CHINA PAKISTAN ECONOMIC CORRIDOR PROJECT IS A NEW MILESTONE IN 65 YEARS OF SINO-PAKISTAN RELATIONS CPEC TRANSFORMS PAK-CHINA RELATIONS FROM GEO-STRATEGIC TO GEO-ECONOMICS ORBIT By.Asghar Ali Mubarak Islamabad- The China Pakistan Economic Corridor project is a new milestone in 65 years of Sino-Pakistan relations. Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal stated this while addressing a seminar titled ‘Pakistan China Iron Brothers’ organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting at Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation in Islamabad. He said project has brought Pak-China relations from geo-strategic orbit to geo-economics orbit – the element which was ignored in the past. This is not a bilateral project but three billion people of the region will accrue benefit from it. Minister for Information and Broadcasting Pervaiz Rashid said China Pakistan Economic Corridor is the project of peace and development. The convoys that will play on the corridor project will not conquer other countries but help provide basic amenities of life to the people. This road of peace will sprout the springs of development in the region. The construction of ports and road infrastructure in the region will bring the people closer to each other. Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Sun Weidong said relations between the two countries have grown from strength to strength over the past sixty five years. Both the countries take this relationship as priority of the diplomacy. We regard each other as equal partners and reliable friends. Both the countries respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Pak-China relations have been promoted to all weather strategic partnership which provides new prospects and opportunities to take the relationships to new heights.

Posted on May 24, 2016

CHINA PAKISTAN ECONOMIC CORRIDOR PROJECT IS A NEW MILESTONE IN 65 YEARS OF SINO-PAKISTAN RELATIONS

CPEC TRANSFORMS PAK-CHINA RELATIONS FROM GEO-STRATEGIC TO GEO-ECONOMICS ORBIT

By.Asghar Ali Mubarak

Islamabad- The China Pakistan Economic Corridor project is a new milestone in 65 years of Sino-Pakistan relations. Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal stated this while addressing a seminar titled ‘Pakistan China Iron Brothers’ organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting at Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation in Islamabad. He said project has brought Pak-China relations from geo-strategic orbit to geo-economics orbit – the element which was ignored in the past. This is not a bilateral project but three billion people of the region will accrue benefit from it. Minister for Information and Broadcasting Pervaiz Rashid said China Pakistan Economic Corridor is the project of peace and development. The convoys that will play on the corridor project will not conquer other countries but help provide basic amenities of life to the people. This road of peace will sprout the springs of development in the region. The construction of ports and road infrastructure in the region will bring the people closer to each other. Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Sun Weidong said relations between the two countries have grown from strength to strength over the past sixty five years. Both the countries take this relationship as priority of the diplomacy. We regard each other as equal partners and reliable friends. Both the countries respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Pak-China relations have been promoted to all weather strategic partnership which provides new prospects and opportunities to take the relationships to new heights.

Pakistan strongly condemns the drone strike, national security council meeting to review situation arising out of drone strike in Baluchistan. By.Asghar Ali Mubarak Islamabad- Pakistan strongly condemns the drone strike; a meeting of the National Security Council is to be held during the next few days to take stock of the situation arising out of US drone strike in Baluchistan. This was stated by Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan while talking to newsmen in Islamabad. He said the meeting would be held on return of the Prime Minister from abroad and after consultation with all stakeholders a clear cut point of view would be placed before the nation and the world. The Interior Minister said irrespective of whom was killed in the attack; Pakistan strongly condemns the drone strike, which constituted violations of Pakistan’s sovereignty, UN Charter and international law. He said the justification being offered by the United States is totally unacceptable. Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said DNA tests have been taken and their result would determine whether or not the man killed in the drone attack was Mullah Mansoor.He said today relatives of the persons killed in the attack approached for handing over of the dead body. The Minister said in the absence of any scientific or legal evidence, the Government of Pakistan was not in a position to confirm as yet whether the killed was Mullah Mansoor. He said after seven hours of the attack, the United States formally informed Pakistan that Mullah Mansoor was targeted in the drone strike and killed.

Posted on May 24, 2016

Pakistan strongly condemns the drone strike, national security council meeting to review situation arising out of drone strike in Baluchistan.

By.Asghar Ali Mubarak

Islamabad- Pakistan strongly condemns the drone strike; a meeting of the National Security Council is to be held during the next few days to take stock of the situation arising out of US drone strike in Baluchistan.

This was stated by Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan while talking to newsmen in Islamabad.

He said the meeting would be held on return of the Prime Minister from abroad and after consultation with all stakeholders a clear cut point of view would be placed before the nation and the world.

