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Journalist community meets Governor Punjab

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LAHORE: The representatives of journalist community under the banner of Joint Action Committee (JAC) met with Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider.

In the meeting, the representatives of journalistic organizations informed the Governor of Punjab about their concerns on the Punjab Defamation Bill and said that the Defamation Bill is an attempt to stifle the freedom of expression.

On this occasion, Governor Punjab Saleem Haider said that all the stakeholders will be taken into confidence on the controversial clauses. Governor assured journalists that he will not sign bill and added that bill should have been consulted earlier.

Governor Punjab said that the Pakistan People’s Party does not support the current bill and party will stands with the journalists.

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Punjab Governor accepts Thomson’s resignation 

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LAHORE: Governor Punjab Baligh ur Rehman has accepted the resignation of Michael A. Thomson principal of Aitchison College Lahore.

Sources at the Governor’s House, Amina Imran has been appointed as the acting principal of Aitchison College in place of Michael A. Thompson.

The Governor of Punjab has also approved the fee waiver policy, according to which, if the student moves to another city for 3 years, he will get a fee waiver of up to 50 percent.

It may be recalled that last month the principal of Aitchison College informed the staff of his resignation through a letter, saying that the biased actions of the Governor’s House had damaged the governance and management of the school.

Michael A. Thompson added in the letter that there is no room for politics and nepotism in the school, and will not play any role in management and admissions after April 1.

On the other hand, Governor Punjab Baligh ur Rehman strongly denied the allegations of Principal Aitchison College and said that Michael A. Thomson was receiving a salary of 4 million, which has been audited.

He further said that Principal Aitchison College used to take more than 100 vacations in a year, this tactic has been adopted by Principal Aitchison College to avoid inquiries.

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Governor Punjab summons Punjab Assembly session on Feb 23

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LAHORE: The session of Punjab Assembly will be convened on February 23 (tomorrow) where newly elected members will take oath.

Governor Punjab Muhammad Baligh ur Rehman has also issued a notification to convene a meeting of the Punjab Assembly.

The Punjab Assembly session will be held tomorrow at 10 am, the newly elected members will take oath in the Punjab Assembly session. The Speaker Punjab Assembly Sardar Sabatin Khan will administer the oath to the newly elected members.

It should be remembered that Punjab Assembly is the first provincial assembly which has been convened after the general elections held on February 8 in the country.

In the Punjab Assembly, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz( PML-N) is the party with the highest number of seats with 137 members, while independent candidates are at the second position. Many independent candidates have also announced to join the PML-N.

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Governor awards honorary PhD degrees to Shakir Shuja Abadi

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  • Shakir Shuja Abadi is undoubtedly strong reference to Seraiki language.
  • His services to Seraiki language and literature are worth remembering.
  • Shakir Shaja Abadi has left deep impression on Seraiki literature and culture.

BAHAWALPUR: Governor Punjab Engr. Muhammad Baligh ur Rahman said that universities are the bright face of society and play a key role in the development of the country.

He said along with traditional teaching, universities also perform literary and social services and patronize personalities associated with them.

“It is very gratifying that the IUB is awarding honorary PhD degrees to prominent personalities of the country, he said.

These views were expressed by Governor Punjab and Chancellor Engr. Muhammad Baligh ur Rahman while addressing the special convocation 2023 at the IUB.

He said that Muhammad Shafi Shakir Shuja Abadi is undoubtedly a strong reference to Seraiki language and literature and a proud asset of the South Punjab. His services to the Seraiki language and literature are worth remembering.

Governor Punjab said that Bahawalpur is a center of lush green gardens, libraries, and great educational institutions and has an important role in national development.

The educational institutions here have produced the best academicians, writers and poets, athletes and scientists who have proved their talents at the national and international level.

Among these institutions, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur is at the forefront and the role of the IUB in promoting education from Baltistan to Sindh and Balochistan has been highly commendable.

Governor Punjab said that our educational institutions are morally bound to produce educated youth who are not only endowed with technical skills but also have high personal standards.

