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March 2019 Volume 10 Issue 3 “Publishing from Pakistan, United Kingdom/EU & Will Be Soon from UAE ”
March 2019 Volume 10 Issue 3 “Publishing from Pakistan, United Kingdom/EU & will be soon from UAE ” 09 14 26 31 09 Pakistan’s highest civil honour “Our Pakistani brothers participated truthfully and effectively in the great development project that Saudi Arabia witnessed, especially the “Nishan-e-Pakistan” enlargement project of Masjid-e-Haram and Masjid-e-Nabwi. More than 2 Conferred upon million Pakistanis are working in Saudi Arabia and are contributing to the development of both the countries. Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman 14 Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, no doubt, has emerged as one of the most popular foreign leaders in Pakistan because of his highly laudable The most popular foreign leader in pronouncements made during his crucial visit to Islamabad and sentiments of love, affection and care expressed for Pakistani state and its people. By Pakistan expressing his determination, while wrapping up his historic tour, to make efforts to reduce tension between Pakistan and India, MBS conveyed in clear-cut terms that he was keen to mitigate challenges of the country on every front. Pakistan has always been an ardent supporter of regional peace and 26 “TOGETHER FOR PEACE” collaborative security. As a torch bearer of this unflinching resolve, Pakistan Navy is spearheading numerous initiatives, and conduct of series of MULTINATIONAL MARITIME EXERCISE Multinational Maritime Exercise AMAN is one of the quantum leaps towards AMAN-2019 the fulfillment of this shared vision along with global partners. Pakistan Navy has been hosting Multinational Maritime Exercise AMAN biennially since 2007. 31 President of Pakistan confers NI (M) President Dr. -
Monday, 16Th December, 2019
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT BULLETIN OF THE ASSEMBLY (17th SESSION) Date Monday, the 16th December, 2019 Commenced at 4:41 P.M. Prorogued at 8:17 P.M. Total working hours 3 Hour 17 Minutes Presided by Mr. Muhammad Qasim Khan Suri, Deputy Speaker, National Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Attendance 217 1. TILAWAT, NAAT AND NATIONAL ANTHEM Tilawat by Qari Ibrar Hussain Naat by Ali Raza Quadri National anthem FATEHA/PRAYER The House offered “Fateha” for the departed souls of; i. Martyrs of Army Public School, Peshawar incident on 16th December, 2014. ii. People died in cylinder blast in vehicle in Baluchistan. iii. A soldier martyred on working boundary by Indian Forces firing. iv. Syed Tufail died in Islamic University, Islamabad. QUESTIONS 2. Questions entered in a separate list to be Question No.144, 145, 147, 148, 153, 154 and 156 asked and answers given. were asked and their answers given. BREAK At 5:14 p.m. Mr. Deputy Speaker suspended the proceedings of the House for Maghrab prayer and the House re-assembled at 5:33 p.m. LEAVE APPLICATIONS The leave applications of the Members who requested for grant of leave were read out by the honourable Speaker and granted. CALLING ATTENTION NOTICE 3. MR. SHER AKBAR KHAN to invite attention of the Minister for Interior to a matter of urgent public importance regarding Left Over charging fee for extension in visa from Malaysian citizens in Pakistan, causing grave concern amongst the public. 1 INTRODUCTION OF BILL 4. MS. ZARTAJ GUL, Minister of State for Climate Change to introduce a Bill to amend the Global Change Impact Introduced Studies Centre Act, 2013 [The Global Change Impact Studies Centre (Amendment) Bill, 2019]. -
Volume VIII, Issue-3, March 2018