The Interior Minister said irrespective of whom was killed in the attack; Pakistan strongly condemns the drone strike, which constituted violations of Pakistan’s sovereignty, UN Charter and international law. He said the justification being offered by the United States is totally unacceptable. Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said DNA tests have been taken and their result would determine whether or not the man killed in the drone attack was Mullah Mansoor.He said today relatives of the persons killed in the attack approached for handing over of the dead body.

The Minister said in the absence of any scientific or legal evidence, the Government of Pakistan was not in a position to confirm as yet whether the killed was Mullah Mansoor.

He said after seven hours of the attack, the United States formally informed Pakistan that Mullah Mansoor was targeted in the drone strike and killed.

Pakistani female Singer Saira Arshad honored with National Media award By.Asghar Ali Mubarak Islamabad- Pakistani Singer melody queen Saira Arshad honored with National Media award other day during the Grand Musical Night hosted by National Press Club Islamabad cultural committee at NPC open air theater Islamabad. Pakistani female Singer Madam Saira Arshad become identity of Pakistani music world over after her continues best performance World over specially in UK, USA, Canada, Europe, UAE, and India. ‘’Melody Queen ‘’Saira Arshad proved she is the best choice and most wanted female singer. Singer Saira Arshad has full command on Pop ,Classical, semi Classical and beautiful melodious films songs from the sixties till date.She is different to female singers Abida Parveen,Nahid Akhatar,Iqbal Bano,Farida Khanum,Gul Bahar Bano,Nooran Laal,Saira Naseem,Rabi Perzada,Naseebo Lal, Reshma,Afshan,Mehnaz,Nayyar Sultana,Azra Riaz,Mala Begum,Ruksana Murtaza,Aruna Laila,Nazia Hasan,Musarat Nazir,Komal Rizvi,Fariha Pervaiz,Humera Chunna,Humeera Arshad,Rukhsana Murtaza,Shazia Manzoor,Salama Agha ,Tahira Syed Shabnam Majeed,Tina Sani,Nayyra Noor,Shazia Kushak,Zubaida ,Zil e Huma ,Shahida Mini, and many others. Saira Arshad voice is totally unique voice from other singers. Singer Saira Arshad day by day now becoming the need of films industry of Pakistan.After the death of sub continent’s great female singer ‘’Mallka-e-Turanum Madam Noor Jahan it was assumed the gape never will be filled even the female singers like . No dought many females’ singers appeared on the sky of music industry but disappeared after some times and the peoples forget their name. Singer Saira Arshad to much admire with Madam Noor Jahan stated that no one can become Madam Noor Jahan’’ she remains legend forever. The Pakistani media and National Press Club Islamabad awarded her with a life time achievement award ‘’NPC Media Award’’2016 on best performance, the nation media also titled her ‘’Melody Queen ‘’the melodious vice of Pakistan. Pakistani female Singer Madam Saira Arshad to tribute to martyrs of APS Peshawar students completed her national song which will be officially launched in Islamabad very soon. Saira arshad also tribute ‘’Mallka-e-Turanum Madam Noor Jahan in her best ghazals and songs. Saira Arshad is a Pakistani female singer who got lot of success in very short period. She has very sweet and melodious voice. She is not only a well dressed beautiful singer she also got an attractive personality with her nature .She is very popular among the Pakistan and proved herself the music leader of young generation. Her songs are very popular in both girls and guys equally .She was born in Lahore, Punjab She started her career in the age of just twelve years old and became famous singer in and outside the Pakistan. After the sometime, she comes backed from USA. She sung appropriately nearly thousand songs in Urdu, Punjabi and Sindhi.

