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Norway is the “World Best Democracy” (Report by M. Tariq)

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Norway is again on top in world Democratic Index. Pakistan is at 110th place. Pakistan has improved in democratic Index from 2012. While USA trickle down from 17 place in 2012 to 21 place now on democratic Index. UK on 14 place USA on 21 place India on 42 place Malaysia on 59 place Indonesia on 68 place Pakistan on 110 place Russia on 135 place China on 139 place Saudi Arab on 159 place The research arm of The Economist magazine releases an annual “Democracy Index” ranking the strength…

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PML-N senators Haroon Akhtar, Sadia Abbasi disqualified over dual nationalities

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday disqualified PML-N senators Haroon Akhtar and Sadia Abbasi for holding dual nationalities at the time of filing their nomination papers for the upper house of the parliament. Bilal Manto, who is assisting the SC in the case, said that whether or not a nationality could be completely renounced depends on that particular country’s laws. Citing Canada as an example, Manto said that the Canadian law does not allow its citizens to give up its nationality altogether once it has been procured. Following Manto’s argument, Chief…

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CPEC may regain pace after PM’s visit to Beijing

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Dawn ISLAMABAD: Pakistan expects the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to regain pace after a visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Beijing next month with the signing of a framework agreement on industrial zones, progress on agricultural cooperation and addition of a social sector joint working group. A senior government official told Dawn on Monday that notwithstanding adverse commentary in the US and western media, the prime minister’s visit to China would reinvigorate the CPEC implementation that had slowed down over the past several months owing to political transition in…

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Islamic Council Norway without State’s fund in 2019

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Oslo (Mohammad Tariq) Islamic Council Norway (IRN) is completely left out from State Funding in Budget 2019. Two different Norwegian Islamic umbrella organization were appeared in 2017 with titles; Muslim Dialogue Network (MDN) & Islamic Council Norway (IRN), because of administrative rift in organizational work in one Islamic Council. In the Norwegian state budget for 2019, it is proposed to set aside half a million Crone on measures under the aegis of the Muslim Dialogue Network (MDN) The five organisations, the Islamic Federation (Rabita), the Islamic Community of Bosnia and…

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A Norwegian Pakistani artist brutally injured in an attack in Lahore

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Oslo (Exclusive Report) A Norwegian Pakistani artist was seriously injured in a brutal attack by an activist of PML-N in Lahore, the province capital. Syed Muhammad Anwar Ali 67 who was currently in Pakistan in order to take care his family business of restaurant branch at a rental property opposite to Bahria Town Main gate in Lahore, visited land lord’s farmhouse for informing him about his intention to sale out this business to a third party this week. The land lord Malik Riaz Mahmood who is also a local activist…

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The book “First Pakistani in Norway in 1970” published

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(By M. Tariq) The book “First Pakistani in Norway in 1970” is published. according to author, it was a critical phase of Immigration  from Pakistan to Norway in 1970-73. the book is a critical sociological analysis of 1970s’ labor immigration from Pakistan to this nordic country. The book gives a vivid description of Norway that met the first “foreign workers” and the adaptation strategies. The book is an edited version of Aud Korbøl’s dissertation which was not available to the public earlier. It shows how the Norwegian state, the trade union…

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CHAMPIONS OF Norwegian Cricket Premier League 2018 – Sinsen CC

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(written by M. Tariq) Sinsen Cricket Club secures the Norwegian Cricket Premiership title with a superb win at Stovner Ground – Oslo (Norway). A memorable Sunday 23.09.2018 for Sinsen Cricket Club. Sinsen Cricket Club A team convincingly defeated Star Cricket Club to secure their 11th win of the season and the Norwegian Cricket Premier League title. Sinsen CC won the toss and Elected to bat first. After 40 overs Sinsen CC scored 275 runs in loss of 9 wickets. Sinsen CC bowled out Star CC scored on 190 runs all…

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Somali immigrants mostly satisfy in Norway. Pakistanis on number four of satisfaction

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( Report by M .Tariq ) Somali immigrants are most satisfied. Pakistani immigrants are at no 4 place for satisfaction of living standards in Norway. Immigrants with Pakistani background are on 4 place comparative with other 11 countries immigrants living standards satisfaction in Norway. Immigrants from Turkey, Poland, Iran and Irak are more dissatisfied with their living standards in Norway. Statistics Bureau of Norway done a living condition Survey within Immigrants from 12 countries. Statistics Bureau had total sample of 4365 respondents. From every country Bureau asked 350 respondents from…

