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Muazzam Butt Calls for Legal Reforms to Strengthen Civil Defence, Boost Counterterrorism Role
STAFF REPORTER
PESHAWAR : Senior lawyer Muazzam Butt Advocate has called for comprehensive legal and administrative reforms to strengthen the Civil Defence Organization, enhance its role in counterterrorism efforts and improve its capacity to protect lives and ensure public safety amid growing challenges.
He expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation of the Civil Defence Volunteer Organization, led by Divisional Warden Nadeem Jan, in Peshawar. Ateeq Ahmed, Dr Muhammad Shakeel, Muhammad Asif, Hasim Arshad Mira and other members of the organization were also present.
The meeting focused on the legal framework governing Civil Defence, the challenges faced by the organization and measures required to improve its effectiveness in emergencies, security-related incidents and other critical situations.
Muazzam Butt Advocate observed that the importance of Civil Defence had grown considerably under prevailing circumstances. He said trained and committed volunteers could play a vital role in emergency response, disaster management, counterterrorism support and protecting communities against unforeseen threats.
He stressed that effective implementation of existing laws and regulations, along with necessary legal and administrative improvements, was essential to enable the organization to discharge its responsibilities more efficiently. He emphasized that strengthening Civil Defence at the institutional level should be treated as a priority to improve its operational capacity and public service delivery.
The senior lawyer also called for the effective utilization of volunteers’ skills and capabilities, emphasizing the need for training, institutional support and greater public awareness of Civil Defence services. He said an informed and prepared community could respond more effectively to emergencies and contribute to public safety.
The participants highlighted the importance of coordinated efforts among relevant institutions and the public to expand volunteer services, promote emergency preparedness and strengthen community-level safety measures.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to pursuing practical measures for improving the organization’s legal and administrative framework, enhancing volunteer capacity and making Civil Defence a more effective institution for serving the public in times of crisis.
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Sardar Waqar Shahzad Advocates Stronger Pakistan-Germany Ties at German Unity Day Celebration
PROVINCE REPORT
ISLAMABAD : The German Embassy in Islamabad hosted a prestigious ceremony to celebrate German Unity Day, attended by diplomats, senior government officials, business leaders, and prominent members of civil society. The event commemorated Germany’s historic reunification and highlighted the longstanding friendship and mutual cooperation between Pakistan and Germany.
Sardar Waqar Shahzad Advocate, a distinguished lawyer from Swat, was among the invited guests at the prestigious gathering. He extended his heartfelt congratulations to the German Ambassador and the people of Germany on their national day, conveying his best wishes for the country’s continued peace, prosperity, and progress.
Speaking on the occasion, Sardar Waqar Shahzad Advocate said that Germany’s reunification and its journey toward democracy, peace, and economic development serve as an important example for the world. He emphasized that Pakistan and Germany enjoy longstanding friendly relations, which could be further strengthened by expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, education, investment, and other key sectors.
He also appreciated the warm hospitality extended by the German Embassy and commended Germany’s role in promoting global peace, development, and international cooperation.
The ceremony concluded in a pleasant atmosphere marked by cordial conversations and goodwill. The occasion highlighted the importance of further strengthening the longstanding friendship between Pakistan and Germany, broadening bilateral relations, and exploring new opportunities for cooperation across various sectors.
