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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This was my main message to our youth in our Dharna and it remains an invaluable lesson for our youth today. <a href="https://t.co/jIQy5Lrare">pic.twitter.com/jIQy5Lrare</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1294195781742800896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 14, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan has become the most followed Pakistani politician as he crossed 10 million followers on the social media platform Facebook.
PM Khan was born on 5th October 1952 to a Pashtun family in Lahore and did his graduation from Keble College, Oxford in 1975.
At the age of 18, Imran Khan began his international cricket career. Under his captainship, Pakistan won its first Cricket World Cup in 1992.
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday cleared the misunderstanding surrounding Islam and...
After his retirement from cricket in 1992, Imran Khan Niazi founded his own political party “Tehreek-e-Insaf” (PTI) in 1996 and serves as the party’s national leader. He won the seat in the National Assembly in 1992. Until 2007, Imran Khan served as an opposition leader from Mianwali.
Imran Khan was elected as the Prime Minister of Pakistan in 2018. As a Prime Minister, Imran Khan has initiated many projects for the development of Pakistan. Khan launched an anti-corruption campaign but was criticized by political opponents for alleged targeting.
On Account of Kashmir Black Day, Prime Minister Imran Khan in his video message reiterated the unwavering support to the Kashmiri people struggling for their right to self-determination.
https://www.bolnews.com/latest/2020...ani-politician-to-cross-10-m-followers-on-fb/
PM Khan was born on 5th October 1952 to a Pashtun family in Lahore and did his graduation from Keble College, Oxford in 1975.
At the age of 18, Imran Khan began his international cricket career. Under his captainship, Pakistan won its first Cricket World Cup in 1992.
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday cleared the misunderstanding surrounding Islam and...
After his retirement from cricket in 1992, Imran Khan Niazi founded his own political party “Tehreek-e-Insaf” (PTI) in 1996 and serves as the party’s national leader. He won the seat in the National Assembly in 1992. Until 2007, Imran Khan served as an opposition leader from Mianwali.
Imran Khan was elected as the Prime Minister of Pakistan in 2018. As a Prime Minister, Imran Khan has initiated many projects for the development of Pakistan. Khan launched an anti-corruption campaign but was criticized by political opponents for alleged targeting.
On Account of Kashmir Black Day, Prime Minister Imran Khan in his video message reiterated the unwavering support to the Kashmiri people struggling for their right to self-determination.
https://www.bolnews.com/latest/2020...ani-politician-to-cross-10-m-followers-on-fb/
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An Islamabad anti-terrorism court on Thursday acquitted Prime Minister Imran Khan in the 2014 Parliament House attack case.
The verdict was announced by ATC Judge Raja Jawad Abbas Hassan. The court also decided that Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Defence Minister Pervez Khattak, Education Minister Shafqat Mehmood and Planning Minister Asad Umar — who have been summoned at the next hearing on November 12 — will be indicted.
Provincial ministers Aleem Khan and Shaukat Yousafzai as well as PTI's former secretary general Jahangir Tareen have also been summoned at the next hearing.
Meanwhile, Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) worker Mubashir Ali was also acquitted in the case while the party's chairman, Tahirul Qadri, was declared a fugitive.
On Aug 31, 2014, PTI and PAT workers had marched towards Parliament House and Prime Minister House and clashed with police deployed on Constitution Avenue.
Earlier this week, the premier had urged the court acquit him as the prosecution was no longer interested in pursuing the case. Through his lawyer, Abdullah Babar Awan, the son of Adviser to the PM on Parliamentary Affairs Babar Awan, he had informed the court that the “prosecution stands in favour of [his] acquittal”.
Prosecution lawyers are appointed by and take ins*t*ructions from the sitting government. The then prosecution team under the PML-N government had fou*ght the Parliament House attack case but with a new team under the PTI government, the situation has changed.
The application stated that “the prosecution was not interested to prosecute the applicant [Imran Khan]".
"The learned prosecutor appearing for the other side is heard and the learned prosecutor candidly conceded that in this false case the charge against the petitioner is groundless and there is no probability of the conviction and therefore, the learned prosecutor agreed that this is a fit case for acquittal.”
It further stated: “The applicant is maliciously implicated and dragged in this false case. Further proceedings shall cause harassment and political victimisation. Particularly, after the prosecution stands in favour of the acquittal of the applicant.”
According to the counsel, not a single witness of the prosecution had linked Imran Khan with the offence, adding that there was no direct or indirect evidence available on record against the prime minister.
Police on Aug 31, 2014 had invoked sections of the Anti-Terrorism Act against Imran and other leaders including the incumbent president Dr Arif Alvi, federal ministers Asad Umar, Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Shafqat Mahmood for inciting violence during the sit-in.
As per the earlier stance of the prosecution, three people were killed and 26 injured while 60 were arrested. The prosecution had submitted 65 photos, sticks and cutters to the court to establish its case.
https://www.dawn.com/news/1587610/atc-acquits-pm-imran-in-parliament-house-attack-case
The verdict was announced by ATC Judge Raja Jawad Abbas Hassan. The court also decided that Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Defence Minister Pervez Khattak, Education Minister Shafqat Mehmood and Planning Minister Asad Umar — who have been summoned at the next hearing on November 12 — will be indicted.
Provincial ministers Aleem Khan and Shaukat Yousafzai as well as PTI's former secretary general Jahangir Tareen have also been summoned at the next hearing.
Meanwhile, Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) worker Mubashir Ali was also acquitted in the case while the party's chairman, Tahirul Qadri, was declared a fugitive.
On Aug 31, 2014, PTI and PAT workers had marched towards Parliament House and Prime Minister House and clashed with police deployed on Constitution Avenue.
Earlier this week, the premier had urged the court acquit him as the prosecution was no longer interested in pursuing the case. Through his lawyer, Abdullah Babar Awan, the son of Adviser to the PM on Parliamentary Affairs Babar Awan, he had informed the court that the “prosecution stands in favour of [his] acquittal”.
Prosecution lawyers are appointed by and take ins*t*ructions from the sitting government. The then prosecution team under the PML-N government had fou*ght the Parliament House attack case but with a new team under the PTI government, the situation has changed.
The application stated that “the prosecution was not interested to prosecute the applicant [Imran Khan]".
"The learned prosecutor appearing for the other side is heard and the learned prosecutor candidly conceded that in this false case the charge against the petitioner is groundless and there is no probability of the conviction and therefore, the learned prosecutor agreed that this is a fit case for acquittal.”
It further stated: “The applicant is maliciously implicated and dragged in this false case. Further proceedings shall cause harassment and political victimisation. Particularly, after the prosecution stands in favour of the acquittal of the applicant.”
According to the counsel, not a single witness of the prosecution had linked Imran Khan with the offence, adding that there was no direct or indirect evidence available on record against the prime minister.
Police on Aug 31, 2014 had invoked sections of the Anti-Terrorism Act against Imran and other leaders including the incumbent president Dr Arif Alvi, federal ministers Asad Umar, Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Shafqat Mahmood for inciting violence during the sit-in.
As per the earlier stance of the prosecution, three people were killed and 26 injured while 60 were arrested. The prosecution had submitted 65 photos, sticks and cutters to the court to establish its case.
https://www.dawn.com/news/1587610/atc-acquits-pm-imran-in-parliament-house-attack-case
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Some unknown PTI leaders bringing out more people than seen in all the PDM jalsas that had their top tier in attendance, but Imran Khan is 'selected' lmaoo
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sea of people showing up at our Jalsas for Election Campaign in Gilgit Baltistan. PTI is truly a National Party, the support is incredible in all parts of Pakistan because we don’t divide people, we unite them. IA we will sweep <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GBElections2020?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GBElections2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/MnhoNFDBBo">pic.twitter.com/MnhoNFDBBo</a></p>— PTI (@PTIofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTIofficial/status/1321793885618737153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sea of people showing up at our Jalsas for Election Campaign in Gilgit Baltistan. PTI is truly a National Party, the support is incredible in all parts of Pakistan because we don’t divide people, we unite them. IA we will sweep <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GBElections2020?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GBElections2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/MnhoNFDBBo">pic.twitter.com/MnhoNFDBBo</a></p>— PTI (@PTIofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTIofficial/status/1321793885618737153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Billawal has been very active with the GB elections. There was criticism that PTI was not taking these elections seriously
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IK with fashionable flares.These pictures remind me of my brothers pictures from that era.
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Stay in your limits when talking about the PM of Pakistan.
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Prime Minister Imran Khan is expected to reshuffle portfolios in the federal cabinet later this week, former information minister Senator Shibli Faraz said Sunday.
The PTI leader, speaking on Geo News talk show "Naya Pakistan", said he had no information about whether he would be included in the cabinet or not, however, he believes Fawad Chaudhry would be an effective information minister.
Earlier, sources had informed Geo News that PM Imran Khan had decided to reappoint Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry as information minister.
Chaudhry had first assumed the role of information minister in 2018, after which, in 2019, Firdous Ashiq Awan was appointed, and following her dismissal, Senator Shibli Faraz was given the charge. Now, again, Chaudhry has been appointed.
Since coming to power in 2018, PM Imran Khan has reshuffled his cabinet five times. More than half the PM’s cabinet has had its portfolio changed at least once.
The first major hiring and firing in the country’s top decision-making body, the cabinet, took place in April 2019.
If the prime minister does go ahead with a major reshuffle, it would be the sixth since the PTI government came into power three years ago.
In December 2020, during the last reshuffle, PM Imran Khan changed the portfolios of cabinet members and appointed Sheikh Rasheed as the interior minister.
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The PTI leader, speaking on Geo News talk show "Naya Pakistan", said he had no information about whether he would be included in the cabinet or not, however, he believes Fawad Chaudhry would be an effective information minister.
Earlier, sources had informed Geo News that PM Imran Khan had decided to reappoint Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry as information minister.
Chaudhry had first assumed the role of information minister in 2018, after which, in 2019, Firdous Ashiq Awan was appointed, and following her dismissal, Senator Shibli Faraz was given the charge. Now, again, Chaudhry has been appointed.
Since coming to power in 2018, PM Imran Khan has reshuffled his cabinet five times. More than half the PM’s cabinet has had its portfolio changed at least once.
The first major hiring and firing in the country’s top decision-making body, the cabinet, took place in April 2019.
If the prime minister does go ahead with a major reshuffle, it would be the sixth since the PTI government came into power three years ago.
In December 2020, during the last reshuffle, PM Imran Khan changed the portfolios of cabinet members and appointed Sheikh Rasheed as the interior minister.
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Lol he is approaching running Pakistan as the captain of the Cricket team where he expects changing the batting order will have an impact.
And what Gidarsinghi does Usman Buzdar have that he still retains his seat?
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Worst PM in Pakistan history.
His remarkable failure is a lesson for every future political leader – if you spend all your time slandering, maligning, making false accusations and doing propaganda against other parties, you will be brutally exposed when it is your time to take charge.
Imran had all the time in the world to prepare himself and do his homework, but he wasted all those years on doing a circus show and abusing others.
He learned nothing from his party’s flop performance in KP in 2013-18 and proceeded to flop at the federal level.
He has been a rabbit caught in headlights.
His remarkable failure is a lesson for every future political leader – if you spend all your time slandering, maligning, making false accusations and doing propaganda against other parties, you will be brutally exposed when it is your time to take charge.
Imran had all the time in the world to prepare himself and do his homework, but he wasted all those years on doing a circus show and abusing others.
He learned nothing from his party’s flop performance in KP in 2013-18 and proceeded to flop at the federal level.
He has been a rabbit caught in headlights.
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Imran Khan voted 'personality of the week' by Al Jazeera for highlighting Islamophobia
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2297429/pm-imran-voted-personality-of-the-week-for-highlighting-islamophobia
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2297429/pm-imran-voted-personality-of-the-week-for-highlighting-islamophobia
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Planning and Development Minister Asad Umar has shared an interesting anecdote to explain that Prime Minister Imran Khan will dissolve the assembly if it comes in the way of his vision for the country.
Sharing a short clip from a talk show on Twitter on Saturday, the federal minister said: "I was asked if Imran Khan can dissolve the assembly, see the answer in this clip. Imran Khan is not a politician, he is a leader."
"He never came into politics for power. Power is only a means of serving the people," the federal minister asserted.
Umar shared an incident from the time when the now ruling PTI had a coalition government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
"There was a group comprising 10-12 people protesting against the government. The prime minister called me in a meeting where he planned to address the issues raised by the protesters. He called for a pen and a paper to literally note down all their concerns," Umar narrated the incident.
But by the end of the meeting, Asad Umar quoted the premier as saying: "If anybody thinks they can fulfill their demands by blackmailing me, I will break the government today, not tomorrow."
The minister said that the premier will undoubtedly curtail his time as a prime minister if he feels that his vision to serve the people is not being accomplished.
"The man doesn't want power but wants to serve his people," Umar stressed.
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Sharing a short clip from a talk show on Twitter on Saturday, the federal minister said: "I was asked if Imran Khan can dissolve the assembly, see the answer in this clip. Imran Khan is not a politician, he is a leader."
"He never came into politics for power. Power is only a means of serving the people," the federal minister asserted.
Umar shared an incident from the time when the now ruling PTI had a coalition government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
"There was a group comprising 10-12 people protesting against the government. The prime minister called me in a meeting where he planned to address the issues raised by the protesters. He called for a pen and a paper to literally note down all their concerns," Umar narrated the incident.
But by the end of the meeting, Asad Umar quoted the premier as saying: "If anybody thinks they can fulfill their demands by blackmailing me, I will break the government today, not tomorrow."
The minister said that the premier will undoubtedly curtail his time as a prime minister if he feels that his vision to serve the people is not being accomplished.
"The man doesn't want power but wants to serve his people," Umar stressed.
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Prime Minister Imran Khan has always been against the prevalent "VIP culture" in the country that people in power have been enjoying for the last several decades.
On Sunday, in the same spirit, the premier defied the norms and visited several areas of Islamabad without any protocol. He was accompanied by the chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Aamir Ahmed Ali.
A video of the premier's visit was posted on Twitter by the Prime Minister's Office, in which he could be seen driving a car himself on the streets of Islamabad. He could also be seen stopping at a signal to let other cars pass first.
During his visit, the premier reviewed the Ehsaas Rehri Baan Pilot Project, Ramadan Sasta Bazaar, and several other projects.
The prime minister spoke to different vendors and listened to their feedback. He also instructed them to strictly follow the coronavirus standard operating procedures (SOPs).
He also visited Argentina Park, Trail 5, Marghazar, and Margalla Road.
Chairman CDA briefed the prime minister on different developmental works, sources said.
None of the members of the cabinet or anyone from the PM's Office accompanied the premier during the short tour, sources added.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/348370-pm-imran-khan-visits-different-areas-of-islamabad-without-protocol
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ur" dir="rtl">وزیراعظم کابغیرپروٹوکول اسلام آبادکےمختلف علاقوں کادورہ <a href="https://t.co/ygzSMOKEzB">pic.twitter.com/ygzSMOKEzB</a></p>— Prime Minister's Office, Pakistan (@PakPMO) <a href="https://twitter.com/PakPMO/status/1388838612632997891?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
On Sunday, in the same spirit, the premier defied the norms and visited several areas of Islamabad without any protocol. He was accompanied by the chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Aamir Ahmed Ali.
A video of the premier's visit was posted on Twitter by the Prime Minister's Office, in which he could be seen driving a car himself on the streets of Islamabad. He could also be seen stopping at a signal to let other cars pass first.
During his visit, the premier reviewed the Ehsaas Rehri Baan Pilot Project, Ramadan Sasta Bazaar, and several other projects.
The prime minister spoke to different vendors and listened to their feedback. He also instructed them to strictly follow the coronavirus standard operating procedures (SOPs).
