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Provincial Ministers Syed Nasir Hussain Shah and Saeed Ghani announced that the Sindh government has launched a free air ambulance service under the Local Government Council Association. They expressed their happiness, stating that this fulfills the vision of their Chairman, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The agreement between the Sindh Local Council Association and the Aircraft Company ASSL for this free air ambulance service will provide essential healthcare facilities to the people of Sindh. Addressing rumors on social media about changes in the Sindh governor and cabinet, they clarified that their recent meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad was to discuss opening a new campus of a higher education institute in Sindh. Minister Saeed Ghani highlighted the importance of the air ambulance project, which will transport patients from areas like Ghotki, Sukkur, and Khairpur to Karachi. He mentioned that there will be an agreement between ASSL Aviation and three local councils. This service will help save lives by quickly transporting patients from remote areas to Karachi. Nasir Shah added that this air ambulance service will also cover Hyderabad, Thar, Nawabshah, and Larkana, with plans to extend it to Badin airstrips. Syed Kamil Haider Shah, Chairman of the Local Council Association Sindh, said that the air ambulance service will also allow patients from South Punjab and North Sindh to be brought to Karachi for treatment. The ASSL Aviation Company will operate five free flights per month for the Sukkur, Ghotki, and Khairpur District Councils. CEO of Airlift Sales and Services, Akbar Jafri, shared that they are already providing air ambulance services across Pakistan and will now extend this service from Sukkur to Karachi, fully equipped with medical facilities like stents, ventilators, oxygen, doctors, and paramedical staff. The agreement was signed at the ceremony following these announcements. #sindh #government #CEO

Pakistan Shaheens secured their second win in the Top&T20 series by defeating Tasmania Tigers by 5 wickets in their third match. Earlier in the tournament, Pakistan Shaheens had beaten Perth Scorchers by 17 runs but lost to Melbourne Stars by 47 runs. In Tuesday's match, Pakistan Shaheens won the toss and chose to field first, restricting Tasmania Tigers to 124 runs in 20 overs. The Tasmanian batsmen struggled against the Pakistani bowlers, with Imran Jr. taking 3 wickets for just 18 runs. Abbas Afridi and Jehandad Khan each took 2 wickets, while Jack Doreen was the top scorer for Tasmania with 26 runs. In response, Pakistan Shaheens chased down the target in 15.1 overs with 5 wickets down. Sahibzada Farhan led the batting with a solid 45 runs, supported by Umair bin Yusuf, who scored 32. Together, they added 58 runs for the second wicket after captain Mohammad Haris was dismissed early. Mubasir Khan and Irfan Khan then ensured the victory with an unbeaten partnership of 26 runs. William Prestidge was the standout bowler for Tasmania, taking 3 wickets. Pakistan Shaheens will face Melbourne Renegades in their next match on August 15. #pakistan #victory #runs

To celebrate Pakistan's 77th Independence Day, the Ministry of IT & Telecom, along with PTA and USF, launched a new National Roaming Service along the Makran Coastal Highway in Balochistan. This initiative aims to improve connectivity and public services in the region. The launch ceremony took place at the PTA headquarters, with key figures like Ms. Shaza Fatima, Minister of State for IT & Telecom, and Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rahman, Chairman PTA, in attendance. Representatives from Jazz, Ufone, and the PTA were also present. This new service is a significant step forward for technology in Balochistan and is part of the government's efforts to improve the lives of the people living along the Makran Coastal Highway by ensuring better telecom services in these underserved areas. #IT #PTA #service #government #balochistan

Chairman of the District Council Sukkur, Syed Kamail Hyder Shah, along with SSP Sukkur, Amjad Shaikh, inaugurated 13 new police checkpoints in the riverine area along the embankment of the River Indus. These checkpoints were built in collaboration with the District Council Sukkur to improve security in the region. During the inauguration, they inspected the checkpoints to assess the security arrangements and facilities for the police officers stationed there. Syed Kamail Hyder Shah explained to the media that these 13 checkpoints were established based on the SSP’s recommendation to prevent cri_minal activities and stop crim_inals from entering Sukkur. Last year, the District Council also funded the construction of 10 similar checkpoints. These new checkpoints have been built with improved security features, including watchtowers for better surveillance of the area. He emphasized their commitment to maintaining peace in Sukkur and improving the district's overall security. He also praised Arshad Nadeem, a national athlete, for winning a gold medal for Pakistan, bringing pride to the nation. SSP Amjad Shaikh acknowledged the Chairman's efforts, particularly in addressing law and order issues in areas like Suddoja, Baeji, and Qadirapura, where crim_inal activities like k_idna_pping for rans_om had been a problem. The new checkpoints aim to curb such incid_ents, and more may be added in the future. #sukkur #chairman #Pakistan

A contractors training session was organized in the local auditorium as part of the Click Project, which is ongoing with the joint cooperation of the Local Government Department of Sindh and the World Bank. Provided awareness regarding Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Project Director of Click Project Zainul Abedin Mirani said that it is the common desire of the Department of Local Government of Sindh and the World Bank to inform all the contractors associated with Click Project about all the necessary rules including procurement and bidding. This training session has been organized today to achieve this goal. Zainul Abedin Mirani further said that click project is moving towards the journey of development and improvement with each passing day, for which the government of Sindh and we are grateful to all stakeholders including the World Bank. In the program, Saeed Ahmed Maher, Contract Manager on behalf of Click Project, Siddiq Soleimani Sahib on behalf of EA Consulting Firm informed the participants of the program on various points and important aspects regarding the bidding process and procurement laws in the form of different sessions. All the contractors present in the training session listened to the information provided by the experts with great interest and enthusiasm and also got answers to their questions. Fahad Zubair, Procurement Specialist on behalf of CLICK project, spoke to the participants. He said that the organization of such training sessions from time to time by Click Project is proof that Click Project is serious and engaged in increasing the professional competence and efficiency of its contractors. The participants in the program welcomed the organization of such information sessions by Click Project and expressed their desire to organize more such programs in the future. #project #government #sindh

