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Showing posts with label National. Show all posts
Foreign Minister strongly condemns blast in Quetta
Islamabad, Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi has strongly condemned the bomb blast in Quetta today which resulted in the loss of precious lives and injuries to several including DIG Police.The Foreign Minister said that terrorism will never be allowed to succeed in its nefarious designs. The Government and the people of Pakistan are determined to root out this scourge. The Foreign Minister expressed sympathy with the members of the bereaved families and prayed for early recovery of those who were injured in the incident___NNA
Federal Ministers met PM
Islamabad: Federal Ministers Mr. Qamar Zaman Kaira, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Dr. Zaheeruddin Babar Awan and Syed Naveed Qamar met Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani at the Prime Minister’s House here this evening and discussed with him matters of national importance. The visit of the Prime Minister to Gilgit-Baltistan on September 29-30, also came under discussion during the meeting---NNA
Democracy Is the Best System to Address Peoples’ Concerns: Gilani
Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that democracy is the best system that has so far been evolved in human history as it not only addresses peoples’ concerns but also gives an opportunity to the people to express their will freely and to determine their own political, economic, social and cultural systems.This was stated in Prime Minister’s message on the International Day of Democracy being observed on September 15, 2009. Below is the text of the message:“Democracy is the best system that has so far been evolved in human history as it not only addresses peoples’ concerns but also gives an opportunity to the people to express their will freely and to determine their own political, economic, social and cultural systems.“International Day of Democracy does not merely aim at promoting democracy but is also imperative to discuss, evaluate and explore its dynamics and dimensions.“Civil society organizations and media must take the responsibility to influence the agenda of the International Day of Democracy, making sure that the debate reflects issues relevant to various parts of the population, including the marginalized and poor people.“Unfortunately, democracy was never allowed to function independently by the non-democratic forces in Pakistan. The PPP has a history of struggle for the strengthening of democracy in the country at the grassroots level. Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto fought for the cause of democracy and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto sacrificed her life for the democratic rights of the people of Pakistan.“This day provides an opportunity to all of us to review the state of democracy in the world, particularly in the third world countries. Democracy is a process as well as a goal, and only with the full participation of the international community, national governing bodies, civil society and individuals, can the ideal of democracy be made into a reality to be enjoyed by everyone, everywhere.”
Pakistan and Malaysia to Form Joint Business Council
Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry(FPCCI) and National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia(NCCIM) are actively pursing formation of Joint Business Council(JBC) of Pakistan and Malaysia to bridge private businesses through the Chambers of Commerce, says a Press Release received here today.The decision to activate the formation of JBC was made after a meeting held recently between High Commissioner for Pakistan in Malaysia, Lt. General (Retd) Tahir Mahmud Qazi and Executive Director of NCCIM Syed Hussain Al Habshee.The High Commissioner in a statement issued today said that a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) was signed between the Malaysia and Pakistan on 6th of May, 2005 for formation of JBC, but only recently implementation on MoU has been activated.Mr. Tahir Qazi said that the purpose of JBC is to foster friendship and understanding promote trade and investment, facilitate transfer of technology and strengthen cooperation in services and other sectors of economic activities between the business communities of Malaysia and Pakistan.The High Commissioner said that as a first step Business Councils are being setup by the FPCCI and NCCIM respectively composed of private sector businessman, and will work in closest collaboration and cooperation in order to achieve free exchange of information regarding trade, economic cooperation and services between the two countries.The Commercial Counselor for Pakistan Mr. Wajiullah Kundi said that Pakistan High Commission is in advance stage of facilitating negotiation between FPCCI and NCCIM, and in this regard progress has been made to expedite appointment of Chairmen of both the councils, and once the Chairmen are appointed, the Business Councils will be activated in the respective countries to pave the way for formation of Joint Business Council.
Turkish President Calls President Zardari
Turkish President Abdullah Gul telephoned President Asif Ali Zardari Monday afternoon. The two discussed bilateral ties and issues relating to forthcoming Friends of Democratic Pakistan Summit in New York. Spokesperson to the President former Senator Farhatullah Babar said that President Asif Ali Zardari also talked about the need for starting a high speed cargo train from Pakistan to Turkey as a means to boost trade and commerce. The Turkish President said that he will ask Turkish experts to examine the proposal.President Abdullah Gul also invited President Zardari to the Nov 9 summit of the Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation of OIC(COMCEC) in Istanbul. The summit is being held to commemorate twenty five years of the COMCEC as the OIC body to promote economic and commercial cooperation between member countries. President Zardari thanked the Turkish President for the lead role played by Turkey in helping Pakistan to further the FoDP initiative.
