Pakistan
President summons Senate session on May 21
The president summons the session of Upper House in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 54(1) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday summoned the session of the Senate on Tuesday (May 21) at 05:00 pm.
The president summoned the session of Upper House in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 54(1) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Earlier in the day, President Asif Ali Zardari visited he family home of Shaheed Major Babar Khan in Mianwali and expressed condolences to the family members of the martyr.
During the visit, the president offered Fateha for Major Babar Khan who was martyred in Zhob. He prayed to Allah Almighty to elevate the rank of the martyr in paradise and grant courage to the bereaved family to bear this loss with patience.
He also paid tribute to martyred Major Babar Khan for sacrificing his life for the sake of the country, a statement issued by the President House Press Wing said.
The president said the entire nation was proud of its martyrs and salutes them. He also appreciated Shaheed’s devotion to duty, patriotism and his services for the country.
Pakistan
Imran faces new Toshakhana case: Inquiry report reveals seven watches sold
The inquiry report says the new case involves the unlawful possession and sale of ten valuable gifts including Rolex watches, diamond and gold sets
Islamabad: An inquiry report on Saturday surfaced in another case against PTI Founder Imran Khan regarding Toshakhana scandal.
The report alleged that not just one, but seven watches were illegally acquired and sold.
According to the inquiry report, the new case involves the unlawful possession and sale of ten valuable gifts including Rolex watches, diamond and gold sets. The gifts were sold without being legally claimed as personal property.
The report indicated that a valuable set was sold without being “retained” legally. It also mentioned that a private appraiser colluded to benefit the buyer of the watch.
The inquiry report said that the appraiser’s act of undervaluing the watch by thirty million rupees before receiving an email from Toshakhana is evidence of connivance. The watch in question was valued at 109.2 million rupees, and 20% of the amount, 20.178 million rupees, was deposited into the government treasury.
The report also mentioned that every gift must first be reported and submitted to Toshakhana.
Only gifts worth up to 30,000 rupees can be kept without any charge.
Pakistan
Deputy PM, Kashmir Affairs Minister to leave for Bishkek tomorrow
Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs Amir Muqam will also travel to Kyrgyzstan along with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday decided to send Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs Amir Muqam will also travel to Kyrgyzstan along with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister.
Both the ministers will depart for Bishkek tomorrow morning via a special aircraft.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister will hold meetings with senior government officials in Bishkek and ensure provision of medical facilities to the injured students.
They will also review matters related to the repatriation of Pakistani students.
The Prime Minister has been monitoring the situation throughout the day today and remained in contact with the Pakistani Ambassador in Bishkek.
Despite the situation being under control, it has been decided to send this delegation to Bishkek to ensure necessary cooperation and facilitation for Pakistani students.
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