Day: October 8, 2020

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Meeting of IG Punjab with ASPs posted in Punjab from Federal Government at Central Police Office

Lahore, October 08, 2020 (PPI-OT): Inspector General of Police Punjab Inam Ghani said that protection of life and property of the people and selfless service of the citizens is the primary responsibility of the police so the young police officers playing the best supervisory role are not only the hands of the oppressed and deserving citizens but also they should take best performance from the subordinate staff and ensure easy delivery of justice to the people. He further said that the citizens have high expectations from the young officers for modern policing and change of police station culture.

Therefore, the young officers should make the spirit of modern policing, high professionalism and service to the people their motto and improve the relations between the police and the people. He further said that posting in difficult places at the beginning of his career should be preferred and in order to face the challenges of professional life, they should focus on the learning process from the very beginning as if an officer thinks at the beginning of his career that If you know everything, then the process of learning stops, so go to the field thinking that we don’t know anything because that is the thinking that teaches you and moves you forward.

He further said that it is the responsibility of the supervisory officers to get the best performances from the subordinates, therefore they should be given full confidence by adopting a soft talk and good attitude with the force so that they serve the people without any fear or apprehension but also share important information with the senior officer even their personal issues. He further said that the citizens visiting the offices should be treated with kindness and gentleness and sincere efforts should be made to solve the problems of the citizens under the open door policy. He issued these instructions while addressing young ASPs at the Central Police Office here today. The delegation included ASPs whose services have been handed over to the Punjab government by the federation.

IG Punjab urged the young police officers that the police service is a sacred profession in which serving the oppressed citizens can improve both the world and the hereafter so all officers should make their job their lifestyle and dedicate themselves to competence and dutifulness in order to prove to be the true protector of the people.

He further said that in order to improve the overall image of the police force among the people, a culture of morality should be nurtured and full respect should be accorded to every noble citizen who comes to the offices along with the subordinate staff. The young police officers thanked IG Punjab and said that they would remain active for the protection and service of the citizens as per the vision and policy guideline of IG Punjab and would spare no effort to solve their problems. DIG Headquarters Punjab Syed Khurram Ali was also present on the occasion.

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

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Dr. Shaista Sohail joins HEC as executive director

Islamabad, October 08, 2020 (PPI-OT): Dr. Shaista Sohail, a BPS-22 officer of Pakistan Administrative Service has joined the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan as its Executive Director. With a doctorate in International Relations from Geneva School of Diplomacy, Switzerland and Master’s in Economics from Punjab University, Dr. Shaista Sohail brings with her a diverse experience of serving at national and international levels.

Starting her career as a Lecturer in Economics at Government College for Women Okara, she joined Civil Service of Pakistan in 1985 with her first assignment as Assistant Commissioner Karachi South.

Her key postings include Joint Secretary, Policy and Planning, Ministry of Industries; Member Estate CDA; Joint Secretary, Debt Management/ Japan EAD; Additional Secretary to the President of Pakistan; Special Secretary Cabinet; Secretary Statistics; Secretary Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division, Deputy Secretary Commerce WTO, Economic Counsellor to WTO, Geneva.

In WTO Geneva, her abilities were recognised internationally when she was made the consensus Chairperson of the Working Party on GATS Rules from amongst 150 countries. She also won the “Best Contributor” Award from ITC Geneva in 2007 Chamonix France.

For more information, contact:
Director (Media)
Higher Education Commission, Pakistan (HEC)
Sector H-9, Islamabad
Tel: +92-51-90402404, +92-51-90402412
Email: aikram@hec.gov.pk
Website: www.hec.gov.pk

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Uplift works in the city

Islamabad, October 08, 2020 (PPI-OT): Civic works in Islamabad have gained momentum following shifting of four formations of MCI to CDA .CDA Administration on directions of Chairman Capital Development Authority for rapid improvement in working of all four formations recently transferred to CDA has chalked out a comprehensive plan of action. Implementation on the plan has been started and in the first stage carpeting work on Islamabad expressway is in progress. In order to achieve desired results, under-utilized asphalt mixing plant of MPO directorate has been made functional for production of asphaltic material used for roads carpeting work.

