On Sunday, Mushaal Mullick, the Prime Minister’s Special Advisor for Human Rights, celebrated the founding of the first Association of Aesthetic Physicians of Pakistan (AAPP) and emphasised the importance of aesthetic medicine. At the first Association of Aesthetic Physicians of Pakistan (AAPP) inauguration, which was hailed as a major turning point in the country’s medical history, she was the special guest. In her speech, Mullick emphasised the significance of this momentous occasion and expressed pleasure in the association’s founding in Rawalpindi. She underlined how this accomplishment is consistent with the idea that Allah values beauty, as evidenced by the vibrant and exquisite universe He made.
KHUZDAR: On Sunday in Khuzdar, Balochistan, a magnetic improvised explosive device (IED) struck a police car, resulting in the martyrdom of one police official and the injuries of two others. Police said that after his automobile was targeted on the Sultan Ibrahim road, Mohammad Murad, a station house officer with the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), accepted death in the explosion. The injured have been moved to the Khuzdar Teaching Hospital, the police continued. In a media conference after the incident, acting federal interior minister Sarfaraz Bugti stated that combating terrorism is becoming a national priority due to its increasing difficulty. "The war against terrorism is not just CTDs but of the entire nation," he stated.
General Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), departed for the US on Sunday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced. This is General Munir’s first official trip to the US since taking office in November of last year. The army chief is expected to meet with senior military and other government officials in the US, according to a brief statement released by the military’s media wing. The visit by the army commander occurred one day after US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West’s two-day mission to Pakistan came to an end. Washington’s determination to “stand with Pakistan” in its war a gainst terrorism and the obstacles presented by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was communicated by the US envoy.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has demanded international monitoring be placed in Gaza and stated that Israel cannot exploit the surprise strike carried out by Hamas on October 7 as an excuse to punish the Palestinian people collectively. According to AFP, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed President Vladimir Putin of Israel’s “dissatisfaction” with Russia’s support of a UN Security Council resolution urging a truce in Gaza. According to a statement from Netanyahu’s office, “the prime minister expressed his dissatisfaction with the positions expressed against Israel by Russian representatives at the UN and in other forums” during their conversation.
Dr. Javed Akram, the Punjab Health Minister, stressed the need of leading a healthy, balanced lifestyle in order to prevent strokes. During the 23rd International Workshop on Stroke Prevention, which took place at a nearby hotel, the minister gave a special speech and commended the organisers for tackling this important health issue. Citing depression as the primary cause, Dr. Javed Akram emphasised the value of guidelines and case studies in the prevention of strokes. He exhorted people to include exercise in their daily routines, pointing out that it is crucial to preventing heart attacks and strokes. The minister discussed the Muslim perspective while relying entirely on Allah (SWT), drawing from his faith. He gave thanks to Allah for giving him the chance to become a doctor and lessen suffering in the world.
Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, the caretaker prime minister, stated on Friday that investors’ confidence had returned following the effective execution of the annual budget for 2023–24, the signature of a standby agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and improvements in the fiscal and external accounts. Speaking at the ceremony to commemorate the first auction of the Government Ijarah Sukook bonds issued by the Pakistan Stock Exchange, the prime minister said that stock brokers, SECP, and other participants should work together to publicise upcoming primary market auctions, calling it a noteworthy accomplishment for the whole market ecosystem. In order to streamline participation in government securities auctions, broaden the pool of potential investors, and improve transparency, he complimented all parties involved on the Government Ijarah Sukook auction conducted through PSX rather than the State Bank of Pakistan. He praised all of the market participants, especially the retail market, for their enthusiasm in the PSX auction. He declared to the assembly that the stock exchange was a vibrant, dynamic force that shared the goals of advancement and business. The prime minister noted that the stock exchange’s gong not only heralded market transactions but also a symphony of prosperity and progress. He later rang the gong.
President Dr. Arif Alvi remarked on Friday that the world was making the worst error by not treating all people equally, casting doubt on the conscience of the world over Israel’s murder in Gaza and the ongoing violations of human rights in Occupied Kashmir. Speaking at an event in honour of International Human Rights Day, the president stated that the manner innocent people and children were being killed in Gaza would have a lasting effect on peace since it would be difficult for the victims to forget such atrocities. Attendees included international nongovernmental organisations (NGO) leaders, First Lady Samina Alvi, and ambassadors from other nations. Pakistan, he said, was a developing nation moving towards protecting human rights, but humanity still looked to the powerful countries to uphold the rights being violated in Palestine and Indian-occupied Kashmir, where thousands of people had died, a disproportionate number of them women and children. The president declared that humanitarianism should take precedence over vested interests and called for a world order that would not allow for conflict. He went on, “The United Nations should work towards the objective of no wars in the world, rather than promoting the narrative of civilised wars.” In contrast to the vested interests that sparked wars based on the self-serving excuses of the powerful nations, he claimed that humanitarianism could not gain traction in international affairs.
On Friday, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, the caretaker prime minister, urged the enforcement of meritocracy and social chances for the advancement and mainstreaming of minority communities, while also restating their equal rights. During a Q&A session with Aga Khan University students, the prime minister stated that minorities in Pakistan were treated equally because Madina State had provided equal rights and obligations for all of its people. He advocated for social chances for minorities and the enforcement of meritocracy, calling for instilling a sense of confidence in the populace. In response to a query, he stated that Pakistanis had the right to free speech and that, given the political background of the nation, any one occurrence could not be linked to the government of that specific period. He asserted that instances of free speech infringement were not exclusive to any one regime. In response to a question from a university student regarding the arrest of journalists, the prime minister stated that during the period he was talking to, journalists were shot at and subjected to numerous other acts that violated their right to free speech. “You are free to speak and express yourself. In front of the prime minister, you shared your heart. Your claim that there is no freedom of speech would be less credible after this, he said. Regarding Gilgit Baltistan’s status and rights, he declared that it was and would always be a part of Pakistan. He asserted that the issue of rights ought to be resolved amicably and without hostility.
The leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and a former prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, has stepped up his demands to hold those accountable who overthrew him in 2017 and are to blame for Pakistan’s “destruction.” In Lahore on Friday, he made this statement while speaking at the party’s parliamentary board meeting, which was being attended by Vice President Maryam Nawaz, President Shehbaz Sharif of the PML-N, and other dignitaries. Regarding the corruption charges brought against him and his relatives, Nawaz stated that those who filed “bogus cases” must to face consequences. The PML-N chief declared, “After seven years, I am receiving justice. Our party leaders were imprisoned in false cases.” He was making reference to the graft cases that were filed after the infamous Panama Papers leaks, against him and his family members. The Supreme Court permanently barred him from office as prime minister for failing to disclose a salary that was receivable, and they also ordered the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to gather evidence against him. In 2018, he was sentenced by the accountability courts in the Avenfield and Al-Aziza referrals. But last month, the IHC reversed his conviction in the Avenfield reference, and the court is still considering his appeal in the Al-Azizia reference. In his speech today, Nawaz stated that they wished to serve the country, but he also insisted on holding those responsible for the alleged victimisation of PML-N officials accountable.
Under the direction of Dr. Gohar Ejaz, the caretaker minister for commerce, the Export Advisory Council (EAC) convened here on Friday to set the framework for Pakistan’s $100 billion export vision. According to a news release here, the council took into consideration plans to increase domestic exports to $50 billion within the next five years. The minister expressed optimism that Pakistan’s textile exports could exceed $50 billion with coordinated efforts and strategic initiatives, making a substantial contribution to the economic progress of the nation. He emphasised that Pakistan could be able to reduce its debt load and get a competitive edge in the international market by implementing a strong export strategy.
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