Day: June 17, 2021

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Punjab University, Uzbek varsity to strengthen academic ties

Lahore, June 17, 2021 (PPI-OT):Punjab University and Uzbekistan’ Nuqus State Pedagogical Institute have vowed to strengthen academic relations and promote cultural activities to bring both the nations closer. In this regard, a delegation from the Uzbek University is visiting Punjab University and called on PU Vice Chancellor Prof Niaz Ahmed at his office here on Thursday. Pro Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Saleem Mazhar, Director Regional Integration Centre Dr Fouzia Hadi Ali, Senior Member Advisory Board CGSS Brigadier (r) Mansoor Saeed, PU Deans of various faculties, Vice Rector Nuqus State Pedagogical Institute Mr Kalkhanov Jumabaevich with others were present on the occasion.

Addressing the meeting, Vice Rector Mr Kalkhanov Jumabaevich said that he wanted to promote bilateral relations with Punjab University and said that both the nations share many common values. He stressed the need to enhance people to people contact and said that he would never forte the love and hospitality of Pakistanis. PU VC Prof Niaz Ahmed said that PU would extend full support the Uzbek universities to raise their academic standards and we would learn from each other.

He said that the universities of both the countries would jointly work on various research projects and organize seminars, conference etc. He said that PU would also offer scholarships to Uzbek students. Earlier, the Uzbek delegation visited various departments and met heads of department to discuss collaboration in various fields of mutual interest.

For more information, contact:
Registrar,
University of the Punjab
Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99231102
Fax: +92-42-99231103
E-Mail: registrar@pu.edu.pk
Website: http://pu.edu.pk/

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UET Lahore entry test a must for eligibility in PU engineering admissions

Lahore, June 17, 2021 (PPI-OT):The Punjab University spokesman has said that the candidates who want to get admission in B.Sc. engineering programs to be offered by PU in the upcoming days must appear in the entry test being conducted by University of Engineering and Technology Lahore for admission in B.Sc. engineering.

In a press statement, the spokesman said that PU offers Pakistan Engineering Council accredited regular and self-supporting engineering programs including B.Sc. (Engg.) Chemical Engineering, B.Sc. (Engg.) Chemical Engineering (with Specialization in Petroleum and Gas Technology) and B.Sc. (Engg.) Metallurgy and Materials Engineering and only regular engineering programs including B.Sc. (Engg.) Electrical Engineering, B.Sc. (Engg.) Industrial Engineering and Management and BSc Energy and Environmental Engineering.

He said that it is mandatory for the students who want to seek admission in Punjab University’s engineering programs, they need to appear in the entry test conducted by UET Lahore otherwise the candidate who did not appear in the test would not be eligible for admission. He said the last date to register for the said test is June 27, 2021.

For more information, contact:
Registrar,
University of the Punjab
Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99231102
Fax: +92-42-99231103
E-Mail: registrar@pu.edu.pk
Website: http://pu.edu.pk/

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Justice is still awaited after seven years: Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri addresses protest rallies

Lahore, June 17, 2021 (PPI-OT):Addressing scores of protest rallies held across the country marking the seventh anniversary of Model Town tragedy, MQI founding-leader Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has said that it is perfectly understandable as to why justice was not provided during the incumbency of the previous government but asked as to why the doors of justice continue to remain shut in the PTI government.

He said that PM Imran Khan held numerous press conferences with him and attended various demonstrations seeking justice for the martyrs of Model Town tragedy. He said that the oppressed keep going from pillar to post in search of justice and the killers who should have been behind bars remain at large today. He said that the fake and politically motivated FIRs registered against the PAT and MQI workers by the previous government are still in force and asked in the same breath as to why this oppression continues unabated.

Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri said that Mian Nawaz Sharif and Mian Shahbaz Sharif who indulged in bloodbath to preserve their power have met their ignoble end. He said that it may not be possible for Nawaz Sharif to set his foot on the land of Pakistan again throughout his life and the younger brother is living his life as an accused on a bail. He said that the justice from Allah is delivered silently, adding that there could be delay in the judgement of Allah but it does arrive sooner or later. He said that whosoever transgressed and committed a wrong will be held to account for his/her actions. He said that the orphan children, widows and widowers and family members of the martyrs ask Prime Minister Imran Khan as to why they continue to remain deprived of justice under his watch.

Addressing the Prime Minister, Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri said that the previous rulers registered the fake FIRs against our workers for their nefarious designs but why were these FIRs not withdrawn in his government? He said if Imran Khan wishes, these FIRs can be withdrawn through a single executive order but asked in the same breath as to why he has let them stay intact and for what reason.

For more information, contact:
Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT)
365-M, Model Town,
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-111-140-140
Email: info@pat.com.pk
Website: www.pat.com.pk

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Imposing a 17% sales tax on dairy products when Pakistan’s poverty rate is 40% is equivalent to killing our children: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Islamabad, June 17, 2021 (PPI-OT):Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari called out Prime Minister Imran Khan for attempting to hide the facts of the “poor enemy budget” by silencing the voice of the opposition. He asserted that no matter what tactics the PTI government stooped to, PPP will reveal the truth regarding the Budget 2021-2022 to the people.

