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  • PU exams postponed

    PU exams postponed

    PU exams postponed

    2024-10-11 19:00:00

    An undated image of the University of Punjab seen in this image. — Punjab University website/file

    lahore: Punjab University (PU) Examination Department has postponed the written examinations, which were to be held from October 14 to 16, due to the holidays announced by the government in Islamabad and Rawalpindi with reference to the meeting of 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). 

    The said exams will now be held on October 17, 18 and 21 respectively while the time and venue will remain as already notified. It is pertinent to mention here that the PU examinations will be held in other cities, besides Islamabad and Rawalpindi, according to the previously announced schedule. Meanwhile, the PU Examinations Department has declared the results of Associate Degree in Arts/Science Part-I annual examination 2024 and Associate Degree Arts (Hearing Impaired) annual examination 2024. The details are also available at www.pu.edu.pk.



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  • IGP takes notice of 3 murders

    IGP takes notice of 3 murders

    IGP takes notice of 3 murders

    2024-10-10 19:00:00

    Inspector General Police Punjab (IGP) Dr Usman Anwar can be seen in this image. — AFP/File

    lahore:Inspector General Police (IGP), Punjab, Dr Usman Anwar Thursday took notice of three murders in Tandlianwala, Faisalabad.

    The IGP sought a report from the Regional Police Officer (RPO) Faisalabad and directed City Police Officer (CPO) Faisalabad to thoroughly investigate all aspects of the incident and constitute a special team to expedite the arrest of the culprits. Haq Nawaz, Maqsood, and a passerby named Waqar were shot dead in the incident.



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  • PSMA flays action against sugar mill staff

    PSMA flays action against sugar mill staff

    PSMA flays action against sugar mill staff

    2024-10-09 19:00:00

    Workers prepare sugar bags at a warehouse in Islamabad. — AFP/File

    lahore:Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) Punjab Zone has strongly condemned the district administration Nankana Sahib for the arrest of regional director and finance manager of Seven Star Sugar Mills.

    According to a statement issued on Wednesday, a spokesperson of PSMA said such measures have worsened the situation of the sugar industry, which is already suffering from financial crisis.

    He said that at present, sugar mills are facing serious financial problems and these problems have intensified due to unnecessary delay in export of surplus sugar by the government. Sugar mills buy sugarcane only in three to four months to make sugar for the whole year. “All sugar mills take loans from banks at huge markups to run the crushing season smoothly. Along with cane payments, sugar mills also faced other heavy costs, including payments to labourers, costs incurred on import of chemicals and spare parts”.

    He said currently, about Rs200 billion of surplus sugar is lying in warehouses. PSMA has been continuously appealing to the government to export 1.5 MMT of surplus sugar since the end of the crushing season 2023-24 and has repeatedly stressed that full payments for cane should certainly be possible only after the export of surplus sugar, he added. He said govt allowed the export of 240,000 tons of sugar after much delay and now that the government has allowed the recent export of 0.5 MMT.



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  • Under-training officers visit PSCA

    Under-training officers visit PSCA

    Under-training officers visit PSCA

    2024-10-08 19:00:00

    Employees of the PSCA worked in the operation room in this image on November 3, 2021. — Facebook/Punjab Safe Cities Authority

    lahore:A delegation of under-training officers from the National Institute of Management (NIM) visited Punjab Safe Cities Authority on Tuesday. Project Director of Smart Cities Kamran Hameed and Operations Commander SP Shafiq Ahmed briefed the delegation on the institution’s working. The officers were taken to various departments and were briefed on the workings of Artificial Intelligence Traffic Management System.



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  • Imran Khan upset over Ali Amin Gandapur’s ‘excessive’ remarks about journalists

    Imran Khan upset over Ali Amin Gandapur’s ‘excessive’ remarks about journalists

    Imran Khan upset over Ali Amin Gandapur’s ‘excessive’ remarks about journalists
    News Desk
    2024-09-12 05:34:34

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) foudning chairman Imran Khan has expressed his dissatisfaction with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s remarks regarding journalists.

    In an informal conversation with journalists at Adiala Jail, Imran Khan was met with protests over Gandapur’s recent statement.

    Responding to the concerns, Khan acknowledged that Gandapur’s comments were inappropriate and that he had spoken too much in the heat of the moment.

    Imran Khan stated, “Ali Amin should not have made such remarks; he went overboard.” He reiterated that journalists are working under immense pressure, calling their reporting efforts a form of “jihad.”

    Earlier on Sunday, K-P CM while addressing the rally at Islamabad’s Sangjani made severe allegations, labelling journalists as ‘sellouts’ and ‘brokers’. These statements were strongly condemned by reporters.

    The next day, during a Senate session on Monday , journalists boycotted proceedings in protest against Gandapur’s speech.  PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar personally approached the journalists, offering an apology.

    Simultaneously, in the National Assembly, parliamentary reporters also boycotted the session. Leader of the Opposition Omar Ayub, accompanied by Barrister Gohar, visited the media gallery to apologise.

    Journalists however had demanded a direct apology from Ali Amin Gandapur.

    Meanwhile Imran in an earlier statement had defended Gandapur, claiming that he represented the sentiments of the nation.

    The PTI’s former chairman had went on to criticise those who apologised for Gandapur’s remarks, calling them “cowards” who do not deserve to remain in the party.



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  • Secy for protecting wheat stock during rain

    Secy for protecting wheat stock during rain

    Secy for protecting wheat stock during rain

    2024-09-05 19:00:00

    Secretary, Industries and Food Punjab, Ehsan Bhutta at his office. — Industries, Commerce, Investment & Skills Development Department, Government of the Punjab Website

    lahore:Secretary, Industries and Food Punjab, Ehsan Bhutta has issued directives for the protection and fumigation of wheat stock in government and private storage areas.

    He was issued the orders while chairing a meeting here on Thursday. A detailed briefing was given on wheat stock in government and private storage areas. In view of the monsoon rains, information was shared on measures for stock protection and fumigation.

    The secretary said that the protection of wheat stock is the top priority, and there will be a zero-tolerance policy for administrative and security issues. Officers should ensure arrangements, and wheat protection centres can be inspected at any time. Administrative incompetence and negligence will not be tolerated in any case. Flour prices will be monitored online through a portal in all districts, the secretary said. Price Control Magistrates will also share geo-tagged images of all points. The Food Controller will be responsible for the price and quality of all brands of flour in the districts, he said.



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  • Punjab Chief Minister inaugurates major school nutrition programme

    Punjab Chief Minister inaugurates major school nutrition programme

    Punjab Chief Minister inaugurates major school nutrition programme
    News Desk
    2024-09-05 06:23:43


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    PAKISTAN:

    The Punjab government has launched Pakistan’s largest school nutrition programme, aimed at combating child malnutrition. The pilot project, inaugurated by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in Dera Ghazi Khan, will provide nutrition-rich milk packs to primary school children in the region.

    The programme targets more than 400,000 students in three districts – Dera Ghazi Khan, Rajanpur, and Muzaffargarh – where child malnutrition rates are highest. Students will receive 175ml milk packs daily, with empty packs to be recycled, generating funds for the schools.

    At the launch event, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz emphasized the government’s dedication to enhancing the education sector.

    She stressed that the administration is focused on implementing key reforms aimed at improving both the curriculum and the overall quality of education. Additionally, she highlighted efforts to upgrade sports facilities in schools, ensuring a more holistic development of students.

    She emphasized that the Ministry of Education, led by Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat, has been working tirelessly to serve the public and utilize resources with integrity.

    The Punjab Chief Minister pledged to address the nutritional needs of children within the available resources.

    The Education Minister is responsible for overseeing the programme for the next five years, ensuring that free milk is provided to children.

    Maryam Nawaz distributed milk packs to children during her visit to a government primary school in Dera Ghazi Khan, discussing health and education with the students.

    She vowed to enhance the standard of living for the public and secure a brighter future for them. She also encouraged the children to love and serve their country,The Chief Minister also urged other provincial leaders to follow this initiative.

     



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  • NAB arrests three high-profile accused in investment fraud case

    NAB arrests three high-profile accused in investment fraud case

    NAB arrests three high-profile accused in investment fraud case
    Our Staff Reporter
    2024-09-05 07:47:43

    lahore  –  National Accountability Bureau (NAB), lahore has successfully arrested two high-profile accused persons allegedly involved in a major investment fraud scam titled as Prime-Zone investment Scheme.As per details, following the directions of Director General (DG), NAB lahore Mr. Amjad Majeed Aulakh, a Combined Investigation Team (CIT) was constituted to probe and hold crack-down against Prime Zone scam over the plaints received in an open court held at NAB-L.

    During the course of Inquiry/ Investigation proceeding, it was unearthed that the accused persons are alleged to have defrauded general public by enticing to invest in a Ponzi scheme of investing in LPG business, promising exorbitant monthly basis returns. After obtaining sufficient proofs of corruption, the Combined Investigation Team has apprehended two accused persons named Nadeem Anwar and Faheem Anjum during the course of thorough investigation.

