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Fawad arrest: Shireen Mazari urges President, CJ to take notice

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Shireen Mazari urged President, CJ to take notice of Fawad Chaudhry’s arrest She said that Fawad’s brother is also arrested Mazari said that democracy has ended in the country ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shireen Mazari Wednesday condemned the arrest of Fawad Chaudhry and urged the Chief Justice of Pakistan to take notice of the … Read more

President for integrated efforts on mental health initiatives

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  • While chairing a follow-up meeting on mental health.
  • He said that some excellent work done by PM’s Office.
  • Comprehensive media campaign needed on mental health.

ISLAMABAD: While chairing a follow-up meeting on mental health, President Dr Arif Alvi has said that the initiatives on mental health taken by the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Planning and Development and Special Initiatives, and the President’s House may be integrated by optimizing processes and combining them to develop an effective Artificial Intelligence based helpline to reach out to the maximum population around the country to provide them counselling and advice on mental health issues faced by them.

The meeting that was held at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Tuesday was attended by the members of the National Commission for Human Rights, the World Health Organization, the Pakistan Psychological Association, the Pakistan Psychiatric Society, officials of the Taskeen Health Initiative, and members of the academia.

Addressing the meeting, the President said that some excellent work had been done led by the Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Planning and Development as well as the President’s House, which showed the focus and importance being accorded to providing mental health services to the target population to reduce stress levels in society.

This, he said, was paramount for a healthy society and for the progress and development of the country. He said that the financial needs may be determined by the relevant stakeholders keeping in view the technical requirement, hiring of expertise and setting up of required essential physical infrastructure.

The President said that available psychiatrists and psychologists of the Pakistani Diaspora in the UK and in other countries should be integrated into the system to provide quality, authentic and professional advice. He noted that there were around 2000 psychiatrists of Pakistani origin in the UK, who could be integrated into the system. He said that mental health service provider systems should be integrated with the existing resources available in Health Institutes.

He said that the artificial intelligence-based system should have the capabilities to cater to the entire target population and the ability to filter out the number of patients, which need expert advice according to the available psychiatrists and psychological resources.

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President for imparting marketable education to younger generation

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  • “Presently, the younger generation is uncertain about their future.”
  • International Education Day observed every year on January 24
  • Arif Alvi said education is an important factor in human progress.

ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi has urged the need of imparting the country’s younger generation with marketable education and provide them equal opportunities to excel in their career.

“Presently, the younger generation is uncertain about their future and many of them are leaving Pakistan for a brighter and more prosperous future in developed countries. We need to impart them with marketable education and provide them equal opportunities to excel in their career. We should also focus on the enrolment of out-of-school children,” he said in his message on International Education Day observed every year on January 24.

The President said that Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah had envisioned the education system of Pakistan as the driving force behind all the national goals. In the first National Education Conference held in Karachi, it was decided that the education system would work according to the national aspirations of Pakistan and it would be truly related to the needs of the people of Pakistan, he added.

He said, “on this day, Pakistan vows to raise the literacy rate in compliance with the 2030 Agenda of Sustainable Development by providing school access to all children and improving the education system by providing marketable skills to youth and enabling them to earn a respectable livelihood with modern technology and social development of a country”.

He said “Education is an important factor in human progress and the basic right of every citizen of Pakistan. It is considered to be closely related to the economic and social development of a country.”

“Without substantial investment in human resources, no country can achieve sustainable economic development. The literacy rate is an important indicator to measure the level of education. Its consolidation has a profound impact on other important indicators of prosperity,” he added.

The President said, “Education in a broader sense improves the capabilities of individuals and the capacity of institutions and becomes a catalyst for the closely interrelated economic, social, cultural, and demographic changes and national development.”

“Education is a powerful driver of development, and one of the strongest instruments for reducing poverty and improving health, gender equality, peace, and stability. It delivers large, consistent returns in terms of income, and is the most important factor to ensure equality and inclusion,” he added.

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President Alvi condemns desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden

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President condemned desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden He urged international community to show common resolve He termed the act as senseless, provocative President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday strongly condemned the desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden and urged the international community to  ashow common resolve against Islamophobia and work towards consolidating the values of … Read more

Federal Govt restores pervious status of PMDC

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  • Spokesperson said PMDC bill has become now fully functional.
  • All matters of the PMDC will be handled as per the guidelines.
  • Joint Session of the parliament passed PMDC Bill on Dec 20, 2022.

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has restored the previous status of the Pakistan Medical Council (PMC) after receiving assent from the President of Pakistan on the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council Act, 2022 sent by the Parliament.

