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The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a severe weather signal for Pakistan, warning of heavy rainfall.

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The alert encompasses Azad Kashmir, Malakand, Hazara, and Gujranwala divisions, with further precipitation anticipated in Potohar, Mardan, Lahore, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Bahawalpur, Multan, Rajanpur, Mirpur Khas, Sukkur, Karachi, Hyderabad, Umarkot, Badin, Thatta, Tharparkar, DI Khan, Koh-e-Sulaiman range, Zhob, Ziarat, Kalat, and Sibbi divisions.

A spokesman has announced that the authority has sent a notice to the provincial disaster management authorities and other relevant organisations.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to promptly take action to save lives and property in light of the upcoming severe weather conditions. The Prime Minister’s directives entail the synchronisation of efforts with the provincial administrations, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan in order to efficiently handle the issue.

Prime Minister Sharif has stressed the importance of taking proactive steps, such as effectively managing drainage systems in Islamabad, providing necessary amenities for the inhabitants, and maintaining constant oversight by competent authorities. He has been instructed to undertake ongoing surveillance and coordination among institutions to ensure collaborative efforts.

Important instructions also encompass the prompt removal of inhabitants from locations at lower elevations, provision of healthcare personnel, medications and timely medical care, immunisations, and guaranteeing the accessibility of water pumps and gear.

The NDMA has been assigned the responsibility of ensuring a thorough and all-encompassing response to the anticipated rainfall. This includes providing assistance to emergency services and facilitating synchronised efforts to minimise the potential risks posed by the extreme weather conditions.

Individuals are recommended to remain updated regarding the meteorological circumstances and adhere to the instructions given by local authorities in order to guarantee their well-being amidst the impending torrential downpours.

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Resolving 9900 Out of 10515 Complaints: Legal Advisor’s Press Briefing

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Under Dr. Asif Mahmood Jah’s direction, the Office of the Federal Tax Ombudsman has accomplished a great deal in protecting taxpayer rights and resolving tax disputes.

Speaking at a news conference, Legal Advisor Almas Ali Jovindah mentioned that the FTO has been quite efficient, receiving 10,515 complaints and resolving 9,900 of them in the past ten months.

According to him, Dr. Jah addressed systemic flaws within tax administration by initiating 31 own-motion investigations. For the purpose of informing taxpayers of their rights, the FTO held 117 outreach workshops in the year 2024. Accessibility has also been enhanced by the incorporation of paperless and remote hearings.

He brought up the fact that a recent FBR recommendation had pushed for simpler sales tax filing and remedied unjust tax practices.

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Technology and Education Are Important: Rapid Technological Developments Are Changing Everybody’s Lives

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During his speech at a seminar held in Karachi, Federal Minister Musaddik Malik emphasized the significant role that technology plays in defining and managing modern-day life. He also highlighted the importance of adjusting to the rapid innovations that are reshaping every element of society and emphasized the need to embrace these changes.

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ATC Review Meeting Chaired by CJP: Meeting Evaluations ATC Performance: Handle the Main Issues

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Today at the Supreme Court, the Administrative Judges of Anti-Terrorism Courts met under the direction of Justice Yahya Afridi, the Chief Justice of Pakistan.

The meeting discussed important issues and evaluated the ATCs’ performance in order to guarantee the prompt and effective administration of justice in anti-terrorism cases.

Participants included the Prosecutors General from each province and the Islamabad Capital Territory, as well as Monitoring Judges from the Supreme Court and the ATC Courts.

Additionally present at the meeting were the Secretary of the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan and the Registrar of the Supreme Court.

Throughout the conference, the Chief Justice gave clear instructions. In order to help Balochistan operationalize FSL Labs in Quetta, he directed the Forensic Science Laboratory in Sindh to provide support.

The Chief Justice ordered that ATC judges who have served out their tenure be placed in appropriate roles.

Additionally, he declared that the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan would promote the possibility for exceptional ATC judges to receive training abroad.

In order to raise these matters to the attention of their respective governments, the Chief Justice urged the Attorney General for Pakistan and the Prosecutors General of each Province.

He underlined the necessity of prompt and concerted action to meet the ATCs’ resource and infrastructural requirements, which are critical to guaranteeing prompt and equitable resolutions in anti-terrorism matters.

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