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Sunday, <strong>Jun</strong>e 5, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Metropolitan<br />
Fire erupts at PIA's Precision<br />
Engineering Complex<br />
KARACHI, <strong>Jun</strong> 4: A big fire<br />
erupted at Pakistan<br />
International Airlines (PIA)<br />
Karachi's Precision<br />
Engineering Complex on<br />
Saturday, damaging spare<br />
parts and other goods.<br />
Firefighters were struggling<br />
to extinguish the blaze,<br />
which erupted due to shortcircuit.<br />
Fire broke out in the<br />
Precision Engineering<br />
Department at Karachi, said<br />
Pakistan International<br />
Airlines spokesperson<br />
Daniyal Gillani. Efforts are<br />
being made to extinguish it,<br />
he added. No loss of life has<br />
KARACHI: Fire fighters extinguishing from burning building after fire broken out incident<br />
due electric short circuit in the engineering department at the Jinnah International Airport.<br />
City needs proper strategy to<br />
improve sanitary conditions<br />
KARACHI, <strong>Jun</strong> 4: There is a<br />
dire need to improve poor<br />
sanitary conditions in different<br />
areas of the city, especially<br />
open the chocked drains<br />
and citizens from the diseases<br />
due to overflowing gutter<br />
water on streets.<br />
The state of sanitary conditions<br />
in Karachi has deteriorated<br />
to such an extent that<br />
even the gutter of the New<br />
Sindh Secretariat is chocked.<br />
The overflowing gutter of<br />
the New Sindh secretariat on<br />
Muhammad Hashim Gadzar<br />
Street, Burns Road area has<br />
become a nuisance for whole<br />
locality.<br />
This gutter of the secretariat<br />
on its backside went<br />
chocked months ago and cannot<br />
be opened as yet. Ankle<br />
deep gutter water could be<br />
seen at the back gate of the<br />
New Sindh secretariat on<br />
Muhammad Hashim Gadzar<br />
Street, creating very negative<br />
image of the provincial government.<br />
The Muhammad Hashim<br />
Gadzar Street is the dirtiest<br />
street of the area, with uncollected<br />
garbage, overflowing<br />
gutters and footpaths<br />
encroached upon by cooks,<br />
printing presses and motor<br />
mechanics.<br />
However, the Sindh chief<br />
secretary has failed to take<br />
notice of this filth and<br />
garbage in the backyard of his<br />
secretariat and DMC South is<br />
also not playing its due role to<br />
make this important locality<br />
clean.<br />
Many other roads of this<br />
area are also under gutter<br />
Armed men attack DSP's house<br />
KARACHI, <strong>Jun</strong> 4:<br />
Unknown armed men<br />
opened fire at a policeman's<br />
house in the metropolis on<br />
Saturday morning.<br />
According to details, the<br />
gunmen opened fire at DSP<br />
Qamar Ahmed's residence<br />
at Block 16, Gulistan-e-<br />
Jauhar. DSP Qamar Ahmed<br />
said that the armed men<br />
fled when retaliated the<br />
fire.<br />
Ahmed has remained a<br />
core member of SSP Rao<br />
Anwar's team. He has<br />
played an important part in<br />
Karachi Operation, fighting<br />
terrorists from banned outfits<br />
and political parties.<br />
Police have collected<br />
initial evidence and were<br />
looking for clues through<br />
the CCTV footage.<br />
Karachi: Former minister and MPA, Rubina Qaimkhani, was the chief guest at group show at<br />
Grandeur Art Gallery Zamzama. Neshmia Ahmed, CEO Grandeur, also present on the occasion.<br />
PPP Senators declare federal<br />
budget as misleading<br />
KARACHI, <strong>Jun</strong> 4: Pakistan<br />
People's Party (PPP) Senators<br />
Dr Karim Khawaja, Ejaz<br />
Dhamra and Engineer Gayan<br />
Chand while condemning the<br />
federal government with<br />
regard to federal budget-<br />
<strong>2016</strong>-17 declared the finance<br />
bill as a pack of lies and tactful<br />
manipulation of statistics.<br />
The allocations of the PSDP<br />
are to the tune of 800 billion<br />
but only 12 billion are<br />
reserved for Sindh. The federal<br />
budget is complete failure<br />
as it has totally ignored smaller<br />
provinces especially Sindh<br />
that adds upto 70 percent of<br />
country's total revenue annually.<br />
Sindh is that province<br />
where people from all sides<br />
of the country land for earning<br />
bread and butter and the<br />
provincial government has<br />
always catered to their needs<br />
