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December 25 – Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilwal Bhutto Zardari addressing during convocation ceremony at Bakhtawar Cadet Collage for Girls

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December 25 – Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Bilwal Bhutto Zardari addressing during convocation ceremony at Bakhtawar Cadet Collage for Girls
APP72-251223 SHAHEED BENAZIRABAD: December 25 – Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Bilwal Bhutto Zardari addressing during convocation ceremony at Bakhtawar Cadet Collage for Girls
December 25 – Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Bilwal Bhutto Zardari addressing during convocation ceremony at Bakhtawar Cadet Collage for Girls
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SHAHEED BENAZIRABAD: December 25 – December 25 – Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Bilwal Bhutto Zardari addressing during convocation ceremony at Bakhtawar Cadet Collage for Girls

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SHAHEED BENAZIRABAD: December 25 – Girls Cadets performing skill demonstrating during convocation ceremony at Bakhtawar Cadet Collage for Girls.

December 25 – Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Bilwal Bhutto Zardari addressing during convocation ceremony at Bakhtawar Cadet Collage for Girls
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SHAHEED BENAZIRABAD: December 25 – Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilwal Bhutto Zardari giving away certificate to students during convocation ceremony at Bakhtawar Cadet Collage for Girls

Jinnah’s vision of a welfare state

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Amjad Shafique
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Muhammad Shafique
ISLAMABAD, Dec 25 (APP):As the nation celebrates the 147th birth anniversary of the founder of Pakistan, Mohammed Ali Jinnah, today (Monday), it will be appropriate to see what kind of state he envisioned for the people, who got independence after huge sacrifices.
Jinnah wanted Pakistan to be a progressive democratic welfare state based on Islamic principles and tenets where all citizens have equal opportunities. He stressed the importance of social justice and the need to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor. He believed in providing equal opportunities for education, employment, and access to basic necessities for all citizens.
“It is not our purpose to make the rich richer and to accelerate the process of the accumulation of wealth in the hands of a few individuals. Our ideal should not be capitalistic but Islamic,” he said while speaking to the All India Muslim League (AIML) Planning Committee in Delhi on November 5, 1944.
He believed in creating a society where the government is responsible for the well-being and social welfare of its citizens regardless of their background, religion, or social status. He believed in upholding the principles of justice, equality, and inclusivity.
“We should aim at leveling up the general standard of living amongst the masses; our ideal should not be capitalistic but Islamic, and the interests and welfare of the people as a whole should be kept constantly in mind,” he told the AIML Planning Committee.
Quaid-e-Azam recognized the importance of economic development in creating a prosperous and welfare-oriented society. He believed in promoting industrial growth, creating employment opportunities, and reducing poverty and inequality. He was fully aware of the economic, social, and educational backwardness of Muslims. In October 1937, he underlined “a constructive and ameliorative programme of work for the people’s welfare.”
Similarly, on April 17, 1938, he emphasized devising plans to give Muslims “immediate relief from the poverty and wretchedness from which they are suffering more than any other section of the people of India.”
There are numerous occasions where the founder of Pakistan stressed organizing the people economically, socially, educationally, and politically.
He emphasized the significance of education and healthcare for the progress and well-being of a nation. He advocated for the provision of quality education and accessible healthcare facilities for all citizens.
“Without education, it is complete darkness, and with education, it is light. Education is a matter of life and death for our nation. The world is moving so fast that if you do not educate yourselves, you will not only be completely left behind but will also be finished up. The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) had enjoined his followers to go even to China in the pursuit of knowledge. If that was the commandment in those days when communications were difficult, then, truly, Muslims, as the true followers of the glorious heritage of Islam, should surely utilize all available opportunities.
No sacrifice of time or personal comfort should be regarded as too great for the advancement of the cause of education,” he said on an occasion.
The above discussion shows that Quaid-e-Azam envisioned a state that would actively work towards providing social welfare programmes, including social security, housing, and assistance for the underprivileged sections of society. His vision of a welfare state aimed to create a just and equitable society where the government plays a proactive role in promoting the well-being and development of its citizens. His vision continues to inspire and guide policymakers in Pakistan today.

