PDM, coalition parties to meet in Lahore on Tuesday

On the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, an important meeting of the leaders of the coalition parties of the government and PDM will be held in Lahore on Tuesday.

In a statement on Monday, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said in the meeting held at 96H Model Town, the leaders of the coalition parties of the government and PDM will review the overall situation in the country.

The meeting will discuss important matters.

Source: Radio Pakistan

President calls for strengthening democratic norms, freedom of speech

President Arif Alvi has called for renewing pledge to strengthen democratic norms of civility across party lines and promote tolerance for dissent, freedom of speech and equality before the law for the empowerment of the country and the people.

In his message on the international day of Nelson Mandela, he said we should speak against hate and stand for human rights to make our world more just, compassionate, prosperous and sustainable for all.

The President paid rich tributes to the visionary leadership of Nelson Mandela saying he exemplified courage, compassion and commitment to freedom, peace and social justice.

Source: Radio Pakistan