Thar Coal Reserved in Pakistan.
If All The Oil Reserves of Saudia Arab & Iran Put Together
These Are Approximately 375 Billion Barrels,
But A Single Thar Coal Reserve Of Sindh is about 850 Trillion Cubic Feet,
Which is More Than Oil Reserves Of Saudia & Iran.
These reserves estimated at 850 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of gas, about 30 times higher than Pakistan 's proven gas reserves of 28 TCF.
Dr Murtaza Mughal president of Pakistan Economy Watch in a statement said that these reserves of coal worth USD 25 trillion can not only cater the electricity requirements of the country for next 100 years but also save almost four billion dollars in staggering oil import bill.
Just 2% usage of Thar Coal Can Produce 20,000 Mega Watts of Electricity for next 40Years ,without any single Second of Load Shedding.
and if the whole reserves are utilized, then it could easily be imagined how much energy could be generated.
The coal power generation would cost Pakistan PKR 5.67 per unit while power generated by Independent Power Projects cost PKR 9.27.
It Requires Just Initial 420 Billion Rupees Initial Investment,
Whereas Pakistan Receives annually 1220 Billion from Tax Only.
Chinese and other companies had not only carried out surveys and feasibilities of this project but also offered 100 percent investment in last 7 to 8 years but the “Petroleum Gang” always discouraged them in a very systematic way.
But Petroleum lobby , is very strong in Pakistan and they are against any other means of power generation except for the imported oil. This lobby is major beneficiary of the increasing oil bill that is estimated above 15 billion dollar this year. Even GOV. is planning to Sell all these reserve to a company on a very low price.
When Pervez Musharraf was president he gave green signal to embark upon the initiation of work on exploiting energy potential of these coal reserves of Thar under a modern strategy.
Think About This, How We Can Help Our Home Land .
These Are Approximately 375 Billion Barrels,
But A Single Thar Coal Reserve Of Sindh is about 850 Trillion Cubic Feet,
Which is More Than Oil Reserves Of Saudia & Iran.
These reserves estimated at 850 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of gas, about 30 times higher than Pakistan 's proven gas reserves of 28 TCF.
Dr Murtaza Mughal president of Pakistan Economy Watch in a statement said that these reserves of coal worth USD 25 trillion can not only cater the electricity requirements of the country for next 100 years but also save almost four billion dollars in staggering oil import bill.
Just 2% usage of Thar Coal Can Produce 20,000 Mega Watts of Electricity for next 40Years ,without any single Second of Load Shedding.
and if the whole reserves are utilized, then it could easily be imagined how much energy could be generated.
The coal power generation would cost Pakistan PKR 5.67 per unit while power generated by Independent Power Projects cost PKR 9.27.
It Requires Just Initial 420 Billion Rupees Initial Investment,
Whereas Pakistan Receives annually 1220 Billion from Tax Only.
Chinese and other companies had not only carried out surveys and feasibilities of this project but also offered 100 percent investment in last 7 to 8 years but the “Petroleum Gang” always discouraged them in a very systematic way.
But Petroleum lobby , is very strong in Pakistan and they are against any other means of power generation except for the imported oil. This lobby is major beneficiary of the increasing oil bill that is estimated above 15 billion dollar this year. Even GOV. is planning to Sell all these reserve to a company on a very low price.
When Pervez Musharraf was president he gave green signal to embark upon the initiation of work on exploiting energy potential of these coal reserves of Thar under a modern strategy.
Think About This, How We Can Help Our Home Land .
