Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Chairs Federal Cabinet Meeting and other PM Meetings

Federal cabinet approves relief fund for Palestine and Lebanon, progress on e-governance, subsidies for fisheries, and more in today’s meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Federal cabinet approves relief fund for Palestine and Lebanon, progress on e-governance, subsidies for fisheries, and more in today’s meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Date: October 8, 2024

Reporter: Imtiyaz Ali Abbasi

Posted by Daily Watts Newspaper, The largest digital English news network in Pakistan.

Islamabad – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting of the federal cabinet today at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad.

Key decisions made during the meeting include:

Approval for Relief Fund: The cabinet approved the establishment of the Prime Minister's Relief Fund for Palestine and Lebanon, aimed at aiding victims of Israeli aggression. The State Bank of Pakistan has been directed to open the necessary accounts, while Federal Minister for Planning, Ahsan Iqbal, will oversee the relief efforts.

  

E-Office Implementation Progress: The Ministry of Information Technology & Telecom briefed the cabinet on the implementation of e-office systems across federal ministries and divisions. The cabinet was informed that Pakistan's position in the UN e-Governance Development Index has improved by 14 ranks due to these efforts. The e-office system is being implemented in all 40 divisions, with some ministries already achieving 100% implementation. Prime Minister Sharif directed further improvements and requested a progress review in two weeks.

Subsidies for Fisheries Sector: The cabinet ratified the agreement regarding subsidies in the fisheries sector, in line with the World Trade Organization’s decisions.

Gwadar-Shanghai Sister Ports Agreement: Approval was granted for the signing of an agreement between Pakistan’s Gwadar Port and China’s Shanghai Port, granting them sister-port status.

Bilateral Political Consultation: The cabinet approved the signing of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) for bilateral political consultation between Pakistan and Rwanda, as well as between Pakistan and Ghana, as recommended by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Judicial Magistrate Authority Expansion: The cabinet, based on orders from the Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court and recommendations from the Ministry of Law and Justice, approved granting judicial magistrates in Gwadar and Hub the authority to hear drug-related cases.

Ratification of Committee Decisions: The cabinet ratified decisions made during meetings of the Cabinet Committee on Legislative Cases (September 25, 2024), Cabinet Committee on Chinese Investment Projects (September 16, 2024), and the Cabinet Committee on Government-Owned Entities (October 1, 2024).

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Chairs Meeting on Pakistan’s Relief Efforts for Gaza and Palestine

Islamabad – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, while presiding over a meeting regarding Pakistan's ongoing relief efforts for Gaza and Palestine, called for national mobilization to assist Palestinian brothers suffering under Israeli military aggression.

The Prime Minister instructed that a detailed plan for Pakistan's aid program for Palestine be finalized within the next three days. He emphasized the inclusion of the country's leading NGOs in these relief activities, ensuring a coordinated and effective response.

Highlighting the importance of education, the Prime Minister directed authorities to offer educational facilities in Pakistan to as many students from Gaza as possible. He called for the active participation of educational institutions from both the public and private sectors in this humanitarian initiative.

During the briefing, it was revealed that since October 2023, Pakistan has sent ten consignments of aid to Palestine, amounting to 1,810 tons of medicines, food items, clothing, and other essential supplies.

The Prime Minister was also briefed that the government is in the process of repatriating 71 Pakistani citizens stranded in Lebanon, bringing them home via Damascus. Efforts are underway to ensure the safe return of more Pakistani citizens from conflict zones.

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets with Delegation from Pakistan Peoples Party

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with Pakistan Peoples Party delegation to discuss national issues and aid for Palestinians, commending the role of President Zardari.

Islamabad – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with a delegation from the Pakistan Peoples Party, which included Member of the National Assembly Syed Naveed Qamar and Sindh Provincial Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Attaullah Tarar.

During the meeting, discussions focused on significant national and political issues. The role of President Asif Ali Zardari in the recent All Parties Conference and his contributions to the stability of democracy in the country were commended.

A detailed discussion also took place regarding the establishment of a joint working group for aid to Palestinians. The participation of all political parties in the All Parties Conference convened for Palestinian aid was seen as a positive development.

The meeting underscored that the entire Pakistani nation stands united to assist their defenseless Palestinian brothers and sisters who are suffering under Israeli oppression.

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