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Islamabad: The Islamabad Police hosted farewell for the outgoing Superintendent of Police (SP) Islamabad Bakhtiar Ahmad Lillah who was retired from his services after serving the force for more than 36 years.The farewell ceremony was attended among others by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Muhammad Aamir Zulfiqar Khan, DIG (Security) Waqar Ahmed Chohan, DIG (Operations) Waqar Ud Din Syed, DIG (Headquarters) Muhammad Saleem, all AIGs, SSPs and other officers.The IGP Islamabad Muhammad Aamir Zulfiqar Khan appreciated the services of SP Bakhtiar Ahmad Lillah and said that the officer had served in Islamabad police with dedication and commitment. He said that his services to make Islamabad police as an ideal force would be remembered forever.SP Bakhtiar Ahmad Lillah joined Islamabad Police in 1983 as a probation ASI and served various posts for more than 36 years including Deputy Superintendent of Police and Superintendent of Police.After getting elevation to the post of SP in

Islamabad : The Senate's Functional Committee on Human Rights on Wednesday took notice of non-utilisation of funds by the Ministry of Human Rights.The committee, which met here with Senator Quratulain Marri in the chair, discussed Arsh and Daman funds maintained by the human rights ministry, a Senate press release said.When informed that Rs45 million remained dormant, the committee showed concern over the ministry's claims that it did not come across ample number of cases for which funds might be disbursed.The committee also noted that less meetings were being held by the ministry despite rules requiring the same to convene on a quarterly basis.It recommended that the ministry must organise jail visits and must coordinate with the jail superintendents to obtain lists of prisoners in the country so that they could be helped accordingly.Reviewing details of the Human Rights Relief and Revolving Fund, the committee stressed the need to revisit rules so that its allocation might be

Islamabad : Minister of State for Housing and Works Shabir Ali Qureshi announced a blanket ban on polythene bags in ministry as part of the Prime Minister’s Clean Green Pakistan Movement from Wednesday, says a press release.He said this while addressing a ceremony to distribute ‘alternate green bags’ by the State Minister for Climate Change Zartaj Gul here in Ministry of Housing and Works.While addressing the ceremony Shabir Ali Qureshi said that housing ministry will be the first one to completely ban the use of plastic bags and will create an example for others too. He said that use of plastic bags is becoming a major problem as the single used plastic bag litter our environment, harms wildlife and requires valuable resources to manufacture and to overcome this serious issue approximately 32 countries had already banned the use of plastic bags. He also said that it is very disappointing that the previous Governments neglected this issue. Shabir Ali Qureshi praised the efforts of Mini

Islamabad : A 14-member delegation comprising of student societies office bearers and representatives from six leading universities of the Punjab and Sindh would pay one-week exploratory visit to Karachi from August 1 to 6.The delegation will be consisted of students from Islamia University, Bahwalpur, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, the Punjab University, Lahore, Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Agriculture Multan, University of Education, Lahore and Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur. The main purpose of the visit is to provide a platform to the university students for knowledge, experience & expertise sharing aimed at strengthening campus based student societies. from The News International - Islamabad https://ift.tt/2GEpOxS

Islamabad : Institute of Space Technology (IST) organised its 10th Open House here on Wednesday. The students of the Aerospace, Avionics, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials Science and Engineering and Space Science captivated the visitors by displaying their ‘Senior Design Projects’. The event holds special significance for prestigious R&D organisations and industry as it provides an opportunity to witness the students’ skills of analysing a problem and giving a workable solution. The assessment of these skills helps in identifying potential employees from the graduating batch.Saud Saeed Akhtar, MD KRL Foundation inaugurated the Open House. He emphasized on synergistic and purposeful industry-academia collaboration. Event Head and Director of Department of Student Affairs IST, Dr. Najam Abbas gave an overview of the Open House and its continued legacy of over 10 years. Dr. Iqbal Rasool Memon Dean IST, elaborated the concept and management of Open House 2019. The ceremony was conclud

Islamabad : Key government and non-government stakeholders converged here Wednesday with a view to arrive at a common understanding on the regulatory steps required for the elimination of Trans Fatty Acids.The occasion was a collaborative seminar hosted by the World Health Organisation, the Nutrition Wing of the Ministry of National Health Services and Heartfile.Elimination of industrially produced TFAs from the food supply is one of the priority targets identified in the draft 13th General Programme of Work, which will guide WHO’s work in 2019-2023. Increased intake of TFA (>1% of total energy intake) is associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) events and mortality. Globally, more than 500,000 deaths in 2010 were attributed to increased intake of TFA. Industrially produced TFA have no known health benefits, and their elimination is feasible and achievable.The event was attended by provincial ministers, senators, parliamentarians, provincial food authorities fr

Islamabad : The National Vocational Qualification Framework (NVQF) is one of the key elements of TVET system and development of level 5 qualification has yet another step closer to our commitment to culmination of the 'skills for all' strategy, said Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood on Tuesday.“We are focused on developing a uniform certification regime which is recognised and accepted both at the local and international level,” he told the launching ceremony of NVQF organised by National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), here.The minister said the government was focusing attention on developing a uniform certification regime, which was recognised and accepted both at the local and international level.“We are also going to develop an accreditation regime through a federal directive under which only those certificates will be accepted which are issued by the accredited institutions,” he added.The minister said negotiati