Power through wind turbines
Power through wind turbines
by Jalal Ahmed Peshawar jalalahmed1918@yahoo.com
In the context of looking for additional systems to produce electricity, a report appeared in papers about a post-graduate in Applied Physics who had, in Karachi , been supplying electricity to his home using wind turbine. With help extended by a philanthropist, he is also reported to have provided electricity to 100 homes out of 500 in an island south of Karachi and that these 100 families are saving Rs 1500 each on Kerosene and firewood as a result thereof. Dr Nasim Khan, a retired Brigadier of the EME Corps, now Vice Chancellor of the Hamdard Universiy, is known to have conducted studies on wind power to produce electricity. There may be others. It is understood that there is a large enough north-south or east-west windy rectangle in Sindh with the potential to provide as much as 50,000 MW. It is high time that this source is tapped forthwith. We can sell surplus. India is understood to be setting up wind turbines in its suitable windy areas.
by Jalal Ahmed Peshawar jalalahmed1918@yahoo.com
In the context of looking for additional systems to produce electricity, a report appeared in papers about a post-graduate in Applied Physics who had, in Karachi , been supplying electricity to his home using wind turbine. With help extended by a philanthropist, he is also reported to have provided electricity to 100 homes out of 500 in an island south of Karachi and that these 100 families are saving Rs 1500 each on Kerosene and firewood as a result thereof. Dr Nasim Khan, a retired Brigadier of the EME Corps, now Vice Chancellor of the Hamdard Universiy, is known to have conducted studies on wind power to produce electricity. There may be others. It is understood that there is a large enough north-south or east-west windy rectangle in Sindh with the potential to provide as much as 50,000 MW. It is high time that this source is tapped forthwith. We can sell surplus. India is understood to be setting up wind turbines in its suitable windy areas.
Bangladesh High Commissioner visited the Bangla School in Islamabad
Bangladesh High Commissioner to Pakistan Yasmeen Murshed visited the Bangla School in Islamabad yesterday to see for herself the progress of teaching and learning process there.
High Commissioner talked to the teachers of the school and inquired about their teaching techniques. She also asked the tiny tots the progress they made so far during their learning process.
Yasmeen Murshed expressed her satisfaction over the performance of the pupils shown during her visit to the Bangla School.
It may be mentioned that the Bangla School started its functioning on 28 March this year. High Commissioner Yasmeen Murshed inaugurated it amid huge jubilation.
Bangla language is being taught to the children of age up to 12 years at the Bangla School to help them continue learning Bangla language during their expatriate life. The pupils are the boys and girls of the members of Bangladesh community in Islamabad. The Expatriate Bangladeshis have been running the Bangla School in Islamabad.
14 August 2009 Pakistans 63 Independence Day
14 August 2009
Happy Independence Pakistan
Best Wishes for Pakistan and Pakistanis
UNHCR New Camps in Lower Dir and Buner
Photo by Fawzia KhanCaption:(R to L)Janos Tisousky (Director a.i, UNIC), in the middle there is Martin Mogwanja (Humanitarian Coordinator),last Killan Klenchmidt (Assistant Representative).
In the camp management sector there is a mixed picture of ongoing return, closure and decommissioning of camps on the one hand and the establishment of new camps in lower Dir and in Buner on the other. The new camps are in response to either new displacements or to accommodate people set to vacate schools in Lower Dir. Humantarian agencies continue to assist people with shelter and other relief items in the displacement areas.A month into the goverments formal return program which began on 13 july, a total of 9 camps have been closed. UNCHR has been working in the first six of camps while the remaining three were administrated by other agencies or individuals.
Cadet of 1st year awarded Rs/10000 by Mukhtar Masood
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TALBAN--- ASSET OR ENEMY?
By Sikander H Shah
P O Box 4277 Sharjah UAE
The above article by Mr. Saleem Safi refers. In my opinion we have to think and plan far beyond weighing the above option. We have to think Pakistan for which vision and good leadership will be needed. We also have to bear in mind that we cannot bring new leadership in the next four years and whatever future we have to carve for ourselves has to be achieved with the current players. This can only be achieved in advisory capacity provided such people are given chance.
Before carving a future course for Pakistan let us first examine what Talibanization has done to Pakistan.
From all the above it is certain that the very concept of Talban is not only destroying our but our sovereignty and social order. Would be wise to continue with them or would it be wise to move our people and country away from all the above.
The only course that lies to our survival is to spell a clear agenda of elimination that will include our army occupying inch of our land. This should not be done as an act of aggression but to clear the path to facilitate in converting all madaris into conventional schools, in building infra structure that will include community centers, roads, health care, education etc, in establishing local governments in all the tribal belt, holding elections and empowering the local governments with full autonomy. Taliban has to become history.
For achieving the above we have to raise 4/5 division additional force that will occupy the entire FATA region until all local government stand on their feet and all the good Taliban rehabilitated to join the main stream of populous. I had sent a detailed letter to the PM Gilani on the modus operandi before the APC was convened but it fell on deaf years. It is expected that a second APC will be convened soon for which I shall attach my earlier proposal once again for study and review.