Volume VIII, Issue-3, March 2018 March in History Nation celebrates Pakistan Day 2018 with military parade, gun salutes March 15, 1955: The biggest contingents of armoured and mech - post-independence irrigation anised infantry held a march-past. project, Kotri Barrage is Pakistan Army tanks, including the inaugurated. Al Khalid and Al Zarrar, presented March 23 , 1956: 1956 Constitution gun salutes to the president. Radar is promulgates on Pakistan Day. systems and other weapons Major General Iskander Mirza equipped with military tech - sworn in as first President of nology were also rolled out. Pakistan. The NASR missile, the Sha - heen missile, the Ghauri mis - March 23, 1956: Constituent sile system, and the Babur assembly adopts name of Islamic cruise missile were also fea - Republic of Pakistan and first constitution. The nation is celebrating Pakistan A large number of diplomats from tured in the parade. Day 2018 across the country with several countries attended the March 8, 1957: President Various aeroplanes traditional zeal and fervour. ceremony. The guest of honour at Iskandar Mirza lays the belonging to Army Avi - foundation-stone of the State Bank the ceremony was Sri Lankan Pres - Pakistan Day commemorates the ation and Pakistan Air of Pakistan building in Karachi. ident Maithripala Sirisena. passing of the Lahore Resolution Force demonstrated aer - obatic feats for the March 23, 1960: Foundation of on March 23, 1940, when the All- Contingents of Pakistan Minar-i-Pakistan is laid. India Muslim League demanded a Army, Pakistan Air Force, and audience. Combat separate nation for the Muslims of Pakistan Navy held a march-past and attack helicopters, March 14, 1972: New education the British Indian Empire. -
STATE of CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS in PAKISTAN a Study of 5 Years: 2013-2018
STATE OF CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS IN PAKISTAN A Study of 5 Years: 2013-2018 Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development And Transparency STATE OF CIVIL-MILITARY RELATIONS IN PAKISTAN A Study of 5 Years: 2013-2018 Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development And Transparency PILDAT is an independent, non-partisan and not-for-profit indigenous research and training institution with the mission to strengthen democracy and democratic institutions in Pakistan. PILDAT is a registered non-profit entity under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, Pakistan. Copyright © Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development And Transparency - PILDAT All Rights Reserved Printed in Pakistan Published: January 2019 ISBN: 978-969-558-734-8 Any part of this publication can be used or cited with a clear reference to PILDAT. Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development And Transparency Islamabad Office: P. O. Box 278, F-8, Postal Code: 44220, Islamabad, Pakistan Lahore Office: P. O. Box 11098, L.C.C.H.S, Postal Code: 54792, Lahore, Pakistan E-mail: [email protected] | Website: www.pildat.org P I L D A T State of Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan A Study of 5 Years: 2013-2018 CONTENTS Preface 05 List of Abbreviations and Acronyms 07 Executive Summary 09 Introduction 13 State of Civil-military Relations in Pakistan: June 2013-May 2018 13 Major Irritants in Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan 13 i. Treason Trial of Gen. (Retd.) Pervez Musharraf 13 ii. The Islamabad Sit-in 14 iii. Disqualification of Mr. Nawaz Sharif 27 iv. 21st Constitutional Amendment and the Formation of Military Courts 28 v. Allegations of Election Meddling 30 vi. -
Who Is Who in Pakistan & Who Is Who in the World Study Material
1 Who is Who in Pakistan Lists of Government Officials (former & current) Governor Generals of Pakistan: Sr. # Name Assumed Office Left Office 1 Muhammad Ali Jinnah 15 August 1947 11 September 1948 (died in office) 2 Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin September 1948 October 1951 3 Sir Ghulam Muhammad October 1951 August 1955 4 Iskander Mirza August 1955 (Acting) March 1956 October 1955 (full-time) First Cabinet of Pakistan: Pakistan came into being on August 14, 1947. Its first Governor General was Muhammad Ali Jinnah and First Prime Minister was Liaqat Ali Khan. Following is the list of the first cabinet of Pakistan. Sr. Name of Minister Ministry 1. Liaqat Ali Khan Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, Defence Minister, Minister for Commonwealth relations 2. Malik Ghulam Muhammad Finance Minister 3. Ibrahim Ismail Chundrigar Minister of trade , Industries & Construction 4. *Raja Ghuzanfar Ali Minister for Food, Agriculture, and Health 5. Sardar Abdul Rab Nishtar Transport, Communication Minister 6. Fazal-ul-Rehman Minister Interior, Education, and Information 7. Jogendra Nath Mandal Minister for Law & Labour *Raja Ghuzanfar’s portfolio was changed to Minister of Evacuee and Refugee Rehabilitation and the ministry for food and agriculture was given to Abdul Satar Pirzada • The first Chief Minister of Punjab was Nawab Iftikhar. • The first Chief Minister of NWFP was Abdul Qayum Khan. • The First Chief Minister of Sindh was Muhamad Ayub Khuro. • The First Chief Minister of Balochistan was Ataullah Mengal (1 May 1972), Balochistan acquired the status of the province in 1970. List of Former Prime Ministers of Pakistan 1. Liaquat Ali Khan (1896 – 1951) In Office: 14 August 1947 – 16 October 1951 2. -
Of the Standing Committee on Government Assurances
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF PAKISTAN tr t ,1 I x I \ a F r'attr-alIit a tr 3-.--ra! -r.a r - -- !I Irl r E -a- , {r I I ,l I al \i t I ,r"" *-li PERIODICAL REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ASSURANCES FORTHE PERIOD FROM 1" July 2019 to 31"1 December 2019 Presented by Malik Muhammad Amir Dogar Chairman NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT PERIODICAL REPORT OF THE STANI)ING COMIT,IITTEE ON GOVERNMENT ASSURANCES I, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Govemment Assurances have the honor to present the Periodical Report of the Committee under rule 234-A of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007 for the period from l't July 2019 to 3l't December 2019. 2 The Committee comprises the following:- 1) Malik Muhammad Amir Dogar Cbairman 2) Mr. Mujahid Ali Member 3) Sheikh Rashid Shafrq Member 4) Mr. Ahmad Hussain Deharr Member 5) Sardar Riaz Mehmood Khan Mazari Member 6) Syed Mobeen Ahmed Member 7) Mr. Khalid Hussain Khan Magsi Member 8) Ms. Shahnaz Naseer Baloch Member 9) Chaudhry Armghan Subhani Member 10) Mr. Usmar Ibrahim Member 1l) Syed Javed Husnain Member 12) Mr. Muhammad Afzal Khokhar Member l3) Syed Javed Ali Shah Jillani Member 14) Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah Member 15) Ch. Aamir Sultan Cheema Member i 6) Ms. Saira Bano Member 17) Mr. Muhammad Azam Khan Swati Ex-officio Member Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Ch. Mukhtar Ahmed Secretary Committee Note: Ms. Saira Bano, MNA was included in the Committee w.e.f. -
KPK Assembly
ELECTION COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN NOTIFICATION Islamabad the 5th June, 2013 No.F.2(43)/2013-Cord.- In pursuance of the provisions of sub-section (3A) and sub-section (4) of Section 42 of the Representation of the People Act, 1976 (Act No. LXXXV of 1976), the Election Commission of Pakistan hereby publishes the names of candidates returned to the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from the constituencies mentioned below against the name of each candidate: Sl. Names of the No. of Total No. Total votes Name of the No Contesting valid votes of rejected polled in the candidate Candidates secured by the votes constituency declared Constesting elected with Party Affiliation candidates 1. 2. 3. 4. 5 6 PK-1 PESHAWAR-I 1 Ajmal Khan 227 2 Ghazanfar Bilour 4782 3 M. Zakir Shah 1063 4 Irfan Ullah 72 5 Gul Jan 16 6 Mosab Mukhtar 29 7 Zia Ullah Afridi 22932 Zia Ullah Afridi (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf) 8 Muhammad Adeel 1571 9 Hassan Khan 12 10 Ashfaq Ahmad 334 11 Bahrullah Khan 5156 12 Mir Alam Khan 26 13 Zahoor Khan 21 14 Akhunzada Irfan Ullah Shah 4819 15 Muhammad Shah Zeb 252 16 Muhammad Younas 14 17 Saif Ullah 249 18 Muhammad Nadeem 178 19 Muhammad Nadeem 234 20 Muhammad Akbar Khan 4376 21 Abdur Rahim Khan 6 22 Muhammad Nadeem 6907 23 Yasar Farid 20 24 Zafar Ullah 28 25 Younas Khan 63 26 Malik Parvez Khan 55 27 Abdul Aziz Khan 198 Total 53640 811 54451 PK-2 PESHAWAR-II 1 Hidayat Ullah Khan Afridi Advocat 56 2 Sardar Naeem 305 3 Shamsur Rehman Safi 86 4 Pir Abdur Rehman 85 5 Saeed Ur Rehman Safi 2782 6 Shahid Noor 74 7 Shafqat Hussain Durrani 125 8 Siraj Ud Din 2453 9 Malik Ghulam Mustafa 6273 1 1. -
Naval Headquarters Islamabad Directorate of Public Relations Tel: 20062326