Rawalpindi : CPO Rawalpindi DIG Muhammad Faisal Rana chaired a meeting to review security for Eid-ul-Azha and Muharram-ul-Haram. The meeting was attended by SP (Saddar) Rai Mazhar Iqbal, SP (Potohar) Syed Ali, SP (Rawal) Ikram Khan and officer of security branch of CPO Office.While addressing the meeting he said that religious and sectarian mischief-maker could trigger a disaster. Police must take quick action against such elements and detain them under 3MPO.The CPO said that society couldn’t afford any kind of misadventure or hate mongering. Such acts have often ruined the peace of societies. During Eid-ul-Azha and Muharram, opportunities for hate mongers has to stop them from taking advantage. Police must share information with LEAs and Police has to unmark those who promote hate in the garb of speeches. If police takes action against these hidden elements they may not be able to deteriorate the peace of the society and it is only possible if police devises a meaningful strategy on v

Rawalpindi : Adviser to Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam said that desertification is a major challenge to sustainable development in the country.He stated this at the seminar on ‘Combating Desertification in Pakistan,’ which was organised by Pir Meher Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR) in collaboration with Sustainable Land Management Programme (SLMP), here on Wednesday.Malik Amin Aslam said challenges posed by changing climatic conditions have evolved and infiltrated the entire spectrum of human survival and progress. Out of 79.6 million hectares of Pakistan’s total land, 62 million hectares are vulnerable to desertification. from The News International - Islamabad https://ift.tt/2Zyqlso

Islamabad : Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul has said that polythene bags shall now be banned in beautiful Islamabad City from 14th August, 2019, which will be celebrated as day marking ‘Plastic Bags Se Azadi.’She was addressing an awareness campaign ceremony regarding ‘Plastic Bags Se Azadi’ arranged at National Highway Authority head office here on Wednesday.Sumera Khan MNA, Senior Joint Secretary Ministry of Climate Change Hammad Shamimi NHA’s Member (Admin) Captain (r) Mushtaq Ahmed and senior officers of Ministry of Communications, Ministry of Climate Change, National Highway Authority and Media men were also present.Speaking on the occasion, Zartaj Gul said, addressing the menace of plastic waste is an integral part of the Prime Minister’s Clean and Green Pakistan Movement. It is alarming, she said, that 55 billion plastic bags are being used annually in the country that amounts to consumption of 275 bags, per person per year.She said, plastic bags not only mar the

PESHAWAR: Lawmakers of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Wednesday objected to the nomination of secretaries of various departments as members in the proposed Burns and Rehabilitation Board in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Comprehensive Acid and Burn Crime Bill 2019, saying the availability of all secretaries for a board meeting is not possible.For the proposed Burns and Rehabilitation Board, the names of secretaries social welfare, law, health, home and tribal, works and planning, industries and commerce and minister social welfare have been proposed as chairpersons and members.The lawmakers suggested that there should be two female MPAs from KP Assembly, a specialist doctor, and experienced lawyer also as members of the board rather include all secretaries, as the meeting of the board then would become impossible.The objection was raised by Ziaullah Bangash, advisor to the chief minister, and PTI MPAs Asia Saleh Khattak and Ayesha Naeem, who are also members of the standing committee of KP Ass

PESHAWAR: National Disasters Management Authority (NDMA) Chairman Lt Gen Muhammad Afzal Wednesday said all preparations had been completed to extend all-out assistance to the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) during an emergency including floods and torrential rains in monsoon.Addressing a press conference here after his meeting with KP chief minister, chief secretary and after attending a presentation given to him by the PDMA officials, he said there was no serious threat of severe floods during monsoon.“We are fully prepared to help and assist KP people during natural calamities,” he said.He added the NDMA has identified floods’ potential sites and it was in close touch with all relevant organisations and departments, including PDMA KP to avert damages in case of floods and natural disasters.The NDMA chairman said that blockage of watercourses was causing the losses and feared that the country may face urban flooding in future. He said the construction along the river banks had incre

HARIPUR: Over 200 workers of a fertilisers manufacturing unit on Wednesday went on a hunger strike against the closure of the factory.After a scuffle between some senior managers of the Agritech Industry Pvt Ltd and workers on May 8, the management had closed down the factory, rendering over 200 workers jobless. Both sides had lodged first information reports against each other. Those nominated in the FIRs have been on bail since then, according to the police record.Despite efforts, the factory management did not show a willingness to resume the production process as it did not agree on reinstating a dozen union members who had allegedly attacked the management on May 8.During this period, the workers kept on protesting against the factory management and set up a protest camp outside the factory gate.While on the other hand, district administration and political leadership also failed to persuade the management due to which the workers decided to go on hunger strike.During the first da

PESHAWAR: The Blue Veins and TransAction, transgender rights organizations, on Wednesday, lauded Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for allocating separate wards for the transgender community and looking into the specific transgender healthcare issues.Addressing a press conference at the Peshawar Press Club, Blue Veins coordinator Qamar Naseem and Transgender Association President Farzana Jan, Arzu Khan, Taimur Kamal and others said the provincial government had allocated separate wards for their community in the province. They referred to the notification of the chief minister ordering the health department to take necessary steps for providing a safe environment to the transgender community at all government and non-governmental healthcare institutions of the province. They said that as per the directives MTI hospitals would provide five beds, category-A and B hospitals would provide four beds while category-C hospitals would provide three beds. Farzana Jan demanded that the allocated war