He also visited Argentina Park, Trail 5, Marghazar, and Margalla Road.
Chairman CDA briefed the prime minister on different developmental works, sources said.
None of the members of the cabinet or anyone from the PM's Office accompanied the premier during the short tour, sources added.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/348370-pm-imran-khan-visits-different-areas-of-islamabad-without-protocol
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ur" dir="rtl">وزیراعظم کابغیرپروٹوکول اسلام آبادکےمختلف علاقوں کادورہ <a href="https://t.co/ygzSMOKEzB">pic.twitter.com/ygzSMOKEzB</a></p>— Prime Minister's Office, Pakistan (@PakPMO) <a href="https://twitter.com/PakPMO/status/1388838612632997891?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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A society cannot progress until it uplifts the poor, says PM Imran Khan
LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan said a society cannot progress until and unless it works to uplift the poor in its midst.
The prime minister, speaking at an event in Lahore, lamented how the common man is unable to afford houses or places of shelter for themselves.
Turning his guns towards the Opposition, the prime minister said a "union" has been formed in the name of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) who are trying to escape accountability.
He lamented that there was no concept of holding the powerful to account in Pakistan. The premier praised Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), saying that the principles on which he founded the State of Medinah were a shining example for governments around the world even today.
"The Holy Quran has ordered us to follow his [Holy Prophet PBUH] example because it is a success story," he said.
Speaking about the Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme, he said the passing of the foreclosure law had made it possible for banks to provide loans to the people, adding that this was not previously so.
He said the government had introduced the housing scheme so that salaried people and those belonging to the working class were able to afford houses for themselves.
The premier lamented how previous governments never thought about providing low-cost housing projects for the poor. He said if Pakistan's housing sector booms, it will lead to a positive effect on other industries as well.
"Thirty sectors are linked to the housing sector as well," he said, adding that Pakistan's economy will benefit once the houses are constructed as people will then avail services from other sectors once the construction is completed.
PM Imran Khan says tourism sector enough to earn more revenue for Pakistan than exports
Speaking about the tourism sector, he said it was unfortunate no one had previously given thought to it despite its massive potential.
"Pakistan's tourism sector alone has the potential to earn even more for the country than its exports," he added.
Taking shots at predecessor governments, PM Khan said Pakistan's rulers have always opted to go for vacations and holidays abroad despite the presence of several tourist resorts in the country.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/348994-pm-imran-khan-addresses-event-in-lahore
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ur" dir="rtl">وزیراعظم عمران خان کے ہمراہ عمرہ کی سعادت مکمل کی۔<br> وزیراعظم اور ان کے وفد کے لئے خانہ کعبہ کا دروازہ خصوصی طور پر کھولا گیا۔ وزیراعظم اور خاتون اوّل اور وفد نے خانہ کعبہ کے اندر نوافل ادا کئیے۔
<a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImranKhanPTI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GovtofPakistan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GovtofPakistan</a> <a href="https://t.co/zmQM16MXHu">pic.twitter.com/zmQM16MXHu</a></p>— Sheikh Rashid Ahmed (@ShkhRasheed) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShkhRasheed/status/1391409428205916162?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">Prime Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImranKhanPTI</a> at Aqdam e Aaliya, while he's in Madina to pay respect at Roza E Rasoolﷺ <a href="https://t.co/5yv5iU4fRr">pic.twitter.com/5yv5iU4fRr</a></p>— Prime Minister's Office, Pakistan (@PakPMO) <a href="https://twitter.com/PakPMO/status/1391068141162217472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Thursday that the opposition feared the PTI-led government's success and thus started claiming from day one that the government had failed because it could foresee its "political death".
Addressing the virtual groundbreaking ceremony of Balochistan's Naukundi-Mashkhel road in Islamabad, the premier said his government's opponents and the "mafias" did not worry about the government's failure but feared its success.
He added that the first time the PTI had formed government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, it had been a coalition government and the province did not usually give a second attempt to political parties. Yet when the next election came the PTI returned with a two-thirds majority and its opponents were in a very "bad state". "All of you can see what their conditions are today," he said of the opposition.
"They have the same fear here in all of Pakistan since our government came at the federal level.
"They're all afraid now of us becoming successful hence they start making noise from the first day that the government has failed because it is their wish for failure [of the government] because they see their political death," said the premier.
Prime Minister Imran said he wanted to see "all these big mafias being brought under the ambit of the law" by the end of his government's five years and for rule of law to be established in the country.
He termed this struggle for the law as his "first objective", saying his second goal was to lift Pakistan's weak segments as never done before in the country. The premier said that a great nation was made on the basis of two things: rule of law and a "system of humanity" or a welfare state as established in the State of Madina.
He compared China and India, saying the former had pursued accountability and brought the powerful under the law while also raising its poor segment up which explained the present gap between the two countries.
Speaking of his government's efforts for the welfare of the poor, the prime minister cited the initiatives such as medical insurance through health cards, reducing the disparity between English- and Urdu-medium education through the Single National Curriculum, constructing 'Panahgahs' (shelter homes) for labourers and mobile food trucks for distribution of meals in poor areas.
He said the incentives the government had given for industries and large-scale manufacturing had contributed to growth, development and employment opportunities.
"[With] the agricultural reforms we are doing ... you will see we will change the lives of farmers," he told the ceremony. "The biggest way to reduce poverty is helping small-scale farmers."
Prime Minister Imran said data would soon be collected of poor households in all of Pakistan and direct subsidies would be provided to them through the Ehsaas programme due to increase in the prices of wheat, sugar, electricity, etc.
Highlighting the importance of the Naukundi-Mashkhel road, the premier said: "This is a road which will have a great impact on Pakistan in the long term."
He said Balochistan had been left behind in development and thus bringing connectivity was not only important for Pakistan's future but also to "strengthen our federation".
https://www.dawn.com/news/1624718/in-pti-govts-success-opposition-sees-its-political-death-pm-imran
Addressing the virtual groundbreaking ceremony of Balochistan's Naukundi-Mashkhel road in Islamabad, the premier said his government's opponents and the "mafias" did not worry about the government's failure but feared its success.
He added that the first time the PTI had formed government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, it had been a coalition government and the province did not usually give a second attempt to political parties. Yet when the next election came the PTI returned with a two-thirds majority and its opponents were in a very "bad state". "All of you can see what their conditions are today," he said of the opposition.
"They have the same fear here in all of Pakistan since our government came at the federal level.
"They're all afraid now of us becoming successful hence they start making noise from the first day that the government has failed because it is their wish for failure [of the government] because they see their political death," said the premier.
Prime Minister Imran said he wanted to see "all these big mafias being brought under the ambit of the law" by the end of his government's five years and for rule of law to be established in the country.
He termed this struggle for the law as his "first objective", saying his second goal was to lift Pakistan's weak segments as never done before in the country. The premier said that a great nation was made on the basis of two things: rule of law and a "system of humanity" or a welfare state as established in the State of Madina.
He compared China and India, saying the former had pursued accountability and brought the powerful under the law while also raising its poor segment up which explained the present gap between the two countries.
Speaking of his government's efforts for the welfare of the poor, the prime minister cited the initiatives such as medical insurance through health cards, reducing the disparity between English- and Urdu-medium education through the Single National Curriculum, constructing 'Panahgahs' (shelter homes) for labourers and mobile food trucks for distribution of meals in poor areas.
He said the incentives the government had given for industries and large-scale manufacturing had contributed to growth, development and employment opportunities.
"[With] the agricultural reforms we are doing ... you will see we will change the lives of farmers," he told the ceremony. "The biggest way to reduce poverty is helping small-scale farmers."
Prime Minister Imran said data would soon be collected of poor households in all of Pakistan and direct subsidies would be provided to them through the Ehsaas programme due to increase in the prices of wheat, sugar, electricity, etc.
Highlighting the importance of the Naukundi-Mashkhel road, the premier said: "This is a road which will have a great impact on Pakistan in the long term."
He said Balochistan had been left behind in development and thus bringing connectivity was not only important for Pakistan's future but also to "strengthen our federation".
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HARIPUR: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Thursday the force behind the government’s 10 Billion Tree Tsunami Project and other such endeavors was its objective to leave behind a Pakistan with protected environment and free from pollution.
Addressing a tree plantation ceremony here to mark the plantation of One Billionth Tree under 10 Billion Tree Tsunami Project, the prime minister said that the objective of his government’s environment-friendly initiatives was to “mitigate the impacts” of climate change.
“We really want to leave behind a better Pakistan for the future generation,” he said. “We have seen when there used to be huge forest cover, wildlife, clean water and no pollution. But the situation deteriorated as no one pursued long-term approach,” the prime minister told the ceremony.
Prime Minister Imran planted a deodar sapling at the Makhniyal Forest – the site where he had also launched the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s One Billion Tree Tsunami and the federal government’s 10 Billion Tree Tsunami Project.
He appreciated the efforts of Malik Amin Aslam, his special assistant on environment, for the success of One Billion Tree Tsunami and the ongoing efforts for 10 Billion Tree Tsunami Project which were being recognised globally.
“Just like India, Pakistan’s rivers are fed by glaciers, which are melting fast and can beget issues in the the future,” Imran said, adding that the previous governments did not pursue long-term approach to address these issues.
The prime minister called for learning lessons from the Chinese model of reversing the damages done to environment. “Through the billion tree tsunami projects, the government is striving to protect the wetlands and revive the wildlife which has reduced to a great extent,” he said.
“After massive plantation in water-logged area along the river in Dera Ismail Khan, the wildlife, including birds, have returned to the area. He announced that Pakistan would host the World Environment Day on June 5 to highlight before the world how it was protecting its natural capital.
Minister for Economic Affairs Omar Ayub, State Minister for Climate Change Zartaj Gul, State Minister for Information Farrukh Habib, special assistants to prime minister Malik Amin Aslam and Dr Shahbaz Gill, and Senator Faisal Javed were also present at the ceremony.
On the occasion, the UN Environment Programme director presented a report titled ‘Inclusive Wealth of Pakistan: The Case for Investing in Natural Capital and Restoration’ to the prime minister. The report highlights that Pakistan’s inclusive wealth had increased by 2.3% annually during 1992-2019 period.
During that period, according to an analysis of the individual capital categories in the report, human capital and produced capital grew at a rate of 2.9% and 3.2%, respectively, while natural capital declined negligibly, around 0.1%.
The UN report points to exciting recent developments in Pakistan’s management of natural capital. “Afforestation across the country as part of the 10 Billion Tree Tsunami Programme is expected to boost the nation’s renewable natural capital resources, particularly in the decades to come,” it said.
“The10 Billion Tree Tsunami Project has helped make Pakistan a global pioneer in forest restoration by combining community participation, green jobs creation and strong political commitment. Overall objectives of the initiative are to improve the quality and extent of protected areas, encourage eco-tourism and promote community engagement and job creation.”
Malik Amin Aslam said that the 10 Billion Tree Tsunami Project had created 85,000 jobs during Covid-19 and thousands more would be added during the current year. He added that the project had become an identity of the country that was why Pakistan had been selected to host World Environment Day.
Apprising the gathering of the finding of a third-party assessment of the planted trees across the country under the federal government’s projects, Aslam said that 90% survival rate has been recorded at 72% sites, 85% at 24% sites and 75% at 4% sites.
Highlighting the salient features of the UN report on environment protection, to be launched on the World Environment Day, Aslam said that the world body had acknowledged the positive growth of natural capital during 2015 to 2019 which had been negative earlier.
Addressing a tree plantation ceremony here to mark the plantation of One Billionth Tree under 10 Billion Tree Tsunami Project, the prime minister said that the objective of his government’s environment-friendly initiatives was to “mitigate the impacts” of climate change.
“We really want to leave behind a better Pakistan for the future generation,” he said. “We have seen when there used to be huge forest cover, wildlife, clean water and no pollution. But the situation deteriorated as no one pursued long-term approach,” the prime minister told the ceremony.
Prime Minister Imran planted a deodar sapling at the Makhniyal Forest – the site where he had also launched the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s One Billion Tree Tsunami and the federal government’s 10 Billion Tree Tsunami Project.
He appreciated the efforts of Malik Amin Aslam, his special assistant on environment, for the success of One Billion Tree Tsunami and the ongoing efforts for 10 Billion Tree Tsunami Project which were being recognised globally.
“Just like India, Pakistan’s rivers are fed by glaciers, which are melting fast and can beget issues in the the future,” Imran said, adding that the previous governments did not pursue long-term approach to address these issues.
The prime minister called for learning lessons from the Chinese model of reversing the damages done to environment. “Through the billion tree tsunami projects, the government is striving to protect the wetlands and revive the wildlife which has reduced to a great extent,” he said.
“After massive plantation in water-logged area along the river in Dera Ismail Khan, the wildlife, including birds, have returned to the area. He announced that Pakistan would host the World Environment Day on June 5 to highlight before the world how it was protecting its natural capital.
Minister for Economic Affairs Omar Ayub, State Minister for Climate Change Zartaj Gul, State Minister for Information Farrukh Habib, special assistants to prime minister Malik Amin Aslam and Dr Shahbaz Gill, and Senator Faisal Javed were also present at the ceremony.
On the occasion, the UN Environment Programme director presented a report titled ‘Inclusive Wealth of Pakistan: The Case for Investing in Natural Capital and Restoration’ to the prime minister. The report highlights that Pakistan’s inclusive wealth had increased by 2.3% annually during 1992-2019 period.
During that period, according to an analysis of the individual capital categories in the report, human capital and produced capital grew at a rate of 2.9% and 3.2%, respectively, while natural capital declined negligibly, around 0.1%.
The UN report points to exciting recent developments in Pakistan’s management of natural capital. “Afforestation across the country as part of the 10 Billion Tree Tsunami Programme is expected to boost the nation’s renewable natural capital resources, particularly in the decades to come,” it said.
“The10 Billion Tree Tsunami Project has helped make Pakistan a global pioneer in forest restoration by combining community participation, green jobs creation and strong political commitment. Overall objectives of the initiative are to improve the quality and extent of protected areas, encourage eco-tourism and promote community engagement and job creation.”
Malik Amin Aslam said that the 10 Billion Tree Tsunami Project had created 85,000 jobs during Covid-19 and thousands more would be added during the current year. He added that the project had become an identity of the country that was why Pakistan had been selected to host World Environment Day.
Apprising the gathering of the finding of a third-party assessment of the planted trees across the country under the federal government’s projects, Aslam said that 90% survival rate has been recorded at 72% sites, 85% at 24% sites and 75% at 4% sites.
Highlighting the salient features of the UN report on environment protection, to be launched on the World Environment Day, Aslam said that the world body had acknowledged the positive growth of natural capital during 2015 to 2019 which had been negative earlier.
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Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday assured farmers that the government would not allow any cartel or mafia to exploit them.
“As there is a difference between profit and profiteering, the government will protect you from the exploitation of cartels and mafias," the premier assured representatives of growers in an interactive session held at the PM House.
“The country's socio-economic progress is linked to the development of the agricultural and industrial sectors,” he added.
“Nations, which did not follow the rule of law and justice, were unable to progress.”
The prime minister referred to a saying of Hazrat Ali (RA) that “a system of injustice cannot survive”.
He noted that despite a rise in sugar prices, growers of sugarcane in the past did not even receive the support price due to cartelisation of the industry, which sold the commodity at higher rates and did not pay its due taxes.
The prime minister said his 25 years of struggle had been against corruption and corrupt rulers.
“It is unfortunate that the rulers in developing countries or the third world indulge n corruption and stashed peoples' resources abroad,” he maintained.
“When people come in politics and eventually to power for corruption, then the country cannot achieve development.”
