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Pakistan plans to host conference on transport connectivity for regional prosperity this year: FM

Pakistan’s location at crossroads of South, Central Asia and Mideast makes it an ideal trade country

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October 26, 2023

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Pakistan plans to host conference on transport connectivity for regional prosperity this year: FM

Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Thursday said Pakistan was planning to host conference on transport connectivity for regional prosperity this year.

Addressing the Council of Heads of Government of Shanghai Cooperation Organization at Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan on Thursday, he said SCO Business Council and Inter Bank Association can play a vital role in fostering economic and commercial cooperation amongst SCO member states through strengthening interaction among entrepreneurs and promoting people to people contacts.

As a succeeding chair of the SCO, he vowed Pakistan will continue to support the existing mechanisms and welcome new initiatives. Jalil Abbas Jilani said Pakistan is committed to Shanghai spirit that stands for mutual trust and respect for shared prosperity and development.

He said Shanghai Spirit anchored our collective efforts in the face of great transformation in the geo political and geo economic areas.

The Foreign Minister said SCO represents the collective voice and aspirations of forty percent of the global population. He said as leaders of SCO, it is our fundamental responsibility to fulfill the aspirations of our people for durable and sustainable peace, security and development.

Jalil Abbas Jilani reiterated his commitment to give top priority of fostering cooperation in critical and practical areas including connectivity and transport linkages, youth empowerment in key sectors such as agriculture, minerals, climate change and information technology during the country’s chairmanship of Council of Heads of Government.

The foreign minister said Pakistan will continue to strengthen cooperation in the field of education and poverty alleviation.

Terming SCO as the key platform for taking the vision of Eurasian connectivity to the next level, Jalil Abbas Jilani said Pakistan’s location at the crossroads of South Asia, Central Asia and Middle East makes it an ideal trade country.

Commenting on the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, he said it is a force multiplier for regional connectivity. He said CPEC does not only connect Pakistan with its neighbour China, but it also offers all SCO member states a chance to invest in our shared future and regional economic integration.

Highlighting the enormous potential of trade and business of SCO member states, he said Pakistan proposes to host SCO Businessmen Conference next year.

The Foreign Minister warned that all SCO member states face challenges related to poverty and food security and these challenges can be overcome through common efforts learning from each other’s experiences.

He said we are confident under Pakistan Chairmanship of the Special Working Group on Poverty Alleviation a significant impetus can be provided to our collective endeavors aimed at improving the living standard of people.

He said sustainable economic development cannot be guaranteed without durable peace and security in Afghanistan. He said the SCO can play important role in this regard.

Alluding to the climate induced disasters, the Caretaker Foreign Minister said it threatens survival of humanity and demands global solidarity and cooperation. He said Pakistan is committed to work for the nature positive world that we ought to our future generation.

Jalil Abbas Jilani said Pakistan plans to host a meeting on prevention and response to emergency situation during its chairmanship.

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Ali Pervaiz sworn in as minister of state

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May 17, 2024

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Ali Pervaiz sworn in as minister of state

Member of the National Assembly Ali Pervaiz took the oath of the office of Minister of State here on Friday.

President Asif Ali Zardari administered the oath to Ali Pervaiz in a ceremony held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr.

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, parliamentarians, and notables from different walks of life.

Ali Pervaiz was elected as MNA from NA-119 constituency of Lahore on the ticket of the Pakistan Muslim League-N in the recently held by-election.

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Court summons Ali Amin Ganadapur in ‘illegal weapons, alcohol case’ on May 20

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May 17, 2024

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Court summons Ali Amin Ganadapur in 'illegal weapons, alcohol case' on May 20

Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur to appear in person before the court on May 20 regarding a case involving allegations of possessing weapons and alcohol.

During a hearing presided over by Judicial Magistrate Sohaib Bilal of Islamabad district and session court, the court handed a questionnaire consisting of nine questions to Ali Gandapur’s counsel, Zahoorul Hassan.

The questionnaire seeks responses from the accused regarding various aspects of the case.

Among the questions posed to Gandapur are inquiries about his awareness of the evidence and arguments presented by the prosecution during the hearing, as well as his involvement in a gathering that allegedly violated orders issued by the district magistrate on October 30, 2016.

The court seeks clarification on an incident where Gandapur reportedly fled into a forest from his car, which was subsequently apprehended by the police.

The questionnaire addresses the recovery of illegal arms, a liquor bottle, and a person identified as Allah Nawaz wearing a bulletproof jacket with an unlicensed gun in Gandapur’s car.

The court references a report from the Punjab Forensic Science Agency confirming the presence of alcohol in the bottle recovered from Gandapur’s vehicle.

The court also inquired about the filing of charges against Gandapur and the testimony provided by prosecution witnesses. the accused is given the option to present a defense under Section 340.

The case hearing has been adjourned until May 20 to allow Gandapur to respond to the questionnaire and ordered him to appear before the court in person on that date.

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Summer vacation for schools in Punjab to start from June 1

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May 17, 2024

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Summer vacation for schools in Punjab to start from June 1

The provincial education department on Friday announced the schedule for summer vacation across the province as above-normal temperatures hit the parts of country.

The department has issued a notification, stating that the summer holidays will be observed from June 1 to August 14. It added that all public and private schools will reopen on August 15 (Thursday).

The department has also revised the school timings to protect students and teachers from the blistering heat. As per the revised schedule, schools will open at 7:00am to 11:30am till Thursday while the classes will conclude at 10:30am on Fridays.

Meanwhile, Met office said due to the presence of high pressure in the upper atmosphere, heatwave conditions are likely to develop over most parts of the country, especially over Punjab and Sindh from 21st May and likely to convert to severe heatwave conditions from 23rd to 27th May.

Day temperatures are likely to remain 4 to 6°C above normal in Sindh and Punjab from 21st to 23rd and from 06 to 08°C from 23rd to 27th May.

Day temperatures are likely to remain 4 to 6°C above normal in Islamabad, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan and Balochistan from 21st to 27th May.

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