عزت ماٰب شہزادہ محمد بن سلمان نے NEOM میں مستقبل کے شہر کے لیے، THE LINE کے ڈیزائن کا اعلان کیا

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شہزادہ محمد بن سلمان، ولی عہد اور NEOM بورڈ آف ڈائریکٹرز کے چیئرمین نے، آج THE LINE کے ڈیزائن کا اعلان کیا ہے، یہ ایک تہذیبی انقلاب ہے جو انسانوں کو کو اولیت دیتا ہے، اور قرب و جوار کی فطرت کو محفوظ رکھتے ہوئے شہری زندگی کا بے مثال تجربہ فراہم کرتا ہے۔ گزشتہ سال جنوری میں، عظمت شاہی شہزادہ محمد بن سلمان نے شہر کے ابتدائی خیال اور وژن کو لانچ کیا جو شہری ترقی کے تصور اور یہ کہ مستقبل کے شہروں کو کس طرح کا ہونا چاہیے اس کی نئی تعریف پیش کرتا ہے ۔https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1865968/NEOM_THE_LINE_1.jpg

THE LINE کے ڈیزائن سڑکوں، کاروں اور آلودگی سے پاک ماحول میں مستقبل کی شہری کمیونٹیز کی عکاسی کرتے ہیں۔ یہ 100% قابل تجدید توانائی پر کام کرے گا اور روایتی شہروں کی طرح نقل و حمل اور انفراسٹرکچر پر لوگوں کی صحت اور بہبود کو ترجیح دے گا۔ یہ ترقی پر فطرت کو ترجیح دے گا اور NEOM کی 95% زمین کو محفوظ رکھنے میں اپنا کردار ادا کرے گا۔

یہ اعلان THE LINE کی اہم ترین خصوصیات کو نمایاں کرتا ہے، جو صرف 200 میٹر چوڑا، 170 کلومیٹر لمبا اور سطح سمندر سے 500 میٹر کی بلندی پر ہے۔THE LINE میں بالآخر 9 ملین لوگ رہائش پذیر ہوں گے اور یہ 34 مربع کلومیٹر کے نقشے پر بنایا جائے گا، جو یکساں صلاحیت والے دوسرے شہروں کے مقابلے میں بالکل نئی چیز ہوگی۔ اس کے برعکس یہ بنیادی ڈھانچے کے اثرات کو کم کرے گا اور شہر کی کارکردگی میں ان افادیتوں کا اضافہ کرے گا جو بالکل نئی ہوں گی۔ اس کی مثالی آب و ہوا پورے سال اس بات کو یقینی بنائے گی کہ اس کے رہائشی پیدل سفر کرتے وقت آس پاس کی فطرت سے لطف اندوز ہو سکیں۔ رہائشیوں کو 20 منٹ میں ایک سرے سے دوسرے سرے تک آنے جانے والی ہائی اسپیڈ ریل کے علاوہ، پانچ منٹ کی پیدل دوری پر تمام سہولتیں دستیاب ہوں گی۔

عزت ماٰب ولی عہد شہزادہ محمد بن سلمان نے کہا، “گزشتہ سال THE LINE کے لانچ کے موقع پر، ہم نے ایک تہذیبی انقلاب کا عہد کیا جو شہری منصوبہ بندی میں بنیادی تبدیلی کی بنیاد پر انسانوں کو ترجیح دیتا ہے۔ شہر کی عمودی پرتوں والی کمیونٹیز کے لیے آج منظر عام پر آنے والے ڈیزائن روایتی فلیٹ، افقی شہروں کو چیلنج کریں گے اور فطرت کے تحفظ اور انسانی زندگی کو بہتر بنانے کے لیے ایک ماڈل تخلیق کریں گے۔ THE LINE آج شہری زندگی میں انسانیت کو درپیش مشکلات کو حل کرے گا اور زندگی گزارنے کے متبادل طریقوں پر روشنی ڈالے گا۔https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1865969/NEOM_THE_LINE_2.jpg