MANSEHRA: A group of councillors has withdrawn the application filed in a local court against the execution of Rs120 million development schemes after District Nazim Sardar Said Ghulam released funds for the union councils on Wednesday.“I have acted on the recommendations of a committee constituted to address reservations of a group of councillors about Rs120 million development schemes,” the district nazim told reporters.The disgruntled councillors, including Akmal Khan, Kashif Taimur and Fida Hussain, had appealed to the civil court and got status quo against the execution of Rs120 million schemes last month, seeking an equal share in it.Sardar Said Ghulam said the differences were developed with a group of councillors when Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government withheld the fourth tranche of its Rs87 million share in Provincial Finance Commission award and funds earmarked under development chunk of the budget were reduced.He said the committee led by Munir Hussain Lughmani and including Mehb

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: In an apparent incident of target killing, one person was killed and his relative sustained injuries when unidentified motorcyclists opened fire on them here on Wednesday, official sources said.The sources said that four armed men riding two motorcycles arrived at an electrician shop in Landa Adda and opened fire on Imdad Hussain Baloch, a resident of Hazara Kacha, leaving him dead on the spot.They said that after committing the murder, the assailants went to a clinic of Sajjad Hussain Baloch, a homeopathic doctor, and fired at him, leaving him injured.The attackers fled the scene after committing the crime.Following the incident, District Police Officer Delawar Khan Bangash reached the spot and directed the police to close all exit points in the Dera City for the arrest of the accused. The dead and injured were shifted to the District Headquarters Hospital in Dera Ismail Khan where the condition of the injured was stated to be stable. It was learnt that six family me

PESHAWAR: The foreign and domestic tourists and the local people are waiting for the three-day Uchal festival to be held in Kalash valley in Chitral district from August 20 to 22.The Uchal festival is one of the cultural festivals celebrated by Kalasha tribe like many other festivals around the year.Before Uchal, the Kalash community also performs Ranat dance in July after harvesting the maize crop.The Uchal festival continues for many more days moving on to different locations within the valley.However, the mega event of Uchal festival is organised in Bamburet besides Anish, Broon Karakul and other small villages in Kalash valley.The festival celebrated in annual harvesting with singing, dancing and paying homage to the nature for blessing them with good food and fruits.It is marked in the barley and wheat harvest season every year in August.The people of Kalasha community prepare cornbread, buttermilk and cheese to celebrate the festival.In the festival, Kalash women and girls decora

LANDIKOTAL: Chief Minister Mahmood Khan on Wednesday said that huge resources had been allocated and efforts were being made to open the Torkham border round-the-clock to promote trade and commerce in the entire region.He evaluated the arrangements being made to open the border round-the-clock to facilitate trade between the two countries.The chief minister was also accompanied by Advisor to Prime Minister Arbab Shehzad.Talking to reporters, the chief minister said that the number of the Federal Investigations Agency (FIA), Customs and all other related staff had been increased to efficiently manage border crossing at Torkham.He said the counters on both sides have also been increased from 16 to 24, including counters reserved for women. Mahmood Khan said that work was underway to establish dual carriageway to reduce traffic congestion. The chief minister said trade volume between the two countries would touch new heights and a new era of trade and commerce would begin.He added the ope

LALAMUSA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr Khurram Shahzad Wednesday approved 14 sale points for sacrificial animals across the district. According to the notification, only 14 points on specific spots would be allowed. Tehsil Gujrat will have 7 sale points, Tehsil Kharian 5 and Tehsil Sarai Alamgir 2. Sale points at Tehsil Gujrat will established on Shah Jahangir Road, Old Fruit Mandi GT Road, Mehmand Chak Bhimber Road, Sargodha Road Overhead Bridge, Cattle Market Saroki, Jalalpur Jattan and Kunjah. from The News International - Peshawar https://ift.tt/31e2fUB

PESHAWAR: A meeting of the Police Policy Board on Wednesday discussed the needs and rules for the Khassadars and Levies in the erstwhile Fata and special police officers in districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.The 46th meeting of the Board was held, with Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Naeem Khan in the chair. Additional inspectors general of police-headquarters and investigation, commandant Elite Force, DIG operations, DIG finance, DIG training, DIG investigation, DG PCU, commandant FRP, DIG telecommunication and AIG establishment attended the meeting.The DG PCU briefed the meeting about the infrastructure and allied demands for the newly merged districts and Tourism Police while Commandant FRP discussed the rules framed for Khasadars and Levies and regularisation of SPOs.The meeting also discussed electronic billboards to display pictures of Shuhada. The board has been constituted as a police think-tank which deliberates on major policy issues for the enhancement o

SWABI: Two members of a family were killed and another injured over a monetary issue at Kangary area of Maneri Payanpetty.Azaz Khan had a dispute with his cousins Fazal andShahzad over Rs5000, which led to an exchange of fire. Shahzad, Rahim and their uncle, Mukamil Shah sustained bullet injuriesand were taken to a hospital where Shahzad died while Mukamil and Rahim were referred to Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar, due to their serious condition.The former also succumbed to his injuries.The injured Rahim got registered an FIR against Azaz and Wajid Ali. from The News International - Peshawar https://ift.tt/3103hTY

