Book an ambulance: Edhi partners with Careem

KARACHI: In order to provide better health care facilities to Karachiites, the Edhi Foundation in an agreement got connected with a ride-hailing services app Careem for swift access to the patients on Friday.Faisal Edhi, son of Abdul Sattar Edhi and Head of Edhi Foundation said, "We are working on a plan to embrace modern technology to improve efficiency and accessibility as our services deal with sensitive and emergency issues.”He said "the world was hanging around the internet and we cannot remain isolated especially when citizens unfortunately do not have access to basic health care facilities, meant to be provided by the State."“Careem has partnered with our foundation and it will give us the chance to further optimize our services with the use of technology and enhance connectivity for the benefit of under privileged,” he added.Careem’s Public Relation Officer Sibtain Naqvi from Karachi said customers could now book an ambulance using its app for which a dedicated "ambulance" category is featured in this regard.They would receive a booking confirmation via message and the ambulance would arrive at the assigned time and location, he informed.He said that the customers would now be able to call an ambulance through their app for patient’s transportation "from and to” home and hospital.For this online connectivity using Careem's app the customers would not be charged and they would pay to only Edhi Foundation for hired services, Naqvi added. “The service at the moment is available in Karachi only and soon country's other cities would also be connected.”

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Terrorists kill six labourers in Balochistan

QUETTA: Unknown gunmen shot dead six labourers in a remote town in Balochistan, officials said Friday, in the latest bout of violence to rock the  region.The murders took place overnight in Lajjey, about 170 kilometres (105 miles) southwest of Quetta, the capital of Balochistan."Unidentified gunmen shot dead six labourers and wounded another, who is in critical condition," local government official Hashim Ghilzai told AFP.The labourers, from eastern Punjab province, were working on a mobile tower and were sleeping in tents at the site when the gunmen attacked, Ghilzai said, adding that "it appeared to be an act of terror".Local security official Tariq-ur-Rehman confirmed the incident and casualties.No group has claimed responsibility for the killings.Separatist militants have previously targeted ethnic Punjabi and Sindhi labourers in Balochistan.

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France?s Renault establishes car plant in Faisalabad

KARACHI: French automaker Renault has now decided to establish its car manufacturing plant in Faisalabad after facing long delays in land acquisition in Karachi’s Bin Qasim Industrial Park. Chief  of Groupe Renault said  that the company will get 54 acres of land in Faisalabad in a few days where a car assembling plant with a planned investment of US $140 million will be established.He added that the land is cheaper here with all the facilities readily available for the industrialists.Bin Qasim Industrial Park is located on Main National Highway under National Industrial Parks Development & Management Company (NIP). The NIP was established as a special initiative of the Ministry of Production.Groupe Renault and Al-Futtaim last November announced that they had signed definitive agreements for the exclusive assembly and distribution of Renault vehicles in Pakistan.According to the agreement, Groupe Renault would bring its latest products and technological know-how, whilst Al-Futtaim, through its new subsidiary called Al-Futtaim Automotive Pakistan (Private) Limited, will establish a new manufacturing and assembly plant, and exclusively distribute Renault cars through its extensive knowledge of the market.As per the initial agreement, the parties expected that the plant will be built starting the first quarter of 2018 in Karachi as per Groupe Renault standards and car sales are planned to start in 2019 ramping up in 2020.

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'Embarrassing': UK MP Naz Shah exposes mismanagement at new Islamabad Airport

British Labour Party politician had to wait for more than three hours before she received  her luggage at the new Islamabad International Airport on Friday.She took to Twitter to express her dissatisfaction over the arrangements at the airport. The lawmaker  said in  the twitter post that other passenger had been waiting for more than five hours.Citing some staff members, Naz Shah  said the airport is not fully equipped and has been opened prematurely.The Pakistani-origin British lawmaker ended her tweet with the word "embarrassing" preceded by a hashtag.  

