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Backward, neglected areas included in mainstream first time: Punjab CM

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LAHORE, Sep 04 (DNA): Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said
that for the first time in the history of Punjab, backward and neglected
areas have been included in the mainstream.

The incumbent government is ensuring the change in Punjab which had been
promised by Prime Minister Imran Khan. The government doesn’t care about
those who criticize for the sake of criticism as public service is our
mission. The chief minister said that we do not believe in the politics
of accusation.

Usman Buzdar said that he does not waste his time on the baseless
allegations of the opponents as his focus is only to deliver and serving
the people. Those who are levelling baseless allegations are conspiring
to halt the process of progress and prosperity of the people.

The opposition is reaping today what they sowed in the past and the
opposition has left no stone unturned to compromise on the national
interests/. Usman Buzdar said that he doesn’t believe in self-projection
like the rulers of the past, and is continuing the service of the people
with the help of his team.

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3 die as isolated rain, thunderstorm lash Karachi again

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KARACHI, SEPT 4: Isolated rain and thunderstorms lashed Karachi for the second consecutive day on Saturday, killing at least three people in different rain-related incidents.

A 50-year old man, identified as Malik Mohammed Sabir, died of an electric current near Al-Naseer apartments in Liaquatabad on Saturday morning, said a spokesperson of the Edhi Foundation.

Similarly, another man, Yaqeen Khan, 42, lost his life when he received an electric current near Abidabad graveyard in Baldia Town in the wee hours of Saturday.

In another incident, Asad Iqbal, 34, died of electric shock in Shali Goth near Bagh-i-Korangi on Saturday morning, said a rescue service official.

Meanwhile, K-Electric said that the power supply of approximately 190 feeders had been interrupted after moderate to heavy rainfall across the city.

The power utility said that it was monitoring the situation. “Citizens are requested to stay indoors and away from all electric infrastructure,” it said.

RENOVATION AND CALLIGRAPHY WORK ON VARIOUS HIGHWAYS IN ISLAMABAD IN FULL SWING

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ISLAMABAD, SEPT 4 /DNA/ – Renovation and calligraphy on various underpasses , highways and bridges of Islamabad to make it more beautiful and attractive, on the direction of the management of the Capital Development Authority artwork is in full swing.
On the special directions of CDA management, the concerned department of CDA has started the renovation and calligraphy (artwork) work on the walls of underpasses of Islamabad, bus stops and bridges on highways so that the viewers can see the beautiful and attractive view,  the culture of the four provinces of Pakistan will be highlighted in the decoration and calligraphy (artwork), so that the culture of  the various provinces and calligraphy (artwork) will be transferred to next generation.The city renovation and calligraphy (artwork) will also promote tourism.
In this regard, the CDA management while issuing instructions to the concerned department has said that the work of renovation and calligraphy (artwork) should be completed soon.

ICCI PROPERTY, CONSTRUCTION EXPO 21 ATTRACT LARGE NUMBER OF VISITORS

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ISLAMABAD, SEPT 4 /DNA/ – Pakistan Property, Housing and Construction Expo 21 organized by the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry at Pak-China Friendship Centre, Islamabad has attracted a large number of visitors, who are showing great interest in the expo. The Expo was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan on Sep: 03, 2021 and will continue till Sep: 05, 2021.

On the second day, people were visiting in large numbers and were taking keen interest in the property, housing and construction projects displayed in the expo. Many dignitaries including Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Azam Khan Swati, former SAPM on Overseas Pakistanis Zulfi Bukhari, Hamza Shafqaat Deputy Commissioner Islamabad and diplomats of Azerbaijan & Jordan visited the expo. They highly appreciated the initiative of ICCI for organizing the expo as it has provided an excellent platform to the exhibitors to showcase the potential of their projects to the visitors and improve their business prospects.

The State Bank of Pakistan and commercial banks have also set up their help desks in the expo to provide information about the government’s subsidized financing schemes for people to purchase houses being constructed under Naya Pakistan Housing Program. The expo has many attractions for the visitors including food stalls and distribution of gifts like mobile phones and motorcycles through lucky draws.