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) was told on Wednesday that the district administration has restored the old price of Rs10 per roti and action was being taken against the violators.Deputy Advocate General Rabnawaz Khan told a division bench comprising Justice Lal Jan Khattak and Justice Muhammad Ibrahim Khan that the decision to increase the price of roti from Rs10 to Rs15 by the district administration has been withdrawn.The law officer, representing the government, submitted that now the nanbais were bound to sell a roti of 130 grams for Rs10.He also informed the bench that the district administration had charged and sent hundreds of nanbais to prison, who were not selling roti on Rs10 and the action continues. When the bench wanted to dispose of the petition after recording the statement of the law officer, the petitioners’ counsel Muhammad Khurshid Khan submitted that the court should order the district administration to produce notifications regarding increase and withdrawa

PESHAWAR: The Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar arranged a farewell ceremony for the employees either retiring or leaving the seat of learning to look for new adventures. Six employees including faculty and staff members were given a farewell lunch at IMSciences. The outgoing employees included Dr Salman Ahmad, Zainab Azmat, Mian Mabood Gul Kakakhel, Sareer Ahmad, Raz Muhammad and Akhtar Hussain. IMSciences Director Dr Muhammad Mohsin Khan in his speech thanked the outgoing employees for services to the institute. Some of the outgoing employees delivered farewell speeches, expressing pleasure to have served the institute. from The News International - Peshawar https://ift.tt/319b3uJ

MANSEHRA: Twelve persons, including three women and four children, were seriously injured when a jeep plunged into a ravine in Balakot on Tuesday. The driver of jeep, which was on its way to Balakot from Jujan village, lost control over steering while negotiating a sharp turn.The locals rushed to scene and shifted the injured to civil hospital in Balakot from where doctors referred them to Ayub Medical Complex in Abbottabad following emergency treatment. According to doctors, the condition of four children was serious. The police after lodging FIR started an investigation to ascertain exact cause behind the incident. from The News International - Peshawar https://ift.tt/2Yzgw0f

HANGU: The police arrested an accused allegedly involved in killing of his sister in honour-related issue at Gharibo Killay on Tuesday, police official said.Fazal Muhammad Khan, in-charge City Police Station, told reporters that Abdul Qayyum and Abdul Latif, sons of Khayal Manan, allegedly shot dead their sister in an honour-related issue a few days back.He said acting on a tip-off, the police raided a house in Gharibo Killay and arrested one of the accused, Abdul Qayyum and seized firearm used in the crime.The official added that another accused, Abdul Latif, was still at large and the police were conducting raids for his early arrest. from The News International - Peshawar https://ift.tt/2ST5ei5

PESHAWAR: The Excise and Narcotics Control Department officials on Tuesday foiled a bid to smuggle 50 kilogram of hashish and arrested the accused who was impersonating as an army official.“A team of the Excise Intelligence stopped a car in Mardan being driven by one Amir of Khushab in uniform of army captain and recovered 50 kg of hashish from his vehicle,” Azlan Aslam, the spokesman for the Excise and Narcotics Control Department said. He added the impersonator was arrested and a case registered against him. from The News International - Peshawar https://ift.tt/2YzguFF

PESHAWAR: Noted scholar Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi has asked the government to reopen the shrine of Badshah Mir Anwar Shah Syed Mian in Orakzai tribal district.He made the demand while talking to a delegation of the shrine caretakers. He said the shrine which was closed during militancy in the region should be reopened for disciples from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Afghanistan. He also called for resuming the reconstruction work on the shrine halted 20 years back.Moosavi maintained that the anti-Islamic forces were harming the religious places across the Muslim world to create hatred among the different sects of Muslims. He said the shrines of other spiritual leaders including Shah Abdullah Ghazi, Data Darbar, Baba Farid Ganj Shakar, Rehman Baba, Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, Shah Noorani, Abdul Latif Bhitai and others were open even though these too were attacked during the years of militancy. “It’s beyond my comprehension why the shrine of Badshah Mir Anwar Shah Syed Mian is still closed wh

DASKA: Five bandits barged into a house and took away cash and valuables in the area of Satra police on Tuesday. The bandits entered the house of Imran and took away cash, a cellphone and gold ornaments. The police are investigating.WOMAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE: A married woman attempted suicide over a domestic issue here on Tuesday. The woman exchanged harsh words with her husband and ate poisonous pills and was shifted to the Civil Hospital in a critical condition. The police are investigating.BOOKED FOR POWER THEFT: Sadr police Tuesday registered a case against a man on charges of stealing electricity.On the report of a Gepco SDO, police booked accused Mudassar for stealing power from the main line. from The News International - Peshawar https://ift.tt/2Yzgs0v

PAKPATTAN: DC Ahmad Kamal has said that water filtration plants will be installed at Pakpattan and Arifwala tehsils. Speaking here on Tuesday, the DC said that clean water was vital for any society. The government wanted to complete uplift projects at the earliest, he added.POWER OUTAGES: People are facing problems due to 10 hours long unscheduled power loadshedding in the city. The power supply remained suspended for several hours without any prior notice from the authorities.The power shutdown also caused water shortage in various localities of the city. The people have demanded the authorities take notice of the issue. from The News International - Peshawar https://ift.tt/2SWMw9w

