lamabad, assured that he and
national market decreased
oath-taking ceremony of the Malik, Khalid Javaid, Mian his team understand the com-
by $10 to $2,635 from
newly elected office bearers of Shaukat Masood, and senior munity's issues and are com-
$2,645, the Association re-
the Traders Welfare Associa- business leaders attended the mitted to addressing them

plans to allocate sector-gener- ISLAMABAD: Former Federal Minister of National Heritage and Culture of Pakistan Jamal Shah addressing a press conference ported.
tion (TWA) Jinnah Super Mar- ceremony. promptly and effectively with

Rupee sheds
ated revenue for local develop- to brief about Grand Launch of Silk Road Culture Centre Pakistan.
ket, where he administered the Nasir Qureshi emphasized
oath to the new officials. the crucial role of the business

06 pasia against
CDA Chairman/Chief Com- community in the country's ment.

dollar
Shaza calls for
joint Efforts to
Commerce Finance Minister Staff reporter
ISLAMABAD:Pakistani rupee
on Friday depreciated by 06
ensure Online
Safety
distributes awards launches ESG Sustain paisa against the US dollar in
the interbank trading and
closed at Rs278.00 against

Staff reporter
at ‘Thal Desert the previous day’s closing of
Rs277.94.
ISLAMABAD:Minister of State
for IT and Telecommunication, Rally Ceremony’s portal developed by SECP However, according to the
Forex Association of Pakistan
(FAP), the buying and selling
rates of the dollar in the
open market stood at
Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said
Staff reporter
Rs277.60 and Rs279.10 re-
that online safety is a signifi- categories.
Staff reporter
spectively.
cant challenge requiring collec- The Prepared-A category climate-related data, disclose Sustain. Ms. Vipunjit Ketunuti, Deputy

The price of Euro in-

tive efforts to address online ISLAMABAD: Federal Minis- was dominated by Asif Fazal sustainability progress and share He highlighted that “Portal’s Country Representative for UN

creased by Rs1.25 to close

threats. ter for Commerce, Jam Kamal Chaudhary and co-driver ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister gender-disaggregated statistics, emphasis on inclusivity and gen- Women, commended the launch

at Rs294.23 against the last

"Children are particularly Khan, attended an awards cer- Saeed Tiwana, completing the for Finance and Revenue, Sena- while also hosting a dedicated der reforms aligns with the Gov- of ESG Sustain for its potentially

day’s closing of Rs292.98,

vulnerable to online dangers. emony as the chief guest to race in 18 minutes and 3.36 tor Muhammad Aurangzeb, offi- Knowledge Hub with resources ernment of Pakistan’s vision for pivotal role in promoting sustain-

according to the State Bank

Online safety is a big challenge, honor the winners of the 9th seconds. Other winners in- cially launched ESG Sustain, a from professional bodies and inclusive growth”. able development, "It is truly in-

of Pakistan (SBP).
and joint efforts are crucial to Thal Desert Rally 2024. cluded Asad Shadikhel (B- centralized online sustainability market leaders to support capac- Noting the global shift to- spiring to see an increasing num-

The Japanese yen came

counter these threats. We must The event, organized by Prepared), Bevragh Mazari portal developed by the Securi- ity building, said a press release wards climate resilience and cli- ber of companies in Pakistan

down by 01 paisa and closed

unite to combat online Federal Garage, Motul, and (C-Prepared), and Main Sha- ties and Exchange Commission issued here. mate finance, he stressed the im- recognizing the critical impor-

at Rs1.84, whereas an in-

threats," she said during a Wolf Pack, celebrated the keel Burchandi (D-Prepared). of Pakistan (SECP) in collabora- With over 40 companies al- portance of leveraging resources tance of embedding ESG princi-

crease of 80 paisa was wit-

meeting with Miranda Sissons, achievements of rally partici- Stock category champions tion with UN Women Pakistan in ready on boarded for contribut- through collaboration and scal- ples into their core business

nessed in the exchange rate

Global Human Rights Policy pants and provided an oppor- included Hassan Ali Magsi (A- Islamabad. ing data, ESG Sustain is set to ing up efforts digitally, with ESG strategies for long-term success.
of the British Pound, which
Lead for Meta. tunity for racers to gather and Stock), Bismillah Magsi (B- The launch of ESG Sustain play a pivotal role in fostering Sustain serving as a catalyst for ESG Sustain will go a long way
traded at Rs354.83 as com-
According to a press re- network. MNAs Tariq Fazal Stock), Mir Berbrack Rind (C- marks a significant milestone data-driven decision-making, at- these initiatives. in facilitating the process. I am
pared to the last day's clos-
lease, the meeting focused on Chaudhry (PML-N) and Raja Stock), and Usama Hiraj under SECP’s ESG Roadmap tracting sustainability-linked in- ESG Sustain reflects the gov- particularly proud that the SECP
ing of Rs354.03.
matters of mutual interest, par- Khurram Nawaz attended as (D-Stock). Laleen Akhunzada aimed towards advancing sus- vestments and paving the way ernment's vision of enabling the has recommended the UN
The exchange rates of the
ticularly digital safety. Meta's guests of honor, said a press secured the Women’s title, tainable practices across regu- for an ESG Index in future. private sector to drive economic Women Empowerment Princi-
Emirates Dirham and the
Public Policy Head in Pakistan, release issued here on Friday. while M. Anish Khakwani tri- lated sectors. Addressing the participants, growth while it concentrates on ples as among the globally recog-
Saudi Riyal increased by 01
Dania Mukhtar, also attended A large number of profes- umphed in the Veteran cate- The portal provides compa- the Finance Minister com- creating a supportive policy nized frameworks for sustain-
and 03 paisa to close at
the meeting. sional racers and rally enthu- gory. nies with a robust tool to report mended SECP on launching ESG framework. ability reporting.
Rs75.68 and Rs74.00 re-
Shaza Fatima highlighted siasts participated in the The ceremony highlighted
spectively.
the growing risks associated awards distribution and din- the growing interest in motor-