Since Pakistan is the most affected party in the current war on terror, there is a great urgency for Pakistan to take the initiative with SARC and other regional powers like China and Iran with a proposal to establish an economic block of South West Asia that will extend to CIS countries. USA and all developed countries should be invited as investors in a conglomerate of 3.5 billion people. The focus should be to divert the present trend of war into economic peace and make it difficult to stay in this region. If we continue the current path the international intrigues and interests will further deepen with Taliban playing assets or enemy that will eventually devour Pakistan.
Mr. Ayaz Amir’s criticism of President Zardari’s statement (in today’s The New) that operations will extend to Waziristan is out of place as the only we have is to occupy every inch of our land. It will be serious mistake on part of the army to restrict their operation and victory to Swat and Bunair. Talibanization has to be eradicated not only in FATA but entire Pakistan. Without caring to intrigues, we have to take a path of consolidating our political setup and consolidating our institutions with reforms that will seek good governance and home grown economy. I have already an economic package to the government that is home grown. The money generated will be enough to undertake all the above major expense and spare us enough to under take development. The package will bring prosperity (with income of Rs 30,000) to millions of house holds and has a built in system to generate growth in all financial activities including industry, trade and agriculture in a manner that even China will not be able to compete. This scribe is desirous of becoming chairman NRB to form a national “Think Tank” of top brains that will service the federal government and local governments. There is no need to bring bureaucracy back into local governments as the think tanks at lower level will do the needful. All we need to do is to restructure the current local governments.
P O Box 4277 Sharjah UAE
The above article by Mr. Saleem Safi refers. In my opinion we have to think and plan far beyond weighing the above option. We have to think Pakistan for which vision and good leadership will be needed. We also have to bear in mind that we cannot bring new leadership in the next four years and whatever future we have to carve for ourselves has to be achieved with the current players. This can only be achieved in advisory capacity provided such people are given chance.
Before carving a future course for Pakistan let us first examine what Talibanization has done to Pakistan.
- It has created a very high percentage of our youth in theocracy with a concept of barbaric Islam that is robotic. I recently read an article that said that future wars will be fought by robots and Pakistan’s name included amongst countries producing robots.
- Talban concept of Islam has socially changed the life of rural Pakistan that will take a generation to reverse to current times.
- Through these elements Pakistan has become an epic of international conspiracies and power game being played on her soil. Mr. Safi has very correctly pointed out the utility of Taliban with changing times.
From all the above it is certain that the very concept of Talban is not only destroying our but our sovereignty and social order. Would be wise to continue with them or would it be wise to move our people and country away from all the above.
The only course that lies to our survival is to spell a clear agenda of elimination that will include our army occupying inch of our land. This should not be done as an act of aggression but to clear the path to facilitate in converting all madaris into conventional schools, in building infra structure that will include community centers, roads, health care, education etc, in establishing local governments in all the tribal belt, holding elections and empowering the local governments with full autonomy. Taliban has to become history.
For achieving the above we have to raise 4/5 division additional force that will occupy the entire FATA region until all local government stand on their feet and all the good Taliban rehabilitated to join the main stream of populous. I had sent a detailed letter to the PM Gilani on the modus operandi before the APC was convened but it fell on deaf years. It is expected that a second APC will be convened soon for which I shall attach my earlier proposal once again for study and review.
Since Pakistan is the most affected party in the current war on terror, there is a great urgency for Pakistan to take the initiative with SARC and other regional powers like China and Iran with a proposal to establish an economic block of South West Asia that will extend to CIS countries. USA and all developed countries should be invited as investors in a conglomerate of 3.5 billion people. The focus should be to divert the present trend of war into economic peace and make it difficult to stay in this region. If we continue the current path the international intrigues and interests will further deepen with Taliban playing assets or enemy that will eventually devour Pakistan.
Mr. Ayaz Amir’s criticism of President Zardari’s statement (in today’s The New) that operations will extend to Waziristan is out of place as the only we have is to occupy every inch of our land. It will be serious mistake on part of the army to restrict their operation and victory to Swat and Bunair. Talibanization has to be eradicated not only in FATA but entire Pakistan. Without caring to intrigues, we have to take a path of consolidating our political setup and consolidating our institutions with reforms that will seek good governance and home grown economy. I have already an economic package to the government that is home grown. The money generated will be enough to undertake all the above major expense and spare us enough to under take development. The package will bring prosperity (with income of Rs 30,000) to millions of house holds and has a built in system to generate growth in all financial activities including industry, trade and agriculture in a manner that even China will not be able to compete. This scribe is desirous of becoming chairman NRB to form a national “Think Tank” of top brains that will service the federal government and local governments. There is no need to bring bureaucracy back into local governments as the think tanks at lower level will do the needful. All we need to do is to restructure the current local governments.