while the federal government<br />
has totally ignored this<br />
important factor in annual<br />
budget.<br />
In a statement issued from<br />
PPP Media cell Sindh, they<br />
said that the federal government<br />
has ignored Sindh's<br />
needs for large development<br />
schemes and projects. The<br />
federal budget failed to carry<br />
along the need for improvements<br />
in social, health and<br />
education sectors.<br />
KARACHI: Commuters passing through the stagnant sewerage water flowing on road which is<br />
also creating problems and showing negligence of concerned authorities, at M.A Jinnah road.<br />
water, including the main<br />
street leading from the M A<br />
Jinnah Road to the<br />
Emergency gate of the Civil<br />
Hospital Karachi (CHK). In<br />
no other city of the world a<br />
street leading to a major hospital<br />
could be imagined under<br />
the overflowing gutter, but in<br />
Karachi such cases are not<br />
exceptions but harsh retaliates<br />
of daily life, as nepotism,<br />
murder of merit and corruption<br />
have paralyzed the civic<br />
agencies including the KMC,<br />
DMCs and KWSB.<br />
PPF publishes<br />
book on beat<br />
reporting<br />
KARACHI, <strong>Jun</strong> 4: Pakistan<br />
Press Foundation (PPF) has<br />
launched an Urdu book<br />
“Reporting” written by<br />
Shahabz Akaml Jandran.<br />
The publication is aimed<br />
at to discuss the idea of beat<br />
reporting, and provide guidance<br />
to junior reporters in this<br />
regard. The book presents<br />
ideas for them to improve<br />
their journalism skills and<br />
work in a more professional<br />
way in their field.<br />
Pakistan Press Foundation<br />
(PPF) is an independent<br />
media documentation and<br />
training centre, non-governmental<br />
organisation committed<br />
to promoting and defending<br />
freedom of expression.<br />
Sindh Environmental<br />
Protection Agency lacks<br />
field offices in districts<br />
KARACHI, <strong>Jun</strong> 4: Audience<br />
of a programme held here to<br />
mark World Environment Day<br />
have been informed that<br />
Sindh's own environmental<br />
watchdog lacks field offices in<br />
districts hampering its ability<br />
to monitor and prevent<br />
instances of spreading pollution<br />
and other causes of environmental<br />
damage. Sui<br />
Southern Gas Company<br />
(SSGC) and National Forum<br />
for Environment and Health<br />
(NFEH) came together to<br />
mark World Environment Day<br />
being celebrated every year on<br />
05 <strong>Jun</strong>e. This year's theme of<br />
global environment day focuses<br />
upon fight against illegal<br />
trade in wildlife.<br />
Waqar Hussain Phulpoto,<br />
director (Technical) at Sindh<br />
Environmental Protection<br />
Agency, said that SEPA on one<br />
side lacked field offices in districts<br />
while on other hand watchdog<br />
didn't have more than a<br />
dozen senior officials despite<br />
that province had facing dozens<br />
of environmental issues. He said<br />
that neither environmental tribunal<br />
in the province had been discharging<br />
its obligations effectively<br />
owing to which people<br />
causing damage to environment<br />
and spread of pollution were not<br />
made to face the law of the land<br />
and be fined for their unscrupulous<br />
actions. However, he said<br />
that apart from shortcomings of<br />
the SEPA, Sindh had taken lead<br />
among other provinces in adopting<br />
its own law and framing<br />
under this law its own set of<br />
rules and regulations for protection<br />
of environment.<br />
been reported from the fire.<br />
PIA's engineering complex<br />
termed as a sensitive<br />
area with high security,<br />
where the aircraft equipment<br />
are manufactured and<br />
repaired. Heavy contingents<br />
of police and rangers arrived<br />
at the scene of the blaze and<br />
the area has been cordoned<br />
off by the law enforcement<br />
personnel.<br />
A number of fire tenders<br />
arrived at the scene after<br />
informed about the incident<br />
and were engaged in firefighting<br />
inside the PIA engineering<br />
complex.<br />
Firdous Lawn unveiled<br />
its Eid Collection in a<br />
star-studded event<br />
KARACHI, <strong>Jun</strong> 4:The leading<br />
fashion and retail brand,<br />
Firdous textiles recently<br />
unveiled its Eid collection in a<br />
glittering event at Cafe<br />