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Heatwaves expected in Karachi

Pakistan Meteorological Department Chief Dr Ghulam Rasul has warned that chances of heatwaves in Karachi are very high in April and the next month.Talking to The News, he defined a heatwave as an increase of five degrees in the mercury from a normal or average temperature persisting for three or more days.The metropolis experienced the hottest day of the year on Thursday as the temperature soared to 44 degrees Celsius after the sea breeze towards the city stopped due to a low pressure area on upper Sindh.Dr Rasul said the Met Office will issue a special advisory prior to the onset of any heatwave in any part of the country so that people and the authorities can take precautionary measures.The Met chief said the mercury in Karachi will remain a degree or two above the normal temperature in May and June, adding that the average temperature this month has been 38°C, which means that it is expected to rise to 39°C or 40°C.“Chances of heatwaves in the country this month and in the following months are very high. The coastal areas especially may have to endure heatwaves if the sea breeze stops blowing under the influence of a low pressure area in the Arabian Sea.”Dr Rasul said the people of Karachi should remain alert if a heatwave warning is issued for the city. Following the deadly heatwave of June 2015, Met officials had started warning people in advance about the sudden rise in temperature, changes in the wind directions and humidity.Although the temperature in the city did not cross 36.5°C on Wednesday, there were reports of people falling unconscious due to suffocation and hot and humid conditions.The Met chief said that after the 2015 heatwave, they had established a Heatwave Early Warning Centre in Karachi that provides the forecast for three consecutive days in case the temperature is expected to rise above normal, so people and the authorities can be forewarned to take precautionary measures.“We are also in touch with the K-Electric and have advised them to manage their load due to expected rise in the temperature, especially in the low-income group areas, where people don’t have alternative means of keeping their fans running.”

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Nobody will be allowed to hijack Karachi again: CM

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said Thursday that MQM would not be allowed to spread fear and tear again under the guise of politics.The chief minister was speaking to media persons after inspecting ongoing development projects in the provincial capital.CM Shah said that people of Karachi had elected MQM but what they got in return was bodies in gunny bags.“MQM has every right to do politics like others but they will not be allowed to resort to violence,” he said. “We restored peace in this city after many sacrifices and hard work.”The chief minister said that nobody would be allowed to hijack the city.He, however, welcomed the unification of MQM's factions. “I have always advised the factions of MQM to unite and to work for the welfare of their people and the city,” he said.The chief minister was accompanied by Minister for Local Government Jam Khan Shoro, Minister for Information Syed Nasir Shah and Minister for P&D Saeed Ghani, MPA Javed Nagori and others.

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Two dead in Attock bus attack

ATTOCK: At least two people were killed and several others were injured in a gun and bomb attack in Attock district of Punjab on Thursday, officials say.According to security sources, a suspected terrorist rammed his motorcycle into a bus, resulting in the death of two persons. Another 14 people were injured. Security forces cordoned off the crime scene and launched investigations. Attock Deputy Commissioner Rana Akbar said that the attack took place near Bisal turn.Emergency was imposed in local hospitals to treat the injured and security check points were setup across the city.

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Pakistan Navy launches mangroves plantation campaign

KARACHI: Pakistan Navy, in line with Government of Pakistan's Vision of "Green Pakistan" launched "Pakistan Navy - Mangroves Plantation Campaign 2018". This is the third campaign of this series which entails an effort to plant about two Million Mangroves in the Coastal Areas of Sindh and Balochistan provinces during next one year. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi graced the occasion as Chief Guest and inaugurated Pakistan Navy Mangroves Plantation Campaign at Shah Bandar. Mangroves are vital to coastal ecosystem, prevention of sea intrusion and sustainment of marine life. However, these gifts of nature are diminishing in the face of economic development and demands for domestic needs. Being a major stakeholder of the maritime domain and realizing the importance of mangroves for marine life, Pakistan Navy took a major initiative to revive Mangrove forests all along the coast. Apart from mangroves plantation, Pakistan Navy has also launched maritime economy awareness campaign.During the address, Chief of the Naval Staff stressed that deforestation of mangroves has not only affected biodiversity of our coastal areas but also livelihoods of coastal communities. This situation essentially necessitates focused attention and coordinated efforts from all walks of the society. In this context Pakistan Navy - Mangroves Plantation Campaign is an initiative to plant additional mangroves as well as to create awareness amongst masses about the significance of mangroves in a bid to support the nature. He further highlighted that since 2016, PN has planted more than 2 million mangroves along the coast from Shah Bandar to Jiwani. He urged all stakeholders including federal and provincial departments and civil society to play their due role in this regard and join hands with Pakistan Navy in noble cause of protecting marine ecology. The inauguration ceremony was attended by a large number of senior military and civil officials including federal and provincial parliamentarians, representatives from business community, World Wildlife Fund (WFF), International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), fishery folk society and officials from Forest Department, Sindh. While addressing the ceremony, Mr. Mahmood Akhtar Cheema, Country Head of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) said that the role of Pakistan Navy in plantation of mangroves forests is unparallel.Later, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mehmood Abbasi visited forward bases of Pakistan Navy in creeks areas and interacted with the officers and men.

