Category: Legal Judicial

Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Defence Mushahid Hussain Sayed has said Pakistan needs to ensure fool proof maritime security as the next war is expected to be at sea.

He was addressing International Maritime Symposium at National Institute of Maritime Affairs in Islamabad.

Referring to current global security scenario, he said it is the most dangerous decade after World War II.

He said world is witnessing historic changes; economic and global powers are emerging from East.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman has urged development sector and partners to enhance projects and resources on climate change adaptation and mitigation.

She was addressing International Summit on Higher Education and Workforce Development in the 21st Century organised by USAID’s Higher Education System Strengthening Activity in Islamabad.

The Minister underlined need to convene such forums frequently to work on climate mitigation and adaptation models whereas climate change mitigation and adaptation projects needed to focus on land issues.

Commenting on recent flood devastation, she said floods had changed the demographics and geography of Pakistan’s cities and villages and affected communities would take a long time to recover.

The Minister expressed her concerns over less public awareness and education on climate change and urged need to build climate change departments in our universities.

Source: Radio Pakistan

One terrorist was killed, while one soldier embraced martyrdom during exchange of intense fire in general area of Shewa in North Waziristan District.

According to ISPR, the killed terrorist remained actively involved in terror activities against security forces.

The soldier, who embraced martyrdom, having fought gallantly, was recognized as Havaldar Parosh and resident of Kohat

Weapon and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorist.

Sanitization of the area is being carried out to eliminate any terrorists found in the area.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi visited Pak-Afghan border at the Kharlachi and Borki area of Kurram district.

He led a jirga between the tribal elders of both sides and agreed to resolve all disputes and differences through bilateral talks.

In a bilateral negotiation, the reopening of Pak-Afghan border was decided for trade and movement.

Before visiting the Pak-Afghan border, the minister held jirga with the elders of Turi, Bangash and other tribes of Kurram, where all issues related to recent clashes on the border were discussed in detail.

The Minister appreciated the tireless efforts of the security forces, district administration, and the members of the bilateral Jirga.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held a telephonic conversation with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.

The two leaders held discussions on recent developments in the region, noted with satisfaction the positive trajectory in bilateral relations.

They reiterated joint resolve to further cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Chief Election Commissioner retired Justice Abdul Rashid Sulehria said that Election commission with strict security measures is all set to hold free and fair local government elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir on the 27th of this month.

Talking to PTV, he said that all arrangements have been completed to ensure impartial local bodies polls aimed at shifting the power to the people at the grassroots level.

He said that AJK’s progress is directly linked with the local government elections.

He said more than 11,000 candidates including females are participating in LB polls in AJK.

Source: Radio Pakistan