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Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar

PM lauds cabinet members for successful operations of interim setup

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ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar extended gratitude to the cabinet members, officers, and staff at the PM office for their significant contributions that had played a pivotal role in the successful operation of the government setup.

He said the collective efforts and teamwork had propelled the administration towards achieving its goals and ensuring effective governance.

Chairing the cabinet meeting held here at the Prime Minister office, he said the cabinet members’ genuine and positive contribution had steered the cabinet in the right manner and without their help, this goal could not have been realized.

He also eulogized the services of the principle secretary and military secretary along with their staff for their efficiency and balanced approach despite administrative challenges related the PM office. “I never deserved this post and I consider myself as a lucky person to serve the nation,” he said adding he had tired his best to fulfill his responsibility.

The prime minister said he had romance for Pakistan and he also loved the idea of the country. “I have romance for Pakistan, I love the soul of the country. for me Pakistan is the first and last and for me Pakistan stands as emblem of my faith.

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PM Kakar extends well wishes for ailing King Charles III

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PM Kakar

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar extended well wishes to King Charles III of Britain, joining hands with the people of the Commonwealth in praying for the monarch’s complete health and full recovery.

“The Government and the people of Pakistan join the people of the Commonwealth in wishing His Majesty King Charles III complete health and full recovery,” the prime minister wrote on X.

 

He said King Charles’ resilience and courage in confronting cancer was a source of strength to millions of concerned Commonwealth citizens around the globe.

In a recent statement, Buckingham Palace had said, “During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.”

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Election 2024 Live: PM congratulates nation on conduct of successful polls

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Election 2024

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar congratulating the nation over the successful conduct of general elections 2024, said the high voter turnout was a clear indication of public commitment to shaping the country’s future.

“The participation and enthusiasm of the people of Pakistan have been the cornerstone of this democratic exercise. The high voter turnout is a clear indication of public commitment to shaping the future of our country,” the prime minister wrote on his X timeline following the polling ended after a smooth and peaceful process across the country.

He appreciated the efforts of the Election Commission of Pakistan, interim provincial governments, armed forces, civil armed forces, police, law enforcement agencies, election staff, media and all those institutions and individuals who contributed to the conduct of the free and fair elections.

Prime Minister Kakar said that the momentous occasion was not just a testament to the resilience and strength of the country’s democratic processes but also the indomitable spirit of the Pakistani people.

He said that the voices, expressed through the votes, would contribute to the fortification of the country’s democracy, and for that, the people of Pakistan deserved every bit of appreciation.

Prime Minister Kakar said that despite few incidents of terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, the efforts of armed forces, civil armed forces, LEAs, civilian administration and Election Commission of Pakistan for conducting free and fair elections across the country were commendable.

“Their unwavering commitment to their duties has been instrumental in the smooth conduct of the elections.”

He said that in the face of adversity, the people of Pakistan had shown remarkable courage and determination.

He said that the institutions’ resolve in the aftermath of the recent terrorism incidents, continuing to participate in the electoral process, was a powerful statement against the forces that sought to destabilize the nation. It underscores our collective desire for peace, stability, and prosperity, he added.

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President, PM strongly condemns blasts in Pishin, Qila Saifullah

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President

SLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi and Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar strongly condemned the blasts that took place in Khanozai and Qila Saifullah areas of Balochistan’s Pishin district.

The president, in a condemnation message, expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the blasts.

He sympathized with family members of those martyred in the blasts and prayed to Allah Almighty for the peace and elevation of the ranks of the departed souls.

In a condemnation message, the prime minister expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the blasts.

He sympathized with family members of those martyred in the blasts and prayed to Allah Almighty for the peace and elevation of the ranks of departed souls.

PM Kakar directed ensuring prompt treatment of the injured and sought a report into the incidents from the Chief Secretary of the Balochistan province.

He vowed to foil every attempt of the elements wanted to sabotage law and order in the country, reiterating the firm resolve of the government to hold the general elections in a peaceful environment.

On the other hand, Caretaker Interior Minister Dr. Gohar Ijaz strongly condemned the explosions outside an independent Candidate’s office  in Pashin and office of Jamiat Ulema Islam-F in Qila Saifullah.

He expressed deep sorrow and regret over the loss of precious lives in the two blasts and prayed for martyrs.

In his condolence message, the minister said that the miscreants wanted to defame Pakistan by creating unrest during elections however those who played with the lives of innocent citizens would be dealt with iron hands.

He said that all possible measures would be taken to maintain peace and law and order during the elections.

The minister said that his government shared the grief of the families of the martyrs.

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Pakistan observing Indian state terrorism against Kashmiris: PM   

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Pakistan

MUZAFFARABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar  said India was the only terrorist in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir and Pakistan was closely watching its state terrorism against the Kashmiris.

Addressing the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day, the prime minister said for last many years, India was presenting fake narrative and trying to weaken the struggle of local Kashmiris by wrongly labeling them as terrorists.

He said there was a clear difference of terrorism and the people’s struggle for independence. He said the Indian leadership was also claiming Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. “On this day, I want to make it clear that we believe in peace in the region and we are showing maximum patience and tolerance and peace,” he said.

The prime minister said Pakistan did not want any conflict in the region, however he made it clear that the country was fully capable of strongly retaliating any attack from the neighborly country. In this regard, he said India had for many times checked our capacity. “If it (India) has any desire to check Pakistan’s capacity again, then we are ready to show our strength.”

He said if India was a true democracy, it should give the people of Kashmir their just demand of right to self determination while it should also fully restore the basic human rights in IIOJK.

He said it should also abrogate all the strict emergency laws while it should also recall its heavy military presence from the villages and towns of Kashmir. It should allow the people to hold peaceful gatherings in Kashmir and it should also allow the people of Kashmir to exercise their right to self-determination.

The prime minister said that India must allow unrestricted access to the UN and OIC observers, international media and human rights organizations to IIOJK to obtain first-hand information about the situation there; and investigate and report human rights violations.

He said that India’s illegal and unilateral actions of 5 August 2019 in IIOJK were a blatant violation of international law including the UN Charter, 4th Geneva Convention and the relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

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President, PM pay tribute to brave struggle of Kashmiris

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Kashmir

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi and Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said that the right to self-determination is a cardinal principle of international law but regrettably, the Kashmiri people have not been able to exercise this inalienable right.

“The UN General Assembly annually adopts a resolution expressing unequivocal support for the realization of the right to self-determination for people under foreign occupation,” the president said in a message on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day being observed on February 5.

He said the people of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) had been struggling to realise their right to self-determination for the last seventy-six years.

“Today, IIOJK is one of the most militarized zones in the world. Kashmiris are living in an environment of fear and intimidation,” President Secretariat Press Wing, in a press release, quoted the president as saying.

The president reiterated that on the Kashmir Solidarity Day, the government and people of Pakistan renewed their unflinching support for their just and legitimate struggle.

On the other hand, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said that India’s illegal and unilateral actions of 5 August 2019 in IIOJK were a blatant violation of international law including the UN Charter, 4th Geneva Convention and the relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

“India has since been engaged in efforts to further entrench these illegal measures through a series of steps aimed at altering the demographic structure and political landscape of IIOJK,” the prime minister said in a message on the observance of Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5.

He said that the ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ was annually observed on the 5th February to express Pakistan’s unwavering support to the Kashmiri people’s just struggle for realization of their right to self-determination.

It was also an occasion to pay rich tribute to the sacrifices made by their Kashmiri brothers and sisters during the last seventy-six years, he added.

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Mind games important for fostering physical , mental growth: PM

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Mind games

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar emphasizing the importance of sports, particularly mind games in fostering physical and mental development of the youth, said that the chess game helped to instill discipline in individuals’ thought processes.

Addressing the launch of the Prime Minister’s National Mind Sports Initiative, he highlighted the positive impact of such mind games on mental well-being and said the youth engaged in such healthy activities would become successful professionals in the future.

He said these games promote cognitive activity and critical thinking among the players. The prime minister said he was happy that he made a commitment to this special cause, and he will also continue to support and promote this cause in the future.

He said every school in the country should have access to this game. Acknowledging the contribution of the federal minister for inter-provincial cooperation, Fawad Hassan Fawad, PM Kakar said that due to his efforts, the launch of this initiative became possible.

Fawad Hassan Fawad, on the occasion, informed us that, under the initiative, the facility of mind games would be given in 10,000 public schools across the country. “We are going to take it across all the public schools in Pakistan, and we are also engaging the corporate sector and inviting the private schools to have this in every single school in the country,” he added.

The minister said that in the first month, some 100 schools in Islamabad would be given the facility. The minister also recalled the tremendous performance of the late Mir Sultan Khan, a native chess player from Sargodha, who won the British Chess Championship in 1929, 1931, and 1932.