In a statement issued from the Media Cell Bilawal House, the Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari declared that using abusive language and hurling insults will not save Imran Khan from the public’s wrath. “Imran Khan set the minimum wage at Rs 20,000 and then imposed a tax of Rs 700 billion. What does this say about the country’s development?” questioned Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

Revealing the true face of Imran Khan’s “Tabdeeli,” Chairman PPP stated, “In one year, there has been a 17% reduction in the income of the common man and a 25% rise in the prices of food utilities. It’s absolutely disgraceful that in a country where one in three children suffer from malnutrition, the incompetent PM has imposed a 17% sales tax on milk and allied products,” he said.

Chairman PPP further stated that imposing a 17% sales tax on dairy products when Pakistan’s poverty rate is 40% is equivalent to killing our children. “This is the price the people of Pakistan have to pay for Imran Khan’s ‘change,’” he pronounced. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also condemned the increase in flour, oil, and electricity prices and said that the puppet Prime Minister has brought a tsunami of inflation on the nation.

For more information, contact:
PPP Media Cell (Sindh)
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)
Peoples Secretariat Shikarpur Colony,
Behind Mazar-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Karachi, Pakistan
Cell: +92-305-3370383
Email: contact@ppp-tu.com
Website: https://www.ppp.org.pk

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PAT, MQI leaders lay floral wreaths at the Martyrs’ Memorial

Lahore, June 17, 2021 (PPI-OT):The central PAT leaders led by Secretary General Khurram Nawaz Gandapur laid a floral wreath at the Martyrs’ Memorial and made Dua for the departed souls. Vice-President MQI Brig. (r) Iqbal Ahmad Khan, Director Foreign Affairs GM Malik, Jawad Hamid, central Secretary Information Noorullah Siddiqui, Director Interfaith Relations Sohail Raza, Nazim-e-Aala Nizam-ul-Madaris Pakistan Allama Mir Asif Akbar, Muhammad Sarfraz, Tayyab Zia, Ayub Ansari, Dr Qashir, Faraz Hashmi and Muhammad Akhtar.

Speaking on the occasion, Khurram Nawaz Gandapur said that we continue to look for justice despite the fact that seven long years have gone by. He said that our resolve to get justice for the families of the martyrs remains strong and unwavering. He said that justice will be delivered and those who killed innocent people and created hurdles in the way of justice will become an example for others.

Meanwhile, a delegation of Minhaj-ul-Quran Women League also visited the Martyr’s Memorial under the leadership of Secretary General Sidra Karamat. They laid floral wreath and prayed for the departed souls. Speaking on the occasion, Sidra Karamat said that the workers were punished on June 17, 2014 for their relationship with MQI leader Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri.

She asked as to what kind of democracy is this in which the women are killed in cold blood and then their families are kept deprived of justice for many years on end. She said we cannot accept such a system and will continue playing our role in sending it home. MWL Secretary General said that it is our appeal to the honourable Chief Justice of Pakistan to give instructions to the subordinate judiciary for the provision of justice to the martyrs’ families. She said that all the pending cases should be decided without further delay.

For more information, contact:
Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT)
365-M, Model Town,
Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-111-140-140
Email: info@pat.com.pk
Website: www.pat.com.pk

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National Assembly formally initiates debate on federal budget

Islamabad, June 17, 2021 (PPI-OT):The National Assembly formally initiated debate on the Federal Budget 2021-22 after adjournment of last three sittings due to confrontation between the treasury and the opposition benches, observes Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) in its Daily Factsheet on Thursday.

Following are key observations of the proceedings during eighth sitting of the 34th session:

Members’ Participation

The House met for seven hours and two minutes, however, the proceedings remained suspended 56 minutes due to prayer breaks.

The proceedings started at 02:30 pm against the scheduled time of 12:00 pm.

The speaker presided over the entire sitting.

The deputy speaker was not present.

The leader of the House (Prime Minister) did not attend the sitting.

The opposition leader remained present for two hours and 20 minutes during the proceedings.

A total of 70 lawmakers (20 percent) were present at the outset and 18 (five percent) at the adjournment of the sitting.

The parliamentary leaders of MMAP, BAP, PML and GDA attended the sitting.

Seven out of ten minority lawmakers were also present during the proceedings.

Output

The speaker sought nominations from the opposition parties for parliamentary Committee which would review their concerns on legislative business completed on June 10, 2021.

Representation and Responsiveness

The leader of the opposition concluded his budget speech and spoke for two hours and 16 minutes.

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives responded to budget speech of the opposition leader and spoke for an hour and 13 minutes.

Eleven other lawmakers also participated in debate on the federal budget and spoke for two hours and 20 minutes.

Order and Institutionalization

A PPPP lawmaker spoke on a point of order for four minutes.

The House was adjourned to meet again on Friday, June 18, 2021 at 11:00 am.

Transparency

‘Orders of the Day’ was available to the legislators, observers and public.

Attendance of lawmakers was available to the media and observers.

For more information, contact:
Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN)
FAFEN Representative
FAFEN Secretariat 224, Margalla Road F-10/3 – Islamabad
Tel: +92-51-2211026
Fax: +92-51-2211047
Cell: +92-321-5017355, +92-301-8549188
Email: media@fafen.org
URL: www.fafen.org