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Yousaf Naseem Khokhar refuses to become chief secretary Punjab: sources

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  1. Yousaf Naeem Khokhar was among list of three people proposed by Punjab govt to take top bureaucrat’s seat in province.
  2. Apart from Khokhar, the names of Tahir Khurshid, and Abdullah were given to the federal government.
  3. Khokhar reportedly tells Establishment Division secretary that he found it beneath his dignity to be bracketed with Tahir Khursheed.

LAHORE: Yousaf Naseem Khokhar, who is currently posted as the interior secretary, has declined to consider the offer of becoming the chief secretary of Punjab, sources told The News on Sunday.

Khokhar was among the list of three people proposed by the Punjab government, to take the top bureaucrat’s seat in the province.

Apart from Khokhar, the names of Tahir Khurshid, and Abdullah were given to the federal government to take up the post of Punjab chief secretary. All three are senior bureaucrats, currently serving in the federal government.

However, sources close to these developments have told The News that upon learning that his name had been proposed as Punjab chief secretary, Khokhar called the Establishment Division secretary and told him that he was not interested in taking up the post.

It is learnt that Khokhar told the Establishment Division secretary that he found it beneath his dignity to be bracketed with Tahir Khursheed, one of the other contenders.

Khokhar has already served as chief secretary for more than a year during the Usman Buzdar-led government. The federal government removed him from his post in November 2019 and Azam Suleman Khan was posted as his replacement.

Tahir Khurshid served as former Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar’s principal secretary. He was relieved of his duties following an investigation into assets beyond means case initiated against him by the National Accountability Bureau.

Abdullah is also working as a secretary in the federal government.

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COAS Munir and Iran’s president talk about border security and regional peace

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Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reports that in addition to working together to achieve regional peace and economic success, all parties agreed that strengthening bilateral collaboration was a must.

The COAS Munir spoke at the ceremony and referred to the border between Iran and Pakistan as “the border of peace and friendship.” He emphasized the necessity for better coordination along the border to stop terrorists from endangering the long-standing friendly relations between the two neighboring countries.

It was emphasized by President Ebrahim Raisi that Pakistan and Iran may achieve peace and stability for themselves as well as for the region by promoting collaboration between their two armed forces.

The fact that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is now in Pakistan for three days should be mentioned here. The chief of state’s visit is the first of its sort following the general elections on February 8.

The Foreign Minister, senior officials, members of the cabinet, and a sizable trade delegation make up Iran’s presidential entourage.

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The hospital in Lahore treats its patients on the sidewalks.

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In the emergency room, things are becoming worse since there aren’t enough beds available, so people are getting care in wheelchairs.

It has been confirmed by hospital sources that no extra beds were added to the emergency department, in spite of the province government’s claims to be offering greater medical facilities.

Patients are finding it difficult to get room due to the health department’s lack of enthusiasm. The Lack of Beds is unknown to the Medical Superintendent of the Punjab Institute of Cardiology.

The hospital has reportedly undergone a makeover, but despite spending a significant sum of money on aesthetics, the number of beds was not increased.

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The weather in Lahore improves as the city experiences light showers.

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Rain was reported from Gulberg, Cantt, according to details. Some of the city’s neighborhoods are Gulshan Ravi, Lakshmi Chowk, Faisal Town, Garden Town, Allama Iqbal Town, and Johar Town.

For the next 24 hours, further rain is expected in the city, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The city may see some afternoon sunshine again, according to the weather report, but by evening, clouds might retake the sky.

On the other hand, rain also resulted in power outages in several areas of Lahore, as multiple feeders owned by the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) blew out, leaving neighborhoods in complete darkness.

The city’s air quality index (AQI), which was 37 and put it in the 70th position globally, was also enhanced by the rain.

In contrast, Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Director General (DG) Irfan Ali Kathia ordered the deputy commissioners of every district in the province, along with the relevant departments, to maintain a high alert between April 23 and April 29 due to the possibility of hailstorms in some areas of Punjab and thunderstorms in others.

The Punjab District Medical Administrator (PDMA) stated that all employees of District Emergency Operation Centers, including those employed in the Control Room of the province, had been advised to stay ready for any eventuality.

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