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OPF Chairman Qamar Raza Naqvi Receives Warm Welcome from Pakistani Community in US

New York: Chairman Overseas Pakistanis Foundation, Syed Qamar Raza Naqvi, received a warm welcome from prominent members of the Pakistani community upon his arrival in the United States. He is scheduled to attend several events during his visit.

On reaching U.S., Syed Qamar Raza Naqvi was greeted with bouquets and a grand reception by notable figures of Pakistani Community.

Syed Qamar Raza Naqvi is widely credited for effectively highlighting the issues faced by overseas Pakistanis at the highest levels of government and taking practical steps toward their resolution. His efforts include initiating legislation and other measures aimed at protecting interests of overseas Pakistanis.

For the first time in Pakistan’s history, he organized overseas conventions both within the country and abroad. These conventions provided overseas Pakistanis with a platform to present their concerns directly to the government and contribute suggestions for national development, many of which were incorporated into policy-making.

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These conventions were attended by Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Defence Forces Lieutenant Gen. Syed Asim Munir and other senior government officials, who assured participants of addressing their concerns and pledged concrete actions.

Additionally, he has remained consistently committed to resolving both collective and individual issues of overseas Pakistanis earning widespread respect and appreciation within the community.

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During his stay in the United States, he will also participate in several events organized by the overseas Pakistani community to commemorate the bravery of the Pakistan Armed Forces under the theme “Marka-e-Haq,” marking their decisive response to Indian aggression last year.

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Health minister orders probe into Sindh MDCAT complaints

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal has taken notice of alleged irregularities in the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) held in Sindh and ordered a comprehensive inquiry into the complaints.

According to official sources, the minister directed a five-member committee, including the President of the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), to conduct a transparent investigation and submit its report within 15 days.

The committee has been tasked with examining the complaints and reviewing the circumstances surrounding the alleged irregularities during the examination, sources said.

The minister directed the committee to complete the inquiry within the stipulated timeframe and present its findings for further action in accordance with the applicable rules.

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CDA chairman directs faster work on Expressway East project

ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Sohail Ashraf has directed officials to accelerate work on the Islamabad Expressway Service Road East project while ensuring strict compliance with approved designs and construction standards.

During an inspection of the project on Saturday, the chairman reviewed progress and was briefed on ongoing works and the next phase of development.

He directed the project director and relevant departments to maintain continuous field monitoring and quality control and ensure effective traffic management to minimise inconvenience to commuters.

The chairman described the Expressway East project as an important infrastructure scheme for improving connectivity, traffic flow and road capacity in the capital. He also stressed that construction quality should not be compromised in efforts to meet the project timeline.

During the visit, he was also briefed on an ongoing enforcement operation against unauthorised and illegal construction along the Islamabad Expressway.

According to the CDA, 377 buildings have been identified for action, including 281 commercial structures. So far, 58 buildings have been sealed, while 124 buildings between Sohan and Khanna bridges have been marked for demolition.

The authority said Rs234.685 million had been recovered through land-use conversion, unauthorised construction and de-sealing charges. Around Rs3 billion remained recoverable under applicable regulations in connection with land-use conversion and violations relating to unauthorised construction, setbacks, floor area ratio and covered area.

The chairman directed the relevant departments to ensure strict enforcement of building-control and land-use regulations, particularly mandatory fire-safety requirements.

The enforcement operation is being conducted by the CDA’s Building Control Section and Enforcement Directorate in coordination with the district administration and Islamabad police.

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GB ministers call on Governor Kundi

PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Saturday held a meeting with a delegation of Gilgit-Baltistan ministers at the Governor’s House here and discussed the country’s political situation and other matters of mutual interest.

The delegation comprised Gilgit-Baltistan Minister for Local Government and Rural Development Zulfiqar Ali Murad, Minister for Health Iqbal Hassan and Minister for Education Aman Ali Ameer.

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on the prevailing political situation in the country and various issues of mutual interest. They also discussed the recent elections in Gilgit-Baltistan and the Pakistan Peoples Party’s success in the polls.

The visiting ministers were taken on a tour of the Governor’s House. Governor Kundi presented them with traditional shawls and caps.