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Tuesday, 17 September 2013
US wants to spy on China, Pakistan and Afghanistan through its presence in Kabul, says Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs
US wants to spy on China, Pakistan and Afghanistan through its presence in Kabul, says Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs
Senate body, directs Foreign Office to submit report on US aims, designs in region
US wants to spy on China, Pakistan and Afghanistan through its presence in Kabul, says committee
ISLAMABAD, Sept 17: The Senate Standing Committee on Foreign, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to submit an analytical report encompassing the possible aims and objectives of the US permanent presence in Afghanistan, urging that Islamabad and Kabul should jointly prevail upon the United Nations to ensure complete withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan.
The committee that met in Islamabad with Senator Haji Mohammad Adeel in the Chair observed that Washington has political ambitions in the region and wants permanent presence in Afghanistan to spy on China, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The committee suggested that a joint Pak-Afghan Parliamentary committee should be set up for consultation and oversight of their security and defence issues for post-2014 scenario.
The meeting was attended by Senators Dr. Mohammad Jehangir Badar, Farhatullah Babar, Mushahid Hussain Syed, Syeda Sughra Imam and Senator Molana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri as Members and Senator Afrasiab Khattak as a special invitee. The meeting was also attended by Acting Secretary, Additional Secretary (Afghanistan) and Director General, NASA from the Foreign Office.
The meeting deliberated on the recent visit of the Parliamentary delegation to Kabul in which members shared their experiences regarding current situation of Pak-Afghan relations.
Senator Haji Adeel told the participants said that the delegation achieved remarkable breakthrough in terms of people to people contacts and had heart-to-heart communication with Afghan people during its visit to Kabul.
The Afghan President and other senior leaders extended a very warm welcome to the Pakistan delegation. He further said that “Afghans understand Pakistan people’s mindset very clearly.” He provided copies to the participants of Joint Declaration of Pak-Afghan Defence Committee’s Dialogue that was held on Sept 10-11 in Kabul.
He stated that Pakistan freed 27 Afghans, who he said, have now reportedly rejoined fight on different locations/war fronts in Afghanistan.
Senator Mushahid stressed the need for having perception of US aims and designs with the presence of over 20,000 foreign troops at nine bases in Afghanistan after evacuation. He stated that it was a very unique delegation comprising different political parties of opposition & government and that it was first dialogue on defence, security and military issues. He said that we have institutionalized the dialogue. He further observed that the said visit dispelled the compression-that-India is prevailing in Afghanistan. He said that both Taliban and the U.S. are waiting for elections in Afghanistan. He informed that a Pakistan-Afghanistan People’s Association was formed doing the visit with Senator Afrasiab Khattak as the Chairman and Senator Dr. Jehangir Badar as Secretary-General.
First festival of this Association will be held in Kabul on 26th, 27th and 28th Oct, 2013.
Senator Afrasiab Khattak stated that the delegation had very cordial and meaningful talks at Kabul and there was no blame game. He said that Afghans have a lot of expectations from Nawaz government for restoration of peace in Afghanistan. Senator Dr. Jehangir Badar stated that visit to Kabul was very timely.
He opined that stability of Afghanistan and Pakistan is inter-twined. Senator Farhatullah Babar stated that the said visit was a path-breaking. He proposed that on 23rd Sept. 2013, on occasion of visit by Afghan delegation to Pakistan, a Pak-Afghan Joint Parliamentary Committee should be formed to establish a hotline between the two neighbours to tackle post 2014 and immediate post-2014 problems.
He also emphasized Border Management issues which often harm people to people contacts. Thirdly, he said that people’s Festival on 26th Oct. should be institutionalized and comprise of intellectuals, writers, poets and journalists which will have a multiplayer effect.
“We should evolve an institutional mechanism for regular exchange of intellectuals between the two countries,” he stressed. He said it was very reassuring to know that Pakistan has no danger from India in Afghanistan. He said in post-2014 scenario, Pakistan will have a dominant and strategic role. He suggested that a joint Pak-Afghan Parliamentary Commission should improve oversight of their respective security establishments for post-2014 scenario. Senator Abdul Ghafoor Haideri and Senator Sughra Imam also expressed their point of on view on the Pak-Afghanistan relations and the US influence in the region.
