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  • PANAH suggests tobacco taxes be raised even higher

    PANAH suggests tobacco taxes be raised even higher

    Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH) has proposed that the government increase tariffs on unnecessary and harmful tobacco products. Increased tobacco-related levies will lessen diseases and healthcare expenses while also helping to generate tax revenue.

    Sanaullah Ghumman, PANAH’s General Secretary, announced this at a news conference held by the Pakistan National Heart Association on Wednesday at a local hotel.

    Smoking, according to Sanaullah Ghumman, is not healthy for human health in any aspect, and it is the first step toward addiction. Health experts and civil society groups have also urged the Prime Minister to increase tobacco goods taxes.

    A significant number of health experts and civil society representatives attended the event. Tobacco kills 8 million people worldwide each year, according to a global study, and more than 1.5 million individuals in Pakistan lose their lives each year owing to smoking.

    On World Food Safety Day, PANAH proposed that tariffs on sugary drinks be increased as well, as these beverages are harmful to children and cause a variety of health problems.

    Sanaullah Ghumman spoke at the event, urging a 30 per cent rise in tobacco product taxes to protect minors from tobacco usage.

    “This will be a win-win situation for us,” he continued, “since it will lower the health burden while also dramatically increasing revenue”. PANAH, he claimed, had been educating the public about a variety of dangerous diseases, including heart disease and its causes, for 39 years.

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    BE by MoltyFoam X PandaMart: Enjoy swift delivery of Mattress-in-a-box within less than 45 minutes!

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  • Two-day weekend approved for govt employees

    Two-day weekend approved for govt employees

    The federal cabinet okayed a two-day weekend for government personnel on Tuesday, but no decision on early market closure could be made.

    The meeting was hosted by Prime Minister (PM) Shahbaz Sharif, during which methods to limit loadshedding, which has increased in recent weeks, were reviewed. The meeting was unable to reach a consensus on early market closures and referred the matter to a sub-committee for additional study and consultation with stakeholders.

    Power Division gave a summary for the Energy Conservation Measure at today’s meeting, which included market closures by 7 pm with Saturdays off due to rising petroleum prices, according to Geo.

    As part of the austerity plan to decrease costs, the cabinet also approved a 40 per cent reduction in government employees’ petrol entitlement.

    Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif proposed four and a half working days a week on Monday to help save fuel and energy in the face of rising fuel prices and power shortages.

    “In the current situation, all around the country, there should be a total holiday on Saturday and Sunday and a half working day on Friday in every week,” the defence minister stated on Twitter.

    He suggested that there should be four and a half working days in a week, as well as an hour increase in office hours during working days.

    The federal minister, in another meeting, suggested changing market schedules at a separate meeting last week, which was led by the premier.

    Khawaja Asif has strenuously opposed the idea to open markets from 1 pm to 1 am, arguing that marketplaces should only be open during the day to maximise the use of sunshine, which is accessible 365 days a year.

    He had stated that even without Karachi, we could save 3,500MW if the markets adjusted their timings correctly, but that painful decisions would have to be taken.

  • 200 officials to reportedly fly for Hajj on govt expenses, PM takes notice

    200 officials to reportedly fly for Hajj on govt expenses, PM takes notice

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken notice of a media report about government officials performing Hajj this year on government expense. A list of 200 officials/officers from the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has been finalised by the government for Hajj this year. Religious Affairs Minister Mufti Abdul Shakoor will also be performing Hajj this year apart from 35 members of the minister’s office, which includes five drivers, four gunmen, one cook and 11 personal secretaries and assistants, reports Kasim Abbasi for The News.

    Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) commenced Hajj flight operations on Monday (June 6) and1,080 pilgrims left for Hajj. Two flights left from Islamabad and one each from Lahore and Quetta.

    Hajj pilgrims are also being informed about their flight schedules through the website and SMS on their mobile number.

    A spokesperson of the Ministry of Religious Affairs said that at least 32,000 pilgrims will be flown to Saudi Arabia through 106 Hajj flights under the government’s Hajj scheme. He further added that 42 flights will be operated from Islamabad under the “Road to Makkah” project.

    Saudi Arabia has launched the “Road to Makkah” initiative in five countries, including Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Morocco and Bangladesh for the fourth consecutive year since its launch in 2019.

    Saudi Arabia’s Interior Ministry in a statement said the “Road to Makkah” initiative aims to receive the pilgrims and complete their procedures from their countries with ease.

