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Bilawal extends Ramzan greetings to Muslims

KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has extended greetings to Muslim brothers and sisters on sighting of moon of the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday.In a felicitation message, PPP Chairman reminded the people of very basic responsibilities of catering to the needs of needy and have-nots and appealed for prayers for peace, brotherhood and tranquility in the country.Bilawal said that Muslims across the world endure a month of daily fasting, which is the biggest act of religious observance of its kind and represents time to fast and devote to prayers, purification and charitable acts."We all should follow the path of our Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) to transform society into a representative of tenants he professed and practiced in his life," he stressed.

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Kalasha Chilim Jusht Festival 2018 concludes

CHITRAL: The Kalasha “Chilim Jusht Festival 2018” concluded today at Bumburate with mesmerizing traditional music and dance.The three-day festival to welcome spring season was celebrated in Bumburate, Birir and Rumbur valleys of Chitral District in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.The tourists were captivated by Kalasha people bedecked in their traditional dresses, dancing to the beat of the drum. At the final ceremony, elders narrated stories and legends about the tribe. This was followed by another traditional dance.Foreign tourists from various countries – including France, Italy and Austria – participated in the festival. For the first time, the event was open to media and a large number of journalists also participated in the festival. A group of 60 journalists and columnists of Pakistan Federation of Columnists joined the festival on the invitation of Deputy Commissioner Chitral.Students from universities across Pakistan and people belonging to civil society also visited the valley to partake in Chilam Jusht Festival 2018. Narjis Kazimi, Anchor-person of Radio Pakistan from Islamabad, said that she thoroughly enjoyed her time in Kalash. “This was a memorable and sensational trip,” she said. “The Kalasha are loving and peaceful. After this trip, I will definitely recommend my listeners to visit the charismatic Kalash Valley,” added Narjis. “We must preserve this civilisation rather than turn a blind eye to it.”Deputy Commissioner Chitral Irshad Sodhar also paid a surprise visit to the camping sites late night to inquire about the issues. The tourists were jubilant to have Deputy Commissioner Chitral among them.As the festival concluded Deputy Commissioner Chitral Volunteer Task Force, officials of TMA Chitral began the mass cleanliness campaign and dustbins were also been installed for Solid Waste Management in the valleys to ensure cleanliness was maintained during the festivity.On the last day of the festival, Deputy Commissioner Chitral Irshad Sodhar also distributed free food for entire Kalash valley.Wazir Zada from Rumbur valley said that “this happened for the first time in the history of Kalasha that Administration arranged a grand feast in the festival.” He expressed his gratitude to the DC Chitral for such hospitality.“This year the traffic management was smooth and smartly managed by the authorities,” said a local tourist.

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Ramazan is a month of peace, humanity, welfare: President

ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday said Ramazan-ul-Mubarak is an up righteousness in the society, taking inspiration from the blessings of the holy month.In his message to the nation on the occasion of advent of Ramazan in Pakistan, the president felicitated the Muslims of the world and particularly the Pakistani nation at the advent of the blessed month of Ramazan ul Mubarak.President Mamnoon said the month provides an opportunity to spread peace and love and also encourage developing the spirit of social justice and equal treatment among the people.He said the month not only creates realization about the underprivileged people suffering with hunger and thirst, but also focuses on provision of justice at all levels, whether social or non-social and economic or non-economic.Terming unjust treatment and discrimination a big problem of the country, the President said it is important to remove such imbalances in the society as these create chaos in the society.He stressed rising above one’s personal interests and not to put at stake the greater interests of country and the Muslim Ummah.He also called for implementing the spirit of Ramazan’s fasting not only in personal but also national life so as to make the country a cradle of peace and prosperity.The President said the blessed month demands rendering sacrifice for the have-nots of society for a complete submission of self before Allah Almighty.He expressed confidence that the followers of Islam will share portion of their wealth and resources among the needy people through Zakat, Sadqa and alms, not only within the country but for those who are suffering the horrors of wars, conflicts and hostilities.President Mamnoon said each religious obligation of Islam is a source of training and analysis of the inner self.However, fasting ensures spiritual enrichment only for the sake of Allah Almighty.He prayed that may this Ramazan become a source of bringing improvement in the personal lives as well as for the peace and brotherhood among the Muslims of Pakistan and the world.

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Nisar urges PML-N to take stock of situation

ISLAMABAD: Veteran politician and former interior minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has warned that PML-N may face an irreparable damage if the party doesn’t take a stock of the present situation with cool mind. "Anger and confrontation are not a solution to any problem," said the former interior minister in a press statement on Wednesday."It’s a matter of grave concern that our government was first faced with the issue of the Finality of Prophethood (PBUH) and now allegations of treason are being levelled [against us]," he said, referring to a controversy surrounding Nawaz Sharif's interview. He said that politicians should find solutions based on principles.Nisar said that if confrontations continued, not only the party but country would face serious repercussions. The senior PML-N leader is at loggerheads with his leadership on various issues such as handling the Panama Papers case and involvement of Maryam Nawaz Sharif in party’s matters.

