Mayor of Istanbul Dr Kadir Topbas Visit to Lahore, Pakistan
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With the current PMLN government in charger the only question is if 50% of the funds will go to corruption or 80%
But God Bless turkey, their heart (and wallet) is in the right place
We should give Shahbaz a chance. He has done a lot for Lahore and Punjab as a whole. He seems to be different from his corrupt older brother.
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Pak-Turkey close co-op dream realised
LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said the dream of close cooperation between Turkey and Pakistan has been realised through inauguration of solid waste management and other development projects.
Talking to mediamen after a meeting with Mayor of Istanbul Kadir Topbas at Chief Ministers Secretariat here on Sunday, he said there was a need for strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries.
He was of the view that, besides enhancing cooperation in trade, social and economic sectors, the sentiments of love and brotherhood will have to be promoted between the future generations.
Senator Pervaiz Rashid, MNA Pervaiz Malik, Chairman Lahore Transport Company Kh Ahmad Hassan, elected representatives and members of Turk delegation were also present on the occasion.
The chief minister said that projects like solid waste management, bus rapid transit system and IT University were the result of personal interest and efforts of Mayor Istanbul and this cooperation will be extended to other sectors in both the countries in the days to come. He said that Istanbul was among the cleanest cities of the world and the agreement between Turkey and Punjab in this regard was being formally inaugurated.
He said due to practical implementation of the agreement Lahore would also become a neat and clean city like Istanbul. He said that he was thankful to mayor of Istanbul for taking time out of his busy schedule to visit Lahore and attend inaugural ceremony of solid waste management and bus rapid transit system.
Mayor Istanbul Kadir Topbas said that relations between Turkey and Pakistan were unique and despite the distance between the two countries their people were close to each other. He said Pakistan was like second home to him and it was his desire that the same sentiments should be transferred to the future generations. He said Pakistan was the first country to join relief activities for the earthquake victims in Turkey and Shahbaz had sent relief items to Turkey.
He said he would continue to cooperate in the efforts of Punjab Chief Minister for the development of the province and to his priorities in different sectors. He said the 24-member delegation accompanying him comprised persons belonging to different sectors a proof of the fact that cooperation in different sectors would be promoted with Punjab. Earlier, during the meeting between Punjab Chief Minister and Mayor Istanbul Kadir Topbas matters of mutual interest and bilateral cooperation were discussed.
Pak-Turkey close co-op dream realised | The Nation
LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said the dream of close cooperation between Turkey and Pakistan has been realised through inauguration of solid waste management and other development projects.
Talking to mediamen after a meeting with Mayor of Istanbul Kadir Topbas at Chief Ministers Secretariat here on Sunday, he said there was a need for strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries.
He was of the view that, besides enhancing cooperation in trade, social and economic sectors, the sentiments of love and brotherhood will have to be promoted between the future generations.
Senator Pervaiz Rashid, MNA Pervaiz Malik, Chairman Lahore Transport Company Kh Ahmad Hassan, elected representatives and members of Turk delegation were also present on the occasion.
The chief minister said that projects like solid waste management, bus rapid transit system and IT University were the result of personal interest and efforts of Mayor Istanbul and this cooperation will be extended to other sectors in both the countries in the days to come. He said that Istanbul was among the cleanest cities of the world and the agreement between Turkey and Punjab in this regard was being formally inaugurated.
He said due to practical implementation of the agreement Lahore would also become a neat and clean city like Istanbul. He said that he was thankful to mayor of Istanbul for taking time out of his busy schedule to visit Lahore and attend inaugural ceremony of solid waste management and bus rapid transit system.
Mayor Istanbul Kadir Topbas said that relations between Turkey and Pakistan were unique and despite the distance between the two countries their people were close to each other. He said Pakistan was like second home to him and it was his desire that the same sentiments should be transferred to the future generations. He said Pakistan was the first country to join relief activities for the earthquake victims in Turkey and Shahbaz had sent relief items to Turkey.
He said he would continue to cooperate in the efforts of Punjab Chief Minister for the development of the province and to his priorities in different sectors. He said the 24-member delegation accompanying him comprised persons belonging to different sectors a proof of the fact that cooperation in different sectors would be promoted with Punjab. Earlier, during the meeting between Punjab Chief Minister and Mayor Istanbul Kadir Topbas matters of mutual interest and bilateral cooperation were discussed.