Foreign Office Special Secretary and Pakistan’s future envoy to Iran, Noor Muhammad Javedani on the occasion said that a harmonious atmosphere between Pakistan and Afghanistan is developing, adding that Islamabad is receiving positive signals from Kabul.
Senate body, directs Foreign Office to submit report on US aims, designs in region
US wants to spy on China, Pakistan and Afghanistan through its presence in Kabul, says committee
ISLAMABAD, Sept 17: The Senate Standing Committee on Foreign, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to submit an analytical report encompassing the possible aims and objectives of the US permanent presence in Afghanistan, urging that Islamabad and Kabul should jointly prevail upon the United Nations to ensure complete withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan.
The committee that met in Islamabad with Senator Haji Mohammad Adeel in the Chair observed that Washington has political ambitions in the region and wants permanent presence in Afghanistan to spy on China, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The committee suggested that a joint Pak-Afghan Parliamentary committee should be set up for consultation and oversight of their security and defence issues for post-2014 scenario.
The meeting was attended by Senators Dr. Mohammad Jehangir Badar, Farhatullah Babar, Mushahid Hussain Syed, Syeda Sughra Imam and Senator Molana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri as Members and Senator Afrasiab Khattak as a special invitee. The meeting was also attended by Acting Secretary, Additional Secretary (Afghanistan) and Director General, NASA from the Foreign Office.
The meeting deliberated on the recent visit of the Parliamentary delegation to Kabul in which members shared their experiences regarding current situation of Pak-Afghan relations.
Senator Haji Adeel told the participants said that the delegation achieved remarkable breakthrough in terms of people to people contacts and had heart-to-heart communication with Afghan people during its visit to Kabul.
The Afghan President and other senior leaders extended a very warm welcome to the Pakistan delegation. He further said that “Afghans understand Pakistan people’s mindset very clearly.” He provided copies to the participants of Joint Declaration of Pak-Afghan Defence Committee’s Dialogue that was held on Sept 10-11 in Kabul.
He stated that Pakistan freed 27 Afghans, who he said, have now reportedly rejoined fight on different locations/war fronts in Afghanistan.
Senator Mushahid stressed the need for having perception of US aims and designs with the presence of over 20,000 foreign troops at nine bases in Afghanistan after evacuation. He stated that it was a very unique delegation comprising different political parties of opposition & government and that it was first dialogue on defence, security and military issues. He said that we have institutionalized the dialogue. He further observed that the said visit dispelled the compression-that-India is prevailing in Afghanistan. He said that both Taliban and the U.S. are waiting for elections in Afghanistan. He informed that a Pakistan-Afghanistan People’s Association was formed doing the visit with Senator Afrasiab Khattak as the Chairman and Senator Dr. Jehangir Badar as Secretary-General.
First festival of this Association will be held in Kabul on 26th, 27th and 28th Oct, 2013.
Senator Afrasiab Khattak stated that the delegation had very cordial and meaningful talks at Kabul and there was no blame game. He said that Afghans have a lot of expectations from Nawaz government for restoration of peace in Afghanistan. Senator Dr. Jehangir Badar stated that visit to Kabul was very timely.
He opined that stability of Afghanistan and Pakistan is inter-twined. Senator Farhatullah Babar stated that the said visit was a path-breaking. He proposed that on 23rd Sept. 2013, on occasion of visit by Afghan delegation to Pakistan, a Pak-Afghan Joint Parliamentary Committee should be formed to establish a hotline between the two neighbours to tackle post 2014 and immediate post-2014 problems.
He also emphasized Border Management issues which often harm people to people contacts. Thirdly, he said that people’s Festival on 26th Oct. should be institutionalized and comprise of intellectuals, writers, poets and journalists which will have a multiplayer effect.
“We should evolve an institutional mechanism for regular exchange of intellectuals between the two countries,” he stressed. He said it was very reassuring to know that Pakistan has no danger from India in Afghanistan. He said in post-2014 scenario, Pakistan will have a dominant and strategic role. He suggested that a joint Pak-Afghan Parliamentary Commission should improve oversight of their respective security establishments for post-2014 scenario. Senator Abdul Ghafoor Haideri and Senator Sughra Imam also expressed their point of on view on the Pak-Afghanistan relations and the US influence in the region.
