MUZAFFARABAD, July 15 (APP): The protest rallies and
demonstrations were held in all the ten district headquarters of Azad Jammu and Kashmir including capital city Muzaffarabad.

The protesters carried banners, placards and posters in their
hands inscribed with anti-India slogans and pictures of Shaheed Burhan Wani.

The protesters also raised anti- India slogans and set a
blaze the effigies of Indian Prime Minister Narrinder Modi.
The speakers on this occasion strongly condemned the use of brutal force by Indian occupied forces in the valley and asked the world community, UN, OIC and human rights organization including Amnesty international and Asia Watch to take serious notice of continued Indian tyranny against innocent and unarmed Kashmiri people.

The AJK Opposition Leader and President PML-N Azad Kashmir speaking on this occasion paid rich tribute to Mujahid Commander Shaheed Burhan Wani and other 40 martyrs and said that Kashmiri people have rendered unprecedented sacrifices for the right of self determination.

He warned that Indian continued denial of the rights of
Kashmiri people would deteriorate the peace in south Asian region more.

He said Kashmiri people could never be suppressed by Indian
tyrannical acts and India has failed to win the hearts and minds of Kashmiri people.

He called upon the world powers and international community not to become silent spectators and come forward to put pressure on India to resolve Kashmir dispute.

Other speakers also spoke on the occasion and paid glowing
tributes to Mujahid Commander Burhan Wani and other martyrs and called upon the UN human organization to take strong notice of such heinous crimes.

The speakers also called upon the Government of Pakistan and all the political leadership of the country to come forward for taking a unanimous and concrete step to raise a strong voice at international level and preventing Indian forces from perpetuating brutal acts and gross human rights violation.

LAHORE, July 15 (APP): Men, women and children of Lahore Friday thronged to the roads to express complete solidarity with their brothers and sisters in Indian occupied Kashmir.

Lahorites observed protest day to condemn atrocities of Indian forces on Kashmiris by taking part in a number of protest demonstrations organized by various religious and political parties besides the trade community.

On the appeal of Ameer Jamat e Islami Pakistan Senator Siraj-ul-Haq, Lahore chapter of JI staged a big protest demonstration against the brutalities of the Indian troops upon the people of occupied Kashmir. They also offered “Ghaibana Namaz-e-Janaza” of Burhan Muzaffar Wani and other martyrs who lost their lives as a result of torture and firing of Indian forces.

JI Ameer Senator Sirajul Haq addressing the Friday congregation proposed that delegations comprising representatives from all political parties should be sent to the Muslim as well as western countries for building world
opinion on the Kashmir issue.

He announced that the JI would stage Kashmir Liberation march from the Punjab capital to Wagha Border on July 31 to draw the world attention to the worsening situation in Held Kashmir.

PML-N Lahore, PML-N AJK and Global Alliance for Kashmir staged a demonstration at the Lahore Press Club and condemned Indian brutalities in Held Kashmir.

The protesters carrying banners and placards chanted slogans against New Delhi, calling for immediate halt to high-handedness against innocent Kashmiris.

Addressing the participants, PML-N AJK Women Wing General Secretary Dr Farzana Nazir, MPA, Vice-President Parveen, Ghulam Abbas Mir, PML-N candidate for LA-37 Valley-II Lahore seat, Dr Rauf, said that a ‘Condemnation Day’ was being observed across Pakistan against Indian atrocities in occupied territory and to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people struggling for their right to self-determination.

They said the PML-N government was highlighting the Kashmir issue at all international fora. They said that Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, during his recent address to the United Nations Security Council, presented bold stand of Pakistan on Kashmir.

Traders of Lahore also staged a protest demonstration at the Mall and strongly condemned the Indian aggression against Kashmiri people. They expressed solidarity with the oppressed men, women and children in occupied Kashmir.
Pakistan People’s Party staged a demonstration to express solidarity with Kashmiris at the Lahore Press Club. PPP leaders including Samina Ghurki, Umer Sharif, Barrister Amir, Muhammad Ayub and a large number of PPP workers participated in the protest.

The protestors were carrying banners and placards inscribed with different slogans against atrocities of Indian forces on Kashmiris in held Kashmir. They also raised slogans against the Modi government.

Meanwhile, Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) also staged a protest demonstration against brutalities of the Indian occupational forces in the held valley.

