ISLAMABAD – JUL 11 –  Seven illegal clinics in Islamabad were sealed on Saturday. It was done after inspection by drug inspector Maria Zafar of various clinics and pharmacies.

The sealed clinics are in Islamabad’s Sector G-13, G-9, E-11 and Shams Colony.

Zafar also checked the medicines at various stores. She instructed several clinics to ensure cleanliness and better arrangements.

“No one is allowed to play with people’s lives,” Zafar said.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa MPA Kamran Bangash has replaced Ajmal Wazir as the government spokesperson of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Bangash said that evidence of corruption was found against Wazir. Following this, Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered an high-level inquiry to be constituted against the former spokesperson.

“The chief minister has written a letter to the chief secretary for the inquiry and until then Wazir has been removed from the post,” he said.

Bangash said that an audio recording of Wazir and the owner of an advertising agency regarding commission for a deal had surfaced and was presented to PM Khan after which the orders were issued.

A forensic report of the audio recording will also be prepared by the inquiry.

“I will reveal further details at a press conference later today,” he added.

ISLAMABAD,: In a bid to review the construction activities, Prime Minister Imran Khan next week will visit the Diamer Basha Dam being constructed on River Indus, 315 kilometers upstream of Tarbela Dam.

In a press release issued on Saturday, the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) said that after the Mohmand Dam which was started last year, the Diamer Basha Dam is the second mega multi-purpose dam that has been commenced in about a year.

The Diamer Basha Dam is a vital project for water, food, and energy security of Pakistan, and scheduled to be completed in 2028-29.

The project has three core objectives namely water storage for agriculture, flood mitigation, and hydel power generation.

The dam will have a gross water storage capacity of 8.1 million acre-feet to irrigate 1.23 million acres of additional land.

The project with an installed power generation capacity of 4,500 megawatts will provide more than 18 billion units per annum to the national grid.

ISLAMABAD : The Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Syed Shibli Faraz has said that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has appreciated our initiatives to boost the economy and the nation will hear good news soon.

While addressing a Press Conference along with the Chairman Prime Minister’s Inspection Team Ahmad Yar Hiraj, Senator Shibli Faraz said that due to the prudent policies of the incumbent government, we have handled the Coronavirus pandemic effectively and now flattening of the curve is being observed in the Cases.

The Chairman Prime Minister’s Inspection Team Ahmad Yar Hiraj said that under the reforms agenda of the government, the Inspection Commission has completed 24 inspections during 18 months.

Ahmad Yar Hiraj said that reports of these inspections have been sent to Prime Minister Imran Khan and actions are being taken against the culprits involved in corruption and embezzlement.

The Chairman Inspection Team said that the government is paying the cost of corrupt practices that have been committed by the employees of different institutions; however, previous governments remained silent over it.

Moreover, he said that recommendations regarding reforms in the Accountant General of Pakistan Revenues (AGPR) are also being sent to the prime minister.

Ahmad Yar Hiraj said that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has also been directed to take action against the employees of AGPR who were involved in malpractices after evaluating the details of their assets.

The Chairman expressed hope that within a few months, the AGPR’s performance will improve and its system will become more transparent.

KARACHI, July 11 (DNA): Ethiopian Airlines on Saturday has sought explanation from Pakistan over pilots’ fake licences. America, European Union and the United Kingdom have already sought explanation from Pakistan over the matter.

In a letter penned to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), by Ethiopian Airlines has sought explanation about the credentials of the five pilots of Pakistan working in the airlines.

Five pilots of Pakistan are working from last one year in the Ethiopian Airlines, the letter reads and adds that the news of fake licences of Pakistani pilots has created panic.

Earlier on June 30, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) had announced to suspend Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight operations for Europe over safety concerns.

The suspension would remain in place for six months.

All PIA flights to Europe would remain suspended after the order as the national flag carrier had asked passengers to either refund their tickets or extend them for a later date. DNA

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A dedicated Huawei 5G Ecosystem Conference was held for the third consecutive year under the theme “Unleash 5G potential, build a better world”

Islamabad–July 11, 2020:Telecommunications leaders and experts from Pakistan and across the world recently gatheredat the SAMENA Telecommunication Council Leaders’ Summit to review plansfor unleashing the potential of 5G networks to boost economiesand societies in a post COVID-19 environment. Held virtually for the first time due to social-distancing requirements, the Summit was hosted by Huaweifor the seventh consecutive year.

This year, the SAMENA Telecommunications Council Leaders’ Summit welcomed H.E. Maj. Gen. Amir Azeem Bajwa, Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority; H.E. Tania Aidrus, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Digital Pakistan;H.M. Queen Silvia of Sweden, Founder of World Childhood Foundation; H.E. Houlin Zhao, Secretary General of the ITU; Mats Granryd, Director General GSMA; Isabelle Mauro,Head of Telecommunications at the World Economic Forum in the USA; Mark Spelman, Head of Thought Leadership at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland; and Dr. BoutheinaGuermazi, Director – Digital Development at The World Bank Group in the USA. Summit attendees also includedsenior executives from telecommunications service providers, local regulatory authorities, global NGOs, and other ICT industry professionals representing decision makers for different verticals and government entities in countries from across South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, Europe, and beyond.

H.E. Maj. Gen. Amir Azeem Bajwa, Chairman of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, noted: “We foresee our 5G ecosystem to serve as the bedrock of sustainable socio-economic development in Pakistan. Deployment of this transformative technology should be precisely timed, supported by intelligent regulatory initiatives, enabled by adequate spectrum resources, under favorable market conditions, and with consensus of all stakeholders. I believe that readiness of our telecom infrastructure will be sufficient to support 5G networks and services across the country.”

H.E. Tania Aidrus, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Digital Pakistan, added: “We have to really think of the Internet as one of the most democratizing forces. How do we ensure that we are helping young people come out, apply their skills, apply their knowledge, and apply their creativity to innovate for the country? And really, a government’s job here is to clear the path.”

Charles Yang, President of Huawei Middle East, delivered the opening keynote of the summit, commenting: “Although the pandemic has brought uncertainty to our lives, the advantages of 5G infrastructure are increasingly clear. The outbreak has led to increased demand for ICT solutions specifically in areas like 5G amid a boost in network usage and 5G 2B innovations. Meeting that demand will require new forms of public-private partnerships based on open collaboration, supporting strong industry policies that will enable social value, economic development, and provide enhanced service experiences to consumers across the region.”

The Summit was held under the theme “5G-X: Harnessing 5G Across Industries for Investment Revival” and highlighted how technology and ICT infrastructure play a significant role in our societies and economies.The COVID-19 pandemicdemonstrated the need to strengthen digital infrastructure to better prepare societies for future crisesand to make systems more resilient and sustainable, guaranteeing a better and more effective outcome. A shift to cloud, IoT, and better integration of AI into the public health response was also spotlighted, in addition to harnessing of other technologies for smart service delivery, which should be a key priority moving forward.

Summit highlights included a dedicated Huawei 5G Ecosystem Conference held for the third consecutive year under the theme “Unleash 5G potential, build a better world”. Participants reviewed 5G ecosystem cooperation in the Middle East, and how 5G paired with complementary technologies such as cloud, AI, and AI-driven autonomous and BVLOS commercial drone applications, can inspire newvertical industry applications. Today that ranges fromimproving SME competitiveness tothe digitization ofoil &gas operations in the Middle East and globally, all of which boost economic potential by enhancing industrial processes and productivity.

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