Category: Islamabad

Islamabad: Coordinator to Prime Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Shabir Ahmed Usmani on Friday presided over the meeting and reviewed the preparations regarding February 5, Kashmir Solidarity Day.

Federal Secretary Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan Ali Tahir, Additional Secretary Kashmir Affairs and GB Kamran Rehman Khan, Joint Secretary Hamid Khan, Joint Secretary Azad Jammu and Kashmir Council Ali Akbar Khattak and Joint Secretary Gilgit Baltistan Council Sudheer Khattak attended the meeting, said a press release.

The meeting was also attended by Convener All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Ghulam Muhammad Safi.

The meeting discussed and reviewed the comprehensive plan for the upcoming events to be held on February 5 Kashmir Solidarity Day.

Speaking on the occasion, Coordinator to Prime Minister Shabir Ahmed Usmani said that the Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan and other relevant ministries and departments have started preparations for Kashmir Solidarity Day, to be observed on February 5.

He said that the entire nation will observe Kashmir Solidarity Day with a renewed commitment to support the just struggle of Kashmiris for their inalienable right to self-determination, as enshrined in the relevant resolutions of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

The meeting, held in AJ and K Council, brought together senior officials and focal persons from various ministries and departments, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Information and Broadcasting, Interior, Information Technology and Telecom and Aviation. Representatives from Islamabad Police, Capital Development Authority (CDA), Ministry of Education, National Heritage and Culture Division, and the Cantonment Board, along with district managements of Islamabad and Rawalpindi also participated.

Focal persons from all four provincial governments, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan joined the meeting to provide their input on planning nationwide activities to mark Kashmir Solidarity Day.

Islamabad: Special Secretary of the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani Friday unveiled plans for a groundbreaking international conference on girls' education from January 11 in Islamabad, aiming to converge global experts, harness collective expertise and foster collaborative efforts to address the existing challenges hindering girls' education, unlocking opportunities for empowerment and growth.

Islamabad is set to host a historic conference on girls' education, aiming to empower Muslim girls worldwide, Secretary education said in an exclusive talk with a private news channel.

According to Secretary Education, this landmark event will bring together over 150 international dignitaries, including ministers, ambassadors, scholars and representatives from 40 Muslim and friendly countries.

He expressed his admiration that Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai, a global symbol and champion of girls' education, will be attending the conference, underscoring the government's commitment to prioritizing girls' education.

The conference will focus on key themes, including Exploring the Islamic perspective on women' s education and its importance in Islamic teachings, examining how Islamic consensus aligns with international charters advocating for girls' education, Identifying challenges and discussing practical solutions to ensure girls have equal access to quality education, exploring the Islamic perspective on women' s education and its importance in Islamic teachings, he mentioned.

The event will conclude with the signing of the Islamabad Declaration, outlining the shared commitment of Muslim communities to empower girls through education, he mentioned.

He stated that the government is taking concrete measures to bring out-of-school children into the education system and specifically increase girls' enrollment in schools.

The PML-N led government under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is indeed prioritizing equal and quality education for all.

To achieve this goal, the government has launched several initiatives, such as establishing Daanish Schools to provide quality education to underprivileged children in remote areas.

They have also declared an education emergency to improve literacy rates, rebuild schools, and ensure quality education for all children, he added.

Additionally, the government is working to enroll millions of out-of-school children through targeted campaigns and incentives for families to send their children to school.

Nutrition programs have also been introduced in public schools to support children' s physical and cognitive development, he added.

Islamabad: Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has taken strict action against over 47,000 drivers in the last two weeks for violating traffic rules, as part of ongoing efforts to maintain discipline on the roads and ensure the safety of citizens.

A public relation officer told reporter on Friday that the ITP's Education Wing and Special Squads have been continuously working to raise awareness and enforce traffic laws.

He said during the last two weeks, the ITP took legal action against over 47,000 drivers involved in traffic law violations. Additionally, 1,041 vehicles and motorcycles involved in serious traffic violations were impounded at various police stations.

