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National Ranking Tennis C’ships from Dec 5

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                ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):The Islamabad Tennis Association (ITA) would be organizing the 35th Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships from December 5 to 11 here at PTF–SDA Tennis Complex, Garden Avenue.

According to details, the competitions to be contested in the championship include Men, Women, Boys 18 & Under, Boys & Girls and under 12.

Top players of the country like Aqeel Khan, Muhammad Shoaib, Muzammil Murtaza, Muhammad Abid, and many more National players and all affiliated units of PTF including Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy, Pakistan Air Force, Wapda, Railway, HEC, SNGPL, POF Wah, Punjab, Sindh, KPK, Balochistan, Islamabad, AJK and Gilgit Baltistan, have been invited to participate in the extravaganza.

Tariq Mehmood Murtaza, President of the Islamabad Tennis Association and Chairman of Rawalpindi Development Authority has approved the arrangements for holding the 35th Federal Cup National Ranking Tennis Championships in a befitting manner. The championship would help in the development and promotion of the game of tennis in the country..

Renowned compere, author Dildar Bhatti remembered

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                ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):Renowned TV and radio compere, columnist, author, and actor Dildar Pervaiz Bhatti was remembered on the occasion of his birth anniversary on Wednesday.

Born in Gujranwala on November 30, 1948, Dildar Parvaiz Bhatti, got his  early education in Gujranwala. Dildar received many trophies by winning debating competitions throughout school and college days.

After completing Master’s in English Literature, Bhatti started his career as English lecturer at Government College Sahiwal.

Within a year, he relocated to Lahore, where he worked at the Government College. His career in entertainment industry started from Radio Pakistan in early 70s, where he hosted a program called Sohni Dharti.

The transition from radio to TV didn’t take long as he tried his hand at acting in TV drama series at Pakistan Television Corporation. He also worked as newscaster. He soon realised that these were not his cup of tea, and got the opportunity to host a university challenge style TV show ‘Takra’, which made him a household name.

He also wrote daily columns and worked with different newspapers. He also authored books, including Amna Samna, Dildarian and Dilbar Dildar. Dildar Pervaiz compared many live entertainment shows presenting various talented artists of Pakistan. In 1994, Dildar Pervaiz Bhatti died due to brain haemorrhage in New York City

NBP Exchange Rates

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                KARACHI, Nov 30 (APP):Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on Wednesday issued the following

exchange rates.                        

CURRENCY              SYMBOL      TT Selling   TT Buying   

U.S DOLLAR             USD         224.40      223.90               

EURO                        EUR         232.70      232.18              

JAPANESE YEN        JPY         1.6176      1.6140   

BRITISH POUND       GBP         268.88      268.28             

SWISS FRANC          CHF         235.51      234.98 

CANADIAN DOLLAR     CAD         165.70      165.03               

AUSTRALIAN DOLAR    AUD         150.27      149.94 

SWEDISH KRONA        SEK          21.34       21.30      

NORWEGIAN KRONE     NOK          22.47       22.42               

DANISH KRONE             DKK          31.23       31.16          

NEWZEALAND DOLLAR   NZD         139.52      139.21       

SINGAPORE DOLLAR    SGD         163.54      163.17  

HONGKONG DOLLAR     HKD          28.85       28.79              

KOREAN WON             KRW         0.1703      0.1700    

CHINESE YUAN            CNY          31.58       31.51        

MALAYSIAN RINGGIT   MYR          50.17       50.06           

THAI BAHT                 THB          06.35       06.33             

U.E.A DIRHAM           AED          61.53       61.39               

SAUDI RIYAL            SAR          59.79       59.65     

QATAR RIYAL            QAR          61.65       61.51        

KUWAITI DINAR       KWD         730.30      728.68        

CONVERSION RATE FOR FROZEN FCY DEPOSITS

USD         223.9087

GBP         269.4517     

EUR         232.2829 

JPY           1.6192     

DECEMBER DATE: 02-12 2022

Pakistan-EU political dialogue in Brussels covers broad-based areas

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                ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):The 8th round of Pakistan-European Union Political Dialogue was held in Brussels covering a broad range of bilateral subjects as well as regional and global developments.

