15 December 2018

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Saturday, December 15, 2018
Metropolitan
PPP warns of protest outside SSGC
office against closure of gas supply KARACHI: Anti car
KARACHI: Pakistan
People’s Party warned on
Friday that it will protest
outside the Sui Southern
Gas Supply office in case
gas supply remains suspended.
PPP leader Saeed
Ghani said that the party
will not some people ruin
the country’s future,
adding “only the ignorant
say that the eighteenth
amendment has damaged
the country”.
The provincial minister
also made workers chant
anti-Imran Khan slogans
at the gathering.
Residents of Karachi
KARACHI: Sindh High
Court (SHC) on Friday
rejected the bail plea of the
Muttahida Qaumi
Movement- Pakistan
(MQM-P) leader and
Member of Provincial
Assembly Javed Hanif and
others in a reference of
corruption, corrupt practices
and illegal appointments
in Karachi Port
Trust (KPT).
A two-member bench
of the SHC heard the bail
plea filed by Javed Hanif,
Rauf Akhtar Siddiqui,
Mahmood Sharif and Haji
Muhammad. The court
announced decision on
plea and rejected the bail
plea of accused.
Accused were on interim
bail. However, the
continued to suffer as the
CNG crisis entered its
bench granted bail of coaccused
Ameer Ali Brohi
and Muhammad Iqbal.
The counsel of Rauf
Siddiqui told the court that
there was noany solid evidence
against his client.
He stated that Javed Hanif
was arrested after two days
he got party ticket for election,
which is violation of
National Accountability
Bureau (NAB) policy.
He said that NAB chairman
had declared that
election candidate would
not be arrested.
The NAB prosecutor
pleaded for rejecting bail
plea of the accused and
told the court that Javed
Hanif was accused for
sixth day, disrupting public
transport and daily routine.
attempting corruption
practice, illegal appointments
of 940 employers by
misusing authority.
He said that at least 940
illegal appointments were
made in KPT with allegedly
in connivance with former
ports and shipping
minister Babar Ghauri,
who had serious offences
registered against them.
However, the MQM-P
labeled it “an attempt to
influence elections”.
Reacting to MQM-P’s
allegations, NAB denied
the claims and said that it
did not pursue any political
agenda.
The appointments were
made in violation of KPT
law, rules and regulations.
Moreover, they were made
without advertisement of
vacancies, competitive
SHC rejects bail plea of MQM-P leader
Javed Hanif in KPT corruption case
ACCA and SDPI to build national
census on Charter of Economy
KARACHI: The
Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants
(ACCA) and Sustainable
Development Policy
Institute (SDPI) collaborated
to bring together lawmakers
to share their views
on “The way forward for
sustainable development
in Pakistan”, at the 21st
Sustainable Development
Conference (SDC) in
Islamabad.
The 21st SDC not only
deliberated the economic
corridor, but also other
corridors of connectivity
and knowledge, that can
steer towards peace and
development. Looking at
the emerging global
trends, countries are
embarking on following
policies that positively
impact the future of various
multilateral trade
agreements, global solidarity,
social policy, trade and
development.
Speaking at the conference,
Dr. Abid Qaiyum
Suleri – Executive
Director SDPI and Sajjeed
Aslam - Head ACCA
Pakistan stressed that
“Through learning and
sharing experiences of professionals
working in policy,
business and finance,
we can continue to
strengthen our knowledge
platform and its on-going
mission of activating the
professionals to play their
part in building the economy
of the future. Effective
assessment and communication
of progress made
will be vital towards
achieving new benchmarks
and building a more
sustainable future. This is a
timely conversation to
assess the best practices
and learn from an interconnected
global network of
professionals and policymakers.”
During the conference
the honourable lawmakers
emphasized the need for
building a long-term
robust economic model for
Pakistan, new collaborative
partnerships need to
be established on knowledge
sharing and building
bridges. This region's
future lies in strategic policies
that are demographically
inclusive.
The Conference dedicated
various sessions on
key issues such as poverty,
hunger, health, education,
climate change, gender
equality, water, sanitation,
energy, environment and
social justice and many
more overlapping subthemes
relevant to
Pakistan and other countries.
Ambassador of Russia Calls on Governor Sindh
KARACHI: The
Ambassador of Russia, Mr.
Alexey Dedov called on
Governor Sindh, Imran
Ismail at Governor’s House
today. The Consul General
of Russia Dr. Aleksandar
Khozin was also there in the
meeting.
The Ambassador of
Russia remained with the
Governor Sindh for some
time and discussed matters
pertaining to mutual interests
particularly those related
to partnership in economy,
trade and finance zones.
The Ambassador said
that the Russia welcomes the
determination of Pakistani
Government to promptly
respond to economic challenges
of the Country
including energy crisis. “Our
companies are ready to render
their services, besides
others, in mineral exploration
and training personnel
for oil and gas Industries of
Pakistan”, he added.
process, age criteria, and
medical examination of
appointees and in violation
of basic formalities.