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NA passes resolution to rename QAU?s physics department

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Thursday adopted a resolution to re-name Dr Abdul Salam Physics Centre of Quaid-e-Azam University after Muslim scientist Abu al Fatah Abdul Rehman Al-Khazini.The resolution was moved by Captain (R) Muhammad Safdar, the son-in-law of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif.It was unanimously passed by the lawmakers  who were attending the budget session.Eleven lawmakers took part in the general discussion on the federal budget for the year 2018-2019, according to Fafen. The discussion consumed four hours and 14 minutes (90%) of the proceedings.Two PPPP lawmakers spoke on as many points of order for three minutes.Minister for Housing and State Minister for Capital Administration and Development Division spoke on points of personal explanation for four and five minutes respectively.

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PIA shifts flight operation to new Islamabad International Airport

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s national airline PIA says it has completely shifted the flight operation to the newly-opened Islamabad International Airport. “All arrivals and departures are taking place from the NIAP now,” said a statement from the national flag-carrier on Thursday. “The whole process of transition remained very smooth and swift.”In his message, PIA President and CEO Musharraf Rasool Cyan has congratulated the nation and appreciated the efforts and hard work of airline’s employees who made it possible in record time. Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi inaugurated the new airport on May 1.Designed by French company Aéroports de Paris Ingenierie and CPG Corporation of Singapore, the New Islamabad International Airport is one of Asia's major aviation hubs and destinations. It is built on 4,238 acres of land and consists of 4-level passenger terminal building, 2 runways, taxiways, apron, parking bays for wide-body aircraft.

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Last flight departs from Benazir Bhutto terminal as new Islamabad Airport becomes operative

As the new Islamabad International Airport becomes functional, Benazir Bhutto International Airport saw last flight taking off today.Pakistan International Airline’s flight no PK791 departed from the old airport at 11:39 am today for Birmingham, making it the last plane to be running at the runway.With a sleek glass-front entrance, spacious check-in areas and jetway bridges for boarding, the Y-shaped airport promises an end to the congestion that has frustrated air travel in the past.The new Islamabad airport, which has the capacity to handle 15 million passengers annually and space for further expansion, was first suggested in the 1980s and has been more than a decade in the making.The delays have become a running joke with many Pakistanis, who mock the frequent announcements that the new airport would open soon and subsequent clarifications of further delays.

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World Press Freedom Day: Sherry condemns police lathi-charge on journalists

ISLAMABAD: Leader of the Opposition in Senate Sherry Rehman has strongly condemned police lathi-charge on journalists who rallied in the federal capital to mark World Press Freedom Day on Thursday.Speaking on a point of order in Senate, Ms Rehman slammed the capital police for beating up the journalists.“Media has earned the freedom of expression after a long struggle,” she opined. “Our constitution guarantees freedom of press.”Leader of the House in Senate Raja Muhammad Zafar-ul-Haq also condemned the police action against journalists, saying the government strongly believes in freedom of expression.The house will be informed about the latest situation on Friday.Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani directed Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb to brief the house.

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