China’s top legislature reviews multiple draft laws, revisions at standing committee session

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Amjad Shafique
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BEIJING, Dec 25 (APP):The Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, started its seventh session Monday to review multiple draft laws and law revisions.
The session’s agenda includes reviewing a draft revision to the Organic Law of the State Council, a draft revision to the Company Law, a draft amendment to the Charity Law, a draft food security law, a draft amendment to the Criminal Law, a draft emergency response management law, and a draft law on rural collective economic organizations.
Lawmakers will also review a draft amendment to the Law on Supervision by the Standing Committees of the People’s Congresses at All Levels, a draft revision to the Frontier Health and Quarantine Law, and a draft revision to the Mineral Resources Law, among other bills.

Kashmiris remember Quaid e Azam on his 147th birth anniversary with fabulous zest:

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Amjad Shafique
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MIRPUR  ( AJK): Dec 25 (APP) ::People across Azad Jammu Kashmir  celebrated Quaid-e-Azam day marking the state-wide celebrations of   147th birth anniversary  of  the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah  on  Monday with great enthusiasm and devotion coupled  with the renewal of the pledge to continue the individual and collective role for making Pakistan progressive and prosperous in letter and spirit  as envisioned by father of the nation.
It was gazetted holiday across AJK on this occasion. The day dawned with special prayers in the mosques throughout AJK for the integrity, solidarity, progress and prosperity of  Pakistan  and for the early success of the  Kashmir  freedom movement.
Special ceremonies to celebrate the birthday of Quaid-e-Azam were  hosted  in all ten districts. as well as the subordinate tehsil headquarters of Azad Jammu Kashmir including the state metropolis – Muzaffarabad and divisional headquarters of Mirpur and Rawalakot were the hallmark of the day. Various social, political and intellectual organizations held special programs to celebrate this day with great fervor and enthusiasm.
The Quaid’s birth day cakes were cut in these ceremony to celebrate the historic day with great elation amid the clapping by the jubilant participants and voicing  “Happy birth day to Quaid-e-Azam” to express their heartiest love and affection with the Quaid.
Addressing these ceremonies speakers paid glorious tributes to the founder of Pakistan besides highlighting his hectic life, ideas and achievements – which led to the establishment of the separate homeland for the Muslims of the subcontinent.
In lake city of Mirpur, major ceremony to celebrate the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was hosted by Regional Campus of Allama  Iqbal Open University with full respect and honour coupled  with the renewal of the pledge to continue to follow the policy  of father of the nation on Kashmir.
 The event was chaired by the distinguished Professor Dr. Zubair Ahmed Qazi, retired director of Mian Muhammad Bakhs Library, Mirpur.
Addressing the ceremony speakers including Regional Director AIOU Mirpur Sheikh Faisal Shehzad, Dr. Ghulam Mohyudin.
Dr. Zahoor Ahmed. Muhammad Farooq Jaral, Muhammad Aslam Malik, Prof. Abdul Salam, Muhammad Afzal Baig, retired Divisional Director of the Education Department and the chair Prof. Dr.  Qazi  Zubair Ahmed and others contributed to the enlightening discourse, shedding light on different aspects of Quaid-e-Azam’s life and his pivotal role in the creation of Pakistan.
Professor Dr. Zubair Ahmed Qazi,  expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to commemorate Quaid-e-Azam’s birthday highlighting  the importance of remembering and upholding the principles that guided the founder of the nation.
Addressing the ceremony speakers including Chief host Regional Director Faisal Shehzad  and others paid rich tributes to Quaid-e-Azam for his unprecedented services for the Muslims of the sub continent through making a separate country for them through his high intellect and talent.
Speakers continued that the best way to  pay rich tribute to Quaid-e-Azam is to continue his mission with fullest national spirit for making Pakistan and fully prosperous and developed country as envisioned by late father of the nation. They reiterated Kashmiris resolve coupled with the renewal of the pledge to continue to follow the policy  of founder of Pakistan on Kashmir, who had described Kashmir as the jugular vein of Pakistan, they added.
Paying rich tributes to the founder of Pakistan,  speakers further said that the people of Jammu & Kashmir would continue their freedom struggle for the liberation of occupied Jammu Kashmir from the Indian illegal and forced rule and for the achievement of their legitimate right to self-determination and to reach their ultimate destination – Pakistan.
They emphasized continuing to perform individual and collective roles for turning Pakistan a true Islamic welfare, prosperous state to enter the ranks of the developed nations by strictly acting upon the vision of the Quaid.
The ceremony concluded with a symbolic gesture of unity and celebration as a cake was cut by the dignitaries present. This momentous occasion served as a reminder of the significance of Quaid-e-Azam’s vision in shaping the nation and fostering unity among its citizens.
AIOU Regional Campus Mirpur extends its heartfelt appreciation to all participants and contributors who made this celebration a memorable and meaningful event, speakers  said. The commitment to promoting education and fostering a sense of national pride remains at the core of AIOU’s mission.
Similar special  ceremonies were held to celebrate the birth day of Quaid-e-Azam  at several other parts  of AJK and various parts of  Pakistan  where Jammu Kashmir refugees inhibiting, jointly under the auspices of various social and political organizations.
Participants of these ceremonies prayed for the progress, integrity, solidarity and prosperity of the country and for the early success of  Kashmir  freedom movement.
All the three radio stations of Azad Jammu Kashmir including Mirpur, Muzaffarabad and Tararkheil and AJK TV aired special programs highlighting the life-time marvelous role of the great personality of Quaid-e-Azam and his meritorious and remarkable services for the emergence of the separate home land for Muslims of the sub continent –  Pakistan under his sole dynamic and most sincere leadership.

