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January 25, 2022

Dalit man’s home attacked after riding horse on wedding day in MP

Bhopal, January 25, 2022 (PPI-OT: Hindu extremists attacked the home of a Dalit bridegroom in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh after he took out a wedding procession on horseback. A Dalit groom was riding a horse for the first time in Ganiyari, a village dominated by upper caste Lodhi Thakur community in Sagar district of the state. The house was attacked on Sunday night, Indian Express reported.

To prevent an attack on the wedding party, the groom, Dilip Ahirwar, 27, sought protection from police and Bhim Army. Almost five hours after the wedding procession left, family members said, members of the Lodhi Thakur community attacked the bridegroom’s home by pelting stones. They also reportedly assaulted the family members.

“Minutes after a power outage around 8.30 pm, a group of more than 100 men, carrying sticks, barged inside our house and attacked everyone, including women,” Permod Ahirwar, 25, who said that he received an injury on hand in the attack. “They did not spare even a 60-year-old woman.”

Permod said that the assailants damaged a car parked outside the house, “and also vandalised the canopy (mandap)”. The police said a clash broke out between two families over electric wires. “A few members of the Thakur community objected to the crossing of wires from their area and attacked Dilip Ahirwar’s home in an inebriated state,” Town inspector, Bunda police station, Manas Dwivedi, said.

Devendra Ahirwar (55), groom’s father, alleged that on Monday members of upper caste community “again threatened us”. “No other man from Ahirwar community will ride a horse again,” Devendra said the upper caste members allegedly told him.

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January 25, 2022

Saudi Ambassador H.E. Nawaf Bin Said-Al-Malki calls on Federal Minister Syed Ali Haider Zaidi in Islamabad to discuss the investment and development opportunities in maritime sector

Islamabad, January 25, 2022 (PPI-OT): Federal Minister Syed Ali Haider Zaidi welcomed Saudi Ambassador; H.E. Nawaf Bin Said-al-Malki in Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Islamabad. Matters of mutual interest were discussed in the meeting. Ambassador spoke about the interest of Saudi Investors in the maritime sector of Pakistan to gain immense mutual benefits.

H.E. Mr. Malki also emphasized on establishing economic ties with the Maritime sector of Pakistan. On which, Minister shared his vision of Blue Economy and apprised the Ambassador about all the recent Port developments and projects.

Minister highlighted the enormous opportunities in maritime sector of Pakistan. He reiterated that Pakistan is on the path of economic growth and have massive potential for investment. He underlined that Pakistan’s Blue Economy is opening new corridors for the progress and development not only in Pakistan but also offers huge investments opportunities to foreign investors. Minister showed gratitude to the Ambassador for the visit and assured all the support required from his ministry.

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January 25, 2022

Hurriyat activist Nazir Ahmed passes away in Muzaffarabad

Muzaffarabad, January 25, 2022 (PPI-OT): Kashmiri Hurriyat activist, Nazir Ahmed, passed away in Muzaffarabad, today. Nazir Ahmed, who hailed from Bandipora district of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, was seriously injured in a road accident three days ago. He was undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Muzaffarabad and succumbed to his injuries today. His funeral prayers were offered at Mank Piyan, Muzaffarabad.

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January 25, 2022

Message by the Prime Minister of Pakistan on the occasion of International Customs Day (26th January, 2022)

Islamabad, January 25, 2022 (PPI-OT): I am pleased to know that International Customs Day 2022 is being commemorated. On this occasion, I felicitate Pakistan Customs on their contribution in trade facilitation, revenue collection and safeguarding the country’s borders against smuggling and illicit trafficking.

Our government has initiated and is implementing paperless E-system to ensure transparency and collection of authentic data. It is a matter of satisfaction to note that Pakistan Customs has been able to generate useful data regarding trade transactions which is not only being utilized by Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in revenue analysis and audits but also by many other government organizations for policy making. Besides, the launch of Track and Trace system by FBR will digitise the economy and boost additional revenues.

This year’s International Customs Day theme “Scaling up Customs Digital Transformation by embracing a Data Culture and Building a Data Ecosystem” emphasizes the need for Pakistan Customs to further strengthen and develop data analytics. It will enable the Government to effectively manage and process the trade and seizures data to upgrade Risk Management System for better trade facilitation and strict enforcement.

Our government achieved record tax collection and it was possible by employing e-filling for ease of tax-payers. Moreover, under the policy of “Ease-of-doing-business”, the Government is facilitating investors through one-window by utilizing online portals.

It is, therefore, imperative to adopt digital technologies for the benefit and welfare of people. I hope that in this financial year Pakistan Customs will keep on performing with greater zeal, utmost professionalism, and integrity in supporting government’s vision of a prosperous Pakistan.

January 25, 2022

Ehsaas 8171 SMS registration service closing tomorrow at 12 midnight

Islamabad, January 25, 2022 (PPI-OT): The Ehsaas 8171 SMS service to register deserving families for Ehsaas Rashan Riayat programme is closing tomorrow at 12 midnight. “Jan 26, 2022 is the last date for low-income families to register themselves under the Rashan Riayat programme of Ehsaas. All arrangements are in final stages to roll out the programme in partnership with National Bank of Pakistan.

