Likewise, our beloved country Pakistan requires the emphasis of the sitting government in Islamabad for healthcare. The medical centres for national health such as PIMS, Polyclinic, General Hospital, and Holy Family Hospital are engaged in lighting candles for the human cause. A large number of medical institutes including the Shifa Foundation, Shifa Eye Trust, and The Diabetes Centre (TDC) Islamabad in Pakistan operate because of such a magnanimous passion. TDC situated at Murree Expressway near Phulgran Toll Plaza is such a wonderful institute that is a not-for-profit organization and provides state-of-the-art healthcare facilities. Thus, it is important to acknowledge the services of these institutes so that they may grow further to cater healthcare facilities to all segments of society in Pakistan.

Prime Minister felicitates nation on FATF announcementPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has felicitated the nation and welcomed the announcement of Financial Action Task Force that Pakistan has met all its conditions for exclusion from the grey list. In a statement, he said return of Pakistan to the white list is a big success of the country. Shehbaz Sharif said the statement of FATF is recognition of the restoration of the international reputation of Pakistan. He said the return of Pakistan to the white list will help improve economic and financial situation of Pakistan. According to ISPR, the Army Chief said the achievement is a monumental effort for paving way for white listing.

The Quaid-e-Azam House Museum — Institute of Nation Building (QAHM-INB) on Friday organised a lecture on the life of the founder of the nation. Students of the Jinnah Foundation School, members of the INB management board and others attended the event. This will also be a tribute to our national language to engage the students in nation-building ideas, he added. Highlighting Jinnah’s life, Merchant said that very few people living today had seen the Quaid-e-Azam in real life. “I’m one of those luckiest people who met the founder of Pakistan.

The United States Consul general Lahore William K. Makaneole called on Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz on Friday. During the meeting, views were exchanged on Pak-US relations, parliamentary and other matters of mutual interest while William K. Makaneole congratulated and expressed good wishes to Hamza Shahbaz on assuming Punjab CM office. On this occasion, the US Consul general said that the United States of America values its relations with Pakistan and would further enhance cooperation with the Punjab government in various fields. The Punjab CM said that relations between Pakistan and the United States are multi-faceted, adding that he wanted to promote bilateral relations in agriculture, environment, water shortage and other fields.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday felicitated the nation and welcomed the announcement of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) that Pakistan had met all its conditions for exclusion from the grey list. “At its June 2022 Plenary, the FATF made the initial determination that Pakistan has substantially completed its two action plans, covering 34 items,” according to a statement issued by the FATF on Friday. “Praise be to Allah, return of Pakistan to the white list is a big success of Pakistan," PM Shehbaz said in a statement. He appreciated the performance of Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar and team of the foreign ministry. “I pay tribute to the whole team working for the success of Pakistan,” he said, adding that the statement of FATF was recognition of the restoration of the international reputation of Pakistan.

US State Department spokesperson Ned Price on Thursday said that Pakistan is our important partner in the region. Addressing a media briefing, US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said that Secretary Blinken had an opportunity to sit down with his Pakistani counterpart in New York last month during which constructive discussion were held regarding the full range of issues, including the issue of food security. He said that Pakistan is a partner of ours, and we will look to ways to advance that partnership in a manner that serves our interest and our mutual interests as well.

Former prime minister Imran Khan urged the people on Thursday to take to the streets on Sunday to stage a “peaceful demonstration” against rising inflation, particularly the massive increase in the prices of petroleum products. “I am inviting the entire nation for a peaceful protest against inflation on Sunday (June 19) at 9pm. I invite trade unions, professionals, doctors, engineers, clerks, and government workers to take to the streets,” the former prime minister said. Also read: Imran invites lawyers to join 'real freedom movement'Imran dilated at length on the events leading to the no-confidence motion against him. By then the no-confidence motion had not been tabled in the National Assembly, he added.

MISSOULA, Mont. - Throughout the week, the Missoula community's recognized the 125th anniversary of the all-black 25th infantry, the Buffalo Soldiers, and their historical bike ride from Missoula to St. Louis. Looking ahead, the festivities will close out this Sunday with a Juneteenth celebration, honoring the end of slavery.

