Day: December 11, 2022

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Special children are not sick, but more intelligent than ordinary people: Sadiq Ali Memon, Special Assistant to Chief Minister of Sindh

Karachi, December 11, 2022 (PPI-OT): Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Sindh for the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Sadiq Ali Memon has said that the Sindh government is paying special attention to the welfare of special persons and the Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah. Under the direction of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, it is a mission to continue full cooperation with viable institutions for better education and training of special children in the province and undoubtedly Karachi Vocational Training Center (KVTC) is the best educational institution for special children, KV The inauguration of the first educational curriculum for special people in Pakistan by TC is an important milestone which will not only be a ray of hope for the welfare and independence of special people across the country.

He expressed these views last night Chief Minister Sindh Syed. Representing Murad Ali Shah while addressing the opening ceremony of the educational curriculum prepared by KVTC for special people. KVTC CEO Senator Abdul Haseeb Khan, Vice President Qaiser Alam, Joint Secretary Dr. Farhan Abdullah Essa, Curriculum Manger Imran Sohail, Principal Ms. Sana Ayaz, Director Administration Ms. Farheen Aamir and Director Rehabilitation Aamir Shahab also spoke and informed the participants about the various aspects related to the preparation, use and benefits of the educational curriculum prepared by KVTC for special people, while Jinnah Dean of Sindh Medical University Prof. Dr. Iqbal Afridi, Vice Chancellor of Ziauddin University Prof. Dr. Syed Irfan Haider, Vice Principal of Ziauddin University College of Rehabilitation Sciences Mrs. Neelam Zahra, Dr. Zeb Zadey, Prof. Shagufta Shahzadi, Aamir Rasool Paracha, Fawad Soomro and others. Personalities were also present.

Sadiq Ali Memon, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Sindh said that professional and trained experts are our capital and there are professionals in KVTC whose training special children are raising the name of Pakistan around the world and we are proud of these children. Pride, Special children are not sick but they are more intelligent than normal people only they need attention, Karachi has more philanthropists than any other city in Pakistan who spend generously on good causes. But this money should reach the professional people so that this money can be used properly.

KVTC Chief Executive Officer Senator Abdul Haseeb Khan said that the curriculum prepared for special children is a proud achievement of Karachi Vocational Training Center, in the society of special people. The role of KVTC is the most important in the struggle for inclusion. Senator Abdul Haseeb Khan thanked the Government of Sindh and the Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah for their full cooperation with KVTC and said that KVTC is different and reliable people. will continue to play its role in the society for the betterment of the society.

 

For more information, contact:

Karachi Vocational Training Centre (KVTC)

P-10 Commercial Avenue, Phase 4,

DHA, Karachi, Pakistan-75500

​​Tel: +92-21-35315273​

Mobile: +92-321-8267326

Email: info@kvtc.org.uk

Website: http://www.kvtc.org.uk/

 

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Meeting for Award of HEC Need Based Scholarship held at University of Turbat

Turbat, December 11, 2022 (PPI-OT): The HEC Need Based Scholarship meeting was conducted on December 8, 2022, to award scholarships to the needy-cum-merit based students from different departments for the session 2021-22.

The meeting was chaired by Dr. Mansoor Ahmed, Pro Vice-Chancellor, UoT. Ganguzar Baloch, Registrar UoT, Dr. Abdul Saboor, Dean, Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, Dr. Taj Baloch from Civil Society, Dr. Haneef Ur Rehman, Dean Faculty of Science and Engineering, Rahmat Ullah Lecturer Commerce Department, Ms. Samina Faqir, Lecturer Economics Department, and Abdul Jabbar In-charge Financial Aid Office UoT attended the meeting. Students from different departments appeared before the meeting for an interview.

 

For more information, contact:

University of Turbat

University Town Ginnah, M-8 Road Turbat,

Balochistan, Pakistan

Tel: +92-852-412045

Email: info@uot.edu.pk

Website: https://uot.edu.pk

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Pakistan and Turkish Red Crescent distribute cash grants and food packages to flood-affected families in Sehwan

Karachi, December 11, 2022 (PPI-OT): The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), in collaboration with the Turkish Red Crescent (TRC), distributed cash grants and food packages to 500 flood-affected families in Sehwan, District Jamshoro. PRCS Chairman Sardar Shahid Ahmed Laghari and the IFRC Head of Delegation (HoD) in Pakistan, Peter Ophoff, and the Head of TRC in Pakistan, Ibrahim Carlos, disbursed a cash grant of 5000 rupees and distributed 50 kg of food to 500 families.