Pak-Turkey close co-op dream realised | The Nation
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Completely Agreed, Shahbaz for PM of Pakistan Rocks..!!
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Istanbul mayor visit: Malik displeased with Punjab government's arrangements
There was no picture of Quaid-e-Azam, president or prime minister because Punjab govt hates us, says Rehman Malik. PHOTO: PID/FILE
ISLAMABAD: We never chant ‘Go Shahbaz Go’ because we know you were elected constitutionally and through the peoples’ votes, remarked Interior Minister Rehman Malik during a media talk on Monday.
Responding to why there was no picture of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah during Istanbul mayor’s visit to Lahore on Sunday, Malik blamed it on the “hatred” of the Punjab government towards the ruling government.
“When I went to Lahore, I saw that there was no picture of the Quaid-e-Azam, the president or the prime minister… Even if you hate us so much, you can bear a heavy heart for some time and put up the pictures of the country’s leadership,” said Malik.
He added that whenever a foreign delegation lands, it should see Pakistan’s atmosphere. “It shouldn’t happen that only pictures of the Punjab leadership are evident.”
“If they are disparaging the president, then they are disparaging themselves… Perhaps, you will be in our place tomorrow,” said the minister.
Istanbul mayor visit: Malik displeased with Punjab government’s arrangements – The Express Tribune
What a joke this Rehman Malik
There was no picture of Quaid-e-Azam, president or prime minister because Punjab govt hates us, says Rehman Malik. PHOTO: PID/FILE
ISLAMABAD: We never chant ‘Go Shahbaz Go’ because we know you were elected constitutionally and through the peoples’ votes, remarked Interior Minister Rehman Malik during a media talk on Monday.
Responding to why there was no picture of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah during Istanbul mayor’s visit to Lahore on Sunday, Malik blamed it on the “hatred” of the Punjab government towards the ruling government.
“When I went to Lahore, I saw that there was no picture of the Quaid-e-Azam, the president or the prime minister… Even if you hate us so much, you can bear a heavy heart for some time and put up the pictures of the country’s leadership,” said Malik.
He added that whenever a foreign delegation lands, it should see Pakistan’s atmosphere. “It shouldn’t happen that only pictures of the Punjab leadership are evident.”
“If they are disparaging the president, then they are disparaging themselves… Perhaps, you will be in our place tomorrow,” said the minister.
Istanbul mayor visit: Malik displeased with Punjab government’s arrangements – The Express Tribune
What a joke this Rehman Malik
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Diplomatic relations: Istanbul mayor arrives to warm welcome
Inaugurates new waste management system, hails Lahore as second home.
LAHORE: The Mayor of Istanbul Dr Kadir Tobpas was given a warm welcome here on Sunday as he arrived for a two-day visit to inaugurate waste management and bus transport projects that are being conducted in collaboration with Turkish companies.
Addressing the inauguration ceremony for the new solid waste management system at the Town Hall, Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that he hoped that the new system would revive Lahore’s beauty and that it could later be introduced in other cities
He said that the same model would be replicated in Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Multan, Peshawar and Karachi and scores of clean cities like Istanbul would emerge in Pakistan.
Dr Tobpas said that the project would give Lahore a clean environment and a healthy atmosphere. He said that the projects with the Punjab government were not commercial ventures but aimed at serving the Pakistani people. That was why the Turkish companies had reduced the cost of the project, he said.
He said that Istanbul produces 15,000 tonnes of garbage a day which it recycles or uses to produce electricity. He said that Istanbul was cleaner than New York.
Dr Tophas drove a cleaning truck, with the chief minister in the passenger seat, after cutting a ribbon to inaugurate the project. He earlier also inaugurated a monument at Istanbul Chowk in front of Town Hall, and is to inaugurate the Bus Rapid Transit system as well as a replica of the Blue Mosque dome in Valencia Town.
The chief minister said that this was the first comprehensive solid waste management project in Pakistan. He said Lahore produced more than 5,000 tonnes of garbage every day.
Sharif said that during his first term as chief minister in 1998, he had made plans with a French company for a solid waste management system, but his government was toppled and the project was shelved.
