FARUKH SHEHZAD

Munaza Kazmi

Readers must have heard the name of Hunza, as a paradise on earth, let me tell you it’s more than what you are wondering. I would name it as a Hidden Treasure, The Magical, & Absolutely Incredible!

Recently have come back to Islamabad from this wonderful fairy land, with suitcase full of magical moments & stories, that I wish to tell the world. Moreover, it was my solo trip, which make it much more important to share, since I want to tell the communities around the world with much confidence that, it is Safe to visit Pakistan, even as a solo woman.

Pakistan, a land blessed with vibrant landscapes; rivers, sands, lakes, snow-capped mountains, valleys, waterfalls, springs, glaciers and a lot more, moreover in great abundance.Hunza is one from the list.

Hunza is a mountainous valley, situated in the northern part of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, bordering with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the west and the Xinjiang region of China to the north-east. The valley is situated at an elevation of 2,438 meters, which make the topography and climate particularly extreme.  People of the area speak local languages such as Burushaski, Wakhi, and Shina, however, the native of the valley can speak English very well.

The region has one of the highest literacy rates as compared to other similar districts in Pakistan due to the influence of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan, whom most of the Hunzakuts follow as their spiritual leader.

One my visit I found as much as girls going to schools as boys, also community is broad minded, hospitable and friendly. Likewise, you would witness women working as café owners, farmers and shop keepers as well. Much thanks to AKDN, that educated and empowered the community.

I came to Hunza in the first week of March. Far before landing, I got the understanding that, what I have read about the region was nothing in front of what am watching. Snowcapped mountains, the blue sky, it’s totally dreamlike.

PIA landed on a beautiful tiny airport of Gilgit, it was much fun to see clear blue sky and huge rocks towering every sides of the airport.

My first stay was at Gilgit Serena Hotel. An attractive and luxurious lush green hotel, encircled with huge mountains casting spell on the viewer, with a scenic view of Rakaposhiworld 6^th highest peak from the Dumani restaurant, and the hospitable staff.

Next morning, I set for the journey with a guide to known paradise, here I would like to suggest the people who always ask questions about safety and security that, all you need is to book a reputable hotel and a travel-guide, as this will help you in knowing places and a sense of safety. Hunza is 2.5 hours away from Gilgit, the journey is as exciting, scenic and adventurous as one can imagine, and I was wondering, if the journey is that spellbinding, what about the destination.

Reaching Hunza, I felt like the whole land is celebrating Pink day! Since the roadside farms, trees and meadows, all were laden with pinkish-white flowers.

Before checking in to the hotel, I decided first to explore the celebrated Altit Fort that enjoy a history of 1,100 years and the surrounding 100-year-old heritage village and its civilization, that is renovated by Aga Khan Cultural Services Pakistan.

It was extreme cold, which made my heads spinning, equally from the encircled road trip, thus I told my driver to take me straight to Karimabad. I checked in to Hunza Serena Inn, immediately I was moved into the comfort of Deluxe Room, they served me with a hot cup of tea with some traditional biscuits that saved me from getting cold. The hotel offers a variety of tasty food, also you can order something that is not in the menu and it will appear in minutes.

Later, the evening I spent switching off my mobile phone watching the mountains, in mountains, one feels seclude: secluded from word, from everything but the hospitable people and the love of nature.

Early morning, I packed by the bag to explore more of Hunza, my first stop was Baltit Fort. A fairy-tale-like fort built in the 8th Century BC on top of a hill overlooking Karimabad, is the most prominent landmarks in Hunza. Its majestic location, being surrounded by the snowy mountains, make this fort one of the most photogenic.

In order to get to the fort, one will have to climb a steep road for 15 minutes through a local village before you will arrive at the fort where you will be able to get an unobstructed view of Karimabad and the valleys beyond. On a clear day, you can see Rakaposhi and Diran peaks all the way from the fort.

The local village around the fort is also worth exploring as well so be sure to spend some time and walk around the village.

Later in the noon, I set off for Passu Cones & Glacier, the grandeur of Cones on very sight will enthralled your spirits. Meanwhile, on crossing Attabad Lake I become speechless by encountering the tranquility of emerald green water, with the background of huge mountains.

