Kidnapped son of Chief Justice SHC recovered, returns home

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Awais_Shah — Kidnapped son of Chief Justice SHC recovered, returns home

KARACHI, July 19 (APP): Awais Ali Shah, son of Chief Justice of Sindh High Court, Justice Sajjad Ali Shah, who was recovered in an intelligence based operation in the small hours of Tuesday from Tank area in D.I. Khan, has returned home safely.

Talking to media men, Chief Justice, Sindh High Court, Justice Sajjad Ali Shah expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah on the safe recovery of his son-Barrister Awais Ali Shah, who was kidnapped from Karachi’s Clifton area on June 20.

He said that he received a phone call from the Army Chief General Raheel Sharif at 3am Tuesday who informed that your son, Awais Ali Shah, has been recovered.

Chief Justice said that General Raheel Sharif was personally monitoring the team that was formed for the recovery of Awais.

He said that the Army Chief informed that Awais has been recovered and we are making arrangements for sending him to Karachi.

Chief Justice said that he requested for telephonic talk with Awais which was also arranged from near Tank.

“Again he was kind enough to arrange an aeroplane for taking Awais from Tank to Karachi”, Justice Sajjad Ali Shah further remarked.

He told a questioner that in the recovery of his son the entire role was of the Pakistan Army. Army is very much the part of the Government of Pakistan, he added.

MQM party leader Shoaib Bukhari dies in Karachi

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP): Muttahida Quomi Movement leader Shoaib Bukhari died in Karachi on Tuesday due to illness since past many years.

According to a private news channel, Shoaib Bukhari was admitted to the hospital for treatment and was shifted to his brother’s house two days before his death .

His Nimaz e Janaza would be held near his residence at Liaquatabad , Karachi.

Shoaib Bukhari had been appointed as the provincial minister in the MQM party for many years in the past.

He was a leading man in the MQM party who held special place and was crucial man to take important decisions of the party regarding different matters.

Head of Pak Sar Zameen party (PSP) Mustafa Kamal, leader Mahjar Quomi Movement Haqiqi Afaq Ahmad have condoled his death and shared the grief with his family members on his residence .

Barrister Abid appreciates humanitarian services of Rotary Club

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP): Managing Director Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Barrister Abid Waheed Sheikh has felicitated and appreciated the humanitarian services rendered by Rotary club and its members.

Speaking at the 30th Installation ceremony of Rotary Club of
Islamabad (Metropolitan) here on Tuesday, he said Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal is one of the largest social safety net of the country which is combating the threat of poverty by helping the needy and vulnerable and invited Rotarians to join hands with them in this endeavor, said a press release.

Barrister Adil Jamal took over as Club President for the year
2016-17 from out-going President Sadaf Raza.

District Governor Elect Faiza Qamar was also present on this
occasion. The event marks start of the new Rotary year for which the theme is “Rotary Serving Humanity”.

The ceremony was attended by a large number of people from all walks of life including district leaders, club members, friends and family of Rotarians.

Outgoing president Sadaf Raza appreciated the combined efforts of club members in achieving multiple milestones during the year.

She particularly highlighted how the members had come together to raise substantial funds in just one week for flood affectees in Chitral, Dir and Shangla last year.

Awards were then presented to club members in recognition of their contribution to club projects and fund-raising activities. Dr. Hans Frey Award of Excellence was awarded to Fatima Lodhi for her Dark is Divine campaign.

Sehar urges UN for taking notice of human rights violation in IHK

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Pakistan gives special importance to ties with Saudi Arabia: Senator

ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP):President Centre for Pakistan and Gulf Studies (CPGS), Senator Sehar Kamran has urged United Nations and the International Human Rights Organisations to take immediate notice of severe
violation of human rights in Indian Occupied Kashmir.

In a letter to the United Nations Secretary General Ban-Ki Moon she asked UN Secretary General to take notice of atrocious of Indian brutalities against the Kashmiris and extra-judicial killings of Kashmiris at the hands of the Indian forces.