NOWPDP Public grievance

with online threats in today's ner ceremony. The Thal sports and the dedication of
digital age, particularly for chil-
dren and young people. "The
Desert Rally, despite being
shortened due to heavy fog,
participants. Jam Kamal Khan
commended the organizers
launches
Railways payback Rs 380 redressal is top
“Shanakht” to priority: IGP
increasing prevalence of online was a massive success, fea- and racers for their efforts,
threats places internet users, turing fierce competition making the event a memo-

highlight mln to passengers on

especially children, at greater across Prepared, Stock, rable celebration of talent
Staff reporter
importance of
risk," she added. Women, Bike, and Veteran and perseverance.

ISLAMABAD:Inspector Gen-
PWDs eral of Police (IGP) Syed Ali

Staff reporter
account of undue delay Nasir Rizvi, held a Khuli
Katchery (open court) at the
Central Police Office on Fri-
ISLAMABAD:The Network of Staff reporter day.
Organizations Working for
nating station. Besides the provement in the environ-
During the khuli katchery,
People with Disabilities
passengers are also provided ment.
he listened to the issues of
(NOWPDP) has launched the
ISLAMABAD:Pakistan Rail- with complimentary meals in The official said that rail
citizens and police officers
National “Shanakht” Cam-
ways has refunded an amount the event of emergencies, he freight pricing in Pakistan and
and issued directives to se-
paign to address the under-
of Rs 380 million to passengers added. globally differ significantly
nior police officers on the
representation of persons
during a period of three years He said in case of disrup- due to various factors, includ-
spot for timely resolution of
with disabilities (PWDs) in their concerns, a police
due to late start of trains from tions, passengers are trans- ing infrastructure, government
the national database and spokesman told APP.
the originating station. ported either by alternative policies, operational effi-
the subsequent impact on He said that resolving cit-
“Rs 33 million have been railway path or by road ser- ciency, and market dynamics.
inclusive policy develop- izens' issues on merit is our
refunded in 2023, Rs 269 mil- vice arranged by the depart- About some key points
ment. top priority. Negligence and
lion in 2022 and 78 million in ment. highlighting these differences
The initiative was un- carelessness in duties will
2021 to facilitate the passen- To a question, the official including many countries of
veiled on the International not be tolerated. Citizens fac-
gers following their com- said the transportation of the world have separated and
Day of Persons with Disabili- ing any issue related to the
plaints regarding undue delay goods through Railways is al- dedicated freight corridors,
ties (PWDs) accompanied by police can come to the Khuli
in trains arrival/departure,” an ways economical for bulk bulk haulage regulations, and
a powerful video aimed at Katchery. My office is always
official in the Ministry of Rail- cargo and long-distance hauls large transport capacities, he
challenging societal atti- open for my citizens, the IG
ways told APP. providing economy of scale, added. He said the rail infras-
tudes and stigmas surround- said.
He said Pakistan Railways whereas for transportation of tructure in Pakistan is over-
ing disability. IG further directed the of-
is taking several steps to im- goods for a shorter distance aged and needs matching fi-

QUETTA: Federal Minister for Commerce and Industries Jam Kamal Khan addressing a press The video emphasizes ficers to resolve the citizen
prove the service of the trains and small cargo, the road has nancial support from the

conference at Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industries. the importance of recogniz- grievances on merit within
and facilitate the passengers the advantage over Pakistan government to upgrade its in-
ing the potential of every in- the stipulated time frame
and in case of late running of Railways due to its doorstep frastructure. The countries
dividual, enabling them to and report back to the Cen-
trains, passengers are in- loading and delivery options. with modernized rail systems,
live independent and fulfill- tral Police Office. He directed
formed in advance through He said the main advan- like the United States, China,
ing lives. all SDPOs and SHOs to ad-
SMS alerts. tages of rail transportation and many European nations,
Transport link between NOWPDP’s Shanakht
Campaign brings together
The official said the pas-
sengers are granted a full re-
over road included manifold
fuel efficiency and reduction
benefit from higher efficiency,
faster speeds, and better logis- here to the designated office
hours and prioritize resolving
voices from diverse social, fund if a train starts more than in transportation cost besides tics, reducing the overall cost
citizens' issues.
economic, and political sec-
Uzbek-Pakistan is significant tors across Pakistan, united
in their support for PWDs.
six hours late from the origi- ensuring up to 75 percent im- of operations.

A proud recipient of the

for regional integration: Zero Project Award 2025,
NOWPDP has been working
for the empowerment of per-
Ambassador Alisher sons with disabilities (PWDs)
since 2008 and has trans-
formed the lives of over
Staff reporter Pakistani relations meets the ties of regional connectivity be- 100,000 individuals in the
long-term interests of not only tween Central and South Asia. past 16 years.
ISLAMABAD:Ambassador of regional countries but also has a He said that once the project Recognising the systemic
nature of marginalization ex-
perienced by PWDs, through
Uzbekistan to Pakistan Alisher positive impact on strengthen- is launched, the volume of trade

its 7 pillars, NOWPDP pro-

Tukhtayev on Friday said that ing security and developing will increase significantly and

vides guidance, identity, wel-

the transport link between trade, economic, transport, shipping costs will decrease.

fare, education, skills devel-

Uzbekistan and Pakistan is sig- communication and humanitar- Alisher Tukhtayev said the

opment, and employment

nificant for regional economic ian ties in our regions. He said railway connectivity will con-

opportunities to PWDs.
and trade integration and con- that transport links between tribute hugely to regional stabil-

For PWDs to be recog-

necting the region for achieving Uzbekistan and Pakistan are of ity and overall prosperity by aid-

nized as citizens of the state

future economic objectives. strategic importance for the two ing Afghanistan’s economic

and gain access to basic

The regional connectivity countries, but also for the entire recovery.

rights is the first step to-

projects, such as the Termez- region. The ambassador said the

wards ensuring their inclu-

Kabul and Peshawar railway He said that the current project will facilitate the deliv-

sion and equitable participa-

projects, the recently launched restoration of air traffic, as well ery of Uzbek goods to world

tion in all spheres of life.

