Day: September 17, 2022

Pakistan and Azerbaijan have expressed the resolve to enhance bilateral cooperation in diverse areas including political, economic, energy, defence, education and people-to-people links.

The understanding came at a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the sidelines of SCO Heads of State Meeting in Samarkand, today (Friday).

The Prime Minister underlined the importance of unlocking the existing potential in the relationship by boosting bilateral engagement in the fields of trade, investment, agriculture, information technology and tourism.

Shehbaz Sharif expressed his gratitude to Azerbaijan for its support and solidarity with Pakistan as well as provision of generous financial assistance for the flood affected people.  He highlighted that this massive natural disaster caused by climate change called for urgent action by the international community to address this global threat.

The Prime Minister said that Pakistan and Azerbaijan had exemplary relations, deeply embedded in common history, faith and culture.

Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s principled support to Azerbaijan on Nagorno-Karabakh and congratulated on the historic success in liberation of its occupied territories.

The Prime Minister also expressed condolences on the recent martyrdom of 71 Azeri servicemen in an unprovoked attack by Armenia.

He reiterated support for Azerbaijan’s right to self-defence in accordance with international law and in protection of its territorial integrity.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan

The ‘Chehlum’ of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) will be observed on Saturday across the country with religious reverence to remember the supreme sacrifices rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions for the cause of Islam.

The district administrations and law enforcement agencies have finalized all necessary arrangements to facilitate the mourners.

Processions would be taken out on Chehlum in various cities and town of the country.

Meanwhile, Federal Government has authorized deployment of Army troops and personnel of civil armed forces to maintain law and order across the country at the Chehlum of Imran Hussain [RA].

The approval to this effect was given on the request of all the four provinces, including Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir.

Besides, a Central Control Room has been established at the Ministry of Interior to monitor the overall security situation in the country.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for devising a sustainable plan to mitigate adverse impacts of climate change to save future generations.

He was addressing the annual meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on Friday.

The Prime Minister appealed the SCO members to stand up and build a wall against the threat of climate change.

He said devastating flood, cloud outbursts and unprecedented rains are result of climate change. He said due to this climate change Pakistan faced devastation which has displaced millions of people besides killing fourteen hundred people including four hundred children.

Shehbaz Sharif said the calamity has damaged houses of people as well as washed out crops.

He said the people are also facing diseases in the flood-hit areas. He expressed hope that the country will overcome the situation.

The Prime Minister also expressed gratitude to members of the SCO who supported Pakistan in this hour of need.

Talking about situation in Afghanistan, the Prime Minister said peace in Afghanistan will ensure peace in Pakistan and the region. He said we need to collectively work to support all good initiatives in Afghanistan for its people. He said ignoring Afghanistan this time around will be a great mistake.

Shehbaz Sharif said strengthening Afghanistan in the security and counter-terrorism domain should run parallel to SCO’s support to the Afghan people in the socio-economic arenas.

The Prime Minister urged international community to support efforts to build sustainable Afghan economy and unfreeze its financial assets.

Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan has been victim of terrorism itself and the country has paid huge sacrifices in defeating terrorism.

He urged the members of SCO to join hands together in fighting against the menace of terrorism, extremism and separatism.

The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong resolve in advancing the objectives of SCO.

He asked SCO member countries to renew their search for regional solutions to problems that threaten to undermine shared peace and development.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the demise of Prince Abdulkarim bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.

In a tweet today, he prayed that may Allah Almighty rest the departed soul in peace.

The Prime Minister also extended his most sincere condolences to the Royal family.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan