Karachi traders to stage sit-in on Sept 8

KARACHI: The business community in Karachi has announced to stage a sit-in on September 8 against ‘rising inflation’, ARY News reported on Wednesday.

According to details, a consultative session of business community was held, wherein the traders agreed to launch a protest movement against inflation.

President Anjuman-e-Tajran Karachi Javed Shams said that all traders of Karachi will gather in Liaquatabad on September 8 and stage a sit-in after Friday prayers.

Meanwhile, Abdur Rauf Ibrahim – a local trader – also lauded Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir’s announcement regarding crackdown against hoarders and smugglers.

On the other hand, business leader Jameel Pracha noted that the community’s next protest will be held at Governor House.

It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistani traders on Saturday went on strike against the soaring cost of living, including higher fuel and utility bills and record depreciation of the rupee against the dollar, which has led to widespread discontent among the public.

The traders pulled their shutters down across the country, while protesters burned tires on roads to express their anger.

Earlier in the day, Caretaker PM Anwaarul Haq Kakar vowed to address the problems of Karachi traders on priority.

The premier said this while talking to Governor Sindh, Kamran Khan Tessori who called on him here.

Read More: Karachi traders’ issues to be resolved on priority: PM Kakar

During the meeting, the governor Sindh briefed the prime minister in detail about the administration matters and the overall law and order situation of the province.

The governor also presented the recommendation about the power tariff prepared by Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and the city’s traders.

PM Kakar thanked the governor Sindh and issued directives to the relevant authorities to work on the recommendation and present a report as soon as possible.

 

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Sindh has mineral deposits worth $50 trillion, claims minister

KARACHI: The Caretaker Minister for Mines and Minerals Development Khuda Bakhsh Marri claimed on Wednesday that among other provinces, Sindh has mineral deposits worth $50 trillion, ARY News reported.

Sindh Mines and Mineral Development Minister Khuda Bakhsh Marri made the statement while addressing a MoU signing ceremony between its department and the Daud University of Engineering and Technology (DUET).

He said that Sindh is going take advantage of modern biological machines, data sharing and research for the first time for exploring and extracting the minerals.

“In the past, we failed to make improvements due to mistakes of the departments, universities and concerned officials. The GDP of several countries across the globe is based on their mineral deposits. We are making efforts to modernise the minerals sector by introducing new technology and attracting global investors.”

The caretaker minister claimed that Sindh possessed several minerals including Silica Sand whose net worth is $50 trillion. He criticised that the country is begging for only $1 trillion instead of planning to explore and extract the minerals.

He added that he lodged complaints to concerned departments against illegal mining in different parts of Sindh. Marri announced that a committee would be constituted to launch a digitalized system and monitoring of the mines and minerals department.

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GB cabinet expands with inclusion of four special assistants

ISLAMABAD: The Gilgit Baltistan (GB) cabinet has expanded with the appointment of four special assistants to Chief Minister (CM) Gulbar Khan, ARY News reported.

According to the notification, Zabihullah Mujahid has been appointed as a Special Assistant on Commerce and Youth Affairs.

Sarwar Shah has been appointed as Special Assistant on minerals, Iman Shah was appointed as an assistant on information, whereas Hussain Shah will be special assistant to CM on irrigation.

Earlier, Haji Gulbar Khan of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ‘forward bloc’ was elected as new Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan.

Read more: Haji Gulbar Khan elected new GB chief minister

According to GB Assembly Speaker Nazir Ahmed Advocate, Haq received the support of 19 lawmakers, including from the PTI forward bloc, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).

On June 8, Nazir Ahmed was elected as the speaker after his predecessor, Amjad Ali Zaidi, was voted out through a no-confidence motion.

Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) Sadia Danish was as the first woman deputy speaker of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly unopposed.

She was elected unopposed after no member from the opposition submitted nomination papers for the post. Sadia Danish was nominated as the seventh deputy speaker of GB by the ruling bloc comprising PPP, PML-N, JUI-F and members of PTI’s forward bloc members.

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COAS Munir in Uzbekistan to enhance defence cooperation: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir is in Uzbekistan on a two-day official visit aimed at enhancing bilateral defence cooperation with the country, ARY News reported on Tuesday, quoting the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).

“COAS Asim Munir is on a two-day official visit to Uzbekistan for enhancing military to military cooperation and defence collaboration,” the military’s media wing said in a brief statement released today.

During the visit, the army chief called on Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Defense Minister and the Chairman and Secretary of the State Security Service.

