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Renowned Physician and head of Sindh Institute of Urology and transplantation Dr. Adeeb Rizvi has been decorated with the Humanitarian Recognition Award 2024.
According to the spokesman of the SIUT Dr. Adeeb Rizvi has been honored with award by the American Urological Association for a major role in welfare of the general public.
Source: Radio Pakistan
The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) seized more than 852 kilograms of hashish worth millions rupees during an intelligence based operation in Pasni today.
According to sources, loaded on twelve camels, the hashish was planned to be smuggled abroad.
The Anti-Narcotics Force is committed to eradicating drugs from the country.
Source: Radio Pakistan
Caretaker Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki has said people of Balochistan took keen interest in the elections and exercised their right of vote.
In a statement today, he said people of Balochistan have elected their representatives through free, fair and transparent elections, which were held on time despite the challenges.
He expressed hope that newly-elected Members of Provincial Assembly and National Assembly will play their role to put the province on the path of progress and prosperity.
Source: Radio Pakistan
Sixth death anniversary of iconic human rights advocate Asma Jahangir is being observed today.
She was born on January 27, 1952 in Lahore to human rights pioneer Malik Jilani.
Asma Jahangir’s fearless and tireless struggle for democracy and human rights and her humanitarian role for women and lawyers will always be remembered.
She was posthumously awarded the Nishan e Imtiaz.
Asma Jahangir died on this day in 2018.
Source: Radio Pakistan
PML-N leader Uzma Bukhari says the general public reposed full confidence in PML-N in the general elections of 2024.
Talking to newsmen in Lahore today, she said that sensible people of the country voted for the agenda of progress and prosperity.
She added that PML-N emerged as the majority party in the general elections of 2024.
She said that PML-N has a clear majority in Punjab.
Source: Radio Pakistan
Islamabad Capital Police have warned of strict action for violation of section 144 in the Federal Capital.
In a press release today, the spokesperson of ICT Police said some people are inciting illegal gatherings around the Election Commission and other government institutions which is also a crime.
The spokesperson said peaceful protest within the law is everyone’s right but every illegal action will be dealt strictly.
The spokesperson also appealed the citizens not to become part of illegal activities.
Source: Radio Pakistan
The PML-N has emerged as the largest political party with 75 seats in the National Assembly elections.
According to the unofficial results announced by the Election Commission of Pakistan for 264 out of 266 seats, PPP has bagged fifty four seats followed by MQM 17 seats, Pakistan Muslim League and JUI (P) four seats each and two seats each by Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party and Balochistan National Party. One seat each was won by Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen Pakistan, Pashtoonkhwa National Awami Party-Pakistan, Pashtoonkhwa Milli Awami Party, National Party and PML-Z. Independents have secured 101 seats.
Result on one seat NA-8 was postponed due to death of a candidate while election has been withheld in one constituency NA-88 where re-polling will be held on Thursday.
In the Sindh Assembly, Pakistan Peoples Party has emerged as the largest party with 84 seats, followed by MQM-Pakistan twenty-eight, Grand Democratic Alliance and Jamaat-e-Islami two each. Independents won thirteen seats in the provincial assembly.
In Punjab Assembly, the PML-N secured one hundred and thirty seven seats, PPP ten, Pakistan Muslim League eight, Istehkam e Pakistan Party, PML-Z and TLP one each while one hundred and thirty eight independents also remained successful.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly election, out of 112 seats, ninety independents emerged victorious. JUI (P) bagged seven, PML-N five, PPP four, Jamaat-e-Islami three, PTI Parliamentarians two and Awami National Party one.
In Balochistan Assembly, Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians and JUI (P) lead the tally with eleven seats each, followed by PML-N with 10 seats each. Balochistan Awami Party secured four, National Party three and Awami National Party two seats. Independents also remained successful on six seats. Balochistan National Party, Balochistan National Party (Awami), Haq Do Tehreek Balochistan and Jamaat-e-Islami secured one seat each.
Source: Radio Pakistan
International Day of Women and Girls in Science is being observed today.
This day aims at ensuring an equal access and participation of women and girls in science and to honour their success in the field.
The theme of the day this year is ‘Women and Girls in Science Leadership, a New Era for Sustainability’.
Source: Radio Pakistan