The premier mentioned the investigation initiated by the present government against the sugar mafia through the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).
“They [sugar mafia] have even started threatening the FIA of further a increase in the price of sugar.”
He said as the country would progress with the development and promotion of the farm sector, the government would ensure the payment of support price to the growers of all commodities.
“It is due to the government's policies that except cotton, the country achieved record production of various crops including wheat, rice, maize and sugarcane this year, bringing prosperity to rural areas.”
He assured the farmers that the government would take all measures for the development and promotion of agricultural sector including its modernisation with the cooperation of China.
“The development of the agricultural sector on modern lines has been made part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC),” he told farmers.
He further said the government would work on the duty-free import of agricultural equipment and tools from China and benefit from their expertise to develop our livestock sector as well.
The prime minister assured the farmers' representatives that he and his team would continue to interact with them.
The farmers appreciated the prime minister for his intervention, which led to the passage of the Sugar Factories Control (Amendment) Act 2021 by the Punjab Assembly, giving a direct benefit of Rs80 to Rs90 billion to sugarcane growers in the province.
They said no government or leader in the past had made so much efforts to protect the interests of growers.
Information and Broadcasting Minister Fawad Chaudhry, National Food Security Minister Syed Fakhar Imam, Minster of State for Information Farrukh Habib, and Special Assistants to PM Jamshed Cheema and Dr Shahbaz Gill were also present on the occasion. APP
“As there is a difference between profit and profiteering, the government will protect you from the exploitation of cartels and mafias," the premier assured representatives of growers in an interactive session held at the PM House.
“The country's socio-economic progress is linked to the development of the agricultural and industrial sectors,” he added.
“Nations, which did not follow the rule of law and justice, were unable to progress.”
The prime minister referred to a saying of Hazrat Ali (RA) that “a system of injustice cannot survive”.
He noted that despite a rise in sugar prices, growers of sugarcane in the past did not even receive the support price due to cartelisation of the industry, which sold the commodity at higher rates and did not pay its due taxes.
The prime minister said his 25 years of struggle had been against corruption and corrupt rulers.
“It is unfortunate that the rulers in developing countries or the third world indulge n corruption and stashed peoples' resources abroad,” he maintained.
“When people come in politics and eventually to power for corruption, then the country cannot achieve development.”
The premier mentioned the investigation initiated by the present government against the sugar mafia through the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).
“They [sugar mafia] have even started threatening the FIA of further a increase in the price of sugar.”
He said as the country would progress with the development and promotion of the farm sector, the government would ensure the payment of support price to the growers of all commodities.
“It is due to the government's policies that except cotton, the country achieved record production of various crops including wheat, rice, maize and sugarcane this year, bringing prosperity to rural areas.”
He assured the farmers that the government would take all measures for the development and promotion of agricultural sector including its modernisation with the cooperation of China.
“The development of the agricultural sector on modern lines has been made part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC),” he told farmers.
He further said the government would work on the duty-free import of agricultural equipment and tools from China and benefit from their expertise to develop our livestock sector as well.
The prime minister assured the farmers' representatives that he and his team would continue to interact with them.
The farmers appreciated the prime minister for his intervention, which led to the passage of the Sugar Factories Control (Amendment) Act 2021 by the Punjab Assembly, giving a direct benefit of Rs80 to Rs90 billion to sugarcane growers in the province.
They said no government or leader in the past had made so much efforts to protect the interests of growers.
Information and Broadcasting Minister Fawad Chaudhry, National Food Security Minister Syed Fakhar Imam, Minster of State for Information Farrukh Habib, and Special Assistants to PM Jamshed Cheema and Dr Shahbaz Gill were also present on the occasion. APP
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In the federal budget 2021-22, the prime minister’s gross salary has been proposed to be allocated at a whopping Rs2.441 million for the next fiscal year.
According to the documents available with The Express Tribune, while the PM’s salary has been proposed at Rs2.441 million, the amount for PM House expenses is suggested to be Rs210.80 million.
The federal budget documents revealed that for the next financial year, Rs30 million has been proposed for salaries and perks of advisers to the premier, while Rs29 million will be set aside for special assistants.
It is pertinent to note that the gross salary of the premier is currently Rs201,574.
The budget for the President House has been proposed at Rs1.020 billion -- Rs405 million for salaries and other expenses of president’s public office employees and Rs615 million for salaries and other expenses of the president's personal office employees.
Last year, the government had decided to slash perks and privileges of the president and prime minister.
Unveiling the “people-friendly” federal budget for FY22, Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin kicked off the National Assembly session by recalling the state of the economy that the ruling PTI had received when it came to power.
He said that the current account deficit was at a historic high of $20 billion but the government through its prudent policies managed to drag the economy out of trouble.
He said that the budget deficit was at a high of 6.6% and the foreign exchange reserves were at a critical level of $10 billion at the end of the PML-N’s tenure. However, the situation has now improved.
He said that the responsibility to fix the economy fell to the PTI as the previous government had hampered the economy by taking loans and artificially fixing the dollar at Rs104 for five years.
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According to the documents available with The Express Tribune, while the PM’s salary has been proposed at Rs2.441 million, the amount for PM House expenses is suggested to be Rs210.80 million.
The federal budget documents revealed that for the next financial year, Rs30 million has been proposed for salaries and perks of advisers to the premier, while Rs29 million will be set aside for special assistants.
It is pertinent to note that the gross salary of the premier is currently Rs201,574.
The budget for the President House has been proposed at Rs1.020 billion -- Rs405 million for salaries and other expenses of president’s public office employees and Rs615 million for salaries and other expenses of the president's personal office employees.
Last year, the government had decided to slash perks and privileges of the president and prime minister.
Unveiling the “people-friendly” federal budget for FY22, Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin kicked off the National Assembly session by recalling the state of the economy that the ruling PTI had received when it came to power.
He said that the current account deficit was at a historic high of $20 billion but the government through its prudent policies managed to drag the economy out of trouble.
He said that the budget deficit was at a high of 6.6% and the foreign exchange reserves were at a critical level of $10 billion at the end of the PML-N’s tenure. However, the situation has now improved.
He said that the responsibility to fix the economy fell to the PTI as the previous government had hampered the economy by taking loans and artificially fixing the dollar at Rs104 for five years.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our water conservation policies showing results - <a href="https://twitter.com/UsmanAKBuzdar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UsmanAKBuzdar</a>-led Punjab govt has stopped fall in Lahore's Groundwater for first time since 1980 thru effective water recycling policies, new aquifer charges, underground rain storage, timed well pumping & other targeted actions. <a href="https://t.co/mPwzodabqU">pic.twitter.com/mPwzodabqU</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1406494851915452416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Thursday that food security has become a matter of national security for Pakistan.
The prime minister, in his address to the National Kissan Convention in Islamabad, said that Pakistan's "biggest challenge" in the years to come will be that of food security.
To explain the precise nature of the problem, he explained to the audience that Pakistan had to import 4 million tonnes of wheat last year alone to meet a shortfall.
“The expense of that was paid in foreign exchange, in a country that is already short of dollars,” remarked PM Imran Khan.
He added that it was unsustainable for the country to keep on going like this.
"The rate at which our population is increasing [we need to ask] in the next 10, 15 years how will we create food for our population?” said the premier.
The premier said that it was necessary to raise awareness about food security and that Pakistan should start taking measures to tackle the problem from today.
“If we want to save our nation from the challenges ahead [we need to see that] food security in reality [has become] national security,” said PM Imran Khan.
The prime minister, in his address to the National Kissan Convention in Islamabad, said that Pakistan's "biggest challenge" in the years to come will be that of food security.
To explain the precise nature of the problem, he explained to the audience that Pakistan had to import 4 million tonnes of wheat last year alone to meet a shortfall.
“The expense of that was paid in foreign exchange, in a country that is already short of dollars,” remarked PM Imran Khan.
He added that it was unsustainable for the country to keep on going like this.
"The rate at which our population is increasing [we need to ask] in the next 10, 15 years how will we create food for our population?” said the premier.
The premier said that it was necessary to raise awareness about food security and that Pakistan should start taking measures to tackle the problem from today.
“If we want to save our nation from the challenges ahead [we need to see that] food security in reality [has become] national security,” said PM Imran Khan.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">To save taxpayer money & avoid inconvenience to the public I will not be going to any private function with protocol & security. I am also reviewing protocol & security for ministers, governors & PTI CMs to decide how we can minimise expenditure & end public inconvenience.</p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1412378896318844928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Next week Cabinet will decide on a comprehensive policy in this regard. We will put an end to the colonial legacy of pomp & glory used to overwhelm the people.</p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1412378899405754368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Next week Cabinet will decide on a comprehensive policy in this regard. We will put an end to the colonial legacy of pomp & glory used to overwhelm the people.</p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1412378899405754368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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This shocking from IK, why is he making these corrupt thugs work for a living. Wasnt Purana PK better for these crooked civil servants.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It was a wonderful experience to finally visit Samarkand, the greatest city in the world at the beginning of the 15th century. Visited the tombs of Amir Taimur <a href="https://t.co/aIXSVdIVxr">pic.twitter.com/aIXSVdIVxr</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1416320238119915521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 17, 2021</a></blockquote>
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“I know the history of Uzbekistan more than the Uzbek people”
Imran Khan, while addressing the people of Uzbekistan.
Imran Khan, while addressing the people of Uzbekistan.
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why not. very important figure for the history of indus and beyond.
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I think he will cast himself as Babur.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ancient city Bokhara which I visited last Friday. It was the centre of learning for centuries. Changez Khan was so impressed by the height of the tower that he spared it when he sacked the city in 1220s. I also offered fateha at the shrine of founder of the Naqashbandiya silsila. <a href="https://t.co/zB1y0PQ99o">pic.twitter.com/zB1y0PQ99o</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1416653904704647169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Yep. Founded the greatest Muslim dynasty in the subcontinent. Only thing is it should not be a film, but instead a tv series otherwise it will be too short.
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Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday urged people to ask themselves and others whether they were voting for "honest" and "trustworthy" political leaders on the day of the July 25 election in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Addressing an election campaign rally in AJK's Bhimber district, the premier said: "When you go to vote on [July] 25 you have to ask a question from the rest of the voters that whether the parties they're voting for have honest and trustworthy leaders or not."
He said the world respected honest individuals who did justice, pointing to the example of Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah who, according to the prime minister, was similarly respected by his political opponents.
The premier stressed that if party leaders weren't trustworthy then it did not matter if their candidates were trustworthy. However, he said, if the leader was trustworthy and the political candidates were do number (dishonest) then the latter would be afraid of committing any illicit acts due to fear of being caught and stopped.
At another rally in Mirpur later, Prime Minister Imran reiterated this point and said it might have been "possible that the PTI nominated a sketchy candidate, I can't say, but I assure you that whoever comes under [me], if I myself am not stealing and making money then how will I allow them to?"
He called upon the people to vote irrespective of familial, friendly or tribal bonds on July 25.
"The vision is bigger, just look at one thing that whether the leader of the [candidate] you're voting for is sadiq (honest) and ameen (righteous) or not."
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Addressing an election campaign rally in AJK's Bhimber district, the premier said: "When you go to vote on [July] 25 you have to ask a question from the rest of the voters that whether the parties they're voting for have honest and trustworthy leaders or not."
He said the world respected honest individuals who did justice, pointing to the example of Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah who, according to the prime minister, was similarly respected by his political opponents.
The premier stressed that if party leaders weren't trustworthy then it did not matter if their candidates were trustworthy. However, he said, if the leader was trustworthy and the political candidates were do number (dishonest) then the latter would be afraid of committing any illicit acts due to fear of being caught and stopped.
At another rally in Mirpur later, Prime Minister Imran reiterated this point and said it might have been "possible that the PTI nominated a sketchy candidate, I can't say, but I assure you that whoever comes under [me], if I myself am not stealing and making money then how will I allow them to?"
He called upon the people to vote irrespective of familial, friendly or tribal bonds on July 25.
"The vision is bigger, just look at one thing that whether the leader of the [candidate] you're voting for is sadiq (honest) and ameen (righteous) or not."
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Benazir Bhutto, Nawaz Sharif offered me party tickets multipe times: PM Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: Speaking about his entry into politics a little over two decades ago, Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday recalled how former prime ministers Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif both offered him party tickets multiple times.
The premier was addressing the launching ceremony of defence analyst Ikram Sehgal's book. PM Imran Khan said he was new to politics when he first formed the PTI.
PM Khan said he had studied politics in university and therefore understood international politics, but every country has its own culture of politics, and “I had no knowledge of Pakistani politics and that is how I began my career in it".
The prime minister said he was friends with both Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif when he entered into politics.
"I was friends with both Benazir and Nawaz Sharif. Sharif was more interested in cricket and by chance, he became prime minister. I knew them personally and they both offered me party tickets again and again, but I was opposed to their corruption and challenged them," the premeir recalled.
PM Khan, turning his guns on the Opposition, lamented that leaders of Pakistan's political parties spent their summers abroad and never thought about the country.
Speaking about his experience as a cricketer, PM Khan said there were two types of cricketers: one who played for the country while the other played for his/her own interests.
He said that those leaders, who thought of individual gains and personal interests, were never respected by nations, while those working for the country always respected, he said, adding that the Quaid-e-Azam always worked and thought for the nation.
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ISLAMABAD: Speaking about his entry into politics a little over two decades ago, Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday recalled how former prime ministers Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif both offered him party tickets multiple times.
The premier was addressing the launching ceremony of defence analyst Ikram Sehgal's book. PM Imran Khan said he was new to politics when he first formed the PTI.
PM Khan said he had studied politics in university and therefore understood international politics, but every country has its own culture of politics, and “I had no knowledge of Pakistani politics and that is how I began my career in it".
The prime minister said he was friends with both Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif when he entered into politics.
"I was friends with both Benazir and Nawaz Sharif. Sharif was more interested in cricket and by chance, he became prime minister. I knew them personally and they both offered me party tickets again and again, but I was opposed to their corruption and challenged them," the premeir recalled.
PM Khan, turning his guns on the Opposition, lamented that leaders of Pakistan's political parties spent their summers abroad and never thought about the country.
Speaking about his experience as a cricketer, PM Khan said there were two types of cricketers: one who played for the country while the other played for his/her own interests.
He said that those leaders, who thought of individual gains and personal interests, were never respected by nations, while those working for the country always respected, he said, adding that the Quaid-e-Azam always worked and thought for the nation.
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KARACHI: Prime Minister Imran Khan said Tuesday that Pakistan did not progress as rapidly as it was supposed to, citing money laundering and corruption as major drawbacks.
The prime minister has arrived in Karachi on a day-long visit to review and issue directives on the federal government projects in the city, reported Geo News.
Accompanied by ministers Asad Umar and Zubaida Jalal, the prime minister is scheduled to chair important meetings at the Sindh Governor House.
The prime minister was attending the inauguration ceremony of the Ship Lift and Transfer System at the Karachi Shipyard.
"Since I grew up side-by-side with Pakistan, let me say on this occasion that we [country] were not able to progress and reach our potential as we were supposed to," said PM Khan.
The prime minister said instead of standing on their own feet and using their genius, Pakistanis lost their way.
"We became an import-led economy and Pakistan started relying on foreign aid," regretted PM Khan. "We didn't recognise our power. Whenever someone starts to depend on crutches, his physique deteriorates," he added.
PM Khan used this example to state that God has made nations in a similar way, adding that when they learn to struggle and rise above hurdles, they prevail in the end.
Giving the example of the State of Madinah, he said Allah tells Muslims to learn from the example of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), adding that whichever states adopt the principles of the Riyasat-e-Madinah, it would always rise above its problems.
Highlighting his government's priorities, PM Khan said Pakistan must end reliance on imports and attract foreign investment in the country. He said it was also important for the country to end money laundering so that the dollars it earns does not leave the country.
Towards the end of his speech, the premier expressed happiness that Pakistan was finally on the path to achieve prosperity, paying tribute to Chief of Naval Staff Amjad Niazi for taking the initiative to launch the Ship Lift and Transfer system.
During his stay in Karachi, the prime minister is scheduled to chair important meetings at the Sindh Governor House.
At the moment, the prime minister is attending the inauguration ceremony of the Ship Lift and Transfer System at the Karachi Shipyard.
Governor Sindh Imran Ismail, federal ministers Asad Umar, Ali Haider Zaidi and Zubaida Jalal are attending the ceremony with the premier.
The premier will be given a briefing at the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) on the various federal government projects that are being executed in the city under the Karachi Transformation Plan's umbrella.
It is expected that the prime minister will issue directives on their implementation.
PM Imran Khan will be briefed on the Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) project by Railways Minister Azam Swati, said sources, adding that after the meetings at the KPT, the prime minister is expected to pay a visit to the Hub Chowki.
After his official engagements are over, the prime minister is expected to return to Islamabad by Tuesday night.
Karachi development package
After torrential rains last year left Karachi's main arteries and roads inundated and life came to a crippling halt in the provincial capital, PM Imran Khan announced a Rs1,100bn development package for Karachi.
PM Imran Khan had referred to the Karachi Transformation Plan as a "historic" Rs1,100bn development package that will cater to the city's diverse problems ranging from water supply, to transport and solid waste management.
Chalking out the course of the plan, the premier had said that the first issue the government will tackle is that of the city's water supply, by finishing the Greater Karachi Water Supply Scheme, better known as K-IV. He had expressed hope that Karachi's water supply issue will be fully resolved in the next three years.
The prime minister had assured masses that the transformation package would address the city's sewerage and solid waste disposal problems.
Stressed on reforming the transport system in Karachi, he had said that the Karachi Circular Railway, the Bus Rapid Transit and other lines are included in the plan.
PM Khan had said that the long-term development plan will span three years with the first phase of the plan to take a year while the rest will be implemented in two years.
The prime minister has arrived in Karachi on a day-long visit to review and issue directives on the federal government projects in the city, reported Geo News.
Accompanied by ministers Asad Umar and Zubaida Jalal, the prime minister is scheduled to chair important meetings at the Sindh Governor House.
The prime minister was attending the inauguration ceremony of the Ship Lift and Transfer System at the Karachi Shipyard.
"Since I grew up side-by-side with Pakistan, let me say on this occasion that we [country] were not able to progress and reach our potential as we were supposed to," said PM Khan.
The prime minister said instead of standing on their own feet and using their genius, Pakistanis lost their way.
"We became an import-led economy and Pakistan started relying on foreign aid," regretted PM Khan. "We didn't recognise our power. Whenever someone starts to depend on crutches, his physique deteriorates," he added.
PM Khan used this example to state that God has made nations in a similar way, adding that when they learn to struggle and rise above hurdles, they prevail in the end.
Giving the example of the State of Madinah, he said Allah tells Muslims to learn from the example of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), adding that whichever states adopt the principles of the Riyasat-e-Madinah, it would always rise above its problems.
Highlighting his government's priorities, PM Khan said Pakistan must end reliance on imports and attract foreign investment in the country. He said it was also important for the country to end money laundering so that the dollars it earns does not leave the country.
Towards the end of his speech, the premier expressed happiness that Pakistan was finally on the path to achieve prosperity, paying tribute to Chief of Naval Staff Amjad Niazi for taking the initiative to launch the Ship Lift and Transfer system.
During his stay in Karachi, the prime minister is scheduled to chair important meetings at the Sindh Governor House.
At the moment, the prime minister is attending the inauguration ceremony of the Ship Lift and Transfer System at the Karachi Shipyard.
Governor Sindh Imran Ismail, federal ministers Asad Umar, Ali Haider Zaidi and Zubaida Jalal are attending the ceremony with the premier.
The premier will be given a briefing at the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) on the various federal government projects that are being executed in the city under the Karachi Transformation Plan's umbrella.
It is expected that the prime minister will issue directives on their implementation.
PM Imran Khan will be briefed on the Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) project by Railways Minister Azam Swati, said sources, adding that after the meetings at the KPT, the prime minister is expected to pay a visit to the Hub Chowki.
After his official engagements are over, the prime minister is expected to return to Islamabad by Tuesday night.
Karachi development package
After torrential rains last year left Karachi's main arteries and roads inundated and life came to a crippling halt in the provincial capital, PM Imran Khan announced a Rs1,100bn development package for Karachi.
PM Imran Khan had referred to the Karachi Transformation Plan as a "historic" Rs1,100bn development package that will cater to the city's diverse problems ranging from water supply, to transport and solid waste management.
Chalking out the course of the plan, the premier had said that the first issue the government will tackle is that of the city's water supply, by finishing the Greater Karachi Water Supply Scheme, better known as K-IV. He had expressed hope that Karachi's water supply issue will be fully resolved in the next three years.
The prime minister had assured masses that the transformation package would address the city's sewerage and solid waste disposal problems.
Stressed on reforming the transport system in Karachi, he had said that the Karachi Circular Railway, the Bus Rapid Transit and other lines are included in the plan.
PM Khan had said that the long-term development plan will span three years with the first phase of the plan to take a year while the rest will be implemented in two years.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Under Chairmanship of PM, a high-powered Board sits to decide promotions of bureaucrats from BPS 21 to 22. This Board mtg has been postponed for a couple of months bec I am scrutinising actual performance of these officers on the ground beyond routine performance assessments.</p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1425735986177249280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 12, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday that Pakistan cannot move forward without the supremacy of law, adding that the government was struggling to ensure the same.
"We are fighting a war to rectify the system and it is a war to ensure the supremacy of law," the premier said as he addressed a ceremony at the inauguration of a hotel in Nathia Gali, Abottabad.
PM Imran further stated that only those societies progressed where rule of law prevailed. "Countries where law isn't supreme have not been witnessing prosperity," he added.
He further stated that influential figures who had amassed wealth abroad were launching attacks on the government because they didn't want rule of law to prevail. "These people want to continue benefiting from a corrupt system," he said.
The premier added that wealth creation was the biggest need of Pakistan as it could generate job opportunities and increase tax collection.
"The overseas Pakistanis require ease of process and opportunities for investment."
Read Punjab to host Overseas Pakistanis Convention
"Pakistanis who are eligible are residing abroad because of better opportunities," he said.
PM Imran told those in attendance that large scale manufacturing had been improving. "We will be progressing forward with every year."
Referring to the inauguration of the international-level hotel, Imran said that tourism could help Pakistan get rid of its debt.
On August 27, Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the Roshan Apna Ghar Scheme for overseas Pakistanis, who could now purchase or obtain financing for a house in Pakistan through the Roshan Digital Account (RDA).
Addressing the launching ceremony, PM Imran said the government was introducing reforms and offering incentives to attract investment from overseas Pakistanis, whom he described as the “biggest asset” of the country.
“Nine million overseas Pakistanis have as much money as the total gross domestic product (GDP) of Pakistan,” the prime minister told the ceremony. The overseas Pakistanis, he said, were “the biggest asset of the country but their potential was not fully utilised.”
“Pakistan can greatly benefit from the investment potential of the expatriate community and from their technical skills, professionalism and expertise,” he continued. “We have to create an environment and give incentives so that top professionals return to Pakistan.”
"We are fighting a war to rectify the system and it is a war to ensure the supremacy of law," the premier said as he addressed a ceremony at the inauguration of a hotel in Nathia Gali, Abottabad.
PM Imran further stated that only those societies progressed where rule of law prevailed. "Countries where law isn't supreme have not been witnessing prosperity," he added.
He further stated that influential figures who had amassed wealth abroad were launching attacks on the government because they didn't want rule of law to prevail. "These people want to continue benefiting from a corrupt system," he said.
The premier added that wealth creation was the biggest need of Pakistan as it could generate job opportunities and increase tax collection.
"The overseas Pakistanis require ease of process and opportunities for investment."
Read Punjab to host Overseas Pakistanis Convention
"Pakistanis who are eligible are residing abroad because of better opportunities," he said.
PM Imran told those in attendance that large scale manufacturing had been improving. "We will be progressing forward with every year."
Referring to the inauguration of the international-level hotel, Imran said that tourism could help Pakistan get rid of its debt.
On August 27, Prime Minister Imran Khan launched the Roshan Apna Ghar Scheme for overseas Pakistanis, who could now purchase or obtain financing for a house in Pakistan through the Roshan Digital Account (RDA).
Addressing the launching ceremony, PM Imran said the government was introducing reforms and offering incentives to attract investment from overseas Pakistanis, whom he described as the “biggest asset” of the country.
“Nine million overseas Pakistanis have as much money as the total gross domestic product (GDP) of Pakistan,” the prime minister told the ceremony. The overseas Pakistanis, he said, were “the biggest asset of the country but their potential was not fully utilised.”
“Pakistan can greatly benefit from the investment potential of the expatriate community and from their technical skills, professionalism and expertise,” he continued. “We have to create an environment and give incentives so that top professionals return to Pakistan.”
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DUSHANBE: Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday interrupted a poet who was criticising his policies after he addressed the Pakistan-Tajikistan Business Forum in the Tajik capital to attract foreign investment.
PM Imran Khan is currently in Tajikistan to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of State 2021 and is accompanied by a high-level delegation including the representatives of 67 companies from multiple sectors including textile, mineral, pharmaceutical, logistics and others.
The forum was organized by the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan. More than 150 Tajik companies had attended the event.
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During the Q&A session, a man started reciting poetry critical of the prime minister.
"I have a verse for you, [which goes like] Itne zaalim na bano [don't be unjust]. Imran bhai, this is for you," said the Pakistani man in the audience, when handed the microphone.
"You have become a prisoner now. You used to be great when you were [protesting] on the container. Right now, we aren't sure what you've gotten yourself involved in," said the man.
The man went on to recite part of the verse, "Zaalim na banoon, kuch toh murawwat..." before he was cut off.
At first, the state-run Pakistan Television (PTV) cut off his poem and then, the prime minister also interrupted him.
"Please speak about matters related to business. We can make time for poetry later as well, Insha'Allah," said the prime minister.
Addressing the Pakistan-Tajikistan Joint Business Forum, the prime minister had said that his government was already on the course of incentivizing and facilitating its own business sector through different measures.
The prime minister, who was accompanied by his Commerce Advisor Abdul Razzak Dawood, had praised Tajikistan’s cheap and clean energy, particularly hydroelectricity, saying “Unfortunately we have very expensive electricity in Pakistan.”
The premier had said work on the CASA-1000 power transmission line would be expedited so Pakistan too to achieve benefit from clean energy.
He told the Tajik business community Pakistan was a 220 million nation and a huge market for investment and invited them to invest in Pakistan assuring them all out facilitation for benefit of the two countries.
He had said the current Pak-Tajik trade was miniscule and far below than the existing potential and the Tajik investors, as they come to Pakistan, would look how the government was incentivizing the business sector.
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PM Imran Khan is currently in Tajikistan to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of State 2021 and is accompanied by a high-level delegation including the representatives of 67 companies from multiple sectors including textile, mineral, pharmaceutical, logistics and others.
The forum was organized by the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan. More than 150 Tajik companies had attended the event.
Related items
PM Imran Khan in Dushanbe: Premier holds meetings with foreign leaders on sidelines of SCO summit
Pakistan will provide every possible help to foreign investors, says PM Imran Khan in Dushanbe
SCO: PM Imran Khan arrives in Tajikistan on two-day visit
During the Q&A session, a man started reciting poetry critical of the prime minister.
"I have a verse for you, [which goes like] Itne zaalim na bano [don't be unjust]. Imran bhai, this is for you," said the Pakistani man in the audience, when handed the microphone.
"You have become a prisoner now. You used to be great when you were [protesting] on the container. Right now, we aren't sure what you've gotten yourself involved in," said the man.
The man went on to recite part of the verse, "Zaalim na banoon, kuch toh murawwat..." before he was cut off.
At first, the state-run Pakistan Television (PTV) cut off his poem and then, the prime minister also interrupted him.
"Please speak about matters related to business. We can make time for poetry later as well, Insha'Allah," said the prime minister.
Addressing the Pakistan-Tajikistan Joint Business Forum, the prime minister had said that his government was already on the course of incentivizing and facilitating its own business sector through different measures.
The prime minister, who was accompanied by his Commerce Advisor Abdul Razzak Dawood, had praised Tajikistan’s cheap and clean energy, particularly hydroelectricity, saying “Unfortunately we have very expensive electricity in Pakistan.”
The premier had said work on the CASA-1000 power transmission line would be expedited so Pakistan too to achieve benefit from clean energy.
He told the Tajik business community Pakistan was a 220 million nation and a huge market for investment and invited them to invest in Pakistan assuring them all out facilitation for benefit of the two countries.
He had said the current Pak-Tajik trade was miniscule and far below than the existing potential and the Tajik investors, as they come to Pakistan, would look how the government was incentivizing the business sector.
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There is nothing much to cheer about this regime. In the last three years, the average Pakistan has become poorer and hungrier due to the incompetency of Imran Khan’s government. We are witnessing historic hyperinflation, corruption, and lack of law and order. Here is the comparison of basic necessities from 2018 to now.
Sugar : 2018 Rs 55 -> 2021 Rs 110
Flour: 2018 Rs 37 -> 2021 Rs 53
Ghee: 2018. Rs 180 -> 2021 Rs 340
Having been to Pakistan recently, the common man does not care about NAB, trees, soup kitchens, or sufi research centers. They only care about food prices! There is widespread anger against Imran Khan in the country.
Source: BBC Urdu
Sugar : 2018 Rs 55 -> 2021 Rs 110
Flour: 2018 Rs 37 -> 2021 Rs 53
Ghee: 2018. Rs 180 -> 2021 Rs 340
Having been to Pakistan recently, the common man does not care about NAB, trees, soup kitchens, or sufi research centers. They only care about food prices! There is widespread anger against Imran Khan in the country.
Source: BBC Urdu
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this is such a dumb move. Promotion is based on seniority.
Plus, if this pm wants to talk about actual performance why not appoint ministers to the ministries of these institutes based on their backgrounds.
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In a candid and wide-ranging interview, Newsweek Senior Foreign Policy Writer Tom O'Connor conversed with Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan, a nation that straddles Afghanistan and China both geographically and strategically. Khan discussed his goals and fears for his country and the region, and explained why he believes America must remain engaged in Afghanistan.
This conversation, conducted via email, offers a rare glimpse into one of the world's most troubled regions through the eyes of the leader of one of its most important and influential countries.
Khan rose to fame as a cricket star who led Pakistan's national team to its first World Cup victory in 1992. After his sporting career, he began philanthropic work raising funds for medical facilities and research, and established the populist Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (Pakistan Movement for Justice) in 1996. Through this party, he capitalized on popular dissatisfaction over corruption, religious discrimination and economic stagnation over the course of the next two decades to rise to the forefront of national politics, securing positions in parliament and rising to prime minister in 2018.
For Americans, the leading concern in the region is that the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August could empower militant groups seeking to lash out abroad. Khan says he shares those anxieties. But his greatest worry doesn't stem from the Taliban, with which Islamabad has fostered close ties. Rather, it's a slew of other outlawed organizations whose aims are more immediately focused on wreaking havoc in the region.
When it comes to China, the Pakistani leader rejects President Joe Biden's hard line as "unnecessary." Khan sees not a rival but a partner, both for his nation and potentially for the U.S. as well. And at a time when the U.S. is increasingly embracing Pakistan's top rival, India, he emphasizes that Pakistan remains a ready and willing companion in counterterrorism and other endeavors.
