Category: Pakistan

Lahore (Nut-Desk)

President Dr Arif Alvi has felicitated the nation on the 75th Independence Day. ”During this journey, Pakistan faced many challenges but it successfully overcame them with hard work, sacrifices and the support of the entire nation,” he said in a message on the occasion of Independence Day.

President Dr Arif Alvi said that the tremendous successes achieved by Pakistanis, a brilliant and brave nation, in various fields had made the country distinguished from other nations.

The President said he wished to share in the happiness of his fellow countrymen on the auspicious occasion of celebrating the 74 years of Independence of Pakistan.

“This day reminds us to pay rich tribute to the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and leaders and workers of the Pakistan Movement who created a separate homeland for the Muslims of the Indian sub-continent,” he added.

The President said the world must appreciate the fact that Pakistan singularly fought a long-drawn war against terrorism and eventually defeated the menace.

“Similarly, the development of nuclear deterrence by Pakistan is a great achievement that has made the country’s defence impregnable,” he said adding that “Not to forget that Pakistan is a host to millions of Afghan refugees for many decades.”

The President said that Pakistan also won laurels worldwide for successfully handling the Covid-19 pandemic.

“For this great achievement, I pay homage to doctors and paramedics, religious leaders, media, National Command and Operation Centre, Security Forces and the entire nation whose cooperation made it possible to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus,” he added.

Prime Minister Imran Khan has congratulated nation on the 75th Independence Day. In his message on the occasion, Prime Minister said that with the universal recognition of government’s policies towards revival of economy, handing of COVID-19 pandemic and environment protection, Pakistan today can stand tall among the comity of nations.

“Pakistan today can stand tall among the comity of nations. Our policies towards reviving the economy, handling the pandemic, and protecting the environment have received universal acclaim,” the Prime Minister said.

“As we hoist our national flag to mark Independence Day, we must reiterate the firm resolve to uphold our national values of unity, faith and discipline as envisioned by Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah,” he added.

The Prime Minister said that Pakistan had surmounted monumental challenges during the course of its history to emerge as a united, peaceful and resilient nation.

“Even today, the changing regional dynamics along with some domestic issues continue to test our resolve. Like each time, we will also overcome these obstacles with our characteristic determination and come out stronger as a nation,” he maintained.

The Prime Minister further said that “On this occasion, we should not forget our Kashmiri brothers and sisters in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) struggling for their right to self-determination under extremely adverse circumstances marked by illegal Indian occupation and unspeakable repression.”

“Pakistan will continue to extend its full support to the Kashmiris in their just cause. Kashmiris are looking up to the international community to fulfill the promises made to them,” he added.

The Prime Minister said that Pakistan had rendered immense sacrifices and paid a heavy price for instability on its Western border.

“We have consistently stressed that there is no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan. Pakistan will continue to support a negotiated political settlement for durable peace and stability in Afghanistan,” he added.

The Prime Minister said, “We want peace within and peace without, to pursue our socio-economic agenda. The Naya Pakistan has shifted its focus from geo-politics to geo-economics, with the well-being and welfare of our people as the topmost priority.”

“Our government has undertaken every possible effort for the development and prosperity of Pakistan,” he added.

“This country is undoubtedly a gift of Allah Almighty for us. I once again felicitate all Pakistanis, both inland and overseas, on this auspicious occasion. I urge you to play your part in making Pakistan a proud, prosperous and peaceful nation state,” the Prime Minister maintained.
 

Lahore (Nut-Desk)

As soon as the clock struck 12:00 midnight, the nation began celebrations to mark the 74th Independence Day of Pakistan.

Government and private buildings as well as streets and markets have been illuminated to mark the special day. National flags, buntings, posters and banners adorn rooftops.

The day will dawn with thirty-one gun salutes in the federal capital and twenty-one gun salutes in the provincial headquarters. Prayers will be offered for security and progress of Pakistan and well-being of the people.

The main highlight of the celebrations will be a national flag hoisting ceremony at President House Islamabad. President Dr. Arif Alvi will be the chief guest on the occasion. Similar flag hoisting ceremonies will also be held at provincial, divisional and district headquarters level throughout the country.