She said the United Nations as a custodian body had a greater role to play in ensuring justice and promoting peace around the globe and the time has come to address the long-lingering dispute of Kashmir on humanitarian basis.

Sehar Kamran said the voice of the people of Kashmir cannot be suppressed though inhuman acts and violent tactics employed by the Indian State.

“The resolution of the Kashmir dispute is only possible by implementing UNSC resolutions and the people of Indian Occupied Kashmir must get their right of Self- Determination through a fair and free plebiscite under UN supervision”, she added.

China Highway and Transportation Society team briefed On CPEC progress

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP): A 24 member delegation of the China Highway & Transportation Society led by its Secretary General Liu Wenjie visited the National Highway Authority head office here on Tuesday.

The delegation is visiting the selected countries along the
ancient Silk Road. NHA’s Member Planning Raja Nowsherwan gave a detailed presentation on priority China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project. He said Pakistan possesses extra ordinary location in the region and due to this significant position, government of Pakistan is attaching great importance for development of a high speed road network in the country.

For the purpose, grand China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project has been undertaken as a priority project which will pave the way for socio economic development of the entire region. He said that the length of the Western route of this corridor is 2459 Km.

335 Km long segment from Khunjrab to Raikot has being upgraded while work on 147km from Raikot to Thakot portion is in progress and is likely to be completed by end of this year.

Similarly, work on 120 Km Thakot Havelian section and 60 Km section from Havelian to Burhan is in full swing. Hakla DI Khan Motorway which is vital part of the Western route of CPEC has been divided into five packages and work on 3 packages is already underway, he said.

The visiting delegates also gave a presentation about
infrastructure development work in China.

The team leader Liu Wenjie said, such visits help in expanding
relations in the field of highway and transportation between the two countries.

Wani, others’ killings highlight ongoing trauma of Kashmiri people

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AJK completes mega development projects: AJK PM — file photo

MUZAFFARABAD, July 19 (APP): President of Pakistan
Muslim League Nawaz (PML N) AJK Chapter Raja Farooq Haider Khan Tuesday said the recent killings of innocent people and youth leader Burhan Wani in Occupied Kashmir had not only highlighted the ongoing trauma of Kashmir but also told the international community as how much the locals hate the intruders.

Talking to APP on the killings of innocent people and
Kashmiri leader Burhan Wani in Occupied Kashmir by Indian troops, he said Burhan Wani created awareness among the youth about their right to self determination, using social media.

“He was a beacon of light for the new generation that is
carrying a new thought and philosophy, which took birth after the 1989. This thought and philosophy is going to strengthen and get momentum in the days to come,” he remarked.

“India may do whatsoever it wants, deploy its all army
in Occupied Kashmir, but cannot make the people of Kashmir slave in any way and suppress their voice for freedom,” he added.

He pointed out that following the recent atrocities of
Indian Forces, the international media had reported that it
witnessed severe hatred against India among the people of Kashmir, which was seen never before.

Whereas, the Indian media was in the grip of hawkish
elements, which always supported India despite the fact that it was a culprit, and did propaganda against Pakistan and Kashmir.

“Indian media always protected its country in all
wrongdoings,” he maintained.

Farooq Haider said that sacrifices rendered by people of
Kashmir would not go waste and sooner or later they would get rid of Indian subjugation.

Month long pre Hajj flight operation to commence from Aug 4: Yousaf

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Pak. army, nation ready to respond Indian aggression: Minister

ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP): Minister for Religious Affairs and
Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousaf Tuesday said the month long pre hajj flight operation would commence from August 4.

Talking to media, he said, PIA, Saudi Airline and Shaheen
International would participate in Hajj flight operation.
During first 15 days the Hajj flights would directly land to
Madina Munawwara. Fifty percent hujjaj would directly land in Madina Munawwara and provided residences in Markazia.
He said 139 buildings have so far been hired in Saudi Arabia
for government scheme hujjaj.