PESHAWAR: Former senior minister and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Rahimdad Khan said on Tuesday that there was no likeminded group in the party.“There could be differences among the workers on various issues and it does not mean someone is forming his own group within the PPP,” he told The News dispelling the impression that some dissidents were holding their separate meetings against the sitting provincial leadership.Rahimdad, who remained as PPP’s provincial president, claimed that every worker within the party has access to central and provincial leadership and could present their point of view. He observed that PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was aware of the problems of the party workers. When asked about the provincial party’s leaders meeting at the residence of the Khan Pervez in Nowshera, Rahimdad Khan said that was not a meeting but Khan Pervez had invited them after his recovery from illness.He said since the workers and leaders had been inquiring about his health

CHITRAL: A police constable allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his official pistol on the premises of the Police Lines early Tuesday, official said.Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Zafar Ahmed said that Nazarban Shah, police constable, hailing from Garam Chasham, Mogh, was found dead on the premises of the Police Lines.He said that apparently he had fired at himself in the head at around 4am. The DSP added that the body was shifted to the hospital for medico-legal proceeding and proper investigation would be conducted into the case. It was learnt that the slain cop’s wedding was fixed for next week. from The News International - Peshawar https://ift.tt/2SQSLvg

PESHAWAR: A 13-year-old boy was killed after being hit by a stray bullet here. Noor Shahid Shah, a student of grade-8, was playing with his friends when the stray bullet hit him. He was rushed to the Lady Reading Hospital but he succumbed to his injuries. People on the social media demanded a ban on the festive firing as well as introducing strict laws to go after those involved in this menace after provincial minister Taimur Khan Jhagra posted about the incident, saying some of the traditions really need to be changed. The minister said he would ask the capital city police officer to act against aerial firing. He also asked for creating awareness among the public about the celebratory firing. from The News International - Peshawar https://ift.tt/2YyfIc3

BARA: Senator Momin Khan Afridi on Tuesday alleged massive corruption in the ongoing development schemes in Tirah valley in Khyber district and said he would raise the issue in the Senate. Addressing a gathering in Tirah, he alleged that the contractors were using substandard material in the uplift projects posing threats to the lives of the common people.He called upon the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to probe the corruption being committed by the contractors who were using poor quality of material in the construction work. “The government should probe the matter and the contractors involved should be taken to the task,” he said, adding that he would also take up the issue in the Senate. from The News International - Peshawar https://ift.tt/2SRV6pO

NANKANA SAHIB: An shepherd drowned in River Ravi near Malka Haji on Tuesday. Mehr Muhammad Hadayat was grazing his buffaloes near the river when one of his buffaloes went into the river. He chased the buffalo, but drowned. from The News International - Peshawar https://ift.tt/2YzgoOj

PO ARRESTED: CIA police arrested a proclaimed offender (PO). On a tip-off, the police raided a locality and arrested PO Ikram, who was wanted by police of Abbottabad, Khanewal, Lahore, Karachi and Nankana in many cases of dacoity. from The News International - Peshawar https://ift.tt/2SRV5SM

MINGORA: Unidentified gunmen attacked the residence of a member of the pro-government Amn Committee in Azbaka Manglawar and killed one of his sons, police sources said on Tuesday.They said that the gunmen attacked the house of Dilfaroz, a member of the Amn Committee, early in the day and killed one of his sons, Sabz Ali. His other son Hamd Ali was injured in the attack. After the incident, a heavy contingent of the police arrived on the spot. from The News International - Peshawar https://ift.tt/2YzgntJ

SARGODHA: Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Fahim along with Civil Judge Al-Basit Mudassar visited the District Jail and ordered the release of five prisoners involved in petty crimes. The ADSJ also reviewed different blocks of the jail and checked food and security arrangements available for the prisoners. He appreciated the administration for providing quality food. from The News International - Peshawar https://ift.tt/2SWMvT0

Islamabad: Terming xenophobia, global warming and economic disparity as major global challenges, President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday called for developing an international consensus for their effective and sustainable solutions.Addressing here the inaugural session of 5th Regional Conference of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), the president said parliaments worldwide had an important responsibility to bring change in the lives of people through legislation focusing on human development.The conference titled ‘Envisioning parliamentary paths towards a diverse and developed South Asia’ gathered key representatives from Commonwealth countries besides special guests from Untied Kingdom, Malaysia, Uganda and legislative assemblies of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu Kashmir.President Arif Alvi said the onus was on parliaments to set a course for governments to take steps in direction of creating balance, equality and equity in societies.To remove financial inequality, he said, reco

Rawalpindi: As many as 13 patients have been tested positive for dengue fever at two of the three allied hospitals in town in last three weeks taking the total number of confirmed patients so far registered this year at the allied hospitals to 25 however, the trend at the time cannot be declared as an outbreak of the infection.Data collected by ‘The News’ on Tuesday has revealed that in last 24 hours, Holy Family Hospital tested two patients positive for dengue fever while the other two teaching hospitals including Benazir Bhutto Hospital and District Headquarters Hospital did not receive any confirmed patient of the infection.However as many as 10 patients of dengue fever including five confirmed patients and five suspected ones were undergoing treatment at the HFH and DHQ Hospital.To date, the HFH received a total of 14 confirmed patients of dengue fever while as many as seven patients of the infection were undergoing treatment at the hospital of which one has been declared as a pati

