Day: March 22, 2024

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved a remission for the prisoners on the occasion of Pakistan Day and Eid ul Fitr.

The President granted a remission of 90 days each for both occasions in sentences exercising his powers under Article 45 of the Constitution and Rule 15-A of the Rules of Business.

However, the remission would not be applicable on the prisoners involved in murder, espionage and anti-state activities.

The reduction in sentences would be applicable on the male prisoners of over 65 years age and female prisoners of over 60 years age, who have completed one-third of the sentence.

The juvenile prisoners, who have completed one third of their sentence, would also be entitled for the remission.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Two security personnel embraced martyrdom as a vehicle borne suicide bomber exploded himself on a security forces’ convoy in Dera Ismail Khan District.

In a statement, the ISPR said such sacrifices of our brave soldiers further strengthen our resolve in the war on terrorism. It said that the perpetrators of this cowardly attack will be brought to justice.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has condemned the suicide attack on the convoy of security forces in Dera Ismail Khan.

In a statement today, he expressed his condolences on the martyrdom of the soldiers of the Pakistan Army, including Subedar Yasir Shakeel and Sepoy Tahir Nawaz. He said terrorists are enemies of peace and stability of the country. He said any attempt to harm national security will be dealt with iron hands.

Attaullah Tarar said the entire nation stands with the security forces in the war against terrorism and salutes the brave sons of soil, who sacrificed their lives for the safety of the nation.

Source: Radio Pakistan

The nation celebrates Pakistan Day tomorrow with renewed pledge to work hard for the progress and stability of the country.

The day marks adoption of historic Lahore Resolution this day in 1940 that provided a framework for realization of the goal of a separate homeland for Muslims of South Asia.

The Day will dawn with 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salute in provincial capitals.

Special prayers will be offered in mosques after Fajr prayers for the progress, prosperity and solidarity of the country. National flag will be hoisted on major government buildings.

The main feature of the day will be the grand military parade in Islamabad where contingents of the three armed forces and other security forces will conduct march past while fighter planes will present aerobatic maneuvers.

An investiture ceremony will be held at Aiwan-e-Sadr in the afternoon where President Asif Ali Zardari would confer awards and medals to personalities for their outstanding contribution in different fields.

Rad
io Pakistan and PTV will broadcast special programs to highlight the significance of the day and pay tribute to the leaders of Pakistan Movement.

Source: Radio Pakistan

US Ambassador Donald Blome called on Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik in Islamabad today.

The ambassador extended congratulations to Dr. Musadik Malik on assuming the charge and expressed high hopes for transformation of Pakistan’s energy sector.

They discussed the potential areas of cooperation, including technology transfer, investment opportunities, and capacity building initiatives in the energy sector and regional projects.

They also deliberated upon ways and means to promote sustainable carbon friendly footprint, renewables, green hydrogen.

The Minister reaffirmed that together both countries could achieve the shared energy goals.

Highlighting Pakistan’s commitment to foster stronger ties with the United States, he apprised the ambassador of Pakistan’s vast potential in the energy sector and minerals sector.

The US Ambassador informed the Minster that a high-level economic dialogue is scheduled to be held in April in Washington where energy related matters including minerals would take the
center stage.

Source: Radio Pakistan