Pakistan condemns arbitrary arrest, illegal detention of Islamic scholars in IIOJK

Pakistan has strongly condemned the arbitrary arrests and illegal detention of prominent Islamic scholars, including Maulana Abdul Rasheed Dawoodi, Maulana Mushtaq Ahmed Veeri and five members of Jamaat-e-Islami, in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

In a statement, the Foreign Office said these deplorable actions, only days ahead of the UN General Assembly session, manifest India’s growing intransigence and utter disregard for human rights and fundamental freedoms.

These arrests have marked a new low in the Indian occupation forces’ blatant and continued onslaught on the human rights of the innocent Kashmiris.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan

Finance Minister, World Bank team discuss bank’s initiatives RISE-II & PACE-II programs

Finance Minister Miftah Ismail held a meeting with the World Bank team in Islamabad on Sunday and discussed bank’s initiatives RISE-II and PACE-II programs.

The team included Country Director World Bank Mr. Najy Benhassine and Program Leader Energy WB Ms. Teuta Kacaniku.

The Finance Minister was briefed on the progress in RISE-II and PACE-II programs.

The meeting deliberated upon the overall progress achieved so far and discussed prior actions to be met for the timely completion of these programmes.

Miftah Ismail endorsed the stakeholder officials for fast-tracking the progress of all initiatives and directed for completion of all prior actions required in respect for RISE-II and PACE-II programs.

The Finance Minister thanked the World Bank team for continuous support and facilitation.

Senior officers from Finance Division, Energy Division and FBR also attended the meeting.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan

Pakistani ‘regrets’ non-issuance of visas to Zaireen: FO

Pakistan has expressed regret over the non-issuance of visas by India to the Pakistani Zaireen for participation in Urs celebrations of Hazrat Mujadadi Al-Thani (RA).

In a statement, Spokesperson of Ministry of Religious Affairs has said that India has deprived Pakistani Pilgrims from attending Urs of Hazrat Mujadadi Al-Thani (RA), which is taking place from Sunday to 26th of this month.

The Spokesperson said for the first time in history, visas were not issued to the Zaireen.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan