ISLAMABAD: Adiala Jail authorities have formally released the country’s former military strongman General (retd) Pervez Musharraf from his sub-jail.

He was imprisoned in his Chak Shehzad farmhouse near Islamabad which was declared sub-jail. Pervez Musharraf was released from the sub-jail after he submitted two surety bonds of Rs100,000, two days after being granted bail in the murder case of Lal Masjid cleric Abdul Rasheed Ghazi.Ahmed Raza Kasuri,

 

 

senior lawyer and counsel for the former military dictator, said that Musharraf’s release was not part of any deal and the ex-president would address a “historic press conference” after his release from the sub-jail.He claimed that fake cases were fabricated against his client.Earlier, Pervez Musharraf was granted bail in the murder cases of Akbar Bugti and Benazir Bhutto along with the judges’ confinement case.

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Brilliant student of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral.

 Mr.Khalid Zafar of kundar,warijun,mulkhow,Chitral has got second position in M.A English in Sawat university.

 

Mr.Jamal Abdul Nasir Alvi from Passu Gojal has got admission in MBBS programme 2013 in Dr. Ziauddin Medical University, Karachi.

 

Mr.Masood Karim son of Ehsan Karim from Sost Gojal ,Student of AHSS Gilgit. He was awarded By the AKU-EB for his Brilliant performance In Annual Examination Held In 2012. He Secured 99% in chemistry And Become topper of the AKU-EB.

Lawyers vow to stand up for separate state

GILGIT: Lawyers from all the seven districts of Gilgit-Baltistan here warned that if by November 1, 2014, Gilgit-Baltistan was not made a separate province or given an Azad Kashmir type of set-up or provided complete constitutional rights after linking it to AJK, a fully-fledged movement for a separate state would be launched in the area.                                    

After a conference of the lawyers from the supreme appellate court, high court bar and district bar associations, a statement was issued by the participants expressing grave concerns over the fact that even after 66 years of the liberation won from the Dogra rule GB was the only piece of land in the entire world with a constitutional set-up of its own. All the affairs of this most sensitive region of the world are still run through remote control under notifications issued by the ministry of Kashmir affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan based in Islamabad. They also regretted that even in this age of human rights the area people were being kept deprived of all their basic rights. This is not the rampant violations of the international conventions on human rights but also in complete disregard to the May 1999 Supreme Court of Pakistan judgment that had called for putting in place a constitutional system for the area.

The lawyers said that despite the high degree of patriotism, the people of Gilgit-Baltisan were still being treated as the third grade citizens deprived of all rights available to people in all other provinces of Pakistan.
This conference expects that keeping in view the geo-strategic significance of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan will review its policy of brinkmanship and stop the divide and rule policy adopted for the region since 1971. Because of these policies, not only the trend of nationalism but separatism was fast taking roots in the whole area, said the statement. Pakistan should understand the fact that this policy of divide and rule and pitching the citizens against each other in the region would be leading to extremism and terrorism to the detriment of not only this region but also the whole country and the state. The conference also spoke about different political movements including those inside Pakistan such as Balochistan despite the fact that people in these areas enjoyed all their basic and constitutional rights. But the issue with the people of Gilgit-Baltistan is unique in the sense that here they have no basic rights given to other citizens under the constitution.
The lawyers expressed their astonishment and ridiculed Pakistan’s excuse that the UN resolutions on Kashmir were an impediment to Islamabad’s giving all the rights to the people of Gilgit-Baltistan. The fact of the matter is that, there is no provision in the UN resolution which can stop Pakistan from giving the rights to the people of Gilgit-Baltistan. They said that India gave special constitutional status to the part of Kashmir under its control back in 1949 by inserting a special section (370) in its constitution. The Kashmiris have representation in the parliament of India and also have their own legislative assembly. They also referred to Azad Kashmir, the other party to the issue, who were given special status in 1997 with the establishment of the state with their own prime minister and president.
The conference expressed the astonishment that Pakistan has treated Gilgit-Baltistan spreading over 28000 square miles as a colony and even did not accept the accession request of 947. By declaring the region as a disputed territory the federal government not only disgraced the sacrifices rendered by the people of the region to liberate the land from the Dogra rule but also kept the area people subjugated even in the 21st century.
They also severely criticized the autonomy and self rule order of 2009 saying by keeping the power to amend the rule with the ministry of Kashmir affairs Islamabad had made it a senseless and redundant document. They said this had further added to the sense of deprivation among the people of the area. The conference added that if the federal government failed to correct the system the lawyers would be in the fore front of the movement for a separate state in the region.

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FATA Members of the National Assembly

The following people were elected to the National Assembly in May 2013 general elections in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan. The list includes contact details, standing committee membership information and links to more news and information about each of the MNAs from FATA. The parliamentarians are listed in order by National Assembly constituency number.

