Major
changes made in FCR: Fata people get political rights
One member of the
tribunal will be a senior civil servant of not
less than BPS-20 and with experience of tribal
administration and the other should be qualified
to be appointed as a judge of the high court
though well conversant with the local Rewaj
(customs). Considered always a black law the FCR
was devised by British colonialists in 1848 as an
instrument of subjugation meant to discipline the
Pakhtun population and establish the writ of
colonial authority. Innocent men, women and
children become victims of the draconian
regulations. Even family members were handed a
jail term for no crime of their own under the FCR.
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Minorities Day
function in Aiwan-e-Sadr
On
this occasion, the President also recounted a
number of initiatives taken by the present
Government for the welfare of the minorities and
for bringing them into the mainstream of national
life. Reservation of 5% quota in government
jobs/services, reservation of 4 seats for them in
Senate, declaration of 11th August, as Minority
Day, optional holiday and celebrating religious
festivals of minorities at official level, a
hundred percent increase in the Minority
Development Fund and establishment of prayer rooms
in all prisons of Pakistan were among various
steps taken for the welfare of minorities, he
said. Read more...
President's
meeting with federal ministers from Sindh
11
August 2011:
A meeting of
federal ministers belonging to Sindh was held
at Presidency today. The meeting presided over
by President Asif Ali Zardari was attended by
Makhdoom Amin Fahim, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh,
Mr. A. Rehman Malik, Moula Bakhsh Chandio, Mr.
Ghous Bux Khan Mahar, Syed Khursheed Shah, Dr.
Asim Hussain and Syed Naveed Qamar. Dr.
Firdous Ashiq Awan, Ms. Rukhsana Bangash, Ms.
Fouzia Habib and Spokesperson to the President
Mr. Farhatullah Babar were also present during
the meeting. The meeting discussed in detail
current political situation in the province of
Sindh.
The meeting
reiterated to continue dialogue with all the
political forces in the province with a view
to fulfil democratic aspiration of the people
of the province.
Meeting on BISP in
Presidency
Spokesperson
to the President said that the President also
asked NADRA to significantly reduce the charges of
Benazir Smart Card so that it was easily
affordable. The President also urged all the
leading commercial banks to partner with BISP in
introducing the Smart Card in all parts of the
country and making it ATM friendly also.
The President
appreciated the banks who have shown readiness to
partner with BISP in implementation of Benazir
Smart Card program. He applauded the efforts of
all concerned in introducing this technology based
solution to the poorest segment of the society
saying that Read more...
President's
meeting with Senior Minister for Industries
President Asif Ali Zardari today
advised the Government to expedite setting up
motorcycle manufacturing plant to relieve
pressure on public transport and facilitate the
low income groups with an economical and
affordable means of transport.
This he said during a briefing meeting in the
Presidency to review progress in the building of
a motorcycle plant in Karachi by the Japanese
manufacturer Yamaha. Read more...
Meeting on Energy
crisis in the Presidency
Taking
serious note of the continuing power shortage in
thecountry, President Asif Ali Zardari today
directed the three key ministers dealing with the
subject to sort out administrative, financial and
technical issues among themselves and submit a
report to him early next week on ‘alternate viable
options’. The chronic energy shortage has become a
critical issue, the President said and added that
a political Government which is accountable to the
people can not ignore the lingering crisis.
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Three meetings in
Presidency on law and order situation in Karachi
Matters
concerning law and order situation, coalition
matters and performance of various provincial
ministries were discussed during the meeting. The
President during the meeting called upon all the
political forces to complement Government’s
efforts in bringing peace and normalcy to the city
and to bring the criminal elements to justice. He
said that we believe in taking along all the
political forces on the issues of national
importance and would continue to do so in future
also. He said that Karachi was not only the
economic hub of the country but also a factor of
social and political stability and had
international significance. Read more...
Meeting on Attabad
lake & KKH in the Presidency
Islamabad,
02 Aug. 11: A high level meeting in the Presidency
today reviewed the progress made so far regarding
lowering of Attabad lake level in the Hunza Valley
and the reconstruction and realignment of the
portion of KKH that was damaged as a result of
massive landslide of January last year. The
meeting was held to review the progress made over
the decisions taken during an earlier meeting held
in the Presidency in July last year.