Aylanto in Karachi.<br />
The event highlight was<br />
the presence of showbiz bigwigs<br />
including veteran actress<br />
Bushra Ansari, Aiza Khan,<br />
shaista lodhi,hira mani ,sumbal<br />
iqbal and many more. The<br />
popular television celebrities<br />
were all dressed up in the stunning<br />
festive Firdou’s luxury<br />
lawn collection. The high-end<br />
event was well-attended by<br />
who’s who of the fashion<br />
industry, socialites, models,<br />
bloggers and media.<br />
The event management,<br />
media and PR was handled by<br />
TAKE II PR. Firdous latest<br />
collection represents style and<br />
quality which has been<br />
brand’s ideology since<br />
decades. With an interesting<br />
fusion of vibrant hues with<br />
intricate embroidery the outfits<br />
are sure to be a staple in<br />
everyone’s wardrobe this festive<br />
season. Keeping its tradition<br />
alive, Firdous latest collection<br />
is all about effortless<br />
style, elegance and a true epitome<br />
of femininity. The beautiful<br />
ensembles stand out due to<br />
its unique silhouettes and<br />
vibrant colour palette.<br />
Focusing on latest market<br />
trends, the designers at<br />
Firdous has experimented<br />
with new shades and<br />
expressed them in the effortless,<br />
relaxed and comfortable<br />
fabrics. The brand also focuses<br />
on the elements of practicality<br />
and affordability making<br />
it easier for everyone to<br />
make Firdous festive collection<br />
their first choice.<br />
KARACHI, <strong>Jun</strong> 4: The<br />
energy supplied by K-<br />
Electric in terms of units<br />
has increased by 5.1% during<br />
the year ended 30 <strong>Jun</strong>e<br />
2015 as compared to the<br />
previous year ended 30<br />
<strong>Jun</strong>e 2014.<br />
According to a statement<br />
on Saturday, the utility<br />
provider shared that KE supplied<br />
16,111 million units<br />
(Gwh) during the year ended<br />
30 <strong>Jun</strong>e 2015 as compared to<br />
15,332 million units (Gwh)<br />
Eight booked under anti-terror law acquitted<br />
KARACHI, <strong>Jun</strong> 4: An anti-terrorism<br />
court-V (ATC-V) acquitted<br />
on Saturday eight accused in<br />
cases pertaining to possession of<br />
explosive substance and illicit<br />
weapons. According to prosecution,<br />
accused were charged with<br />
keeping explosive material and<br />
Transparency demanded<br />
in school funds usage<br />
KARACHI, <strong>Jun</strong> 4: More<br />
budgetary funds are needed to<br />
cater the needs of children<br />
and the government should<br />
focus to improve the performance<br />
of schools in rural areas,<br />
said Nazra Jahan, Executive<br />
director Foundation for<br />
Research and Human<br />
Development (FRHD),<br />
adding corruption in School<br />
Management Committee<br />
funds is a major curse responsible<br />
for poor state of government-run<br />
schools in Sindh<br />
province.<br />
According to details, the<br />
FRHD in collaboration with<br />
ActionAid arranged a oneon-one<br />
discussion of delegation<br />
of young students with<br />
Provincial Ombudsman,<br />
Sindh, Asad Ashraf Malik at<br />
Sindh Secretariat.<br />
The primary objective of<br />
KARACHI, <strong>Jun</strong> 4: Hamdard<br />
Foundation Ration<br />
Distribution Ceremony was<br />
held on Saturday to needy<br />
families all over the country<br />
worth Rs. 10 million, fifty<br />
percent was distributed in Director<br />
Karachi and other half out of Laboratories<br />
Karachi and this was done<br />
by the foundation.<br />
The ration was distributed<br />
to 2000 needy families<br />
including widows, special<br />
persons and those unable to<br />
earn their livelihood. Ration<br />
distributed in Karachi worth<br />
is Rs. 50 lacs and already<br />
unlicensed weapons in 2012 and<br />
police claimed that they were<br />
associated with the Lyari Gang<br />
War terrorists. Judge of the<br />
ATC-V pronounced the verdict<br />
after recording evidence of witnesses<br />
and final arguments from<br />
both sides.<br />
the meeting providing an<br />
opportunity to children for<br />
discussing education-related<br />
issues that negatively impede<br />
with their academics and integrate<br />
vulnerable children with<br />
education.<br />
Students discussed the<br />
issues bothering them with<br />
Mohtasib-e-Aala who promised<br />
