Blast near Ashura procession in DI Khan kills five,injures at least 90

OCCASION OF CHRISTMAS ,2012

Speech of Raja Pervez Ashraf
Prime Minister of Pakistan
On the occasion of Christmas-2012
(December 22, 2012)


Excellencies,

Ladies and Gentlemen!

It gives me immense pleasure to attend this Christmas ceremony and share Christmas celebrations with our Christian brethren and members of diplomatic  community.
I would like to extend my heartiest felicitations to my fellow Christians both on behalf of the government as well as the people of Pakistan.
I also wish them a very happy New Year and a healthy and prosperous future.




Ladies & Gentlemen,
Some misguided elements have tried to sow seeds of suspicion and target religions and their teachings. Are our global institutions not capable of checkmating those who defame religions? We cannot sit back and allow a few extremists to attack our shared values or dictate their agenda?

This calls for serious introspection. The way the entire civilized world came together and denounced blasphemous caricatures of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) indicates that the followers of all great religions would not allow misguided elements to dictate their narrative.

We need to close our ranks to promote shared values of compassion, moderation, tolerance and love. We need to foster a culture of interfaith dialogue in order to develop understanding.

Ladies and Gentlemen

All minorities are part of the Pakistani social fabric. We value the contributions and services of minority communities in general and Christian community in particular in the development of our country.      

The present democratic  Government is committed to the vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah for an enlightened, moderate, progressive, and tolerant Pakistan.

The Constitution of Pakistan gives every individual the right to freely practice their religion and fairly share economic opportunities for their empowerment.
In this connection, our Government has taken landmark decisions, which include:-

§    Federal Cabinet has approved the enhancement of minority seats in the National Assembly from 10 to 14, while seats of minorities are being increased by one each in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, two seats for minorities will be increased in Pubjab and three in Sindh.
§    Reservation of 5% quota in federal government jobs/ services.
§    Reservation of 4 seats for Minorities in the Senate of Pakistan.

§    Declaration of 11th August, as National Minority Day including observances of optional holiday and celebration of other religious festivals of minorities at official level.


§    Establishment of National Commission for Minorities.

Ladies & Gentlemen,

Christmas reminds us of the true and universal message of love, tolerance, peace and brotherhood espoused by Jesus Christ. The best homage to Jesus Christ would be to follow his principles.


Ladies and Gentlemen

I call upon everyone to pledge that we will collectively struggle for the betterment of society and welfare of the people of this country.
We, the representatives of the people owe a lot to our people, as after a long intermission, the era of democracy has ushered in this country.

Establishment of an egalitarian society has always been the endeavour and policy of the Peoples Party. We have never compromised on this.

Ladies & Gentlemen,

The  government of  Pakistan  stands for equal rights for all citizens. We have always made efforts for socio-economic uplift of the masses. Special efforts are being made to bring the weaker sections of society into the mainstream. In this regard, Ministry of National Harmony has been mandated to actively engage in dialogue with scholars and leaders of all faiths to remove any misunderstandings.


Our government has proposed interfaith coordination as a practical and long term measure for achieving sustainable peace and harmony.

I am happy to note that the Christian community of  Pakistan  today stands more integrated and is taking active part in the socio economic development of  country.
Excellencies,
Ladies & Gentlemen,

I must appreciate the role of religious scholars of different faiths who have consistently professed and practiced the ideals of integrity and harmony within the Pakistani nationhood. All of you present here today deserve praise and appreciation for unwavering efforts towards a better and stable Pakistan.
I hope you will continue to contribute and promote national harmony to build a much greater and more tolerant Pakistan. Let us on this day dedicate ourselves to continue our journey along this road.

IFRD demands of UN, OIC, int’l & regional organizations to use influence for resolving Muslim Ummah’s issues

South Asian News Agency

ISLAMABAD, (SANA): The International Federation for Relief and Development (IFRD), the alliance of the 10 Muslim welfare organizations of the different countries, have expressed concern over the internal-war in Myanmar, Gaza, Syria, Somalia, Asaam (India), Eretria, Mindanao (Philippine), Kashmir, Afghanistan and the deteriorated situation in FATA and demanded of the UN, OIC and other international and regional organizations to use their influence for resolving these issues.

The two days meeting of the IFRD ended here on Monday, while addressing a press conference, President of the Federation Haji Hussain Ismail issued declaration consisting of 11 pages.

On this occasion, vice-president of the federation and former member of the Turkish parliament, Mustafa Koylo announced to stage protest demonstrations in Ankara and Istanbul against the governments of the Bangladesh and Myanmar for creating hurdles in the way of rehabilitation of the families in Myanmar.

He said that demonstrations would be staged in front of the embassies of these countries.

According to the Islamabad declaration of the IFRD, the objective of this platform of the Muslim welfare organizations of the different countries is to bring a positive change for the Muslim Ummah without any discrimination and to work together in calamities over the world.

The IFRD said that Islam teaches that the Muslim Ummah should work for promoting peace, prosperity, compassion, tolerance, equality, justice and human dignity.

According to the declaration, it is our duty to serve the distressed humanity and we are bound to that.

The IFRD further said that this service has become a duty of paramount importance in this era as humanity is suffering through a big crisis, more than 1.4 billion people are living below the extreme poverty line, it means that every 6th person in the world is too poor to get a meal a day. One child dies every three seconds due to hunger and another child dies in the same period because he is unable to get treatment for simple ailment. One billion people are unable to get clean drinking water.

It was said in the Islamabad declaration that millions of people are living in the refugee and IDPs camps and unfortunately more than a quarter of these are Muslims.

It was said in the declaration that IFRD a platform of Muslim NGOs resolves to make every effort to provide relief to the people irrespective of their color, creed and religion.

It was further said in the declaration that IFRD feel bound to act in all humanitarian crises, short and long term projects will be launched from IFRD platform and all member countries will work closely to make these projects successful and effective.

To a question, President of Alkhitmat Foundation Dr. Hafiz Ur Rehman said that unfortunately there is less number of Muslim welfare organizations’, adding that at present no Muslim organization in included in top 100 non-government organizations of the world.

Turk organization announces to construct Palestinians’ houses demolished in Israeli bombing

Akram Abid qureshi

ISLAMABAD, Nov 27
 The main welfare organization of Turkey, Cansuyu, has announced to construct the houses demolished in Palestinian areas by the Israeli aerial bombing.

While talking to “SANA” here  , President of the Turk Organization and former member of the Turkey parliament, Mustafa Koylo said that the organization would also establish centre for helping out the widows and orphan children of the Palestinians.

The organization appealed to the philanthropists of the Muslim world and Muslim governments to help generously in rehabilitation of the affected Palestinian families.

The head of the organization is on two days visit to Pakistan for participating in the meeting of executive committee international federation for relief and development.

The said federation includes 10 welfare organizations of different countries including Pakistan, Turkey, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Mustafa Koylo said that Muslim world should focus on the Muslim of Ghaza, Syria and Myanmar, adding that millions are homeless; there is problem of their rehabilitation.

He said that announcement of Iran for relief operation in Ghaza is welcome. He said that all the countries need to take such steps, adding that bold stand of Egyptian president against the Israeli aggression is the most encouraging and all Muslim countries should set such examples.

Mustafa Koylo said that the Cansuyu also funded for reconstruction in the Afghanistan, adding that joint efforts of the Ummah are inevitable for welfare and betterment of the Ummah.

Blast near Ashura procession in DI Khan kills five,injures at least 90

ECP TO PROVIDE LEVEL PLAYING GROUND TO ALL POLITICAL PARTIES AND CONTESTING CANDIDATES

ELECTION COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN


Islamabad, the 14th November 2012.-        “The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will provide level playing ground to all the political parties and contesting candidates to ensure fair, transparent and credible elections as elections are not only vital for the democracy but also for the stability of the country ”, this was stated by Mr. Ishtiak Ahmad Khan, Secretary ECP in a meeting with the  participants of the              12th Senior Management Course (SMC) of National Institute of Management, Karachi, who visited the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on their inland study tour here today.