The next spot was a sparkly frozen Passu lake, whose glittery crystals dragged me down the sloppy hill, and there I felt as a living character of The Arabian Nights: walking on water, really it felt magical, well Hunza itself is a magic.

Late afternoon occurred as an adventurous journey of crossing Hussaini Bridge, known as the most dangerous bridge in the world. By now I was totally tired, however still I maneuvered myself up to a hill way for reaching Borith Lake, a gorgeous pond where you would discover a number of birds, and maybe yaks, also the locals are very hospitable, and they would love to host you. Having tea with the loving and hospitable host is all I have wanted.

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ISLAMABAD, APR 5: The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) has served show cause notices to the PPP and the ANP (Awami National Party), it emerged on Monday.

The development was confirmed by PDM secretary general and PML-N stalwart Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. It was not yet clear on what grounds the notices were issued, but earlier this week it was reported that they would be sent for not attending the alliance meeting on April 2 and violating its decision.

Speaking to Dawn News, Abbasi said that the show cause notices have been issued after approval from PDM President Maulana Fazlur Rehman.

"The notices have been sent on WhatsApp. Hard copies will be handed over during today's Senate session," he said, adding that both the parties have been given seven days to respond to the notices.

Whatever answer is received will be presented during a meeting of the opposition alliance's constituent parties, he said. "The PDM will decide the future course of action."

He also said that it was written on the notice that the opposition alliance will not make it public. However, both the parties can make them public if they wish to do so, he said.

Meanwhile, Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Yousuf Raza Gilani confirmed that the PPP had received the notice.

Five parties within PDM form new bloc

Last week, the PDM decided to part ways with the PPP and ANP, and form a new alliance of five opposition parties having 27 members in the Senate. The decisions were taken at a meeting of senators of five opposition parties, minus the PPP and the ANP.

The five parties included the PML-N, Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F), Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP), National Party (NP) and Balochistan National Party (BNP-Mengal).

In the meeting, PDM President Maulana Fazlur Rehman was asked to serve show cause notices to the PPP and the ANP seeking explanation why both parties had violated the PDM decisions. At the meeting, questions were also raised why the two parties got votes of Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) in the recent Senate polls and why an alliance was made with a ruling coalition partner.

These five opposition parties are angry over the PPP’s move to get the slot of the Senate opposition leader with the support of the independent senators who are known to be affiliated with Balochistan Awami Party (BAP), a party considered to be created by the establishment only weeks before the 2018 general elections and which is a partner with the PTI in the ruling coalition.

The differences within the PDM first came to the surface when the PPP, while backtracking from its earlier agreed formula regarding the distribution of the three top Senate offices, unilaterally nominated Gilani for the opposition leader’s office and started lobbying for it.

By now the relationship between the PPP and the PML-N has become so tense that the parties have started accusing each other of damaging the opposition’s unity with clandestine support of the establishment.

PPP can take on govt alone, says Bilawal

On Sunday, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari had announced that the party was prepared to fight against the ‘selected’ government even if it would have to do opposition without the support of other parties.

“The PPP is not only ready to do opposition along with other parties but is also prepared to fight alone, as the party is sure that the ‘selected’ government will be sent packing,” vowed Bilawal while addressing a gathering at Naudero House on the 42nd death anniversary of former prime minister and PPP founder Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

The PPP chairman also announced that on the insistence [of some PDM members] the party at its central executive committee meeting would discuss the issue of en masse resignations from assemblies.

“We will hold the government accountable for price hike, unemployment, for usurping your [people’s] economic, democratic and constitutional rights. We will also make them answerable for the PTI-IMF deal," he said.

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LONDON, APR 5: A British Labour MP has criticised the UK government’s decision to curtail travel from Pakistan in view of Covid-19 cases, dubbing the move “consciously and knowingly discriminatory”.

Bradford West MP Naz Shah wrote a letter to UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, asking for an explanation about why Pakistan was added to the ‘red list’ when it has “substantially lower cases” as compared to France, India and Germany.