He said that he was pleased to see this project inaugurated 13 years later with the cooperation of the brotherly Islamic country of Turkey. He said that Pakistan and Turkey had forged strong bonds and that was why the Turkish companies involved in the project had reduced their costs. He said that when they had conducted a survey in Lahore 18 months ago of the facilities needed, they had charged the government a tenth of what they would normally charge on international tenders.
Earlier, the Istanbul mayor was welcomed upon his arrival at the airport by the chief minister. Sharif said that the visit would promote trade as well as brotherly relations between the two countries. Dr Topbas said Pakistan was his second home and he was very pleased to be in Lahore.
A Punjab Police contingent presented a guard of honour to Dr Topbas at the airport. The national anthems of Turkey and Pakistan were played while people shouted slogans for Pak-Turk friendship. The government brought in 225 folk dancers from Jhang to perform at 14 different points along the route.
Portraits of the president and prime minister of Turkey, the mayor of Istanbul, Nawaz Sharif and Shahbaz Sharif were displayed on main roads all over the city.
The mayor also visited a special exhibition on Turkey arranged by the Information and Culture Departments at the Lahore Museum. Members of the Turkish media in his entourage went on a shopping trip to Neela Gumbad and Anarkali.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 12th, 2012
Diplomatic relations: Istanbul mayor arrives to warm welcome – The Express Tribune
Inaugurates new waste management system, hails Lahore as second home.
LAHORE: The Mayor of Istanbul Dr Kadir Tobpas was given a warm welcome here on Sunday as he arrived for a two-day visit to inaugurate waste management and bus transport projects that are being conducted in collaboration with Turkish companies.
Addressing the inauguration ceremony for the new solid waste management system at the Town Hall, Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that he hoped that the new system would revive Lahore’s beauty and that it could later be introduced in other cities
He said that the same model would be replicated in Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Multan, Peshawar and Karachi and scores of clean cities like Istanbul would emerge in Pakistan.
Dr Tobpas said that the project would give Lahore a clean environment and a healthy atmosphere. He said that the projects with the Punjab government were not commercial ventures but aimed at serving the Pakistani people. That was why the Turkish companies had reduced the cost of the project, he said.
He said that Istanbul produces 15,000 tonnes of garbage a day which it recycles or uses to produce electricity. He said that Istanbul was cleaner than New York.
Dr Tophas drove a cleaning truck, with the chief minister in the passenger seat, after cutting a ribbon to inaugurate the project. He earlier also inaugurated a monument at Istanbul Chowk in front of Town Hall, and is to inaugurate the Bus Rapid Transit system as well as a replica of the Blue Mosque dome in Valencia Town.
The chief minister said that this was the first comprehensive solid waste management project in Pakistan. He said Lahore produced more than 5,000 tonnes of garbage every day.
Sharif said that during his first term as chief minister in 1998, he had made plans with a French company for a solid waste management system, but his government was toppled and the project was shelved.
He said that he was pleased to see this project inaugurated 13 years later with the cooperation of the brotherly Islamic country of Turkey. He said that Pakistan and Turkey had forged strong bonds and that was why the Turkish companies involved in the project had reduced their costs. He said that when they had conducted a survey in Lahore 18 months ago of the facilities needed, they had charged the government a tenth of what they would normally charge on international tenders.
Earlier, the Istanbul mayor was welcomed upon his arrival at the airport by the chief minister. Sharif said that the visit would promote trade as well as brotherly relations between the two countries. Dr Topbas said Pakistan was his second home and he was very pleased to be in Lahore.
A Punjab Police contingent presented a guard of honour to Dr Topbas at the airport. The national anthems of Turkey and Pakistan were played while people shouted slogans for Pak-Turk friendship. The government brought in 225 folk dancers from Jhang to perform at 14 different points along the route.
Portraits of the president and prime minister of Turkey, the mayor of Istanbul, Nawaz Sharif and Shahbaz Sharif were displayed on main roads all over the city.
The mayor also visited a special exhibition on Turkey arranged by the Information and Culture Departments at the Lahore Museum. Members of the Turkish media in his entourage went on a shopping trip to Neela Gumbad and Anarkali.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 12th, 2012
Diplomatic relations: Istanbul mayor arrives to warm welcome – The Express Tribune
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Istanbul Mayor Dr Kadir Topbas arrives Lahore
Istanbul Mayor Dr Kadir Topbas along with 24-member delegation has arrived Lahore on Sunday on the request of Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif.
