Day: November 26, 2021

Islamabad, November 26, 2021 (PPI-OT):Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa said the Armed Forces would continue ensuring the country’s border and internal security which is vital for national development. He was speaking at the meeting with participants of the 8th National Workshop, Balochistan at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. He said the resolute support of people of Balochistan to Security Forces has resulted in stability of the province and materialisation of progress on projects of socio-economic development.

Recalling the innumerable sacrifices of the nation in defeating terrorism, the COAS reiterated that the hard-earned peace shall be vigorously guarded at all costs. He said nefarious designs of the forces inimical to peace and stability of Pakistan were being foiled through a synergetic and comprehensive strategy.

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Islamabad, November 26, 2021 (PPI-OT):Finance Adviser Shaukat Tarin has said the government supports foreign investment and a number of initiatives are being taken to facilitate the investors. He was talking o Group Chief Executive Officer VEON Mr. Kaan Terzioglu in Islamabad.

He assured that all hurdles in attracting foreign investment would be removed. He said a comprehensive roadmap for extending further support and cooperation may be shared. Kaan Terzioglu informed that his company is transforming lifestyles through technology-driven services that provide opportunities in some of the world’s fastest-growing emerging markets.

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Islamabad, November 26, 2021 (PPI-OT):Pakistan and South Africa have signed Agreement on the Establishment of Pakistan-South Africa Joint Commission. The document was signed by Pakistan High Commissioner to South Africa Mazhar Javed and South Africa’s Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Dr. GNM Pandor, in Pretoria. The Agreement provides for an institutional mechanism for bilateral cooperation in all agreed areas of cooperation.

This Agreement will also provide an effective mechanism to review, monitor and expand cooperation in diverse areas. Addressing the occasion, Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, Dr. Pandor termed the signing of the document a milestone in Pakistan-South Africa relations.

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Islamabad, November 26, 2021 (PPI-OT):Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed to take action against fertilizer manufacturers, involved in creating artificial shortages to escalate prices. He was chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad which reviewed wheat and fertilizer stock in the country. Imran Khan expressed serious concern over the disproportionate stock distribution of Urea. He also directed that fertilizer be provided to other areas as per requirement of farmers.

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Islamabad, November 26, 2021 (PPI-OT):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhary Fawad Hussain has said that war of opinions has taken over the war of weapons, and in this battle, the triumph will be of the party that better presents its narrative.

He was addressing the newly inducted internees at Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), in Islamabad today (Friday). The Information Minister said the youngsters have a greater role to play in this regard. Chaudhary Fawad Hussain said induction of internees at the APP has been made on merit. He said the APP will have to stand on its own feet and become a commercially viable organization.

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Islamabad, November 26, 2021 (PPI-OT):Pakistan joins the international community in commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. This Day is a reaffirmation of the global commitment to the full realization of women rights and ending of all forms of violence against women and girls.

Although progress has been made globally on the protection of women and girls from various forms of human rights violations, more needs to be done. We must act together to prioritize the women rights’ agenda and take concrete steps for gender equality and women empowerment.

Pakistan has made steady progress in that regard. We have strengthened legal and administrative mechanisms for the promotion and protection of the rights of women and girls. Specific legislations have been enacted to strengthen the protection of women and girls in the country and make the societal space more secure to enhance their participation in all spheres.

Our National Action Plan on Human Rights has “Protection of Women” as one of its key priority areas. Women Protection Centres have been established to provide free legal advice as well as redressal and referral mechanisms. Shelter homes have been established across the country.

The National Commission on the Status of Women has been further strengthened. Pakistan remains engaged with the UN Human Rights machinery and regularly reports to the Committee on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women. We would continue to strive for the better protection of women and girls and their empowerment.

This Day should serve as a stark reminder of the systematic and widespread human rights abuse endured by the valiant women and girls of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Since the 1990s, the dignity and lives of at least 11,000 women have been violated with impunity by the Indian occupation forces in IIOJK.

Their heinous crimes have been well documented by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in its two Kashmir reports of 2018 and 2019. Since 5 August 2019, the suffering of the women and girls in IIOJK has increased manifolds due to the additional draconian measures imposed by the Indian occupation forces.

Body searches, ill-treatment, sexual violence and molestation of young women during fake “cordon-and-search operations”, and the phenomenon of “half widows” are some of the egregious human rights abuses being faced by the brave women and girls of IIOJK. The international community must take all necessary measures to hold India accountable for its crimes against humanity in IIOJK.

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Islamabad, November 26, 2021 (PPI-OT):President Dr. Arif Alvi will pay an official visit to Turkmenistan to attend the 15th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) being held in Ashgabat on 28 November 2021. ECO is a regional economic trade and development Organization established in 1985. Pakistan, Iran and Turkey are its founding members.

The three countries were earlier part of the RCD (Regional Cooperation for Development), established in 1964. In 1992, ECO expanded to include Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. Afghanistan also became a member later. The ECO region is located in neighbourhood of China, Europe, Russia and Gulf States.

It comprises 6.3% of world population. It contributes more than 2% to global trade with around 3% share in global GDP. The region is rich in fossil fuel and mineral resources. The intra-region trade is 8%. Main trading partners of the region are EU, China and the U.S. Pakistan hosted the 13th ECO Summit in Islamabad in 2017, while the 14th ECO Summit was hosted by Turkey in virtual format.

The 15th ECO Summit will be chaired by President of Turkmenistan Mr. Gurbanguly Berdimukhammedov. The theme of the Summit is: “Into the Future Together.” The Summit meeting will review activities of the Organization and adopt “Ashgabat Consensus for Action” as the outcome document. Besides reviewing ECO programs and activities, the Summit meeting will also consider the Mid-Term Review of ECO Vision 2025. The Vision 2025 was adopted in 2017 during the 13th Summit held in Pakistan.

It serves as an overarching policy roadmap for the future and revival of ECO and provides guidelines for cooperation in trade, connectivity, energy, tourism, economic growth, social welfare and the environment. The President will address the plenary session of the Summit. He will also hold bilateral meetings with participating leaders on the side-lines of the ECO Summit.

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