AJK PM urges USA for early resolution of Kashmir dispute

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Fri, 2 Feb 2024, 10:45 PM

MIRPUR, Feb 02 (APP):Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Chaudhry Anwarul Haq, has urged the United States to play role for early resolution of Kashmir dispute, saying the issue is imperative to maintain peace and security in the South Asian region.

United States should contribute its valuable influence to addressing the lingering dispute of Kashmir for lasting peace in the region, he made these remarks during a meeting with Shahid Ahmed Khan, the US President’s Cultural Advisor at AJK House in Islamabad.

The AJK Premier emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir issue. He said a comprehensive involvement of the USA was necessary to end the conflict that has now reached at dangerous point.

Describing the current independence movement in IIOJK as a noble and legitimate right of Kashmiri people, he said the people of Kashmir have been fighting for their right to self-determination, which the UN has guaranteed them. India has occupied the region through illegal force going against the desires and goals of the Kashmiri people.

The PM informed during the meeting that ongoing violence and bloodshed in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IIOJK), as well as the unlawful incarceration of Hurriyat leaders there and forced disappearances are matters of serious concern that must be addressed without further delay.

He claimed that Kashmir conflict was the primary cause creating instability in the area. It is the time for the US to take a leading role in efforts to resolve the long standing issue of Kashmir, he said.

On this occasion, the premier AJK expressed gratitude for US’s assistance in the rescue and relief efforts that had made by the US, in Oct 8, 2005 earthquake.

The AJK PM also praised the US government’s scholarship program for Kashmiri students, stating it provides them a great opportunity to learn the American culture and society. He also valued the US contribution to USAID-funded development initiatives for Azad Kashmir. Additionally, the visiting guest received a commemorative shield from the AJK PM.

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MQM-P holds public meeting in Hyderabad

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Waseem Iqbal

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Fri, 2 Feb 2024, 10:43 PM

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HYDERABAD, Feb 02 (APP):The Convener of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has expressed hope that his party will secure landslide victory from Karachi, Hyderabad and other urban centres in Sindh.

Addressing a public meeting of his party at Puqqa Qila ground here on Friday evening, Siddiqui recalled that over 4 years ago he had predicted that the good times of his party and its supporters would start from 2023.

He believed that the anticipated time had already arrived and that the next government in Islamabad would be formed with MQM-P’s support. “Go to every single house, knock every door and give people the good news that your enemy is going to perish soon,” he asserted.

The Convener criticised the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and said Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s dream of becoming Prime Minister of Pakistan would not come true after the February 8 polls. He warned that the electorate of MQM-P would hold the PPP’s leaders responsible for the 15 years of consecutive governance of their party in Sindh province.

Siddiqui claimed that the people of Sindh’s urban centers gave over Rs22,000 billion in taxes which the PPP’s governments allegedly misused.

“The next 10 years are for Mohajirs whose patience has won against cruelty,” he said.He claimed that after 75 years of the country’s existence, the alleged fact had been accepted that the posterity of Pakistan’s founders alone could run the country. Siddiqui claimed that their formula for the government was the one which believed in the rule of 230 million people and not just 23 dynasties. MQM-P’s leader Anees Qaimkhani claimed that the public meeting in Hyderabad had broken the record of the party’s event on January 21 in Karachi.

He said MQM-P boycotted the local government elections due to which the PPP was able to elect its Mayors in Karachi and Hyderabad. He warned the PPP that if it used its influence over the polling stations, the charged people of Hyderabad would not tolerate that rigging.

Qaimkhani charged the public with his slogans and asked them to lower and raise the party flags again and again. Syed Suhail Mashhadi of MQM-P said on February 8 that his party and its supporters would demonstrate their unity.

He asked the workers and supporters to keep the polling stations surrounded until the results were announced so that no power could conduct the rigging. Irfan Gul Magsi, Abdul Aleem Khanzada, Rashid Khan and other leaders also spoke.

Jamal Shah inaugurates degree show in Art & Culture University

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Waseem Iqbal

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Fri, 2 Feb 2024, 10:41 PM

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HYDERABAD, Feb 02 (APP):The Caretaker Federal Minister of National Heritage and Culture Syed Jamal Shah on Friday highlighted the significance of art for the nation, stating that until this field is given due importance, progress cannot be achieved.

He said that art and culture are the medium that connects every aspect of daily life through a love of politics, sociology, religion and science.

He made these remarks while inaugurating the country’s first private Art and Culture University’s degree show in 2024 as a special guest in Jamshoro.

He said that our land is enriched with art and culture, which impart lessons of love, affection and respect. He said that art kills the fear in us, which makes a person leave cowardice, and become brave and unshakable.

Speaking about the student’s thesis projects, Jamal Shah appreciated the beautiful work presented and termed them informative.

He praised the intellect of Sindh’s artists, attributing their brilliance to their deep connection with the land, colors, issues, and people of the region.

The federal minister expressed his delight at the establishment of such an excellent Art and Culture University in the private sector, which is a highly commendable effort.

He hoped that this institution would progress significantly in the future and become a source of enthusiasm for art-related individuals, leading to the establishment of other art and culture institutions in the country.

Earlier, University Chancellor Prof. Dr. Fatah Daoudpota in his welcome address highlighted the performance and objectives of the University and said that the University’s batch that is passing out includes three departments Fine Arts, Textile Arts, and Media Arts. He stated that this exhibition will continue for 28 days, with the closing ceremony scheduled for February 28, 2024.

The inaugural ceremony of the degree show witnessed a large number of attendees, including the university’s senate, syndicate members and faculty members, officers, employees, and students, who came to witness the projects crafted by 49 students.

IG NH&MP directs to ensure implementation of axle load control regime

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Zaka Ullah Ch

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Fri, 2 Feb 2024, 10:14 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP): Inspector General of National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP), Salman Chaudhry on Friday directed the zonal and sector commanders to conduct surprise checking and monitoring to ensure implementation of the axle load control regime.

A high-level meeting was chaired by the Inspector General NHMP here in order to control goods overloading, strict implementation should be ensured, especially tyre pressure gauge checking, said a news release.

Salman Chaudhry emphasized the importance of preventing overloaded vehicles from using motorways and highways, adding that overloaded vehicles contribute to road accidents and cause of damages the road infrastructure.

He further said the NHMP committed to the complete elimination of overloading from the National Highways of the country for which all resources will be utilized.

A strict warning has been given to all the major goods suppliers of the country, markets, cement manufacturing plants and goods transport companies, informing them in detail about the damages of overloading.

It was informed in the meeting that extra goods are being offloaded from overloaded vehicles under the supervision of the National Highways and Motorway Police at all the Weigh Stations established on National Highways and furthermore, thousands of overloaded vehicles are also being returned with heavy fines.

Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar calls on by a delegation from Ethiopia led by the State Minister of Fiscal Policy and Public Finance, Dr. Eyob Tekalign Tolina

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Zia Ur Rehman

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Fri, 2 Feb 2024, 10:13 PM

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Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar calls on by a delegation from Ethiopia led by the State Minister of Fiscal Policy and Public Finance, Dr. Eyob Tekalign Tolina

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Zia Ur Rehman

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Fri, 2 Feb 2024, 10:12 PM

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Pakistan desires to strengthen ties with Mongolia: FS

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Munir Hussain

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Fri, 2 Feb 2024, 10:04 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP):Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi Friday here met the new envoy of Mongolia to Pakistan ambassador Tuvvshin Badral and discussed matters of mutual interest.

Congratulating Ambassador Badral on his appointment, the foreign secretary reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to further deepen Pakistan-Mongolia relations and strengthen cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.