Cattle smuggling to Afghanistan haunts citizens
PML-N FATA leader Syed Wali Shah Afridi while showing concern over rising price said that it is failure of the administration. Dozens of trucks with cattle are being taken to Afghanistan via different ways of Khyber Agency without any check on them, he added.
He said that price of meat has risen to the dangerous extent that it has become out the range of common man who is bound to nourish vegetables in Ramazan.
He demanded the political administration of Khyber Agency to halt smuggling of cattle; so that proper quantity of meat may be provided to the common man in easy way.
All parties conference to be called: Masood
While talking to the media, after an Iftar diner, Kausar said that a meeting of all political parties would be called to promulgate the new FATA Act according to its true spirit, adding that proposals and suggestions would also be soughed from all political leaders.
The governor said that the political parties, civil society and representatives of lawyers’ bodies had welcomed the amendment FCR, Political Parties Act and other steps had been taken for the welfare of the FATA.
He stated that the amendment in FATA Act was the part of the PPP’s manifesto and more amendments would be made if necessary.
President Asif Ali Zardari believes on reconciliation policy so that anybody could not derail political system, he added. He termed FATA operation a great success and said that they were trying to maintain peace in the area through holding dialogues with all political parties and starting political activities.
Multi-donor trust fund for Pak flood affectees
August 5, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under Breaking News
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank launched on Thursday a Multi Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) to support critical reconstruction and peace-building initiatives in crisis affected areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Balochistan.
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Multi-donor trust fund for Pak flood affectees
US wants operation in N.Waziristan: US official
PESHAWAR: The US government wants operation in North Waziristan Agency (NWA), a US official posted in Pakistan said Tuesday.
Talking to media here, US Consul General in Peshawar Miss Candace Putnam said the operation against the extremists in North Waziristan is vitally urgent; however, it is Pakistani government to decide beginning about any action there.
Responding a question, the US official said the US troops will stay back in Afghanistan until Al-Qaeda is utterly eliminated, adding the US policy in Afghanistan is unchanged.
She continued however, the US search troops will begin withdrawing from Afghanistan from July 2011.
Lauding the military operation in Swat and tribal areas against the saboteurs, she said her government is initiating more development programs in Malakand Division, adding the work on 108 schools, 35 healthcare centers and six water schemes, is underway.
The rate of stealing from the goods bound for the US troops is only one percent, which is satisfactory, she added.
E. Candace Putnam assumed charge as the Principal Officer at U.S. Consulate Peshawar in August, 2009. On February 9, 2010, the Consulate was upgraded to Consulate General status and she became Consul General.
Previously, she also served as the Political Counselor at Embassy Islamabad.
Degree of PML-Q MPA Samina Khawar proved fake
ISLAMABAD: The graduation degree of Punjab Assembly legislator belonging to PML-Q, Samina Khawar Hayat proved bogus, sources told Geo News Wednesday.
According to the sources, she submitted the BBA degree of Riphah International University and claimed to have received it in 2004 while the said university was established in 2005.
Runaway militants targeting cities: Gilani
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Tuesday that Pakistan”s role as a frontline state in the war against terror has had implications on every sphere of national life, with serious impact on the economy.
Talking to Ms Louise Arbour, President of International Crisis Group and other members of the Group here at the Prime Minister Secretariat, the prime minister said the armed and security forces of Pakistan have made great human sacrifices.
He pointed towards the impact of militancy on Pakistan”s economy as the militants, on the run from FATA and Swat, were now targeting urban centres.
He said the foreign investment in Pakistan has declined considerably and economic activities come under pressure. Despite these serious constraints, Pakistan remains resolutely committed to take this war to its logical conclusion and root out the threat of terrorism and militancy from its soil, he added.
The prime minister dilated on his government”s persistent efforts to take all the political forces along in major decisions making process to develop and strengthen democratic institutions in the country.
He apprised the International Crisis Group about the unanimous passage of 18th Amendment Package by the Parliament which had not only restored the 1973 Constitution to its original form but also strengthened foundation of democracy in the country.
The prime minister said all major institutions of the country need to work in cohesion and within the laid down parameters of their jurisdiction to ensure that no harm could come to democracy in Pakistan in the future.
He said that government of Pakistan had launched reform packages for improving governance and economy. The rights to Gilgit and Baltistan and through initiatives like “Aghaz-e-Huqooq-e-Balochistan” and FATA Reforms has helped address the grievances of smaller provinces and far flung areas.
He, however, regretted that international community and major friendly countries were found wanting in their committed assistance at Tokyo to help Pakistan address the problems of poverty, illiteracy and un-employment as well as reconstruction of schools, hospitals and infrastructure in the militancy effected areas.
The government, he said, was forced to divert its meager resources meant for further development in the country to rehabilitation and reconstruction of infrastructure in the affected areas.
Ms Louise Arbour lauded the prime minister and his government”s reform agenda. She appreciated the commitment of the government and people of Pakistan as well as huge sacrifices of the security forces in the war against terror.
She expressed the hope that the government of Pakistan, despite the prevalent situation in FATA, will be able to fully implement the FATA reforms introduced in August last year.
Ms Arbour said international Crisis Group, through its reports and analysis of the situation in Pakistan, will continue to mobilize international opinion and support to help Pakistan overcome its present difficulties.
Mark Schneider, Vice President, Ms Samina Ahmad, Country Representative of International Crisis Group and other senior officers were also present in the meeting.
President Asif Ali Zardari said Govt focusing on uplift of FATA
Lahore, Pakistan news:- President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday said the government was allocating huge resources and focusing on development of the tribal areas with an aim to bringing these at par with the rest of the country.
Talking to a delegation comprising of Senators and MNAs from FATA who called on the President in Islamabad at the Presidency, the President said the government was committed to the political and economic emancipation of the people of the tribal areas.
The members of the delegation thanked the President for his keen interest in the uplift of FATA.
President Asif Ali Zardari said Govt focusing on uplift of FATA was first posted on November 12, 2009 at 7:45 pm.
Clinton Assures Full Support for FATA Uplift
Clinton Assures Full Support for FATA Uplift, The US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says that US cannot see innocent people being murdered at the hands of terrorist while FATA parliamentarian showed reservations on drone attacks in a meeting between Clinton and FATA, NWFP parliamentarians in Islamabad on Friday.
Clinton maintained that Pakistan wasn’t alone in the war against terrorism and US would keep cooperating with Pakistan. She stressed that US wanted long lasting relationship with Pakistan. “Relations between the two countries are not limited to only security and strategic cooperation rather their scope is wider,” Clinton told. She assured full support for education and development in FATA. America will help affectees of tribal areas like Swat IDPs, she asserted.
Clinton Assures Full Support for FATA Uplift was first posted on October 30, 2009 at 4:58 pm.