The Governor appreciated the efforts of the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Naveed Akhtar, the faculty, and their team, whose hard work is making the Islamia University of Bahawalpur a major academic hub.

In his welcome address on this occasion, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Naveed Akhtar said that the IUB is a university of 100 years old historical identity.

Today is a day of pride for the entire university that the eminent poet of the region Muhammad Shafi Shakir Shuja Abadi and university alumni and media luminary Javed Chaudhary are being awarded honorary PhD degrees.

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Governor Punjab advocates tackling climate change issues  

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  • He was talking to participants of foreign diplomatic course.
  •  Governor said Pakistan exports top quality textile products.
  • Governor Punjab asked to take advantages of CPEC.

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Baligh-ur-Rehman has underlined the need of collective efforts to tackle the challenge of climate change.

He was talking to the participants of the foreign diplomatic course belonging to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries in Lahore.

He said that Pakistan exports top quality textile products in the international market.

The Governor stressed upon the Asian countries to take advantages of the Export Processing Zones established under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC).

He said that boosting cooperation with the ASEAN countries in political, education and tourism sectors will help bolster regional ties.

He said that strengthening of the people to people contacts is very necessary for the improvement of the relations among the countries.

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Governor Punjab administers oath to caretaker ministers

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  • Caretaker CM Punjab Mohsin Naqvi attended the ceremony.
  • Mohsin Naqvi congratulated the Caretaker Provincial Ministers.
  • He remarked that the interim set up is completely non-political.

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Muhammad Baligh-Ur-Rehman administered an oath to the Caretaker Provincial Ministers.

Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi attended the oath- taking ceremony of the Caretaker Provincial Ministers at Governor House.

Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi congratulated the Caretaker Provincial Ministers for taking an oath.

The Ministers taking an oath comprise SM Tanvir, Doctor Javed Akram, Ibrahim Murad, Bilal Afzal, Doctor Jamal Nasir, Mansoor Qadir, Syed Azfar Ali Nasir and Amir Mir.

Caretaker CM Mohsin Naqvi remarked that the Punjab interim set up is completely non-political and impartial adding that it is the responsibility of the caretaker set up to hold transparent, fair and free elections. Caretaker CM vowed to fulfill this national responsibility in a nice manner adding that holding elections in a peaceful environment will be ensured.

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Consultation underway for caretaker govt in Punjab: Fawad

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Fawad said Governor Punjab should not wait for signing the summary He said Hamza Shehbaz is being contacted for caretaker setup He said KP CM has prepared summary for dissolution of assembly LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice President Fawad Chaudhry has urged the governor to immediately notify the dissolution of the Punjab Assembly. Governor Punjab … Read more

Dissolution of Punjab assembly is constitutional requirement: Governor   

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  • He said that the decision to be taken in two-days.
  • He said premature dissolution of assembly is a difficult decision.
  • Governor said that the date of election must be given before dissolution.

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Baligh ur Rehman has said that the dissolution of the assembly after the summary of the Chief Minister Punjab is a constitutional requirement but a difficult stage.

In one of his statements Governor Baligh ur Rehman has said that the decision to dissolve the assembly is to be taken in two days and the Punjab Assembly will be dissolved as soon as the summary is approved.

He has said that premature dissolution of the assembly is a difficult decision for the democrats, but Ramadan is 90 days later, the date of elections has to be seen.

The Governor of Punjab said that the date of election must be given before dissolution of the Assembly and in this regard, the Chief Minister and the Leader of the Opposition must jointly settle the issues within three days.

It should be noted that the Governor Punjab has received the summary of the Punjab Chief Minister for the dissolution of the Punjab Assembly.

In his twitter message, Governor Punjab Baligh ur Rehman confirmed that he has received the summary of Chief Minister Punjab for the dissolution of Punjab Assembly.

Governor Punjab said that “Whatever decision I will take, I will do it with a heavy heart.” He said the Punjab Assembly is a house of public representatives, dissolving the assembly is not an easy decision.