PRESS RELEASE Naval Headquarters Islamabad Directorate of Public Relations Tel: 20062326 NEW AIR CHIEF MAKES PREMIERE VISIT TO NAVAL HEADQUARTERS ISLAMABAD, 22 Mar 18: The newly appointed Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan made first visit to Naval Headquarters after assumption of Command and met Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi. Upon arrival at Naval Headquarters, Chief of the Air Staff was received by Chief of the Naval Staff. A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Navy presented Guard of Honour. The visiting dignitary was then introduced to Principal Staff Officers at NHQ. Later, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan called on Chief of the Naval Staff in his office. During the meeting, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi congratulated the Air Chief on his promotion and assuming Command of Pakistan Air Force. Referring to the strong relationship between the two Forces, the Naval Chief said that Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Air Force will continue the endeavours to enhance synergy and seamless integration in all important operational and other inter-services undertakings. The Naval Chief expressed his confidence that Pakistan Air Force will further progress and attain greater heights under the able Command of Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan On the occasion, Air Chief Marshal assured Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi of PAF’s full support and pledged to work together in making the defence of the country impregnable. Director General Public Relations (Navy) . -
3 Who Is Who and What Is What
3 e who is who and what is what Ever Success - General Knowledge 4 Saad Book Bank, Lahore Ever Success Revised and Updated GENERAL KNOWLEDGE Who is who? What is what? CSS, PCS, PMS, FPSC, ISSB Police, Banks, Wapda, Entry Tests and for all Competitive Exames and Interviews World Pakistan Science English Computer Geography Islamic Studies Subjectives + Objectives etc. Abbreviations Current Affair Sports + Games Ever Success - General Knowledge 5 Saad Book Bank, Lahore © ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this book may be reproduced In any form, by photostate, electronic or mechanical, or any other means without the written permission of author and publisher. Composed By Muhammad Tahsin Ever Success - General Knowledge 6 Saad Book Bank, Lahore Dedicated To ME Ever Success - General Knowledge 7 Saad Book Bank, Lahore Ever Success - General Knowledge 8 Saad Book Bank, Lahore P R E F A C E I offer my services for designing this strategy of success. The material is evidence of my claim, which I had collected from various resources. I have written this book with an aim in my mind. I am sure this book will prove to be an invaluable asset for learners. I have tried my best to include all those topics which are important for all competitive exams and interviews. No book can be claimed as prefect except Holy Quran. So if you found any shortcoming or mistake, you should inform me, according to your suggestions, improvements will be made in next edition. The author would like to thank all readers and who gave me their valuable suggestions for the completion of this book. -
Acm Mujahid Anwar Khan Visits His
Newsletter:Newsletter: JulyJuly - October,October, 20192019 Abdullah Saad Ali (3556-I) M Osama (3651-I) Abdul Haseeb (3751-A) ACM MUJAHID ANWAR KHAN VISITS HIS ALMA MATER On 13 September, 2019, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, NI (M), Chief of the Air Staff, paid a visit to the College to address the young Sargodhians. Base Commander PAF Base Mushaf, Air Cdre Ali Naeem Zahoor, SBt, was also present on the occasion. ACM Mujahid Anwar Khan quoted numerous incidents to make the young Sargodhians mindful of their great future responsibilities. Talking on 'Leadership Qualities', he said that academic excellence along with sound character building is true education. Character defines destiny, and the future leaders must acquire the traits of integrity, dedication and excellence for sound character building. He also emphasized upon the significance of physical fitness, situational awareness, and communication skills. He reminisced about his own times at AACMCM MMujahidujahid AAnwarnwar KKhanhan aaddressingddressing SSargodhiansargodhians the College and attributed his achievements in life to the alma mater. In a very friendly and compassionate manner, the ACM responded to a volley of questions from his inquisitive young listeners. He was presented the College Crest by AVM Qasim Masood Khan (Retd), Principal, at the end of the session. RE-UNION OF 78th GD (P) COURSE 78th GD (P) Course Sargodhians visited their alma mater on 6 October, 2019 to have a Re-Union. Air Marshal Aasim Zaheer, HI (M), TBt, Vice Chief of the Air Staff, (College Pak No. 7978108-Mn) also joined his Course on the occasion. A welcome ceremony was held in Rehman Auditorium at their arrival. -
