Pakistan is Willing to Upgrade Higher Education System

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Pakistan is Willing to Upgrade Higher Education System

US Ambassador Donald launch International Summit on Higher Education.

The summit, which was organized by the US funded Higher Education System Strengthening Activity (HESSA), highlights the fluid nature of learning and employment and looks at how universities might reposition themselves in this constantly shifting environment.

The US and Pakistan have been partners for 75 years, as Ambassador Donald Blome noted. “We must continue to help youth attain their full potential in a country where more than 60% of the population is under 30,” he said.

Minister Iqbal stated that the Pakistani government is open to enhancing the higher education system and is exploring various possibilities to take use of the nation’s vast youth potential. He admired the US government’s 75-year alliance with Pakistan and rejoiced at the support the US government has given to academics through targeted investments in higher education.

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He continued by saying that in order to speed up this progress, academic institutions, the public, and commercial sectors should work together. Mr. Iqbal gave the responsibility of improving higher education to Pakistani officials.

In order to boost graduate employability, the U.S. government and the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) will continue to collaborate, according to HEC Chairman Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed.

The ultimate objective of an institute, according to Utah State Senator Keith Grover of the United States, “is to empower youngsters with the essential skills so they may constructively contribute to the workforce both locally and globally.”

With an emphasis on improving universities’ ability to provide market-driven education, research, and graduate employability, HESSA is executed in conjunction with 16 Pakistani public institutions and other stakeholders. It is funded by the United States through USAID.

Millions of Hepatitis C Cases Sounded Alarm in Pakistan

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Millions of Hepatitis C Cases Sounded Alarm in Pakistan

Pakistan highest number of Hepatitis C cases, with 500,000 infections.

Dr. Homie Razavi Centre for Disease Analysis (CDA) in the United States, around 10 million individuals in Pakistan are infected with the Hepatitis C virus, making it the largest number in the world.

“Pakistan now has the world’s biggest number of Hepatitis C sufferers, surpassing China, India, and Nigeria.”We have been working with several provincial health authorities in Pakistan for the last two years and after extensive study and analysis,

we discovered that around half a million new Hepatitis C infections will emerge in Pakistan between 2015 and 2021. “The overall number of Hepatitis-C patients in Pakistan is projected to be 10 million, the most in the world,” Dr. Razavi said during a news conference in Karachi.

“Pakistan now has the world’s biggest number of Hepatitis C sufferers surpassing China, India, and Nigeria.” We have been working with several provincial health authorities in Pakistan for the last two years, and after extensive study and analysis, we discovered that around half a million new Hepatitis-C infections will emerge in Pakistan between 2015 and 2021.

Dr. Razavi said during a news conference in Karachi. United State and Pakistani specialists, about 15 million individuals in Pakistan have Hepatitis B and C, making it the leading cause of death among infectious illnesses.

Both viral illnesses, they continued, are blood-borne viruses disseminated by improper injections and unhygienic procedures at hospitals, dentistry clinics, and tattoo parlors, among other things. Experts also advocated for Hepatitis E immunization of women of reproductive age. Flooding has worsened the spread of Hepatitis E, exposing over 75,000 pregnant women to the danger of this potentially deadly illness.

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Hepatitis C is a Curable Condition

Dr. Razavi was accompanied by a renowned gastroenterologist and Hepatologist Dr. Zaigham Abbas, Gilead Sciences Senior Director of Medical Affairs Aysan Murtazoglu, Sindh Hepatitis Control Program Dr. Zulfiqar Dharego, and Ferozsons Laboratories Limited CEO Usman Khalid Waheed.

“The good news is that Hepatitis C is a curable condition, and treatment for Hepatitis C is less expensive in Pakistan than elsewhere in the globe.” Anyone afflicted with Hepatitis C may be cured in three months by taking medications on a daily basis.

Dr. Razavi stated that Pakistan may learn from Egypt, which was number four in the burden of Hepatitis-C infections in 2015 but is now number 17, and that it began a nationwide program to check its whole population and treat all those who were afflicted with the condition.

