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President returns ICT Local Government (Amendment) Bill unsigned

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President returns
  • 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 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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Nation celebrates 146th birth anniversary of Quaid e Azam  

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  • Day dawned with special prayers for the security and progress of the country.
  • The change of guard ceremony was held at Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi.
  • President and PM urged the nation to follow the guiding principles of Quaid.

KARACHI: The 146th birth anniversary of the father of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is being celebrated with renewed pledge to uphold his guiding principles of unity, faith, and discipline.

The day dawned with special prayers for the security, progress and prosperity of the country

The change of guard ceremony was held at Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi, during which a smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Military Academy Kakul assumed the ceremonial guard duty from Pakistan Air Force cadet guards. Major General Umar Naseem was the chief guest on the occasion.

The national flag will be hoisted on major government buildings throughout the country on the birth anniversary of the Quaid-e-Azam.

Public and private departments are holding a variety of events including seminars, conferences, competitions and discussion programs to highlight the messages and vision of Quaid-e-Azam.

President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in their separate messages in connection with birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam have urged the nation to follow the guiding principles of the father of the nation to ensure progress and prosperity of the country.

They expressed gratitude to Quaid-e-Azam for carving out a separate homeland for Muslims of the sub-continent where they are free to realize their dreams.

Arif Alvi in his message said “We celebrate the 146th birth anniversary of Founding Father, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, with great affection, enthusiasm and reverence. On this day, we express our gratitude for carving out a separate homeland for the Muslims of the sub-continent where we are free to realize our dreams as envisioned by the Quaid.”

He renewed Pakistan’s pledge to continue its moral, diplomatic and political support to Kashmiris of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir in realizing their dream of self-determination in line with the UN Security Council resolutions.

 

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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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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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Dr. Arif Alvi, Pakistan’s president, praised Google Career Certificates

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Pakistan’s President, Dr. Arif Alvi, praised the change and told what he thought about it. The prime minister voiced his approval of the digital education initiatives. Google Career Certificates and 15,000 scholarships have been announced for young people in Pakistan. Google has just released some fantastic news for Pakistani youngsters. Google Career Certificates and 15,000 … Read more

President Dr. Arif Alvi underlined importance of farmer-friendly crop insurance scheme to safeguard farmers

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Dr. Arif Alvi

President Arif Alvi underlined the importance of a farmer-friendly crop insurance scheme. He asked insurance companies to target farmers with land holdings of 12.5 acres or less. A total of 1.48 million farmers from 27 districts in Punjab were insured through a World Bank loan-based pilot programme. President Dr. Arif Alvi has underlined the importance … Read more

President Dr. Arif Alvi stated that Pakistan must adopt latest technology to boost agricultural productivity

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Dr. Arif Alvi

President Dr. Arif Alvi spoke at the Youth Forum of Kazakhstan, Turkey, and Pakistan on Biotechnology. He stated that we must work on food security while keeping climate change in mind. According to him, Pakistan’s food grain production is half that of other countries. President Dr. Arif Alvi has stated that Pakistan must adopt the … Read more

President Dr. Arif Alvi urges increased investment in mining and minerals sector

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President Arif Alvi emphasised the importance of tight coordination between the federal and provincial governments. He made remarks while speaking at a conference for stakeholders involved in mining exploration in Pakistan. President Dr. Arif Alvi has emphasised the importance of tight, meaningful, and successful coordination between the federal and provincial governments, local authorities, and the … Read more

President Alvi: Pakistan dedicated to combating human trafficking

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s President, Dr. Arif Alvi, stated on Saturday that the country is dedicated to tackling the threat of human trafficking by developing an efficient coordination infrastructure to punish traffickers and safeguard victims.

“Pakistan has embarked on stringent anti-trafficking measures to enforce legal frameworks in accordance with international standards. Pakistan has enacted the Trafficking in Person Act 2018 to prevent and combat trafficking in persons, particularly women and children, and this law prescribes imprisonment of up to ten years for perpetrators of such illegal acts,” the president said in a message commemorating the “World Day Against Human Trafficking,” which is observed on July 30.

The president also announced the formation of the National Coordination Committee against Human Trafficking, which will be chaired by the Minister of the Interior.

“The Committee is in charge of directing national efforts to combat all types of human trafficking, including bonded labor and sex trafficking,” he stated.

All relevant provincial departments, including social welfare, labor, police, child protection, and non-governmental organizations, are included in provincial and district anti-human trafficking committees for close coordination in order to effectively identify and protect victims of human trafficking, he added.

The president stated that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has produced a National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling in conjunction with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) (2021–2025).

He noted that the action plan emphasizes the involvement of all stakeholders and provides a comprehensive framework for the national response.

According to President Alvi, the day against human trafficking is held yearly on July 30th to raise awareness about the situation of victims of human trafficking and to promote and preserve their rights. The day was commemorated to draw attention to a crime that has a long-term impact on human lives and society as a whole.

“It is one of the most serious human rights crimes, bringing significant profits to traffickers via the exploitation of human beings using criminal tactics such as force, fraud, or deceit,” he continued.

