An elderly man is reciting the Quran at a mosque during Itikaf at Sunehri Masjid
Peoples offering Namaz-e-Asar at Sunehri Masjid
National Productivity Organization (NPO), the Ministry of Industries & Production, NPO CEO Alamgir Chaudhry Industrialist Ehsan Bhatta presenting the certificate in a seminar at local hotel
ECP submits report regarding Punjab elections to SC
ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday submitted a report to the Supreme Court (SC) regarding the provision of funds for the Punjab Assembly elections.
According to details, the one page report submitted before the Supreme Court’s Registrar Office stated that the electoral watchdog had not received Rs 21 billion for the elections in Punjab.
The ECP also stated that the caretaker government of Punjab informed the Commission that it could provide only 75,000 personnel for security.
The Supreme Court had ordered the government to provide funds to the ECP till April 10 for conducting the Punjab Assembly elections, and asked the Commission to submit a report on April 11 in that regard.
The court had also sought a report on the provision of security and the cooperation of the institutions concerned.
ECP revises delimitation schedule for Islamabad LG polls
ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced a change in the schedule for delimitations in Islamabad for the upcoming local government (LG) polls.
As per the new schedule, the initial list of delimitations will be prepared on Mar 18 and issued on May 6. Preliminary lists of constituencies will be published on May 07, 2023.
Objections regarding the delimitations will be listened from May 8 to 22, and the commission will dispose of these objections from May 23 to June 06. The delimitation committee will then be informed of the authority’s decisions from June 07 to 08. The final lists of delimitation of Islamabad will be released by the ECP on June 9.
Earlier, the ECP had started the delimitation process for 125 Union Councils (UCs) and established 750 general wards and 250 women wards in the constituencies.
Naveed Qamar commits to remove barriers facing business community
ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): Federal Minister of Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar held a meeting with a delegation of prominent business leaders from Sialkot to discuss the challenges faced by the exporters to explore potential solutions.
The meeting was attended by prominent members of the Sialkot business community, including manufacturers, exporters, and traders, said a press release issued here.
The discussion focused on the challenges facing the local business community, as well as ways to promote exports.
The minister expressed his commitment to supporting the business community and addressing their concerns.
He highlighted the importance of Sialkot’s role as a major contributor to Pakistan’s economy and acknowledged the challenges faced by local businesses in the face of global competition and changing market dynamics.
The business leaders from Sialkot raised several issues, including chamber membership issues, bureaucratic hurdles, and a lack of support from some public sectors.
In response, the minister proposed a number of measures aimed at addressing these issues.
He pledged to work with the relevant government departments to simplify procedures and reduce bureaucratic hurdles.
The delegation acknowledged the efforts of Naveed Qamar for Sialkot Chamber and its business community.
Meanwhile the delegation invited the minister to a trade exhibition being held in Canada in the near future where Pakistani products will be showcased.
The business delegation was comprising of Ashfaq (Ex chairman surgical association) Current executive committee member, Zarar Doodi Senior Vice Chairman Sports Goods Association, Omer Zaman vice Chairman and
others.
Justice Isa issues clarification regarding invitation to celebrate Golden Jubilee of Constitution
ISLAMABAD, Apr 11 (APP): Supreme Court judge Justice Qazi Faez Isa on Tuesday issued a clarification regarding invitation to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (the Constitution).
Justice Isa, in the clarification, stated that all the SC judges were invited to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Constitution.
He said prior to accepting the invitation, inquiries were made as to whether there would be political speeches, and assurances were extended that only the Constitution and its making would be spoken about, and the programme sent to him also confirmed that.
“Having cleared this point, first by my staff from the Deputy Director of the National Assembly, and then by me directly with the Speaker, I accepted the invitation as I wanted to show solidarity with the Constitution. I had been asked if I would like to speak and I had declined. However, when political statements were made (in a few of the speeches), I requested to speak to correct any misconceptions that may arise, and I did so,” he added.
He stated that surprisingly, some had objected to where he sat and/or his presence at the function to commemorate the Constitution.
“I would have preferred to sit in the hall on one side or in the gallery, but respect was shown to a member of the judiciary by seating me at the centre; I did not choose to sit there,” he said.
The clarification stated that the Constitution was unanimously enacted by the people’s directly elected representatives at all ends political spectrum, which testified to their sagacity. It affirmed the Founder’s motto of achieving success; Unity, Faith and Discipline.
“It established that even the most intractable problems can be solved with sincerity and motivation when the people’s interest is kept paramount. I may add that the elected representatives of the people are deserving of all respect. Without the politicians of the All India Muslim League we would not have gained independence. The organizers of the Convention had invited all to commemorate a singularly. important day in Pakistan’s history. The Golden Jubilee of the Constitution is a celebration of all citizens; it is not the exclusive domain of any particular political party or institution. The significance of the Constitution must be impressed upon all, and this should be done continuously. When Pakistan did not have a constitution enacted by the directly elected representatives of the people, the country broke apart. The lingering mistake was finally rectified 50 years ago and the people’s fundamental rights were recognised and enshrined in the Constitution. The salvation of all Pakistanis lies in adherence to the Constitution. Citizens are best served if seeds of discord are not planted.
“The making of the Constitution is one of the greatest moments in our history, which should be celebrated,” Justice Isa concluded.
Minister for Information and Public Relations KP Barrister Feroze Jamal Kakakhel unveiling curtain to inaugurat Syed Abdul Jabbar Studio at Radio Pakistan Peshawar Station