According to Dr. Amna Subhan

Dr. Amna Subhan of Aga Khan University Hospital, “overuse of injections through used syringes, unsafe blood transfusions, razor sharing, and inadequate infection prevention and control are some of the routes of Hepatitis B and C transmission.” Mother-to-child transmission and a lack of Hepatitis B immunization are other factors in its expansion.”

Professor Saeed Hamid, an AKUH-affiliated gastroenterologist, stated that the Pakistan Society for the Study of Liver Diseases (PSSLD) has proposed a $250-350 million dollar initiative to remove the seven million Hepatitis C infections, which has been submitted to the government for approval.

Meanwhile, infections are increasing by the minute, with one precious life lost to the dreadful illness every 20 minutes. Waheed Says, The number of new instances of Hepatitis-C is increasing year after year, and it may be reduced by avoiding unnecessary expenses.

Shah Rukh Khan is Seen Performing Umrah in Makkah

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Shah Rukh Khan is Seen Performing Umrah in Makkah

Bollywood SRK Spotted Performing Umrah in Makkah: Viral Image Surface.

King Shah Rukh Khan SRK was depicted in the images as being surrounded by people during Umrah. He was praying while donning a white shirt and a medical mask.
Images quickly spread like wildfire online. The actor received a lot of support from his followers.

In Saudi Arabia, SRK has recently finished filming for his forthcoming Rajkumar Hirani movie Dunki. Therefore, after finishing the film’s schedule, He performed Umrah. Shah Rukh Khan thanked the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Culture yesterday for the beautiful sites and welcoming hospitality throughout the production.

The Don 2 star sent a video message of gratitude to the ministry. There is nothing more gratifying than finishing a shooting schedule, as is the case with Dunki in Saudi Arabia, he stated. We appreciate the beautiful settings and your gracious welcome. I would like to extend a very warm Shukran to Raju Sir and the rest of the cast and crew. God be with you.

Dunki, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, is scheduled to hit theatres in 2023. Taapsee Pannu plays a pivotal part in it as well.

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Who is SRK?

(Born 2 November 1965) is an Indian actor, producer, and television personality who appears in Hindi-language movies. He is also known by the initials SRK. As the “Baadshah of Bollywood,” “King of Bollywood,” and “King Khan,” he has been referred to in the media. He has starred in more than 80 movies and received various honors, including 14 Filmfare Awards.

Zardari Say PDM would file no trust Petition in KP and Punjab Assembly

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Zardari Says PDM would file no trust Petition in KP and Punjab Assembly

PDM alliance to file no-confidence resolutions in Punjab assemblies.

In an interview with a private news station on Thursday. Former President Zardari stated unequivocally that having early general elections in the nation would be detrimental to both the PTI and democracy. The PPP leader further stated that if the PTI succeeds in dissolving the Punjab and KP assemblies. they will run in the polls. We’ll see how many MPs the PTI can elect. They would continue to act as the opposition.

The PPP pushed for a change of government in Punjab since the coalition parties had the numbers. Which may be enhanced in the coming days We will communicate with Pervez Elahi. But we also have other options in answer to a query on the no-confidence motion in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Where the PTI has been in power since 2013, Zardari remarked. We PDM have seats in KP as well, but some of our friends were misdirected, and all we need to do is bring them back.

In response to charges that he was involved in horse trading at the time a no-confidence resolution was presented against Khan, Zardari questioned which National Assembly members were purchased by the PDM, saying that these aren’t simply about bribing the people and dissolving legislatures. “I didn’t purchase anyone since there was no need. The comment from the PPP co-chairman comes as numerous PTI MPs in Punjab have counselled the party’s Chairman, Imran Khan, against dissolving the provincial legislature immediately.

The development occurred after the PTI’s high-level committee delivered a report to Khan about the dissolution of the Punjab Assembly. In a dig at Khan, the ex-president added that in the last two months, he had himself shot and only managed to collect 25,000 people. Is this your level of popularity?

