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Hans India
18 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
Malabar Group earmarks Rs 150 cr to scale up CSR activity
Hyderabad: Malabar Group, has allocated Rs150 crore in 2025-26 for scaling up its CSR initiatives focused on healthcare, education, hunger &poverty alleviation, women empowerment, environment protection and housing for less privileged. Under its flagship CSR initiative 'The Hunger Free World', the Group has committed to distribute 70,000 meals daily in India and Zambia to the under-privileged, totalling2.50 crore meals in 2025-26. This represents a significant leap from its cumulative achievement of 2.5 crore meals served over the past 3years and signals a deepened commitment to the cause of food security for underserved communities. The initiative is aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 2 - Zero Hunger. At an event held at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath, New Delhi on May 28, which also marks the World Hunger Day, Dr Amitabh Kant, former CEO of NITI Aayog & G-20 Sherpa launched the next phase of the Group's CSR programmes. Other dignitaries included MP Ahammed, Chairman of Malabar Group; KP Abdul Salam, Vice Chairman, O Asher, Managing Director of India Operations, Group Executive Directors Nishad A K and K P Veerankutty, Group Director PA Abdulla Ibrahim, THANAL Daya Rehabilitation TrustChairmanDr. Idrees V, Zonal Head North Jishad N Kand other management officiates. Commenting on the initiative, MP Ahammed, Chairman of Malabar Group said, 'We dedicate May 28 as our annual CSR day; we reaffirm our pledge to stand with the underserved through sustained and impactful action. Our CSR initiatives are a reflection of that enduring commitment. While we are doing our utmost, a greater impact can be achieved if more organisations join this mission. With 295 million people globally facing acute hunger (as per UN data), immediate action is non-negotiable.'
Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
SC calls for mediation first in litigation
The Supreme Court has called for embracing a pro-mediation approach across the judiciary, particularly at the earliest stages of litigation. In a detailed four-page order authored by Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, the top court stressed the importance of sensitising judges and lawyers to identify cases appropriate for mediation and to ensure their timely referral. "Judges and lawyers must be sensitised to identify cases fit for mediation and facilitate their referral in a timely manner. Litigants, likewise, should be encouraged to consider mediation and other methods of alternative dispute resolution as a first resort, rather than a last recourse," the order states. The directive came during the hearing of a family dispute that the court, on March 15, referred to mediation. Sara Tarrar, an advocate of the high court and an accredited mediator notified by the Law and Justice Division under the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, 2017, was appointed as the mediator. According to the order, both parties actively participated in the mediation process and ultimately reached a settlement. Tarrar submitted her report, along with a copy of the settlement agreement dated May 5, 2025, which was officially recorded by the court. Counsel for both sides requested that a decree be issued in line with the agreed settlement. A three-member bench of the apex court, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, heard the matter. The case involved a challenge to a family court decision that had increased monthly maintenance for each daughter from Rs30,000 to Rs150,000, in addition to educational expenses. The father had contested the order in appellate courts, where his case was dismissed. He later approached the SC in June 2021. After remaining pending for more than three and a half years, the bench finally referred the matter to mediation, leading to a successful resolution. In its order, the SC underlined that mediation was "not merely an alternative to litigation; it is a paradigm shift in dispute resolution, built on the principles of collaboration, confidentiality, and party autonomy". Unlike traditional litigation, the order said, mediation empowers parties to shape the outcomes of their disputes through neutral facilitation rather than adversarial judgment. "It offers a nonadversarial framework that empowers parties to shape the outcome of their own disputes, guided by a neutral facilitator rather than a judicial determination." The order highlighted several advantages of mediation, including cost-effectiveness, speed, reduced burden on the judiciary and greater privacy for the disputing parties. Its informal setting fosters open dialogue and solution-focused negotiation. "The flexibility of the process allows parties to explore creative, interest-based solutions that a court of law may not be empowered to grant," the order notes. "These benefits were remarkably evident in the present case. What years of litigation could not resolve, mediation achieved within weeks." The court observed that earlier recourse to mediation often results in substantial savings of time and cost, reduces emotional tolls and helps restore relationships. The order cited the statutory framework established under the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, 2017, and further supported by various provincial legislations. In addition, the ADR Mediation Accreditation (Eligibility) Rules, 2023 and Mediation Practice Direction (Civil) Rules, 2023, have consolidated mediation's place in the judicial landscape as a mainstream tool for dispute resolution.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