The 47th e-Kacheri, led by Additional DG CAA Taimur Iqbal, was held at PCAA Headquarters to address various public complaints. Attendees included Deputy DG Airports Sadiq Ur Rehman, Deputy DG Works and Development Sumair Saeed, and other officials. Complaints discussed ranged from ticket refunds and exam mark sheet delays to requests for a CPL exam center in Lahore and infrastructure issues at Allama Iqbal International Airport. Immediate actions were taken on some issues, and all complaints were promised to be resolved promptly. Plans for a new airport in Mirpur, AK, and upgrades to airports in Muzaffarabad and Rawalakot were also discussed. Feedback from the public was appreciated for helping improve services.

NASA’s Northrop Grumman 21st commercial resupply mission has successfully launched, sending new scientific experiments and supplies to the International Space Station (ISS). The Cygnus spacecraft, carrying over 8,200 pounds of cargo, lifted off at 11:02 a.m. EDT on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Although it missed its first burn due to a late entry, Cygnus is safe and has deployed its solar arrays. Northrop Grumman engineers are working on a new plan to keep the mission on track, aiming for the spacecraft's original capture time. Live coverage of Cygnus’s arrival at the ISS will start at 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6, and can be watched on NASA’s platforms. NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick will use the station’s robotic arm to capture Cygnus at around 3:10 a.m., with astronaut Jeanette Epps as backup. This mission will support various research experiments during Expedition 71, including studies on liquid and gas flow, DNA repair in microorganisms, and the production of stem cells. This research is crucial for future human exploration missions, such as NASA’s Artemis campaign to the Moon and Mars. Cygnus will stay at the ISS until January, then dispose of several thousand pounds of trash by burning up in Earth’s atmosphere. This mission, named the S.S. Francis R. “Dick” Scobee after the former NASA astronaut, is the 10th under Northrop Grumman’s Commercial Resupply Services 2 contract with NASA. #nasa #station #space

Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, is pushing forward with the "Own Roof... Own House" (Apni Chat... Apna Ghar) program. She recently led a meeting where three house models were approved. She also instructed that no service charges should be taken from those who get a loan to buy a plot. The CM will officially launch the "Own Roof... Own House" program on August 14th. Model houses have already been built as part of a pilot program. Maryam Nawaz Sharif emphasized including a living room in these houses and suggested setting up a toll-free number to help people. Additionally, the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) will create a special online portal for this program, allowing people to apply for it from their homes. Secretary Housing Captain (Retd) Asad Ullah Khan explained that application forms can be obtained from the offices of Deputy Commissioners and Assistant Commissioners. Plot owners with plots ranging from 1 to 5 marlas can get interest-free loans to build their houses. Following the CM’s direction, loan repayments will be made easier for homeowners with soft installments. It was also shared that plans for building a ground along with three-story apartments on state land have been approved, and a feasibility study will be conducted soon. Houses of 3 and 5 marlas will be allocated to Punjab Housing & Town Planning (PHATA) allottees in private schemes. These allottees will repay their house loans over five years. The Punjab government will provide subsidies to reduce the construction costs for houses in private schemes. Up to 70,000 plot owners in cities or villages can get loans. Owners of 5 marla plots can get interest-free loans to build their houses, and the Punjab government will cover the service charges for these loans through microfinance institutions. Senator Pervaiz Rasheed and Senior Provincial Minister Mariyum Aurangzeb also attended the meeting. #maryamnawaz

Under the guidance of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Punjab is set to launch a major shrimp farming project this year. This project will involve farming over a thousand tonnes of shrimp on one thousand acres of land. The Punjab government will offer subsidies, land, and other necessary support to get this project started. Following CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif's instructions, a decision has been made to begin research on fisheries and shrimp farming. The Fisheries Farms Associations praised CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif for initiating this project. Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb met with a delegation from the Fisheries Farms Associations and promised full support from the Punjab government. They agreed to work together with all relevant parties to ensure the project’s success. Marriyum Aurangzeb emphasized that the government will assist the private sector in starting the fisheries and shrimp farming project. She believes this initiative will be a major benefit for Punjab’s farmers. The delegation appreciated CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s efforts and vision for this project. The delegation included Mohsin Raza Khadal, Malik Azhar Mushtaq, Chaudhry Salahuddin, Chaudhry Muhammad Ashfaq, and Dr. Shahzad Naveed. #punjab #maryamnawaz

The well-known organization Helping Hand for Relief and Development held an awareness session at Sukkur Press Club. Attendees included Dr. Wazir Ali (DHO Sukkur), Dr. Ahmed Mujtaba Memon (AMS Civil Hospital Sukkur), Haris Masood (Area Manager Upper Sindh HRD), and Zaheer Asif Lodhi (President Press Club). The speakers highlighted that Pakistan has the highest number of he_patit_is C patients in the world, with 8.8 million cases, and 120,000 de_aths each year. The main cause is the low vaccination rate, with only 77% of children receiving the vaccine. The disease also spreads through reused syringes, bloo_d tra_nsfusions, surgeries, and bar_bers. The speakers emphasized simple steps to protect against the disease and offered guidance on prevention and treatment. They praised HRD's efforts and promised support. Many citizens attended the event.