Former Chief Justice Federal Shariat Court calls on Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori at Governor House
Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori addresses after inaugurating the 2nd Bachat Expo at Expo Centre
Delegation of residents of Islamabad visiting Senate Museum at Parliament House
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chairs the meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet
CM hails police operation amid harsh weather
MULTAN, Jun 23 (APP): Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid a visit to the Katcha area of Rahim Yar Khan and heaped praise on police Jawans for bravely fighting hardened criminals in challenging circumstances.
Accompanying Inspector General Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar, Additional IG South Punjab Maqsood ul Hassan Rana, the CM visited the police post, dispensary and school in the Katcha area.
CM gave away prizes to police Jawans, enjoyed a meal with them and later visited a historical and beautiful mosque in Bhong, Rahim Yar Khan.
Earlier upon arrival in Rahim Yar Khan along with IGP Punjab, CM was received by Additional IGP South Maqsood ul Hassan Rana, DPO Rizwan Omar Gondal, DC Ashfaq Ahmad Bhatti, and ASP Bhong circle Shahzaib Chachar.
CM said, he was well aware of the challenging situation in which police were performing duty in the Katcha area amid harsh weather conditions and added he was among them today to elevate their morale and acknowledge the bravery and determination with which they were fighting the criminals of the Katcha area.
Earlier, IGP Dr Usman Anwar gave a detailed briefing to the CM on the ongoing operation in the Katcha area.
During a visit to a school and dispensary in the Katcha area, CM distributed prizes among school children and extended financial assistance to people who visited the dispensary on the occasion.
China calls for end to double standards on counter-terrorism
BEIJING, Jun 23 (APP):China’s envoy to the United Nations (UN) has called for an end to double standards on counter-terrorism.
“Terrorism remains a significant challenge that threatens international peace and security. In the face of the complex and grave counter-terrorism situation, there is an urgent need to strengthen international counter-terrorism cooperation,” Zhang Jun, China’s Permanent Representative to United Nations said, according to CGTN on Friday.
Dduring a General Assembly’s debate on the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, Ambassador Zhang Jun said China supported the UN’s crucial role in coordinating efforts among countries to combat terrorism.
“There is no good or bad terrorism. There should not be double standards in counter-terrorism, including focusing only on combating terrorist organizations that threaten oneself while turning a blind eye to terrorist organizations that harm other countries or even use them to interfere in other countries’ internal affairs,” he added.
The response to terrorism threats, he said, could not stay superficial but must focus on eliminating the root causes that breed terrorism.
“Military action alone cannot eradicate terrorism. Counter-terrorism efforts must address both symptoms and root causes, respect the leading role of the countries involved, and eliminate the root causes of terrorism through a comprehensive approach, which includes eliminating poverty, increasing employment, respecting the diversity of civilizations and enhancing social inclusion.”
Support for member states’ counter-terrorism efforts should focus on capacity-building, said Zhang.
Developing countries, he said, “face the double challenge of inadequate counter-terrorism capacity and insufficient resources. UN counter-terrorism resources should be pivoted toward countries at the forefront of counter-terrorism.
“The UN should strengthen the coordination of extra-budgetary counter-terrorism resources; divert more funds to step up counter-terrorism legislation, judicial and law enforcement capacity-building in developing countries; and support countries in enhancing their capacity to prevent the cross-border movement of terrorists and combat cyber-terrorism so that counter-terrorism assistance can produce tangible results.”
He stressed that there was a need to pay great attention to the security situation in Afghanistan.
“Terrorist organizations, such as the Islamic State Khorasan Province, al-Qaida, and the East Turkestan Islamic Movement, are wreaking havoc in Afghanistan and operating and carrying out activities in China and Central Asian countries, seriously threatening regional peace and security. All parties should jointly combat the terrorist organizations listed by the UN Security Council and prevent Afghanistan from becoming a gathering place for all kinds of terrorist organizations,” he said.
He said China was ready to work with all countries to jointly combat terrorism, a public enemy of the international community – upholding the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind – and continue to make positive contributions to international counter-terrorism cooperation.
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Party to decide whether to contest elections in alliance or separately, says Kaira
MULTAN, Jun 23 (APP): Prime Minister’s Advisor on Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan and PPP’s senior leader Qamar Zaman Kaira said on Friday that the party would decide whether to contest the next general elections in alliance with the PDM or separately.