He said that it will be an unpleasant moment to implement the advice of Chief Minister Punjab.

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CM Punjab must get sufficient time for vote of confidence: LHC

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LHC said to give CM Punjab time for vote of confidence Court also inquired about Governor’s reply in the case LHC remarked CM should go for vote to solve the matter LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday said that the Chief Minister of Punjab Pervaiz Elahi must get sufficient time for the vote … Read more

LHC moved to remove Governor Punjab

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  • Shabbir Ismail filed a plea via Azhar Siddique to remove Governor.
  • President ,CM, Speaker, Federal Govt and others made parties.
  • Governor violated his oath by taking unconstitutional actions.

LAHORE:A petition was filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) seeking the removal of Balighur Rehman from the post of Punjab Governor.

Shabbir Ismail filed a plea through Azhar Siddique Advocate to remove Governor Punjab Baligh ur Rehman from office in Lahore High Court.

In the petition filed in the court, the President, Governor, Chief Minister, Speaker, Federal Government, Punjab Government, and Chief Secretary of Punjab have been made parties.

Petitioner submitted that there is no time restriction in the constitution for the vote of confidence, four to seven days has been given in the constitution for the motion of no confidence.

It was stated in the petition that the Governor violated Article 10A of the Constitution and Assembly Rules by asking the Chief Minister for a vote of confidence. The Governor has no authority to remove the Chief Minister and the Cabinet.

It was further stated in the statement that the Governor took a biased, malicious unilateral action by removing the Chief Minister and the Cabinet from their posts. The Governor violated his oath by taking unconstitutional and illegal actions.

In the petition, it was requested that for the protection of democratic values, the governor Baligh ur Rehman should be immediately removed from office and action should be taken against him and the orders of the governor to call the session and to dissolve the chief minister, the cabinet should be annulled.

Earlier, a letter was sent to the President of Pakistan and the Prime Minister to remove the Governor of Punjab Baligh ur Rehman by the Chairman of the Judicial Activism Panel.

 

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Qureshi terms Governor Punjab’s step as unconstitutional

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  • He said unfortunately there is no rule of law in the country.
  • Shah Mahmood Qureshi said the government should focus on economy.
  • He hoped that high court will take this case to its logical conclusion.

MULTAN: Former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday termed the Governor Punjab’s step as an attack on democracy, constitution, and law.

Talking to media in Multan, Vice-Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) Shah Mahmood Qureshi said an elected chief minister and cabinet have de-notified through an illegal and unconstitutional way. He said unfortunately there is no rule of law in the country and only might is right policy exists.

He regretted how Chief Secretary Punjab has implemented illegal and unconstitutional step of Governor Punjab. He said PTI is expecting such an unconstitutional step from the federal government thus party will stage a protest outside the Governor House in Lahore.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi said the government should focus on the national economy. He said traders, industrialists, and farmers seemed upset over the country’s poor economic situation.

The former foreign minister said terrorist activities are increasing once again and even federal capital is not saved from terrorism.

Vice-Chairman PTI said Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari should be in Afghanistan in this crisis time but Bilawal has no time to visit Kabul.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi hoped that Lahore high court will take this case to its logical conclusion.

 

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Governor Rule on the cards as political crisis deepens

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Political crisis in Punjab deepens Governor Rule on the cards Hamza Shehbaz to take over the slot LAHORE: The political temperature in Punjab province has been rising and Governor Rule is on the cards as Chief Minister Punjab Pervaiz Elahi didn’t take the vote of confidence yesterday. Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah while addressing the media … Read more

PPP is trying to buy Punjab’s MPAs: Haleem Adil Sheikh 

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PPP is trying
  • He said that dacoits and thieves have lodged politically motivated cases against him.
  • Haleem Adil Sheikh said that Asif Zardari involved in dirty work in Pakistan.
  • He said governor Punjab acted unconstitutionally by summoning assembly session.

KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Haleem Adil Sheikh said that a market has been set up to buy MPAs of Punjab with looted money of Sindh.

