PM underscores call for global efforts; protect future generations from climate change
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated the call for galvanizing of the global efforts to save the future generations from the worsening climatic- induced consequences that led to flood-devastation in Pakistan. In an interview, the prime minister stated that he came to the United Nations to inform the world that "this tragedy could fall on another country tomorrow." The prime minister urged world leaders gathered for the General Assembly's annual meeting to unite and raise resources "to build resilient infrastructure, to build adaptation, so that our future generations are saved." He said the initial estimate of losses to Pakistan’s economy as a result of the three-month flooding disaster was $30 billion, adding that he had requested UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to urgently hold a donors’ conference. PM further said that the impact of climatic change on Pakistan was immense. Over 1,600 people were killed, including hundreds of children. Crops on 4 million acres have been destroyed. Millions of homes have been damaged or destroyed, and life savings have been lost in the devastating floods caused by monsoon rains, the prime minister was quoted as saying by media. "Thousands of kilometres of road have been smashed and washed away railway bridges, railway track, communications, underpasses, and transportation." "All of this requires funds," the prime minister said, emphasising the importance of funds in providing a living for their people. According to him, Pakistan is responsible for less than 1% of the carbon emissions that contribute to global warming. "We are victims of circumstances over which we have no control," he added.
Registration of 18 Housing Societies registered in Islamabad has been canceled again
Despite being outside areas, the owners of the societies registered in Islamabad were asked to register in their district
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The registration of 18 housing societies registered in Islamabad but located outside it has been canceled again. The registration of these housing societies was canceled in July. Later, the cancellation orders stayed for some time due to the stay order. The societies were told to get their societies registered in the district where they are located. According to the details registered in Islamabad, The registration of 18 housing societies located outside was canceled again. In July, the registration of these housing societies was canceled. Subsequently, the cancellation orders stayed for some time due to the stay order. The societies were asked to get their societies registered in the district in which they are located. Once the stay order is over, the Deputy Commissioner/Registrar of Cooperative Housing Societies exercising their powers has canceled the registration of these societies. Veterans Cooperative Housing Society, WAPDA Employees Cooperative Housing Society, OGDC Officers, Foreign Office Employees, Work Now Word, Ministry of Commerce Employees, Pakistan Employees, PAEC, PWD, National Police Foundation, OGDC Employees, Federal Shariat Court, Pakistani Professionals, Engineering Cooperative Housing Society, State Life Insurance Cooperative Housing Society, KRL, PARC, IC HS registration has been canceled.
FM Bilawal requests int'l assistance for flood victims' rehabilitation
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NEW YORK: The Pakistan government took “swift and effective” action to deal with the unprecedented floods that have caused ’colossal’ destruction, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said Friday, as he called for generous international support during the next phases of rehabilitation and reconstruction. He called for "climate justice" for Pakistan as he wrapped up his engagements at the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, as this disaster was clearly caused by climate change and global warming. "This is a monumental tragedy," the foreign minister told journalists at the UN Headquarters in New York. This summer's extreme heat melted many of Pakistan's glaciers, resulting in early flood outbreaks, and the heat-intensified precipitation resulted in above-average rains. Pakistan, he said, estimated total flood damage at more than $30 billion, or 10% of its GDP, with one-third of the country under water. Hundreds of people were killed, and thousands were injured.
lahore :Federal Minister for interior, rana sana ullah addressing a press conference.
