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Murtaza Solangi Calls for Comprehensive Ban on TAPS and Stronger Enforcement of Health Warnings

October 16, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

Islamabad, October 15, 2025: The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) organized a two-day consultative session titled “WHO Global Tobacco Epidemic Report 2025 and Best Practices on Tobacco Advertisement, Promotion and Sponsorship (TAPS) and Graphic Health Warnings (GHWs)” to review Pakistan’s progress in implementing the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco … Read more

Information Minister stresses mutual respect as key to regional peace

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: A new book analyzing Pakistan-India ties, Pakistan-India Relations – Fractured Past, Uncertain Future, by Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, was unveiled at a ceremony in Islamabad. The book launch event was organized jointly by Institute of Regional Studies Islamabad and Sanober Institute Islamabad. Introducing the book, Ambassador Chaudhry informed the audience that this book raises … Read more

Solangi calls for promoting trend of research among people

February 22, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi called to promote the trend of research among people.

Delivering his speech at the launching ceremony of the Display Center of the Directorate of Electronic Media and Publication at Pak-China Friendship Center, he said the tendency of reading books and writing was decreasing in the digital era.

He said that the Directorate of Electronic Media and Publications ( DEMP) had worked hard to promote the trend of reading and writing among the people.

“This organization has done a great job in a short time with hard work”, Murtaza Solangi said while appreciating the performance of the DEMP.

The minister said that the quality of books and periodicals at the display center was high from both the content and printing point of view.

He congratulated the officers and staff of the DEMP on the inauguration of its first Display Center at Pak- China Center and hoped that as planned it will open more display centers at the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Lok Virsa and Islamabad Monument at Shakar Parian.

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Solangi urges patience as probe continues into ex-commissioner’s rigging allegations

February 19, 2024 by Muhammad Zahid

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi on Monday said a high-level investigation committee was constituted to investigate the allegations leveled by former Commissioner Rawalpindi Liaquat Ali Chatta regarding rigging in the general election. Talking to media persons after attending the meeting of Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting, he … Read more

Govt stood by commitment for holding polls on Feb 8: Solangi

February 7, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi said that the caretaker government had stood by its commitment of holding general elections on the schedule given by Election Commission of Pakistan ( ECP).

Addressing the inaugural ceremony of Media Coordination and Facilitation Center established by Press Information Department here, he said tomorrow morning the voting would start and by midday half of the polling would have been done.

Referring to speculations, he said there were doubts and concerns in people’s minds regarding the elections.

“We stood by the promise of holding polls and elections are being held (tomorrow), putting aside all fears and rumours,” Murtaza Solangi maintained. The minister said that the caretaker government had taken all possible steps for ensuring the conduct of free and transparent elections.

He said after oath-taking of caretaker government on August 17 last year, in his first press briefing here the very next day , the first question he was asked about the elections and his answer was that elections would be held on the timeframe given by the ECP.

Murtaza Solangi said that this country was established under constitutional democracy and constitutional federal parliamentary system was the foundation of its political system.

He said he as spokesperson of the government had reiterated time and again that elections would be held on the time given by ECP. “When the date of February 8 was given, our consistent answer was that the polling stations will open at 8.00 am on Thursday February 8”, he added.

The minister said that announcement of unofficial results would start tomorrow evening and , the official results will be released by the ECP within three days time period.

He said there were many challenges and problems in holding elections but the government was not discouraged by anything.

The minister said that Ministry of Information and Broadcasting facilitated the media and provided authentic and verified news to the public through the relevant institutions.

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SHC upholds stay-order ordering uninterrupted internet access till elections

February 6, 2024 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court(SHC) has upheld the stay order to continue uninterrupted internet and mobile phone services across the country until the general elections.

Chief Justice Sindh High Court Aqeel Ahmad Abbasi heard the petition against the repeated shutdown and interruption of internet service in the country, during which the court expressed its annoyance over the shutdown and interruption of internet service.

The Chief Justice of Sindh High Court said that if our internet does not work, what will work elsewhere, it seems that it will be fixed after the election.

Later, the court adjourned the hearing till February 21 due to the absence of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s counsel and the court has ordered to maintain the stay order regarding uninterrupted restoration of internet service across the country.

The court has also maintained the order to continue the mobile internet service without interruption.

PS-110’s independent candidate and rights activist Advocate Jibran Nasir had filed the petition in the SHC against the frequent suspension of internet services in the country ahead of the general elections.