Acting Foreign Secretary Jauhar Saleem and Enrique Mora, Deputy Secretary General of European External Action Service (EEAS) led their respective sides on Tuesday. Both sides noted the special significance of this round of Political Dialogue, marking the 60th anniversary of Pakistan-EU relations. Both sides underlined the importance they attached to their multifaceted partnership.

Expressing satisfaction on the positive trajectory of the relations, they agreed to continue working together to further deepen and broaden bilateral cooperation.

Acting Foreign Secretary appreciated the timely and invaluable humanitarian assistance and support provided by the European Union for the victims of the massive climate induced floods in Pakistan.

He underscored that as a key trade and development partner, EU’s continued support would be pivotal in helping Pakistan effectively carry out rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts, and to build back the damaged infrastructure in a climate resilient manner. The two sides acknowledged that EU’s GSP Plus scheme has been a successful template of trade for development and mutually beneficial trade cooperation.

Sharing Pakistan’s position on the proposal for the new GSP Plus scheme, the Acting Foreign Secretary expressed the hope that mutual objectives, including sustainable development, poverty alleviation and employment generation will be appropriately prioritized in the new Scheme.

He also conveyed Pakistan’s keenness to diversify the scope of trade, investment and development cooperation between Pakistan and the EU.

Both sides agreed to explore opportunities of cooperation under EU’s flagship programmes like Global Gateway and Horizon Europe. The two sides also welcomed the recent launch of a comprehensive dialogue on migration and mobility.

The dialogue will provide an institutionalised platform for legal pathways for migration to Europe, seek talent partnerships, and enable effective implementation of the Pakistan–EU readmission agreement.

The Acting Foreign Secretary apprised the Deputy Secretary General of the dire human rights situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). He called upon the international community to use its influence to urge India to honour its commitment to the UNSC Resolutions.

He also highlighted that Indian illegal and unilateral actions of August 5, 2019, were aimed at undermining the internationally recognized disputes, and altering the demographic structure of the IIOJK were a blatant violation of the UNSC resolutions, 4th Geneva Convention, and international law.

The Acting Foreign Secretary reiterated Pakistan’s principled stance for universal and consistent application of UN Charter Principles – including non-use or threat of use of force, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, pacific settlement of disputes, and equal security for all states in order to ensure lasting peace and security.

He added that Pakistan continued to call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and stressed the need for diplomacy and dialogue for an early, negotiated end to the Ukraine conflict. Taking note of the multiple, complex challenges confronting Afghanistan, the Acting Foreign Secretary reiterated the importance of sustained engagement of the international community with the Interim Afghan Government in order to ensure the wellbeing of the Afghan people. Both sides agreed to hold the next round of the Political Dialogue in Islamabad in 2023

Iftikhar Ahmed’s stupendous unbeaten 83 helps Bangla Tigers leap past Delhi Bulls

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                ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):Iftikhar Ahmed’s stupendous unbeaten 83 from 30 balls studded with eight sixes and five boundaries helped Bangla Tigers leap past Delhi Bulls in the 19th match on the seventh day of the Abu Dhabi T10 at the Abu Dhabi Zayed Cricket Stadium on late Tuesday.

Bangla Tigers who were at bottom of the points table recorded their second win and pushed Delhi Bulls to the last slot  in the battle of two bottom placed teams, according to information received here.

Delhi Bulls elected to field and began their attack through Imad Wasim. Bangla Tigers’ opener Joe Clarke hit Wasim’s third and fifth deliveries for boundaries. Clarke was more severe on Keemo Paul hitting the first, second and fourth deliveries for boundaries. Paul struck back with the last ball of the over by getting Clarke out for 25.

The third over was bowled by India’s veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh. He gave away just seven runs preventing the batsmen from scoring any boundaries. Skipper Dwayne Bravo introduced himself and though his second ball was hit for a boundary by Hazratullah Zazai to mid-off, he struck with the third ball to remove Zazai. Jordan Cox, running backwards at mid-off dived and took a brilliant one handed catch to dismiss Zazai.

