August 4, 2021 – Page 2 – Newswire Pakistan

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The world must rouse from its slumber on the Kashmir issue, and I won’t stop until it does: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Karachi, August 04, 2021 (PPI-OT):Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that India’s controversial, unilateral and illegal decision to revoke Occupied Jammu and Kashmir’s special status was a desperate attempt to suppress the Kashmiris’ movement for independence.

On the occasion of the Youm-e-Istehsal (Kashmir Siege Day) being observed on August 5 to protest against the illegal merger of Occupied Kashmir into Indian territory, the PPP Chairman said that the Modi-regime’s actions weren’t only an attack on the occupied valley and its peaceful people, but also a blatant attack on the legitimacy and writ of International law, the will of the global population as expressed in the UN Resolutions, and on the principles and philosophy of coexistence, democratic values, and humanity.

“The siege of Occupied Kashmir by occupying Indian forces will always be remembered as a dark chapter in human history”, he added. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the RSS-driven Hindutva ideology of apartheid and division being pursued by the fascistic Modi would not succeed and the issue of Kashmir would only be resolved through a plebiscite. He further said that after the changing situation in Afghanistan, it is imperative to resolve the Kashmir issue to save the region from falling to the flames of anarchy. “The global community should wake up and smell the coffee”, he added.

Chairman PPP said that his party would neither remain silent on Indian atrocities, nor would keep silence over the criminal negligence of the Selected Prime Minister in the case of the Kashmir cause. “I can’t even begin to think of retreat. The promise and word of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto is a promise I intend to keep. The will of the people of Kashmir will decide their future. There can be no compromise on that”, he maintained.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the people of the occupied valley have been waiting for the entire leadership of Pakistan to stand united on the Kashmir issue. “Since the Selected government has come into power, personal ego and interests have taken precedence over actual national policy,” he added. He assured the people of Kashmir that despite the failed foreign policy, and incompetence of the selected Prime Minister Imran Khan, the people of Pakistan and their democratic and constitutional institutions stand united behind the legitimate struggle of the Kashmiri people.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari pledged to continue to be an advocate for the Kashmiri people, who continue to experience violence and brutality at the hands of Indian occupied forces every day, and said that he would continue to fight for their basic and universal right to freedom. “The world must rouse from its slumber on the Kashmir issue, and I won’t stop until it does.”

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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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Mian Mehmood-ur-Rasheed should also be included in the Federal Ministers’ Advisory Committee of Local Bodies as a member: Ch Parvez Elahi

Lahore, August 04, 2021 (PPI-OT):Provincial Minister for Local Government and Community Development Mian Mehmood-ur-Rasheed called on Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Parvez Elahi at his residence here. During the meeting, detailed consultations were held regarding the local body elections.

Ch Parvez Elahi said that the Local Bodies Advisory Committee includes Federal Ministers Tariq Bashir Cheema, Moonis Elahi, Pervez Khattak, Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Asad Umar. He said that I have suggested to Federal Minister Tariq Bashir Cheema that Provincial Minister for Local Government Mian Mehmood-ur-Rasheed should also be included in this committee as a member so that the steps taken regarding local bodies could be expedited speedily.

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Gulberg-II, Lahore, Pakistan
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Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti greets Arshad Nadeem through video call for qualifying for the final of Tokyo Olympic Games javelin throw event

Lahore, August 04, 2021 (PPI-OT):Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti, on Wednesday, has contacted Pakistan’s javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem through video call and congratulated him for qualifying for final of the men’s javelin event with a throw of 85.16 metres at Tokyo Olympic Games.

In a video call, Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti also congratulated Arshad’s coach Fayyaz Bukhari on this great development. Arshad, 24 finished above Germany’s Julian Weber and Czech’s Jakub Vadlejch to win his group and a place in the medal round.

While talking to Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti in video call, Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem thanked him for extending every kind of facilities and cooperation for the preparation of Olympic Games. “Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti encouraged me at every stage and that’s the reason I managed to cross the first hurdle towards the coveted Olympic medal”, he added.

