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Pakistan to establish Disease Control Centre on US model

December 4, 2020 by Web Desk

State Health Minister Dr Faisal Sultan has revealed that the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Government has planned to establish a Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the details, the State Health Minister in his statement said the centre will be modelled after Atlanta-based national public health institute in the United States … Read more

Ex-mill price of sugar depreciated due to govt’s effective intervention: PM

December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that due to effective intervention of the incumbent government, the country witnessed a downfall in sugar price by Rs 20/kg within 20 days.

In a tweet on Wednesday, the Prime Minister wrote, “Due to effective intervention by Govt, ex-mill price of sugar is down by Rs 20/kg within 20 days. Distribution of imported sugar at control rates & timely start of the crushing season also ensured. I have asked provinces to ensure fair & swift cane payments are made to farmers.”

Due to effective intervention by Govt, ex-mill price of sugar is down by Rs 20/kg within 20 days. Distribution of imported sugar at control rates & timely start of crushing season also ensured. I have asked provinces to ensure fair & swift cane payments are made to farmers.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) December 2, 2020

Earlier in a day, PM Imran Khan said that a committee will be formed immediately to make progress on giving provincial status to Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) region.

PM Imran Khan attended the oath-taking ceremony of cabinet members. GB governor administered oaths to the newly-elected members of the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly (GBLA).

During his address to the cabinet, he said that the PTI government is well aware of the problems being faced by the people of the GB. He added that all the issues will be addressed to provide maximum relief to the people.

Imran Khan said that the government has also planned to bring health insurance in Gilgit Baltistan that will facilitate the poor and low-income people.

PTI Government will complete its term says Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed

November 30, 2020 by Web Desk

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has said that Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) will complete its five-year term. According to the details, Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed addressed a press conference on Monday at the Rawalpindi railway station. During his address, Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed said that Prime Minister Imran Khan is … Read more

Opposition doing politics by risking people’s lives, says Murad Saeed

November 29, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Minister for Communication Murad Saeed has on Sunday said that the Opposition is only thinks of its benefits and doing politics at the cost of people’s lives.

Addressing a press conference in Islamabad today (Sunday), Murad said opposition’s demand for public rallies in current spike of the pandemic shows that lives of the people are of no value to them.

He said Pakistan evolved such a strategy to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic that was highly appreciated and acknowledged by the world.

The Minister said the past rulers had left the national economy in worse condition, but the incumbent government, with untiring efforts, succeeded to stabilize it.

Earlier in a day, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Punjab, Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that the opposition alliance is playing politics by putting people’s lives at stake.

In her recent statement, Firdous Ashiq said that the opposition is engaged in conspiracies against the development of the country and the welfare of the people.

She said that the alliance of the opposition had become a major reason for spreading the deadly virus in the country.

Criticizing the COVID-19 infected PPP’s Bilawal Bhutto, she said that the prince is sitting in palace and insists masses to attend gatherings.

She said that the ongoing meetings of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) will not be successful in ending the regime of Imran Khan, however, these rallies are working as a major catalyst in the rampant increase in the COVID-19 in Pakistan.

Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan added that the novel coronavirus cases escalated after the Peshawar meeting but the Opposition alliance despite of realizing the situation is only interested in power.

Coronavirus in Pakistan

The novel coronavirus cases in Pakistan witnessed a major spike across the country with the national tally of 395,185 after 2,829 new infections reported in the past 24 hours.

The active cases hit at 47,390. A total of 40,369 tests were conducted across the country during this period. 339,810 people have recovered from the deadly disease while 5,475,508 samples have been tested thus far.

PTI-led government “poisoned” national politics: Shahbaz Sharif

November 29, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shahbaz Sharif said that he felt much helpless in jail when heard about his mother’s death.

“The world can see how I am spending my days and nights in prison. What can be more devastating than hearing about your mother’s death while you are behind bars?” Shahbaz said.

Shahbaz said that he was not allowed access to a physiotherapist in jail, nor was a heater installed in his cell despite the cold.

The PML-N leader, along with his son Hamza Shahbaz released from jail on a five-day parole for the funeral of Begum Shamim Akhtar, which took place on Saturday, November 28.

Both, father and son, had been arrested and imprisoned after being charged in a money-laundering case.

Shahbaz said that he was not allowed access to a physiotherapist in jail, nor was a heater installed in his cell despite the cold.

“The government is exacting revenge on me. But this too shall pass,” he said.

Speaking about the current political climate in the country, Shahbaz said that the PTI-led government has destroyed the country’s economy.

