Siraj warns of threats to elections

LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami ameer Senator Sirajul Haq said the shadows of uncertainty on 2018 elections were enlarging with every passing day and all political parties should unite on the Constitution to steer the country out of any troubling situation.

Addressing the JI central working committee at Mansoora on Monday, Sirajul Haq said elections should be held according to schedule and should be free, fair and transparent and no unconstitutional step should be tolerated in any case. He said entire nation should be readied to face the US and it should be made clear to Trump and the world at large that the situation in Afghanistan was worsening due to the presence of the US/ NATO forces there. He said no nation or country could be put on the right path through armed invasion as this would always lead to destruction. He said world community should press for the eviction of the external forces from Afghanistan. He told the rulers that instead of relying on the US, we should be careful about Trump’s designs.

Sirajul Haq said if the elections were not held on schedule, an unconstitutional situation would crop up in the country and may lead to political instability. He said political parties should not resort to any expediency in this score. He said killers of Zainab had not been traced even after a week which had increased sense of insecurity among the people and a question mark had been raised regarding the efficiency of the police. The rulers’ tall claims of good governance had exposed and the parents felt afraid of sending their children to schools.

Meanwhile, JI Secretary General Liaqat Baloch while addressing JI financial committee at Mansoora, said parliamentary democracy in the country was facing serious threats due to the failure of the governments and the irresponsible attitude of the political leadership. Liaqat Baloch said US, India and Israel coalition was emerging as a hard fact in the region and the Indian and Israeli prime ministers were totally against the Muslim world. He said that Pakistan could face the challenge only through its unity and a strong democratic system.

He said the culprits behind Kasur tragedy had not been arrested which had exposed the police, investigation and the entire system. ‘Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia feels proud of its everlasting relations with Pakistan. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is willing and committed to strengthening its economic and trade relations with Pakistan, said Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf Saeed Al-Malky.

Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf Saaed Al-Maliky held a meeting with Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi, Chairman Pakistan Ulema Council, here on Monday. Saudi ambassador asserted that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are knotted in relations of faith, trust and Muslim brotherhood. He also stated that people of Pakistan are very dear to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and security and stability of Pakistan is very important for Saudi leadership. Saudi government is looking forward to become part of CPEC projects.

Speaking on this occasion, Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi stated that sanctity of Harmain Al-Sharifain is part of Pakistanis’ faith and people of Pakistan will not tolerate missile attacks of Houthi rebels at Saudi Arabia. He also underlined that services of Saudi leadership for Muslim Ummah are unforgettable, adding prevailing move of Saudi leadership against corruption in kingdom of Saudi Arabia is need of the hour. He also appreciated services of Khadim e Harmain Al Sharifain for Hajj and Umrah devotees.

workshop: Mathematics Department of the Government College University (GCU) organised a workshop on Fluid Dynamics here on Monday. The one-day workshop chaired by GCU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Hassan Amir Shah was attended by about 70 participants from different universities including.

In his inaugural address, GCU Mathematics Department Chairperson Prof Dr Mujahid Abbas said the goal of this workshop was to bring mathematicians and students together to discuss emerging research problems, ideas and methods to explore new areas of research, so as to enhance progress in understanding and sharpens their skills.

Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor Prof Shah appreciated the efforts of the GCU Mathematics Department for holding conferences and workshops. Eminent mathematicians Dr Sohail Nadeem, Dr Muhammad Imran Chaudhry, Dr Muhammad Imran Asjad, Dr Salman Saleem and Dr Ali Azfar also addressed the workshop.