KP govt, Pakistan Bait-ul-Mall to establish eight new shelter homes in province

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has signed an agreement with Pakistan Bait-ul-Mall for the establishment of eight new shelter homes in the province.

This was informed in a meeting held in Peshawar today (Tuesday) with Chief Minister Mahmood Khan in the chair.

Speaking on this occasion, Mahmood Khan directed to ensure quality of food in the shelter homes.

He also directed to extend the “Koi Bhooka Na Soye” programme to divisional headquarters on priority basis.

Source: Radio Pakistan

AJK President calls for EU’s vibrant role to help resolved Kashmir issue

Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Sardar Masood Khan has called upon European countries and members of European Parliament to play their role in resolving the Kashmir conflict, which poses threat to peace and security of the region.

In a letter to 16 members of the European Parliament, he said we fully support the call of members of European Parliament for negotiations among Pakistan, India, and representatives of Kashmiri people to resolve the issue in accordance with relevant UN Security resolutions.

Sardar Masood said this imperative cannot be blindsided if we sincerely want to end the worst human rights catastrophe in the Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir and address threats to peace and security of the region.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Improvement in education, health sectors top priority of govt: Kamal

Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan has said improvement in education and health sectors is the top priority of the government.

He was chairing a high level meeting regarding Health, Education and new development projects in Quetta today (Tuesday).

The Chief Minister was briefed that 242 new development schemes of secondary education, 27 ongoing specialized health care units and 10 new development schemes have been included in the development programs of fiscal year.

Jam Kamal was informed that trauma center and emergency centers are being established in the province under South Balochistan Package.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Sikh community welcomes reopening of Kartarpur for pilgrims from India

Sikh community across the world has welcomed Pakistan’s decision to reopen Kartarpur Corridor for Sikh pilgrims from India.

An analytical report released by Kashmir Media Service said that fully vaccinated Sikh pilgrims can now visit to perform rituals in connection with the death anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji next month.

The report said Kartarpur Corridor is a true symbol of peace and religious harmony.

All minorities in India including Sikhs are facing brutalities at the hands of extremist Hindus led by BJP-RSS, the report deplored and appreciated Pakistan for practicing interfaith harmony, treating everyone equally without any discrimination.

General Secretary Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Sardar Ameer Singh said Indian govt is unwilling to reopen its border to allow Indian Sikhs to visit their holy sites in Pakistan.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Regulatory framework being developed for Islamabad to better run its affairs: Ali Nawaz

Special Assistant on Capital Development Authority Ali Nawaz Khan has said a regulatory framework for Islamabad is being developed to better run its affairs.

Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Tuesday, he said the move envisages merger of various organizations including the CDA, Cooperatives Department and Companies Act.

He said the approval of regulatory framework will be taken from the Cabinet.

The Special Assistant said that an inquiry was conducted into the recent flooding in E-11 sector of the capital. He said it has been found that the society showed slackness in clearing Nullah. He said the response of rescue service was also evaluated. He said it has been decided to remove encroachments along the Nullah in E-11 sector.

Source: Radio Pakistan