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Pakistan, Russia sign deal to boost cooperation against illegal immigration
Pakistan and Russia struck an agreement to boost cooperation for stopping illegal immigration during a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting in Kyrgyzstan.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi separately met with the interior ministers of Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan and discussed subjects of mutual concern, regional security and cooperation.
In a meeting with Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev, both sides inked crucial agreements to improve collaboration in tackling illegal immigration. The two countries also agreed to enhance cooperation for repatriation of citizens illegally residing in any country. It was also agreed to broaden collaborative efforts against narcotics and drug-trafficking.
In another meeting, this time with Tajik Interior Minister Ramazon Rahimzoda, the talk centred on terrorist camps operating within Afghanistan. The two ministers agreed that terrorist camps and the manufacture of narcotics in Afghanistan were important security problems in the region. They emphasised that there are terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan.
Mohsin Naqvi also called on Uzbekistan’s Interior Minister Major General Aziz Tashpulatov. Discussions touched on cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the possibilities for collaborative training programs. Both sides agreed to set up a working group to boost cooperation between their interior ministries.
During talks with Kyrgyz Interior Minister Niyazbek Olan Omokanov, the two officials agreed to boost cooperation in areas of mutual interest. Naqvi congratulated Kyrgyzstan on its election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and praised the host country for hosting the SCO interior ministers’ meeting.
During his discussion with Kazakhstan’s Interior Minister Yerzhan Sadenov, all sides agreed to boost cooperation to combat illegal immigration. The two countries also agreed to set up a working group between their interior ministries to move forward bilateral cooperation.
The sessions were a reflection of a common resolve among regional partners to foster stronger collaboration on security, migration management and measures to combat drug-related criminality.
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Pakistan make good start in reply to West Indies’ 311 in first innings
West Indies were bundled out for 311 runs in 98.5 overs in the first innings against Pakistan at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad on Sunday.
West Indies’ best scorer was Shai Hope who scored 92 runs off 182 balls and Kavem Hodge who scored 84 runs off 183 balls. The duo held firm after the early wickets fell.
Mohammad Ali of Pakistan was the top wicket-taker with four wickets, while Mohammad Abbas took three wickets. Khurram Shahzad took 2 wickets while Aamer Jamal took 1 wicket.
West Indies were losing wickets at regular intervals but Hope and Hodge batted through trying conditions. Rain delays interrupted the first day of the first Test, with West Indies finishing on 194 for three.
West Indies went above 300 before getting bowled out but Pakistan got key breakthroughs on the second day. Roston Chase, Kemar Roach, Shamar Joseph and Jayden Seales also added to the total.
Roston Chase, the captain of the West Indies, elected to bat after winning the toss. The match is a part of the Pakistan tour of West Indies and ICC World Test Championship.
Azan Awais, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Ali Usman, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali and Mohammad Abbas.
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Red Sea oil tanker attacked, one hits mine in Hormuz
A marine mine struck an oil ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian media was cited as saying the tanker was destroyed after attempting to move away from Iran’s designated path and hitting the explosive device.
Separately, a British marine agency said an oil ship was hit by a projectile in the southern section of the Red Sea. Early reports indicated the ship and all crew members were safe.
Iran’s military said six ships going through the Strait of Hormuz were warned in 24 hours. It stated that the vessels were moving away from the path chosen by Iran and that marine traffic should respect the procedures set by Iran.
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MQM-P demands 28th Constitutional Amendment
Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Mustafa Kamal said on Sunday that his party was seeking its rights through the constitutional means and wanted a 28th Constitutional Amendment.
Addressing a public gathering in Karachi, Kamal said that the system with one prime minister and four chief ministers has failed and cannot continue any longer. He demanded that the rulers provide a deadline for when the people would receive their rights.
He questioned the authorities over how many more children would have to fall into open manholes before changes were made in the system of governance.
Kamal said he did not accept a system in which people were denied their basic rights. The federal health minister added that he was a federal minister under the current system, but he could give up the ministry if his people were provided with powers and resources.
Kamal demanded written assurance from the rulers on when the quota system and the existing governance structure would come to an end. He said the MQM-P wanted changes in the current system.
He said the party had failed due to the Pakistan Peoples Party’s opposition, adding that the proposed constitutional amendment was not being accepted by the PPP. He claimed the PPP had warned that accepting the MQM-P’s amendment could bring down the government.
Kamal said that if the 27th Constitutioal Amendmnent could be passed, then the 28th Amendment should also be introduced. He added that the procedure for establishing new administrative units would have to be included in the proposed amendment.
He said the country was run according to the Constitution and questioned whether the Constitution stated that the Sindh chief minister could receive federal funds but not spend them on the people. He said the issue was not a shortage of resources, adding that Sindh’s rulers had received Rs22 trillion in 18 years.
Kamal said the federal government was not stopping Sindh’s funds, but the provincial government was not spending them on the public. He said Karachi had become one of the worst cities for living conditions despite generating thousands of billions of rupees.
He said they carried the blood of those who created Pakistan and a decision had to be made whether the current system would continue or be removed. He stressed that the MQM-P wanted its rights within the framework of the Constitution.
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