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"New Political Map of Pakistan - 2020" December 25, 2020 (2020-11)
1. After revoking Article 370 on
5 August 2019, India issued new Political Map which included Azad Jammu &
Kashmir (AJ&K) and Gilgit Baltistan (GB) as part of Indian occupied
territories. Apropos, Government of Pakistan approved new Political Map of Pakistan
on 4 August 2020 while considering following aspects:-
a. New map should reflect
aspirations of the people of Pakistan - a reference for future generations.
b. To show Pakistan's stated
position with respect to Jammu & Kashmir, Siachin and Sir Creek.
c. To highlight illegal occupation
of Jammu & Kashmir by India.
d. Correction / reiteration of
historic stance on Jammu & Kashmir while projecting Pakistan's perspective
both inland & abroad -The Kashmir cause.
2. To commemorate this historical
milestone, it is recommended that a special postal stamp depicting new
Political Map of Pakistan be issued on 25 December 2020. The stamp shall depict
the changes made in the new Political Map of Pakistan as elaborated below:-
a. Complete Jammu & Kashmir
and Gilgit-Baltistan shown as part of Pakistan with International Border marked
accordingly.
b. Complete Jammu & Kashmir
including Gilgit Baltistan (including Indian Occupied Parts) shown in one
distinct. colour.
c. Gilgit-Baltistan regional
boundary with rest of Jammu & Kashmir drawn distinctly.
d. Following annotation written
within Indian Occupied Part:-
Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu
& Kashmir (Disputed Territory-Final Status to be decided in line with
relevant UNSC Resolutions)
e. Line of Control (LOC) marked
in red dotted line in accordance with own stance with respect to line north of
point NJ 9842 up to Karakoram Pass. Annotation indicating LOC as under:-
"The red dotted line
represents approximately the line of control in Jammu & Kashmir. he state of Jammu & Kashmir and its
accession is yet to be decided through plebiscite under the relevant United
Nations Security Council Resolutions."
f. A word AJK written along LOC
with following annotation:-
"AJK stands for Azad Jammu
& Kashmir as defined in the AJK Interim Constitution Act, 1974."
g. Working Boundary marked with
appropriate annotation. h. Annotation for FRONTIER UNDEFINED added:-
"Actual boundary in the area
where remark FRONTIER UNDEFINED appears, would ultimately be decided by the
sovereign authorities concerned after the final settlement of the Jammu &
Kashmir dispute."
i. Border with India on Sir Creek
reflected as continuous riband Key "International boundary along the
eastern bank of the Creek" added.
Pakistan Post is issuing a
Speical Postage Stamp of Rs 20/- denomination on "New Political Map of
Pakistan - 2020" December 25, 2020.
Pink Ribbon - Breast Cancer Awareness. November 11, 2020 (2020-10)
Statistics of Breast Cancer in Pakistan
a. 1 out of 9 women is at risk of having
breast cancer in Pakistan
b. 40,000 women die from breast cancer every
year in Pakistan
c. Average 90,000 cases are diagnosed each
year
d. Over 10 million in Pakistan are at risk of
Breast Cancer
e. Pakistan has the highest rate of Breast
Cancer in the whole of Asia.
f. Breast Cancer's prevalence (38.5%) is
highest amongst all cancers, in Pakistan.
g. Around 70% of Breast Cancer patients come
for treatment at stage III, therefore survival rate is very low in Pakistan.
h. If detected at an early stage, the chance
of surviving increases by up to 90%.
INTRODUCTION:- Pink Ribbon Pakistan is a volunteer-driven,
non-funded, self-sustained and the only organization in the country which is
dedicatedly working on the issue of breast cancer with nationwide outreach
since 2004.
We strive to significantly reduce
breast cancer mortality in the country by creating widespread awareness through
community engagement on prevention, early detection and increased access to
treatment.
Our scope of work is holistic
from strategic interventions to public awareness including patient-aid and
service delivery.
To provide relief to poor people,
we are setting up a dedicated Breast Cancer Hospital where deserving patients
will get free of cost treatment under one roof.
