Day: April 13, 2024

In Punjab, wheat procurement campaign began today.

According to a spokesman of Food Department, farmers have started submitting requests for Bardana through the Bardana App from this morning.

The requests will be received till 17th. After verification, farmers will receive confirmation messages regarding issuance process of bardana and wheat collection dates through the Bardana APP.

He said that the proper wheat procurement will commence from 22nd of this month and all arrangements in this regard have been completed at district level.

A control room has been set up for resolving complaints during the wheat procurement campaign. For this purpose, a toll free number 0800-13505 has also been set up.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Last night the road from Bahrain to Kalam was blocked due to heavy rains and landslides.

Traffic flow was affected due to the presence of large number of tourists in the area.

After emergency rescue operation by Pakistan Army with the help of district administration and NHA, the affected road was cleared and traffic was restored.

Pakistan Army is committed to serve the people and will remain active till the complete restoration of traffic in the area.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s continued support and partnership with the Muslim World League.

He was talking to Secretary General of Muslim World League Abdulkarim Al-Issa who called on him in Islamabad today.

The Prime Minister welcomed Dr. Abdulkarim Al-Issa and thanked him for visiting Pakistan on the occasion of Eid ul Fitr.

He appreciated the valuable contributions and services of Dr. Abdulkarim Al-Issa for promoting the true image of Islam around the world.

He also acknowledged the critical role of Muslim World League in developing unity among the Muslim Ummah, advocating for Muslim causes around the world and in spreading the message of peace, tolerance and inter-faith harmony.

The Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes and prayers for the health and long life of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz as well as for the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz.

He underscored that Pakistan attaches utmost importance to its strong fraternal ties
with Saudi Arabia that are rooted in common faith, shared values and culture.

Secretary General of Muslim World League praised the Prime Minister for his commitment and efforts to further strengthen ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

He congratulated the Prime Minister on the success of his recent visit to Saudi Arabia.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the implementation of a special audit system to identify corrupt elements and unprofessional behavior in the police.

She granted the approval while chairing a special meeting to review the overall law and order situation of the province, in Murree today.

This audit system allows court-martial for police officers and officials who are corrupt and involved in conspiracies with criminals. For this purpose a complaint can be registered on the special dashboard of the CM for demanding bribe.

The forum considered also considered the proposal to establish border security forces to prevent smuggling. It decided to establish a functional specialized police force for each crime.

The forum also gave approval to continue the campaign to eradicate drugs. It decided to introduce legislative amendments for death penalty in cases of rape of women and children.

The Chief Minister directed to take strict measures to eliminate illegal arms culture in Punjab. She issued instru
ctions to further fool proof arrangements against kite flying and use of metal wire for this purpose.

She said the protection of every citizen of Punjab is the primary responsibility of the government. She said Police will be provided with modern weapons, vehicles, night vision and drones. She said effective action should be ensured for permanent elimination of terrorism, smuggling and gangs.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Pakistan has signed a two hundred million MOU with a Chinese firm to convert a thermal plant to solar power.

The project will upgrade an existing thermal power plant to a 300 MW solar power plant through the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).

The project will generate 400 million units of electricity per year at a significantly lower cost, reducing the cost from forty five rupees to fourteen rupees per unit.

The project will eliminate the need for Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO).

It is estimated to save forty four million dollars annually due to reduction in import bills, offering attractive returns to stakeholders.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the tragic incident of killing of bus passengers on national highway in Nushki district of Balochistan.

Commiserating with the bereaved families, he prayed for the departed souls.

The Prime Minister said we stand with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. He said the perpetrators of this incident of terrorism and their facilitators will be punished. He sought report into the incident.

The Prime Minister reaffirmed the commitment to wipe out the menace of terrorism.

Source: Radio Pakistan

In Balochistan nine passengers were killed when terrorists opened fire on a passenger bus in Noshki on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti expressed deep grief and sorrow over the sad incident.

He said terrorists would be dealt with iron hands.

He said terrorists will not succeed in their nefarious designs.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has condemned the tragic Naushki incident.

Expressing sorrow and grief over the tragic incident, she condoled with the bereaved families.

She said that Pakistanis belong to one nation and will remain so. She said that those who fuel hatred will not be spared.

Source: Radio Pakistan

One terrorist ring leader Saleem alias Rabbani has been killed and two others injured in an intelligence based operation by security forces in Buner District.

According to ISPR, the killed terrorist remained actively involved in numerous terrorist activities against the security forces as well as extortion and target killings of innocent civilians. He was highly wanted by Law enforcement agencies and government had fixed head money of five Million rupees on him.

However, during the operation, two brave sons of soil, Lance Havildar Mudassar Mehmood and Lance Naik Haseeb Javed having fought gallantly, embraced Shahadat.

The ISPR, in its statement, said such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen the resolve against terrorism.

Source: Radio Pakistan