Posted on May 23, 2016 Updated on May 23, 2016

Pakistani female Singer Saira Arshad honored with National Media award

By.Asghar Ali Mubarak

Islamabad- Pakistani Singer melody queen Saira Arshad honored with National Media award other day during the Grand Musical Night hosted by National Press Club Islamabad cultural committee at NPC open air theater Islamabad. Pakistani female Singer Madam Saira Arshad become identity of Pakistani music  world over after her continues best performance World over specially in  UK, USA, Canada, Europe, UAE, and India. ‘’Melody Queen ‘’Saira Arshad proved she is the best choice and most wanted female singer. Singer Saira Arshad  has full command on Pop ,Classical, semi  Classical and beautiful melodious films songs  from the sixties till date.She is different to  female singers Abida Parveen,Nahid Akhatar,Iqbal Bano,Farida Khanum,Gul Bahar Bano,Nooran Laal,Saira Naseem,Rabi Perzada,Naseebo Lal, Reshma,Afshan,Mehnaz,Nayyar Sultana,Azra Riaz,Mala Begum,Ruksana Murtaza,Aruna Laila,Nazia Hasan,Musarat Nazir,Komal Rizvi,Fariha Pervaiz,Humera Chunna,Humeera Arshad,Rukhsana Murtaza,Shazia Manzoor,Salama Agha ,Tahira Syed Shabnam Majeed,Tina Sani,Nayyra Noor,Shazia Kushak,Zubaida ,Zil e Huma ,Shahida Mini, and many  others. Saira Arshad voice is totally unique voice from other singers. Singer Saira Arshad  day by day now becoming the need of films industry of Pakistan.After the death of sub continent’s great female singer ‘’Mallka-e-Turanum Madam Noor Jahan it was assumed the gape never will be filled even the female singers like . No dought many females’ singers appeared on the sky of music industry but disappeared after some times and the peoples forget their name. Singer Saira Arshad to much admire with Madam Noor Jahan stated that no one can become Madam Noor Jahan’’ she remains legend forever. The Pakistani media and National Press Club Islamabad awarded her with a life time achievement award ‘’NPC Media Award’’2016 on best performance, the nation media also titled her ‘’Melody Queen ‘’the melodious vice of Pakistan. Pakistani female Singer Madam Saira Arshad to tribute to martyrs of APS Peshawar students completed her national song which will be officially launched in Islamabad very soon. Saira arshad also tribute ‘’Mallka-e-Turanum Madam Noor Jahan in her best ghazals and songs. Saira Arshad is a Pakistani female singer who got lot of success in very short period. She has very sweet and melodious voice. She is not only a well dressed beautiful singer she also got an attractive personality with her nature .She is very popular among the Pakistan and proved herself the music leader of   young generation. Her songs are very popular in both girls and guys equally .She was born in Lahore, Punjab She started her career in the age of just twelve years old and became famous singer in and outside the Pakistan. After the sometime, she comes backed from USA. She sung appropriately nearly thousand songs in Urdu, Punjabi and Sindhi.

”HAPPY LORD BUDDHA PURNIMA” VESAKH FESTIVAL Budda purnima is for the peace of entire universe and for peaceful living of each individual on the earth . VESAKH FESTIVAL Budda purnimastarted on other day 21st May and will continued 30th June, all over the world specially in Sri Lanka the land f’’ LORD BUDDHA’’, The Pakistani government handed over the Holy Relics of LORD BUDDHA to Sri Lanka for Vesakh Festival.The Sri Lankan Religious and Political Leaders hail the good will gesture of Pakistan on the arrival of Holy Relics of LORD BUDDHA from Pakistan’s Gandhara Region. By.Asghar Ali Mubarak

Posted on May 22, 2016

”HAPPY LORD BUDDHA PURNIMA” VESAKH FESTIVAL Budda purnima is for the peace of  entire universe and for peaceful living of each individual on the earth . VESAKH FESTIVAL Budda purnimastarted on other day 21st May and will continued 30th June, all over the world specially in Sri Lanka the land f’’ LORD BUDDHA’’, The Pakistani government handed over the Holy Relics of LORD BUDDHA to Sri Lanka for Vesakh Festival.The Sri Lankan Religious and Political Leaders hail the good will gesture of Pakistan on the arrival of Holy Relics of LORD BUDDHA from Pakistan’s Gandhara Region.

