ISLAMABAD, Dec 26 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Dera Ismail Khan today, the PM Office said on Monday.
During his visit, the prime minister will lay the foundation-stone of various development projects for South Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, especially the Dera Ismail Khan Division.
The prime minister will also address an event.
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LARKANA, Dec 25 (APP):The 15th martyrdom anniversary of the former prime minister Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto will be observed with utmost devotion and respect on December 27th at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh.
In this regard, SSP Larkana Dr. Muhammad Imran Khan presided over a joint meeting on Sunday, in which a security plan for the said day was discussed in the wake of Pakistan Peoples Party’s public rally, with the SP Special Branch Munir Ahmad Khuhro, SSP Kamber-Shahdadkot Captain (Retd) Saddam Hussain, SSP Shikarpur Capt (Retd) Faizan Ali, SSP Khairpur Ruhal Khoso, ASP Shikarpur Fazil Bukhari, ASP Larkana City Atiqur Rehman Mekan, and other officers were in attendees.
Addressing the meeting, the SSP said that the foolproof security and traffic arrangements had been completed by the police as 8,140 police officers and jawans would perform their duties.
Besides, it was apprised that the help of Sindh Rangers would also be taken in this regard.
Moreover, SSP Larkana briefed the police officers regarding the formation of various checkpoints, alternate routes and parking routes.
He said that the police patrolling had been increased by establishing checkpoints on the pathways coming from Larkana district and Naudero city. He also said that a strict checking of the participants coming in the rally had been ensured through modern machines, walk-through gates and watch towers.
The SSP said that the police would provide foolproof security to the participants. He further said that Naudero city and mausoleum would be monitored through CCTV cameras and other modern tools.
QUETTA, Dec 25 (APP):The birthday of the founder of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was celebrated with great enthusiasm in respective areas of Balochistan, including provincial capital on Sunday.
Different programs were organized by officials, political and social circles in respective districts including Quetta, Ziarat and other districts to pay homage to Quaid-e-Azam.
Provincial ministers including Mir Zia Langu, Haji Muhammad Khan Lahri, Haji Mitha Khan Kakar and Mir Ijaz Sanjrani in their respective statements converged to a point that that Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the person who not only liberated the Muslims of India from the shackles of slavery but gave them an independent sovereign Islamic state.
They also paid homage to Quaid-e-Azam and assured that they would carry forward his mission for the country’s prosperity.
The ministers said that in order to deal with the challenges that the country was facing today, it was imperative to maintain complete unity in the nation’s ranks and follow the golden principles of the father of the nation as the national motto.
They collectively held that Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s principles of unity, organization and trust provided the basis for making Pakistan a stable state.
“The need to implement these principles are more urgent than ever before. According to the vision of the father of the nation, we can only pay our respect to him by promoting tolerance, enlightenment and democracy in Pakistan,” they highlighted.
They said that the traditional enemy of Pakistan had started conspiracies to destabilize the country, but the entire nation was determined to thwart these conspiracies through unity and consensus.
Provincial ministers said that our forefathers achieved this country after a lot of sacrifices, and the people of Balochistan would not let these sacrifices go in vain.
They said that the father of the nation had a special love for Balochistan and its people.
SARGODHA, Dec 25 (APP):State Minister for Industries and Production Tasneem Ahmed said that Benazir Bhutto
had struggled hard for provision of the best standard facilities for the poor.
He was addressing a ceremony held in connection with 15th death anniversary of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto, here on Sunday in Istaqlalabad.
The peoples party leaders and workers participated in the ceremony. Tasneem said that elections will be held on time and hoped that PPP will clean sweep.
He said that PPP had given nuclear technology and missile technology due to practical steps of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto. He said that Bhutto had sacrificed himself, his daughter and two sons for the democracy and did not compromise over democratic principles.
Vice President PPP (Central Punjab) Khan Asif khan, Mateen Ahmed Qureshi, Divisional President Khushab, Gohar Jamal, PPP youth organizer Hafiz Rehan Ansari, Malik Hamid, Mosin Malhi, Amanullah, Media Coordinator Rana Umair and other party workers were also present.
Meanwhile, Quaid-e-Azam birth anniversary cake cutting ceremony was held at Gymkhana club, the minister of state was the chief guest, which was arranged by the Sargodha Chamber of Small Traders and Industries.
Earlier, founder president of chamber Sheikh Asif Iqbal, Dr Imtiaz Ahmed Dogar president chamber, SVP Sheikh Bilal Zafer, ex-VP Amjed Mehmood Bhatti, ex-VP Chudhry Abdul Jabbar and executive members wlecomed the state minister.
The founder president briefed the minister in detail about the operational trading activities of Sargodha
Chamber of Small Traders and Industries.
ISLAMABAD, Dec 25 (APP):Advisor for Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira on Sunday reiterated Pakistan’s full support and assistance to the Somalian government in carrying out the national development efforts.
Speaking at the cultural show organized by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in honor of the Somali ministerial delegation led by Interior Minister of Somalia Ahmed Moalim Figi at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts, he said, “The struggle of Pakistan for democracy and its broad-based constitution is the best model for Somalia to learn the state building experiences.”
He said the educational institutes of Pakistan was imparting the technical and professional knowledge to the youth of Somalia which was a matter of pride for Pakistan.
Kaira said that Pakistan and Somalia had strong cultural relations which needed to be strengthened more.
“There is a huge potential of cooperation between both the countries which is needed to explore further,” he maintained.
He urged experts on both sides to play their role to chalk-out possibilities of mutual cooperation to enhance bilateral relations.
The advisor extended his gratitude to the UNDP for making the ministerial study tour of Somalian delegation to Pakistan.
Lauding the cultural performances of the artist at the show, Interior Minister of Somalia Ahmed Moalim Figi extended his gratitude for the ministry of information for organizing a colorful event where the delegation had some time to enjoy the artistic presentation of Pakistani culture.
“We had a very productive and busy week in Pakistan which encapsulated diplomatic, constitutional and political discussions and we have learned a lot from Pakistan,” he added.
ISLAMABAD, Dec 25 (APP):National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf and Deputy Speaker Zahid Akram Durrani on Sunday expressed deep sorrow and grief over the martyrdom of Captain Fahad along with other brave sons of soil in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion during an intelligence based clearance operation in Kahan area of Balochistan.
In separate condolence messages, both the speaker and deputy speaker lauded the gallantry of martyred soldiers for neutralising the nefarious designs of the terrorists.
They paid tribute to the spirit of patriotism and martyrdom of Captain Fahad and his other brave colleagues, saying that “such soldiers are nation’s true heroes and their sacrifices will not go in vain”.
They prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the martyred soldiers eternal rest and consoled their bereaved family over their martyrdom .
ISLAMABAD, Dec 25 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Sunday said the nation was paying tributes and respects to the five soldiers who embraced martyrdom in Balochistan.
In a tweet on social media platform Twitter, he said, “Heart-wrenching news from Balochistan about the martyrdom of five soldiers including an Army Captain.”
“The nation pays its tributes & respects to our heroes who laid down their lives for Pakistan. The perpetrators of terrorism will be brought to justice. Let there be no mistake about it,” he added.
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 25 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern about the reported ban imposed by the Taliban on women from working for national and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Afghanistan.
A statement issued by UN Spokesman Stephane Dujarric, said Saturday that the secretary-general was “deeply disturbed by the reported order of the de facto Taliban authorities” and that the UN chief “reiterates the rights of all women to participate in the workforce thus contributing to the greater good.”
According to media reports, the Taliban ordered all foreign and domestic non-governmental groups (NGOs) in Afghanistan to suspend employing women after reportedly receiving “serious complaints” about their dress code.
Reports of this latest restriction come less than a week after the Taliban authorities banned women from attending universities, prompting strong condemnation from the UN and sparking reported protests in some parts of Afghanistan.
The statement issued on Saturday by the UN Spokesman went on to note that the United Nations and its partners, including national and international NGOs, are helping more than 28 million Afghans who depend on humanitarian aid to survive.
“The effective delivery of humanitarian assistance requires full, safe and unhindered access for all aid workers, including women. The reported ban on women working with the international community to save lives and livelihoods in Afghanistan will cause further untold hardship on the people of Afghanistan,” the statement added.
In a separate statement, the UN humanitarian coordination office in Afghanistan, condemned the latest round of restrictions on women’s participation and emphasized that any such order by the de facto authorities “would violate the most fundamental rights of women, as well as be a clear breach of humanitarian principles.”
The UN in Afghanistan went on to say that it would seek to meet with the Taliban leadership to obtain clarity on the reported order.
“Women must be enabled to play a critical role in all aspects of life, including the humanitarian response. Their participation must be both respected and safeguarded. This latest decision will only further hurt those most vulnerable, especially women and girls,” said the statement.
In addition, the UN in Afghanistan and its partners reminded the de facto authorities that “taking away the free will of women to choose their own fate, disempowering and excluding them systematically from all aspects of public and political life takes the country backward, jeopardizing efforts for any meaningful peace or stability in the country.”
ISLAMABAD, Dec 25 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Sunday paid tribute to soldiers of the Pakistan army who were martyred during a clearance operation of the security forces in Kahan, Balochistan.
In a statement, the President condoled with the families of the martyred and lauded the martyrs for their services for the defence of the country.
He appreciated the efforts of the security forces for the eradication of terrorism from the country.
He prayed for grant of the highest ranks to the martyrs in Jannah.
RAWALPINDI, Dec 25 (APP):A captain alongside four soldiers of Pakistan Army on Sunday embraced martyrdom as an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded close to the leading party during an intelligence based operation (IBO) conducted in Kahan area of Balochistan.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations’ (ISPR) press release, a clearance operation was underway in Kahan area of Balochistan since December 24 based on credible intelligence.
The martyred soldiers were identified as Captain Fahad, including, four other brave sons of soil, Lance Naik Imtiaz, Sepoy Asghar, Sepoy Mehran and Sepoy Shamoon. These army personnel embraced Shahadat while laying their lives in defence of the motherland against an externally perpetrated threat of terrorism.
It added that such cowardly acts by inimical elements could not sabotage the hard earned peace and prosperity in Balochistan.
“Security forces remain determined to challenge their nefarious designs, even at the cost of blood and lives. The sanitization Operation continues in the area to apprehend perpetrators,” the ISPR said.
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