    It is also alleged that the Prime-Zone administration operated to solicit investments from unsuspecting individuals under the guise of lucrative financial benefits worth billions promising unrealistic returns on monthly basis. During the course of Investigations, so far, 1800 complainants registered their claims to the tune of Rs1.25 Billion (approx.). The Investigation team had earlier apprehended two accused persons namely Mufti Rizwan and Shahzad Ahmed, whereas, the Bureau is committed to bringing the perpetrators to justice and recover plundered money.

    NAB-L team would produce both arrested accused persons Nadeem Anwar and Faheem Anjum before Accountability Court, lahore (tomorrow) for seeking of their physical remand. At the occasion, DG NAB lahore, Amjad Majeed Aulakh maintained that the cases pertaining to general public remain the top most priority of NAB, however, Chairman NAB has also prioritized housing sector cases to facilitate general public, at maximum. In this regard, monthly open courts are being held, regularly.




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  • GCU secures seven top positions

    GCU secures seven top positions

    GCU secures seven top positions

    2024-09-03 19:00:00

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    The Government College University (GCU) lahore facade is seen in the picture. — AFP/File

    lahore:The Government College University (GCU) lahore students have secured a total of seven positions in the Intermediate Examination 2024.

    Among the overall top positions, Usairam Ahmed from GCU lahore stood out as the only male student to secure a spot in the top ranks. He clinched the third position overall with 1,150 marks out of 1,200 and also achieved the first position among boys in the Pre-Medical Group.

    In the Pre-Engineering Group, Malik Taha Khizar earned the second position among boys with 1,146 marks while in the General Science Group Muhammad Muaviz secured the second position among boys with 1,128 marks. GCU lahore dominated the Humanities Group among boys, with Junaid Hakim Ali securing the first position with 1,071 marks, followed by Ali Husnain in second with 1,050 marks, and Daniyal Hassan in third with 1049 marks.

    GCU student Taimur Ahmad Baig secured first position in Commerce Group.

    GCU lahore’s Vice Chancellor, Prof Dr Shazia Bashir, congratulated the students and highlighted the university’s commitment to academic excellence. She praised the hard work and dedication of the students, faculty, and staff, emphasising that these achievements reflect GCU’s longstanding tradition of academic distinction.

    Meanwhile, Daanish School Chishtian student Hania Khalid has secured overall third position in Pre-Engineering Group of lahore Board’s Intermediate Annual Examinations 2024 with 1144 marks while Ammara Ahmer secured 4th position in the same group by securing 1139 marks.



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  • Shafay Hussain attends PIEDMC board meeting

    Shafay Hussain attends PIEDMC board meeting

    Shafay Hussain attends PIEDMC board meeting
    Our Staff Reporter
    2024-09-04 05:07:15

    lahore   –  Provincial Minister for Industry and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain visited the Punjab Industrial Estates Development & Management Company (PIEDMC) office and observed the board meeting as a special invitee. The board approved the Annual budget of 53 billion for the financial year 2024-2025. The development funds of 9 billion are allocated for the Quaid-e-Azam Business Park and 2 billion for the Bahawalpur Industrial Estate. Chairman Punjab Industrial Estates Development and Management Company Javed Iqbal presided over the 166th board meeting of the company. The board approved to release funds for the purchase of land for the expansion of Multan Industrial Estate, the establishment of a police post in Quaid-e-Azam Business Park, a contract for providing security services in industrial estates and funds for the development works of Bahawalpur Industrial Estate. The meeting approved amendments in the articles of association of PIEDMC, the appointment of external auditors for the audit of the financial year 2022-2023, the revision in operations and maintenance charges of Rahim Yar Khan, Bhalwal, and Vehari Industrial Estates, and the revision of the hiring and reporting structure of the Board of Management. The board also approved the Centralized Procurement Plan for all BOM’s so the procurement of more than 10 million would be made through the PIEDMC Head Office. A briefing was given on the current status of the development works of Quaid-e-Azam Business Park and the establishment of Garment City. Addressing the meeting, Provincial Minister for Industry and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain said that all possible steps are being taken to provide facilities to the industrialists.

    Business Facilitation Centers have been established in major cities of Punjab so that all the problems of industrialists can be solved under one roof within a fixed period, he added.

    Board Members Shahzad Azam Khan, Sajid Saleem Minhas, Dr. Shahid Raza, Sohail Azhar, Mian Noman Kabir, Ahmed Khan, CEO PIEDMC Ali Muazzam Syed, along with relevant officers of the Department of Industries, Finance and TEVTA also participated in the meeting.




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