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Ambassador Marc
Grossman calls on the President
He
said that discussing war against militants, the
President said that in the absence of well-defined
and documented terms of engagements, wrongs plugs
may be pulled at the wrong times by any side that
could undermine the bilateral relations. The
President said that terms of engagement should be
clearly defined and specified so that any dispute
could be settled amicably through the available
institutions.
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Foreign Minister
of Poland calls on the President
Congratulating
Poland and its Government on assumption of
presidency of European Union, the President wished
them success during their presidency of European
Union. Terming this period as extremely important
for not only Pakistan–Poland relationship but also
for building a long-term strategic partnership
between Pakistan and the European Union, the
President hoped that the spirit of cooperation
existing between the two countries would serve to
translate into a concrete plan of action in
building a strategic equation.
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Accountability
Court quashes 13-year old SGS case; Acquits all five
accused in ARY case
The court in its 35
page judgment referred to the statements of
various prosecution witnesses and the arguments of
defence counsel Muhammad Arshad Tabrez and said
that the pre-shipment scheme and the award of
contract to SGS and Cotecna had brought in
additional 27 billion rupees in national
exchequer. Indeed for each dollar paid by the
government to the companies the government
benefited by nearly 7 dollars in additional
revenue. The pre-shipment inspection scheme also
curtailed corruption in the customs department, it
said..
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President & PM
chaired meeting of CMs and Governors of the provinces
The
chief executives of the provinces discussed
current political situation and reaffirmed their
resolve to provide good governance, eliminate
corruption and provide relief to the people by
addressing problems of power shortage, price-hike
and unemployment on priority basis. They decided
that strict measures will be taken to check
price-hike and black-marketing during the month of
Ramdan.
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President's
meeting with delegation from Qatar
The
President reiterated his call for promoting contacts
among business communities of the two countries so to
take advantage of existing opportunities. He urged the
business community of Qatar to take advantage of
conducive investment environment of Pakistan and
invest in various sectors including energy,
infrastructure, banking, Information technology and
construction.Read more...
President's
meeting with Chinese delegation
The
President during the meeting said that Pakistan highly
values Chinese assistance to the country in overcoming
economic difficulties and development. He said that
Pak-China friendship was now being transformed into a
mutually beneficial economic equation which would not
only further strengthen this time-tested relationship
but would also help to take advantage of economic
expertise and tremendous progress made by China.
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Saudi Ambassador calls on the President
While
discussing Pak- Saudi relations, the President said
that Pakistan highly values its close and cordial
bilateral cooperation with the brotherly Muslim
country Saudi Arabia and desires to further strengthen
political, economic, trade and commercial ties between
the two countries. The President appreciated Saudi
Arabia’s assistance to the government and people of
Pakistan in times of need.
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Sri Lankan Foreign
Minister calls on the President
The
President said that Pakistan values its relations with
Sri Lanka which are based on mutual respect, shared
civilizational heritage and shared perceptions on host
of issues. He said that there was a need to translate
this equation into economic terms and take advantage
of each other economic expertise and opportunities. He
said that by increasing the synergies of our economies
and reinforcing institutional framework for economic
cooperation, the mutual trade volume can be
significantly increased by the two countries.
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President's
meeting with CM Gilgit-Baltistan & GB Cabinet
The
President said that Gilgit Baltistan was one of the areas
where there was immense potential for attracting foreign
investment. Being the water bank of Pakistan, it not only
offers excellent investment opportunities for hydal power
projects but also the in areas of tourism, mineral and
agricultural sectors for both the international and the
local private investors. The President said that
there was a need to gear up efforts to highlight the
investment potential in the area, on one hand, and to
neutralize negative perceptions
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Welcome to
Pakistan Peoples Party
The
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) was launched at its
founding convention held in Lahore on Nov
30 - Dec 1, 1967. At the same meeting, Zulfikar Ali
Bhutto was elected as its Chairman. Among the express
goals for which the Party was formed were the
establishment of an egalitarian democracy and the
application of socialistic ideas to realize economic and
social justice. A more immediate task was to struggle
against the hated military dictatorship at the height of
its power when the PPP was formed. The Party
also promised the elimination of feudalism in accordance
with the
Read more »
Mohtarma Benazir
Bhutto Shaheed
Political
activist with the PPP, 1977-84; repeatedly imprisoned
and kept under house arrest by the Pakistani government;
political exile in London, England, 1984 - 86; returned to
Pakistan in April, 1986; Pakistan co-chair, beginning in
1986; After elections held November 1988, invited to
form the government, became Prime Minister in 1988 but
her government was illegally dismissed in August 1990.