The training programmes for Hujjaj was continuing at various cities to enable them to perform the sacred religious ceremony in accordance with Sharia and Sunnah of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH). Master trainers would continue training process in Makkah Mukarama.

The ministry has already finalised arrangements for Hajj and
the intending pilgrims would find Hajj 2016 more comfortable as comparing to facilities including transport, residence, etc provided last year. A committee has been constituted for monitoring 742 Hajj Group Organisers (HGOs).

The ministry set up modern tracking system and emergency
management system.

He said the victims of crane crash has yet not been paid
compensation from Saudi Arabia, however government was paying compensation to the heirs of the crane crash victims.
Responding to a question, he said hajj quota would be reviewed after detailed judgment of Supreme Court. Government has not contacted Saudi government for getting additional hajj quota of Iran.

He said only 5,000 applications were received in 2012. While
the applications were short by 1,000 from the required numbers in government hajj scheme in 2013.

PML N government after assuming powers 127,000 applications were received in 2014 as comparing to 170,000 in 2015 and 280,000 were received in 2016. All shows credibility of PML N government.

He said the government had not only decreased the hajj package but also initiated three day meal to hujjaj. Hajj package is Rs 261,000 and Rs 271,000 respectively.
Government had constituted Ulema and Mashaikh Council, having representation of all sects. Ministry had strived hard for same day observing Eid ul Fitr and starting Ramazan ul Mubarak.

The government had also evolved consensus over offering
prayers and Azan simultaneously, however the plan has not
implemented 100 percent.

He said a three day international interfaith harmony
conference would be convened very soon. A committee has also been constituted to preserve segregated pages of the holy Quran and ensure publication of error free Quran.

National Assembly Standing Committee has accorded approval for making the education of Quran essential.

Speakers at APHC conference express need to highlight Kashmir at int’l level

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP): Speakers at the All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC) held on Tuesday expressed the need to highlight Indian atrocities in the occupied Kashmir at international level and for taking steps to resolve the long standing issue.

The conference titled ‘Bleeding Kashmir; Call for Attention’ was arranged by Kashmir Youth Forum and other stakeholder in connection with Accession to Pakistan Day.

The speakers in a unanimous resolution condemned the
killings of innocent Kashmiri people in occupied Kashmir by Indian forces and urged the government to call a joint session of the Parliament to covey a strong message to the international community that “Pakistan stands with Kashmiris in their just cause”.

They also called for arranging separate conferences to highlight Kashmir issue at national and international level.

The conference of International Union of Journalists should also be called to adopt strategy against attacks on journalists in occupied Kashmir, they demanded.

The resolution demanded release of political prisoners, lifting ban on the visit of political delegations.

Leader of the House in Senate, Raja Zafarul Haq said the international community, Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC), United Nations and Human Rights Council will not come forward to resolve Kashmir issue unless Pakistan makes the Kashmir issue an important part of its national agenda.

He said “We can only plead the case of innocent Kashmiri people at the international level sincerely when we consider those killed people as our own brothers, sisters and children”.

He said the government has to change its policies regarding India on trade and other matters to make the Indian government realize that we cannot compromise on the killing of innocent Kashmiris.

Kashmir Committee’s head, Maulana Fazl ur Rehman said the rightful independence movement of Kashmiri people is named as terrorism by Indian authorities.

He said Kashmir issue has been an integral part of Pakistan’s
foreign policy during all the democratic government’s tenure.

He said Pakistan should not hesitate in explaining its justified and factual opinion regarding resolution of Kashmir issue
and must adopt aggressive approach instead of defensive.

Fazl ur Rehman said the Kashmir committee has been
reactivated and will meet on Wednesday to make a further strategy regarding the recommendations of today’s conference.

He said “there is no ambiguity in our opinion regarding
Kashmir issue and we have to initiate debate over our weaknesses which create hurdles in pursuing the efforts to resolve this issue diligently”.

Member National Assembly, Ijaz ul Haq said “if Pakistan
would adopt active approach for finding amicable solution of Kashmir,

then other countries will automatically pay attention to this cause”.

He said there is no example of the state terrorism being committed in occupied Kashmir at international level and this issue should be highlighted at all the forums including European Union and American Congress.

Senator Sherry Rehman, Former Ambassador Masood Khan, Representative, Jamat i Islami, Sameeha Raheel, Renowned Journalist, Hamid Mir, leaders of APHC and others spoke on the occasion.

PM starts many mega projects in Tanawal region: Haji Sakhi Tanoli

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ABBOTTABAD, July 19 (APP): Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has started historical development projects in Tanawal which would bring real change in the area.

This was stated by the leader of PML N Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Haji Sakhi Muhammad Tanoli while inaugurating the Gali Makhanwal Road on Tuesday.

He said that the Prime Minister has initiated many mega projects in Hazara division which shows his love and affection for the people of Hazara including China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and many projects are in pipeline.

Haji Sakhi Muhammad said that soon unemployment and energy crisis would be abolished from the country.
He said that Capt. (Retd) Muhammad Safdar had got approved huge amount from the federal government for development projects in district Mansehra.

Giving the details of the ongoing projects in Tanawal region
Haji Sakhi Tanoli said that Sui gas provision for Oghi and Tanawal, Oghi Darban road, university campus Torghar, power transmission lines in rural areas are the success stories of Capt. (Retd) Muhammad Safdar’s hard work and sincerity for the people of his constituency.

Prime Minister condemns Upper Dir blast

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Monday strongly condemned the IED blast took place in Upper Dir targeting the innocent people.

According to a PM House statement, the Prime Minister
expressed deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the tragic incident.

He prayed for eternal peace for the departed souls and
strength to the bereaved families to bear this irreparable loss.

“Terrorists will soon be eliminated from our soil. These
cowardly acts reflect their frustration and cannot shatter our
resolve against terrorism and extremism which is unflinching,” the Prime Minister remarked.

Pakistani community urged to play role in strengthening US-Pak ties

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NEW YORK, July 18 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Jalil Abbas Jilani gave a detailed perspective of Washington-Islamabad relations to members of the Pakistani community in New York on Sunday, and urged them to play their role in cementing the relationship.

In remarks at the first sub-convention of the Pakistani-American Community (SCPAC), he also highlighted important developments in Pakistan in the areas of security, economy and energy, while underscoring the need for the community members to proactively participate in community affairs.

The sub-convention, held at the Consulate General of Pakistan in New York, was the first in a series to be held by Pakistani Consulates in the United States in a lead up to the third annual Convention (CPAC-2016), which is expected to be convened at the Embassy of Pakistan, Washington,
DC, later this year.

The ambassador also briefed his compatriots on the progress made on Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif’s development agenda.

While giving a briefing on security, Defence Attache Brig Chaudhry Sarfraz said operation Zarb-e-Azb, which had drastically improved Pakistan’s internal security situation as well as external security, had entered its last phase. So far, over 3400 terrorists had been killed and 837 sanctuaries destroyed.

In their presentations, the embassy Economic and Trade Ministers — Mohsin Mushtaq and Ali Tahir, respectively — apprised the participants about the strength, opportunities and challenges faced in the economic field. The participants were told that GDP growth has reached 4.71% with
the current account deficit being lowest in the region, inflation at 4% and FOREX reserves reached over US$23 billion.

The growth and stabilization of the country’s economy had been recognized internationally. They also briefed the audience on trade and investing opportunities in Pakistan and urged them to act as a bridge in strengthening Pak-US economic and trade relations.

The convention was attended by leading members of Pakistani-American community on the East Coast who greatly appreciated the initiative of the Consulate General, New York.