“What scientific data is any decision being led by?” she wrote, noting that France, Germany and India had 403, 137 and 24 infections per 100,000 persons, respectively, whereas Pakistan had 13.

She pointed out that the South African variant was not a concern in Pakistan whereas “it is in France”. “This begs the question why hasn’t the government extended the red list to France, Germany and India”.

Letter prompts Asad Umar to question whether UK decision is based on science or foreign policy

Her letter came after the UK said Pakistan was on the list of countries from where travelers would have to pay to quarantine in a government-approved hotel effective April 9.

Passengers from Pakistan will be denied entry to the UK unless they are British or Irish nationals or have residency rights. The cost for one adult in a hotel room for 10 days is £1,750, which does not include the mandatory £210 each passenger has to pay for testing in this period.

The announcement came as Pakistan’s National Command and Control Centre (NCOC) for Covid-19 reported over 5,000 new cases in the previous 24 hours, with over 80 deaths. The government has been criticised for low testing and a slow vaccination drive, and officials have warned that the third wave of the disease is yet to peak.

MP Shah said the decision to include Pakistan in the ‘red list’ led her to conclude that the government did not have a coherent strategy to deal with the list and that it was applying its decisions by “politics not data”.

“It is knowingly and consciously discriminating against Pakistan and the Pakistani diaspora community,” she wrote, asking for a clarification and answers to her questions.

Federal minister and NCOC head Asad Umar tweeted Ms Shah’s letter and said the UK’s decision raised an important question. “Every country has a right to take decisions to safeguard the health of their citizens.

“However, the recent decision by UK govt to add some countries including Pakistan on the red list raises a legitimate question whether choice of countries is based on science or foreign policy,” he wrote.

Ms Shah is a British politician of Pakistani descent who was elected in May 2015 from Bradford, a district that has a 20 per cent Pakistan-origin population. In July 2018, she was appointed Shadow Minister of State for Women and Equalities.

MP Shah was barred from Labour party’s activities for three months in 2016 in a row over anti-Semitism, after she admitted her social media posts about the Israel-Palestine conflict were anti-Semitic.

She was re-elected as the MP for Bradford West in the 2019 general election. She is a fierce advocate for British Pakistanis in the UK, and has frequently called out racism and discrimination by both the government and the media.

Last year, she called out rightwing paper The Telegraph, which ran a report saying Pakistan was responsible for 50 per cent of the UK’s ‘imported’ Covid-19 cases with data from Public Health England (PHE) involving just 30 cases.

Ms Shah at the time said the headline and the report had “racist undertones” and unfairly shifted the blame of the UK’s failures on Pakistan.

British Pakistanis ‘thankful’

Dozens of Twitter users responded to the MP’s letter and praised her stance, with one thanking her for “being the voice of Pakistanis”.

Some even tagged their constituency MPs and urged them to join Ms Shah in raising concerns over the travel ban for Pakistanis.

Distressed travelers expressed hope that the UK government would rethink its decision. “Please take Ramazan into consideration and postpone the decision so we can get back home. Pakistani placed [the UK] from Category C to B and the UK placed it in the red list so it’s not our fault,” said one account.

Another said: “My mother (67 years old) who is scheduled to return to the UK from Pakistan on April 13 would now have to quarantine in a hotel for 10 days but she isn’t well to do that due to her medical condition. Why isn’t there no medical exemption? It is ridiculous.” He added that flights before April 9 were not available.

Students said the decision had left their plans to travel to the UK for university and educational training in limbo. Journalist Zahrah Mazhar told Dawn she had planned to go to the UK in June on a fellowship programme which has already been cancelled twice. “This will probably be the third time!”

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NUR-SULTAN, APR 5: Kazakhstan aims to strengthen bilateral relations with Turkey in the field of communications to benefit from its experience and expertise, said the country's information and social development minister on Sunday.

Aida Balayeva spoke to Anadolu Agency ahead of her two-day visit to Turkey set to begin on Monday.

Recalling that Turkey was the first country to recognize Kazakhstan's independence in 1991, Balayev said Turkey has always stood by Kazakhstan. "Despite its own economic difficulties during the 1990s, Turkey unconditionally invested in Kazakhstan," she said.

