Day: August 13, 2022

Posted on

Saudi leaders felicitates Pakistan President on Independence Day

ISLAMABAD: Top Saudi leaders Saturday congratulated President Dr Arif Alvi on Pakistan’s Independence Day.

In a message, Kingdom’s octogenarian monarch Salman bin Abdulaziz congratulated President on the country’s Diamond Jubilee Independence Day, the Saudi Embassy in Pakistan said. Saudi King also wished the Pakistani President good health and happiness and the government and friendly people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan steady progress and prosperity.

Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, deputy prime minister and minister of defense, also sent a cable of congratulation to President Dr. Arif Alvi of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. In his message, the Crown Prince expressed his best felicitations and wished the President constant good health and happiness and the government and friendly people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan steady progress and prosperity.

The Pakistani nation is set to celebrate Independence Day tomorrow, August 14 with traditional zeal and enthusiasm through a number of activities to highlight the struggle of our forefathers and national heroes for acquiring a separate homeland. Different public and private departments will hold special functions with the focus on acknowledging the contribution of leaders of the Pakistan Movement and sacrifices of national heroes.

Posted on

Ceremony held at Governor House in honour of brave children

LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman Saturday participated as a special guest in a ceremony organized by Make A Wish Foundation in honour of innocent brave children suffering from dangerous diseases at Governor House Lahore.

The event was attended by well-known businessman and social personality S.M. Munir, actress Reema Khan, board members of Make A Wish Pakistan and people from various fields. Addressing the event, Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman said that children are the asset of the nation and they are our future.

He said that love for children and especially for such special children who are fighting dangerous diseases with great courage and bravery, is no less than worship. He said that these children are very brave and courageous. He said that he is feeling great to spend time with children. He said that there is no better medicine in the world than love. He said that children are very innocent and we should fulfill their wishes because they are our future.

Governor Punjab said that he is happy to know that ‘Make A Wish Foundation Pakistan’ is performing its services under the leadership of Ishtiaq Baig and is fulfilling the wishes of terminally ill children and bringing smiles to the faces of these children. He said that welfare and social services of Make A Wish Foundation are valuable.

Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman said that organizations like Make A Wish should be established which not only motivates the children suffering from fatal diseases but also instills in them the passion to fight the disease. He said that no civilized society can ignore such children. He said that it is the responsibility of all of us to fully cooperate with such organizations that are rendering their services for welfare. He said that may Allah Almighty grant these children a long life with health and well-being.

On this occasion, Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman distributed gifts among the children according to their wishes on behalf of Make A Wish Pakistan. Ishtiaq Baig, head of Make A Wish Pakistan, presented the shield to Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman on behalf of the organization.

Posted on

Kaira for working hard to make Pakistan a welfare state

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized a flag hoisting and cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the 75th Independence Day of Pakistan.

Advisor to the Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira was the chief guest. A large number of the business community was present at the occasion, said a press release.

Addressing the business community, Kaira said that Pakistan was achieved after great sacrifices and we have to work hard to make it a welfare state, which should take care of every citizen of the country. He congratulated the Pakistani nation for celebrating the platinum jubilee of the country, which was a great milestone in the history of the country.

He said that the business community was playing an important role in the economic development of the country and appreciated the initiative of ICCI for organizing an All Parties Conference for Revival of Economy on Aug 16, 2022.

He said that Pakistan had faced many ups and downs during the last 75 years, but we have to work on the agenda of the founders of the country to make it a strong nation of the world. Speaking at the occasion, Muhammad Shakeel Munir, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that promoting ease of doing business and creating conducive environment was the key requirement to steer the economy out of current challenges.

He said that the 75th Independence Day of Pakistan reminded us that we as a nation should work hard with honesty and dedication for the development of our beloved country. He said that Pakistan was created by making untold sacrifices and every person of the nation should work with commitment for the betterment of Pakistan.

He said that the national economy was facing multiple challenges and the government in consultation with the private sector should form policies to address challenges in order to revive the economy. He said that Pakistan was endowed with a lot of natural resources and urged the government to cooperate with the private sector to exploit them in order to transform the country into a rising economy.

He resolved that the business community would fully support the government in its endeavors to make the country as progressive and prosperous. Jamshaid Akhtar Sheikh Senior Vice President, Muhammad Faheem Khan Vice President ICCI, Zubair Ahmed Malik and Mian Shaukat Masud were present at the occasion.

Posted on

Pakistan reports three more Covid deaths

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reported 728 new coronavirus cases and three deaths during the last 24 hours, said the National Institute of Health (NIH) in its update on Saturday morning.