Speaking on the occasion, the party leaders, Maulana Muhammad Amjad Khan, Maulana Saifuddin Saif and others, said that Kashmiris were fighting for their self-determination for the last many decades and they had rendered sacrifices for their cause. They urged the international community to take notice of the Indian atrocities and resolve the Kashmir issue in accordance with the resolutions of the UN Security Council.

Pakistan Sunni Tehrik (PST) observed protest day across the country against the atrocities of Indian army in occupied Kashmir and terrorist blasts in Saudi Arabia.

Workers of PST Lahore staged a protest demonstration outside Data Darbar Bhatti Gate after Juma prayer to express solidarity with Kashmiris. Addressing on the occasion, PST City leader Maulana Mujahid Ghulam Rasool and other speakers condemned the killing of Kashmiris in occupied Kashmir.

Jamiat Mushaikh Pakistan also passed condemn resolutions in mosques after Juma prayers to condemn the Indian forces.

Jamiat Ahle Hadith Pakistan (JEP) and Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) observed Friday as protest day across the provincial capital against atrocities of Indian forces on Kashmiri people. After Juma prayer, JEP staged a protest demonstration at Lawrence Road which was attended by a large number of people from various walks of life. JEP Chief Allama Ibtisam Elahi Zaheer addressing the participants strongly condemned the use of force against people of Kashmir. He urged the Pakistan government, OIC and international community to utilize their influence to resolve the Kashmir issue. He also expressed solidarity with the Saudi Arabia government and vowed to give sacrifices for the defence of Harmain e Sharifain.

Meanwhile, PUC also organized rallies and protests against the Indian aggression across the city.

Addressing a big rally, PUC Chairman Allama Tahir Ashrafi strongly condemned the Indian army for genocide of the Kashmir masses. He expressed complete solidarity with the Kashmiri people against Indian aggression.

A number of student bodies including Islami Jamiat Tulaba, Ahle Hadith students organization and Anjuman Tulaba Islam also organized rallies to condemn Indian aggression.

The speakers, addressing the rallies and demonstration urged the international community to take stock of the situation, arising out of the killing of key Kashmiri leaders and innocent citizens at the hands of the Indian armed forces.

They also called for resolving the lingering issue of Kashmir in accordance with the resolutions of UN Security Council.

LAHORE, July 15 (APP): Pakistan Sunni Tehrik (PST) on Friday observed protest day across the country against the atrocities of Indian army in occupied Kashmir and terrorist blasts in Saudi Arabia.

Workers of PST Lahore staged a protest demonstration outside Data Darbar Bhatti Gate after Juma prayer to express solidarity with Kashmiris and against atrocities of Indian forces on innocent Kashmiries.

A large number of PST workers participated in the protest. They carried banners and placards inscribed with different slogans against atrocities of Indian forces.

Addressing on the occasion, PST City leader Maulana Mujahid Ghulam Rasool and other speakers condemned the killing of Kashmiris in occupied Kashmir. They urged international community to take notice of use of force in Indian-held Kashmir by Indian army.

PST, Ulema Board and Ulema Mushaikh also passed condemn resolutions in mosques.

ISLAMABAD, Jul 15 (APP): President Pakistan Muslim League
Nawaz (PML-N) Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) chapter Raja Farooq Haider Friday called for human rights organizations to play their role for early resolution of Kashmir dispute in accordance with the wishes of its people.

Indian atrocities in the occupied Kashmir are increasing day
by day and people of the Kashmir were not being allowed to raise their voice for their just right to self determination, he said talking to PTV.

He said the martyrdom of freedom fighter Burhan Wani in
Indian Held Kashmir has created momentum in Kashmir movement and it would continue till achievement of the cause.

BJP government led by Narendra Modi in India is escaping
from dialogue on Kashmir dispute since they came into power, he said.

He said human rights violations were being committed in the
occupied Kashmir and international community should take notice of the current situation there.

Being the genuine stake holders, he said, Kashmiri leaders
should be allowed to participate at international fora so that
they could highlight Kashmir issue.

ISLAMABAD, Jul 15 (APP): Pakistani Parliamentary delegation
called on Siegfried Bracke (N-VA) President of the House of
Representatives of the Belgium Parliament.

The delegation condoled the terrorist attack in Nice France
and expressed deepest sorrow over the lost of innocent lives.

