Chief Guest Vice Chancellor, University of Swabi Prof. Dr. Nasir Jamal Khattak administering oath to newly elected office bearers during investiture ceremony of Student Council 2023-24 of Islamabad Model College for Girls F-7/2

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APP32-231123 ISLAMABAD: November 23 - Chief Guest Vice Chancellor, University of Swabi Prof. Dr. Nasir Jamal Khattak administering oath to newly elected office bearers during investiture ceremony of Student Council 2023-24 of Islamabad Model College for Girls F-7/2. APP/MAF/TZD

Caretaker Minister for Energy, Power and Petroleum Muhammad Ali addressing during seminar on “Renewable Energy, the Way Forward” at Information Service Academy

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APP30-231123 ISLAMABAD: November 23 – Caretaker Minister for Energy, Power and Petroleum Muhammad Ali addressing during seminar on “Renewable Energy, the Way Forward” at Information Service Academy. APP/IFD/MAF/TZD

Students offering sweet to each other during function in connection with upcoming Sindhi Ajrak Topi Culture Day at Department of Criminology, University of Sindh, Elsa Kazi Campus

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APP27-231123 HYDERABAD: November 23 – Students offering sweet to each other during function in connection with upcoming Sindhi Ajrak Topi Culture Day at Department of Criminology, University of Sindh, Elsa Kazi Campus. APP/AKS/MAF/TZD

PM reiterates need to further enhance Pakistan, Russia cooperation

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Thu, 23 Nov 2023, 5:29 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday expressing satisfaction at the steady growth of bilateral relations between Pakistan and Russia, reiterated the need to further develop mutually beneficial cooperation.

The prime minister, in a meeting with outgoing Russian Ambassador Danila Ganich who paid a farewell call on him, appreciated cooperation between the two countries at international fora.

He appreciated the valuable contribution of the ambassador towards further strengthening bilateral ties.

The prime minister wished the ambassador well for his next assignment and hoped that he would always remain Pakistan’s friend.

Discussing bilateral relations, Prime Minister Kakar emphasized that Russia, a key player in the region and internationally, remained an important partner of Pakistan.

He said that connectivity and energy were key sectors to develop collaboration which would benefit our people as well as the region.

KP caretaker Cabinet approves key initiatives at a meeting

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Thu, 23 Nov 2023, 5:19 PM

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PESHAWAR, Nov 23 (APP): A meeting of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa caretaker Cabinet presided over by Chief Minister Justice (R) Syed Arshad Hussain Shah was held at the Civil Secretariat here on Thursday.

The meeting was attended by caretaker cabinet members, Chief Secretary, and the Additional Chief Secretary Interior, related administrative secretaries, and other pertinent officials. The meeting commenced by offering Fatiha for the late Muhammad Azam Khan, former Caretaker Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

In a significant move, the caretaker Cabinet approved the extension of the monthly stipend program for female students in classes VI to XII within the newly merged districts, extending support until the year 2025. The initiative aims at providing scholarships to 32,833, 37,758, and 43,422 female students in the years 2023, 2024, and 2025, respectively, with a total estimated project cost of 940.5 million rupees.

Furthermore, the Cabinet endorsed the proposal to link scholarship disbursement with student performance and examination results, requiring a minimum attendance of 70%. Additionally, approval was granted for allocating 2 kanal of land in Tehsil Jamrud, Khyber District for building offices and residential structures of Federal Government Institutions.

In a move toward social welfare, the Cabinet sanctioned the establishment of a welfare fund for prisoners and prison employees, with a focus on skill development. Under this initiative, 30% of the income generated from products made in jails will be allocated to inmates. enabling them to acquire skills and achieve financial independence upon release. The fund, established from prisoners’ and prison employees’ contributions, incurs no cost to the government.

The Cabinet also greenlit the nomination of representatives from Peshawar, Mardan, and D. I. Khan districts to represent farmers on the Cane and Sugar Beet Control Board. Similarly, names for the Board of Directors of Water and Sanitation Services Company Peshawar approved.

Additionally, post-facto approval was granted to the Department of Auqaf, Religious Affairs, and the Provincial Disaster Management Authority for emergency aid provided to the victims of the Jaranwala incident in September 2023. The cabinet also honored the memory of officer Uzair Afsar of the Pakistan Army by renaming Government Higher Secondary School Pind Hashim Khan District Haripur to Shaheed Uzair Afsar Government Higher Secondary School.

Acknowledging the evolving administrative landscape, the provincial cabinet approved the creation of District Education Officer positions for both male and female in the newly established district of Lower South Waziristan.

