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Pakistan keen to take bilateral relations with China to new heights
Meghrab at Sunset Isha 07:00 Brothers in Islam establish regular prayers & charity
November 18
Public Talk The Director General of the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad will hold a Public Talk by Ambassador Ahmet Uzumcu Director General, organization of the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on “Achievements of OPCW and its Future Role in Post-Destruction Phase”. Aziz Ahmad Chudhry Foreign Secretary will be the key notes speaker. The function will be held at the institute Sector F-5/2, Islamabad.
New security system introduced in Rawalpindi to check crimes
Chinese Defence delegation headed Vice Administrator SASTIND, Hu Zhanbin called on Rana Tanveer Hussain, Minister for Defence Production at DEPO.—INP
STAFF REPORTER ISLAMABAD— A Chinese Defence delegation headed by Vice Administrator SASTIND, Mr. Xu Zhanbin called upon Mr. Rana Tanveer Hussain, Minister for Defence Production at Defence Export Promotion Organisation, Islamabad. The delegation showed keen interest in enhancing collaboration with Pakistan in
the Defence sector and military trade. Minister for Defence Production highlighted the need to identify the areas of cooperation which can help to further strengthen bilateral ties between Pakistan and its all-weather friend China. He added that Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with China and Pakistan is keen to take bilateral relations to new heights.
PBM establishing rehab centres to save children from any labour
ISLAMABAD—Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) has orphan. He said that PBM was providing social R AWALPINDI —Waking up established 158 National Centres for Rehabiliover increasing crimes in Rawalpindi city, the Police has introduced a new system to improve the security situation. The police has discontinued the Mohafiz patrol system and instead they have been deployed at checkposts at the entry and exit points and important crossings. According to details, under the revised plan 650 additional policemen have been posted who would perform duty during the general hold up. City Police officer Israr Ahmad Abbasi said the security plan has been revised in view of the increasing crime rate. —INP
tation of Child Labour (NCsRCI) where some 17,931 students are benefiting from the facility. “The objective of these centres is to save children from any kind of labour and ensure the socio-economic rehabilitation of working children through formal and non-formal education,” Managing Director, Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal, Barrister Abid Waheed Sheikh told APP in an interview. PBM is providing them free books, uniforms, shoes, pocket money, medical facility and financial assistance as wage compensation to the families to encourage education, which is basic right of every child, he said. Abid Sheikh Monday said that following the vision of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, the PBM was significantly contributing towards poverty alleviation through providing assistance to the destitute, widows and
protection to the poor and marginalized segments of the society. “It is serving the vulnerable people by providing them healthcare and education, irrespective of religion, age, gender, caste, creed or political affiliation,” he remarked. He further said that PBM was also working on initiatives for women empowerment adding that the education of women and children would lead to their prosperity. To a querry he said that Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal provided medical treatment facility to 3,000 patients during last year adding poor and deserving cancer patients of the country were also being provided financial assistance. Managing Director said that general public should generously donate blood to PBM’s Thalassemia Center so that maximum number of children could be provided free of charge treatment.—APP
Matric Supplementary exam results announced R AWA L P I N D I
— Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (RBISE) on Thursday announced the results for Secondary School Certificate (SCC) Supplementary examination held in 2015. According to the gazette notification, the pass percentage was 43.21 as total 15758 candidates including 5245 girls appeared in the examination. The candidates can see their results at the Rawalpindi Board of Inter-
mediate and Secondary Education (RBISE) w e b s i t e www.biserwp.edu.pk or www.biserawalpindi.edu.pk or through sending smart message on mobile phone number 800296. In case of any difficulty for seeking results, the candidates can reach through phone numbers051-5450917 or 0515450918 or contact in person Controller Examination, RBISEâ’s Matric Branch, Board Complex, Rawalpindi.—APP
Islamabad LB polls preparations in final stage I SLAMABAD —The preparations for local bodies elections in Islamabad have entered into final phase as Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday started the process of printing ballot papers for local bodies elections in federal capital. All the political parties are ardently contesting in LB polls to snatch the victory as the elections will be held on as many as 650 seats in 50 union councils on November 30 while results will be declared on the 3rd of December. According to details, at least 42 lac ballot papers in An attractive view of seasonal flowers flourishing and blooming at greenbelt in front of three different colors will be Parliament House.—APP printed while ECP official told the media that more than 6 lac voters have been registered so far. He said that green papers will be for chairman and vice chairman posts, white for general counselor while the pink colored ballot papers would be reserved for women. Earlier, the contedsting candidates received their respective electoral symbols from ECP. Security personnel have also been directed to maintain the law and order situation in the metropolis. According to sources, CCTV cameras and deployment of Pakistan Army soldiers would be ensured on the day of polling.—INP
LHC admits Ayyan Ali’s acquittal plea for hearing
IGP Tahir Alam addressing the meeting regarding security arrangements for upcoming LB election at ITP Headquarters.—INP
RAWALPINDI—Once again the Customs court could not frame charges against supermodel Ayyan Ali 15th time on Thursday in the money laundering case and adjourned the hearing till November 19. Ayyan failed to appear before the Customs court judge, Rana Aftab Ahmed, where she was to be indicted after her acquittal plea was dismissed. The counsel of Ayyan filed a plea before the court that her client was sick, therefore, she must be exempted from appearance. The medical certificate of the accused was presented on the court orders. On this, the judge remarked that the doctor who has issued this certificate belongs to Karachi and it will be difficult to summon him if needed. The court ordered Ayyan to appear on the next hearing and adjourned the hearing till November 19. Meanwhile, on behalf of Ayyan, a plea has been filed in the Customs court for return of supermodel’s passport. It is prayed that Ayan is to go abroad on important visit, therefore, the passport should be returned. On the other hand Ayyan Ali on Thursday filed an acquittal plea in Lahore High Court (LHC) a week after the special customs court hearing the money laundering case against her had rejected a similar petition.—INP
