Day: November 13, 2020

Islamabad, November 13, 2020 (PPI-OT): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs Muhammad Usman Dar has said the government is striving to transform the youths into an economic force by extending financial and technical assistance. Talking to President of All Pakistan Business Forum Syed Maaz Mahmood in Islamabad on Friday, he said the government has been investing in the youth to capitalize on this immense potential of the country. Usman Dar said under the banner of ‘Kamyab Jawan Programme’ concessionary loans are being provided to young people for supporting their businesses.

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Islamabad, November 13, 2020 (PPI-OT): Minister for Industries and Production Hammad Azhar has said that PTI government has given a historic package to the industry to boost its activities for progress and prosperity of the country Speaking at the Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Friday, he said that cut in power prices would have positive impact on the industry and the national economy would strengthen.

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Islamabad, November 13, 2020 (PPI-OT): Pakistan Army gave a befitting response to the Indian Army, and effectively targeted those Indian posts which engaged innocent civilians along the Line of Control. According to Inter Services Public Relations’ statement, on night 7/8 of this month, reportedly Indian Army had an encounter with few freedom fighters in District Kupwara, well within Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir territory, opposite Neelum valley, wherein it suffered few casualties including 4 soldiers.

To ward off the humiliation faced by Indian Army in front of domestic audience, instead of finding the reasons from within and addressing the same, on 13th of this month, Indian Army opted for resorting to unprovoked and indiscriminate fire of all calibers, including Artillery and heavy mortars, along LOC in various sectors of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The targeted areas included Neelum Valley (Nekrun, Kel, Sharda, Dudhnial, Shahkot, Jura, Nauseri sectors), Leepa Valley (Danna, Mandal and Kayani secotrs), Jhelum Valley (Chham and Pandu secorts), and Bagh Valley (Pirkanthi, Sankh, Haji Pir, Bedori and Kailer sectors).

In this deliberate attempt, Indian Army did not limit itself to engagement of Army Posts, rather, in utter disregard to all international obligations and human rights, targeted civil population resulting serious casualties to innocent civilians to include 4 shaheeds and 12 injured. In a result of Pakistan’s response, substantial losses, both in terms of men and material, have been incurred on to Indian troops which have also been accepted by Indian Media. Indian’s confirmed losses are much more than being acknowledged.

In this valiant act, one brave soldier of Pakistan Army embraced shahadat while 5 others got injured. Such cowardly acts of targeting innocent civilians reflect sheer lack of morality, utter un-professionalism and total disregard to human rights by the Indian Army and are also clear violation of cease fire understanding of 2003. The statement further said we stand committed to defend the motherland and our Kashmiri brethren even at the cost of our blood and lives. We assure, that all such provocative acts shall continue to be responded in the same coin. It is once again reiterated, that Pakistan is a peace loving country and Pakistan Army pursue the same aspirations.

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Islamabad, November 13, 2020 (PPI-OT): Minister for National Food Security Syed Fakhar Imam has asked the scientists to adopt advance biotechnology tools as genomics strategy for rapid yield enhancement of wheat, sugarcane, oil crops, and horticultural crops. This he stated during a visit to Green Super Rice fields at National Institute for Genomics and Advanced Biotechnology in Islamabad on Friday. He also stressed the need to develop techniques to improve local animal breeds through genomics based research. Syed Fakhar Imam appreciated the efforts of scientists for developing Green Super Rice.

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Islamabad, November 13, 2020 (PPI-OT): Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has said that Federal Government has taken practical steps for the development of Balochistan. Speaking at a ceremony in connection with Southern Balochistan Package in Turbat on Friday, he said electricity would be provided to 47 thousand houses and LPG network will be established to provide gas facility on subsidized rate to the people of southern Balochistan. He said that 16 new dams would be constructed under southern Balochistan package. On this occasion Federal Minister for defense production Zubaida Jalal said that we are thankful of Prime Minister who is taking keen interest in the development of Makran division.

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Islamabad, November 13, 2020 (PPI-OT):Speaker National Assembly, Asad Qaiser has said that regional countries including Afghanistan have showed keen interest to become part of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Addressing a seminar in Peshawar on Friday, he said CPEC has attracted a number of countries of the region due to its enormous economic and trade benefits.

The Speaker said CPEC project is a multifaceted project that would change the destiny of people of the region by ushering a new era of development and prosperity. He said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is located in strategic position that would largely benefited from CPEC. The Speaker said the government is committed to promote trade and business relations with neighbouring countries including Afghanistan.

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Islamabad, November 13, 2020 (PPI-OT): Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced to introduce 4G internet services and Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme in Balochistan for the benefit of common people. Addressing notables of South Balochistan in Turbat on Friday afternoon, he said young people, especially students of the province, can take maximum benefit from fast internet facilities in the age of information technology. The Prime Minister said under the Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme poor people can get loan from designated banks on five percent interest to have their own house. Imran Khan said it is part of his faith that no nation can progress unless it lifts its weaker segments.

He said our objective to uplift Balochistan is not only limited to mere announcements of projects. He said we will fully focus on the development and progress of Balochistan to bring the province at par with other parts of the country. The Prime Minister said he is happy that Punjab Government has made an investment in education and health sectors of Balochistan. Highlighting importance of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor for the development of Balochistan, Imran Khan said Gwadar Port offers massive connectivity to China, which is the fastest progressing country in the world. He said current volume of Chinese trade is around 2,000 billion dollars and Pakistan, especially Balochistan can benefit from this.

The Prime Minister said no loan in last four months was taken, while domestic market witnessed reord sale of cement, iron, and automobiles, which shows upward trajectory of country’s economy. During his day-long visit of Turbat, Prime Minister Imran Khan performed laid foundation stone for extension of Turbat Airport, 200 Beds Makran Medical Teaching Hospital, University of Turbat Phase-II and Hoshab – Awaran Section of M-8. The Prime Minister was also briefed about the progress on Basima – Khuzdar Road N-30 and Development Package for South Balochistan.

The Prime Minister inaugurated the Daar-ul-Ehsaas for orphaned and poor children where free shelter, food and education would be provided. The Prime Minister also launched Ehsaas’ Educational Scholarships for deserving primary school girls and undergraduates under Waseela-e-Taleem program. Earlier addressing the youth in Turbat this afternoon, the Prime Minister Imran Khan said the government is focusing on promotion of education and health sectors in the province as investment in the human capital is vital for national development. He said PTI Government is providing unprecedented funds for the development of Balochistan and less developed areas of the country.

The Prime Minister said that incumbent government has taken various steps for the development and prosperity of Balochistan in real sense. He urged the students to focus on education and after completion of education they should come forward and play their pivotal role in progress and prosperity of the province and country. The Prime Minister appreciated the Punjab Government for enhancing scholarships for Balochistan students from 135 to 360. He said equal development of all the federating units is essential for a stronger federation.

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