Consul General Raja Ali Ejaz, in his concluding remarks, thanked the audience for their participation.

Upper Punjab, KP received moderate to heavy rain

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP): Various parts of upper Punjab and
Khaber Pakhunkhwa (KP) received heavy to moderate showers last night while scattered to light rain reported elsewhere during last 24 hours.

An official of Met office told APP that heavy down pour lashed at several divisions of upper Punjab including Lahore, Sargodha, Sahiwal, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi and Gujranwal while three divisions of KP, D I Khan, Hazara, Malakand and in Kashmir at Para Chanar.

He stated that light to moderate rain was recorded in FATA,
in Balochistan at Zhob, Sibbi and Quetta, besides that light rain in Sindh at Mithi, Badin, Karachi and Gilgit Baltistan.

He informed that new rain spell is expected from Friday night
which is likely to continue till Sunday with moderate to heavy rains in upper Punjab, KP and Kashmir while light to moderate rain likely in lower KP.

In next 24 hours rain-thunderstorm is expected at isolated
places in Kashmir, Islamabad, upper Punjab (Sargodha, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore divisions), upper KP (Malakand, Hazara, Peshawar, Mardan, Kohat divisions), FATA and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Hot and humid weather is expected in elsewhere in the country.

Seasonal low lies over north Balochistan with its trough
extending north-eastwards. Monsoon currents are also penetrating upper and central parts of the country. A westerly wave is also affecting upper parts of the country and likely to persist during 36 to 48 hours.

During last 24 hours rain-thunderstorm occurred at a number of places in Islamabad, upper/central Punjab while at scattered places in KP, Gilgit-Baltistan and northeast Balochistan and Hyderabad division.

Rainfall recorded during this time span remained Punjab
(Sargodha city 103mm, A.P 68mm), Okara 75mm, Sahiwal 50mm, Toba Tek Singh 32mm, Kamra 27mm, Rawalpindi (Chaklala 29mm, Shamasabad 11mm), Sialkot (A/P 25mm, Cantt 03mm), Faisalabad 25mm, Gujrat 22mm,
Murree 21mm, Islamabad (Bokra 15mm, Golra, Z.P 05mm, Saidpur 03mm), Bhakkar 11mm, Noorpurthal 10mm, Joharabad 08mm, Jhang, Mandibahauddin 05mm, K.P: D.I khan 53mm, Abootabad 29mm, Balakot 15mm, Malamjabba 13, Cherat09, Mirkhani, Drosh,Kohat08, Pattan 05, Kalam 04mm, Banu, Chitral 01mm, FATA: Parachinar 30mm, Kashmir:

Garhiduppata 06mm, Rawalakot 04mm, Muzaffarabad 02mm, Kotli 01mm,
Balochistan: Zhob 12mm, Sibbi 07mm, Barkhan 01mm, Gilgit-Baltistan:

Bagrote 04mm, Bunji 03mm, Gupis, Gilgit, Hunza 02mm, Astore 01mm, Balochistan: Zhob 12mm, Sibbi 07mm, Barkhan 01mm, Sindh: Mithi 02mm, Badin 01mm.

Maximum temperatures recorded on Monday were Dalbandin, Nokkundi 44øC, Panjgur 43øC, Dadu, Turbat, R.Y. Khan 42øC, Multan, Hyderabad 38øC, Quetta 37øC, Karachi, Faisalabad 35øC, Gilgit, Muzaffarabad, Chitral 34øC, Kalat, Lahore, Peshawar 33øC, Islamabad 32øC, Dir 30øC, Hunza 28øC, Skardu 27øC and Murree 22øC.

Thai-Pakistan FTA on cards: Envoy

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LAHORE, July 18 (APP): Thailand and Pakistan are holding talks on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is likely to be signed by the end of this year.