To acknowledge the performance of Mir Sultan Khan, President Arkady Dvorkovich presented an award to Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, who received the award on behalf of Mir Sultan Khan.

The President of the International Chess Federation, speaking on the occasion, said that besides being a mind game, chess was a lot of fun too. He said this game was very important for a country like Pakistan, where millions of young people were growing up.

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PM Kakar directs accelerated action against drug smugglers

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PM Kakar

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar directed to improve the performance of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) and accelerate action against drug smugglers and hoarders.

Chairing a meeting of the Federal Cabinet, the prime minister instructed to compile the recommendations for necessary legislation regarding the deregulation of drug prices and its onward presentation before the Parliament by the next elected government.

Addressing the cabinet meeting, he said the government was taking all possible steps to provide medicines to the common man at reasonable prices.

He further said the government was framing such policies which would benefit the common man and also help develop the pharmaceutical industry.

The cabinet approved the increase in the prices of 146 essential life-saving medicines, keeping in view the rising prices of their raw material in the global market under the hardship category.

The meeting was informed by the Ministry of National Health Services and DRAP that through the online portal of the Authority, citizens could file complaints regarding the non-availability of medicines in the market.

On the recommendation of the Ministry of Finance, the cabinet approved the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Competition Commission of Pakistan and the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) China.

Under the MOU, exchange of information and technical capacity would increase between the two countries.

The cabinet, on the recommendation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, allowed renowned Pakistani psychologist Muhammad Saleem Khan Tareen to receive the award of Member of the British Empire from  King Charles (III), in honour of his services in the field of psychology.

It also allowed Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu to receive the Gold Medal for Aeronautical Merit awarded by Italy,  in recognition of his services for the increased cooperation between the air forces of the two countries.

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Federal Cabinet approves restructuring of FBR

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ISLAMABAD: The Caretaker Federal Cabinet approved the restructuring and digitization of the Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR).

The Federal Cabinet approved the restructuring and digitization of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), on the recommendations of the Revenue Division.

The approval was accorded in a meeting chaired by Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar.

The meeting was apprised of the recommendations of an inter-ministerial committee that held its meeting on January 23 under the caretaker finance minister.

During its previous meeting, effective amendments were made in the summary after a comprehensive debate which was submitted in the cabinet’s meeting today.

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PM underlines need for effective criminal justice system

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ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said that under the constitution, only parliament was mandated to legislate and stressed further reforms in the criminal justice system.

He opined that the conviction rate under the contemporary criminal justice system was very low, reflecting deficiencies and efforts to be made to plug the loopholes through effective legislation.

To a question about terrorist groups in Balochistan province, the prime minister said that non-state actors had no right to unleash violence and the State had the responsibility to counter such terrorist acts.

About 90,000 people in the country had lost their lives in waves of terrorism, he said, adding whether it was not the onus of political parties and the parliamentarians to improve upon the criminal justice system to expedite the conviction rate!

The prime minister maintained that he was speaking about the whole justice system, especially its lower tiers.

Elaborating his viewpoint, he said that Baloch, Pashtuns and different settlers had been living in Balochistan for decades.

There was no political uniform group while one minority armed group was carrying out violent activities, he said, adding that the US State Department, the UK, EU, and all other democratic countries had declared these groups as terrorists, he added.

The prime minister said that he did not differentiate between banned TPP and Ahrar and BLA and BLF, as these terrorist outfits had been using violence as a tool to create terror and kill innocent people.

In their terrorist attacks, about 1038 people had been martyred since 2018 in the province, he said, and cited incidents of Coastal Highway and an attack on Turbat police station in which innocent people had been killed and burnt alive.

On the other hand, he said the political protests and approach were acknowledged by the world, intelligentsia, and media.

To a query, Prime Minister Kakar said that the Middle East was a complex challenge. Pakistan had conveyed to different world fora and the international community that the continuation of the situation in Gaza was unacceptable, he added.

He said that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Arab League and the entire world was speaking about the two-state solution.

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No solid reason to delay general elections : PM Kakar

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ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said that no solid reason had yet come to the fore to justify a delay in the general elections, assuring that the government was committed to holding polls as freely and fairly as possible.

The prime minister, in an interview said the candidates were canvassing and all the rumours would fall to rest by the evening of February 8 – the date for general elections in the country.

Regarding the usual complaints of rigging before or after the elections, he said that learning lessons from the past, the parliament needed to address all the flaws regarding the laws, administration, or the Election Commission.

He said the observers would monitor and local and international media would report on the activity, assuring that as per the standards in the region, the elections would by and large be free and fair.

