Day: February 22, 2023

Karachi, February 22, 2023 (PPI-OT):Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori has had a very busy day on Tuesday as well. On Tuesday, the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia Nawaf Saeed A. Al-Maliki met the Governor of Sindh in Islamabad. In the meeting, Pak-Saudi relations, promotion of mutual economic cooperation, investment opportunities in the province and other matters of mutual interest were discussed.

Governor Sindh said that Pakistan-Saudi relations span many decades, Pakistani people have special devotion to Saudi Arabia due to holy places, while Islamic brotherhood is the basis of Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations. He further said that Saudi Arabia has helped Pakistan in every difficult time. He said that Saudi investors should benefit from the favourable investment environment in the province.

The Saudi ambassador said that he attaches great importance to relations with Pakistan. Meanwhile, Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori was met by the Ambassador of Morocco in Islamabad, Mohammad Carmon.

Further promotion of mutual trade in the meeting, Exchange of delegations, increasing cooperation in the fields of education and health, investment opportunities in Sindh province and other issues were discussed. Governor Sindh said that Morocco is a country of significant importance in Islamic history, Morocco has unique importance in terms of its constructions.

He said that Pak-Morocco fraternal relations have spanned several decades, increasing mutual cooperation can benefit the economy of both countries. He said that there are favourable investment opportunities in various sectors in Karachi, the economic center of the country.

The Moroccan ambassador said that Moroccan investors are interested in investing in various sectors. He said that the people of Pakistan have always supported Morocco. It has unique importance in terms of its constructions. He said that Pak-Morocco fraternal relations have spanned several decades, increasing mutual cooperation can benefit the economy of both countries.

For more information, contact:
Advisor to Governor (Higher Education and Media)
Sindh Governor House
Tel: +92-21-99201216-7, +92-21-99201201-3
Email: press@governorsindh.gov.pk
Website: www.governorsindh.gov.pk

Islamabad, February 22, 2023 (PPI-OT):Pakistan has called for addressing the situations where people are still forcibly denied their UN-pledged right to self-determination, as in Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine. Speaking at the Special Committee on ‘Charter of the United Nations and on the Strengthening of the Role of the Organization’, Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the world body Aamir Khan said there is a need to uphold principles of justice and rule of law.

He said the right to self-determination, which is a fundamental pillar of the world order based on the Rule of Law, is the central piece of multilateral framework for peace and security. The Pakistani envoy said there are some who have been denied this right and have been obliged to struggle for it. He said this is the situation in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine.

For more information, contact:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of Pakistan
4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9103557
Email: info@moib.gov.pk
Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk

Islamabad, February 22, 2023 (PPI-OT):A delegation of newly elected top officials of Bar Councils across the country met with Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif today at the Prime Minister House. In the meeting, the Prime Minister congratulated the newly elected officials. The Prime Minister described the struggle of the lawyers’ community as key for the supremacy of the constitution and law in the country and praised their sacrifices.

The Prime Minister said that the lawyer’s community has always played the role of the vanguard for the protection of the constitution and supremacy of law in the country. The Prime Minister said that the lawyers raised their voice effectively against every unconstitutional move of the previous government, for which they deserve praise.

The delegation apprised the Prime Minister about the problems of Pakistan Bar Council, Islamabad High Court Bar Council and Provincial Bar Councils. The Prime Minister assured the delegation of immediate solution to all their legitimate problems. Federal Prime Ministers Nazir Tarar, Rana Sanaullah, Rana Tanveer Hussain and Special Assistants Malik Ahmed Khan and Attaullah Tarar also participated in the meeting.

For more information, contact:
Prime Minister’s Office
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Email: info@pmo.gov.pk
Website: https://pmo.gov.pk/

Islamabad, February 22, 2023 (PPI-OT):An important review meeting regarding electricity transmission and load management in summer was held in Islamabad under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif. While talking to the participants of the meeting, the Prime Minister said that appropriate steps should be taken to improve the electricity transmission system in the summer season and in this regard, appropriate measures should be taken for load management.

He emphasized that this proposed strategy should be finalized as soon as possible so that the relevant institutions have a solid and comprehensive plan before the arrival of heat. The Prime Minister further said that load shedding should be kept to a minimum during the summer months, especially during Ramadan.

The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction over the fact that the share of local fuels and alternative resources in the energy mix in terms of power generation is continuously increasing due to which the dependence on expensive imported fuels is decreasing and the import bill is also being reduced. Even though it is decreasing. The Prime Minister directed that steps should be taken immediately to make the Haveli Bahadur Shah Power Plant fully operational. He also directed the Power Division, Petroleum Division and other related institutions to improve coordination and communication regarding power generation and load management.

In the meeting, a detailed briefing was also given to the Prime Minister regarding power generation and load management, in which it was told that effective measures are being taken to minimize the burden of electricity load shedding on the people. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Energy Engineer Khurram Dastagir, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Maryam Aurangzeb, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Jahanzeb Khan and relevant senior government officials participated in the meeting.

For more information, contact:
Prime Minister’s Office
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Email: info@pmo.gov.pk
Website: https://pmo.gov.pk/

Islamabad, February 22, 2023 (PPI-OT):Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Prof. Ahsan Iqbal and Minister for Economy of United Arab Emirates Mr. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri on Wednesday agreed to expand economic ties in key areas. Minister for Planning Prof. Ahsan Iqbal met with Minister for Economy of United Arab Emirates Mr. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri on the side lines of World Government Summit where he is representing Pakistan. He was also accompanied by Minister of State for Petroleum, Mr. Musadik Malik.

Minister for Planning and Development Prof. Ahsan Iqbal noted the historic brotherly ties between Pakistan and UAE and thanked the Government of UAE for standing by the people of Pakistan in every hour of need ranging from natural disasters to economic crises.

Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal emphasised the need for expanding the trade relations between both countries and identified key areas such as tech sector, energy and agricultural produce where vast potential for mutual collaboration exist. Minister Iqbal also invited UAE to invest in Pakistan to expand industrial capacity through Pak-China investment fund being established, upgradation of existing and setting up new refineries, in minerals sector and the TAPI pipeline.

UAE Minister for Economy Mr. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri welcomed the suggestions and showed keen interest in the areas identified. He invited Pakistan to sign a ‘Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement’ (CEPA) with the UAE to help enhance the trade relations between both countries.

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal thanked UAE’s Minister for Economy Al Marri for the offer and also for organising the World Government Summit that has helped identify areas of convergence between countries and find ways to overcome economic and governance challenges. UAE is one of Pakistan’s key economic partners, and expansion of trade and investment ties bodes well for the business communities and the people in both countries.

For more information, contact:
Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives
“P” Block, Pakistan Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9209442
Fax: +92-51-9201777
Email: webmanager@pc.gov.pk
Website: https://www.pc.gov.pk/