Tashkent-Lahore flight, the as the implementation of pro- markets through Pakistani

However, a majority of PWDs

Trans-Afghan Railway, and the jects to develop road and rail in- ports and will open up a new

and the general public re-

multimodal Belarus-Russia- frastructure, will deepen trade, route for Pakistan to export its

main unaware of the exis-

Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan- travel and cultural ties. products to Central Asian, CIS,
tence and importance of
Afghanistan-Pakistan transport The ambassador said the and European markets. The ex-
Special CNICs – the official
corridor, are highly significant. governments of Uzbekistan, pansion of inter-regional trade
identity document specifi-
They not only promote re- Pakistan, and Afghanistan are will bring economic benefits to
cally issued for PWDs that
gional economic integration but actively cooperating in the im- all countries of the region, he
not only grants them their
also enhance global geo-eco- plementation of joint economic said.
due rights and recognition
nomic connectivity, stated Al- and infrastructure projects and He said the Trans-Afghan
but also entitles them to cer-
isher Tukhtayev, Ambassador of one of them is the construction railway can carry up to 20 mil-
tain government-mandated
Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Alisher of the Trans-Afghan Railway. He lion tons of cargo per year, and
benefits. ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Law and Justice, in collaboration with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), successfully con-
Tukhtayev told APP . said the “Termez-Kabul-Pe- transportation costs will de-

cluded a transformative three-day training program for customs prosecutors.

The Uzbek envoy said the shawar” railway project plays crease by 30-35% and timing
rapid development of Uzbek- an important role in restoring from 2 weeks up to 3-4 days.
 Saturday December 07, 2024

Karachi’s Rotary
Sustainable agriculture- Club on
Environment, CHF
led climate
sulphur depletion and diplomacy, global
south voices at
Way Forward for higher COP29
Staff reporter

crop productivity ISLAMABAD:The Rotary Club of

Karachi Environment (RCK
ENV) in partnership with the Cli-
mate Hub Forum led climate
diplomacy and global south
and fertilizers have been re- (<1%) under prevailing arid

voices at COP29, the global cli-

garded as sufficient to meet to semi-arid climate.

mate summit held in Baku,

the crops demand. However, In context of above-men-

Azerbaijan, by championing cli-

since the shift from S con- tioned S depletion causes,

mate action and sustainable

taining fertilizers to high Sulphur fertilization has be-

development through local

analysis low S fertiliz- come increasingly important

leadership and international

ers/highly concentrated NPK in World Agriculture. Indian

collaboration. HYDERABAD: Disables players of different games participating in March pass during opening ceremony of Sports Gala in con-
fertilizers with a low or zero Soils have been reported 41%

Dr. Syed Shahid Hussain Shah The RCK ENV partnering nection with world disability day at Afza park.
S content, S addition into the S deficient and, in many stud-

with the Climate Hub Forum

soil has decreased. More- ies, Scientists are reporting

(CHF) positioned Pakistan as a

over, low S returns with incremental responses from

key player in the fight against

S
ulphur is an essential farmyard manure, more S re- S fertilization. In one of the

