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Indonesian Embassy organizes a blood donation camp in collaboration with PRCS

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ISLAMABAD, OCT 1 (DNA): The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia organized a blood donation camp in collaboration with the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS). Member of diplomatic corps and Indonesian students volunteered in donating blood.

The Indonesian Embassy and PRCS have been cooperating to organize a blood donation camp to facilitate brothers and sisters of Pakistan since 2016. Pakistan Red Crescent Regional Blood Donor Center is known for being very responsible in supplying safe quality blood to the community by implementing a safe blood program that embodies the spirit of “Altruism” and the principle of Voluntary, non-remunerated Blood Donation.

Ambassador Adam Tugio said, “Saving one life is equivalent to saving humanity and blood donation raises awareness of the importance of regular blood donations to help patients in need”.

Pakistan is currently facing a dengue outbreak, and demand for blood transfusion and platelets are significantly increased as a result all across Pakistan. In addition, Pakistan has an additional requirement for blood supply because of thalassemia patients, and the challenge has magnified due to the lack of blood donors amid COVID-19.

Ambassador of Jordan to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Ibrahim Almadani who volunteered in blood donation said, “I am very happy to be a part of such an important drive, as it can help save or improve the lives of our Muslim brother or sister.”

Blood donation camps increase awareness among the general public and especially youth for “Blood Safety”, and prevention of the spread of transfusion-transmitted diseases. It can also promote the concept of voluntary blood donation by removing the fears and superstitions associated with blood donation.

Ambassador Tugio expressed his appreciation to the entire team of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society and to all the blood donors, including youth for voluntarily donating blood and inspiring others to join hands and support a noble cause.

“The collected blood will be distributed to critical patients with Thalassemia, Hemophilia, Cancer, Dialysis, and others who are in serious illness in hospitals in Islamabad and Rawalpindi”, added a team member of PRCS. DNA

Pakistani soldier serving in UN Congo mission martyred: ISPR

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RAWALPINDI, OCT 1 /DNA/ – A Pakistani  peacekeeper Havaldar Babar Siddique embraced martyrdom in the line of duty on UN Peace Keeping Mission in Democratic Republic of Congo. On 30 September 22, 6 x armed assailants from Bunyamalange Armed Group approached  Permanent Operation Base (POB) Minibwe, Congo in disguise to surrender their weapons as part of UN initiative. Havildar Babar Siddique was performing the duties of Guard Commander at entry point for registering proclaimed surrenders.

The Ieading assailant started discriminate firing on check post resultantly, Havaldar Babar received a gunshot on his head.  Pakistan Army troops responded immediately. Havaldar Babar was  evacuated to  nearest Pakistan Army medical Aid Post but he could not survive.Pakistan has always played a pivotal role as responsible member of the international community to help realize ideals of global peace and security through active support in various UN Peacekeeping missions.

Our Peacekeepers have always distinguished themselves in executing challenging peacekeeping tasks in conflict torn areas through devotion and, if necessary. rendering supreme sacrifices.So far 171 Pakistan peacekeepers have laid down their lives during various UN missions for international peace and security. Details of Shaheed:Resident of Shakargarh, Age 35 years , married, survived by wife 1 son and a daughter.

Arrest warrants issued for Imran Khan

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ISLAMABAD, OCT 1: An Islamabad court on Saturday issued arrest warrants for former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan in a case pertaining to hurling threats at female judge Zeba Chaudhry, reported on Saturday.

The magistrate issued an arrest warrant against the PTI chief in the case registered on August 20 over his remarks regarding Additional District and Sessions Judge Zeba Chaudhry.

The FIR includes four sections of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), including 506 (punishment for criminal intimidation), 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace), 189 (threat of injury to public servant), and 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant).

RCCI president vows to focus on resolving key issues of traders

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Rawalpindi, OCT 1 /DNA/ – Newly elected office bearers and executive members of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) have taken oath of office. Saqib Rafiq as President of Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce for the year 2022-23, Muhammad Hamza Sarosh as Senior Vice President and Faisal Shahzad as Vice President sworn. Group leader Sohail Altaf administered the oath of office to the newly elected officials and executive members.

Group leader Sohail Altaf said that the country’s economy is facing difficulties at the moment and hailed the appointment of the new Finance Minister Ishaq Dar. He said that the business community has a lot of hope. However, the business community is very concerned about the deployment of FBR staff within the Business premises and strongly condemns it, it amounts to harassment, he added.

In his address on the occasion, newly elected President Saqib Rafiq said that his first priority will be to make Rawalpindi the center of commercial activities and to provide maximum facilities to the Chamber members. Close liaison with all government institutions and business associations will be enhanced. SM Naseem also congratulated the newly selected team for taking charge of their positions.

Senior Vice President Hamza Sarosh, Vice President Faisal Shahzad also addressed the event and assured that they will work as a team and leave no stone unturned for the betterment of the business community.

Former Presidents Major retired Amanullah, Jalil Malik, Najam Rehan, Dr. Hassan Saroosh, Abdul Rauf Chaudhry, Asad Mashhadi, Mian Humayun, Raja Aamir Iqbal, Zahid Latif Khan, Shahid Saleem, Nasir Mirza Outgoing President Nadeem Rauf, Executive Members, A large number of Chamber members including representatives of Anjuman Tajran Sheikh Hafeez, Shahid Ghafoor Paracha, Sheikh Siddique, Arshad Awan, Taj Abbasi, Chaudhry Iqbal, President of Small Chamber Tariq Jadoon, President of Dadu Chamber Zubair Khan, Nadeem Sheikh, and members were present.

National Economic Council pivotal for sustainable development: Jehanzeb Khan

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ISLAMABAD, OCT 1: The role of National Economic Council was pivotal in the sustainable development of the country, said Jehanzeb Khan, SAPM on Government Effectiveness. He was addressing an in-house seminar at Institute of Regional Studies, Islamabad.

While highlighting the various 5-year plans over the decades, he emphasized on having the political stability and policy continuity for better implementation of the devised programs. He further highlighted the performance of Pakistan’s economic progress as below par when compared to other regional countries like India and Bangladesh and stressed upon having the public-private partnerships fin order to enhance economic outputs.

Furthermore, he added that Pakistan was listed among those few countries whose export-to-GDP ratio was less than 10 per cent. Only remittances were not enough to devise economic plans but rather employment of skilled labor to improve the quality of our goods was also essential.

 He further alluded that the quality could only be upgraded through competitiveness and for that, government needed to encourage foreign direct investments inside the country. While presenting various lists such as the HDI, Ease of Doing Business, Gender Parity, Prosperity Index, and others, he mentioned that Pakistan’s standings in each list was below than the regional competitors.

Dr Jehanzeb concluded by stating that dysfunctional institutions, climate disasters, growing population, lack of skilled labor and less focus on capacity and building and optimization were some of the challenges on which the government needed to devise effective policies.

Through policy regulations and inclusion of the private sector, the government could be better equipped in overcoming the aforementioned challenges and developing a resilient development model for the general public, he added.

China’s 73rd founding day celebrated

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PESHAWAR, OCT 1 (DNA): 1st October 2022 China Study Center (CSC), University of Peshawar & Pakistan China Friendship Association (PCFA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa joined hand for the celebration of 73rd Independence Day of the People Republic of China this morning at the conference hall of the Center.

Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif was the Chief Guest of the event. On the occasion the Chief Guest congratulated Chinese people on their independence day and advised students to pay attention to understanding Chinese culture, history and civilization.

He said the Pakistan and China have very friendly relations and the young generation should get benefit from this all-weather friendship. He particularly emphasized on galvanizing people to peole contacts between the two countries. The honorable Chief Guest talked about his several visits to China since the start of the 21st Century.

The program started with recitation of the Holy Quran followed by the national anthem of Pakistan and China. Prof. Dr. Zahid Anwar Pro. Vice Chancellor and Director China Study Center, University of Peshawar said the China Study Center, at University of Peshawar was established in 2016 with cooperation China Embassy in Pakistan. Since his becoming the Director of the Center, the China Embassy gave PKR 23 million grant for scholarship, equipment and research which was properly distributed among the students , schools, Centers and departments of the University.

For its excellent performance China Study Center University of Peshawar the only Center from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was selected by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan to promote its programs and a grant of more than 20 million was given. The Center is thankful to the Government for its support to strengthen people to people contacts between the two countries.

