US leadership's offer for mediation on Kashmir dispute is great success of Pakistan: Firdous

KARACHI: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan on Thursday termed the offer by the United States leadership for mediation on Kashmir conflict as an important victory of Pakistan on diplomatic front.

Dr.Firdous was talking to mediamen just after her arrival from Islamabad at Karachi International Airport here.

She said the Federal Cabinet in its recent meeting in Islamabad congratulated Prime Minister Imran Khan on his successful visit to the United States of America.

She said that Prime Minister Imran Khan also briefed the Federal Cabinet about his meetings on different matters during his visit to USA.

She said that the Cabinet reposed its full confidence into the leadership of the Prime Minister and announced to extend full-fledged support to him.

Speaking about "25th July", the first anniversary of July 25 General Election, she said that the July 25 is a day of the great triumph and end of the family politics in Pakistan. It is the day, when the whole nation got its great leader elected, who is unshakable and brave, she added.

She observed that the observance of "Black Day" on this July 25 by the opponents has failed and on next July 25, they will observe the black day on this failed black day.

Speaking about Cabinet decisions, she said the Cabinet has given 120 days more to the designated committee to present its recommendations with regard to the Wage Board Award.

Dr.Firdous Ashiq Awan said that the Prime Minister has given clear instructions to resolve the problems between the employees and employers in the media industry.

She said that the Prime Minister has also directed the Election Commission of Pakistan and all departments concerned to take all steps to give rights of franchise to the Overseas Pakistanis. Overseas Pakistani are asset of the country, she added.

She said that the Federal Minister for Postal Services Murad Saeed briefed the Cabinet about the performance and achievements of his Ministry, which was highly appreciated by the Cabinet members.

She said the Federal Cabinet also decide to eliminate the column of profession from the Passport.

She told a questioner that Bilawal Bhutto should declare war against poverty in Sindh and should pay attention to governance in Sindh.

The black day by the opponents is unsuccessful and the people have rejected their narrative, she said.