Noting that Turkey-Kazakhstan diplomatic relations will complete 30 years next year, Balayev said: "The productive partnership and interaction between our countries will continue to expand."

Cooperation between Anadolu Agency and Kazinform

The minister said that a cooperation agreement was signed between Kazakhstan's state news agency Kazinform and Anadolu Agency in 2018.

"Today, very close cooperation has been established between the news agencies of the two countries. The agencies share daily news, photos, and images with each other. They are currently planning to implement joint projects to mark the 30th anniversary of Kazakhstan's independence."

She pointed out that the previously created union of Turkic language news agencies is not active enough.

"We can think of creating a common platform again between media organizations and their representatives. We can organize this platform within the framework of Astana Media Week," an annual event to develop domestic media field and promote business relations in the industry at the regional level.

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ISLAMABAD, APR 4: Prominent Indian writer and Editor of FORCE, an Indian magazine on national security and defence, Pravin Sawhney, has said that the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov’s upcoming visit to Pakistan shows Pakistan’s successful foreign policy.

Pravin Sawhney in a tweet said, “Russian foreign minister Lavrov’s visit to Pakistan after India should tell us aplenty about Pak’s successful foreign policy pivoted on prosperity and connectivity. Not that Pakistan has given up on Kashmir. It has found a peaceful way to get there!”

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is scheduled to pay a visit to Pakistan from April 6 to 7, Pakistan Foreign Ministry said on Friday.

Pakistani Foreign Office spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said the broad agenda of discussions will include bilateral ties with particular focus on economic cooperation between the two countries. “The two sides will also share their respective perspectives on regional and international issues of mutual interest,” Chaudhri said at his weekly briefing.

Before arriving in Pakistan, Sergei Lavrov will also visit India on a two-day tour starting from Monday (April 05).

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JOHANNESBURG, APR 4: South Africa held out to level the ODI series 1-1 with a 17-run win over Pakistan on Sunday that was much closer than it should have been because of Fakhar Zaman’s brilliant 193 in a losing effort.

Fakhar’s score came from 155 balls and he hit 18 fours and 10 sixes to give South Africa a big scare in the second one-day international.

Fakhar was run out off the first ball of the last over in unusual fashion. He was running back to the striker’s end for two when he slowed down, thinking the throw from fielder Aiden Markram was going to the other end. It wasn’t and a direct hit found Fakhar short.

Even if Fakhar was there to see it through, Pakistan still faced the very steep task of getting 31 off that last over to win.

South Africa’s success was down to a thorough batting display, with 80 from opener Quinton de Kock, 92 from new captain Temba Bavuma and half-centuries from Rassie van der Dussen (60) and David Miller (50 not out).

Van der Dussen’s 60 came from just 37 balls and Miller’s 50 from 27 deliveries to give South Africa late impetus to post its big total of 341-6.

South Africa’s bowlers then quickly worked through Pakistan’s top order in the chase, with the exception of Fakhar.

Fast bowler Anrich Nortje took 3-63 and the highest score for Pakistan other than Fakhar’s 193 was 31 from captain Babar Azam.

First ODI

South Africa's victory comes on the back of Pakistan's last-ball win in the first ODI at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday.

Batting first, South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen hit 123 not out, his maiden international century.

But South Africa's total of 273 for six did not seem enough as Babar and Imam-ul-Haq (70) put on 177 for Pakistan's second wicket, taking them to within 88 runs of victory with 18.2 overs left before Babar was caught behind off Nortje.

During the first ODI, Babar Azam had hit a stroke-filled 103 off 104 balls but his dismissal had started a collapse in which fast bowler Anrich Nortje took four wickets in four overs.

Four wickets fell for 17 runs.

Mohammad Rizwan and Shadab Khan steadied the innings in a partnership of 53 but both were dismissed in the closing overs before Faheem Ashraf hit the winning run off the final ball.

The series-deciding final game is on Wednesday.