According to fresh statistics, the COVID-19 positivity rate in Pakistan witnessed a slight decline as it was recorded at 3.59 percent from yesterday’s 3.83%

As many as 723 new COVID-19 infections were detected after testing on 20,272 samples in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, 161 people suffering from the virus are being treated in critical care units.

On Friday, Pakistan recorded highest single-day death toll in five months as 11 people lost their lives to the virus. The South Asian country reported 624 Covid-19 cases on Friday.

Posted on

Little baby dies of gastro in Ratodero

RATODERO: A little baby died of gastro at Taluka Headquarter Hospital (THQ) Ratodero on Saturday.

According to the heirs, four-year-old baby, Popri, daughter of Maula Bux Bozdar, resident of Thango Khan Bozdar village, died of gastro at Taluka Headquarter Hospital (THQ) Ratodero.

Her father told media persons that THQ had no facility for the children due to which his baby died. Doctors also do not examine the child patients which is why people prefer to go to Larkana. He alleged that hundreds of poor child gastro patients were admitted to the hospital but proper medical treatment was not provided to them.

Duty doctor Ayaz Chandio claimed that the baby had died before reaching the THQ. He further said that about 300 gastroenteritis patients were coming daily at the THQ who were examined by them and treatment was provided to them.

Posted on

Punjab cops raid homes of Rana, Ata

LAHORE: Punjab police on Saturday raided the homes of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Rana Mashhood and party leader and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Atta Tarar.

The raids were conducted over investigation being conducted into the violence unleashed by the federal government on May 25 during PTI’s long march. The police conducted raid at the house of PML-N leader Atta Tarar in G3 area of Johor Town but no arrest could be made.

According to the police, Atta Tarar was sent a notice to appear before investigation team but he did not appear. Following the raid, Tarar in his tweet called out Punjab s Minister for Home and Prisons Hashim Dogar and asked what was there to prove by having the police raid his residence and harass people. “Don’t go so far in defending the anti-national narrative,” he added.

On the other hand, the PML-N leader and Member of Punjab Assembly Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan also said that the police raided his house. “Punjab police raided my house, he said and added he is in Islamabad with his family.

Meanwhile, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has stopped police from harassing Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders – Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Attaullah Tarar, Rana Mashhood and Muhammad Ahmad Khan. The court also sought record of cases against the leaders from the inspector general of police Punjab. Justice Safdar Saleem Shahid passed the orders while hearing a petition, filed by the PML-N leaders, against the police harassment, in his chamber.

The petitioners had submitted that the police were carrying out raids at their houses to harass them. They further submitted that if the police had registered cases against them, their record was not being provided. They pleaded with the court to direct the police to provide record of the cases and also stop it from harassing them.

Posted on

PMA concerned over 17 children’s death due to gastro

KARACHI: Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) said on Saturday that it was deeply grieved over the deaths of 17 children in Dadu due to gastroenteritis.

These ill-fated children were from rain-hit areas of Kachho and Manchhar Lake where gastroenteritis breakout. It is very distressing that these innocent children died of a preventable and treatable infection just because of our weak health delivery system, said Dr SM Qaisar Sajjad, Honorary Secretary General, PMA.

He said that they had been raising their voice for the improvement of health delivery system and stressing more on preventive side rather than curative side. We have been demanding the provision of clean water to all citizens to eliminate water-borne diseases like typhoid, gastroenteritis, Hepatitis A, E and Cholera, Dr Qaiser said.

He said that it was entirely the responsibility of government to provide basic health facilities to the people, particularly in the flood affected areas because the flood affected people are facing multiple problems. The government should provide them food and tents for temporary shelter and immediately start working for their rehabilitation, he added.

The PMA leader asked general public to adopt following preventive measures during ongoing rainy season to avoid different diseases particularly waterborne diseases. PMA also issued precautions for water-born diseases, in which it says always drink boiled water; ensure water is not accumulated around your house. If there is accumulated water around your home, then spray Kerosene oil on this water.

It further says use clean water to brush your teeth, use clean water for preparing food, for washing utensils, vegetables and fruits; keep your food covered to avoid any contamination; take preventive measures to avoid mosquito bite because Dengue Hemorrhagic fever cases are increasing these days.

It said: “Flies are the main source of gastroenteritis. Wash your hands with soap and clean water before eating, cooking, feeding children, and after using the toilet. Please make it sure that your children also wash their hands in the same way. Do not allow your children to play in rainy water or stationary water around. If possible avoid eating food out in these days.”

“If your child particularly the small child is having non-stop diarrhea / vomiting, immediately take him to your doctor. Due to heavy rains deep cracks have developed on the roads, main holes of sewerage are seen uncovered so due to this awful situation PMA request motorbike riders and drivers to avoid travelling on such rods which are covered with rainy water,” said PMA.