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GREECE: PAKISTANI AMBASSADOR PAYS TRIBUTE TO (LATE) SYED AIJAZ HAIDER FOR HIS PATRIOTISM AND WORK PERTAINING TO HUMANITARIAN AND SOCIAL SERVICES

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Athens: Khalid Usman Qaiser, the Pakistani Ambassador to Greece, in an event held last week in Athens, paid rich tribute to (late) Syed Aijaz Haider Rizvi, known in Greece for his humanitarian and social efforts for Pakistani community selflessly for over four decades. Speaking at the event, the Pakistani Ambassador praised and reminisced the services of Aijaz Haider and eulogized him as an exemplary Pakistani while also presented a tributary shield to his companions. “Syed Aijaz Haider is no more with us but the fragrance of his selflessness, patriotism and…

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Overseas Pakistanis, Voting rights and participation in Election in Pakistan ?

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(Written by, M Tariq) Many Pakistani living overseas holding other countries nationalities and has POC – Pakistan origin card. But these POC holders can not participate in Election both as Voter ,and as a Candidate. In many countries such as Scandinavian countries immigrants with their native country nationality has full right to Vote & Be Elected member in District council, Tehsil Council and in Union Council. A Pakistani passport holder with 3 years living time can be Mayor of any city, be member of city council in Norway , Sweden…

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PM Khan, US Secy of State Pompeo hold meeting at PM House

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Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday held a meeting with Secretary of State Michael Pompeo and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen Joseph Dunford at the PM House in Islamabad. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa were also present in the PM’s meeting with the US delegation. Following the meeting, Pompeo and company left for India, where the US delegation is scheduled to hold a more elaborate round of talks. ‘I decided against raising the $300m issue’: Qureshi “The Pakistani…

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US moves to scrap $300m aid to Pakistan

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The US military is seeking to reallocate $300 million in aid to Pakistan due to Islamabad’s lack of “decisive actions” in support of regional American strategy, the Pentagon said on Saturday. The US has been pushing Pakistan to crack down on alleged militant safe havens in the country — Islamabad denies any safe havens on its soil — and announced a freeze on aid at the beginning of the year that an official said could be worth almost $2 billion. “Due to a lack of Pakistani decisive actions in support…

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Prime Minister Khan visits GHQ for security briefing

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Prime Minister Imran Khan visited the General Headquarters, Rawalpindi on Thursday morning for a security briefing, the army’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said in a tweet. “Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived to visit GHQ. Received on arrival by COAS [Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa]. PM being briefed on defence, internal security and other professional matters,” ISPR said. “Ministers of Defence, Foreign Affairs, Finance, Information and Minister of State for Interior are accompanying the PM,” it added. The Thursday meeting follows PM Khan and Gen Bajwa’s first-ever…

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A leading Norwegian Pakistani organisation celebrates Pakistan’s Independence in Norway: Norwegian Culture Minister, High Sheriff Manchester, Queen Counsel and other participate

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Oslo (Exclusive Report) Pakistan Union Norway, the leading Norwegian Pakistani organisation celebrates Pakistan’s Independence in Norway. The graceful ceremony in connection with 71st Pakistan’s Independence was held at Lorenskog town near Oslo, the capital city during last weekend. The ceremony was addressed by Norway’s Culture Minister Trine Skei Grande, Chairman Pakistan Union Norway Ch Qamar Iqbal, High Sherif of Greater Manchester Dr Robina Shah, Barrister Sibghatullah Kadri QC, Members of Norwegian Parliament Abid Q.Raja and Mudassar Kaboor, Community Welfare Attaché’ of Embassy of Pakistan in Norway Khalid Mahmood and as…

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Prime Minister Imran Khan: PTI chairman sworn in as 22nd premier of Pakistan

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PM-elect Imran Khan has taken oath as the 22nd prime minister of Pakistan at a ceremony being held at the President House. Khan, who outvoted opposition and PML-N candidate Shahbaz Sharif in the PM’s election on Friday, was administered his oath by President Mamnoon Hussain. The oath-taking ceremony, which was scheduled to begin at 9:30am, started a little after 10am. Clad in a black sherwani, the prime minister-elect arrived at the Aiwan-e-Sadr (the President House) in Islamabad from his Banigala residence. His wife Bushra Imran had already arrived for the ceremony. The ceremony commenced…

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