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Attique felicitates nation, institutions for conducting peaceful general election

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): President Muslim Conference, Ex-Premier Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), Sardar Attique Ahmed Khan has congratulated the whole nation, all institutions for conducting the general election 2024 in a fair, free and peaceful manner.
Talking to overseas Pakistanis and Kashmiris on arrival at Dubai airport on a week-long visit to UAE, he said the future of Pakistan’s democracy is brighter keeping in view the high enthusiasm of the people demonstrated in the Feb 8, general election, said a news release issued here.
He said every healthy and positive act on the national level powerfully reflects on Kashmir’s plight. He termed, “Kashmir is an integral part of the Pakistan.”
Commenting on Kashmir’s deplorable situation, Sardar Attique made it clear that whatever anti-Kashmir measures perpetrated by India in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) are all in flagrant violation of United Nations resolutions.
He further said that India must reverse all anti-Kashmir demographic and geographic moves that have been taken since August 5, 2019.  “Kashmiris are struggling for the right to self-determination and India cannot suppress its movement through military might,” he added.
To a query, he lauded the role of Pakistani and Kashmiri overseas workers in the economic development of UAE.

Kashmiri pays tribute to Maqbool Bhatt Shaheed

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP):Chairman Pasban-e-Hurriyat Jammu and Kashmir Uzair Ahmed Ghazali has said that Maqbool Bhatt was a revolutionary leader who has sacrificed his life for Kashmir’s independence.
In a statement issued here Sunday on the martyrdom anniversary of Maqbool Bhatt, he said that Maqbool Bhatt’s eternal struggle for the freedom was exemplary.
He said that Bhatt was one of the first leaders of freedom under Indian imperialism, who showed the people the way of freedom and struggle from India.
Ghazali said that the Kashmiri people will continue their struggle to get freedom from the illegal occupation of India.
“India could not weaken Kashmir’s freedom struggle with executions, fake military encounters, arrests, worst use of laws, and coercive leadership” he reiterated.
“The bigoted and tyrannical Indian judiciary openly expressed its hatred and enmity towards the Kashmiri people and hanged Mohammad Maqbool Butt and Afzal Guru despite insufficient evidence”, he added.
He further said that Indian rulers of Kashmir can’t be successful by coercion and cannot suppress the voice of Kashmiri people.
“Even After the execution of the two Kashmiri leaders, Muhammad Maqbool Butt and Muhammad Afzal Guru, their dead bodies were not handed over to their heirs, which is the worst violation of human rights”, adding that International human rights organizations should play their role for innocent Kashmiri people.
He said that the great martyrs of Kashmir independence movement including Muhammad Maqbool Bhatt, Muhammad Afzal Guru, Syed Ali Shah Gillani, Muhammad Ashraf Khan Sehrai, Muhammad Maqbool Alai, Ghulam Rasool Dar, Abdul Majeed Dar, Khalid Sani, Mirwaiz Maulvi Muhammad Farooq, Abdul Ghani Lone, Ahmed Hassan, Burhan Muzaffar Wani, Zia Mustafa, Sajjad Afghani and others have sacrificed their lives for this noble cause.

Caretaker govt fulfills its constitutional responsibility by holding polls: Solangi

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): Caretaker Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi on Sunday said the government had fulfilled its constitutional responsibility by holding free, fair and transparent elections in a peaceful manner.

Speaking in a TV talk show on private media, the minister said the caretaker government had extended all-out facilitation to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in holding the polls.

The results of the elections were a testament to the transparency of the elections, he added.

To a query, Solangi said there was a procedure for the transfer of power under the constitution and law.

He said the incumbent speakers would call sessions of all the assemblies as soon as the official results of the general election conveyed to the respective assemblies officially.

The caretaker governments would be dissolved when the elected Prime Minister and Chief Ministers would take oaths of their positions, he added.

The Ministry of Interior had responded to the queries about the suspension of mobile service on election day, he said, adding the citizens’ lives were of paramount importance for the state.

There were threats to the citizens and polling staff, he said in response to another query. “It was important for us to ensure that there was no hindrance to the people’s mobility on the election day.

There had always been disputes over the election process and election date, he said recalling such disputes at the time 2018 and 2013 elections.

