LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif Friday said IRSA is not making distribution of water in a fair manner and expressed a resolve that Punjab will draw back an inch from its principled stance till it gets water according to the agreement.
Addressing the Punjab Assembly here, Shahbaz Sharif said he will holding a meeting on the water issue with the Prime Minister on February 18 in which Punjab?s case will be presented in the light of the Constitution and agreement in connection with water distribution.
?Punjab government will not give up till the rights of farmers and agriculture of the province are fulfilled,? he asserted.
Later, the speaker adjourned the assembly session till 3:00 PM Monday.
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ISLAMABAD: Chashma Link Canal has been opened on the request of Punjab, said a statement of IRSA.
Sindh government and Federation have opposed the opening of the Link Canal whereas NWFP and Balochistan have supported the decision.
The IRSA statement said the distribution of water will be carried out from February 11 to March 31 on the basis of one-fourth majority.
Meanwhile, the IRSA Advisory Committee said that Sindh will receive 2.6 million acre feet water during February 11 to March 31.
Sindh MNA Dr. Sikander Mandhro talking to Geo News said Punjab has already taken its allocated share of water.
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday assured Palestinian people its unequivocal and unreserved support to their just cause for the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian State of their own with Al-Quds as its capital.
?Pakistan believes that peace will remain elusive in the Middle East unless the Palestinian problem is resolved? President Asif Ali Zardari told his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas, who is on a day-long visit to Islamabad.
The President said Pakistan favors an early settlement of the Palestinian - Israeli conflict on the basis of two-state solution.
?Pakistan supports all efforts aimed at resolving the Palestinian dispute in accordance with relevant UN Security Council resolutions and acceptable to the Palestinian people,? a statement issued by the President House said.
The president while condemning the brutal Israeli invasion of Gaza and its continued blockade said that Pakistan strongly oppose the construction of Jewish settlements in the Palestinian lands.
He said Pakistan was also opposed to all measures which could change the situation on ground including settlements, separation wall, excavations beneath the Al- Aqsa mosque and evictions of Palestinians from their homes, till a resettlement is reached.
President Zardari expressed concerns over the current stalemate and deadlock in the peace process which has implications for peace in the region and beyond.
The two leaders exchanged views on prevalent situation in Middle East, regional and international issues, bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest.
The Palestinian President was accompanied by Dr. Riad N.A. Malki, Foreign Minister, Azzam N.M.Alahmad, Head of majority - Palestinian legislative Council, Mohammad A.M. Mustafa, President of Palestine investment fund and Palestinian ambassador in Pakistan Hazem Abushanab.
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ISLAMABAD: You should have seen the glee on Makhdoom Faisal Saleh Hayat?s face as Syed Khurshid Shah agreed to his demand of holding a discussion on t
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday said the appointment of judges in the superior judiciary would be made in accordance with the
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-N chief Mian Nawaz Sharif today met with Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani in the federal capital.
During the meeting, the PML-N chief called for immediate implementation of the charter of democracy and removal of the controversial amendments brought in the Constitution during the military rule.
Both leaders agreed to strengthen the country?s democratic set-up.
In addition, two leaders also urged the need for political stability, Parliament?s sovereignty and solution of other issues.
The Prime Minister assured that the nation would soon hear a good news in this regard.
Prime Minister Gilani and former premier Nawaz also agreed to work together for the rule of law, strengthening of democratic institutions and supremacy of the parliament.
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RAWALPINDI: Athlete of the Pakistan Army who won a gold medal in SAF Games was warmly received on coming at the Army Sports Directorate here on Friday.
This has been said in a statement issued by the ISPR that Naseem Hamed not only made the name of the country but she is also a proud for the Pakistan Army.
Naseem Hameed said on this occasion that she is proud to be a part of the Army.
She expressed her determination to make more efforts for further success in future.
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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) would take up today (Friday) a petition filed against the delay in judges? appointment in the superior judiciary.br
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Karachi
The wildlife department has stopped giving permits for bird and animal shops in Empress Market to prevent trading in endangered and pro
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LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif is due to meet Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani at the Army House in Rawalpindi today.
According a handout issued here, Chief Minister Shahbaz and General Kayani will discuss the army?s cooperation to enhance the professional capabilities of Punjab Police in tackling terrorism.
The meeting will also review the ongoing training courses at Elite Forces? regional centers with the help of army.
In addition, they will also evaluate the possible threats being faced by installation of sensitive agencies.
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