Asad Umar claims Zardari-era would soon end in Sindh; eyes PTI rule

November 29, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Federal Minister for Planning Asad Umar claimed that the Zardari-era would soon end in Sindh and that the PTI would rule the province in the future.

Speaking to media officials, Asad Umar said that the ruling PTI would establish its rule in Larkana. “We will draft a package for Sindh’s development.”

He lamented that “a few families accumulated wealth” in the province, while the poor people of Sindh continued to suffer.

Talking about rallies, Umar said that PTI could hold public gatherings in Sindh, but it “preferred not to put people’s lives at risk over [mere] politics.”

The minister, shedding light on PTI’s work in Sindh, said that the Centre had distributed the most cash to underprivileged people in the province during the lockdown.

“The government distributed [billions] among poor people as they were severely affected due to the lockdown,” he said.

The minister had apparently visited the city to meet senior PTI leader Ameer Bakhsh Bhutto, where he assured him that Prime Minister Imran Khan was serious about clearing reservations of party leaders.

Bhutto voiced his concerns that despite joining the PTI, no one in the top-brass was ready to listen to him. “The party is facing difficulties due to lack of organisation and security.”

“All your reservations will be removed,” Asad Umar assured him.

On the other hand, Former Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani assured that the procession of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) will be held in Multan in any case.

Gillani said that PDM jalsa on the occasion of Foundation Day will take place at any case.

He informed the media that PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari cannot participate because of Coronavirus. However, he said that former President Zardari will address people via the video link.

Apart from that, Gillani said that Asifa Bhutto will address a PDM jalsa. She will arrive in Multan on November 30 and might give a surprise, he added.

Merit system & economic stability is top priority: Shibli Faraz

November 28, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

On Saturday, the Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz has said that the government is focusing on the country’s infrastructural improvement and providing facilities to the people. While talking to media in Kohat, Senator Faraz said Imran Khan’s topmost priority is to resolve public issues. He said Imran Khan is working effortlessly … Read more

“We are in an open war with Imran Khan, will never step back”: Fazlur Rehman

November 22, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has on Sunday said that today’s Peshawar gathering at the rally has rejected that rigged government.

Addressing the PDM Peshawar Jalsa, Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that Imran Khan wants to be the only ‘Guru‘ of Pakistan, we have declared war, we have to conquer his fort and stepping back from the battlefield is a grave sin.

The JUI-F Chief further added that the state is dependent on a stable economy but the present government has destroyed Pakistan’s economy in two years.

Today no country is ready to have better ties with Pakistan, even Afghanistan is disappointed, China’s 70 billion investment has been destroyed while Iran has gone to India’s lobby, Fazl said.

While criticizing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) government, “We curse your NRO. We will not give NRO to Imran Khan.”

Maulana Fazl also added that the PTI leader became the dealers of Kashmir and now they are shredding crocodile tears on the current situation in IOJK.

We will make this country a true democratic welfare and parliamentary Pakistan and we will continue to find our destination, the JUI-F Chief said.

He also expressed heartfelt condolences to the the Sharif family and sympathized PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz on the passing of Begum Shamim Akhtar.

On the other hand, While addressing PDM Peshawar Jalsa, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said the incompetent PTI government will have to “pack by January” as the rulers are not eligible to run a country.

Bilawal lamented that the people who had been displaced due to terrorism and military operations against militants had still not been rehabilitated.

Residents whose family members had been killed by terrorists or whose houses and shops had suffered damages had not been compensated either, said the PPP chief.

Opposition’s insistence on public rallies reflects stubbornness; says Shibli Faraz in a video response

November 22, 2020November 22, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Minister for Information Shibli Faraz has on Sunday said people’s low interest in the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) rally shows their mistrust in the opposition.

As a responsive message to PDM Peshawar flop show, Shibli Faraz said people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) boycotted opposition’s rally, which indicates that they have rejected PDM’s anti-people agenda.

He said the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Prime Minister Imran Khan’s appeal, kept themselves protected from Coronavirus by staying away from opposition’s meeting.

The Minister said Coronavirus is a reality and not a fictional tale. He said despite court’s orders, opposition’s insistence on organizing public rallies reflects its stubbornness.

The opposition has always given priority to its personal interest over people’s health and respect of law, Faraz added.

Shibli Faraz asked participants of the Peshawar rally to quarantine for the sake of others’ protection.

Earlier in a day, Minister for Information Senator Shibli Faraz said amidst the ongoing COVID-19 surge in Pakistan, putting peoples’ lives at stake for meager political gain is political persecution.