He observed that the political parties were also involved in the poll rigging by making fake ID cards and casting the votes of deceased persons.

He said voting time would be from 9 am to 5 pm on February 8 and everyone should use his constitutional right to vote to ensure a good turnout. Emphasising the key focus on the improvement of the national economy, he said unfortunately no political party had yet come up with an agenda to boost the country’s economic health.

He said all the electoral claims made by the parties including jobs, shelters, cheap electricity, food security, and others were directly related to a stable economy. He said the political parties needed to come up with a plan for revenue generation and widen the tax net.

Exemplifying a 91% tax-to-GDP ratio in the Scandinavian countries, he said Pakistan’s ratio stood at just 9%, adding that enhanced taxation would also make the government accountable to the masses.

He also mentioned attending the BRI Forum in China, the ECO Summit, and the COP28 session where he got the opportunity to interact with world leaders and sign bilateral agreements.

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PM assures govt’s support to UNICEF for launching projects

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ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar assured the government’s full support to the United Nations International Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) for launching projects of public welfare in Pakistan.

“The government will provide all possible facilities to the UNICEF for launching welfare projects in education, health and other sectors,” he said while talking to the UNICEF’s representative in Pakistan Abdullah Fadil who called on him here.

During the meeting, Abdullah Fadil briefed the prime minister on the steps taken by the UNICEF in various areas of Pakistan.

He told the prime minister that during last five years, around US$1 billion worth of projects had been established in a range of fields including humanitarian aid, clean drinking water, food supply, education, and health under UNICEF in Pakistan.

The prime minister appreciated the UNICEF Pakistan for successfully launching a number of projects of public welfare. Terming UNICEF’s role in anti-polio drive in Pakistan as of special importance, he said a positive change about anti-polio vaccination drive was being seen among the masses due to mutual collaboration of the government of Pakistan and the UNICEF.

He also appreciated UNICEF for taking steps in education sector in Azad Jammu and Kashmir despite intense Indian criticism. He asked Abdullah Fadil to constitute a new and effective strategy to provide education to the out of school children in Pakistan.

He also supported the steps taken by UNICEF for introducing modern technology in the education sector in under developed areas of the country.

“The illiteracy rate in the country can be brought down significantly by helping the students of remote areas getting access to the state of the art information through tablets,” the prime minister added.

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Caretaker PM assures smooth transition of Power after elections

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ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister (PM) Anwaar ul Haq Kakar has categorically said that the people of Pakistan will elect their representatives on the 8th of next month, and the caretaker government will transfer power to them peacefully. Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar, while talking to a private news channel, said that democracy will … Read more

Pakistan’s permanent representative to UN calls on PM

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ISLAMABAD: Permanent representative of Pakistan to the United Nations Munir Akram called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar here and discussed matters of mutual concerns.

During the meeting, the prime minister appreciated Munir Akram for effectively representing Pakistan’s position on the Palestine issue at the platform of United Nations.

He directed Munir Akram to frequently highlight Pakistan’s position on the Kashmir issue in the United Nations. “Identifying opportunities for the economic welfare of the country at international level should be the first priority of all diplomatic representatives of Pakistan,” the prime minister added.

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PM pledges to make Pakistan prosperous in year 2024

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ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar expressed his government’s resolve to make Pakistan a hub of development and prosperity in the new year.

In a message to the nation, the prime minister said the year 2024 was significant for the country in its determination to achieve the goals of peace and a strong economy.

PM Kakar urged the demonstration of unity among the ranks of the nation to attain success in every field of life. He paid tribute to the martyrs of the country who sacrificed their lives for the homeland.

He felicitated the nation on the occasion, however mentioned that the government had banned the celebrations of the new year in solidarity with the people of Palestine.

He also pointed out that 2023 was a year marked by the violence and aggression of the Israeli authorities against the innocent people of Gaza.

The prime minister hoped that the international community would play a role in ensuring peace in Palestine and ending the genocide committed by the Israeli authorities.

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Federal Govt releases all Baloch protestors

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  • Spokesperson said peaceful protest was right of every citizen.
  • He said but no one was allowed to take law into their hands.
  • Baloch protesters were released on directives of court.

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has released all the remaining 290 Baloch protestors, in light of the deliberations of the committee formed by Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar.

The decision to release the arrested protestors was taken in view of the directions of the honorable court, an Interior Ministry spokesperson said in a statement.

He said that peaceful protest was the right of every citizen, but no one was allowed to take the law into their hands.