عزت ماٰب شہزادہ سلمان نے مزید کہا، “ہم اپنی دنیا کے شہروں کو درپیش رہائشی اور ماحولیاتی بحرانوں کو نظر انداز نہیں کر سکتے، اور NEOM ان مسائل سے نمٹنے کے لیے نئے اور تصوراتی حل فراہم کرنے میں اولین حیثیت کا حامل ہے۔NEOM بلندی کی جانب تعمیر کرنے کے تصور کو حقیقت بنانے کے لیے فن تعمیر، انجینئرنگ اور تعمیرات میں روشن دماغوں کی ایک ٹیم کی قیادت کر رہا ہے۔”

عزت ماٰب شہزادہ سلمان نے کہا، “NEOM دنیا بھر کے تمام لوگوں کے لیے تخلیقی اور اختراعی طریقوں سے دنیا میں اپنی شناخت بنانے کی جگہ ہوگی۔ NEOM سعودی وژن 2030 کے اہم ترین منصوبوں میں سے ایک ہے، اور قوم کی جانب سے THE LINE کا تحفہ دینے کا ہمارا عزم پختہ ہے۔

THE LINE شہری ڈیزائن کا ایک نیا نظریہ پیش کرتا ہے: لوگوں کو ان تک رسائی کے لیے تین جہتوں (اوپر، نیچے یا ایک جانب سے دوسری جانب) میں بغیر کسی رکاوٹ کے حرکت کرنے کا امکان فراہم کرتے ہوئے شہر کے امور کو عمودی طور پر ایک کے اوپر ایک بنانے کا خیال ایک ایسا تصور ہے جسے زیرو گریویٹی اربنزم کہا جاتا ہے۔ صرف اونچی عمارتوں سے مختلف، یہ تصور عوامی پارکس اور پیدل چلنے والے حصوں، اسکولوں، گھروں اور کام کے لیے جگہوں پر مشتمل ہے، تاکہ کوئی بھی پانچ منٹ کے اندر روزانہ کی تمام ضروریات کو آسانی سے پورا کر سکے۔

THE LINE میں ایک بیرونی آئینے کا سامنے کا حصہ ہوگا جو اسے اس کا منفرد کردار فراہم کرے گا اور یہاں تک کہ اس کے چھوٹے اثرات کو فطرت کے ساتھ ہم آہنگ کرے گا، جب کہ اندرونی حصے کو غیر معمولی تجربات اور طلسماتی احساس تخلیق کرنے کے لیے بنایا جائے گا۔ اس مستقبل کے شہر کے لیے اس انقلابی تصور کو تیار کرنے کے لیے NEOM کی قیادت میں عالمی شہرت یافتہ معماروں اور انجینئروں کی ایک ٹیم تیار کرے گی۔

معمول کے کاروبار سے الگ، شہر کے ڈیزائن کو مکمل طور پر ڈیجیٹائز کیا جائے گا، اور تعمیراتی ٹیکنالوجیز اور مینوفیکچرنگ کے عمل میں نمایاں بہتری لاتے ہوئے تعمیر کو کافی حد تک صنعتی شکل دی جائے گی ۔THE LINE کے ڈیزائنوں کا اعلان اس کے OXAGON جیسے فلیگ شپ پروجیکٹس، اس کے نئے تصور کردہ مینوفیکچرنگ اور جدید طرز کے شہر کی ترقی میں NEOM کی پیشرفت کا تسلسل ہے؛ اور TROJENA، جو اس کا عالمی کوہستانی سیاحتی مقام ہے وہ خلیج عرب کی پہلی آؤٹ ڈور اسکیئنگ فراہم کرے گا، ساتھ ہی ساتھ NEOM کے دو ذیلی اداروں کا آغاز کرے گا: ENOWA، اس کی توانائی، پانی اور ہائیڈروجن کمپنی؛ اور NEOM ٹیک اینڈ ڈیجیٹل کمپنی ہوگی۔