Talking to newsmen at the residence of a trader Sheikh Akram Hanif, Kaira said that the Assemblies would complete their term in August 2023 and elections would be held within 60 or 90 days adding that everything would be done in accordance with the constitution.
To a question on Karachi Mayor elections and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) protest, the PPP leader said that Jamat Islami has received a clear response from all adding that the election process has been completed.
He said that no party had a clear majority in Karachi Mayor elections but added that PPP emerged as the single largest party.
Kaira said that they (JI) can not get what they desire by using pressure tactics.
So many days have passed since the mayor elections but not a single person emerged with a complaint of having faced pressure and negative tactics for not appearing on election day, he added.
The Advisor brushed aside allegations of rigging in Azad Kashmir elections.
He said that people of Indian Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) were keeping the Kashmir issue alive by rendering sacrifices adding:”We observe Kashmir Day to highlight the issue at international level.
He said, PTI government did nothing for the Kashmir cause and remained silent even when India was trying to bring demographic changes in the IIOJK.
To a question whether PPP would be able to get the support of the people in Punjab, Kaira said that it was up to the people which party they would support adding that they have witnessed all three parties serving the people in Punjab.
He said that people know which party better protect the interests of all segments of society.
Whether PPP would get majority voters’ support on the basis of performance, would be decided in the next general elections.
Senior PPP leader Khawaja Rizwan Alam, Sheikh Umair Akram, Sheikh Awais, Rao Sajid Ali, Sheikh Amjad Hanif, and Omar Gujjar were also present.
Health Ministry: preparing 160 Beds, 15 specialist clinics to serve pilgrims at Mina Al-Wadi Hospital
ISLAMABAD, Jun 23 (APP): The Mina Al-Wadi Hospital at the holy sites completed all the necessary preparations to provide healthcare services to pilgrims during this year’s Hajj season.
The ministry noted that the hospital is fully ready to receive patients among pilgrims whose health status requires follow-up through allocating 15 clinics in several specialties, intensive care cases and emergencies. The ministry pointed out that the hospital has a capacity of 160 beds.
Pilgrims: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ guests program for Hajj Serves Islam and Muslims
ISLAMABAD, Jun 23 (APP): A number of pilgrims of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj and Umrah expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for their generous hosting as part of the program to perform the Hajj rituals.
They appreciated the efforts made by the wise government to serve the pilgrims, praying to Allah the Almighty to safeguard the religion, security, stability, prosperity, and wise leadership of the Kingdom.
Member of the Foundation of the Mauritanian Ulama, Dr. Abu Bakr Al-Mukhtar, said that the generous hosting by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for more than a thousand pilgrims reflects the Kingdom’s great concern for Muslims and its keenness to care for Muslims from 90 countries worldwide.
Ragheb Mansour Abdelkader, an Egyptian pilgrim, expressed his appreciation for the program that embodies the true meanings of King Salman’s concern and perception of the needs of Muslims worldwide.
He prayed to Allah the Almighty to reward the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince with the best reward for Islam and Muslims.
Mohammad Afdal Shaudry, a pilgrim from Pakistan, affirmed that the great efforts provided through the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj and Umrah highlighted the Kingdom’s esteemed position in caring for pilgrims.
Dr. Mahmoud Youssef Abdelrahman, head of the Arabic Language Department at Dhaka University, pointed out that the Kingdom has been committed to providing various forms of care and attention to the pilgrims during their performance of the Hajj rituals, as the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program for Hajj and Umrah serves as an excellent model of this.
He added that the program had demonstrated great success in previous years.
Health Ministry: about 70,000 pilgrims benefit from Health Care Services during one month
ISLAMABAD, Jun 23 (APP): The Number of pilgrims who were offered treatment services at hospitals and health centers in Makkah and Madinah reached 69,540 patients during the period from Dhul-Qi’dah 1st until Dhul-Hijjah 4th, corresponding to May 21 till June 22, the Ministry of Health announced.
The Ministry indicated that the pilgrims benefited from various treatment services, including 18 open-heart surgeries, 130 cardiac catheterizations, 308 dialyses session and 23 endoscopy operations. Also, 1317 male and female pilgrims were admitted to hospitals for other types of treatment.