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January 24, 2022

The Pakistan Railways will become a profitable institute in next 06 months: Azam Khan Sawati

Islamabad, January 24, 2022 (PPI-OT): Federal Minister for Railways Mr. Azam Khan Sawati has announced, “The Pakistan Railways will become a profitable institute in next 06 months”. He was addressing the “Inauguration ceremony of Railway Freight Service from Hutchison Port Pakistan” at Karachi on January 24, 2022. The High-tech train track laid at the Hutchison Ports Pakistan connects the facility to the rest of the country in a seamless manner through Pakistan Railways’ extensive network spread throughout the country.

The Railways Minister further said that the train service was a historical milestone and Pakistan will lead Asia and World in business in the future. “Freight service will shift millions of containers, the team worked day and night for this day, more jobs will be created and revenue will be generated”: Sawati said. Syed Ali Hyder Zaidi, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs said, this service will become an economic revival service for Pakistan, due to the blockage of roads, lack of infrastructure, and other cargo service issues, train service will lead the country for economic growth.

“Train service will be connected with Port Qasim Authority and Oil and Coil will also be shifted through freight in the future. Ali includes. In the last Governor of Sindh Mr. Imran Ismail said, on the guideline and direction of PM Imran khan both ministries are working day and night for the uplifting of economic growth, corrupt elements are crying on the revival of business and progress of Pakistan. Capt. Syed Rashid Jamil, General Manager and Head of business unit Hutchison Ports Pakistan also addressed the ceremony.

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January 24, 2022

President for Fostering Academia, Industry Linkages to promote Pakistani Cultural Brands

Islamabad, January 24, 2022 (PPI-OT): President Dr Arif Alvi has underlined the need to foster linkages amongst academia, industry, and market for promoting cultural and traditional brands of Pakistan at local and international levels. The President made these remarks while presiding a meeting on promotion of Pakistani brands, at Governor’s House, Karachi, today. The President said that we should think and work together in an organised way to project and promote our crafts and handicrafts at all levels.

Pakistan has a rich culture and civilization which may be source of huge attraction for foreign investment if properly promoted, he added. Moreover, he stressed the need for localisation of Pakistani brands by strengthening internal markets for local brands. We must document our crafts by making an authentic comprehensive directory and display centres at big cities of Pakistan. In addition, quality management and design improvement are essential for the promotion of brands.

Whereas, by developing skills of our artisans and designers through competition and incentives we can capture international market, he said. The meeting also discussed the promotion of Pakistan’s products at the international garments and fashion industry. The meeting was attended by Secretary Trade Development Authority of Pakistan and Chairman PHMA, Chairman PRGMEA, Chairman Pakistan Apparel Forum, CEO Multi- National Export Bureau, representatives of IBPC, Pakistan Cotton Fashion Apparel, and others.

January 24, 2022

Christian leaders’ memo to Indian President seeking protection from Hindutva violence in India

New Delhi, January 24, 2022 (PPI-OT): The Christian priest and community leaders have decided not to suffer in silence any more on threats from Hidnutva outfit VHP and Bajrang Dal, in Indian state in Madhya Pradesh. The Christian community made an appeal to the President of India and the Chief Justice of India (CJI) for their intervention in the matter and ensure safety as the outfits like VHP and Bajrang Dal, they said are infringing on the democratic rights of Christians on the pretext of a false claim about forced conversions.

Having borne the brunt of relentless Hindutva violence, which has witnessed a spike in recent months in BJP-ruled states. In a memorandum addressed to President Ram Nath Kovind and CJI N V Ramana along with other top constitutional authorities, a group of priests from the state drew their attention to the nefarious activities of extremist groups like Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal in the state. These outfits, they added, are infringing on the democratic rights of Christians on the pretext of a false claim about forced conversions.

“They make false allegations of religious conversion against the priests and pastors in the community, carry false social media propaganda against us, and register false police complaints against us,” read the memorandum. Accusing the police of bias in favour of the Hindutva groups, they said that the men in uniform have failed to protect the community from the violent mob attacks on them.

“We are terrorised and living in fear. We are being falsely projected as religious converters,” UCA news d Father Rocky Shah, one of the signatories to the memorandum and public relations officer of Jhabua Diocese, as saying. The state of Madhya Pradesh has witnessed a spurt in Hindutva violence targeting Christian community since the passage of a law that criminalises religious conversion of Hindus to other faiths.

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January 24, 2022

Country may see another partition if divisive politics does not stop: Bose’s Grandson

New Delhi, January 24, 2022 (PPI-OT): The grandson of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose has urged all political leaders to stop divisive politics and follow the leader’s ideology. Chandra Kumar Bose talking to media men in New Delhi, said the government should think beyond the statue and adopt Netaji’s ideology as he believed in but even after 75 years, questions are being raised on the unity of the country.

“We should stop communal and divisive politics, because maybe we can win elections with that but will lose the nation. When country will not exist, what good is of winning polls,” he asked. He said: “The time has come to use Netaji’s ideals in national politics. If we do not, the partition will happen again and we do not want to see 1947 again.”

Bose said, “Common man does not want division in society. Everyone wants to live united. I urge all political parties to stop divisive politics and follow Netaji’s ideals, failing which the country may see another partition in the next 50 to 100 years, and the future generations will be unable to see undivided India.”

“We should stop communal and divisive politics, because maybe we can win elections with that but will lose the nation. When country will not exist, what good is of winning polls,” he asked. When asked why he thinks the country will face another partition in 50 to 100 years, he said: “Bengal, Northeast, Kerala and Tamil Nadu may be separated, then you stay with Uttar Pradesh. Divide and rule policy of Britishers is still continuing. The state and central governments are also being run on divisive lines. Elections in Uttar Pradesh are being held on caste lines, but Netaji ended caste system. We all are one.”

