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Federal cabinet approves preparation, release of official Pakistani map

Federal cabinet approves preparation, release of official Pakistani map
August 4, 2020
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – The Federal cabinet meeting under the chair of Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Tuesday approved the preparation and release of the official Pakistani map. According to the details, Indian illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir has been included in the new official map of Pakistan. Now, Pakistan will present this map in the United Nations. On the occasion, PM Khan congratulated on preparations of new map. He says this map reflects the aspirations of Pakistani people as well as this map supports the principled position of Pakistan during the meeting. "This map also negates the illegal move of August 5 and this map which passed by the cabinet will also be considered as the Pakistan's original map. Now, this map will only be taught in schools and colleges," he maintained. Meanwhile, the cabinet members reiterate their commitment to continue providing political, diplomatic and moral support to Kashmiri people. The cabinet meeting approved a 13-point agenda on various issues. The meeting also ratified the decision to observe Youm-e-Istehsal while the economic and political situation of the country was also reviewed. The cabinet also approved the appointment of Deputy Governor State Bak of Pakistan (SBP) and reconstitution of the Board of Korangi Fisheries Harbor Authority. The meeting was given detailed briefing on the performance of the National Information Technology Board, payment of dues to media houses, gas distribution projects, economic development and economic indicators. A progress report on institutional reforms was presented in the meeting. The cabinet approved appointments of CEO of USF Company under the Ministry of IT, Chairman Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources and renewal of PIA RPT, Aerial Work and Charter License as well as approval was accorded to the charter of Pakistan Global Institute Rawat. The cabinet also reviewed the bill for protection of domestic workers in Islamabad.