Ifthikar Ahmed walked in and hit Bravo’s first delivery for a huge six to deep mid-wicket. He also pulled the next for a boundary. Iftikhar lifted Harbhajan’s fourth delivery to extra cover for another six. The next he drove powerfully through the covers for a boundary. Iftikhar also smashed Richard Gleeson for two consecutive sixes in the sixth over off the fourth and fifth deliveries. Iftikhar’s  sixes continued in the seventh over too when he lifted Shiraz for a mighty one over long on.

The eighth over saw Iftikhar at his aggressive best. He smashed Gleeson’s second, fourth and sixth deliveries for a six and picked boundaries off the fourth and fifth deliveries. Twenty-six runs came off that over and he made his partner Colin Munro watch him in awe. He went past his half century in 19 balls.

Bravo bowled a brilliant ninth preventing both batsmen from hitting any boundary. Shiraz was called to bowl the last over. He gave away no boundaries off the first three deliveries but off the fourth delivery, Iftikhar swept him to get a boundary. Off the fifth ball, Iftikhar took a double to move to 82 and flicked the last ball for a single to remain unbeaten on 83 and guide Bangla Tigers to 133 for 2 in 10 overs.

Delhi Bulls began their chase through opener Rilee Rossouw hitting Mohammad Amir’s third delivery for a six over long on. From the rest of Amir’ deliveries the batsmen could only get singles. Rohan Mustafa, who bowled the second over, earned the first success with the fourth ball by having Tom Banton caught by a diving Iftikhar Ahmed at long on for 4.  Jordan Cox who joined Rossouw right away hit a boundary to fine leg off Mustafa.

Rossouw hit the last ball of the third over from Benny Howell for a six to deep mid-wicket. Cox also cut Umair Ali’s first delivery for a boundary past point. With the last delivery he removed danger man Rossouw caught and bowled for 15.

Shakib Al Hasan, as usual, bowled a miserly over giving away just eight runs. Cox made up for that in the next over from Umair Ali hitting him for two consecutive sixes.  Delhi Bulls needed 60 runs off the last 18 balls, needing to score at a run rate of 20 runs per over.  Luke Fletcher had the free-hitting  Cox caught behind by wicketkeeper Joe Clarke for 34. His knock off 21 balls had two boundaries and two sixes. Fletcher gave away only six runs to help his team tighten the grip on the match.

With 54 runs needed off the last 12 balls, Tim David and Keemo Paul hit Mohammad Amir for one six each. Still 39 runs were needed off the last over. Even though Fletcher was hit for four consecutive sixes by David, they fell short of the target by 12 runs. David remained unbeaten on 50 off 20 balls with six sixes and one boundary. Unfortunately, his knock went in vain.

Brief scores:

Bangla Tigers bt Delhi Bulls by 12 runs.  Bangla Tigers 133 for 2 in 10 overs (Joe Clarke 25, Iftikhar Ahmed 83n.o) Delhi Bulls 121 for 3 in 10 overs (Jordan Cox 34, Tim David 50n.o)

Player of the Match:  Iftikhar Ahmed

Internet services back to normal after fixing faults in submarine cable, confirms PTA

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ISLAMABAD, NOV 30: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) shared that the fault in SEAMEWE-5 cable has been repaired and “internet services are operational as per normal routine”.

“Faults in the terrestrial segment of SEAMEWE-5 were repaired at 2 AM PST. Internet services are operational as per normal routine,” tweeted the regulator.

A day earlier, Pakistan’s internet users had faced problems in network connectivity following a “dual cut in the terrestrial segment of SEAMEWE-5”.

“Dual cut in the terrestrial segment of SEAMEWE-5 between the cities of Abu Talab and Zafrana in Egypt have been reported,” PTA had confirmed on Twitter.

The authority added that alternate arrangements to provide uninterrupted internet services to the users have been made, while work to remove the fault is underway.

Meanwhile, NetBlocks — a global internet monitor — tweeted that the internet disruption has impacted multiple countries including Pakistan, Indonesia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Yemen, Oman, Somalia, and Chad.

