Day: July 25, 2022

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APHC expresses concern over unrelenting CASOs in IIOJK 

Srinagar, July 25, 2022 (PPI-OT):In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the All Parties Hurriyat Conference has expressed deep concern over the continued cordon and search operation and arrest of youth by the Indian forces in the territory.

The APHC spokesman in a statement issued in Srinagar said that the rapidly changing realities in the region also indicated the need for an immediate solution to the Kashmir dispute. The spokesman urged the world powers to focus on finding a peaceful solution to the Kashmir dispute so that the region could get out of the situation of constant tension.

He expressed concern over the imposition of cruel laws in IIOJK aimed at keeping the freedom-loving people under constant pressure. The spokesman appealed to the justice-loving institutions and figures around the world to do their part in restoring the political rights of the oppressed Kashmiris.

Meanwhile, Hurriyat leader, Dr Musaib in a statement said that Kashmiris are struggling for their right to self-determination which was promised by India. Addressing a gathering of Hurriyat activists in Srinagar, he said there should be a plebiscite under United Nations supervision in Jammu and Kashmir to decide the fate of the disputed territory.

For more information, contact:
Kashmir Media Service
Phone: +92-51-4435548, +92-51-4435549
Fax: +92-51-4861736
Email: info@kmsnews.org
Website: www.kmsnews.org

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11 Indian CRPF personnel injured in Jharkhand road mishap 

Giridih, July 25, 2022 (PPI-OT):As many as 11 Indian Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were injured after the vehicle carrying them fell into a pit in Indian state Jharkhand. The incident took place on Dumri road near Latkato forest in Giridih district when the CRPF vehicle lost its balance and fell into the pit, the police said. Madhuban police station in charge Mrityunjay Singh said the bus was heading towards Chatra from Madhuban. The injured personnel were sent to Dumri Referral Hospital for treatment.

On other hand, at least five people, including a four-year-old child and a woman, have been killed and four others injured in a massive explosion in an illegal firecracker unit in Saran district of Indian state Bihar. The blast was so powerful that the three-storey building in Khodaibag Bazar from which it was operating collapsed, Saran Superintendent of Police Santosh Kumar told reporters.

Meanwhile, with 20,279 new coronavirus infections being reported, India’s tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 43,888,755 while the active cases increased to 152,200, the Indian Health Ministry said Sunday. The death toll climbed to 526,033 with 36 new fatalities, the ministry said. An increase of 2100 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in 24 hours.

For more information, contact:
Kashmir Media Service
Phone: +92-51-4435548, +92-51-4435549
Fax: +92-51-4861736
Email: info@kmsnews.org
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Russian policies divide European Union

Islamabad, July 25, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Monday said Russian policies have divided European Union (EU) and many countries of the block have refused to take a unified stance on different issues. The split in the EU has alarmed the United States and its other allies as Russia is successfully using its natural gas as a weapon which has resulted in economic troubles for the continent in which many countries are dependent on Russian gas, it said.

Despite the war, Russia’s economy continues to grow while the rest of the world suffers from problems for which the United States is solely responsible, said Dr. Murtaza Mughal, President PEW. He said that the European Commission had suggested a 15% cut in gas consumption to reduce the intensity of a crisis in winter but the twenty-seven countries were not on the same page on this matter while twelve have openly voiced against it.

Even before this, European countries have taken different positions on buying oil, grain, fertilizers and chemicals from Russia and supplying arms to Ukraine fracturing this important alliance, he added. Dr. Mughal said that some EU countries are in favour of sanctions, while some are trying to buy more oil, gas and grain from Russia as the price of one unit of gas in Europe in July last year was 21.8 euros, which has now increased to 166 euros, altering the lifestyle of the people.

He said that Pakistan’s economy is being destroyed due to an appreciation in the value of the dollar and a sharp decline in the value of the rupee. The devaluation has increased debt by almost Rs6000 billion and it is increasing at a rapid pace. The economy is going down threatening national security but the circus of politicians continues because politicians are more concerned about power than the country and the economy.

For more information, contact:
President,
Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW)
402, 4th Floor, Gulistan Khan House, Fazal-e-Haq Road,
82-East, Blue Area, Islamabad
Tel: +92-51-2510375
Fax: +92-51-2802449
Cell: +92-321-5157671
Email: president@pakistaneconomywatch.com
Web: www.pakistaneconomywatch.com

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ICCI calls for revising minimum tax under fixed tax regime for small traders

Islamabad, July 25, 2022 (PPI-OT):Muhammad Shakeel Munir, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that the new fixed tax regime introduced by the FBR for the collection of sales tax with monthly electricity bills has created great concerns in the small traders as it would force them to pay minimum sales tax of Rs.3000 even though their electricity bill amount is less than Rs.1000 and urged that FBR should revise the minimum slab of sales tax in consultation with ICCI to save the small traders from unnecessary tax burden.

Muhammad Shakeel Munir said that FBR was previously collecting sales tax in monthly electricity bills at the rate of 5% and 7.5% of the amount of bill, however, vide Circular No.09 of 2022-23, the tax authority has decided to charge minimum tax on monthly electricity bills of retailers @ Rs.3000 for monthly bill up to Rs.30,000, which is very discriminatory and will put extra tax burden on those small traders who are consuming less units of electricity bill. Therefore, he urged that the Finance Minister and FBR Chairman should immediately engage ICCI into consultation to make the minimum tax proportional to the units of electricity bill so that it could be affordable for small traders.