  • PM Shehbaz reduces fares for Lahore Metro Bus Service

    PM Shehbaz reduces fares for Lahore Metro Bus Service

    Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan, Shahbaz Sharif has announced a fare cut for the Lahore Metro Bus Service. He said that the fares had been lowered in order to provide help to daily commuters in the face of Pakistan’s economic crisis.

    PM Shehbaz revealed this at the Indus Hospital’s opening ceremony. He claimed that due to the “past government’s mismanagement,” the government has no choice but to announce fuel price hikes.

    According to PM Shehbaz, the government would cut public transportation costs. The government believes that by doing so, individuals will be more likely to take public transportation, resulting in fuel savings.

    The Prime Minister declared free metro rides for residents of the twin cities in Ramadan. The move was warmly received and appreciated by commuters on a daily basis.

    Multan, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad all have Metro Bus Service. However, the government has only announced relief for Metro users in Lahore, and it is unclear whether it will extend to other cities.

    The current Metro Bus rate is Rs30, but following Prime Minister Shehbaz’s announcement of a 50 per cent reduction, the ticket would be available for Rs15.

  • ‘I want to go with my husband’: The Minor after court sends her to a shelter

    ‘I want to go with my husband’: The Minor after court sends her to a shelter

    The Minor was produced in the Sindh High Court on Monday. Her husband Zaheer Ahmed was also presented before the court today.

    When the The Minor entered the courtroom today, her mother attempted to embrace her, but was prevented by court officers who said they didn’t have authorization to meet her. The Minor also refused to meet her parents.

    The Minor in the court said that she has married Zaheer Ahmed with her consent. She also said that she is 18 years of age. However, The Minor’s father told the court that his daughter is underage.

    The court has directed the authorities to conduct a medical examination of The Minor. The hearing has been adjourned till June 8 (Wednesday). The court has ordered to sent her to a shelter home.

    Read more- Police recovers Dua and husband, will be brought back to Karachi

    In a joint operation with Punjab Police, Karachi Police yesterday said they have recovered The Minor from Bahawalnagar.

    The Minor went missing on April 16. The same month she was found in Lahore. Three videos of The Minor also surfaced in which the girl can be heard saying that she married out of her own free will, and claimed that she is 18 years of age. However, her father claims that she is not 18.

    The Minor, in a video statement in May, said that her life is in danger.

  • Foreigners’ security cell to be established in Islamabad

    Foreigners’ security cell to be established in Islamabad

    Islamabad police is establishing a foreigners’ security cell in the Central Police Office (CPO), with the required personnel and logistics.

    Under the supervision of DIG Operations, the District Foreign Security Cell (DFSC) will be led by Additional Superintendent Operations.

    It was decided at a meeting in the Central Police Office presided over by Inspector General of Police Dr Akbar Nasir Khan. Senior police officers from Islamabad were in attendance. On the pattern of CPEC Security, it was decided to apply all standard operating procedures for non-China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) security projects.

    Correspondingly, the Special Branch, Counter-Terrorism Department, and Security Division will conduct regular audits of the security measures. Islamabad police will employ Chinese-speaking early age Pakistani men and women to aid Chinese residents working on non-CPEC projects and for other private companies.

    The session was notified that efforts are being made to protect foreign nationals in compliance with Ministry of Interior directives. The Foreign Office and other law enforcement agencies will be consulted as needed. While the National Database Registration Authority will assist DFSC in data integration.

  • 17 female students from Pakistan to participate in Energy Scholars Programme in Qatar

    17 female students from Pakistan to participate in Energy Scholars Programme in Qatar

    The US Mission Pakistan has confirmed the commencement of the inaugural four-week Future of Women in Energy Scholars Programme of the US-Pakistan Women’s Council (USPWC). Beginning June 5, 17 outstanding Pakistani female university students will take part in this certificate programme to learn about working in the energy sector.

    By giving young women the chance to study energy issues and energy infrastructure at Texas A&M University’s Qatar campus, this programme will encourage women’s participation and leadership in Pakistan’s energy sector.

    Following their two-week programme in Qatar, the students will return to Pakistan for a two-week familiarisation trip to learn about Pakistan’s energy sector from key Pakistani public and private-sector organisations in Islamabad and Lahore.

    Enrolled Pakistani female students are presently pursuing bachelor’s degrees in science and engineering at private and public universities across the country.