Rawalpindi: Former president of All Punjab Teachers Association, Dr. Sagheer Alam Chaudhry has drawn attention of Prime Minister Imran Khan towards what he alleged corruption , fraudulent activities and irregularities of Director of Education (Colleges), Rawalpindi Division.Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Sagheer Alam while disclosing irregularities and corruption by Jahanzeb Khan has demanded his suspension and inquiry as well as strict action against him under the law.To start with, Sagheer Alam alleged that the education director Jahanzeb Khan misused grants of different heads without approval of Secretary, Higher Education, Punjab. The education director was appointed purely on political basis by the previous government on the verge of its tenure while removing Malik M Asghar without any charge. Principals of Government College for Women, 6th Road, Murree Road and Daulatla, etc became victims of his corruption. They had submitted many letters/applications with the higher

Islamabad: Nadir Gul Barech, a renowned development professional and Chief Executive Officer of the Balochistan Rural Support Programme (BRSP) received the 7th FPCCI Achievement Award from President Arif Alvi in an award ceremony hosted by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI).The FPCCI Achievement Award is one of the most prestigious accolades to recognise performance of individuals and organisations with outstanding performance in economic and socio-economic development. It honours dedicated individuals and enterprises of Pakistani origin who have made sustained contribution in building the country’s image.Nadir Gul Barech has been working in the development sector for the last few decades and has been an advocate and flag-bearer of social change and development in Balochistan. His tireless efforts towards social development through poverty eradication has brought a pivotal change in the lives of millions of the marginalized communities in Balochistan.

Islamabad: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Tuesday announced Intermediate (FA) results of its thousands of students across the country. These students were appeared in autumn, 2018 examination, said a press release issue here. According to Controller Exams, the intimation cards have been issued to concerned students at their postal addresses. The same has also been placed at the university’s website. from The News International - Islamabad https://ift.tt/2K7sxSB

Islamabad: Effective policing measures are being adopted by Islamabad Police to curb crime, win public support and bridge the gap between police and public through performance.It was stated by SP (Industrial Area) Sayed Aziz while addressing the people at `Open Kutchery’ held in the area of Sabzi Mandi police station. The ‘Open Kutchery’ was organized following directions of Inspector General of Police Islamabad Muhammad Aamir Zulfiqar Khan and DIG (Operations) Waqar Uddin Syed who asked for effective interaction of police with public. The notables of the areas, all Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSPs) and Station House Officers of police station falling in the jurisdiction of City police zone were also present on the occasion.The SP (Industrial Area) listened to the problems of the people and issued directions to immediately resolve them. The people of the area lauded this step of Islamabad Police and hoped that their problems would be resolved on priority basis.Sayed Aziz urged the

Islamabad:Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi NI (M) chaired the 41st meeting of the Board of Governors (BoG) of Bahria University at BU here, says a press release.A detailed briefing was given to the board on the progress of various ongoing projects, with special reference to growth and diversification in academic disciplines, infrastructure enhancement, budget and new initiatives of academic & nonacademic areas.Naval Chief who is also the pro-chancellor and chairman Board of Governors of Bahria University appreciated efforts for focusing on students grooming through academic teachings and its core values of integrity, creativity and excellence.He also appreciated the academic benchmarks being raised in the university aligned with its strategic vision and mission, including the programmes being introduced in the domain of Maritime research and studies.Bahria University has expended its domain to become first Maritime University of Pakistan with underlying objective o

Islamabad: Huawei has planned to establish seven ICT academies and cultivate 3,000 ICT talents in 2019. Through academy the company has collaborated with 15 universities across Pakistan to date.Since entering Pakistan in 1998, Huawei has maintained robust growth and contributed to Pakistan’s overall ICT industry development. Today employs about 1,600 people in the country, 91% of whom are Pakistani nationals.In 2018 alone, Huawei spent $224 million in local procurement, and invested $10 million to establish a Huawei Technical Support Center which has 800 ICT engineers.Huawei has also committed to cultivating local talent in Pakistan through programs like the Huawei ICT Academy, through which the company has collaborated with 15 universities across Pakistan to date. Huawei announced its business results for the first half of 2019: $58.34 billion in revenue, a 23.2% increase over the same period last year. The company's net profit margin for H1 2019 was 8.7%.According to Huawei's

Islamabad: Akhuwat and Unilever Pakistan have come together to champion transgender rights and inclusion in the workforce. Together the organisations aim to provide dignified employment opportunities to members of the transgender community whilst also creating safe work environments that enable them to grow professionally.Akhuwat will serve as a bridge between Unilever and the transgender community by leveraging its relationship of trust with key trans influencers and activists. Akhuwat will also support the company with sensitisation for employees and co-develop capability building programmes for potential trans employees.By engaging stakeholders within its value chain, Unilever has enabled employment for 18 transgender at its warehouse.Shazia Syed, chairperson and CEO, Unilever Pakistan, said, “We are working with our partners to extend opportunities for dignified employment, safe workspaces and independence to the trans community. This is an important step in our journey towards a d

