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‘Stop humiliating me’: Dua Zahra urges parents not to get her involved in more court cases

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  • “If my parents want to kill me by doing all this, let me know. I will kill myself,” says Dua Zahra.
  • She says “my parents have been lying since day one”.
  • Zaheer says “I respect Dua’s parents and tried to mend fences with them many times but they responded negatively.”

Dua Zahra — the girl who was reported missing from Karachi on April 16 but was recovered from Punjab later and declared that she had run away from her home to marry 21-year-old Zaheer Ahmed — has appealed to her parents to “stop humiliating” her through court cases.

Speaking to a private TV channel flanked by her husband, Dua pleaded: “Stop humiliating me now, don’t get me involved in more court cases, I know how I travel all day from Lahore to Karachi in a police van.”

The family of the teenager has been employing their best efforts to acquire her custody and has filed multiple cases in court, claiming that their daughter was kidnapped by Zaheer as she was a “minor” and could not have gotten married due to her age.

According to the latest medical board’s findings, the girl is between 15 and 16 years and the laws in Sindh and Punjab do not allow for marriage at that age.

Claiming threats to her life in Karachi, Dua said she will not go to her hometown under any circumstances because she fears her life is “in danger” there.

“If my parents want to kill me by doing all this, let me know. I will kill myself.”

During the interview, she said: “My parents have been lying since day one. They know why I left home in the first place.”

She further added that her parents had read her and Zaheer’s chat after which they “beat” her so badly that she “got bruises on my neck”.

“I would say [providing your children] facilities is not everything. Parents should also be friends with their children.”

“I know how I spent my time in Lahore in the initial days. We remained hungry for several days. I stayed in parks and on the streets to avoid the police, but now, thank God, things are better.”

Speaking on the occasion, in response to a journalist’s question, Zaheer said: “I had told Dua three times before the court marriage that we would get married with the consent of all. Even today, I respect Dua’s parents and tried to mend fences with them many times but they responded negatively.”

Zaheer said he earns Rs50,000 to Rs 60,000 a month from a “side business” and Dua “does not want for anything”.

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SIFC Introduces Green Tourism: Boosting Tourism with Global Events

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An effort to boost Pakistan’s tourist industry’s international appeal is being spearheaded by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), which is focusing on ecotourism.

Promotion of Pakistan as a tourist destination abroad is the goal of the project.

As part of green tourism, more than 30 government entities work together. International and local sporting events are a means to an end for “green Pakistan” in its mission to promote the nation.

Pakistan is a great destination for those seeking religious, mountaineering, and heritage-based tourism.

Green tourism allows users to arrange a variety of services, including tours, lodging, and more, through mobile applications.

One of SIFC’s goals is to increase the country’s visibility abroad by hosting major international events that adhere to green tourism principles.

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Minister of Finance Reaffirms Unwavering Support for APM Terminals Group in Effort to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

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Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Pakistan’s Minister of Finance, has promised the APM Terminals Group his full support in creating an environment that is both business-friendly and conducive to investment.

In Islamabad, he met with a group of APM terminals who had come to hear him speak. Keith Svendsen, CEO of APM Terminals, was in charge of the group.

Muhammad Aurangzeb, a senator from Pakistan, expressed his approval of APM Terminals’ investment plans.

Following last month’s signing of a memorandum of agreement to strengthen bilateral cooperation, the meeting’s emphasis was on the actions taken to date.

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In the Face of Terrorism, Beijing Reaffirms Its Will to Assist Pakistan

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Repairing relations damaged by recent attacks on Chinese nationals in Pakistan, China has pledged to aid Pakistan in its fight against terrorism and economic and social growth.

Lin Jian, spokesman for the Chinese foreign ministry, restated the common enemy status of terrorism during his routine briefing in answer to a query on the safety of Chinese nationals in Pakistan.

He emphasized that stopping terrorist attacks and other tragedies from happening again is everyone’s job.

The protection of Chinese nationals, projects, and institutions abroad is our utmost priority, he stated emphatically.

According to him, China and Pakistan are prepared to stop any effort to damage ties between the two countries and will make sure that terrorists face consequences for their actions.

“Our ironclad friendship has taken deep roots among our people,” the official added, adding that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperating partners.

The Chinese ambassador to Pakistan, Lin Jian, reaffirmed China’s commitment to helping Pakistan advance economically, socially, and personally. Following recent attacks on Chinese people in Pakistan, China moved to mend bilateral ties by reiterating its support for Pakistan’s counter-terrorism initiatives and socio-economic development.

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian reaffirmed that terrorists are an ally of no humanity during his routine briefing in answer to a query on the safety of Chinese citizens in Pakistan.

He emphasized that stopping terrorist attacks and other tragedies from happening again is everyone’s job.

The protection of Chinese nationals, projects, and institutions abroad is our utmost priority, he stated emphatically.

According to him, China and Pakistan are prepared to stop any effort to damage ties between the two countries and will make sure that terrorists face consequences for their actions.

“Our ironclad friendship has taken deep roots among our people,” the official added, adding that China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperating partners.

Lin jian stated that China will maintain its assistance for Pakistan as the country works to improve the lives of its citizens via economic and social development.

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