The blame game continues amid the national calamity
By Sardar Khan Niazi
Nations stand united when calamities happen, but what our political leadership is doing? The worst floods have not been able to force political opponents to put aside their parochial differences and give a harmonized response to the disaster. Fulfillment of this desire remains a dream. With the exception of a few days after the deadly rainstorm started to cause unheard-of devastation across the country, depressing politics play continued as usual. A coordinated response is necessary to address the humanitarian crisis the country is currently experiencing in the face of a formidable economic challenge and skyrocketing inflation. In order to handle an enormous calamity, political leaders must group together; however, this is not visible. The extensive flooding brought on by the abnormal monsoon rains has caused massive displacement and loss. Climate change is responsible for 80 percent of the nation’s natural disasters and catastrophes over the previous 20 years. However, the poorly planned or unlawful river and canal bank constructions made it worse. The tragedy affected over 100 districts, with 80 districts designated calamity-stricken. Crops have suffered significant damage in addition to extensive residential and infrastructure demolition. Heartbreaking pictures show people struggling to survive in a sea of agony. Five hundred thousand people are living in camps. The estimate for the economic costs of the disaster is $31 billion so far. This tragic state of circumstances did little to persuade certain political figures to end their confrontational tactics and provocative language, at least temporarily. For instance, despite the mayhem around the nation, the political leaders continued their game of blaming each other. As the coalition government launched its relief efforts, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif extended an olive branch to Imran Khan and offered to work with the opposition during a national emergency. However, the PTI-run provincial governments in Punjab and KP did not make many efforts to engage with the center. The Prime Minister and the heads of the services gathered at a high-level conference last week to assess the situation and develop comprehensive relief and recovery strategies. The PTI chief ministers of Punjab and KP, who had been invited along with other CMs, both boycotted it. The chief secretaries of these two provinces were there, but the political overlords abstained. Amid a national emergency, the political leaders’ alienated response is a lackluster display. The admirable response from the general public and local communities is the ray of sunshine in this desolate terrain. Local residents who risked their lives to save others are outstanding examples of bravery and heroism. In addition, municipal officials, both men, and women made round-the-clock assistance and evacuation efforts. The suffering people’s ability to endure also stands out as evidence of their self-respect and resiliency. NGOs and private charities all rose to the occasion and mobilized volunteers to help the flood victims. Media coverage pointed out the areas that required immediate help. To support the flood victims, civil society, businesses, the media, and residents across the country launched campaigns. A show of unity among political figures and parties is not matching the public’s role. There is still a scarcity of this because politicians are busy with their disputes. Can the country’s political elite also show the cooperation and resolve needed in the coming months to guide the ship of state through these rough waters to safer shores? Currently, Pakistan is passing through an extremely difficult period at every level and more so after the floods of unprecedented proportions. Unfortunately, the leadership is not focusing on policies for the rehabilitation and care of those millions that have lost everything. If politicians do not get serious, the scenario can worsen further.
FM Bilawal requests int'l assistance for flood victims' rehabilitation
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NEW YORK: The Pakistan government took “swift and effective” action to deal with the unprecedented floods that have caused ’colossal’ destruction, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said Friday, as he called for generous international support during the next phases of rehabilitation and reconstruction. He called for "climate justice" for Pakistan as he wrapped up his engagements at the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, as this disaster was clearly caused by climate change and global warming. "This is a monumental tragedy," the foreign minister told journalists at the UN Headquarters in New York. This summer's extreme heat melted many of Pakistan's glaciers, resulting in early flood outbreaks, and the heat-intensified precipitation resulted in above-average rains. Pakistan, he said, estimated total flood damage at more than $30 billion, or 10% of its GDP, with one-third of the country under water. Hundreds of people were killed, and thousands were injured.