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ISLAMABAD, APR 4: Prime Minister Imran Khan reiterated on Sunday that the third wave of the coronavirus was extremely dangerous in comparison to the previous two waves, urging the masses to strictly follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Addressing the nation ahead of a question-and-answer session with the public, the premier cautioned that the government would be forced to impose major restrictions if people didn't start adhering to the Covid-19 guidelines.

"I have noticed ... people are not caring [and] are not taking precautions while going out in public," Imran said, warning that such an attitude could have dangerous consequences and lead to the spread of the disease.

"We have so far been protecting our people, we are not imposing a lockdown [or] closing our factories. We are only imposing minor restrictions so that this wave doesn't spread rapidly. But if this spreads, it will have a very negative impact and we will be forced to take steps."

Prime Minister Imran said the country could have plunged into a severe economic crisis if the government had imposed a lockdown for a second time. “blessed Pakistan especially and saved us from the looming danger,” he added.

The premier said no one could predict with certainty how far the third virus wave would go.

“I request you to wear a mask wherever you go; it costs nothing and is highly beneficial, and the world has recognised its advantages,” he told the nation.

The premier noted that the most affected segment due to lockdowns were the poor across the world, saying according to an estimate 150 million people had gone below the poverty line in the wake of the closure of businesses and economies.

With more than 4,700 daily Covid-19 cases confirmed on Saturday, the National Co­mmand and Operation Centre (NCOC) had issued guidelines for Ramazan, banning the entry of people older than 50 years and ado­lescents in mosques/imambargahs for prayers and advising the people to perform Aitikaf at home.

On March 31, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Faisal Sultan had disclosed that 0.8 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine had been administered in Pakistan, saying the campaign would be further sped up.

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ISLAMABAD, APR 4: ZEM Builders have risen to the occasion by announcing that they have partnered with giants of PSL, Islamabad United. After much speculations, it was confirmed by both parties that they have indeed joined forces for the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

About the partnership

It was only a matter of time before two of these giants joined hands and that moment came when the CEO of ZEM Builders in Bahria Town Rawalpindi, Zeeshan Qureshi, stepped out to announce that his real estate agency has collaborated with the greatest team that has ever stepped on the PSL pitch, Islamabad United. He commented regarding the partnership, “PSL is the most awaited T20 cricket event of the year, and we are proudly announcing our partnership with Islamabad United. Islamabad United is a prestigious team of PSL, and we’re delighted with this partnership.”

“I feel that it is a pleasure for us to partner with Islamabad United that performed well in previous PSL seasons. It (Islamabad United) also shares our vision of the betterment of Pakistan, ensuring good quality. We wish them the best of luck for this season of PSL.”

The owner of Islamabad United, Ali Naqvi, was also thrilled to announce that ZEM Builders have the official sponsors of the Islamabad United for PSL 6. He commented “We are pleased to partner with one of the leading real estate companies in Pakistan. Their pursuit of excellence is one that we share. Their (ZEM Builders) presence in the twin cities region of Islamabad and Rawalpindi makes them an obvious partner for us.”

Zem Builders

Being the best Real Estate Agency In Islamabad is not an easy task, but the ZEM builders have managed it quite successfully. ZEM builders have done wonders for the past few years. They have been in the field of Real Estate for at least 15 years, and in these 15 years, ZEM builders have provided hundreds of luxurious homes and lands that have become a heaven for the customers.

ZEM Builders have achieved much in a short period of time due to a variety of reasons. The major reason behind this is the manifest service the ZEM builders have provided to the customers. Some of their projects include Lake Vista, Skylark, Liberty Tower, ZEM Ark, ZEM Ark 2, and Urban Nest. ZEM Gardenia is the latest project of these real estate tycoons that is bound to become the next big thing due to its architectural brilliance at the prime location.

Islamabad United

Islamabad United has made sure that the standards of the PSL stay high. Islamabad United has won the most number of trophies for not only themselves but, they have enhanced the standards of the PSL tenfold with their victories. The reason behind this is that Islamabad United has won not only victories but they have provided entertainment to the spectators.