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120m to exercise right of vote to elect representatives: Solangi

February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi said that on February 8 over 120 million Pakistanis would cast their votes to elect public representatives of their choice to run the affairs of the state as envisaged in the Constitution

Addressing a press conference along with Minister for Interior Dr. Gohar Ijaz he said that last year on August 17, 2023, after oath-taking of the caretaker cabinet, he had committed in a press conference that the caretaker government would provide all possible assistance to the Election Commission of Pakistan to conduct free and fair elections.

He said that rumour-mongers’ claims, that elections would not be held on one or the other pretext and caretaker setup would linger on, had proven wrong.

The minister said that the Ministry of Information yesterday had launched an online media helpline for the convenience of local and foreign journalists during the elections. He said that the Pakistani nation had been fighting the scourge of terrorism for decades and between 2008 and 2013 law and order situation was not good.

The 2008 elections had to be postponed for one month following the martyrdom of Benazir Bhutto.

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Govt launches media helpline for redressal of journalists complaints

February 5, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi said that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MOIB) was launching the media helpline to redress the complaints of both local and foreign journalists during elections.

Addressing the helpline’s launching ceremony, he said in the present era of digital media it was imperative to upgrade and improve working.

The media-complaint application would accessible through any browser to both local and international journalists and media-persons covering the general election 2024, he added.

The minister said that the caretaker government, which was formed under Article 224 of the Constitution, helped the Election Commission of Pakistan in every way to ensure a free and transparent election within the timeframe announced by the latter.

He said only two days were left to the polling day when more than 120 million Pakistanis would exercise their right to vote.

Only people of Pakistan could choose their representatives by using their right to vote to run the affairs of the country as the preamble of the Constitution clearly “states that this country will be run by its elected representatives”, he added.

Earlier, Murtaza Solangi inaugurated the media complaint application at the Press Information Department.

This application will help the media-persons lodge complaints online quickly and efficiently through mobile phones, laptops and other devices during the coverage of election activities.

PID’s Head of Digital Media briefed the audience said that the application would not only resolve the complaints of journalists but also the staff would be deputed to address the complaints of election observers.

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Election preparations complete in Pakistan: Murtaza Solangi

February 3, 2024 by Muhammad Sher

Islamabad: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi says that the arrangements related to the elections have been completed. While holding a press conference in Islamabad, Murtaza Solangi said that Pakistan is taking action against terrorists, our security forces are fully prepared for the elections, very good security arrangements have been made for the general … Read more

Solangi grieved over demise of Saraiki novelist Aslam Rasoolpuri

February 1, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of Saraiki novelist, researcher, critic and intellectual Aslam Rasulpuri.

In his condolence statement, the minister said that the literary services of late Aslam Rasulpuri would be remembered for a long time.

By editing the Sindhi poets Sachal Sarmast, Bedil Sindhi and Hamal Leghari’s Siraiki poetry, Aslam Rasulpuri brought out the harmony of the sources of Sindhi and Siraiki traditions of Sufism.

He said this research achievement of Aslam Rasulpuri would always be remembered. Murtaza Solangi prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved family to bear this loss with fortitude.

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Journalists, social media activists urged to keep criticism within limits

January 28, 2024 by Muhammad Zahid

Solangi urges journalists, social media activists to keep criticism within limits

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has urged journalists and social media activists to keep their criticism within the limits of civility and avoid disrespect of institutions. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad this evening, he dispelled the impression that government is running any campaign to harass journalists. He said a Joint … Read more

Security Threat: IIUI to remain closed till Jan 26

January 23, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: In view of the security situation in Islamabad, it has been decided to keep the International Islamic University closed till January 26.

Many educational institutions of Islamabad are closed for the second day today in view of security, many educational institutions including many universities and colleges of the federal capital were closed yesterday.

Security is already tight in Islamabad due to the elections and sit-ins at the press club, besides a grand search operation is underway in the federal capital and surrounding areas.

On the other hand, Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi said that all the educational institutions of Islamabad are not closed.

He said that where there is any danger, the state will fulfill its responsibility for the safety of children and citizens.

On the other hand, International Islamic University Islamabad and its constituent units will remain closed from January 23 to January 26 2024 due to the security situation in Islamabad.

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Nobody to be allowed to run propaganda against judges: Solangi

January 23, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi said that tracking those who were involved in the malicious campaign against the superior judiciary was not a difficult task for the professionals in the departments concerned.

According to the minister, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) had monitored around 500 social media accounts operating both within the country and abroad in this regard.

