The Awami Workers Party ( Urdu : عوامی ورکرز پارٹی ) is a left-wing socialist political party in Pakistan . The party seeks to unify the struggles of workers, peasants, students, women and ethnic and religious minorities in Pakistan under the banner of a democratic and socialist political system. After the death of the AWP's founding leader Fanoos Gujjar in 2018, Senior Vice President Yousuf Mustikhan became its president. but after the death of Yousuf Mustikhan in September 2022, Akhtar Hussain was elected as president.
30-653: The party was formed on November 11, 2012, as a merger of Labour Party Pakistan , Workers Party Pakistan and Awami Party Pakistan. While not the first attempt to unify the Left, the AWP generated excitement among progressives due to its promise of building upon the left's best traditions and making adaptations necessary for a viable project. The party held its First Federal Congress on September 27–28, 2014 in Islamabad and elected its national leadership following sub-national party elections around
60-411: A cost of PKR 6.5 Billion in year 2016, and Rawal Dam chowk flyover on Murree Road at cost of PKR 1.1 Billion in year 2022. In another development, CDA inaugurated 7th Avenue interchange in year 2022 built at a cost of PKR 1.7 billion . These infrastructure projects have helped in reducing traffic congestion on major roads and junctions in Islamabad specially during rush hours. To preserve
90-661: Is close to groupings such as the Scottish Socialist Party and the International Socialist Organisation in the United States . In March 2005, it obtained permanent observer status in the reunified Fourth International . The party was led by Chairman Nisar Shah (Late). The General Secretary was Farooq Tariq. Supporters of the party publish a weekly paper in Urdu , Mazdoor Jeddojuhd . In November 2012,
120-628: The Trotskyist tradition. Its founders were students in the Netherlands who came into contact with the Committee for a Workers' International and were recruited to that body in 1980. They returned to Pakistan in 1986 and began carrying out entry work in the Pakistan Peoples Party as The Struggle . From 1991, some members split from The Struggle and operated as an open group; in 1995 they became
150-687: The CDA Model School in Islamabad in 1970. It is one of the oldest civic organizations in Pakistan and it was created with the aim to develop and maintain the capital city . The Government of Pakistan appoints the CDA chairman through its Establishment Division . As of 2024, the chairman also serves as the Chief Commissioner of Islamabad Capital Territory. According to the CDA Ordinance, the chairman of
180-881: The CDA intending to fund the project. According to a statement issued in March 2022, PTCL Group and the Capital Development Authority (CDA) entered into a strategic partnership to drive the digitalization of services provided by CDA. As per agreement, PTCL will deliver digital solutions to support various sectors within CDA Islamabad, including the administration, Excise and Taxation, and Islamabad Police . The partnership will initially introduce 12 key solutions, such as mobility services, call center setup, video conferencing, cloud services, complaint management systems, street lighting, and fleet management. U Microfinance Bank collaborated with CDA in year 2021 to plant one of
210-521: The GBA-6 Hunza seat and Asif Saeed Sakhi as Jan's covering candidate. Jan’s candidature was rejected and Sakhi contested the elections on AWP ticket. He got 2,612 votes and came fifth in the polls. In the 2024 General Elections, AWP nominated Iqbal Jahan for NA-47. He received 148 votes and 20th position in the polls AWP's website was blocked on June 3, 2018. On June 6, 2018, party submitted application to Election Commission of Pakistan to urgently remove
240-701: The Jeddojuhd Inqilabi Tehreek (JIT) or Struggle Revolutionary Movement. This was in opposition to the advice of the CWI. This was with a membership of 70 militants which grew to 740 by 1997 when the LPP was launched. The LPP was expelled from the CWI after accepting funds from NGOs. The rest of The Struggle continued as a section of the International Marxist Tendency until Lal Khan was expelled in 2016 over differences on entryism inside PPP . The LPP
270-552: The LPP announced that it was to merge with two other left parties, the Awami Party Pakistan and the Workers Party Pakistan , forming a new Awami Workers Party . The new party's aims would include a break with multinational capital and imperialism, the end of feudalism, establishment of a democratic federal system and improving relations with neighbouring states. The LPP dissolved on 10 November 2012, and Farooq Tariq