The security of the Capital’s Red Zone, where constitutional institutions and the Diplomatic Enclave were located, would be ensured at all costs, the spokesperson added.

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PM Kakar felicitates Christian community on Christmas

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  • He said Christian community is celebrating Christmas in Pakistan.
  • Kakar said Christmas is name of love, brotherhood and sacrifice.
  • He said Prophet of Allah, Hazrat Essa (AS) healed pain of humanity

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar felicitated the Christian community on the occasion of Christmas and said the nation on this day should pledge to make Pakistan a model of religious tolerance and inter-faith harmony.

In a message on the occasion of Christmas, he said, “The Christian community is celebrating Christmas in Pakistan and across the world and I and the whole nation felicitate the Christian brothers and sisters on the happy occasion of Christmas. Christmas is the name of love, brotherhood, patience and sacrifice.”

These values were critical in putting a society on the path of development, he added.

The PM said the Prophet of Allah, Hazrat Essa (AS) healed the pain of humanity and took the message of God to the whole humanity.

Hazrat Essa (AS) reformed humanity with teachings of peace, brotherhood, tolerance and forbearance which led to the success of humans.

The moral teachings and the guidance of the Prophet were a beacon for humanity for all times to come, he continued.

He said in the present age there was an acute need to follow Hazrat Essa’s message of human compassion, affection, tolerance and fraternity.

In the last few years at the international level, human society had been facing an adverse situation due to a wave of religious intolerance, he observed.

“To reverse this negative trend we have to spread Hazrat Essa’s message of brotherhood and religious tolerance and follow his teachings to make the world a cradle of peace. In this way we can forever end hatred from the world,” he remarked.

He said the white colour in Pakistan’s green flag represented the minorities including the Christian community which played a vital role in the progress and development of the country, and in all fields including defence, judiciary, arts, sports and education made their countrymen proud.

The prime minister said the Christian community laid down their lives for strengthening the foundation of the country and for its integrity and solidarity.

He said in the Quaid of Pakistan every person had complete religious freedom and the constitution of Pakistan provided special protection to minorities, adding every citizen was given equal rights and they had complete freedom of worship and had liberty to perform religious rituals and celebrate religious occasions.

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PM Kakar expresses deep grief over death of Amir of Kuwait

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  • He prayed for the high ranks of the departed soul.
  • PM said Pakistan stood in solidarity with Royal Family.
  • He said late Amir would always be remembered for his services.

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar expressed his deep grief over the death of Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah.

In a message posted on X, the prime minister prayed for the high ranks of the departed soul and said that Pakistan stood in solidarity with the Kuwaiti Royal Family and the people of Kuwait at this moment of grief.

He further said that the late Amir would always be remembered for his sterling contribution to strengthening Pak-Kuwait relations.

According to foreign media, the Kuwaiti Royal Court said that Sheikh Nawaf died at the age of 86 after a prolong illness.

The State of Kuwait has declared an official mourning over the death of the Amir.

Sheikh Nawaf was sworn in as Amir following the death of his predecessor, the late Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah in 2020.

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Federal Govt steadfast in eliminating terrorism: PM

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Federal Govt
  • PM strongly condemned terrorist attack at police station.
  • He paid tribute to martyrs who sacrificed their lives.
  • He directed best medical treatment to injured of attack.

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said the government was steadfast in eliminating terrorism and extremism from the country.

The prime minister strongly condemned the terrorist attack at a police station in the Daraban area of district Dera Ismail Khan, which claimed the lives of three policemen.

He paid tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the security of the homeland. He said such acts could not deter the resolve of the security forces to fight terrorism.

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PM says govt continuing its efforts to safeguard human rights

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ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said that the Government of Pakistan would continue its efforts to promote and safeguard human rights, both domestically and internationally.

He reiterated Pakistan’s unflinching resolve to further advance respect for and protection of the rights and freedoms of all our citizens as enshrined in the Constitution as well as in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

“Pakistan has consistently demonstrated its commitment to this cause, evident through various initiatives and policies aimed at protecting the dignity and rights of its citizens,” the caretaker prime minister said in a message on the occasion of International Human Rights Day being observed on December 10.

The prime minister said that this year’s theme “Freedom, Equality and Justice for All” was very apt and relevant. Pakistan joined the international community in commemorating the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights.

The historic declaration enshrined the inalienable rights to which all individuals were entitled – regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.

The prime minister said that some key initiatives taken by the government of Pakistan included ratification of core human rights conventions, incorporation of fundamental rights in the constitution of Pakistan, enactment of human rights laws and establishment of institutions for prevention and protection of rights.