Cooperation between the U.S. and all major powers in the region is the only way to avoid catastrophe, Khan says.
This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.
Newsweek: What do you feel will be the immediate impact for both Pakistan and the region as a result of the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan?
Khan: Following the U.S. withdrawal, Afghanistan faces a difficult transition from the past 20 years of a US-NATO supported governance structure. The Taliban appear to have gained control over the entire country, for the first time in 40 years. There is, therefore, a hope that security can be established throughout Afghanistan. A peaceful Afghanistan will be beneficial for Pakistan, opening up possibilities for trade and development projects.
However, Afghanistan faces a humanitarian crisis due to the Covid pandemic, conflict, and the failures of the previous governments. This must be addressed as a priority. Also, we need to work with the authorities in Kabul to neutralize terrorists' groups present in Afghanistan, particularly the TTP [Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, the country's largest armed opposition group], which has been responsible for thousands of terrorist attacks against Pakistan.
Do you think U.S. credibility and influence in Asia will be affected by the move? Are countries looking to alternative security partners such as China, or might countries seek to cling to a U.S. presence, given the chaos that resulted amid the withdrawal?
For its part, the United States has divested a liability—its costly military intervention—which, as the U.S. President has himself admitted, was not a strategic priority for the United States. Both Pakistan and the United States need to prevent terrorism emanating from Afghanistan. To this end, we should cooperate to help in stabilizing Afghanistan by addressing the humanitarian crisis in that country and supporting its economic recovery. Of course, there may be an immediate negative impact in the U.S. due to the chaotic nature of its evacuation from Kabul. The U.S. has withdrawn voluntarily from Afghanistan. Therefore, I don't think that the U.S. withdrawal will erode U.S. credibility globally in the long term.
As for China, if China offers economic support to Afghanistan, it's natural that the Afghans will accept it. The Taliban have welcomed the prospects of being incorporated in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and establishing close relations with China.
However, the U.S. too can play an important and positive role in Afghanistan by providing humanitarian assistance, contributing to Afghanistan's recovery and reconstruction, and cooperating in containing terrorism from Afghanistan. During the Doha peace process, the U.S. established a working relationship with the Taliban. There was direct cooperation between the U.S. and the Taliban during the evacuation process. I believe that the U.S. can work with a new government in Afghanistan to promote common interests and regional stability.
Does Pakistan intend to recognize the new Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan as it did during the previous Taliban takeover, and what kind of developments would you like to see in Afghanistan before establishing such formal diplomatic ties?
The Taliban have established an "acting government" and will no doubt announce a more permanent governance structure later. Pakistan is obliged to engage with the de-facto authorities in Afghanistan to prevent an economic and humanitarian collapse in this neighboring country and the resurgence of terrorism.
Once a government in Kabul establishes control over the entire country, it would legally qualify for recognition. However, Pakistan would prefer to reach a decision regarding recognition of the new government together with other neighbors of Afghanistan.
Among the most pressing concerns for the international community right now is the potential for militant and separatist groups to take advantage of the unrest in Afghanistan to plot attacks against other countries. One example has been attacks against Chinese citizens in Pakistan. Does Pakistan share these concerns, and how do you plan to address them?
There is indeed a plethora of terrorist groups which, taking advantage of the conflict in Afghanistan, located themselves in that country. Pakistan is extremely concerned about the threat of terrorism from Afghanistan, particularly from the TTP, which has conducted thousands of attacks against Pakistan from the territory of Afghanistan with the sponsorship and support of certain hostile intelligence agencies.
The TTP has also been responsible for most of its attacks on Chinese citizens working in Pakistan, perhaps with the support of the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM). Pakistan will work with the authorities in Afghanistan to halt TTP and other terrorism from Afghanistan.
While the U.S. is withdrawing from Afghanistan, it has focused more closely on defense ties with other regional countries, especially India. Does this concern Pakistan, given the tensions that exist in Kashmir and India's membership in the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue?
Pakistan desires to promote a comprehensive, not selective, approach to neutralizing terrorists' threats from Afghanistan. We will cooperate with the international community, including the U.S., in this effort.
We understand that the U.S. military support to India is designed to contain China, including through the so-called Quad. Pakistan has its own views on the credibility of this strategy. In our view, India will never confront China, especially not to serve U.S. strategic objectives. India's purpose in arming itself so massively is to establish its hegemony in South Asia and specially to threaten and coerce Pakistan. Seventy percent of all Indian military capabilities are deployed against Pakistan, not China. Therefore, Pakistan has legitimate concerns about the provision of the most advanced weapons and technology to India. Apart from increasing the likelihood of a conflict, an arms race in South Asia will divert both India and Pakistan from investing in socio-economic development and the welfare of their people.
Pakistan has built a close strategic partnership with China. Is there concern that Pakistan could be caught up in the broader U.S.-China rivalry?
Pakistan's relationship with China is 70 years old. It covers economic, technological, military and other sectors. Throughout this time, Pakistan has simultaneously maintained a close relationship with the United States as well. Indeed, it was Pakistan which first brought the U.S. and China together in 1971. We see no reason for our strategic partnership with China to erode our ability to continue a cooperative relationship with the United States. We believe that the current U.S.-China rivalry is unnecessary and contrary to the interests of both these global powers. Cooperation between them would be beneficial to both and is essential to address the myriad global problems we face—the COVID pandemic, the economic crisis in the developing world and the existential threat of climate change. We hope that both Beijing and Washington will reach the same conclusion in the near future.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Heads of State met on September 17. What message did you have for them as it relates to the role of Pakistan and the SCO states in addressing Afghanistan and other regional issues?
We attach importance to the SCO as a regional organization grouping the countries in the Asian heartland. At the SCO Summit, I presented Pakistan's viewpoint about the situation and presented the possible way out to address the challenges posed to the region due to the current situation in Afghanistan.
If India adopts a positive position in relations with Pakistan, the SCO could serve as a useful platform to promote stability and prosperity across this vast area of the Asian Continent.
There have been concerns over the pace of progress in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects. How has Pakistan's economic alignment with China benefited the country, and do you expect other countries to follow Pakistan's example, or might President Joe Biden's "Build Back Better World" prove a challenge to Belt and Road Initiative projects?
China has already invested around 25 billion dollars under the umbrella of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Additional projects worth 20 billion are under implementation. Projects worth a further 25 billion dollars are in the pipeline. The COVID-19 pandemic may have slowed the implementation of some projects. However, the CPEC's objectives are being achieved on schedule, and their implementation will be accelerated in the future.
The United States and G7 initiative—"Build Back Better World"—has been welcomed by Pakistan. We do not see this as being in competition with China's "Belt and Road Initiative." It is an initiative which can contribute to building the infrastructure and other projects which are so vital to enable developing countries to achieve their development objectives and the Sustainable Development Goals.
This year marked the 10th anniversary of Osama bin Laden's killing on Pakistani soil, and the world just marked the 20th anniversary of 9/11. How would you evaluate the successes and failures of the United States' "War on Terror" over the course of the past two decades?
Al-Qaeda, the organization responsible for 9/11, has been decimated in Afghanistan, largely due to Pakistan-U.S. counter terrorism cooperation over the past 20 years.
However, the root causes of terrorism—the underlying conflicts and disputes, and economic and social injustice—have not been addressed. As a result, the ideology and narrative of terrorist groups have proliferated across several regions of the world, including Africa, and new terrorist organizations have emerged.
In addition, anti-Muslim extremist movements and terrorist groups have emerged in several parts of the world. We see the strongest manifestation of such Islamophobia in India's extremist Hindutva ideology, which has unleashed state-sponsored terrorism against the Muslims of occupied Jammu and Kashmir and the 200 million Indian Muslim "minority."
The world needs a new and comprehensive global counterterrorism strategy to address these new manifestations of terrorism.
Longer term, what do you think the impact of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan will be on the region? If you look out, say, five years from now, what do you think the most profound difference will be—and what wild card development might change that outlook?
Four decades of war and conflict has had a devastating impact on Afghanistan's economy, society, and polity. There is a ray of hope today to end the "long war" and bring peace, stability and development to Afghanistan and the broader region.
The last thing Pakistan wants is more conflict and turbulence in Afghanistan.
After 20 years of military intervention in Afghanistan, the international community cannot exonerate itself from its responsibilities towards the people of Afghanistan. It must stay engaged with Afghanistan.
It is our hope that Afghanistan will be stabilized, through humanitarian help, economic support, and connectivity and infrastructure projects, and that the U.S., China and Russia will all contribute to pacifying and reconstructing Afghanistan.
On the other hand, if rivalry persists within Afghanistan, and between regional states and global powers, it could lead to a new round of violence and conflict in Afghanistan. This would create new flow of refugees, escalate the threat of terrorism from Afghanistan, and destabilize the entire region.
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This conversation, conducted via email, offers a rare glimpse into one of the world's most troubled regions through the eyes of the leader of one of its most important and influential countries.
Khan rose to fame as a cricket star who led Pakistan's national team to its first World Cup victory in 1992. After his sporting career, he began philanthropic work raising funds for medical facilities and research, and established the populist Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (Pakistan Movement for Justice) in 1996. Through this party, he capitalized on popular dissatisfaction over corruption, religious discrimination and economic stagnation over the course of the next two decades to rise to the forefront of national politics, securing positions in parliament and rising to prime minister in 2018.
For Americans, the leading concern in the region is that the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August could empower militant groups seeking to lash out abroad. Khan says he shares those anxieties. But his greatest worry doesn't stem from the Taliban, with which Islamabad has fostered close ties. Rather, it's a slew of other outlawed organizations whose aims are more immediately focused on wreaking havoc in the region.
When it comes to China, the Pakistani leader rejects President Joe Biden's hard line as "unnecessary." Khan sees not a rival but a partner, both for his nation and potentially for the U.S. as well. And at a time when the U.S. is increasingly embracing Pakistan's top rival, India, he emphasizes that Pakistan remains a ready and willing companion in counterterrorism and other endeavors.
Cooperation between the U.S. and all major powers in the region is the only way to avoid catastrophe, Khan says.
This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.
Newsweek: What do you feel will be the immediate impact for both Pakistan and the region as a result of the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan?
Khan: Following the U.S. withdrawal, Afghanistan faces a difficult transition from the past 20 years of a US-NATO supported governance structure. The Taliban appear to have gained control over the entire country, for the first time in 40 years. There is, therefore, a hope that security can be established throughout Afghanistan. A peaceful Afghanistan will be beneficial for Pakistan, opening up possibilities for trade and development projects.
However, Afghanistan faces a humanitarian crisis due to the Covid pandemic, conflict, and the failures of the previous governments. This must be addressed as a priority. Also, we need to work with the authorities in Kabul to neutralize terrorists' groups present in Afghanistan, particularly the TTP [Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, the country's largest armed opposition group], which has been responsible for thousands of terrorist attacks against Pakistan.
Do you think U.S. credibility and influence in Asia will be affected by the move? Are countries looking to alternative security partners such as China, or might countries seek to cling to a U.S. presence, given the chaos that resulted amid the withdrawal?
For its part, the United States has divested a liability—its costly military intervention—which, as the U.S. President has himself admitted, was not a strategic priority for the United States. Both Pakistan and the United States need to prevent terrorism emanating from Afghanistan. To this end, we should cooperate to help in stabilizing Afghanistan by addressing the humanitarian crisis in that country and supporting its economic recovery. Of course, there may be an immediate negative impact in the U.S. due to the chaotic nature of its evacuation from Kabul. The U.S. has withdrawn voluntarily from Afghanistan. Therefore, I don't think that the U.S. withdrawal will erode U.S. credibility globally in the long term.
As for China, if China offers economic support to Afghanistan, it's natural that the Afghans will accept it. The Taliban have welcomed the prospects of being incorporated in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and establishing close relations with China.
However, the U.S. too can play an important and positive role in Afghanistan by providing humanitarian assistance, contributing to Afghanistan's recovery and reconstruction, and cooperating in containing terrorism from Afghanistan. During the Doha peace process, the U.S. established a working relationship with the Taliban. There was direct cooperation between the U.S. and the Taliban during the evacuation process. I believe that the U.S. can work with a new government in Afghanistan to promote common interests and regional stability.
Does Pakistan intend to recognize the new Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan as it did during the previous Taliban takeover, and what kind of developments would you like to see in Afghanistan before establishing such formal diplomatic ties?
The Taliban have established an "acting government" and will no doubt announce a more permanent governance structure later. Pakistan is obliged to engage with the de-facto authorities in Afghanistan to prevent an economic and humanitarian collapse in this neighboring country and the resurgence of terrorism.
Once a government in Kabul establishes control over the entire country, it would legally qualify for recognition. However, Pakistan would prefer to reach a decision regarding recognition of the new government together with other neighbors of Afghanistan.
Among the most pressing concerns for the international community right now is the potential for militant and separatist groups to take advantage of the unrest in Afghanistan to plot attacks against other countries. One example has been attacks against Chinese citizens in Pakistan. Does Pakistan share these concerns, and how do you plan to address them?
There is indeed a plethora of terrorist groups which, taking advantage of the conflict in Afghanistan, located themselves in that country. Pakistan is extremely concerned about the threat of terrorism from Afghanistan, particularly from the TTP, which has conducted thousands of attacks against Pakistan from the territory of Afghanistan with the sponsorship and support of certain hostile intelligence agencies.
The TTP has also been responsible for most of its attacks on Chinese citizens working in Pakistan, perhaps with the support of the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM). Pakistan will work with the authorities in Afghanistan to halt TTP and other terrorism from Afghanistan.
While the U.S. is withdrawing from Afghanistan, it has focused more closely on defense ties with other regional countries, especially India. Does this concern Pakistan, given the tensions that exist in Kashmir and India's membership in the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue?
Pakistan desires to promote a comprehensive, not selective, approach to neutralizing terrorists' threats from Afghanistan. We will cooperate with the international community, including the U.S., in this effort.
We understand that the U.S. military support to India is designed to contain China, including through the so-called Quad. Pakistan has its own views on the credibility of this strategy. In our view, India will never confront China, especially not to serve U.S. strategic objectives. India's purpose in arming itself so massively is to establish its hegemony in South Asia and specially to threaten and coerce Pakistan. Seventy percent of all Indian military capabilities are deployed against Pakistan, not China. Therefore, Pakistan has legitimate concerns about the provision of the most advanced weapons and technology to India. Apart from increasing the likelihood of a conflict, an arms race in South Asia will divert both India and Pakistan from investing in socio-economic development and the welfare of their people.
Pakistan has built a close strategic partnership with China. Is there concern that Pakistan could be caught up in the broader U.S.-China rivalry?
Pakistan's relationship with China is 70 years old. It covers economic, technological, military and other sectors. Throughout this time, Pakistan has simultaneously maintained a close relationship with the United States as well. Indeed, it was Pakistan which first brought the U.S. and China together in 1971. We see no reason for our strategic partnership with China to erode our ability to continue a cooperative relationship with the United States. We believe that the current U.S.-China rivalry is unnecessary and contrary to the interests of both these global powers. Cooperation between them would be beneficial to both and is essential to address the myriad global problems we face—the COVID pandemic, the economic crisis in the developing world and the existential threat of climate change. We hope that both Beijing and Washington will reach the same conclusion in the near future.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Heads of State met on September 17. What message did you have for them as it relates to the role of Pakistan and the SCO states in addressing Afghanistan and other regional issues?
We attach importance to the SCO as a regional organization grouping the countries in the Asian heartland. At the SCO Summit, I presented Pakistan's viewpoint about the situation and presented the possible way out to address the challenges posed to the region due to the current situation in Afghanistan.