Malik Bilal Rehman, IND
NA- 36 (Mohmand)
F-312, Parliament Lodges
Shati Kor, PO Mian Mandi
Nawai Kaly Tehsil Haleemzai, Mohmand Agency
0344-906-8329
Standing Committee on Defense Production
Standing Committee on States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON)
News about MNA Bilal Rehman :: On Facebook

Sajid Hussain Turi, IND
NA-37 (Kurram)
Turi Market Parachinar
Tehsil Upper Kurram Agency
Standing Committee on Defense Production
Standing Committee on Railways
News about MNA Sajid Turi :: On Facebook

Vacant
NA-38 (Kurram)

Syed Ghazi Gulab (G.G.) Jamal, IND
NA-39 (Orakzai)
G-305, Parliament Lodges
Warasta, PO Hangu, Tehsil District Hangu
0332-500-8312
Leader of FATA Independent MNAs
Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination
Standing Committee on States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON)
News about MNA G.G. Jamal :: Candidate profile

Muhamaad Nazir Khan, PML (N)
NA-40 (North Waziristan)
G-103, Parliament Lodges
Village Drazanda, Miami Kabul Khel, North Waziristan Agency
0300-547-3111
Standing Committee on Education, Trainings and Standards
Standing Committee on States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON)
News about MNA Nazir Khan :: On Facebook

Ghalib Khan, PML (N)
NA-41 (South Waziristan)
Govt. Hostel Room No. 16
Village Company Bagh, Zari Noor Tehsil, Wana
0315-909-2098
Standing Committee on Interior and Narcotics Control
Standing Committee on States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON)
News about MNA Nazir Khan :: Article

Muhammad Jamal ud din, JUI (F)
NA-42 (South Waziristan)
J-09, Parliament Lodges
Manitoi, Tehsil Tiarza, South Waziristan Agency
0300-909-0986
Standing Committee on Ports and Shipping
Standing Committee on States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON)
News about MNA Jamal ud din :: Profile

Bismillah Khan, IND
NA-43 (Bajaur)
J-408, Parliament Lodges
Village Bara Nawagai, Tehsil Nawagai, Bajaur Agency
0300-554-4564
Standing Committee on Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony
Standing Committee on States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON)
News about MNA Bismillah Khan

Shahab ud din Khan, PML (N)
NA-44 (Bajaur)
H-409, Parliament Lodges
Village Pashat, Tehsil Salarzai, Bajaur Agency
0341-879-0556
Standing Committee on Education, Trainings and Standards
Standing Committee on Housing and Works
News about MNA Shahab ud din Khan :: On Facebook

Further detail please visit http://www.fatareforms.org/fata-mnas-list/

SSC and HSSC high achievers recognised by AKU-EB​​

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The sixth annual Aga Khan University Examination Board’s High Achievers’ Awards ceremony to reward and recognize the accomplishments of secondary and higher secondary students was held at the Aga Khan University campus.

While talking to the young graduates, Azhar Abbas, Managing Director Geo News, Geo Television Network, asked them to remember that graduation is only a concept. “In real life a person graduates every day and it continues till his or her last breath,” he reminded the students and “those of us who can grasp this notion can make a difference.” While quoting Albert Einstein he asked the young graduates not to try too hard to become a ‘man’ of success, but rather try and become a ‘man’ of value.

Welcoming the gathering, Dr Thomas Christie, Director AKU-EB expressed his satisfaction at the progress made by AKU-EB students. “Seeing our alumni moving toward their career goals, obtaining admissions to top universities, especially those internationally is very encouraging,” he said. “The increase in admissions to international universities was 183 per cent, almost three times higher than 2010 as identified by AKU-EB’s University Destination Survey conducted in 2011. Some of these universities include Mt. Holyoke College and the University of Houston in the US; and the University of Regina and Simon Fraser University in Canada.” He pointed out that nationally, AKU-EB alumni secured admissions in 145 leading institutions across Pakistan. “We look forward to the success of this year’s HSSC graduates as well in pursuing diverse professions at the universities of their choice. We have prepared them for higher level education with the right tools of critical thinking, conceptual knowledge and application. We wish them all the best.”

This year, AKU-EB awarded 160 distinctions in different subject areas and streams of studies to SSC and HSSC candidates from 40 cities across Pakistan. Cash prizes were also awarded to the top three SSC and HSSC position holders.

Among the top SSC candidates were Syed Wahaj Ahmed, Sadaf Batool Rizvi, Sheharyar Farooq, Zahra Hussaini respectively; and the top HSSC candidates were Anum Zehra Raza, Hafsa Jawed and Adil Shah respectively.

In his closing remarks, Firoz Rasul, President, Aga Khan University, congratulated the students on their exceptional achievements. He also lauded AKU-EB for focussing on learning based on understanding of concepts and utilising application-based assessments in an effort to do away with rote learning. Highlighting the importance of interactive teaching and learning President Rasul talked about, “aims to empower our students. By actively sharing their experiences and individual knowledge obtained through social interactions, observations and research, students can help transform the whole learning environment in the classrooms.

  Meet the high achievers

Source: AKU-EB

Gilgit-Baltistan Students Organization celebrate independence day and appoints new Cabinet

Press Release

Karachi:  Gilgit-Baltistan Students Organization (GBSO) University of Karachi celebrate the independence day of Gilgit Baltistan and made new appointments of the cabenit for the year 2013-2015 here at University of Karachi on Friday.

