Month: November 2022

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Students of MS Health Psychology Program at Institute of Applied Psychology

Lahore, November 06, 2022 (PPI-OT):Students of MS Health Psychology Program at Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab continued the Mental Health Awareness Campaign with regard to World Mental Health Day under the supervision of their coordinator, Dr. Fatima Kamran, Associate Professor, Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab. For this purpose, they set up an Awareness Camp at the Millennials Cafe at University of the Punjab.

They distributed the Mental Health awareness pamphlets among the visitors and gave them brief counselling regarding the daily life issues that they were facing. For students they organized a stress reduction activity as well. Director Institute of Applied Psychology, Prof. Dr. Rafia Rafique lauded their efforts and encouraged them to keep on spreading awareness.

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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Bilawal Bhutto Zardari strongly condemns the attack on the police party by criminal elements in Kacha area near Rawanti town of Ghotki district 

Karachi, November 06, 2022 (PPI-OT):November 6: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has strongly condemned the attack on the police party by criminal elements in Kacha area near Rawanti town of Ghotki district. In a statement issued from Media Cell Bilawal House, Chairman PPP expressed deep grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of five police officials including the DSP and 2 SHOs in the incident. “I salute Shaheed DSP Abdul Malik Bhutto, Shaheed SHOs Deen Muhammad Laghari and Abdul Malik Kamangar and two policemen Shaheed Salim Chachar and Shaheed Jatoi for sacrificing their lives in the line of duty and my heart goes out to the families of martyrs”, he added.

The Foreign Minister also prayed for the speedy recovery of SHO Ghulam Ali Brohi and other officials who were injured in the attack. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the sacrifices of the Sindh Police to protect the lives and property of the people and maintain law and order are unparalleled. “I am sure that the criminals involved in this heinous crime will meet their logical fate,” he said.

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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CM Chaudhry Parvez Elahi chairs a high level meeting and accords principal approval to the Lahore elevated expressway project, cm orders to launch the project at the earliest 

Lahore, November 06, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi accorded a principal approval to the Lahore Elevated Expressway Project. CM directed to launch the Interchange Expressway Project from Gulberg to Babu Sabu at the earliest and agreed on the proposal to run electric buses.CM presided over a high level meeting in which former Federal Minister Moonis Elahi also participated. It was principally decided in the meeting to launch the Elevated Expressway Project from Gulberg to Babu Sabu as soon as possible.

CM stated that with the construction of elevated expressway the map of Lahore will change in few months. CM ordered a review about the prospects of constructing commercial centres on the sides of the elevated expressway. CM was informed during the briefing that the expenditure cost of construction of the elevated expressway on both sides comprising four lanes will be Rs 85 billion and the first expressway will be constructed from the east to the west in the Lahore city.

The distance from Gulberg to the Motorway will be travelled in 8 minutes. The construction of elevated expressway will save 20 km journey and 30 minutes travel time. The elevated expressway will be linked with 12 main roads including the Mall Road and the Multan Road. The access to big hospitals including Punjab Institute of Cardiology will be easier through the elevated expressway. The male and female students will be provided transportation facility to reach their educational institutions including the Lahore College and the Kinnaird College.

More than 80 thousand vehicle owners will be benefited with the construction of the elevated expressway project. Former Provincial Minister Hashim Jawan Bakht, Principal Secretary to CM Muhammad Khan Bhatti, Chairman Planning and Development, Secretaries, DG LDA and concerned officials attended the meeting.

For more information, contact:
Mediacell, Pakistan Muslim League
30-C, Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi Road,
Gulberg-II, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35878428
Fax: +92-42-35877329
Website: www.pmlmediacell.com

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CM Chaudhry Parvez Elahi took notice of giving threats to the chairman PTI Imran Khan 

Lahore, November 06, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi took a stern notice of giving severe threats to the Chairman PTI Imran Khan by the PML-N Former Vice Chairman of district Hafizabad Rai Qamar and ordered to take a strict legal action against Rai Qamar. On the direction of CM Parvez Elahi the concerned police registered a case against the accused and arrested him.

CM made it clear that no one can be allowed to take the law into one’s hands adding that giving threats of murder equates to a severe crime.CM vowed that such elements giving threats will be taken to their logical end and sought a report from the Inspector General of Police.

For more information, contact:
Mediacell, Pakistan Muslim League
30-C, Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi Road,
Gulberg-II, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35878428
Fax: +92-42-35877329
Website: www.pmlmediacell.com

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Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Iraqi FM exchange views on bilateral, regional issues

Karachi, November 06, 2022 (PPI-OT):Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar met the Foreign Minister of Iraq Dr. Fouad Hussein on Saturday and exchanged views on bilateral relations, as well as regional and global issues of common interest. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 13th annual meeting of Sir Bani Yas Forum in Abu Dhabi.

They reaffirmed the long-standing ties of amity and cooperation between the two countries, rooted deep in shared faith, common values and cultural affinities; and reiterated the desire to further strengthen bilateral relations in all fields. FM Bilawal reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Iraq’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. He acknowledged Iraq’s success in the fight against terrorism and appreciated the resilience of Iraqi people in their efforts to overcome challenges and rebuild the country.

Matters pertaining to Pakistani Zaireen visiting Iraq and people-to-people contact between the two countries also came under discussion. While appreciating the measures taken by the Iraqi government for the well-being of the Zaireen, the Foreign Minister requested his counterpart for further facilitation in visas and travel, particularly during Ashura Muharram and Arbaeen.

The ministers also exchanged views on ways to expand commercial cooperation and improve connectivity between the two countries. Both sides reaffirmed their resolve to continue collaborating closely to further strengthen bilateral ties and coordination at the multilateral fora.

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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Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, EU High Representative agree to enhance cooperation 

Karachi, November 06, 2022 (PPI-OT):Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar, and Saturday met the European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, and the Deputy Secretary General for Political Affairs, European External Action Service, and Enrique Mora and discussed matters of mutual interest. The Foreign Minister during the meeting held in the United Arab Emirates expressed satisfaction over multifaceted relations between Pakistan and the European Union, which have strengthened over time.

He noted that recent interactions between the two sides including holding of Joint Commission in Islamabad last month and the visit of the members of the European Parliament this week, have maintained positive momentum in bilateral ties. The Foreign Minister also appreciated the humanitarian assistance of 133 million Euros by the EU and its member states to Pakistan after the devastation caused by the recent climate-induced floods. He apprised the EU High Representative of the enormous task Pakistan is faced with on account of rehabilitation and reconstruction work.

He called on the international community to rise to the occasion and ensure climate justice for Pakistan.
The High Representative assured full support to the Foreign Minister in meeting the daunting challenge. The Foreign Minister and the EU High Representative also discussed the GSP Plus – a scheme mutually beneficial for both Pakistan and the European Union. He hoped that Pakistan and the EU would continue to benefit from it and its successor dispensation in the future as well. The High Representative lauded Pakistan’s progress in implementing the international conventions that are part of the GSP plus scheme.

The Foreign Minister urged the High Representative that the European Union should delist Pakistan at the soonest possible from its list of countries having strategic deficiencies in their Anti Money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism regimes, after Pakistan exited the FATF grey list last month. The High Representative appreciated Pakistan’s remarkable progress in completing the two Financial Action Task Force Action Plans and assured the Foreign Minister that the EU would delist Pakistan soon. Both sides agreed to further strengthen Pakistan-EU relations and to remain engaged, inter alia, with established institutional mechanisms.

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