She again came to power after her Party won a majority
in elections held in October 1993. Her government was
once again dismissed illegally in November 1996. Since
then PPP under her leadership has been subjected to
political persecution first by
Read more »
The Chairman - PPP
“My
mother used to say: Democracy is the best revenge”,
Bilawal said this in a firm tone when he was made the
Chairperson of “Pakistan Peoples’ Party”, after her mother
Ms. Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in Rawalpindi on 27th
December, 2007. ‘Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’ is the eldest of
the three children of former Prime Minister of Pakistan
Benazir Bhutto. He was born on 21st September 1988. He
expressed his desire for the country to become democratic
as 'the founding father intended it to be' and championed
his parents' struggle.
President Asif Ali Zardari announced that PPP Chairman
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will take up “some political
responsibility” upon returning from the UK in September
2011.
The Co-Chairman - PPP
Mr.
Zardari was elected Senator in 1997 and served in that
capacity until the dissolution of the Senate following the
military coup of 1999. He was elected Co-Chairman of the
Pakistan Peoples Party in January 2008 following the
assassination of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. Mr.
Zardari's political career spans two decades spent working
closely with Shaheed Benazir Bhutto. During this period he
helped formulate policies that expanded the freedom of the
media, revolutionized telecommunications and opened
Pakistan for foreign direct investment. During Shaheed
Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto's first term in office CNN and BBC
were allowed broadcasting rights in Pakistan and mobile
telephone services introduced at Mr Zardari's initiative.
Read more »
Islamabad,
02 Aug. 11: A high level meeting in the Presidency
today reviewed the progress made so far regarding
lowering of Attabad lake level in the Hunza Valley
and the reconstruction and realignment of the
portion of KKH that was damaged as a result of
massive landslide of January last year. The
meeting was held to review the progress made over
the decisions taken during an earlier meeting held
in the Presidency in July last year.
Political
activist with the PPP, 1977-84; repeatedly imprisoned
and kept under house arrest by the Pakistani government;
political exile in London, England, 1984 - 86; returned to
Pakistan in April, 1986; Pakistan co-chair, beginning in
1986; After elections held November 1988, invited to
form the government, became Prime Minister in 1988 but
her government was illegally dismissed in August 1990.
She again came to power after her Party won a majority
in elections held in October 1993. Her government was
once again dismissed illegally in November 1996. Since
then PPP under her leadership has been subjected to
political persecution first by
“My
mother used to say: Democracy is the best revenge”,
Bilawal said this in a firm tone when he was made the
Chairperson of “Pakistan Peoples’ Party”, after her mother
Ms. Benazir Bhutto was assassinated in Rawalpindi on 27th
December, 2007. ‘Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’ is the eldest of
the three children of former Prime Minister of Pakistan
Benazir Bhutto. He was born on 21st September 1988. He
expressed his desire for the country to become democratic
as 'the founding father intended it to be' and championed
his parents' struggle.
Mr.
Zardari was elected Senator in 1997 and served in that
capacity until the dissolution of the Senate following the
military coup of 1999. He was elected Co-Chairman of the
Pakistan Peoples Party in January 2008 following the
assassination of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. Mr.
Zardari's political career spans two decades spent working
closely with Shaheed Benazir Bhutto. During this period he
helped formulate policies that expanded the freedom of the
media, revolutionized telecommunications and opened
Pakistan for foreign direct investment. During Shaheed
Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto's first term in office CNN and BBC
were allowed broadcasting rights in Pakistan and mobile
telephone services introduced at Mr Zardari's initiative.
