PUC escalates efforts to foster interfaith dialogue on global scale: Ashrafi

Chairman Pakistan Ulema Council, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, has said the council is set to escalate its efforts on a global scale to foster interfaith dialogue and harmony.

Addressing international media in Islamabad, he emphasized that Islamophobia poses a grave threat to Muslims worldwide.

Tahir Ashrafi urged world powers to accelerate initiatives to eradicate Islamophobia, labeling it as a toxic barrier hindering interfaith harmony.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Expanding tax base vital for country’s economy: Punjab Governor

Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Establishment Division Ahad Khan Cheema held a meeting with Punjab Governor Baligh Ur Rehman in Lahore.

They discussed matters relating to increase foreign direct investment in the country and encouragement of local investors.

Punjab Governor Baligh Ur Rehman said expanding tax base is vital for country’s economy.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Tree plantation campaign in full swing across KP

Tree plantation campaign is in full swing across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to Provincial forest Department, more than twelve million saplings will be planted across the province during the campaign.

Two-hundred and twelve places have been selected where the tree plantation activities will be carried out.

Similarly, fourteen thousand saplings will be planted in seven economic zones of the province including Peshawar, Ghazi, Gadoon, Mohmand, Jalozai, Hattar and Bannu Economic Zones.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Efforts afoot to provide relief to people: Punjab CM

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz says all necessary measures will be taken to provide relief to people in the province.

In a statement, the Chief Minister said special bags of Nigehban Ramadan Package have been delivered to more than three million deserving families.

She said delivery of these special bags to a total of six point four million deserving families will be completed soon.

Maryam Nawaz said transparency has been ensured in Nigehban Ramadan Package as QR Code has been printed on each bag to ensure transparency.

For any complaint regarding the Package, people can contact the Special Helpline 0800-02345.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Passing out parade of soldiers of Special Conversion Group-7 held in Khuzdar

Passing out parade of soldiers of Special Conversion Group-7 was held at Frontier Corps Balochistan Training Academy, Khuzdar.

One hundred and thirteen personnel passed out in this 12-week training course of Special Conversion Group.

The soldiers exhibited excellence in the passing out parade and earned appreciation from the audience.

Commandant Kalat Scouts, who was the chief guest at the ceremony, gave prizes to the best performing soldiers.

On the occasion, the soldiers passionately took the oath to defend the motherland.

Source: Radio Pakistan

NTDC to launch three solar power projects in Punjab

National Transmission and Dispatch Company will establish three solar power projects in Punjab to generate 4200 megawatt electricity.

According to NTDC spokesperson, a 600 Mega Watt solar power project will be established in the Kot Addu district on 2,553 acres of land.

Similarly, a solar project of 1200 MW will be installed in Layyah and 600 MW in Jhang to reduce dependence on expensive fuel.

Source: Radio Pakistan