Pakistani delegation explore collaboration at Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences

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Thu, 23 Nov 2023, 5:18 PM

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BEIJING, Nov 23 (APP): To further strengthen Pak-China cooperation in the field of Chinese traditional medicine (TCM), a Pakistani delegation led by Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, Director of China-Pakistan Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Cooperation has visited the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (CACMS) here and had a meeting with Chinese experts.

Li Kun, Vice President of CACMS, presided over the meeting.

“I hope that the visit of the delegation can foster greater exchange and mutual learning in the field of traditional Chinese medicine, leading to enhanced collaboration and laying a solid foundation for future joint initiatives,” Li Kun said.

On the meeting, Iqbal Choudhary presented the achievements and ongoing projects of the China-Pakistan Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine Cooperation, stating, Our center has successfully undertaken a series of initiatives, ranging from international scientific and technological cooperation research on Chinese herbal medicine to sending herbal seeds to space stations, China Economic Net (CEN) reported on Thursday.

The center has become a cornerstone of government-to-government cooperation between China and Pakistan, serving as a platform for high-level bilateral collaboration.

The meeting concluded with an agreement to expand collaboration in the areas of clinical services, drug registration, and traditional medical training.

After the exchange, the delegation visited the laboratory of Tu Youyou, the first Chinese recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, further deepening their understanding of Chinese traditional medicine research.

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Imam-e-Kaaba stresses world to play role in halting massacre in Palestine

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Thu, 23 Nov 2023, 5:15 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Imam-e-Kaaba, Professor Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid on Thursday said that the killing of human life was forbidden, Muslims were being massacred in the name of human rights in Gaza, the international community should respect the sanctity of human lives and they must act to stop the crimes in Gaza.

He expressed these views during a special address at the international conference on “Protection of Human Life in Shariah and Law” held at the Faisal Masjid Campus of International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI).

The Imam-e-Kaaba said that the massacre of innocent people in Gaza was the darkest period in human history.

He said that he prayed for the end of the cruelty against the Muslims of Palestine.

Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid said that special attention was paid to the sanctity of human life in Islam. He added that in Islamic Shari’ah and law, human life had special importance without distinction of belief.

Referring to the sanctity of human life, he said that Islam strictly prohibited the loss of human life. Dr. Saleh said that there was a promise of hell for the person who takes human life for no reason.

He further said that the services of Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi and the International Islamic University were praiseworthy. “I appreciate the International Islamic University for organizing a conference on the most important topic of hour” he said.

He emphasized that educational and research institutions of Muslim countries should focus on mutual cooperation.

The Imam-e-Kaaba said that the people of Pakistan were loving and Pakistan was a hospitable country. He said both the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have deep rooted historic and brethren ties.

Speaking on this occasion, interim Education Minister Madad Ali Sindhi said that the whole of Pakistan was grateful to Imam-e-e-Kaaba for his visit. He said that the youth had the ability to change the destiny of the Muslim Ummah.

The minister said that cooperation with the International Islamic University will continue. Referring to the situation in Palestine, he said that today, the Muslim Ummah was saddened by the plight of Palestine.

He said Islam teaches coexistence and peace and added that the Ministry of Education would work together with the IIUI on the subject of Sirat-un-Nabi (PBUH).

Thanking Imam e Kaaba for gracing the conference, Dr. Samina Malik, Rector of the International Islamic University said we’re deeply grateful for Khadam-e-Harmeen Sharifeen and the government of Saudi Arabia for their invaluable support for us. She also shared prominent features of the IIUI. She also appreciated the efforts of Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi and his team for bringing transformative changes in the University.

Speaking on this occasion, President IIUI Dr. Hathal Homoud Alotaibi said that today was a blessed day that Imam-e-Kaaba had come to participate in the conference on our invitation. He thanked the custodians of Al-Haramain Al-Sharifeen for their continued cooperation with the University.

He further said that universities had an important role in the development of the society. The University regularly organizes programs and conferences to solve the problems of the Muslim Ummah, he added.

Dr. Hathal said that the IIUI was grateful to Islamic Fiqah Academy Jeddah for collaboration in the conference. He emphasized that universities should play a role in promoting constructive debate.

Honorable Ambassador of Saudi Arabia Nawaf Said Al-Maliki, vice presidents of the University and diplomats of several countries, including a large number of teachers and students of the University participated in the event.