Mr. Ishtiak Ahmad Khan said that a survey has been conducted regarding establishment of permanent polling stations and after approval of the ECP, the list of these permanent polling stations will be shared with political parties inviting suggestions/complaints thereon. Later on, it will be placed on ECP’s website to eliminate the possibility of any changes at eleventh hour and to keep the voters informed about the location of their concerned polling stations.

The Secretary informed the participants that Code of Conduct for the political parties and candidates has already been finalized and sent to the political parties on    7th October 2012 to seek their valuable feedback latest by October 22, 2012.  He further said the participants that the said Code will be implemented in letter and spirit and any violation thereof, will be dealt strictly which could entail disqualification of the candidates as well. The President, Governors, Prime Minister, Ministers and Advisors etc. have been barred from visiting any constituency during any election and announcing any developmental scheme etc. after announcement of election schedule, he added.


“For the upcoming elections several steps have been taken to ensure honest and credible elections that include: result management system for making the result compilation process fast, a comprehensive voters’ awareness campaign, establishment of District outreach and Security Committee, and setting up permanent Election Tribunal for quick disposal of election disputes in day to day hearing within 120 days, delegation of magisterial powers to the presiding officers for three days.” he informed.
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The Secretary said that after great struggles; one person, one CNIC and one vote has been ensured as computerized Electoral Rolls-2012, based on NADRA’s CNIC’s database and using the CNIC number as unique identifier, have been finally prepared. Now, there is no possibility of missing a name of any CNIC holder or registration of name at two places. Thus it has also eliminated the possibility of impersonation as these Electoral Rolls will have photographs of all the voters and thumb impression of all the voters casting his/her vote will also be obtained by the presiding officers using magnetized ink.

Earlier, a detailed presentation was given by Mr. Muhammad Afzal Khan, Additional Secretary ECP to the participants on the vision and mission, role and responsibilities, composition, legal frame work and status of the ECP.  He said the participants that under Article 220 of the Constitution of Pakistan, all executive authorities are bound to assist the Chief Election Commissioner and the ECP in discharge of his or its duties.

Mr. Muhammad Afzal Khan also highlighted the main features of the Voter Education Plan that is being carried extensively for the first time in the history of ECP. The Plan will mobilize potential voters at grass root level and for this purpose district offices of the ECP are being used as hubs of voter education. He further informed that voter turn out is expected to be increased from 44% to 88% by involving all quarters of life including political parties, media, civil societies, religious leaders, educational institutions, art councils, youth and women organizations etc.

On a query, the Additional Secretary told the participants that the voters can very easily get his/her voting detail by sending his/her CNIC number to 8300 and in case of any complaint, all the district offices of the ECP are open seven days a week to resolve the complaints about registration of vote, correction of particulars or objection about any entry therein till the announcement of election schedule.  The participants were also informed that a special, non-market paper is being used for preparation of ballot papers during the upcoming elections and special security features will also be incorporated in printing these ballot papers to prevent the possibility of counterfeiting ballot papers.

The delegation was headed by Mr. Tauqir Ahmad, DG, National Institute of Management and accompanied by other faculty members. The participants appreciated the steps taken by the ECP for ensuring free, fair and transparent election in the country and hoped that the coming elections will be historic in the history of Pakistan.
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Secretary interior seeks apology from Kashmiris, Nation on disputed statement regarding Kashmir

ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 .SOUTH ASIAN NEWS AGENCY

 Federal secretary Interior Khawaja Siddique Akbar has sought apology from nation and Kashmiris over the disputed statement filed in Supreme Court regarding Kashmir in which the Indian occupied Kashmir had been declared as state of India.

He sought apology during a meeting of Special Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir held in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman on Tuesday.

Secretary Interior presented the amended statement before the committee and informed that the amended statement also has been submitted in apex court.

The committee imposing ban over the issuance and publishing of statement regarding Kashmir has declared that all institutions including Interior Ministry would not issue any statement on Kashmir without approval of Foreign Ministry.

Kashmir Committee reaffirming the Pakistan stance over Kashmir issue has said that so-called election under the shadow of Indian forces and puppet administration are not solution of Kashmir dispute, adding that United Nations has supported the Kashmiris demand of self determination.

After the meeting Chairman Committee Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman talking to media along with Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, said that the Secretary Interior was summoned in meeting and he has admitted that while filing reply in SC he could not choose right words but later we have submitted an amended reply in SC.

Maulana Fazal said that Secretary Interior has sought apology from nation and Kashmiris on his mistake, adding that committee has impose ban over the issuance and publishing the statement regarding Kashmir with out approval of Foreign Ministry. The nation can not compromise on the Kashmir issue, he added.

International Ummah Unity Conference,,,Nov 11,2012

-Qazi announced to start movement in IUUC for implementation of recommendations of IIC
-IUUC announces to solve internal issues of Muslims through mutual understanding

Qazi announced to start movement in IUUC for implementation of recommendations of IIC

ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 south asian news agency

 Milli Yakjehti Council President and former Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Qazi Hussain Ahmed while addressing the International Ummah Unity Conference has announced to start movement for the implementation of the recommendations of the Islamic Ideology Council; meanwhile the religious parties have decided to take part in elections with unanimity instead of boycotting the elections for stopping the way of the secular forces in country.

The leaders of the Itehad-e-Tanzimat-e-Madaris-e-Deenia have clearly said that the votes of the religious forces would not be allowed to divide at any cost in the next elections, adding that if the Ulema would remain united the whole nations would vote these forces.

While addressing the International Ummah Unity Conference organsied by Milli Yakjehti Council at the Convention Centre Qazi Hussain Ahmed said Muslims of world are not united comparing with non-Muslims, adding Muslims are fighting against each other by falling prey to the conspiracies of non-Muslims. He said that the revolutionary way of Holy Prophet (PBUH) could become the basis of unity of the Umma, adding that the stand with Islam is the order of the Almighty Allah.

He said that the Council has formed the commission for the harmony in the Juma sermons, adding that the committee could also be formed for the preparations of the juma sermons, adding that the nation should have to be informed about the current issues. He said that great movement would be launched for the implementation of the recommendations of the Islamic Ideology Council. Qazi Hussain Ahmed asked the participants weather they support his stance the participants supported it. He said that every government would be forced to implement the recommendations of the IIC. While condemning the musical and fation shows in educations institutions he said that these programs should have to be stopped.

He said that the platform of MYC could protect the interests of Umma, adding that the 2.5 million students of religious seminaries are big force and if they all are united the revolution is not very far way. He said that no one would have need to conduct search operation in Madaris, adding that there is need to start new journey on the platform of MMA by forgetting the past mistakes.

He said that the unity of the Muslim Umma is the desire of whole Muslim world, adding that the common things are present between the Muslims. He said that the enemy of Muslims have united, adding that there is great unrest in whole Muslim world. He said that the blasphemy of the holy prophet is being committed and caricatures are being published but the Muslims are not united. He said that the Kashmiris are waiting for out help, adding that the people of Burma are waiting for help. He said that the Muslims are divided instead of facing suppression. He said that the Sunni and Shiite are being forced to fight against each other through conspiracy.

 He said that the war is continued against Muslims and nothing positive could be expected from this war. He said that the Almighty Allah, faith on the oneness of Allah and teachings of holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) are common things of Muslims and if we will change the epicenter of the love of Muslims then the unity of Muslims would be shattered. He said that the love for the common things of the Muslims could not be changed through love of language, country or other thing.


Former Afghan Prime Minister Ahmed Shahzai said innocents are being killed in the result of drone strikes. He said that the Muslim Ummah is united and Islam is real superpower of the world, adding that they are taking part in Afghan jehad and the whole Muslims supported in this Jehad. He said that there is no difference between the jehad against Russia and US, adding that the Muslims of whole world have to support Afghanis, adding that certainly one day the US and its allied would be defeated.