He said the anti-judiciary campaign was being probed and nobody would be allowed to run malicious propaganda against the justices. This was a serious violation of the law and the constitution, he said vowing strict action against the involved individuals. He said the orchestration of a malicious campaign had nothing to do with the freedom of expression which had its limits.

The federal minister said the law would take its course if any political group was involved in orchestrating the campaign against the judiciary. As regards the recent internet outage, he said the internet disruption had nothing to do with politics. Instead, it was a technical issue since the work on the web monitoring system was underway.

To a query, he said Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani was a veteran diplomat who played a critical role in defusing the tension between Iran and Pakistan. Pakistan attached great importance to its relationship with Iran, he said, adding positive messages had been exchanged between the two countries following the tension.

He said both countries had mutually agreed that their envoys might return to their respective posts by 26 January 2024. Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, would undertake a visit to Pakistan on 29 January 2024, he added.

The minister said the elections on February 8 would decide who would run the country. Efforts were underway to ensure free and fair elections, he added. He reiterated the government’s commitment to extend financial, administrative, and security support to the Election Commission of Pakistan for in-time elections. He said about 136 foreign journalists would cover the elections to be held on February 8, 2024.

He said the rupee depreciated massively against the dollar and the country was on the brink of default when the caretaker assumed power. However, the measures taken by the caretaker government for stabilizing the economy reaped dividends. Political stability would return after the elections, the minister said in response to another query.

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All Rumours about general elections have died: Murtaza Solangi

January 22, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi said that all assumptions and rumours regarding the general elections had died.

Delivering his speech at a function organized by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics ( PIDE) here, he said that elections will be held and the people of Pakistan will exercise their right to vote.

The minister said it was the responsibility of the caretaker government to provide support to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and it will fulfill its responsibility.

Being a parliamentary democracy, he said, the elected representatives had the rightful mandate to run the system in line with the country’s Constitution.

Urging the national media for responsible reporting on elections, Murtaza Solangi said, “The responsibility of the media had increased a lot with regard to general elections”.

Important issues including the economy, foreign policy, education, and health were used to be part of the manifestoes of political parties, Murtaza Solangi maintained.

He said that basic issues should be discussed and awareness among the people on national issues should be increased.

“Today we are facing problems like population growth,” Murtaza Solangi said that it should be controlled.

He said it was the obligation of the political parties to fulfill promises made to the electorate.

He opined that increasing awareness about national issues was the need of the hour. The minister said that under the 18th Amendment, provinces had been empowered. He also stressed for promotion of democratic attitudes within political parties.

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No chance of delay in general election: Solangi

January 15, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi categorically said that the Election Commission of Pakistan(ECP) and federal and provincial governments were committed to holding general elections in the country on February 8.

Using his account on social media platforms he said, ” is committed to holding elections on Thursday, February 8 and so are the federal and provincial governments.”

He said that the federal and provincial governments would fulfill all administrative, financial, and security requirements of the ECP, he added.

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Current situation in country better than 2008, 2013 elections period: Solangi

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 by Muhammad Zahid

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi on Wednesday reiterated the commitment that general elections would eventually be held on February 8 in the country. Talking to the media, he said that in the past elections were conducted even in the worst conditions. Murtaza Solangi pointed out that the current … Read more

Govt writing to ‘The Economist’ about PTI’s Founding Chairman article: Solangi

January 5, 2024 by Muhammad Zahid

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has said that it has been decided to write to the Editor of ‘The Economist’ about an article purportedly written by Founding Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf. The Information Minister wrote on Social Media Platform ‘X’ that it is puzzling and disconcerting that such an … Read more

34 more Baloch protesters released

December 28, 2023 by Abid Khan

Now all arrested protestors have been released.
Govt ordered release of arrested women and children.
Earlier, Zaheer Baloch was also released from Adiala Jail.

ISLAMABAD: At least 34 more Baloch protesters have been released on the recommendation of the government’s negotiation committee after fulfilling all legal requirements.

Now all the arrested protestors have been released, said the statement issued on Thursday.

It should be noted that Fawad Hasan Fawad, Murtaza Solangi, Jamal Shah, Governor Balochistan held talks with the protestors during which the protestors demanded the immediate release of the arrested persons.

On the first day of the talks, the committee issued orders for the immediate release of the arrested women and children. Earlier, Dr. Zaheer Baloch of the Baloch Solidarity Committee was released from Adiala Jail.

On the other hand, police prevented the protestors from bringing a new speaker during the sit-in of the Baloch Solidarity Committee outside the National Press Club in Islamabad.