GOMA: A new case of Ebola has been registered in the eastern DR Congo city of Goma, a key transport hub, a Congolese health official said, as the virus death toll rose to 1,790.It is the second case of Ebola detected in the lakeside city of more than two million people, close to the Rwanda border."I have just been informed of a case of Ebola in Goma," Dr Aruna Abedi, coordinator of the Ebola response in North Kivu province, told AFP.Health officials said the latest case involves a man from a northeastern rural community, who arrived in Goma on July 13 and was later diagnosed.Efforts to contain the virus have repeatedly been hindered by mistrust of health officials and militia violence, particularly in rural areas."Our response teams have just detected and isolated a second case on July 30, 2019. It is initially not being linked to the first case," said an official statement, signed by Congolese professor and leading Ebola researcher Professor Jean-Jacques Muyembe, s

Islamabad : Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) provided free of cost diagnostic and therapeutic services to the first patient holding ‘Sehat Insaf Card’ here on Monday through ‘Sehat Sahulat’ Programme of the government.According to a PIMS spokesman, the PIMS Executive Director Raja Amjad directed the staff on Monday to facilitate a patient Raja Khalid Mehmood having ‘Sehat Insaf Card’.The patient availed the facility of ECG (electrocardiogram), angiography and angioplasty free of cost through the ‘Insaf Card’.After providing treatment facilities to the first ‘Sehat Insaf’ Card holder, the PIMS ED announced that all patients having the cards would be provided free of cost treatment at PIMS through ‘Sehat Sahulat’ Programme.It is important that ‘Sehat Sahulat Programme gives coverage for indoor healthcare services only forexample major treatments like heart diseases (stents and open heart surgeries), diabetes mellitus complications, burns and accidents, dialysis, chronic infe

Islamabad : Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has imposed ban for setting up illegal sacrificial animals markets in the sectorial areas of the city, owing to the expected mass influx of sacrificial animals ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.According to a notification received here by ICT office on Monday, the influx of animals on roads, green belts and empty plots in various sectors of the federal capital pose not only a health hazard but also endanger a human life by creating traffic congestion.For this annual tradition, the ICT administration has specified only legitimate place in sector I-12 to accommodate the influx of over 100,000 animals keeping in view the public’s convenience.It was directed to take strict action against the sellers who violate the law by moving their sacrificial animals in bulk within the sectoral areas of ICT with the objective of higher profit, read the notification. from The News International - Islamabad https://ift.tt/2YaL1KB

Islamabad : Worldwide, 300 million people are living with viral hepatitis, totally unaware. Without finding the undiagnosed and linking them to care, millions will continue to suffer and die.Dr. Nadeem Iqbal, gastroenterologist at Shifa International Hospital shared these views at a seminar arranged in connection with World Hepatitis Day (WHD) here on Monday.WHD takes places on July 28 every year, bringing the world together under a single theme to raise awareness of the global burden of Viral Hepatitis in a bid to influence real change.Dr. Nadeem said, within Pakistan, almost 12 million people are suffering from Hepatitis B or C. Each year brings about 150,000 new cases. The majority of the people catch the infection in healthcare settings without being aware of it. The disease is called a silent killer because many patients remain undiagnosed and untreated for many years before developing complications and dying.Viral hepatitis is the 8th highest cause of mortality globally and was r

Islamabad : The ‘Conference on National Vocational Qualification Framework (NVQF): Opportunities & challenges-Way forward' organized by the National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), the apex technical and vocational education and training body of the country, will commence in Islamabad today (Tuesday).“The NVQF is one of the key components for establishing a uniform national system of qualifications, assessment and training that will support achieving the goals set under the National Skills for All TVET Strategy. It will help improve the quality of outcomes, quality of skills and providing sufficient knowledge that meets the needs of industry,” said Executive Director NAVTTC Dr. Nasir Khan.He said the NAVTTC has worked upon equivalencies of the NVQF levels with the general education system to synchronise the TVET system with the ongoing educations level.Dr Nasir said the NAVTTC had achieved an important milestone towards streamlining the TVET through the

Islamabad : The business community supports the government’s decision to implement new refund rules from August which will encourage the exporters, Patron in chief of Islamabad Chamber for Small Traders, Shahid Rasheed Butt said Monday.The zero-rating facility was withdrawn after an IMF deal which has panicked exporters but the new rules will relieve them of the pressure, said Shahid Rasheed Butt who is also former President ICCI.He said that exporters would get refunds within 72 hours of filing monthly returns through an automated system which will provide space to the exporters.Shahid Rasheed Butt said that refunds worth 155 billion rupees which are due since years should be released to boost the export sector as exports are tied to national development without which country will remain dependent on foreign loans. from The News International - Islamabad https://ift.tt/30WbkkG

