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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Spokesperson strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the police station in Dera Ismail Khan and urged the caretaker governments and state institutions to focus on eradicating terrorists instead of working on the project to eliminate the PTI.

PTI Spokesperson expressed deep grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of 10 police personnel in the terrorist attack and condoled with the bereaved families.

He said that such tragic terrorist incidents few days before the general elections were a cause of great concerns and put a question mark on the performance of the federal and provincial interim governments.

PTI Spokesperson lamented that the entire state machinery was fully engaged in shameful efforts of worst political engineering against former Prime Minister and the most popular leader of the country.

He said that unfortunately, the sole priority of the state institutions, responsible for the safety and security of citizens and maintaining law and order in the country, was to disrupt the peaceful political activities and detain innocent citizens in fake, fabricated and politically motivated cases.

PTI Spokesperson stated that the precarious security situation and the failure to maintain law and order in the country clearly reflected the ambitions and priorities of the caretaker government.

He urged that the caretaker governments and state institutions should shift their focus from the project of eradicating PTI and redefine their priorities and take immediate and tangible steps to deal with the extremist elements.

PTI Spokesperson stated that the unabated terrorist attacks on peaceful political gatherings and police personnel, who were responsible for the safety of citizens, were intolerable.

He emphasized that the governments and state institutions should ensure a peaceful environment for holding free, fair and transparent general elections so as to give the rein of the country to a government with a public mandate, which could formulate an effective and comprehensive strategy to eradicate the menace of terrorism from the country once and for all.

PTI Spokesperson expressed heartfelt sympathy with the bereaved families and prayed to Allah Almighty for high ranks of the martyred police personnel in paradise.

RAWALPINDI, 5 FEB /DNA/ – Prime Minister of Pakistan, Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) visited Muzaffarabad. COAS later visited troops deployed on the front lines along Line of Control (LOC) in Sarian Sector.

Upon arrival at Jammu and Kashmir Monument Muzaffarabad, PM of Pakistan, PM of AJ&K and COAS laid floral wreath at Martyrs’ Monument and paid rich tribute to the supreme sacrifices of Shuhada.

The leadership acknowledged that the fortitude, resilience and unwavering faith of Kashmiris in the face of unabated brutality of Indian occupation forces in IIOJK had been exemplary. The brewing humanitarian and security crises in the IIOJK seriously threatens regional peace and stability. Pakistan would always stand with Kashmiris in their just struggle for the inalienable right to self determination in light of UNSC resolutions.

“India is attempting to change the demography of IIOJK through illegal administrative and unilaterally imposed draconian laws and security clampdowns. Such machinations cannot suppress the will and the yearning of the Kashmiri people to attain their legitimate objectives.”

COAS was briefed about the latest situation along the LOC and appreciated the operational readiness, high morale and effective response of troops to Indian CFVs.

Addressing the troops, COAS reiterated that any aggression or violation of territorial sovereignty of Pakistan will be responded with full national resolve and military might.

“Pakistan Army is well versed with the full threat spectrum and is perpetually ready to respond effectively”.

COAS also mentioned the Indian state sponsored terrorism in Pakistan which now extended to heinous targeting of individual Pakistani citizens on our soil. Such callous disregard for international law and norms of international system was becoming a routine occurrence and India was now being called out openly by many countries in the world, exposing her sham credentials, COAS concluded. Pakistan would continue to expose all such attempts and ensure the security of its citizens.

Earlier on arrival, COAS was received by Commander Rawalpindi Corps.

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ISLAMABAD: The Government and the people of Pakistan are deeply saddened at the passing of President Hage G. Geingob of Namibia.

President Geingob was a visionary statesman, a leading icon of the liberation struggle of Namibia and the chief architect of the Constitution of Namibia.

President Geingob will always be remembered for his services to the Namibian nation and his distinguished legacy as a leader of the Global South.

Our heartfelt condolences to President Geingob’s family and the people of Namibia.

HYDERABAD, FEB 4: With the electioneering reaching its peak just days before the February 8 general elections, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari Sunday fired salvos at all the political parties.

Addressing a public rally in Hyderabad, Bilawal urged people to vote for “arrow” — the PPP’s election symbol— if they wanted to stop the lion, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) electoral symbol.

Stressing the need for hard work, the ex-foreign minister asked the participants: “You just get PPP won [elections]. I will handle this lion.”

Taking a dig at the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) in the city, once considered the stronghold of the party, the PPP chairman advised the people that if you were asked to vote for “kite” then tell them: “[We] will not vote for those who raise anti-Pakistan slogans”.

You should say that you would rip apart the kite, he added. The PPP leader urged the people not to waste their vote by casting for any independent candidate — an apparent reference to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed candidates.

It is pertinent to mention here that the PTI candidates are contesting elections as independent candidates as the Supreme Court last month upheld the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision to strip of PTI’s ‘bat’ symbol after finding irregularities in the party’s intra-party elections.

Addressing the public rally, Bilawal also did not spare even Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), the party which was an ally of the PPP in the previous Pakistan Democratic Movement’s government.

He urged the participants not to vote for “book”, the electoral symbol of JUI-F, asking them not to support those who divide the nation on a religious basis.

“I needed all the seats of Hyderabad,” he tasked his party workers.

Bilawal thanked the people for electing PPP during the recent local body elections in the city and said: “There will be a rain of arrows on February 8.”