Speaking at the occasion, Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry said that the expo has been organized to support the PM’s vision for construction of 5-million houses. He said that over 70 companies of property, housing and construction sectors from across Pakistan are participating in the expo and they have assured of their commitment for the investment of over Rs.250 billion and development of 1 million housing units collectively which will play a pivotal role towards transforming the Prime Minister’s vision into a reality. He said that the expo has full endorsement of Naya Pakistan Housing and Development Authority as it would benefit over 60 allied sectors and generate a lot of business activities.He said that there is a great need of approximately 12 million housing units today to meet the needs of the rising population and organizing such expos would help them to find the housing units of their choice. He also expressed thanks to the Hon’ble Prime Minister for granting this sector a much needed amnesty scheme which has given significant boost to this important sector and created a lot of new jobs besides promoting the business of all allied sectors. He said that such amnesty should also be provided to other industries that would pave the way for bringing an industrial revolution in Pakistan.

FLARE GAS STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION WITHOUT LICENSE IS ILLEGAL: OGRA

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ISLAMABAD, SEPT 4 /DNA/ – Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority informs the general public that the Flare Gas is highly inflammable and transported via bowsers under high pressure of 3600 psi which is kept under high safety conditions.
The storage and transportation of Flare Gas without license from Department of Explosives under Mineral and Industrial Gas Safety (MIGS) Rules, 2010 is illegal.
Industrial users are therefore advised to ensure that the industry has to obtained licence from Department of Explosive and Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority. They should also make sure that the bowsers i.e. mobile storage/travasi system is also licenced from Department of Explosive and proper route permit for the destination is also in possession.
OGRA has also advised local district authorities to check and take action against all those who are in business without valid licence from the concerned authorities. Further, the Transport Authorities are also advised to regularly check whether there is any Flare Gas Bowser is on road without having licence from Department of Explosive and Motor Vehicle Examiner Certificate.

PICSS, AAA ASSOCIATES JOIN HANDS TO UNDERTAKE 1 LAC TREE PLANTATION DRIVE

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ISLAMABAD, SEPT 4 /DNA/ – A tree plantation drive was undertaken at Punjab House Park as a part of AAA Associates and Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security studies (PICSS) 1 lac Plantation drive under the Prime Minister’s call for awareness on tree plantation. Androulla Kaminara was present on the occasion and spearheaded the Plantation drive along with the other dignitaries.

Director Marketing AAA Associates Usman Iqbal and MD AAA Associates Shahazad Ali Kiani, Senator Sehar Kamran, Chairperson mavi mountaineering society of Gilgit and Baltistan Mehwish Arif Baig, Mr Abdullah Khan MD PICSS were present on the occasion as well.

H.E. Ms Androulla Kaminara lauded the AAA Associates’ environmental cognizance and stressed on the significant of reforestation and its implications for the future.

Speaking on the occasion Director Marketing AAA Associates Usman Iqbal said, “This is an important afforestation initiative of AAA Associates to maintain the ecological balance of nature. Our future generations are going to benefit from our today’s conscientious decision. We have pledged to make the environs beautiful and green”

Emphasizing the need to protect and conserve the environment MD AAA Associates Shahazad Ali Kiani said, “AAA Associates has always considered green environment as a priority. It helps purify the air, prevent soil erosion, shelter for wildlife, and saves our energy through shading. We propagate sustainable ways in all our business practices that help our nature as well.”

AAA Associates is among the top Real Estate Companies of Twin cities. In August, under the monsoon plantation drive AAA Associates planted 100,000 saplings at the site near Simly Dam.

India’s COVID-19 tally rises to 32,945,907

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NEW DELHI, SEP 04 (DNA) – India’s COVID-19 tally rose to 32,945,907 on Saturday as 42,618 new cases were registered during the past 24 hours across the country, showed the federal health ministry’s latest data.

Besides, as many as 330 deaths due to the pandemic were since Friday morning, taking the total death toll to 440,225.Most number of single-day new cases and deaths were reported from the southern state of Kerala.

As many as 131 deaths were reported from Kerala alone during the past 24 hours. There are still 405,681 active COVID-19 cases in the country with an increase of 5,903 active cases during the past 24 hours.