NEOM کے بارے میں

NEOM انسانی ترقی کو تیزتر کرنے والا اور اس بات کا وژن ہے کہ نیا مستقبل کیسا ہو سکتا ہے۔ یہ شمال مغربی سعودی عرب میں بحیرہ احمر پر ایک ایسا خطہ ہے جو زمین کے ایک زندہ تجربہ گاہ کے طور پر تعمیر کیا جا رہا ہے – ایک ایسی جگہ جہاں کاروبار اس نئے مستقبل کے لیے راہ ہموار کرے گی۔ یہ ان لوگوں کے لیے ایک منزل اور ایک گھر ہو گا جو بڑے خواب دیکھتے ہیں اور غیر معمولی زندگی گزارنے کے لیے ایک نئے ماڈل کی تعمیر کا حصہ بننا چاہتے ہیں، فروغ پزیر کاروبار کی تشکیل اور ماحولیاتی تحفظ کو از سر نو ایجاد کرنا چاہتے ہیں۔

NEOM میں ہائپر کنیکٹڈ، علمی ٹاؤن اور شہر، بندرگاہیں اور انٹرپرائز زون، تحقیقی مراکز، اسپورٹس اور تفریحی مقامات اور سیاحتی مقامات شامل ہوں گے۔ جدت طرازی کے مرکز کے طور پر، کاروباری افراد، کاروباری رہنما اور کمپنیاں نئی ​​ٹیکنالوجیز کو کاروباری بنانے اور کاروباری اداروں کی تحقیق، انکیوبیشن کے لیے آئیں گے۔ NEOM کے رہائشی ایک بین الاقوامی اخلاقیات کی عکاسی کریں گے اور تحقیق، خطرہ مول لینے اور تنوع کی ثقافت کو اپنائیں گے۔

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Umniah’s Sustainability Program launched with a focus on climate change

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Umniah’s Sustainability Program Launch Event

The program is founded on three pillars: Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance

Shatara: In 2021, we were able to increase our reliance on renewable energy sources by 70% compared to the previous year.

AMMAN, Jordan, July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Umniah recently launched its sustainability program, outlining the environmental, social and corporate governance practices as well as its commitment to promoting a positive and sustainable future. Umniah further highlighted its pledge to address the environmental challenges we are now facing, raise awareness about this critical issue and encourage and reward its subscribers to become active change agents towards a better, more sustainable future.

Commenting on the occasion, Umniah CEO Ziad Shatara said, “Stable climates are essential in enabling us to thrive and live in harmony with our natural environment, however, with climate change threatening the health and safety of our communities, our economy and our natural heritage, we are compelled to utilize our expertise and leadership, and to play a pivotal role in making positive changes in the lives of individuals and society.” Shatara went on to explain that Umniah is dedicated to achieving environmental sustainability in line with the goals of Jordan’s 2025 vision.

Shatara explained that Umniah’s commitment to the standards set by the International Telecommunication Union, which requires the ICT industry to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 45% between 2020 and 2030, resulted in the company conducting an audit to measure the greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions for its facilities over the past three years (2019-2021), which included emissions from network services, its headquarters, data center and company-owned retail stores.

According to Shatara, Umniah continues to align its sustainability strategies, plans and programs with the government’s vision, goals and objectives of economic modernization.

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Umniah Chief Commercial Officer, Zaid Al-Ibrahim during the launch of Umniah’s Sustainability Program

Shatara also highlighted Umniah’s environmental practices, as well as its consideration and awareness to the impact of energy management processes and greenhouse gas emissions. He stressed that Umniah is focusing on the three pillars of sustainability, which center on environmental, social and corporate governance practices.

On the environmental level, in 2019, Umniah inaugurated its solar energy farms in Mafraq, Al Dulail, Hallabat and Azraq, a move that is in line with Jordan’s plans to reduce the release of greenhouse gases resulting from the burning gas and oil by shifting towards clean energy sources. Umniah’s solar energy farms now generate around 50% of its electrical energy needs.

In 2021, Umniah managed to increase its reliance on renewable energy by 70% compared to the previous year as well as decreasing its greenhouse gases emissions. Umniah will continue to implement its forward thinking sustainability strategy over the upcoming months, in continuation to its commitment to supporting Jordan’s commitments to international environmental forums and institutions.

