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Turkish institute, NPC hold one-day ‘Wonders of Türkiye’ photo exhibition at NPC
ISLAMABAD, Jul 31 (APP): Yunus Emre Institute Turkish Cultural Center and National Press Club (NPC), Islamabad, on Thursday jointly organised a one-day ‘Wonders of Türkiye’ photo exhibition at NPC, showcasing the cultural richness of Türkiye.
Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi attended the event as the chief guest, while Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Irfan Naziroglu inaugurated the exhibition as the guest of honour.
The event was also attended by Head of Yunus Emre Institute Dr. Khalil Tokar, TIKA Pakistan Head Saleh Tuna, NPC President Azhar Jatoi, Secretary Nayyer Ali and other officials from both the Turkish Embassy and NPC, said a press release.
On this occasion, Faisal Karim Kundi praised the initiative, calling it an excellent photo exhibition where Turkish culture has been reflected in the best way.
“The Turkish people are very hospitable and long-standing friends of Pakistan,” he said, adding that “Türkiye has always supported Pakistan in times of difficulty.”
He further invited the Turkish ambassador and TIKA officials to visit the Governor House in Peshawar.
Meanwhile, Turkish Ambassador Irfan Naziroglu said that Pakistan and Türkiye are brotherly Islamic nations enjoying exceptional relations across various fields, including health, education, tourism, and others.
“Both brotherly countries support each other in every difficult time. The relations between the two countries are getting better and better day by day,” he said.
NPC President Azhar Jatoi and Secretary Nayyar Ali thanked the guests for their presence at the Press Club and appreciated the exhibition for offering a vibrant glimpse into Turkish culture.
8th Meeting of National Task Force on Human Rights Held Under Chairmanship of Federal Minister for Human Rights
ISLAMABAD, Jul 31 (APP): The Ministry of Human Rights held the 8th meeting of the National Task Force on Human Rights, chaired by Federal Minister Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar and co-chaired by Senator Dr. Afnan Ullah Khan and Secretary Abdul Khalique Shaikh.
Representatives from key federal and provincial departments, including Law, Interior, Foreign Affairs, Women Development, and Police attended the meeting.
The Minister emphasized the importance of activating District Human Rights Committees across all provinces and sharing best practices to improve protection for vulnerable groups, particularly women, children, and minorities, in line with constitutional guarantees.
Progress on the Action Plan for Human Rights, approved in 2016 and revised in 2020, was reviewed. The Secretary, MoHR, stressed expediting past decisions, including strengthening Treaty Implementation Cells in Balochistan and KP and reactivating provincial task forces.
The provinces were urged to speed up legislation against child marriage and complete appointments to Provincial Commissions on the Status of Women within 30 days. The Chair also called for dissemination of the 2023 Federal Shariat Court judgment on marriage age limits.
A special committee of federal and provincial secretaries was formed to propose measures to improve Pakistan’s ranking in the Gender Parity Report.
The meeting concluded with a unified commitment to strengthen human rights protections at the grassroots level.
Iran pays tribute to Fatima Jinnah on her birth anniversary, hailing as beacon of Muslim women’s leadership
By Rehan Khan
ISLAMABAD, July 31 (APP): Marking the birth anniversary of Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah, widely revered as the Madr-e-Millat (Mother of the Nation) in Pakistan, the Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan, Dr. Reza Amiri Moghadam, extended a heartfelt tribute to her legacy, lauding her as an enduring symbol of courage, vision, and leadership in the Muslim world.
Taking to his official social media platform, ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), Ambassador Moghadam wrote, “On the occasion of July 31st, the birth anniversary of Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah, I pay my sincere tribute to her exemplary and inspiring character. Everyone in Pakistan honors her visionary leadership, relentless courage, and invaluable contributions to Pakistan and the Muslim world.”
Echoing the sentiments, the Embassy of Iran in Pakistan also issued a statement highlighting Fatima Jinnah’s lasting influence. Quoting her words, “People of Pakistan are by nature devoted to the cause of peace and goodwill,” the embassy underscored her commitment to unity, democracy, and human dignity.
“On this day, we honor her inspiring character as a woman and a Muslim leader who stood tall in times of national struggle and transformation,” the statement added.
Fatima Jinnah, sister of Pakistan’s founding father Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, remains a symbol of democratic values and women’s empowerment in South Asia. Her memory continues to inspire generations across the Muslim world – a legacy that transcends borders and remains deeply admired by regional partners like Iran.
Replicas of Fasting Buddha placed in National Museum Bangkok, Vietnam
ISLAMABAD, Jul 31 (APP): The replicas of the Fasting Buddha, gifted by Pakistan, found their place at the National Museum, Bangkok (Thailand) and in Vietnam’s Ninh Binh province.
According to the Foreign Office on Thursday, it was a moment of pride for Pakistan as these timeless emblems of shared spiritual heritage reflected the enduring cultural and civilizational bonds between Pakistan and Southeast Asia.
China’s civil nuclear cooperation led generation of 4,000 MW, creates 50,000 jobs in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jul 31 (APP): China’s civil nuclear cooperation with Pakistan has led to the generation of 4,000 megawatts of electricity and the creation of over 50,000 jobs, significantly contributing to Pakistan’s clean energy ambitions.
These insights were shared by international experts during a webinar titled “Nuclear Energy for Green Transition”, organized by the Asian Institute of Ecocivilization Research and Development (AIERD), said a press release received here on Thursday.
Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Climate Change, Romina Khursheed Alam said Pakistan must benefit from the emerging technologies to pursue the agenda of green growth, sustainable development, and Sustainable Development Goals. Pakistan must explore all options to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change and GHG emissions. It is direly needed as Pakistan is highly vulnerable to climate change. She informed the audience that China and Pakistan have developed a strong relationship to pursue the agenda of green transition. China is assisting Pakistan in multiple ways to go for a green transition, including investment in green and renewable sources of energy, such as solar and wind energy. China and Pakistan have also forged a partnership to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy for the betterment of humanity.
Fan Siyuan, Manager at China National Nuclear Cooperation for Asia, highlighted that the civil nuclear partnership between Pakistan and China has created 10,000 direct and 40,000 indirect jobs in Pakistan while enhancing the country’s energy capacity by 4,000 MW. She stated that China possesses complete command over the nuclear energy supply chain—including software and hardware—which enables it to offer fast, affordable, and sustainable energy solutions with reliability.
She noted that Pakistan and China have developed a robust partnership over the years to pursue green development through peaceful nuclear cooperation.
Addressing the webinar, Prof. Dr. Eng. Yousry Abushady of Egypt, a former head of Safeguard Operations at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), emphasized the need for the IAEA to guarantee nuclear fuel supply through the LEU (Low Enriched Uranium) Bank based in Kazakhstan.
Dr. Jason Ross from the United States presented a futuristic view of nuclear energy, asserting that nuclear fission and fusion are essential for future energy systems.
CEO of AIERD, Shakeel Ahmad Ramay, concluded the session by reiterating that China remains a steadfast partner in Pakistan’s green transition. He noted that Pakistan currently has an installed nuclear power capacity of 4,000 MW, with plans to expand it to 40,000 MW by 2050 under ongoing cooperation with China.