A total of 32,100,001 people have been successfully cured and discharged from hospitals so far, out of which 36,385 were discharged during the past 24 hours. = DNA

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TOKYO PARALYMPIC GAMES CONCLUDE

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ISLAMABAD, SEPT 4 /DNA/ – After thirteen days of serious competitions with the Paralympians’ best performance, The Tokyo Paralympics comes to a close tonight with the closing ceremony to be held at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium.  “Harmonious Cacophony”, the theme of the closing ceremony, is acknowledging diversity among people and transforming their difference into a shared unity.
Let’s welcome the Pakistani Paralympic team back home with a massive applause!
H.E. Ambassador MATSUDA Kuninori expressed his sincere gratitude to all concerned with the Tokyo Paralympic Games including athletes, coaches, the staff and their families and friends who have supported the Paralympics. The Ambassador also congratulated the Pakistani athletes for their performance, saying that “The commitment and hard work by those athletes is exemplary.  They have made their country proud especially the performance by Mr. Haidar Ali for achieving the Gold medal. This could be the defining moment in which we see Pakistan’s athletes rising in the world of sport”.
We all wish Pakistani para-athletes well in the future Paralympic Games!

DG ISI ARRIVES IN KABUL TO HOLD TALKS WITH TALIBAN ON SECURITY, SAFE EVACUATION: SOURCES

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  • DG ISI arrives in Kabul on day-long visit to meet with the Taliban representatives.
  • Sources say that matters related to evacuation, border management will come under discussion.
  • Security issues will also be discussed during the meetings, say sources.

ISLAMABAD: Lt Gen Faiz Hameed, the director general of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Saturday arrived in Kabul to meet with the Taliban representatives and discuss matters related to the safe evacuation of foreign nationals, border management and security in the region, sources said.

The intelligence chief will spend a day in the Afghan capital, sources said, adding he is meeting and working with Pakistan’s Ambassador Mansoor Ahmed Khan and his team on issues of repatriation and transit through Pakistan and the situation on the border.

Since the Taliban came into power last month thousands of foreign nationals have been evacuated from the war-ravaged country with Pakistan’s help. The Pakistani embassy in Kabul had been working 24/7 to assist in the evacuation efforts.

According to the sources, the ISI chief will discuss matters with the Taliban related to the issue of pending requests from countries and international organizations for repatriation/transit through Pakistan.

He will also deliberate on the need to determine a mechanism through which Islamabad could allow these, in coordination with the ground authorities in Afghanistan.

Sources said that border management is another important issue that will come under discussion during the day-long visit of Lt Gen Faiz Hameed.

The officials, according to sources, will look into the matter to ensure that the mechanism under which Afghans cross over the border on a daily basis as routine and then return, runs smoothly and only those allowed to avail this facility do so.

They said that the Western media reports suggesting huge refugee inflow or pressure at Pakistan borders from Afghanistan are “incorrect”.

DG ISI will also hold discussions on the overall security issue to ensure that spoilers and terrorist organisations do not take advantage of the situation.

BIDEN WANTS AFGHAN EXIT TO END US GLOBAL COP ROLE

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WASHINGTON, SEPT 4 – “America is back,” goes President Joe Biden’s catchphrase, but his unapologetic exit from Afghanistan shows America won’t be back to business as usual.

Beyond the trauma of the Kabul evacuation, Biden is pitching a much broader retreat: a halt to using vast military resources to impose order and US values around the planet.

“This decision about Afghanistan is not just about Afghanistan,” Biden said in what many see as a historic speech on Tuesday. “It’s about ending an era of major military operations to remake other countries.”

“Human rights will be at the centre of our foreign policy but the way to do that is not through endless military deployments,” he said.

“Our strategy has to change.” Benjamin Haddad, director of the Europe Center at the Atlantic Council and an expert on transatlantic relations, called the speech “one of the most eloquent repudiations of liberal internationalism by any US president in the last decades.”

For those Americans fond of imagining their country to be a unique, invincible superpower — winner of the Cold War, then awesome military interventionist everywhere from Iraq to Africa ever since — this is a shock.

For most, though, polls show Biden’s pivot is likely to be popular.

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