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Justice International (JI) is requesting the Prime Minister provide a guarantee on negotiations due to the government’s perceived delay in responding.

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Early on Saturday night, the JI leadership was visited at the location of the sit-in on Murree Road, Liaquat Bagh, by a three-person government team consisting of Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Minister for Energy Awais Leghari, and MNA Tariq Fazal Chaudhry. A conversation invitation was sent by the delegation.

Although the monsoon rains are still continuing, participants in Jamaat-e-Islami’s sit-in are in their fifth day of holding firm to their demands.

Government officials have received ten demands from Jamaat-e-Islami.

They are steadfast in their requests, party insiders said, and a government delegation had offered them consultation time. Nevertheless, the administration had not responded, even after being given time in the evening and later at night.

The premier’s assurance is now required for any talks, according to Jamaat-e-Islami, which also demands that PM Sharif sign any agreement that is achieved.

Read more: JI says it will not back down from its demands and accepts the government’s offer to hold discussions.

JI promises not to back down from its demands and welcomes the government’s invitation to negotiate.
Requirements: • All petroleum products should be exempt from the Petroleum Development Levy, and price rises should be stopped.

  • A 20% decrease in gas, electricity, and food commodity costs.

Reinforce agreements with IPPs, especially the portion about paying in US dollars at the conclusion of the transaction.

  • Tax cuts, for example, for the industrial and agricultural sectors.
  • Promote commerce, investment, and the industrial sector via incentives.

The privileged class is subject to taxes and the salaried class is not subject to an increase in taxes.

  • 35% less spent on non-development costs.

The elimination of all taxes on stationery and other supplies used in children’s education and training.

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SIFC Introduces Green Tourism: Boosting Tourism with Global Events

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An effort to boost Pakistan’s tourist industry’s international appeal is being spearheaded by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), which is focusing on ecotourism.

Promotion of Pakistan as a tourist destination abroad is the goal of the project.

As part of green tourism, more than 30 government entities work together. International and local sporting events are a means to an end for “green Pakistan” in its mission to promote the nation.

Pakistan is a great destination for those seeking religious, mountaineering, and heritage-based tourism.

Green tourism allows users to arrange a variety of services, including tours, lodging, and more, through mobile applications.

One of SIFC’s goals is to increase the country’s visibility abroad by hosting major international events that adhere to green tourism principles.

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Minister of Finance Reaffirms Unwavering Support for APM Terminals Group in Effort to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

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Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Pakistan’s Minister of Finance, has promised the APM Terminals Group his full support in creating an environment that is both business-friendly and conducive to investment.

In Islamabad, he met with a group of APM terminals who had come to hear him speak. Keith Svendsen, CEO of APM Terminals, was in charge of the group.

Muhammad Aurangzeb, a senator from Pakistan, expressed his approval of APM Terminals’ investment plans.

Following last month’s signing of a memorandum of agreement to strengthen bilateral cooperation, the meeting’s emphasis was on the actions taken to date.

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In the Face of Terrorism, Beijing Reaffirms Its Will to Assist Pakistan

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Repairing relations damaged by recent attacks on Chinese nationals in Pakistan, China has pledged to aid Pakistan in its fight against terrorism and economic and social growth.

Lin Jian, spokesman for the Chinese foreign ministry, restated the common enemy status of terrorism during his routine briefing in answer to a query on the safety of Chinese nationals in Pakistan.

He emphasized that stopping terrorist attacks and other tragedies from happening again is everyone’s job.

The protection of Chinese nationals, projects, and institutions abroad is our utmost priority, he stated emphatically.

According to him, China and Pakistan are prepared to stop any effort to damage ties between the two countries and will make sure that terrorists face consequences for their actions.

“Our ironclad friendship has taken deep roots among our people,” the official added, adding that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperating partners.

The Chinese ambassador to Pakistan, Lin Jian, reaffirmed China’s commitment to helping Pakistan advance economically, socially, and personally. Following recent attacks on Chinese people in Pakistan, China moved to mend bilateral ties by reiterating its support for Pakistan’s counter-terrorism initiatives and socio-economic development.

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian reaffirmed that terrorists are an ally of no humanity during his routine briefing in answer to a query on the safety of Chinese citizens in Pakistan.

He emphasized that stopping terrorist attacks and other tragedies from happening again is everyone’s job.

The protection of Chinese nationals, projects, and institutions abroad is our utmost priority, he stated emphatically.

According to him, China and Pakistan are prepared to stop any effort to damage ties between the two countries and will make sure that terrorists face consequences for their actions.

“Our ironclad friendship has taken deep roots among our people,” the official added, adding that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperating partners.

Lin jian stated that China will maintain its assistance for Pakistan as the country works to improve the lives of its citizens via economic and social development.

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