In his tweets on Sunday, the minister said playing with the lives of people and political workers exposes the mentality of opportunist political gangs.

He further added that the criminals who ruined the economy of the country and targeted national institutions are now bent on the effect on the health and livelihood of people.

ملکی اداروں کو بدنام اور معیشت تباہ کرنے والے مجرم اب عوام کی صحت اور روزگار کے درپے ہیں۔یہ اپنے غیر ذمہ دارانہ رویے سے عوامی صحت اور روزگار دونوں متاثر کرنا چاہتے ہیں۔ کرپشن کے کورونا سے عوام حساب لیں گے۔

— Senator Shibli Faraz (@shiblifaraz) November 22, 2020

‘PDM Deliberately Endangering Lives’

Furthermore, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday said that Pakistan will be compelled to go into a complete lockdown if the coronavirus cases continue to surge across the country.

However, the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) will be responsible for such consequences, the premier said.

Taking to his Twitter handle, PM Imran blamed the PDM for ‘deliberately endangering lives and livelihoods’ by holding jalsas despite ban on large gatherings amidst increasing COVID-19 cases.

I do not want to take measures like a lockdown that will start hurting our economy which at the moment is showing signs of a robust recovery. Unfortunately, the Opposition's only goal is NRO at whatever cost to the lives of people & the country's economy.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) November 22, 2020

PDM Peshawar Jalsa: PTI govt. will have to go home by January, declares Bilawal

November 22, 2020November 22, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Ahead of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Jalsa in Peshawar, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said the incompetent PTI government will have to “pack by January” as the rulers are not eligible to run a country.

While addressing the PDM Peshawar Jalsa on Sunday, Bilawal lamented that the people who had been displaced due to terrorism and military operations against militants had still not been rehabilitated.

Residents whose family members had been killed by terrorists or whose houses and shops had suffered damages had not been compensated either, said the PPP chief.

Moreover, the Security agencies on Sunday issued a threat alert ahead of the PDM rally in Peshawar.

According to reports, the PDM rally can be targeted through a suicide bomber or IED blast at the jalsagah or adjoining areas.

The political leadership has been informed about the threat alert and the security of the jalsagah has been tightened.

Opposition leaders, including PDM chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, PPP chairman Bilawal and PML-N vice-president Maryam Nawaz, reached the venue after having lunch at Bilour House.

Also, the district administration had already denied allowing Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) leaders to hold a public gathering on November 22.

Imran Khan approves establishment of National Job Portal

November 16, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

To provide job opportunities to the youth of Pakistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved the establishment of the National Job Portal on Monday. During the meeting with Special Assistant on Youth Affairs Usman Dar, Prime Minister Imran Khan had given the approval of the establishment of the National Job Portal. PM Khan said during … Read more

PTI govt. entered its third year with exemplary efforts: Sheikh Rasheed

November 14, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

The minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has on Saturday said that my ministry is not changing, I am here and I am happy.

Addressing a press conference, Sheikh Rasheed said the people of Gilgit-Baltistan will vote responsibly and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party will win.

He said that whoever loses will say that rigging took place because even in the United States (US) Donald Trump is not accepting his defeat.

We will hear that rigging took place although the votes and voting results totally depend upon the Gilgit-Baltistan people, the minister added.

He said that the PTI government has entered its third year with exemplary efforts, whereas, the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) has unclear and invisible roles in the development of Pakistan.

“Pakistan will emerge as a great nation on the world map”: PM

November 8, 2020November 7, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Prime Minister Imran Khan has on Saturday laid foundation stone for a 400-bed District Headquarters hospital and university in Hafizabad. The Prime Minister was addressing a mammoth public gathering in Hafizabad today and stated to bring the corrupt elements to justice and recover the plundered amount from them. Prime Minister Imran Khan said the present … Read more

Govt. plans to handover some passenger trains to private sector: Sheikh Rasheed

November 7, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has on Saturday said that he want to sideline all encroachments on the track of Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) in minimum time.

Talking to media officials in Karachi, the minister said the government also desires to lay railway track from Peshawar to Jalalabad to improve connectivity between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

He further informed that government is working hard on restoration of Karachi Circular Railway to resolve the issue of travelling in the mega city.

Sheikh Rasheed said there is a plan to handover some passenger trains to private sector.

He said the democratic process in the country will continue to strengthen and incumbent government will complete its constitutional term.

