Tackling climate induced emergencies necessitates global cooperation says Speaker Raja Ashraf
Islamabad, October 03, 2022 (PPI-OT):Ambassador of Germany Mr. Alfred Grannas called on Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf in Parliament House. While discussing the matters of common interest between the two nations, the Speaker said that relations between Pakistan and Germany are based on shared democratic values and multifaceted corporations. He said that Parliamentary diplomacy and cooperation between National Assembly and German Parliament Bundestag could further strengthen the existing bonds. Speaker while highlighting the calamitous effects of climate change in Pakistan remarked that the recent flooding has submerged one-third of the country and left more than 33 million Pakistanis homeless.…
Nine bills introduced in Senate, including four pertaining to transgender persons
Islamabad, October 03, 2022 (PPI-OT):Senate resumed its session at the Parliament House in Islamabad on Monday afternoon with Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani in the chair. Nine bills were introduced in the House, including four bills relating to rights of the transgender persons. These bills include: “The Right to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Bill, 2022”, “The Tosha Khana (Management and Regulation) Bill, 2022”, “The Islamabad Capital Territory Local Government (Amendment) Bill, 2022”, “The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2022” , “The Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2022” and “The Khunsa Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2022.” Three bills titled “The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights)…
President urges world to expedite efforts for rehabilitation of the flood-hit Pakistan
Islamabad, October 03, 2022 (PPI-OT):President Dr Arif Alvi has urged the international community to further step up its contribution to relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction of the flood-hit people in Pakistan. He was talking to the Ambassadors of Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, Finland, Zimbabwe and Senegal, during a Presentation of Credentials Ceremony in Islamabad, on Monday. He said the recent catastrophic super floods caused by the emission of greenhouse gases where Pakistan's contribution is less than one percent is facing the brunt of climate change in the form of unprecedented floods, forest fires, heat waves and droughts. During the meetings, the President…
Pakistan, UN to jointly launch up-scaled flash appeal for flood victims on Tuesday
Islamabad, October 03, 2022 (PPI-OT):Pakistan and the United Nations on the basis of updated on-ground needs assessment of the floods situation in the country will jointly launch an up-scaled Flash Appeal in Geneva from Tuesday. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar said the revised 2022 Pakistan Floods Response Plan would be shared at the event. He said the ministerial level participation from Pakistan will include Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman, will attend the event in person in Geneva, and Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Economic Affairs Sardar Ayaz Sadiq,…
Pakistan rejects Indian External Affairs Minister’s irresponsible and gratuitous remarks implicating Pakistan
Islamabad, October 03, 2022 (PPI-OT):Pakistan categorically rejects Indian External Affairs Minister’s highly irresponsible and gratuitous remarks made at Vadodara, India insinuating at Pakistan’s so-called involvement in “international terrorism”. His unfounded remarks are yet another manifestation of the Indian leaders’ obsession to concoct facts with respect to terrorism for misleading the international community, and to point fingers at neighbours in a bid to mask India’s own well-known credentials as a state-sponsor of terrorism and a serial violator of human rights. Nowhere is state-terrorism more evident than in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), where over 900,000 Indian occupation forces continue…
Pakistan seriously concerned over the deteriorating health condition of Hurriyat leader Altaf Ahmed Shah
Islamabad, October 03, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Indian Charge d’ Affaires (Cd’A) in Islamabad was called to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today and conveyed Government of Pakistan’s serious concerns over the deteriorating health condition of Hurriyat leader Altaf Ahmed Shah who has been incarcerated at the infamous Tihar Jail for the last five years. The Cd’A was told that the Indian authorities’ failure to provide adequate medical care to Mr. Altaf Ahmed Shah, who has been diagnosed with renal cancer, was extremely disappointing. As a result of this negligence, Mr. Shah’s condition is worsening and the cancer is spreading to other…
President condoles the loss of lives in a stampede in Indonesia
Islamabad, October 03, 2022 (PPI-OT):President Dr Arif Alvi has expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in a stampede at a football ground in Indonesia that killed almost 125 people and injured 323 people. The President said that he was deeply saddened by the tragedy and extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the Government and the people of Indonesia. He said that the people and the Government of Pakistan shared the grief and sorrow of their Indonesian brethren in this difficult time. He prayed to Allah Almighty for granting forbearance and patience to…
President receives credentials from ambassadors designate of Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, Finland, Zimbabwe and Senegal
Islamabad, October 03, 2022 (PPI-OT):President Dr Arif Ali received the diplomatic credentials of the ambassadors designate of Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, Finland, Zimbabwe and Senegal during a Presentation of Credentials Ceremony, held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, today. Ambassador of the Kingdom of Netherlands, Ms Henny Fokel de Vries, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark, Mr Jakob Linulf, Ambassador of Switzerland, Mr Georg Steiner, Ambassador of Finland, Mr Hannu Ripatti, Non-Resident High Commissioner of Zimbabwe, Lt Gen (Retd) Martin Chedondo, and Non-Resident Ambassador of Senegal, Mr Saliou Niang Dieng, presented their credentials and also made separate calls on the President. Talking to the Ambassador…
Ambassador of China to Pakistan calls on Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in his office
Islamabad, October 03, 2022 (PPI-OT):H.E. Mr. Nong Rong, Ambassador of China to Pakistan calls on Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in his office today. Federal Minster for Economic Affairs, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq warmly welcomed H.E. Mr. Nong Rong, Ambassador of China to Pakistan, in Ministry of Economic Affairs today. Matters of mutual interest were discussed in the meeting. The Honourable Minister Ayaz Sadiq appreciated the long-term cordial relationship that both countries share. We share a special relationship with China that we don't share with any other nation in the world. He expressed gratitude for all the support…