Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Makkah Mukarama from Madina to perform Umrah. The members of federal cabinet including Ishaq Dar, Khawaja Asif, Muhammad Aurangzeb, Abdul Aleem Khan, Attaullah Tarar and Ahad Cheema are accompanying the Prime Minister. Earlier, the Prime Minister offered Isha prayers and nawafil at Masjid-e-Nabvi and paid respects at Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH). He especially prayed for progress and prosperity of Muslim Ummah and nation. He also made special prayers for oppressed Muslims of Palestine and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. During the visit of Saudi Arabia , Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will also meet Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and discuss issues of mutual interest. They will also exchange views on regional and global developments. Source: Radio Pakistan
PM expresses grief, sorrow over demise of renowned bureaucrat Javed Mehmood
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of former Chief Secretary Punjab and renowned bureaucrat Javed Mehmood. In a condolence message from Makkah, he commiserated with the bereaved family and prayed the Almighty Allah to grant higher status in heaven to the departed soul. He said the late Javed Mehmood was able and competent officer, whose services will always be remembered. Source: Radio Pakistan
Pak Army organizes annual prize distribution ceremony in North Waziristan
Under the drive 'Knowledge for everyone', the annual prize distribution ceremony was organized by the Pakistan Army at Government Middle School Ayaz Kot Khushali, North Waziristan. For the new academic year, parents and teachers were encouraged to enroll their children. During the event, students expressed their love for education, school and Pakistan through speeches. At the end of the ceremony, school bags, stationery and other prizes were distributed among all the students. Teachers and students said that the light of knowledge can be brought to every home through encouragement of students for showing high performance. Source: Radio Pakistan
Punjab University Discovers Another Fake Housing Society Under Its Name
A third fake housing development, purportedly affiliated with Punjab University, was uncovered, as reported by 24News. According to the report, certain employees, operating under the guise of the Punjab University Administrative and Technical Staff Association, began marketing documents under the name of Education City Lahore. This university personnel is unlawfully leveraging the university's name, emblem, and facilities to promote 'Education City Lahore'. The university has clarified that it has neither authorized nor endorsed any such private venture and has cautioned against engaging in any transactions associated with this project. The housing venture was launched without proper approval from the Punjab University administration and syndicate. Furthermore, the employees have distanced themselves from 'Education City Lahore' similar to their disassociation from 'PU Town 2'. Previously, a counterfeit development named 'PU Town 2' was established under the guise of Punjab University. In response to the se developments, Punjab University has reiterated its commitment to upholding transparency, accountability, and ethical standards in all its dealings. It has vowed to take appropriate legal and administrative actions against those found complicit in perpetrating such fraudulent schemes. Moreover, the university has urged stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, and the general public, to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or unauthorized use of the university's name or resources. Source: Pro Pakistani
Norway removes Pakistan from its national threat assessment list
Norway has removed Pakistan from its national threat assessment list. The removal became possible only through successful diplomacy of Pakistan. The announcement to this effect was made in the latest report of the Norwegian Police Security Service. Pakistan and some other countries were being added to this list for the past several years. Due to Pakistan's inclusion in this list, Pakistani students and researchers were facing a lot of difficulties. Source: Radio Pakistan
Eid shopping gains momentum in commercial markets, bazaars
Commercial markets, bazaars and shopping centers in towns and cities are witnessing a huge crowd of people as Eid-ul-Fitr is just around the corner. The stalls of cosmetics, henna and bangles, shoes, dresses, have been set up everywhere particularly in busy markets and bazaars. Different fashion brands and boutiques have displayed an exquisite variety of fabrics offering different price ranges according to the affordability of the customers. The shopping frenzy has reached its peak during the last Ashra of Ramazan with only three days left in the Eid while the women are busy now in buying the food items like vermicelli, meat and other eatables for Eid. Source: Radio Pakistan