Imran Khan will never bow before the corrupts: Shibli Faraz

October 26, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz says some political parties are committing a mistake of provoking people against national institutions for their political interests.

In a tweet on Monday, he said these institutions carry the status of the foundation of survival and security of a country.

The Minister said the elements wanted by the law are trying to misguide people.

Moreover, he said Imran Khan will not give in against their pressure.

قانون کو مطلوب عوام کو گمراہ کرنے کی مذموم کوشش کر رہے ہیں۔اپنے سیاسی مفاد کی خاطر بعض سیاسی جماعتیں عوام کو قومی اداروں کے خلاف بڑھکانے کی غلطی کر رہی ہیں جو کسی بھی ملک کی بقاءاور سلامتی کی بنیاد کی حیثیت رکھتے ہیں ۔عمران خان نے ان کے آگے نہ پہلے سر جھکایا نہ اب سر جھکائے گا

— Senator Shibli Faraz (@shiblifaraz) October 26, 2020

Earlier in a day, Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar said that nation will never forgive those elements who are raising allegations against the state institutions.

He said that a vicious conspiracy is being hatched to weaken Pakistan by making national institutions controversial.

State institutions are our pride and we will foil every conspiracy against them, the Chief Minister added.

He said that those who are targeting the institutions will not succeed in their nefarious designs. “PDM is working on anti-state agenda.”

Previously, Shibli Faraz had also lashed out at the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM).

He said, “PDM is the third part of the axis of evil with India and Israel against Pakistan”.

Furthermore, he had also slammed opposition leaders for attacking the country’s integrity and institutions.

The federal minister had also condemned the slogans raised by Owais Noorani regarding Balochistan during the PDM Jalsa held in Quetta.

CM Usman Buzdar says, the Opposition won’t succeed in its nefarious plans

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Compensation announced for victims of Bahawalnagar Ashura procession blast

Over the ongoing Opposition democratic rallies, Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar said that nation will never forgive those elements who are raising allegations against the state institutions.

In a statement, CM Usman Buzdar said that a vicious conspiracy is being hatched to weaken Pakistan by making national institutions controversial.

He said that state institutions are our pride and we will foil every conspiracy against them.

He said that those who are targeting the institutions will not succeed in their nefarious designs. “PDM is working on anti-state agenda.”

The Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has given a new identity to Southern Punjab.

Earlier, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz lashed out at the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), saying “PDM is the third part of the axis of evil with India and Israel against Pakistan”.

He had also slammed opposition leaders for attacking the country’s integrity and institutions.

The federal minister had also condemned the slogans raised by Owais Noorani regarding Balochistan during the PDM Jalsa held in Quetta.

On Sunday, The JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman at the PDM Quetta Jalsa expressed his views over the blasphemy incident that happened in France.

“France and Denmark have committed a major crime. We send a message to France and Denmark that we condemn the insulting sketches.”

He went on to warn the countries by saying, “Stop such unholy actions immediately. When such unholy actions occur, remember that there will be a reaction.”

The JUI-F leader also condemned the arrest of Captain Safdar in Karachi after the PDM jalsa there.

“I call the incident with Maryam and Safdar a moral bankruptcy. A guest was arrested at the airport, we also condemn it.”

PDM Quetta Jalsa: Mobile Phone Services Suspended in the city

October 25, 2020October 25, 2020 by Web Desk

The Mobile phone services have been suspended in the provincial capital of Balochistan ahead of Pakistan Democratic Government PDM Quetta Jalsa. According to the details, in light of the terror threat, mobile phone services have been suspended while pillion riding has also been banned in the city. The Chief Secretary Balochistan has directed the political … Read more

PDM Quetta Jalsa: Bilawal Bhutto doesn’t want to attend rally

October 25, 2020October 25, 2020 by Web Desk

Information Minister Punjab Fayyazul Hassan Chohan has revealed that Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari doesn’t want to attend Pakistan Democratic Movement PDM Quetta Jalsa on Sunday. According to the details, Punjab Information Minister Fayyaz-ul-Hassan Chauhan said that the enthusiasm of the PDM leaders has now waned and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is not … Read more

Imran Khan is trying hard to bring back Nawaz Sharif, says Sheikh Rasheed

October 24, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed on Saturday said that if governments could be overthrown by rallies, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) staged a 126-day-long sit-in. PM Imran is ready for a consultation but will not discuss NRO with the opposition, he added.

Addressing a news conference in Lahore, Sheikh Rasheed said that the Pakistan Army and the government stand on the same page and termed it a success of democracy.

