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Peshawar, November 10, 2016 (PPI-OT): Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal Thursday said in categorical terms that Western route is integral part of gigantic China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project and not a single millimetre change has been made in this route. Briefing newsmen here at Governor House Peshawar after his meeting with Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pervez Khattak and his cabinet members regarding CPEC, Ahsan Iqbal said the agreement reached between provincial government and center on May 2016 about execution of CPEC projects is followed in letter and spirit.

“We are fully implementing the 11 point agreement reached between federal government and KP during our meeting in Peshawar in May 2016 about execution of CPEC projects,” Ahsan reiterated. Without inclusion of western route, CPEC project cannot be completed, Ahsan said and continued that realizing its importance government completed this route within a shortest period of two years by constructing 650 kilometres road from Gwadar to Sohrab. Due to completion of this road a convey of Chinese goods reached Gwadar from Khunjerab while passing through western route, he continued. He also clarified that there is no such facility which is being planned for Eastern route and would not be given to the western route.

It has been decided in principle that one industrial estate would be set up in each province under CPEC and no province will get any additional benefits in this regard, he added. Federal Minister also informed that in the beginning of CPEC, government is concentrating on building of roads and launching of power generation projects. He said in energy sector, our focus is on power generation through coal as a result of which major projects are planned for Southern region including Sind and Baluchistan. He also gave a break up of dollar 35 billion to be invested in energy sector under CPEC out of which dollar 11 billion would be invested in Sind and then major chunk would go to Baluchistan.

He also clarified that most emphasis is given on coal based power generation as we do not want to be depended hydel based electricity which has become very uncertain due to prevailing issue of climate change. Similarly, fuel based power generation capacity can be affected due to fluctuation in prices of furnace oil in international market. Ahsan Iqbal rejected the allegations that Punjab is given preference in execution of CPEC projects and said that all provinces are getting due share.

He also informed that the fiber optic cable would be laid from Khunjaran to Islamabad via passing through Gilgit Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He said some vested elements are creating misconceptions regarding implementation of CPEC as a result of which some misunderstandings have been developed between center and provinces. He again held out assurance that government not default from a single point of agreement reached center and provinces.

Regarding his meeting with Chief Minister, Federal Minister said it was held in a congenial environment and expressed the hope that the concerns of KP politicians will be removed. He also urged Speaker KP Assembly to withdraw his writ petition filed in Peshawar High Court over CPEC, saying it would discourage foreign investment. He said there exist a parliamentary committee on CPEC consisting representatives of each province which is a suitable forum for raising any objection instead of opting for litigation.

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Government of Pakistan
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Peshawar, September 29, 2016 (PPI-OT): A delegation of Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA), led by Central President Professor Dr. Hamayoun Khan called on Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Engineer Iqbal Zafar Jhagra here at Governor’s House, Peshawar on Thursday. On this occasion, the Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was apprised of the difficulties of university teachers.

The Governor directed the Higher Education Department Peshawar to immediately solve the problems of the teachers. The Governor stated that students are the custodians of the bright future of the country. He directed the HED/academicia to immediately end the boycott of university for timely completion of the academic session.

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Press Information Department, Peshawar
Government of Pakistan
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Peshawar, August 28, 2016 (PPI-OT): Advisor to Prime Minister, Engr. Ameer Muqam Sunday said that the a term of ‘Remote Control Chief Minister’ has been introduced in the so-called government of change; which is being operated by Asad Umar and Jehangir Tareen from Bani Gala. He said that players of Imran Khan put ‘Dhamaal’ for one month on inauguration of tiny projects, politics of blame, verbal spending and sit-ins has been rejected by the people of KP.

He said that people of KP cannot be deceived now. He expressed these views while addressing a huge public gathering here in Thana, Malakand. Engr. Ameer Muqam announced establishment of NADRA office, Sui Gas and Electricity projects and resurvey of Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) in Thana. Ex-Town Nazim Jamal Khan joined the PML-N along-with hundreds of his colleagues.

“Imran Khan should compare the prices of gasoline during the PML present PML-N Government with the earlier prices of gasoline. Foreign exchange reserves are at the highest point in the history of Pakistan today. The game changer project ‘CPEC’ is in the process, but pessimist “Imran Khan looks at the thorns instead of flowers in the garden”, Muqam remarked.

Advisor to PM Engr. Ameer Muqam said that the present federal government has approved various projects amounting to Rs. 100 Billions, some of which have been started while some are about to start. He said that honest officers in the province are being bullied, PTI government violated its own policies and claims of merit and justice in the province. Muqam said that slogans of ‘Go Imran Go’ are echoing in every nook and corner of the province of so-called change. PTI Chairman should give attentive ears to the slogans of the masses of KP.

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Press Information Department, Peshawar
Government of Pakistan
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Peshawar, August 25, 2016 (PPI-OT): NAB Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today arrested Syed Ijaz Hussain Shah, property dealer resident of Taxila, Rawalpindi who allegedly cheated Public at large and looted Rs.114.25Million rupees from innocent people fraudulently.