The two sides agree to enhance Parliamentary ties between
Belgium and Pakistan for the promotion of democratic norms in both countries.

The delegation comprises Senator Salahuddin Tirmizi, Senator Hilal Ur Rehman, MNA SA Qadri, MNA Muhammad Salmon Khan Baloch, MNA Shabbir Ali Bajarani, MNA Ramesha Lal, Deputy Secretary HRD Senate Haris Rehman, Director Reporting Senate Faheem Ahmed, Assistant
Director Media Senate Shahana Afsar, Director IR National Assembly Waseem Iqbal and co-ordinator Anam Akram.

ISLAMABAD, Jul 15 (APP): Pakistan and Turkey would soon
finalize three deals in the defence production sector with an
ultimate goal to bolster the existing cooperation in defence
production sector.

A spokesman of the Ministry of Defence Production (MODP) here on Friday confirming the news said that Pakistan would soon materialize three deals with Turkey including supply of a sizeable fleet of trainer jets to the brotherly country.

“This deal is in last stages of finalization and is going to
be signed very soon,” he said adding “It is a great achievement on part of MODP.”

Answering a question regarding the number of aircraft to be
supplied to the brotherly country, he said “Turkey is going to buy quite big number of Super Mashshaks from Pakistan.”

This deal will strengthen ties between the two brotherly
countries on one hand while on the other it will help Pakistan to earn reasonable amount of foreign exchange.

The deal is a great achievement for Pakistan Aeronautical
Complex (PAC) Kamra, which is being materialized following concerted efforts by Prime Minister Muhammad Sharif and Minister Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain, PAF and PAC Kamra.

Apart from sale of Super Mashshaks, development of Fleet
Tanker by Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KSEW), in collaboration with Turkey, is another example of close relationship in the field of defence production between the two countries.

In August 2016 inauguration ceremony for handing over of Fleet Tanker from KSEW to Pakistan Navy is being planned. High level dignitaries from both countries would attend the commissioning ceremony.

Ministry of Defence Production had already signed a contract
for Mid-Life Up-gradation of existing Agosta 90-B class submarine with a Turkish firm. It is an important defence project that will go a long way in enhancing the operational capabilities of existing submarines in the inventory of Pakistan Navy.

ISLAMABAD, July 15 (APP): The workers of different religious
parties congregated at various venues of the federal capital on Friday to register thier protest against killings by Indian forces in held Kashmir.

The protesters who were holding placards and chanting slogans against Indian brutalities in Kashmir also burnt Indian flags to express solidarity with Kashmiri people.

A religious party also announced to hold a big programme on
July 19, at Liaquat Bagh to condemn the Indian brutalities in
held Kashmir.

The killing of Kashmiri freedom fighter Burhan Wani on July 8,
invited the Kashmiri people on roads for demonstration. The
civilians faced a severe wave of violence by Indian forces that claimed about 40 innocent lives and left hundreds of injured.

The International Human Rights organization has also recently demanded Indian government to probe the incident of dozens of casualties of innocent civilian following the Indian forces violence in occupied Kashmir.

The brutal armed violence by Indian forces on Kashmiri people also made the protesters to come to roads to express solidarity with Kashmiri brethren.

The parties, whose workers and associates took to roads in
various sectors of the city included Ahle Sunnat Wal
Jamat and Jamaat-i-Islami.

Addressing the crowd, Qari Yaqoob demanded government to cut off trade ties with India, saying that Indian forces had
crossed all limits of atrocities, barbarism, inhuman violence and brutality against the Kashmiri people.

The United Nations (UN), European Union (EU), International
Human Rights Organizations, he said, were silent spectators on inhuman activities of India in occupied Kashmir.

The Kashmir issue should be addressed in accordance with
the UN resolutions, he said.
He said Pakistan would continue to support Kashmiri people
ethically and ideologically, saying the sacrifices of Kashmiri
people would not go wasted.

Naib Ameer Jamaat-i-Islami, Mian Aslam said the government should ask all its ambassadors abroad to brief their host countries about the Indian aggression in occupied Kashmir.

All out efforts should be made, he said, to raise the subject at all international forums.

President All Pakistan Traders Association Ajmal Baloch and
President Markazi Anjuman Tajran, Kashif Chaudhry also spoke on the occasion. Funeral prayer of martyred in recent violence in Kashmir was also afford in absentia.