climate change, whereas the

nutrient in crop produc- moval due to high yielding studies, S response in terms
tion and is classified
asa secondary nutrient (Re-
quired in lesser and moderate
varieties and intensive agri-
culture, declining use of S
containing fungicides and re-
of higher yield and more oil
contents, was recorded at
Sulphur soil level of 6.5 ppm
delegation led by Chairperson
of CHF and incoming President
of RCK ENV for 2025-2026,
Champions Trophy: Pakistan,
Erum Khan, and President of
quantity than primary nutri- duced atmospheric input in India. However, in Africa,
RCK, Kafeel Hussain and Vice
ent). It is ranked fourth major
nutrient after Nitrogen, Phos-
phorus, and potassium in im-
portance. It is closely associ-
caused by restriction on Sul-
phur Dioxide emissions by
coal-based industries are the
causing factors for lower S
a study at 10 localities (Main
Maize Growing Areas) for
four consecutive seasons
was conducted to find out S
President of RCK ENV and CHF
Co-Founder, Aamir Sadozai
highlighted innovative solutions
India ‘agree on neutral venue’
and forged partnerships to pro-
ated with nitrogen as both addition into the soil. threshold level in Soils 12
are components of protein
and are involved in chloro-
phyll formation. In protein
Sulphur supplies status
from soil itself: Sulphur oc-
curs in soils in two forms: or-
Kg/Ha S application in each
season along with recom-
mended NPK fertilizers. The
mote environmental sustain-
ability on a global scale, Aamir
Sadozai told APP in an exclu-
formula for ICC tournaments
sive interview while highlighting
synthesis, every 15 parts of ganic and inorganic. Soil or- findings suggested 9 ppm soil
its achievements at the UN’s Final agreement expected within 48 hours as
nitrogen require 1 part of Sul- ganic S, which is associated level to be threshold, below
Climate Change moot in Baku.
phur which implies that N-S with a heterogenous mixture which positive response of S
Sadozai informed that prior
ratio is fixed with a narrow of plant residues, animals, fertilization was recorded. In
range of 15:1. In general, N:S
ratio in the whole plant is
and soil microorganisms, fol-
lows the pattern of soil or-
Ayub Agriculture Research
Institute, Punjab, Pakistan, S to the COP29 moot, the RCK
ENV and CHF formalized their
ICC Board scheduled to meet on December 7
collaboration by adopting two
20:1.There is a strong syner- ganic matter which is low in fertilization along with rec-
gistic relationship between our soils. The occurrence of ommended NPK fertilizers
flagship initiatives of the One Monitoring Desk through 2027.
Million Trees Initiative, focusing
Nitrogen and Sulphur, both both elements, i.e., Nitrogen resulted in increase of Cot- During this time, India is set
on mass tree plantations to
elements reinforce the up- and Sulphur in soils is associ- ton and Sunflower productiv- KARACHI: The long-standing dis- to host the Women's ODI World
combat urban heat and defor-
take of each other under op- ated with soil organic matter. ity vs no S fertilization along pute between India and Pakistan Cup in October 2024 and the
estation and Climate Change
timum supply in an appropri- Soil organic S is 98% of total with recommended NPK fer- over the 2025 Champions Trophy Men's T20 World Cup in 2026
ate ratio. Nitrate-N S present in Soil which is tilization at 11 ppm available Education and Community is finally close to being resolved alongside Sri Lanka. Pakistan
utilization/assimilation within made available to plants by soil Sulphur level in topsoil Training, equipping teachers as both sides agreed to play their had insisted on a reciprocal hy-
plants into grains is limited if microbial activity.Soil inor- (0-15 cm) when S was ap- and communities with the matches at neutral venues for brid arrangement for these
Sulphur is deficient in Plant, ganic forms are Soluble Sul- plied @ 10 Kg/Ha. knowledge to tackle climate ICC tournaments either hosted events in India.
resultantly nitrates accumu- phate, Adsorbed Sulphate on For having sustainable challenges. by Pakistan or India, sources and Despite the progress, the
late in the plant parts other soil colloidal under humid crop productivity and asso- At COP 29, these projects reports revealed on Thursday. PCB has stressed the need for
than grains. Consequently, N conditions, insoluble sul- ciated improvement in Ni- were showcased as models of The Pakistan Cricket Board written guarantees from the ICC.
use efficiency is reduced, and phate coprecipitated with trogen Use Efficiency for impactful local action address- had suggested a "fusion formula" “The PCB wants assurance from
potential crop production Calcium Carbonate and inor- benefiting Agriculture ing global environmental chal- for hybrid model, in which the ICC, not the BCCI, that the
cannot be achieved. Amount ganic S compounds under re- along with environment lenges, he added. RCK ENV India’s matches in Pakistan- proposal. ciple. hybrid model will be imple-
of Sulphur required to pro- duced conditions like Hydro- safety, there is a dire need and CHF, he said advocated hosted ICC Champions Trophy Talks reached a break- According to India's PTI mented without issues,” a source
duce 1 ton of seed is 3 – 4 kg gen Sulphide, Iron Sulphide. to monitor plant available S for equitable climate finance would be shifted to a neutral through on Thursday evening news agency, the 2025 Champi- close to the negotiations said.
S for cereals (Range 1 – 6); 8 Under arid to semi-arid con- contents in soil and estab- and greater inclusion of devel- venue. In return, Pakistan de- after a planned afternoon meet- ons Trophy will now be held in “Everything must be docu-
Kg S for legume (Range 5 – ditions, solubleSulphate may lish S threshold/critical lev- oping nations in climate-re- manded the same arrangement ing was postponed due to the both Pakistan and the UAE, with mented to avoid future compli-
lated decision-making pro-
cesses, emphasizing the
13) and 12 Kg S for oil crops. accumulate in the form of els under the prevailing for ICC events in India. After lack of a clear response from the India’s matches taking place in cations.” According to the

urgency of funding for vulner-

In general, oil crops require salts such as CaSO4, MgSO4 new circumstances where much discussion, the Board of BCCI. Dubai. sources, the PCB wants this ar-

able communities.
about the same amount of and NaSO4. These four forms Sulphur supply has limited. Control for Cricket in India By late night, sources said The agreement will report- rangement to be made part of
Sulphur as phosphorous for (Soluble, Insoluble, adsorbed Need to determine Sulphur (BCCI) reportedly accepted the that the BCCI had agreed in prin- edly apply to all ICC events the host agreement.
high yield and product qual- Sulphate and reduced inor- recovery efficiencies of dif-
ity. Cereals and legume re- ganic form of S) are the prod- ferent sources over timefor
quirements for Sulphur are ucts produced because of mi- taking corrective mea-

tively.
PMD forecast rain-
1/3rd and 2/3rd of phospho-
rous requirements, respec-

In the Past Sulphur sup-

crobial degradation of
organic S. Sulphur supply
from soil is also limited due
to the occurrence of inade-
sures. In future, S defi-
ciency may become
widespread if preventive
measures at national level
wind/thunderstorm
plies from Soil, Atmosphere quate Soil Organic Matter are not taken.

