April 5, 2023 – MediaLine Pakistan

April 5, 2023

Ambassador Masood Khan felicitates Texan Rep. Salman Bhojani for strengthening Pak-US relations

Washington, April 05, 2023 (PPI-OT):“US law-makers and politicians of Pakistani descent are making Pakistani diaspora and Pakistan proud not only by their dynamism and leadership qualities but also by serving as a strong bridge between the two countries and forging robust linkages between law-makers, professionals, experts, business community and others” said Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States.

During a telephonic call with newly elected Texas House Member Salman Bhojani today, Ambassador Masood Khan congratulated Representative Bhojani for successful introduction of landmark resolution in Texan State Assembly to recognize ‘Pakistan Day of Action at the State Capitol’ on the occasion of Pakistan Day, reflecting strength of Pak-US relationship.

“Pakistan has one of the world’s youngest populations, with about 63 percent of the nation’s citizens being between the ages of 15 and 33 and Texas businesses can utilize the country’s highly skilled young professionals to advance the state’s economy, particularly in the information technology and biotech industries,” stated the resolution introduced by Rep. Salman Bhojani.

Rep. Bhojani thanked the Ambassador for his appreciation and reiterated his commitment to continue serving his homeland as well as his motherland in every possible manner. He also briefed the Ambassador about his contributions during flood relief activities in Pakistan after one third of the country was inundated, affecting over 33 million people.

Rep. Bhojani said that passage of the resolution by Texan state assembly was an acknowledgment of the contributions being made by Pakistani community towards socio-economic development of Texas, in particular, and the United States, in general.

Ambassador Khan encouraged Representative Bhojani to use his networks to connect professionals and business leaders and promote people-to people exchanges. He also suggested to Rep. Bhojani to visit Pakistan along with a delegation comprising law-makers, professionals and others to promote better understanding and linkages between the two countries.

Ambassador Khan said that skilled and tech savvy youth of Pakistan could provide Texas economy with a qualitative edge in critical areas such as semi-conductors and chip-making, IT sector, oil and gas especially renewables and others including Fintech. He also broached with Rep. Bhojani the possibility of sister state-province relationship between Texas and a province in Pakistan.

Ambassador Masood Khan assured Rep. Bhojani of every possible support of the Embassy of Pakistan and its Consulates in his mission to serve his community and bring the two countries close to each other.

For more information, contact:
Embassy of Pakistan, Washington D.C
3517 International Court NW
Washington, DC 20008.
Tel: (202)243-6500
Fax: 202-686-1534
Email: info@embassyofpakistanusa.org
Consular Section PH: 202-349-3177
Consular Section Email: consularsection@embassyofpakistanusa.org

April 5, 2023

IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar made a surprise visit to Police Lines Qila Gujjar Singh Lahore, visited barracks and mess of lines and did Iftaar with the jawans

Lahore, April 05, 2023 (PPI-OT): Inspector General Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has said that there is no difference between police command and constabulary, every possible welfare of the force is on top of my priorities. Dr. Usman Anwar said that police force especially constabulary is very close to my heart.

That’s why I keep in touch with them not only by telephone but also meet them whenever I get a chance to find out about their situation and problems. IG Punjab directed that refresher courses based on modern skills should be continued regularly for capacity building of personnel.

Dr. Usman Anwar directed SP Headquarters Qila Gujjar Singh to ensure monthly inspection of barracks and line mess. IG Punjab said that the menu of the police mess should be arranged according to the choice of the police jawans while healthy constructive activities for the jawans should also be continued regularly. He expressed these views today while talking to officers and jawans on the occasion of a surprise visit to Police Lines Qila Gujar Singh. IG Punjab did iftaar with personnel at Police Lines Mess.

Dr. Usman Anwar visited barracks and mess of the lines and inquired about the food and other facilities provided to the jawans. IG Punjab directed that the quality of food should be further improved as per the rules of hygiene. IG Punjab also reviewed the living facilities of the jawans during the inspection of the barracks. He directed that quality facilities and training environment should be provided to the personnel living and under training in police lines.

For more information, contact:
Punjab Police
Punjab Police Computer Bureau,
5th Floor, Central Police Office (CPO),
Punjab, Lahore
Tel: +92-42-99213019, +92-42-99213013
Fax: +92-42-99213012
Email: sapcb@punjabpolice.gov.pk
Website: www.punjabpolice.gov.pk

April 5, 2023

IG Punjab took a plausible step, directed to release the last payslip one month before retirement for the welfare of police employees

Lahore, April 05, 2023 (PPI-OT):Inspector General Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has been taking priority measures for the welfare of the police force and in this regard, steps have been taken to facilitate the officers and personnel who retired from the department after completing their professional service. IG Punjab has directed to release the last payslip of the employees who have completed their professional service one month before the date of retirement.

Dr. Usman Anwar said that by this provisional pay slip, the pension papers of the retiring employees will also be prepared without delay and it will be possible to eliminate the procrastination in the payment of dues to the employees on retirement and the issuance of pension.

IG Punjab said that special care should be taken for the convenience of the officers and officials who are retiring from the department after completing their professional service. He instructed all the RPOs, CPOs, DPOs and Heads of Units to comply with the above instructions and said that the timely release of pension of retired employees should be ensured in all cases while at the same time all possible support should be provided to them in preparation of papers.