PM amenable to talks with 'misled people' in Balochistan
Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said he is willing to sit across the table with "those who have been misled ... who have been led astray" in Balochistan, as he pledged to deliver "social and economic justice" to the people of the province, which has been trapped in a spiral of deadly violence since 2006. "We must strive to win back the people who were misled [by terrorists] onto the wrong track. If there are any grievances, they should be resolved through dialogue in the spirit of brotherhood," he said, referring to chronic concerns in the dirt-poor province that have been exploited by Baloch terrorist groups to promote their violent narrative. The prime minister was addressing a grand jirga in Quetta on Saturday, which brought together tribal elders, lawmakers and key stakeholders for consultations focused on security and development. Field Marshal Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir, Balochistan's Acting Governor Abdul Khaliq Achakzai, Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti and high-ranking military and civil officials were also present. Expressing gratitude for the warm welcome he received, the prime minister described Balochistan as "a beautiful province of brave people and the heart of Pakistan". Terrorist violence has surged in recent months, which civil and military officials have attributed to Indian interference. "The bloodthirsty terrorists, who are against the progress and prosperity of Pakistan, are carrying out heinous acts of terrorism at the behest of foreign elements," the premier said, alluding to India. "They must be stopped. We all must defeat their nefarious designs. If there are shortcomings in our response, these could be addressed with your guidance," he told the jirga participants. He reiterated that "all provinces are like brothers and will equally share the resources of the country," adding that the federal government was allocating Rs70 billion for a solarisation project in Balochistan. Similarly, Rs150 billion will be directed towards the construction of the N-25 highway, commonly referred to as the "bloody highway" due to its perilous condition. The funds will be drawn from the amount being saved after the drop in international petroleum prices. The prime minister further announced that Rs1,000 billion will be allocated to the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) this year, with 25 per cent — or Rs250 billion — earmarked for Balochistan. He assured that every penny of the share, which he termed the "right of the people of Balochistan," would be spent transparently for the province's progress and prosperity. The prime minister also recalled that Punjab had agreed to give part of its share from the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award to Balochistan in view of its development needs, as the province is the largest in terms of area. "In today's value, the funds diverted to Balochistan amount to Rs160 billion," he explained. The NFC award was signed in Lahore in 2010 after three days of discussions among the national leadership, including President Asif Ali Zardari, then prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and Nawaz Sharif, he added. He said that during Nawaz Sharif's tenure as prime minister, many development projects were undertaken in Balochistan and President Zardari had initiated the Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan package. Talking about the recent conflict with India, Premier Shehbaz said that on the nights between May 6 and 7 and May 10, India attacked Pakistan, but with the grace of Allah, the armed forces bravely defeated the enemy, who will remember its defeat forever. He thanked the people of Pakistan for showing unity and standing shoulder to shoulder with the Pakistan Army during the conflict. "As the prime minister, I was witness to all the events of the short-duration war," he said, adding that "as a brave and sagacious leader, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir led Pakistan armed forces to a victory against India and made the nation proud." He said that the triumph over India was akin to avenging the events of 1971. "Now the enemy is scared and Pakistan's friendly countries are more confident after Pakistan's military victory over India," he claimed.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
PM amenable to dialogue with ‘misled people' in Balochistan
Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is willing to sit across the table with 'those who have been misled… who have been led astray' in Balochistan as he promised 'social and economic justice' to the people of the impoverished province which has been caught up in a spiral of deadly violence since 2006. 'We must strive to win back the people who were misled [by terrorists] to the wrong track. If there are any grievances, they should be resolved through dialogue in the spirit of brotherhood,' he said while referring to chronic grievances in the dirt-poor province which have been exploited by Baloch terrorist groups to promote their violent narrative. The prime minister was addressing a grand jirga in Quetta on Saturday which brought together tribal elders, lawmakers, and key stakeholders for consultations aimed at resolving long-standing issues, particularly those related to security and development. Field Marshal Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir, Baochistan's Acting Governor Abdul Khaliq Achakzai, Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti and high ranking military and civil officials were also in attendance. کوئٹہ: وزیرِ اعظم محمد شہباز شریف کا بلوچستان گرینڈ جرگہ سے خطاب! — Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) May 31, 2025 Expressing gratitude for the warm welcome he received at the jirga, the prime minister described Balochistan as 'a beautiful province of brave people and the heart of Pakistan.' There has been an uptick in terrorist violence in the province which civil and military officials have blamed on India. 