Javed Hashmi accepts Nawaz?s leadership, returns to PML-N

MULTAN: Expressing confidence in the leadership of Nawaz Sharif, senior politician Javed Hashmi has rejoined Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).In a public rally in Multan here Friday, Javed Hashmi joined hands with Nawaz Sharif, saying “I am announcing to accept the leadership of Nawaz Sharif today.” “Nawaz Sharif was my leader and will remain so,” said the senior politician. “The man whose government was toppled three times is fighting for the rights of people,” said Hashmi referring to the disqualification of Nawaz Sharif.“History has never witnessed leader like Nawaz Sharif,” Javed Hashmi asserted.He went on to say, “I have asked my family to wrap up my body after death in the flag of Muslim League.”Hashmi said he would not announce to rejoin PML-N because he was part of Muslim League, however, for a short period of time he roamed here and there. “Today, I announce to accept the leadership of Nawaz Sharif,” he said.

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Any hostile action along frontiers will be effectively responded: Gen. Bajwa

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa chaired the 76th Annual Formation Commanders’ Conference held at GHQ, Inter Services Public Relations said Friday.The conference was attended by all General Officers of Pakistan Army. The participants were briefed on evolving geo-strategic environment, threats to national security and the challenges. Forum discussed response in place and progress of ongoing operations. Progress of Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad including gradual transition of control of cleared areas from military to civil administration was also deliberated. COAS General Bajwa attributed successes achieved so far to great sacrifices by the people of Pakistan, security forces, intelligence and Law Enforcement Agencies. He appreciated high state of operational readiness and morale of troops. The Army Chief said that despite our desire for maintaining peace with our neighbors, any hostile action anywhere along our frontiers shall be effectively and befittingly responded.The forum pledged that as a state institution, Pakistan Army shall continue to serve the nation in support of and in coordination with other state institutions.

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Former MQM deputy convener Amjadullah joins PPP

KARACHI: Former Deputy Convener of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Rabitta Committee Amjadullah Khan called on Faryal Talpur and announced to join Pakistan People’s Party (PPP).Sumaira Amjad, wife of Amjadullah Khan also announced to join PPP.Amjadullah expressed confidence in Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, saying Bilawal is the only future leadership of the country.PPP Karachi President and provincial minister Saeed Ghani was also present on the occasion.Ghani welcomed Amjadullah and his wife in the PPP.Speaking on the occasion Faryal Talpur said PPP is bouquet of all nationalities and sects, adding that a large number of people from different parties were joining the PPP.

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Khurram Dastgir given additional portfolio of Foreign Minister

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday assigned the foreign ministry portfolio to Defence Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan after Khawaja Asif was ousted from the position last month.The foreign minister post had been vacated following Khawaja Asif’s disqualification on April 26. Asif was disqualified by the Islamabad High Court under Article 62 (1) (f) of the constitution for failing to disclose his employment in a United Arab Emirate (UAE) company and the salary he was receiving on monthly basis.Dastgir has been the minister of defence since August 2017 when Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi formed a new cabinet after the ouster of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. He had also served as the minister for commerce from 2014 to 2017.

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IHC rules US diplomat Col Joseph doesn?t have ?absolute immunity?

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday directed the interior ministry to decide on placing the name of US diplomat Col Joseph Emanuel –Defense and Air Attache -- on Exit Control List (ECL) within two weeks.Justice Amir Farooq of IHC court issued this order on a petition filed by father of victim Ateeq Baig, who was killed after US diplomat’s car hit his motorcycle in federal capital on April 07.The IHC ruled that US diplomat Colonel Joseph Emmanuel, who was involved in the traffic accident that led to the death of Ateeq does not have ‘absolute diplomatic immunity’.The court had reserved the verdict on Monday.The CCTV footage of the incident indicates that the white Land Cruiser jumped the red light and hit the motorbike being driven by Muhammad Ateeq while Raheel Ahmed was on the back seat. The accident resulted in Ateeq’s death on the spot while Raheel Ahmed sustained serious injuries.

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Ahsan Iqbal recovering well, will continue his treatment in Pakistan, says son

LAHORE: Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal, who was injured in gun attack last weekend, is recovering well, his son Ahmad Iqbal informed media here Friday.Speaking to media outside the Services Hospital Lahore, Ahmad said it was Ahsan Iqbal's decision to get treated at a Public Hospital despite offers by leading Private Hospitals, adding that his decision has increased the confidence of the people towards the public health facilities.The minister is thankful to the brilliant team of doctors and the administration of Services Hospital Lahore, the son said. “My father will continue his treatment in Pakistan as he has full confidence in the ability of Pakistani Doctors and country’s its health facilities,” Ahmad stressed.He went on to says that that family is hopeful that JIT formed by the Punjab gov't will bring the perpetrators responsible for the attack on Ahsan Iqbal.He said his father has given strict directions to ensure that his security arrangements should not affect any patients receiving treatment at the Services Hospital.Ahsan Iqbal was shot at and injured during a corner meeting in his constituency in Narowal on May 06.