China Study center has organized more than 300 events on BRI, CPEC, Pakistan China Relations and Regional issues and submitted its reports to the quarter concerned. Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani Secretary General PCFA KP Chapter in his speech said that Pakistan and China Relations have strengthened with passage of time. While speaking on the occasion said China is now Rising and Shining across the globe due to its systems and this us a great lesson to learn which is need of the hour.

While celebrating 73rd Founding Day of the People’s Republic of China today we should also follow our time tested friendly advices. There are rich opportunities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province to more ahead for socio economic developments.

Traditionally the relations with China are very old. Peshawar Urumqi and Abbottabad Kashgar are sisters cities since 1985 and 2007 respectively. Provincial Cabinet already approved twining to other cities which soon be finalized and open new chapter of Friendship and we can get benefit from Chinese experience in various fields for mutual interest.

He particularly highlighted the role CPC in making China a great economic and political power. After the speech of the Chief Guest the cake cutting ceremony took place which was followed by a group photo and refreshments. In the question answer session it was suggested that to ease trade and strengthen people to people contact flights from Peshawar to Urumqi and Kashgar ( Kashi) should be started. The Director of the China Study Center thanked the Chief Guest, distinguished speakers and other participants for their sparing time on weekend to come and participate in the Independence Day celebrations of China. A large number of officials, pro Vice Chancellors, Deans, experts on China, faculty and students participated in the event.

Sheikh Rashid accuses govt of ‘stealing’ US cypher

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RAWALPINDI – Awami Muslim League Pakistan (AMLP) leader Sheikh Rashid on Saturday accused the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leadership of “stealing” the US cypher.

In a series of tweets, the former Interior Minister Rashid said that statement of government on cypher has turned in favour of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran khan. He said that only Imran Khan can take Pakistan out of the economic and political crisis.

Rashid went on to say that the decision of appointment or demotion would be made by November 15.

He said that PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif is waiting while PML-N vice-president Maryam Nawaz and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar got the “clean chit” through a deal.

He said that the rulers are trapped by the masses and now they cannot run away.

Earlier, a meeting of the federal cabinet on Friday was informed that the cypher, which PTI referred to as conspiracy to overthrow former prime minister Imran Khan-led govt, has gone missing from PM House record.

A special committee of the cabinet has been formed to investigate the audios related to the diplomatic cypher in the cabinet meeting chaired by PM Shehbaz Sharif, and it has been informed that the copy of the cypher is missing from the records of the PM’s House.

The cabinet also expressed serious concern over the fact that the audios of the former prime minister, former principal secretary to the prime minister, and other people related to the diplomatic cypher have exposed the criminal conspiracy of the former government and Imran Khan.

PTI moves Supreme Court seeking probe into PM House audio leak

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ISLAMABAD: PTI Saturday moved the Supreme Court, requesting the apex court to investigate the PM House audio leaks and sought criminal charges against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his team for hatching a “criminal conspiracy”.

A series of audio leaks from the meetings that took place at the PM House during the last several months have shocked the country and raised questions about the cyber security of the building.

One of the audios, which allegedly featured PM Shehbaz, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and others — contains a discussion regarding PTI’s resignations.

In it, the PML-N leaders can be allegedly heard expressing their opinions over PTI’s resignations. They are also talking about London’s permission to accept the resignations.

“…incumbent prime minister and his cabinet members […] can be heard discussing a heinous strategy to outplay the petitioner from the parliamentary politics in most illegal, unlawful and objectionable manner,” the PTI said in the petition about the audio leak.

The petition said that the entire discussion revolves around a “criminal strategy/conspiracy” to affect and target the party through piecemeal acceptance of the resignations tendered by PTI’s MNAs on April 11.

The party said that the prime minister, in a press conference on Tuesday, admitted the “actuality and existence” of the referred audio leaks.

“It is also important to bring on record that the Information Minister Maryum Aurangzeb and Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan have already admitted the reality of the audio leaks,” the petition stated.

The PTI claimed that the PM and the cabinet members with aid of National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf violated their oath and utterly disregarded the law and the constitution.

“The admission on the part of the incumbent federal government requires stern action against the prime minister and the federal ministers,” the petition said.