By.Asghar Ali Mubarak
Islamabad–

”HAPPY LORD BUDDHA PURNIMA” VESAKH FESTIVAL Budda purnima is for the peace of  entire universe and for peaceful living of each individual on the earth . VESAKH FESTIVAL Budda purnimastarted on other day 21st May and will continued 30th June, all over the world specially in Sri Lanka the land f’’ LORD BUDDHA’’, The Pakistani government handed over the Holy Relics of LORD BUDDHA to Sri Lanka for Vesakh Festival.The Sri Lankan Religious and Political Leaders hail the good will gesture of Pakistan on the arrival of Holy Relics of LORD BUDDHA from Pakistan’s Gandhara Region.The Sri Lankan Religious and Political Leaders hail the good will gesture of Pakistan on the arrival of Holy Relics from Pakistan’s Gandhara Region Holy Relics of LORD BUDDHA.The Holy Relics of Lord Buddha to Sri Lanka, where they are being to exhibited on Vesakh Festival . Mean while last Friday the Sri Lankan religious and political leaders welcomed the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha from Pakistan’s Gandhara region in an impressive ceremony at Bandaranayake International airport at Katunayake.Sri Lankan Minister for Public Administration and Management Hon. Ranjith Madduma Bandara, Minister for Sustainable Development and Wildlife Hon. Gamini Jayawickrama Perera, Senior Monks, high ranking government officials, religious scholars, as well as Deputy High Commissioner and officers of the High Commission of Pakistan received the holy relics amidst hordes of devotees. The Secretary National History and Literary Heritage S. Mohsin Haqqani, Joint Secretary NH&LH and the curator of Taxila museum were also present on the occasion. Earlier on other day the Advisor to Pakistani Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage Irfan Siddiqui on behalf of Pakistan government handed over the Holy Relics to Sri Lankan Minister for Sustainable Development and Wildlife, Mr. Gamini Jayawickrama Perera here at Taxila Museum.The most sacred relics include two holy bone relics of Lord Buddha, a golden Casket which contains the holy relics and a stone reliquary in stupa shape. The holy relics are part of collection from Taxila Museum of Pakistan, which is located at one of the most important archaeological sites in Asia.The religious leaders performed SPECIAL POOJA on arrival of the most sacred relics which will be in the island for exposition around the country. While speaking on the occasion, the Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan, Dr. Sarfraz Ahmed Khan Sipra informed the gathering that Government of Pakistan is holding Wesak Festival for first time in the history of Pakistan at Taxila valley, which was the historic capital of the ancient Gandhara region Pakistan. He said that only Sri Lankan Senior Monks, religious scholars, pilgrims and media personalities are invited by the government of Pakistan for the celebrations. While recalling the successful visit of 40 Sri Lankan Monks who recently visited Pakistan to witness the rich Buddhist Heritage of Pakistan, DR Sipra said that such exchanges will further strengthen the already existing deep rooted cultural relations between the two friendly nations. The advent and development of Buddhism owes a great deal to the ancient land of Pakistan. It was here that the religious activities reached its climax through well-organized missionaries and ultimately made it a world religion. The land of Gandhara where the celebrated faith evolved is more or less a triangle about 100 kilometers across east to west and 70 kilometers from north to south, on the west of the Indus River in Pakistan. It is surrounded on three sides by mountains and covers the vast areas of today’s Peshawar valley, the hilly tracts of Swat (Udyana), Buner and the Taxila valley.The name ‘Gandhara’ is found for the first time in the Rig-Veda, the sacred ancient hymns of the Hindus. The name also appears in some Persian inscriptions, particularly in the Behistun inscription (528-486 B.C) and in the inscription discovered from the ruins of the Susa Palace in Persia (An archeological site belonging to 6th century B.C).Featuring civilizations dating back to 9000 BC, Pakistan’s ancient history is richly illustrated by archeological sites and imposing monuments punctuated all over its length and breadth. The Ghandara trail, having its capital and cultural hub at the present day Taxilla, was part of the silk route and many Buddhist pilgrims from different countries used to visit these sites on this historical route.The exposition of the most sacred relics in Sri Lanka will commence at the Temple Trees on the auspicious day of Wesak on 21st May 2016 and will be exhibited at famous temples around the Island until Full Moon Poson Poya Day. Earlier on other day the Advisor to Pakistani Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage Irfan Siddiqui on behalf of Pakistan government handed over the Holy Relics to Sri Lankan Minister for Sustainable Development and Wildlife, Mr. Gamini Jayawickrama Perera here at Taxila Museum.Chief Incumbent Nalandramaya, Nugegoda Ven ThiniWala Palitha Thero, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Pakistan Maj. Gen (R) C.P. Lokuketagodage, Secretary Ministry of Buddhasasana Wasanatha Ekanayae, High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka Gen. (R) Shakeel and Secretary National History and Literary Heritage S. Mohsin Haqqani, Joint Secretary NH&LH Mashood Mirza and other senior officials were also present on the occasion.Speaking on the occasion Advisor to Prime Minister said that “today we are here to renew our deep rooted cultural relations by sending an exhibition of the Holy relics of Lord Budha to Siri Lanka coinciding with the upcoming Vesak festival from May 19 to June 30 at different venues in Sri Lanka for the devotees,”. He said that the exhibition is the outcome of the visit of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to Sri Lanka from January 4 to 6, 2016, wherein he offered to send the Holy relics of Lord Budha to Siri Lanka on regular basis.He said that there has been an active and persistent cooperation between the government of Pakistan and the Government of Sri Lanka in the field of Art and Culture. Mr.Irfan Siddiqui said that the government of Pakistan has sent a number of such exhibitions of Ghandhara objects to Sri Lanka in the past. He said that “We are sending three Holy relics of Lord Buddha to Sri Lanka, which includes a stone reliquary in stupa shape, golden casket and two fragments of bones from the collection of the Taxila Museum.”He said that government of Pakistan has specially invited a 50 member’s delegation comprising of Buddhist Monks and pilgrims from Sri Lanka to Pakistan from May 29 to June 1, 2016, for celebrating the Vesakh Festival in Pakistan.Culture Minister Sri Lanka Gamini Jayawickrama Perera thanked the government of Pakistan for sending the Holy relics. He said that the thousands of people from across Sri Lanka would pay homage to the relics during religious rituals. He said that Sri Lanka gives high importance to its relation with Pakistan. He said that Pakistan and Sri Lanka are enjoying very friendly and cordial relations.In order to be part of the most important annual Vesakh Buddhist Festival started lastnight, the government of Pakistan provided  the most sacred bone relics of Lord Buddha to Sri Lanka for exposition throughout the country. The exposition being organized on the request of the Sri Lankan government under the bilateral cooperation agreement in the field of Culture. The relics will be arriving in Sri Lanka for an extended period on the auspicious day of Vesak May 21, 2016 and will be exhibited until Full Moon Poson Poya Day.The exhibition will further strengthen the already existing deep rooted cultural relations between the two friendly nations.