The judicial magistrate (East) in Karachi has issued notices to the legal heirs of popular televangelist Aamir Liaquat Hussain and police officials on a petition seeking autopsy of the lawmaker who was found dead at his residence earlier this month. The hearing of the case was held at Karachi City Court on the petition of a citizen, Abdul Ahad on Friday. Barrister Arsalan Raja, counsel for the petitioner, stated that Aamir Liaquat died under mysterious circumstances at his residence in Karachi earlier this month. The sudden death of Aamir Liaquat has raised suspicions among his fans and it was suspected that he was killed over a property dispute. A petition was filed in the court of judicial magistrate (East) on June 15 seeking autopsy of the late politician.

“We can control the price hike through internal measures, such as austerity. - Advertisement -The minister beseeched the masses to adopt austerity as it was the only solution at the moment amid limited available resources. The defence minister pointed out that if Ukraine-Russia war ended then the fuel prices would nosedive and that would benefit our economy. While lambasting the fuel hoarders, Asif said the profiteers who exploit economic crisis and problems of the poor started stockpiling amid decision of fuel price hike. If we had delayed price increase for a month than it might cost Rs 100 to 120 billion a month to the national exchequer.

Federal budget 2022-23 is a budget no one in the country wanted. The replacing coalition tried playing the just-arrived card and announced relief measures even before the budget and even more in the budget. It now makes sense why the budget presented in the Parliament has been declared ‘Provisional’ and the ‘Final’ numbers are to be presented during the session. While the IMF expects deceleration in an overheated economy, The Budget in Brief talks of ‘a growth budget’. The budget makers themselves are projecting FBR taxes share in GDP to increase marginally from 8.96% in FY22 to 9% in FY23.

With 26 countries placed in FATF’s grey list, Pakistan stands out as the most significant country owing to its geopolitical standing, nuclear capability and one of the strongest militaries in the region. FATF posited Pakistan with a 27-point agenda to combat money laundering and terror financing to avoid being blacklisted in FATF. Since being placed in FATF’s grey list, the Government of Pakistan in cooperation with Pakistan Army has been working tirelessly to undertake concrete steps in implementation of FATF’s action plan. Pakistan Army and state institutions averted terrorist attacks alongside presenting a fortified case for Pakistan’s exit from the grey list. On achieving the milestone of complying with the 27 points of FATF, Pakistan Army has played a significant role in foiling Indian attempts of blacklisting Pakistan and has endeavoured great contributions in helping Pakistan exit from FATF’s grey list.

LAHORE – Thousands of Sikh yatrees from across the world attended ‘Akhand Bhog Sahib’ rites to mark martyrdom day of Guru Arjun Dev G at Gurdwara Shri Dera sahib here on Thursday. 144 Sikh yatrees, including Sikhs from Canada, United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) had travelled from India to attend Jorr Mela. A 16-member Raagi group led by Sardar Sukhwinder Singh, 144 Indian Sikh yatrees and a large number of pilgrims from Pakistan attended the ceremony. The chairman ETPB wished that more and more Sikh yatrees arrive from the neighbouring India and perform their religious rites at the shrines and gurdwaras. Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbhandak Committee and ETPB officials presented rose garlands and gifts to the visiting Sikh yatrees.

So, how was Pakistan to become a nation-state with no major ethnic nationality, rather a state joining several diverse ethnicities, in the name of one religious identity? And the uniting force, the basis for identity politics, that could be played was a Hindu majority, calling for the Subcontinent to be freed as Hindustan! There were two majority nations in the Subcontinent, Muslims and Hindus — and the Muslims needed to be free not only of the British but also of the Hindus. So, the question is: was Pakistan born in a state of confusion? Was there a reason why there were no ‘young movements’ in the Subcontinent when they had reached right up to Afghanistan as the ‘Young Afghans’.

After the last price hike in fuel products, it is clear that the government is attempting to do all it can to bring the IMF bailout programme back. There are reports that while the fuel price hike was necessary, there is a tussle on fuel tariffs that both sides have not been able to agree on. The IMF is reportedly not happy with the government’s decision to reduce the maximum tax rate to 32.5 percent from its original 35. This, and the reduction of slabs from 12 to 7 will also likely be a part of the discussions being carried out. The next few weeks will be crucial as details of the discussions between the government and the IMF get clearer.