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Defence Day: PM Kakar reiterates nation’s resolve to stand with armed forces

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Premier pays tribute to valiant martyrs on Defence and Martyrs’ Day.
PM Kakar terms Sep 6 as “day of vigour, bravery, courage, resilience”.
“Armed forces remain committed to defend motherland,” ISPR says.

As the country continues to grapple with security challenges amid a rise in terrorism for the past several months, caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Wednesday paid homage and tribute to the valiant soldiers of Pakistan’s armed forces, especially the martyrs who have sacrificed their lives to ensure nation’s peace.

He also iterated the nation’s resolve to stand united with its defence forces to thwart evil designs against the integrity and prosperity of Pakistan, as it is confronted with multiple security challenges in the shape of extremism, terrorism and external aggression.

“We come here to pay tribute to the valiant sons of the soil who embraced ‘shahadat’ while ensuring the security of the nation,” the interim prime minister said, while addressing the Defence and Martyrs Day ceremony at the Yadgar-e-Shuhada in Islamabad earlier today.

In his message on Defence and Martyrs’ Day, the caretaker prime minister said September 6 is remembered as the day of vigour, bravery, courage and resilience.

PM Kakar, who laid a floral wreath at the Pakistan monument and prayed for the martyrs, added that the country’s martyrs who embraced martyrdom for the sake of their people and the country can never be forgotten and will always remain in the nation’s hearts, emphasising how the Holy Quran mentions them with great reverence.

Referring to the moments of the martyrdom of the valiant soldiers, the prime minister said: “This is the moment that appears to be death, but it is actually the moment of meeting with the immortal.”

He added that this glorious day, when the entire nation stood side by side with its armed forces, calls upon everyone to make a pledge to renew the spirit of loyalty and service to Pakistan and pay tribute to the soldiers of the armed forces.

The Defence and Martyrs Day is observed in remembrance of and tribute to the martyrs and veteran soldiers of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, renewing the commitment of the defence forces to protect the nation against all threats.

It was on this day in 1965 that the Indian forces crossed the international border to launch an attack on Pakistan, but the country’s brave forces foiled the nefarious designs of the enemy.

The day dawned with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and a 21-gun salute at provincial capitals, while special prayers were offered for the country’s progress and prosperity as well as the independence of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

‘Armed forces committed to defend motherland’

Meanwhile, the chairman joint chiefs of staff committee, services chiefs and the armed forces of the country also paid rich tribute to the martyrs, their families and war veterans on the occasion.

According to a statement released by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the country’s military leadership said that on September 6, 1965, it was yet again displayed that a smaller but righteous force overcame a numerically larger enemy with professionalism, determination and faith, reported Radio Pakistan.

The military leadership said this day and associated heroics and sacrifices continue to inspire the country’s generations.

The country’s armed forces, the ISPR mentioned, remain committed to ensuring the defence of the motherland against all internal and external threats.

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NAB sends 161 well-known cases to the department of anti-corruption

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As a result of recent modifications that the Supreme Court upheld, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has moved 161 well-known cases to the Anti-Corruption Department.

Key department officers from the Board of Revenue, Department of Agriculture, Department of Works and Services, Department of School Education, Department of Excise, and Karachi Development Authority (KDA) are among the officers involved in the transferred cases.

In addition, there are allegations against officials from the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board, Sindh Building Control Authority, Health Department, Public Health Engineering Department, and Local Government Department.

These high-profile cases will now be investigated by the Anti-Corruption Department as a result of this transfer. The NAB was forced to turn over these cases to the appropriate provincial authorities as a result of the Supreme Court’s decision to reinstate the NAB modifications.

Requests for documents from the pertinent departments have already been made by the Anti-Corruption Department, starting the process. Soon, the police involved in these situations should be receiving notices.

After the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) statutes were recently amended and affirmed by the Supreme Court, former prime minister Imran Khan also requested relief in the 190 million pounds case on September 7. By means of his legal team, the PTI founder has now filed his first acquittal petition.

Response to the NAB reference on financial misconduct allegations was filed through the petition.

After the federal government’s intra-court appeal against the amendments’ nullification was approved on September 6, the Supreme Court reinstated the changes made to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) law. The ruling reversed the previous ruling of a two-member bench that had declared the modifications unlawful. The five-member bench was led by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa.

Chief Justice Isa delivered the decision on behalf of the unanimous court. Declaring that constitutional institutions should respect each other’s mandates, the Supreme Court ruled that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan was unable to establish that the revisions to the NAB ordinance were unconstitutional.

“The chief justice and Supreme Court judges are not the gatekeepers of parliament,” the judgement noted.

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The Founder of PTI Is A Jewish Lobby Project: Defence Minister

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The PTI’s originator, according to Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif, is a Jewish lobby effort.

Khawaja Muhammad Asif claimed in a special interview that Israel is committing the genocide of innocent Palestinians.

According to him, neither the PTI’s founder nor his adherents speak out against Israel’s cruelty and crimes against defenceless Palestinians.

The Minister of Defence claimed that reports from Israeli media have demonstrated how crucial the PTI founder is to Zionist Forces’ goals.

Time has shown why PTI was started, according to the defence minister.

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SIFC Promotes Petroleum Division’s Advancement: Minerals and Mining Division’s Operations

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With assistance from the Special Investment Facilitation Council, the Petroleum Division has made great strides in recent weeks.

At the upcoming conference, the Petroleum Division is expected to provide a cohesive position on Pakistan’s offshore blocks and work with the Ministry of External Affairs to enhance engagement with stakeholders in China and Saudi Arabia.

In addition, the Division must address the concerns mentioned in the audit report dated June 5, 2024, and include all provinces in its plans.

Setting milestones based on predetermined dates is necessary to guarantee project progress and completion on schedule.

The Inter-Provincial Coordination Committee is to arrange an interprovincial meeting on the regulatory framework for mining.

Announced by the Special Secretary of the Petroleum Division, all Federal Mineral Projects have been moved to the newly established minerals wing, where consultants are being hired.

The Division will also work with the Ministry of External Affairs to increase the availability of energy resources by importing LPG from Turkmenistan.

The Reko Diq Project will improve technical proficiency and fortify Pakistan’s mineral industry by bringing cutting-edge mining and processing technologies to the country.