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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan is responding to public queries via telephone today, live, during a PTI programme.
In response to a question as to why there was no rule of law in Pakistan, the prime minister said the powerful and the weak should both be equal before the law.
He said it would take time for change to take shape in Pakistan, adding that expecting the country to be reformed overnight would only lead to disappointment.
"I can't turn on a switch and rivers of milk will flow," he said.
He credited Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) with establishing the State of Madinah where everyone was equal before the law.
The prime minister shared the example of Germany, Japan and other states who were destroyed after World War II but managed to stand on their own feet within a span of 10 years.
"Countries are destroyed when the heads of governments steal money in the billions and send them abroad," he said.
He said unfortunately, Pakistan's democrats had not been honest with the nation, citing the example of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, alleging that he had had the Supreme Court attacked with stick-wielding thugs back when he was the country's prime minister.
PM Imran Khan then spoke against the various cartels and mafias in the country, saying that they were benefitting from a corrupt system in the country.
The prime minister said fighting the status quo and mafias was the only reason he had become a politician in the first place.
"You all [Pakistanis] have to stand with me in this war," he said. "And Insha'Allah, I will win this war."
Western countries, media use human rights issues to promote their foreign policy objectives: PM Imran Khan
In response to another caller, the prime minister said it was a fact that most of the Western countries and their media, used human rights issues to promote their foreign policy objectives rather than provide justice to victims.
Speaking on India's efforts to counter Chinas a growing military and economic power, he said it was a futile effort on New Delhi's part, adding that India will suffer in the process.
He addressed concerns by Kashmiris of Pakistan returning to the negotiating table with India, saying that till New Delhi did not reverse its August 5 decision of scrapping Article 370, the government of Pakistan will not hold any dialogue with it.
PM says embassies have been tasked to resolve overseas Pakistanis' complaints
One caller complained about the ill-treatment meted out to him by foreign embassies to which the prime minister spoke about his recent public criticism of embassies.
PM Imran Khan praised Pakistan's embassies and their staff members, saying that they had rendered great services for Pakistan, especially when it comes to highlighting the Kashmir issue in front of the entire world.
The premier said he had directed embassies to start online services to overseas Pakistanis can register their complaints at a portal which will be set up under the supervision of Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi.
He said embassies have been directed to solve two issues relating to overseas Pakistanis; to solve problems and issues raised by the Pakistani diaspora abroad and to facilitate Pakistanis abroad in investing into the country.
Will change the team if advisors, ministers do not perform: PM
One caller complained of people thronging Eid bazaars as the government had restricted timings of markets due to the coronavirus pandemic.
In response, the prime minister said it was a quandary as the government wanted to reduce human interaction by decreasing the hours at which business and markets operated.
However, he realised that as a result, more people flocked to markets and business centres to shop.
The prime minister urged people to wear face masks and practice social distancing to stem the spread of the virus.
Answering another question by the same caller, he said Pakistan was trying to produce vaccines locally and in this regard, he would "soon give glad tidings to the nation".
The caller had also asked the prime minister whether he was satisfied with his team of ministers and advisors. In response, PM Imran Khan gave the analogy of a cricket team, saying that out of a team of 11 players, not everyone could become a star.
"Not everyone can be a superstar," he said, adding that ministers who do not perform will be excluded from the team.
"If the ministers and advisors do not perform, the team will have to be changed," he said.
'Apka Wazir-e-Azam Aap Kai Sath'
The premier is undertaking the initiative as part of the programme “Aapka Wazir- e-Azam Aap Kai Sath” which began its live telecast from 1:30 pm on PTV.
The public can call and speak to the prime minister dialling 051-9224900. The live interaction will be aired through radio and other social media platforms.
The prime minister has been regularly appearing in live TV programmes, enthusiastically joined by people from every walk of life who frequently pose different questions about national, global and other common issues.
These questions are then answered by the prime minister, sometimes with the help of some members of his cabinet.