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The PPP leader stated that his party was prepared to confront Khan. He went on to say that the PPP was strong in Punjab because the leaders had been with the party for 40 years. Since we haven’t been in power for the previous 30 years, we’ve become a little weak there, and we’re attempting to overcome those hurdles.

The former president stated that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) should hold Khan accountable and that the government would not engage in vengeance politics. His Khan’s game is huge, and its roots are all over the world. The PPP co-chairman remarked. In response to a query on PTI President Dr Arif Alvi, Zardari stated that commenting on the president’s impeachment would be premature.

What are we going to take away from the president, The PPP chairman, however, would not rule out the prospect of delaying a no-trust move against the president. Regarding negotiations with the PTI, Zardari stated that “dialogue can be had with the PTI as well. But people need to adjust their characters for negotiations. The PTI may talk to Mian Nawaz Sharif sahib if they wish to talk to the coalition government.

Zardari stated that he did not know the newly appointed Commander of Army Staff (COAS), General Asim Munir and that he did not know. The guy who has been selected as the new army chief. the senior officer was appointed as army chief in accordance with the institution’s decision. He insisted that the former army leader had never urged him to extend his service term.

Zardari said

New thinking and wind will blow in the country. Zardari slammed the PTI, If Khan had made a poor judgement, it would have been more difficult for the nation. He insisted that they had stopped the PTI chairman from doing so. Conspiracy narratives and waving paper US cyphers are not serious things. In response to the PTI charges concerning the diplomatic cable, the PPP leader questioned. Why did you want to be in the bad graces of the US for the rest of your life?

Why do you Khan want to bring Pakistan along with you in their bad books? Pakistan confronts various difficult obstacles, including the economy. We cannot address the problem by pressing a button. We have Iran, Afghanistan and Central Asian nations as neighbours but we may also grow our exports.

Zardari stated that he has been campaigning for sugar exports for the last six months since it is critical to the economy’s recovery. We have to restore the economy forever. Winning elections isn’t crucial. Adding that no country would dare to dictate Pakistan’s exports if they were worth billions. While discussing Pakistan-India ties.

The former president stated that the neighbouring country was a tough topic. India has annexed India Illegally Occupying Jammu and Kashmir as if it were no big matter. Referring to them as narrow-minded individuals.

Sherry Rehman listed among 25 Most Powerful Women of Financial Times

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Sherry Rehman listed Among 25 Most Powerful Women of 2022 by Financial Times

Financial Times lists Senator Sherry as one of 25 Most Influential.

The “influential women” for the unranked list were chosen from three categories – leaders, heroines, and creators. Nicola Sturgeon, the first minister of Scotland, described Sherry Rehman as a “negotiator with grit” in the FT’s issue on the 25 most influential women.

“Last month, at COP27, Rehman delivered a riveting address revealing the inequity at the heart of climate change, documenting the terrible floods in Pakistan.” She informed us that the deal established between the North and South is ineffectual. She caused industrialized countries to pay attention because of the persuasiveness of her argument, Sturgeon wrote.

“Her negotiation skills, pragmatism in overcoming obstacles developed nations placed in her path, and her advocacy voice were essential in the progress on loss and damage at COP27,” the Scottish leader wrote. “Her moral power, standing up for communities affected by climate change, resulted in the historic decision to create a fund, giving many people in the global south fresh hope.

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“I am confident that Sherry will continue to fight for climate justice, global financial reform, and the critical funding required to secure a future for the areas of Pakistan affected by this year’s floods for a long time.” The FT list also included individuals like tennis player Serena Williams, podcaster Meghan Markle, and Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin.

Who is Sherry?

A Pakistani politician, journalist, and former diplomat was born on December 21, 1960. Since 2015, he has served in the Senate of Pakistan. She served as Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States from 2011 to 2013 and was the first female Leader of the Opposition in the Senate from March to August 2018. As of right now, she holds the position of Federal Minister for the Ministry of Climate Change.

Musk Quotes Tim Cook: Apple Never Consider Removing Twitter from Store

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Elon Musk quotes Tim Cook as saying Apple never considered removing Twitter from the Apple Store

Elon Musk met Apple CEO Tim Cook two days after ‘war’ declarations.

