Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh talking to the media persons before participating in the marathon race
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chairs a meeting on Civil Aviation Sector issues, at Finance Division
Chief Organizer and Senior Vice President of PML-N, Maryam Nawaz addressing Workers Convention at Al-Fateh Sports Complex
An illuminated view of the shrine of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar well decorated with lights on the occasion of his 771th Urs celebration
Mrs Irum Tanveer (DGPR) Karachi is receiving award during the Award ceremony of Women’s Day Celebration Ceremony at Australian Concept Infertility Medical Center Clifton
Federal Minister for Interior, Rana Sanaullah Khan addressing PML-N Workers Convention at Al- Fateh Sports Complex
A view of PSL 8 T20 cricket match between Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
A view of PSL 8 T20 cricket match between Peshawar Zalmi and Multan Sultans at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
ECP briefs trainee officers on conduct of fair elections
ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday organized a briefing for a 40-member delegation of under-training officers of the Provincial Services Academy, Peshawar on its constitutional duties, including conducting the transparent elections.
The under-training officers were given a detailed briefing on the ECP’s initiatives by Secretary of Election Commission Omar Hamid Khan.
The secretary emphasized the importance of clean, transparent, and impartial elections and explained the constitutional responsibilities of the ECP under the Constitution and Sections 186, 187, and 188 of the Election Act 2017.
He also highlighted the crucial role of the police in ensuring peaceful elections, including the security of polling staff, materials, and stations.
The ECP has been actively involved in campaigns to register the vote of women and other disadvantaged sections of society. By registering the vote of 1.86 million women, the ECP has reduced the gap between men and women in the electoral rolls.
Additionally, the ECP has conducted 667 sessions in colleges and universities to involve youth in the election process.
The briefing also included a detailed explanation of the election process and the ECP’s efforts to improve electoral literacy.
The Additional Director Gender, Training Nighat Siddique, briefed the participants on the registration of votes for disadvantaged sections and women.
At the end of the briefing, the faculty member of PPSA, Ijaz Ahmed, thanked the ECP, and a shield was presented to Secretary Election Commission on behalf of PPSA Peshawar.
The ECP spokesperson Quratul Ain Fatima, Deputy Directors Nafisa Hashmi, Abdul Rehman, Ishtiaq Khan, and Assistant Director Anam Zahra also participated in the briefing.
Pakistan welcomes normalization of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia, Iran
ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP): Pakistan Friday warmly welcomed the normalization of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran. The normalization of relations between the two countries was facilitated by China.
The Foreign Office Spokesperson in a statement here said, “Pakistan firmly believes that this important diplomatic breakthrough will contribute to peace and stability in the region and beyond.”
“We commend the role played by China’s visionary leadership in coordinating this historic agreement which reflects the power of constructive engagement and meaningful dialogue. We laud sagacious leadership of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran for this very positive development.”
“With a history of consistently supporting and coordinating efforts for bridging gaps between the two brotherly countries, Pakistan will continue to play a constructive role in the Middle East and the region. We hope this positive step would define a template for regional cooperation and harmony,” she added.