Urges Parliament to condemn BJP leaders\u2019 blasphemous remarks
\nISLAMABAD
\nPrime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday called for tapping the vast potential existing itn the areas of trade and economic cooperation between Pakistan and Iran by overcoming barriers and exploring new avenues of collaboration. The prime minister, in a meeting with Ambassador of Iran Seyed Ali Mohammad Hossenei, who called on him here, emphasized the early finalization of Polan-Gwadar project that would provide additional 100 MW of electricity from Iran to Pakistan.
\nHe thanked Iran for its timely assistance in controlling forest fire in Balochistan, highlighting that it was a testament to the strong fraternal bond that exists between our two countries and peoples.
\nThe prime minister conveyed his warm greetings to the Iranian leadership and highlighted the importance of close fraternal ties between the two countries, based on shared geography, common heritage and people-to-people linkages.
\nHe also emphasized that in view of the historic relations, the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year, should be celebrated by both countries in a most befitting manner.
\nIn the regional context, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed gratitude for Iran\u2019s consistent support on the issue of Kashmir, especially by the Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader. He expressed the hope that with the continued support of the international community, the people of Kashmir would achieve their right to self-determination, in accordance with the UN Security Council resolutions, and their own wishes.
\nHighlighting the precarious humanitarian and economic situation in Afghanistan, the prime minister underlined that the people of Afghanistan should be provided access to the frozen assets. He appreciated the close coordination between the two countries on the situation in Afghanistan.
\nAmbassador of Iran, Seyed Ali Mohammad Hossenei reiterated felicitations from the Iranian leadership to the prime minister on assumption of office and reaffirmed commitment to enhance bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.
\nHe also highlighted close consultations between the two countries on important regional and international issues, including Afghanistan. While emphasizing the importance of high-level exchanges, the prime minister renewed his invitation to the Iranian leadership to visit Pakistan, at an early date. PM for parliamentary debate, resolution to condemn BJP leaders\u2019 blasphemous remarks
\nPrime Minister Shehbaz suggested the parliament to hold a debate and adopt a resolution to condemn the blasphemous remarks by the office bearers of the BJP \u00ac- the ruling party in India.
\nThe prime minister, in his brief remarks during the joint session of the parliament, endorsed the proposal by Minister for Economic Affairs Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and asked the Speaker National Assembly to allocate an hour on Monday to discuss the issue.
\n\u201cNot only this House or the 220 million people of Pakistan rather every Muslim from across the world can sacrifice everything to safeguard the sanctity of Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him),\u201d he commented. \u201cThis matter should be taken seriously,\u201d the prime minister said reiterating his call for discussing the issue on Monday as the House would initiate debate on the annual budget 2022-23. The prime minister said following the discussion, the whole parliament should adopt a resolution to condemn the hateful act.
\nPrime Minister Shehbaz said that the government has fulfilled the promise of providing wheat flour to the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at low price. After the provision of cheaper wheat flour in Abbottabad and Peshawar, the supply of cheaper wheat flour will start in other areas of the province very soon, he added.
\nTalking to his Advisor on Political and Public Affairs Engineer Amir Muqam, who called on him here, the Prime Minister said that the process of development in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, stalled over the last eight years, will be taken forward. He called for immediate redressal of the problems of masses in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, affected by maladministration of the provincial government.
\nAs the current political situation was also discussed in detail in the meeting, the Prime Minister directed Engineer Amir Muqam to activate the party organization in the province. Engineer Amir Muqam appreciated the Prime Minister for fulfilling the promise of providing cheaper wheat flour to the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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