Category: Politics

Governor Gilgit Baltistan Syed Mehdi Shah called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar in Gilgit today.

During the meeting the Governor thanked the Prime Minister for taking special interest in the development of GB and visiting the area.

Syed Mehdi Shah briefed the Prime Minister about the administrative affairs and law and order situation of Gilgit Baltistan.

Meanwhile, Gilgit Baltistan Chief Minister Gulbar Khan also called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar in Gilgit .

During the meeting, the Chief Minister informed the Prime Minister about the progress of the ongoing development projects in Gilgit.

The Chief Minister also briefed on the government’s initiatives for the development of public welfare projects in Gilgit-Baltistan, especially the health and education sectors.

He also apprised the Prime Minister about government’s initiatives for the promotion of tourism in Gilgit Baltistan.

The Chief Minister presented the Prime Minister a traditional attire of Gilgit Baltistan.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq has directed to constitute a joint recruitment committee for the recruitment of professors in medical colleges in the state.

He was chairing a meeting of the Governing Body of Medical Colleges of Azad Jammu and Kashmir in Islamabad.

The Prime Minister directed that transport, theatres, and other facilities should be provided to the medical students studying in Azad Kashmir.

Source: Radio Pakistan

The elections to the various positions in the AOA Board of Directors were held in the 17th Meeting of the General Assembly.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Caretaker Prime Minister has said perpetrators of the Jaranwala incident will be brought to justice to prevent such acts in the future.

He was talking to a delegation of the Christian community which called on him in Islamabad on Monday.

The Prime Minister said the entire state machinery is standing behind our minorities for their rights and protection. He said minorities in Pakistan have equal rights. He sought suggestions from the minority community for the resolution of its problems. He said Pakistan’s constitution guarantees social, religious, political, and economic rights to all citizens without any discrimination of caste and creed as well as ethnicity and skin colour.

Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar further said a peaceful and prosperous society can only be possible by respecting the faiths of one another. He said all segments of society will have to play their role in eradicating extremism from the country.

The delegation thanked the Prime Minister for taking timely measures pertaining to Jaranwala incident and personally visiting the site to offer solace to the victims. It also welcomed the appointment of Khalil George as the Caretaker Minister for Human Rights.

Source: Radio Pakistan

The Punjab government decided to entrust the management and supervision of one thousand schools in the province to Muslim Hands Pakistan.

The decision was taken during a meeting between caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi and a six-member delegation of Muslim Hands Pakistan in Lahore on Sunday.

Speaking on the occasion, Mohsin Naqvi said with the cooperation of the private sector and welfare organizations, the quality of education in government schools will be improved.

He said Punjab government will deliberate on up-gradation of the emergency departments of major hospitals with the support of Muslim Hands Pakistan.

Source: Radio Pakistan

A four-member delegation of the World Bank led by Country Director Najy Benhassine met with Caretaker Sindh Finance Minister Muhammad Younus Dagha at his office in Karachi.

During the meeting, the Minister briefed the delegation in detail about the progress on the ongoing projects supported by World Bank in the province.

The members of delegation expressed satisfaction over the progress on the various projects and assured of their full cooperation.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Caretaker Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki has directed concerned officials to take stern action against elements involved in smuggling and hoarding across the province.

According to a hand-out, he directed to take effective action against smuggling of sugar.

The Chief Minister also directed to make functional all price control Committees to take action against profiteers.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has summoned the 25th meeting of the Punjab cabinet in Multan tomorrow.

The cabinet meeting will be held at South Punjab Secretariat.

Important matters relating to the province and agenda items of different departments will be reviewed in the meeting.

Provincial ministers, advisers, chief secretary, inspector general of police and officials concerned will participate in the meeting.

Cabinet members, advisors, Chief Secretary, IG Punjab Police and other relevant officials will attend the meeting.

Source: Radio Pakistan