The workers of the Baloch Solidarity Committee and the police clashed when they prevented bringing a new speaker to the sit-in. The police said that they would take action if the Amplifier Act was violated.

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Caretaker Minister assures timely elections, expresses confidence in Election Commission

December 22, 2023 by Muhammad Sher

Islamabad: Caretaker Information and Broadcasting Minister Murtaza Solangi has said that general elections will be held at the scheduled time, and he has full confidence in the Election Commission. The Caretaker Federal Minister told the media that the Interim Government is not supporting any candidate or party during its constitutional period. He said that I … Read more

Solangi pays tributes to martyrs of APS tragedy

December 16, 2023 by Abid Khan

In a message on 9th anniversary of APS martyrs.
He said cowardly miscreants attacked future of nation.
He said Pakistan is moving towards lasting peace.

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi said that the day of December 16 would always be remembered for the great sacrifices of the martyrs of Army Public School.

In a message on the 9th anniversary of APS martyrs, he said, “Nine years have passed since the tragedy of APS, but the grief of those who lost their lives was still fresh today.”

The minister said that cowardly miscreants attacked the future of the nation, the young children and martyred them.

Murtaza Solangi said adding no one could hold back their tears remembering that tragic day.

Paying tributes to the martyrs of APS tragedy, he said they united the nation against terrorism.

After this incident, he said all the political parties and organizations united against terrorism, a twenty-point national action plan was adopted and the terrorists were defeated.

Unfortunately, without taking the opinion of parliament and public institutions, a government of the recent past allowed the terrorists to return, due to which the nation facing a new wave of terrorism today.

“Terrorism has never ended due to the appeasement of terrorists around the world”, he maintained. The people of Pakistan will defeat this new wave of terrorism with the strength of their state institutions and this was the message of today.

“Our resolve is firm and our passion is true, our war against terrorism will continue”, Murtaza Solangi remarked.

Solangi stated that Pakistan had come a long way to defeat terrorism as all state institutions, including civil and military leadership, were on the same page to protect homeland and national security.

“Pakistan is moving towards lasting peace and development,” he added.

He prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the departed souls of the martyrs of Army Public School in eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved families to bear the tragic loss with fortitude.

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Solangi rules out any crises on meeting financial need of ECP

December 4, 2023 by Abid Khan

The Cabinet had approved Rs 42 billion for budgetary needs of ECP.
Solangi said ECP approached to release Rs 17.4b out of budgeted amount.
He said whatever budgeted amount is needed by ECP, will be released .

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi ruled out any “crisis on meeting the financial needs of the ECP” in order to hold free, fair and transparent general elections in the country.

“The Cabinet had approved Rs 42 billion for the budgetary needs of the ECP. An amount of Rs 10 billion was already released,” the minister wrote on X formerly Twitter.

He said the Election Commission of Pakistan had approached to release Rs 17.4 billion, out of the budgeted amount.

“Whatever budgeted amount is needed by the ECP, will be released as per its needs accordingly,” Solangi added. He said the caretaker government firmly stood behind the ECP in holding free and fair elections as mandated by Article 218(3) of the Constitution.

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Govt to provide maximum facilities to ECP for holding fair polls: Solangi

November 23, 2023 by Abid Khan

He said this during meeting with delegation of IPRI.
The current political and economic situation of country.
The role of media in elections also discussed in meeting.

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi said the caretaker government was committed to conduct free, fair and transparent elections and it would provide all possible facilities to the Election Commission of Pakistan for conducting elections.

He said this during a meeting with the delegation of Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI), which wad led by its President Major General (retd) Raza Muhammad.

The current political and economic situation of the country, elimination of fake news and disinformation, upcoming general elections, social media issues, and elections in other countries of South Asia were discussed in the meeting.

The delegation informed the minister about the IPRI’s latest research on the political scenario of the country, and appreciated the caretaker government’s commitment for conducting free, fair and transparent elections.

“Equal opportunities are being provided to all political parties, there will be no discrimination against anyone,” Murtaza Solangi said.

He said for improvement of the political environment in the country, development of consensus among all political parties was indispensable.

The minister said the world was facing the problems of misinformation, disinformation and fake news, while the latter was the biggest challenge on social media.

All stakeholders would have to play their role in ending fake news, he maintained.

The role of media in the upcoming general elections was also discussed in the meeting.

Solangi said the media would be provided a conducive environment during the elections. Equal coverage was being given to all political parties on state media, he added.