DIPLOMATIC STAR April 2021 Monthly Islamabad April 2021 Diplomatic Star Vol
1. ABC Certified Since 2012 ABC Certified Vol. # 10 Issue # 04 www.diplomaticstar.com.pk April 2021 Monthly Islamabad DIPLOMATIC STAR Pakistan’s Leading Diplomatic Affairs Magazine Pakistan and Azerbaijan decides to H.E. Ali Alizada start Post-Covid direct flights Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan DIPLOMATIC STAR 1 Pakistan, Germany enjoying Denmark’sApril 2021 interest in Unity in Diversity Pakistan Green initiative 2 DIPLOMATIC STAR April 2021 Monthly Islamabad April 2021 Diplomatic Star Vol. # 10 Issue # 04 Editorial Chief Editor Raja Aamir Mahmood Bhatti Publisher Zahida Perveen Executive Editor Raja Asif Mahmood Bhatti Diplomatic correspondent Biden to take off US forces from Afghanistan Shabbir Hussain The Biden administration has now set a clearer timeline for the withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan. While the US Presi- Chief Correspondent (Europe) dent said it would be “difficult” to meet the May 1 deadline between Tariq Mahmood Awan the previous US administration and the Afghan Taliban, US officials now say the evacuation will be completed by September 11. While Chief Reporter some see it as the roundabouts change, it can also be seen as a more realistic, achievable history. Khalid Ali Khan It is also important to note that the announcement comes ahead of the Afghan peace talks in Istanbul on April 24. However, the Afghan Special Correspondent Taliban has said they will not take part in the program in Turkey Mohsin Ali until “all foreign forces have withdrawn from our country. “But it is also true that much can change between now and April 24 and we Photographer can expect great diplomatic activity to make the Istanbul program a success and for the Taliban to accept the new date. -
Ministry of Communications National Highway Authority
Ministry of Communications National Highway Authority Press Release: January 15, 2020 - Present Government’ steps to make Pakistan an Islamic Welfare State - Current year to bring about public prosperity - Targets being achieved gradually - NHA’s revenue being increased. Murad Saeed Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Mr. Murad Saeed has said that steps taken during previous year will bring about success and Prosperity in the running year. As per vision of Prime Minister Mr. Imran Khan, ground is being prepared for making Pakistan a Islamic Welfare State by adopting welfare schemes like Ehsas Programme, Kamyab Jawan Programme, Sehat Insaf Card, Shelter Homes etc. Extremely changing climate is demanding more and more plantation in the country so that a safe future could be given to the coming generation. Through reforms National Highway Authority and Postal Services have been put on the track of development in terms of increasing revenue and savings. He was addressing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony between National Highway Authority (NHA) and National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) held at NHA Headquarters here today. Under the MOU NBP will provide 11000 Olive Plants to NHA free of cost those will be planted along with Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway (M-1) and other roads. Advisor to Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam, State Minister for Climate Change Ms. Zartaj Gul, Secretary Communications Mr. Jawwad Rafique Malik, Chairman NHA Capt ® Sikandar Qayyum and Senior Officers of Minstry of Communications, National Highway Authority and National Bank of Pakistan were also present. NHA’s General Manager (M-1) Mr. Amjad Ali Khan and Vice President & Regional Head of Islamic National Bank of Pakistan Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ms.