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20/10/2023

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04/05/2023

Bilawal Bhutto meeting with his Russian counterpart
Chaudhry Ahsan Premee
Associated Press Service (APS)
May 4, 2023,
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had an informal meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov after arriving in Goa, India to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
According to the Foreign Office, the foreign ministers of the two countries discussed bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest and assured each other to deepen relations between the two countries under food security, energy and public relations.
The Foreign Office said in a statement that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has opened new doors of cooperation and coordination with Russia.
Earlier, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari arrived in Goa, India to attend the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
In a video message on Twitter, Bilawal Bhutto confirmed his arrival in Goa and became the first foreign minister to visit India after more than a decade.
"Finally, we have arrived in Goa on the occasion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting. First of all, I will meet the Foreign Minister of Russia, then I will meet the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, and then I will attend the dinner for all the foreign ministers," he said.
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Bilawal Bhutto meeting with his Russian counterpart
Chaudhry Ahsan Premee
Associated Press Service (APS)
May 4, 2023,
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had an informal meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov after arriving in Goa, India to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
According to the Foreign Office, the foreign ministers of the two countries discussed bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest and assured each other to deepen relations between the two countries under food security, energy and public relations.
The Foreign Office said in a statement that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has opened new doors of cooperation and coordination with Russia.
Earlier, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari arrived in Goa, India to attend the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
In a video message on Twitter, Bilawal Bhutto confirmed his arrival in Goa and became the first foreign minister to visit India after more than a decade.
"Finally, we have arrived in Goa on the occasion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting. First of all, I will meet the Foreign Minister of Russia, then I will meet the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, and then I will attend the dinner for all the foreign ministers," he said.
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18/03/2023

عمران خان کا زمان پارک لاہور واپس پہنچنے کے بعد کارکنان کا جشن
Workers' celebration after Imran Khan's return to Zaman Park Lahore

20/02/2023

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan appearing in Lahore High Court on 20-02-23 at Lahore

15/12/2022

Asma Shirazi exposes dark forces of the country: Nasir Zaidi
Asma read, wrote, learned and adopted her style with great effort: Kishore Naheed
Salutes the courage of Asma Shirazi: Afzal Butt, President PFUJ
Chaudhry Ahsan Premee
Associated Press Service
ISLAMABAD: Veteran journalist and anchor Asma Shirazi has exposed the dark forces of the country in her book titled “Kahani Barhhey Ghar Ki” wherein she shed light on negative aspects of civil-military relations.
These views were expressed by Nasir Zaidi, former secretary of Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), during a book launching ceremony held under the auspices of National Press Club (NPC) here on the other day.
He went on to say that many forms of dictatorship and fascism were revealed through the book and the evil of fascism censorship were still there and people were being victimized in this regard. “Asma demands that we fulfill our duty, the way she has penned down this book, exposing dark forces of this country by reflecting her columns in the history. Book also reflects the negative aspects of civil-military relations. She has given a way by doing this work and revived the culture of book reading and writing.
PPP leader Senator Farhatullah Babar said that Asma’s style and the composition of the words were very polite and it encouraged print media. She jotted down history of last four years. She also provided a raw material for new writers which cannot be ignored for a historian.
On this occasion, Kishore Naheed expressed his opinion and said that Asma read, wrote and learned and developed her style with great endeavor. There is a writer hidden inside Asma who adopted and created her own media.
On this occasion, PFUJ President Afzal Butt said that Asma fought a great struggle for the freedom of media during the ex-military ruler Musharraf’s stint and did road shows with them and continued that her valuable input for freedom of press were laudable. “We salute Asma Shirazi’s courage,” he remarked.
Addressing the ceremony, Hamid Mir deplored that Pakistan was still standing in 2018. It seems that Imran Khan’s government was still there.
President NPC Anwar Raza was of the view the book also reflected negative aspects of civil-military relations while journalist Ali Raza Alvi said that the behavior of former rulers against Asma was condemnable. Guests including Saleem Safi, Sajjad Azhar, Mustansar Javed, and Asma Shirazi expressed their views at the event.