Grand musical night held at National Press Club Islamabad, the best singer in female voice of Pakistan ’’melody queen’’ Pop Classical Singer ‘’melody Queen’’ Saira Arshad,Haniya Shah, Canada born Pakistani singer ,Qasim Jan,Momen Jan , and other local artists performed well, By.Asghar Ali Mubarak

Posted on May 21, 2016 Updated on May 21, 2016

Grand musical night held at National Press Club Islamabad, the best singer in female voice of Pakistan ’’melody queen’’ Pop Classical Singer ‘’melody Queen’’ Saira Arshad,Haniya Shah, Canada  born Pakistani singer ,Qasim Jan,Momen Jan , and other local artists  performed well,

By.Asghar Ali Mubarak

Islamabad — Full with  joy, entertainment  , beautiful melodious from the sixties till date, beautiful colors paint faces of youth, delicious dinner this all was present, after the hottest long day in capital  in the grand musical night held at NPC open air theater Islamabad. This was the first experience like this kind of family entertainments event. At the “GRAND MUSICAL NIGHT” Mr.Nasir Aslam Raja renowned TV Host and chairman National Press Club Islamabad cultural committee entertains the audience with his typical Pothoari style. Renowned Pakistani singer the best singer in female voice of Pakistan and perform worldwide, UK USA CANADA Europe UAE and India Pop Classical Singer ‘’melody Queen’’ Saira Arshad,Haniya Shah, Canada  born Pakistani singer ,Qasim Jan,Momen Jan ,Kashmala,Kainat,Basit Subhani,Hassan Jahngir and other local artists  performed well and got appreciation by the crowed The National Press Club Islamabad cultural committee holds this music night titled “GRAND MUSICAL NIGHT”. The extracurricular activities for journalist and their families is the part of National Press Club Islamabad healthy activates series .These kind of the events are not only held for entertainment purposes but also to improve and develop interpersonal skills such as teamwork and communication among the journalist’s community. The new talent was also introduce to link musical knowledge with practical experience, thereby leading to a better understanding of their own abilities, talents, and career goals.. The National Press Club Islamabad President Shakeel Anjum, Vice President Naveed Akber , General Secretary Imran Dilhon, Finance Secretary Ishaq Choudhery, Join Secretary Shakeela Jalil ,Mamoona Sadaf  were also present at this occasion  along with their families and friends .On behalf of National Press Club Islamabad cultural committee ‘’Special Media Award’’ designed and sponsored Asghar Ali  Mubarak  by National Press Club Islamabad President Shakeel Anjum, Vice President Naveed Akber , General Secretary Imran Dilhon, Finance Secretary Ishaq Choudhery, Join Secretary Shakeela Jalil ,Mamoona Sadaf  were also distributed among the participants’by the  while gift hamper also distributed between the journalist families. At this occasion ‘’NPC Special Media Award’’ was awarded to Mr.Nasir Aslam Raja renowned TV Host and chairman National Press Club Islamabad cultural committee.

Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Nawaz Sharif urges Ministries to adopt Urdu as official language urges Ministries to adopt Urdu as official language تمام سرکاری اداروں کو اردو کے بطور سرکاری زبان استعمال کرنے کے فوری اقدامات کرنے چاہئیں.وزیراعظم محمد نواز شریف اسلام آباد: اصغر علی مبارک سے وزیراعظم محمد نواز شریف نے کہا ہے کہ تمام وزارتوں، محکموں اور سرکاری اداروں کو اردو کے بطور سرکاری زبان استعمال کرنے کے فوری اقدامات کرنے چاہئیں کیونکہ یہ ایک آئینی تقاضا ہے جس میں پہلے ہی بڑی تاخیر ہو چکی ہے۔ یہ بات انہوں نے وزیر اعظم کے مشیر برائے قومی تاریخ و ادبی ورثہ عرفان صدیقی سے گفتگو کرتے ہوئے کہی جنہوں نے آج وزیراعظم ہاؤس میں ان سے ملاقات کی۔ وزیراعظم نے کہا کہ تمام سرکاری اداروں کوپھر سے ان دس نکات کی طرف توجہ دلائی جائے جو پہلے ہی جاری کئے جا چکے ہیں۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ تمام وزارتوں، ڈویژنز اور سرکاری محکموں میں اردو کی ترویج کے لئے کئے گئے اقدامات کی جامع رپورٹ انہیں پیش کی جائے۔ وزیراعظم نے مزید کہا کہ قومی تاریخ اور نامور شخصیات پر مشتمل کتب کی اشاعت کا اہتمام کیا جائے تاکہ ہماری نوجوان نسل اپنی تاریخ و ثقافت سے آگاہ ہو۔ وزیراعظم نے کہا کہ شاعروں، ادیبوں ، فنکاروں اور دانشوروں کے مسائل کے حل اور حکومت کی طرف سے ان کی ممکنہ سرپرستی اور مدد کا جامع منصوبہ بھی بنایا جائے کیونکہ یہی لوگ ہماری حقیقی میراث ہیں جن کی قدر افزائی حکومت کی ذمہ داری ہے۔ اس موقع پر وزیراعظم کے مشیر عرفان صدیقی نے وزیر اعظم کو اپنے ڈویژن کے تحت چلنے والے مختلف اداروں کی کارکردگی اور مستقبل کے منصوبوں سے آگاہ کیا۔ وزیر اعظم نے مسرت کا اظہار کیا کہ ملک کے علمی و ادبی ادارے پھر سے متحرک ہو رہے ہیں۔ Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Nawaz Sharif urges Ministries to adopt Urdu as official language By.Asghar Ali Mubarak Islamabad .Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday asked all Ministries, Divisions and government organizations for immediate measures for the use of Urdu as official language, as it were a Constitutional requirement. Talking to Advisor on National History and Literary Heritage Irfan Siddiqui, who called on him here at the PM House, the Prime Minister said all government departments need to focus on the ten points already given in this regard.He also asked that a report be submitted to him to show progress made for use of Urdu as the official language.

Posted on May 20, 2016

Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Nawaz Sharif urges Ministries to adopt Urdu as official language urges Ministries to adopt Urdu as official language

تمام سرکاری اداروں کو اردو کے بطور سرکاری زبان استعمال کرنے کے فوری اقدامات کرنے چاہئیں.وزیراعظم محمد نواز شریف

اسلام آباد: اصغر علی مبارک سے

وزیراعظم محمد نواز شریف نے کہا ہے کہ تمام وزارتوں، محکموں اور سرکاری اداروں کو اردو کے بطور سرکاری زبان استعمال کرنے کے فوری اقدامات کرنے چاہئیں کیونکہ یہ ایک آئینی تقاضا ہے جس میں پہلے ہی بڑی تاخیر ہو چکی ہے۔ یہ بات انہوں نے وزیر اعظم کے مشیر برائے قومی تاریخ و ادبی ورثہ عرفان صدیقی سے گفتگو کرتے ہوئے کہی جنہوں نے آج وزیراعظم ہاؤس میں ان سے ملاقات کی۔ وزیراعظم نے کہا کہ تمام سرکاری اداروں کوپھر سے ان دس نکات کی طرف توجہ دلائی جائے جو پہلے ہی جاری کئے جا چکے ہیں۔ انہوں نے کہا کہ تمام وزارتوں، ڈویژنز اور سرکاری محکموں میں اردو کی ترویج کے لئے کئے گئے اقدامات کی جامع رپورٹ انہیں پیش کی جائے۔ وزیراعظم نے مزید کہا کہ قومی تاریخ اور نامور شخصیات پر مشتمل کتب کی اشاعت کا اہتمام کیا جائے تاکہ ہماری نوجوان نسل اپنی تاریخ و ثقافت سے آگاہ ہو۔ وزیراعظم نے کہا کہ شاعروں، ادیبوں ، فنکاروں اور دانشوروں کے مسائل کے حل اور حکومت کی طرف سے ان کی ممکنہ سرپرستی اور مدد کا جامع منصوبہ بھی بنایا جائے کیونکہ یہی لوگ ہماری حقیقی میراث ہیں جن کی قدر افزائی حکومت کی ذمہ داری ہے۔ اس موقع پر وزیراعظم کے مشیر عرفان صدیقی نے وزیر اعظم کو اپنے ڈویژن کے تحت چلنے والے مختلف اداروں کی کارکردگی اور مستقبل کے منصوبوں سے آگاہ کیا۔ وزیر اعظم نے مسرت کا اظہار کیا کہ ملک کے علمی و ادبی ادارے پھر سے متحرک ہو رہے ہیں۔

Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Nawaz Sharif urges Ministries to adopt Urdu as official language

By.Asghar Ali Mubarak

Islamabad .Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Friday asked all Ministries, Divisions and government organizations for immediate measures for the use of Urdu as official language, as it were a Constitutional requirement. Talking to Advisor on National History and Literary Heritage Irfan Siddiqui, who called on him here at the PM House, the Prime Minister said all government departments need to focus on the ten points already given in this regard.He also asked that a report be submitted to him to show progress made for use of Urdu as the official language.