Special laws have been enacted for the protection of the rights of vulnerable population including women, children, minorities, persons with disabilities, senior citizens and transgenders, he added.

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Govt’s economic reformative steps reignited investors’ confidence: PM

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KARACHI: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said that the investors had regained confidence after the successful signing of a standby agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the execution of the annual budget 2023-24 and improvement in the fiscal and external accounts.

The prime minister, addressing the ceremony marking the first auction of the Government Ijarah Sukook bonds issued by the Pakistan Stock Exchange, said it was the collective responsibility of the stock brokers, SECP, and other participants to promote upcoming primary market auctions to market it a remarkable achievement for the entire market ecosystem.

He congratulated all the stakeholders on the auction of the Government Ijarah Sukook through PSX, instead of the State Bank of Pakistan, which was aimed at simplifying the participation in government securities auction, diversifying the investors’ base, and enhancing transparency.

He lauded the market participant for their interest in the auction through PSX particularly the participation of the retail market.

He told the gathering that the stock exchange was a dynamic force and a heartbeat that resonated with the aspirations of business and progress.

The prime minister, who later rang the gong of the stock exchange said it did not only herald the market transactions but also a symphony of progress and prosperity.

“The gong’s echoes reverberate not only within these walls but across the financial corridors of the nation, symbolizing our commitment to fostering an inclusive and robust financial ecosystem that welcomes diverse voices and promotes economic prosperity shared by all,” he remarked.

He said initially, Pakistan’s economy faced multiple challenges at the start of 2023-2024, but the government addressed structural and macroeconomic issues to rectify the situation.

He said the collective efforts of all stakeholders had successfully brought the economy back on track, leading to a lower dollar rate from 307 on September 5 in the interbank to 284 today which also resulted in a decline in inflation.

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PM Kakar urges business community to take advantage of SIFC

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PM Kakar
  • PM was addressing ceremony for distribution of PSX awards.
  • ,He called for building and rebranding Pakistan through investment.
  • He urged corporate sector to explore opportunities in regions like ECO.

KARACHI: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar reiterating the government’s commitment to providing a conducive environment and streamlining regulations, urged the local business community to take advantage of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC).

The prime minister, addressing the ceremony for distribution of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Awards to top 25 companies of the country for the year 2022, said the caretaker government’s ultimate goal was to provide a blueprint for the next government.

He said the government had sought help from the Pakistan Army to facilitate the business environment through the SIFC forum.

He told the gathering that the measures taken by the government, including the crackdown on smuggling, illicit foreign currency trade and power theft, had yielded results, triggering market sentiments and propelling the Pakistan Stock Exchange by 33% in November to the historic 60,000-point mark, besides boosting investors’ confidence.

Welcoming the private sector to invest and take advantage of the government’s measures, he called for building and rebranding Pakistan.

He said the privatization process was underway that would also have positive impacts on the economy.

The prime minister, who also distributed awards among the top 25 companies, said the PSX mirrored the vibrancy of the corporate sector and highlighted the symbiotic relations between the government’s policies and the prosperity of the businesses.

He emphasized the inherent responsibility of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), urging businesses to adopt it as a moral obligation rather than mere rhetoric. He also urged business leaders to embrace digital evolution and collaborate with higher education institutions.

Prime Minister Kakar urged the corporate sector to explore opportunities in regions like Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), Caucasus, and the unexplored around 1.3 billion African population. He emphasized the need to prepare for $36 trillion trade activity expected to take place in China within 10-15 years.

He said Pakistan, a 240 million nation with immense natural resources like four seasons, mountains, and others as well as the youth bulge was destined to rise.

He said the award ceremony to recognize outstanding companies was a testament to cooperation between the government and the corporate sector.

In her address, Caretaker Finance Minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar expressed the synergies between the Pakistan Stock Exchange and her professional journey.

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Nation should not have any doubt about elections schedule: PM

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ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said that the nation should not have any doubts about the general elections scheduled to be held on February 8, 2024.

“I have no doubt about it… The concerns are often associated with our political system. We have a history of our own,” he remarked in an interview with Independent Urdu.

The prime minister expressed the hope that the elections would be held free and fair. To a question, he said he did not consider the general elections of the 70s as a benchmark either as many people had different opinions about those elections. “Of course, they were very transparent. At that time, it was already decided before the elections which way they would go to, so I consider it a problem,” he added.