Jamshaid Akhtar Sheikh Senior Vice President and Muhammad Faheem Khan Vice President ICCI said that the Finance Minister and Chairman FBR had agreed to decide the final slabs of fixed tax regime in consultation with ICCI and other trade bodies, but the tax slabs have been finalized without taking them on board, which is contrary to the assurance given. They stressed that the Finance Minister should immediately hold a meeting with ICCI and other trade bodies to sort out this important issue with mutual consultation so that small traders should be saved from extra financial burden.

For more information, contact:
Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI)
Chamber House, Aiwan-e-Sanat-o-Tijarat Road,
Mauve Area, G-8/1, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-2250526, 2253145, 8432676
Fax: +92-51-2252950
Email: icci@brain.net.pk, info@icci.com.pk
Website: www.icci.com.pk

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Curtain Raiser for US-Pakistan Health Dialogue

Washington D.C, July 25, 2022 (PPI-OT):A 4-member delegation of Pakistan led by Federal Minister of National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination Abdul Qadir Patel has arrived in Washington D.C. to participate in the first ever US-Pakistan Health Dialogue. Ambassador Masood Khan and other officials of the Pakistan Embassy will be joining the delegation.

On 25 July 2022, the United States will be hosting the delegation at the US State Department. Both sides will be carrying out discussions all day on a comprehensive agenda to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the Health sector. The Health Ministry officials and experts from Pakistan will also be participating virtually in different sessions.

The participants will be discussing following important issues in the seven sessions of the Health dialogue: establishing a Pakistani Center for Disease Control (CDC), global health security, childhood immunizations, COVID-19 engagement, Regulatory engagements, maternal and child health, and non-communicable diseases.

The Health Dialogue is an example of the close ties between the United States and Pakistan and a befitting way to celebrate the important milestone of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between both countries. Solid progress is expected.

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

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Arrival of newly appointed Inspector General Police Punjab Faisal Shahkar at Central Police Office 

Lahore, July 25, 2022 (PPI-OT):Inspector General Police Punjab Faisal Shahkar has officially taken over the command of Punjab Police. On the arrival of IG Punjab Faisal Shahkar at the Central Police Office, armed police squad paid salutations to him while other officers including Additional IGs and DIGs welcomed IG Punjab Faisal Shahkar. After taking charge of the post, Inspector General of Police Punjab spoke to the media representatives and explained his priorities regarding policing and crime control.

IG Punjab Faisal Shahkar while talking to media representatives said that at the beginning of my career I was posted as ASP in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after which I spent most of my service in management positions in Punjab province. IGP said that I had the opportunity to perform the services in many countries due to which I am well aware of all the basic and emerging challenges of policing.

He avowed that short and long-term planning and timely measures will be taken to deal with all these challenges in an efficient manner. IG Punjab said that the positive reforms and policies of the former IGs will not only be continued, but security and services will be provided to the citizens with new enthusiasm and determination.

Faisal Shahkar said that law enforcement, crime control and prevention of abuse and violence against women and children is my first priority and zero tolerance policy will be adopted in this regard. IG Punjab expressed these views while talking to the media representatives at the Central Police Office. He also answered the questions asked by the media representatives.

IG Punjab Faisal Shahkar said that along with crime data, public perception is the main criterion for evaluating performance of the police. Faisal Shahkar said that the response rate of the police in crime control is fundamental and we will develop the policing on modern lines and the process of reward and punishment in the police will be made more strict.

IG Punjab said that Safe City is an innovative project in terms of crime control, the scope of which will be expanded further by providing more resources along with the correction of faulty cameras. IG Punjab said that there is a change in trends of crime, with effective use of modern technology, the protection of life and property of citizens and the process of public service will be further improved.

IG Punjab said that after assuming the charge of the post, I have taken the first briefing about the ongoing operation in Katcha area, concrete steps will be taken for the permanent elimination of criminal’s e from this area. IG Punjab said that the working of Police Station, the basic unit of Punjab Police, will be further improved with effective supervision so that people’s problems could be solved at grass root level of police station itself.

IG Punjab said that the first task we have is fool-proof security of Muharram-ul-Harram, fool-proof arrangements will be made with close coordination with all stakeholders for the security of Muharram-ul-Harram Majalis and processions. IG Punjab said that along with timely registration of FIRs, the work out rate of crimes will be further improved. IG Punjab said that the transfer/ posting will be based on merit only, those officers and personnel whose public dealings will be better will be posted in the police stations.

He said that all available resources will be used to maintain law and order, protect lives and property of citizens, Control Street and organized crimes. IG Punjab Faisal Shahkar said that the security of foreign nationals, especially Chinese nationals, is the first priority and the measures should be further improved in this regard.

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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Haji Rasool Bux Chandio, Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh for Relief and Rehabilitation visits the flooded areas in the Metropolitan City 

Karachi, July 25, 2022 (PPI-OT):Haji Rasool Bux Chandio, Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh for Relief and Rehabilitation visited the flooded areas in the Metropolitan City and supervised the ongoing relief operations by PDMA Sindh. The Advisor to CM also visited the underpasses in Dist. South Karachi, where he was briefed by DG PDMA Sindh Syed Salman Shah that KPT Underpass has been opened for traffic and the dewatering at Submarine Underpass would be completed soon. During his visit to urban flood affected areas he said that all available resources would be utilized for Relief and Rehabilitation of affected people of the Province.

For more information, contact:
Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA)
Government of Sindh
Office Address: Bungalow No. 82, Lane No.10
Khayaban-e-Hilal Defence Phase-VI, Karachi, Pakistan
Phone: +92-21-99332701, +92-21-99332702
Fax: +92-21-99332700
Email: info@pdma.gos.pk
Website: www.pdma.gos.pk