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KP Assembly seats will increase to 126 after FATA?s merger

PESHAWAR: The number of seats in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly will increase to 147 from the current 126 after the merger of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) into the northern province.The proposed 30th Amendment of the Constitution will be taken up by the National Assembly's Standing Committee for Law and Justice for approval. The general seats of the provincial assembly will increase from 99 to 117, the bills states. Moreover, the seats for women have been increased from 22 to 26, while religious minorities’ seats from three to four.According to the sub-section of the bill, FATA will be granted 18 general seats, four seats for women and one for religious minority.Moreover, FATA’s 12 seats in National Assembly will be merged in KP Assembly and KP seats will increase from 48 to 60 in the National Assembly.Minister for States and Frontier Regions Lt Gen (retd) Abdul Qadir Baloch in his statement of objects and reasons said that the federal cabinet in its decision on March 2, 2017, approved the integration of FATA with the province of KP."FATA being a part of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after such integration will require its representation in the provincial assembly of the province," he said, adding that the seats for FATA have been created in KP assembly according to its population."Creation of such seats is also of paramount importance for the fact that, if delayed, it will not only hamper the integration or the mainstreaming of FATA but also neglect a favourable opportunity, which might become a distant possibility before the next general elections 2023," he added.

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Ramazan begins as moon sighted in Pakistan

Karachi: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has announced that Ramazan moon, 1439 Hijri, has been sighted and the first day of the holy month of fasting will begin on Thursday, May 17, 2018.The announcement was made by Chairman Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Mufti Munib-ur-Rehman. The evidences of moon sighting were collected from Buner, Swat, Lower Dir, Jacobabad, Abbottabad and other parts of the country.

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Nawaz campaigning for PTI through his ?love fest? with Modi: Imran

ISLAMABAD: PTI chairman Imran Khan has poked fun at his main political rival Nawaz Sharif, saying the PML-N founder is campaigning for PTI through his “love fest” with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Khan’s remarks came in the backdrop of Nawaz Sharif’s recent interview which stirred up a fresh controversy in the country. The National Security Committee held an urgent meeting on Monday and condemned the statement of former prime minister regarding Mumbai attacks. Although Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Mr Sharif’s comments were misinterpreted by Indian media, the former three-time premier and his daughter Maryam Nawaz defended his remarks. "Form a national commission to investigate whether or not I am a traitor. I and all those accusing me of treason should appear before it and whoever is found guilty should be hanged till death," Sharif said in a defiant tone. In a Twitter statement on Wednesday, Imran Khan said that Nawaz Sharif’s statement would lead to a massive exodus from the PML-N.“Much as I appreciate Nawaz campaigning for PTI through his now-obvious love fest with Modi, to save his corruption & business interests; I am alarmed that at the rate he is speaking Modi's language PTI may not be able to take in the massive exodus from PMLN,” Khan tweeted.

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Nepalese Army Chief calls on COAS Gen. Bajwa

Rawalpindi: Nepal’s Army Chief, Gen Rajendra Chhetri called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ on Wednesday.According to Inter Services Public Relations, during the meeting matters of mutual interest including military to military relations, regional security situation and measures to improve bilateral relations were discussed. The visiting dignitary acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan Army’s sincere efforts and sacrifices in war against terrorism and for stability in the region.Earlier on arrival at GHQ, Nepalese Army Chief, laid a floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada. A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Army presented the Guard of Honour to Nepalese Army Chief.

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Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meets to sight Ramazan moon

ISLAMABAD: The meeting of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has begun at Met Complex Karachi for sighting the Ramazan moon.Chairman of the Committee, Mufti Munib-ur-Rehman is presiding over the meeting.Provincial and district Ruet-e-Hilal committees are also simultaneously meeting in their respective areas.The Meteorological Department said on Tuesday that the crescent of Ramazan is likely to be sighted on Wednesday (today).Muslims all over the world fast during the days of this month and make special prayers at night.The month of Ramazan traditionally begins with a new moon sighting, marking the start of the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.During this period, Muslims keep fast abstain from food, drink, and other certain activities during daylight hours.Ramazan ends when the first crescent of the new moon is sighted again. Eid-ul- Fitr is the Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramazan.Apart from Saudi Arabia, Muslims will start observing Ramazan in Malaysia, Australia, England, Japan, UAE, Gulf nations, US and other countries across the globe on Thursday.

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Shehbaz questions performance of Imran, Zardari at Orange Line train test run

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) project was delayed by 22 months due to Imran Khan’s negative politics. “Imran Khan’s own train has left and he has zero understanding how people suffer over lack of public transport,” Chief Minister Sharif said while addressing a gathering held to mark the test run of multi-billion metro train porjec on Lakshmi Chowk."I am disappointed in PTI who tried to sabotage Orange Line project by getting a stay order against it and delaying the project for 22 months. It's a project for public welfare"He said that the nation would take revenge from the PTI for the delay it had caused to the train project. Asif Ali Zardari too has joined Imran Khan at Bani Gala, he said, adding that they had done nothing for their own provinces and call him a dangerous person."Orange line metro train will be completed in three months InshaaAllah and after the coming elections, blue line will be completed InshaaAllah,” he said. "Once completed, you and I will travel in this Orange Train. We all know how the people have to commute using buses and rickshaws and the difficulties they have to face.""We have transformed Lahore into Paris," he said. "OLMT is not just a one development project. Rather, it is the manifestation of democratic resolve to serve the common man. Teachers, students, common citizens, laborers and people from all walks of life will benefit from Orange Line Metro Train"The OLMT is Pakistan’s first mass rapid transit train project launched by the Punjab government. It will prove to be a real game changer for the people of Lahore and Punjab, who will experience a comfortable, secure and economical travelling facility.

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