ML-1 project tender to be opened by 20th of this month: Railway Minister

Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed has said that tender of Main Line-1 (ML-1) project envisaging up-gradation of the railways’ infrastructure will be opened by the 20th of this month.

Talking to the media persons in Rawalpindi today (Thursday), Sheikh Rasheed said this project will provide one hundred and fifty thousand job opportunities, Radio Pakistan reported.

The minister said the PTI government will complete its mandated tenure and serve the masses.

Sheikh Rasheed said the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan will take forward the country and address all the problems of Rawalpindi city including water.

On Aug 5, the executive committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) had approved the project of Pakistan Railways for upgradation existing Mainline-1 (ML-1) and establishment of dry port near Havelian.

The project was approved at the rationalised cost of US$ 6,806.783 million, on cost-sharing basis between the governments of China and Pakistan, according to press statement issued by the Finance Ministry.

The ECNEC meeting was chaired by the Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh at the Cabinet Division, it added. The execution of the project would be done in 3 packages and in order to avoid commitment charges, the loan amount for each package will be separately contracted.

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EU urges Facebook, Google, Twitter to do more against fake news

The European Commission on Thursday urged Facebook, Alphabet’s Google, Twitter, and other tech rivals to try harder to be more effective, two years after agreeing to a self-regulatory code of practice to tackle disinformation.

Fake news related to COVID-19 has accelerated calls for social media to be more proactive in combating the issue.

The companies, including Mozilla and trade bodies for the advertising industry, signed up to the code in 2018 in a bid to stave off more heavy-handed regulation. Microsoft and TikTok subsequently joined the group.

There are, however, several shortcomings in the code following an assessment of its first year in operation, the commission said, according to a report seen by Reuters.

“These can be grouped in four broad categories: inconsistent and incomplete application of the code across platforms and member states, lack of uniform definitions, the existence of several gaps in the coverage of the code commitments, and limitations intrinsic to the self-regulatory nature of the code,” the report said.
The commission vice president for values and transparency, Vera Jourova, called for more action to counter new risks.

“As we also witness new threats and actors the time is ripe to go further and propose new measures. The platforms need to become more accountable and transparent. They need to open up and provide better access to data, among others,” Jourova said.

Jourova is currently working on a European Democracy Action Plan to make democracy more resilient to digital threats.

The commission is also set to propose new rules called the Digital Services Act by the end of the year which will increase social media’s responsibilities and liability for content on their platforms.

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Natural Home Remedies To Remove Sun Tan

Gently exfoliating with a homemade or store-bought scrub can help lighten the tone of your skin by removing dead skill cells on the surface.

Lemon juice and honey to remove tan

Lemon juice has bleaching effect which helps in removing tan quickly.

1. Take fresh lemon juice, add some honey to it and apply on your skin.

2. Let it stay for 30 minutes and wash off.

3. You can also add some sugar to the lemon juice and scrub your skin gently to slough off dead cells from the surface.

Potato juice to get rid of tan

Potato juice is often used to lighten dark circles around the eyes. Apart from being naturally soothing, the juice of potato is also known for being a potent bleaching agent.

1. Juice a raw potato and apply it directly onto your skin to get rid of the tan.

2. Alternatively, you can also use thin potato slices on your eyes and face.

3. Keep them on for 10-12 minutes and wash off once it dries.

Masoor dal (red lentil), tomato and aloe vera pack

Masoor dal is an effective remedy in treating sun tan. Tomato juice brightens up the skin while aloe vera soothes and moisturises it.

1. Soak 2 tbsp of masoor dal in water for a few hours until the dal gets soft.
2. Drain the water and put in a blender.
3. To the dal, add 1 teaspoon of aloe vera and gel and 2 teaspoon of fresh tomato juice.
4. Blend into a paste.
5. Apply on suntanned skin and let it stay for 20 minutes.
6. Rinse it out with water using a massage action.

Oatmeal and buttermilk for tan cleaner

Oatmeal is known for its excellent exfoliating and skin cleansing properties. Buttermilk is rich in lactic acid which can soften the skin and improve skin tone.

1. Soak 2 teaspoons of oats or oatmeal in some water for five minutes.
2. Add 2-3 teaspoon of fresh, plain buttermilk to it and mix well.
3. You may add honey to make the pack more moisturising.
4. Mix these ingredients well to form a paste and apply on your face, neck and arms.
5. Rub in a circular motion and let it stay for 20 minutes.
6. Wash off to reveal fresh, cleaner looking skin.

Cucumber extract helps to remove tan

Cucumber is highly beneficial for tanned and sunburnt skin. Cucumber has a cooling effect and helps remove tan.

1. Shred a cucumber, and squeeze to get the juice out.

2. Using a cotton ball, apply the juice all over your skin.

3. Let it dry and wash. You may also add a little lemon juice for added benefits.



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Three civilian injured in Indian firing along LoC, targeting civilian population

Indian army troops resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation in the Bedori sector of Kashmir along the restive Line of Control (LoC) early Thursday morning, targeting the civilian population.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said three people got injured as a result of Indian firing.“Pakistan Army troops responded effectively to Indian firing,” the military’s media wing said.