Meanwhile, a protest rally also came out from Lal Masjid by
Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamat that march to the Aabpara Market and later concluded peacefully.

The rally was attended by the leaders and activists of Jamiat
ul Islam-F, Insar ul Ummat, Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (Nazriati), Muslim Students Organization, Sunni Talba Ithad, Sunni Ulema Council and others.

The protesters also demanded to convene OIC meeting on
terrorists attack in Saudi Arabia, besides call for attention of
international community on Kashmir issue.

Likewise, Jamaat e Islami Pakistan also held a demonstration
in front of National Press Club (NPC) Islamabad to express
solidarity with Kashmiri people.

LAHORE, July 15 (APP): Pakistan People’s Party staged a demonstration here on Friday to express solidarity with Kashmiris and protested against Indian atrocities in held Kashmir.

PPP leaders including Samina Ghurki, Umer Sharif, Amer Barrister, Muhammad Ayub and a large number of PPP workers participated in the protest, held outside the Lahore Press Club here.

The protestors were carrying banners and placards inscribed with different slogans against atrocities of Indian forces on Kashmiris in held Kashmir. They also raised slogans against the Modi government.

Addressing on the occasion, speakers said that they would continue supporting the struggle of Kashmiris till their freedom from India. They said the PPP leadership had always highlighted the Kashmir issue at the international fora.

Meanwhile, Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) also staged a protest demonstration to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people and against brutalities of the Indian occupational forces in the the held valley.

Speaking on the occasion, the party leaders, Maulana Muhammad Amjad Khan, Maulana Saifuddin Saif and others, said that Kashmiris were fighting for their self-determination for the last many decades and they had rendered sacrifices for their cause.

They urged the international community to take notice of the Indian atrocities and resolve the Kashmir issue in accordance with the resolutions of the UN Security Council.

FAISALABAD, July 15 (APP): Federal Ombudsman M Salman
Faruqui on Friday inaugurated the One Window Facilitation Desk at the Faisalabad International Airport for providing relief to overseas Pakistanis by resolving their issues at
the airport.

Grievance Commissioner for Overseas Pakistanis &
Registrar/Advisor Law Wafaqi Mohtasib Secretariat Hafiz Ahsan Ahmad Khokhar, Airport Manager Anwar Jamal and officers of concerned agencies were also present.

Speaking on the occasion, the federal ombudsman said the
one window facilitation desks would help millions of overseas
Pakistanis to get their problems resolved here as well as in
their respective countries.

Earlier in a short briefing, Hafiz Ahsan Ahmed Khokhar
said the Federal Ombudsman had taken special initiatives for
overseas Pakistanis and established the Grievance Commissioner Cell for them.

He said several ministries had been taken on board for
resolving problems faced by overseas Pakistanis. He said
facilitation desks had already become functional at seven
international airports, including Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi,
Peshawar, Quetta, Multan and Sialkot, where problems of
overseas Pakistanis were being resolved on the spot.

MIRPUR (AJK), Jul 15 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League (N) AJK
President, Raja Farooq Haider Khan condemned the recent mass killing of innocent Kashmiris during the fresh reign of state terrorism by the Indian forces in occupied Kashmir.

He called upon the international community especially the
United Nations and global human rights organizations to take
immediately intervene to get the Indian brutalities stopped in the bleeding valley of Kashmir.

Talking to media in his electoral constituency of Chakar in
Muzaffarabad on Friday, he said that India has broken all records of state violence and terrorism by targeting the freedom loving people of occupied Jammu & Kashmir.

New Delhi, he underlined has unleashed the reign of terror and violence to suppress the voice of the innocent Kashmiris who have launched their peaceful struggle for liberation of the motherland from Indian yoke.

He said that India lives in the paradise of fools if she consider that Kashmiris voice for freedom could be suppressed at
her military might. He said that Kashmiris struggle for freedom of the motherland from Indian subjugation would continue until a single Kashmiri was alive.

Meanwhile, addressing a rally at B/3 after Jumma prayer, PML (N) AJK leader and the party’s candidate from Mirpur city constituency Muhammad Saeed condemned the recent hike in the incidents of state violence by the Indian occupation forces in the troubled held valley.

He called for immediate intervention of the United Nations and global human rights organizations to get stopped the increased human rights violations by Indian forces in occupied Kashmir.