Pakistan & Thailand have long-standing and friendly relations: Governor Punjab
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LAHORE: A delegation led by Thailand's Ambassador Chakkrid Karachidwong called on Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman at Governor House Lahore today. The delegation included Deputy Head Mission Avanda Amatavivat, First Secretary Aiyarat Kosakul and others. The delegation also visited the mango saplings planted by King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirkit in 1962 and Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn in 2012, which had now become trees. The Buddha bowl presented to Sir Bennis Fitzpatrick in 1895 is also present in its original form at the Governor House. During the meeting, Governor Punjab also presented the historical album of the visit of King Bhumibol, Queen Sirkat and Princess Maha Chakri to the Ambassador of Thailand. Speaking on the occasion, Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman said that Pakistan and Thailand have close and cordial relations spanning over many decades. He said that bilateral relations between the two countries are valued. Governor Punjab said that the monuments preserved in Pakistan have promoted long-lasting and strong relations between the two countries. He said that there are thousands of Pakistanis living in Thailand, especially Pakistani origin Pathans living in Thailand, who are known as Thai Pathans, playing the role of a bridge between the two countries. Governor Punjab said that there is a need to further promote bilateral relations in trade, education, science and technology. On this occasion, Chakkrid Karachidwong, Ambassador of Thailand welcomed the bilateral relations between Pakistan and Thailand and emphasized the need to start joint investment projects between Pakistan and Thailand. Meanwhile, Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman gave assent to three( 03 )bills in public interest while 4 bills were sent back to the Punjab Assembly with various proposals with a view to correction and improvement . Among the approved bills are The Evacuee properties and Displaced Persons Laws (Repeal) (Amendment) Bill 2021, The Punjab Board of Revenue Amendment Bill 2021 and The Bahawalpur Metropolitan University Bill 2021. The bills sent back to the Punjab Assembly include Punjab Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Bill 2020, Forest (Amendment) Bill 2022, Punjab Seed Corporation (Amendment) Bill 2022, Factories (Amendment) Bill 2022. Among the bills that Governor Punjab sent back to the Punjab Assembly in public interest with a view to improve it in the light of suggestions, in the Seed Corporation (Amendment) Bill 2022 in which he has proposed that according to the constitution and law, the power to form the board of the corporation should not be vested in a single person but in the cabinet.
Artificial price hike is main problem for common man
By Our Correspondent
CHAKWAL: Senior journalist Khawaja Babar Saleem Mahmood said on Saturday that the current latest electricity bills have left the people sleepless again. The bills of the current month are either the same or more than the bills that came to the people, due to which the people who were already suffering from the problem of two-time bread, now the electricity bills have also ruined their lives. has made it more difficult. Load-shedding of gas and electricity continues, the genie of inflation is still out of the bottle due to which the hardships of the people continue to increase. He was speaking live from Chakwal Press Club Studio. Zulfiqar Mir, the host of the program, said that three crore people are affected by the flood and their rehabilitation is a big challenge for the government and epidemic diseases have also started to break out in these areas due to which any tragedy can happen. Senior journalist Khawaja Daniyal Salim said that the people are facing difficulties due to artificial inflation, departmental injustices have increased so much that the people no longer have power, the people are no longer concerned with who is in the government, but Now the government has become a joke and the manner in which the political parties have created political instability in the country will increase chaos in the coming days and the need for ideology will be felt again. Senior journalist Malik Safiuddin Safi said that regardless of whether Imran Khan's rally was big or how many people came, the people now only want to know what has been done for them, while the political parties have no justification in this regard. It remains that they can provide any justification for the worsening economic situation of the present country. Senior journalist Raja Iftikhar Ahmad said that the market committee sets the rate of vegetable and fruit prices on a daily basis and all the shopkeepers and traders are instructed to display this price list at a suitable place, but the situation is that this price list Not a single item is available across the city at fixed rates, carters and traders are charging 50 to 100 percent more than the official price list. Senior journalist and anchor Abdul Khaq Darwish also took special part in the program.
KP govt rejected Centre's request to provide police personnel
By Our Correspondent
PESHAWAR: The KP government on Saturday refused a federal request to provide police personnel to stop Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s long march. KP CM Mahmood Khan informed the federal government that the province's law and order situation requires attention, and that providing security personnel to halt the long march was not feasible at this time. Mahmood Khan added that the federal government is seeking assistance from K-P police forces at a time when Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah should be in Swat to help control the security situation. Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, Special Assistant to KP Chief Minister, also criticised the government's request, stating that the police force is desperately needed in K-P to maintain peace.
Center-Punjab wheat dispute resolved
By Our Correspondent
LAHORE: The federal government and Punjab government’s feud over the provision of wheat has been settled as the centre agreed to provide the province with 500,000 tonnes of wheat, Punjab Food Ministry sources disclosed on Saturday. According to food minister sources, the provision would result in lower wheat prices across the province. According to sources, the federal government of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) has settled its dispute with the Punjab government over wheat provision, agreeing to provide 500,000 tonnes of wheat to the province on an urgent basis. Wheat prices have fallen from Rs3800 to Rs3300, according to Food Ministry sources, and are expected to fall further to Rs3000 in the coming week. They added that the Federal government's decision to provide Punjab wheat would discourage hoarders in Sindh. According to the food ministry, flour mill owners will lower their prices as the wheat supply is restored and hoarding stops. Earlier on September 13, Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi stated that the federal government is "behaving like a stepmother" toward the Punjab government, particularly regarding wheat provision.In a session on September 13, Chief Minister Elahi directed that an official protest be registered against the federal government for the inadequate supply of wheat to the country's most populous province.
