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PM Kakar to attend UN climate moot in UAE next month

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  • Pakistan conveys consent to UAE authorities about its participation.
  • PM Kakar’s schedule of visit to be finalised via diplomatic channels.
  • Premier to meet world leaders during climate conference.

ISLAMABAD: Currently on his visit to China to attend an international forum, Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) next month for a climate moot, The News reported on Tuesday.

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is also referred to as COP and this year will mark its 28th session.

For the climate change conference, being held at the Dubai Expo Centre in UAE, Pakistan conveyed its consent to the Gulf nation’s authorities about its participation in the crucial event.

The premier will meet world leaders on the sidelines of this climate conference, once his visit’s schedule is worked out through diplomatic channels. 

Since assuming office in mid-August this year, following the dissolution of the National Assembly ahead of the general elections, the prime minister has made multiple visits to countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and China, so far.

Sources said that Pakistan will share its experience and apprehensions with world leaders about climate change. 

The host UAE is one of the most vulnerable to climate change countries in the world, as it is located in a region with a very hot and humid climate.

Rising temperatures are already severely impacting the daily life of the population, increasing payments for electricity, water, making simply walking in the street difficult. 

In summer months, many leave for other regions or do not leave space with air conditioning. It will be the second time in two years that the conference is being held in the Middle East since Egypt hosted last year’s conference at the picturesque tourist resort Sharam el Shaikh.

The Dubai conference will be held by the end of next month and experts on climate change from Pakistan will also be visiting the Gulf state for discussions to compile their reports before the conference, sources said.

Pakistan attended the previous conference held in November last year in Egypt, while another international conference on ‘Climate Resilient Pakistan’ was held in Geneva in January this year and was co-hosted by Pakistan and the United Nations.

The participating countries and world agencies announced Pakistan’s financial support to combat the complexities due to climate change, as it experienced two devastating rains and floods within a period of two years. 

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PTI suggests resuming talks with government over judicial commission issue.

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Barrister Gohar, Chairman of the PTI, has claimed that the party’s founder has suspended negotiations, emphasizing that the government should declare the commission within seven days.

He emphasized the PTI’s openness to rethink if the government makes headway and establishes the commission.

Barrister Gohar told the reporters, “Seven days were enough to announce the commission.” We are ready to reconsider, but the government must first announce the commission.”

He stated that the PTI approached the negotiations with an open mind. “The PTI founder has halted the negotiations. “The government had eight laws on their agenda, while we only had two demands,” he stated.

The PTI chairman went on to say that even after seven days, no progress had been made in forming the commission. He encouraged the government to reconsider the decision and proceed with the announcement.

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PTI will declare February 8 to be “Black Day,” sparking protests across the country.

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According to reports, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) intends to hold rallies nationwide on Wednesday in support of its decision to declare February 8, the one-year anniversary of the general elections, a black day.

According to media sources, PTI founder Imran Khan has instructed all party lawmakers—including MPAs and MNAs—to plan and take part in demonstrations in their local communities on February 8 in order to draw attention to their complaints and issues.

In a recent meeting with legal advisors on Wednesday, Imran Khan expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the party’s Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram. The meeting emphasized the importance of party discipline and gave stern directives to abstain from any criticism of Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the head of the JUI-F.

It has also been suggested that the PTI engage opposition leaders in the demonstrations in order to win their support.

Party insiders revealed that the founder has urged leaders to ensure effective coordination and mobilised efforts in preparation for February 8.

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In 13 cases involving the D-Chowk demonstration, Bushra Bibi granted temporary release until February 7.

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Bushra Bibi, the wife of the PTI chairman, was granted temporary release by the Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in 13 counts pertaining to the November 26 D-Chowk protest. Judge Tahir Abbas Supra ordered the police to produce all pertinent documentation by February 7 and granted bail against surety bonds of Rs. 5,000 apiece.

Additionally, Bushra Bibi was given temporary release until February 7 in the Rangers’ accident case. During the hearing, Judge Tahir Abbas Supra expressed disappointment over the behavior of the defense counsel on two occasions. Addressing the lawyers, he remarked, “You demand VIP protocol everywhere, but this is not possible. Prepare your files properly before coming to court.”

Three cases at the Secretariat Police Station, two each at the Margalla, Karachi Company, and Ramna Police Stations, and one each at the Tarnol, Kohsar, Aabpara, and Khanna Police Stations are among the numerous charges against Bushra Bibi.

In addition, the judge chastised the defense team for requesting that Bushra Bibi sign and thumbprint blank documents. He said, “The accused must sign and thumbprint the court orders, not blank sheets.”

Bushra Bibi also went to the Islamabad High Court to have her biometrics verified in relation to her appeal to be exonerated in the Toshakhana-II case. On Monday, Bushra Bibi and the PTI chairman submitted their acquittal petitions. After finishing the biometric procedure, she departed right away.

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