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British Council launches next generation Report 2023

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP): Next Generation Research Report launched by British Council here Friday comprehensively examines the perceptions of the country’s young population between 16 and 34 years, with a specific focus on their views, values, beliefs and actions.

The report assessed in detail the challenges Pakistan’s youth face, the impacts on their choices and decisions, efforts they are undertaking to transform and improve their lives.

The recommendations and findings of the report are around key areas including education and skills, employment, civic and community engagement, local and global challenges including climate change, digital literacy and looking to the future, said a news release issued by the British Embassy in Pakistan.

The event was also attended by Acting British High Commissioner Andrew Dalgleish, Country Director British Council Pakistan, Amir Ramzan, Convener of National Parliamentary Task Force on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Romina Khurshid Alam, and other stakeholders from the government, academia and more.

Country Director, British Council Pakistan Amir Ramzan said, “At the British Council we help nurture and develop networks and platforms to give young people a voice in society. Two-thirds of Pakistan’s population is below the age of 30, so it’s vital that the views of the youth on key areas inform future decision-making. Our Next Generation Research Report will contribute to taking this conversation forward.”

Wajiha Irfan, Head of Non-Formal Education, British Council Pakistan said, “The Next Generation Report aims to ignite a critical conversation on what are the needs of the country’s young citizens, and how the country’s institutions could transform and adapt in order to realize their potential. This report is much needed so Pakistan can leverage the power of its youth.”

Blacksmith busy in making hand sickle at his workplace.

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<em>Blacksmith busy in making hand sickle at his workplace.</em>
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ECP restores membership of three more parliamentarians

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday restored the membership of three more parliamentarians after submitting of assets’ details.

Earlier, the ECP suspended the membership of as many as 271 lawmakers over their failure to submit details of their assets and liabilities.

The parliamentarians restored by the ECP include one member of the National Assembly and two members of the Sindh Assembly.

The restored members included MNA Ghulam Bibi, NA 115, Jhang-II and Provincial Assembly Sindh members Jamal Uddin Siddiqui, PS-106 Karachi East-VIII; Naseem, a member of provincial assembly (MPA) on reserve seat for women, said a notification issued by ECP.

Pakistan, Afghanistan should resolve differences amicably: Salahuddin Ayubi

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP): Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl, Maulana Salahuddin Ayubi on Friday said Pakistan and Afghanistan should resolve their differences amicably, including the core issue of terrorism, which was imperative for the peace and prosperity of both countries.

Condemning the Peshawar tragic incident in the strongest terms in the National Assembly, he said both the brotherly countries should develop understanding and resolve the core issues, including terrorism, with dialogues.

Ayubi was of the view that peace could not be maintained if indulged in blame game.

Taking part in the debate, Pakistan Peoples Party’s Naz Baloch proposed to sit together and find the best solution to terrorism on a permanent basis.

Criticizing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief for promoting chaos, anarchy, polarization and the trend of abusive language, particularly in youth, she said Imran Khan had severely dented Pakistan’s economy during his regime which needed years to come back on track.

Naz said due to PTI’s bad policies, the large-scale industries were badly damaged and stopped the wheel of economic activities.

She condemned the PTI chief for accusing Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians President Asif Ali Zardari for making a plot of Imran Khan’s murder adding that it was high time to take adequate measures to control this Frankenstein monster from further destruction of the country.

She also paid tribute to Pakistan Army for rendering uncountable sacrifices for the peace and security of the beloved homeland.

Meanwhile, PTI’s Asiya Azeem highlighted the security issue of Islamabad District Court (IDC) due to burgeoning incidents of terrorism in the country.

She asked the government to shift the IDC to some other place to avoid any untoward incident of terrorism as happened in the past.

Later, the house was adjourned to meet again on Monday at 1730 hours.

AJK President discusses current situation in Kashmir with US Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

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MUZAFFARABAD (AJK) Feb 03 (APP): Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry had a detailed one-on-one meeting with US Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in Washington on Friday.

AJK President briefed the US Congresswoman on the latest situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

Barrister Chaudhry, while referring to the simmering situation in the held territory, said the United States should play its role in resolving the Kashmir issue and stopping human rights abuses in the occupied Kashmir, AJK President’s office said on Friday.

During the meeting, the US Congresswoman said that she would play her role to raise the Kashmir issue at every forum.

China completes export of Hualong No.1 nuclear power project to Pakistan

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BEIJING, Feb 3 (APP): The inauguration ceremony for the K-3 Hualong No.1 nuclear power unit was held in Karachi on Thursday, marking the first time China has officially delivered its self-built third-generation nuclear power technology to a foreign country, China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) said.

The K-2 and K-3 Hualong No.1 nuclear power units in the port city of Karachi have formed the largest nuclear power plant in the country, Global Times reported on Friday.

The K-2 nuclear power unit entered commercial service in May 2021, and the K-3 nuclear power unit was delivered in April 2022. By now, the accumulated generated electricity of the nuclear power plant has reached nearly 20 billion kilowatt-hours, providing power for 2 million local residents, according to CNNC.

The annual nuclear power generated by the K-2 and K-3 units is equivalent to the power generated by 6.24 million tons of coal. This has reduced CO2 emissions by 16.32 million tons, optimizing the energy structure of Pakistan and easing pressure from climate change.

