Anti-Encroachment Operation at Sector H-17
Islamabad, December 11, 2022 (PPI-OT): Chairman CDA Captain (Retd) Muhammad Usman Yunus called an emergency meeting on Saturday in which Writ Petition No. 3320/22 Islamabad against Sector H-17 Societies planning to implement the order of the High Court, issued instructions to the BCS Environment and specially gave the DG Enforcement a special task to ensure the orders of the High Court. In the light of the meeting, a mega operation was organized under the leadership of Member Planning, DG, Director and Police Reserve participated fully in this operation. The operation started with heavy machinery under the supervision of Member Planning…
Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has decided to build a new council hall with 500 seating capacity for the members in Karachi
Karachi, December 11, 2022 (PPI-OT): Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has decided to build a new council hall with 500 seating capacity for the members in Karachi and four different places have been chosen to build it. The Engineering Department has been directed to immediately survey these sites and submit the final report and prepare the beautiful design of the council hall along with detailed maps so that the construction can be started immediately. This was decided in a meeting chaired by Administrator Karachi Dr. Syed Saifur Rahman with the officers in his office on Sunday. Municipal Commissioner Syed Shujaat Hussain and…
Afghan Border Forces opened unprovoked and indiscriminate fire of heavy weapons including artillery/ mortar onto the Civilian population in Chaman, Balochistan
Rawalpindi, December 11, 2022 (PPI-OT): On 11 December 22, Afghan Border Forces opened unprovoked and indiscriminate fire of heavy weapons including artillery/ mortar onto the Civilian population in Chaman, Balochistan causing Shahadat of 6 x Civilians with another 17 x individuals being injured. Pakistani border troops have given befitting albeit measured response against the uncalled for aggression, but avoided targeting innocent Civilians in the area. Pakistan has also approached Afghan authorities at Kabul to highlight severity of the situation and demanded strict action to obviate any such recurrence of the incident in future. For more information, contact: Inter Services Public…
Concerted efforts underway to stabilize economy: Defense Minister
Islamabad, December 11, 2022 (PPI-OT): Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif says the country will be back on the path of progress and development within a few months due to prudent economic policies of the incumbent government. Addressing a workers convention in Sialkot on Sunday, the Minister said that we are striving to stabilize the national economy since we came into power. He said Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is taking practical steps to control inflation and high electricity bills. The Minister regretted that during the previous era, the media was massively used to defame the opposition and false cases were registered…
Hissein Brahim Taha pledges OIC’s full support for Kashmir cause
Islamabad, December 11, 2022 (PPI-OT): OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha has pledged OIC's full support for the Kashmir cause. In a meeting with the President and Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, he expressed his deep sentiments for people of Kashmir after witnessing the grave atrocities and Human Rights violations committed by Indian Forces. 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
SEZs significant for shaping Pakistan’s new industrial identity
Islamabad, December 11, 2022 (PPI-OT): Special Economic Zones will help shape Pakistan's new industrial identity to stand with Chinese companies to embark on contemporary economic projects. During an interview with China Economist Net, Chairman Special Economic Zones Authority Punjab SM Naveed said nine SEZs under CPEC would be a lifetime opportunity for Pakistani companies to collaborate with Chinese companies for the development of export-oriented manufacturing sectors. He said it will also enable firms to cluster and tap the benefits of external economies, and will thus provide an opportunity to put domestic industries on a higher learning curve. The Chairman expressed…
OIC Chief assures to submit assessment report on Kashmir to member countries
Islamabad, December 11, 2022 (PPI-OT): Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Countries Hissein Brahim Taha has said Kashmir is on the top priority of the OIC’s agenda. He was addressing a joint press conference along with Azad Jammu and Kashmir President in Muzaffarabad on Sunday. He said that he will submit a comprehensive assessment report on the human rights situation in Kashmir to member countries and Foreign Minister’s Council of the member countries and would also seek permission from India to visit the other side of the LOC. He said he visited AJK today under the resolutions passed by…
NA Speaker asks political parties, stakeholders to play their role for country’s development
Islamabad, December 11, 2022 (PPI-OT): Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf says parliament is the supreme institution to address all issues facing Pakistan. Talking to media persons in Lahore today (Sunday), he said the economic situation of the country can be improved through consensus at parliament. He urged all political parties and other stakeholders to come forward and play their role for development of the country. He said the resignations of those PTI MNAs who are under pressure have not been accepted and he cannot de-seat anyone until his satisfaction. For more information, contact: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government…
Secretary General OIC visits Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Islamabad, December 11, 2022 (PPI-OT): Secretary General OIC Hissein Brahim Taha visited Azad Jammu and Kashmir today (Sunday). He laid floral wreath at the Jammu and Kashmir Monument in Muzaffarabad. He paid his respects and offered fateha in memory of people who sacrificed their lives for the Kashmir cause. The Secretary General also visited line of control Chakothi sector and met with families of Kashmiri victims of cross border firing. 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