Musk says that after discussing certain misunderstandings, they have been resolved. More importantly, he maintains that Apple “never considered” taking Twitter off of the Apple Store.

On Wednesday, Musk shared a video that appeared to show the meditation area inside the Cupertino, California, campus of Apple. Apple employees reportedly observed Musk and Cook together on campus on Wednesday, according to New York Times writer Kate Conger’s tweet.

The explanation came in response to Musk’s cryptic tweet from earlier in the day, in which he claimed Cook had shown him around Apple’s campus. A shadow of two people—Musk and another someone who resembles Cook—can be seen in a video.

If the meeting did take place, it did so after Musk earlier in the week expressed his displeasure with Apple and its CEO. Musk, who refers to himself as Twitter’s “Chief Twit,” charged Apple on Monday with abusing its dominant position by controlling the App Store. He added that the business was against free speech.

Musk also took issue with Apple’s levies, which deduct 15% to 30% of digital sales made through iPhone apps. If Musk is successful in his ambition to greatly increase Twitter’s subscription fees and those features are sold through the Twitter iPhone app, Apple stands to profit from Twitter.

Did you realize that everything you purchase from Apple’s App Store is subject to a 30% hidden tax?

In a tweet on Monday, Musk. On Monday, he also mentioned Tim Cook on Twitter and inquired about the status of a potential suspension of the Twitter app.

Musk criticized Apple in a number of tweets on Monday, saying that the company’s App Store moderation practices went against the principles of free speech. Republican senators later echoed Musk’s criticism. He entertained the idea of building his own smartphone over the weekend.

Twitter might face a major challenge if Apple opted to remove the social media platform from its App Store, which would stunt user growth. Additionally, Musk’s intentions to charge Twitter users $8 a month for verification may be affected by Apple’s 30% cut.

Musk criticised Apple in a number of tweets on Monday, saying that the company’s App Store moderation practises went against the principles of free speech. Republican senators later echoed Musk’s criticism. He entertained the idea of building his own smartphone over the weekend.

Twitter might face a major challenge if Apple opted to remove the social media platform from its App Store, which would stunt user growth. Additionally, Musk’s intentions to charge Twitter users $8 a month for verification may be affected by Apple’s 30% cut.

 

Pakistan Announced Scholarships for Afghanistan Students

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Pakistan Announced Scholarships for Afghanistan Students

Pakistan offers scholarships to 4,500 students for bilateral relation.

The Pakistan Federal Government offers 4,500 scholarships for Afghanistan students, Undergraduate, Graduate (MS/MPhil), and Doctorate (Ph.D.) degrees in subjects such as medicine, engineering, agriculture, management, computer science, and others through the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

The following is an overview of the Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarships Phase-III for Afghan students:

Objectives

The specific project objectives include.

  • To sponsor Afghan students for quality education
  • To establish professional linkages between the sister institutions of the two countries.
  • To promote human resource development for the reconstruction of Afghanistan
  • To develop people-to-people contact between the two neighboring countries
  • To create Pakistan’s goodwill among the people of Afghanistan and to establish professional linkages between the institutions of the two countries.
  • To provide an opportunity for Pakistani universities to attract students from neighboring countries for quality education.

Eligibility Criteria

For Bachelors

Candidate must:

  • Have completed 12 years or equivalent education.
  • Be between the ages of 17-23 years before the deadline.
  • Have at least 75 percent in Shahdatnama or 60 percent in IBCC equivalency.
  • Fulfill Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) and Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) admission criteria of 65 percent and 60 percent, respectively, if her/she is a medical or engineering student.

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For MS/MPhil

Candidate must:

  • Be 35 years old or below if he/she is a non-faculty person. For faculty members, the age limit is 40 years.
  • Have completed 16 years of education.
  • Have a minimum 2.5 CGPA out of 4.

For PhD

Candidate must:

  • Be 35 years old or below if he/she is a non-faculty person. For faculty members, the age limit is 40 years.
  • Have completed 18 years of education.
  • Have a minimum 3 CGPA out of 4.

