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Karachi, Senator Sherry Rehman, Vice President of the Pakistan Peoples Party, called for immediate and decisive action following torrential rains that resulted in the deaths of 81 people across Pakistan, emphasizing the vulnerability of communities to extreme weather events.

According to Pakistan Peoples Party, Senator Rehman expressed deep sympathy for the families of those killed and stressed the broader implications of climate change that led to the catastrophic weather. She highlighted the extensive damage, including over 200 homes impacted in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Kashmir, underscoring the urgency of addressing both the causes and effects of global warming.

Senator Rehman pointed out Pakistan’s minimal contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions at only 0.9%, yet the nation faces severe climate challenges. She emphasized the need for improved disaster management and infrastructure to cope with the consequences of climate change, including glacial lake outburst floods which threaten northern communities.

She concluded by calling for enhanced resilience and response strategies to protect vulnerable populations and mitigate the impacts of such disasters in the future.

Karachi, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), and Bibi Asifa Bhutto Zardari met with Ahmed Jawad Amin Rabiei, the Ambassador of Palestine to Pakistan, at Bilawal House to discuss the bilateral relations and ongoing issues in Gaza.

According to Pakistan Peoples Party, the meeting focused on reinforcing the support of Pakistan for the Palestinian cause. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed solidarity with the people of Gaza, condemning the actions of Israel in the region. He emphasized the unity of Pakistan in support of Palestine, stating that the sentiments of the Pakistani people are strongly aligned with the Palestinians. During the visit, Ambassador Rabiei presented Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Bibi Asifa Bhutto Zardari with commemorative photos of martyrs Benazir Bhutto and Yasir Arafat, as well as a photo of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and a commemorative shield. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah was also present at the meeting.

Islamabad, Senator Farhatullah Babar, President of the Human Rights Cell of the Pakistan Peoples Party, has condemned the cancellation of the lease for a tennis club named after Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, labeling it an egregious act.

According to Pakistan Peoples Party, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) revoked the lease of the Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Tennis Club, which has hosted international and national tournaments over the past decade. The cancellation occurred on Friday, and subsequent actions included the alleged vandalism of the club’s grounds on Embassy Road and the tearing up of a stay order from the Islamabad High Court by CDA staff. Senator Babar described these actions as an attack on the legacy of the late Benazir Bhutto, associating them with broader motives of prejudice and animosity towards the former Prime Minister.

Islamabad, The Tehreek Nafez Fiqh Jafaria (TNFJ) has announced the commemoration of ‘Ushra Sadiq Aal Muhammad’ from the 15th to the 25th of Shawwal, focusing on mourning and educational events to honor the legacy of Imam Jafar Sadiq.

According to Tehreek Nafaze Fiqhe Jafariya, the observance will include funeral gatherings, mourning processions, and seminars globally, where scholars will discuss the life and contributions of Imam Jafar Sadiq. Central Vice President Bawa Syed Farzand Ali Shah Kazmi highlighted the historical and intellectual significance of Imam Jafar Sadiq, noting his impact during Europe’s Dark Ages and his role in safeguarding Islamic teachings. Kazmi emphasized that the Quran and the teachings of Muhammad and his family offer solutions to the current challenges facing the Muslim community, including political and social divisions and external influences on the Islamic world.

The event is also set to feature Syed Samran Naqvi as the convenor of the organizing committee, with Prof. Ghulam Abbas Hydari as the deputy convenor and A. Arkani as the secretary, ensuring a coordinated execution of the planned activities.

Lahore, In a significant organizational reshuffle, Hafiz Naeemur Rahman, Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, has appointed Ameer-ul-Azeem as the new Secretary General. The appointment was made after consultations with the party’s Shura during the first day of the Central Majlis Shura meeting.

According to Jamaat-E-Islami Pakistan, the meeting, which began on Friday, also saw the appointment of Liaquat Baloch, Mian Mohammad Aslam, Dr. Attaur Rahman, and Dr. Osama Razi as Naib Emirs. The process to appoint additional Naib Emirs and a Deputy Secretary General is ongoing and will be finalized after further consultations.

Qaiser Sharif, spokesperson for Jamaat-e-Islami, stated that the Shura meeting will continue over the weekend, during which annual reports will be presented and reviewed. The meeting will also address important national issues through the approval of resolutions, and assess the current political landscape.

Amir Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman is expected to announce a comprehensive plan of action for the party’s future activities and initiatives once the leadership appointments are complete and the Shura’s deliberations conclude.