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PML-N decides to take legal action against NAB chief

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz on Friday decided to take legal action against National Accountability Board Chairman Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal over false allegations of money laundering leveled against Nawaz Sharif, Geo News reported.A meeting of party's Central Executive Committee, attended by PML-N's senior leaders,  was held today  to mull the response over NAB's allegations. The PML-N rejected the clarification given by the anti-graft body.Speaking on the occasion,  Nawaz Sharif termed NAB's actions as personal vendetta  and demanded apology from the ex-judge.The meeting also took  important decisions regarding forthcoming elections. On Tuesday, the NAB press release boldly levelled serious allegations of money laundering on Nawaz with a dangerous but clear mention of transfer of huge amount of foreign exchange to India. On Wednesday, in its clarification, the NAB referred to the media report as “alleged media report”.The media report, which ended up bringing huge embarrassment for the NAB and its chairman, was an Urdu column published in a Islamabad based newspaper.On Tuesday within hours after the NAB’s press release, the report of transfer of $4.9 billion to India by Nawaz Sharif was categorically rejected initially by the State Bank of Pakistan and later by the World Bank as well. 

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Wazir Khan Mosque: An Architectural Relic

LAHORE: Pakistan, land of the pure, was destined to be created as an Islamic state the day first Arab Muslim trader set foot on the sub-continent. The creation of Pakistan in 1947 was made possible as the Muslim civilization spread and preserved itself for centuriesto come. The Islamic civilization provided the Muslims distinct identity in India and this impact was reflected in all spheres of life.The lasting imprints of Islamic history are conspicuous in all areas of life including religious practices, art, education, andculture.The eternal sway of the Muslim culture can easily be traced through the archaeological and architectural preserves in all parts of the region especially Lahore. The earlier sites constructed on the classical Islamic architectural pattern in the region are famous for their quality of being picture-less.Muslim architecture which saw its hey-day during the Mughal period in India when it introduced a fusion of Islamic-Persian architecture and the local art which ultimately came to be known as Mughal architecture, Lahore.Out of these architectural masterpieces many have stood the test of time and have been preserved for eternity.The Mughal architecture and the historic city of Lahore have made their mark across the globe and the great English poet JohnMilton (1607-80) 'known for his grand style in the epic poem' alludes to the Agra and Lahore to emphasize expansive landscape,"His eyes might there command whatever stood City of old or modern fame, the seat/ Of mightiest empire, from the destined walls / Of Cambalu, seat of Cathian Can,/ And Samarcand by Oxus, Temir's throne, /To Paquin of Sinaen Kings, and thence To Agra and Lahore of Great Mogul…" The grandeur of the Mughal architecture and advancements was well-known across the seven seas and by the time John Milton penned down his paradise lost in 1667.Lahore hosts many architectural masterpieces like the Badshahi Mosque, Lahore Fort (Shahi Qila), Tomb of Shahjehan, Jahangir's Tomb, Shalimar Garden, and Wazir Khan Mosque. Lahore Fort and Shalimar Garden have been on the cultural heritage list of UNESCO since 1981 while Badshahi Mosque and Wazir Khan Mosque have been on the UNESCO's tentative list to be adopted as a cultural heritage since 1993.The Wazir Khan Mosque is such an architectural masterpiece which mesmerizes the onlooker with its majestic architecture and extensive faience tile work. The mosque contains some of the finest examples of Qashani tile work, taza kari (fresco) painting, stone and chuna (lime plaster) decoration on the interior and exterior walls. It has been described as 'a mole on the cheek of Lahore' while British historian Lockwood Kipling said, "The beautiful building is in itself a school of design". The Wazir Khan Mosque is a feast for the onlooker for its finest mosaic tile work while the walls have been adorned with Persian poetry and verses from the holy Quran in calligraphy.Mosque's floral designs and patterns emerge in symmetrical and harmonious waves which bring a sense of tranquility to the mosque's echoing halls. It is a haven of tranquility for the worshippers and the knowledge seekers in a city which has been surrounded by the din of the market-places and the noise of the households in the modern walled city of Lahore. The mosque is said to have been built to fortify an ancient subterranean tomb of the saint Syed Muhammad Ishaq Gazrooni, also known as Miran Bashshah, who had migrated from Iran during the 13th century to Lahore. It was once the fancied worship-place for Friday prayers of the emperors for its immaculate beauty and close proximity to the seat of the Mughal empire and is accessible from the Delhi Gate, one of the thirteen gates of the historic city.Wazir Khan mosque was built in 1641 after seven years of love's labour on the command of Lahore Governor (Wazir) Hakim Shaikh Ilm-ud-din Ansari during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan. Hakim Shaikh Ilm-ud-din Ansari, a native of Chiniot, was the court physician to emperor Shah Jehan and was elevated as Governor (Wazir) of Lahore.There is another tale about the construction of this architectural wonder. People believe that Hakim Shaikh ilm-ud-din had cured Queen Nur Jahan (1577-1645) and she had rewarded him with all the gold ornaments she was wearing. The gold was set-aside by the Wazir who later proclaimed the construction of Wazir Khan mosque. It is also commonly believed that the Wazirabad (a city in Punjab) was also named after the Governor Shaikh Ilm-ud-din while another mosque Wazir Khan was also constructed in the city. Another hallmark of Wazir Khan mosque is the calligrapher's Bazaar at the entrance of the mosque which is marked by a large verandah with a dome atop. According to an architectural heritage preserver Kamil Khan, Wazir Khan Mosque has its symbolism,adding that the frescos round the base of the domes with fruits of every kind on the platters and tress in pairs are a reference to the Paradise.Wazir Khan Mosque is an eternal masterpiece of architecture with a masterful blending of magical calligraphy, geometrical forms and floral decorations into its structural fiber which has turned the mosque into a paragon of artistic beauty, balance and grandness for the generations to come.

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