Asphalt mixing plant which has capacity to produce 500 to 600 tons of material per day remained closed for several months due missing priorities. In line with the instructions of CDA Administration asphalt mixing plant has now been made functional. Instructions have been issued to get production up to maximum capacity of the Asphalt mixing plant of MPO Directorate so that the desired results may be achieved. Along with carpeting and patch work on Islamabad Expressway, carpeting work in different sectors of Islamabad has also been initiated. In first phase, carpeting work in I series of sectors has been started. This carpeting work will be done in streets as well as roads and markets of all sectors.

Simultaneously, specially constituted teams of Environment have started removing wild growth along Constitution Avenue, 9th Avenue, Srinagar Highway, Margallah Road and F-9 Park along with other roads in the city. To boost sanitation services in Islamabad dual shift sanitation service has been initiated particularly in Markets and commercial areas. Cleanliness of nullahs is also in progress along Margallah Road. Repair of off road vehicles of sanitation directorate has also been started. Water Supply Wing has also bolstered its activities and has fixed ten leakages in main water lines in different areas of the city.

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

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NAB strongly believes in Zero Corruption, 100% Development: Chairman

Islamabad, October 08, 2020 (PPI-OT): Honourable Mr. Justice Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB has said that NAB strongly believes in “Zero Corruption, 100% Development”. NAB is absolutely committed to root out corruption in an atmosphere of renewed energy and dynamism, where fighting against corruption is being considered as a national duty. He said these remarks while chairing a meeting at NAB Headquarters.

The Honourable Mr. Justice Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB said that NAB is working hard to accomplish its mission i.e. to rid the nation from corruption and corrupt practices and make Pakistan corruption free. He said that the hard work, commitment, transparency and merit being put in by NAB officers are being appreciated by Transparency International Pakistan, World Economic Forum, PILDAT and Mishal Pakistan in order to aware people about the ill effects of corruption and to nab corrupt elements. Gillani and Gallop Survey have indicated that 59 percent people have shown confidence upon NAB.

He said that NAB has introduced new concept of “Combined Investigation Team” (CIT) where two investigation officers and a legal consultant, financial expert under the supervision of Additional Director/Case officer and concerned Director are working as a team for a fair, transparent and unbiased, inquiry/ investigations. He said that the quality of inquiry and investigation of NAB will be further improved due to establishment of NAB’s first Forensic Science Lab (FSL) in Islamabad which has all facilities of Digital Forensics, Questioned Documents and Fingerprint Analysis which will help is lending quality and solid evidence in conduct of inquiries and investigations.

He said that NAB is the only Organization with whom China has signed MoU to oversee projects being undertaken under CEPC. He said that NAB has engaged youth in order to aware youth about the ill effects of corruption at an early stage and signed an MOU with HEC. He said that NAB is the first Chairman of SAARC Anti-Corruption Forum.

This was a reorganization of NAB’s excellent work. He said that NAB Ordinance 1999’s preamble emphasizes to nab corrupt and recover looted money. Due to this reason, NAB has recovered Rs. 466 billion since its inception and its overall conviction ration is about 86.8 percent which is one of the best conviction ratios as compared to other anti-corruption agencies in Pakistan.

For more information, contact:
National Accountability Bureau (NAB)
Attaturk Avenue G-5/2, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-111-NAB-NAB (111-622-622)
Fax: +92-51-9214503
Email: chairman@nab.gov.pk, infonab@nab.gov.pk
Website: www.nab.gov.pk

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Trade and investment between Pakistan and Kenya to boost ties Senator Dr Shahzad Wasim

Islamabad, October 08, 2020 (PPI-OT): Leader of the House in the Senate, Senator Dr. Shahzad Wasim said that Pakistan considers Kenya an important country and desires to further enhance mutual cooperation in diverse sectors. The High Commissioner of Kenya Professor Julius Kibet Bitok called on Leader of the House in the Senate on Thursday at the Parliament House and exchanged views of matter of mutual interests and bilateral significance.

He emphasized the need for further enhancing trade and economic cooperation as much of the areas still remain unexplored. High Commissioner of Kenya informed that Pakistan is the largest importer of Kenyan tea and observed that there is large scope for exploring new opportunities.

Dr. Shahzad Wasim said that education and health are sectors in which both sides can initiate joint ventures. He however, emphasized the need for providing the investors opportunity to come into interaction for exploring investment opportunities.