As per details, NAB Khyber Pakhtunkhwa initiated inquiry against the subject accused and others upon receipt of several complaints. The accused in connivance with others sold lands of low value to innocent people whereas he had shown to them high value lands at time of deal/agreement to sell. Similarly, the accused in connivance with other co-accused forged ownership document of the land not owned by them cheating the buyers on one hand and depriving the actual owners of their land on other hand. Thus cheated general public of Rs.114.25 Million.

It merits to mention here that NAB Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has already arrested accused Bostan Khan, Mehtab Ali Qureshi S/o Aftab Iqbal Qureshi, Malik Habib s/o Malik Abdul, Adil Showkat s/o Raja Showkat alias Adil Kayani alias Major Adil alias Adil Hussain Shah alias Adnan Ali Shah alias Raja Adeel of Rawalpindi in the instant case.

The accused person will be produced before the Accountability Court for obtaining his physical custody. Any person who has any claims against above mentioned accused persons is requested to submit the claim with relevant documents to NAB Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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Mujeeb Ur Rehman,
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Press Information Department, Peshawar
Government of Pakistan
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Peshawar, July 29, 2016 (PPI-OT): There is no justification- be it cultural, economic or social-for denying girls and women an education, Illiteracy keeps women marginalized and constitutes a foremost obstacle to reducing extreme poverty whereas, investing in girl and women education carries high returns; it improves livelihoods, lead to better child and maternal health and a first step towards prosperity; chairperson National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) Senator ® Razina Alam Khan, observed while addressing the Organizational Review Meeting (ORM) of NCHD which was attended by the Provincial and Area heads here today.

She emphasized that education, especially of girls is the key to success and development for the nations. Without education, no nation can become the member of ‘developed nations club’. Smaller nations like city states of Singapore have GDP of 453 billion and per capita of 80,000 dollars and Malaysian GDP $ 800 billion and per capita $11,000, because among other factors they have achieved 100% literacy rate, long ago.

She added that our dream to become a developed nation cannot be fulfilled, unless we achieve 100% literacy rate and skill development to add value to our products. For these gigantic tasks everyone has to put his share for the sake of nation’s education and everyone should join ‘Each one Teach one’ initiative of NCHD. Ms. Humera Hashmi Director Operation for Sindh, Mr. Anwar Iqbal acting Director Operation for KPK, Mr. Muhammad Riaz acting Director for Punjab, Mr. Sikandar Jillani acting Director Operation for Balochistan, Mr. Syed Akber Senior General Manager for Gilgit-Baltistan and Mr. Bilal Bin Habib acting Senior General Manager for AJK were present in the meeting alongwith Head office Management team.

Whereas we, the nation of approximately 200 million, with 57 million illiterate population and 24 million out of school children which includes 12.4 million girls, cannot join the technology driven -countries, unless we work day and night to educate our illiterates and enroll our children, she reiterated. All the director operations shared progress of their respective provinces and areas.

Issues related to the implementation of projects and up-coming programs were discussed in detail by the participants. Director Education NCHD Mr. Iqbal ur Rehman briefed the participants about the status of education programs, its ongoing projects, evaluation of NCHD programs by Core Committee, NCHD future plans i.e. establishment of 2000 Adult Literacy Centers through PHDF in all the provinces for the age of 15 to 45yrs, Prison Literacy Program in 99 jails of Pakistan, Establishment of National Training Institute, Training of Feeder Teachers Establishment of 50 Non Formal Basic Education Schools and Madrasa Project.

The chairperson said, NCHD along with other stakeholders with the Vision 2025 of Prof. Ahsan Iqbal Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform, under the leadership of Federal Education Minister, Eng. Baligh ur Rehman would implement projects to increase primary school enrollment up to 100 % along with 90 % achievement of literacy rate.

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Mujeeb Ur Rehman,
Regional Information Officer,
Press Information Department, Peshawar
Government of Pakistan
Cell: +92-346-9050378
Tel: +92-91-9210167
Fax: +92-91-9210164

Peshawar, May 29, 2016 (PPI-OT): Consultant to the Federal Ombudsman Mr. Jehanzed Lateef visited the Swat Region and gained awareness of the problems of the masses. Hearing the complaints against the Federal Institutions the consultant Jehanzeb Lateef took notice on the spot while some issues also solved on the spot. Elders of Swat appreciated the efforts rendered by the Consultant of the Federal Ombudsman and they firmly expressed their confidence on the Federal Ombudsman.

While talking to the participants of Swat Region Mr. Jehanzeb Lateef said that to solve the problems of the masses on priority basis is the goal of the Federal Ombudsman. According to the directions and guidelines of the Federal Ombudsman Mr. M. Salaman Faruqui (N.I) the staff of the Ombudsman performs their duty with zest and zeal and will leave no stone unturned to serve the masses pertaining to Federal Institutions, he added.

For more information, contact:
Mujeeb Ur Rehman,
Regional Information Officer,
Press Information Department, Peshawar
Government of Pakistan
Cell: +92-346-9050378
Tel: +92-91-9210167
Fax: +92-91-9210164