Day: June 4, 2024

Green Pakistan Tourism has organized a cleaning campaign in the forests of Kalam. Pakistan Army, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Forest Department, district administration, local people and a large number of students are participating in the cleaning campaign. The aim of the campaign is to restore, protect and promote tourism to the picturesque area. A large number of saplings have also been planted in various areas including Takht Bai, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Dir and Chitral by Green Pakistan Tourism. Source: Radio Pakistan

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has expressed deep grief over the death of the mother of senior journalist Amir Sajjad Syed. In his condolence message, he termed the death of Amir Sajjad's mother as a great tragedy. The Information Minister commiserated with the bereaved family and prayed for the departed soul. Source: Radio Pakistan

The registration process of Chief Minister Punjab Kissan Card has been started under which loans worth three hundred billion rupees annually will be issued to the farmers. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, in a statement today, said the card is available to farmers owning up to twelve point five acres of land. She said each farmer will be eligible for an interest-free loan of up to one hundred fifty thousand rupees per crop. For registration, farmers can send a text message with "PKC [Space] ID card number" to 8070 from their mobile phones. Source: Radio Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed confidence that his visit to China will further elevate their friendship to a higher pedestal. In a video message before embarking on a five-day visit to China from Lahore, he said that CPEC would be taken to a new era in which special focus would be given to the promotion of business-to-business links as well as the execution of mega projects on a government-to-government basis. Presenting his agenda for talks with the top Chinese leadership, the Prime Minister said new agreements and partnership will be discussed in the areas of agriculture, mines and minerals, Information Technology, infrastructure development, skill and vocational training of youth, industries, and Special Economic Zones. He said discussion will also be held on commercialization of Gwadar port as well as the expansion of silk route through sea and road. Highlighting the strong bonds that exist between the two countries, the Prime Minister said Pakistan-China friendship is everlasting and the re is no precedence of such a relationship in the world. He said China has always supported Pakistan unconditionally in difficult times. The Prime Minister said China has always raised voice for the oppressed Kashmiri people in categorical terms. He said Pakistan also supports the Chinese stance on their core issues including One China policy and South China Sea. The Prime Minister was highly appreciative of the vision and dynamic leadership of President Xi Jinping saying his approach not only has made China the second largest economic and military power in the world but also led the world towards peace and prosperity. Source: Radio Pakistan

Ambassador of Qatar to Pakistan Ali Mubarak A.E. Al-Khater called on Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Lahore today. Matters of mutual interest and ways to explore potential investment opportunities in the province were discussed in the meeting. Source: Radio Pakistan

US Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a stalwart figure in Texas politics and a senior member of various House committees, has made a deeply personal announcement regarding her health. In a statement released today, she revealed her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. With characteristic resolve, she affirmed her commitment to fighting this disease with the same faith and courage that has defined her decades-long career in public service. While she anticipates occasional absences from Congressional duties during her treatment, Congresswoman Lee assured her constituents that her office will continue to provide essential services to the community. She expressed commitment to working with our Congressional Leadership to serve this nation and be present for votes on critical legislation. As messages of support pour in from across the nation, Congresswoman Lee requested prayers for herself and her family during this challenging time, emphasizing her enduring dedication to her constituents and the United States. M eanwhile, Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States, Masood Khan, in his post on X, said Sheila Jackson Lee is a courageous leader and an inspiration to the marginalized and disadvantaged. The Ambassador expressed hope that she would fight the disease with her characteristic strength. He also expressed good wishes, and prayed for early and full recovery of Sheila Jackson Lee. Source: Radio Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said there is zero tolerance towards corruption, inefficiency and incompetence. In a post on his X handle, he said his decision to abolish Pakistan Public Works Department is a step towards removing the rot that is eating our system like a cancer from within. The Prime Minister expressed the commitment to building a more honest, dedicated and efficient bureaucracy saying this will deliver high quality public service and raise standards of governance. Source: Radio Pakistan

Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar has emphasized the importance of reinforcing the spirit of harmony and peaceful coexistence in addressing the challenges faced by the world. Addressing a seminar in Islamabad today on the role of Sikhism in World's Peace and Prosperity, he said the message of harmony and peaceful coexistence is deeply rooted both in Islam and Sikhism. The Minister said the people of Pakistan hold profound respect for Sikh traditions and sacred sites. He pointed out that the warm reception extended to Sikh pilgrims since the creation of Pakistan reflects its deep affection and admiration for the Sikh community. He said the Punjab government is especially taking steps to further facilitate the visits of Sikhs to their religious sites. Source: Radio Pakistan