If India adopts a positive position in relations with Pakistan, the SCO could serve as a useful platform to promote stability and prosperity across this vast area of the Asian Continent.
There have been concerns over the pace of progress in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects. How has Pakistan's economic alignment with China benefited the country, and do you expect other countries to follow Pakistan's example, or might President Joe Biden's "Build Back Better World" prove a challenge to Belt and Road Initiative projects?
China has already invested around 25 billion dollars under the umbrella of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Additional projects worth 20 billion are under implementation. Projects worth a further 25 billion dollars are in the pipeline. The COVID-19 pandemic may have slowed the implementation of some projects. However, the CPEC's objectives are being achieved on schedule, and their implementation will be accelerated in the future.
The United States and G7 initiative—"Build Back Better World"—has been welcomed by Pakistan. We do not see this as being in competition with China's "Belt and Road Initiative." It is an initiative which can contribute to building the infrastructure and other projects which are so vital to enable developing countries to achieve their development objectives and the Sustainable Development Goals.
This year marked the 10th anniversary of Osama bin Laden's killing on Pakistani soil, and the world just marked the 20th anniversary of 9/11. How would you evaluate the successes and failures of the United States' "War on Terror" over the course of the past two decades?
Al-Qaeda, the organization responsible for 9/11, has been decimated in Afghanistan, largely due to Pakistan-U.S. counter terrorism cooperation over the past 20 years.
However, the root causes of terrorism—the underlying conflicts and disputes, and economic and social injustice—have not been addressed. As a result, the ideology and narrative of terrorist groups have proliferated across several regions of the world, including Africa, and new terrorist organizations have emerged.
In addition, anti-Muslim extremist movements and terrorist groups have emerged in several parts of the world. We see the strongest manifestation of such Islamophobia in India's extremist Hindutva ideology, which has unleashed state-sponsored terrorism against the Muslims of occupied Jammu and Kashmir and the 200 million Indian Muslim "minority."
The world needs a new and comprehensive global counterterrorism strategy to address these new manifestations of terrorism.
Longer term, what do you think the impact of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan will be on the region? If you look out, say, five years from now, what do you think the most profound difference will be—and what wild card development might change that outlook?
Four decades of war and conflict has had a devastating impact on Afghanistan's economy, society, and polity. There is a ray of hope today to end the "long war" and bring peace, stability and development to Afghanistan and the broader region.
The last thing Pakistan wants is more conflict and turbulence in Afghanistan.
After 20 years of military intervention in Afghanistan, the international community cannot exonerate itself from its responsibilities towards the people of Afghanistan. It must stay engaged with Afghanistan.
It is our hope that Afghanistan will be stabilized, through humanitarian help, economic support, and connectivity and infrastructure projects, and that the U.S., China and Russia will all contribute to pacifying and reconstructing Afghanistan.
On the other hand, if rivalry persists within Afghanistan, and between regional states and global powers, it could lead to a new round of violence and conflict in Afghanistan. This would create new flow of refugees, escalate the threat of terrorism from Afghanistan, and destabilize the entire region.
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Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Saturday, in response to PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif’s call for snap elections earlier in the day, said the opposition leader should not vent his frustration over the injustices done to him by his own party by making “unconstitutional” demands.
He added that Shehbaz must first decide whether he was still in the party or had been removed from it by his elder brother through his close aides.
“The politics of the PML-N has been buried by the elder Mian Sahib and his daughter. They can no longer fool the people of Pakistan.”
He noted that when they [Sharifs] were in power, the wanted their government to complete its constitutional term. “If the people have given power to [PM] Imran Khan, they can’t tolerate it.”
The minister maintained that those who had been addicted to using government resources and protocols for decades suffered without power like a “fish out of water”.
Shehbaz slams government for unleashing ‘tsunami of taxes’
He said the current inflation in the country was the outcome of the billions of rupees of corruption and foreign loans taken by previous governments for personal gains.
Fawad advised JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman not to play with the democratic system to satisfy his political ego.
“Why doesn’t he remember his past speeches in the National Assembly? Why do you want to turn an entire pot over for a plate of halwa?”
The minister claimed that PML-N supreme leader Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz were treating Shehbaz the same way PPP Co-Chairperson Asif Ali Zardari and Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had done with the JUI-F chief.
“Maulana Sahib and Shehbaz Sharif should work together and form an association of victims,” he quipped.
Earlier in the day, the PML-N president had stepped up pressure on the PTI-led government, seeking ‘transparent early elections’ in the country to steer it out of its current crises.
Addressing the media accompanied by Fazl, Shehbaz said the prices of essential commodities including flour and sugar had skyrocketed but the government was “asleep at the steering wheel”.
He maintained that all opposition parties, including those which were part of the PDM, were demanding free and transparent snap elections in the country, terming it the only way forward to steer the country out of crises. “It is the only way to restore the prosperous Pakistan of the past," he added.
(With input from APP)
He added that Shehbaz must first decide whether he was still in the party or had been removed from it by his elder brother through his close aides.
“The politics of the PML-N has been buried by the elder Mian Sahib and his daughter. They can no longer fool the people of Pakistan.”
He noted that when they [Sharifs] were in power, the wanted their government to complete its constitutional term. “If the people have given power to [PM] Imran Khan, they can’t tolerate it.”
The minister maintained that those who had been addicted to using government resources and protocols for decades suffered without power like a “fish out of water”.
Shehbaz slams government for unleashing ‘tsunami of taxes’
He said the current inflation in the country was the outcome of the billions of rupees of corruption and foreign loans taken by previous governments for personal gains.
Fawad advised JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman not to play with the democratic system to satisfy his political ego.
“Why doesn’t he remember his past speeches in the National Assembly? Why do you want to turn an entire pot over for a plate of halwa?”
The minister claimed that PML-N supreme leader Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz were treating Shehbaz the same way PPP Co-Chairperson Asif Ali Zardari and Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had done with the JUI-F chief.
“Maulana Sahib and Shehbaz Sharif should work together and form an association of victims,” he quipped.
Earlier in the day, the PML-N president had stepped up pressure on the PTI-led government, seeking ‘transparent early elections’ in the country to steer it out of its current crises.
Addressing the media accompanied by Fazl, Shehbaz said the prices of essential commodities including flour and sugar had skyrocketed but the government was “asleep at the steering wheel”.
He maintained that all opposition parties, including those which were part of the PDM, were demanding free and transparent snap elections in the country, terming it the only way forward to steer the country out of crises. “It is the only way to restore the prosperous Pakistan of the past," he added.
(With input from APP)
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Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday said that no nation can progress if it lowers its moral standards while announcing the formation Rehmatul-Lil-Aalamin Authority, aimed to portray the true image of Islam to the world.
“Many scholars will be a part of it (authority). One of the tasks of the authority would be to tell the world what Islam really is," he said while addressing the Ashra-e-Rehmatul-Lil-Aalamin (PBUH) conference in Islamabad.
The premier said that renowned scholars would be part of the authority that will monitor the curriculums of the schools. "They will tell us whether it (curriculum) needs to be changed. Other religions will also be taught [at educational institutes]," he added.
He said that one of the scholars will deal with issues related to the media and social media.
"Cartoons we are showing to our children depict alien culture. We cannot stop them but we can give an alternate."
He said that the authority will conduct researches in the universities that have never been done in Pakistan before, adding that it will also assess benefits and downsides of the “western culture” and its effects on Pakistani society.
"When you bring the western culture [to the country], it needs to be assessed what are the benefits and what are the disadvantages because they have better morals [than ours] but it is also affecting our family system. We have not done any research on it," he explained.
'No nation can progress sans ethics and morality'
PM Imran said that no nation can progress if it lowers its moral standards. "If the society does not object to corruption then how can the system improve? Entire society fights corruption. A government has limitations but if a society rises then corruption cannot exist," he said.
He said that the moral standards in the West are higher than ours. "Their moral standards are higher than ours. Their judicial system is better... there is humanity. I saw that many values of Islam were present there. If morals are lowered, no nation can rise."
The top leadership in the Western countries, he said, are expected to maintain an even higher moral standards than the general public, adding that if they are caught lying, then they are forced to resign. "When Hitler attacked Britain, people asked Churchill if they will be saved [from destruction], he said is our judicial system working? Someone replied yes, he said yes then we will be saved."
The premier said that the FACTI Panel reached the conclusion that the poor nation's leadership take away money from the country and that is how they become poor. "If someone loots your country, he flees to London but still people shower rose petals on him... how can such a society move forward?"
Neutrality in elections
He said that China has lifted the most number of people from poverty in the human history and they have done it by curbing the menace of corruption. "In China, tens of thousands were put in prisons over corruption and look how it [China] is leading the world today," he added.
PM Imran said that all elections after the 1970s polls, have been marred with rigging allegations and the government in power never wants to change the system because it is easier for it to manipulate the system. However, he added, PTI is the first ruling party that is seeking electoral reforms. "All those who are saying that [2018] elections were rigged are against the electronic voting machines (EVMs)."
He said that Pakistan was the first country to introduce neutral umpires in cricket against the most powerful teams in the world and added that he wanted to bring the same neutrality in the elections as well.
'Youth needs to fight corruption'
The premier said that as a society we need to nurture the youth so that they fight against corruption. "I came here today because I wanted to address the youth since they are the majority in Pakistan.
He said that when he went to Aitchison College in Lahore, the role models depicted in the schooling system were very different from our real role models. "They were pop stars, movie stars, sportsmen... and their lives were very different."
He said that when he went to England for the first time as an 18 year-old boy, he saw with his own eyes the role models of that society following a path of self-destruction.
"I saw many of them following the path of destruction... there was a footballer who later became my friend... he got into drugs... he went into rehabilitation but could not recover... he died at 50," he said and added that in later stages of his cricketing career he too went down this path.
The prime minister said that our real role models are not taught in schools. "Have we ever followed the Prophet’s (PBUH) life? We have Quran in our houses but we never bother reading it... we are ready to give our life over the Prophet's name but we never follow his teachings... He was a blessing for entire humanity not just Muslims."
"Can you imagine Hazrat Ali (RA) as caliph of the whole Muslim world losing his case against a Jew? Can you imagine this kind of justice even in modern democracies? This concept was given by Islam."
He said that the world is talking about climate change but this concept was given by Islam 1,400 years ago.
He said that despite the Byzantine Empire being a superpower of its time, people used to come to Muslims as they had a better judicial system by following the guidelines of the Prophet (PBUH). "The weak needs justice, wealthy never want justice to prevail as it doesn’t suit them... they only want NRO."
Judicial system and rule of law
PM Imran said that all successful nations today have a great judicial system and rule of law. "Riyasat-e-Madina was the first welfare state [in the world], where especial emphasis was given to education and not only for men but for women also... unfortunately many conservatives still object to it today," he added.
He said that the message of our religion should be taught to the children in school and our real role models and their efforts should be highlighted.
The premier said that millions follow the teachings of Nizamuddin Auliya, Data Ganjbaksha and Baba Farid Gunj Shakar among other Sufi saints because the message they gave was of humanity and unity. He said that during Urs, hundreds and thousands throng to their shrines to pay respect. However, he added, many of them do not know the teaching of the saints.
Muslims were debating about children rights in the 9th century but today we are not doing any research on it, said the prime minister.
"I don't want youth to fall into the same trap I fell into when I visited Britain. We are being programmed that we are backwards and the West is way ahead of us."
He said that Pakistan was a big ideology and a big dream. "If we want to lift Pakistan then it’s necessary we follow the Sunnah," he further said.
“Many scholars will be a part of it (authority). One of the tasks of the authority would be to tell the world what Islam really is," he said while addressing the Ashra-e-Rehmatul-Lil-Aalamin (PBUH) conference in Islamabad.
The premier said that renowned scholars would be part of the authority that will monitor the curriculums of the schools. "They will tell us whether it (curriculum) needs to be changed. Other religions will also be taught [at educational institutes]," he added.
He said that one of the scholars will deal with issues related to the media and social media.
"Cartoons we are showing to our children depict alien culture. We cannot stop them but we can give an alternate."
He said that the authority will conduct researches in the universities that have never been done in Pakistan before, adding that it will also assess benefits and downsides of the “western culture” and its effects on Pakistani society.
"When you bring the western culture [to the country], it needs to be assessed what are the benefits and what are the disadvantages because they have better morals [than ours] but it is also affecting our family system. We have not done any research on it," he explained.
'No nation can progress sans ethics and morality'
PM Imran said that no nation can progress if it lowers its moral standards. "If the society does not object to corruption then how can the system improve? Entire society fights corruption. A government has limitations but if a society rises then corruption cannot exist," he said.
He said that the moral standards in the West are higher than ours. "Their moral standards are higher than ours. Their judicial system is better... there is humanity. I saw that many values of Islam were present there. If morals are lowered, no nation can rise."
The top leadership in the Western countries, he said, are expected to maintain an even higher moral standards than the general public, adding that if they are caught lying, then they are forced to resign. "When Hitler attacked Britain, people asked Churchill if they will be saved [from destruction], he said is our judicial system working? Someone replied yes, he said yes then we will be saved."
The premier said that the FACTI Panel reached the conclusion that the poor nation's leadership take away money from the country and that is how they become poor. "If someone loots your country, he flees to London but still people shower rose petals on him... how can such a society move forward?"
Neutrality in elections
He said that China has lifted the most number of people from poverty in the human history and they have done it by curbing the menace of corruption. "In China, tens of thousands were put in prisons over corruption and look how it [China] is leading the world today," he added.
PM Imran said that all elections after the 1970s polls, have been marred with rigging allegations and the government in power never wants to change the system because it is easier for it to manipulate the system. However, he added, PTI is the first ruling party that is seeking electoral reforms. "All those who are saying that [2018] elections were rigged are against the electronic voting machines (EVMs)."
He said that Pakistan was the first country to introduce neutral umpires in cricket against the most powerful teams in the world and added that he wanted to bring the same neutrality in the elections as well.
'Youth needs to fight corruption'
The premier said that as a society we need to nurture the youth so that they fight against corruption. "I came here today because I wanted to address the youth since they are the majority in Pakistan.
He said that when he went to Aitchison College in Lahore, the role models depicted in the schooling system were very different from our real role models. "They were pop stars, movie stars, sportsmen... and their lives were very different."
He said that when he went to England for the first time as an 18 year-old boy, he saw with his own eyes the role models of that society following a path of self-destruction.
"I saw many of them following the path of destruction... there was a footballer who later became my friend... he got into drugs... he went into rehabilitation but could not recover... he died at 50," he said and added that in later stages of his cricketing career he too went down this path.
The prime minister said that our real role models are not taught in schools. "Have we ever followed the Prophet’s (PBUH) life? We have Quran in our houses but we never bother reading it... we are ready to give our life over the Prophet's name but we never follow his teachings... He was a blessing for entire humanity not just Muslims."
"Can you imagine Hazrat Ali (RA) as caliph of the whole Muslim world losing his case against a Jew? Can you imagine this kind of justice even in modern democracies? This concept was given by Islam."
He said that the world is talking about climate change but this concept was given by Islam 1,400 years ago.
He said that despite the Byzantine Empire being a superpower of its time, people used to come to Muslims as they had a better judicial system by following the guidelines of the Prophet (PBUH). "The weak needs justice, wealthy never want justice to prevail as it doesn’t suit them... they only want NRO."
Judicial system and rule of law
PM Imran said that all successful nations today have a great judicial system and rule of law. "Riyasat-e-Madina was the first welfare state [in the world], where especial emphasis was given to education and not only for men but for women also... unfortunately many conservatives still object to it today," he added.
He said that the message of our religion should be taught to the children in school and our real role models and their efforts should be highlighted.