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Pakistan, China most reliable neighbours: Murtaza Solangi

November 18, 2023 by Abid Khan

This he said during his sidelines meetings with Chinese Minister.
Important issues related to mutual interests were also discussed.
He said Pakistan and China’s friendship had been time-tested.

MALE: Minister for Information, Broadcasting, and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi said that China and Pakistan were each other’s most reliable good neighbors, good friends, and ‘iron brothers’.

This he said during his sidelines meetings with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong and Chinese State Councillor Miss Shen Yiqin here on the occasion of the banquet given by the President of the Maldives, Muhammad Muizhu.

He said that Pakistan and China’s friendship had been time-tested and steadfast at every opportunity.

Important issues related to mutual interests were also discussed in the meetings.

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Constitutional procedure to be followed on appointment of caretaker CM KP: Solangi

November 11, 2023 by Baseer Ahmed

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi said on Saturday that after the death of Chief Minister KP, the procedure given in the constitution will be followed. In a post on social media networking site X, he said the spirit of the constitution was very clear. The Governor, Chief Secretary, and the … Read more

PIA is present on privatization list: Murtaza Solangi

November 10, 2023 by Baseer Ahmed

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi on Friday said that the national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airline (PIA), was present on the privatisation list. Responding to a calling attention notice in the Senate, he said the previous government had devised a privatization plan and the caretaker government was implementing it. He mentioned that … Read more

Murtaza Solangi takes additional charge as Minister of Parliamentary Affairs

November 7, 2023 by Baseer Ahmed

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has taken the additional charge as Minister of Parliamentary Affairs in Islamabad on Tuesday. He visited the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs where the secretary parliamentary affairs briefed the minister about the matters of the ministry. On November 2, Murtaza Solangi had taken part in the celebrations … Read more

PM Kakar strongly condemns terrorist attack in D I Khan

November 3, 2023 by Abid Khan

The vehicle carrying elite force personnel was targeted militants.
PM expressed deep sorrow and grief over martyrdom of citizens.
Murtaza Solangi also condemned terrorist attack in Dera Ismail Khan.

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar strongly condemned terrorist attack near a police mobile in Dera Ismail Khan in which four passers-by were killed and 15 police officials and civilians sustained injuries.

According to police, the vehicle carrying elite force personnel was targeted by unknown militants.

In a condolence message, the prime minister expressed deep sorrow and grief over the martyrdom of citizens in the blast. He also prayed for elevation of ranks of the departed souls in Jannah and grant of courage to the bereaved families to bear this loss with equanimity. The prime minister instructed the relevant authorities to provide the best medical facilities to the injured.

He said war against terrorists would continue until complete eradication of the scourge of terrorism from the country. “Thanks to the sacrifices of the law enforcement agencies, we have been thwarting the evil intentions of the terrorists,” he said.

On the other hand, Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi condemned a terrorist attack that took place near a police mobile in Dera Ismail Khan.

The minister, in a condolence message, expressed deep grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of the citizens in the attack.

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Solangi takes part in 69th Japan Self-Defence Forces Day

November 2, 2023 by Abid Khan

The minister attended reception arranged by Embassy of Japan.
Murtaza Solangi felicitated people and Government of Japan.
He highlighted growing bilateral ties between Pakistan and Japan.

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi took part in the celebrations of the 69th Japan Self-Defence Forces (JSDF) Day.

The minister attended a reception arranged by the Embassy of Japan in Islamabad to celebrate the 69th anniversary. In the reception, military officials, caretaker ministers, parliamentarians, diplomats, and other individuals were also present.

On the occasion, the minister felicitated the people and the Government of Japan, and highlighted the growing bilateral ties between Pakistan and Japan in the area of defence.

“I am pleased to see progress in defence exchanges between Japan and Pakistan,” he remarked on the occasion.

The minister along with Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Mitsuhiro Wada and others also participated in the cake cutting ceremony.

On the other hand, Caretaker Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi said on Wednesday that lawyers were defenders of democracy, human rights and the Constitution.

This he said in a congratulatory message to newly elected office bearers of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA).

The minister congratulated the newly elected SCBA President Shahzad Shaukat, Secretary Ali Imran Syed and other newly elected office bearers.

The minister lauded the historic role of lawyers in promoting the rule of law, the supremacy of the Constitution and democratic traditions.

Murtaza Solangi opined that lawyers act as the bridge between the bar and the bench and it was not possible to establish a developed society without justice.

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