Speaking about Opposition party Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), he said Imran Khan is trying to bring back Nawaz Sharif while cases against ‘my friend’ Shehbaz Sharif are also serious.

The minister also claimed that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will refuse to accept decisions of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) which are against democratic values.

He also added that the Prime Minister is not going anywhere; however Pakistani politics can see some major disturbances.

Rasheed further said 90 percent people of this country salute the services being rendered by the Army on the border and in the country.

“Only 10 percent defeated elements are harping on their selfish agendas,” he added.

Maryam Nawaz extremely humbled as she cuts cake prior to her birthday onboard

October 24, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz celebrated her birthday along with her spouse Captain (R) Safdar and other party workers on her flight from Lahore to Quetta.

Ahead of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Jalsa in Quetta, PML-N spokesperson MarriyumAurangzeb and other party workers, including Azma Bukhari and Mirza Javed also joined their leader in her celebrations.

Maryam cut the cake while others sang a birthday song for her in chorus.

Taking to twitter, the leader expressed how she humbled she felt after receiving the love and affection prior to her birthday.

“Extremely humbled and thankful for the love and affection. Someone brought the cake onboard to celebrate my upcoming birthday. It’s gestures like these that make it all so worthwhile. Alhamdolillah. God bless you all,” Maryam wrote on Twitter.

Extremely humbled and thankful for the love and affection. Someone brought the cake onboard to celebrate my upcoming birthday. It’s gestures like these that makes it all so worthwhile. Alhamdolillah. God bless you all. https://t.co/XW8jwbt7Qi

— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) October 24, 2020

Ever grateful 🙏🏼❤️ pic.twitter.com/bCZ6wXioYL

— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) October 24, 2020

The PML-N leader was born on October 28, 1973, in Lahore.

Earlier in a day, Maryam Nawaz has departed from Lahore to Quetta ahead of PDM’s third power show at Ayyub Stadium in Quetta.

She said the party supremo, Nawaz Sharif, would address the PDM Quetta Jalsa via video link.

The VP ended the speculations why Nawaz Sharif didn’t appear at the last public meeting held in Karachi and whether he was ready to repeat the same in future.

Speaking about Prime Minister Imran Khan’s claims that he would even visit the United Kingdom to bring back Mian Nawaz, Maryam said the UK government runs on the basis of constitution and law, not by the rhetoric of PTI officials.

“Only Imran Khan needs an NRO. No other person requires any NRO,” she said when questioned about PM’s claims to meet UK counterpart Boris Johnson.

Shibli Faraz says, ‘Maryam Nawaz is full of anger and bewilderment’

October 24, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz has said the government will not back down from its struggle against the corrupt elements.

In a tweet on Saturday, Shibli Faraz said Prime Minister Imran Khan has awakened the nation against the corrupt gang. He said the PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz is full of anger and bewilderment.

He said these morally bankrupt and absconders cannot be the flag bearers of democracy and lead the nation.

اخلاقی دیوالیہ پن کے شکار قانون کے مفرور جمہوریت کے علمبردار اور قوم کی رہنمائی کے اہل نہیں ہو سکتے۔مریم نواز غصے سے بھری اور بوکھلاہٹ کا شکار ہیں۔عمران خان نےکرپٹ ٹولے کے خلاف قوم کو جگایا، کرپشن کے خلاف جدوجہد سے پیچھے نہیں ہٹیں گے۔

— Senator Shibli Faraz (@shiblifaraz) October 24, 2020

Moreover, Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that he will visit London for repatriation of PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif if needed.

The premier added that Pakistan’s government has contacted the British authorities to bring back Nawaz Sharif. He said that he would talk to British PM Boris Johnson in this regard.

PM Imran Khan further added that some of my party colleagues got panicked over the opposition’s last public meeting in Karachi.

He said that he told them not to worry about the protest movement against the PTI-led government.

Maryam Nawaz ahead of PDM Quetta Jalsa says ,”Only Imran Khan needs an NRO”

October 24, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Maryam Nawaz at Allama Iqbal Int'l Airport

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz has departed from Lahore to Quetta ahead of Pakistan Democratic Movement’s (PDM) third power show at Ayyub Stadium.

Maryam Nawaz on Saturday said the party supremo, Nawaz Sharif, would address the PDM Quetta Jalsa via video link.

She ended the speculations why Nawaz Sharif didn’t appear at the last public meeting held in Karachi and whether he was ready to repeat the same in future.

Speaking to media officials at Allama Iqbal International Airport, said that only the Sindh government should probe into the Karachi Jalsa matter, adding that no other institution had the right to hold an inquiry.