PTI splits into two groups in Bannu
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BANNU: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has split into two groups in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa city of Bannu over the promotion of alleged nepotism by party leaders, it emerged on Saturday. PTI workers in Bannu have lodged a strong protest against KP Minister for Transport and Modern Transit Malik Shah Muhammad Khan Wazir and MPA Malik Pakhtun Yar Khan for appointing their brothers as the party's organisation committee general secretary and president, respectively, and thus completely refusing to accept the election results. The organisation committee, on the other hand, elected Junaid Rasheed as president and Iqbal Jadun as general secretary. During their protest, members of the committee chanted, "Down with Malik Shah Muhammad and Malik Pakhtun Yar Khan!"
Murad-WB South Asian Chief discuss rescue, rehabilitation plan
By Our Correspondent
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in his meeting with a high-power World Bank delegation led by its Regional Vice President for South Asia Mr. Martin Raiser presented a $1.1 billion rescue and rehabilitation plan for the flood/trains devastated people in the province. "Out of 140,914 square kilometres of the province, heavy rains/floods have inundated 15.39 percent or 21,691.7 square kilometres, and out of 66,549 populated area [of the province], 18.8 percent or 12,541.6 square kilometres has been submerged," the CM said, adding that such a magnitude of devastation was not only unprecedented, but would cost billions of rupees to rehabilitate the people, their agriculture, infrastructure, and to create The meeting which was held at CM House was attended by WB Senior Operations Officer Ms. Ewa Sobczynska, Country Director Mr. Najy Benhassine, Operations Manager Mr. Gailius J. Draugelis, Program Leaders Mr. Abedalrazq F. Khalil, Mr. Tobias Akhtar Haque aur Senior Disaster Risk Mr. Ahsan Tehsin and others. The CM was assisted by his cabinet members, Dr Azra Pechuho, Nasir Shah, Zia Abbas Shah, Advisors Manzoor Wassan, Murtaza Wahab, Rasool Bux Chandio, Special Assistant Haris Gazdar, chief secretary Sohail Rajput, Chairman P&D Hassan Naqvi, and concerned provincial secretaries. Mr. Martin, the World Bank's South Asian chief, stated at the start of the meeting that he had visited Dadu, Jamshoro, and other areas and had never seen such a flood situation and humanitarian crisis. He added that his donor agency [WB] would play its proper role in assisting the provincial government in guiding the affected people out of the crisis. The floods, according to the chief minister, have destroyed 1.7 million houses that must be rebuilt after villages and towns have been dewatered. He went on to say that building such a large number of houses would cost at least $500 million. Mr. Shah stated that he was attempting to return people to their homes before winter arrived. "Winter would exacerbate problems for people living in tents or along roads," he said. The World Bank South Asian chief stated that his experts and the concerned officers of the Sindh government sit down and prepare a project, including its cost, time, and construction technology, so that the project can be submitted to bank authorities for approval. Floods and heavy rains have damaged dams/spoil ways and their allied structures, barrage headworks, canal, channels, drains, flood protection buds, building structures, and tube wells and pumps, according to Murad Ali Shah. According to the preliminary estimates, the rehabilitation of the irrigation network would cost around Rs94.7 billion.