The bureau said that a
large number of those
appointed had criminal
record in serious cases
such as “terrorism, premeditated
murder and robbery”
and that the illegal
appointments resulted in
losses to the national
exchequer to the tune of
Rs2.8 billion.
The anti-graft watchdog
also gave a list of four people
appointed by the former
chairman, allegedly in
connivance with former
Ports and shipping minister
Babar Ghauri, who had
serious offences registered
against them.
Man killed in
road mishap
KARACHI: A man
was killed in a road
accident in Manghopir
area of the city on
Friday.
According to rescue
sources, Jameel Ahmed,
aged 30, son of Gul
Ahmed, was hit by a fastmoving
vehicle near
Manghopir Road, Qasba
Colony area. As a result,
he suffered severe injuries
and died on the spot.
Supply of gas to CNG
stations remained suspended,
posing difficulties
for the residents as
public transport owners
continued their strike,
leaving commuters
stranded on bus stops. On
Tuesday night, SSGC the
supplier of gas in Sindh
and Balochistan,
announced to halt gas supply
to CNG stations and
captive power plants of all
general industries.
SSGC said that it was
facing acute shortage of
gas and low pressure in the
system, which was affecting
adequate supply to
domestic and commercial
sectors.
49% of Pakistanis say
they learned how to recite
the Holy Quran from a
Qari at a mosque: Poll
KARACHI: According
to a Gilani Research
Foundation Survey carried
out by Gallup
Pakistan, nearly half
(49%) of Pakistanis who
know how to recite the
Quran report having
learned from a Qari at a
mosque.
A nationally representative
sample of men and
women from across the
four provinces who know
how to read the Quran
were asked, “From whom
did you learn how to
recite the Quran?”
In response to this
question, 8% said from
their parents, 36%
referred to an aunt in their
local community, 49%
said from a Qari at a
mosque, 2% referred to an
Islamiat teacher, 4% said
that someone came to
their house to teach them,
while 1% did not know or
did not wish to respond.
The study was released
by Gilani Research
Foundation and carried
out by Gallup and Gilani
Pakistan, the Pakistani
affiliate of Gallup
International. The recent
survey was carried out
among a sample of 978
men and women in rural
and urban areas of all four
provinces of the country,
during November 19 –
November 26, 2018.
Five members gang involved in
robberies, target killing arrested
lifting cell conducted an
operation on Friday in
Liaquat Abad area of
Karachi and arrested five
members gang involved in
target killing , robbery ,
and snatching of
KARACHI: CNG stations
in the megacity may
reopen from Saturday
noon, subject to improvement
in gas pressure.
CNG dealers association
leader Ghiyas Piracha
Motorbikes.
According to SSP of
Anti Car lifting cell ,
accused have are involved
in target killing of rivals ,
shopkeepers and many
others and they were
arrested several times in
the past. SSP said that
arms, , Laptops, and
Motorbikes have been
recovered from them. The
accused include Humayun,
Kashif, Nader , Azam , and
Asif and further investigation
is underway.
CNG stations may reopen from Saturday
KARACHI: A man
was injured over a robbery
resistance in Surjani
Town area of the city on
Friday.
said it is highly possible
that the CNG stations start
their activities from
Friday noon, as gas pressure
has been improving
gradually.
For last six days, public
transport sector is seriously
affected tormenting
millions of commuters as
the private bus owners
have halted most of their
minibus due to non-availability
of CNG.
Man injured over robbery resistance
According to rescue
sources, man identified as
Muhammad Raza 26, son
of Aamir, was injured
when he offered resistance
to robbers in Surjani
area.He sustained severe
injuries and he was shifted
to Civil Hospital for
treatment.
KARACHI: Activists of Pakistan People party are protesting against the inflation and
gas closure in the city outside press club.
Time sought for legislation
in Local Government
KARACHI: Sindh High
Court (SHC) on Friday gave
deadline to Sindh
Government for legislation
and for submitting detailed
reply in a case against Local
government (Amendment)
Act 2015.
A two-member bench of
the SHC heard the application
filed by a citizen against
the Local government
(amendment) Act 2015. The
KARACHI: The Aga Khan
University Medical College cut the
ribbon on its new anatomy and surgical
skills lab, introducing the latest
available learning aids in an
enlarged space for students to learn
about the human body structure, and
enable residents and practicing
physicians and surgeons to rehearse
difficult and complicated surgical
procedures before performing them
on real patients.
The opening of the Anatomy and
Surgery Learning Studio, which
coincides with the AKU’s 35th
anniversary, took place as a new
cohort of students prepares to join
the University renowned for preparing
its graduates to be innovative
thinkers, collaborative clinicians
and critical problem solvers.