Opposition Leader Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Shaikh speaking to the media outside the Anti-Terrorism Court said that he has once again appeared in the Terrorism Court.

He said that dacoits and thieves have lodged politically motivated cases against him.

Haleem Adil Sheikh said that Asif Zardari and the Sindh government are involved in every dirty work done in Pakistan. He said the trading of consciences in the Sindh House was done and now the market has been set up for the purchase of MPAs of Punjab with looted money of Sindh.

He said governor Punjab acted unconstitutionally and added that the governor has no authority to give orders during the session.

The opposition leader Sindh said that Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah is threatening to seal the assembly but PTI is fully prepared to deal with the situation. He said the court has no authority to interfere in the proceedings of the assembly.

 

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Political temperature on rise in Punjab: Speaker & Governor lock horns

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Political heat in Punjab, Speaker rejects to call session He has also issued a two-page ruling He had postponed all the proceedings on agenda till Friday LAHORE: The political heat has been rising in the province as the Speaker Punjab Assembly Sibtain Khan rejected to call the session for a no-confidence vote today at the … Read more

“Will seal CM House if confidence vote is not taken” threatens Rana Sanaullah

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PML-N requests

Rana Sanaullah warns CM Punjab to seal CM House He said the Governor will announce the appointment of a new CM He also said that all the PDM parties are in contact The Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said Tuesday that if the session for the no-confidence motion against CM Punjab would not be held at … Read more

Situation is difficult but economic indicators are improving: Governor Punjab

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Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar called on Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman here at Governor House Lahore on Sunday. During the meeting, various issues including the political and economic situation of the country were discussed. Speaking on this occasion, Governor Punjab Rehman said, “The Prime Minister, the party and the entire nation have … Read more

RTI Act necessary to ensure rule of law: Governor Punjab

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LAHORE: Governor Punjab Baligh-ur-Rehman said stressed the importance of informed and lively public opinion to improve the performance of government institutions and officials and achieve good governance. He was addressing an event organized at the Governor House on the occasion of the International Day for Universal Access to Information organized by the Punjab Information Commission … Read more

Governor Punjab refuses to take oath of Punjab Cabinet ministers

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Governor Punjab refuses to take oath
  • After the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s verdict and the oath-taking ceremony of Parvez Elahi as the new Chief Minister of Punjab, the oath of the cabinet of the province was suspended as Governor Punjab refused to take the oath on Thursday
  • Earlier, Governor Punjab Baligh ur Reman, on July 26, refused to take the oath from the former Parvez Elahi as the head of the province
  • Former Governor and prominent PTI leader Umar Sarfaraz Cheema also refused to take Hamza Shehbaz Sharif’s oath of office when he was appointed, while 20 PTI MPs became dissidents and voted for Hamza in the Provincial Assembly

 

LAHORE: After the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s verdict and the oath-taking ceremony of Parvez Elahi as the new Chief Minister of Punjab, the oath of the cabinet of the province was suspended as Governor Punjab refused to take the oath on Thursday, BOL News reported. 

Earlier, Governor Punjab Baligh ur Reman, on July 26, refused to take the oath from the former Parvez Elahi as the head of the province. The oath-taking ceremony of Elahi was taken by the President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi, at the President’s House, Islamabad.

According to a report by BOL News, last night, the coronation ceremony of the newly appointed CM resulted in a discussion between Baligh ur Rehman and the former CM of Punjab Hamza Shehbaz Sharif.  The government’s consultation on the oath of office is still ongoing.

Former Governor and prominent PTI leader Umar Sarfaraz Cheema also refused to take Hamza Shehbaz Sharif’s oath of office when he was appointed, while 20 PTI MPs became dissidents and voted for Hamza in the Provincial Assembly.