RCCI celebrates Quaid’s 147th Birth Anniversary

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Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
RAWALPINDI, Dec 25 (APP):A cake-cutting ceremony in connection with the 147th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah was held at Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) here on Monday.
Speaking on the occasion, RCCI President and Chairman RWMC, Saqib Rafiq said that the objective of inheriting a prosperous Pakistan to the next generation can only be possible by complying with Quaid’s motto of Unity, Faith and Discipline.
Saqib Rafiq emphasized the business community, youth and members of the RCCI to adopt Quaid’s attributes of honesty, hard work, perseverance and dedication. “We have to work together and give a better and prosperous Pakistan for future generations”.
Group leader Sohail Altaf said that with the difficulties that Pakistan is facing today, it is the responsibility of every individual to become sincere to his country and devote his services to the building of the country.
Senior Vice President RCCI Muhammad Hamza Sarosh, Vice President Faisal Shahzad, Former Presidents Kashif Shabbir, Zahid Latif Khan, Executive Committee Members, representatives from the trade associations, Sheikh Hafeez, Arshad Awan, Chaudhry Akram and distinguished members of RCCI were also present on the occasion.

General elections to be held in time: Asif Zardari

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Amjad Shafique
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NAWABSHAH, Dec 25 (APP):The future of Pakistan is bright and the Prime Minister of Pakistan would be from PPP, this was stated by President PPPP and former President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari while talking to the media during the visit of Returning Officer office for scrutiny of his nomination form filed for NA-207 Nawabshah.
He was accompanied by Advocate Farooq Naik, former provincial minister of law Ziaul Hassan Lanjar and other party leaders.
Later the nomination form of Asif Ali Zardari was approved by the Returning Officer after scrutiny.
Asif Zardari said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf should work hard this time to learn as early as they came to power last time without any labour.
Zardari said the hopes of the nation are linked with PPP and the future of PPP is very bright.
Zardari was confident that the general elections would be held in time.
He said that earlier all political parties were in PDM and now they are contesting in individual status but the future of PPP is bright and would form the government.

248 nomination papers filed on Balochistan NA, PA’s reserved seats: ECP

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QUETTA, Dec 25 (APP):Provincial Election Commissioner Balochistan Ejaz Anwar Chauhan on Monday released the details of reserved seats of the national and provincial assembly of Balochistan.
He said a total of 248 nomination papers have been filed for Balochistan’s reserved seats in the national and provincial assembly.
From Balochistan, there are over 2000 candidates in the contest for 16 NA and 51 PA seats, he said.
Giving details of the reserved seats, the ECP provincial chief said 51 nomination papers have been received for women’s reserved seats in the national assembly while 133 nomination papers were collected for women’s reserved seats in the provincial assembly.
As many as 64 nomination papers have been filed for the reserved seats of minorities in the provincial assembly.