How to Apply

Candidates can apply through the HEC’s scholarship portal. It’s worth noting that the portal is currently unavailable. Candidates should be able to apply when HEC announces the registration deadline.

Deadline

The HEC has not announced the last date for the submission of the online application yet.

Other Details

  • HEC will not accept applications in hard form.
  • HEC will not cater to requests for any changes in the submitted application.
  • Candidates who are already enjoying any other scholarship will be rejected.

Contact

For any queries or complaints, candidates can visit HEC’s website, Email pan@hec.gov.pk or pakafghan@hec.gov.pk.

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Pakistan’s Inflation Reached 23.8% in November 2022

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Pakistans Inflation Reached 23.8% In November 2022

Pakistan’s YoY inflation drops to 23.84% in Nov 2022, down from 26.6%.

Pakistan’s inflation Month-over-month (MoM) growth increased to 0.8 percent in November 2022 compared to 4.7 percent growth the month before and 3 percent growth in November 2021. As a result, the average inflation rate for 5MFY23 increased to 25.14 percent from 9.32 percent in 5MFY22.

Compared to the previous month’s growth of 24.6 percent and November 2021’s increase of 12.0 percent, the CPI inflation rate in the urban sector jumped to 21.6 percent YoY in November 2022. In November 2022, it climbed by 0.4 percent month over month, compared to increases of 2.9 percent in November 2021 and 4.5 percent the month before.

In November 2022, the CPI in Rural grew by 27.2 percent YoY, up from 10.9 percent in November 2021 and 29.5 percent the month before. On a month-over-month basis, it grew to 1.3 percent in November 2022, up from 3.1 percent in November 2021 and 5.0 percent in the month before.

SPI inflation year over year jumped to 27.1 percent in November 2022 from 24.0 percent the month prior and 18.1 percent in November 2021. On a month-over-month basis, it rose by 6.1 percent in November 2022 vs a fall of 1.5 percent the previous month and a rise of 3.6 percent the previous month.

In November 2022, Pakistan‘s WPI inflation climbed on a year-over-year basis by 27.7 percent, up from 27.0 % in November 2021 and 32.6 percent in October. On a month-over-month basis, it fell by 0.02 percent in November 2022, down from a drop of 0.5 percent in October and a rise of 3.8 percent in

Core Price Rise (NFNE)

based on non-food/non-energy metrics (NFNE) In November 2022, urban growth reached 14.6 percent YoY, up from 7.6 percent in November 2021 and 14.9 percent the month before. On a month-over-month basis, it climbed by 0.8 percent in November 2022, down from 1.3 percent in the previous month and 1.1 percent in the same month the previous year, in November 2021.

By non-food/non-energy Rural, it grew to 18.5 percent YoY in November 2022, up from 8.2 percent in November 2021 and 18.2 percent the month before. On a month-over-month basis, it rose by 2.1 percent in November 2022, compared to increases of 1.5 percent the month before and 1.8 percent in the same month the previous year, i.e. November 2021.

Core price Rise (Trimmed)

Urban CPI, calculated using a 20 percent weighted trimmed mean, rose to 19.8 percent YoY in November 2022 from 22.0 percent the month before and 9.8 percent in November 2021. On a month-over-month basis, it rose by 0.5 percent in November 2022 as opposed to 1.9 percent in the previous month and 1.7 percent in the same month the previous year, i.e. November 2021.

CPI Rural rose to 25.4 percent YoY in November 2022 from 26.7 percent the previous month and by 9.5 percent in November 2021, as measured by a 20 percent weighted trimmed mean. On a month-over-month basis, it grew to 1.8 percent in November 2022, up from increases of 2.7 percent the month before and 2.2 percent in the same month the previous year, ex. November 2021.

The National Consumer Price Index for November 2022 is up 0.76 percent from October 2022 and up 23.84 percent from November 2021, the previous year’s equivalent month. The Urban Consumer Price Index for November 2022 is up 0.38 percent from October 2022 and up 21.56 percent from November 2021, the previous year’s equivalent month.