In the meetings, the COAS emphasised upon enhancing mutual training cooperation and intelligence sharing.

He appreciated the standard of training and readiness of the Uzbekistan military forces and their understanding about regional security issues.

On arrival at the Ministry of Defense, COAS Munir was given a warm welcome and was presented a Guard of Honour by a smartly turned-out contingent. He also laid floral wreath at the Memorial Complex of Martyrs in Tashkent.

A day earlier, a delegation of Lahore Chambers of Commerce and Industries headed by its President Kashif Anwar called on COAS General Asim Munir to discuss the country’s economic situation.

COAS General Asim Munir assured the business community that money exchanges would be brought under the purview of taxation, said President Lahore Chambers of Commerce and Industries Kashif Anwar.

Detailing the matters discussed in the meeting, Anwar said the COAS assured transparency in dollar exchange and interbank rates.

During the meeting, General Asim Munir highlighted the pivotal role of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), emphasising its potential to attract substantial investments of up to $100 billion from countries such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, and others.

Anwar further said COAS General Asim is optimistic that Pakistan will come out of the present financial crisis as the country has the potential to bounce back.

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Diyat amount notified for FY2023-24

ISLAMABAD: The finance ministry has notified that new Diyat amount – the financial compensation paid to the victims or their legal heirs in the case of murder or bodily harm – for the fiscal year 2023-24, ARY News reported on Monday.

A notification was issued by the finance ministry regarding the Diyat amount for FY2023-24. The Diyat amount was fixed at 6,757,902 which is equal to 30,630 grams of silver.

In August, on the recommendation of the finance ministry, the Interim Federal Cabinet on Tuesday fixed the amount of Diyat, which is equal to 30,630 grams of silver, at Rs6,757,902 for the year 2023-24.

The meeting of the cabinet was held here under the chairmanship of Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq.

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Nawaz Sharif’s guard misbehaves with journalist again

LONDON: The security guard of former premier and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif has misbehaved with the journalist again in London, ARY News reported on Monday.

The journalists gathered around Nawaz Sharif’s residence in London upon arrival of ex-PM Shehbaz Sharif. The security guard of Nawaz Sharif misbehaved with a journalist again.

The journalist reached out to Sharif and complained about the misbehaviour. However, Sharif has just replied that he would look into the matter.

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A few days ago, a security guard had misbehaved with Pakistani journalists and hurled abuses for filming Shehbaz Sharif’s arrival. The said security guard was still seen performing duties outside the Sharif residence today.

In the previous video, the security guard was seen hurling abusive remarks and threatening the journalists. The journalists kept telling him that they are just performing their duties but the security guard was not convinced.

Related: Nawaz Sharif to return to Pakistan in October, confirms Shehbaz

The journalist had lodged a complaint against a security guard of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif over ‘misconduct’ outside Hussain Nawaz’s office in London,

Later, the PML-N leaders had apologised over the misconduct of the security guard with the Pakistani journalists.

In August, the party’s president Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that Nawaz Sharif will return to Pakistan in October.

“We held consultations with the senior leadership of the party and we have decided that Nawaz Sharif will return to Pakistan in October and lead the election campaign,” Shehbaz Sharif said while talking to journalists in London.

The PML-N president also said that his brother world come to Pakistan and face the law and “there are no two opinions on it”. However, Shehbaz Sharif did not specify a date when Nawaz would return.

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Facebook love: Filipino girl marries Pakistani friend via video call

LARKANA: Another Facebook friend turned into marriage as a man hailing from Sindh’s Larkana married to a Filipino girl on a video call.

Oshaq, a resident of Ghazi Abbas Colony, got married to a Filipino girl, Mikona over a video call. The nikah ceremony took place at a local hotel where relatives, friends and his family participated.

In the ceremony, the Filipino girl Mikona was married through a video call.

Oshaq said a year ago he and Mikona became friends after contact on Facebook. Mikona did not want to come to Pakistan and he was not getting a Philippines visa without nikkah, Oshaq stated the reason behind online nikkah.

Read more: Indian man marries Pakistani woman online with all rituals

Last month, an Indian man and a Pakistani woman tied the knot online after the bride failed to obtain an Indian visa on time.

The special online Nikah took place in Jodhpur. All the rituals of Nikah were performed virtually and a Qazi solemnised the marriage and the bride present in Karachi said: “Qabool Hai”.

In this unique wedding, Arbaaz and Ameena’s family members performed online rituals. Both families were connected through video conference, who congratulated each other after the completion of nikkah.

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