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In response to a question as to why there was no rule of law in Pakistan, the prime minister said the powerful and the weak should both be equal before the law.
He said it would take time for change to take shape in Pakistan, adding that expecting the country to be reformed overnight would only lead to disappointment.
"I can't turn on a switch and rivers of milk will flow," he said.
He credited Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) with establishing the State of Madinah where everyone was equal before the law.
The prime minister shared the example of Germany, Japan and other states who were destroyed after World War II but managed to stand on their own feet within a span of 10 years.
"Countries are destroyed when the heads of governments steal money in the billions and send them abroad," he said.
He said unfortunately, Pakistan's democrats had not been honest with the nation, citing the example of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, alleging that he had had the Supreme Court attacked with stick-wielding thugs back when he was the country's prime minister.
PM Imran Khan then spoke against the various cartels and mafias in the country, saying that they were benefitting from a corrupt system in the country.
The prime minister said fighting the status quo and mafias was the only reason he had become a politician in the first place.
"You all [Pakistanis] have to stand with me in this war," he said. "And Insha'Allah, I will win this war."
Western countries, media use human rights issues to promote their foreign policy objectives: PM Imran Khan
In response to another caller, the prime minister said it was a fact that most of the Western countries and their media, used human rights issues to promote their foreign policy objectives rather than provide justice to victims.
Speaking on India's efforts to counter Chinas a growing military and economic power, he said it was a futile effort on New Delhi's part, adding that India will suffer in the process.
He addressed concerns by Kashmiris of Pakistan returning to the negotiating table with India, saying that till New Delhi did not reverse its August 5 decision of scrapping Article 370, the government of Pakistan will not hold any dialogue with it.
PM says embassies have been tasked to resolve overseas Pakistanis' complaints
One caller complained about the ill-treatment meted out to him by foreign embassies to which the prime minister spoke about his recent public criticism of embassies.
PM Imran Khan praised Pakistan's embassies and their staff members, saying that they had rendered great services for Pakistan, especially when it comes to highlighting the Kashmir issue in front of the entire world.
The premier said he had directed embassies to start online services to overseas Pakistanis can register their complaints at a portal which will be set up under the supervision of Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi.
He said embassies have been directed to solve two issues relating to overseas Pakistanis; to solve problems and issues raised by the Pakistani diaspora abroad and to facilitate Pakistanis abroad in investing into the country.
Will change the team if advisors, ministers do not perform: PM
One caller complained of people thronging Eid bazaars as the government had restricted timings of markets due to the coronavirus pandemic.
In response, the prime minister said it was a quandary as the government wanted to reduce human interaction by decreasing the hours at which business and markets operated.
However, he realised that as a result, more people flocked to markets and business centres to shop.
The prime minister urged people to wear face masks and practice social distancing to stem the spread of the virus.
Answering another question by the same caller, he said Pakistan was trying to produce vaccines locally and in this regard, he would "soon give glad tidings to the nation".
The caller had also asked the prime minister whether he was satisfied with his team of ministers and advisors. In response, PM Imran Khan gave the analogy of a cricket team, saying that out of a team of 11 players, not everyone could become a star.
"Not everyone can be a superstar," he said, adding that ministers who do not perform will be excluded from the team.
"If the ministers and advisors do not perform, the team will have to be changed," he said.
'Apka Wazir-e-Azam Aap Kai Sath'
The premier is undertaking the initiative as part of the programme “Aapka Wazir- e-Azam Aap Kai Sath” which began its live telecast from 1:30 pm on PTV.
The public can call and speak to the prime minister dialling 051-9224900. The live interaction will be aired through radio and other social media platforms.
The prime minister has been regularly appearing in live TV programmes, enthusiastically joined by people from every walk of life who frequently pose different questions about national, global and other common issues.
These questions are then answered by the prime minister, sometimes with the help of some members of his cabinet.
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You bankrupt the country and then have the audacity to blame Khan? These were reports before the 2018 elections of how your parties destroyed the country. Have shame as its ramadhan.
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