Thailand Ambassador Suchart Liengsaengthong disclosed this in a meeting with LCCI Vice President Nasir Saeed here at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Former LCCI Senior Vice President Mian Nauman Kabir, Executive Committee Members Amjad Ali Jawa, Mian Abdul Razzaq, Raja Adeel Ashfaq, Asad Noor Paganwala, Sheikh Muhammad Ibrahim, Shahzad Ahmed, Tariq Mahmood and others were also present.

The Ambassador said that trade would flourish after signing of the FTA between the two countries. He said that such tools are important in today’s world as these bring down cost of doing business and remove the non-tariff barriers. He said that Thailand is already investing in Pakistan while more Thai companies are keen to start their operations here.

He said that a high-level business delegation from Thailand would visit Pakistan in the first week of August. The delegation would have people from cosmetics, construction, automobile, plastic, consumer goods, furniture, seafood and private hospitals in its fold.

He invited the LCCI to arrange a trade delegation for Thailand to explore trade, investment and joint venture opportunities.

He said that textile and tourism sectors of Pakistan are vibrant. He said that Pakistan could learn a lot from Thailand in tourism sector.

He said that Pakistani products should be introduced in Thai market more effectively. He said that Thailand and Pakistan should join hands to give new strengths to their trade and economic ties. Both countries with dynamic consumer markets, have unlimited scope for the businessmen of the two countries.

LCCI Vice President Nasir Saeed said that Thailand and Pakistan established diplomatic ties back in 1951 and both countries have been enjoying steady economic and trade relations. Although, Pakistan faces unfavourable balance of trade with Thailand but consistent rise in bilateral trade is a positive sign.

He said that among the top exporting countries for Pakistan, Thailand comes at 34th place and with regard to top importing countries, the same is ranked at 12th place.

The LCCI vice president said that at present, there is an increasing trend in imports and exports between the two countries but we would like to enhance the volume of our exports to Thailand.

He said that from 2013 to 2015, our bilateral trade increased from $833 million to 973 million. This expansion was largely caused due to considerable change in imports which swelled from $716 million to $853 million. However, Pakistan’s export could only scaled up from $117 million to $120 million in this period.

“We would like to see the possibilities as to how we can give boost to our exports to Thailand with the help and support of Thai embassy,” he said.

The LCCI vice president said that Pakistan is already exporting frozen fish, woven cotton fabrics, crustaceans, cotton yarns, leather, medicament mixtures and electro-medical apparatus etc. to Thailand but our potential to export to Thailand is far more diversified and sizeable than the current one. He said that this objective can be achieved through bridging communication gap between respective private sectors.

The VP said that business community want to develop close linkages among the business support organizations for ensuring continuity in our mutual efforts to increase the volume of trade between two countries. Trade fairs & single country exhibitions can also be arranged on reciprocal basis to achieve this goal.

Nasir Saeed said that Pakistan also offers lot of opportunities for foreign investors through 100 enterprises of their own or in the form of joint ventures with Pakistani counterparts. It is a gateway to the oil and mineral resources rich Central Asian Republics and also a member of SAARC which together make up a market of 1.5 billion people. It is also close to the Gulf countries and African horn. Any investment made in Pakistan will find market in these countries, he concluded.

Kashmiris to reject politics of agitation, sit-ins on July 21: Pervaiz

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DHIRKOT (AJK), July 18 (APP): Minister for Information,
Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid Monday said the Kashmiris would vote for Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz candidates in July 21 elections by rejecting politics of agitation and sit-ins.

This would show that they wanted to continue march towards progress and prosperity under the leadership of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, he added.

Addressing a party workers rally organized here by PML-N
candidate from LA-13 Raja Iftikhar Ayub here, the minister said change in the country would come only through the ballot, and not through sit-ins and conspiracies. The PML-N would come to power in the AJK through the power of the ballot, he added.

He said the Kashmir issue could be resolved under the vision
of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who also had the vision to resolve the issues of loadshedding and unemployment in AJK.

The minister said the people of Dhirkot had flooded the
roads and streets of Dhirkot and they had blocked the way of looters and plunderers. Today’s big and historic rally could
be termed a revenge of the people. Through the mammoth gathering, the PML-N workers and supporters expressed their love and support for Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and the PML-N, he added.

He said the people of Pakistan loved Nawaz Sharif for his
landmark achievements as Prime Minister. Since 1947 to 1998, no other leader could make the Indian leadership to admit reality about Kashmir.

He said it was Nawaz Sharif who invited Indian Prime
Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Lahore where he admitted that Kashmir was a disputed territory and its peaceful resolution was imperative for durable peace in the region.

The minister said the coming three days were very important.

On July 19 Accession to Pakistan Day would be observed while on July 20 ‘Black Day’ would be observed to convey Pakistanis anguish and dismay to India over the killings of innocent Kashmiris in the held Valley.

July 21 would be the day to vote for the PML-N and ensure
Kashmir’s accession to Pakistan and pressurize India to stop
human rights abuses in Occupied Kashmir and resolve the long-standing issue as per aspirations of the Kashmiris, he added.

“The people of Azad Kashmir should vote for the PML-N on July 21 for accession of Kashmir to Pakistan and stoppage of Indian atrocities in Indian occupied Kashmir,” he reiterated.

Pervaiz Rashid said the PML-N’s victory in AJK elections
would give a message to the politicians of sit-ins and conspiracies that the people of both Pakistan and Azad Kashmir would not tolerate plots against their favourite leader Nawaz Sharif.

He said the Neelam-Jhelum hydro power project, which could not be completed during 10 years of Musharraf and five years of the Pakistan People’s Party rule, was now nearing completion thanks to the priority given by the present government.

He said efforts were made to stop the country’s march towards progress and prosperity under Nawaz Sharif as the enemies of the country were against construction of motorways and expressways from Khunjerab to Gawadar and Karachi.

He said an electricity generation project utilizing the
Thar coal would start producing cheap power by next year.

He said education, health, roads, power and gas were the
major issues, which would be resolved by the PML-N after coming to power.

The minister said it was strange that during Pervez Musharraf
regime, when terrorism and loadshedding were order of the day no sit-ins were held. But sit-ins were staged against Nawaz Sharif to stop him from working on his agenda of progress and development.

The PPP, he said, was also disturbed as Nawaz Sharif lived in
the hearts of people. His popularity could be gauged from the big election rallies of the Kashmiri people, he added.

Earlier, Pervaiz Rashid and Special Assistant to the Prime
Minister Dr Asif Kirmani felicitated Dr Aleem, former advisor to AJK Prime Minister Chaudhry Abdul Majeed, for joining the PML-N.

Speaking on the occasion, the minister said the PML-N always fulfilled its promises.

He said executing development projects was the hallmark
PML-N governments. The PML-N had the manifesto to improve living standards of the people.

The PML-N after winning the elections, he said, would serve
the AJK people, who desired development in their area on the pattern of Rawalpindi and Lahore. They did not like the progress on the pattern of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh, he added.

Dr Asif Kirmani said he did not witness any election campaign
of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf, PPP and Muslim Conference in AJK as they had no manifesto.

Lahore Qalander to honour spinner Yasir Shah

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LAHORE, July 18 (APP): Pakistan Super league participating team, Lahore Qalandar will honour leg spinner Yasir Shah at a reception for his sterling performance in the Lords test which Pakistan won by convincing margin of 75 runs against England.

“On the return of Pak team to home, we will host a reception to acknowledge the outstanding performance of him by awarding excellent award,” said Rana Fawad, owner of Lahore Qalandar here on Monday.

He said Yasir played a pivotal role in Pakistan teams victory success and got the award of man of the match by claiming altogether ten wickets in a test match to become world’s sixth spinner to accomplish such a feat.

