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PM Shehbaz leaves for UAE after concluding three-day visit to Saudi Arabia

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PM Shehbaz will leave for UAE today from Saudi Arabia.
PM to meet Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
PM meets OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha.

After completing his three-day visit to Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is heading to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a statement from the premier’s office said on Saturday.

During his visit to the UAE, the prime minister will meet Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will reach the UAE today where he will call on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Deputy Commander of the UAE armed forces & the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. Both leaders will discuss matters of mutual interess including bilateral issues.
— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) April 30, 2022

During the meeting, both sides will discuss “matters of mutual interest, including bilateral relations of the countries”.

Govt to promote interests of Muslim ummah: PM

Before leaving for UAE, PM Shehbaz had met Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha in Makkah.

In his meeting, PM Shehbaz affirmed his government’s commitment to promoting the interests of the Muslim ummah as a cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy.

“Pakistan, as the current chair of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, was looking forward to playing a proactive role with regard to the matters of interest and concern to the OIC member states,” the premier maintained.

Thanking the secretary-general for OIC’s consistent and unequivocal support of the Kashmir cause, he urged the organisation to lead the diplomatic endeavours towards facilitating a peaceful and lasting solution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the United Nations Security Council Resolutions and aspirations of the Kashmiri people.

The OIC Secretary General, Mr. Hissein Brahim Taha, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Makkah-tul-Mukarrama, today. The Prime Minister affirmed his government’s commitment to promoting the interests of Muslim Ummah as a corner-stone of Pakistan’s foreign policy. pic.twitter.com/60eywv4CoH
— Prime Minister's Office (@PMO_PK) April 30, 2022

Prime Minister Shehbaz invited the OIC to launch a concerted effort to stop the ongoing Israeli aggression against Al-Aqsa Mosque and other occupied Palestinian territories. He stressed that Israel must not be allowed to divide the blessed mosque, temporally and spatially, between the people of a different faith.

The PM also underscored the need for the provision of urgent humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people.

He emphasised that the OIC should step up its efforts to counter growing Islamophobia at the international level.

The premier invited the secretary-general to pay a visit to Pakistan, to which he accepted the invitation.

Reiterating his felicitations to the PM on assuming office, secretary-general Hissein also highlighted the important role that Pakistan has always played in the OIC as a founding member.

He also reaffirmed the OIC’s support for a just and peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and expressed to resolve to work closely with Pakistan on key issues of concern to the Muslim ummah, especially Palestine, Afghanistan and Islamophobia.

PM Shehbaz Sharif meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman

A day earlier, PM Shehbaz had met Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman in Jeddah.

During the meeting, both the leaders discussed bilateral ties, including matters related to expanding business and trade.

Upon arrival at the Al-Salam Palace, Prime Minister Shehbaz was cordially welcomed by Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, a guard of honour was also presented to the visiting dignitary.

According to the PM Office, matters related to strengthening bilateral and trade ties including cooperation in various fields were discussed in the meeting.

“PM Shehbaz Sharif met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The matters relating to expanding trade & business ties, increasing investment, & creating opportunities for Pakistan’s manpower came under discussion during the meeting,” said in a statement issued by PM’s office.

Later, on his personal Twitter account, PM Shehbaz said that he had a “great meeting” with the Saudi crown prince.

“We reaffirmed our commitment to taking Pakistan-Saudi ties to a new and higher level. I admired his visionary leadership and thanked him for according us a warm welcome and for always standing with Pakistan,” said PM Shehbaz.

It was great meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. We reaffirmed our commitment to taking Pakistan-Saudi ties to a new & higher level. I admired his visionary leadership & thanked him for according us a warm welcome & for always standing with Pakistan. We also discussed>
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 30, 2022

He also said that the two leader discussed “ways and means” to further strengthen the bilateral relationship in all areas.

This was PM Shehbaz’s first foreign trip after assuming office earlier this month.

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PTI founder’s temporary bail in the attack on Jinnah House case is increased

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Information connected to the attack on Jinnah House and three other cases were heard by ATC duty judge Arshad Javed.

A video link from Adiala jail will be used by the court to commemorate the presence of former prime minister Imran Khan in all three cases.

Notably, the Punjab government has assigned Imran Khan, the founder of the PTI, seven cells in Adiala Jail, and fourteen security guards have been assigned to guard him. This information was previously communicated to the LHC.

According to AGP Punjab Khalid Ishaq, “six additional cells have been provided for Imran Khan in order to ensure appropriate security for him.”

According to the article, “14 police officers have been assigned to guard Imran Khan at Adiala Jail, whereas one officer is assigned to care for ten prisoners.

happenings on May 9
With the arrest of Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, and the former prime minister at the Islamabad High Court (IHC), violent protests erupted around the country.

With Balochistan, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Islamabad calling in the armed forces to maintain peace and order, the party workers, incensed over their chairman’s imprisonment, staged rallies in both big cities and remote areas.

A demonstration by “PTI workers” resulted in attacks on Army posts including Jinnah House, the home of the Corps Commander in Lahore.

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The United States promises to maintain developing ties with Pakistan.

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Briefing reporters in Washington, US State Department chief deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel stated, “Pakistan remains one of our most important partners in the region.”

In response to a query, he stated that the US continues to have extensive collaboration with the Pakistani government, particularly in the security and commercial sectors.

In response to another question, he stated that we have been very explicit with countries throughout the world about the critical role that a free press plays in the fabric of democracy. That is why we come here on a regular basis and answer inquiries.

Patel declined to comment on the attack on a Sikh leader, citing the fact that the US Law and Justice Department is investigating the case and that he is unable to speak.

Previously, the US pledged to assist Pakistan with economic reforms.

According to State Department spokeswoman Matthew Miller, Pakistan’s economy has stabilized, and we support its efforts to handle its massive debt burden.

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Several Pakistani airports will get new COOs

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Significant changes have occurred within the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) since the appointment of an Acting Director General (DG).

Among the proposed modifications is the rotation of Chief Operating Officers (COOs) at different airports across the country.

There are also hints of upcoming senior officer appointments and transfers at the CAA headquarters in Karachi.

These changes occur during a transition phase following the transfer of Khaqan Murtaza, the previous DGCAA, to the chairperson of the Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI), as announced by the federal government.

With these developments, Pakistan’s aviation sector expects a shift in leadership and organizational dynamics within the Civil Aviation Authority.

The federal government announced last week that Khaqan Murtaza would be transferred from the Director General (DG) of Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

Following agreement from the Federal Cabinet, the Establishment Division announced Khaqan Murtaza’s transfer and appointed him chairman of the Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI).

Saif Anjum, the Secretary of Aviation, was given the additional charge of DGCAA, according to the notice.

It is worth noting that Khaqan Murtaza was named DG-CAA during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government.