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Coordinate national participation in tourism related international expos and events. Mr. Aftab ur Rehman Rana, Managing Director PTDC, delivered a presentation on tourism sector performance at President House, Islamabad. He highlighted the significance of tourism and hospitality sector and tourism potential of Pakistan. CAA has been putting in efforts to cope with the speed with which change in civil aviation activities are taking place regionally / globally. Information Technology has a pivotal role to play in this era not only in ensuring enhanced performance standards in organizational responsibilities but also in terms of dissemination of information. Government of Pakistan has extended the suspension of domestic Flights, as effected earlier, upto Thursday, May 29, 2020, 2359 PST.

If you’re planning travel to Pakistan, find out what you need to know about coronavirus there in the Coronavirus section. Check what you must do to travel abroad and return to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. “Agreement on the international deal on Iran’s nuclear programme could be reached within 48 hours,” says British daily. If the resolution is not presented on Monday, "we will see how you hold your OIC conference," says Bilawal.

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There’s a high threat of terrorism, kidnap and sectarian violence throughout the country, including the major cities of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore and Karachi. You should be vigilant, try to avoid all crowds and public events including political gatherings and religious events throughout Pakistan, and take appropriate security precautions. In 2021, Prime Minister Imran Khan’s government intensified its crackdown on critical voices from the media, civil society, nongovernmental organizations, and the political opposition.

The authorities routinely use draconian counterterrorism and sedition laws to intimidate peaceful critics. Blasphemy-related violence against religious minorities, fostered in part by government persecution and discriminatory laws, has increased. Law enforcement agencies carry out arbitrary detentions and extrajudicial killings with impunity. The authorities have failed to establish adequate protection or accountability for abuses against women and girls, including so-called “honor killings” and forced marriage.

Pakistan: Media, Critics Under Increasing Attack

Khan’s PTI has accused some in the opposition of bribing and offering political favours to dissidents and other allies in an attempt to bring down the government. Provide Technical assistance to provinces to develop institutions in tourism sectors. Mr. Azam Jamil has been appointed Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Tourism Coordination. Mr. Aftab ur Rehman Rana, Managing Director PTDC, was invited as Guest of Honor in COTHM Islamabad Annual Convocation 2022 at Marriott Islamabad. He appreciated the efforts of COTHM institution and highlighted the significance of tourism and hospitality sector.

Since  Clear Cases 1998 both countries have also possessed nuclear weapons, further heightening tensions between them. It contains a section of the ancient Silk Road and the Khyber Pass, the famous passageway that has brought outside influences into the otherwise isolated subcontinent. Lofty peaks such as K2 and Nanga Parbat, in the Pakistani-administered region of Kashmir, present a challenging lure to mountain climbers. Along the Indus River, the artery of the country, the ancient site of Mohenjo-daro marks one of the cradles of civilization.

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They can contact concerned airlines for wheel chair service on their special counters in Arrival and Departure Halls/Concourse Hall. 1 Shane Warne farewelled in private Melbourne service A host of former teammates and international stars were among those to farewell Australian great Shane Warne at a small private funeral in Melbourne on Sunday. Consular support is severely limited in parts of Pakistan where the FCDO has existing advice against all travel and all but essential travel . Consular support is also limited in parts of Pakistan where High Commission officials require travel permission from the government of Pakistan.

Protecting Rights, Saving Lives Human Right Watch defends the rights of people in 90 countries worldwide, spotlighting abuses and bringing perpetrators to justice. Opposition and political analysts also say Khan has fallen out with Pakistan’s powerful military, whose support is critical for any party to attain power. Moreover, Khan has called on the public to show support for his premiership by holding a “million-man” rally in Islamabad on March 27. The joint opposition has a strength of nearly 163 but could build a majority if most of the defectors effectively join its ranks via a no-confidence vote.

The British High Commission’s ability to deliver consular assistance, including in an emergency, may be restricted or delayed in these areas. In-depth Research and Development efforts have enabled NADRA to become the trailblazer in the areas of Software Integration, Data Warehousing and Network Infrastructure. To assist in the formulation and ensure the effective execution of sound and equitable economic and financial policies, that put Pakistan on the path of sustained economic development and macro-economic stability with a view to improving the quality of life of the people of Pakistan. PTI accused of running social media campaign against army; PML-Q wants PM to take notice of "anti-Pakistan" drive. Under the constitution, the speaker of the lower house of parliament is required to convene the session within 14 days of receiving the motion, a deadline which would fall on Monday.

Digital Financial Services include a broad range of financial services accessed and delivered through digital channels... The Supreme Court of Pakistan is the highest appellate court of the country and court of last resort. All executive and judicial authorities are bound to act in aid of the Supreme Court. The Constitution contains elaborate provisions on the composition, jurisdiction, powers and functions of the Court. The qualifications for and mode of appointment of judges, the age of retirement, the grounds and procedure for removal and the terms and conditions of service of judges are elaborately prescribed.

At the time of partition in 1947, as many as 10 million Muslim refugees fled their homes in India and sought refuge in Pakistan—about 8 million in West Pakistan. Virtually an equal number of Hindus and Sikhs were uprooted from their land and familiar surroundings in what became Pakistan, and they fled to India. Unlike the earlier migrations, which took centuries to unfold, these chaotic population transfers took hardly one year. The resulting impact on the life of the subcontinent has reverberated ever since in the rivalries between the two countries, and each has continued to seek a lasting modus vivendi with the other. Pakistan and India have fought four wars, three of which (1948–49, 1965, and 1999) were over Kashmir.

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