CM Elahi took stern notice of illegal housing schemes
Inauguration of Grand Asian University of Sialkot, Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervez Elahi received grand welcome, students showered flowers
By Our Correspondent
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi took stern notice about the increasing complaints of the people regarding the illegal housing schemes. On the direction of the CM, a special committee has been constituted to review the matters regarding the illegal housing societies. CM will be the head of the committee and Principal Secretary to CM Punjab Muhammad Khan Bhatti has issued a notification about the constitution of a committee. Adviser to CM Amir Saeed Ran, Secretary Housing (Committee Secretary), Secretary Local Government, DG LDA and the concerned Deputy Commissioner will be members of the committee. The special committee will be authorized to include any officer in the committee. The special committee will category wise identify the total number of illegal housing societies and will also review the housing societies being made without the approval of the competent authority with poor planning and having land issues. The special committee after reviewing the present rules and regulations will submit its recommendations and proposals. The special committee will propose a comprehensive solution of the problems being faced by the residents of the unapproved and illegal housing societies. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi and former Federal Minister Moonis Elahi met with the former Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar in which matters pertaining to the progress being made about the rehabilitation and settlement plan of the flood affectees of South Punjab. Sardar Usman Buzdar lauded the steps of the Punjab government being taken for the rehabilitation and settlement of the flood affectees. CM while talking on this occasion said that it is our utmost endeavour to complete the settlement work of the flood affectees at the earliest. He stated that he is himself monitoring and overseeing the rehabilitation work of the flood affectees. He censured that it is a matter of great remorse that the PDM government indulged into politics even on flood adding that to use a national challenge like flood for the vested interests is condemnable. CM appreciated the political and administrative team of the Punjab government for timely helping the flood affectees with a humanitarian spirit. CM vowed that we will not sit with comfort till the rehabilitation and settlement of the last flood-affected person.
Rain makes weather in Lahore more pleasant
By Our Correspondent
LAHORE: Heavy and scattered rains in different parts of Lahore broke the heat wave on Thursday. Rainwater, on the other hand, has accumulated on the streets and major roads. On the other hand, dry weather is expected to prevail in most of the country's plains over the next twelve hours.
Court Notice
In the Court of Senior Civil Judge Family Division Najia Batool Sahiba Hafizabad Title; Ushrat Pervaiz VS Pervaiz Ahmed. Suit for Dissolution Of Marriage. Notice to Pervaiz Ahmed S/o Muhammad Bashir Caste Tarar R/o Muhallah Sheikhan kolotaar Hafizabad Current Residence Italy. Whereas defendants are directed to appear in the court in person on 27-09-22 at 9am, failing which, ex-parte proceedings shall be initiated.
Court Notice
In the Court of Judge, Bnking Court No. 1 Lahore Old State Bank Building OPP G.P.O, Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam Lahore. Suit No. 292/2022. The Bank of Punjab Plaintiff Samina Shareef (defendants). Summons U/S 9(5) of the Financial Institutions (Recovery of Finances) Ordinance, 2001. (Ordinance No: SL VI of 2001). Summons to Sameena Shareef D/o Shareef Masih R/o House no 750 Street no 1, Mohallah Awami Colony, Aqab General Hospital, Lahore. Business Adress General Hospital Incharge Nurse, Emergency Department Lahore. Whereas the aforesaid plaintiff has instituted a suit against you and others for the recovery of Rs 444,328.05/ along with the mark up claimed to be payable by you. Summons U/S 9(5) of Ordinance No XL VI of 2001 referred to above is hereby issued requiring you to make within 30 days of the service of this summon an application for leave to defend the suit U/S 10 ibid. Take notice that on your failure to file nsuch application within time specified above the Banking Court shall pass a decree as prayed for in the plaint, in favour of the plaintiff Banking Company. Next date for the further proceedings, in the case has been fixed on 08- 11-22. Given under my hand and seal of the court this 22-9-2022. Judge Banking Court no.1, Lahore
Court Notice
In the Court of Judge, Banking Court No. 1 Lahore Old State Bank Building OPP G.P.O, Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam Lahore. Suit No. 287/2022. Irfan Ali Chugtai Plaintiff Bank Alfalah Ltd (defendants). Summons U/S 9(5) of the Financial Institutions (Recovery of Finances) Ordinance, 2001. (Ordinance No: SL VI of 2001). Summons to Bank Alfalah Limited through its manager main boulevard Gulberg II Lahore. Whereas the aforesaid plaintiff has instituted a suit against you and others for Declaration along with the mark up claimed to be payable by you. Summons U/S 9(5) of Ordinance No XL VI of 2001 referred to above is hereby issued requiring you to make within 30 days of the service of this summon an application for leave to defend the suit U/S 10 ibid. Take notice that on your failure to file such application within time specified above the Banking Court shall pass a decree as prayed for in the plaint, in favour of the plaintiff Banking Company. Next date for the further proceedings, in the case has been fixed on 11- 10-22. Given under my hand and seal of the court this 6-9-2022. Judge Banking Court no.1, Lahore
KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi holding a meeting with Sheikh Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman Port, Custom & Free Zone of UAE Chairman & CEO of DP World, Member of Dubai Executive Council along his delegation at Governor House.
