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President urges unity among Muslims to face world challenges ISLAMABAD
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ReSIDeNT Asif Ali Zardari on Friday urged the Muslim ummah to unite according to the teachings of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) in order to face challenges in the world and find their solution to the individual and collective problems. Addressing the concluding session of the 38th Seerat-un-Nabi Conference on the topic of “Concept and Significance of the Collective Justice in light of teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)” here at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president said, “More than one billion Muslim Ummah should unite at one platform to face the challenges in the world and various Muslim countries.”
The president said the Muslim world was bestowed with all necessary resources to grow and prosper including talent, capabilities, population and wealth, and it only needed unity to harness these re-
Govt decides to dissolve assemblies on March 10 ISLAMABAD: The government, after consultation with party leaders and coalition partners, decided to dissolve national and provincial assemblies on March 10. The decision would be announced after consultations with its allies and with the government of Punjab. According to reliable sources, Prime Minister Raja Parvez Ashraf held an informal consultation with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ameer Haidar Hoti, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah and Balochistan Governor Nawab Zulfqar Magsi and sent a report to President Asif Ali Zardari. The prime minister would hold discussions with Pakistan Muslim LeagueNawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif and Leader of the Opposition in the National assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan next week. Sources said that the date of the dissolution of assemblies will be announced once the government of Punjab is taken into confidence. inP
sources for the good of the individual countries and the whole Ummah. He said that every act of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was a source of guidance and inspiration for every one in the world.
Referring to the multiple challenges being faced by the Muslim world including Pakistan, Zardari said that with collective efforts and joining hands, the Muslim Ummah could easily face those challenges and ensure progress and prosperity in their respective countries. The president said the problems of extremism and terrorism would also be tackled through unity among the Muslim Ummah. Referring to the conquest of Makkah by the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and his forgiveness for everyone in the city, the president said, “This act of the prophet is the base of reconciliation policy, which had been adopted by the present government and is still continued.” He said the whole life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was an open source of guidance for every one.
NA calls for following teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) ISLAMABAD anwER abbas
Members of the National Assembly on Saturday suspended the agenda matter and called for following the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to establish peace and promote interfaith harmony in the country. The Jamiat-e-Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl opposed the removal of Balochistan government and staged a walkout. The House unanimously adopted a motion to suspend the agenda items on order of the day allowing the members to speak on Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)’s message. Religious Affairs Minister Khurshid Shah suggested the House to speak on the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), also proposing that in future, the House should exclusively dis-
cuss Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)’s way of life, a day after the eid Miladun Nabi every year. MNA Nighat Perveen noted that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)’s life was a complete roadmap for the mankind and one should apply all of his teachings in daily life. earlier, JUI-Fazl staged a walkout to protest against the imposition of governor’s rule in Balochistan. As the House was discussing Seeratun Nabi (PBUH), JUI-F lawmaker Abdul Malik Wazir opposed the removal of provincial government and imposition of the Governor Rule, saying that “the decision was unlawful and irrational as it was not only Balochistan where law and order situation was poor”. Wazir stressed the government to restore peace in the country through peaceful dialogue. Later, he, along with other JUI-F members walked out of the House.
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No room for technocrat caretaker setup, says Kaira ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira on Saturday said that there was no room for a technocrat caretaker government as politicians could better manage the affairs of the country. Talking to reporters outside the Parliament House, Kaira said that in the presence of a host of honest and clean politicians, there was no need to ask technocrats to work as caretakers. He said that Pakistan was created by the politicians, who could better run its affairs. To a question, Kaira said that the negotiating team of government would visit Lahore on Sunday (today) to hold talks with Tehreek-e-Minhajul Quran chief Dr Tahirul Qadri. In the meeting, Law Minister Farooq H Naek would present a detailed report, highlighting various constitutional aspects of implementing the Islamabad Declaration, he added. The negotiating team has already held a meeting with the election commissioner of Pakistan, besides consulting leading constitutional experts, he said. To another question, Kaira said former chief of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) Tauqir Sadiq was appointed as chief executive by former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on the recommendation of a committee and latter could not be blamed for the sins of his any appointee. TAUQIR SADIQ: Regarding transparency in the appointment, he said a committee had short-listed four candidates out of total 17 candidates. Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf had not appointed Tauqir Sadiq, he added. MEDIA REPORTS: Responding to another query, Kaira said media should focus on court verdicts rather than highlighting remarks during the proceedings in order to avoid creating sensation. aPP