In meeting with Gen Bajwa, Saudi crown prince acknowledges Pakistan's role towards peace

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman has acknowledged Pakistan's role towards regional peace and stability during a meeting with Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa, the country's military media wing said on Friday.

General Bajwa is on a visit to Saudi Arabia during which he held meetings with the Saudi leadership.

The COAS also called on Deputy Defence Minister Khalid Bin Salman today.

...During the meetings, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including recent developments in Afghan Peace Process, bilateral defence, security, collaboration for regional peace and connectivity were discussed. (2/4) pic.twitter.com/vZTwHIhdOz

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) May 7, 2021

“During the meetings, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including recent developments in the Afghan Peace Process, bilateral defence, security, collaboration for regional peace and connectivity were discussed,” the Inter-Services Public relations said in a statement issued about the army chief’s meeting with the Saudi crown prince.

COAS said that Pakistan is resolute in its commitment to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of KSA and defence of the two Holy Mosques.

The crown prince acknowledged Pakistan's role towards regional peace and stability.

He also said that relations between KSA and Pakistan are based on bonds of brotherhood and mutual trust and both nations will continue to play their part for the peace, stability and betterment of Muslims.

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In meeting with Gen Bajwa, Saudi crown prince acknowledges Pakistan's role towards peace

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman has acknowledged Pakistan's role towards regional peace and stability during a meeting with Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa, the country's military media wing said on Friday.

General Bajwa is on a visit to Saudi Arabia during which he held meetings with the Saudi leadership.

The COAS also called on Deputy Defence Minister Khalid Bin Salman today.

...During the meetings, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including recent developments in Afghan Peace Process, bilateral defence, security, collaboration for regional peace and connectivity were discussed. (2/4) pic.twitter.com/vZTwHIhdOz

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) May 7, 2021

“During the meetings, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation including recent developments in the Afghan Peace Process, bilateral defence, security, collaboration for regional peace and connectivity were discussed,” the Inter-Services Public relations said in a statement issued about the army chief’s meeting with the Saudi crown prince.

COAS said that Pakistan is resolute in its commitment to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of KSA and defence of the two Holy Mosques.

The crown prince acknowledged Pakistan's role towards regional peace and stability.

He also said that relations between KSA and Pakistan are based on bonds of brotherhood and mutual trust and both nations will continue to play their part for the peace, stability and betterment of Muslims.

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Asad Umar asks public to spend Ramazan days, Eid with simplicity

Federal Minister for Planning and Development and Head of the National Command Operation Centre (NCOC) Asad Umar on Friday asked the public to spend the last days of Ramazan and Eid with simplicity in the wake of the surging COVID-19 cases in the country, reported.

Taking to Twitter to make an appeal, Asad Umar said that with help of Allah Almighty and timely decisions taken, the country has not witnessed a similar situation that has evolved in neighbouring country, India.
“Together we should spend this time while adopting precaution,” he said while urging the masses to stay home to remain safe during the last days of Ramazan and Eid ul Fitr.

It is pertinent to mention here that the federal interior ministry has released an Eid holiday notification announcing 10- to 15 May as off days across Pakistan on account of Eid.

The holidays are approved by the Prime Minister after consultations with all stakeholders and keeping in mind recommendations by National Command Operation Center (NCOC) in a bid to limit Covid spread.

Under the guidelines issued for the festival, citizens have been asked to refrain from shaking hands and hugging during the Eidul Fitr gatherings, as well as avoiding unnecessarily travelling and family events.

It has been directed to maintain a one-meter distance during an outdoor event along with the family members on Eid. The administration of mosques has been ordered to keep doors and windows opened during the Eidul Fitr prayers and refrain from using water coolers.

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Asad Umar asks public to spend Ramazan days, Eid with simplicity

Federal Minister for Planning and Development and Head of the National Command Operation Centre (NCOC) Asad Umar on Friday asked the public to spend the last days of Ramazan and Eid with simplicity in the wake of the surging COVID-19 cases in the country, reported.

