Day: August 7, 2021

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Hatred against government on the rise due to dearness: Pakistan Awami Tehreek 

Lahore, August 07, 2021 (PPI-OT):Pakistan Awami Tehreek has warned that hatred against the government is increasing among the masses due to high cost of life, inflation and dearness. These views were expressed by PAT Secretary General Khurram Nawaz Gandapur. He said that people are worried over the frequent hikes in the prices of petroleum products. He said that if the rates of POL products increase by 1 percent, its impact on the overall dearness multiplies and there is no one to check this skyrocketing prices. He said that the national economy will not be able to stand on its feet if the prices of POL products continue to increase so frequently.

Meanwhile, addressing a workers convention held under the banner of MSM, Secretary General Khurram Nawaz Gandapur said that politics is being played in the name of coronavirus. He said that it is the most sensitive matter of the lives of the people and added that both the federal and provincial government must work as a team to get rid of the pandemic. He said that if the governments clash with each other, people will make light of the challenge of the virus.

Khurram Nawaz Gandapur further said that three years have gone by but no noteworthy youth package has been introduced by the government. He said that unemployment is increasing across the country which is directly feeding into the increase in crimes. He asked the government to introduce policies that lead to job creation.

PAT Secretary General said that the Prime Minister does not tire of promoting tourism but is least bothered by the fact that there are hardly any facilities available at the tourist spots. He said that if mismanagement persisted and the facilities were not provided to the domestic and foreign tourists, the beautiful and scenic areas of Pakistan would become deserted. MSM central president Irfan Yousaf also addressed the workers convention.

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
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Sindh Assembly addresses 75 percent agenda, adopts two resolutions 

Islamabad, August 07, 2021 (PPI-OT):The Provincial Assembly of Sindh addressed 75 percent agenda and adopted two supplementary resolutions on Friday, observes Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) in its Daily Factsheet.

Following are key observations of the House proceedings during the first sitting of the 22nd session:

Members’ Participation

The House met for an hour and 15 minutes.

The sitting started at 02:35 pm against the scheduled time of 02:00 pm.

The speaker chaired the entire proceedings.

The deputy speaker was not present.

The leaders of the House (Chief Minister) and the opposition did not attend the sitting.

As many as 14 MPAs (23 percent) were present at the outset and 29 (17 percent) at the adjournment of the sitting.

The parliamentary leaders of PPPP, PTI, MQM and MMAP attended the proceedings.

Five out of nine minority lawmakers attended the proceedings.

Output

The House adopted two supplementary resolutions to express solidarity with Kashmiris braving Indian atrocities and condemn attack on Hindu temple in Rahim Yar Khan.

The Chair announced assent of Governor to 14 bills.

Representation and Responsiveness

Three out of six starred questions were taken up during the question hour. In addition, the lawmakers asked seven supplementary questions.

The Chair deferred a privilege motion due to absence of relevant movers, while an adjournment motion of PPPP lawmaker was admitted for discussion related to rising food insecurity in the country.

Order and Institutionalization

Six lawmakers spoke on points of order for 11 minutes.

The House was adjourned to meet again on Monday, August 9, 2021 at 02:00 pm.

Transparency

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

The attendance of lawmakers was not available to the media and observers.

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National Assembly addresses 80 percent agenda, condemns attack on Hindu Temple 

Islamabad, August 07, 2021 (PPI-OT):The National Assembly on Friday addressed 80 percent agenda and unanimously adopted a resolution condemning attack on a Hindu temple in Rahim Yar Khan District, observes Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) in its daily factsheet.

Following are key observations of the proceedings during 11th sitting of the 35th session:

Members’ Participation

The National Assembly met for an hour and 28 minutes.

The sitting started at 11:23 am against the scheduled time of 11:00 am.

The deputy speaker presided over the entire sitting in the absence of speaker.

The leaders of the house (Prime Minister) and the opposition did not attend the sitting.

As many as 53 (15 percent) lawmakers were present at the outset and 90 (26 percent) at the adjournment of the sitting.

The parliamentary leaders of GDA and PPPP attended the sitting.

Eight minority lawmakers were present.

Output

Tabled by Minister of state for parliamentary affairs, the House unanimously adopted a resolution strongly denouncing the attack on a Hindu Temple in Bhong area of Rahim Yar Khan.

The House adopted two resolutions granting extension of 120 days to two ordinances with effect from September 5, 2021 including the Election (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2021 and the Protection of Parents Ordinance, 2021.

The Chair referred two bills to the relevant committees after their introduction in the House which were the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2021 (Amendment in section 8) and the Civil Unmanned Aircraft System Bill, 2021.

Parliamentary secretary for finance laid the report of the Federal Accounts for the Financial Year 2019-2020, the reports of the Auditor General for the Audit Year, 2020-21 and the Third Quarterly Report of the Board of Directors of State Bank of Pakistan on the State of Pakistan’s Economy for the year 2020-21.

As many as four reports of various standing committees including Law and Justice, Cabinet Secretariat and Federal Education, Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture were presented in the House.

