Day: March 12, 2023

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Pakistan expresses support for promoting accessibility to legal systems in SCO member states

Islamabad, March 12, 2023 (PPI-OT): Pakistan has expressed its support for the rule of law and promoting accessibility to legal systems in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states. The support was expressed by Justice of the Supreme Court Munib Akhtar while virtually representing Pakistan at the meeting of the SCO Chairmen of Supreme Courts, held in New Delhi. At the meeting, Justice Munib Akhtar expressed his views on the subject of “Facilitating Access to Justice”.

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

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Senator Farooq Naek elected unopposed as Member of IPU’s Committee on HR, Democracy

Islamabad, March 12, 2023 (PPI-OT): Pakistan’s Senator Farooq H. Naek has been elected unopposed as a Member of Inter-Parliamentary Union’s Standing Committee on Human Rights and Democracy. The election took place during a meeting of the Asia-Pacific Group of Inter-Parliamentary Union in Bahrain’s capital Manama.

In his speech to the Parliamentarians from the Asia-Pacific Group Member countries, Senator Farooq H. Naek expressed his gratitude to them for supporting his candidacy. He assured that he would represent the Asia-Pacific Group effectively.

The IPU is a global organization of National Parliaments based in Geneva, Switzerland, dedicated to promoting peace through parliamentary diplomacy and dialogue. It currently has 178 members and 14 Associate Members.

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

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Pakistan Army opens snow-clad Burzil Pass in Gilgit-Baltistan

Pakistan Army has opened the snow-clad Burzil Pass in Gilgit-Baltistan for traffic after hectic efforts in biting cold weather.

Burzil Pass is located 178 km from Gilgit at the height of 13,808 feet above sea level which is covered by snow from October to April. The opening of the snow-covered Burzil Pass will facilitate people and vehicles in the area for smooth transportation.

Pakistan Army soldiers worked tirelessly day and night in the cold weather of -30 degrees Celsius to open this pass.

The residents of the area thanked the Pakistan Army for putting so much effort into opening the pass.

Source: Radio Pakistan