Senate Chairman emphasises the importance of improving Pakistan-Saudi relations
ISLAMABAD: The Chairman, Senate, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani stressed the need to enhance Pak-Saudi bilateral relations to further strengthen the close ties between two old brotherly nations. He made these remarks while speaking at a ceremony commemorating the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's National Day, which was organised by the Saudi Embassy in Islamabad. He emphasised the importance of ongoing engagement and collaboration in order to achieve common goals. On this special occasion, Sanjrani extended heartfelt greetings to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, all members of the Saudi Royal family, and the people of Saudi Arabia. “It is a pleasure to be here with such distinguished friends and brothers from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. After seeing the sentiments here, I can only imagine the wonderful celebrations back in your home country,” he remarked. He stated that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia holds a very elevated position as the religious home of Muslims all over the world, as it is the sacred land of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W), and that Pakistan sincerely appreciates all of King Salman's efforts to bring peace and prosperity to his people. "Despite the disruption caused by COVID-19, this year’s Hajj arrangements was unparalleled, and we have nothing but praise for them." I should also mention that, in my personal experience, Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, as a young visionary leader, has introduced remarkable new pilgrim facilities through the use of IT and other innovations." the Senate chairman stated While commending the role of Crown Prince, Muhammad Bin Salman, he said that he has always expressed very warm sentiments towards Pakistan. “He is a leader on mission, whose progressive and modern ideas continue to inspire the youth,” he added. His initiatives like the Misk Foundation, the multi-billion-dollar tech city of Neom, the E-sports strategy, and environmental efforts to combat climate change seem to only be the tip of the iceberg. He thanked Saudi Leadership for timely support to Pakistan in helping the flood affectees of Pakistan. The gathering was informed by Chairman Senate of the widespread devastation caused by the recent floods and the impending humanitarian crisis. So far, Saudi Arabia has dispatched five flights and 100 trucks for emergency relief, transporting over 950 tonnes of food and other relief supplies to 17 flood-ravaged districts in Pakistan. He thanked the Saudi Ambassador for personally reaching out to flood victims in remote areas. Finally, Chairman Senate wished the Saudi Royal Family and people prosperity, well-being, and success in the future.
Stars ICCA and RIUJ host flood relief fund-raising T20 match
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira has lauded Stars ICCA and Rawalpindi Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ) for holding a Fund Raising Twenty20 Cricket match for the flood-hit victims in the country. To raise funds for flood victims, a Flood Relief Fund Raising Twenty20 Cricket match was held at the Meusam Cricket Ground in Faisal Town. Tanveer Associates, Star ICCA, and RIUJ organised the match. The chief guest, Qamar Zaman Kaira, praised Stars ICCA and RIUJ for raising funds for flood-stricken people who were in desperate need of assistance at a time when the country was hard hit by devastating floods and heavy rains. "It's encouraging to see people from all walks of life rallying in support of flood relief in Pakistan."
Imran Khan demonstrates condition for returning to NA
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has set a condition to return to the National Assembly. Imran Khan stated that if the American cypher is investigated, he will return to the assembly. "We had good relations with the establishment; I'm not sure when or how they deteriorated," he explained. According to the former prime minister, the government requires a relationship with the establishment more than the opposition. We are in opposition; how we can have relations with the establishment while in opposition, he wondered. He claimed that the establishment exists in Pakistan and wields all power. The PTI chief went on to say that while he wants relations with everyone in the region for the sake of national security, there can be no foreign policy based on India's supremacy and recognition of Israel. He claimed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to destabilise Pakistan. Imran Khan has also stated that he wants relations with the United States and everyone else in the region to be based on national interests. Imran stated that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's speech at the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly is an announcement of the country's bankruptcy because both Shehbaz Sharif and Miftah Ismail have sunk the country's ship of state. He observed that the current government has pushed the economy to the point where surgery is required rather than medicine. According to Federal Finance Minister Miftah Ismail, the ruling elite's priorities are not the economy, but rather the abolition of corruption cases. "The incumbent government has closed NAB cases totaling 1100 billion rupees." Imran Khan went on to say that Ishaq Dar is ready to return home as soon as the NAB case is resolved, and that Nawaz Sharif is also getting ready to return.
ECP notice: Asad Umar petitions Supreme Court for early hearing his appeal
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KARACHI: Former Planning Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar on Saturday moved Sindh High Court (SHC) for early hearing of appeal against the contempt notice issued by Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). According to reports, the former federal minister has applied to the Sindh High Court (SHC) for an early hearing on an appeal against a contempt notice. Asad Umar has also filed an affidavit in the SHC. It is worth noting that the court postponed the hearing on the application until October 24. Later, speaking to the media, Asad Umar stated that the notice was in violation of the Constitution because the ECP had no jurisdiction to punish anyone for contempt. "In the prohibited funding case, the ECP said things that were beyond its jurisdiction," he continued. Criticizing the government, the PTI leader claimed that Pakistan's economy is on the verge of collapsing. "Factories are closing in the country as a result of government measures," Asad Umar added. He went on to say that the country was experiencing historic inflation and unemployment as a result of the government's flawed policies. "The incumbent rulers' sole focus is to bring corruption cases against them to a close," he added. In terms of the PTI's strategy, the former planning minister stated that public gatherings will be held in various cities across the country. "Today, the PTI will stage protests in all district headquarters across the country," he said.
Miftah, Dar, even with collective efforts, cannot fix the economy: Sh Rashid
By Staff Reporter
RAWALPINDI: Former Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Saturday said that even collective efforts Finance Minister Miftah Ismail and Ishaq Dar cannot fix the country’s economy. Sheikh Rashid, speaking about a possible long march by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), said in a statement that drones and bullets would not deter the public from marching towards the federal capital. Criticizing the government for raising the price of petroleum products, the former minister stated that while crude prices are falling in the international market, the incumbent government, rather than providing relief to the masses, is raising the price of the commodity.
Simple to talk about revolution, but difficult to put it into practice: Arif Alvi
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi has stated that while discussing revolution is simple, actually putting it into practice is difficult. This was mentioned by Dr. Arif Alvi during his Saturday meeting with the social media influencers present. He described social media as having enormous potential and asserted that a party that understands how to use it effectively may lead the nation toward prosperity and development. "We resolved the problem of foreign Pakistanis' voting rights, which had been in the news since 2008. He continued that over Rs 36 billion in remittances are sent home by Pakistanis living abroad. Stealing has always been a big issue, but if Rs 36 billion could be moved electronically, why couldn't electronic voting? He questioned. In a conversation with former prime minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif in 2017, the president stated, "He said the Senate's votes are sold out, while we are standing still in the same earlier position." "In Sindh, power is the main area of worry. "I have seen violations of rights in Karachi since I was a young child," he claimed, adding that Imran Khan had made desperate attempts to clean up corruption in the city because no one else could. He continued by saying that Imran Khan could not be held accountable for all the actions of his 17.5 million supporters. The threat of theft has always been significant. We were beaten in the Bilawal House suburbs, "stated Dr. Arif Alvi. We made enormous efforts to address Karachi's problems with water, electricity, and sewage.
