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ISLAMABAD: September 21 – Women are reciting Naat ata Mehfil-e-Milad for Women organized by PNCA in connection with the Holy Month of Rabi-ul-Awwal. APP/SMR/TZD/ZID
Women are reciting Naat ata Mehfil-e-Milad for Women organized by PNCA in connection with the Holy Month of Rabi-ul-Awwal
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Aneeq extends heartfelt congratulations to Saudi Arabia on its 93rd National Day
ISLAMABAD, September 21 (APP): Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Aneeq Ahmed, on Thursday extended heartfelt congratulation to Saudi leadership Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on the Saudi Arabia’s 93rd National Day.
He, in a statement, said the people of Pakistan shared in the joy of their Saudi brothers and sisters on this momentous day.
Minister Aneeq praised the Saudi leadership for their exemplary hospitality and provision of facilities to the ‘Guests of the Rahman’, noting the exceptional care extended to pilgrims and visitors. Saudi Arabia, he emphasized, stood as a distinguished and vital nation within the Muslim Ummah, demonstrating remarkable progress in all fields.
Expressing gratitude for the 27 million Pakistani expatriates, Minister Aneeq highlighted their unwavering efforts in the progress and development of Saudi Arabia. He acknowledged the unique relationship between Saudi Arabia and its citizens and the worldwide Muslim community, transcending borders and connecting Muslims from every corner of the globe.
Minister Aneeq said Saudi Arabia, with its remarkable journey from its inception to the present day, had witnessed astonishing development, particularly under the visionary leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, especially through the Vision 2030 initiative.
He reaffirmed the friendly and brotherly relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, underscoring the importance of continued cooperation for the progress and stability of both nations. “On this Saudi National Day, I extend my warmest congratulations and best wishes for Saudi Arabia’s prosperity and success,” Minister Aneeq maintained.
Eight terrorists killed, five apprehended in two separate operations in KP
RAWALPINDI, Sep 21 (APP): The security forces on Thursday killed eight terrorists and apprehended five others including their facilitators in separate intelligence-based operations conducted in two districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said an intense fire exchange took place between the Army troops and terrorists during the conduct of the first operation in general area Jani Khel of Bannu District.
As many as six terrorists were sent to hell while five were apprehended during the operation. These terrorists were involved in numerous terrorist activities against the security forces, including the facilitation of the Motorcycle Borne Suicide attack on a military convoy at Jani Khel on August 31, in which nine brave sons of the soil laid their lives, it said.
In another operation in general area Datta Khel, North Waziristan District, two terrorists were sent to hell in a fierce encounter between the security forces and terrorists.
However, weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists, whereas sanitization of the surrounding areas was being carried out to neutralize any other terrorists found in the area.
The ISPR said that the locals of the area appreciated the operation, whereas the security forces of the country remained determined to eliminate the menace of terrorism.
Election date announcement a positive development: Solangi
ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): Caretaker Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi said on Thursday that announcement of the election date by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) was a positive development.
Addressing a news conference, he welcomed the announcement on behalf of the caretaker government. It was a moment of delight that the election would be held in line with the law and the Constitution.
Flanked by Caretaker Federal Minister for Privatization Fawad Hassan Fawad, he said it was a day of despair for rumour-mongers as the ECP made the announcement regarding general elections which would be held in the last week of January 2024.
The ECP had said that all the groundwork would be completed by November 30 and political parties would be given 54 days for the election campaign in line with the Election Act 2017, he added.
Murtaza Solangi said the country would be run by elected representatives of the people which would bring political and economic stability.
American Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome interacting with Students and Faculty Members during his visit to Karakoram International University
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GILGIT: September 21 – American Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome interacting with Students and Faculty Members during his visit to Karakoram International University. APP/AHS/TZD/ZID
GILGIT: September 21 – VC Karakoram International University Dr-Attaullah Shah and American Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome in a group photo during his visit to Karakoram International University. APP/AHS/TZD/ZID
Female visitors taking interest in displayed stuff during Rural Youth Summit 2023 Digital Solution for Rural Youth
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PESHAWAR: September 21 – Female visitors taking interest in displayed stuff during Rural Youth Summit 2023 Digital Solution for Rural Youth. APP/SYR/TZD/ZID
PESHAWAR: September 21 – A child is engaged in digital drawing with his mother at the Rural Youth Summit 2023, where digital solutions for rural youth are being explored. APP/SYR/TZD/ZID
Mehfil-e-Milad held at GCWUF
FAISALABAD, Sep 21 (APP):In connection with Jashn-e-Eid Miladun-Nabi, a mehfil-e-milad was held at the Government College Women University Faisalabad (GCWUF), here on Thursday.
Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Zill-e-Huma Nazli presided over the ceremony while Special Advisor to PM for Human Rights and Women Empowerment Mushaal Hussein Mullick and Commissioner Silwat Saeed were among guests of honour.
Members of the Women Chamber of Commerce, faculty, teachers and a large number of students were also present.
Mushaal Mullick strongly condemned the killing of Sikh leaders in Canada and barbarism of Indian forces against innocent Muslims. She urged the human rights organisations to take notice of the Indian atrocities and appropriate measures to control such barbarism. She also lauded the Canadian PM for exposing the cruel face of India at international level.
Earlier, Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Zill-e-Huma Nazli said that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) saved the entire humanity from darkness by showing them the right path. She said: “Uswa-e-Hasna of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) is a beacon of light for all of us and unmatched in the entire human history.”
Later, ‘dua’ was offered for the country’s sovereignty.
Caretaker govt empowered under law to expedite privatization process: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): Caretaker Minister for Privatization Fawad Hassan Fawad, out rightly rejecting any special agenda, said on Thursday that the caretaker government was fully empowered under law to expedite the process for privatization of loss-making state-owned enterprises (SOEs), initiated way back in 2001-02.
Addressing a news conference along with Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi, he clarified that no addition was made to the privatization list, which was updated by the last successive elected governments.
He said the previous elected government had made necessary amendments in the relevant law empowering the caretakers to carry forward the privatization process.
Fawad reaffirmed that whatever authority the caretaker government was exercising, was within the ambit of law, as it was only completing the privatization process of SOEs, which was initiated by the last government but their transactions were not yet finalized.
The minister said that a time-frame was duly fixed to carry out the privatization of each loss-making entity that could not be skipped. He, however, dispelled the impression that he had been given a special task to shut down the operations of a certain organization.
He said that the Privatization Commission was taking steps to reduce the losses of certain SOEs, which were a burden on the national exchequer.
Fawad said when he took over the office, it was told that the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was facing financial crisis and needed funds to fully restore its flight operations, which were provided within 48 hours.
The minister advised certain elements to avoid rumours which adversely affected the financial performance and repute of state-owned enterprises listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.