Day: August 11, 2021

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Imran Khan inaugurates multiple projects at Islamia University Bahawalpur

Prime Minister Imran Khan today (Wednesday) inaugurated multiple projects, including a nursing college, cricket stadium, and cotton research institute at Islamia University Bahawalpur.

He inaugurated a nursing college equipped with teaching facilities of international standard. The college will not only be helpful in capacity building of the existing human resource in the nursing sector, but will also provide employment opportunities to the youth of the South Punjab.

To promote cricket in South Punjab, the Prime Minister inaugurated a cricket stadium at Baghdad-ul-Jadeed campus of the university. Besides, he launched a solar project with a capacity of generating 2.5 megawatt of electricity to fulfill IUB’s energy needs and additional electricity will be provided to Multan Electric Power Company. It is pertinent to mention that per unit of electricity to be generated from this project will cost 1.7 rupee. This project will collectively contribute 455 million rupees to the national exchequer in 25 years.

The Prime Minister also inaugurated National Cotton Breeding Institute and Intercropping Research Centre to bring innovation and new technology to enhance agri produce through research.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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KP Info Group Delegation visits Radio Pakistan

A delegation of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Group visited Radio Pakistan in Islamabad today (Wednesday) and held a meeting with Director General Muhammad Asim Khichi.

Talking to the delegation, the DG Radio Pakistan said the National Broadcaster is effectively playing its role to counter anti Pakistan propaganda. He said Radio Pakistan is also adopting latest technology in order to further its outreach and provide quality content to its listeners.

The delegation appreciated the role being played by Radio Pakistan for projecting and defending the national narrative. The delegation members acknowledged that Radio Pakistan is playing an important role in creating awareness amongst the masses on different issues.

Later, the delegation members visited different sections of Radio Pakistan including the National News room,Social media cell and programs where they were briefed about the working of these departments.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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Govt to ensure provision of all basic civic facilities to Federal Capital: Asad Umar

Minister for Planning Asad Umar says the government is working on a single regulatory and governance system for the whole Federal Capital to ensure provision of all basic civic facilities to its residents.

Talking to media in Islamabad today (Wednesday), along with Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on CDA Affairs Ali Nawaz Awan, after inauguration of moon soon plantation campaign, he said that single regulatory system is very necessary to address the problems of citizens and to ensure quality civic facilities to them.

He said the Prime Minister will soon formally approve the large-scale development projects for Islamabad

He said four new hospitals will be constructed in Islamabad to strengthen health care system while a water line system of 100 million gallon daily is being constructed to address the water shortage.

He said legislation against illegal housing societies is also being made to address the grievances of affected citizens.

Asad Umar appealed the general public to fully participate in the drive for green Pakistan.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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PM takes notice of Akbar Ali Khan’s illness, financial issues

Prime Minister Imran Khan has taken notice of media reports regarding illness and financial issues faced by Akbar Ali Khan, son of late Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan.

The Prime Minister directed Governor Sindh Imran Ismail to immediately contact Akbar Ali Khan’s family and ensure bearing of all expenses by government on his treatment.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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Unity of Muslim Ummah imperative to deal Islamophobia: President

President Dr. Arif Alvi has emphasized on unity in Muslim Ummah to deal with the big challenges like Islamophobia.

Talking to Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar in Islamabad today (Wednesday), he said the Islamic world has been facing different issues and a complicated situation.

The President said Pakistan and Turkey have identical views on international issues and also support each other at world forums.

He said Pakistan has been playing a sincere role for peace and stability in Afghanistan. He said Pakistan has been affected by the long war in Afghanistan.

The President thanked Turkey for supporting Pakistan on Kashmir and FATF issues.

The Turkish Defence Minister presented the President an invitation letter from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to visit Turkey.

He said the two countries need to enhance cooperation in defence sector, including military training.

He also emphasized on joint efforts on matters of bilateral interest. He said Turkey will continue supporting Pakistan on Kashmir issue.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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All existing laws related to media regulation being repealed: Info Minister

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has said all existing laws related to media regulation are being repealed and new legislation is being enacted in consultation with stakeholders.

He was briefing the Standing Committees of the Senate and National Assembly on Information and Broadcasting on the key features of the draft law of Pakistan Media Development Authority.

He said that in modern times, television, radio and newspapers had become part of mobile phones and they needed a single and converged regulatory authority.

The minister said that it was important to regulate electronic, print, digital and emerging media platforms through PMDA.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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Pakistan provided full cooperation regarding complaint of Afghan Envoy’s daughter: FO

Foreign Office spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri has said Pakistani authorities provided full cooperation to the Afghan delegation that came to Islamabad to look into the matter regarding complaint of Afghan Ambassador’s daughter.

In a statement, he said we have seen the Afghanistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ statement and the complainant’s video. He said it is once again highlighted that the visiting delegation was given a comprehensive briefing on each aspect of the complaint.

The spokesperson expressed the hope that the Government of Afghanistan would cooperate in expeditious provision of the earlier requested information.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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Improving education, health & infrastructure top priority of govt: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan says improving education, health and infrastructure is the top priority of the government.

Chairing a meeting to review the progress of development projects in Bahawalpur Division and establishment of South Punjab Secretariat in Bahawalpur, the Prime Minister said consultations will be made with all the stakeholders before taking any action regarding South Punjab.

He said water is a basic human need and in view of the importance of agriculture in the region, all water related issues will be addressed.

The Prime Minister was given a detailed briefing on the overall situation of Bahawalpur Division including economic, social, education, health, infrastructure and especially agricultural production.

The meeting was apprised about steps taken to increase the pace of work in the industrial zones and work on master plan of Cholistan and Bahawalpur.

The meeting was told that 189 billion rupees for 2,491 projects of South Punjab have been reserved in the budget of current fiscal year.

On the occasion, the Prime Minister also interacted with the local members of the National and Provincial Assemblies.

Source: Radio Pakistan