“Yasir put up all round show to play his due role in team’s historic victory and we are confident that he will exhibit similar performance in coming matches,” he stated.

Imran’s statement about welcoming martial law is shameful: Saad Rafique

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ISLAMABAD July 18 (APP): Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique on Monday said statement of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf Chairman Imran Khan about nation’s welcoming martial laws in the country is shameful.

In a reaction to Imran Khan’s statement on Sunday at public gathering in AJK, the minister said, his statement is a conspiracy against national cohesion and solidarity. “It shows his ill wishes against democracy as he has violated article six of the Constitution by issuing this statement.”

“Pakistani nation never welcomed dictators and those who distributed sweats after October 1999 coup by Pervez Musharraf were a few of his cronies to create an impression that people had welcomed his martial law,” he added.

He said political parties and people of Pakistan rendered unforgettable sacrifices for democracy and Imran Khan was either ignorant of the history or he was not comfortable with democracy.

He said only the continuity of democracy can ensure transparency, merit and rule of law in the country as four martial laws of the past had dragged the country to the verge of destruction.

RAC arranges variety programme

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RAWALPINDI, July 18 (APP): Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) arranged a variety programme in connection with National Action Plan with the collaboration of Cultural Theatre.

MPA Raja Hanif Advocate accompanied by Resident Director RAC Waqar Ahmed was chief guest at event held on Sunday night.

The artists Masud Khawaja, Arshad Khan, Naeem Bubba, Pomy Qureshi, Naeem Tota and others performed on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Raja Hanif said that Pakistanis were pacifist and patriotic no matter what religion they have.

He said, “We should not forget those soldiers who are fighting against terrorism and saved our generation.”

Waqar Ahmed also paid tribute to security forces and said a number of artists were present at the auditorium which was a good effort of Munawar Afridi.

PHF conveys gratitude to German embassy

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LAHORE, July 18 (APP): Pakistan Hockey Federation has conveyed its gratitude to the German Embassy in Islamabad for processing the visas of the Pakistan junior hockey squad in a very short time.

Pakistan will be participating in a 4- Nation under 21 tournament in the German city of Hannover, starting from July 21.

“We are thankful to the Germany Embassy for facilitating us in short span of time to ensure the participation of our team in the event,” said a official of PHF while talking to APP here on Monday.

Pak Jr hockey team leaves for Germany on Tuesday

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LAHORE, July 18 (APP): Pakistan under-21 team will leave for Germany on Tuesday to participate in Four-Nation Junior Hockey tournament being played from July 21 in Hannover.

The other participating nations of the singles league event are Europe’s three top-ranking teams: Germany (reigning World Junior Champions), Netherlands and Belgium.

Pakistan plays Germany on July 21, Belgium on July 23 and Netherlands on July 24.

The national team members include Dilber Hassan (captain), Azfar Yaqoob (vice-captain), Usman Ghani, Atif Mushtaq, Mubashar Ali, Abu Bakar, M.Qasim, Junaid Kamal, Shan Irshad, Atiq Arshad, Bilal Qadir, Rana Suhail, Samiullah, M.Rizwan, Hassan Anwar and Faizan.

Officials names include Tahir Zaman (manager) & Zeeshan Ashraf (coach).

Federal Minister Riaz greets boxer Waseem

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LAHORE, July 18 (APP): Federal Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada Monday congratulated the national boxer Waseem Khan for winning the World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver Flyweight title in Seoul, South Korea.

While terming Waseem’s win over Philipino boxer “a historic moment” in Pakistan boxing history, he said the national boxing had reached new heights of glory making the entire nation proud.

He wrote official letters to Doda Khan Bhutto, President Pakistan Boxing Federation and Waseem Khan besides congratulating his coaching staff for this outstanding performance.

“I hope that Waseem will win more laurels for his country by putting up hard work and commitment in his future bouts as well,” he added.

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