The premier said that millions follow the teachings of Nizamuddin Auliya, Data Ganjbaksha and Baba Farid Gunj Shakar among other Sufi saints because the message they gave was of humanity and unity. He said that during Urs, hundreds and thousands throng to their shrines to pay respect. However, he added, many of them do not know the teaching of the saints.
Muslims were debating about children rights in the 9th century but today we are not doing any research on it, said the prime minister.
"I don't want youth to fall into the same trap I fell into when I visited Britain. We are being programmed that we are backwards and the West is way ahead of us."
He said that Pakistan was a big ideology and a big dream. "If we want to lift Pakistan then it’s necessary we follow the Sunnah," he further said.
^ Why is our premier so obsessed with vulgarity? All I hear is him talking about vulgarity, divorce rate and how the West is an evil entity. This man has totally lost it! What a joke that he is setting up an authority comprising of clerics to monitor media, social media, cartoons and textbooks.
One one hand, he continues to berate the West, but on the other hands accepts millions in aid from them. Imran has to be the biggest con artist the world has ever seen.
One one hand, he continues to berate the West, but on the other hands accepts millions in aid from them. Imran has to be the biggest con artist the world has ever seen.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Almost 1500 years ago our Prophet PBUH emphasised that our actions on this earth must consider their impact on our future generations. So far sighted. Hazrat Ali AS emphasised the same. We Muslims should have been the leading environmentalists caring for our future generations. <a href="https://t.co/C9rEMxi2db">pic.twitter.com/C9rEMxi2db</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1448305225006190596?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2021</a></blockquote>
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‘I am setting up an authority that would monitor cartoons and investigate the causes of rising divorce in Pakistan. Cartoons are showing our children alien culture,’ PM Imran Khan.
I hope Imran had focused on education, health and poverty instead of putting all of his energy into vilifying the West and lecturing the masses on trivial issues.
I hope Imran had focused on education, health and poverty instead of putting all of his energy into vilifying the West and lecturing the masses on trivial issues.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our beloved Prophet PBUH first raised the moral standards of the state of Madina through his own supreme example (Sadiq and Ameen) before they became one of the greatest civilisations. <a href="https://t.co/kZcxthhFgw">pic.twitter.com/kZcxthhFgw</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1457556270144176133?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Like protests over EVMs, when we began cadastral mapping of Pak to digitalise land records there was massive resistance. Results of Phase 1 survey of state lands shows why the resistance: phenomenal state land encroachment incl of forest land thru land mafia-pol elite connivance. <a href="https://t.co/wfIF99CFJV">pic.twitter.com/wfIF99CFJV</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1462384726988124161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The most shocking facts to come out are: 1. The huge total value of all encroached state & 3 major cities land - approx Rs 5595 bn; 2. The approx value of encroached forest land - Rs 1869 bn. This has aggravated Pak's existing lack of sufficient forest cover.</p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1462384733409579010?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">With this accurate digital record we will now take action against these land mafias & their facilitators.</p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1462384736488210434?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The most shocking facts to come out are: 1. The huge total value of all encroached state & 3 major cities land - approx Rs 5595 bn; 2. The approx value of encroached forest land - Rs 1869 bn. This has aggravated Pak's existing lack of sufficient forest cover.</p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1462384733409579010?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">With this accurate digital record we will now take action against these land mafias & their facilitators.</p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1462384736488210434?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2021</a></blockquote>
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"Lack of rule of law is the reason why Pakistan had not achieved its potential": PM Imran Khan
Imran says wants to turn Pakistan into an Islamic welfare state.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the elite capture of Pakistan’s resources and absence of the rule of law had not only deprived the majority of the people of basic amenities but also kept the country from achieving its immense potential.
“The problem was the elite capture of resources which deprived the majority of proper healthcare, education and justice… Lack of rule of law is the reason why Pakistan had not achieved its potential,” the prime minister said in an online conversation with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf aired on Sunday.
An American Islamic scholar, Hamza Yusuf, is the president of Zaytuna College and had also authored several encyclopedia entries, academic papers and articles on Muslim bioethics, legal theory, abortion, and many other topics.
During the interview, the prime minister said that no society could ever achieve its potential if there was no rule of law.
“Merit is also associated with rule of law. If you do not have meritocracy in a society, you have this elite which is spoiled, rich and which did not strive and struggle, and they sit on the main positions… Countries disintegrate because of a decadent elite. People do not decay it is the elite that decays,” he remarked.
The premier said that the fundamental principle of a civilised society was the rule of law where the powerful are also equally answerable to the law.
The biggest problem in the developing countries was the absence of rule of law and discriminatory laws for the rich and the poor, he explained.
He told the interviewer that he wanted to make Pakistan an Islamic welfare state based on the concept of the state of Madina by our Prophet (PBUH).
“We want to base this country on two principles. One it should be a welfare state and humane state, which takes care of its bottom strata of society, and second rule of law.”
Talking about the climate crisis, he said the environment should be treated as sacred.
The biggest environmental disaster in the world called climate change was because human beings had deviated from the basic principle of protecting the earth, he maintained.
Quoting a Hadith of Holy Prophet (PBUH), advising the humans to “work for this world as if you will live forever and work for the hereafter as if you will die tomorrow,” PM Imran said whatever the humans would do today would ultimately have an impact on the future generations.
He said that the Hadith had completely encompassed everything about the environment and how one should be living on earth.
The premier further stated that one would have to pursue a humane life if he or she wanted to get close to Allah Almighty.
He said that the leadership that came up through the political system was just too divorced from faith so they came in for power and compromised for staying in power and gaining personal benefits.
“I find very few politicians coming with the specific objective of looking after humanity. In most of the developing world, they come in power for self-interest and for making money,” said PM Imran.
Unfortunately, there were very few Mandelas who came in for a noble cause. Our great leader Jinnah who was the founder of Pakistan was someone who came for a great cause, Imran noted.
He added that the politicians were looked down upon because they claimed to help the people but on the contrary, they helped themselves.
The prime minister said he came into politics because of his faith.
“I had everything. I was already a big name in the country as a sports star and I had enough money. So for me struggling for 22 years to become the prime minister made no sense. The only reason was [that] I believed I had a responsibility towards society because I was given more than others,” he added.
He said according to all religions, a human being will be tested based on the benefits and privileges given in life.
“I came into politics because I had faith and realised that I was so blessed, so had the responsibility towards society.”
He said he was not in politics to make personal gains or get the benefits of power.
“God has given us the power to struggle. Whether we succeed or not is not within our hands,” added PM Imran.
When Holy Prophet (PBUH) established the state of Madina, he unleashed the potential of the people who all became leaders, he commented.
He said after going outside Pakistan, people get a level playing field there and excel. The premier said that in Pakistan only one percent had access to quality education and others did not have opportunities.
“Winning the struggle in present-day Pakistan will unleash the potential of the people of Pakistan. And the second goal is to lift the people out of poverty,” he added.
He said his government started the greatest welfare programmes in the country’s history.
"Our objective was to lift people out of poverty, create wealth and spread it around, and break the monopoly of the elite and mafias," he added.
The premier said that true faith gave a person dignity and it gave liberation to a human being. "True faith gives dignity, just the fact you don’t bow in front of anyone but the One that is a liberation of human beings," he added.
Source: The Express Tribune.
Imran says wants to turn Pakistan into an Islamic welfare state.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the elite capture of Pakistan’s resources and absence of the rule of law had not only deprived the majority of the people of basic amenities but also kept the country from achieving its immense potential.
“The problem was the elite capture of resources which deprived the majority of proper healthcare, education and justice… Lack of rule of law is the reason why Pakistan had not achieved its potential,” the prime minister said in an online conversation with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf aired on Sunday.
An American Islamic scholar, Hamza Yusuf, is the president of Zaytuna College and had also authored several encyclopedia entries, academic papers and articles on Muslim bioethics, legal theory, abortion, and many other topics.
During the interview, the prime minister said that no society could ever achieve its potential if there was no rule of law.
“Merit is also associated with rule of law. If you do not have meritocracy in a society, you have this elite which is spoiled, rich and which did not strive and struggle, and they sit on the main positions… Countries disintegrate because of a decadent elite. People do not decay it is the elite that decays,” he remarked.
The premier said that the fundamental principle of a civilised society was the rule of law where the powerful are also equally answerable to the law.
The biggest problem in the developing countries was the absence of rule of law and discriminatory laws for the rich and the poor, he explained.
He told the interviewer that he wanted to make Pakistan an Islamic welfare state based on the concept of the state of Madina by our Prophet (PBUH).
“We want to base this country on two principles. One it should be a welfare state and humane state, which takes care of its bottom strata of society, and second rule of law.”
Talking about the climate crisis, he said the environment should be treated as sacred.
The biggest environmental disaster in the world called climate change was because human beings had deviated from the basic principle of protecting the earth, he maintained.
Quoting a Hadith of Holy Prophet (PBUH), advising the humans to “work for this world as if you will live forever and work for the hereafter as if you will die tomorrow,” PM Imran said whatever the humans would do today would ultimately have an impact on the future generations.
He said that the Hadith had completely encompassed everything about the environment and how one should be living on earth.
The premier further stated that one would have to pursue a humane life if he or she wanted to get close to Allah Almighty.
He said that the leadership that came up through the political system was just too divorced from faith so they came in for power and compromised for staying in power and gaining personal benefits.
“I find very few politicians coming with the specific objective of looking after humanity. In most of the developing world, they come in power for self-interest and for making money,” said PM Imran.
Unfortunately, there were very few Mandelas who came in for a noble cause. Our great leader Jinnah who was the founder of Pakistan was someone who came for a great cause, Imran noted.
He added that the politicians were looked down upon because they claimed to help the people but on the contrary, they helped themselves.
The prime minister said he came into politics because of his faith.
“I had everything. I was already a big name in the country as a sports star and I had enough money. So for me struggling for 22 years to become the prime minister made no sense. The only reason was [that] I believed I had a responsibility towards society because I was given more than others,” he added.
He said according to all religions, a human being will be tested based on the benefits and privileges given in life.
“I came into politics because I had faith and realised that I was so blessed, so had the responsibility towards society.”
He said he was not in politics to make personal gains or get the benefits of power.
“God has given us the power to struggle. Whether we succeed or not is not within our hands,” added PM Imran.
When Holy Prophet (PBUH) established the state of Madina, he unleashed the potential of the people who all became leaders, he commented.
He said after going outside Pakistan, people get a level playing field there and excel. The premier said that in Pakistan only one percent had access to quality education and others did not have opportunities.
“Winning the struggle in present-day Pakistan will unleash the potential of the people of Pakistan. And the second goal is to lift the people out of poverty,” he added.
He said his government started the greatest welfare programmes in the country’s history.
"Our objective was to lift people out of poverty, create wealth and spread it around, and break the monopoly of the elite and mafias," he added.
The premier said that true faith gave a person dignity and it gave liberation to a human being. "True faith gives dignity, just the fact you don’t bow in front of anyone but the One that is a liberation of human beings," he added.
Source: The Express Tribune.
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Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has barred members of the federal cabinet from travelling abroad without permission, stating that he himself was not undertaking foreign visits, local media reported on Wednesday.
According to The Express Tribune, National Assembly Member (MNA) Riaz Fatyana's trip to Glasgow for the global climate summit and his allegations of a brawl were among matters that came in for discussion during the cabinet meeting.
The Prime Minister said that when he was not undertaking foreign visits, the ministers of his cabinet should also avoid such visits.
Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry also said that MNAs and senators travel abroad more than the ministers.
Responding to this, Imran Khan said that even the government MNAs and senators should not go on foreign trips. "Government affairs should be the first priority for us," the Pakistan Prime Minister said.
Meanwhile, alarmed over the Omicron strain of Covid-19, Pakistan has announced a new vaccination plan to counter the global threat under which booster shots will be given to immunocompromised people, healthcare workers and those aged over 50 years, according to The News International. (ANI)
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According to The Express Tribune, National Assembly Member (MNA) Riaz Fatyana's trip to Glasgow for the global climate summit and his allegations of a brawl were among matters that came in for discussion during the cabinet meeting.
The Prime Minister said that when he was not undertaking foreign visits, the ministers of his cabinet should also avoid such visits.
Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry also said that MNAs and senators travel abroad more than the ministers.
Responding to this, Imran Khan said that even the government MNAs and senators should not go on foreign trips. "Government affairs should be the first priority for us," the Pakistan Prime Minister said.
Meanwhile, alarmed over the Omicron strain of Covid-19, Pakistan has announced a new vaccination plan to counter the global threat under which booster shots will be given to immunocompromised people, healthcare workers and those aged over 50 years, according to The News International. (ANI)
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‘Universities should research disastrous effects of Western culture on our family family life,’ PM Imran.
While other PMs are busy trying to draw investments and open up their countries to new ideas, our PM is vilifying Western culture of which he was a part of for 40 years! No wonder he has been a massive flop because he had wrong priorities and runs his mouth too much!
While other PMs are busy trying to draw investments and open up their countries to new ideas, our PM is vilifying Western culture of which he was a part of for 40 years! No wonder he has been a massive flop because he had wrong priorities and runs his mouth too much!
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I have seen Modi enough in power to see the atrociously boring PR machinery, and whenever I read Dawn i feel similarly about PTI, even today something similar with so many cameras a photoshoot of one of his ministers.
I somehow notice IK supporters esp overseas ones always end up blaming old rulers(similar to Modis).
I also realize he will win easily.
I somehow notice IK supporters esp overseas ones always end up blaming old rulers(similar to Modis).
I also realize he will win easily.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Warm felicitations to <a href="https://twitter.com/OlafScholz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OlafScholz</a> on assuming the Office of the Chancellor. I look forward to working with Chancellor Scholz on further deepening and strengthening the long-standing multifaceted partnership between Pakistan & Germany.</p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1468536316971433988?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">People of Mianwali have never let me down. They came in huge numbers today when I announced my govt's social protection programme, esp for the poor & vulnerable in our society, during this challenging period of global inflation fuelled by supply shortages due to Covid 19. <a href="https://t.co/GRs0VQ8rpF">pic.twitter.com/GRs0VQ8rpF</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1469713403757408260?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has lashed out at the Bhuttos and the Sharifs, blaming them for destroying the country and having a hand in the problems the country is facing today.
In an interview to Al Jazeera, he said Pakistan was rich in resources but the Bhutto and Sharif families used them unfairly.
He said his government wanted Pakistan to become a prosperous country and was fighting against the two super-rich families.
PM Imran Khan alleged that the two families were working to set up their dynasties in Pakistan and were responsible for the present mess the country is in.
“Corruption is something which destroys a country. The poor countries are poor not because they lack resources but because their leadership is corrupt," he told the anchorperson Ola Al-Fares.
"I will myself conduct transparent investigations against ministers If corruption allegations are levelled against them," he said, adding that the government sprung into action after a sugar inquiry report exposed the mafia.
PM Imran Khan said that during his long stay in the UK, he became well versed with the West’s political system and has always criticised the politics of western powers.
To a question, he said the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) had transformed human beings and changed their characters, and made them leaders for all times to come.
“He was Rahamtullil Alamin (blessing for the whole world), not just the Muslims. Anyone who will follow his model will rise,” the prime minister remarked.
Expressing concern on the Afghan crisis, the prime minister said they are facing extreme hunger and the US should support them.
"I didn’t understand what objectives the US wanted to achieve in Afghanistan. They occupied the country for 20 years in the name of so-called war [against terror]."
PM fears nuclear war
The prime minister also highlighted the plight of the Kashmiris, saying that occupied Kashmir is like a prison, adding that eight million Kashmiris are forced to live in the open jail.
“We will raise the Kashmir issue at every forum.”
He said the BJP's fascist government is dangerous for India and the region and "feared that Pak-India nuclear war may break out due to BJP's policies".