He said that the killings of aggressor forces are increasing and Afghan nation is rendering great sacrifices, adding that the innocent people are being killed in the drone strikes and no ruler of any Islamic country has condemned these attacks.

He said that the Afghan Mujahideen are the part of Muslim Ummah and these should be strengthened, adding that all kind of resources are available with Muslims. The leadership of Umma is responsible for the problems of Muslims, adding that it is the responsibility of Ulema to inform the rulers about the problems of Muslims. Ahmed Shah Ahmadzai was the chief guest of the first session of the conference.

Jamaat-ud-Dawwa Amir Hafiz Muhammad Saeed addressing the conference said that we have to stop ongoing bloodshed of Muslims in Kashmir and Syria, adding that the unity of the Muslim Umma is being shattered. He said that the blasphemy of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is being done and there millions of blasphemous caricatures being run on the social media. He said that the matter would not be solved through the resolutions. He said that the system of enemies of Almighty Allah is continued in all regions, adding that the rules of the Muslims are their slaves. He said that we could not achieve liberty until we will not become united.

Chairman Ruit-e-Hilal Committee Mufti Munibur Rehman is his address condemning the drone strikes demeaned of the government to ensure implementation of the resolution passed by the parliament against the drone strikes. He said that on the one hand the resolution has been passed against the drone strikes and on the other hand the permission of drone attacks has been given, adding that the nation has been kept away from the facts.

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F Amir Maulana Fazalur Rehman while addressing the conference said that the US want to leadership of the region, adding that US preset in region for occupying the resources. He said that the war of US has entered in Pakistan, adding that the rulers are fighting war of US instead of Pakistan. He said that there is blood shed in KPK due to this war, adding that the mutilated dead bodies are being recovered from Balochistan, adding that there is matter of missing persons also.

He said that the law and order situation in country is not good, adding that there is no law and constitution preset in Balochistan. He said that the US is present in region to capture the resources of region and need is to provide protection to the religious seminaries.  He said the game of target killings is going on in Karachi, adding that our elders has given message of fighting against slavery. He said that we have to learn lesson from past.

Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Syed Munawar Hassan while addressing the conference said that the voice of uniting on the minimum agenda should be listened, adding that with the vigour of jehad we have to foil the conspiracies of the enemies. He said that the force of world could not defeat Muslim Umma, adding that the Muslims should be given the agenda towards the destination they would play their role at every front. He said that if we could unite the rulers would also come back on the right track, adding that the West has proved herself indecent through committing blasphemy because the arms of west are facing defeat. He said that coalitions which are formed after thorough thinking are good, adding that prior to the restoration of alliances it should be informed to masses why these alliances were broken. He said that to raise questions is our responsibility and answering these questions is responsibility of the responsible. He said that is unity is the desire of the religious forces and MYC could be used for this purpose.

JUI (N) President Abu al Khair Muhammad Zuabir said that the MMA proved itself in parliament, adding that there is need to again enter in parliament with same strength so that the way of the secular forces could be stopped and Pakistan could be saved.

While addressing the conference the leader of Turkish Opposition Party Saadat Oghuhan Assal has oped the presence of the NATO forces in Afghanistan; meanwhile has given the suggestion of election of “Amir-ul-Momineen” for uniting the Muslim Umma. He said that all the 60 Muslim countries are week regarding the supremacy of the Islamic System and Islamic Revolution.

Chief of Islami Tehreek Allama Sajid Naqvi said that we should have to tolerate each other by promoting religious harmony. He said that there is need to keep close eye on those trying to create differences in different sects.

While condemning the atrocities of the Syrian rulers on masses he said that the foreign intervention is not the solution of the Syrian problem. He said that they have brought the message of peace and love for the masses of Pakistan, adding that the Islam is religion of forgiveness. He said that the Muslims are not united but they could be united on Shariat, adding that the followers of the Islam should be united.
He said that Qazi Hussain Ahmed is making efforts for the unity of the Muslims from many years and remaining Pakistani leaders should have to support Qazi Hussain Ahmed for this cause. He said that the UNO is slave of Israel and UN is partner of US and Israel for atrocities.

While addressing the conference leaders of the Islamic Interfaith harmony of Iran Aitulla Araki said that the Muslim Umma has no problem regarding the availability of leadership, adding that we could unite on the common agenda. He said that the real responsibility is to take away nation from the problems, adding that unity should be shown at the international level.

He said that the Jews are trying to weaken the muslims in every matter, adding that the need is to understand the conspiracies of the non-Muslims. He also assured any kind of cooperation regarding the unity of the Umma.

The speakers said Muslims are united from Kashghar to Morocco and Almighty Allah, faith on the oneness of Allah and teachings of holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) are common things of Muslims.
Ends-SANA-

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IUUC announces to solve internal issues of Muslims through mutual understanding

ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 south asian news agency

: International Ummah Unity Conference organsied by Milli Yakjehti Council in its declaration has announced that all the internal differences of the Muslims would be resolved through mutual understanding and patience. The conference said that the participants consider terrorism on the name of Islam as un-Islamic.

The International Ummah Unity Conference was organsied by Milli Yakjehti Council at the Convention Centre on Sunday.

The declaration further states that international forces are occupying the resources of the Muslims and these resources are being used against the Muslims. The insiders along with outsiders are also responsible for the present situation of Muslims.

The amendment in blasphemy law would not be tolerated. The participants demanded to do legislation at the international level against the blasphemy. The declaration states that Islam is the only source of success in this world and the next world. The declaration says the participants support the rightful struggle of Muslims of Afghanistan, Burma and Kashmir.

The declaration says accepting dignity and honor of family members of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the followers of Muhammad (PBUH), wives of Holy Prophet, the Caliphs of Islam and Hazrat Imam Mehdi (May Allah Be Pleased With Him) is part of faith of Muslims and anyone who did not honor these personalities is excluded from the Islam. The elders of all the sects would be respected.
Ends-SANA-
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Lahore 10 November 2012: PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz Sahrif addresses to the Women Youth Wing here in Lahore today.

Gwadar/ Balochistan Cabinet Members sitting traditionally on the floor.9 Nov 2012

Balochistan is the foremost priority of the Government: Prime Minister



Gwadar: 9 Nov 2012


Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, while addressing a special meeting of the Balochistan Cabinet at Gwadar this evening, approved a project with an estimated cost of Rs. 4.5 Billion for provision of Water Supply to the people of Gwadar.

This was announced in response to a pressing demand by the Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Aslam Raisani and the Members of his Cabinet.

The Prime Minister said that the Federal Government will bear 50% of the cost while the balance will be borne by the Government of Balochistan. The Prime Minister also announced to make Jiwani a Model Town and directed the Provincial Government to present a proposal for the project.

The Prime Minister announced that the Federal Government also released funds for the construction of Gwadar-Ratodaro Road to improve connectivity.

The Cabinet meeting held with the Provincial Cabinet Members led by Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Aslam Raisani sitting traditionally on the floor.

The Prime Minister was presented a Balochi Chaddar before the commencement of Cabinet meeting, which started with the recitation from the Holy Quran.

Addressing the Cabinet Members, the Prime Minister said that the root cause of most of the problems lies in our failure in establishing democratic order in Pakistan in general and Balochistan in particular.


He said that the developed countries were able to progress because of democracy and continuity in their policies.

The Prime Minister said that the Balochistan Cabinet is an example that the people of different parties and views have synergized their energies and managed to complete the term of their government. This, he said, was no mean achievement.  “You can use your strengths and pool up your resources for the overall benefit of the people of Balochistan.”