Pakistan made sincere conciliatory efforts for Afghan peace process: FM Qureshi

October 24, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has on Saturday said that Pakistan has made sincere conciliatory efforts for the Afghan peace process. Addressing the trainee civil and military officers at National Defense University in Islamabad, he said Pakistan’s efforts for regional peace are being commended at the international level. The Foreign Minister said Pakistan has effectively … Read more

PDM Quetta Jalsa: Preparations underway; govt. deploys security forces

October 24, 2020October 24, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Ahead of the opposition rally, Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) at Quetta’s Ayub Stadium, the Balochistan government has deployed more than 4,000 security officials from police, Frontier Corps (FC) and other forces.

Banners and flags of different political parties have been posed on major roads and streets across the city for the upcoming PDM rally.

Moreover, Mahmood Achakzai, Dr Abdul Malik Baloch and Akhtar Mengal have arrived in Quetta today, whereas, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) supremo Maulana Fazlur Rehman already reached Balochistan’s Kalat district yesterday while he will arrive in Quetta in the evening today.

According to sources, Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz will depart for Quetta via a flight of a private airline along with a 10-member delegation comprising Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Captain (Retd) Safdar, Ahsan Iqbal and others.

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari will reach Quetta on Sunday via a special flight from Gilgit, otherwise, he will address the rally via video link.

Furthermore, Former premier and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif is also likely to address the rally’s participants from London via video link.

“No one in Bollywood can act like Bilawal, Maryam”: PM Imran

October 17, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday at the Convention Centre said that I will talk about last night’s circus today. While addressing to the Youth Volunteers and Tiger Force in Islamabad, said that there were much big artists in the circus but you are stuck discussing about diesel here. The premier said that due to … Read more

‘Your political funeral will come from London’: Sheikh Rasheed slams Nawaz

October 17, 2020October 17, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed lashed out at PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, warning him that he would suffer the same fate as MQM founder.

Speaking at a news conference in Lahore, Sheikh Rasheed said, “Your political funeral will come from London. Your politics will not thrive in Pakistan now.”

The railways minister challenged the PML-N to resign from the assemblies if they are serious in their campaign against the government. “Hand in your resignations. You will know where you stand,” he said.

The railways minister said that he knew about a secret meeting between Nawaz Sharif and another personality that took place in Istanbul’s Renaissance Hotel.

“Nawaz Sharif, I know about the meeting at Hotel Renaissance in Istanbul [that took place] at 11:20,” he said, putting a finger to his lips.

“I am not allowed to speak on it. And I have prohibited myself from speaking about it.”

Sheikh Rasheed criticized the former Prime Minister, saying that his party had also voted for army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa’s extension earlier this year.

“Do they think governments go because of jalsas?” asked Rasheed.

“If their jalsa is compared to Benazir’s 1986 and Imran Khan’s Lahore jalsa, then this was a failed and incomplete jalsa,” he said.

He said that the only reason that the 11-party Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) was formed was so that Maryam Nawaz could agree to a compromise with the government and fly out of the country.

Tiger Force: PM to announce future course of action today

October 17, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Prime Minister Imran Khan will give future course of action to the Tiger Force and decide the roadmap of new responsibilities for them at a ceremony today (Saturday).

This was stated by Special Assistant on Youth Affairs Usman Dar while talking to media in Islamabad.

He said the Tiger Force is working as a facilitator to fill the gap of human resource in administration.

Usman Dar said development of youth is top priority of PM Imran.

Yesterday, PM Imran addressed a ceremony after inaugurating N-Ovative Health Technology Facility at NUST Islamabad.

However, this is the first facility in Pakistan that will produce cardiac stents.

The Prime Minister said real development of the country is not possible without enhancing exports, and the PTI government has set the direction right to focus on exports instead of imports.

Imran Khan said all the government departments have been directed to facilitate and create an enabling environment for investment.

He said Overseas Pakistanis are being encouraged and facilitated to invest in the country.

The premier said when PTI came to power, the country was facing forty billion dollars trade gap.

However, he said current account deficit ultimately leads to high inflation mainly due to rupee depreciation.

He urged the youth to have their visions and work hard to realize their potential.

Moreover, addressing the ceremony, Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhary said Pakistan is heading from import based economy to manufacturing based economy under the dynamic leadership of PM Imran Khan.

He said Pakistan is advancing towards self-reliance under the visionary leadership of the PM. He said the future of Pakistan is attached with education and technology.

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