300-596: The block from party's official website. On February 18, 2019, AWP filed a petition in Islamabad High Court (IHC) against censorship of its website by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). On September 12, 2019, the IHC ruled that the blocking of website was in violation of natural justice according to Article 10-A in the Constitution of Pakistan . Fanoos Gujjar , the founding member of AWP and served as chairman of
330-517: The board is appointed for four years. During 2024, Capital Development Authority in collaboration with Pakistan Tobacco Company (PTC) launched "Throw and Grow" initiative to promote the green cover of Margalla hills . In another collaboration, The Embassy of United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Pakistan decided to provide support to CDA in renovating and adding new facilities to one of the parks existing in Islamabad. In another move, CDA joined hands with OGDCL for landscaping and tree plantation drive in
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#1733092367501360-518: The city. The project is expected to improve the aesthetic appeal of Islamabad Expressway while also contributing to better air quality through more plantation. In 2023, CDA collaborated with Niaz Support to provide custom wheelchairs to their employees with disabilities and their family members living with disability. In order to address the water shortage problems, CDA officials conducted meetings with WAPDA officials for construction of Dotara Dam and decided to collaborate for this project with
390-518: The country. Abid Hassan Minto was elected as president, Fanoos Gujjar as chairman and Farooq Tariq as general secretary. The Second Federal Congress was held on October 15-16, 2016 in Karachi. Fanoos Gujjar, was elected as the president and Akhter Hussain (former president Sindh Bar Council) as general secretary. Third central party congress was held on 12-13 March, 2022 in Lahore in which Yousuf Mustikhan
420-504: The demolitions and ordered from the CDA a written justification to it. The CDA's replied that "most of these katchi abadis [slums] are under the occupation of the Christian community." "It seems this pace of occupation of land by Christian community may increase. Removal of katchi abadies is very urgent to provide [a] better environment to the citizen[s] of Islamabad and to protect the beauty of Islamabad." Various human rights activists condemned
450-406: The history of Islamabad and to promote culture and tourism, CDA developed Saidpur village , more than 300 years old village, into a model village restoring its outlook. The village carries structures of Mandir , Church, and a Gurdwara . Since 2014, the CDA has been targeting and demolishing illegal slums who are largely occupied by Christians in Islamabad. The Supreme Court put on hold
480-497: The largest Miyawaki Forest of Islamabad in Kachnar park. During the campaign, around 6000 trees were planted on 1.5 acres of land. The collaboration was aimed at mitigating the devastating effects of deforestation and land degradation in Pakistan. Later on, in another collaboration with Mari Petroleum , largest Miyawaki Forest of the city was launched in sector H-12 of Islamabad. Initially over 20,000 tree saplings were planted with
510-426: The newly created Islamabad Metropolitan Corporation . However, the CDA is still in charge of estate management , project execution and sector developments. The organization initially came into being through an executive order but was later superseded by CDA Ordinance issued on June 27 1960. Major General Yahya Khan was designated as the first Chairman on 21 June 1960. The Capital Development Authority developed
540-452: The party from 2012 to 2016, and president of the party from 2016 till his death. He died on December 1, 2018, due to cardiac arrest in his native village Riyal, Union Council Batala, district Buner. He was suffering from multiple diseases and left with just one kidney since ten years. In October 2019, one member of Labour Party announced its resignation from the AWP. LPP leader and former AWP General Secretary Farooq Tariq alleged that his group
570-440: The plantation to continue gradually. The forest is spreaded over an area of 17 acres having various species of plants. In year 2017, CDA launched healthy city programme in collaboration with WHO country office in Pakistan. The programme was aimed at addressing inequalities and targetting needs of vulnerable groups. During 2016, CDA partnered up with Serena Hotels to launch spring tree plantation drive. The launch event
600-411: The position of the party in the current political environment, across Karachi , Islamabad and Gilgit Baltistan . Labour Party Pakistan The Labour Party Pakistan ( Urdu : لیبر پارٹی پاکستان , LPP) was a far-left political party and a leading labor union, closely allying associating with Fourth International . It claimed membership of 7,300 members in 2009. It originates from