Chairman Sardar Shahid Laghari remarked that the Pakistan Red Crescent has assisted thousands of flood-affected families, especially in places where no other organization has reached owing to lack of access, and would continue until the last victim is helped. This is the third time relief assistance has been distributed in Sehwan with the support of the Turkish Red Crescent; earlier food packages from the German Red Cross and Non-Food Items from the Norwegian Red Cross have also been distributed in Sehwan, added Chairman PRCS. He also said that for the past two months, PRCS has been providing more than 15000 gallons of safe drinking water daily to more than 2000 flood-affected people in the Sehwan.

Peter, the IFRC HoD in Pakistan, and two Turkish businessmen and TRC volunteers, Fatih Elmali and Tahsin Yazan, who observed the distribution, praised PRCS and stated relief activities should be continued to support people in need. Ubaidullah Khan, Secretary General of the PRCS, thanked the Turkish people and government and praised the efforts of local volunteers. Kanwar Waseem, Provincial Secretary of PRCS-Sindh, acknowledged the Turkish Red Crescent for assisting the flood-affected families. “More flood-afflicted people are waiting for assistance,” said Provincial Secretary.

For more information, contact:

Sindh Provincial Branch,

Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS)

Hilal-e Ahmar House, G 2 Khayaban-e-Iqbal, Zone A Block 7,

Teen Talwar, Main Clifton Road, Karachi, Pakistan

Tel: +92-21-35306227, 35306228, 35306229

Fax: +92-21-35830376

E-mail: phq@prcsindh.org.pk

Website: http://www.prcsindh.org.pk/

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CM Chaudhry Parvez Elahi chaired the cabinet standing committee for wheat

Lahore, December 11, 2022 (PPI-OT): Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi presided over the second meeting of Cabinet Standing Committee for Wheat at CM office in which wheat release policy and issuance of its quota came under consideration afresh along with available stock of wheat and its needs were reviewed. The Chief Minister while addressing the meeting stated that the Punjab government by adopting an effective strategy saved rupees 55 billion in wheat sector during a period of one month.

CM disclosed that rupees two billion extra were also being saved by imposing financial discipline adding that it has been decided to enhance quota of wheat in big cities including Lahore and Rawalpindi. CM outlined that the Punjab government is strictly adhering to its policy to make itself self- sufficient in the production of wheat for being an agricultural province. CM directed to impart awareness to the farmers about usage of such seeds yielding more wheat production adding that no stoppage should arise with regard to provision of wheat to the people.

Secretary Food and Director Food apprised the chair about available wheat stock position and its needs. Provincial Ministers Raja Muhammad Basharat, Muhammad Mohsin Leghari, Sardar Hasnain Bahadar Dreshak, Syed Hussain Jahania Gardezi, Chief Secretary Abdullah Khan Sumbal, Principal Secretary to CM Muhammad Khan Bhatti, Secretaries of Food, Agriculture, Finance, Former President Bank of Punjab Hamesh Khan, Director Food and other concerned officials attended the meeting.

 

For more information, contact:

Mediacell, Pakistan Muslim League

30-C, Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi Road,

Gulberg-II, Lahore, Pakistan

Tel: +92-42-35878428

Fax: +92-42-35877329

Website: www.pmlmediacell.com

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CM Chaudhry Parvez Elahi hands over allotment letters of plots among B-block affectees of Journalist Colony

Lahore, December 11, 2022 (PPI-OT): Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi resolved a 17 years old issue of Journalist Colony Lahore. CM alloted substitute plots to the affectees of B Block today. A ceremony was organised at CM office for the allotment of plots to the 84 affectees of B Block. CM handed over allotment letters to the affectees of B Block. The Chief Minister while addressing the ceremony stated that during first phase such affectees have been given plots in the Journalist Colony on whose plots constructions had already been made.

The affectees of B Block have been given plots in the Journalist Colony through balloting and 17 years old issue of B Block affectees has been resolved. The other affectees of B Block will be alloted plots on the land available in the Journalist Colony in the next phase. CM promised to give plot to every affectee of B Block adding that such affectees of B Block whose plots are clear can build their houses immediately. He asserted that there is no scope of any land-grabber mafia in the Journalist colony. A Police chowki will also be built in the Journalist Colony adding that possession of F Block plots has also been given.

CM apprised that approval for phase 2 of Journalist Colony has also been accorded and other journalists can also build their houses. The Phase 2 members were not only granted 700 kanal land but development work is going to be launched on it soon. Directions have been issued to RUDA and LDA for Phase 2 construction. All journalists will be given 5, 5 marla plots each in phase 2. CM outlined that sick and disabled journalists not having membership of press club will also be given plots. CM announced to grant 150 percent Special Allowance to the officers and staff members of DGPR along with granting two months’ salary as honorarium to the officials of Punjab Journalists Housing Foundation.

President Lahore Press Club Azam Chaudhry remarked that CM Parvez Elahi as always has won the hearts of journalists adding we are deeply grateful to the Chief Minister for granting approval of F block, B Block, Phase2, restoring annual grant along with the payment of insurance premium by the Punjab government every year ACS(Home) Captain(Retd) Asad Ullah Khan, Secretary Information Asif Bilal Lodhi, Press Secretary to CM Iqbal Chaudhry, DGPR Rao Parvez Akhtar, ADGPR Rubina Zahid and others participated in the ceremony. While President Lahore Press Club Azam Chaudhry, Secretary General PFUJ Rana Muhammad Azeem, Shahbaz Mian, affectees of B Block, senior journalist khawar Naeem Hashmi, Khalida Yousaf and others participated in the ceremony. CM also distributed shields among the officers and staff members of PJHF.

 

For more information, contact:

Mediacell, Pakistan Muslim League

30-C, Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi Road,

Gulberg-II, Lahore, Pakistan

Tel: +92-42-35878428

Fax: +92-42-35877329

Website: www.pmlmediacell.com

 

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CM Chaudhry Parvez Elahi chaired 5th cabinet meeting

Lahore, December 11, 2022 (PPI-OT): Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi presided over the 5th Provincial Cabinet meeting at CM office today in which a strong protest was made against the demeanour of the federal government for not signing an agreement with the Asian Development Bank over Greater Thal Canal Project. The Federal government demeanour was strongly condemned as well during the meeting. CM denounced that a surplus foreign exchange of one billion dollar is getting wasted from the national exchequer due to inefficiency of the federal government adding that in case of again making an agreement with the ADB the cost would increase more than two times.

The federal government by not making an agreement with the ADB not only did enmity with Punjab but also with the country. CM censured that the federal government is doing economic murder of the farmers of Punjab adding that the demeanour of the federal government equates to ruining the efforts to make Punjab a food basket. Had the Greater Thal Canal Project been in place then the farmers would have received surplus water and could become self-sufficient in wheat due to which wheat would not have been imported and one billion dollars could have been saved.

The federal government denied its share in the Greater Thal Canal Project. CM underscored that the Punjab government would go to the last limit to attain its due right adding that how come those ruining the country can sustain the sinking economy. During the Punjab Cabinet meeting the former decision to constitute a Joint Investigation Team under Anti-Terrorism Act 1997 of section 19(1) about the Model Town tragedy was endorsed. A principle approval was accorded during the meeting for the fast track launching of waste to energy project to provide cheap electricity to industries.

The Chief Minister directed Local government, Energy and Industries department to collaborate in this regard. The cabinet also granted approval for grant in aid for the Journalists Housing Society Faisalabad and payment of outstanding dues to Justice Retd Shabbar Raza Rizvi in One Man Inquiry Tribunal. Approval was granted for the transfer of industrial and residential unit’s condonation fee which has been fixed at 50 percent along with fixing time period, automation of stamp duty, and lifting ban for making recruitments on new posts for E- Stamping and increasing the expenditure cost of PICIIP project in Sahiwal.

The decisions made during the first, second, third and fourth cabinet meetings were also endorsed during the meeting. 17 Provincial Ministers, Advisers, Special Assistants, Chief Secretary and senior officials attended the meeting. While Provincial Ministers Doctor Yasmeen Rashid, Murad Raas, Hussain Jahania Gardezi, Raja Yasir Humayun, Latif Nazir, Khayal Ahmad Kastro, Amir Saeed Rawn and others attended the meeting via video link.

 

For more information, contact:

Mediacell, Pakistan Muslim League

30-C, Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi Road,

Gulberg-II, Lahore, Pakistan

Tel: +92-42-35878428

Fax: +92-42-35877329

Website: www.pmlmediacell.com