The PPP leader urged the masses to bury the politics of hatred and division with the power of vote.

Moving on to the PML-N, Bilawal said another party in the federation was doing the politics of hatred and division.

In a veiled dig at PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, the PPP leader said that he wanted to return to power for the fourth time by hook or by crook.

Slamming the PML-N leadership, Bilawal said that they did not understand people’s problems, adding that they just wanted to rule the country for the fourth time.

PPP and PML-N, two key allies in the former PDM-led government, have been criticising each other since the end of the coalition regime.

A heated war of words between the two mainstem parties escalated further as the country braces for the upcoming elections.

SPAIN, Feb 4 /DNA/ – Renowned Turkish songwriter Turgay Evren unveiled his latest composition, “Where is Mercy,” at a compelling event hosted by the Kashmir Council Spain. The song, which passionately addresses the struggles faced by the people of Gaza and Kashmir, is a testament to Evren’s commitment to raising awareness through evocative lyrics.

Turgay Evren has previously penned impactful songs on Kashmir, including “Kashmir Is My Name,” “Daimi Bahar” (Turkish, Urdu, Kashmiri), “We Will Never Regret” (Arabic, Urdu, Kashmiri), “I Am Kashmir,” “Only One Man” (Syed Ali Geelani), and “Jails of Kashmir.” Each composition serves as a testament to his unwavering support for the Kashmiri cause and his dedication to shedding light on human rights violations and the plight of those in Kashmir.

The event featured distinguished speakers who lauded Turgay Evren for his continuous efforts in advocating for the Kashmir and Palestine causes through his powerful lyrics.

Altaf Ahmed Bhat, Chairman of Jammu Kashmir Salvation Movement (JKSM), expressed deep appreciation and dedication to Turgay Evren for his tireless work in addressing the Kashmir cause, human rights violations, and the issues faced by the incarcerated in Kashmir through his soul-stirring songs. He highlighted the release of “I Am Kashmir” at an event organized by JKSM in Turkey last year and announced the upcoming release of a new song on 5th August 2024, the lyrics of which are being penned by Turgay Evren.

Fahim Kayani, President of Tehreek e Kashmir UK, commended Turgay Evren’s valuable contribution to creating awareness about the Kashmir cause globally and acknowledged the profound impact of his songs on mobilizing support for the people of Kashmir.

Yasmin Qureshi, Member of Parliament, praised Turgay Evren’s commitment to using his artistic talent to shed light on the struggles of Kashmir and Gaza, emphasizing the importance of such initiatives in fostering global solidarity.

Saqib Tahir, President of Pak Federation Spain, acknowledged Turgay Evren’s role in bridging cultural understanding and fostering empathy through his cross-cultural compositions, especially those addressing the challenges faced by Kashmir and Palestine.

Raja Shafiq Tabasam, President of Tehreek e Kashmir Spain, commended Turgay Evren for his consistent support for the Kashmir cause and his dedication to amplifying the voices of the oppressed through his poignant lyrics.

Raja Nadeem, President of Kashmir Council Spain, expressed gratitude to Turgay Evren for using his platform to draw attention to the ongoing struggles in Kashmir and Palestine, underscoring the importance of international support for these causes.

Turgay Evren’s “Where is Mercy” marks a significant addition to his repertoire of socially conscious songs, reaffirming his role as a powerful advocate for justice and human rights through the medium of music. The launch event at Kashmir Council Spain served as a platform to unite voices in support of these critical causes and to inspire positive change through the universal language of music.

Islamabad: /DNA/ – The business community of Islamabad during an election meeting organized by Zafar Bakhtawari former President ICCI and Secretary General UBG Pakistan, announced their support for the PML-N in the coming election. They said that Nawaz Sharif always played a role in the development of the country and provided many facilities to the business community during his regime.

They hoped that this time too, he would make the people prosperous and the country developed and solve all the problems of the business community on a priority basis.

Speaking on the occasion, PML-N candidate from NA-46 Anjum Aqeel Khan thanked the business community for declaring their support for him and said that his party recognizes the role of the business community in the development of the country and always works for their welfare. He said that the business community is the backbone of the country’s economy, and assured that the PML-N will address their key issues and will take them along in the decision-making process.

He said that Islamabad would be made an IT, medical, and education city.
Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce said that the business community would work with the PML-N government to make Islamabad a business-friendly, beautiful, and green city. He stressed that PML-N should consult with the business community on important matters of the economy before finalizing policy decisions. He said that the business community would cooperate with the PML-N government to revive the economy and promote trade and exports.

Zafar Bakhtawari Former President ICCI and Secretary General UBG Pakistan said that after the support of the business community, the victory of Anjum Aqeel Khan in the election is certain. He said that the entire business community will vote for PML-N on February 8 to give Pakistan competent and honest leadership.

Raja Javed Iqbal President G-9 Markaz, Akhlaq Abbasi President G-10 Markaz, Ahmed Khan President F-10 Markaz, Naeem Akhtar Awan President G-11 Markaz, Sardar Tahir Mehmood President Islamabad Estate Agents Association, and Ch. Zahid Rafique Secretary General, Muhammad Nauman President D-12 Markaz, Ms. Afraz Sial, Syeda Aeliya Kazmi others also extended their support. While announcing that the future of the country is related to PML-N and Nawaz Sharif, there is full hope that PML-N will make the country an economic power again and lead it on the path of development.