On being asked why he is raising questions at the BJP-led government, as he has been a part of it, he said: “I don’t like politics of the BJP, I follow Netaji’s ideology and do not compromise on it. I joined the BJP because I was told that Netaji’s ideology will be spread, but it has not happened. If they will tell me that it will not happen, I will leave the party.”

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January 24, 2022

Modi govt widens gap between rich and poor in corona crisis: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, January 24, 2022 (PPI-OT): In India, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticized the Modi-led fascist Indian government, saying that the gap between rich and poor has widened due to the policies of the present government during the global Covid-19 pandemic.

Rahul Gandhi in a tweet said that all the steps taken by the Modi government during the pandemic had only benefited a few favoured investors of the government. He said that the poor have suffered the most during the corona crisis and their income has decreased by 53 percent while the income of the rich has increased manifold.

He said that the whole country was suffering from the Covid crisis, however the poor and middle class of the country had also suffered from the ‘economic pandemic’ of the Modi government. He said that the Modi government was responsible for widening the gap between rich and poor.

Presenting the data released by the media, Rahul said that the income of the extremely poor, middle class and upper middle class in India had decreased by 20 percent while the income of rich people has increased by 20 percent.

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January 24, 2022

Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr. Shireen Mazari launches Human Rights Complaint Cell for efficient Registration and Redressal of Complaints on Human Rights violations across the country

Islamabad, January 24, 2022 (PPI-OT): Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr. Shireen Mazari launched the Human Rights Complaint Cell toady in a meeting held at Ministry of Human Rights, Islamabad. Joint Secretary Ministry of Human Rights, all Directors General and senior officers of ministry attended the meeting. Whereas regional Directors Human Rights from Quetta, Lahore, Peshawar and Karachi participated in the meeting via Zoom link. Human Rights Complaint Cell has been established under the Ministry of Human Rights for receiving, sifting, segregating and forwarding of complaints both at federal and provincial levels.

At regional levels, ministry will be looking after the process of registration of complaints through its Directorate of Human Rights existing in provincial capitals. With the help of this cell ministry would refer complaints after their registration to concerned department/agency at any level and would be getting a regular feedback for their timely redressal. A dedicated team of the cell will maintain proper data on all kinds of complaints received. Apart from this, human rights violations have been categorized to ensure apposite scrutiny and strong coordination among the departments.

In the meeting, DG Human Rights briefed the participants that about the cell that how it has been established after multiple rounds of consultation at provincial and federal levels. It will be operated under a well devised system generating an automated database on registration as well as tracking of complaints. He told that a special code will be allotted to every application/complaint that may be registered through any channel including written application sent through post, email or recorded on assigned telephone numbers.

After registration, ministry would perpetually monitor and take follow-up on all complaints. While speaking on this occasion, Federal Minister lauded the system and congratulated the whole team for successfully making it happen. She said that she would personally get weekly and monthly progress report of this cell and advised all regional heads to keenly look into the cases of human rights violation in their respective area especially those reported on print, electronic and digital media. She also enquired about few cases of Quetta from Director Human Rights, Quetta region and urged him to check their current status from police department.

January 24, 2022

Foreign Minister receives the Minister of Trade of Sri Lanka

Islamabad, January 24, 2022 (PPI-OT): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi received the Minister of Trade of Sri Lanka, Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana and State Minister for Regional Cooperation Mr. Tharaka Balasuriya at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today. Dr. Gunawardhana along with an important trade delegation is visiting Pakistan from 20-27 January. Highlighting the importance of strengthening the existing fraternal relations between the two countries through high-level exchanges, the Foreign Minister underlined the need to capitalize on the immense goodwill that exists between Pakistan and Sri Lanka by expanding cooperation across diverse areas, including trade and investment, tourism, culture, education, defence, agriculture, human resource development, etc.

Recalling the Prime Minister’s visit to Sri Lanka in February 2021, the Foreign Minister said that all efforts must be made to enhance bilateral trade relations through optimal utilization of the Pakistan-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (FTA), particularly by expanding interaction between the business communities on both sides, and joint ventures and investments in high potential sectors. The Foreign Minster noted that deepening economic cooperation through proactive economic diplomacy was a top priority for the Government in the context of its policy focus on geo-economics.

Reciprocating the sentiments, Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana thanked the Government of Pakistan for warm hospitality, and the goodwill towards Sri Lanka at all levels. He appreciated Pakistan’s consistent friendship and support for Sri Lanka and noted that his visit was aimed at further advancing mutually beneficial economic and trade relations. Sri Lanka was keen to expand ties in the whole range of sectors including ICT, pharmaceuticals, minerals, textiles, logistics, shipping, education and tourism. Both sides also agreed to continue close collaboration in multilateral fora and to strengthen regional cooperation.

January 24, 2022

Prime Minister receives Telephonic Call from the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

Islamabad, January 24, 2022 (PPI-OT): Prime Minister Imran Khan received a telephone call from His Highness Mohamed Bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today. The Crown Prince strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Lahore on 20 January 2022, which claimed three lives and left several injured. He offered deepest condolences to the families of all the victims and prayed for speedy recovery of the injured.

The Crown Prince expressed solidarity with the leadership, government and people of Pakistan. The Prime Minister thanked the Crown Prince for his condolences and strong expression of support. Reaffirming Pakistan’s firm resolve to fight terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, he said that the perpetrators of terrorist attacks will be brought to justice. The Prime Minister expressed Pakistan’s desire to work with the UAE for further strengthening of bilateral ties, enhancing cooperation in the multilateral fora and continue close coordination on regional and global issues of mutual interest. Frequent and cordial interaction between the leaderships of the two countries is a hallmark of fraternal ties between Pakistan and the UAE.