10/12/2022

The solutions to today’s greatest crises are rooted in human rights
The promise of dignity and equality in rights, has been under a sustained assault in recent years
We need to renew the social contract between Government and people so as to rebuild trust
We need to find a new energy that motivates young people, Speakers
Associated Press Service
ISLAMABAD: (December 10, 2022; A seminar was organized at the national level on the occasion of the World Human Rights Day, under the Parliamentary Commission for Human Rights and the International Islamic University in which Chief Justice Sharia Court Dr. Syed Mohammad Anwar as chief guest, and Federal Minister Senator Talha Mehmood, Justice Supreme Court of Pakistan Justice Qazi Faiz Esa, Federal Ombudsman for Harassment Kashmala Khan, Senator Farhat Ullah Babar and other academicians and civil society members were participated.
This was the summary of the text of the participants of the event that it is absolutely clear that we need to regain the universality of human rights, the indivisibility of human rights, and we need to find a new energy that motivates young people around the world.
Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR is a milestone document, which proclaims the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, colour, religion, s*x, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Available in more than 500 languages, it is the most translated document in the world.
2022 Theme: Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All: This year's Human Rights Campaign was about this that join us for a year-long campaign to promote and recognise the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights will be celebrated on 10 December 2023. Ahead of this milestone, starting on this year's Human Rights Day on 10 December 2022, we will launch a year-long campaign to showcase the UDHR by focusing on its legacy, relevance and activism.
In the decades since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, human rights have become more recognised and more guaranteed across the globe. It has since served as the foundation for an expanding system of human rights protection that today focuses also on vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and migrants.
However, the promise of the UDHR, of dignity and equality in rights, has been under a sustained assault in recent years. As the world faces challenges new and ongoing – pandemics, conflicts, exploding inequalities, morally bankrupt global financial system, racism, climate change – the values, and rights enshrined in the UDHR provide guideposts for our collective actions that do not leave anyone behind.
The year-long campaign seeks to shift the needle of understanding and action towards greater knowledge of the universality of the UDHR and the activism associated with it.
The UDHR enshrines the rights of all human beings. From the right to education to equal pay, UDHR established for the first time the indivisible and inalienable rights of all humanity.
As a “common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations”, the UDHR is a global blueprint for international, national, and local laws and policies and a bedrock of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development.
The 2030 Agenda for sustainable development explicitly recognizes it is grounded in UDHR and has to be implemented in a manner that realizes human rights.
The UDHR has inspired many struggles for stronger human rights protection and helped them to be more recognized.
In the (nearly) 75 years since the proclamation of the UDHR, human rights have advanced. However, progress does not mean the fight for rights and equality ever ends.
Whenever and wherever humanity's values are abandoned, we all are at greater risk.
The solutions to today’s greatest crises are rooted in human rights.
Rights violations reverberate across borders and across generations.
These can be, must be, collectively overcome. We need to stand up for our rights and those of others.
The UDHR calls upon everybody to stand up for human rights. We all have a role to play.
We need an economy that invests in human rights and works for everyone. We need to renew the social contract between Governments and their people and within societies, so as to rebuild trust and embrace a shared and comprehensive vision of human rights on the road to a just and sustainable development.

