November 5, 2020 – Page 4 – PPI News Agency

November 5, 2020

Investiture Ceremony to award Sitara-i-Quaid-e-Azam on former Australian Parliamentarian Ms. Lee Rhiannon

Canberra, November 05, 2020 (PPI-OT): A ceremony was held at the High Commission for Pakistan in Canberra, Australia today to award Pakistan Presidential medal “Sitara-i-Quaid-e-Azam” to the veteran Australian Politician and former Senator Ms. Lee Rhiannon. The Medal was conferred by the High Commissioner H.E. Babar Amin on behalf of the President of Pakistan. The ceremony was attended by Australian dignitaries, prominent persons, and members of Pakistani community from different walks of life.

Ms. Lee Rhiannon a veteran Australian politician and former Senator has been raising her voice for human rights across the world, especially for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). She has been at the forefront in highlighting the plight of Kashmiris in the New South Wales and Australian parliaments as well as other forums raising public awareness about the issue.

The High Commissioner, while addressing the occasion, conveyed deep appreciation of the people and government of Pakistan on Ms. Rhiannon’s principled position and her voice for the subjugated people of Kashmir. He also highlighted former Senator’s support for the Australians of Pakistani origin and being available for taking up their matters.

Ms. Rhiannon, while speaking to the ceremony expressed her deep appreciation for the honour. She thanked the government and people of Pakistan for the Award. Former Senator stated that Kashmiri people were facing immense human rights violations, however, most people were unaware about it. The issue was cloaked by the narrative that Kashmir was a bilateral issue between Pakistan and India which needed to be rectified. She added that India and Pakistan were both nuclear powers so the issue of Kashmir assumed a core significance.

Referring to the two Reports of the UN Office of the Human Rights Commissioner on the situation in Kashmir, issued in 2018 and 2019, she appreciated Pakistani position for accepting them, whereas India rejected. She also spoke about the further deterioration of human rights and humanitarian and human rights situation following the illegal Indian actions of 5 August 2019 coupled with military siege, demographic apartheid, enforced disappearances, extra-judicial killings and violation of women’s modesty. The participants of the ceremony highly lauded the services of former Senator Lee Rhiannon and praised the decision of the government for recognising her principles based work.

For more information, contact:
High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra
Postal Address: P.O Box 7130, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
Physical Address: 4 Perth Avenue, Yarralumla, ACT 2600 (Australia)
Tel: +61-2-62731114
Fax: +61-2-62731199
Email: phc@pakistan.org.au
Website: https://www.pakistan.org.au/

November 5, 2020

Participation of the High Commissioner H.E. Mr. Babar Amin in Roundtable organized by Australian Strategic Policy Institute

Canberra, November 05, 2020 (PPI-OT): On the invitation of Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), High Commissioner Babar Amin today participated as the keynote speaker in a roundtable discussion. The issues of foreign and security policy surrounding South Asia including Afghanistan, Pakistan-India relations, situation in Jammu and Kashmir as well as developments in South-East Asia and Oceania, were discussed. ASPI is a renowned think tank based in Canberra specializing in research and reporting on issues of foreign and security policy. Mr. Michael Shoebridge, Director, Defence, Strategy National Security, ASPI, moderated the meeting, whereas, the ASPI’s scholars, analysts, research fellows and publications staff participated in the interactive session.

The High Commissioner delivered a comprehensive yet succinct, keynote statement, encompassing broad-based issues of mutual interest, elaborating Pakistan’s point of view on several emerging political developments and on existing global challenges. He highlighted various aspects of Pakistan’s foreign policy, explained the position, and underlined its enlarging convergence with Australia. The statement was followed by an open discussion by the participants and a question and answers session with candid exchange of ideas.

November 5, 2020

Bosnian Minister aims to utilize Pakistan’s security expertise

Islamabad, November 05, 2020 (PPI-OT): Bosnian Minister for Security Selmo Cikotic held a meeting with Interior Minister Ijaz Shah in Islamabad today. Ijaz Shah said Pakistan has taken concrete steps to curb human smuggling. The Bosnian Minister expressed desire to learn from Pakistan’s experiences in the fields of intelligence and border management.

For more information, contact:
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

November 5, 2020

Chief of Army Staff, Chairman of Presidency of Bosnia Herzegovina discuss regional security

Islamabad, November 05, 2020 (PPI-OT): Chairman of Presidency of Bosnia Herzegovina Sefik Dzaferovic held a meeting with Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi today (Thursday) and discussed regional security and Pakistan Bosnia relations. The Army Chief said Pakistan attaches great importance to brotherly relations with Bosnia Herzegovina. He said Pakistan is proud of strong bond of love and support between people of two countries.

They discussed enhanced bilateral cooperation in various fields including defence, technical expertise joint ventures. The visiting dignitary also acknowledged Pakistan’s continuous efforts for peace and stability in the region and pledged to further enhance bilateral relations. Earlier, on arrival at the GHQ, the visiting dignitary was presented guard of honour and laid floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada to pay homage to martyrs.

November 5, 2020

People-rejected politicians can’t cheat voters of Gilgit-Baltistan: Shibli Faraz

Islamabad, November 05, 2020 (PPI-OT): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Syed Shibli Faraz says the politicians, rejected by the people of Pakistan, cannot hoodwink the voters of Gilgit-Baltistan. In a tweet today, he said those who have turned Sindh into ruins cannot develop Gilgit-Baltistan. The Minister said the people of Gilgit-Baltistan will also not let the PML-N establish its new franchise of corruption in their area.

November 5, 2020

Greater interaction between parliamentarians to enhance cooperation: Sefik Dzaferovic

Islamabad, November 05, 2020 (PPI-OT): Chairman of Presidency of Bosnia Herzegovina Sefik Dzaferovic has said greater interaction between the parliamentarians of Pakistan and Bosnia will further enhance cooperation in diverse sectors. He was talking to Speaker National Assembly in Islamabad today (Thursday).

Sefik Dzaferovic said his country attaches importance to its relations with Pakistan as it was one of the few countries to extend assistance to his country after it came into being and later during the stabilization process. The Speaker National Assembly proposed a parliamentary moot in Islamabad to ponder upon areas of possible cooperation. He said the Bosnian investors could invest in energy, manufacturing and trade sectors.

November 5, 2020

Russian forces arrived in Pakistan for joint war games

Islamabad, November 05, 2020 (PPI-OT): Russian Federation Special Forces contingent arrived in Pakistan today for two weeks long joint exercise DRUZHBA According to the ISPR, the exercise is aimed at sharing both armies experiences in counter terrorism domain. Sky diving hostage rescue operations will be highlights of the exercise.