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Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visits the residence of PMLN leader and former MNA Saira Afzal Tarar and offers condolences over the demise of her father Afzal Hussain Tarar in Village Kolo Tarar, Hafizabad
HAFIZABAD: May 03 – .
A vendor displays bananas to attract customers at his road side set up
SIALKOT: May 03
Carpenters making wooden furniture at their workplace
LAHORE: May 03 –
Artisans on work at their workplace to sell Art peices for livelihood
LAHORE: May 03 – .
A group photograph of officers/faculty members of Balochistan Civil Services Academy (BCSA), Quetta in the Senate Hall at Parliament House
ISLAMABAD: May 05 –
Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan is being briefed on the matters pertaining to Pakistan Post.
ISLAMABAD: May 05 –
Deputy PM meets Gambian FM, signs MoU on Bilateral Political Consultations
ISLAMABAD, May 3 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday held a bilateral meeting with Gambian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad Dr Mamadou Tangara on the sidelines of the 15th OIC Islamic Summit in Banjul, The Gambia.
On the occasion, the two leaders also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Bilateral Political Consultations.
The MoU will provide a forum for regular dialogue and engagement between the two ministries of foreign affairs to further strengthen mutually beneficial relations, a Foreign Office press release said.
Deputy Prime Minister Dar appreciated the deep-rooted ties between the countries based on religious affinities, mutual trust and shared values.
He also congratulated the Government of The Gambia on successfully holding the 15th OIC Islamic Summit.
The two leaders discussed all aspects of relations between Pakistan and The Gambia, and agreed to further enhance high-level dialogue and cooperation in diverse fields such as trade, agriculture, education, and tourism.
They also discussed bilateral cooperation in multilateral forums including the United Nations and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Pakistan and The Gambia enjoy cordial bilateral ties and continue to engage on bilateral political and economic issues and on multilateral fora as well.
BUJ protests murder of KPC President Siddique Mengal
QUETTA, May 03 (APP): The Balochistan Union of Journalists (BUJ) on Friday called on the provincial government to arrest those responsible for the heinous murder of Maulana Mohammad Siddique Mengal, President of the Khuzdar Press Club.
The BUJ in a demonstration held on the World Press Freedom Day outside the Quetta Press Club, announced a three-day mourning to protest the tragic loss of a senior journalist of Balochistan.
Representatives from various segments of the society, including lawyers, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, the People’s Students Forum, civil society and journalists in a large number participated in the protest.
BUJ President Khalil Ahmed strongly condemned the brutal murder of the KPC President, emphasizing that such acts undermined press freedom and democracy.
He urged for prompt and thorough investigations into the murder and bringing the perpetrators to justice. He also stressed the need for enhanced safety measures for journalists in the region and beyond.
Vice President of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists Saleem Shahid highlighted the pivotal role journalists played in upholding democracy and freedom of expression.
He stressed the imperative of ensuring journalists’ safety and their right to report freely without fear of reprisal or censorship.
HRCP’s Advocate Jalila Haider and Fareed Shahwani, a civil society activist, echoed the call for solidarity and support for journalists globally, emphasizing the importance of truth and transparency in media reporting.
Pakistan, Azerbaijan to extend economic cooperation
ISLAMABAD, May 3 (APP):Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan on Friday said that Pakistan and Azerbaijan are bound with each other in religious and cultural ties while Pakistan and the Central Asian States enjoyed close affinities expanding over centuries.
He was talking to ambassador of Azerbaijan in Pakistan Khazar Farhadov at Ministry of Communications here. On his arrival, a warm reception was given to the visiting guest.
Khazar Farhadov expressed desire to work hand in hand with Pakistan in various sectors including Communications and Transport in particular. The investors of Azerbaijan are interested in realizing vast ranging investment in Pakistan.
During the meeting, Abdul Aleem Khan told the envoy that Azerbaijan may seek investment opportunities in energy, health, information technology and Communications sectors of the country.
The minister disclosed that a visit of Pakistani working group on trade is being scheduled to Azerbaijan with objective to determine the targets of trade and investment. Secretary Board of Investment will also be a part of upcoming visit.
Khazar Farhadov also emphasized promotion of tourism between the two countries. The minister assured to participate in International Transport Forum of Azerbaijan.
Both the sides agreed on holding joint meeting among ambassadors of Pakistan, Turkey and Azerbaijan with the view to forge understanding with reference to promotion of trade, culture and tourism among the three brotherly States.
Aleem Khan said that Pakistan will welcome investors and industrialists of Azerbaijan here to expand range of economic cooperation in various sectors.
KSrelief distributes 1,367 shelter aid bags in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
ISLAMABAD, May 03 (APP):The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Friday distributed 1,367 shelter aid bags in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
The assistance was provided to 9,569 individuals from vulnerable families residing in flood-affected areas, as part of the third phase of the 2024 relief materials and winter bags distribution project in Pakistan, SPA reported.
The initiative is part of the Kingdom’s ongoing humanitarian and relief endeavors, undertaken through its dedicated humanitarian arm, KSrelief, to support underprivileged and affected individuals across the globe.