Anatomy is a cornerstone of
medical education. The renovation
of the old Anatomy Lab and adjacent
spaces to create additional
teaching and learning spaces has
integrated state-of-the-art technology
and interactive learning with the
classic anatomy dissection experience
to better prepare students to
become great clinicians. Medical,
nursing, dental students and other
disciplines allied to medicine will
all learn about human anatomy in
the new Learning Studio using different
approaches including didactic
lectures, practical sessions based on
models, prosected materials, radiological
images, cadaveric dissection
as well as newer methods using
interactive computer-based software.
The Learning Studio also features
BodyViz, the latest in anatomy
software that will allow students,
both undergraduate and graduate, to
explore and better understand
anatomical concepts. The software
fuses advances in visualisation technology
with the accuracy of radiology,
as it renders interactive 3D visualisations
directly from MRI and CT
data on a laptop, PC and iPads. It
integrates easily into all levels of
anatomy curriculum and medical
training; supplements anatomical
study done through cadaver and can
support preoperative planning.
Additional Advocate
General of Sindh stated that
amendment in local government
laws is expected. He
sought time till the legislation
is done. The bench gave
ultimatum to Sindh
Government for legislation.
The applicant said that
allowing dual-citizenship
holders to take part in LG
election was an illegal.
However, the Sindh
AKU opens anatomy, surgery learning studio
“Our Anatomy and Surgery
Learning Studio is the most
advanced educational environment
to learn and teach anatomy as well
as surgical skills in Pakistan; it will
forever change the way we educate
about the human body at the Aga
Khan University," said outgoing
Dean of the Medical College Dr
Farhat Abbas at the ribbon-cutting
ceremony.
The new Studio was initiated by
ideas from our faculty and made
possible by a generous gift from a
long-standing supporter of education
at AKU. In recognising the
donors, Firoz Rasul, President of the
Aga Khan University said:
“Excellent academic programmes,
such as ours, are dependent on
excellent educational resources,
including people, learning spaces
and technology. While honouring
our past accomplishments, we are
also looking to the needs of our students
who are learning in an everchanging
environment for education
and medicine to produce the highest
qualified professionals.”
Assembly in the amendment
act had eliminated this
condition.
The applicant stated that
lifting ban on dual citizenship
was in contrary with
law. There was ban on dual
citizenship holders to take
part in municipal elections
but after the passing of the
amendment, they were
allowed to take part in
municipal elections.
Minister by
making food grade
polythene bags
KARACHI: Sindh minister
for environment
Taimor Taplur has urged
the polythene bags makers
to make biodegradation
food grade bags with
30microne weight.
Addressing a meeting
of Pakistan Plastic
M a n u f a c t u r i n g
Association and Sindh
Environmental Protection
Agency he said the government
is bound to implement
ban on non-food
grade polythene bags in
the province. He said in
the first phase these bags
are banned in Sukkur division
and this ban would be
gradually extended to
whole province.
He assured the bag
makers that police and
other departments would
not create problems for
them if they implement the
law in letter and spirit.
870 drug samples examined in 3 months
KARACHI: Worker of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation use heavy machinery to clear
the track from encroachments on Sircular Railway Track in Ghareeb Abad and
Kareem Abad median area.
KARACHI: The technical
staff of Sindh Drug
Testing Laboratory (SDTL)
has analyzed 870 suspected
drug samples from
September 12 to December
12, 2018 after completion
of upgradation work of
provincial lab.
Talking to PPI, Director,
Sindh Drug Testing
Laboratory, Syed Adnan
Rizvi, said technical staff of
SDTL have examined 870
suspected drug samples
submitted by drug inspectors
from all over the Sindh
province; out of which 37
samples were found unregistered,
four substandard &
unregistered, two misbranded,
two Spurious and
three substandard.
He informed that with
the posting of four analyzers
(pharmacists), installation
of new equipment and
completion of renovation
work, the provincial drug
testing laboratory has been
made operational after
many years.
Adnan Rizvi said SDTL
is also introducing
injectable drugs testing
facility which was not
available in past.
Earlier, injections seized
by SDTL was being sent to
Central Drug Testing
Laboratory (CDTL), run by
the federal government for
testing but now this facility
will be available in Sindh
province soon.
He said there are 33
sanction posts at SDTL and
provincial lab is urgently
needed 35 more staff
including 10 analysts or
pharmacists, lab assistant,
technicians and other support
staff to improve working
capacity of lab. He
informed that hundreds
samples had been lying at
the provincial drug testing
lab since several years due
to non-functioning lab.
He said Sindh Drug
Testing Laboratory
(SDTL) had been upgraded
on the directives Sindh
Health Minister Dr Azra
Pechuho and the
Additional Chief Secretary
for Health Dr Usman
Chachar. He said suspected
drug samples are being
analyzed on daily basis.