Alluding to the National Finance Commission Award, he termed it as a step in right direction which brought in betterment for the people of Balochistan and other provinces. He said it was unheard that any person could have divested himself of powers vested in him. President Asif Ali Zardari voluntarily surrendered his powers to the Parliament by consenting to amend the Constitution whereby his powers were transferred to the Parliament.

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf said that the PPP took over the government in 2008 in very challenging circumstances when the financial position of the country was on the verge of bankruptcy. The PPP-led coalition government, under the leadership of President Asif Ali Zardari, has been pursuing the policy of reconciliation and has now achieved the historic landmark of being the first elected government in Pakistan which has completed its tenure.

The Prime Minister congratulated the Balochistan government for having completed its tenure. “We have together laid down a fundamental on which we can erect a building.”

The Prime Minister said that Aghaz-e-Hoqooq-e-Balochistan was a step to start working towards the development and progress of the people of Balochistan.

The Prime Minister said that we need to dispel the misperception about the law & order situation in Balochistan. The perception has been created by exaggerating accounts and events in Balochsitan.

The Prime Minister said that when he assumed the office he consulted a variety of people, including the Government of Balochistan and the people who have knowledge of Balochistan to find a viable solution for the law & order situation in Balochistan.

The Prime Minister said that as a first step, he decided to post competent officers of repute to improve the law & order situation in the province. In this connection, he formulated a transfer and posting policy so that the competent officers are posted in Balochistan. Despite tremendous pressure he did not waver from the policy nor did he accept any pressure regarding transfers.

As a result, the situation has started slowly improving. Earlier, he said, officers in Balochistan were sent as a punishment. Such officers were unwilling and not fully motivated. If one is sincere and committed to hold merit then results are always in the public interest. He expressed the hope that the situation in Balochsitan will show improvement due to the collective efforts made by the Government of Pakistan and Balochistan.

The Chief Minister Balochistan thanked the Prime Minister for addressing the Cabinet and taking the Provincial Government into confidence. He also thanked the Prime Minister for approving projects which will go a long way in improving the standards of living of the people of Balochistan.      

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, while addressing a special meeting of the Balochistan Cabinet at Gwadar this evening,9 Nov 2012

IDEAS 2012 AT EXPO CENTRE KARACHI ON NOVEMBER 2012

UN,SPECIAL ENVOY GORDON BROWN IS INTERACTING WITH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ISLAMABAD ,PAKISTAN

Federal govt declares occupied Kashmir an Indian state || =REACTION= Pak-Kashmir leaders have condemned the action of federal Govt /leadership terms federal secretary report as conspiracy against Kashmir cause /Chairman Kashmir committee has summoned the meeting of committee to review the situation.

Federal govt declares occupied Kashmir an Indian state ||

ISLAMABAD, Nov 02 The federal government declaring occupied Kashmir the Indian province , has maintained its stance that the elections held in the occupied Kashmir by the Indian government is the evidence of strengthening democracy and freedom struggle of the Kashmiris is the revolt .

The federal government has attributed Occupied Kashmir to the troubled states.

It was said from the federal government that they should learn lesson from Nagaland and Kashmir.

This report with the signature of federal interior secretary Saddique Akbar was submitted in the Supreme Court during the hearing of Balochistan target killing case, which was read out by the Attorney General Ghulam Qadir.

It was said in the report that they should look towards India , governments are working despite the turmoil in the Kashmir and other places.

It is pertinent to mention here that in Balochistan disorder case the apex court issued an interim decision on October 12 in which the court declared that Balochistan government has failed and has lost the right of governing on the failure of providing protection to the citizens.

The apex court directed the federal government for submitting its justification on the Balochistan government, on which the interior secretary Saddique Akbar submitted this report in the apex court, declaring the occupied Kashmir the province of India.||

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Pak-Kashmir  leaders have condemned the action of federal Govt
leadership terms federal secretary report as conspiracy against Kashmir cause
chairman Kashmir committee Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman has summoned the meeting of committee to review the situation.


ISLAMABAD, Nov 03 The Pakistani and Kashmiri leadership has rejected the report submitted in Supreme Court in Balochistan law and order case by the secretary interior in which Kashmir has been declared the Indian state.

The leaders have condemned the action of federal secretary; meanwhile chairman Kashmir committee Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman has summoned the meeting of committee to review the situation.

The chief of Jamat-e-Islami Syed Munawar Hassan, Pml-N spokesperson Mushahidullah, Jamat-ud-dawah Chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, JKLF leader Amanullah Khan, Hurriyat leader Ghulam Muhammad Safi, JI Indian occupied Kashmir leader Ghulam Muhammad Safi have demanded of the government to take back the report submitted in Supreme Court and stern action against the responsible who has damaged the Kashmir cause by preparing such report.

Talking to SANA exclusively Maulana Fazal-ur-Rehman has said that no one has authority to rule out unanimous stance of the nation on Kashmir issue, adding that entire nation stand with Kashmiris to support their freedom struggle and one bureaucrat has no right to change the national stance.

JI chief termed the action of federal secretary as a shameful act and demanded of the government the removal of responsible from service, adding that the people involved in preparation of the report are traitor and government should prosecute them.

PML-N spokesperson also condemned the action of federal secretary and demanded of the government to apology on the incident.

Jamat-ud-Dawah Chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed has said that it seems government wants to close the chapter of Kashmir, adding that interior secretary has presented the stance if India by filing report in SC during the hearing of Balochistan Target killing case. He said that Balochistan issued should not be linked with Kashmir issue.

Hafiz Saeed said that government should remove federal secretary from service and stern action should be taken against him.

JI Kashmir leader Maulana Ghulam Nabi Noshehri has demanded of the government to suspend interior secretary Siddique Akbar, adding that the report is a conspiracy against Kashmir cause.

Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front chief Ammanullah Khan, and other Kashmiri leadership has strongly condemned the report.

JOURNALIST, AKRAM ABID QURESHI ,RECEIVING CERTIFICATE ON ACTIVE DEFENCE REPORTING

AKRAM ABID QURESHI,JOURNALIST ISLAMABAD PAKISTAN PIC 2012

lahore. 09.11.2012. former prime minister muhammad nawaz sharif posing for a group photograph with s.sukhbir Singh Badal deputy chief minister indian east punjab, chief minister punjab shahbaz sharif, begum kalsoom nawaz, member lok sabha mrs. harsinrat kaur badal, mr bikran singh, cabinet minister indian punjab, hussain nawaz sharif, mariam nawaz sharif also present.

PREPARATION OF 6th CONFERENCE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF SAARC SPEAKERS AND PARLIAMENTARIANS IN FULL SWING.

THE CONFERENCE TO BE HELD FROM 4 to 6, NOVEMBER, 2012.
         
            Islamabad; November 2, 2012: The 6th Conference of the Association of SAARC Speakers and Parliamentarians (CASSP) is going to be held in Islamabad from 4-6 November, 2012. The Speakers and Parliamentarians of the SAARC Region will participate in the Conference to discuss host of issues pertaining to regional cooperation, promotion of democratic values and good governance, meaningful participatory democracy in South Asia, targeting food security for the region and ensuring Parliament’s role in accomplishing MDGs. President Asif Ali Zardari will inaugurate the Conference in an impressive ceremony to be held in Aiwan-e-Sadr on 4th November, 2012.

            The delegates from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Afghanistan and Bhutan are expected to participate in the conference. CASSP is a forum for exchange of ideas and information on parliamentary practices and procedures. Its main objectives are to strengthen people-to-people contacts with a view to achieving mutual understanding, trust and friendship among the peoples of the SAARC countries and also to promote contacts, coordinate and exchange experiences among Parliaments and Parliamentarians of the SAARC countries. It is also intended to support the work of SAARC and promote knowledge of its principles and activities among Parliamentarians of South Asia, besides cooperating in international forums in matters of common interest. Pakistan is the founding Member of the Association.

First Conference of SAARC Speakers and Parliamentarians was held at New Delhi in 1995, the Second CASSP was held at Islamabad in 1997, the Third CASSP was held at Dhaka – Bangladesh in 1999, the Fourth CASSP was held at Colombo – Sri Lanka in 2006, the Fifth CASSP was held at New Delhi – India in 2011.

Sixth Conference which the Hon. Speaker, Dr. Fehmida Mirza is hosting from November 4–6, 2012 has an important feature in terms of both deliberating on important agenda relating to Millennium Development Goals and the need for developing participatory democracy to reap its fruitful benefits as well as creating a conducive atmosphere between the countries of SAARC region through inviting the Lok Sabha Speaker who recently visited Pakistan on her invitation and gave new impetus to the relationship between the two countries.

The Speaker National Assembly, Dr. Fehmida Mirza also led a Parliamentary delegation to New Delhi to attend the Fifth Conference in July 2011. The presence of our Speaker in the neighboring country benefited the SAARC Region as a whole while there were meaningful interactions between and among the SAARC Speakers. The event pushed forward the composite dialogue between the two countries that ultimately contributed towards promoting better understanding between Pakistan and India and in a broader perspective the interaction covered the entire region also. Since, the Association provides people–to–people contact and Parliament–to–Parliament interface that can help in melting the ice in stalled relationship between neighbors as well as strengthening ties with the region at wider spectrum through activating the Association in which the Speaker of Pakistan played a pivotal role in sustaining continuity of the Parliamentary coordination between these countries.

Meetings chaired by the President in CM House Karachi‏ reviewing law order situation in the province,

Karachi, 1 November 2012;

President Asif Ali Zardari today chaired four separate meetings here at Chief Minister House Karachi that related to reviewing law order situation in the province, establishment of state-of-the-art Kidney & liver Centre in Islamabad, increasing the number of merit-based as well as seats for rural Sindh in Sindh Medical University, and also laid  the foundation stone of the housing society for the Civil Service Academy Alumni Sindh Chapter.
Giving details of these meetings, Spokesperson to the President Senator Farhatullah Babar said the meeting on law & order was attended among others by Acting Governor Sindh Mr. Nisar Ahmed Khuhro, Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Federal Interior Minister Mr. A. Rehman Malik, provincial ministers, IG Police, DG Rangers, Secretary General to the President and senior federal and provincial officials.
He said that Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah briefed the President about overall law and order situation especially in the metropolis. Interior Minister Rehman Malik also gave an overview of the security situation.
The Spokesperson said the President taking note of the use of mobile phones by the militants and criminals asked the Government to work out a plan so that no sims are delivered at the retail shops and the outlets of mobile companies and that they are posted to the addresses of the applicant as mentioned in the Computerised National Identity Card. The President directed the Interior Minister to frame draft policy in this regard for the Cabinet’s approval.
The President also advised the Law Minister of the provincial government to work on enacting suitable legislation, in consultation with all stakeholders, for the protection of the witnesses. He observed that one of the reasons hindering effective prosecution was that witnesses backed out due to fear and insecurity. He advised the Government to study the model of witness protection laws adopted in other countries in the wake of rising militant activities for this purpose.
Spokesperson said that the President also took note of proliferation of the arms and weapons in Karachi and observed that the arms licenses should be Smart Card based as to ensure that no fictitious licenses were issued.
He emphasized that maintenance of order was a shared responsibility of all the political forces and concerted efforts should be made by all concerned for ensuring peace in the metropolitan city.
The President emphasized that no effort should be spared in ensuring smooth law and order and no discrimination be made in dispensing justice to the law-violators. He said that maintaining law and order and ensuring safety and security of the citizen was the prime responsibility of the Government and all efforts should be taken in this regard.
Chairing a meeting on the establishment of Pakistan Kidney Institute (PKI) at Islamabad following the public-private partnership model, the President said that public-private partnership model can be successfully followed to overcome the shortage of medical facilities for catering to the growing health needs of a booming population of the country.
Those who were present during this meeting included among others Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhter, Dr. Syed Nayer Mahmud, Dr. Manzoor ul Haq Qazi, CEO & President, Shifa International Hospital and other doctors associated with the project.
Prof. Junaid Zaidi, Rector, COMSATS Institute of Information and Technology, Mian Muhammad Idrees, CEO, Sitara Group of Industries, Mr. Tahir Shamshad, Vice President, NESPAK, Mr. Pervaiz-ul-Haque of Schon Group, Mr. Safdar Awan, CEO, Toyota Motors and Syed Tariq, Consultant, National Testing Service Pakistan were also present during the meeting representing public and private entities. Federal Minister for CA&D Division Mr. Nazar Muhammad Gondal, Mr. M. Salman Faruqui, Secretary General to the President, Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Spokesperson to the President Senator Farhatullah Babar and Mrs. Riffat Shaheen Qazi, Secretary, Capital Administration & Development Division were present during the meeting.
The President said that in view of rising numbers of kidney and urological diseases, there was an urgent need to establish a state of the art institute that could cater to these diseases especially of the poor segments of society who can not afford exorbitant diagnostic and treatment cost involved with such diseases.
In this context the President commending the role of Prof. Dr. Adibul Hasan Rizvi  and the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplant (SIUT) in Karachi being the leading institute in this field in the country, remarked that in view of the shortage of such state-of-the art facilities especially for the people of the upper region of the country, there was an urgent need to establish one in the capital city for catering to the growing demands of an increased population.
Spokesperson said that Prof. Dr. Saeed Akhter briefed the President about the feasibility of establishment Pakistan Kidney & Liver Institute in collaboration with COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT). According to the proposal presented before the President today, the Institute is envisioned to be a not-for-profit organization where 50% patients will be paying while 50% beds will be for non paying poor patients. The revenue generated from the paying patients would be utilized in providing relief to the poor patients. It said that in near future, liver services will also be added to Institute. The proposal stated that PKI will work as an independent not-for-profit organization under its board in collaboration with COMSATS.
The meeting was informed that land was available for the establishment of PKI.
Spokesperson said that the President also appreciated the role being played by the doctors of the private sector in the establishment of this center of excellence in urology, nephrology liver diseases and Transplantation.
Senator Babar said that during meeting on Sindh Medical University, the President directed for significantly increasing the number of merit-based as well as seats for student from rural Sindh Medical University so as to provide opportunities to those deserving students who despite talent can not reap the benefits of establishment of University due to limited number of seats.
Those who were present during the meeting included among others Acting Governor Mr. Nisar Ahmed Khuhro, Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah,   Dr. Muhammad Farooq Sattar, Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis, Dr. Noshad Sheikh, Dr. Tariq Rafi, VC SMU, alumnus of Sindh Medical University and concerned senior officials besides Secretary General to the President Mr. M. Salman Faruqui and Spokesperson to the President Senator Farhatullah Babar.
The President commended the role the University has played so far in imparting medical education to the students. He expressed the hope that the University would continue to undertake every effort to achieve prominence as a leading medical research and teaching university of the country and to producing quality healthcare practitioners imbued with the spirit to serve the humanity. .the President also called upon the provincial government to resolve legislative issues of the SMU.
Senator Farhatullah Babar said that the last meeting in the series was with the Sindh Chapter of Civil Service Academy Alumni wherein the President also laid the foundation of a housing society for the civil servants.
According to the prepared text of the speech, President Zardari observed that an efficient, effective and dedicated civil service could play a decisive role in finding solutions to the issues confronted by the country that continue to haunt us and hinder our progress.
He said civil service was the back bone of the administrative structure of the country and it was the duty of every civil servant to assist the Government in finding solutions to the challenges of administration.
On this occasion, the President recounted various achievements of the present Government and also highlighted various challenges that were being confronted by the nation.
The President in his speech quoted Founder of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam who in his address to the civil servants in March 1948 had advised them to do their duty as true servants of the nation and to be loyal to the Government that is in power. The President said that the words of the great leader are as true and relevant today as they were some sixty four years ago.
He also said that the Government believes in safeguarding the legitimate interests of the civil service of Pakistan and was conscious of the need to attract the best talent in civil services. He said that the Government was also aware of reforming the pay packages of the civil servants, and catering to issues such as transportation and the housing facility in big cities like Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta. The President assured the Government would do its best to resolve the problems that stand in the way of a motivated and satisfied civil service.





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US Chargé D'Affaires Ambassador summoned by the Foreign Office

 US Government should immediately take measures to remove the sacrilegious video from YouTube and take action against its author.



 The US Chargé D'Affaires Ambassador Richard Hoagland was summoned today by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a strong protest was lodged with him over the blasphemous video posted on the YouTube attacking the personage of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). He was told that this was an attack on 1.5 billion Muslims and a premeditated and a malicious act to spread hatred and violence among people of different faiths.

He was further conveyed that the US Government should immediately take measures to remove the sacrilegious video from YouTube and take action against its author.

He was reminded that all faiths need to promote inter-religious harmony and tolerance. The intentional spread of hatred among faiths is an attack on humanity itself.

Ambassador Hoagland reiterated his Government position as well that of the US leadership that they strongly condemned the video. The video was disgusting and was act of one aberrant individual. He further stated that vast majority of American people have also condemned it.

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BRITAIN SHOULD GET THE KASHMIR ISSUE RESOLVED. parliamentary Kashmir Committee

Chairman Kashmir Committee of the Parliament Maulana Fazl ur Rahman has said that Member of British Parliament Galloway had played an important role for the Kashmir issue in the past. Now his decision to enter the Indian Occupied Kashmir with relief goods for the Kashmiris is a welcome move. Other Members of British Parliament as well as other politicians and notables of Britain should also support and accompany Galloway in this noble journey. Besides, they should also undertake other measures to highlight the Kashmir issue as well as to resolve it.

Maulana Fazl ur Rahman observed that it was the responsibility of Britain’s to get the Kashmir issue resolved, because its their legacy. Before leaving Hindustan, Britain should have got this issue resolved. Moreover, the Britishers, like Lord Mountbatten and Radcliff were also responsible for creating this dispute, which is not a matter of honour or pride for the Britain. Because of the mistakes of the Britishers, the Kashmiris are living as slaves of India. Since 1947 more than five hundred thousand Kashmiris have lost their lives, hundreds of thousands of Kashmiris have suffered torture, imprisonment and other miseries. Thousands of Kashmiris women have been dishonoured. Responsibility of all these travails of Kashmiris devolves upon the British nation. Therefore, she should endeavour to get the Kashmir issue resolved to make amends for the faults of its nationals, like Mountbatten.

Chairman Kashmir Committee said that the Kashmir Group of the British Parliament should also accelerate its efforts for the resolution of the Kashmir issue. Similarly, other British leaders as well as public should also come forward for liberation of the Kashmiri nation.

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PRIME MINISTER’S HOUSE

PRIME MINISTER DIRECTS TO BLOCK YOU TUBE SERVICES

Islamabad 17th September, 2012

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has taken cognizance of blasphemous
film available on You tube and has issued strict instructions to
Ministry of Information Technology to block the services of You tube
with immediate effect.

The direction has been given after You Tube refused to heed to the
advice of the government of Pakistan to remove blasphemous film from
its site.

The Prime Minister said that blasphemous material would not be
tolerated and the services of You tube would remain suspended till
removal of blasphemous material.

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COUNTRYWIDE PROTESTS HELD AGAINST BLASPHEMOUS FILM

DEMONSTRATION IN ISLAMABAD

Islamabad: Former American Senator Mike Gravel, DR. Afia Siddiqui’s counsel Tina Monshipour Foster and Dr. Afia’s sister Dr. Fouzia Siddiqui meetings with PML-N Secretary General Iqbal Zafar Jhagra ,Acting Chairman Senate Baloch,Senator Dar, Deputy Speaker national assembly

Former American Senator Mike Gravel calls on PML-N Secretary General Iqbal Zafar Jhagra

ISLAMABAD
Former American Senator Mike Gravel, DR. Afia Siddiqui’s counsel Tina Monshipour Foster and Dr. Afia’s sister Dr. Fouzia Siddiqui met Iqbal Zafar Jhagra Secretary General PML-N and exchanged views for release of Dr. Afia.
Iqbal Zafar Jhagra expressed their party’s concern and sympathies for Dr. Afia and explained the popular support of the Pakistani nation for the release of Dr. Afia who has already undergone unprecedented misery during her detention in the U.S
Jhagra asked Senator Mike Gravel to convey the sentiment of Pakistani nationals for Dr. Afia release and the Godwill that will be felt by every Pakistani for such act by the United States. Jhagra reiterated that the release of Dr. Afia will go a long way in restoration of friendly relationship and creation of congenial atmosphere between the two countries which has suffered a great set back in the past decade. Mike Gravel and Dr. Afia’s counsel believed that her extradition and detention in U.S was illegal and believed that the Government of Pakistan can play a vital role in getting realese for Dr. Afia.

Iranian Ambassador called on the PMLN Quaid Muhammad Nawaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD
PMLN President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has emphasized the importance of strengthening the cordial and cooperative ties between Iran and Pakistan, especially in the economic and energy sectors. The former Prime Minister made these remarks during the courtesy Call on him by Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Ali Reza Haghighian in Islamabad, on Wednesday, 12' September 2012.

During the course of their warm and cordial exchanges, Mr. Nawaz Sharif spoke of his visits to Tehran and his deep abiding friendship with the Iranian leaders. He added that he viewed Iran as an important neighbor of Pakistan with which Pakistan has many historic linkages. In this context, he also lauded the successful holding of non-aligned Movement Summit in Tehran last month, which had added to the Movement's influence and credibility.

Te Iranian Ambassador thanked Mr.Nawaz Sharif for his expression of support for strengthening relations between the two countries and recalled many initiatives taken by him to achieve these objectives. He also pointed out that the Iranian province of Khurramshehar and Punjab had "sister city" relationship and therefore the focus of efforts to strengthen economic and commercial relationship between them.

President signs The Special Economic Zones Bill, 2012 into law‏

Islamabad, 10 September 2012;



President Asif Ali Zardari today accorded his assent to The Special Economic Zones Bill, 2012 during a special signing ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr today thus putting in place a legal and regulatory framework for creation, development and efficient operation of SEZs in the country and to encourage domestic and international investors for promotion and establishment of industrial infrastructure.



The ceremony was attended by Federal Ministers, parliamentarians, dignitaries, senior officials and others.



Giving details of the Bill signed today, Spokesperson to the President Senator Farhatullah Babar said SEZ Bill 2012 originated in the Senate and was passed by it on 8th March, 2012. National Assembly also passed the Bill on 13th July, 2012, without any amendment.



He said that addressing the gathering on the occasion the President said that one of the major reasons for economic backwardness has been the frequent reversal of economic and investment policies with the change of the governments for political reasons. He said that this is for the first time that the President gave assent to a consensus law to ensure continuity of economic and investment policy and it would no longer be possible to change the policy without changing the law.



In his address, the President congratulated Chairman Board of Investment and his team on this landmark achievement and said that he was pleased to learn that the new law was based on consensus and has the support of economic ministries, the private sector and all stake holders.



The President said that we believe in consensus and taking along all stake holders. The SEZ Bill, he continued, is an example of this policy.



He said that the law will help in reducing the cost of doing business and will increase exports, create jobs and enhance the rate of return to investors.



The President said that under the new law all capital goods, machinery and equipment will get one time exemption from the customs duties and the entrepreneurs will be exempted from Income Tax for ten years.



He said that this law lays the basis of industrial development in the country as the incentives granted to investors will be protected by Law. He said that it will enhance the investor’s confidence and will ensure continuity of economic policies.



The President also said that such laws have played a major role in the economic development of China, India, Thailand and other regional countries.



On this occasion, the President lauded the vision of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and her economic policies. He said that Shaheed Benazir established Board of Investment at a time when there were tremendous opportunities for the country to attract foreign investments. The President said that imprudent reversal of her policies resulted for the country to miss important economic and investment opportunities. He reiterated his call for ensuring continuity of the economic policies so the economic progress goes unhampered.  



The President said that Pakistan has great economic potential. He said that we have a strategic location, rich mineral resources, and skilled manpower. We must utilize these assets for the economic development of the country, the President emphasized. He also urged BOI to ensure the speedy implementation of the SEZ Act.



Earlier, Mr. Saleem H. Manviwala also spoke on the occasion and highlighted various features of the Bill.



In his remarks, Chairman BOI said that SEZ Bill has undergone thorough consultative process with Economic Ministries, Private Sector and has the unanimous support of all federating units of Pakistan. He said that BOI has worked very hard over a period of 3 years to achieve this convergence.



The Chairman said that the approval of SEZ Bill was another achievement of the present democratic government. The law, he said, will provide the basis for industrial development in the country in a big way.



He said that this law has been made to meet the global challenges of competitiveness to attract FDI. It will allow creation of industrial cluster with liberal incentives to enhance productivity and reduce cost of doing business. He said that the incentives granted to investors under this Act are protected by law which will go a long way to enhance the investor’s confidence in our economic policies.



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9/11 Statement: Prof. Khurshid Ahmad Ex- Member Senate of Pakistan

PROF KHURSHID AHMAD
Chairman, Institute of Policy Studies
Ex- Member Senate of Pakistan
Islamabad (September 10, 2012): Naib Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan and former Senator

Prof. Khurshid Ahmad has issued the following Statement:

September 11 this year represents the 11th anniversary of the tragic and dastardly
attack on World Trade Centre and Pentagon as well as the equally, if not more tragic and
dastardly, response to that heinous act by the US leadership and other Governments that
collaborated with the US. In the year 2001 the humanity entered the new millennium with
high hopes but 9/11 turned the course of history towards mutual destruction and undoing
of much that had been achieved during the last two millenniums. The acts of terrorism
beginning on 9/11 were given a new direction by the US response to unleash a global war
by resorting to unprecedented brinkmanship attacking other nations and demonising the
faith and community of Islam.

The entire world is in the grip of the longest war in human history and there seems no end
to it unless the leadership and the people of the world are prepared to revisit the ideas
and strategies that have thrown humanity into this disastrous predicament. World has to
face the challenging questions that have been totally cast aside to cover up the crimes
that are being perpetrated by the vicious and the powerful. In human terms, according to
conservative estimates over half a million people have been killed after 9/11, as many if
not more have been injured and rendered incapable of enjoying the opportunities of life,
thousands have become mentally deranged, a large number even committed suicide
including those engaged in this war or its veterans. The number of those who have been
made homeless described either as refugees or internally displaced persons exceed 10
million. Reasonable estimates about the 11 year war are more than five trillion dollars and
it cannot be ignored that the economic and financial crisis that the world is in has also,
among others, been caused by this war on terror.

It is also time to make an honest balance sheet of what has been achieved and what
has been lost. The world today is awash with individual, group and state terrorism.
The concepts and processes of the rule of law including the respect and obedience of
international law and conventions is in utter disarray. Apprehensions about the clash of

civilizations have become a menacing reality and there seems to be no end to it.

Islam as a faith and Muslim Ummah and states are the worst sufferers. Muslims around
the world have been demonised, discriminated and dishonoured and the leadership of the
Muslim Ummah and all those concerned about human rights, peace and global security
are constantly ignoring the questions posed by the discrimination meted out to Muslims
today. Serious questions have been raised about, not only the failure of the leadership to
address the real issues but also their role through acts of commission or omission which
have resulted in the promotion of terrorism, insecurity, lawlessness and intellectual and
political bewilderment.

This 11th anniversary would also pass, like earlier ones if we do not revisit
situation reflecting on what has been achieved and what has been lost and
gained and who are on the suffering end? It is tragic that there is not enough
causes and strategies to remove causes and all the energies are being wasted
war on an idea and chasing illusions and shadows.

It should also be reminded that contrary to accusations and perceptions about Muslim
religious leadership, 46 top leaders of the Islamic Movements were the first to condemn
unequivocally the 9/11 attacks and declared them as "crime against humanity" but they
had also made it very clear that the way America is responding is bound to aggravate the
situation and this is what has happened.

I only hope and pray wiser sense will prevail and this disastrous war would be brought
to an end, opening up new vistas for peace, security and mutually supportive living
conditions for the poor and the afflicted of the world. Pakistan should be the first country to
disassociate itself from this war and to make a beginning towards pursuing a path which
would lead to a political solution to a problem which can never be resolved by resorting to
war or violence.

PM to visit China from 10-13, September 2012 to attend WEF

Islamabad: September 9, 2012

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf will pay an official visit to the People’s Republic of China at the invitation of the Chinese government from 10 – 13 September 2012 to attend the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Annual Meeting of New Champions 2012 at Tianjin, China. Finance Minister, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh will accompany the Prime Minister during the visit.

The Prime Minister, on the sideline of WEF, will hold bilateral meeting with His Excellency Wen Jiabao, the Prime Minister of China.

The Prime Minister is also scheduled to meet with other head of the governments invited to the forum.

The Prime Minister will also interact with CEOs of prominent Chinese companies and business leaders besides interaction with the Chinese media during the visit.

The Prime Minister will lead discussion during the “Business Interaction Group on Pakistan”. The session will be moderated by WEF Head of Asia as approximately fifty (50) corporate leaders are expected to attend the session.

The Prime Minister will also be discussion leader during the informal gathering of World Economic Leaders.
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9/9/2012

CONSTITUTION PETITION NO.77 OF 2010 (Balochistan Law & Order Case) order dated 08.09.2012.‏

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF PAKISTAN
(Original Jurisdiction)

Present:
Mr. Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, CJ.
Mr. Justice Jawwad S. Khawaja
Mr. Justice Khilji Arif Hussain



CONSTITUTION  PETITION NO.77 OF 2010
(President Balochistan High Court Bar Association
vs.
Federation of Pakistan, etc.
AND
H.R.C. NO.13124-P/2011
(Application by Altaf Hassan Qureshi)
AND
H.R.C. No. 40403-P/2011
(Application by Syed MajeedZaidi)
AND
H.R.C. No. 40220-G/2011
(News clipping)
AND
H. R. C. No. 43103-B/2011
(Application by Haji Abdul Qayyum)
AND
H.R.C. 27045-K & 27619-G/12
(Abduction of Dr. Ghulam Rasool)
AND
C.M.A. No. 42-43 OF 2012.
(Enquiry report of Kharootabad Incident)
AND
C.M.A. NO.178-Q OF 2012
(Appeal for missing persons cases of Balochistan)
AND
C.M.A. NO. 219-Q OF 2012.
(Application by Maj. (R) Nadir Ali)
AND
C.M.A. NO. 431-Q OF 2012.
(Target Killing of Mr. Zulfiqar Naqvi, ASJ)
AND
CONSTITUTION PETITION NO.107 OF 2012
Nawabzada Talal Akbar Bugti
VS.
Federation of Pakistan, etc

For the petitioner(s) Mr. Kamran Murtaza, ASC
Malik Zahoor Shahwani, Advocate/
President Balochistan High Court Bar.
Mr. Sajid Tareen, Advocate/Vice President
Mr. Hadi Shakeel Ahmed, ASC (in Const.P#107 of 2012)

For the Applicants/ : Mr. Salahuddin Mengal, ASC (in CMA 253-Q/12)
(complainants) Mr. Nasrullah Baloch, (In CMA 178-Q/12)
Maj. Nadir (in CMA 219-Q/12)
Amicus Curiae: Mr. M. Zafar, Sr.ASC

For Fed. of Pakistan: Malik Sikandar Khan, DAG


For M/o Defence: Mr. Asif Yasin Malik, Secretary
Mr. M. Irfan, Wing Commander/Director (L)

For Govt. of Balochistan: Mr. Amanulah Kanrani, A.G.
Mr. Babar Yaqool Fateh Muhammad, Chief Secy.
Mr. Naseebullah Bazaie, Home Secretary
Mr. Tarik Umer Khattab, IGP
Mr. Kambar Dashti, Commissioner Quetta
Mr. Hussain Karar Kh. Addl. IGP
Mir Zubair Mehmood, CCPO, Quetta.
Mr. Hamid Shakeel, DIG (Investigation)
Mr. Saleem Lehri, DIG/CID

For IG FC: Raja Muhammad Irshad, Sr. ASC
Major Sohail, HQ, FC
Major Shahid, FC

For Mobile Operators: Nemo.

