Day: February 24, 2022

President Dr Arif Alvi says Pakistan is committed to protect and promote human rights and ensure the strict enforcement of labour laws in the country.

Talking to the visiting European Union Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore in Islamabad, he said Pakistan has taken a number of legal and administrative measures to protect the children and minorities’ rights.

He also expressed concern over the human rights abuses by India against minorities, particularly in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, and urged the European Union to take note of the persecution of minorities by the Indian government.

Speaking on the occasion, Eamon Gilmore appreciated Pakistan's efforts for hosting of millions of refugees over a long period of time.

Source: Radio Pakistan

President Dr. Arif Alvi has emphasized the need for the implementation of the decisions of the Mohtasib to ensure the provision of speedy provision of justice to bank customers.

Talking to Banking Mohtasib Mr. Muhammad Kamran Shehzad in Islamabad on Thursday, he said Banking Mohtasib is playing a valuable role in providing inexpensive and expeditious justice to victims of bank fraud, particularly in cases involving electronic funds transfer scams.

The Banking Mohtasib presented the Annual Report-2021 to the President and briefed him about the performance and achievements of the organization. He said BMP has provided relief worth 709 million rupees to account holders in over 37,000 cases related to banking frauds during last year.

The President underlined the need to create awareness through media about the services being provided by the Banking Mohtasib so that the maximum number of people could benefit from its services against the maladministration of bank officials.

The President assured the Mohtasib of his support in further strengthening the institution to quickly redress the grievances of the accountholders.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Eighteen more deaths and 1,455 new positive cases of Coronavirus have been reported in the country.

According to statistics issued by National Command and Operation Center, 42,396 tests were conducted yesterday while positivity ratio remained three point fur percent.

1,220 patients of Coronavirus are still in critical care.

Source: Radio Pakistan