Spokesperson of the council said, after official signing of gazette notification, the PMDC bill has become now fully functional.

He said that now all matters of the PMDC will be handled as per the guidelines given in the passed bill which was signed by the President of Pakistan to reconstitute the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council in order to establish a uniform minimum standard of basic and higher qualifications in medicine and dentistry, reported the state news agency.

It is pertinent to mention here that the Joint Session of the parliament (Majlis-e-Shoora) passed the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council Bill, 2022 on December 20, 2022. The bill was returned and raised objections by the President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi for further amendments.

MNA Dr. Mehreen Razzaq Bhutto from Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) presented the bill to reconstitute the Medical and Dental Council in Pakistan (The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council Bill, 2022).

As per the commencement Pakistan Medical and Dental Council Act, 2022, shall stand dissolved and the Minister-in-charge of the Division shall look after the affairs of the council till the constitution of the new council under this act is elected by the council.

The Minister-in-charge of the Division shall exercise the powers of the council during the transitory period.

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Political cooperation needed to overcome financial woes: President

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  • He expressed these views  during Financial Crime Summit.
  • President regretted that we had not learnt from the past.
  • He regretted that pilferage and corruption had crippled Pakistan.

KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that a government with a clear mandate, regardless of which party came to power, was essential and the only solution for Pakistan to overcome its present financial woes, adding that all the stakeholders needed to display cooperation and unity and make strong efforts in order to steer the country out of the present financial situation.

The President expressed these views while addressing the 4th Financial Crime Summit held at Karachi, on Saturday. The 4th Financial Crime Summit was held at Karachi.

Talking about country’s financial situation, the President regretted that we had not learnt from the past and other countries had outpaced Pakistan in terms of economic development. He said that political cooperation was needed to overcome the present financial situation.

The President highlighted that man’s conscience was the greatest deterrent against crime, and different religions, including Islam, endeavoured to inculcate the spirit of self-accountability. He said that enacting strong laws, ensuring their implementation, apprehending corrupt elements, imposing appropriate punishments and discouraging corruption, both financial and moral, at the societal level were essential to curb financial crimes.

He said that Quaid-e-Azam had also highlighted the prevalence of corruption among the Muslim elites of Indo-Pak sub-continent, adding that collective efforts were needed to make Pakistan a nation that was based on morality and the sayings of the Founding Father, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

He regretted that pilferage and corruption had crippled Pakistan and we were now reliant upon aid and loans. He said that corruption was prevalent across the world and was not just the problem of developing countries and needed to be curbed by eliminating loopholes from financial laws and systems.

The President said that he did not sign the NAB Amendment bill has he believed it to be against the spirit of accountability and justice. He said that under new financial crime laws throughout the world, the accused and the owner of assets has to provide the money trail. He said that Islamic history was filled with morally and financially upright personalities, adding that Holy Prophet (PBUH) was regarded as “the Trustworthy” among his people, and trustworthiness was an important factor while dispensing the business of the state.

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Pakistan will continue moral support of Kashmiri people: President

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  • President said in his message on the occasion of Right to Self-Determination Day.
  • He said the Kashmiris were observing the 74th anniversary of the Resolution.
  • Arif Alvi said the oppressed people of IIOJK had not been able to exercise this right.

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that the international community, especially the United Nations, had the responsibility to ensure the fulfillment of the promise and support the people of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir in exercising their inalienable right to self-determination.

“For its part, Pakistan will continue to extend its full political, diplomatic and moral support to the valiant Kashmiri people in their just struggle for dignity and rights including their inalienable right to self-determination, in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the United Nations Security Council,” the president said in his message on the occasion of Right to Self-Determination Day, being observed on January 5.

He said the Kashmiris around the world were observing the 74th anniversary of the Resolution adopted by the United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP), providing that the Jammu and Kashmir dispute would be decided through the democratic method of a free and impartial plebiscite under the UN auspices.

In essence, he said it was a reaffirmation of the inalienable right of Kashmiris to self-determination which was enshrined in international law and upheld by international human rights instruments.

The president said that regrettably, the oppressed people of IIOJK had not been able to exercise this right.

“India continues to oppress the Kashmiris to break their will with massive human rights abuses. Since 5 August 2019, it is engaged in a vicious exercise of altering the demographic structure of IIOJK to turn Kashmiris into a minority in their own land.”

 

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Foreign companies welcome to invest in IT sector: President

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President expressed these views while talking to a delegation of DigitalOcean. He urged the need for the bureaucracy to assist all investors. He said that the government was focusing to review the education system. ISLAMBABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Digital Transformation was at the heart of the country’s vision to create a … Read more

President orders FUUAST to award unfairly withheld degree to student

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  • President directed PBM to redress the grievances of the student.
  • He directed FUUAST to issue the degree to the student in 15 days.
  • FUUAST unfairly and unjustly withheld the issuance of degree.

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday expressed his displeasure over callous and heartless act of the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST) to withhold the issuance of a transcript and degree to a BBA student due to procedural hiccups between the university and Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM).

While rejecting the representation against the decision of the Wafaqi Mohtasib (WM), the president directed PBM to redress the grievances of the aggrieved student.

He also directed FUUAST to issue the degree and transcript to the student within 15 days.

The president observed that the university was well aware that the student was pursuing his education on a need-based scholarship under the Ehsaas Scholarship Programme paid by PBM directly to the University.

But instead of resolving the late fees payment issue with PBM, the FUUAST unfairly and unjustly withheld the issuance of degree and transcript to the student who had no role in the payment of fees.

President Alvi upheld the Wafaqi Mohtasib order wherein the Mohtasib had remitted the impugned matter to the PBM chairman for its resolution directly with FUUAST and notwithstanding its resolution, issue the transcript and BBA degree to the aggrieved student.

As per information, student Abad-ur-Rehman (the complainant) had preferred an appeal seeking interference of WM for issuance of the BBA degree and transcript which was withheld by FUUAST due to non-payment of outstanding dues of Rs 122,500 which was payable by PBM directly to the FUUAST without any involvement of the student.

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Newly elected president of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva received letter from China’s Xi Jinping on further cooperation

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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva received a letter from China’s Vice President. Xi Jinping expressed a desire to deepen bilateral collaboration. Lula took oath as the new President of Brazil on January 1. The new president of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, announced on Monday that he had received a letter from Chinese leader … Read more

President returns ICT Local Government (Amendment) Bill unsigned

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  • Bill was returned by observing that it would further delay elections.
  • “Actions of the Federal Govt taken in hurry resulted in delaying election.”
  • President returned bill in terms of clause (1) (b) of Article 75 of the Constitution.

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has returned unsigned the Islamabad Capital Territory Local Government (Amendment) Bill, 2022 in terms of clause (1) (b) of Article 75 of the Constitution.

The Bill was returned by observing that it would further delay the Local Government elections. “Actions of the Federal Government taken in hurry resulted in delaying election process twice, which was anathema to democracy”.

It was further stated, “elections could not be held in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) due to the following malafide actions of Federal Government :-

  1. i) After completion of delimitation of 50 Union Councils, Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced elections of Local Government in ICT on 31st July 2022. Despite announcement of polling date, Federal Government increased number of Union Councils from 50 to 101, resulting into postponement of elections.
  2. ii) After demarcation of 101 Union Councils, ECP decided to hold elections in ICT on 31st December 2022. Section 2 of current Bill provides for 125 Union Councils in the ICT. Therefore, elections scheduled for 31st December 2022 have been again postponed.

 

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President, PM pledge to take Pakistan on path of prosperity

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  • Arif Alvi prayed for the peace, progress, and prosperity of country.
  • He underpinned the adoption of habits to conserve natural resources.
  • Shehbaz Sharif prayed for the prosperity and welfare of the whole of humanity.

ISLAMABAD::President Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stressed upon the nation to renew its journey of transforming Pakistan into a peaceful, prosperous, and welfare Islamic state based on golden Islamic democratic tenets.

In his message, President Arif Alvi while felicitating the Pakistani nation and the international community on the arrival of the new year 2023, prayed for the peace, progress, and prosperity of the motherland, the entire Muslim Ummah, and the world.

The president recollecting the past year’s challenges confronted by the Pakistani nation including Covid 19 pandemic and floods, said that they had surmounted all those issues by virtue of their hard work, valour, sacrifices, resolve, and determination.

After containing the coronavirus pandemic, huge areas of Pakistan were inundated by historic floods, he said, adding that during the floods, he had undertaken visits to the affected areas and reviewed the losses.

He said that he not only came across such vast devastation but also witnessed the determination, sacrifices, unity, patriotism, and resolve of the nation.

The president also underpinned the adoption of habits to conserve and utilize natural resources and energy with responsibility and emphasized upon the need of focusing on the development of human resources and education.

On other hand, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his resolve to take Pakistan toward the destination of economic and political stability and social betterment.