He said as the arrangements were in place, he was hopeful that the caretaker government would be able to give results in a relatively better way. The prime minister said that he endorsed the Election Commission’s denial of the any delay in the polls . “They (Election Commission) have to conduct (elections). We are with them.” He said as per Election Commission, the election schedule will cover 56 days, based on which the schedule should be announced by December 14.

To a question about the participation of Imran Khan or his party in the general elections, he that there was no restriction on him yet. “However, if something unusual comes up, I can’t say anything about it yet. As of today, they are in a position to contest elections and they will contest.” About the disappearances and resurfacing of PTI leaders, the prime minister said such people went into hiding fearing the arrest for their involvement in attacks on state institutions on May 9.

He said while in hiding, they would have a second thought to leave PTI or politics which was their personal decision. He said that no evidence of ‘state coercion’ had come to his knowledge, and even none of those people had spoken of ‘state coercion’. Until then, it’s just allegations, he added.

Prime Minister Kakar disagreed with the view that the decision of May 9 arsons should be left to the people for elections. He also rejected the allegations of not having a level playing field.

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PM lauds services of Bohra community for country’s progress

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  • 8-member delegation led by Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin met PM.
  • PM Kakar felicitated Dr Saifuddin on being awarded Nishan-e-Pakistan.
  • The delegation appreciated PM Kakar’s stance presented on climate change.

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Kakar lauded the services of the Bohra community for the progress of the country and said the government and nation valued their positive contribution.

The prime minister was talking to the Spiritual leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community, Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin who led an eight-member delegation here at the PM House.

PM Kakar felicitated Dr Saifuddin on being awarded the Nishan-e-Pakistan in recognition to his services for the country.

He expressed confidence that the Bohra community would continue to play their role for the progress and development of the country.

The delegation appreciated the prime minister’s stance presented on climate change at international level and the government’s efforts to promote interfaith harmony.

On the other hand, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar congratulated the Pakistan women cricket team for winning the T20 series in New Zealand.

The prime minister, in a statement, said that after this victory, Pakistan women’s cricket team became the Asian women’s cricket team to win the T20 series in New Zealand.

He said that Pakistani women players were in no way behind the men’s team.

He said that the Pakistan women’s cricket team had the potential to win the World Cup if they continued to working hard the same way.

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CPEC journey to move forward; detractors to lose relevance very soon: PM

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  • PM inaugurated Pak-China Friendship Hospital and water plant.
  • He said journey of China’s modernisation was significance.
  • Chinese Ambassador congratulated people of Balochistan.

GWADAR: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar urged the people of Balochistan, particularly, the youth to avail the historic opportunity of development in their province as the detractors of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) were about to lose their relevance very soon.

The prime minister, addressing the inauguration ceremony of Pak-China Friendship Hospital and Gwadar Seawater Desalination Plant here, said the journey of CPEC would surely move forward, not the backward, so joining the development course would be a prudent decision.

“Those who think to change the course (of CPEC) by force, violence or any other means are committing historic blunder as their relevance will be over very soon. The prudent decision in the nation’s fate is to joint the course of development, instead of resisting it and miss the opportunity,” he remarked.

He said the ease in the form of reduced travel durations across the province was just due to CPEC intervention.

He told the gathering that trade worth $36 trillion was expected to take place in and around China in the near future, therefore it was a must to join the journey through skill development and claim the share, instead of showing hostility.

He said the journey of China’s modernisation was significance and steering millions of people out of poverty was unprecedented.

He said the clean drinking water had been an issue faced by the Gwadar people and the desalination plant project would address it to a great extent. Besides, the construction of a 150-bed hospital would provide quality healthcare to the people, he added.

He also thanked the Chinese ambassador for announcing the solar power project and emergency services for Quetta.

Prime Minister Kakar assuring the all-out support of the federal and provincial governments on the matter of security, reiterated that the Pakistan Army, police and law enforcement agencies would safeguard the Chinese workers even at the cost of their lives.

Earlier, the prime minister, along with the Chinese ambassador and Balochistan chief minister unveiled the plaques to inaugurate the projects which followed the presentation of the souvenirs to the prime minister as well as the envoy.

In his address, Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong congratulated the people of Balochistan over the inauguration of the desalination plant providing clean drinking water.

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PM calls for executing $100b commitments for climate change finance

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  • He said while delivering National Statement at COP 28.
  • PM Kakar said expectations from COP28 were high.
  • He said provision of sufficient additional predictable grant.

DUBAI: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar called for immediately executing the US$100 billion commitments for climate finance to ensure the implementation of climate change actions by developing countries and to mitigate the climate change impacts.