Lahore (Nut-Desk)

Punjab Minister for Prisons Fayyaz Al Hassan Chauhan has been appointed as the new spokesperson of the Punjab government on Friday.  Reports stated that Chauhan’s appointment as the spokesperson has been approved by Chief Minister Usman Buzdar.

Chauhan is currently serving as Minister of Prisons for Punjab since August 2018. He has previously served as the provincial minister for information.

Elected from PP-17 Rawalpindi, Chauhan’s appointment as the spokesperson will be in effect from Friday, August 13.

As per guidelines from previous such appointments, it is expected that Chauhan will be taking part in issuing statements and updates about government policies, programmes and their progress.

The Punjab government has appointed spokespersons to help streamline the information dissemination process, defend its stance, and notify the public of its policies.

Lahore (NUT- Desk)

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet gather today in Quetta for the sighting of the Muharram-ul-Haram moon which will ring in the new Islamic year, 1443 AH.

Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Moulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad will preside over the meeting, which will be held at the Deputy Commissioner office in Quetta.

The provincial and district Ruet-e-Hilal Committees will also meet, simultaneously, on Monday, at their respective headquarters for the moonsighting.

Information regarding the sighting of the crescent moon should be passed on to Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabeer Azad on his mobile no 0321-9410041; to Syed Mushahid Hussain Khalid, DG (R&R), Ministry of Religious Affairs, on mobile no 0300-6831822; and to Hafiz Abdul Qudoos, Director (R&R) on mobile no 0333-2697051.

According to astronomical parameters, there is a good chance of sighting the new moon on Monday evening. Thus, the first day of the new Islamic lunar year, 1443 AH, 1st Muharram, will likely fall on Tuesday, August 10.

 

Lahore (NUT- Desk)

Pak Nation salutes the second recipient of Nishan-e-Haider Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed on his 63rd martyrdom anniversary, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

Taking to Twitter as the national hero’s martyrdom marks 63rd anniversary, the ISPR said, “His fortitude, determination and valor remain hallmarks of a soldier who dares to fulfill his mission at all costs.”

“Tribute to bravery and resilience of Major Tufail Mohammad Shaheed Nishan- E- Haider. Despite being mortally wounded during combat, he completed the mission and embraced martyrdom setting a noble precedence of valour and determination,” said a statement by the ISPR.

Major Tufail Muhammad Shaheed was born in Hoshiarpur, an eastern Punjab city, on 22nd July in 1914 and he earned his commission in the year 1943 for the Punjab Regiment.

In August 1958, he was assigned to counter the Indian offensive and progression in the area of Lakshmipur. The conqueror of Lakshmipur, as Shaheed is also referred to, he carried on with his mission despite heavy resistance and embraced martyrdom.

It was this valor that won him Nishan-e-Haider award, Pakistan’s highest military award bestowed for courage and bravery.

Lahore (Nut-Desk0

Federal cabinet approved Pakistan’s first National Cyber Security Policy that the IT ministry had prepared to ensure the safety of online data on Tuesday 27th July. The policy has been introduced keeping in view the enhanced significance of the cyber regime.

The policy highlights that to counter these threats, the IT ministry will help establish active cyber defence and cyber security governance, protect internet-based services, ensure protection and resilience of national critical information structures, protection of the government’s information systems and infrastructure, develop information security assurance framework, increase awareness of cyber security and develop cybercrime response mechanisms and regulations.

The primary objective of the policy is to ensure the protection of online data and information of citizens, public and private institutions. Under the policy, the government will form computer emergency response teams at the national, sectoral and institutional levels.

It will set up Cyber Governance Policy Committee to ensure the protection of online data and information of citizens, public and private institutions. IT Minister Aminul Haq said that the government had also approved a budget of Rs1.92 billion for a national-level response team, which the government would constitute under the new cyber security policy.

The government will set up the Cyber Governance Policy Committee for the implementation of cyber security policy, its oversight, strategy and action.

The minister said that cyberattack on a Pakistani institution would be considered an attack on national security. In case of a cyberattack, the government will take all necessary measures and retaliatory action. He added that the government would also equip experts with all essential and modern tools to ensure national cyber security under the new policy.