US-Pakistan effort to elevate the higher education sector

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ISLAMABAD, NOV 30: United States Ambassador Donald Blome joined officials from the University of Utah and the Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives, Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, to inaugurate the International Summit on Higher Education and Workforce Development today.

The summit was organized by the U.S.-funded Higher Education System Strengthening Activity (HESSA) and focuses on the role of higher education in the 21st century, highlighting the fluid nature of learning and employment, and explores how universities can reposition themselves in this ever-changing landscape.

Ambassador Donald Blome celebrated the 75 years of partnership between the U.S. and Pakistan and said, “In a country where more than 60 percent of the population is below the age of 30, we must continue to help youth achieve their full potential.”

Minister Iqbal remarked that the Government of Pakistan is open to improving the higher education system and is looking into various options to capitalize on the abundant youth potential in the country.  He appreciated Pakistan’s 75-year partnership with the U.S. government and celebrated the support provided by the U.S. government to academia through specialized investment in higher education.  He further added that academic institutions and the public and private sectors should join hands to accelerate this development.  Mr. Iqbal tasked Pakistani higher education officials to improve higher education.

Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman of the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC), said that HEC will continue working with the U.S. government to build a cadre of experts to improve graduate employability.

Senator Keith Grover, Utah State Senator from the United States noted, “it is the ultimate goal of an institute to provide necessary skills for youth so they can positively contribute to the workforce both locally and globally.”

HESSA is supported by the United States through USAID, and is implemented in collaboration with 16 Pakistani public universities and other stakeholders, with a focus on strengthening universities’ capacity to deliver market-driven education, research, and graduate employability.

DC Islamabad assures to resolve issues of business community

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Islamabad, NOV 30: /DNA/ – Irfan Nawaz Memon, Deputy Commissioner, Islamabad said that the business community is the key stakeholder in the economic development of the country and assured that he would take all possible measures to resolve their key issues. He said that a Committee would be formed to address the issues of the business community including encroachments in markets, board tax and professional tax. He said this while addressing the business community during his visit to Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI).

Irfan Nawaz Memon said that due to the consistent water boring in Islamabad, the water tables have gone very low and water shortage could develop into a serious crisis in the federal capital in future. He stressed that the business community should raise its voice against this issue for its optimum solution. He said that the business community should cooperate in curbing frauds in cooperative housing societies. He said that construction of buildings over Nullahs in Islamabad is a serious issue and stressed that the business community should cooperate in addressing this issue. He said that the business community should arrange fire alarms, fire extinguishers and water tanks in commercial and industrial buildings to cope with fire incidents and he was ready to facilitate them in such efforts. He assured that he was ready to work with ICCI in addressing the other major issues of the business community.

Speaking at the occasion, Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry highlighted the various issues of the business community that needed the attention of DC Islamabad for redress. He said that instead of issuing notices to the business community for meeting tough firefighting requirements, these requirements should be revised in consultation with them to facilitate them in this issue. He said that 2 underground parking lots in Jinnah Super Market should be operationalized and shifting of courts from F-8 Markaz should be expedited to address the concerns of the business community. He said that encroachments from markets should be removed in consultation with stakeholders and pushcarts set up under Ahsaas Program should be removed from markets to a separate location. He said that the professional tax belonged to the local government and stressed that it should be suspended till the completion of election of local government in Islamabad. He said that board tax should be charged according to the gazette notification of 2014 and double the rate of contractors should be revised.

Azhar ul Islam Zafar Vice President ICCI, Khalid Iqbal Malik Group Leader, Mian Shaukat Masud, Tahir Ayub, Babar Chaudhry, Zahid Qureshi, Ch. Muhammad Ali, Abdul Rehman Siddiqui, Raja Hassan Akhtar, Ahmed Khan, Khalid Chaudhry, Saif ur Rehman Khan and representatives market associations also highlighted various issues for the attention of DC Islamabad and stressed for their early redress.

