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Protest planned in Pakistan over desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden

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  • JI’s protest to start from F-6 Markaz, culminate at Swedish Embassy.
  • Jafferi requests FO to summon diplomats from Swedish embassy.
  • MWM leader says govt maintained silence over desecration of Quran.

ISLAMABAD: Religious and political parties will hold protests in different cities of the country against the abhorrent act of desecrating the Holy Quran in Sweden, which came on the occasion of Eid ul Adha, The News reported.

Jamat-e-Islami (JI) has given a call of protest outside the Swedish embassy in Islamabad today (Monday) to condemn the burning of a copy of the sacred book by a man in the Swiss capital.

Addressing a news conference, JI’s Islamabad Amir Nasarullah Randhawa said that the protest march against the heinous act would commence from F-6 Markaz and culminate at Swedish Embassy. He said that a large number of citizens would attend the protest rally starting at 5pm today.

The JI leader demanded that the government record its strong protest at all forums while representing the sentiments of Muslims against the desecration of the Holy Quran.

Randhawa also demanded severing diplomatic ties with Sweden if the country did not take such heinous acts seriously and prevent such events in the future.

Meanwhile, the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) also staged a protest outside Karachi Press Club on Sunday against the sorrowful incident in Sweden that is being widely condemned worldwide.

The party’s president, Allama Sadiq Jafferi, requested the Foreign Office to summon the ambassador and other diplomatic staff from the Swedish embassy to lodge a strong protest against the recent incident of desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden which is being widely condemned worldwide.

The MWM president said the Pakistani government, particularly Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, had maintained silence in a “criminal way” after the desecration incident in Sweden.

He called upon the Swedish government to ensure that the criminals behind the recent incident were handed down stern punishment.

Jafferi said the act of the Swedish government to allow the sorrowful incident to happen in its country was unacceptable.

Other speakers who addressed the participants of the protest demanded that the government dismiss the Swedish ambassador from the country after declaring him persona non grata as the latest incident was not the first in Sweden.

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Honours From The Families Of The Martyrs: September 1965’s Heroes Are Recalled

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Pakistan marks the anniversary of the day the Pakistani Army defeated an enemy attack and won a major victory on September 6. On this day of defence, the families of the war martyrs from 1965 offered their opinions:

The soldiers’ actions in demolishing enemy tanks with explosives and their bravery in the dark were commended by Shaheed Sepoy Muhammad Haleem’s brother. He gave the 1965 martyrs his respects.

The significance of Defence Day is remembered for the martyrs, as stressed by Shaheed Sepoy Shahid Ahmed’s uncle. The brother of Shaheed Sepoy Aftab Hussain offered gratitude to everyone who has given their life in defence of the nation.

In addition to emphasising the value of encouraging rather than criticising the troops, Shaheed Sepoy Wazir Ahmed’s brother praised the soldiers for foiling the enemy’s schemes.

Javed Ahmed, Shaheed Lance Naik’s cousin, emphasised September 6th’s significance as a day of victory.

In addition to expressing support for the Pakistani Army today, the brother of Shaheed Havaldar Shafiq reiterated their dedication to remembering the dead of September 6, 1965.

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The Finance Minister has pledged to attract foreign investments by creating an environment that is friendly to business.

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In a recent statement, Pakistan’s Minister of Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb reaffirmed the country’s unwavering dedication to luring international investments by preserving an atmosphere that is commercially encouraging.

A group of international investors, led by Amin Mohammad Khowaja, the Chief Executive Officer of J.P. Morgan Pakistan, had visited him in Islamabad. He was speaking with them.

Muhammad Aurangzeb also provided further information regarding the ambitious structural reforms program of the government. This agenda aims to strengthen the general macroeconomic stability by widening the tax base, rightsizing the public sector, promoting privatization, and reforming the energy sector.

The Minister of Finance emphasized the great achievements that Pakistan has made in strengthening its macroeconomic indicators, such as the increase in exports by 14 percent, the decrease in inflation to 9.6 percent, which is the lowest level in 34 months, and an overall decrease in the current account deficit among Pakistan’s economic indicators.

It was also brought to his attention that Pakistan’s sovereign credit ratings had improved, which is indicative of a stable and encouraging economic future. According to him, the rigorous fiscal discipline, inflation management, and favorable balance of payments that the country has are the pillars upon which the country’s economic prosperity.

In addition to expressing confidence regarding the potential for larger investment flows into Pakistan, the delegation praised the efforts that the government has made to establish an atmosphere that is conducive to business.

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Journalists require training. Media professionals who have received training can serve as ambassadors. Tarar

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According to Information Minister Atta Ullah Tarar, journalists must possess sufficient skills in order to serve as ambassadors for the country, particularly in the digital realm, to foster unity among people. This is a pressing requirement at present.

During an event in Islamabad focused on journalist training, Atta Ullah Tarrar, the Minister responsible for combating misinformation, stated his official role.

The Information Minister emphasized the indispensability of technology for achieving prosperity, and in line with this, the Government has implemented Pakistan’s inaugural digital land registry system.

Tarar stated that we have the privilege of initiating Pakistan’s inaugural safe city project.

Regarding verification and authentication, the Information Minister lamented the lack of a method to validate information.

According to the Information Minister, terrorist organizations are utilizing social media platforms. Additionally, the minister highlighted that the country’s economy is delicate, and the dissemination of a single false news item might result in significant economic losses for the nation.

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