Taking to Twitter to make an appeal, Asad Umar said that with help of Allah Almighty and timely decisions taken, the country has not witnessed a similar situation that has evolved in neighbouring country, India.
“Together we should spend this time while adopting precaution,” he said while urging the masses to stay home to remain safe during the last days of Ramazan and Eid ul Fitr.

It is pertinent to mention here that the federal interior ministry has released an Eid holiday notification announcing 10- to 15 May as off days across Pakistan on account of Eid.

The holidays are approved by the Prime Minister after consultations with all stakeholders and keeping in mind recommendations by National Command Operation Center (NCOC) in a bid to limit Covid spread.

Under the guidelines issued for the festival, citizens have been asked to refrain from shaking hands and hugging during the Eidul Fitr gatherings, as well as avoiding unnecessarily travelling and family events.

It has been directed to maintain a one-meter distance during an outdoor event along with the family members on Eid. The administration of mosques has been ordered to keep doors and windows opened during the Eidul Fitr prayers and refrain from using water coolers.

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NEPRA approves reduction in fuel adjustment charges for May 2021

National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced to reduce fuel adjustment charges for the month of May 2021, reported on Friday.

According to a notification issued by the power regulatory body, Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) sought a reduction in fuel adjustment charges by 61 paisas per unit.

The NEPRA said that it held a public hearing on fuel charges adjustment (FCA) on 28 April 2021 and later approved a reduction in charges by 64 paisas per unit. “The reduction will only be applicable for the month of May 2021,” the notification read.

The power regulatory authority announced that the reduction in charges would also be applicable for K-Electric consumers.

The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) on behalf of Discos has demanded a reduction of 61 paisas per unit to pass on the benefit of a better energy mix with consumers.

The CPPA said it had charged consumers a reference fuel tariff of Rs6.23 per unit in March while the actual fuel cost turned out to be Rs5.61 per unit and hence 61 paisas per unit should be adjusted in consumers’ bills for next month.

Total energy generation from all sources in March was recorded at 8,965 Gwh at a total cost of Rs49.7 billion at an average rate of Rs5.55 per unit. Of this, about 8,614 Gwh were delivered to the Discos at Rs48.37bn, at an average rate of Rs5.61 per unit.

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NAB approves Rs2.25bn plea bargain in housing society case

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Friday approved a plea bargain of Rs2.25 billion in a housing society corruption case, reported.

This is the biggest-ever plea bargain in the 21-year-old history of the NAB Lahore chapter.

As per details, Riaz Ahmed Chauhan and other accused in the case showed their consent to strike a plea bargain with the graft-buster body, which was accepted in the regional board meeting of the NAB held on May 5.

The plea bargain has also been endorsed by the NAB court. The NAB Lahore said 2150 affectees of the housing society would be compensated with the amount of plea bargain.

Earlier this year, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Rawalpindi chapter had approved a plea bargain of Rs21 billion from an accused in a fake bank accounts case.

According to the drop scene of occupying government lands in fake bank accounts case, builder Ahsan Illahi had admitted to his crime.

NAB stated that Illahi after occupying the Sindh government and Pakistan Steel Mills lands planned to build a residential society after giving a bribe of Rs35million to Director General Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA).

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NAB approves Rs2.25bn plea bargain in housing society case

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Friday approved a plea bargain of Rs2.25 billion in a housing society corruption case, reported.

This is the biggest-ever plea bargain in the 21-year-old history of the NAB Lahore chapter.

As per details, Riaz Ahmed Chauhan and other accused in the case showed their consent to strike a plea bargain with the graft-buster body, which was accepted in the regional board meeting of the NAB held on May 5.

The plea bargain has also been endorsed by the NAB court. The NAB Lahore said 2150 affectees of the housing society would be compensated with the amount of plea bargain.

Earlier this year, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Rawalpindi chapter had approved a plea bargain of Rs21 billion from an accused in a fake bank accounts case.

According to the drop scene of occupying government lands in fake bank accounts case, builder Ahsan Illahi had admitted to his crime.

NAB stated that Illahi after occupying the Sindh government and Pakistan Steel Mills lands planned to build a residential society after giving a bribe of Rs35million to Director General Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA).

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