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The United Nations will launch a fresh appeal for another 800 million dollars on Tuesday for flood relief and rehabilitation activities in Pakistan.

This was informed at a meeting between a six-member delegation led by Deputy Executive Director of World Food Program, Ramiro Lopes da Silva and Sindh government officials, including Provincial Health Minister Dr. Azra Pechuho, Chief Secretary Dr. Muhammad Sohail Rajput and others in Karachi.

The WFP Deputy Executive Director said the fresh appeal is being launched as the initial 160 million dollar appeal was insufficient to meet the needs of flood victims.

The meeting discussed the latest statistics on food security and nutrition in Sindh.

Chief Secretary Sindh said the flood has caused a lot of damage to crops in twenty three districts of the province.

He said Sindh has been exporting rice, but this year due to rain and floods, the rice crop in the province was badly affected and will not be sufficient even for domestic need.

The WFP delegation assured to provide all possible assistance to help the flood victims in this difficult time.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan

The 24th anniversary of FM 101 channel of Radio Pakistan Lahore was celebrated at the broadcasting house in Lahore on Saturday.

Station Director Nazakat Shakila, Controller News Sajjad Parvez, Controller Programs Javed Akhtar and staff members of Radio Pakistan Lahore attended the ceremony.

On the occasion, the officers and staff reaffirmed their commitment to continue working diligently to serve the nation.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan

In the Indian state of Karnataka, the BJP government in its another controversial move against Muslims and their organizations, has sought a report on activities of Madrassas from the education department.

According to Kashmir Media Service, amid a campaign against 960 Madrassas by the hardliner Hindutva organizations, the education department has initiated the exercise.

It seems obvious that the BJP is planning to ban these madrassas in the state after submission of the report.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan

The interim Afghan government has said that it will arrest and try for “treason” anyone using Afghanistan’s soil against Pakistan or any other country.

In an interview with a foreign news channel, Spokesperson of the Afghan Government Zabihullah Mujahid said whoever is present in Afghanistan, they are not allowed to carry out any such activities because they have assured us that they would not threaten another country.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan

President Dr. Arif Alvi has underlined the need for capacity building of civil servants by ensuring the provision of quality training to them.

He was chairing a meeting of the Board of Governors of the National School of Public Policy in Islamabad on Friday.

He said the capacity building of the civil servants will enable them to appreciate, handle and resolve wide-ranging and ever-evolving challenges faced by the government.

The President urged NSPP to integrate Artificial Intelligence, utilize online and hybrid modes of learning in its training procedures and SOPs.

Arif Alvi emphasized the launch of short-duration training courses to impart specific and sector-specific skills required by government officers for better service delivery in special and technical disciplines.

During the meeting, Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of NSPP, Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal highlighted the need for improving the collective service delivery by the bureaucracy.

He also underlined the need to introduce IT-based technology platforms for imparting quality training, both short and long-term, to the officers stationed in far-flung areas of the country as well as smaller towns and cities.

Ahsan Iqbal also proposed the conversion of NSPP into a degree-awarding institution on the pattern of the National Defence University.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has said the government firmly believes in the freedom of media.

Talking to a delegation of Murree Press Club, she regretted that curbs were imposed on the media by the previous government, terming it a black era for the media.

The Information Minister urged the journalists to highlight the tourism potential of Murree through their pen and camera.

She assured the government will take special steps to facilitate the journalists belonging to Murree.

The delegation members said the PML (N) government has always provided conducive environment to the traders of Murree besides taking practical steps for the promotion of tourism in the area.

The delegation thanked the Information Minister for listening and assuring to address the problems of Murree Press Club.

 

Source: Radio Pakista

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif laid foundation stone of Bhara Kahu bypass in Islamabad on Friday.

The 5.4 kilometer long bypass including 1350 meters long overhead bridge will be completed in three months.

Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister directed National Logistics Cell to complete the project within three months instead of its earlier tentative time of four months. He directed that quality of the project should be ensured.

The Prime Minister said this project will facilitate the tourists from all over Pakistan and people of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

He said last government ignored projects which were started by the government of Nawaz Sharif. He said project of metro bus service to airport was on halt but it was resumed by the incumbent government.

Shehbaz Sharif said last government only deceived the public instead of introducing projects for public welfare.

He criticized PTI Chairman Imran Khan for misleading the nation and building a fake narrative of conspiracy. He said Imran Khan conspired to divide the institutions and termed other political parties enemies of the country. He said audio leak of Imran Khan proves him a liar.

He said government will make all out efforts to strengthen economy of the country and bring down the inflation. He expressed hope that Pakistan will soon come out of hard time.

Earlier, the Prime Minister was also briefed about the project.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan

Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir Khan has directed all distribution companies to install modern and automated metering infrastructure at all high loss transformers, commercial, industrial and large consumers.

According to the Power Division, the work of installation will be completed by 30th of June next year.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan