On World Children’s Day, Caretaker Human Rights Minister George Khalil stressed the importance of giving education first priority in order to combat child abuse and project a positive and compassionate image of Pakistan. In the course of a World Children’s Day ceremony, the minister stressed the critical role that the media can play in ending violence against children. According to the minister, observing World Children’s Day advances the cause of children’s rights. “We are providing avenues for kids and teens to express their worries about issues that are significant to them.” A commission for child rights was formed by the Ministry of Human Rights, emphasising that benefactors’ active involvement and putting children’s wellbeing first may help create a better future for minorities and everyone else.
The Rawalpindi In an intelligence-driven operation in the Peshawar suburbs, security forces shot and killed four militants, including a high-value terrorist commander, according to a statement released by the military’s media wing on Thursday. The operation was carried out in the broad area of Badaber, Peshawar District, in response to reports of terrorist activity, according to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). Four terrorists were killed during the operation by Pakistani forces who “effectively engaged” the insurgents, one of whom was a “high-value terrorist” named Samiullah, also known as “Shenay.” Law enforcement officials also stated that terrorist commanders Salman, also known as “Ahmed,” Imran, also known as “Muhammad,” and Hazrat Umar, also known as “Khalid,” were wanted for their actions.
Wasi Shah, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs and Minister of State for Tourism, stated on Thursday that the government was determined to address the problems facing the tourism industry by working together and improving coordination. In addition to taking concrete measures to promote tourism, he stated in an interview with the renowned media company Warner Brothers at World Travel Market London that the government’s top priority was to collaborate as much as possible for the growth of the travel industry. This information was released in a press release. He asserted that Pakistan offered enormous tourism potential that should be taken advantage of. He said that the government was protecting international visitors to the stunning valleys in addition to inviting them.
Pakistani women who choose to perform the Hajj without a mahram have been given conditional authorization to do so by the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII). In answer to a question from the Religious Affairs Ministry, the CII stated that the Jafria, Maliki, and Shafi’i schools of thought all contain provisions in sharia that allow a woman to attend Hajj or Umrah without a mahram. The constitutional body had previously been consulted by the ministry over this issue. The council’s written response said that, in accordance with the Jafria, Maliki, and Shafi’i schools of thought, a woman whose parents or spouse permit her to perform the Hajj might do so without a mahram.
UNITED NATIONS: After making a strong plea for a ceasefire in the bombed-out enclave, the head of the UN children’s agency was hurt in a car accident while travelling from Cairo to Gaza. A senior Israeli Foreign Ministry official has mocked her for calling off her journey to Israel. The official seemed to interpret UNICEF Chief Catherine Russell’s decision to postpone her trip to Israel as a slight against Israel, claiming that she was making light of the traffic mishap. According to a UNICEF representative, Ms. Russell, an American citizen, was involved in a car accident in Egypt on Tuesday while travelling to Gaza, which resulted in the vehicle she was riding in flipping.
Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, the acting prime minister, encouraged Pakistanis living abroad to make investments in their country on Tuesday, promising them that the government would offer them all the facilities and support they could want. He stated that one of the government’s key concerns was defending the rights of Pakistanis living abroad. According to a news release from the PM Office Media Wing, the prime minister shared his opinions with a delegation of Pakistanis living abroad that came to see him. The delegation was led by Nouman Mustafa. The prime minister asked Pakistanis living abroad to transfer their remittances through the Roshan Digital Pakistan Account, noting that doing so legally and safely is crucial to the nation’s development.
Once again, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a dependable ally of Pakistan, helped the financially stressed country get through a trying period by providing assurances to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission over the external finance gap in the nation. The development reportedly occurred during a meeting between the head of the IMF mission and the UAE ambassador in Pakistan on Tuesday. The meeting was held in conjunction with ongoing policy-level discussions between Islamabad and the international lender regarding the first review of the $3 billion standby arrangement (SBA). The UAE envoy and the IMF delegation met to confirm Pakistan’s access to outside funding. As per reliable sources, the discussion covered topics like Pakistan’s $6.5 billion external finance shortfall and other related matters.
This week in Islamabad, the acting minister of commerce for Afghanistan met with Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani to talk about trade and the possibility of the thousands of Afghan residents that Pakistan is driving out being able to return home with money and other assets. Less than a week had passed since acting prime minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar blamed the Taliban regime in Afghanistan for the recent uptick in terrorist acts, claiming it was a response to the deportation campaign. He had claimed that “no actions were taken against the anti-Pakistan groups” in spite of pledges from the Afghan government that it would combat terrorism. However, Taliban representatives argue that militancy is a domestic issue in Pakistan and have urged Islamabad to stop deporting Afghan nationals.
Foreign investors are encouraged to investigate Pakistan’s many industries, especially information technology, as President Dr. Arif Alvi stated on Tuesday that the country presents enormous prospects. Speaking to a visiting delegation of Oxford alumni, President Alvi stated that Pakistan’s improved business environment might be advantageous to international investors and corporations. Haseeb Ahmad headed a delegation of Oxford graduates with a variety of commercial and geographic experiences. According to the president, Pakistan is committed to developing its economy and is working to increase exports and find new markets for its goods. He claimed that Pakistan provided an environment that was favourable to investments and that it had just raised its rating for ease of doing business.
The first trilateral conference, which intended to improve economic connections, regional cooperation, and connectivity, was co-chaired on Tuesday by the deputy prime minister of Uzbekistan, the commerce ministers of Pakistan and Afghanistan, and the minister of commerce of Uzbekistan. According to a news release from the Commerce Ministry, the meeting’s main goal was to improve trade relations between the three countries. Talks also covered lowering trade obstacles, streamlining customs processes, and encouraging easier cross-border trade. The ministers looked at potential investments across a range of industries, which might lead to more foreign direct investment, joint ventures, and public-private partnerships. Acknowledging the significance of regional interconnectedness, they deliberated on methods to improve transportation systems and encourage the growth of infrastructure to ease the flow of products.
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