Dr. Usman Anwar said that if any police employee is facing any problem in this regard, he can contact me directly by calling 1787 Complaint Center. In case of negligence, strict accountability along with legal and departmental action will be ensured. On the direction of IG Punjab, AIG Admin and Security has sent a letter to all unit heads including RPOs, CPOs and DPOs of the province.

April 5, 2023

CDA conducts public hearing

Islamabad, April 05, 2023 (PPI-OT):For the first time in the country’s history, over 100 allottees of cancelled plots were given a personal hearing before the management of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Tuesday. CDA Chairman Capt. (Retd) Noor-ul-Amin Mengal along with officials of the legal wing were present at the public hearing held at Jinnah Convention Centre.

The CDA chairman called for the resolution of problems of affected people whose plots were cancelled in 1993 onwards. He maintained that he would not tolerate officers who have been creating hurdles in the right disposal of legitimate cases and announced that cases of previous allottees whose properties were cancelled every first week of the month.

For more information, contact:
Public Relations Directorate
Capital Development Authority (CDA)
Main Office, G-7/4, Islamabad
Tel: +92-51-9252614
Email: getreply@cda.gov.pk
Website: www.cda.gov.pk

April 5, 2023

CDA has given last deadline to remove showrooms being operated illegally in Islamabad

Islamabad, April 05, 2023 (PPI-OT):Final deadline of April 20, 2023 to remove illegal showrooms from all business centers in Islamabad in case of violation, the lease of the property will be cancelled If the illegal showrooms are not removed by the given deadline, the property will be sealed by operation Apart from this, heavy fines will also be imposed on those who set up showrooms against the law, CDA administration.

After a recent survey, it was revealed that illegal showrooms are being run in many properties in Islamabad, the CDA administration said. Vehicle showrooms disrupt pedestrian and traffic flow Vehicle showrooms affect other business activities as well Due to these showrooms, visitors to business centers also face parking problems.

For more information, contact:
Public Relations Directorate
Capital Development Authority (CDA)
Main Office, G-7/4, Islamabad
Tel: +92-51-9252614
Email: getreply@cda.gov.pk
Website: www.cda.gov.pk

April 5, 2023

Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tesori Gana who reached the vendor

Karachi, April 05, 2023 (PPI-OT):Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tesori reached the sugarcane juice seller Muhammad Iqbal in Sehri. He sought the welfare of Muhammad Iqbal. Muhammad Iqbal, a sugarcane juice seller told Governor Sindh that I weigh more than 300 kg due to which I cannot stand on my feet, I sell sugarcane juice, the police harass me. Governor Sindh assured Mohammad Iqbal that he will discuss your complaint with the concerned police authorities.

For more information, contact:
Advisor to Governor (Higher Education and Media)
Sindh Governor House
Tel: +92-21-99201216-7, +92-21-99201201-3
Email: press@governorsindh.gov.pk
Website: www.governorsindh.gov.pk

April 5, 2023

Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tesori’s participation in the Quran Completion Event

Karachi, April 05, 2023 (PPI-OT):Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tesori participated in the Quran Completion event at Jamia Banuria Al-Alamiya site. Mufti Noman Naeem welcomed the Governor of Sindh. Governor Sindh said that Jamia Banuria Al-Alamiya site is an ideal educational institution, the combination of religious and contemporary studies makes it a unique educational institution, this plant planted by Mufti Naeem is growing rapidly.

He said that Mufti Nauman is carrying forward the mission of his father successfully and I will give all possible support to make this institution a university. He said that the presence of a large number of foreign students is an expression of their confidence in this institution.

April 5, 2023

Governor Sindh celebrated the 12th Suhri Sarjani with the public at town food street

Karachi, April 05, 2023 (PPI-OT):Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tesori made the 12th suhoor in the food street of Sarjani Town. So-and-so did suhoor with the governor of Sindh. Governor Sindh said that some people objected to my frying pakoras for public iftar. If I am making pakodas then what is wrong, I am ready to do anything for people.

He further said that I will go everywhere in the city of Quaid, I will break fast and fast in other cities as well because the people want to see every authority in their midst and I am trying my best to provide maximum relief to the people, I know. Critics cannot be happy in any situation, they will continue to do their work, I will continue to do my work.

He said that students of schools, colleges, universities and madrasas are also being offered Iftar in Governor House. He said that he will go to some food street to meet people. They said Some people also object to the provision of free mehndi for women, listen to those who object, women will also be given bangles.

He said that it is my determination to attract the youth towards positive activities. In this regard, preparations are complete to provide free IT courses to 50,000 youth and a test will be held soon in the Governor House to select the youth for these courses. After the IT training, the youth will be able to earn 3 to 5 lakh rupees per month.

He said that the governors for higher education Annie Chitto Governor. 1000 scholarships will be given under this initiative. He said that many problems can be solved by one plus one formula. He said that each of us should help one of our relatives or friends to become like us. He said that a warning to the mafias. I grant that Boria Bastar should be rounded up from Karachi, there will be a full operation against the Qadha mafia in Sarjani after Eid.