In addition, the full construction period of the K-2 and K-3 units has provided over 60,000 jobs for local society as well as contracts and business for local construction firms.

Since China-Pakistan nuclear power cooperation started in 1991, the two sides have jointly built two nuclear power plant bases with six nuclear power units, CNNC mentioned.

Kashmir Solidarity Day to be observed on Sunday

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 03 (APP): All set to observe Kashmir Solidarity Day on Sunday (February 5) with unprecedented enthusiasm, renewed pledge and to express wholehearted support of the Pakistani nation to the just struggle of Kashmiri people for their inalienable right to self-determination.

The people and the government of Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir observe the Solidarity Day every year not only to renew their love and affection with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) but also to reiterate their commitment and dedication to the liberation of the occupied valley from the Indian subjugation.

India is keeping a major part of the internationally-acknowledged disputed Himalayan Jammu Kashmir state in her illegal and forced occupation at the might of her occupational military power since October 27, 1947 against the aspirations of the people of the State.

India is using state terrorism against the Kashmiris including extrajudicial killings, arbitrary detentions, fake encounters and staged cordon-and-search operations. Over 900,000 Indian occupation forces have turned IIOJK into an open prison but the desperation of the RSS-BJP dispensation to control the indigenous Kashmiri movement has completely run aground.
The day will be primarily marked with capacious programs including day-long rallies and demonstrations, seminars across the country besides, making human chains joining hands with Pakistani brethren gathered at all the entry points of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).

The human hands chain forms by Pakistani and Kashmiri people is aimed at to reiterate the unity and fraternity of this fact that both people have bonds of love and affection towards each other.

The national media both electronic and print media will air special programmes and print special supplements to highlight the significant of Kashmir Solidarity Day and the decades-long struggle of Kashmiri people against the illegal Indian occupation.

The banners highlighting the plight of innocent Kashmiris had been put on display at all important points and roads including in front of Parliament House.

Observance of this day is also aimed at highlighting the long-standing unsettled dispute of Jammu & Kashmir at internationally and apprise the people of Jammu & Kashmir that they are not alone in this hour of trial and turmoil as people of Pakistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir are wholeheartedly with them.

The hearts of the people of Pakistan and Kashmir beat in unison. Pakistan will continue full moral, political and diplomatic support to the people of Jammu & Kashmir in their just and principled struggle for freedom till it reach to its logical end.
For more than seven decades, it has been a battle of hope against overwhelming odds, of courage against fear, and of sacrifice against tyranny; but through all of it, the Kashmiri people have persisted and stood firm in the face of continuing Indian campaign of brutalization which has used every inhuman tactic and draconian laws to perpetuate the illegal occupation in IIOJK.

Jammu and Kashmir dispute is one of the oldest items on the agenda of the UN Security Council. The dispute remains unresolved due to India’s obstinate refusal to honour its commitments and its disrespect for fundamental human rights and international law.

India’s illegal and unilateral actions of August 5, 2019 are also in blatant violation of international law including the UN Charter, 4th Geneva Convention, and the relevant UN Security Council resolutions which stipulated that the final disposition of the state of Jammu and Kashmir would be made in accordance with the will of the people expressed through the democratic method of a free and impartial plebiscite conducted under the auspices of the United Nations.

Pakistan commemorates the Day to reaffirm its unwavering support to the Kashmiris in their just struggle.

ICCI calls for promoting Pak-Syria trade, economic ties

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 03 (APP): Faad Waheed, Acting President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) said that Pakistan and Syria are two brotherly Islamic countries and they can complement each other’s economy in many fields, therefore, they should focus on promoting trade and economic ties to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

He said that the bilateral trade between Pakistan and Syria is quite negligible, that can be improved by promoting business linkages between the private sectors of both countries.

He expressed these views while talking to Dr. Ramez Alraee, Ambassador of Syria during his visit to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Faad Waheed briefed the Syrian Ambassador about the key industries and major exportable products of Pakistan that can be very beneficial to Syrian consumers.

He highlighted the importance of frequent exchange of trade delegations to explore untapped areas of mutual cooperation between the two countries and reiterated the commitment of ICCI to work with the Syrian Embassy to improve business and investment relations between Pakistan and Syria.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Ramez Alraee, Ambassador of Syria said that his country is eager to promote trade and economic cooperation with Pakistan, which is very important to reduce unemployment and improve the living standards of people.

He said that Syria and Pakistan enjoy good political relations that should be transformed into growing business relations to achieve mutual economic benefits.

He said that Pakistan can cooperate with Syria in many sectors including energy, infrastructure development, IT and many other fields.

He stressed that a delegation of ICCI should visit Syria to see the potential for business and investment opportunities and assured that his Embassy would provide them all possible support and cooperation.

He also thanked Pakistan for providing support to Syria at international forums and reaffirmed that he would work to further strengthen trade and economic bonds between the two countries.

Engineer Muhammad Azhar ul Islam Zafar, Vice President ICCI said that Pakistan considers Syria an important country for trade and said that he would lead a delegation of ICCI to Syria to explore business collaboration with Syrian counterparts.