The audio leak saga

Several audios have been leaked online in a span of eight days — three of the incumbent government and two of PTI.

The first was leaked last Saturday, which allegedly featured PM Shehbaz Sharif and a senior official. It contained a discussion regarding PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz asking for a power plant from India to be imported for her son-in-law.

Later on Sunday, two more audios were leaked on social media. One of them was related to a discussion about the PTI’s resignation and another was about former finance minister Miftah Ismail.

The first audio related to PTI was leaked on September 28, in which former prime minister Imran Khan allegedly told his then-principal secretary Azam Khan to “play” with the US cypher.

The second PTI audio leak came to the fore Friday, which exposed Khan’s conspiracy narrative. 

In the latest audio, the then-prime minister Khan, ex-minister Asad Umar, and the then-principle secretary Azam could allegedly be heard discussing the US cypher in a meeting and how to use it in their interest.

Following the back-to-back leaks, the National Security Council (NSC) approved the formation of a high-level committee under the leadership of Sanauallah to investigate the matter of the audio leaks.

In its meeting just a day after, the federal cabinet also endorsed NSC’s decision to conduct a thorough investigation into the issue.

Ahsan Bakhtawari takes charge as President ICCI

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ISLAMABAD, OCT 1 (DNA): Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari has taken over charge  as President, Faad Waeed Senior Vice President and Muhammad Azhar ul Islam as Vice President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the year 2022-23 during a ceremony held at Chamber House. Khalid Iqbal Malik Group Leader, Khalid Javed, Mian Akram Farid, Zahid Maqbool, Nasir Qureshi, Zafar Bakhtawari, Muhammad Ejaz Abbasi, Mian Shaukat Masud, Baser Daud, Sheikh Amir Waheed, Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, Muhammad Ahmed Waheed and others were present at the occasion.

Speaking at the occasion, Ahsan Bakhtawari said that taking over charge of ICCI Presidency was a great honor for him and he has come with a mission to serve the business community. He vowed that he would work hard to promote the interests of traders and industrialists and take all possible measures to resolve their key issues. He said that he would also work for the better development of markets, industrial areas and the overall city.

Group Leader Khalid Iqbal Malik congratulated the newly elected President Ahsan Bakhtawari, Senior Vice President Faad Waheed and Vice President Muhammad Azhar ur Islam Zafar on assuming charge of their portfolios and expressed good wishes for them. He hoped that the new team would play an effective role in resolving the key issues of the business community.

Faad Waheed, Senior Vice President and Muhammad Azhar ul Islam Zafar, Vice President ICCI assured that they would make all possible efforts to deliver up to the expectations of the business community.

Khalid Javed, Mian Akram Farid, Muhammad Ejaz Abbasi, Mian Shaukat Masud, Nasir Qureshi, Zahid Maqbool, Baser Daud, Sheikh Amir Waheed, Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, Muhammad Ahmed Waheed, and others congratulated the new Office Bearers of ICCI and assured them of their cooperation in the efforts to serve the cause of business community.

Healthcare camps provide care to 5,544 patients in flood hit areas

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ISLAMABAD, OCT 1 (DNA): The flood relief medical camps have provided treatment to over 5,544 heavy rain and flood affected patients the other day to help jump start their recovery, said Minister for National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination Abdul Qadir Patel on Saturday.

The medical assistance camps established in various flood hit areas were treating different diseases including diarrhea, dengue, skin diseases, respiratory issues, malaria, gastroenteritis, dog and snake bites and others to the victims affected by the devastating floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains in the country.

He said camps have already provided medical assistance to 1,305 children of under five years age. More than 758 children were vaccinated against polio in the camps. A total of 312 children were also vaccinated against other viral diseases in the health camps.

Giving details of medical assistance in the camps, he said as many as 1,130 patients were provided medical assistance in flood hit areas of Punjab, 4,896 patients in Sindh and 4,390 victims were treated in Balochistan.

Likewise, a total of 47 health camps have been established in various areas of country including 16 camps in eight districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, four in two districts of Punjab, 14 in seven districts of Balochistan and 13 camps were established in 10 districts of Sindh to provide quality medical assistance to patients. 

The minister said providing quality medical facilities to flood victims was moral and religious responsibility of the government and concrete steps were being taken in this regard.=DNA

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