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IHC disposes of plea regarding security of Baloch protesters

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP):The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday disposed of a petition regarding provision of facilities and security to the Baloch protesters in capital.
IHC’s Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, who heard the case, instructed the authorities to ensure the security of the protesters.
Advocate General Islamabad Ayaz Shaukat, State Counsel Abdur Rehman and petitioners’ lawyers appeared before the court.
The court asked the authorities to provide the details to the petitioners’ lawyers pertaining to the FIRs registered against the protesters anywhere in the country.
The court disposed of the plea with the above instructions.

Diplomats engage to normalise Pakistan, Iran relations

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP):Pakistani and Iranian diplomats engaged Friday in a flurry of diplomatic activity to normalise relations of the two countries and de-escalate tension.

The signs of rapprochement became public when Iranian diplomat Seyed Rasoul Mousavi in a post on X told that “an hour ago, foreign ministers of Iran and Pakistan had a very good phone conversation to return relations to a high level. I hope that with the help of my colleague Rahim Hayat we can set a new record in de-escalation for two brotherly and friendly countries in the Guinness World Records by returning the ambassadors to the capitals and mutual visits of the foreign ministers.”
In another post on X, he said, “I believe that the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of our country is the end point on the waves of tension created between Iran and Pakistan. Leaders and high officials of both countries know that only terrorists and enemies of both countries benefit from the existing tension between the two neighboring countries.
Today, the main problem of the Islamic world is to stop the crimes of the Zionists in Gaza.”

This was followed by a post of Additional Foreign Secretary of Pakistan for Afghanistan and West Asia Rahim Hayat Qureshi who thanked Iranian diplomat Seyed Rasoul Mousavi and Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam and members of their team for the constructive efforts made for the early de-escalation between the two brotherly countries. “We look forward to many high level engagements in the future,” he hoped.
The Iranian ambassador reiterated in a statement that “Iran is fully committed to the territorial integrity of brotherly country of Pakistan. Threats like terrorism are common, also interests, and complementary economy provides a fertile ground to promote geo-economy, security and welfare in region.”

Iran fully committed to territorial integrity of Pakistan: Ambassador Moghadam

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP): Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam on Friday said that Iran was fully committed to the territorial integrity of the brotherly country of Pakistan.

The ambassador, in a post on social media platform X, said, “Threats like terrorism are common, also interests. Uniquely non-competitive interests and complementary economy provide a fertile ground to promote geo-economy, security, and welfare in the region.”

Ambassador Moghadam, in an earlier post on X, said that the two brotherly, friendly, and neighborly countries of Iran and Pakistan had always supported each other in hard times during history.

“With common threats and interests, all-out potentialities, and opportunities, the bilateral ties don’t tolerate any lag and delay,” he added.

Cabinet discusses situation arising from Iranian attack on Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Friday briefed the Caretaker Federal Cabinet about the situation arising from the Iranian attack on Pakistan on January 16.

The details of the attack, as well as Pakistan’s response, were shared in the meeting of the Federal Cabinet held under the chairmanship of Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar.

The cabinet lauded the high professionalism with which the Pakistan Armed Forces responded to the breach of Pakistan’s sovereignty and how the entire government machinery worked in unison in that regard.

Addressing the cabinet, the prime minister affirmed that Pakistan was a law abiding and peace loving country, and it sought friendly and cooperative relations with all countries, particularly its neighbours.

PM Kakar said that Pakistan and Iran were two brotherly countries that had historically enjoyed fraternal and cooperative relations marked by respect and affection. It was in the interest of both countries to take steps to restore the relationship to what it was prior to 16th January, 2024, he added.

The prime minister said that, in that regard, Pakistan would welcome and reciprocate all positive measures from the Iranian side.

All faiths preach co-existence, humanity and peace: Mushaal

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP):Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Human Rights and Women Empowerment Mushaal Hussein Mullick has highlighted the core principles of equality saying that all citizens of Pakistan are equal before the law regardless of their faith, caste and race.
She was addressing a consultative session on the promotion of interfaith harmony in Pakistan.
The consultative session was attended with equal representation by members from all faiths and organizations working for interfaith harmony.
The SAPM actively listened to the participants to gain insight into challenges faced by minorities across Pakistan. In response, she assured that meaningful and effective measures would be taken to address these issues.
In her address, Mushaal Hussein Mullick, said that Pakistan derives its policies regarding minorities from the golden principles laid out by the founder of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in his address to the 1st Constituent Assembly of Pakistan.
She highlighted that Pakistan’s first cabinet comprised of members of all faiths which was a powerful illustration of Pakistan’s commitment to unity in diversity. She also drew attention to the representation of unity in the national flag’s colors.
Mushaal Mullick underscored the universal teachings of co-existence, humanity, and peace inherent in all faiths. She expressed concern over the misrepresentation of religions by certain factions which was leading to the promotion of hatred on a global scale. In particular, she highlighted the menace of Zionist and Hindutva ideologies and emphasized that both posed a significant and grave threat to global peace.
Mushaal threw light on the invaluable contributions of Pakistan’s minorities in the nation’s progress. She also highlighted the efforts of people of all faiths in the creation of the country.
She expressed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that minorities had the opportunity to visit their sacred sites within the country. She said that the Kartarpur Corridor was an example of such commitment through which thousands of Sikh Yatries visited their holy places across the border on annual basis. This initiative served as a testament to Pakistan’s dedication to the promotion of religious harmony in its diverse population, she added.
She reiterated her firm commitment to the establishment of interfaith societies within educational institutions throughout Pakistan. She advocated for adjustments in the educational curriculum to promote values of peace and respect for all faiths.
She expressed her intention to collaborate with the Higher Education Commission to introduce scholarships specifically tailored for minorities across all levels in educational institutions. She further said that steps were being taken to effectively implement education and employment quotas reserved for minorities.
Mushaal emphasized the empowerment of district-level interfaith committees. She said that instructions to district administrations would be issued to convene regular meetings of these committees. She further said that the empowerment of these committees would ensure that the challenges faced by minorities were promptly and effectively addressed at the grassroots level.
The SAPM announced the establishment of two churches in AJK, one in Mirpur and the other in Muzaffarabad.
She expressed her commitment to restoring and refurbishing temples all across the country. She stressed collaborative efforts and action-oriented measures to promote interfaith harmony for the lasting peace in the country.