Mirpurkhas first city in Sindh made load-shedding free

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KARACHI, Dec 25 (APP):Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar, Federal Minister for Power Muhammad Ali and Secretary Power Division Rashid Mahmood Langrial addressed the ceremony of declaring Mirpurkhas load-shedding free at Spreading Engineer HESCO office through a video link here on Monday.
According to a CM House communique, Additional Secretary of Power Division Hasan Naqvi, Chief Executive Officer Bashir Ahmed Gujjar, Chairman HESCO BOD Jamil Gul Sheikh, Divisional Commissioner Mirpurkhas Faisal Ahmed Uqeli, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Rashid Masood Khan, SSP Adil Memon HESCO officers and local citizens as well as journalists were present at the ceremony.
In his address at the ceremony, the caretaker chief minister of Sindh said that elimination of load-shedding is being done in the province and that the people should pay their bills on time as well as use minimum electricity so that along with saving electricity, the bills will be lower.
He said that the HESCO administration should work on providing an uninterrupted supply of power facilities in other big cities, and the government should establish institutions for public service.
The CM said “As you all know today 25 December is the birthday of the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. On this important day, the government is launching the facility of load-shedding free electricity for the people of Mirpurkhas”.
He further passed his greetings to the management, and their entire team, especially the hardworking workers of HESCO.
Conducted combing work on all 16 feeders of Mirpurkhas, including securing of meters, securing of transformers, correcting/straightening of poles and wires, and the development work, where the losses were 30 per cent was reduced by 17 per cent and the recovery has also increased, he said.
The CM stated that the federal government had started a nationwide campaign against electricity thieves and defaulters on September 7, 2023.
“So that the financial conditions of the electricity distribution companies can be improved and by eliminating the evil like electricity theft, load-shedding-free electricity can be provided to the people”, the CM said, adding: “Sindh government is fully cooperating with the entire administration of HESCO”.
Baqar appealed to the public that you also show your national responsibility and use electricity in a legal manner.
He said: “People should fully cooperate in this government campaign against power theft and their facilitators.”
“Institutions will provide their services better when there is public cooperation, an example of which is today that Mirpurkhas has been able to become load-shedding free,” he noted.
The caretaker CM while congratulating the people of Mirpurkhas for being load-shedding free, expressed hope that HESCO will provide better electricity service by working in this way in other cities as well.
Through a video link, Federal Minister of Energy Muhammad Ali, and Secretary of Energy Rashid Mahmood Langrial said that Mirpurkhas free load shedding is being formally inaugurated on December 25, 2023, and maintained that it was the first load-shedding-free city in Sindh.
“This honour also goes to the people of Mirpurkhas and its administration”, he mentioned.
Chief Executive Officer HESCO Bashir Ahmad Gujjar while giving a briefing said, “The officers and workers of HESCO worked day and night to complete the difficult work of securing the meters of 42 thousand, 16 feeders, installing additional transformers, combing, securing and straightening the poles and wires”.
He said that 364 million units would be saved in a year by combining work in the entire HESOC region.
“Our priority is to provide better electricity under user-friendly service and we appeal to the public to pay their electricity bills regularly so that we can provide better service,” HESCO chief added.

PM condoles demise of Nisar Qadri

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PM Kakar

ISLAMABAD, Dec 25 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday expressed grief and sorrow at the demise of prominent actor Nisar Qadri.

In a message of condolence, he prayed for the elevation of the departed soul in the ranks of Jannah.

He sympathised with the bereaved family of the deceased artist.

He said Nisar Qadri was among the experienced artists of Pakistan Television.

The services of Nisar Qadri for Pakistan Television, film, radio and theatre would always be remembered, he added.

SAPM for Human Rights stresses to follow Quaid’s principles

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 25 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Human Rights and Women’s Development Mushaal Hussein Mullick in her special message on the birthday of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, congratulated the nation and stressed to follow Qaid’s footsteps in every sphere of life.

Congratulating the nation on the occasion of the birthday of the father of the nation Quaid-e-Azam, Mushaal said that Qaid secured the future of the Muslims of the subcontinent with his tireless work.

She said that the life of the Quaid-e-Azam teaches us unshakable determination and indomitable spirit and this day serves as a reminder of our responsibility in shaping the future of Pakistan.

She further said in her message that by following the guiding principles of the Quaid-e-Azam, the nation can make Pakistan one of the developed countries, a torch-bearer in the world and It is our collective responsibility to keep alive the Quaid’s vision for Pakistan.

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