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Pakistan dispatches emergency relief assistance to earthquake-hit Syria

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Pakistan dispatches emergency relief assistance to earthquake-hit Syria

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Wednesday dispatched emergency relief assistance to earthwuake-hit Syria.

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in a news release said this tranche was part of the Prime Minister’s announced assistance for earthquake affectees in Syria and Turkiye.

It comprised of 2,600 blankets and 270 big family tents out of cumulative 4,000 blankets and 6,000 tents as part of the initial consignment.

The consignment was dispatched through a special Chartered Flight of PIA to Syria.

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While expressing grief over the loss of lives, the Minister said Pakistan would continue to support Syria in the humanitarian crisis caused by the earthquake.

The Chairman NDMA said while Pakistan was still recovering from Floods 2022, the Prime Minister had directed NDMA to make all-out relief assistance efforts for brotherly Muslim countries in these challenging times.

He apprised that a large NDMA road convoy loaded with relief items would tentatively leave on 10th February for Syria.

The NDMA is also arranging Urban Search and Rescue team for Syria and Turkiye. Besides that, NDMA will collect any donation articles from NGOs, government departments, and people for packaged cargo dispatch to Syria & Turkiye in the coming days.

The Syrian Ambassador thanked the Government and People of Pakistan for sending humanitarian assistance to affectees in their hour of need.

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Interference in judiciary not acceptable: SCBA

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Interference in judiciary not acceptable: SCBA

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) released a statement regarding the letter written by six judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) about interference in the judicial matters.

SCBA President Shahzad Shoukat stressed the association’s commitment to upholding the rule of law. He expressed strong displeasure over the incident mentioned in the judges’ letter.

“Interference in the judiciary is not only condemnable but also warrants decisive action,” said the SCBA president.

The Supreme Court Bar Association reiterated its belief in the independence of the judiciary. It emphasised that any actions perceived as undermining this independence would not be accepted by the association. 

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Pakistan’s HC to UK visits Russian embassy, condoles deaths in Moscow concert attack

Pakistan’s HC to UK visits Russian embassy, condoles deaths in Moscow concert attack

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Dr Mohammad Faisal, Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, visited the Russian embassy in London to convey Pakistan’s condolences to the Russian people and government on the deadly terrorist attack in Moscow.

The death toll from last week’s Moscow concert hall attack jumped to 140 on Wednesday. The responsibility for the gruesome attack was claimed by the ISIS-K.

At the Russian embassy, Mohammad Faisal signed the condolence book, noting, “We strongly condemn the horrendous attack carried out at a concert hall in Moscow. We express our deepest sympathies with the families of the victims. In this difficult hour, we stand in solidarity with the people and government of the Russian Federation.”

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PTI announces candidates for by-election

PTI announces candidates for by-election

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Pakistan Tehreek Pakistan (PTI) has nominated its candidates for the by-elections.

According to PTI leader Hammad Azhar, Shahzad Farooq will contest from NA-119, Lahore and Sardar Muhammad Hussain Dogar from NA-132.

Azhar highlighted that Hakim Nisar would contest from PP-22, Chakwal, Chaudhry Parvez Elahi from PP-32, Gujrat and Owais Qasim from PP-54, Narowal.

jaz Bhati would contest from PP-139, Sheikhupura, Hafiz Zeeshan from PP-149, Moonis Elahi from PP-158 and Yusuf Mayo from PP-164.

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In his message on social media site X, Azhar said the rest of the candidates would be announced soon while the PTI would put all its support behind candidates.

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