He urged UNO to perform its due role for ensuring early
implementation of the resolutions for the settlement of Kashmir issue in line with the wishes of the people of the state.

Saeed paid rich tributes to the Kashmiri martyrs including the
young 22-year-old commander Burhan Wani for laying down their precious lives for the cause of freedom of the motherland from Indian subjugation.

ISLAMABAD, July 15 (APP): The Legal Education Committee of the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) in its meeting held here on Friday strongly condemned terrorists attack in Madina Munawarah the holiest and sacred place of Muslims.

The Legal Education Committee of the PBC met under the Chairmanship of Muhammad Shoaib Shaheen and termed the Madina Munawrah attack against Muslim Ummah as a whole and called for the Unity of Muslim Ummah against nefarious designs of international forces against Islam and Muslims for which the OIC is called upon to play its active role.

All the Muslim countries are urged upon to initiate campaign against ulterior motives and biased approach of all such forces against Muslims.

The Legal Education Committee also strongly condemned the new wave of atrocities being committed by Indian law enforcement agencies against Muslims of Indian Occupied Kashmir who are struggling for the right of their self determination and calls upon the United Nations and Members states of its Security Council to ensure implementation of United Nation Resolutions which ensured right of self determination to the Muslims of Indian Occupied Kashmir.

The Committee also urged upon the Indian Government to forthwith stop committing genocide of Muslims of Indian Occupied Kashmir and instead take steps for giving them their legitimate right of self determination.

The Legal Education Committee has expressed its concern over the growing uncertain Political situation in the Country and the impression being built as to any extra Constitutional action in the wake of prevailing uncertain Political and grave law and order situation in the Country.

The Committee while urging upon the Federal and Provincial Governments to improve the good governance and to improve law and order situation in the Country by taking concrete immediate steps also made it clear that the Lawyers fraternity will not tolerate any extra constitutional step and action aiming it to derail the democratic and Constitutional setup and in such an eventuality the Lawyers will not hesitate to launch a Countrywide movement to resist any un-Constitutional action.

The Legal Education Committee while reiterating earlier stand of the Pakistan Bar Council called upon the Chief Justice of Pakistan for activation of the Supreme Judicial Council ensuring hearing of all pending References against Judges of Superior Judiciary at the earliest possible as the delay in hearing/disposal of such References, which are pending since long, will shake confidence of the people on Judiciary.

It is, therefore, imperative that all the References pending before the Supreme Judicial Council are taken up and decided without further delay in the interest of justice as well as the prestige of the Institution of Judiciary.

The Legal Education Committee has expressed its deepest sense of sorrow and grief on the sad demise of Abdul Sattar Edhi the greatest humanitarian of Pakistan who has set an un-precedented example of serving the humanity irrespective of cast, creed and religion.

The Committee prayed Almighty Allah for resting the departed soul in eternal peace and grant fortitude to members of the bereaved family and the nation to bear the irreparable loss caused by his passing away.

ISLAMABAD, Jul 15 (APP): Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousuf Friday supported the demand of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) for issuance of one-year multiple visit visa to businessmen for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

According to FPCCI statement, the minister while talking to the delegation of the federation said fixing Hajj quota for the business community would be seriously considered.

He said that arrangements for Hajj have been improved, however said that the opinion of stakeholders was very important for further improvement.

The delegation was led by President FPCCI Abdul Rauf Alam while the other members included Vice Presidents of FPCCI Zafar Bakhtwari and Sajida Zulfiquar, group leader and former president ICCI Khalid Jaweed, Karim Aziz Malik, Malik Sohail.

Sardar Yousuf said that the ministry was trying to increase Hajj quota so that maximum number of people can avail the facility while twenty-five nominees of the Apex chamber would be sent to Hajj on the last flight, the statement added.

Earlier, President FPCCI Abdul Rauf Alam multiple visa for at least 400 traders will reduce cost of doing business and increase bilateral trade between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

He said that Hajj arrangements have been improved significantly which indicates positive efforts by the concerned minister. He also demanded special Hajj quota for the business community.

LAHORE, July 15 (APP): Pakistan Muslim League-N Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Global Alliance for Kashmir staged a demonstration at the Lahore Press Club here on Friday to express solidarity with Kashmiris and condemn Indian brutalities in held Kashmir.