UNDP, Japan to work together for stabilization, economic recovery

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ISLAMABAD, NOV 30: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pakistan and the Government of Japan have signed an agreement to launch a project ofUS$3.9 million “for the stabilization and economic recovery through social cohesion, local governance, and livelihood opportunities” for communities in Kurram and Orakzai districts. The agreement was signed by H.E. Mitsuhiro Wada, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Mr. Knut Ostby, Resident Representative, UNDP Pakistan.

With generous support from the Government of Japan, the two-year project will assist more than 200,000 individuals,with a particular focus on youth and women. The project will use innovative approaches to engage youth in policy dialogues and sports/cultural events for social cohesion and trust building. Employment opportunities will be provided to 1,300 youth through digital skills, incubation, and skills training. Community organizations will engage in the planning process and rehabilitate 50 community physical infrastructure schemes.Thirty-five offices will be constructed for village councils to strengthen local governance. Two common facility centres for women entrepreneurs will be operationalized.

The project is aligned with the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s development agenda and aims to build trust between communities and local government and promote sustainable livelihoods.

“The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is strongly committed to the sustainable development ofthe merged districts. We appreciate the continued support provided by the Government of Japan for improving the conditions for the people of the merged districts,”said Muhammad Qaisar Khan, Additional Secretary, the Planning and Development Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

While speaking at the ceremony Ms. Samar Ihsan, Additional Secretary of Ministry of Economic Affairs, said. “Government of Pakistan is committed to working with UNDP and the Government of Japan. The entire tribal belt has been severely affected by the two decades of insecurity and its after-effects. Stabilization and economic recovery of merged districts are important for durable peace and prosperity.”

At the signing ceremony, H.E. Mitsuhiro Wada, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, in his speech, mentioned, “This project will not only support recovery and income generationbut also enhance social cohesion and local governance to ensure the sustainability of the outcomes.Japan and UNDP have a long-standing partnership, and I greatly appreciate UNDP’s tireless effort and dedication to achieving sustainable and inclusive development in Pakistan.

Speaking on occasion, Mr. Knut Ostby, Resident Representative, UNDP Pakistan, stated, “We are grateful to the Government of Japan for their long-standing partnership with UNDP. With their generous support, we were able to expand and strengthen the efforts of the Government of Pakistan, which are critical for achieving stability and sustainable development in the merged districts and bringing it at par with the rest of the country.”

The signing ceremony was held in Islamabad and was attended by seniorofficials from the Embassy of Japan in Islamabad, the Economic Affairs Division, Planning and Development Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

In the past five years, the Government of Japan has made a substantial contribution of more than US$24 million through partnering with UNDPin key areas of social cohesion, livelihoods, youth empowerment, climate change adaptation, electoral and legislative processes,and the rule of law and justice in Pakistan. 

Rescue 1122 conducts training on BLS, first aid & fire safety for OGDCL staff

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                LAKKI MARWAT, Nov 30 (APP):The district emergency service Rescue 1122 conducted a basic training session about first medical aid, basic life support (BLS), and fire safety for the staff of OGDCL here.

The Training Wing team of Rescue 1122 Lakki Marwat imparted the training to the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) staff following the directions of District Emergency Officer Eng Faseeh Ullah.

During the training, the participants were educated through practical demonstrations on how to act when they met a medical emergency at home, office, or road accident and provide first medical aid to people so that the loss of human lives could be minimized.

The Rescue 1122 Training Wing team comprised Training Incharge Abdullah Khan, Medical Technician Zubair Khan and Cameraman Noman Khan imparted training about the provision of first aid to the injured in case of road accidents and subsequently their safe shifting to nearby hospitals.

The participants were also trained in the provision of medical aid to patients with choking problems besides enlightening them as to how to perform the Complimentary Resuscitation process on patients with heart-related ailments.

Training Incharge of the Rescue 1122 Training Wing team Abdullah Khan highlighting the importance of first aid said that the role of the people present at the time of any accident was decisive as far as the safety of human lives was concerned.

At the end of the training, the OGDCL Field Manager and other staff members appreciated the district emergency officer and his team for arranging such useful training for them.

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