630-577: The release of political prisoner Baba Jan , a leading AWP member. Capital Development Authority (Islamabad) Capital Development Authority ( Urdu : وفاقی ترقیاتی ادارہ, abbreviated as CDA ) is a public benefit corporation responsible for providing municipal services in Islamabad Capital Territory . The CDA was established on 14 June 1960 by an executive order entitled Pakistan Capital Regulation . As of 2016, most of CDA's municipal services and departments have been transferred to
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#1733092367501660-509: The seat became vacant on Mir Gazanfar's appointment as Governor. However, Baba Jan's paper was rejected. Akhun Bhai contested the by polls in place of Baba Jan. In the 2018 Pakistani general election , AWP received 35,870 votes. In July, 2018, at the Karachi Press Club , secretary general, advocate Akhtar Hussain, and senior vice president Yousuf Mustikhan, issued the party’s 10-point agenda as their manifesto. The main focus of manifesto
690-511: The state during the Aliabad incident. He was released from jail after nine years on November 27, 2020, after a week-long Aliabad sit-in by the families of the prisoners. The party has been one of the only groups actively defending against demolition and eviction of informal housing residents from state machinery especially the CDA . The party regularly holds seminars, lectures and workshops detailing
720-699: The water availability issues, CDA established upto 100 rainwater rechargeable wells in different localities of Islamabad. The project is aimed at conservation of rainwater to improve the underground water level in the city. These wells are designed with a filtration system to keep the water safe from pollutants while revitalising the groundwater. As informed by officials of CDA, more than one million gallon of rainwater has been saved from establishing rechargeable wells. In order to reduce maintenance cost and to adopt energy efficient solutions, CDA replaced 21,000 street light bulbs with LED lights . The lights have been replaced on major roads and avenues in Islamabad. Over
750-424: The years, the CDA has also completed some major infrastructure projects aimed at addressing the traffic congestion issue in the city. Some of the major infrastructure projects completed include construction of 7th Avenue at a cost of PKR 900 million , construction of Zero Point Interchange on Islamabad Expressway in year 2011 at a cost of PKR 4.1 Billion , Peshawar Morr Interchange on Srinagar Highway at
780-577: Was abolishing the medieval tribal and feudal system in the country. From the federal capital Islamabad , Ammar Rashid (president AWP Punjab) ran for the National Assembly seat NA-53 and Ismat Shahjahan (deputy general secretary AWP), for the National Assembly seat NA-54. Fanoos Gujjar contested elections from his native constituency, Buner in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In the 2020 GB Elections, Baba Jan submitted papers as primary candidate for
810-558: Was attended by diplomats from various countries, officials from Government and corporate executives. During an anti-encroachment drive, CDA was able to recover as much as 700 kanals of land from land grabbers in sector I-12 of Islamabad. The said land was illegally encroached by Afghan settlers due to which CDA launched a comprehensive campaign to retrieve the encroached land. In another successful move, CDA recovered 350 kanals of land in sector I-15 of Islamabad after 16 years of illegal occupation by land mafia. In order to address
840-588: Was being "witch-hunted" in the party, and said that the party had been reluctant to work with farmers', workers' and democratic movements, or to campaign for the release of political prisoner Baba Jan , a leading AWP member. Baba Jan (former vice-president AWP and currently a member of the Federal Committee) was sentenced to 71 years in jail along with 14 people by the Gilgit-Baltistan courts; they were tried for charges of terrorism for inciting public against
870-656: Was elected as president, Akhtar Hussain as Senior Vice President, Bakhshal Thalho as general secretary and Aasim Sajjad Akhtar as deputy general secretary. In the 2013 Pakistani general election , the party received 18,650 votes or 0.04% of the national share. AWP took part in the 2015 elections in Gilgit-Baltistan. Baba Jan was AWP's candidate in GBLA-6 constituency. Jan came second to PMLN's Mir Gazanfar Ali . New elections in GBLA-6 were expected to be held in September 2016 after
900-636: Was elected general secretary of the AWP. In 2018, the party merged with the Communist Mazdoor Kissan Party and the National Workers Party to form the Awami Workers Party . In October 2019, the LPP announced its resignation from the AWP. Farooq Tariq alleged that the group was being "witch-hunted" in the party, and said that the party had been reluctant to work with farmers', workers' and democratic movements, or to campaign for
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