VISION:- We are envisioning a future where breast cancer victims
will be treated with world lass
healthcare technology. We are setting up Pakistan's first dedicated BREAST
CANCER HOSPITAL in Lahore which will, significantly, reduce breast cancer
mortality in Pakistan. In our Journey towards a cancer free Pakistan, we are
committed to build more breast cancer hospitals in the future.
MISSION:- Our mission is to prevent and cure breast cancer by
creating widespread awareness through community engagement on prevention, early
detection and increased access to treatment.
BACKGROUND:- At the outset in 2004, talking about Breast
Cancer was not easy in the society where this fatal disease was largely
associated with female sexuality, but Pink Ribbon campaigned so effectively
that not only the taboo was broken and Breast Cancer was included in the
narrative of mainstream media but also the government acknowledged the cause
and made Breast Cancer a priority in national health agenda.
This impressive campaign of
spreading Breast Cancer awareness and building alliances with public and
corporate sector organization led Pink Ribbon win IPRA Frontline Golden World
Award. Pink Ribbon continued its struggle over the years, achieving one
milestone after another. Gradually, we moved from campaigning and advocacy to
service delivery and launched National Breast Cancer Screen Program through
Mobile Mammogram Units.
Realizing the utmost privation of
quality healthcare facilities for Breast Cancer, Pink Ribbon laid the
foundation of Pakistan's first dedicated Breast Cancer Hospital in 2017. The
Hospital will be operational by June 2019. Support Pink Ribbon in this
redemptive cause.
REACHING OUT TO THE COMMUNITY:- We have empowered 12,000,000
women through community-based education on breast health, provided free
clinical breast examination to 29,000 symptomatic patients, free mammograms to
3,700 of the poorest-of-the-poor women and educated at least 1,326,658, young
girls, through direct interaction in 200 Universities and Colleges.
PROGRAMMES
Prevention:- Healthy Lifestyle Campaign (a Healthy lifestyle
can lower the risk of breast cancer)
Studies shows that around 40% of
breast cancer are preventable by adopting healthy lifestyle. Researches reveal
that diet, nutrition and physical activity affect the cancer risk including
breast cancer. Pink Ribbon's focus is now on prevention so women and girls who
are at risk of developing breast cancer can be saved by this ailment.
Awareness Program:
Early Detection Campaign
Early Detection Can Save lives
Lack of awareness causes a delay
in detection, that's why 70% of our women reach to hospitals at stage III of
cancer leading to more deaths.
Youth Engagement Programme:- To educate young girls on breast
self-examination techniques.
Community Outreach Programme:- To empower women and girls with
life-saving techniques of early detection.
PINKtober:- Annual month long awareness campaign that focuses
on all the stakeholders to gather maximum support for the issue of breast
cancer.
Patient Support Programme
Advisory services:- We advise, support, and connect patient to
a best suitable health facility.
Counseling
Emotional support
The Survivor Programme
Treatment
National Screening
Provided free mammograms to 3700
poorest of the poor women
Medical Co-Pay Assistance
Programme
Setting up Pakistan's first
dedicated breast cancer hospital to provide free of cost treatment to deserving
patients.
Pink Ribbon - Breast Cancer
Awareness, Pakistan Post is issuing a Speical Postage Stamp of Rs 20/-
denomination November 11, 2020.
75th Anniversary of United Nations. October 24, 2020 (2020-9)
The United Nations was two years
old when Pakistan was born. In 1945, Fifty one nations of the world, expressed
determination to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war;
reaffirmed faith in fundamental human rights, dignity and worth of the human
person, equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small; and
determined to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger
freedom. With this preamble the United Nations Charter came into force on 24
October 1945.
Two years later, Pakistan came
into being, as a democratic expression of the Muslims of South Asia, to uphold justice,
promote tolerance and preserve religious and cultural identities.
