Human Rights violations
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan called on India to honor its obligations under international human rights and humanitarian laws, demanding an end to the severe human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
During the weekly press briefing, the Foreign Office spokesperson addressed the ongoing human rights abuses in IIOJK, emphasizing that international human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, had sent a joint open letter to draw the attention of G-20 member states, invited countries, and international organizations to these violations.
In addition, the letter highlighted repressive policies in IIOJK, such as curbing freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association, along with crackdowns on independent media and civil society groups.
It noted that Indian occupation forces were systematically using counterterrorism and state security laws to target human rights defenders and dissenters in IIOJK.
As India hosted the G-20 Summit and projected itself as a global player, Pakistan urged India to fulfill its obligations under international human rights and humanitarian laws and put an end to the grave human rights violations in IIOJK.
Furthermore, the spokesperson also mentioned that Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani would chair the 10th Commonwealth Youth Ministerial Meeting in London from September 12 to 15, 2023.
Also, Pakistan’s policy on Afghan refugees remained unchanged, with efforts aimed at their dignified return to Afghanistan.
Regarding investments, Pakistan invited its friends and partners, including Gulf countries, to invest in the country, with ongoing communication related to investment projects through the recently established SIFC (Special Economic Zones Authority).
Punjab Government Establishes Committees To Combat Electricity Theft
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The Punjab government, in its crackdown on electricity theft, has formed three committees to monitor and take strict action against offenders.
The provincial-level committee will be chaired by the energy department secretary, with members including the joint secretary of the Power Division, industries secretary, special secretary of the home department, additional prosecution secretary, Punjab additional inspector general of police (operations), LESCO chief executive officer, and CEOs of FESCO, GEPCO, MEPCO, and IESCO.