Hamdard Naunehal Assembly pays tribute to Allama Iqbal STAFF REPORTER RAWALPINDI— Special Session of Hamdard Naunehal Assembly was held in the Auditorium of Hamdard Foundation, Hamdard Markaz, Rawalpinbdi. In connection with Allama Iqbal Day, topic of the session was fixed as “Taleem hay iss dore main amraz e millat ki dawa” Eminent Research Scholar (Iqbaliat) Mr.Naeem Akram Qureshi was The Chief Guest on this occasion. Teachers and students of the leading educational institutions of Rawalpindi/Islamabad and suburbs participated and performed. President, Bazam-e-Arooj-eAdab (Pakistan) and Research Scholar (Iqbaliat), Mr.Naeem Akram Qureshi addressing the assembly as Chief Guest threw light in detail on various aspects of Kalam-e-Iqbal with particular reference to education. He said that Allama Iqbal highlighted the significant role of the education in his dynamic/remarkable poetry. Allama Iqbal categorically declared the constructive and positive role of education in the lives of the nations and said that this was the most effective medicine for all the chronic diseases of the Ummah. It is need of the hour that young generations should fully be enlightened with the true spirit of Kalam-e-Iqbal. Mr.Naeem Akram Qureshi vigorously emphasized to follow the energetic teachings of Allama Iqbal to resolve the issues faced by the Muslim Ummah. President Hamdard Foundation Pakistan and daughter of Shaheed-e-Pakistan Hakim Muhammad Said, Mrs.Sadia Rashid said that education has a very effective role in the reforms of society and vision of Allama Iqbal to this effect is crystal clear and provide guide lines to the rulers. This is the high time to adopt the conception of Allama Iqbal and Founder of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in letter and spirit. Shaheed-ePakistan Hakim Muhammad Said remained committed through-out his life in the light of Islamic teachings and the ideal lives of National Heroes like Allama Iqbal and Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. In the end, the chief guest distributed prizes amongst the shining students followed by Dua-e-Said.
A view of traffic jam from Mareer Chowk to Liaquat Bagh which has become almost a daily routine.—NNI
Adhocism ruining National Saving Directorate
Court moved for appointment of permanent Director General ZUBAIR QURESHI ISLAMABAD—Central Directorate of National Saving (CDNS) an institution of national importance is without a permanent DG and it seems the federal government has other more important things to do than filling the vacant seat. At present the institution is working on adhoc basis and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Finance has been given additional charge of the CDNS. A etitioner Saeed Khan resident of Peshawar on Thursday moved the IHC challenging the appointment of an official of the Ministry of Finance as caretaker DG of the CDNS since January 26, 2015. The caretaker charge can be assigned only for a period of three months with three months extendable but the respondent has been occupying the post for almost one year and despite the fact that the post is of grade-21 while Mr Waqar Ahmed (the Acting DG) is a grade 20 officer. The petitioner has nominated federation of Pakistan through secretary ministry of finance, secretary establishment, finance minister Ishaq Dar and joint secretary ministry of
finance Waqar Ahmed having additional charge as Director General CDNS as respondents. Justice Athar Minallah of the IHC while hearing in the petition issued notices to the respondents and sought their comments within fortnight. The petitioner told the court that at present, the CDNS was operating with a network of 429 offices, comprising 12 Regional Directorate, 16 National Saving Treasures, 378 National Saving Centers, one Directorate of Inspection and Accounts, seven Zonal Inspection and Accounts Offices, 12 Regional Account Offices and two Training Institutes. That CDNS is responsible for mobilization of domestic saving through sale of various government securities called National Saving Schemes (NSSs). Such a large institution is operating without any permanent DG for the last one year. The federal government last year advertised the post of DG CDNS and received 53 applications. Further short listing was done for interview but then the government committee in its meeting announced that no suitable candidate was found from all over Pakistan even though 53 people applied and some of them were shortlisted but not shown in the minutes of the meeting, petitioner says.
AIOU develops liaison with industrial sector to share latest research ISLAMABAD —Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has formally set up a separate office of Research, innovation and commercialization (ORIC) to maintain liaison with industrial sector to share latest research in the relevant fields. The office will work as a bridge between the researchers and the end user for the application of latest knowledge (new innovation) in a particularly field, said Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shahid Siddiqui while inaugurating the ORIC. The society should get the benefit of research findings, being carried out in the educational institutions, he added.
He noted that Higher Education Commission has allocated a huge fund for the research work and now it is the duty of the Universities to ensure its proper use and disseminate their research findings among the end users and the policy-makers for the socioeconomic development of the country. The present day’s repaid socio-economic progress world-over is the result of continuous research and development of new ideas and innovations in the manufacturing sector, he added. AIOU, Dr. Shahid Siddiqui further had laid special focus on research-based
activities, by publishing research journals and holding seminar and conferences on the relevant topics. A special incentives package has also been given for this purpose. Prof. Dr. Nowshad Khan, Head of ORIC said on the occasion that a core-group will be set up to evaluate the research findings and to pass on the credible one to relevant sector. The ORIC will try to meet the demand of a particular industrial sector as well, equipping them with latest knowledge and development in a particular field. The manufacturing groups may also contact them for their research-based needs, he added.—INP