Bahria Town Champions T20 with snowfall over

Cup kicks off on Saturday hills in country’s
with a double-header upper parts
Staff reporter lions will take on Shadab Khan- suring an intense battle for Staff reporter Cold with gusty winds are
led Lake City Panthers at supremacy. likely in Sindh, Balochistan and
ISLAMABAD: The Bahria Town 3.30pm. The Pakistan Cricket Board ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteoro- parts of Punjab. Frost is also
Champions T20 Cup, scheduled Double-header matches will (PCB) has strategically planned logical Department (PMD) has likely to develop over plains.
from December 7 to 25 at begin at 11am and 3.30pm, the Champions Cup events to forecast rain-wind/thunderstorm Moderate rain-

fall over the hills is expected in FAISALABAD: Players in action during Inter-Collegiate Weight Lifting Championship 2024 ar-
Rawalpindi Stadium, is set to while single-header games are provide players with high-pres- with snowfall over the hills in wind/thunderstorm with snow-

Chitral, Dir, Swat, Malakand, ranged by board of intermediate and secondary education faisalabad at Shahbaz Shareef Park.
not only crown a champion set for 12pm. The tournament sure opportunities that bridge upper parts of the country due to
among five competitive teams will be broadcast live on leading the gap between domestic and the cold wave conditions affect-
but also serve as a critical plat- sports channels, ASports HD, international cricket. The first ing most parts of the country Buner, Shangla, Manshera, Ab-
form for Pakistan's preparations Geo Super and PTV Sports event of the Champions Cup se- from December 08-14 which bottabad, Kohistan, Astore,
for the upcoming white-ball while the fans can catch up on ries, played in List-A format, would help provide relief to Ghizer, Gilgit, Hunza, Skardu,
mega-events in 2025 and 2026, the exciting action by streaming was held successfully in Faisal- those residing in the smog af- Neelum Valley, Muzaf-
including the ICC Champions
Trophy and the ICC T20 World
Cup.
The tournament, which fea-
the games on Myco and
Tamasha.
Five formidable teams—
ABL Stallions, Engro Dolphins,
abad in September, throwing
some good talent.
Recognising the challenges
faced by emerging talent transi-
fected areas.
A westerly wave was likely to
affect upper parts of the country
from December 07. The PMD
farabad, Rawalakot, Kotli, Haveli
and Bagh from December 07th
(night) to December 11 with oc-
casional gaps.
FBISE launches
tures 22 matches over 19 days,
including six double-headers
and eight single-headers, will
begin with a double-header as
Lake City Panthers, Nurpur
Lions and UMT Markhors—will
compete in a double-league for-
mat, with each team playing the
tioning to the international
stage, the initiative aims to en-
hance their adaptability and
readiness for global competi-
has forecast a significant drop in
day and night temperatures due
to the cold wave conditions.
Day temperatures are likely
Light to moderate rain-
wind/thunderstorm with snow-
fall over the hills is expected in
Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad,
Pakistan Mathematics
Imam-ul-Haq-led Nurpur Lions
will take on Iftikhar Ahmed’s
UMT Markhors in the first
match at 11am on Saturday
others twice.
The top team from the
league stage will advance to the
25 December final while the
tion. The first step towards the
next T20I mega event has al-
ready been taken through the
induction of some new players
to drop (04-06) degree celsius
below normal in Punjab, Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan
and Kashmir while 05-07 C
Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum,
Chakwal, Sialkot, Hafizabad, Gu-
jranwala, Lahore, Sargodha,
Khushab, Faisalabad and Jhang
Olympiad
while in the second match Mo- second and third placed teams in the T20I series in Australia, below normal temperatures in from December 07th (night) to Sports reporter This initiative aims to pro- phasizing that the PMO is not
hammad Haris’ Allied Bank Stal- will compete in a Qualifier, en- Zimbabwe and South Africa. Balochistan and Sindh. December 08 (afternoon). vide a platform for nurturing merely a competition but a
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board future mathematicians and catalyst for inspiring and mo-
of Intermediate and Sec- inspiring critical thinkers. tivating young minds.
ondary Education (FBISE), in To maintain the highest The competition will be
Minister Bilal collaboration with Lahore academic standards, the held on 8 December 2024
University of Management Mathematics Department of across the examination cen-
Yasin, MNA Sciences (LUMS) and Islamic LUMS has developed a cus- ters established in Pakistan
World Educational Scientific tomized syllabus specifically and overseas. In order to fa-
discuss and Cultural Organization designed for the PMO. cilitate students, sixty-nine
(ICESCO), has initiated a The syllabus is aligned (69) examination centers
development groundbreaking project with international standards, have been established, in-
aimed at fostering mathemat- ensuring that participants cluding three overseas cen-
project in Punjab ical talent in students across gain a robust foundation in ters.
Pakistan and abroad. mathematics. Furthermore, a Roll numbers have also
Staff reporter According to a press re- model question paper has been issued to all the eligible
lease on Friday, the initiative, been developed to assist stu- candidates.
LAHORE: MNA Malik Afzal known as the Pakistan Math- dents in preparing effectively Recognizing the dedica-
Khokhar met with Provincial ematics Olympiad (PMO), for the competition. tion and hard work of partic-
Minister for Housing and Urban represents an exclusive com- This effort reflects the ipants, the PMO offers a
Development Bilal Yasin to dis- petition designed specifically commitment to equipping range of attractive rewards.
cuss the current national politi- for secondary and higher sec- participants with the tools Exceptional performers
cal situation and ongoing devel- ondary or equivalent level necessary to succeed. will have the opportunity to
opment projects across Punjab. students. The PMO has already at- win cash prizes, medals, lap-
DG Punjab Housing and Mathematics, often re- tracted significant interest, tops, and other prestigious
Town Planning Agency, Saif ferred to as the "mother of all with over 7,500 students awards, including admissions
Anwar Jappa, was also pre- sciences," serves as a corner- from diverse regions of Pak- to the best educational insti-
sent. Malik Afzal Khokhar stone in numerous fields of istan and abroad enrolling in tutions in Pakistan.
praised the "Apni Chhat Apna study. the competition. These incentives are de-
Ghar" program initiated by Recognizing this funda- The overwhelming re- signed to encourage students
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, mental role, the PMO seeks sponse underscores the en- to embrace challenges and
appreciating the government's to enhance students' mathe- thusiasm and passion of stu- strive for excellence.
efforts to ensure 100% merit- matical abilities while foster- dents eager to showcase The Pakistan Mathemat-
based loan disbursement. Bilal ing critical thinking and their mathematical prowess. ics Olympiad marks a pivotal
Yasin credited Chief Minister problem-solving skills - es- We, at the FBISE, are opti- step in promoting mathemat-