Foreign Office Special Secretary and Pakistan’s future envoy to Iran, Noor Muhammad Javedani on the occasion said that a harmonious atmosphere between Pakistan and Afghanistan is developing, adding that Islamabad is receiving positive signals from Kabul.
Saturday, 3 August 2013
nawaz sharif meet shah abdullah and Crown Prince
Makkah 2nd August Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif holding a metting with The KIng Of Saudia Arabia Shah Abdullah
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Makkah 2nd August Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif holding a metting with The Crown Prince Of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Makkah 2nd August Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif holding a metting with The Crown Prince Of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Friday, 2 August 2013
Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif arrives in Jeddah
jeddah 1st August Governor of Makkah Prince Khalid Al Faisal worm receiving receiving to Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif who was arrived i Jeddah for offering Umrah Prayer
Wednesday, 31 July 2013
complete text, Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Fakhruddin G Ebrahim
Justice (R) Fakhruddin G. Ebrahim
Chief Election Commissioner
I took oath of office of the Chief Election Commissioner on23rd July 2012, approximately
nine months prior to the General Elections. I did not seek this high office, but in fact
accepted the same with reluctance, upon persuasion from senior members of Parliament
that I was the only person on whom the members of the opposition and the govemment
could both agree upon. ,
Now, the transition from one elected civilian government to another has been completed
for the first time in the sixty six year history of our great country. It is belated and has
come with much sacrifice. Too many have fallen at the hands of terrorists - political
workers, teachers, lawyers, joumalists, members of police and armed forces, government
servants and ordinary men and women have all paid a high price. Even children have not
been spared. Aimal Khan, age 6 was shot along with his father, a candidate for elections,
when they came out from their neighborhood mosque after Friday prayers during the
campaign. These are the true heroes of our democratic struggle.
In the performance of professional duties, I have done my utmost to hold true to
democratic values, the dictates of my conscience and the commands of the Constitution. I
am proud that the Election Commission has acted without fear or favor and strived to
create as level a playing field as was possible. Despite personal threats and even brazen
gun attack on my family - I quietly stood firm against those forces who first tried to derail
and then delay the 2013 Elections.
I was appointed through a consultative process by the last Parliament. My constitutional
term ends in 20t7. However, in my humble opinion, the newly elected members of
Parliament should have the opportunity to forge new consensus and choose a new Chief
Election Commissioner. This will also allow the next Chief Election Commissioner
sufficient time and opportunity to prepare and lead the Election Commission for the
general elections of 2018.
Therefore, in accordance with Article 215(3) of the Constitution, I hereby resign from the
office of the Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan.
Pakistan Zindabad.
Fakhruddin G. Ebrahim
To: Mr. Asif Ali Zardari
President, Islamic Republic of
Pakistan
Islamabad.
cc: Mr. Mian Muhammed Nawaz Sharif
Prime Minister, Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Islamabad.
Mr. Ishtiak Ahmad Khan
Secretary, Election Commission of Pakistan.
ELECTION COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN
Election House, Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, lslamabad
Islamabad.
Tuesday, 30 July 2013
taliban attack dik jail
Pakistani Taliban free over 248 inmates in DI Khan jailbreak
neither removed any high ranking officer
nor was any one reprimanded over the attack.
Federal govt summons report of attack on central jail DI Khan
ISLAMABAD, July 30 The federal government has summoned report of the attacks on the central jail Dera Ismail khan by hundreds of militants.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government neither removed any high ranking officer nor was any one reprimanded over the attack.
Chief Secretary and the IG police Gilgit-Baltistan were removed over the Nanga Parbat incident. The incident of Dera Ismail khan central jail is being termed as the extraordinary incident of terrorism.
In the incident at least 12 persons were killed including five police officials and after the attack the militants managed to take over 250 prisoners with them.
However, the concerned institutions are silent over the issue of security and no officer has so far been held answerable of the incident.
When one of the main parliamentarians of the ruling party was asked over the incident, he tried to avoid giving comments, saying that the authority of the provincial government of the PTI to take action in the matter.
It is mentioning here that it does not come in the purview of the federal government to take action against officers of the law enforcement agencies and the administration in a district and only the Chief Minister of the province can be contacted and the federal government would have definitely contacted the provincial government of the KPK over the incident.
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