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President, PM expresses sorrow over martyrdom of Lt Colonel Laiq Baig

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Arif Alvi Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has expressed grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of Lt Colonel Laiq Baig Mirza in Ziarat area of Balochistan. In a message of condolence, the president prayed for the elevation of the ranks of the martyr in heaven and for giving patience to the bereaved family to bear the immense … Read more

President Arif Alvi has gone on short leave as he complains of discomfort

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Dr Arif Alvi

President Dr Arif Alvi has gone on short leave as he is not feeling well. The doctor has advised him to have rest for few days. The president is not likely to administer oath to newly elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Read more: PM-elect Shehbaz Sharif offers to step down if ‘conspiracy’ proved In a Twitter … Read more

Steps being taken to promote skill-based education: President Alvi

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President Arif Alvi on Tuesday said steps are being taken to promote professional and skill-based education in the country to help provide employment to the youth. He was talking to a delegation of Professional Education Foundation (PEF) led by its chairman Hafeez-ul-Haq in Islamabad. The president underscored the need for promoting virtual education which is … Read more

President Arif Alvi emphasises universities to produce more graduates

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KARACHI: The President of Pakistan, Dr Arif Alvi, has emphasised Pakistani universities to produce more graduates. Dr Alvi spoke at the convocation of Iqra University (IU) on Monday where he was invited as the guest speaker. In addition to the President of Pakistan, the Consul General of Iran, the Ambassador of Azerbaijan, the Honourary Consul … Read more

President Arif Alvi approves Finance Bill

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President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday approved the Finance (Supplementary) Bill 2022 under article 75 of the Constitution. The bill, generally known as ‘mini-budget’ and drew ire of the opposition, was passed in the National Assembly (NA) on January 13. صدر مملکت ڈاکٹر عارف علوی نے آئین کے آرٹیکل 75 کے تحت فنانس (سپلیمنٹری) بل، … Read more

Sialkot lynching case: President approves conferring Tamgha-e-Shujaat on Malik Adnan

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Malik Adnan

ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi on Monday approved of conferring Tamgha-e-Shujaat on Malik Adnan who had tried to rescue a Sri Lankan national in Sialkot from a mob that lynched him over blasphemy allegations. Prime Minister Imran Khan had announced to confer the gallantry award on Malik Adnan in recognition of his bravery … Read more

Digitalisation of economy vital to empower women: President Alvi

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ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that the digitalisation of the economy is essential to empower women and bring other deprived segments into the mainstream. Addressing the plenary session of the 24th Sustainable Development Conference, the president said the disbursement of the cash assistance to women under the Ehsaas programme directly to their bank … Read more

President Alvi calls for unlocking ECO states potential for rapid economic growth

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ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that despite having all elements for economic growth, the ECO region is among the least integrated regions in terms of trade and investment, which necessitated unlocking of potential for an impetus to growth and development. Addressing the 15th Summit of the Heads of State of the Economic … Read more

President Arif Alvi praises Bint-e-Fatima Foundation

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President Arif Alvi

KARACHI: Bint-e-Fatima Foundation started as small charity at home back in 2008 and now has been adobe for more than 100 mothers from Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore, a statement said. After 11 years in 2019, Bint-e- Fatima Foundation’s services were recognised and awarded by Nation Peace Award in the Presence of Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azaad … Read more

LCCI seeks govt steps to control inflation, stabilise rupee

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LCCI

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has stressed the need for measures to control inflation and stabilise the exchange rate for providing some relief to the business community. LCCI president Mian Nauman Kabir, who was heading a delegation, gave various suggestions to President Dr Arif Alvi for resolving the issues being faced … Read more

President urges businessmen to financially empower disabled, women

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ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has urged the business community to employ persons with disabilities and women, and improve their business skills so as to empower them financially. He emphasised the need for facilitating differently-abled people by providing them easy access to buildings and workplaces, the president’s media office said. The president made these remarks, … Read more

Green presidency initiative achieved without govt’s expense: Dr Alvi

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President Alvi

ISLAMABAD: The Aiwan-e-Sadr has become the first presidency in the world that has been awarded with an international certification of ISO 50001 EnMS to run fully on green energy. In a tweet on social media platform Twitter, President Dr Arif Alvi said: “And the best part….. All this was done not at government expense but … Read more

AGP asked for steps to end irregularities

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President Alvi

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has asked Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) Muhammad Ajmal Gondal to take measures for enforcing financial discipline in government departments to put an end to irregularities. He emphasised the need for adopting the latest IT-based audit techniques that would greatly help oversee the management of public finances, as well as … Read more

Pakistan’s President appoints a permanent VC for FUUAST

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FUUAST

Dr. Shahid Ali Qureshi has been appointed as the permanent Vice-Chancellor of the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science, and Technology by Pakistan’s President, Dr. Arif Alvi, who is also the chancellor of the universities under the federal government’s control. However, the decision is yet to be notified. According to the FUUAST Deputy Chair Senate … Read more

President calls for strengthening bilateral ties with Australia

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Peace in Afghanistan to lead towards regional economic prosperity: President

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan attaches utmost importance to its ties with Australia and wants to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interests. Talking to the outgoing spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and High Commissioner-designate of Pakistan to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, who called on him … Read more

President Alvi rejects FBR pleas in Rs1.2 billion fake invoices scam

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Peace in Afghanistan to lead towards regional economic prosperity: President

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has disposed of 42 representations of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in the cases of bogus sales tax invoices, worth over Rs1.2 billion. The FBR had filed the representations with the president of Pakistan, assailing the orders of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) passed in suo motu cases, in … Read more

President Alvi seeks Turkish investment in Pakistan

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Peace in Afghanistan to lead towards regional economic prosperity: President

ISTANBUL: President Dr Arif Alvi has urged the Turkish businessmen to take advantage of Pakistan’s business-friendly environment and invest in the country’s information technology, mining, financial, industrial and tourism sectors, as there was a great potential for cooperation between the two countries. He expressed these views during the meetings with business delegations from leading Turkish … Read more

Well-prepared digitalisation can catapult Pakistan to progress: president

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President Alvi

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that with the timely decisions and preparedness on digitalisation, Pakistan could make great strides in technological revolution. Addressing the Digital Government Summit, held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president said: “Pakistan will be catapulted in the era of technological advancement if it keeps making fast decisions to join the … Read more

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