The latest ceasefire breach followed on the heels of another such incident on Sept 9 when Indian forces opened fire in the Bedori sector from across the Line of Control (LoC), resulting in the martyrdom of a Pakistan Army soldier.

“Indian Army troops initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation (CFV) in Bedori Sector along LOC, targeting Pakistan Army posts and civil population. Pakistan Army responded effectively,” the ISPR had said in a statement.

“Reports of heavy losses on enemy in terms of men and material. During exchange of intense fire, Havaldar Liaqat, age 39 years, resident of District Chakwal, embraced shahadat.”

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Woman gang-raped at Lahore motorway

The medical report of the woman who was robbed and sexually assaulted by two men in front of her children at motorway confirmed the gang-rape allegation on Wednesday, ARY News reported, quoting police.

The woman, mother of two children, was attacked by two unidentified assailants as she was stuck on the road, who broke the glass window of their car and took her to nearby fields. She was gang-raped and later was deprived of her valuables by the same assailants who fled the scene instantly. 

موٹروے کے قریب خاتون سے زیادتی کے واقعے پر وزیراعلیٰ پنجاب کا سخت نوٹس

انسپکٹر جنرل پولیس سے رپورٹ طلب کر لی

اس سنگین جرم میں ملوث مجرموں کو جلد از جلد گرفتار کیا جائے - وزیراعلیٰ کی ہدایت

"انشاء اللہ مظلوم خاتون کو انصاف فراہم کیا جائے گا" - وزیراعلیٰ عثمان بزدار

— Government of Punjab (@GOPunjabPK) September 9, 2020

The woman whose identity is kept secret by the police had run out of fuel in the Gujjar Pura area of Lahore.

The police have prepared the sketch of the assailants and have alerted the investigation teams as they have set up police check posts across the region. A joint team of CIA and Investigation will pursue the leads, police confirmed.

After the news of the incident made public, a tweet from Punjab Government took ‘serious notice’ and said that the victim will be served justice and the culprits behind the horrendous crime will soon be behind bars.

According to earlier details, the woman had called the motorway police and asked for assistance after she ran out of fuel and was stranded on the motorway. The police “refused to provide her help and she was told by the operator that the emergency beat had not been assigned to anyone”.

It was later that the assailants spotted her, found her vulnerable with her kids and ambushed the car.

Gujjarpura police said that a case of gang rape and robbery has been registered in the complaint of the woman’s relative while the process of identifying the accused via cameras of the safe city was underway.

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Three civilian injured in Indian firing along LoC, targeting civilian population

Indian army troops resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation in the Bedori sector of Kashmir along the restive Line of Control (LoC) early Thursday morning, targeting the civilian population.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said three people got injured as a result of Indian firing.“Pakistan Army troops responded effectively to Indian firing,” the military’s media wing said.

The latest ceasefire breach followed on the heels of another such incident on Sept 9 when Indian forces opened fire in the Bedori sector from across the Line of Control (LoC), resulting in the martyrdom of a Pakistan Army soldier.

“Indian Army troops initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation (CFV) in Bedori Sector along LOC, targeting Pakistan Army posts and civil population. Pakistan Army responded effectively,” the ISPR had said in a statement.

“Reports of heavy losses on enemy in terms of men and material. During exchange of intense fire, Havaldar Liaqat, age 39 years, resident of District Chakwal, embraced shahadat.”

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Woman gang-raped at Lahore motorway

The medical report of the woman who was robbed and sexually assaulted by two men in front of her children at motorway confirmed the gang-rape allegation on Wednesday, ARY News reported, quoting police.

The woman, mother of two children, was attacked by two unidentified assailants as she was stuck on the road, who broke the glass window of their car and took her to nearby fields. She was gang-raped and later was deprived of her valuables by the same assailants who fled the scene instantly. 

موٹروے کے قریب خاتون سے زیادتی کے واقعے پر وزیراعلیٰ پنجاب کا سخت نوٹس

انسپکٹر جنرل پولیس سے رپورٹ طلب کر لی

اس سنگین جرم میں ملوث مجرموں کو جلد از جلد گرفتار کیا جائے - وزیراعلیٰ کی ہدایت

"انشاء اللہ مظلوم خاتون کو انصاف فراہم کیا جائے گا" - وزیراعلیٰ عثمان بزدار

— Government of Punjab (@GOPunjabPK) September 9, 2020

The woman whose identity is kept secret by the police had run out of fuel in the Gujjar Pura area of Lahore.

The police have prepared the sketch of the assailants and have alerted the investigation teams as they have set up police check posts across the region. A joint team of CIA and Investigation will pursue the leads, police confirmed.

After the news of the incident made public, a tweet from Punjab Government took ‘serious notice’ and said that the victim will be served justice and the culprits behind the horrendous crime will soon be behind bars.

According to earlier details, the woman had called the motorway police and asked for assistance after she ran out of fuel and was stranded on the motorway. The police “refused to provide her help and she was told by the operator that the emergency beat had not been assigned to anyone”.

It was later that the assailants spotted her, found her vulnerable with her kids and ambushed the car.

Gujjarpura police said that a case of gang rape and robbery has been registered in the complaint of the woman’s relative while the process of identifying the accused via cameras of the safe city was underway.

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