QUETTA: January 03 – Leaders of Majlis Ullema-e-Pakistan presides by Chairman Central Ruet-e- Hilal Committee Pakistan Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad praying for stability of the country at conclusion of ceremony.
QUETTA: January 03 –
Leaders of Majlis Ullema-e-Pakistan presides by Chairman Central Ruet-e- Hilal Committee Pakistan Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad praying for stability of the country at conclusion of ceremony.
QUETTA: January 03 – Leaders of Majlis Ullema-e-Pakistan presides by Chairman Central Ruet-e- Hilal Committee Pakistan Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad praying for stability of the country at conclusion of ceremony.
QUETTA: January 03 –
Caretaker Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed talking to media persons after visiting Hajji Camp.
QUETTA: January 03 –
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Sanjrani grieved over loss of life in Japan’s earthquake
ISLAMABAD, Jan 03 (APP): Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani on Wednesday conveyed condolences to President of the House of Councillors of Japan Hidehisa Otsuji over the loss of life in the devastating earthquake.
“I have full faith that legendary resilience and courage of the people of Japan would surely help them to surmount this catastrophe,” the chairman said in the letter forwarded to the office of President of the House of Councillors of Japan.
He also sympathized with the bereaved families and others affected by the heart-wrenching earthquake.
Sanjrani expressed unwavering support and solidarity with the people of Japan in the hard times.
He termed Japan a great friend and said that both Islamabad and Tokyo had supported each other through thick and thin.
A vendor preparing tea for his customers in a local hotel at G-9 Markaz.
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Two matches decided in A.S. Natural Stone U-19 Inter Zonal Cricket
KARACHI, Jan 03 (APP):Two more matches decided in the A.S.Natural Stone Under-19 Inter Zonal Cricket Tournament at various grounds.
The highlights of days play was deadly bowling by off spinner Waqas Ahmed 6/20.
The tournament is being organized by Regional Cricket Association Karachi sponsored by A.S.Natural Stone.
Scores in brief:
At Pak Star Cricket Ground Zone-IV Whites beat Zone-II Blues by 52 runs. Zone-IV Whites 237/6 in 45 overs. Abdul Razzaq 53 3×4 notout, Bilal Khan 50 5×4 1×6 not out, Musa Azad 34, Ayan Khan 21, M.Waqas Ahmed 20. Arshan Khan 2/33, Umer Pathan 2/38.
Zone-II Blues 185 allout in 43.4 overs.Umar Khan 48 5×4,Aman Khan 34, Muhammad Ismail 23, Muhammad Farooq 21. Hazar Bahadur (mf) 4/49, M.Bilal (rls) 3/45, Muhammad Abrar 2/37.
In another match at Landhi Gymkhana Ground Zone-VII Blues defeated Zone-V Blues by 4 Wickets. Zone-V Blues 120 all out in 36.5 overs. Waqas Afzal 36, Muhammad Hasan 18.waqas Ahmed (ob) 6/20, Anas Ahmed 2/16.
Zone-VII Blues beat 123/6 in 24.4 overs. Ehsan ul Haq 27, Ishaq Asim 19. Noman Ali 2/17.
A view of dry Trees at the roadside greenbelt in the Federal Capital near G-9.
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Mushahid hosts Christmas-cum-New Year’s Party
ISLAMABAD, Jan 03 (APP): The Senate’s Standing Committee on Defence Chairman Mushahid Hussain Sayed, who represents the Federal Capital in the Senate, held a Christmas-cum-New Year’s Party in honour of sanitation workers at the E-7 Park on Wednesday, which was attended by about 150 persons.
Lauding the hard work, role and contribution of sanitary workers to keep Islamabad ‘clean and green’, he said: “You are the real VIPs. Given your honesty, dedication and hardwork, we are proud of you.”
He also awarded shields of appreciation to two retiring sanitary workers – Yaqoob Masih, who served for 42 years, and Saifur Rahman, who served for 38 years.
Talking to the media, Senator Mushahid said that Islamabad was a city of the elites, where the ‘VIP culture’ was prevalent and only VIPs were acknowledged or honoured.
However, he wanted to set a different example, by “honouring our unsung heroes, the poor, underclass belonging to the Christian community, who are the weakest and most oppressed section of Pakistani society”.
He said the sanitary workers were the real VIPs, who did not hold any high office but they served selflessly, beyond the call of duty, at meagre salaries, and “it is because of them that our city (Islamabad) is clean and beautiful”.
He said,”We must uphold the Quaid-e-Azam’s vision of equality for all Pakistanis, irrespective of religion, caste or creed and respect the National Flag where the white colour honours non-Muslim Pakistanis.”
Last year too, Senator Mushahid arranged a similar function in honour of Manzoor Masih, a retiring sanitary worker and other members of the CDA sanitation staff.
The head of CDA Labour Union, Chaudhry Yasin, and Senator Fawzia Arshad also participated in the function.
Vendors selling and displaying oranges at roadside setup near G-9 in the Federal Capital.
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Ulema call for religious harmony, tolerance and peace
QUETTA, Jan 3 (APP): Ulema and religious scholars at the Pakistan Aman Conference on Wednesday called for religious harmony, tolerance and peace in line with the teachings of Islam.
“Islam is a religion of peace that teaches respect for humanity, religious harmony, tolerance and a society free from violence,” Majlis Ulema Pakistan Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad while chairing the conference, organized by the Majlis Ulema Pakistan at the Quetta Press Club.
Maulana Azad, who is also Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman, said that Pakistan was united and would always remain united.
He said the nefarious designs of the enemy against the country had failed with the strong support of the mosque and the pulpit through promoting the ‘Paigham-e-Pakistan’.
The enemy powers wanted to weaken Pakistan by creating chaos, but “we will not allow their evil agenda to succeed,” he vowed.
Maulana Azad said the armed forces and security agencies had strengthened the defence of the homeland by rendering unprecedented sacrifices.
“All scholars and the entire nation stand with their brave armed forces and security agencies for the security and safety of Pakistan.
“It is a great statement and Fatwa, which the scholars and the great Sheikhs will make the voice of every house through the pulpit and mehrab (the mosque and the pulpit), will make it (Pakistan) stable,” Maulana Azad said.
He reitertaed that the “Paigham-e-Pakistan’ was a great narrative which had broken the back of menaces of terrorism and extremism and strengthened the national unity and solidarity when it was disseminated through ‘the mosque and the pulpit’.
He said that the recent statement of Chief of the Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir for the protection, peace and stability of the country and elimination of terrorism from its soil was the voice of the entire nation.
“The people of Balochistan are zealous, honest and patriotic, who have always made great sacrifices for Pakistan,” he added.
Maulana Azad said that Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar had shown solidarity with the oppressed Muslims of Gaza by banning New Year programmes.
“Today, the entire Muslim Ummah stands with the oppressed Muslims of Palestine and Gaza. It is a duty to cooperate with the oppressed people of Gaza,” he added.
Scholars from all schools of thought, including Maulana Anwar Haqqani, Dr. Attaur Rehman, Qari Abdul Hafeez, Qari Abdul Rashid Hazarvi, Mufti Muhammad Rozi Khan, Allama Syed Muhammad Hashim Mousavi, Padri Saimon Bashir, Sardar Jasbir singh, Allama Syed Nasrullah Hussaini, Maulana Muhammad Jan Qasmi, Qari Mehrullah, Maulana Syed Naqibullah Agha, Pir Habibullah Shah Chishti, Sardar Muhammad Iqbal Khilji, Maulana Mukhtiar Ahmed Habibi, Maulana Najibullah Salafi, Sheikh Wilayat Hussain Jafari, Moulana Ahsan ul Haq, Allama Dr. Muhammad Musa Hussaini, Maulana Atiqur Rahman, Maulana Sundar Saeed, Molana Raz Muhammad Achkzai and Moulna Muhammad Ali Mazlom, besides social and political figures and journalists also addressed the conference.
They said that the message of Pakistan Peace Conference was a message of peace and love for the whole of Pakistan.
“No one will be allowed to spread chaos and sectarianism in Pakistan. We will not allow any agenda or conspiracy of the enemy to succeed as the stability of Balochistan is the stability of Pakistan.
“We will make our country stronger and stronger. The Paigham-e-Pakistan is the most important need of the hour, let us play our part in making this narrative public,” they pledged.
At the end, special prayers were offered for national security, development and prosperity, unity of the Islamic world, protection of the Harmain Sharifeen, Muslims of Gaza and Palestine, and Occupied Kashmir.
MCCI demands fair cargo rates, export incentives for exporters
MULTAN, Jan 03 (APP):Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) expressed its support for the exporters of fresh fruit, vegetables and meat in the Multan region.
The Chamber acknowledged the challenges faced by exporters, particularly concerning higher cargo rates of PIA in comparison to other stations like Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad.
In light of these concerns, MCCI urged Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to reassess and rationalize cargo rates for fresh produce in Multan.
This adjustment was crucial to ensure equitable opportunities for our local exporters and enhance the competitiveness of our agricultural products in the global market.
Furthermore, MCCI urged PIA to extend special discounted cargo rates for the exporters of fresh fruit, vegetables, and meat from Multan to key destinations, including Sharjah, Dubai, Riyadh, Muscat, and Jeddah.
These measures will not only benefit the exporters but also contribute to the overall growth of the agricultural sector in the region.
In a statement, President MCCI, Mian Rashid Iqbal, appreciated the role of PIA in connecting Multan to international markets.
‘We believe that collaborative efforts of both the entities could create a more conducive environment for the exporters of Fresh fruit, vegetables and meat, he said.