In a message on the eve of the new year, PM prayed for the prosperity and welfare of the whole of humanity.

He said that 2022, was a year in which flood devastation increased miseries and problems for the people. He reiterated to bring light into the lives of 33 million flood-affected people of the country in the year 2023.

He wished that the new year might be an end to price hikes and terrorism and ensure security to lives and economic prosperity.

He also prayed for the freedom of Palestine and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

 

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President upholds order to grant due share to 4 sisters in property

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  • President gave orders under the Enforcement of Women’s Property Rights Act.
  • He underscored that such an amicable settlement could not be brushed.
  • Sisters launched complaints against brothers over not giving property.

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has upheld the orders of the Federal Ombudsman for Protection against Harassment of Women at Workplace (FOSPAH) to grant four sisters their due share in the inherited property belonging to their deceased father after putting the property for open auction/sale and the proceeds to be distributed among all the siblings.

The President gave these orders under the Enforcement of Women’s Property Rights Act, 2019 in a case where four sisters had complained to FOSPAH that their brothers had declined to give their inherited right of share in the property of their deceased father and had prayed that their respective shares should be given to them.

The President in his decision observed that the brother along with other legal heirs of the deceased had signed a statement agreeing to enter into an amicable settlement, according to which the property in question, a house in Rawalpindi, would be evaluated through a commission appointed by FOSPAH to evaluate the market value/price of the said property and after fixing the market value of the said house, every sharer of the house would be given his/her due share as per the shari share and also all the expenses made would be deducted/adjusted whoever had spent duly.

The President underscored that such an amicable settlement could not be brushed aside at the desire and instance of a single signatory whereas all others were owning and accepting the same settlement. He further stated that it was a well-settled principle of law that a person cannot blow hot and cold and a person having a choice between two courses of conduct is to be treated as having made an election from which he cannot resile.

He noted that in the instant case, the brother had signed the joint statement with his consent during the course of the proceedings before the Ombudsman and had stated that he had no objection to the evaluation of the said property.

 

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South Korea’s Yoon Suk-yeol vows to advance creation of military unit specialising in drones

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President Yoon Suk-yeol will advance the formation of a military unit specialising in drones. He criticised the military’s response to an incursion by N.Korean drones across the border. The incident highlighted the lack of training and readiness of the South Korean military, he said. President Yoon Suk-yeol of South Korea announced on Tuesday that he … Read more

President takes notice of ‘twisted, self-concocted’ statement

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President Arif Alvi rebuffed statement attributed to him He said that the statement was twisted The statement was fabricated regarding former COAS ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi rebuffed the statement attributed to him regarding former chief of army staff Qamar Javed Bajwa and said that his statement was quoted wrongly. While taking notice of the … Read more

President for enhanced engagements with people of Balochistan

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  • Arif Alvi while talking to the cadets of the Cadet College Kohlu Balochistan.
  • He said that Balochistan was a mineral-rich province.
  • He regretted that due to various reasons Pakistan could not achieve its rightful place.

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has called for enhancing engagements with the people of Balochistan at the grassroots level, prioritising investment in human resource development, and fully developing and benefitting from the marine and land-based natural resources of the province to deliver economic growth and prosperity to the people of Balochistan.

While talking to the cadets of the Cadet College, Kohlu, Balochistan, who came to Aiwan-e-Sadr, on an educational visit, the President said that the national and provincial leadership had a responsibility to develop strong political relationships with the people of the province through increased interactions and confidence building and especially engage the youth of the province to motivate and enable them to play their role in provincial and national development.

He said that Balochistan was a mineral-rich province and its people were capable and brave, adding that Reko Diq and other such projects in future could make Balochistan prosper in a short period of time. He added that Balochistan’s natural resources could be fully developed by benchmarking best global practices, discouraging corruption and corrupt practices, and utilizing our human resources.

He further said that political stability, prioritizing the well-being of the people, curbing corruption, strengthening institutional framework and  focusing on skill development.

He regretted that due to various reasons Pakistan could not achieve its rightful place in the comity of nations. He said political stability and continuation of policies were keys for achieving financial and socio-economic stability, and promoting trade and investment in the country.

He further said students should continue the pursuit of knowledge throughout their lives, hone their skills continuously, and set the right priorities for themselves while keeping their moral, ethical and family values intact.

He appreciated the Cadet Colleges of Pakistan for producing quality graduates, who after graduating were serving the Pakistan Armed Forces and in other fields as physicians, engineers and businessmen.