The Father of the Nation,
Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, outlining the ideals of Pakistan's foreign
policy, based it on the principles of the Charter of the United Nations: peace
and prosperity among nations of the world; honesty and fair play in
international dealings; no aggressive designs against any country or nation and
material and moral support to the oppressed and suppressed peoples of the
world. Guided by the vision of its founding fathers, Pakistan has engaged with
the United Nations to build partnerships and alliances for the collective good.
We have participated actively in discussions on a host of issues including
international peace and security. human rights, disarmament, development,
environment, climate change, and international law.
As the United Nations turns 75
today, Pakistan joins the international community in rejoicing its achievements
and reflecting on the setbacks. Indeed, the achievements and setbacks of the
United Nations are a manifestation of the success and failures of its Member
States.
Pakistan was at the forefront of
the United Nations' drive for decolonization that resulted in establishment of
dozens of states in Asia, Africa and Latin America, based on the inalienable
right to self-determination. Pakistani national delegations steered the
intergovernmental endorsements of the decolonization process at relevant forums
of the United Nations.
Our efforts contributed in ending
the dark chapter of foreign domination and subjugation in many parts of world
and helped translate the universality of the right of people to self-determination
into reality.
Pakistan remains a leading Member
State in United Nations' efforts to maintain international peace and security.
Pakistan has been a leading troop contributor to the UN Peacekeeping Missions
around the world. We have proudly contributed over 200,000 troops that have
served with honor and professionalism in 46 missions over six decades.
Moreover, 157 brave Pakistani peacekeepers have offered supreme sacrifice for
world peace.
Pakistan has served seven terms
as members of the Security Council, piloting important Resolutions and
Presidential Statements. Pakistan is also a leading voice for reform of the
Security Council to make it more democratic, inclusive and accountable.
Pakistan's contributions to the
United Nations are as old as the country itself. The authors of the Universal
Declaration on Human Rights, adopted by the General Assembly in 1948, included
a Pakistani woman delegate of distinction. Since then, Pakistan has helped
evolve the United Nations' discourse on human rights as a member of the Human
Rights Commission and later as a founding member of the Human Rights Council,
where it has served four terms since its inception in 2006.
As host to the largest protracted
refugee population, Pakistan has contributed immensely to the United Nations'
humanitarian efforts. Pakistan is internationally recognized for hosting
millions of refugees and migrants for decades and in offering opportunities for
their health, education and employment. Prime Minister of Pakistan co-convened
a Global Refugee Forum in 2019. Pakistan has also donated generously to the
World Food Program and a number of United Nations-led humanitarian relief
efforts across the globe.
In the seventy-fifth anniversary
year of the UN, Pakistan is proud to be elected as President of the United
Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Strengthening the development
pillar of the United Nations has been a constant endeavor for Pakistan. As a
founding member and Chair of the Group of 77, we have strived to amplify the
voice of the developing countries in the United Nations decision-making in
trade, development and finance. Pakistan's leadership of ECOSOC will be focused
on ameliorating the suffering of the developing countries fighting COVID-19,
and assisting in financing for Sustainable Development Goals and addressing
climate change. We will also focus on sustainable infractucture development,
application of advanced science and technology for sustained, efficient and
sustainable growth, debt relief for developing countries and fighting illicit
financial flows.
Whilst the promise of the
UN-administered plebiscite in Jammu and Kashmir remains unfulfilled, the United
Nations and its various bodies remain seized of the grave situation in the
Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Pakistan continues to
facilitate the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP), a reminder
of the international nature of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. Three important
meetings of the Security Council, two reports by the UN High Commission for
Human Rights and numerous statements and press releases by UN Experts and
Mechanisms have highlighted the multiple dimensions of egregious human rights
violations and precarious security situation in IIOJK, warranting urgent
implementation of Security Council Resolutions. The 75th anniversary is a
solemn reminder to the United Nations and international community to fulfill
its promise to the people of Jammu and Kashmir to grant them their fundamental
right of self-determination.
To Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations' Pakistan Post is issuing a Commemorative Postage Stamp of Rs 20/- denomination on October 24, 2020.
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