Pakistani Americans hail formation of parliamentary committee to finalise TORs on Panama issue

Thu, 19 May 2016, 6:50 AM

WASHINGTON, May 19 (APP): Members of the Pakistani American Community hailed Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif’s address in the parliament to respond to concerns over Panama Papers and formation of a parliamentary committee to finalise Terms of Refereces (TORs) for resolving the controversial issue.

Perturbed over the state of affairs in their motherland, many prominent members of the Pakistani American community in the metropolitan Washington area and from neighbouring states of Maryland and Virginia called for avoiding steps that could derail the hard-earned democracy after years of dictatorial governments.

A leading member of Pakistani-American doctor’s association, APPNA, Dr Talha Siddiqui hailed a decision by the Prime Minister to clarify his position before the parliament which, he said, was a supreme elected body and should be a forum to take up issues of national importance.

Poverty goal of 2030 Agenda at risk without decent work: Report

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Thu, 19 May 2016, 6:46 AM

UNITED NATIONS, May 19 (APP): The global deficit in quality jobs and deteriorating economic conditions in a number of regions threatens to undo decades of progress in poverty reduction, warns a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO).What’s more, relative poverty in developed countries is increasing.

Along with these challenges, the ILO’s World Employment and Social Outlook 2016: Transforming jobs to end poverty notes that relative poverty in developing countries is on the rise.

Indeed, it finds that more than 36 percent of the emerging and developing world lives in poverty on a daily income of less than $3.10 purchasing power parity (PPP).

Earth’s health declining “faster than thought” UN

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Thu, 19 May 2016, 6:44 AM

UNITED NATIONS, May 19 (APP): The environment is deteriorating faster than previously thought, making it imperative that governments act now to reverse the worst trends, according to the most authoritative study the United Nations has ever published on the state of the planet’s health.

The Global Environmental Outlook (GEO 6): Regional Assessments is a compilation of six separate reports, which provide highly detailed examinations of the environmental issues affecting each of the world’s six regions: the Pan European region, North America, Asia and the Pacific, West Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Africa, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) said.

Published ahead of the UN Environment Assembly, taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 23 27 May, the regional assessments, which involved 1,203 scientists, hundreds of scientific institutions and more than 160 governments, find that the world shares a host of common environmental threats that are rapidly intensifying in many parts of the world.

Ambassador Olson calls on COAS

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Thu, 19 May 2016, 6:00 AM

RAWALPINDI, May 19, (APP): Ambassador Richard G. Olson, US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Thursday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif at General Headquarters.

During the meeting overall regional security situation with
particular reference to situation in Afghanistan came under discussion, ISPR news release here stated.

Ambassador also appreciated the efforts of Pakistan in fight
against terrorism.

Govt sincere to formulate ToRs with consensus: Ahsan Iqbal

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Thu, 19 May 2016, 6:00 AM

ISLAMABAD, May 19 (APP): Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal Thursday said that the government was sincere to formulate Terms of
Reference (ToRs) on Panama Papers with consensus of opposition.

Talking to a private TV channel, he said the Prime Minister has clearly said in his address in the National Assembly that a institution should be established for holding accountability through independent and transparent process.

He said the political leadership in the country had realized now that all issues should have resolved while living in constitutional domain.

Sudanese Undersecretary Foreign Affairs calls on Sartaj Aziz

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Thu, 19 May 2016, 6:00 AM

ISLAMABAD, May 19 (APP): Ambassador Abdul Ghani Enaim,
Undersecretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sudan called on
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz
here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday.

During the meeting which was held at the conclusion of
the 4th round of Bilateral Political Consultations between
Pakistan and Sudan, Ambassador Enaim also handed over a letterof Sudanese Foreign Minister to Adviser, extending invitation to him to visit Sudan, which the Adviser accepted, a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here said.

The Adviser said that Pakistan’s relations with African
countries were being promoted in the framework of `Look
Africa’ policy, which envisioned strong close and cooperative
relations by enhancing trade, investment and defence
cooperation, establishing joint ventures and public private
partnership.

Pakistan to continue efforts for promotion of education in Afghanistan: Envoy

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Thu, 19 May 2016, 6:00 AM

ISLAMABAD, May 19 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to
Afghanistan, Syed Abrar Hussain on Thursday reiterated his
country’s resolve to continue efforts for the promotion of education in Afghanistan.

He stated this while addressing the send off ceremony,
organized for Afghan students, in the Embassy of Pakistan in Kabul, according to a message received here from Kabul.

Speaking on the occasion, the Ambassador said that
Pakistan had been offering fully funded scholarship, under the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Afghan Students since 2009.

PM launches website for Diamir Bhasha Dam

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Thu, 19 May 2016, 6:00 AM

GILGIT, May 19 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday launched the website for Diamir Bhasha Dam and appreciated the effort.

The Prime Minister was informed that high resolution satellite imagery was being used to help identify and demarcate the lands of the affected people and pay them compensation.
Deputy Commissioner of Diamir Usman Ahmed informed the Prime Minister

that the data available on the website had been verified by Nadra and payments would be made in transparent manner.

Japan provides $59 mln loan for polio eradication in Pakistan

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Thu, 19 May 2016, 6:00 AM

ISLAMABAD, May 19 (APP): The government of Japan
announced on Thursday to extend a soft loan of US $59 million (6.29 billion Yen) to the Pakistan government for polio eradication.

This loan would be utilized to procure 273 million doses
of Oral Polio Vaccines for polio eradication campaign.
Talking to media, Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar
said Japan was an old and trusted partner of Pakistan and also appreciated its support to the country for the eradication of Polio.

He said that though eradication of polio
from the country was a big challenge for the government but it had determination to eradicate this disease.

Pakistan not oblivious to its defence needs: Sartaj Aziz

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Thu, 19 May 2016, 5:52 AM

ISLAMABAD, May 19 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz on Thursday apprised the Senate that Pakistan has serious concerns over recent Indian missile tests and will take all necessary measures to augment its defence capabilities.

Giving statement in Senate on India’s test of Supersonic Interceptor, he said that India on May 15 conducted an interceptor missile test of its advanced Air Defence Missile Ashwin.

“We are not oblivious to our defence needs and will have to upgrade our defensive capabilities through suitable technologies without entering into an arms race,”he
said He informed that India has also recently conducted tests of nuclear capable, submarine based K4 Ballistic Missiles.

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Associated Press Of Pakistan

Pakistani Americans hail formation of parliamentary committee to finalise TORs on Panama issue

Poverty goal of 2030 Agenda at risk without decent work: Report

Earth’s health declining “faster than thought” UN

Ambassador Olson calls on COAS

Govt sincere to formulate ToRs with consensus: Ahsan Iqbal

Sudanese Undersecretary Foreign Affairs calls on Sartaj Aziz

Pakistan to continue efforts for promotion of education in Afghanistan: Envoy

PM launches website for Diamir Bhasha Dam

Japan provides $59 mln loan for polio eradication in Pakistan

Pakistan not oblivious to its defence needs: Sartaj Aziz

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