LAHORE: Visitors explore stalls at the Art Work Combination event, organized by The Knowledge of Art Academy in collabora-
Maryam Nawaz's visionary sential for success in various mistic about increasing par- ical excellence among stu-

tion with leading universities and The Book Studio.

projects, stating that they will disciplines. ticipation in the future, em- dents.
bring relief to the public.
 Saturday December 07, 2024

IHC stops police SC’s constitutional bench ISSI, KIIR sign Govt of Pakistan is
from arresting MoU with to
Ali Bokhari upscale
Staff reporter
fixes PTI’s election rigging, advocacy on serious about solving
ISLAMABAD:The Islamabad Kashmir dispute
High Court (IHC) on Friday
stopped the police from ar-
resting PTI’s leader Ali
May 9 pleas for hearing Staff reporter
ISLAMABAD: Deepening its
public problems: Sardar
Bokhari Advocate in any Justice Amin-Ud-Din Khan-led bench to hear May 9 outreach to national think-
case.
The police in its report
told the IHC that a total of
plea on Dec 10 and election rigging plea on Dec 11 tanks, the Institute of
Strategic Studies Islamabad
(ISSI) has concluded an
Owais Leghari
15 cases were registered MoU with the Kashmir Insti-
against Ali Bokhari in the Staff reporter CM Maryam Nawaz has taken
tute of International Rela-
federal capital. tions (KIIR), designed to pro-
Justice Miangul Hassan mote policy-oriented resear
Aurangzeb heard the peti-
tion seeking case details
ISLAMABAD: The constitu-
tional bench of the Supreme
ch and dialogue, and up-
historic initiatives for public
scale efforts for enhanced
Court has fixed Pakistan
against Ali Bokhari Advo- global awareness of the
cate. The police submitted
Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) petitions
for hearing, seeking a probe
Jammu and Kashmir dis-
welfare and relief in a short time
its report to the court which into alleged rigging in the
pute and its just and lasting
stated that after the PTI February 8 general elections
solution. Khalid Saddozai
protest of November 24, 10 and formation of judicial com-
In his welcome remarks,
more cases were registered mission on May 9 riots.
Chairman KIIR Altaf Hus-
DERA GHAZI KHAN: Parlia-
against Advocate Ali A seven-member bench, against election rigging on De- second petition on December
sain Wani apprised the ISSI
mentary Secretary Higher Edu-
Bokhari in the capital. headed by Justice Amin-Ud- cember 11. 10, which also seeks "annul-
delegation led by Director
cation Punjab Muhammad
The DSP legal informed Din Khan, will hear PTI Meanwhile, the constitu- ment of civilians trial in mili-
General ISSI Ambassador
Ajmal Khan Chandia met Fed-
the court that there were founder Imran Khan’s plea tional bench will take up the tary courts".
Sohail Mahmood, regarding
eral Minister for Energy Sardar
also some sealed FIRs the Institute’s structure and
Owais Ahmad Khan Laghari.
against the petitioner. The its multi-faceted functions,
Sardar Owais Ahmad Khan
court ordered to provide said a news release.
copies of FIRs to the peti-
Laghari congratulated Ajmal

tioner and stopped his po-

tential arrest.
The further hearing of
DG Khan: Forest guard Over the past 30 years,
KIIR has produced reports,
and research articles, and
also remained engaged
Khan Chandia on assuming the
post of Parliamentary Secre-
tary Higher Education Punjab.

the case was then ad-

Tributes were paid to the Fed-
with the United Nations Of-
journed till Monday.

Total 188 cases

made the govt forest a fice of the High Commis-
sioner for Human Rights
(UNOHRC).
eral Energy Minister for over-
coming the crisis.
In the meeting, the domes-
Owais Ahmad Khan Leghari
said that the government of
of Prime Minister Shehbaz
Sharif. And historic initiatives

registered
tic and regional political situa- Pakistan is serious about solv- have been taken for relief, the
Further, the Institute has

against PTI
separate state, killing deep engagement with in-
ternational NGOs, UN mech-
tion was discussed. Ajmal
Khan Chandia addressed the
ing public problems. The trust
of friendly countries on Pak-
team of Maryam Nawaz Sharif
and the government machin-

founder across
people of Muzaffargarh. Sar- istan is a manifestation of the ery are working day and night
anisms, national and inter- dar Owais Ahmad Khan successful policies of the gov- to deliver the fruits of the CM
national think-tanks, and
country trees day and night Leghari assured the solution ernment of Pakistan, the con- initiatives to the common peo-
global media outlets. KIIR is of all the problems. Sardar trol of inflation is the success ple.
recognised as a key source
Staff reporter of research-based publica-
tions for the relevant Gov-
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Forest canal water started to be sold, ernment departments and
High Court (IHC) was in- think-tanks.
formed that the number of
total registered cases
agricultural land was given on self-contract Wani highlighted that
Invitation of the
the primary focus of KIIR is
against PTI founder has to advocate for conflict reso-
reached to 188 across the
country.
lution through strategic dia-
CEO of Sam san Company
logues. The Institute actively
The 99 cases are regis- engages in outreach and
tered in Punjab province
while the two in Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa. Similarly, 76
networking efforts while
promoting international
Syed Yusaf Raza Gilani
human rights advocacy in
FIR's are registered by Is- Geneva.
lamabad police and seven
cases and inquiries are with
Law ministry
visited Kot Addu district
the Federal Investigation
Agency (FIA), the report concludes
training of
said.
The interior ministry has
customs
machine of Ishaq Mashuri, the est.will Out of anger, the guard
submitted its report to the Divisional Bureau Chief trees cut from the forest are cut registered an illegal case and

prosecutors
court against petition filed
into pieces in a few moments. had his goons shoot at their
by PTI founder’s sister
DERA GHAZI KHAN: The forest has lived, but as soon as it was houses. It should be remem-
Noreen Niazi.
Staff reporter
guard of the forest department restored, he enforced his per- bered that the first guard cut the
The report said that the has become an executioner for sonal forest law in the govern- phone after taking a stand and
cases were also registered the local population, according ment forest and became the switched off the phone after
ISLAMABAD:Ministry of Law
against PTI founder with re- to the details, the government owner of croats by selling trees, continuous contact. Ishaq
and Justice, in collaboration
gard to protests in last two forest located on the banks of land, government water and Mashuri, wherever he was
with the Federal Board of
months. the river Indus in Mouza Bet soil, people living near the for- posted during his service, wiped
Revenue (FBR), successfully

UNFPA Pakistan
concluded a transformative
Sohni and Bet Zaini has been est. out the green trees from the
three-day training program
launches
turned into a personal estate by A false case is filed against same area, earlier even during
for customs prosecutors.
the forest guard Ishaq Mashuri, anyone who points out the theft the maturity of Muzaffargarh

'Hifazat' app to
The training program
a notorious wood thief.the lush of wood. Sources have learned Canal, he earned crores and
was held at the National In-
empower youth
trees are being massacred day that the forest guard has armed hides his theft by tampering
stitute of Banking and Fi-
and night from the forest goons who extort money from with the records. Bet Zaini and
nance (NIBAF), which aimed
with health,
covering an area of more than people by threatening them Bet Sohani has appealed to the
to enhance prosecutors'
wellness
1500 hectares and then the land with cases of wood theft.A few Chief Minister Punjab, Commis-
was leveled and given to the days ago, the same gunmen sioner Dera Ghazi Khan and the
professional capabilities, Khalid Saddozai President and Chairman Sen- under the greenhouse drip-
equipping them to address
knowledge
people of their choice for culti- opened fire on the house of senior officers of the Forest De- ate. Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani ping system. Pakistan's land
emerging challenges in
vation in return for a generous Amanullah Chandia and partment to hold the Forest DERA GHAZI KHAN: Acting was told in the briefing that is fertile and gold growing
donation. Sanaullah Chandia because Guard Ishaq Mishori account- combating smuggling, en- President and Chairman Sen- agriculture is being promoted land, the trend of modern
Staff reporter
Apart from this, government Amanullah had threatened able and despatch the forest forcing trade laws, and en- ate of Pakistan Syed Yusaf in a modern way by making technology in agriculture is
suring legitimate trade prac-
ISLAMABAD: The United Na-
forest canal water is also being Ishaq Mashuri to expose the area. And strict action should be Raza Gilani visited Kot Addu the deserts of Thal useful, and the guarantee of prosperous
tices.
tions Population Fund
sold.It has been learned from re- dark deeds of the guard while taken against those who violate district on the invitation of the Sam san Group of Industry is Pakistan.On this occasion
The training covered crit-
(UNFPA) Pakistan, in part-
liable sources that the forest informing the higher officers the beauty of the land and the CEO of Sam san Company. bringing new innovation in Syed Yusaf Raza Gilani appre-
ical topics, including trade-
nership with the School of
guard has a personal sawing about the situation in the for- local people and government Deputy Commissioner Kot agriculture with the help of ciated the services of Sam san
based money laundering,
Leadership Foundation, has
Addu Syed Manwar Abbas modern technology. Company for the country and
customs laws, prosecutorial
launched a specialized
Bukhari and Deputy Commis- On the visit of the model nation.He said that agricul-
skills, evidence handling,
health and wellness app
sioner Muzaffargarh Madam farm, the president was also ture is the backbone of Pak-
trial procedures, and inter-
called Hifazat to promote
the health and well-being of
DG Khan: RPO Sajjad Hasan national trade compliance.
Specialized sessions fo-
Qurat ul Aain Memon person-
ally welcomed the Acting
briefed about making cultiva-
tion possible in the desert
istan, Sam san's services will
always be remembered.