On the social level, Shatara pointed out that Umniah plays an active role in creating positive social and economic impact in local communities through its innovative corporate social responsibility strategy, which supports people, ideas and projects that offer added value in various sectors including education, sports, culture, technology and the arts to name a few, as well as its avid commitment to furthering innovation and entrepreneurship through its business incubator The Tank.

In terms of effective governance and strong risk management, Shatara said that Umniah focuses on adopting, implementing and reviewing the policies and processes that ensure the practice of good corporate governance in terms of transparency, accountability, flexibility and compliance with all regulations and laws, in line with the company’s sustainability program objectives.

Umniah Chief Commercial Officer, Zaid Al-Ibrahim, highlighted the company’s motivation to be part of both local and international efforts to decrease heat emissions and contribute to the mitigation of global climate change.

Al-Ibrahim pointed to the increased number of people connected to the Internet, the rise in data traffic and the surge in demand for data centers, in addition to a rise in the employment of energy-intensive ICT equipment and the demand for digital services, which all lead to an increase in emissions. This, in turn, has a detrimental and marked effect on the environment in the long run, and demands that companies take active measures to the emissions. Al-Ibrahim went on to add that recently, Jordanians have shown an increased interest and awareness in environmental issues as well as the dangers of global warming.

Al-Ibrahim also mentioned that telecommunications companies play a vital role in supporting sustainability on a global level, with Umniah pledging to be a local and regional leader in this field with its environmentally friendly solutions and initiatives that encourage the reduction of energy consumption.

Al-Ibrahim also said that Umniah will develop a carbon emissions calculator using global standards and protocols that allow its customers to gauge their carbon footprint, reduce their emissions as well as emphasize their responsibility towards stopping climate change.

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A Young police constable Zeeshan was martyred in the firing of the accused in doultala area of jatli police station at Rawalpindi this morning 

Lahore, July 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):Inspector General of Police Punjab Faisal Shahkar has said that Punjab Police is force of more than 1500 great martyrs and thousands of Ghazis. The brave sons of nation have always sacrificed their lives for protection of lives and wealth of people.

IG Punjab said that the brave constable of Punjab Police, Jhelum, Zeeshan Ali has also joined the great martyrs today, whose eternal sacrifice is a torch for the entire force. IG Punjab Faisal Shahkar said that the eternal sacrifices of martyrs like Constable Zeeshan are a source of pride for the police department and Punjab Police will never forget this eternal example of duty.

The best welfare of the families is my top priority and Punjab Police will take full care of families of martyred constable. IG Punjab Faisal Shahkar directed DPO Jhelum to keep in close touch with the family of Constable Zeeshan Ali and provide all possible support to them out of personal interest.

He expressed these views while speaking after the funeral prayer of Constable Zeeshan Ali Shaheed at Police Lines Headquarters, Jhelum. IG Punjab laid floral wreath on casket of the martyr and assured every Departmental cooperation with his family.

According to the details, young police constable Zeeshan was martyred this morning in Doultala area of Jatli police station, Rawalpindi, while head constable Humayun was seriously injured in the incident. IG Punjab Faisal Shahkar arrived in Jhelum specially to attend the funeral prayers of Shaheed. IG Punjab directed that best treatment facilities should be provided to Head Constable Humayun who was injured by the firing of the accused.

RPO Rawalpindi Imran Ahmar said that the mourners of martyred constable Zeeshan include mother and three sisters. Punjab Police will take full care of the heirs of martyred constable. Martyred constable Zeeshan Ali buried with official honors in his native village Barhal Mangla Cantt, Jhelum. In the funeral prayers, other officers and large number of police jawans including RPO Rawalpindi Region, CPO Rawalpindi and DPO Jhelum were present.

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

Parliamentary Task Force on SDGs to organise first-ever National Meet to ponder upon challenges posed by post Covid-19 situation 

Islamabad, July 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):Parliamentary Task Force on Sustainable Development Goals is organizing a National Meet in Islamabad from 27th to 28th July 2022. This National Meet would deliberate in depth on challenges faced by Pakistan like Environment degradation, rising poverty, food scarcity, energy crisis, poor management in tackling flooding with special context to post covid-19 situation.