The City District Government Lahore and the Lahorities accord a warm welcome to the Mayor.
The visit of Mayor Istanbul will prove to be a milestone in promoting friendly relations between the two countries and with the visit of the Mayor, Pak-Turk friendship is taking a practical shape.
After reaching Lahore, Mayor Istanbul Kadir Topbas will call on Shahbaz Sharif after which, he will inaugurate Lahore Solid Waste Management Project in Town Hall.
Mayor Istanbul will be the chief guest in the cultural show and participate in different ceremonies. He will also inaugurate Bus Rapid Transit System Project at Ferozpur Road.
It is first opportunity in the history of the country that this mega project is being launched in collaboration with Turk companies and people of Punjab are getting fruits of government efforts of the last three and half years.
Istanbul Mayor Dr Kadir Topbas arrives Lahore | The Nation
Lahorites wholeheartedly welcome Istanbul Mayor
F.P. Report
LAHORE: Mayor Istanbul Dr. Kadir Topbas was accorded unprecedented welcome on his arrival in Lahore for a two-day official visit. Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Members Provincial Cabinet, Members National and Provincial Assembly, Senators, senior officers and other important personalities warmly welcomed the distinguished guest and other members of the delegation at the airport. Two children presented bouquet of flowers to Dr. Kadir Topbas and his wife. Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif introduced Ministers, Senators, Assembly Members, senior officers and elite of the city with the Mayor Istanbul.
The Chief Minister said on this occasion that the Lahorites wholeheartedly welcome the distinguished guest.
He said that due to visit of Dr. Kadir Topbas not only trade and economic activities would be promoted between Pakistan and Turkey but the brotherly relations between both the countries will be further strengthened. Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said that the modern bus rapid transit system and solid waste management projects by Turkey in Punjab reflect confidence in the transparency and public welfare steps taken by the Punjab government.
Mayor Dr. Kadir Topbas said on this occasion that Pakistan is his second home and he is very much pleased to come to Lahore.
He said that Lahorites have won his heart by according him warm welcome. Dr. Kadir Topbas said that the Lahorites have proved that the hearts of people of Turkey and Pakistan beat together.
Dr. Kadir Topbas said that he will never forget the scenes of rousing reception given by the Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Members Provincial Cabinet, Members National and Provincial Assembly and especially the people of Lahore. Earlier, a smart contingent of Punjab Police presented guard of honour to Mayor Dr. Kadir Topbas at Lahore Airport.
Tunes of national anthems of Turkey and Pakistan were played on this occasion. Citizens accorded warm welcome to distinguished guests from Airport to the place of stay of Mayor Istanbul and raised slogans of Pak Turk Dosti enthusiastically. Citizens were carrying national flags of Pakistan and Turkey and also presented folk dance at various places on the route.
Portraits of President and Prime Minister of Turkey, Mayor of Istanbul, Quaid Pakistan Muslim League-N Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif and welcome banners were displayed on all main roads of the city.
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Istanbul Mayor Dr Kadir Topbas along with 24-member delegation has arrived Lahore on Sunday on the request of Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif.
The City District Government Lahore and the Lahorities accord a warm welcome to the Mayor.
The visit of Mayor Istanbul will prove to be a milestone in promoting friendly relations between the two countries and with the visit of the Mayor, Pak-Turk friendship is taking a practical shape.
After reaching Lahore, Mayor Istanbul Kadir Topbas will call on Shahbaz Sharif after which, he will inaugurate Lahore Solid Waste Management Project in Town Hall.
Mayor Istanbul will be the chief guest in the cultural show and participate in different ceremonies. He will also inaugurate Bus Rapid Transit System Project at Ferozpur Road.
It is first opportunity in the history of the country that this mega project is being launched in collaboration with Turk companies and people of Punjab are getting fruits of government efforts of the last three and half years.
Istanbul Mayor Dr Kadir Topbas arrives Lahore | The Nation
Lahorites wholeheartedly welcome Istanbul Mayor
F.P. Report
LAHORE: Mayor Istanbul Dr. Kadir Topbas was accorded unprecedented welcome on his arrival in Lahore for a two-day official visit. Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Members Provincial Cabinet, Members National and Provincial Assembly, Senators, senior officers and other important personalities warmly welcomed the distinguished guest and other members of the delegation at the airport. Two children presented bouquet of flowers to Dr. Kadir Topbas and his wife. Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif introduced Ministers, Senators, Assembly Members, senior officers and elite of the city with the Mayor Istanbul.