ANP’s delegation visits MQM-P’s office to congratulate election winners

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HYDERABAD, Feb 11 (APP):A delegation of Awami National Party (ANP) visited the Hyderabad chapter office of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) here on Sunday to congratulate the party on winning 5 out of 9 seats in Hyderabad.
The delegation, led by ANP’s provincial Vice President Mohammad Hashim Khan, expressed hope that MQM-P’s elected legislators would serve the people without discrimination.
The party’s elected candidate on NA-219 Abdul Aleem Khanzada said MQM-P was thankful to the people of Hyderabad who reposed trust on them one more time.
The winning candidate from PS-62 Sabir Hussain Qaimkhani emphasized the need to bury the politics of hatred so that the people and the country could move ahead towards progress and development.
The MQM-P’s elected candidates welcomed the ANP’s delegation at their party office and extended their assurance about serving the city’s people alike.

PML-N initiates formal talks with PPP for govt formation

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Waseem Iqbal
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LAHORE, Feb 11 (APP):In a significant development, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), led by President Shehbaz Sharif, has commenced formal discussions with the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) to explore cooperation for forming the government.
The initiative saw Shehbaz Sharif leading a delegation to Bilawal House for talks with PPP-Parliamentarian President Asif Ali Zardari and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday.
Among the notable attendees from the PML-N side were Azam Nazir Tarar, Ayaz Sadiq, Ahsan Iqbal, Rana Tanveer, Khawaja Saad Rafique, Malik Ahmed Khan, Marriyum Aurangzeb, and others. During the meeting, the PPP leadership assured the PML-N delegation that their proposal for collaboration in government formation would be presented at the Central Executive Committee meeting scheduled for Monday (February 12), in Islamabad. The forthcoming session is expected to witness in-depth discussions on the matter, signaling a potentially pivotal moment in the political landscape of Pakistan.

Minister Aneeq to address Hajj training programme on Monday

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HYDERABAD, Feb 11 (APP): Caretaker Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed will visit Hyderabad on Monday.
 According to a press release, the minister  will address the aspirant pilgrims on the occasion of their first Hajj training programme at Qasim Banquet at 9.30 a.m.

ECP halts results of PB-21, orders vote recount

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), upon the request of Ali Hassan Zehri, on Sunday halted the results of PB-21 Hub and ordered a recount of the votes.

This decision was taken in accordance with the powers vested in the ECP under Section 95(6) of the Elections Act, 2017, Article 218(3) of the Constitution, and all other enabling powers, an ECP press release said.

The ECP has directed the Returning Officer (RO) to issue notices to the contesting candidates regarding the time, date, and venue of the recounting process.

Negative perceptions about circular debt, tariff rationalization plans dispelled

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 11 (APP): The Petroleum Division (PD) on Sunday dispelled the negative perception being created regarding the Circular Debt (CD) reduction and tariff rationalization plans (in the oil and gas sector).

“There have been productive deliberations with IMF (International Monetary Fund) after which additional information has been shared. Further progress on these plans is expected in the coming week,” the PD posted on X.

Woman artist making clay made items on her stall during Faiz Mela at Al-Hamra

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Woman artist making clay made items on her stall during Faiz Mela at Al-Hamra
APP11-110224 LAHORE: February 11 – Women visiting stall during Faiz Mela at Al-Hamra. APP/AHF/FHA
Woman artist making clay made items on her stall during Faiz Mela at Al-Hamra
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LAHOREWoman artist making clay made items on her stall during Faiz Mela at Al-Hamra

Woman artist making clay made items on her stall during Faiz Mela at Al-Hamra

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45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution of Iran celebrated

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KARACHI, Feb 11 (APP): The Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Karachi hosted an event to mark the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution of Iran and the National Day.

Sindh Caretaker Tourism Minister Arshad Wali Mohammad, along with other Pakistani dignitaries congratulated Consul General Hassan Nourian on the festive occasion.

The event was attended by senior officials of the Sindh Government, political figures, religious scholars, businessmen and traders, including officials and members of the Pakistan Chambers of Commerce.

The consuls general of some other countries based in Karachi also congratulated the government and people of Iran on the occasion of their National Day.

The Iranian Consul General, in his remarks, paid tribute to the brave people of Iran in his address.

He appreciated the joint efforts of both Pakistan and Iran to enhance their relations in political, economic, cultural, military, and other fields.

He said that the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Iran was the 77th anniversary of the long-standing brotherly relations between Iran and Pakistan, who remained firm and friendly in all circumstances.

Their bilateral relations, especially in the economic and trade sectors, were strong, he added.

Hassan Noorian recalled the meeting of the leaders of Iran and Pakistan to inaugurate border projects, and the recent visit of the Iranian foreign minister to Sindh and Islamabad as a turning point in the long-standing relations between the two neighboring countries.

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