young people. cused on tariff structures,

The app was Inaugu-
rated by Dr. Luay Shabaneh,
and Commissioner Dr. Nasir customs valuation, civil pro-
ceedings against goods,
Country Representative, and appeals and revisions,
UNFPA Pakistan, bringing
essential information on
topics like reproductive
chaired the Divisional fostering a comprehensive
understanding of customs-
related legal frameworks.
WWF-Pakistan
health, menstrual hygiene, Distinguished keynote
family planning, puberty,
and mental health directly
Intelligence Committee meeting speakers from the Federal honours environmental
Board Revenue, the Attor-
to users’ fingertips. In view of the threat of Khawarji terrorists on ney General’s office, the
The Hifazat App is set to Federal Judicial Academy,
revolutionize the way youth
in Pakistan access critical
health information. With an
the Punjab Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border,
strict security at the border check posts
and the Ministry of Law and
Justice enriched the pro-
gram with their expertise.
heroes with 2024
intuitive interface, the app Participants gained practi-
offers a variety of features
that enable young people to
monitor reproductive
Khalid Saddozai cal insights into identifying
and prosecuting customs
offences, drafting and pre-
Conservation Awards
health, and receive tele- senting cases, and inter-
DERA GHAZI KHAN: According
health consultations. It also Staff reporter
agency collaboration.
to the details, a meeting of the vation Award recognised Sana Law, the Al-Mizan Award for En-
offers location-based ser- The concluding cere-
Divisional Intelligence Commit- Raja of the Islamabad Wildlife vironmental Justice was pre-
vices, connecting users to mony was attended by the
tee was held under the chair- ISLAMABAD: WWF-Pakistan on Management Board for her out- sented to Raja Waseem Ahmed,
nearby clinics, ensuring officers from the Ministry of
manship of RPO Dera Ghazi Friday hosted a prestigious standing contributions in rescu- an environmental activist. His
easy access to essential Law & Justice, Federal
Khan Captain (retd) Sajjad awards ceremony here to recog- ing and rehabilitating endan- legal advocacy in Kahoon Val-
health services when Board of Revenue and Na-
Hasan Khan and Commissioner nise exceptional contributions gered species, including ley, district Chakwal, has safe-
needed. tional Institute of Banking
Dr. Nasir Mehmood Bashir and to environmental conservation common leopards. guarded local groundwater and
Pakistan, with a young and Finance. The Federal
District police officers, deputy and environmental stewardship. The Herbion Nature Conser- biodiversity, highlighting the
and dynamic population, Secretary, Ministry of Law
commissioners, divisional Awards were conferred to vation Award, sponsored by crucial role of legal frameworks
faces a critical need for ac- and Justice graced the oc-
heads of security agencies and five distinguished individuals in Herbion Naturals, recognizes in environmental protection.
cessible, reliable health in- other officers of all districts par-
casion as the Chief Guest.
recognition of their significant outstanding contributions to the Present at the occasion,
formation. Many adoles- ticipated in the meeting.During
The Secretary emphasized
contributions to safeguarding research and conservation of Ahmer Bilal Sufi lauded the con-
cents and young adults lack the meeting, a detailed review
the importance of ongoing
Pakistan’s natural heritage. medicinal plants and floral stud- tributions of all recipients and
awareness and resources to of the current situation of law
training in the rapidly evolv-
The Syed Asad Ali Conserva- ies. underscored the importance of
navigate issues related to and order and threat alerts in
ing legal field.
tion Award was presented to In its inaugural year, the legal advocacy in achieving sus-
reproductive health, mental Rajanpur Kachha, tri-border should be kept on high alert they will continue to repulse
He praised the partici-
Muhammad Idrees Nauman of award was presented to Dr Fa- tainable conservation out-
well-being, and physical de- area, especially Punjab, Khyber and internal And the exits the enemy with systematic
pants for their enthusiastic
the Wildlife and Fisheries De- rooq Ahmad of the Punjab Agri- comes. “Through these awards,
velopment. The Hifazat App Pakhtunkhwa border, including should be fully monitored. strategy. During the meeting,
engagement and acknowl-
partment, Azad Jammu and culture Department for his we honour the individuals who
addresses this gap by pro- security measures was taken.To Searching and combing op- Commissioner Dr. Nasir
edged the excellent facili-
Kashmir, for his courageous res- groundbreaking work in wet- have shown compassion to-
viding youth with accurate ensure strict security and effec- erations with Rangers and other Mehmood Bashir Instructions
ties provided by the Na-
cue of a female common leop- land restoration and biodiver- wards conservation. Their self-
and timely health educa- tive surveillance of the border law enforcement agencies were issued to ensure foolproof
tional Institute of Banking
ard stranded 300 feet in a tree. sity conservation in Pakistan's less acts inspire not only us, but
tion, empowering them to posts and search combing oper- should be continued in sensi- security in view of arrival of
and Finance.
Meanwhile, the T.J. Roberts Salt Range region. the country as well", he added.
make informed choices ation in border areas along with tive areas. SOPs should be im- VVIPs in Rajanpur. Security
The Secretary reiterated
Conservation Award was con- Dr. Ahmad's efforts have led During this keynote address,
about their bodies and their Police, Rangers, CTD and other plemented during moment of measures should be further im- the Ministry's commitment ferred to Rizwana Aziz of the to the protection of over 60,000 Syed Rizwan Mehboob, Chair-
health. With the app’s focus to fostering excellence in
on hygiene, puberty, family
law enforcement agencies. Or- force while ensuring tight secu- proved in the area under the ad- Punjab Wildlife and Parks De- acres of land, the promotion of man of the Scientific Committee
legal practice and ex-
planning, and mental
ders were issued. rity at check posts in Kachha ministration of the Border Mili- partment for her extraordinary eco-tourism, and significant ad- and Board Member WWF-Pak-
pressed enthusiasm for or-
health, it ensures that
After reviewing the overall area. tary Police and surveillance efforts in combatting illegal vancements in environmental istan, said “I admire the dedica-
ganizing similar training pro-
young people, particularly in
situation, RPO Captain (Rtd) Fool-proof security of for- should be done at Koh Su- poaching and wildlife trade, education. tion of these unsung heroes and
grams in the future to
rural areas, have access to
Sajjad Hasan Khan issued or- eigners, especially Chinese citi- laiman range, inter-provincial strengthening enforcement Established in partnership firmly believe in the vital role
further enhance the skills
the right information at their
ders that the security of the zens should be ensured. 08 at- check posts, mountain passes. measures, and raising aware- with Ahmer Bilal Sufi, Advocate that these conservationists play
and capabilities of legal pro-
fingertips.
check posts on the tri-border tacks by Khawarji terrorists on Security measures should be ness for wildlife conservation in of the Supreme Court of Pak- in advancing WWF-Pakistan’s
areas, especially the Punjab, the border of Punjab Khyber further improved on Sui Kush- fessionals nationwide. Punjab. istan and President of the Re- mission to protect the natural
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa borders, Pakhtunkhwa have been foiled, more Road. The George Schaller Conser- search Society of International world”.