In his greeting message on Wednesday, Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti said that Arshad truly lived up to the expectations of the nation by keeping Pakistan’s hopes alive for a medal at Tokyo Olympics with a superlative performance. “Arshad offered an excellent performance in the Olympic qualifying round and we are quite hopeful that he will present an even better performance in the final of the Tokyo Olympic javelin throw event,” he added.

Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti urged the ace athlete to prepare for the final with a great amount of passion and hard work. “The entire nation is praying for the success of Arshad Nadeem in the final of Tokyo Olympic javelin throw event,” he said.

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Sports Board Punjab
Government of the Punjab
National Hockey Stadium, Ferozepur Road, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99232501, +92-42-99232502
E-mail: info@punjabsportsboard.com
Website: http://sportsboard.punjab.gov.pk

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SBP, in the wake of growing coronavirus pandemic, has curtailed Independence Day sports events as per the directions of Punjab Government: Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh

Lahore, August 04, 2021 (PPI-OT):Sports Board Punjab (SBP) in the wake of growing coronavirus pandemic, has curtailed Independence Day sports events as per the directions of Punjab govt; this was stated by Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh in a statement on Tuesday.

Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh informed that as per the revised schedule, now the Independence Day sports events will be staged from August 6 to 21, 2021. “Sports Board Punjab will organize Independence Day Male and Female Archery Championship at Bhurban Stadium, Murree on August 6 and 7, 2021. The teams from all nine divisions will feature in Independence Day Archery Championship. The competitions of 70m Individual and 30m Team Event will be contested during the two-day Independence Day Archery Championship”.

He said that gymnastic competitions of male and female athletes will be held on August 9 outside NPSC Gymnasium Hall. “The male and female cycling events will be organized at Cycling Velodrome on August 13. The male and female football and hockey events will be staged at Punjab Stadium and National Hockey Stadium respectively on August 14,” he added.

Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh further said that Punjab Stadium will host male and female pentathlon contests on August 21, 2021. “The Covid-19 SOPs will be implemented fully during the competitions”.

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We want to start Test championship with a win says Hasan Ali

Georgetown, August 04, 2021 (PPI-OT):Hasan Ali while talking to the media in a virtual media conference from Georgetown, Guyana pinned hopes on the Pakistan team making a fresh start in the ICC World Test Championship. He said, “We want to start the new ICC World Test Championship campaign with a win.”

The right-arm pacer expressed his disappointment on not getting a chance to bowl to West Indies batsmen in the T20I series due to rain, but said he was looking forward to expressing himself in the two-match Test series which starts next week.

He said: “We are looking forward for the Test series. I will try to carry my form forward as my previous series with the red ball was also a good one.”

When asked about the bowlers’ performances being not up to the mark in recent time, Hasan said, “Our bowling unit has given some good performances in the past. The coaches have trust in our abilities, we as a bowling unit have trust in our abilities and we are looking forward to doing well in the forthcoming matches.”

When asked how does he see the bowlers performing in the West Indian conditions, Hasan responded, “Look we have Yasir Shah back in the side along with Mohammad Abbas and Naseem Shah. We have good bowlers in our team who can perform well in these conditions.”

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
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The nation is proud of its police martyrs: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on the occasion of Police Martyrs’ Day

Karachi, August 04, 2021 (PPI-OT):Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari stated that the nation is proud of its police martyrs. In his message issued on the occasion of Police Martyrs’ Day, the PPP chairman acknowledged the efforts of the police force to maintain peace and stability, and saluted the martyrs of the force who sacrificed their lives for the protection of the people. He also expressed solidarity with the families of the brave soldiers of the police.

Chairman PPP said that the role of police in eradicating terrorism was historic and the sacrifices were unprecedented. He further stated that the police personnel are also playing a pivotal role in preventing the coronavirus epidemic. Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said, “Despite limited resources, the police is fulfilling its responsibilities and I pay tribute to the officers and men of the police.”