An artist busy in artistic work on the wall of historical Masjid Wazeer Khan
A view of construction work of bridge on IJP Road
A worker showering water on plants at a local nursery
People purchasing second hand shoes at vendors’ roadside setup Aabpara.
Federal Minister Mian Javed Latif addresses media persons during a press conference at Press Information Department
President inquires after Imran Khan’s health
LAHORE, Nov 5 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi and First Lady Begum Samina Arif Alvi on Saturday visited Shaukat Khanum Hospital to inquire after the health of former prime minister and chairman Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Imran Khan, who was wounded during a failed assassination attempt while addressing a long march near Wazirabad.
The president and the first lady expressed their best wishes and prayed for his speedy recovery. They stayed with Imran Khan for almost three hours, President Secretariat Press Wing said in a press release.
The president and Imran Khan also exchanged views on the political and economic situation of the country. The president once again offered his services in his personal capacity to mediate amongst stakeholders for developing consensus on major issues.
On the occasion, the president said that it was through Allah Almighty’s grace that Pakistan was saved from a huge crisis.
The president once again condemned the cowardly attack on Imran Khan and called upon the government to take all possible measures to bring the culprits to justice.
He said that the government should ensure safeguarding the constitutional fundamental rights of every citizen which included the right to peaceful assembly, safety of life and liberty, and the right to freedom of speech and expression.
The president reiterated that all stakeholders should pursue their political objectives and find solutions to issues within the confines of democratic means of discussion, negotiation, consultation and deliberation.
Argentinian think tank holds roundtable discussion on Climate Change, recent floods in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (APP):Federale Minister for Commerce and Trade Syed Naveed Qamar stated that Pakistan and Argentina enjoyed a shared world view and common perspective on issues of global concern.
Highlighting widespread damages caused by recent rains and floods, he mentioned that 33 million people have been affected in Pakistan.
He was speaking at a roundtable discussion on Climate Change and recent floods in Pakistan, organized by the topmost Argentina think tank here on Saturday.
Naveed Qamar said around 1,700 people lost lives and around 7.9 million people had been displaced. Food security of 14.6 million people has been at stake.
He stressed for enhanced global climate action to mitigate negative impacts of climate change and asked industrialized countries to fulfill their climate finance requirements.
Sanjrani expresses condolence over Balakh Sher Mazari’s death
ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (APP): Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani on Saturday expressed his condolence over the death of former caretaker Prime Minister Mir Balakh Sher Mazari.
In a condolence message, the chairman said that Mir Balakh Sher Mazari was a veteran Baloch politician who played a leading role in the country’s politics.
He prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss with equanimity.
Deputy Chairman Senate Mirza Muhammad Afridi, leader of the House Senate, Senator Mohammed Ishaq Dar, and leader of the opposition in Senate, Dr Shahzad Waseem also expressed deep sorrow over the death of the former caretaker prime minister.
In their separate condolence messages to the family of the deceased, they prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved family to bear this loss with fortitude.
Imran Khan’s real face to be exposed after decision in pending cases: Javed Latif
ISLAMABAD, Nov 5 (APP): Federal Minister Mian Javed Latif on Saturday said Imran Khan’s real face as traitor would be exposed after conclusion of pending court cases against him within the next three months.
“There will be no one to remember Imran Khan’s name once the court announces its judgment”, Javed Latif said during a presser held here.
He criticized Imran Khan for violating law and constitution and said, “Popularity doesn’t mean that someone is above the law and constitution”.
He said Imran Khan had been playing havoc with the country and by so he had exposed his real face but “violation of law and constitution of the country is not tolerable at all for the government and the people”.
He said patriotic people in the country and its institutions believe that the state could not run without the supremacy of constitution and law.
The government had been working tirelessly for the last six months to bring investment back into the country but PTI leadership was trying to thwart these efforts by creating instability in the country which was unacceptable for any patriotic citizen, Javed Latif said.
The handlers of PTI were terming Imran Khan as their red line but “State is the red line for the 220 million people of Pakistan”, he said.
The PML-N leader said the video release of the accused statement, Imran Khan’s act of hurling allegations at state institutions and individuals, Fawad Chaudhry’s attempt to instigate public for violence and revenge, and attack by PTI workers on the sensitive building were the actual conspiracies against the state.
Javed Latif condemned the attack on PTI long march and said the continuous blaming of state institutions by PTI’s leadership was more condemnable than the incident. “Imran Khan has failed in his efforts to malign and divide the institutions”, he added.
“Public will know how Imran Khan is playing with their sentiments to gain political mileage through blaming state and its institutions once the results of the investigation will go public”, he said.
He said those who were providing patronage to Imran Khan must realize that since his launch in the year 2011, the country had been facing severe unrest and destabilization.
He said that Azam Swati and Shahbaz Gill get relief despite speaking against the state institutions, however, former deputy speaker Dost Muhammad Mazari, who faced PTI’s revenge, was still in the custody of Punjab government and no one was raising voice for him.
Javed Latif said those who were threatening Rana Sanaullah with their intentions to take revenge should know that the whole party was standing behind him.
“We are silent in the larger interest of the state and its people but will not allow anyone to blackmail the institutions”, he said.
He said only 2937 people came out for protest on call of Imran Khan, burnt tyres and attacked people’s houses under the leadership of PTI in two provinces.
It was the responsibility of the government to make those accountable who were blaming state institutions without any evidence.
To a question, the PML-N leader asked for probing into the Imran Khan’s claims of his connections in agencies and army. “Who can be in contact with the person who malign state institutions”, he asked.
Commissioner reviews arrangements for 18th Cholistan Rally
BAHAWALPUR, Nov 05 (APP):Commissioner Bahawalpur Division Raja Jahangir Anwar has said that all the arrangements should be completed on time for the International Cholistan Desert Rally scheduled to be held in February 2023.
The repairing of the roads to Derawar Fort should be completed soon.
He was presiding over a high-level meeting at his office today.
The meeting decided to form a committee to monitor the road repair work. Commissioner said that direction boards will be installed to indicate the locations of Derawar fort.
On the occasion of the International Cholistan Desert Rally, temporary tuck shops, washrooms, and mechanics shops will also be set up at various places.
Commissioner Bahawalpur Division Raja Jahangir Anwar has said that planning will be done for traffic management. Managing Director TDCP Waqas Malik, Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur Zahid Parvez Waraich, DPO Ibadat Nisar, MD CDA Tariq Mehmood Bukhari, Additional Commissioner Consolidation Aamir Khachi, MD Bahawalpur Waste Management Company Naeem Akhtar were present in the video link meeting.