Pakistan Press Foundation organizes workshop on Monitoring and Reporting Attacks on Journalists 

Islamabad, November 13, 2022 (PPI-OT):PPF organized a workshop on Monitoring and Reporting Attacks on Journalists to reduce the rate of impunity for crimes against journalists in the capital territory, Islamabad. Implementation of the “Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals Act, 2021” and the formation of commission required under the Act was stressed during the two-day workshop organized by the Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) on 12 and 13 November 2022.

The role of journalist unions and unity among the unions were also stressed during the workshop. The workshop was organized by Pakistan Press Foundation under the project Civil Society for Independent Media and Expression (CIME) in collaboration with the European Union. The workshop aims to promote the safety of journalists by providing training on reporting and monitoring attacks on journalists in Islamabad, and on using the provisions of the recently enacted journalists safety laws.

The discussion, activities and presentation in the workshop helped the participants understand the mechanism of reporting attacks or any incident that happened with journalists. Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals Act, 2021 and Right of Access to Information Act, 2017 were discussed in detail and stressed the usage and implementation of these acts.

The participants of the workshop, who were the office-bearers of different press clubs, commended the efforts of Pakistan Press Foundation for organizing such training sessions and requested to continue similar training sessions.

For more information, contact:
Secretary General,
Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF)
Press Centre, Shahrah Kamal Ataturk,
Karachi-74200, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-32628729
Fax: +92-21-32217069
Email: owaisali@pakistanpressfoundation.org
Email: ppf@pakistanpressfoundation.org
Website: www.pakistanpressfoundation.org

CM Ch Parvez Elahi, Moonis Elahi and Raja Basharat condole the demise of the mother of Murad Rass 

Islamabad, November 13, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, former Federal Minister Moonis Elahi and Provincial Minister Raja Basharat reached the residence of Provincial Education Minister Murad Raas. CM Parvez Elahi, Moonis Elahi and Raja Basharat expressed their heartfelt sympathy and grief with Murad Raas, with his father and with the bereaved family members.

CM Parvez Elahi, Moonis Elahi and Raja Basharat offered fateha for forgiveness of the departed soul and prayed to grant fortitude to the bereaved family. CM stated that he was deeply grieved over the demise of the mother of Murad Raas and the grief over the loss of a beloved mother can never be forgotten.

CM prayed to grant courage to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss with equanimity. Moonis Elahi prayed that may Allah Almighty elevate the deeds of the deceased adding that we equally share the grief of the family members. Raja Basharat prayed that may Allah Almighty grant fortitude to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.

For more information, contact:
Mediacell, Pakistan Muslim League
30-C, Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi Road,
Gulberg-II, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35878428
Fax: +92-42-35877329
Website: www.pmlmediacell.com

Progress to declare Punjab and California as Sister States has been initiated 

Islamabad, November 13, 2022 (PPI-OT):Progress with regard to making an agreement to declare Punjab and California the State of America as Sister State has been initiated and a special letter has been issued to the Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi on behalf of the Head of California Legislative Assembly Mr. Chris R. Holden in this regard. CM Parvez Elahi has been extended an invitation to ink his signatures on the Sister State relationship agreement between Punjab and California.

CM chaired a high-level meeting to review the matters relating to the agreement in which former Federal Minister Moonis Elahi also participated. Former Federal Secretary and Chairman P and D Salman Ghani apprised about the details and ingredients of the Sister State relationship agreement between Punjab and California. CM Parvez Elahi directed to give a final shape to the Sister State relationship agreement between Punjab and California forthwith.

CM stated during the meeting that the agreement will enhance trade, economic, business relations between Pakistan and California and will increase bilateral investment. CM highlighted that relations in the sectors of education, health, information technology, environment and culture will be promoted. He underscored that this agreement will further strengthen the mutual relations between Punjab and the state of California. He disclosed that a special will be set up in the Planning and Development Board in order to give a final shape to the agreement which will give the matters a final shape with regard to the agreement and will be responsible for its implementation.

CM revealed that all matters relating to the agreement to declare Punjab and California Sister State will be finalised soon. He stated though the Punjab government delegation has been given an invitation to visit California so as to participate in the agreement signing ceremony but we would be pleased if the Californian delegation make this agreement by coming over to Lahore. CM apprised that the Legislative Assembly of California has passed the agreement resolution to declare Sister State relationship between Punjab and California.

CM added that a reference has been given in the letter being sent by Mr. Chris R Holden about the resolution passed from the California Legislative Assembly relating to the agreement to declare Punjab and California Sister State relationship adding that the copy of the letter has been sent to the Ambassador of America in Pakistan Mr Donald Blome, Director of US Aid Mission and the concerned officials.

CM stated that Chris R Holden apprised him that the later was highly pleased to extend him a formal invitation about the Sister State relationship agreement between California and Punjab. He hoped that under the leadership of CM Parvez Elahi agreement of Sister State relationship between Punjab and California will soon be signed. Provincial Adviser Amir Saeed Rawn, Chief Secretary Punjab Abdullah Sumbal, former Federal Secretary and Chairman P and D Salman Ghani, former Principal Secretary to CM GM Sikander, Secretary Local Government, DG Punjab Emergency Services Dr. Rizwan Naseer and the concerned officials attended the meeting.

For more information, contact:
Mediacell, Pakistan Muslim League
30-C, Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi Road,
Gulberg-II, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35878428
Fax: +92-42-35877329
Website: www.pmlmediacell.com

CM Ch Parvez Elahi directs Punjab Govt. to undertake prompt steps to provide free treatment facilities to Tariq Teddy

Islamabad, November 13, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi became a voice of Tariq Teddy and took notice of media reports about the illness of Tariq Teddy. CM Parvez Elahi ordered to provide free treatment facilities to Tariq Teddy and directed the Health department to undertake prompt steps to provide free treatment facilities to Tariq Teddy.

CM apprised that the Punjab government will facilitate the treatment of Tariq Teddy from wherever it becomes possible. CM Parvez Elahi disclosed that the Punjab government will bear the expenses of the treatment of Tariq Teddy.

For more information, contact:
Mediacell, Pakistan Muslim League
30-C, Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi Road,
Gulberg-II, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-35878428
Fax: +92-42-35877329
Website: www.pmlmediacell.com

Former President Asif Ali Zardari condemns the blast in Turkiye 

Karachi, November 13, 2022 (PPI-OT):Former President of Pakistan and President Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians, Asif Ali Zardari has condemned the bomb blast in Istanbul, Turkiye. President Zardari expressed his deep sympathy and condolence to the Turkish government and the people. He said that the world must take practical measures to end terrorism and extremism. He said that attacking innocent people is unforgivable. Asif Ali Zardari prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the explosion.

For more information, contact:
PPP Media Cell (Sindh)
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)
Peoples Secretariat Shikarpur Colony,
Behind Mazar-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Karachi, Pakistan
Cell: +92-305-3370383
Email: contact@ppp-tu.com
Website: https://www.ppp.org.pk