The protesters carrying banners and placards chanted slogans against New Delhi, calling for immediate halt to high-handedness against innocent Kashmiris.

Addressing the participants, PML-N AJK Women Wing General Secretary Dr Farzana Nazir, MPA, Vice-President Ms Parveen, Ghulam Abbas Mir, PML-N candidate for LA-37 Valley-II Lahore seat, Dr Rauf, said that a ‘Condemnation Day’ was being observed across Pakistan against Indian atrocities in occupied territory and to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people struggling for their right to self-determination.

They said innocent Kashmiris were being subjected to the worst brutalities by the Indian occupational forces. They said the PML-N government was highlighting the Kashmir issue at all international fora. They said that Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, during his recent address to the United Nations Security Council, openly opposed the
Indian forces brutalities in held Valley and presented bold stand of Pakistan on Kashmir.

The speakers urged the international community to take stock of the situation, arising out of the killing of key Kashmiri leaders and innocent citizens at the hands of the Indian armed forces.

They also called for resolving the lingering issue of Kashmir in
accordance with the resolutions of UN Security Council, saying the credibility of the global organisation would be at stake if it failed to implement its own resolutions.

RAWALPINDI,July 15(APP) Ghabina Namaz e Janaza of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani was offered under the banner of Jamat u Dawa here Friday.

The Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani was killed by Indian forces in occupied Kashmir last Friday.

The participants on the occasion condemned the killing of Burhan Wani and other civilians at the hands of Indian forces in occupied Kashmir and demanded resolving of Kashmir issue according to the UN security council resolutions.

The Namaz-i-Janaza was led by Maulana Abdul Rehman and was attended by a large number of people.

ISLAMABAD, Jul 15 (APP): Minister for Commerce Engr. Khurram Dastgir has said Pakistan was highlighting the Kashmir cause at all international fora, including the United Nations (UN).

Speaking in a private news channel programme, he said  Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had taken up the issue at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) openly condemned Indian brutalities in Occupied Kashmir.

The minister strongly condemned use of brutal force by the
Indian troops in held Kashmir, saying Pakistan firmly believed in the struggle of Kashmiri people and their right to
self-determination.

He said the government called the Indian High Commissioner to Foreign Office to record protest on Indian brutalities and
cruelties against innocent Kashmiris.

Khurram Dastgir said Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif had summoned a cabinet meeting on Friday to discuss Kashmir situation and he (PM) would soon call a session of parliament to evolve consensus on the issue.

He said the government would highlight the Kashmir issue at
political and diplomatic levels at all international fora.

MQM Senator Mian Atiq strongly condemned fresh state
terrorism in the held Kashmir and urged international community to take notice of Indian barbarism.

He underlined need to present real and worst face of India
at every fora.

Hurriyet leader Mirwaiz Umer Farooq said Indian troops had
arrested several Kashmiri leaders and freedom fighters and 40 Kashmiris were killed in the worst state terrorism.

“I and All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC) Chairman
Syed Ali Gilani were under house arrest and both could did not offer Eid-ul-Fitar prayers,” he said.

He said Indian authorities had imposed curfew in the entire
Kashmir valley.

He strongly condemned killing of Burhan Wani and said he
sacrificed his life for the just cause of Kashmiri people.

ISLAMABAD, July 15 (APP): Minister for Defence Production
Rana Tanveer Hussain Friday said the PML-N government was sincere in extending the ‘Protection of Pakistan Act’ to completely eliminate terrorism from the country.

The Act was implemented in 2014 for two years to improve law and order situation and wipe out terrorism from the country, he said talking to a private news channel programme.

The minister said all the political parties had supported
this act, however, Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has constituted a committee to consult with opposition to evolve consensus. He expressed hope that political parties would again support this law to yield more desired results.

He said the consultation with political parties on this act
was democratic process and the government would welcome opposition’s suggestions for amendments in that act.

Rana Tanveer Hussain said,”It is wrong perception that some
political parties are being victimized through the Protection of
Pakistan Act. The government has no involvement in the cases proceeding under the act including Dr Asim case.”

He said the incumbent government has taken extraordinary
measures to eliminate terrorism from the country. The operations Zarb-e-Azb and Karachi have achieved immense success in that regard as law and order situation of Karachi, Swat, FATA and other cities were much better as compared to the past.

The minister underlined the need to jointly work for
prosperity and development of the country.