In comparison to October 2022, the Wholesale Price Index fell by 0.02 percent in November 2022. It grew to 27.73 percent in comparison to November of the prior year, 2021.

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Google App Payments Problem is Fixed: IT Ministry

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Google Payment resolved; IT Ministry instruct SBP postpone DCB policy.

The Federal Minister Syed Amin Ul Haque’s suggestion to develop an efficient procedure and make payments against Google App services was accepted, according to a statement from the IT ministry.

Generally speaking, the DCB is a form of online mobile payment that enables customers to make purchases by charging funds to their mobile phone carrier account.

After the agreement, payments will be sent to Google according to schedule, according to Haque, who also said that all of its application services will continue to be available.

The federal minister added that the SBP has been instructed to put off for a month the implementation of its DCB policy.

The announcement follows widespread reports that certain payments to Google have been halted and that Pakistani consumers will no longer have access to Play Store services as of December 1.

The SBP refuted the reports, stating that it has removed banks and telcos from its list of approved parties for such transfers in light of “the violation of foreign exchange regulations.”

“During recent off-site reviews, it was discovered that telcos were remitting the majority of the funds for video games, entertainment content, etc., purchased by their customers using airtime, under Direct Carrier Billing (DCB),” the SBP said in a statement on Saturday. “In addition to using the mechanism to remit funds for IT-related services for their own use.

According to the SBP

Telco were letting their consumers buy these products using airtime and then sending money outside to depict those transactions as payments for IT-related services.

As a result, the telco effectively served as payment aggregators or mediators by making it easier for their users to purchase services. Therefore, the SBP cancelled the designation of banks for telecommunications for violating foreign exchange restrictions

However, telecoms have been instructed to resubmit their requests through their banks in order to support their legal IT-related payments.

According to the statement, if an organization, including a telco, wants to act as an intermediary or payment aggregator and the arrangement involves the outflow of foreign currency, the organization must separately contact the central bank through its bank to request special permission to offer these services.

In the meantime, telecom operators have been given a month to implement payment procedures, according to a statement from the IT and Telecom minister on Thursday.

The Ministry of IT, Finance, and the SBP would develop a combined action plan for the future during this time.

“A letter was addressed to Finance Minister Ishaq Dar to make the payments and set a time frame on the request of the telecom providers for assistance,” added Haque.

The minister also thanked Tariq Bajwa, the special assistant to the prime minister, and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar for their prompt action on the matter.

SBP spokesperson Abid Qamar had earlier told Business Recorder that the central bank is still in contact with the sector over this problem and that a solution would be found.

PPP observed today its 55th Foundation Anniversary

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PPP observed today its 55th Anniversary

PPP Women Wing Peshawar celebrates 55th Foundation Anniversary super.

The party was Founded in 1967 in Lahore. Today its 55th Foundation anniversary. When a number of prominent left-wing politicians in the country joined hands against the military dictatorship of President Ayub Khan. Under the leadership of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. Affiliated with Socialist International, the PPP‘s platform has formerly been socialist, and its stated priorities continue to include transforming Pakistan into a social-democratic state. Promoting secular and egalitarian values, establishing social justice, and maintaining a strong military. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf is one of the 3 largest political parties in Pakistan.

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Senator Rubina Khalid, Provincial President of the Women Wing, was the chief guest on this occasion, and a significant number of elected councilors, women, and employees attended the event and cut the party’s birthday cake. Senator Rubina Khalid stated that Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto established the Pakistan People’s Party 55 years ago.

Which was a significant gift to the people of Pakistan. According to Rubina Khalid, efforts and plots were attempted to demolish the PPP. But they failed because of their sturdy foundations. She stated that the PPP is the country’s most popular party for forming the federal government.

Shaheed Benazir Bhutto was the link in the country’s development chain. The PTI must first address questions regarding the province’s poor economy before resigning. On the occasion, Shahnaz Shamsher stated that the PPP is an ideology party of women and the underprivileged.