The Chief Minister said on this occasion that the Lahorites wholeheartedly welcome the distinguished guest.
He said that due to visit of Dr. Kadir Topbas not only trade and economic activities would be promoted between Pakistan and Turkey but the brotherly relations between both the countries will be further strengthened. Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said that the modern bus rapid transit system and solid waste management projects by Turkey in Punjab reflect confidence in the transparency and public welfare steps taken by the Punjab government.
Mayor Dr. Kadir Topbas said on this occasion that Pakistan is his second home and he is very much pleased to come to Lahore.
He said that Lahorites have won his heart by according him warm welcome. Dr. Kadir Topbas said that the Lahorites have proved that the hearts of people of Turkey and Pakistan beat together.
Dr. Kadir Topbas said that he will never forget the scenes of rousing reception given by the Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, Members Provincial Cabinet, Members National and Provincial Assembly and especially the people of Lahore. Earlier, a smart contingent of Punjab Police presented guard of honour to Mayor Dr. Kadir Topbas at Lahore Airport.
Tunes of national anthems of Turkey and Pakistan were played on this occasion. Citizens accorded warm welcome to distinguished guests from Airport to the place of stay of Mayor Istanbul and raised slogans of Pak Turk Dosti enthusiastically. Citizens were carrying national flags of Pakistan and Turkey and also presented folk dance at various places on the route.
Portraits of President and Prime Minister of Turkey, Mayor of Istanbul, Quaid Pakistan Muslim League-N Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif and welcome banners were displayed on all main roads of the city.
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I have seen Lahore. I am now in Istanbul. But:
Lahore Lahore Aye - Tariq Tafoo - YouTube
The Turks are pretty legit when it comes to their Transportation system. Even though I have yet to find a IETT bus route map, it gets to where you want to go in pretty great time.
They have created:
1- A Transportation system that has discouraged Turks from buying cars, since they can get anywhere they need just by a bus or train.
2- A separate lane for buses that are traveling from one side of the city to the other.
2- Trams (train) lines both above and underground. (Some Turkish guy on this forum needs to talk to me about why I have to keep paying Lira even though I never walked out of the station)
Turks get the job done, Employees that literally have a broom and trashpicker-upper thingy and just walk around cleaning.
Not that Lahore cant do this itself. Pakistan has plenty of young potential. What is Sharif's commission in this?
Lahore Lahore Aye - Tariq Tafoo - YouTube
The Turks are pretty legit when it comes to their Transportation system. Even though I have yet to find a IETT bus route map, it gets to where you want to go in pretty great time.
They have created:
1- A Transportation system that has discouraged Turks from buying cars, since they can get anywhere they need just by a bus or train.
2- A separate lane for buses that are traveling from one side of the city to the other.
2- Trams (train) lines both above and underground. (Some Turkish guy on this forum needs to talk to me about why I have to keep paying Lira even though I never walked out of the station)
Turks get the job done, Employees that literally have a broom and trashpicker-upper thingy and just walk around cleaning.
Not that Lahore cant do this itself. Pakistan has plenty of young potential. What is Sharif's commission in this?
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His Excellency, Dr. Kadir Topbas and CM Shahbaz Sharif inaugurated a monument in commemoration of Pakistan-Turkey friendship, erected at an intersection named Dr. Kadir Topbas Chowk at the Khayaban-e-Jinnah.
CM Shahbaz Sharif, along with his His Excellency, Dr. Kadir Topbas, formally launched the Bus Rapid Transit System in Lahore earlier today.
This trend-setting initiative of the CM Punjab is aimed at introducing a dedicated lane for buses providing safe, comfortable, reliable, affordable, environment friendly and efficient public transport, to start with, in the provincial capital. The project is soon to be extended to other major cities of the Punjab.
The project will insha'Allah prove instrumental in controlling the ever-increasing traffic congestion in the city and improving the road traffic, besides making better the environmental situation.
Great news. That's provincial autonomy for you. Each province given the right to conduct and recieve international visits without the approval of the federal govt. One of the few good things done by PPP, they deserve full credit.
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