IIOJK conversion row: No place for forced marriages in Islam
Islamabad, July 01, 2021 (PPI-OT):Recent reports about forcible conversion of Sikh girls in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir are not based on facts as there is absolutely no concept of forced conversions and forced marriages in Islam. A report released by Kashmir Media Service said that even the two Kashmiri Sikh girls, about whom claims were made that they have been subjected to forced conversion and then married, appeared on social media to dismiss allegations being spread about them. It said, one of the Sikh girls had approached the IIOJK court for protection against harassment by family and…
APHC urges world to halt Indian barbarism in IIOJK
Srinagar, July 01, 2021 (PPI-OT):In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Working Vice Chairman, Ghulam Ahmad Gulzar, condemning the recent killing spree at the hands of Indian forces in the territory, has urged the United Nations and the world community to play their role in putting an immediate halt to the Indian barbarism in the territory. Ghulam Ahmad Gulzar in a statement issued in Srinagar said that the subjugated Kashmiris had been left on the mercy of over one million Indian forces, who had let loose a reign of terror since 5th August…
ED to record Navlakha’s statement in news portal case
Mumbai, July 01, 2021 (PPI-OT):A special NIA court in Mumbai has allowed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to record a statement of activist, Gautam Navlakha, arrested in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, in its money laundering probe against ‘Newsclick’, a news website, currently lodged in Taloja Jail in the neighbouring Navi Mumbai. The ED had filed an application before the special National Investigation Agency court seeking to record his statement in a Prevention of Money Laundering Act case filed against the website. The Judge, DE Kothalikar granted the agency’s plea. Following a First Information Report (FIR) registered by Delhi Police…
Indian forces’ high-handedness in IIOJK condemned
Islamabad, July 01, 2021 (PPI-OT):The Jammu and Kashmir Young Men’s League has condemned the high-handedness of the Indian forces in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The Vice-Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Young Men’s League, Zahid Ashraf in a statement issued in Islamabad denounced the inhuman behaviour and atrocities being committed by the Indian forces across the territory. Lashing out at the Indian authorities, he said that it was shocking to see the occupying regime so brazenly engaging in persecution and harassment of the native Muslim population when the Covid-19 pandemic was ravaging the India ruthlessly. He said that…
Delhi court dismisses bail plea of Shabbir Shah
New Delhi, July 01, 2021 (PPI-OT):A court in Delhi, today, dismissed the bail application of illegally detained senior APHC leader, Shabbir Ahmad Shah in connection with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) false case, saying the prosecution cannot be blamed for delay on account of Covid-19. Special Judge Dharmender Rana directed the Enforcement Directorate to expedite the trial. The trial would have been swiftly concluded by now but because of the pandemic Covid-19 and the suspended functioning of the courts, the trial is taking some time. However, prosecution cannot be blamed for delay on account of such catastrophe. ‘Ultra posse nemo…
SECP becomes first Government agency to offer WhatsApp Support Service
Islamabad, July 01, 2021 (PPI-OT):The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), to promptly response public queries regarding incorporation of companies, has introduced its WhatsApp Channel for Business Care. The WhatsApp help line number is first of its kind service in Pakistan’s Public sector. The WhatsApp service can be accessed by saving the help line number “03069365625” and then starting a conversation with SECP WhatsApp. Users will have a more streamlined experience as this service will provide immediate responses to their queries on Company Registration, Companies search through Name and Incorporation number and fee calculator. The facility of Live…
The meeting of Senate Standing Committee on Inter-provincial coordination held under the chairmanship of Senator Mian Raza Rabbani
Islamabad, July 01, 2021 (PPI-OT):The meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Inter-provincial coordination was held on Wednesday the 30th June 2021, under the chairmanship of Senator Mian Raza Rabbani. The meeting analysed the various aspects of the role and functions of the Ministry. Senator Dr. Zarka Suharwardy Taimur, Senator Gurdeep Singh, Senator Muhammad Ayub, Senator Saeed Ahmed Hashmi, Senator Mirza Muhammad Afridi, Senator Mushtaq Ahmed, Senator Dr. Sikandar Mandhro, Senator Jam Mahtab Hussain Dahar, and Senator Rana Maqbool Ahmed attended the meeting. At the onset, Chairman Committee, Senator Mian Raza Rabbani welcomed all the members, Minister for Inter-provincial…
Prime Minister vows to further strengthen relations with China
Islamabad, July 01, 2021 (PPI-OT):Prime Minister Imran Khan has reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to further strengthen relations with China in the spheres of politics, trade and economy. Interacting with the Chinese media on the occasion of centenary celebrations of Communist Party of China (CPC), he said China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a project that gives us optimism and hope for future economic development. He said a high level committee has also been constituted to monitor progress on the CPEC related projects and make sure there is no impediment in their way. Imran Khan said he is also going to Gwadar next…
Government taking steps for welfare of overseas Pakistanis: Foreign Minister
Islamabad, July 01, 2021 (PPI-OT):Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi says the government will take every possible step for welfare of overseas Pakistanis and addressing their problems on priority basis. Talking to NADRA Chairman Tariq Malik in Islamabad on Thursday, he said overseas Pakistanis are a precious asset of the country. The Minister said FM Portal has been established at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for redressed of complaints of the overseas Pakistanis. On the occasion, the NADRA Chairman apprised the Foreign Minister of the new digital system introduced by NADRA for overseas Pakistanis to obtain succession certificates. He also…