October 26, 2020 – Page 7 – PPI News Agency

October 26, 2020

BJP wins LAHDC Leh elections

Srinagar, October 26, 2020 (PPI-OT):In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won the so-called general council elections for the sixth Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Leh.

The Leh unit of BJP bagged 15 out of a total of 26 seats. The Congress claimed 9 seats and Independents were victorious on 2 seats. Aam Admi Party also contested the elections but failed to win any seat. The elections took place on Thursday and recorded a 65.07 percent turnout.

Regional parties including National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party chose to stay away from the election. Kargil district of Ladakh had separate hill council which was elected in 2018 for a five-year term.

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October 26, 2020

Report of Rs. 3 trillion misspending is factually incorrect

Islamabad, October 26, 2020 (PPI-OT):The news items published in a section of media titled “Power Division misspent Rs.3 tr, points out AGP is factually incorrect” and out of context of the Audit Report ignoring basic parameter and procedure of Audit in general and taking out headlines of choice in particular. The Power Sector overall market revenue per annum is Rs. 1.4 trillion therefore question arises as to how Rs. 3 trillion is misspent out of total market share of Rs. 1.4 trillion in one year? The Power Sector spent around 200 Billion out of Rs.1.4 trillion market share on development projects in a year which also casts doubts on Rs.3 trillion misspending as reported by the news item.

The finality of irregularities or mismanagement is vested with Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament therefore reporting Audit Report before its finalization by the relevant forum does not serve the purpose of fair reporting for fair public opinion. It is also worthy to add that a Departmental Accounts Committee (DAC) comprising DG (Audit) Power and Power Division’s representative, has already discussed these paras and the DAC issued directions to all entities of Power Sector for verification of record and submission of their revised point of views based on rules and regulations. It is more of a question of difference on point of interpretation of rules and regulations by both sides which if goes in disagreement will be submitted for final decision by Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Parliament.

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October 26, 2020

Turkey commends role of Pakistan for regional peace and stability

Islamabad, October 26, 2020 (PPI-OT):Turkey’s Minister of National Defence General Hulusi Akar (retired) called on Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi today (Monday). During the meeting, views were exchanged on issues of mutual interest, including regional stability as well as defence and security cooperation.

The Army Chief said both countries share great history of brotherly relations which is being transformed into enduring partnership. The dignitary commended the role of Pakistan for regional peace and stability, especially the efforts of Pakistan Army in battling the scourge of terrorism.

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Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of Pakistan
4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9103557
Email: info@moib.gov.pk
Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk

October 26, 2020

Prime Minister reaffirms Pakistan’s strong determination to continue to play role for peace in Afghanistan

Islamabad, October 26, 2020 (PPI-OT):Prime Minister Imran Khan has reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong determination to continue to play its role for peace and stability in Afghanistan. Addressing Pakistan-Afghanistan Trade and Investment Forum in Islamabad on Monday, he said peace in Afghanistan is important for promotion of trade and economic activities in the region which will bring prosperity and provide job opportunities to the people.

Referring to the belligerent posture of Indian government against Pakistan and the Muslim population especially those in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the Prime Minister said Pakistan has concerns that India could use the Afghan land to destabilize Pakistan. He, however, said our government has decided to strengthen relations with Afghanistan, no matter who is in power.

Imran Khan said the government is giving priority to uplift the business community and take the country towards industrialization for wealth creation. He said we are making efforts to enhance connections with the business community of Afghanistan in order to benefit from each other’s experiences and give impetus to the trade and economic relations.

In his remarks on the occasion, Speaker of Afghan Wolesi Jirga Mir Rahman Rahmani said Afghanistan values the contributions of Pakistan to the Afghan peace process. He said the relationship between Pakistan and Afghanistan are deep rooted in common culture, faith and values. He stressed the need for enhancing parliamentary contacts between the two countries.

October 26, 2020

Absconders incite people against national institutions: Shibli Faraz

Islamabad, October 26, 2020 (PPI-OT):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz says some political parties are committing a mistake of provoking people against national institutions for their political interests.

In a tweet on Monday, he said these institutions carry the status of the foundation of survival and security of a country. The Minister said the elements wanted by the law are trying to misguide people. He said Imran Khan will not give in against their pressure.

October 26, 2020

Foreign Minister urges UN to take action against hate based narrative against Islam

Islamabad, October 26, 2020 (PPI-OT):Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has urged the UN to take notice and action against the hate based narrative against Islam. In a statement on Monday, he said there is resentment in the world over the blasphemous caricatures.

He said irresponsible statement of the French President has added fuel to the fire. He said nobody has the right to hurt the sentiments of millions of Muslims under the garb of freedom of expression. The Foreign Minister said the seeds of hate that are being cultivated today will polarize the society and have serious consequences.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi said the French Ambassador to Pakistan has been summoned to the foreign office to register protest. On the instructions of the Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister said a comprehensive resolution will be presented at the next meeting of the OIC foreign ministers, proposing to observe 15th March as the international day against Islamophobia.

October 26, 2020

Issue of blasphemous caricatures to be taken up at forum of OIC: Ashrafi

Islamabad, October 26, 2020 (PPI-OT):Prime Minister’s Special Representative on Religious Harmony Maulana Tahir Ashrafi has said the issue of blasphemous caricatures will be taken up at the forum of OIC. In a tweet on Monday, he said France has badly hurt the sentiments of Muslims in the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal.

The Special Representative said Prime Minister Imran Khan has already raised the desecration of sanctities at every forum. Tahir Ashrafi said love for holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) more than anything else in the world is part of our faith.