“Such finance should neither be at the cost of development finance nor add to the already high debt burden of the developing countries,” the prime minister said while delivering a National Statement at the 28th Conference of Parties of the United Nations (COP 28) here.

He also called upon the developed countries to take the lead in raising global mitigation ambition commensurate with their economic standing and historical responsibility and then help developing countries do the same.

“We need to achieve global resilience through delivering an ambitious outcome in the form of a framework for global goal on adaptation with clear targets and indicators including regular monitoring of progress,” he said adding that at least half of climate finance must be allocated to adaptation.

The prime minister said that the expectations from COP28 were high but not unrealistic hoping that this COP would deliver with action not just words.

He emphasized providing adequate means of implementation including climate finance, capacity-building, and technology, to developing countries to tackle this growing challenge.

The prime minister highlighted that last year, Pakistan suffered super floods while this year would be the world’s hottest year in recorded history.

At COP 26 in Glasgow, he said Pakistan increased its ambitions by presenting the revised Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) with a target of 60 percent overall reduction in projected emissions by 2030.

“This year, Pakistan presented a comprehensive national adaptation plan and has also launched an innovative Living Indus Initiative that brings together our care for climate and nature,” he said adding “We will also be presenting our first update report during this COP”.

Last year, he said Pakistan led the endeavor to craft an agreement on establishing a global loss and damage fund while this year “we worked to activate an adequately financed loss and damage fund and its funding arrangement”.

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Caretaker PM to represent Pakistan in COP-28 high-level segment

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  • He chaired inter-provincial review meeting with regard to COP-28.
  • PM said that climate change was an issue of national endurance.
  • He said Pakistan was amongst countries hugely affected by changes.

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will represent Pakistan during the high level segment of 28th Conference of Parties (COP-28) being held in the United Arab Emirates on December 01-02.

The prime minister chaired an inter-provincial review meeting with regard to the COP-28. The meeting was attended by the caretaker federal ministers for finance, foreign affairs, climate change and planning, and relevant officials.

PM Kakar said that climate change was an issue of national endurance for the countries like Pakistan and observed that Pakistan was playing a positive role in the global climate debate through climate diplomacy.

He said that despite its less than one percent imprints in the global climate change factors, Pakistan was amongst the countries hugely affected by the changes.

One third of the country’s population was badly affected by the climate induced floods, he added.

The prime minister also lauded the relevant institutions and organizations of the country for their best role in the reconstruction efforts in the post-flood period.

He also directed the relevant authorities to make full preparations for representing Pakistan’s stance during the COP-28 on climate finance and other issues effectively.

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PM for promotion of higher education in accordance with economic needs

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  • He further stressed for introduction of scholarships in scientific subjects.
  • Prime Minister chaired meeting regarding Higher Education Commission.
  • More than 20,000 scholarships awarded for PhD since inception of HEC.

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar underlined the need of bringing the higher education in the country in conformity with the contemporary and economic needs.

He further stressed for introduction of scholarships in technical and scientific subjects in accordance with the global requirements.

The prime minister chaired a meeting regarding the Higher Education Commission (HEC). The meeting was attended by Caretaker Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Madad Ali Sindhi and HEC Chairman Dr Mukthar Ahmed.

The prime minister was briefed about the higher education, students’ scholarships, universities, and other related issues.

He was apprised that a total of 259 higher education institutes in the country were recognized by the HEC whereas in the previous years, the number of universities of global standards had increased in Pakistan.

So far, more than 20,000 scholarships had been awarded for PhD since the inception of HEC, it was added.

The meeting was also informed about the formulated mechanism to control plagiarism in the educational sector.

The caretaker prime minister was also given a briefing about the national and international scholarships.

The prime minister directed for submission of a complete report regarding the outcome of government-funded scholarships, besides asked for removal of hurdles faced by the Pakistani students, studying abroad, in getting the release of scholarships.

He observed that for promotion of human and technical resources, they would have to extend facility of stipends in the science and engineering subjects.

Caretaker prime minister was also given a briefing on the formulated strategy between the academia and the industry for a joint collaboration

He directed the relevant authorities to chalk out a mechanism for getting funding from the IT (information technology) and pharmaceutical industries for carrying out research.

He also asked for holding of a joint meeting of all the provincial authorities to resolve the issues related to education.

Provision of international standard education was critical for the country’s development, he stressed and directed for training programmes for the skilled manpower in the country, particularly for nurses.

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