Pakistani government handed over the Holy Relics of LORD BUDDHA to Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan Religious and Political Leaders hail arrival of Holy Relics from Pakistan’s​ Gandhara Region Holy Relics of LORD BUDDHA would be exhibited on the occasion of Vesakh Festival from 21st May to 30th June, all over Sri Lanka By.Asghar Ali Mubarak

Posted on May 20, 2016

Pakistani government handed over the Holy Relics of LORD BUDDHA to Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan Religious and Political Leaders hail arrival of Holy Relics from Pakistan’s Gandhara Region Holy Relics of LORD BUDDHA would be exhibited on the occasion of Vesakh Festival from 21st May to 30th June, all over Sri Lanka

By.Asghar Ali Mubarak

Islamabad /Colombo–The Pakistani government handed over the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha to Sri Lanka, where they would be exhibited on the occasion of Vesakh Festival from 21st May to 30th June, all over Sri Lanka. Mean while the Sri Lankan religious and political leaders welcomed the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha from Pakistan’s Gandhara region in an impressive ceremony last night at Bandaranayake International airport at Katunayake.Sri Lankan Minister for Public Administration and Management Hon. Ranjith Madduma Bandara, Minister for Sustainable Development and Wildlife Hon. Gamini Jayawickrama Perera, Senior Monks, high ranking government officials, religious scholars, as well as Deputy High Commissioner and officers of the High Commission of Pakistan received the holy relics amidst hordes of devotees. The Secretary National History and Literary Heritage S. Mohsin Haqqani, Joint Secretary NH&LH and the curator of Taxila museum were also present on the occasion. Earlier on other day the Advisor to Pakistani Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage Irfan Siddiqui on behalf of Pakistan government handed over the Holy Relics to Sri Lankan Minister for Sustainable Development and Wildlife, Mr. Gamini Jayawickrama Perera here at Taxila Museum.The most sacred relics include two holy bone relics of Lord Buddha, a golden Casket which contains the holy relics and a stone reliquary in stupa shape. The holy relics are part of collection from Taxila Museum of Pakistan, which is located at one of the most important archaeological sites in Asia.The religious leaders performed SPECIAL POOJA on arrival of the most sacred relics which will be in the island for exposition around the country. While speaking on the occasion, the Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan, Dr. Sarfraz Ahmed Khan Sipra informed the gathering that Government of Pakistan is holding Wesak Festival for first time in the history of Pakistan at Taxila valley, which was the historic capital of the ancient Gandhara region Pakistan. He said that only Sri Lankan Senior Monks, religious scholars, pilgrims and media personalities are invited by the government of Pakistan for the celebrations. While recalling the successful visit of 40 Sri Lankan Monks who recently visited Pakistan to witness the rich Buddhist Heritage of Pakistan, DR Sipra said that such exchanges will further strengthen the already existing deep rooted cultural relations between the two friendly nations. The advent and development of Buddhism owes a great deal to the ancient land of Pakistan. It was here that the religious activities reached its climax through well-organized missionaries and ultimately made it a world religion. The land of Gandhara where the celebrated faith evolved is more or less a triangle about 100 kilometers across east to west and 70 kilometers from north to south, on the west of the Indus River in Pakistan. It is surrounded on three sides by mountains and covers the vast areas of today’s Peshawar valley, the hilly tracts of Swat (Udyana), Buner and the Taxila valley.The name ‘Gandhara’ is found for the first time in the Rig-Veda, the sacred ancient hymns of the Hindus. The name also appears in some Persian inscriptions, particularly in the Behistun inscription (528-486 B.C) and in the inscription discovered from the ruins of the Susa Palace in Persia (An archeological site belonging to 6th century B.C).Featuring civilizations dating back to 9000 BC, Pakistan’s ancient history is richly illustrated by archeological sites and imposing monuments punctuated all over its length and breadth. The Ghandara trail, having its capital and cultural hub at the present day Taxilla, was part of the silk route and many Buddhist pilgrims from different countries used to visit these sites on this historical route.The exposition of the most sacred relics in Sri Lanka will commence at the Temple Trees on the auspicious day of Wesak on 21st May 2016 and will be exhibited at famous temples around the Island until Full Moon Poson Poya Day. Earlier on other day the Advisor to Pakistani Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage Irfan Siddiqui on behalf of Pakistan government handed over the Holy Relics to Sri Lankan Minister for Sustainable Development and Wildlife, Mr. Gamini Jayawickrama Perera here at Taxila Museum.Chief Incumbent Nalandramaya, Nugegoda Ven ThiniWala Palitha Thero, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Pakistan Maj. Gen (R) C.P. Lokuketagodage, Secretary Ministry of Buddhasasana Wasanatha Ekanayae, High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka Gen. (R) Shakeel and Secretary National History and Literary Heritage S. Mohsin Haqqani, Joint Secretary NH&LH Mashood Mirza and other senior officials were also present on the occasion.Speaking on the occasion Advisor to Prime Minister said that “today we are here to renew our deep rooted cultural relations by sending an exhibition of the Holy relics of Lord Budha to Siri Lanka coinciding with the upcoming Vesak festival from May 19 to June 30 at different venues in Sri Lanka for the devotees,”. He said that the exhibition is the outcome of the visit of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif to Sri Lanka from January 4 to 6, 2016, wherein he offered to send the Holy relics of Lord Budha to Siri Lanka on regular basis.He said that there has been an active and persistent cooperation between the government of Pakistan and the Government of Sri Lanka in the field of Art and Culture. Mr.Irfan Siddiqui said that the government of Pakistan has sent a number of such exhibitions of Ghandhara objects to Sri Lanka in the past. He said that “We are sending three Holy relics of Lord Buddha to Sri Lanka, which includes a stone reliquary in stupa shape, golden casket and two fragments of bones from the collection of the Taxila Museum.”He said that government of Pakistan has specially invited a 50 member’s delegation comprising of Buddhist Monks and pilgrims from Sri Lanka to Pakistan from May 29 to June 1, 2016, for celebrating the Vesakh Festival in Pakistan.Culture Minister Sri Lanka Gamini Jayawickrama Perera thanked the government of Pakistan for sending the Holy relics. He said that the thousands of people from across Sri Lanka would pay homage to the relics during religious rituals. He said that Sri Lanka gives high importance to its relation with Pakistan. He said that Pakistan and Sri Lanka are enjoying very friendly and cordial relations.In order to be part of the most important annual Vesakh Buddhist Festival falling on May 21, the government of Pakistan is providing the most sacred bone relics of Lord Buddha to Sri Lanka for exposition throughout the country. The exposition is being organized on the request of the Sri Lankan government under the bilateral cooperation agreement in the field of Culture.The relics will be arriving in Sri Lanka for an extended period on the auspicious day of Vesak on May 21, 2016 and will be exhibited until Full Moon Poson Poya Day.The exhibition will further strengthen the already existing deep rooted cultural relations between the two friendly nations.