Islamabad United has set high standards with the selection of players as well. Islamabad United has chosen players who are in the top rankings of the T20 format. Like Dawid Malan who is the number one batsman in the format at the moment. Due to this, Islamabad United has set high standards for the league.

Mutual objectives

There are not many organizations that can compete with ZEM Builders and Islamabad when it comes to working for the betterment of Pakistan. They have both become an inspiration for organizations across the country for their unprecedented approach towards improving the living standards and sports facilities in not only the twin cities but all across Pakistan. This partnership would have surely given their mission a boost.

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BUCHAREST, APR 3: Romania's Environmental Guard intends to buy almost 50 drones equipped with state-of-the-art sensors that will be used to monitor air quality and pollution levels across the country, the institution's head Octavian Berceanu told Digi24. Data collected by the drones will also be used to create maps of risk areas.

"We need drones. We will buy drones with air quality sensors, gas sensors, thermal sensors [...], and multispectral sensors," Berceanu said.

The multispectral sensors will help the authorities determine the level of vegetation degradation, he explained.

After purchasing the drones, the Environmental Guard also plans to use the collected data to create maps of risk areas and issue pollution alerts.

Air pollution is a major issue in Bucharest and other big cities in Romania. In mid-March, for example, the capital has recorded worrying air pollution levels, with many of the sensors of an independent air quality monitoring network showing high particulate matter PM 2.5 and PM 10 pollution levels across the city. At that time, Environmental Guard representatives said the main cause of the spike in air pollution was the illegal burning of used car tires in localities around Bucharest.

According to a report released in October 2020, pollution costs EUR 166 billion per year in Europe. In Bucharest, the annual cost of air pollution is EUR 6.3 billion - the second-highest after London (EUR 11.4 billion). The per capita cost in the Romanian capital is slightly over EUR 3,000.

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BUCHAREST, APR 3: An exhibition dedicated to Romanian art opened in the boarding area of Bucharest's Henri Coanda International Airport (also known as the Otopeni Airport).

The exhibition, which will stay open until September 30, is part of the Art Safari Airport Museum - a joint initiative of Art Safari and the Bucharest Airports National Company aimed at promoting Romanian art.

"Following the model of the world's major airports - San Francisco, Istanbul, Amsterdam or Shanghai - whose terminals host exhibits representative for the history and art of the host country, the exhibition showcases at the Bucharest airport will help reveal the national identity through visual art while making the travelers' experience more pleasant,".

The first exhibition hosted by Art Safari Airport Museum is organized in partnership with the Museum of Bucharest. It features paintings by Alexandru Ciucurencu, Vasile Grigore, Ion Musceleanu, Spiru Vergulescu, Ion Grigore, and Zamfir Dumitrescu, as well as contemporary works of art signed by artists such as Sami Briss, Georges Mazilu, Ana Ruxandra Ilfoveanu, Petre Velicu, and Felix Aftene.

The organizers said they plan to renew the exhibition with new themes and artists, most likely once every six months.

"Airports occupy an important place in our lives, being the first stop where people come into contact with another country. That is why we strive to turn the time spent in this space into a unique experience, giving them some clues about what Romania means. The Romanian art is a compelling argument, so in an extremely delicate current context, we support Romanian art by promoting it and presenting it to the public in a dedicated space at the Henri Coanda International Airport," said Cosmin Catalin Pestesan, general manager of the Bucharest Airports National Company.

Art Safari, an independent cultural operator present on the Romanian art scene, is best known for organizing the annual Bucharest Art Pavilion, whose exhibitions have been visited by approximately 195,000 people in the seven editions so far.

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BAKU, APR 3: Parliament of Azerbaijan has ratified an agreement with Pakistan in the field of prevention of emergency situations, Trend reports.

At a plenary session of the Parliament of Azerbaijan, the bill ‘On Approval of an Agreement on Cooperation in the Sphere of Prevention, Limitation and Mitigation of the Consequences of Emergencies Between the Government of Azerbaijan and the Government of Pakistan’ was discussed.

During the discussions, the participants noted that this document will make an important contribution to strengthening relations between the two friendly countries.

As a result, the bill was put to a vote and adopted.

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