Tariz Aziz has been appointed as President, Asif Sakhi vice president, Waheed Murad Gen- Secretary, Nizar Alvi Treasurer, Abid Hussain admin incharge, Zeshan Karim admin incharge and Qurban Azeem information secretary.

The former name of GBSO was Northern Areas Student Association NASA, which was renamed to Gilgit Baltistan Student Organization after “Gilgit Baltistan Empowerment and Self-Governance Order, 2009”

Cabinet members of Gigit Baltistan Organization, University of Karachi.
Source: Asif Sakhi

Trophy hunting of Himalayan ibex at Afgarch Gojal

By: Noor Hayat

Trophies won by Fabio (Mobile Image)
Photo: Noor Hayat

Moorkhun, Gojal : Fabio an Italian citizen hunted two Himalayan ibex of 12 and 13 years in Afgarch, Gojal here on Wednesday.

Afgrach is 7 KMs away from Moorkun and is allocated for wild life conservation by Khunjerav Villagers Organization KVO. Mr. Fabio paid 300US$ for each attempt for  trophy hunting to Khunjerav Villagers Organization (KVO)  as legal hunting charges and donated 50000 PKR for the local community of Afgarch. The size of the trophies were 40 inch and 43 inch.

Silk Route Festival: Ukranian ambassador pays first visit to G-B after Nanga Parbat tragedy

HUNZA: 

After five of his Ukranian compatriots were brutally murdered alongside five other trekkers at Nanga Parbat, Ukranian Ambassador Volodymyr Lakomov became the first official from his country to visit Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B). Lakomov arrived in Gilgit on Sunday with 14 other foreign delegates to participate in the Silk Route Festival.

After partaking in festivities on Monday, Lakomov found the people of G-B to be “most hospitable” and Hunza residents “amazing dancers”.

“I saw the young and the old dancing to the tunes. It was really an amazing performance. Let me say it’s really good to be here with them,” shared the ambassador at the end of a folk dance performance at the historic Altit Fort in Hunza Valley.

 

The traditional dance was part of the three-day cultural event organised by the G-B government to revive tourism in the region. The unprecedented Nanga Parbat massacre in June resulted in the death of 10 foreign mountaineers and one local guide. The incident was a serious setback to the region’s tourism industry; foreign travellers left the country in droves and travel advisories were issued.

“I came here to see for myself the land, its culture, music and way of living. Now I am convinced it’s a safe and secure place for foreigners,” Ambassador Lakomov told The Express Tribune.

 Detail in http://tribune.com.pk

Exporters suffer faulty cargo service of NATCO

By: Farhatullah Baig

Sost Gojal(ST Report): Pakistan exports 24,000 tons of goods per year to China, which includes items are Pine Nut, Wall Nut, Dry apricot, Prayer mate, Garments, Herbal Medicine and Tea etc.. All these goods are transported by Chinese trucks and trailers from Sost to Kashgar and Tashkurgan. Northern Areas Transport Corporation NATCO has only 2 trucks (Kamaz) on this route from Sost to Kashgar, which hardly go to China 3 times in a month due to its worst condition. And the Pakistani private transporters are not allowed to cross the border.

The cargo carrier fare of Chinese transporters from Sost to Tashkurgan is 300yen/ton (PKR 5100/Ton) and Sost to Kashgar is 400 yen/Ton (6800/Ton) and PKR 5.4 to 7.5 per KG. The NATCO cargo carrier fare is PKR 45000/ton from Sost to Kashgar, which is comparatively cheap than the Chinese transportation. The capacity of the Chinese trailers is 15 to 20 tons where as the trucks of NATCO carry only 10 ton.

According the exporters they have requested the NATCO to provide new trucks with larger capacity. And also has demanded the Government of Gilgit Baltistan to permit the private transporter on the route to China.

ASWA beat BADA in the final of Shaheed Piyar Ali Memorial Cricket Tournoment 2013

By: Asif Sakhi Weer

A match in progress at SMS Aga Khan School, Organized by Hussainabad Student Welfare Association Media Photo credit: HSWA Media cell

Karachi: Aliabad Student welfare association Karachi ASWA beat Baltit Academic Development Association BADA in the final of Piyar Ali memorial cricket tournament, Season 4 here at SMS Aga Khan School cricket ground Karimabad Karachi.  BADA won toss and chose to bat first and set target of 83 runs. ASWA chase the target without losing any wicket and won the final match with 10 wickets. Parvaiz Ali of ASWA was declared as man of the match Afzal Baig of BADA was declared as man of the series.

Rizwan Karim chairman Hunza Gilgit Social & Welfare Organization was guest in chief of the final day of Shaheed Piyar Ali Memorial cricket tournament 2013. Naveed Gul Chairman HGIF and Shahzad Baig chairman BADA were among the guests.

Rizwan Karim presented the trophy to the winning captain Muhammad Moin.

The tournament was organized by Hussainabad Student Welfare organization ASWO on 22 September 2013. HSWO is organizing this event every year since 2010. 36 teams from all over Gilgit Baltistan and Chitral participated in this tournament.