Category: General

Punjab government has decided to launch a health care program of field hospitals and clinics on wheels across the province.

The decision was taken at meeting chaired by the Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Lahore today.

The meeting also approved the revamping of rural and primary health centers across Punjab.

Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed to not delay the funding required for revamping of the hospitals and said that the provision of quality health facilities to the public will be ensured at all costs.

She instructed that all health projects should be completed within stipulated period.

Source: Radio Pakistan

President Asif Ali Zardari has urged provincial governments to take special measures aimed at ensuring access to primary and secondary education for orphaned children.

He was speaking at an iftar dinner hosted by him for the orphaned children at President House on the occasion of Orphans Day, being celebrated on every 15th of Ramazan on the call of Organization of Islamic Cooperation in all member countries.

Stressing the need to actively participate in the cause of education, training and care of orphans, the President said the support and education of orphans is a common responsibility of all of us.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Sindh government has signed an agreement with ILMA University to provide one hundred scholarships to students in the province.

The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in Karachi to this effect in the presence of Sindh Minister for Education Sardar Shah.

Speaking on the occasion, the Provincial Minister, appreciating the efforts, expressed satisfaction on private sector’s involvement in the field of education.

He said deserving students from remote areas will be given priority for the scholarship opportunities.

Source: Radio Pakistan

The candidates of the senate elections can withdraw their nomination papers today.

Polling on 48 vacant seats of the upper house will be held on second of next month.

In the federal capital, National Assembly members will elect senators for one general seat and one seat for technocrats, including Ulema.

The members of the four provincial assemblies will elect senators, including seven for general seats, two for women seats, and two for technocrats, including Ulema, from each province.

One senator for non-Muslims will be elected each from Punjab and Sindh provinces.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed to formulate a comprehensive policy for export of buffalo milk and meat to China.

Chairing a meeting of Livestock department in Lahore on Wednesday, she directed that only vaccinated and tagged cattle will be allowed to the cattle market and slaughterhouse.

The Chief Minister emphasized need to establish a disease control compartment in Punjab and a new mechanism to increase exports of dairy products.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Election Commission of Pakistan has issued a revised list of female candidates for upcoming Senate elections to be held on 2nd of next month.

According to a notification issued by the Election Commission, four candidates will now contest for two reserved seats of the Senate for women from Punjab.

They include Anusha Rehman, Bushra Anjum Butt, Faiza Malik and Sanam Javed.

Source: Radio Pakistan

In Balochistan, a Risaldar of Levies force was martyred in firing incident in Pishin district today.

In a statement, Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti prayed for the departed soul.

He strongly condemned the incident and directed the concerned authorities to arrest elements involved in this incident.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan has said that Pakistani and American citizens are playing a pivotal role in strengthening the cooperation and partnership between the two countries.

Talking to Federal Magistrate Judge Zia Farooqui during his visit to Washington District Court, he expressed pride in the contributions of Pakistani-American citizens, who are serving in key positions at various institutions.

He said the services rendered by Pakistani-American citizens in prestigious positions in different institutions are a matter of pride for Pakistan.

The two sides engaged in fruitful discussions regarding the services provided by Pakistani-American citizens in various institutions, including the American judiciary.

During the meeting, they emphasized the exchange of expertise, particularly in the field of higher education and student exchanges between the two countries.

Earlier, the Ambassador was warmly received by the Federal Magistrate Judge Zia Farooqui at the District of Columbi
a District Court.

Judge Zia Farooqui holds the distinction of being the first Pakistani-American magistrate judge in the District Court, assuming responsibilities of the federal magistrate judge since 2020.

Additionally, Magistrate Judge Zia Farooqui is a member of the Board of Advisors of the Muslim American Public Service Board and serves as a member of the Board of Advisors of Georgetown Day School, a renowned educational institution in the United States. He is the first Pakistani Muslim to be appointed to these positions.

The Ambassador Masood Khan extended an invitation to Federal Judge Zia Farooqui to visit Pakistan, which was graciously accepted. Subsequently, Ambassador Khan accompanied Judge Farooqui to observe court proceedings in an important case, spending some time in the courtroom.

The visit of Pakistan Ambassador to Washington District Court underscores the importance of judicial cooperation between Pakistan and the United States, and highlights the significant role played by Pakistani-Amer
ican citizens in various sectors.

Source: Radio Pakistan