Ignorant men dominate women, Justice Qazi Faez Isa
The promise of dignity and equality in rights, has been under a sustained assault in recent years We need to renew the social contract between Government and people so as to rebuild trust
We need to find a new energy that motivates young people, Speakers
Associated Press Service
ISLAMABAD: December 10, 2022: Justice Qazi Faez Isa of the Supreme Court on Saturday said though human rights were recognised as fundamental rights in the Constitution and Article 25 gave the right of education to both boys and girls, over 1,000 attacks were made on educational institutions in the country in three years.
He was speaking at a national seminar held at the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) female campus in collaboration with the Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights (PCHR) in connection with International Human Rights Day.
The day themed as ‘Dignity, freedom and justice for all’ was observed across the globe on Saturday.
Justice Isa said Islam was an inclusive and non-discriminatory religion, adding that ignorant men dominate women.
Says ignorant men dominate women “The holy Quran says men are protectors of women. Islam is the best example of giving dignity, freedom and justice to the humanity, irrespective of their caste, creed and colour,” he said.
Justice Qazi Isa was the chief guest while Chief Justice Federal Shariat Court Syed Mohammad Anwar, Minister for Safron Mohammad Talha Mehmood and Federal Ombudsperson Kashmala Khan also attended the event, said a statement issued by the university.
In his opening remarks, PCHR Executive Director Mohammad Shafique Chaudhry said the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was as relevant now as it was on the day in 1948 when it was proclaimed and adopted by the UN.
He said there was a dire need to pay heed towards the protection of human rights. He opined that academic institutions can play a pivotal role in disseminating awareness for protection of human rights.
The Federal Shariat Court chief justice said the universal declaration of human rights was a comprehensive draft having 30 articles and recognised by the Constitution of Pakistan as well.
“We have to be objective, we have to discuss the shortcomings along with the achievements as a nation. The Federal Shariat Court has declared that the domestic violence law does not have any clause contrary to the Islamic teachings.”
Domestic violence is an unethical and inhuman activity that should be ended in Pakistan. Human rights and Islam complement each other. In Islam, domestic violence is prohibited as it teaches that women should be treated with care and respect,” he said.
The minister for Safron said safety of women should be ensured in the country.
“Islam is the religion of peace and prosperity which gives women freedom and dignity. They had participated in wars, bear the burden of economic activities as well.”

Education is the most important source to bring change in a positive manner. The government is trying to ensure effectiveness of institutions by giving them standard training, he added.
The federal ombudsperson stated that people should have awareness regarding their rights and laws.
Dr Rahim Awan, director general Legal Aid and Justice Authority, said there was 1,500-year-old declaration of human rights in the form of Khutba Hujatul Wida and the West adopted the same traits in the form of International Declaration of Human Rights.
IIUI female campus Vice PresidentDr Samina Malik said students from 40 countries were acquiring quality education at the university.
She said the university was on the path of development under a newly-prepared strategic plan.
Dr Farkhanda Zia, director general Shariah Academy, IIUI, said every human being should respect the other human being.
This was the summary of the text of the participants of the event that it is absolutely clear that we need to regain the universality of human rights, the indivisibility of human rights, and we need to find a new energy that motivates young people around the world.
Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR is a milestone document, which proclaims the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, colour, religion, s*x, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Available in more than 500 languages, it is the most translated document in the world.
2022 Theme: Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All: This year's Human Rights Campaign was about this that join us for a year-long campaign to promote and recognise the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights will be celebrated on 10 December 2023. Ahead of this milestone, starting on this year's Human Rights Day on 10 December 2022, we will launch a year-long campaign to showcase the UDHR by focusing on its legacy, relevance and activism.
In the decades since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, human rights have become more recognised and more guaranteed across the globe. It has since served as the foundation for an expanding system of human rights protection that today focuses also on vulnerable groups such as persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and migrants.
However, the promise of the UDHR, of dignity and equality in rights, has been under a sustained assault in recent years. As the world faces challenges new and ongoing – pandemics, conflicts, exploding inequalities, morally bankrupt global financial system, racism, climate change – the values, and rights enshrined in the UDHR provide guideposts for our collective actions that do not leave anyone behind.
The year-long campaign seeks to shift the needle of understanding and action towards greater knowledge of the universality of the UDHR and the activism associated with it.
The UDHR enshrines the rights of all human beings. From the right to education to equal pay, UDHR established for the first time the indivisible and inalienable rights of all humanity.
As a “common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations”, the UDHR is a global blueprint for international, national, and local laws and policies and a bedrock of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development.
The 2030 Agenda for sustainable development explicitly recognizes it is grounded in UDHR and has to be implemented in a manner that realizes human rights.
The UDHR has inspired many struggles for stronger human rights protection and helped them to be more recognized.
In the (nearly) 75 years since the proclamation of the UDHR, human rights have advanced. However, progress does not mean the fight for rights and equality ever ends.
Whenever and wherever humanity's values are abandoned, we all are at greater risk. The solutions to today’s greatest crises are rooted in human rights.
Rights violations reverberate across borders and across generations. These can be, must be, collectively overcome
We need to stand up for our rights and those of others. The UDHR calls upon everybody to stand up for human rights. We all have a role to play.
We need an economy that invests in human rights and works for everyone. We need to renew the social contract between Governments and their people and within societies, so as to rebuild trust and embrace a shared and comprehensive vision of human rights on the road to a just and sustainable development