Also, family eligibility of applicants is currently being determined and we will start sending the eligibility messages very soon, said Senator Dr. Sania Nishtar, SAPM while announcing the closure of Ehsaas Rashan registration of families.

Further, she added, “The registration of Karyana stores is not closing with 8171; and it will continue through the web-portal: ehsaasrahsan.pass.gov.pk.” Before the 8171 closes at 12 midnight, families earning below Rs. 50,000 monthly can sign up by sending their CNIC. Only one member of an applicant family whose mobile number is issued on his own Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) can register his family on 8171.

Under Ehsaas Rashan Riayat, a targeted subsidy of Rs. 1,000 per month will be granted to each of eligible families on the purchase of flour, pulses, cooking oil. A subsidy of Rs. 22 per kg will be given on the flour, Rs. 55 per kg on pulses and Rs. 105 per liter/kg on cooking oil or ghee at the designated Kiryana shops. In total, 20 million deserving families will be identified through the Ehsaas survey.

Overall, 130 million people will benefit from the programme countrywide that equates to 53% of the population. Provincial Governments of Punjab, KP, Gilgit Baltistan and AJK are participating in the Ehsaas Rashan Riayat programme. The federal government and all participating federating units are sharing fiscal resources in the proportion of 35/65.

January 25, 2022

Advisor to PM on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Muhammad Ayub Afridi interacts with Pakistani community at Consulate General of Pakistan

Islamabad, January 25, 2022 (PPI-OT): Advisor to the PM on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Muhammad Ayub Afridi interacted with the Pakistani community at Consulate General of Pakistan here today, says a press release received here today from Jeddah.

During his interaction with the Pakistani community living in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, he reiterated that Overseas Pakistanis are close to the heart of Prime Minister. He further assured the community that the Government of Pakistan under the current Prime Minister has highly prioritized resolving the issues of Overseas Pakistanis.

The government of Pakistan is keen to strengthen relations with its overseas community. The Advisor to the PM on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development was accompanied by Dr. Haider Ali, MNA and Member, Public Accounts Committee, and Saleh Muhammad Khan Swati, Federal Parliamentary Secretary, WAPDA.

January 25, 2022

India may carry out false flag operation on Indian Republic Day, to malign Pakistan, Sikhs

Islamabad, January 25, 2022 (PPI-OT): Indian intelligence agencies at the behest of ruling Hindutva government in India are planning a false flag operation on the Republic Day celebrations of the country to malign Pakistan, Muslims and Sikhs.

The so-called security alert has been raised by Indian security agencies wherein they have issued a warning about a possible attack on bigwigs attending the Republic Day, tomorrow, on January 26, revealed KMS in its report.

The nine-page so-called intelligence report released by the Indian spy agencies has described as a threat to PM Narendra Modi and celebrities attending India’s Republic Day celebrations is, in fact, the New Delhi’s well-orchestrated plan to carry out a Pulwama like drama to unleash malicious propaganda against Pakistan, Muslims and Sikhs.

Besides Muslim organizations, the Indian intelligence agencies are blaming Khalistani groups for mobilizing cadres to plan “terror” and targeted attacks in Punjab and other Indian states. Indian agencies could themselves target the public gatherings, important institutions and crowded areas even with drone strikes to carry forward the hateful agenda against Muslims and Sikhs inside India and Pakistan outside, the report cautioned.

In a bid to give a realistic touch to the so-called alert, the Modi regime cancelled leave of police personnel. An order issued by the Delhi Police said, ‘In view of Republic Day Parade arrangements, all kinds of leave to all ranks is henceforth stopped until further notice, unless in emergent medical conditions’. In the order, it is further stated that all senior ranks are directed to achieve maximum staff mobilisation for Republic Day Parade obligations. Experts believe that the BJP regime may orchestrate a drama during the Republic Day celebrations for multiple purposes.

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January 25, 2022

Foreign Minister receives Ambassador of Tunisia

Islamabad, January 25, 2022 (PPI-OT): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi received the Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia, Mr. Borhene El Kamel earlier today. The Foreign Minister highlighted Pakistan’s historical and fraternal ties with Tunisia predating the latter’s independence.

The Foreign Minister lauded Tunisia’s contributions to regional peace and stability under the sagacious leadership of President, Mr. Kais Saied. He also praised Tunisia’s positive role at the UN Security Council (UNSC) during its two year term as non-permanent member.

FM Qureshi appreciated Tunisia’s vision for making OIC a substantive platform for advancing interfaith harmony and peaceful coexistence as well as cooperation on addressing international issues such as Jammu and Kashmir and Islamophobia. He paid glowing tributes to Tunisia for its unequivocal and principled support over Kashmir during its stint at UNSC as Non-Permanent member.

The Foreign Minister welcomed the 3rd Session of Bilateral Political Consultations held between Foreign Secretaries in March 2021. In his capacity as Co-Chair for Pakistan-Tunisia Joint Commission, FM Qureshi expressed keenness to convene the 10th Session in Islamabad during 2022 and welcomed the likelihood of business persons accompanying the delegation from Tunisia.

Foreign Minister extended his personal greetings and best wishes to his Tunisian counterpart Foreign Minister Othman Jerandi adding that he looked forward to welcome him at the OIC-CFM being hosted by Pakistan on March 22-23, 2022.