It is pertinent to mention that Imam-e-Kaaba is visiting Islamabad specially to participate in the International Islamic University’s conference. He will also lead Friday prayers at Faisal Mosque on Friday.

Govt to provide maximum facilities to ECP for holding free, fair elections: Solangi

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Thu, 23 Nov 2023, 5:15 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi on Thursday said the caretaker government was committed to conduct free, fair and transparent elections and it would provide all possible facilities to the Election Commission of Pakistan for conducting elections.

He said this during a meeting with the delegation of Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI), which wad led by its President Major General (retd) Raza Muhammad.

The current political and economic situation of the country, elimination of fake news and disinformation, upcoming general elections, social media issues, and elections in other countries of South Asia were discussed in the meeting, a press release said.

The delegation informed the minister about the IPRI’s latest research on the political scenario of the country, and appreciated the caretaker government’s commitment for conducting free, fair and transparent elections.

“Equal opportunities are being provided to all political parties, there will be no discrimination against anyone,” Murtaza Solangi said.

He said for improvement of the political environment in the country, development of consensus among all political parties was indispensable.

The minister said the world was facing the problems of misinformation, disinformation and fake news, while the latter was the biggest challenge on social media.

All stakeholders would have to play their role in ending fake news, he maintained.

The role of media in the upcoming general elections was also discussed in the meeting.

Solangi said the media would be provided a conducive environment during the elections. Equal coverage was being given to all political parties on state media, he added.

The delegation expressed its determination to continue working with the government in efforts to build a consensus in Pakistan.

The delegation included IPRI Director (Advocacy and Communication) Siddique Humayun, Hisham, Miss Jawaria, Institute of Strategic Studies Director Khurram Abbas and Naufal, also from Institute of Policy Studies.

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar interacting with team members and officers during his visit to National Emergency Operation Centre

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APP22-231123 ISLAMABAD: November 23 - Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar interacting with team members and officers during his visit to National Emergency Operation Centre

PPP has no plan to make alliance with PTI in general polls: Kundi

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Thu, 23 Nov 2023, 4:52 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Secretary Information Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Faisal Karim Kundi Thursday said that PPP is not going for a political alliance with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the upcoming general elections, scheduled in the month of February.

Addressing a press conference here, Faisal Kundi said that PPP would contest the upcoming general polls according to its manifesto that is given by party chief Bilawal Bhutto.

“All the political forces should respect the mandate of the masses and PPP will contact all the political parties for making Bilawal Bhutto as Prime Minister after the general elections in the country,” he added.

Highlighting their confidence on the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Faisal Kundi said that the ECP would take all possible measures to ensure free, fair and transparent elections across the country.

“PPP respect the senior politicians of the country but believe that now youth should be given chance to play their active role in the politics”, he said.

Faisal Kundi said that Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had addressed the six workers convention in which he briefed about the performance of 16 months of the government.

Secretary Information appreciated the office bearers and party workers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter for conducting a successful ‘Workers Convention’ of the party chief in the province.

He said that the public gathering in Lahore was an eye opener for those comparing the return of Quaid Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif with Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto.

Faisal Kundi alleged that the narrative of Muhammad Nawaz Sharif ‘Vote Ko Izzat Do’ (Respect the Vote) ended after his return to Pakistan from London.

“No political victimization has been witnessed during the tenure of the PPP government unlike the rulers of Punjab who always remained involved in such victimization when came into power”, he added.

To a question, Faisal Kundi said that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Pakistan Steel Mill (PSM) have been privatized through proper planning however the PPP would not allow anyone to privatize these national assets.

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Chief Guest Vice Chancellor, University of Swabi Prof. Dr. Nasir Jamal Khattak administering oath to newly elected office bearers during investiture ceremony of Student Council 2023-24 of Islamabad Model College for Girls F-7/2

Caretaker Minister for Energy, Power and Petroleum Muhammad Ali addressing during seminar on “Renewable Energy, the Way Forward” at Information Service Academy

Students offering sweet to each other during function in connection with upcoming Sindhi Ajrak Topi Culture Day at Department of Criminology, University of Sindh, Elsa Kazi Campus

PM reiterates need to further enhance Pakistan, Russia cooperation

KP caretaker Cabinet approves key initiatives at a meeting

Pakistani delegation explore collaboration at Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences

Imam-e-Kaaba stresses world to play role in halting massacre in Palestine

Govt to provide maximum facilities to ECP for holding free, fair elections: Solangi

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar interacting with team members and officers during his visit to National Emergency Operation Centre

PPP has no plan to make alliance with PTI in general polls: Kundi

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