FIA Rawalpindi Zone arrests human smugglers

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP): Federal Investigation Agnecy (FIA), Rawalpindi Zone on Friday arrested human smugglers in two different raids.

FIA team, under supervision of SI Shams Khan Gondal SHO, Inspector Sarwat Durrani, ASI Niaz Mir, and FC Kashf ur Rahman, arrested Muhammad Zahid s/o Khan Bahadur, r/o Qasimabad Rawalpindi, in a raid.

Zahid was wanted to FIA in the FIR No. 18/2024, dated 17-01-2024, under sections 18, 22 EO Golra Mor, for being allegedly involved in human smuggling.

Zahid allegedly deceived Farrukh Ammar while extorting a hefty sum of Rs. 400,000 on the pretext of sending his son abroad for employment but decieved him.

The operation was headed by Deputy Director AHTC Rawalpindi, Kamran Amir Khan (PSP, QPM) upon the directions of Director FIA Rana Abdul Jabbar in a drive against human smugglers.

Meanwhile in another raid, the FIA team arrested accused Amjad Hussain s/o Manzoor Hussain r/o Chakwal in case FIR No. 12/2024 dated 17-01-2024 U/s 34, 109, 406, 420 PPC.

The accused was arrested on the allegation that he allegedly extorted Rs 8,550,000/- from the complainant namely Shahid Iqbal s/o Muhammad Rafique r/o Chakwal and his 36 friends/ relatives on the pretext to send them to Saudi Arabia for Umrah but defrauded later.

He neither provided the visa nor returned the extored money.

The accused was arrested from Golra Mor and further investigation was underway.

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar chairs a meeting of the Caretaker Federal Cabinet

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Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar chairs a meeting of the Caretaker Federal Cabinet.
APP58-190124 ISLAMABAD: January 19 - Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar chairs a meeting of the Caretaker Federal Cabinet. APP/ABB
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar chairs a meeting of the Caretaker Federal Cabinet
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Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar chairs a meeting of the National Security Committee.

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Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar chairs a meeting of the National Security Committee.
APP57-190124 ISLAMABAD: January 19 - Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar chairs a meeting of the National Security Committee. APP/ABB
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar chairs a meeting of the National Security Committee.
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Federal Minister for Commerce, Industries and Investments, Dr. Gohar Ejaz addressing the audience at the 3rd Engineering and Healthcare Show at the Expo Center

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Federal Minister for Commerce, Industries and Investments, Dr. Gohar Ejaz addressing the audience at the 3rd Engineering and Healthcare Show at the Expo Center
APP56-190124 LAHORE: January 19 - Federal Minister for Commerce, Industries and Investments, Dr. Gohar Ejaz addressing the audience at the 3rd Engineering and Healthcare Show at the Expo Center. APP/ABB
Federal Minister for Commerce, Industries and Investments, Dr. Gohar Ejaz addressing the audience at the 3rd Engineering and Healthcare Show at the Expo Center
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Pakistan, Iran should address each other’s security concerns: NSC

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP):The National Security Committee (NSC) Friday observed that Iran was a neighbourly and brotherly Muslim country and existing multiple communication channels between the two countries should be mutually utilised to address each other’s security concerns in the larger interest of regional peace and stability.
The committee, which met with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in the chair to deliberate upon matters of national security, hoped that in line with the universal principles governing the conduct of good neighbourly relations, the two countries would mutually be able to overcome minor irritants through dialogue and diplomacy and pave the way to further deepen their historic relations.
The forum reviewed the overall security in view of the situation between Pakistan and Iran.
It undertook a wholesome review of the situation and lauded the professional, calibrated and proportionate response by the Armed Forces of Pakistan against unprovoked and unlawful violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty.
During the meeting, participants were briefed about political and diplomatic developments bearing upon the prevailing situation between Pakistan and Iran, and its impact on the overall security milieu in the region.
The forum also took stock of the ‘Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar’, which was successfully executed against Pakistani origin Baloch terrorists residing on the ungoverned spaces inside Iran.
An update on the situation along the borders and necessary full preparations done to comprehensively respond to any further violation of national sovereignty was also deliberated about.
The forum reiterated the unflinching resolve that sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan were absolutely inviolable and sacrosanct, and any attempt by anyone to breach it on any pretext would be responded with full might of the state.
The meeting reaffirmed that the security and safety of the people of Pakistan were  of paramount importance and no stone would be left unturned to ensure it.
The forum impressed upon Pakistan’s commitment to sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries in accordance with the United Nations Charter and international norms.
The committee also reiterated the resolve to deal with the menace of terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, with an iron hand.
The forum also highlighted that Pakistan had suffered far more than any other country due to the scourge of terrorism.
The meeting was attended by the caretaker ministers for Defence, Foreign Affairs, Finance and Information, Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Chief of the Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff and Chief of Air Staff as well as heads of intelligence agencies.