    The US Mission is assisting Pakistani women in pursuing career opportunities in the energy sector and in developing networks for a prosperous future through this programme. “The USPWC Future of Women in Energy Scholars Program will give young women hands-on experience in the energy sector,” said USPWC Executive Director Radhika Prabhu.

  • ‘Against Islam, we live in Pak not the west,’ Karachi woman wants store to remove Skittles ‘Pride Edition’

    ‘Against Islam, we live in Pak not the west,’ Karachi woman wants store to remove Skittles ‘Pride Edition’

    A Karachi woman wants a shop in Karachi to remove Skittles ‘Pride Edition’ from their store racks. A user posted a screenshot of Skittles pack with “During Pride only one rainbow matters,” written over it in a public Facebook group. Her post has generated a debate around celebrating pride month and has raised the question: does consuming pride month edition products make you gay?

    “I saw these Skittles ‘Pride Edition’ at a supermarket ,” she wrote.

    “I complained that they should learn what pride and rainbow stands for and remove these packs. They took these off the shelf but as I went to the other side, they had kept one back. I inquired and they said ma’am we have taken the stock off the shelf. Then they took that one packet away too,” she added.

    She continued by saying, “I am a frequent customer, so as I went there a 2nd time after that, I saw the packets again. I called the manager and repeated my concern. He went away and came back finding me and said please share if you have a link about this. Another lady complained too but she did not have any link (online link to proof) so she went away.”

    “I searched on Google and let him note down the link.”

    “An hour ago, I casually visited a 3rd time and saw the packets again. I complained to the manager of that shift. I said I complained twice before and these are still on the shelf which mostly attracts kids and teenagers. Also this is against Islam, and we live in Pakistan and not in the west. I’ll post this complaint online now. He was like ‘krdain ap’ (go ahead). He went away and came back finding me, and asked if I had a link, AGAIN.”

    “I said this happened the last time too. I am not providing links again n again. You have a phone. Search it. (As I had understood they were only bluffing by asking for a link every time).”

    “He searched ‘Pride Edition’ as written on the pack. And said nothing as such appeared on Google. I asked him to search Pride month. And he said yes it shows what you are saying but on the pack it does not say pride month but pride edition. Face palm?”

    “I read the text on it which referred to ‘rainbow’ the symbol of pride/lgbtq. He said but when I search Pride Edition it does not show anything. I told him he was playing with technicalities. He was like I can tell you the same.”

    “They are acting like they live in stone age! I hadn’t named their mart in my previous post but after multiple complaints and explanation of the subject, they are keeping this on their shelf, exposing kids and teens.”

    “Qoum e loot was destroyed due to g*yism and now these things are just normally lying on our shelves?” she concluded in her post.

    Pride month is celebrated from June 1 to June 30.

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  • Lahore man receives e-challan for his motorcycle stolen eight years ago

    Lahore man receives e-challan for his motorcycle stolen eight years ago

    A resident of Lahore was fined for a traffic violation involving his motorcycle that had been stolen for atleast eight years.

    The victim, Imran received an e-challan and discovered that his long-stolen bike was being used by police officers in the Sabzazar neighbourhood.

    The individual filed a complaint with the Chief Civilian Personnel Officer (CCPO), requesting that his bike be returned to him from the cops who were using it.

    In other news, the rate of street crimes in the provincial capital appears to have spiralled out of control, considering a report released in March.

    As per police statistics, more than 300 incidences of robbery and theft were reported in the city over the last two days of February, while the month of March began with nearly 350 incidents in the provincial capital.

    People lost millions of rupees in cash, gold jewellery, automobiles, and motorcycles in the first two months of 2022.

    According to data, 209 robberies resulted in loot worth more than Rs10 million, with 59 incidences of motorcycle theft reported at the time.

    E-challans declared illegal by LHC

    E-challan is seen as an effective solution to reduce traffic violations and promote safe transportation, however, the system was recently pronounced “illegal” by the Lahore High Court (LHC).

    On Wednesday, the LHC observed that the electronic challan (e-ticket) system was implemented without sufficient planning and instructed the authorities to address the matter. During the hearing, Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh asked the Punjab chief secretary to notify the chief minister of the lapse, who will take prompt action to correct the problem.

    The judge made the remarks after hearing a plea from a transporter, who told the court that he was unaware of roughly 55 e-challans filed against him.