'The bloodthirsty terrorists, who are against the progress prosperity of Pakistan, are carrying out heinous acts of terrorism at the behest of foreign elements,' Premier Shehbaz said while referring to India. 'They must be stopped. We all must defeat their nefarious designs. If there are shortcomings in our response, these could be addressed with your guidance,' he told the jirga participants. 'All provinces are like brothers and will equally share resources of the country,' PM Shehbaz said, adding that the federal government was spending Rs70 billion on a solarisation project in Balochistan. Similarly, Rs150 billion would be diverted for building N25 highway, which is commonly referred to as the 'bloody highway' due to its precarious condition. Money for these projects would be acquired from the amount which the government was collecting after the drop in the prices of petroleum products in the international market. Prime Minister @CMShehbaz has called upon all stakeholders in Balochistan to join hands with the government and armed forces of Pakistan for lasting peace and prosperity in the province@dpr_gob @PakPMO #RadioPakistan #News — Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) May 31, 2025 The prime minister said that the government would allocate Rs1,000 billion for the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) this year and 25 per cent, or Rs250 billion, from the fund would be for projects in Balochistan. He said federal funds were the right of people of Balochistan and every penny would be spent transparently on the progress and prosperity of the province. He recalled that during his tenure as the chief minister of Punjab, he had allocated 10 per cent quota for students of Balochistan in different schemes of Punjab, including laptop schemes and scholarships in foreign and provincial educational institutions. In the past, Rs2 billion was allocated for a cardiac hospital in Balochistan, he added. The prime minister also recalled that Punjab had agreed to give part of its share from the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award to Balochistan in view of its development needs as the province is the largest in terms of area. 'In today's value, the funds diverted to Balochistan amount to Rs160 billion,' he explained. Read More: PM Shehbaz 'ready for talks' with India on water, trade The NFC award was signed in Lahore in 2010 after three days of discussions among the national leadership, including President Asif Ali Zardari, then prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and Nawaz Sharif, he added. He said that during Nawaz Sharif's tenure as prime minister a lot of development projects were undertaken in Balochistan and President Zardari had initiated Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan package. Talking about the recent conflict with India, Premier Shehbaz said that on the night between May 6 and 7 and May 10 India attacked Pakistan but with the grace of Allah, the armed forces bravely defeated the enemy, who will remember its defeat forever. He thanked people of Pakistan for showing unity and standing shoulder to shoulder with Pakistan Army during the conflict. Read More: India's 'hydro terrorism' untenable: COAS 'As the prime minister I was witness to all the events of the short duration war,' he said, adding that 'as a brave and sagacious leader Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir led Pakistan armed forces to a victory against India and made the nation proud.' He said that the triumph over India was akin to avenging the events of 1971. 'Now the enemy is scared and Pakistan's friendly countries are more confident after Pakistan's military victory over India,' he claimed.
Business Recorder
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Issues of Balochistan to be resolved amicably: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said the issues faced by the people of Balochistan would be resolved amicably and funds would be made available for the development and progress of the largest province. Addressing a grand jirga of Balochistan, he said the four provinces were like brothers and would equally share resources of the country. The federal government was spending Rs70 billion on the solarisation project in Balochistan, he said, adding Rs150 billion would be diverted for the building of highway N25 in Balochistan. India has intensified 'terrorism campaign' inside Pakistan through proxies, says PM Shehbaz The funds would be acquired from the amount, which the government was collecting after the lowering down of prices of petroleum products in the international market. The prime minister said the government would allocate Rs1,000 billion for the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) this year and 25% or Rs250 billion from the fund would be for projects in Balochistan. He said federal funds were the right of people of Balochistan and every penny would be spent transparently on the progress and prosperity of the province.