For PTA : Syed Ikhlaq Hussain Musavi, Zonal Director.

Date of hearing : 08.09.2012.

O R D E R

Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, CJ. The Secretary Home stated at the bar that Farhan s/o Ahmar Din Agha aged about 15 years, despite of hectic efforts so far had not been recovered. However, further efforts are under way to achieve the object.
2. The Commandant FC, Dera Bugti is not in attendance. Maj. Sohail, DAG, HQ, FC stated that IG, FC has cancelled his leave on 7.9.2012 informed him about the order of the Court. He was in his native place Malakand from where according to their information he has left by road. However, we have directed Maj. Sohail to place on record the order of the cancellation of the leave and the time when the same was dispatched to him so we may ascertain that despite the directions as to why he is not in attendance. Maj. Sohail has filed the order of cancellation of leave of the Commandant which is to the following effect:
“CANCELLATION OF LEAVE (.) LEAVE IN RESPECTS OF PA – 28344 COLONEL ARSHAD HUSSAIN, COMMANDANT BAMBORE RIFLES FROM 31 AUGUST TO 15 SEPTEMBER 2012 HAS BEEN CANCELLED (.) APPROACH THE OFFICER TO REPORT HQ FC QUETTA FORTHWITH (.) FOR GHQ AGs’ BRANCH PS DTE ONLY (.) REQUEST APPROACH OFFICER THROUGH UNITS DEPLOYED IN 11 CORPS AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR CANCELLATION OF LEAVE CMM REPORT TO HQ FC WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT (.) MATTER MOST URGENT”.
3. Kaho, the person who is disappeared, has also not been produced despite of our directions. Appropriate orders in this behalf shall be passed on the appearance the Commandant FC, Dera Bugti. In the meanwhile, directions are repeated to the Commandant to affect the recovery of Kaho and produce him before the Court without fail.              
4. To be loyal to the State is the basic duty of all citizen and they have to be obedient to the Constitution and the law, wherever they may be. Similarly, it is also inviolable obligation of every person for the time being within Pakistan. Thus, adherence to the Constitution and the Law by the citizens, who are officials or otherwise, is mandatory. Non-compliance of the Constitution and the Law makes a citizen liable for action, in accordance with law. Government is bound to enforce fundamental rights in the context of the scenario in Balochistan, providing security of life, property and liberty, in accordance with law. Non enforcement of such rights of the citizens calls for the superior Courts to issue directions to the Federal as well as Provincial Governments to protect the life and property of all the citizens equally.
5. Hearing of these petitions on different dates, from time to time has persuaded us to issue directions to the Federal and the Provincial Governments through their Chief Executives, the President and the Governor respectively to make commitment, to which they are obliged to fulfill under the Constitution as well as in terms of the statement so made on their behalf on 31st July, 2012 by filing a written statement, which reads thus:-
“In compliance of Hon’ble Supreme Court of Pakistan order dated 24th July, 2012, passed in the subject petition, the Federation of Pakistan and Government of Balochistan submit as under:-

That the Federation and the Provincial Government are highly conscious about their constitutional obligations with regard to the security of life and property of citizens as envisaged in Article 9 of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

That the Federation and Provincial Government through their LEAs and intelligence Agencies will make all out efforts to ensure early and safe recovery of missing persons, take steps and measures to identify and arrest the culprits involved in the target/sectarian killings, kidnapping for ransom and put them to justice and will further strengthen/enhance the level of coordination at the highest level amongst the different stakeholders to efficiently discharge with their constitutional obligations and restore peace and harmony amongst all the segment of society in the province and create conducive environment for the economic development, well being and prosperity of the Province.

Sd/- Sd/-
Secretary Secretary
M/o Interior M/o Defence
Islamabad Rawalpindi


Sd/- Sd/-
Chief Secretary Inspector General of Police
Govt. of Balochistan Balochistan


Sd/- Sd/-
Secretary Home & IG, FC
Tribal Areas Deptt.Quetta”

6. Court had been endeavouring to exercise restraint at all levels, inasmuch as not taking interest of the Federation to provide assistance through the Attorney General has also been tolerated by following the one mechanism or the other. The involvement of the functionaries as per the contents of the written statement, noted hereinabove, was nothing but to apprise them about their constitutional obligations. Unfortunately, both Federal and the Provincial Governments avoided for one or the other reason to honour the above statement. As a result whereof:-
1. No missing person has been recovered;
2. Target killing of innocent citizens, particularly for sectarian consideration including killing of the members of the Ahl-e-Tasheih and other denominations continue and day by day its numbers are increasing;
3. An Additional District Judge and two senior Police Officers had been killed alongwith so many other members of the law enforcing agencies including the Police, F.C., Levies and Costal Guards but without adopting preventive measures by both the Governments;
4. Abduction for ransom in the province of Balochistan has become a trade and this offence is being committed everywhere in the province, inasmuch as the professionals like the doctors and teachers are not safe. The people do come back on their own after paying ransom from their pockets. The children, both male and female are reportedly being kidnapped for which, as well, no resistance has been shown.

7. Inspector General of Police had submitted report, which is self explanatory.
8. The Secretary Defence was involved to achieve multiple purposes including to assist civil administration and to ensure that if anyone, as alleged, is in the custody of the agencies, he may facilitate their release, as the citizens are alleging involvement of the F.C. and other agencies in this behalf but he had not shown any seriousness except attending the Court on 06.9.2012 and left for Islamabad without any excuse. He appeared today as per directions and had filed statement in writing.
9. The Secretary Interior, despite clear directions, failed to attend either on the ground of his illness or being busy in some meeting over there.
10. The Chairman F.B.R. was also asked to attend the Court as it is general impression that on account of availability of massive arms & ammunitions and non-custom paid vehicles (kabali) the offence of missing persons, target killing as well sectarian killing and abduction etc. is committed with such vehicles. Unfortunately allegation is against the agencies like ISI, MI etc. which are issuing Rahdaries to the persons who possess prohibited arms & ammunitions in non-custom paid vehicles and whenever any law enforcing agency apprehend them, they put up resistance on the basis of Rahdaries  and go scot free.
11. These are the facts, which are the root causes for non-implementation of the Constitution and the Law.
12. Attendance of Attorney General, in view of the facts and circumstances noted in the order dated 4th May, 3rd September, 4th September and 5th September, 2012 had been made conditional and no request from him nor either of these Secretaries had been made to allow him to attend the Court, therefore, we direct the Chief Secretary of the government of Balochistan to bring all these facts in the notice of the Prime Minister, Governor as well as the Chief Minister and the Head of the Agencies and outcome of this discussion be reported to us at Islamabad on 19th September, 2012. All the functionaries, who had signed the statement, reproduced hereinabove, are directed to remain in attendance.
   
Chief Justice

        Judge

    Judge

Quetta,
8th September, 2012