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Maryam Aurangzeb terms Imran Khan’s statement unconstitutional and bullying

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Maryam Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD: Marriyum Aurangzeb, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, on Tuesday termed former Prime Minister and  Pakistan Tehreek-e- Insaf Chief Imran Khan’s statement unconstitutional and bullying. Aurangzeb while giving a statement said that it is hypocritical that Imran Khan talks about preserving the constitution while breaking it and encouraging hooliganism. Who he is misled by … Read more

No room for presidential system in Pakistan: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Sarwar

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LAHORE: As a debate around a presidential system for Pakistan takes hold, Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar made it clear that there is no space for such a system in the country. He was talking to the beat reporters here in Lahore on Thursday at Governor House. Governor Sarwar, who spoke to reporters on various … Read more

Prime Minister Imran Khan to hold important meetings in Lahore

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Prime Minister

Prime Minister Imran Khan will be holding important meetings in Lahore during his visit, expected this week.

According to the sources, Prime Minister Imran Khan is expected to visit the city on Thursday, where he will hold meetings with Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar and Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar.

Sources said that during the visit, Prime Minister Imran Khan will be briefed on the status of coronavirus and vaccines in the province.

The Prime Minister will preside over various sessions as well in the metropolis. Moreover, important political issues will also be discussed during the Prime Minister’s visit.

Meanwhile, Punjab reported 22 deaths and 2,040 new cases of the novel coronavirus over the last 24 hours, taking the tally of confirmed infections in the province to 306,929.

According to the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department, 22 more people died of the virus during this period, pushing the death toll by coronavirus to 8,572. Of the 2,040 new cases, Lahore reported 1,049 coronavirus infections.

The pandemic claimed 79 more lives across the country over the previous 24 hours, pushing the death toll from the disease to 18,149.

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Governor Punjab meets Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan today

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Governor Punjab meets Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan

Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar had a meeting with Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al Maliki on Saturday.  As per the details, Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar accepted the invitation of Nawaf Al-Maliki to visit Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, various issues including relations between the two countries were discussed. Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar termed the relations … Read more

Govt working on plan to address grievances of business community

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Govt working on plan to address grievances of business community

A delegation of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry, in the lead of its regional chairman Dr. Mohammad Arshad held a meeting with Punjab governor Ch Sarwar here at Punjab Governor’s House to apprise him about the issues of the business community. Besides the regional chairman, the delegation was included FPCCI vice president … Read more

Teaching Holy Quran with translation made compulsory in Punjab

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Holy quran

The Government of Punjab has made it compulsory for universities to teach students the Holy Quran with translation. Media reports said that according to a notification issued by the provincial government on Sunday, a student will not be conferred a degree if he or she does not study the Holy Quran with the translation. “Lecturers … Read more

President Arif Alvi calls on Governor Punjab to discuss COVID-19

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Governor Punjab also briefed the President on the setting-up of ‘Governor Punjab and Chief Minister Telemedicine Helpline’ in different cities of Punjab and how the helplines provided free medical consultation, advice to the callers from home and abroad on coronavirus round the clock. Chaudhry Sarwar briefed Dr Alvi about the telemedicine helpline of the Punjab … Read more

Govt to give Rs 1b of charity for needy families: Governor Punjab

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Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar said that the government has set a target of one billion rupees of charity for needy people. According to the details, Governor Punjab said philanthropists and well off people are providing suitable donations for this cause. Ch Sarwar said, under the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan, ration is being provided … Read more

PM Imran Khan to visit Lahore today

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Coronavirus: PM announces to introduce 'trace and track' system with ISI's help

Prime Minister Imran Khan will leave for Lahore today for a one-day visit. Sources say that Imran Khan will conduct a meeting in Lahore with Chief Minister Usman Buzdar and Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar at Governor House. According to details, CM and the Governor will give a briefing regarding the government’s measures. After that, PM … Read more

Governor Punjab starts corona telemedicine helpline in province

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Governor Punjab Chaudhry Sarwar distributed protection kits to doctors in Multan

Governor Punjab, Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar has urged the opposition to cooperate with the government in tackling the deadly coronavirus pandemic. According to the details, while talking to media in Lahore, he said it is not a time of politics and the opposition should also give suggestions to the government to cope with the current situation … Read more

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