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BADIN:The member of Italian development mission, Ms Benini, called on Minister Culture Syed Sardar Ali Shah at his office and discussed the matters related to the mutual interest.

Secretary Culture Ghulam Akbar Laghari and Director General Antiquities Manzoor Ahmed Kanasiro also participated in the meeting. “There are wonderful embroidery works that are unique to the culture of Sindh,” said the member Development Mission of Italy, Ms Benini. She further said that she personally likes the traditional music and the literature of Sindh? especially poetry.

Shah and Italian development member discussed at length the possibilities of inclusion of different aspects of intangible cultural heritage of Sindh. The culture minister told her that the department had already submitted the dossiers of NangarParkar and Bhanbhor at UNESCO for their inclusion in list of world heritage sites. “We will further work on the dossiers of embroidery, music and poetry of Sindh as this is unique intangible cultural heritage of the whole world,” he said.

He further said that the poetry of Shah Abdul Lateef Bhittai is a kind of universal message for whole humanity. It is collective world heritage. The minister told her that the musical instrument found from 5000 years old Indus civilization site of Mohenjo-Daro, i.e. Borendo, is still being played in Sindh, and if included in the world heritage list, it might be one of oldest musical instrument of the world.

He told the mission about the joint efforts of Sindh and Italy in the related fields, especially Archeology under the supervision of Professor Valeria, that has been fruitful in bringing out many new explorations from the site of Banbhore during the previous years but after CoviD-19 the mission couldn’t visit Sindh. “The department is committed to get the research work published as soon as they come and resume the research work”, he further elaborated.

The visiting delegation and the minister culture agreed that the cultural exchanges between Italy and Sindh would be initiated once the Covid episode is over. The codal formalities and details of the establishment of Institute of Heritage and Scientific Research at Bhanbhore were discussed during the meeting. The minister told the consulate delegation that the proposed institute is being established in collaboration with Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST), and the work of this scheme would start from August 2021.

Shah presented the delegation with recently published books of the department, and the trilingual compilation of poetry of Shah Abdul Lateef “Ganj”, as republished by the department.

PESHAWAR:The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dr Sanaullah Abbasi paid a surprise visit to police station Akora Khattak, district Nowshera, said a press release issued here on Thursday.

The IGP inspected each and every section of the police station and issued necessary instructions to the concerned quarters in light of his detailed visit. While checking the record of the police station the IGP briefed himself from the incharge of every unit. The IGP directed for FSL test of the case property vehicles at the earliest and quick disposal as per laid down procedure.

The IGP expressed dissatisfaction over the cleanliness of the police station and directed to improve the cleanliness situation in the police station and send a report to him within two days in this effect. The IGP directed the DSP circle to attend his office along-with case property record. The IGP also directed the DPOs to visit at least one police station every day. The IGP also inspected the control room, lockup and police barracks.

The IGP directed the police station staff to give due attention to the complainants and solve their confronting problems on priority basis and help them out in early dispensation of justice. They were further directed to ensure friendly atmosphere to the public in the police station and win their hearts and minds with decent behavior.

The IGP asserted that protection of live, honour and property and safeguarding fundamental human rights were our prime responsibility and categorically made it clear that no lethargy and leniency would be tolerated in resolving public complaints.

PESHAWAR:Inspector General of Police (IGP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dr Sanaullah Abbasi Thursday inaugurated a Watch Tower for the security of flight operations at Bacha Khan International airport Peshawar by cutting the tape.

DG PCU Ashfaq Anwar gave a comprehensive briefing to the IGP about the newly built watch tower. Watch tower is spread over an area of 3 kanal in Palawano Pull Tehkal Peshawar, is fully equipped with night vision cameras, latest modern technologies, wireless system and residential accommodation for the police officials.

IGP Dr Sanaullah Abbasi went around different parts of the newly-built watch tower and inspected the security of the funnel area and the facilities provided to the jawans. It may be recalled that for enhancing security of aircrafts flying at low attitudes in funnel area of Peshawar a project of construction of 08 watch towers was initiated at a total cost of Rs.172.519 million and with the inauguration of Tehkal watch tower the project is completed.

With the construction of these watch towers the impending danger to the flights could be averted successfully and the surveillance and monitoring capability police officials has been improved which will lead to peace and tranquility in the area. CCPO Peshawar Abbas Ahsan and SSP Operations Peshawar Yasir Afridi also accompanied the IGP on this occasion.

MULTAN:Commissioner Multan Division, Javed Akhtar Mahmood Thursday said that Punjab government was committed to eliminate dengue from the province.

He expressed these views while addressing dengue training workshop at Nishtar hospital and university here. He said the provincial government have started pre-arrangements to control the dengue virus.

Javed Akhtar said no drive could become successful without participation of masses and urged the religious scholars to create awareness among masses about dengue and corona during their sermons.

He said that preventive measures were vital to prevent from dengue and corona virus. He said that cases were being got lodged if dengue larva found from any building. He said that they were striving to keep the Multan division on top position in the province regarding dengue control.

Commissioner said the dengue spray and surveillance at public buildings and offices have been made. He said the dengue activities were being uploaded at portal under latest android system. CEOs health, focal persons and civil society participated in the training workshop. DC Ali Shahzad, Director Health Services Dr Waseem Rizvi were also present on the occasion.

PESHAWAR:Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is providing anti-corona vaccination to 30,000 people per day in 270 centers while a target has been set to establish 1,000 centers to facilitate 100,000 people per day.

KP Finance and Health Minister, Taimur Jhagra accompanied by Special Assistant to Chief Minister (SACM) on Information and Higher education, Kamran Bangash addressing a press briefing here said that government was establishing more basic health units (BHUs) and regional health centers (RHUs) across the province to facilitate maximum people.

He said that there was no shortage of anti-corona vaccine in the province and smooth delivery of the vaccine was underway. Jhagra informed that after completion of vaccination of 70 percent population of the province, the government would uplift bans and lockdowns, adding that the ratio of new corona cases had decreased significantly since the vaccination started.

Speaking on the occasion, SACM Kamran Bangash said that people should adopt all precautionary measures to overcome spread of corona pandemic and urged masses to get anti-corona vaccine at earliest. He said all the vaccines being inoculated were approved by World Health Organization (WHO) and other national agencies. He underlined the need for creating awareness on corona vaccination through media.

PASNI:Pakistan Coast Guard on Thursday claimed to have seized 1580 high quality hashish worth $52.1 million in an operation conducted in Sheri Saip area of Pasni of Balochistan province.

According to spokesman for Pakistan Coast Guard, a mobile patrolling team of Pakistan Coast Guard, Pasni, during routine patrolling in Sheri Saip area of Pasni, recovered 1580 high quality hashish from a herd of camels, but the alleged accused managed to escape. The value of the seized hashish was reported to be worth $52.1 million in the international market.