Representation and Responsiveness

The House took neither observed question hour nor took up two calling attention notices (CANs) on the agenda.

Order and Institutionalization

Sixteen lawmakers spoke on points of order for 52 minutes mainly condemning attack on a Hindu temple in Rahim Yar Khan District.

A PML-N lawmaker pointed out the quorum at 12:28 pm but it was found complete upon counting.

The House was adjourned to meet again on Monday, August 9, 2021 at 05:00 pm.

Transparency

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

Attendance of lawmakers was available to media and observers.

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PPP is the name of the people’s resistance against all forms of terrorism and extremism in the country: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari 

Karachi, August 07, 2021 (PPI-OT):Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari paid homage to the martyrs of the Quetta tragedy and said that it was one of the worst and darkest events in the history of our country. It was a vicious conspiracy against Balochistan and against the activists. On August 8, 2016, 73 people, including 56 lawyers, were killed in a terrorist attack in Quetta, including two media cameramen.

In a statement issued on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the Quetta tragedy, PPP chairman said that the grief and anguish of the Quetta tragedy is still fresh in our hearts today and it’s a grief that the entire country will never forget. The brutal killing of innocents is unforgivable.

Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that it is unfortunate that the people in Balochistan are killed every day. The martyrs of the Quetta tragedy were murdered for the first time when this tragic incident took place. But by not implementing the recommendations of Justice Faiz Isa Commission of Inquiry into this tragedy, injustice is being done to these martyrs every day.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the right wing parties imposed on the country as a result of rigging have been obstructing the implementation of the National Action Plan including the recommendations of Justice Faiz Issa Commission of Inquiry. “There is still time to implement the National Action Plan to protect the lives and property of the people and to eradicate terrorism and extremism in the true sense of the word,” he stated.

The PPP chairman assured the families of those who lost their loved ones as a result of terrorism across the country that Pakistan Peoples Party will not tolerate terrorism and extremism and will do all that it can to eradicate the ill from the entire country. “PPP is the name of the people’s resistance against all forms of terrorism and extremism in the country,” said Chairman PPP. “The promotion of tolerance and equality is the manifesto of the Pakistan People’s Party.” Bilawal Bhutto Zardari further said that no one can understand the pain of losing their loved ones as a result of terrorism better than me.

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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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Strongly condemn attack on a temple in Rahimyar Khan: Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri

Lahore, August 07, 2021 (PPI-OT):Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, President of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, has said that vandalisation of the temple in Rahimyar Khan is deplorable. He said that the attack on the religious place violates the Islamic teachings and the laws of the land. He asked the government to apprehend all those involved in the attack on the temple and ensure their conviction and exemplary punishment. He said such attacks bring a bad name to Pakistan and Islam.

In a statement issued here from the central secretariat, Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri said that it is the responsibility of the government to provide fool-proof security to the worship places of the minority communities, adding that no laxity should be shown in this regard. He said that the followers of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), who allowed non-Muslims to pray in a mosque, cannot desecrate the religious places of other faiths. He said that the Islamic teachings and the Constitution of Pakistan are clear with regards to the sanctity of the worship places of all religions.

President MQI said that all non-Muslim minorities have been granted equal rights and privileges in Pakistan’s Constitution like their Muslim counterparts. He said that minority communities have always taken full part in the development of the motherland. ‘We greatly appreciate their political, social and economic role for the country. Some mischievous elements cannot and should not be allowed to harm the national solidarity,’ he added.

Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri said that MQI has been working for the promotion of interfaith harmony, peace and tolerance in society for the last four decades. He said that we are endeavouring to promote Islamic teachings based on respect for humanity under the leadership of Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri. He said that MQI has set up an Interfaith Relations department to institutionalise the interfaith engagement. He said that we expect that the state of Pakistan will deal with all such elements that spread religious and sectarian strife and hatred with iron hand.

“The state is duty-bound to come down hard on such people who bring a bad name to Islam and Pakistan. Nothing short of it will repair the damage done to the country’s image as a result of this deplorable incident in Rahimyar Khan,” he concluded.

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Minhaj-ul-Quran International (MQI)
365 M, Model Town, Lahore, Pakistan
UAN: +92-42-111-140-140
Tel: +92-42-35169111
Email: tehreek@minhaj.org
Website: www.minhaj.org

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Shoriful reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Dubai, August 07, 2021 (PPI-OT):Bangladesh fast bowler Shoriful Islam has been given an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third T20I against Australia in Dhaka on Friday.

Shoriful was found to have breached Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match.”

In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to the disciplinary record of Shoriful, for whom it was the first offence in a 24-month period. The incident occurred in the 18th over of Australia’s innings. Shoriful, after dismissing Mitchell Marsh, celebrated excessively in close proximity to the batter, which could have provoked an aggressive response from Marsh.

Shoriful admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Neeyamur Rashid of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees and, as such, there was no need for a formal hearing.

On-field umpires Sharfuddoula Saikat and Gazi Sohel, third umpire Masudur Rahman and fourth official Tanvir Ahmed levelled the charge.

Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player’s match fee, and one or two demerit points.

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