PM arrives in Turkiye to express solidarity with quake-hit nation

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Shumaila Andleeb

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Thu, 16 Feb 2023, 5:35 PM

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ANKARA (Turkiye), Feb 16 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Turkiye on Thursday to express solidarity with the Turkish people in wake of a massive earthquake.

Pakistan’s ambassador to Turkiye Dr Yousaf Junaid and senior officials of the government of Turkiye received the prime minister.

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb, Special Assistant to PM Tariq Fatemi, and Chairman National Disaster Management Authority Lt Gen. Inam Haider accompanied the prime minister.

Earlier, Shehbaz Sharif in a tweet said, “I am leaving for Turkiye with a message of unwavering solidarity and support for our Turkish brothers and sisters from the people and government of Pakistan.”

“True to the spirit of one nation living in two states, we consider their loss as ours,” he said.

During his two-day stay, the prime minister will meet President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan to personally convey heartfelt condolences on behalf of the entire Pakistani nation over the loss of lives and the widespread damage.

The prime minister will reiterate Pakistan’s firm commitment to stand by the Turkish people during difficult times and to continue extending all possible support to the ongoing relief effort.

The prime minister will also visit earthquake-affected areas in southern Turkiye, and interact with the Pakistani search and rescue teams deployed in the area as well as survivors of the earthquake.

In the wake of the devastating earthquake in southern Turkiye, the prime minister had spoken to President Erdogan on February 6 and assured him of all possible assistance for the rescue and relief effort.

All available resources have been fully mobilized to help the Turkish people and the prime minister is personally overseeing the relief effort.

Pakistan and Turkiye enjoy deep fraternal ties. The two countries have resolutely stood by each other during every trial and tribulation.

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Thu, 16 Feb 2023, 5:34 PM

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Thu, 16 Feb 2023, 5:27 PM

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Sajid Turi calls on UAE counterpart

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Thu, 16 Feb 2023, 5:24 PM

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47720 — Federal Minister of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Sajid Hussain Turi met the UAE Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization Dr. Abdul Rahman Bin Abdul Manan in UAE on February 16, 2023.

ISLAMABAD, Feb 16 (APP): Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi called on his UAE counterpart Dr Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Manan Al Alwar, on the sidelines of the ‘World Government Summit’ in Dubai.

The Pakistani delegation, led by Turi, discussed bilateral relations and employment opportunities for Pakistanis in the United Arab Emirates, according to a press release.

Issues of mutual interest also came under discussion.

Turi also highlighted the issues faced by Pakistani workers in the UAE, including their working conditions and the overall welfare of the Pakistani community.

Both sides explored ways to further enhance the existing cooperation between the two countries in the field of employment.

Sajid said, “Pakistan and the UAE share a strong bond based on brotherhood, religion, culture and trade.”

Both the dignitaries agreed to jointly address the issues of Pakistani community and workers in the UAE.

Dr Abdul Rahman appreciated the contribution of Pakistani workers in the Emirates economy, and assured the delegation that his ministry would be committed to protecting the rights of workers and ensuring their welfare.

Sajid Turi said, “The UAE is home to the largest number of Pakistani manpower and we are keen to provide more workforce to the UAE to meet its requirement.”

The meeting concluded on a positive note, with both the sides agreeing to continue their collaboration and work towards ensuring the protection and welfare of Pakistani workers in the UAE.

Meanwhile, on the sidelines of the Summit, Sajid Turi also held meetings with various other delegations and ministers.

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Sheikh Rasheed gets bail from IHC

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Thu, 16 Feb 2023, 5:20 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 16 (APP): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday granted post-arrest bail to Awami Muslim League (AML)’s head Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed in an FIR registered against him by the capital’s police for levelling allegations against former president Asif Ali Zardari.

The court accepted the bail petition of the accused against surety bonds worth Rs 50,000.

Justice Mohsin Akhter Kayani of IHC heard the appeal of the former interior minister against the decision of a lower court which rejected his bail plea.

At the outset of the hearing, Advocate General Islamabad Jahangir Jadoon said Sheikh Rasheed had never denied his statement and he was still repeating it. He said the accused had been a member of Parliament and such an irresponsible statement was unexpected from him.

The advocate general said on one side the accused had been saying that he was a senior politician but on the other hand he was alleging Asif Ali Zardari for getting the services of terrorists. The accused had used abusive words for the interior minister, and foreign minister which couldn’t be even repeated in court.

Jahangir Jadoon said the freedom of expression had also some limitations. Being a senior politician, Sheikh Rasheed should use parliamentary language but he was still repeating objectionable words, he said.

He said if the accused gave an undertaking that he would not repeat his words then the court could take up his bail request.

Justice Kayani remarked that everybody used parliamentary language. Their language in opposition used to be different from that of in power, he said.

The investigation officer said the prosecution had obtained the transcript of Sheikh Rasheed’s statement from PEMRA. Sheikh Rasheed stated that he got the information from Imran Khan regarding conspiracy of Asif Zardari against him, he added. However, the accused didn’t provide any evidence in support of his statement.

Sheikh Rasheed’s counsel Salman Akram Raja said the police had registered an FIR against his client on basis of his statement on a TV channel. The lower court had dismissed his bail petition on the risk that the accused could repeat his statement again after being released. He also read out the statement and prayed the court to grant post-arrest bail to his client.

After listening to arguments, the court granted bail to Sheikh Rasheed and issued his release orders.

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Thu, 16 Feb 2023, 5:20 PM

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PM arrives in Turkiye to express solidarity with quake-hit nation

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Beautiful view of Minar-e-Pakistan a historical monument and emblem of Muslims’ struggle for achieving a separate homeland in Provincial capital city

A gardener busy in watering to seedling at local nursery

Youngster cricketer in action during under 13th final cricket trials Under the supervision of Tauseef Ahmed for PCB national tournament 2022-23 at Niat Stadium

Sajid Turi calls on UAE counterpart

Illegal Fish hunting goes unchecked in Rawal Dam in the federal capital territory. Fishing is banned in the lake by the authorities.

Regional Director World Yoga Federation Ms. Aliya Agha addressing a seminar on “Keeping Girls in Sport”

Sheikh Rasheed gets bail from IHC

Federal Minister Ms. Shazia Marri PA & SS and Chairperson BISP addressinga summit tiitled “Turnaround Pakistan-Reshaping the Future at local hotel

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