Senator Shahzad Wasim also highlighted the significance of parliamentary cooperation and enhanced institutional linkages. He said that Parliamentary cooperation needs to be enhanced through frequent exchange of delegations. Both sides, he said enjoy cordial relations at international forums and this can further be enhanced through mutual institutional collaboration and exchange of visits at highest level. Senator Sitara Ayaz also attended the meeting. She also underscored the need to enhanced linkages at parliamentary and other levels for mutual benefit of the two sides.

High Commissioner of Kenya observed that Pakistan and Kenya enjoy excellent cooperation and we aim to further enhance bilateral ties with Pakistan. He lauded Pakistan’s strategy to contain corona pandemic and said that leadership of Pakistan took bold decisions by not only protecting the people but also providing economic relief to the marginalized segments. He said that our ties are historical and we need to further build these mutual beneficial ties.

For more information, contact:
Senate of Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9204564534
Fax: +92-51-9205703
H.No.7, Cat-II, G-8/2,
Islamabad, Pakistan
E-mail: senate@comsats.net.pk
Website: www.senate.gov.pk

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Minister Health Asks Commissioners and DCS to Supervise Dengue Surveillance

Lahore, October 08, 2020 (PPI-OT): Punjab Health Minister has directed the administrations to alter strategies in the wake of changing weather to control Dengue in the Cabinet Meeting on Dengue Control and Prevention at the Darbar Hall Civil Secretariat here on Thursday. Present in the meeting were Secretary Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department Captain (Retd) Usman Younis, DG Health Dr. Haroon Jehangir, whereas Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners joined via video link.

Also in attendance were representatives of Punjab Police, Directorate General Public Relations, Civil Aviation Authority, Livestock Department, PHA, DHA, Rescue 1122, Special Branch, Higher Education Department, Local Government, Punjab Healthcare Commission and officials of other departments. The Minister reviewed dengue control activities in the province. Secretary Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department Captain (Retd) Usman Younis briefed the Minister on status of Dengue prevention activities. Other concerned department also shared their respective activities in the meeting.

The Health Minister said, “All the Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners to ensure data is updated on dashboard. All departments must alter strategies in view of changing weather. The Punjab Healthcare Commission must increase inspection of hospitals. There must be no shortage of Medicines at all hospitals. The teams must identify hot spots, so that larvicidal activities can be carried out.” The Minister said, “The PITB must update and data on dashboard on daily basis. The SOPs of the Dengue Expert Advisory Group must be implemented.

Teams must intensify surveillance in affected areas. All departments will have to work in synergy to control dengue in Punjab. The government is trying its best to control dengue. The meetings of district bodies must be held on regular basis and the government is making all out efforts to control dengue. The Deputy Commissioner of districts with more cases need to ensure personal vigilance. I appeal people to keep their homes, offices and shops clean and tidy. Through a helpline, people are given awareness about Dengue”.

For more information, contact:
Directorate General Public Relations
Government of the Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-9201390-86
Website: www.punjab.gov.pk

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Confronting the Present National Challenges Requires Unity and Solidarity of 8th October, 2005 Earthquake: National Assembly Speaker

Islamabad, October 08, 2020 (PPI-OT): Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has said that the solidarity and unity expressed by the Nation on the tragic day of 8th October 2005 is unparalleled and exemplary. He said that devastating Earthquake was trial for the Nation and it emerged successful to overcome this challenge. He remarked that the nation did not forget the people who lost their lives in this tragic incident and prayed for the solace and peace of departed souls. He expressed these views while recalling the tragic day of 8th October 2005.

Speaker Asad Qaiser remarked that nation stood shoulder by shoulder with those brethren who lost their near and dear ones. He expressed that it is impossible to fill the gap due to lose of innocent lives and losses. He said that more than eighty thousand people lost their lives and vast numbers of people became homeless due to this devastating earthquake.

He said that rehabilitation of affectees of this tragic earthquake was an uphill challenge which was overcome by the national unity and assistance of the friendly countries. He urged the nation to express the same resolve which was expressed by the nation on 8th October 2005 to counter the present challenges. He prayed to All Mighty Allah to protect the homeland from such kinds of natural calamities and grant the nation courage to stay united.

For more information, contact:
Secretary
National Assembly of Pakistan
Automation Centre,
National Assembly Secretariat,
Parliament House,
Islamabad – Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9221082-83
Fax: +92-51-9221106
Email: assembly@na.gov.pk
Website: www.na.gov.pk