 

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Pervaiz Elahi no more CM Punjab, says Rana Sanaullah

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Rana Sanaullah said Pervaiz Elahi is no more CM Punjab He while that a notification will be issued today He also hints at Hamza Shehbaz taking over LAHORE: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said Thursday that Pervaiz Elahi is no more the Chief Minister (CM) of Punjab constitutionally as he failed to take the vote of … Read more

President lauds security forces on successful Bannu operation

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  • Arif Alvi expressed resolve to eliminate terrorism from the country’s soil.
  • He said the nation would always remember the sacrifices made against terrorism.
  • President Arif Alvi paid tribute to the officials of the armed forces.

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday lauded the security forces for carrying out a successful operation against terrorists in Bannu and expressed resolve to eliminate terrorism from the country’s soil.

The president in a statement termed the success a result of the professionalism of security forces and their unwavering commitment against terrorism.

He said the nation would always remember the sacrifices made against terrorism for national defence and security.

The entire nation, he said, stands with its brave security forces on operations against terrorists.

President Arif Alvi paid tribute to the officials of the armed forces who were martyred during the operation.

He prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured officials.

 

On the other hand, Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack on the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) office in Bannu and said that attempts to spread chaos in Pakistan through terrorism will be severely crushed.

 

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PM Shehbaz, Tajik President discuss regional issues

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon They held delegation-level talks on bilateral issues Tajik President arrived in Islamabad on a two-day visit ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and discussed matters of bilateral interest. In the meeting at the PM House, the two sides … Read more

President Alvi condoles passing of former Chinese president

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President Dr Arif Alvi paid a visit to the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad He expressed his condolence to Chinese Ambassador Mr Nong Rong He said Mr Jiang Zemin was a remarkable leader and trusted friend of Pakistan ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi paid a visit to the Chinese Embassy on Tuesday to extend his heartfelt … Read more

PM offers Indonesian President relief support after deadly earthquake

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday offered condolence to the Indonesian President on the loss of precious lives and assets due to an earthquake in West Java, Indonesia. In a telephone conversation held with Indonesian President Joko Widodo, the prime minister observed that the people of Pakistan could feel the anguish of their Indonesian … Read more

COAS pays farewell visits to President, PM ahead of retirement

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COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa paid farewell visits to President and Prime Minister PM Shehbaz Sharif appreciated the services of the top ongoing general for Pakistan Pakistan’s 16th Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed is set to retire on 29 November ISLAMABAD: Outgoing Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa paid … Read more

Marla Maples reconnects with former president Donald Trump along with Melania

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For Tiffany Trump’s wedding weekend, her entire family gathered. The 29-year-old bride-to-parents, be’s former President Donald Trump and Marla Maples, attended her rehearsal dinner on Friday as she got ready to marry her fiancé Michael Boulos on Saturday. The bride’s parents, who were wed from 1993 to 1999, sat for a picture with Melania Trump, … Read more

Brazil’s Lula da Silva says he will focus on new ministry appointments ahead of COP27 visit

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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the incoming president of Brazil, stated on Wednesday that he would begin to explore ministry appointments upon his return from the COP27 climate summit in Egypt, adding that he did not believe Congress would impede his legislative program. Lula, a former leftist president, stated that the demonstrators in the streets … Read more

Shazia Marri meets Iceland’s President, briefs on BISP

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Federal Minister Shazia Marri met with the President of Iceland in Reykjavík Shazia Marri is leading a parliamentary delegation visiting Iceland She participated in the  5th annual Reykjavík Global Forum for Women Leadership ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Shazia Marri met with the President of Iceland Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson in Reykjavík. … Read more

President assents bill criminalizing custodial torture

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The bill criminalizes the torture of suspects under custody for the first time. The bill has become an act of law after being earlier approved by parliament. Any public official who commits or abets or conspires to commit torture shall be punished. ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has accorded his approval to three different bills … Read more

Donald Trump petitions US Supreme Court to intervene in seizure of sensitive documents

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Trump petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in his dispute with the Justice Department. Classified materials were among 11,000 documents seized from his Mar-a-Lago residence. The panel noted that confidential materials belong to the U.S. government and that Trump had no “individual interest” in them. Tuesday, former President Donald Trump petitioned the U.S. Supreme … Read more

President Alvi to address joint session of parliament on Oct 6

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ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has summoned the joint session of the parliament on October 6 (Thursday) at 5 PM, the President House said. President Arif Alvi will address the joint session of both houses of the parliament – the Senate and National Assembly. The president has called the session in line with Article 54-1 … Read more

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