Resolving differences crucial to ensure global peace, prosperity says Afridi

ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP):State Minister for Interior, Shehryar Khan Afridi on Tuesday urged the international community to shun their 

differences and play a collective role to ensure global peace and prosperity. 

“We are living in very potential region which is full of natural energy resources. Over half of the population of the world is living 

in this region which includes countries like China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. The economic integration among these 

countries can become crucial in power game in the world,” he said while addressing at the concluding ceremony of international 

conference on “Global Peace Amidst War and Conflict organized by Centre For Peace, Security and Developmental Studies (CPSD) here at a hotel.

He said that countries in our neighboring region should play responsible role for maintaining peace and to protect future of our 

generations by ensuring economic development and prosperity. 

“It’s high time, we need to start thinking about shared prosperity and common goals and get united like other region of the world,” he maintained. 

He said that India is our neighboring country and both of us should think about the importance of neighborhood for mutual benefits and prosperity. 

He stressed the global community to think about the future of children and protect their lives from common threats. “The global 

community should work to protect every child without any discrimination”, he added. 

Being a native of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, he told the participants about the terrorism threats being faced by the people of the area. 

“We need to sit for protecting human lives in this globe. 

International community should sit to maintain peace and protect the youngsters who are involved in suicide bombing,” he added. 

The minister urged responsible attitude from each country and to remove mis-perception as well as misunderstandings, if they existed 

between any of the country with other. He said that peace in the world must be the top priority and added 

Pakistan had given great sacrifices for that purpose. The incumbent government, he said, was committed for global peace and to bridge the 

gaps for common goals of shared prosperity as well as peace in the world. 

The minister said, "We must know the importance of humanity and to show our commitment to resolve the conflicts all over the world for 

common welfare.” 

The minister invited the international community to join the hands and be united for common goals of sustainable development and prosperity.

He said that the entire global community must think for the common people and those who are living below the poverty line. 

He hoped that Pakistan would emerge as an important country, which would have the significant role in affairs of the world.

Maintaining peace, law&order include in government's top priorities

Maintaining peace, law&order include in government's top priorities: Shehryar Afridi

        CHARSADDA, Sep 16 (APP)::State Minister for Interior, Shehryar Afridi Sunday said that maintaining peace and law and order situation in the country was included in top priorities of the government.

Addressing as a chief Guest during passing out parade of Frontier Constabulary (FC) in Shabqadar, district

Charsadda on Sunday.

He said those FC troops who lost their lives for protection of motherland are in fact our real heroes and the whole nation held their sacrifices in high esteem.

He said security forces, FC and police have rendered matchless sacrifices in the war against terrorism for the sake of motherland.

The minister said FC will be made exemplary force by giving them training on scientific lines.

The minister lauded the role of FC for security of major sensitive installations in the country and its services for masses.

On this occasion, 1172 recruits participated in the parade.

Earlier, Shehryar Afridi inspected the parade and distributed trophies among outstanding recruits.

Exemplary measures to be adopted to protect workers' rights: Afridi

ISLAMABAD, Sep 17 (APP):Minister of State for Interior, Shehryar Khan Afridi Monday assured Pakistan Workers Federation (PWF) that the government would adopt exemplary measures to 

protect rights of workers. Addressing the concluding session of a two-day Strategy Workshop: Promoting Labour Standards Compliance in Textile 

and Garments Sectors, he said, "Our basic objective would be to introduce such policies to benefit workers and improve their living standards. 

He said, "Pakistan is our homeland and we need to introduce such reforms not only to improve our image across the globe but also ensure development and prosperity." 

He said national security is our priority and there would be no compromise on it. 

The minister while assuring his cooperation to PWF, said he would raise voice for their rights at any forums. 

Besides others, Central General Secretary, Pakistan Workers Federation (PWF), Chaudhry Muhammad Yaqoob, Central Organizer PWC, Zahoor Awan, Aslam Wafa and Abdul Qadir, 

Program Coordinator and Advisor, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Pakistan also shared their views on various aspects of working of 

trade unions in Pakistan and the overall situation of workers' rights in the country. 

The workers' leaders were of view that the textile and the garment sectors were the largest sectors of the economy with 

largest number of employees and workers but unfortunately, the exploited sector of the country as well. 

They added that almost 40% of all industrial workers in Pakistan are linked with textile industry whereas their contribution in overall exports is 62%. 

Therefore, the representatives said they are facing numerous challenges that do not auger well for the sector which is an important part of global.

World must acknowledge Pakistan's sacrifices in war against terrorism: Afridi

ISLAMABAD, Sep 13 (APP):State Minister for Interior, Shehryar Khan Afradi Thursday said that Pakistan nation had given huge sacrifices in war against terrorism, which should be acknowledged by the world.

During a meeting with Australian High Commissioner here, the minister said that Pakistan was most affected country in the war against terror, adding that the national interest was the top priority of the government.

He said that the world community did not take the issue of Afghan Refugees seriously, according to a statement issued by the ministry here.

The statement said that the overseas Pakistanis were assets of the country and had been playing vital role in economic development.

The minister said that strict action was being taken to stop human trafficking.

Both the dignitaries also discussed matters of mutual interest including issues of security and human trafficking.