Ufone employees donate one day’s salary for people of Swat
Islamabad - May 15, 2009: Employees of Ufone have pledged one day salary as humanitarian aid to the devastated victims of the disrupted Swat.
A large number of people have been displaced from Swat, Dir, Buner and Malakand due to the activities of the militants and subsequent response of national security agencies. This large displacement of the people has resulted into a large strain on the capacity of the camps established to accommodate them.
To share the agony of the effected Pakistani nationals, Ufone’s employee from all over Pakistan have donated one day’s basic salary for this national cause.
Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Abdul Aziz Khan, President $ CEO Ufone said, “Ufone with a unanimous decision of all the employees and the management has decided to come forward and share the burden of these displaced immigrants”
“We are not only a competitive telecom leader in the industry but an organization that has always been working towards an orderly corporate social responsibility plan including ways of supporting our brethren in need”, Mr. Aziz added.
About Ufone: Ufone is an Etisalat Group Company with its presence in all the major cities of Pakistan along with a comprehensive coverage across all major towns, villages and tehsil headquarters of the country. The company employs more than 3,850 people and operates with a network of more than 365 franchises and 25 company-owned customer service centers along with a distribution network of 150,000 outlets nationwide.
A large number of people have been displaced from Swat, Dir, Buner and Malakand due to the activities of the militants and subsequent response of national security agencies. This large displacement of the people has resulted into a large strain on the capacity of the camps established to accommodate them.
To share the agony of the effected Pakistani nationals, Ufone’s employee from all over Pakistan have donated one day’s basic salary for this national cause.
Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Abdul Aziz Khan, President $ CEO Ufone said, “Ufone with a unanimous decision of all the employees and the management has decided to come forward and share the burden of these displaced immigrants”
“We are not only a competitive telecom leader in the industry but an organization that has always been working towards an orderly corporate social responsibility plan including ways of supporting our brethren in need”, Mr. Aziz added.
About Ufone: Ufone is an Etisalat Group Company with its presence in all the major cities of Pakistan along with a comprehensive coverage across all major towns, villages and tehsil headquarters of the country. The company employs more than 3,850 people and operates with a network of more than 365 franchises and 25 company-owned customer service centers along with a distribution network of 150,000 outlets nationwide.
Pakistan offensive against Taleban: The Final Nail
OPINION
By Sameera Aziz (Guest Post)
The supporters of the now-defunct peace deal between the Pakistan government and the Taleban in the Swat region have been proved wrong. Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani finally decided to call the armed forces for eliminating the militants and terrorists who have forcibly occupied part of the country’s northwest, created chaos and have sent thousands of civilians fleeing from the region.
Indeed, the government has tried its best to reconcile and resolve the matter in a peaceful manner but unfortunately, it was dealing with the people who are secretively working for some anti-national external forces. There was no other way to deal with the bigheaded and arrogant militants except the surgical operation. The most unfortunate thing is that some people wrongly believed the extremists’ version of the Shariah which has been rejected and disproved by all clerics with one voice.
Awami National Party (ANP) has a parallel government in the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP). It sponsored the failed peace deal with the Taleban. Now, it has also admitted that the government has taken the proper action and that extremist leaders have proven to be hypocrites by rejecting repeated government concessions.
The supporters of the peace deal were giving reasons that since the outside forces were sabotaging the accord, it should be made successful. Moreover, many people were supporting the peace accord because of their anti-American sentiment. Their views have seen military operations wax and wane in recent months. Militants have been carrying out suicide attacks and blasts across Pakistan, raising alarm about government stability and strength.
Even if outside forces wanted to sabotage the peace deal, one should understand that Pakistan military is fighting to save the country’s own writ which has been challenged by the extremist Taleban.
They are the puppet of Pakistan’s enemies under the name of their own version of religion. They broke the peace accord by moving to Buner, Dir, Malakand and other places. They did not deserve to be dealt by peace accord as they are combatants and criminals from the other provinces of the country who have been hired and grouped by the enemies of the country to break Pakistan and showing it as a failed state. This is the reason they always wear a veil to avoid recognition.
Indeed, the majority of the people in Pakistan never cared about the US disliking the peace accord, but they were irritated and annoyed when the extremists’ Taleban violated the deal. It was certainly the right time for the Pakistani government to crush them before it was too late.
The first defeat of the extremist Taleban was obvious when thousands of local people migrated from Swat and Buner to safer places instead of supporting the militants by becoming human shields. The extremist Taleban who are responsible for converting the peace deal into a ‘panic deal’ were themselves in panic for losing local support. Many fleeing residents have been stopped by the militants’ barricades. Now this is the global responsibility to look after the war displaced. They have sacrificed their home and hearth not only to save their own lives but, to save the future of Pakistan and subsequently, the future of the world by not cooperating with the militants.
This is the first time that masses as well as the political parties in Pakistan are condemning the militant Taleban with a loud and single voice. It is certainly a big challenge for the military to fight these worms of extremism and terror who are equipped with the same standard of weapons like the military except the helicopters and jets.
We should not expect that the operation will be over and done within a few days.
Unfortunately, collateral damage must be accepted as a consequence of this surgical operation. However, the prime minister has allocated $13 million to assist people fleeing the area, in addition to assistance that is coming from the UN refugee agency and other charities. Camps have been set up in safe areas near the conflict zones. - SG
By Sameera Aziz (Guest Post)
The supporters of the now-defunct peace deal between the Pakistan government and the Taleban in the Swat region have been proved wrong. Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani finally decided to call the armed forces for eliminating the militants and terrorists who have forcibly occupied part of the country’s northwest, created chaos and have sent thousands of civilians fleeing from the region.
Indeed, the government has tried its best to reconcile and resolve the matter in a peaceful manner but unfortunately, it was dealing with the people who are secretively working for some anti-national external forces. There was no other way to deal with the bigheaded and arrogant militants except the surgical operation. The most unfortunate thing is that some people wrongly believed the extremists’ version of the Shariah which has been rejected and disproved by all clerics with one voice.
Awami National Party (ANP) has a parallel government in the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP). It sponsored the failed peace deal with the Taleban. Now, it has also admitted that the government has taken the proper action and that extremist leaders have proven to be hypocrites by rejecting repeated government concessions.
The supporters of the peace deal were giving reasons that since the outside forces were sabotaging the accord, it should be made successful. Moreover, many people were supporting the peace accord because of their anti-American sentiment. Their views have seen military operations wax and wane in recent months. Militants have been carrying out suicide attacks and blasts across Pakistan, raising alarm about government stability and strength.
Even if outside forces wanted to sabotage the peace deal, one should understand that Pakistan military is fighting to save the country’s own writ which has been challenged by the extremist Taleban.
They are the puppet of Pakistan’s enemies under the name of their own version of religion. They broke the peace accord by moving to Buner, Dir, Malakand and other places. They did not deserve to be dealt by peace accord as they are combatants and criminals from the other provinces of the country who have been hired and grouped by the enemies of the country to break Pakistan and showing it as a failed state. This is the reason they always wear a veil to avoid recognition.
Indeed, the majority of the people in Pakistan never cared about the US disliking the peace accord, but they were irritated and annoyed when the extremists’ Taleban violated the deal. It was certainly the right time for the Pakistani government to crush them before it was too late.
The first defeat of the extremist Taleban was obvious when thousands of local people migrated from Swat and Buner to safer places instead of supporting the militants by becoming human shields. The extremist Taleban who are responsible for converting the peace deal into a ‘panic deal’ were themselves in panic for losing local support. Many fleeing residents have been stopped by the militants’ barricades. Now this is the global responsibility to look after the war displaced. They have sacrificed their home and hearth not only to save their own lives but, to save the future of Pakistan and subsequently, the future of the world by not cooperating with the militants.
This is the first time that masses as well as the political parties in Pakistan are condemning the militant Taleban with a loud and single voice. It is certainly a big challenge for the military to fight these worms of extremism and terror who are equipped with the same standard of weapons like the military except the helicopters and jets.
We should not expect that the operation will be over and done within a few days.
Unfortunately, collateral damage must be accepted as a consequence of this surgical operation. However, the prime minister has allocated $13 million to assist people fleeing the area, in addition to assistance that is coming from the UN refugee agency and other charities. Camps have been set up in safe areas near the conflict zones. - SG
Ufone Inks Agreement with Bar Association
Ufone signed an agreement with Islamabad Bar Association for provision of special discounted rates. Picture shows Mr. Abdul Aziz Khan, President & CEO Ufone and Mr. Niazullah Khan Niazi, President Islamabad Bar Association, exchanging documents.Islamabad - April 10, 2009: Ufone, one of the leading telecom companies of Pakistan, signed an agreement here with the Islamabad Bar Association for providing them with a special package with unmatched rates on calls made from Islamabad Bar area to other Ufone numbers anywhere in the country.
This is yet another moment when Ufone has launched such an initiative that caters to some particular customer segment. With this unique package, Ufone promises to offer exclusive call rates not only for lawyers but also the kacheri staff and other people associated with the bar council to enjoy low rates
The agreement was jointly signed by Mr. Abdul Aziz, President & CEO, Ufone and Mr. Niazullah Khan Niazi, President Islamabad Bar Association. Mr. Riasat Ali Azad, General Secretary Islamabad Bar Association, Mr. Ahmad Mujtaba Noor, Library Secretary Islamabad Bar Association, Mr. Iftikhar Ahmad Bashir, Advocate High Court, Mr. Asher Yaqub Khan, Chief Marketing Officer Ufone and Mr. Usman Tariq Qazi, Manager Pricing were also present at the signing ceremony.
At the ceremony, Mr. Abdul Aziz, President & CEO Ufone, said “Ufone has always worked in the most diligent manner to provide the best possible solutions to its valued customers. We are delighted to have successfully launched this special package for those associated with the Islamabad Bar Council and we hope to provide our valued customers there with not only the best rates but also the best quality services.”
About Ufone: Ufone is an Etisalat Group Company with its presence in all the major cities of Pakistan along with a comprehensive coverage across all major towns, villages and tehsil headquarters of the country. The company employs more than 3,850 people and operates with a network of more than 365 franchises and 25 company-owned customer service centers along with a distribution network of 150,000 outlets nationwide.
Ministry of Zakat releases 3 million (PKR) for health sector
MINISTRY OF ZAKAT RELEASES RS. 3 MILLION AS 2ND INSTALLMENT TO HOSPITALS, NATIONAL LEVEL HEALTH INSTITUTIONS.
Islamabad: April 10, 2009 The Central Zakat Council of the Ministry of Zakat & Ushr has released Rs. 3 million as 2nd installment out of Zakat budget to various National Level Health Institutions and hospitals in the Province of Sindh, NWFP and Islamabad.Rs. 3 million which has already been released by the Ministry of Zakat & Ushr as a 1st installment has been utilized by National Level Health Institutions and Hospitals in Sindh, NWFP and Islamabad and a utilization report in this regard has already been submitted to the Ministry of Zakat & Ushr.According to the data, Rs. 1.500 million for Sukkur Blood Hospital, Sukkur Sindh, Rs. 1.250 million for Al-Shifa Trust, Eye Hospital, Kohat, NWFP and Rs. 0.250 million for Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) NHQ, Sector H-8, Islamabad have been released for the treatment of the poor and deserving people.The Ministry of Zakat & Ushr has intiated the Zakat system to mitigate the economic sufferings of the destitute and deserving people and eradicate poverty and unemployment in the country.
Islamabad: April 10, 2009 The Central Zakat Council of the Ministry of Zakat & Ushr has released Rs. 3 million as 2nd installment out of Zakat budget to various National Level Health Institutions and hospitals in the Province of Sindh, NWFP and Islamabad.Rs. 3 million which has already been released by the Ministry of Zakat & Ushr as a 1st installment has been utilized by National Level Health Institutions and Hospitals in Sindh, NWFP and Islamabad and a utilization report in this regard has already been submitted to the Ministry of Zakat & Ushr.According to the data, Rs. 1.500 million for Sukkur Blood Hospital, Sukkur Sindh, Rs. 1.250 million for Al-Shifa Trust, Eye Hospital, Kohat, NWFP and Rs. 0.250 million for Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) NHQ, Sector H-8, Islamabad have been released for the treatment of the poor and deserving people.The Ministry of Zakat & Ushr has intiated the Zakat system to mitigate the economic sufferings of the destitute and deserving people and eradicate poverty and unemployment in the country.