In order to address these challenges, the Parliament adopted a localized approach and arranged this National Meet so that the issues at grass-root level can be prioritized. The National Meet is being organized in collaboration with Mustehkam Parliament, a project of European Union dedicated to supporting parliamentary development in Pakistan.

Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf will inaugurate the event whereas Federal Ministers, Members of the Federal, Provincial and legislative assemblies will participate. The senior government officials, representatives from public/private and Civil Society Organisations, Academia, Media and Members of the diplomatic corps would participate in conference.

All stakeholders from around Pakistan participating in the National meet would ponder to work out a practical and implementable National Strategy for the Sustainable Development of Pakistan. This Event would also look into ways to achieve SDGs as only eight years were left to achieve SDGs.

In the context of Pakistan and the multitude of problems, It was felt that the SDGs are prioritised with a national lens. This event would provide a platform for redesigning of the global goals in an inclusive, resilient and sustainable manner.

One of the key outputs of the National Meet shall include a national framework which will allow for a roadmap to be established and will assist in the prioritization of the goals, nationally. Mustehkam Parliament, a project of European Union, is being implemented by Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ-INS).

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

President denies media reports quoting his anti-army remarks

Islamabad, July 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):President Dr Arif Alvi has clarified that the news item aired by certain electronic media channels wrongly attributed to him to have said that Army does not have a constitutional role in the country. The President, in a statement, said his statement regarding the constitutional role was taken out of context and was wrongly attributed to him.

He said the role of the army has been clearly defined under Articles 8(3)(a), 39, 243 to 245 and entry No. 1 and 2 of the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution, therefore, the said news items have been reported out of context and are factually incorrect.

Moreover, the President also clarified the statement attributed to him regarding the early appointment of the army chief. What the President had said was that if the appointment of army chief takes place through the laid down procedure, containing the formal approval of relevant institutions and offices then he would have no objection to it.

For more information, contact:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of Pakistan
4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9103557
Email: info@moib.gov.pk
Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk

Planning Minister stresses holistic development of country’s IT sector 

Islamabad, July 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has directed IT experts from academia, Industry, and Higher Education Commission to jointly work for a holistic development of country’s IT sector.

He made these remarks while addressing a roundtable ‘Building Human Capital for Digital Revolution’ organized by the Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives in collaboration with the HEC, Industry, and academic diaspora in Islamabad on Tuesday.

The Minister also directed for constituting a joint academia-industry working group to define a future of action, assign responsibilities, and set timeframes for various tasks and projects of IT sector all-inclusive development.

He also emphasized that the Pakistani youth need to be motivated to identify the problems of respective field and put in run of the mill to solve by fully exploiting the IT potential. He underpinned the universities need to not only impart education but also inculcate skills to enable the youth to learn latest techniques, be well-groomed, and have best entrepreneurial and communication skills, which would enable them readily employable.

Highlighting the importance of making progress on the IT frontiers for the country’s prosperity, he said that there is a need for uninterrupted execution of plans and policies. He stated that no country can make progress unless it witnesses political stability and continuity of policies. Speaking on the occasion, acting Chairperson and Executive Director HEC Dr. Shaista Sohail stressed the need for keeping a watchful eye on the ever-changing market dynamics and improving the entire ecosystem around IT CS sector.

For more information, contact:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of Pakistan
4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9103557
Email: info@moib.gov.pk
Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk

Communication Minister directs NHA to remain alert in view of flood situation in country 

Islamabad, July 26, 2022 (PPI-OT):Communication Minister Asad Mahmood has directed the National Highway Authority to remain alert in view of flood situation in the country, especially in Sindh and Balochistan. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday, he instructed to expedite the construction and repair work after swift evaluation of loses in the flood hit areas of the country.

Besides, he advised NHA to establish a Control Room at its headquarters to monitor the ever changing flood situation so that appropriate rescue and relief measures can be taken well in time. The meeting was informed that NHA has managed to continue traffic on National Highway, connecting Karachi and Balochistan, despite destruction of bridge on the Hab River.

For more information, contact:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of Pakistan
4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9103557
Email: info@moib.gov.pk
Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk