Day: April 1, 2024

Different bar councils have welcomed the formation of commission for investigation into the issues raised by six judges of Islamabad High Court judges in a letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan.

In a statement, Vice Chairman of Pakistan Bar Council Riazat Ali Sahar and Chairman of its Executive Committee Farooq Hamid Naek supported the appointment of former Chief Justice of Pakistan Tassaduq Hussain Jillani as the chairman of the inquiry commission. They also condemned and rejected the demand made by a political party for resignation of the Chief Justice of Pakistan. They noted that this political party persistently targets the Chief Justice of Pakistan for political advantage.

Commending the appointment of Tassaduq Hussain Jillani as the head of the inquiry commission, the Supreme Court Bar Association declared the demand for the resignation of the Chief Justice of Pakistan and the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court as highly inappropriate.

Peshawar High Court Bar Association recognized the contr
ibutions made by Tassaduq Hussain Jillani for supremacy of law and constitution in the country. It emphasized that Jillani’s rulings have earned him profound respect within society.

Backing the appointment of Tassaduq Hussain Jillani as the head of the inquiry commission, High Court Bar Association Abbottabad said they believe in the supremacy of the constitution.

The High Court Bar Association Bahawalpur expressed confidence that given his track record and honesty, Tassaduq Hussain Jillani will conduct the investigation impartially.

In a statement following its executive committee meeting, Punjab Bar Council noted that Tassaduq Hussain Jillani is a noncontroversial figure, expressing the confidence that his recommendations will bolster the judiciary’s dignity and independence. High Court Bar Association Multan also echoed similar sentiments about Tassaduq Hussain Jillani describing him as an upright figure.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development has given task to the Community Welfare Attaches stationed abroad to strategically enhance job opportunities for Pakistanis in international market.

Official sources told APP that currently, there are 21 Community Welfare Attaches posted abroad by the Government.

The main aim of this task is to evaluate and improve the progress of Community Welfare Attaches in identifying and exploring targeted demand for employment prospects for Pakistani nationals through engagements with foreign employers.

This involves formulation, signing, and execution of Letters of Intent and agreements with foreign companies, critical in amplifying the export of Pakistani manpower.

Source: Radio Pakistan

President Asif Ali Zardari has called for an early finalization of the Transit Trade Agreement with Turkmenistan to further boost bilateral cooperation.

He was talking to Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan Atadjan Movlamov, who called on him in Islamabad on Monday.

The President said that the agreement, once signed, would help expand trade, promote regional connectivity as well as enhance economic activities in the region.

The Ambassador congratulated the President on assuming the office of the President for the second time.

Both sides expressed the desire for the early completion of the TAPI Gas Pipeline, which would not only support Pakistan’s economy but would also help meet its energy needs.

Welcoming the Ambassador, the President said that Pakistan attaches special value to its bilateral relations with Turkmenistan.

He expressed Pakistan’s desire to work with Turkmenistan to further enhance mutually beneficial cooperation.

The President highlighted that the existing volume of trade between the
two countries need to be improved for the mutual benefit of the two countries.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Chaudhry Salik Hussain arrived in Wuhan, China on Monday on the special flight that carried the mortal remains of five Chinese personnel, who were killed in a terrorist attack in Bisham last week.

The Minister also attended the special ceremony to pay homage to the five deceased personnel.

Later, the Minister held a meeting with Ms. Chen Ping, Vice Governor of Hubei Province, and offered his deepest condolences on the loss of innocent lives.

He also reiterated Pakistan’s solemn commitment to bring to justice the perpetrators who committed this heinous crime.

The Minister also paid rich tribute to the Chinese personnel for their invaluable contribution to the development and progress of Pakistan.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is facilitating the installation of a 3 GW solar panel manufacturing plant by Sinotec Solar Private Limited in Karachi.

This project will enable local production of solar panels in Pakistan. Sinotec will also support the production of dry batteries and electric vehicles trucks.

The project will bring in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country while reducing dependence on imports and also provide employment opportunities to the people.

Source: Radio Pakistan