Furthermore, 11,922 citizens were educated about traffic rule violations, and 5,982 citizens were issued warnings. A total of 59 cases were registered against drivers involved in serious violations, he added.

The ITP Smart Response Unit and other special units are responsible for maintaining the flow of traffic on highways, improving traffic flow during rush hours, solving parking problems in commercial areas and preventing violations of traffic rules in Islamabad.

ITP also organized 58 other activities, including a flower and candy campaign, a Clean and Green Islamabad awareness walk and a Friends of Police badge initiative to promote community policing and raise awareness of traffic rules.

These activities saw full participation from traffic police officers, members of civil society and other departments. The Islamabad Police Education Wing also educated over 97,000 citizens about traffic rules.

Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Islamabad Muhammad Sarfraz Virk said that the ITP is taking legal action against drivers who obstruct the flow of traffic and disrupt traffic discipline in the federal capital, aiming to reduce violations of traffic laws.

CTO further emphasized that Islamabad police officers are also raising awareness about traffic rules through various activities, social media platforms and FM 92.4. Ensuring compliance with traffic rules is key to guaranteeing safe lives, he added.

Islamabad: The 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) turned around to bullish trend on Friday, gaining losing 609.03 points, a positive change of 0.54 percent, closing at 113,247.29 points as compared to 112,638.26 points on the last trading day.

A total of 499,846,692 shares were traded during the day as compared to 695,142,411 shares the previous trading day, whereas the price of shares stood at Rs 24.142 billion against Rs.24.293 billion on the last trading day.

As many as 450 companies transacted their shares in the stock market, 177 of them recorded gains and 218 sustained losses, whereas the share price of 55 companies remained unchanged.

The three top trading companies were WorldCall Telecom with 68,828,791 shares at Rs 1.75 per share, Fauji Foods Limited with 31,850,296 shares at Rs.17.09 per share and Cnergyico PK with 31,582,736 shares at Rs.6.68 per share.

Nestle Pakistan Limited witnessed a maximum increase of Rs.351.39 per share price, closing at Rs 7,502.60, whereas the runner-up was Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited with Rs 89.00 rise in its per share price to Rs.20,900.01.

PIA Holding Company Limited B witnessed a maximum decrease of Rs 67.82 per share closing at Rs 844.57 followed by Service Industries Limited with Rs 28.58 decline to close at Rs.1,416.18.

Islamabad: The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) on Friday expressed dissatisfaction with the inadequate preparation of the management in delivering a comprehensive presentation on the agenda concerning the recent elections conducted by the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) at the federal, provincial, and district levels.

The meeting was chaired by its Chairman, MNA Muhammad Sana Ullah Khan, said a press release. The meeting included a briefing on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), as well as discussions on Pakistan Kabaddi Federations.

The committee directed the PFF to provide a more thorough and well-prepared briefing on the agenda within 15 days. Additionally, the committee instructed the PFF and the Pakistan Sports Board to ensure the briefing/working papers are submitted at least three days prior to the next committee meeting.

The committee urged the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) to include details in the next briefing regarding the eligibility of voters for the election, decisions on appeals by individuals or bodies banned by the PFF during the elections, and the orders of the Supreme Court.

Furthermore, it instructed the representative of the Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF) to convey its directive to the PKF President, ensuring his presence at the next meeting.

Islamabad: A devastating accident occurred early Friday morning near Gulab Devi Hospital in Lahore, leaving a driver critically injured.

According to police sources, the incident happened when a loaded truck overturned while navigating a sharp turn, Private news channel reported.

The driver, who is currently receiving medical attention, suffered severe injuries in the crash.

Fortunately, no other casualties have been reported.

Police Rescue teams promptly reached the site and initiated rescue efforts. They worked to carefully extract the injured driver from the wreckage and provide immediate medical assistance.

However, the overturned truck has caused significant disruptions to traffic flow in the area. Metro bus services have also been affected, with commuters facing delays and diversions.

Police and emergency services are working to clear the wreckage and restore normal traffic conditions as soon as possible.