Islamabad : Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Service Murad Saeed Monday said that launch of e-billing system in the National Highway Authority (NHA) would ensure transparency, eradicate corruption, save cost and time, increase efficiency and effectiveness and improve managerial control.Addressing a ceremony after formally inaugurating the e-billing system at NHA Headquarters, Murad Saeed said that e-billing system was part of the Prime Minister vision for ending corruption, improve transparency and provide good governance.He said by launch of NHA mobile application and now e-billing system, the NHA has opened all its record for the public and media.He said that NHA mobile app was launched to provide necessary information particularly the projects implementation, execution and progress in their desired region.He said that concrete proofs of kichbacks in NHA projects sent to National Accountability Bureau and commission constituted to investigate 10 years loans were availab

Pakistan respects and safeguards equal religious freedom, basic rights of all minorities. The Article 36 of the Constitution regarding protection of minorities assures that “The state shall safeguard the legitimate rights and interest of minorities, including their due representation in the Federal and Provincial services”. Development of Kartarpur Corridor is part of the same commitment to promote religious freedom and harmony of the minorities. It is being built on the site where Guru Nanak, the founder of the religion, died in the 16th Century.Large number of Sikh Yatrees visit Pakistan annually as the country has majority of their worship places and is considered as a sacred land for the community. After the development of Kartarpur Corridor, Pakistan will facilitate visit of 5,000 pilgrims round the year (except main days) and 10,000 pilgrims on special days. The Sikhs say that they wanted this for the last 70 years since the creation of Pakistan. Now it is finally happening.The K

Islamabad : The Islamabad Police will take strict action on public complaints against the police officials involved in sluggish policing and pending their complaints without any reason.SP (City Zone) Aamir Khan Niazi expressed these views while addressing the people at ‘Open Kutchery’ held in the area of Secretariat police station.The Open Kutchery was organised following directions of Inspector General of Police Islamabad Muhammad Aamir Zulfiqar and DIG (Operations) Waqar Uddin Syed who asked for effective interaction of police with public. The notables of the areas, all Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSPs) and Station House Officers of police station falling in the jurisdiction of City police zone were also present on the occasion.The SHO should develop coordination among the public and police, the officer said and added that the SHO is bound to redress grievances of people.The SP (City Zone) said that people to identify the elements in the police or in their surroundings supportin

Many Indians living abroad and those with secular viewpoint are worried at the policies of the re-elected BJP government, which won a decisive victory recently and Narendra Modi got another term as India’s prime minister. As it is, many of them did not anticipate the return of BJP, the right-wing Hindu nationalist party. They believe that secularism in India has been largely compromised in the last few years and minorities, women and marginalised groups will face tough time in the coming days. They are convinced that India will be a less tolerant and inclusive place.The score card of first five years of Modi Sarkar is troubling. The Modi government used propaganda against Muslims and other minorities so as to create hatred in the society. Now if a Muslim says anything against Modi, he may be lynched by a mob. For the first time, in the history of India four senior judges of Indian Supreme Court addressed a press conference and blamed Modi for controlling the Chief Justice of India, the

Islamabad : The Islamabad Secretariat police have arrested three persons involved in street crime as well as bike lifting incidents and recovered four motorbikes from their possession, a police spokesman said on Monday.Following special directions of DIG (Operations) Waqaruddin Syed, Superintendent of Police (City Zone) Muhammad Aamir Khan Niazi constituted special team to curb street crime and bike lifting incidents. This teams headed by SHO Secretariat police station Inspector Asjad Mehmood, ASI Muhammad Rasheed and other succeeded to bust a gang of bike lifters and recovered four bikes from them.The arrested persons have been identified as Malik Hamza son of Muhammad Nawaz Resident of District Rawalpindi, Syed Mujahid Shah son of Syed Baghdad Shah resident of district Peshawar and Waqas Ali son of Nisar Ali resident of Bari Imam Islamabad.During the preliminary investigation, they confessed their involvement in several street crime and bike lifting incidents in areas of Sabzi Mandi

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has directed the officials concerned to formulate a comprehensive traffic management plan so as to resolve traffic congestion in the provincial capital.Chairing a meeting on the traffic management plan for Peshawar, he sought a detailed report highlighting all traffic related issues within 15 days.The meeting was attended by Finance Minister Taimur Salim Jhagra, Minister Information Shaukat Yousafzai, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Shahab Ali Shah, ACS, secretary Finance, commissioner Peshawar, CCPO Peshawar, Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) director general and other high officials.According to an official handout, the chief minister directed the district administration, PDA and Police Department to undertake immediate measures to ensure smooth flow of traffic in the city.Mahmood Khan said an all-inclusive strategy should be formulated for the provincial capital to ensure optimum management and utilization of available resources.The chi

MARDAN: Markazi Tanzeem-e-Tajiraan, Zahir Shah Group, staged a protest rally on Monday against the assistant commissioner for what they alleged was inappropriate behaviour with the traders.The rally started from the Mardan Chamber of Commerce and Industry and it turned into a protest meeting at the Pakistan Chowk.The rally was led by the president of the traders union and MCCI Zahir Shah, chairman Ghulam Sarwar and others.Addressing the protesters, the speakers criticised Assistant Commissioner Asadullah and accused him of harassing the traders.They asked chief minister, chief secretary, and commissioner Mardan to take action against the assistant commissioner.Later, Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Abid Wazir told The News that the traders union created hurdles in removing the encroachments from bazaars and resisted implementation of government price-list and other check and balance system in the district.He believed the traders wanted selective justice but the administration will not toe