ECP FinAlizES CodE oF ConduCt dRAFt FoR gEnERAl ElECtionS

ISLAMABAD

Staff RepoRt tHEElection Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday has decided to consult political parties on the code of conduct draft finalised for the upcoming general elections in the country. As per details, the code of conduct draft for the next general elections in the country has been finalsied and the ECP has summoned the head of 21 political parties of the country on February 2 for consultation and seek their recommendations.

According to media reports, CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja will chair the meeting on February 2 at 2pm for which invitations to political parties including Pakistan People’s Party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Pakistan

Muslim League-Nawaz, Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid, Muttahida Qaumi

Movement-Pakistan, Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan, Awami National Party,

Pak students to visit Japan under Japan-SAARC Program from Feb 1

ISLAMABAD Staff RepoRt

On the invitation by the Government of Japan, a delegation of nine Pakistani students accompanied by a supervisor will visit Japan from February 1-7, under the Japan-SAARC Network Program of people-topeople exchange known as JENESYS.

The students’ delegation comprises five undergraduate students from COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad campus, and four high school students from Westminster Academy Islamabad along with a supervisor, said a statement issued here on Friday by the Embassy of Japan.

The Embassy of Japan organised a pre-departure orientation session for the visiting delegation of students to impart necessary information and hand over travel documents to them before their departure.

On the occasion, the Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, Mitsuhiro Wada congratulated the young students upon their selection for the youth exchange program which, he said, will be a lifetime opportunity for the young minds to learn more about Japan. While emphasizing the importance of people-topeople exchange, the ambassador stated that the exchange of people especially the youth was “probably the most productive and fruitful way” to further deepen the relations between the two countries. Expressing his best wishes, Wada hoped that the visiting Pakistani students, besides fostering friendships with the Japanese youth, will find ample opportunities to learn and enjoy the life, culture, and historical heritage of Japan during their stay in the country.

Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS) is a youth exchange program between Japan and the Asia Pacific region launched by the Japanese Government aimed to reaffirm and strengthen mutual trust and understanding among the people of Japan and participating countries.

Under the JENESYS 2022 program, participants from SAARC countries during their stay in Japan will be provided opportunities to learn and deepen further their understanding of Japan’s cutting-edge technologies, economy, and society and also experience Japan’s traditional culture by participating in various lectures and visits, it added.

This year under the JENESYS 2022 program, a total of 70 high school students and undergraduate students from SAARC countries have been invited by the Japanese government for participating in this shortterm invitation.

Man kills wife using rifle of Vdg member in Poonch

JAMMU

Staff RepoRt

Balochistan National Party, Awami Muslim League, Jamhoori Wattan Party, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, Jamaate-Islami, Pashtunkhwa PKMAP, Raahe-Haq, Pakistan Muslim League-Functional and others. Earlier, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) wrote letters to Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) governors regarding the holding of elections in both provinces.

The ECP in its letters to Punjab and KP governors has suggested dates for holding elections in both provinces. The ECP has recommended Governor Baligh ur Rehman to hold elections in Punjab between April 09 to 13.

Similarly, the election body has recommended the KP governor for holding elections in the province between April 15 to 17, according to the ECP letter.

Elahi apologises to Fawad Chaudhry’s brother over diatribe

LAHORE Staff RepoRt

Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PML-Q) leader and former chief minister Chaudhry Pervez Elahi on Friday apologised for passing hurtful comments against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior VicePresident Fawad Chaudhry. Chaudhry Parvez Elahi apologised to the family of PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry for his hurtful statement over his arrest.Ex- CM held a telephonic conversation with Fawad Chaudhry’s brother Faisal Fareed stated ‘sorry’ for hurting the sentiments of his family.

On Thursday, Mr Elahi in veil words cheered the arrest of Mr

Chaudhry, who was taken into custody for threatening remarks against officials of the electoral body earlier this week, at an event in Lahore. Without naming anyone, he remarked things would have been better had the arrest been made earlier.

An audio conversation purportedly between the former CM and an unidentified person also emerged yesterday wherein the former could be heard abusing Fawad Chaudhry for advocating the dissolution of the Punjab Assembly.

Soon after his comments, the PML-Q leader felt regret as he shared a tweet on Thursday night to express apology for what he said against the PTI bigwig. Now,

Ex- CM held a telephonic conversation with Fawad Chaudhry’s brother Faisal Fareed stated ‘sorry’ for hurting the sentiments of his family. The former chief minister also condemned the arrest of the PTI leader in a fake case. He also expressed solidarity with the family of Mr Chaudhry. In reply, Mr Fareed appreciated the big heartedness of the former CM, saying: “You are our elder and we see you as a respectable person”.

Earlier, the PML-Q leader took to Twitter to apologise for his comments saying he has old ties with Fawad’s family. He added that his remarks hurt the sentiments of Fawad’s family for which he is sorry.