to take immediate notice<br />
in order to rectify the problems.<br />
Three key problems that<br />
students were able to highlight<br />
amongst many others<br />
were the mismanagement and<br />
corruption of School<br />
Management Committee<br />
(SMC) fund in government<br />
schools; students being<br />
deprived of their right to free<br />
course books by the government;<br />
the high rate of student<br />
drop-out at class 8th because<br />
sent to registered families.<br />
The ration to 500 families<br />
was distributed by President<br />
Hamdard foundation by Mrs.<br />
Sadia Rashid and Dr.<br />
Navaid-ul-Zafar, Managing<br />
Hamdard<br />
(Waqf)<br />
Pakistan, at Al-Majeed<br />
Center, Hamdard Nazimabad<br />
No. 3 from 9.30 am to 1.00<br />
pm from Saturday to Sunday.<br />
This was called “Free<br />
Ramadan Ration” with a<br />
theme “that what you eat let<br />
other eat same food”. The<br />
cost of each ration packet is<br />
of their financial inability of<br />
affording the examination<br />
board fee for matriculation<br />
examination.<br />
Members students of<br />
Children's Councils proposed<br />
to ensure implementation of<br />
Sindh Right of Children to<br />
Free and Compulsory<br />
Education Act-2013, in its<br />
true letter and spirit, specifically<br />
Section 10.<br />
They advised to constitute<br />
committees (as provided<br />
under the Ombudsman's Act)<br />
to monitor the working of<br />
government schools specially<br />
posting of teaching staff, etc.<br />
They asked to constitute<br />
committees (as provided<br />
under the Ombudsman's Act)<br />
to ensure imparting formal<br />
and informal education to the<br />
Juvenile with the view to<br />
rehabilitate the Juveniles.<br />
Hamdard Foundation Ration<br />
Distribution Ceremony<br />
KARACHI: Mrs. Sadia Rashid, President Hamdard Foundation Pakistan & Dr. Navaid-ul-<br />
Zafar Managing Director Hamdard Laboratories (Waqf) Pakistan are giving away a Ration<br />
to the woman at Ration Distribution Ceremony was held on Saturday to needy families at<br />
Al-Majeed, Hamdard Center, Nazimabad.<br />
Rs. 5000 which includes<br />
Atta, sugar and can cater 5 to<br />
6 persons. Other 500 families<br />
ration was distributed by<br />
Hamdard Mobile<br />
Dispensaries in urban areas<br />
of Karachi.<br />
The Vice Chancellor<br />
Hamdard University, Prof.<br />
Dr. Hakim Abdul Hannan<br />
distributed ration at the university<br />
premises on same<br />
day. Director General<br />
Foundation Farrukh Imdad &<br />
Syed Muhammad Arsalan<br />
Deputy Director HR was also<br />
present on this occasion.<br />
K-Electric's energy supply increases 5.1%<br />
during the previous year<br />
ended 30 <strong>Jun</strong>e 2014.<br />
KE further highlighted<br />
that a growth of 3.8% was<br />
also witnessed during the<br />
nine months period ended<br />
31st March <strong>2016</strong> as compared<br />
to the corresponding<br />
period ending 31st March<br />
2015. This growth was<br />
made possible due to addition<br />
of steam turbine at<br />
CCPP Korangi and through<br />
enhanced maintenance of<br />
existing fleet. Through various<br />
measures, KE has been<br />
able to increase efficiency,<br />
availability and reliability<br />
of supply.<br />
K-Electric spokesperson<br />
shared, “We have invested<br />
over USD 1.2 billion in our<br />
generation capacity, transmission<br />
networks and distribution<br />
services since<br />
2009. Over the next 5 to 6<br />
years we plan to invest<br />
another $2.2 Billion USD to<br />
further enhance our infrastructure<br />
as part of our aspiration<br />
to become a net<br />
exporter of electricity by<br />
2020.”<br />
Despite the challenging<br />
environment in which KE<br />
operates, the company has<br />
added 1,037 MW in the past<br />
six years and recently commenced<br />
work on $400mn<br />
Transmission upgrade project.<br />
Upcoming initiatives<br />
include a 700MW coalbased<br />
power project at Port<br />
Qasim to diversify the fuel<br />
mix. –PPI<br />
KARACHI: Administrator DMC West, Iqtadar Ahmed inspecting<br />
maintenance work at Kimari work shop.<br />
KARACHI: Provincial Ombudsman, Government of Sindh, Pir Ali Shah along with Deputy Commissioner DMC Malir, Syed<br />
Muhammad Ali Shah, Administrator DMC Malir, Tariq Husain Mughal addressing a ‘Women Have Vital Role in Society's<br />
Progress’ Seminar held at District Malir.