CPEC development project meant for the welfare of the entire region. Foreign Office spokesman Nafees Zakaria By.Asghar Ali Mubarak

Posted on May 19, 2016

Islamabad: Pakistan says it has taken all necessary steps to complete China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project. This was stated by the Foreign Office spokesman Nafees Zakaria in the weekly briefing in Islamabad on Thursday. He said CPEC is a development and connectivity project meant for the welfare of the entire region. Pakistan says India’s interceptor missile test has upset balance of power in the region. He says India’s interceptor missile test has upset balance of power in the region. This was stated by the Foreign Office spokesman Nafees Zakaria in the weekly briefing in Islamabad. He said that Pakistan has conveyed its concerns to the United States and members of the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva about Indian ambitious missile programme.The spokesperson said Islamabad has serious concerns at the Indian interceptor missile test and will take all actions to augment its defense capability. He said Pakistan is not oblivious to its defense needs. He said Islamabad reserves the right to maintain effective deterrence and is ready to defend its borders and people. The spokesman said in discriminatory action is being taken against all the militant groups and Quadrilateral Coordination Group has acknowledged Pakistan’s sincere efforts for peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan. He said QCG is trying to bring all the Afghan groups to the negotiating table. Muhammad Nafees Zakaria, spokesman for the Foreign Office, said the Islamabad Quadrilateral Coordination Group meeting was aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict, the effect it has on Pakistan and the implementation of the plan prepared in the previous meetings.“When we talk of peace, we are not talking about conditions, we are talking about requirements,” he said. The spokesman added: “In the past, we have invited the Taliban to talk about the requirements for peace and stability in Afghanistan, but they have always refused. Pakistan is the most affected country due to the conflict and that is why we are committed to fighting terrorism and making every possible effort to bring peace.