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Balochistan to mark ‘Kashmir Day’ with enthusiasm on Feb 5

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QUETTA, Feb 2 (APP): Like other parts of the country ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ would also be observed across the Balochistan province in a befitting manner to express solidarity with Kashmiri brethren and to highlight the atrocities of the Indian forces in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

The rallies and seminars, functions and debates would be organized by the government of Balochistan, district administrations, political parties, religious organizations, Balochistan’s prominent tribes and civil society in different parts of the province.

Chief Secretary Balochistan Abdul Aziz Uqaili said in a tweet that ‘Kashmir Day’ would be celebrated with enthusiasm in all parts of Balochistan on February 5, to express solidarity with Kashmiri brethren.

“Like every year we will organize Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5. Rallies, functions, debates and other activities will be organised in almost 100 tehsil headquarters,” he added.

To mark the day, main function would be held at Quetta in solidarity with the people of IIOJK.

Leader of Balochistan Awami Party Mir Ramen Mohammad Hasni in strong terms condemned the silence of the world’s major powers over Indian atrocities and gross human rights violations in the IIOJK.

He called upon the international community to play its due role in the resolution of Kashmir dispute in line with the wishes of Kashmiri people and the UN’s resolutions.

He urged the international organizations to take possible measures to stop the Indian brutalities in IIOJK by the occupational forces.

“The fascist government of India is involved in barbarity, cruelty and inhuman acts in the IIOJK,” he said and warned that Indian government was playing with fire that has dire consequences.

The BAP leader termed the Kashmir resistance movement as a legitimate one and reiterated that people of Balochistan stood united for the just cause of people of Kashmir.

“Time has come for the Modi government to leave the illegally occupied land of Kashmir as people of Kashmir are witnessing their cruelties for decades and it must be ended immediately”, he said.

He maintained that “like other parts of the country, people of Balochistan also stood united expressing solidarity with the people of Kashmir.

KU to hold Kashmir Solidarity Walk on Friday

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KARACHI, Feb 02 (APP): The University of Karachi will hold Kashmir Solidarity Walk on Friday to show solidarity and unity with the people of Kashmir in their struggle for self-determination.

All students and faculty member of the University of Karachi were committed to the cause of Kashmir, they would raise their voices for the sake of the people of Kashmir.

The KU Kashmir Solidarity Walk is scheduled to start from the KU Administration Building Lawn to Azadi Chowk at 09:45 am to express their support to the people of Kashmir.

An elderly vendor with his daughter crossing the road for selling cotton candy in Federal Capital.

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<em>An elderly vendor with his daughter crossing the road for selling cotton candy in Federal Capital.</em>
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UNHCR launches assistance scheme for 1.3 million Afghan refugees

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP): United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Thursday launched a one-time cash assistance scheme for some 1.3 million Afghan refugees in Pakistan affected by devastating 2022 floods as well as the prevailing economic situation.

Minister for State and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) Muhammad Talha Mahmood, and Habib Bank Limited Chief Representative Mohammad Ali Syed launched the scheme with UNHCR’s Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific Indrika Ratwatte.

Speaking on the occasion Talha Mahmood said, “We have generously supported Afghan refugees in our country for over four decades. Even as we face our own challenges, we remain committed to our promise to help. But we cannot do it alone and call for additional international support at this time in line with the global commitment to share responsibility for refugees made under the UN Refugee Compact.”

“We are honoured to work together with our long-standing partner, the Government of Pakistan, through its SAFRON Ministry, as well as Habib Bank Limited — for the first time — to support Afghans affected by the devastating floods and who remain in difficult economic circumstances. This support comes in addition to UNHCR’s emergency flood response for Afghan refugees and affected Pakistani host communities,” said Ratwatte.

He added “the partnership is UNHCR’s first private sector engagement with the country’s banking system and is a great example of the commitment of the Government and private sector in the country to find innovative approaches to support vulnerable Afghans. I hope this partnership is something we can build on further, including in the lead up to the Global Refugee Forum later this year.”

The assistance is provided in collaboration with the Government of Pakistan to reach refugees who were not eligible to access social safety nets available to Pakistani citizens.

The initiative modelled on the Government’s emergency cash programme for vulnerable Pakistani families affected by floods.

It noted that registered Afghan refugees would receive up to PKR 25,000, adjusted depending on the family size.

Youngster cricketers in action during Mirza Qamar Under 13 Championship at Niaz Stadium

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<em>Youngster cricketers in action during Mirza Qamar Under 13 Championship at Niaz Stadium</em>
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Villagers girls on their way back after collecting dry tree branches for domestic use near Indus River

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<em>Villagers girls on their way back after collecting dry tree branches for domestic use near Indus River</em>
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President orders enquiry against NHA officials over non-payment of land compensation to affectees

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 02 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday expressed displeasure over the non-payment of compensation for four years to 23 affectees of land acquisition in Surab, Balochistan.

The president upheld the orders of the Wafaqi Mohtasib (WM) directing the National Highway Authority (NHA) to conduct an enquiry against the officers/officials who were responsible for the delay and submit compliance report within 30 days of the receipt of the order.

He directed that it was incumbent upon NHA to appear and explain its position in the implementation proceedings as to why the orders of the Mohtasib had not been complied with.

President Alvi gave this decision while deciding on a case where residents of Surab, Balochistan had approached WM and alleged that NHA had acquired their agricultural land through the Deputy Commissioner about four years ago for the construction of a road.

They had complained that the road had been completed but they still had not been paid the compensation amount for their lands.

They had requested NHA for compensation but to no avail, after which, they took up the matter with the Mohtasib, who gave the orders in their favour.

The NHA then filed a representation with the president against the orders of the Mohtasib.

The president rejected NHA’s representation and stated that the negligence of NHA was quite clear as it had caused a delay in payment and was responsible for managing funds and making payments to the affectees at the earliest.

He noted that NHA initiated the case for approval of ECNEC after a delay of four years and did not follow the Land Acquisition Act of 1894.

The Act provides that the Agency is under a legal obligation to deposit the compensation funds before the Deputy Commissioner/Collector, who will be responsible to complete the land acquisition proceedings and pay the compensation amongst affectees.

The president held that NHA had failed to make payment for all necessary damages done during the acquisition of the land, and had initiated the case after a delay of four years after the complaints were launched, which was tantamount to maladministration on the part of NHA.

He, therefore, declared the representation as “thoroughly misconceived”, and rejected the representation

Sports’ help empowering girls: Australian HC

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP): The Australian High Commission and Kinnaird College for Women, with the support of the Pakistan Cricket Board, hosted the 4th Girls’ Cricket Cup with the objective to promote gender equality and empower girls through sport.

Australia’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Neil Hawkins congratulated the girls and schools on their participation and thanked Kinnaird and Pakistan Cricket Board for their valuable support.

“Sport can help tear down barriers and stereotypes. Every time these girls hit a boundary or take a catch, they’re building their confidence and inspiring others, Hawkins said.

To prepare for the tournament, top coaches led the girls on a three-day coaching clinic.
“We are very grateful for the participation of first-class women’s cricket coaches and members of the Pakistan National Women’s Team, who took time out to build the girls’ skills and encourage them to push beyond the boundaries” Hawkins said.

Head of Pakistan Women Cricket, Tania Mallick said that it was great to see young girls coming forward and making this tournament a success. We have been working for the growth of women’s cricket in Pakistan for quite some time. Recently, our talented Pakistani team performed quite well in the inaugural ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup. We hope tournaments like this will help us explore more talent at the grassroot leve”, she expressed.

Principal of Kinnaird College for Women, Rukhsana David said, “We are delighted to host this tournament for young girls. Kinnaird aims for gender empowerment through participation in sports. We are excited to have Pakistan’s national women cricketers as mentors to the participants. This helps foster confidence, team spirit, and inspiration among the girls. We hope this tournament will go a long way in developing women’s cricket in Pakistan.”

The 4th Girls’ Cricket Cup involved teams from four schools and sports institutes: Government Shuhda-e APS Memorial Girls High School, Government Central Model School, Government Tehzeeb-ul-Binat Model Girls School and Kinnaird Cricket Academy.

Seminar on Gandhara civilization held at PAC

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RAWALPINDI, Feb 02 (APP): A seminar was organized at the Punjab Arts Council (PAC) on Gandhara civilization on the eve of the Gandhara Festival 2023.

Dr Ghani Ur Rehman presided over the seminar, while Dr Zubia Sultana performed the duties of the host.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Ghani said that the ancient kingdom mentioned in the Vedas and Buddhist scriptures was established from the 6th BC to 11th centuries AD and extended to the present-day KP, Punjab and Potohar.

When Ashoka came here in 230 BC, people converted to Buddhism in great numbers, he said adding that it was a modern civilization with monasteries, places of worship, educational institutions and commercial centres.

Dr Ghani said that Gandhara architecture emerged from the convergence of Greek-Iranian and local cultures.

While addressing the seminar, Professor Dr Saadeed Arif, Prof. Dr Abdul Hameed Chitrali, Dr Tahir Saeed, and Dr Darial Chan shed light on the various periods of Gandhara civilization, history and art.

The seminar discussed the religious, cultural and archaeological aspects of the Gandhara civilization. The speakers emphasized restoring the lost importance of the national heritage of Pakistan.

Mehfil-e-Sama was also organized in which Imran Aziz Mian qawwal presented the famous qawwalis and got a lot of applause from the gathering.

A painting exhibition and Sufi night programme will be held on Friday, while the festival will conclude on February 4.

Tyrian White Case: IHC forms larger bench to hear case against Imran

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 02 (APP): Chief Justice Islamabad High Court (IHC) Aamer Farooq on Thursday formed a larger bench to hear a petition seeking the disqualification of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan for concealing information about his alleged daughter Tyrian White in his nomination papers submitted to the Election Commission of Pakistan.

The IHC resumed hearing today, filed by a citizen Sajid Mehmood seeking the disqualification of Imran Khan under article 62(i)(f) of the Constitution.

The counsel for Imran Khan, Salman Akram Raja, couldn’t appear before the court due to engagements in the top court.

The associate lawyer said that the reply had been submitted to the court on the behalf of Imran Khan.

The chief justice noted that Imran Khan had stated in his reply that he ceased to be a member of Parliament, therefore the court could not proceed against him.

He also added that the furnished affidavit [of Imran Khan] against which the case was filed belonged to 2018.

The chief justice noted that an objection was also raised against the IHC’s bench hearing this case. He remarked that he had not recused as one of the judges hearing the same case in 2018 [filed by Abdul Wahab Baloch] on personal reasons, instead, the petitioner had then prayed to the court to fix the case before a certain bench.

It is pertinent to mention that Imran Khan had contested in his written reply, submitted before the court on Wednesday, that the incumbent chief justice could not hear the same case owing to his withdrawal back in 2018 [filed by a different petitioner].

“It is established law that a judge who has once considered it improper to proceed with a matter on account of personal reasons may not then entertain the same matter,” the reply stated.

Meanwhile, the chief justice said that he was forming a larger bench as the objection had been raised against him by the respondent.

The lawyer said that the ECP had de-notified his client after he resigned from the national assembly seat. He prayed the court to adjourn the case till March as there was no need to show haste in this particular case.

Associate lawyer Salman Abuzar Niazi said that they respect the honourable judge and they had just presented some information. The further hearing of the case was then adjourned till February 9.

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