17/08/2022

Pakistan is playing an active role in the UNO work: Prime Minister
Associated Press Service
ISLAMABAD: August 17, 2022- Mr. Julien Harneis, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Pakistan, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today. Various areas of UN’s work and cooperation with Pakistan were discussed during the meeting including the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, flood relief, food security, and ecosystem restoration.
The Prime Minister underscored Pakistan’s firm commitment to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter. He highlighted that Pakistan had been contributing actively to the work of the UN, especially in the areas of peacekeeping, humanitarian action, climate change, and international cooperation for sustainable development.
The Prime Minister appreciated the significant role played by the UN in supporting Pakistan’s progress towards the attainment of UN Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Prime Minister expressed serious concern on the devastation caused by the recent floods across Pakistan, adding that provision of humanitarian relief to the people in the affected areas was a high priority of his government.
Mr. Harneis briefed the Prime Minister on the ongoing activities of the United Nations in Pakistan including in the areas of sustainable development, humanitarian assistance, environmental protection, food security and climate change. He also reiterated United Nations’ continued support to Pakistan in its ongoing endeavor for a resilient recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and sustainable development.
Mr. Harneis is working as the UN Resident Coordinator in Pakistan since January 2020. He chairs the UN Country Team comprising all UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes that are operational in Pakistan, and coordinates their activities to ensure alignment of UN assistance with national development priorities and plans.

08/03/2022

Women rights circumscribed by narrow mindsets and hidebound tradition; Nyla Raja

Associated Press Service International Women's Day was observed today on the occasion of International Women's DayNyla Raja, a well-known young lawyer and social media personality,speaking to the Associated Press Service, said that “WOMEN” in Pakistan will be silent no more. Each year on March 8...

26/12/2021

We have a universe within ourselves; Nyla Rajah

Associated Press ServiceWomen aspiring to become Miss Universe must be intelligent, well-mannered, and cultured. If a candidate is unable to perform well during each round, she is often eliminated.

21/11/2021

UN agencies must come out of deep sleep; Mushaal Hussein Mullick

Associated Press ServiceISLAMABAD: November 21, 2021- Mushaal Hussein Mullick Chairperson Peace and Culture Organisation held an extensive and a very important meeting on the sidelines of a dinner organised by Parliamentarians Commission for Human Rights with Mr Rory Mungoven Chief Asia Pacific Sect...

25/09/2021

Mushaal praises PM for raising Kashmir cause at world stage effectively

Associated Press ServiceISLAMABAD: September 26;Mushaal Hussein Mullick, the Chairperson of Peace and Culture Organization praised Prime Minister Imran Khan for raising the Kashmir cause at the global stage vociferously and powerfully.

11/09/2021

PFUJ appeals for mass participation in dharna outside parliament today to oppose media martial law

Associated Press ServiceISLAMABAD: Sep 12,2021-The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalist (PFUJ) is going to stage a historic dharna outside the parliament against the government plans to establish a new headquarter of censorship in the name of Pakistan Media Development Authority (PMDA).

16/05/2021

PFUJ has strongly condemned the Israeli bombing of a media building in Gaza

Associated Press ServiceISLAMABAD: May 16, 2021-In a statement issued on Sunday the President PFUJ Shahzada Zulfiqar and Secretary General Nasir Zaidi said that the bombing amounted to frightening media persons who have been covering the terrible war that has claimed so many civilians' lives.