Mushaal lauds OIC's support for Kashmir cause, calls for concrete steps
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ISLAMABAD: Mushaal Hussein Mullick, Chairperson Peace and Culture Organisation, eulogized OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir for its support for the legitimate struggle of Kashmiris, urging world leaders participating in the UNGA to play their due role in solving Kashmir conflict to avoid a nuclear war in the region. Mushaal, the wife of imprisoned senior hurriyat leader Yasin Malik, said in a statement on Saturday that the OIC Contact Group reiterated their position that a final settlement of the Kashmir dispute in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions and a UN-supervised plebiscite was essential for long-term peace and stability in South Asia. The chairperson praised the group for also condemning India's illegal and unilateral actions, as well as the sham trial and conviction of Yasin Malik on fabricated charges. However, the hurriyat leader urged the OIC to go beyond rhetoric and take practical and tangible steps to pressure the Indian government to resolve the decades-old dispute, fearing that it could lead to a nuclear conflict. Mushaal lamented that India was always trying to mislead the world in UNGA from grave human rights violations and continued genocide of people of the valley. As a result, she urged the OIC and the leaders and representatives of the countries represented at the current UNGA to take up the case of Kashmiris vociferously, as the fascist Indian government was attempting to change the demographic situation of the occupied valley. Mushaal maintained that the time had come to force the supremacist Indian government to resolve the Kashmir conflict in accordance with the UN Security Council-agreed formula and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people. She feared that if the major world powers did not fulfill their responsibilities on the Kashmir issue in time, then Kashmir dispute could lead to a major nuclear conflict because it was not an internal matter of India, but a nuclear flashpoint in South Asia and a matter of political future of the 22 million Kashmiris. Mushaal claimed that the fascist Narendra Modi government unleashed a wave of barbarism and state terrorism in order to silence Kashmir's dissenting voices, but that all such brutal and inhuman tactics failed. The Chairperson urged the world to be aware of the grave situation in the valley in order to avoid the world's worst human tragedy, as brutal Indian forces failed to silence dissenting voices and have now resorted to genocide against Kashmiris to silence them permanently.
PM AJK denies statement wrongly attributed about PPP leadership
By Our Correspondent
MUZAFFARABAD: Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Tanvir Ilyas Khan while denying the statement attributed to him about the top leadership of the People's Party on social media has said that the top leadership of the People's Party including Ms. Faryal Talpur and Chaudhry Riaz were respectable for him. In a statement issued today, the PM stated that spreading inappropriate statements about the PPP's top leadership on social media and spreading negative propaganda was nothing more than a reflection of the ill-will of those involved in this malicious campaign. The PM called the statement misleading and stated, "For us all, the political leadership of Pakistan is dignified, respectable, and we respect them all from the bottom of our hearts." It may be recalled that, in a statement circulated on Twitter yesterday, along with the picture of Azad Kashmir's Prime Minister, inappropriate comments were written about PPP leaders Ms. Faryal Talpur and Chaudhry Riaz, which had nothing to do with Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan's personality. Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan has a decade-long trusted relationship with Pakistan's top political leadership based on mutual respect and dignity, and those who attribute such fake and fabricated statements to him will ultimately regret it.
President AJK urges Pakistanis, Kashmiris to attend an anti-India protest rally in front of UN General Assembly in New York
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NEW YORK: President Azad Jammu and Kashmir Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry has urged the Pakistani and Kashmiri diaspora community settled in the USA to participate in the anti-India protest rally being held on the occasion of the Indian Foreign Minister’s speech to the United Nations General Assembly.Addressing a reception hosted in his honour by Chaudhry Mustafa Gujjar the president said that regardless of their ideological, political and social affiliations Pakistanis and Kashmiris living in the United States should attend this demonstration to expose the ugly face of India in front of the international community and show solidarity with their brethren in the Occupied Kashmir. Besides the host the ceremony was attended by Mudassir Zameer, Chaudhry Zahoor, Mian Tahir, Chaudhry Parvez and others.It may be recalled here that all arrangements for holding the protest demonstration outside the UN Headquarter in New York on 24 September have been completed. This demonstration has been jointly organized by all the political parties. Besides Pakistanis, representatives of various social and political organizations hailing from Occupied Kashmir and Azad Kashmir would also attend the rally. President Azad Jammu and Kashmir Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry who is already present in New York would lead the rally.