"I don't understand how the BJP is ruling a wise nation such as Hindus," he added.
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has lashed out at the Bhuttos and the Sharifs, blaming them for destroying the country and having a hand in the problems the country is facing today.
In an interview to Al Jazeera, he said Pakistan was rich in resources but the Bhutto and Sharif families used them unfairly.
He said his government wanted Pakistan to become a prosperous country and was fighting against the two super-rich families.
PM Imran Khan alleged that the two families were working to set up their dynasties in Pakistan and were responsible for the present mess the country is in.
“Corruption is something which destroys a country. The poor countries are poor not because they lack resources but because their leadership is corrupt," he told the anchorperson Ola Al-Fares.
"I will myself conduct transparent investigations against ministers If corruption allegations are levelled against them," he said, adding that the government sprung into action after a sugar inquiry report exposed the mafia.
PM Imran Khan said that during his long stay in the UK, he became well versed with the West’s political system and has always criticised the politics of western powers.
To a question, he said the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) had transformed human beings and changed their characters, and made them leaders for all times to come.
“He was Rahamtullil Alamin (blessing for the whole world), not just the Muslims. Anyone who will follow his model will rise,” the prime minister remarked.
Expressing concern on the Afghan crisis, the prime minister said they are facing extreme hunger and the US should support them.
"I didn’t understand what objectives the US wanted to achieve in Afghanistan. They occupied the country for 20 years in the name of so-called war [against terror]."
PM fears nuclear war
The prime minister also highlighted the plight of the Kashmiris, saying that occupied Kashmir is like a prison, adding that eight million Kashmiris are forced to live in the open jail.
“We will raise the Kashmir issue at every forum.”
He said the BJP's fascist government is dangerous for India and the region and "feared that Pak-India nuclear war may break out due to BJP's policies".
"I don't understand how the BJP is ruling a wise nation such as Hindus," he added.
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Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday termed corruption as the biggest evil plaguing poor countries, saying the leading cause of poverty around the world was not a lack of resources but the corruption of leadership.
“Corruption is something that destroys a country. The poor countries are poor not because they lack resources but because their leadership is corrupt,” the prime minister said during a wide-ranging interview with Al Jazeera.
The developing world is poor because the ruling elite siphoned off the money and laundered it into offshore accounts, he added.
He said the rule of law and public welfare were the two guiding principles of the state of Madinah.
“A society is civilised only when it has the rule of law. Without the rule of law, there is no future. When ministers start stealing, you cannot progress,” he remarked.
Fight against 'corrupt ruling elite'
Talking about his political struggle, the prime minister said his fight was against the corrupt ruling elite that was "destroying the country".
He told the interviewer that there were two entrenched family parties — in an apparent reference to the PPP and the PML-N — so fighting them was "like fighting a mafia".
He alleged that both the parties used state resources as well as money and media against him.
In an apparent reaction to his remarks, PPP Senator Sherry Rahman later said the "rhetoric of blaming others for one's incompetence" no longer worked.
The total debt of the country increased by 70 per cent during the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf's tenure and yet, "you are blaming others," Rahman tweeted.
She added: "In today's weekly report, the overall rate of inflation [in the country] has reached 19.49pc. Is the current government not responsible for record debt, inflation and unemployment during the three years [of its tenure]? When will the government accept its responsibilities?"
Rahman went on to say that the prime minister "thinks that everyone except him entered politics to do corruption, but the majority of the country thinks that corruption has increased in this government's tenure".
India 'ruled by fanatics'
In the interview with Al Jazeera, the premier also spoke about the Kashmir issue, saying that it was Pakistan's responsibility to raise the issue at every forum.
He said if India attempted to attack Pakistan, it would get a befitting response exactly the way it had in 2019.
“Only mad people can think of bringing two nuclear powers face to face. Indian people are good but they are being ruled by fanatics,” he remarked.
Afghan situation
Regarding the Afghanistan situation, he said it was "insanity" what the West had been doing in the country for 20 years.
He said no Afghan was involved in the 9/11 attack but western powers still occupied the landlocked country to achieve objectives that could never be done through military means.
Due to that very stance, the prime minister said, he was criticised immensely.
Responding to a question about Afghanistan, he said Pakistan faced a "very difficult" situation after the exit of the US and Taliban takeover.
He said the world, including the US, should think rationally for the sake of 40 million people or else the situation would lead towards chaos and terrorism as the militant Islamic State group was already present there.
In case of any chaos in Afghanistan, Pakistan would be the biggest sufferer as the country had already been hosting 3m refugees.
He said he would order an investigation if anyone points out the corruption by any of his ministers as such corruption by ruling elite destroys the country.
In response to a question, the prime minister said his government had inherited the highest-ever debt, fiscal deficit and current account deficit, from which it would take time to recover.
He said Pakistan had effectively navigated through the Covid-19 pandemic by maintaining a balance between lives and livelihood.
He said like other developing countries, Pakistan also experienced imported inflation owing to the international price hike of commodities such as edible oil and pulses.
Islamophobia
Coming to Islamophobia, he said Muslim leaders never portrayed the real picture of Islam before the West, particularly after 9/11. This made the Muslims in Western countries face Islamophobia despite the fact that terrorism had no relation with Islam.
He said he alone could not make any change, rather the whole Muslim world must take a joint stance at forums such as the United Nations to make some difference.
The prime minister advised the youth to make Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) as their role model, adding that they should know how he transformed the character of people and turned them into leaders.
He was a “blessing for mankind, not just the Muslims. Anyone who will follow his model will rise,” the prime minister remarked.
Cricket
Asked about his cricketing career, the prime minister said passion for the sport runs in his family as his cousins and uncles were already playing before him.
He said sport taught him the ability to cope with the bad times and the dynamics of picking up yourself again.
The premier said Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital was the first private facility of its kind where 75 per cent of the patients were treated free of charge. He said he would never have been able to build the hospital if he had not learned struggle from cricket.
The prime minister said he wanted to build Pakistan on the model followed in the state of Madinah, adding that Pakistan was earlier being ruled by two corrupt families, which came into power just for making money.
“Corruption is something that destroys a country. The poor countries are poor not because they lack resources but because their leadership is corrupt,” the prime minister said during a wide-ranging interview with Al Jazeera.
The developing world is poor because the ruling elite siphoned off the money and laundered it into offshore accounts, he added.
He said the rule of law and public welfare were the two guiding principles of the state of Madinah.
“A society is civilised only when it has the rule of law. Without the rule of law, there is no future. When ministers start stealing, you cannot progress,” he remarked.
Fight against 'corrupt ruling elite'
Talking about his political struggle, the prime minister said his fight was against the corrupt ruling elite that was "destroying the country".
He told the interviewer that there were two entrenched family parties — in an apparent reference to the PPP and the PML-N — so fighting them was "like fighting a mafia".
He alleged that both the parties used state resources as well as money and media against him.
In an apparent reaction to his remarks, PPP Senator Sherry Rahman later said the "rhetoric of blaming others for one's incompetence" no longer worked.
The total debt of the country increased by 70 per cent during the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf's tenure and yet, "you are blaming others," Rahman tweeted.
She added: "In today's weekly report, the overall rate of inflation [in the country] has reached 19.49pc. Is the current government not responsible for record debt, inflation and unemployment during the three years [of its tenure]? When will the government accept its responsibilities?"
Rahman went on to say that the prime minister "thinks that everyone except him entered politics to do corruption, but the majority of the country thinks that corruption has increased in this government's tenure".
India 'ruled by fanatics'
In the interview with Al Jazeera, the premier also spoke about the Kashmir issue, saying that it was Pakistan's responsibility to raise the issue at every forum.
He said if India attempted to attack Pakistan, it would get a befitting response exactly the way it had in 2019.
“Only mad people can think of bringing two nuclear powers face to face. Indian people are good but they are being ruled by fanatics,” he remarked.
Afghan situation
Regarding the Afghanistan situation, he said it was "insanity" what the West had been doing in the country for 20 years.
He said no Afghan was involved in the 9/11 attack but western powers still occupied the landlocked country to achieve objectives that could never be done through military means.
Due to that very stance, the prime minister said, he was criticised immensely.
Responding to a question about Afghanistan, he said Pakistan faced a "very difficult" situation after the exit of the US and Taliban takeover.
He said the world, including the US, should think rationally for the sake of 40 million people or else the situation would lead towards chaos and terrorism as the militant Islamic State group was already present there.
In case of any chaos in Afghanistan, Pakistan would be the biggest sufferer as the country had already been hosting 3m refugees.
He said he would order an investigation if anyone points out the corruption by any of his ministers as such corruption by ruling elite destroys the country.
In response to a question, the prime minister said his government had inherited the highest-ever debt, fiscal deficit and current account deficit, from which it would take time to recover.
He said Pakistan had effectively navigated through the Covid-19 pandemic by maintaining a balance between lives and livelihood.
He said like other developing countries, Pakistan also experienced imported inflation owing to the international price hike of commodities such as edible oil and pulses.
Islamophobia
Coming to Islamophobia, he said Muslim leaders never portrayed the real picture of Islam before the West, particularly after 9/11. This made the Muslims in Western countries face Islamophobia despite the fact that terrorism had no relation with Islam.
He said he alone could not make any change, rather the whole Muslim world must take a joint stance at forums such as the United Nations to make some difference.
The prime minister advised the youth to make Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) as their role model, adding that they should know how he transformed the character of people and turned them into leaders.
He was a “blessing for mankind, not just the Muslims. Anyone who will follow his model will rise,” the prime minister remarked.
Cricket
Asked about his cricketing career, the prime minister said passion for the sport runs in his family as his cousins and uncles were already playing before him.
He said sport taught him the ability to cope with the bad times and the dynamics of picking up yourself again.
The premier said Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital was the first private facility of its kind where 75 per cent of the patients were treated free of charge. He said he would never have been able to build the hospital if he had not learned struggle from cricket.
The prime minister said he wanted to build Pakistan on the model followed in the state of Madinah, adding that Pakistan was earlier being ruled by two corrupt families, which came into power just for making money.
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<b>The Express Tribune — It’s easy to defend brand Imran Khan’, PM tells spokespersons</b>
<I>Premier directs party leaders to counter opposition’s ‘fake narrative’ on mini-budget, highlight govt performance</I>
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday drew a comparison between him and the former rulers, telling his party leaders and the spokespersons that it shouldn’t be difficult for them to defend him and the government’s policies against the former “corrupt” rulers.
“On one hand you have internationally-recognised thieves and on the other you have Imran Khan, defending whom is not difficult at all,” the PM told the party leadership while referring to former premier Nawaz Sharif and ex-president Asif Ali Zardari.
“Your brand is Imran Khan, who is neither corrupt nor a thief,” a participant of a meeting of party leaders and spokespersons held at the Prime Minister’s Office in Islamabad quoted PM Imran as saying.
While referring to Ron Suskind’s book (The Way of the World, 2008) and BBC documentaries highlighting corruption of the former rulers, the party leaders revealed, PM Imran said that the allegations were never contradicted yet the opposition leaders kept on defending “thieves, robbers and corrupt leaders”.
“Don't let the opposition dominate in any way… show them the mirror,” PM Imran was quoted by a party leader as saying, adding, “Your leader is not like their leaders”.
Among other things, PM Imran directed the party members to strongly counter the opposition’s narrative against the supplementary finance bill – mini budget of Rs375 billion – which was recently introduced in the National Assembly. Out of the total, PM Imran said, taxes amounting to only Rs2 billion were being presented out of proportion.
During the meeting, Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin gave a presentation on finance bill, economic indicators and inflation, saying the agriculture, information technology and exports were at the highest level and inflation was expected to go down in the next month or two.
The participants didn’t ask how much inflation would be decreased in the coming months, a party leader said when asked to give a number. He, however, said that it will definitely start going down from the next month, adding the premier told the participants to spread the word that inflation would start going down from next month or so.
Senator Faisal Javed while speaking to The Express Tribune said that the premier was satisfied with the finance minister’s presentation and directed the party leaders to highlight the party’s performance of previous year.
The senator said that the premier asked the party leaders to highlight government’s success on remittances, exports and the benefits that the farmers got last year, adding that the government’s performance in tackling Covid-19 outbreak and vaccination must also be highlighted.
In addition, Javed said, the premier told the members to highlight government’s achievements on climate change issue and on providing the facility of health cards.
“We have so much to showcase in terms of growing remittances, exports, the benefits that the farmers got,” Javed quoted PM as saying. “Tell people about government’s globally recognised performance on Covid-19 and climate change issue,” the PM added.
In the meeting, the premier emphasised that the documented economy was the need of the hour and in the national interest. The meeting summoned to discuss the overall economic and political situation was attended by roughly 50 members of the ruling party.
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday drew a comparison between him and the former rulers, telling his party leaders and the spokespersons that it shouldn’t be difficult for them to defend him and the government’s policies against the former “corrupt” rulers.
“On one hand you have internationally-recognised thieves and on the other you have Imran Khan, defending whom is not difficult at all,” the PM told the party leadership while referring to former premier Nawaz Sharif and ex-president Asif Ali Zardari.
“Your brand is Imran Khan, who is neither corrupt nor a thief,” a participant of a meeting of party leaders and spokespersons held at the Prime Minister’s Office in Islamabad quoted PM Imran as saying.
While referring to Ron Suskind’s book (The Way of the World, 2008) and BBC documentaries highlighting corruption of the former rulers, the party leaders revealed, PM Imran said that the allegations were never contradicted yet the opposition leaders kept on defending “thieves, robbers and corrupt leaders”.
“Don't let the opposition dominate in any way… show them the mirror,” PM Imran was quoted by a party leader as saying, adding, “Your leader is not like their leaders”.
Among other things, PM Imran directed the party members to strongly counter the opposition’s narrative against the supplementary finance bill – mini budget of Rs375 billion – which was recently introduced in the National Assembly. Out of the total, PM Imran said, taxes amounting to only Rs2 billion were being presented out of proportion.
During the meeting, Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin gave a presentation on finance bill, economic indicators and inflation, saying the agriculture, information technology and exports were at the highest level and inflation was expected to go down in the next month or two.
The participants didn’t ask how much inflation would be decreased in the coming months, a party leader said when asked to give a number. He, however, said that it will definitely start going down from the next month, adding the premier told the participants to spread the word that inflation would start going down from next month or so.
Senator Faisal Javed while speaking to The Express Tribune said that the premier was satisfied with the finance minister’s presentation and directed the party leaders to highlight the party’s performance of previous year.
The senator said that the premier asked the party leaders to highlight government’s success on remittances, exports and the benefits that the farmers got last year, adding that the government’s performance in tackling Covid-19 outbreak and vaccination must also be highlighted.
In addition, Javed said, the premier told the members to highlight government’s achievements on climate change issue and on providing the facility of health cards.
“We have so much to showcase in terms of growing remittances, exports, the benefits that the farmers got,” Javed quoted PM as saying. “Tell people about government’s globally recognised performance on Covid-19 and climate change issue,” the PM added.
In the meeting, the premier emphasised that the documented economy was the need of the hour and in the national interest. The meeting summoned to discuss the overall economic and political situation was attended by roughly 50 members of the ruling party.
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Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday admitted the incumbent government’s failure on the accountability front, saying that despite all the evidence, “these people [corrupt] are escaping”.
“There is solid evidence against [PML-N President] Shehbaz Sharif. Can anyone deny that Shehbaz did not commit corruption?” Premier Imran said while giving an interview to a private news channel.
Shehbaz is facing a money laundering case in the Lahore High Court, while his elder brother, PML-N Supremo Nawaz Sharif who had been declared a “proclaimed offender” in the Al-Azizia and Avenfield reference by the IHC, is in London on the pretext of receiving treatment for his deteriorating health for over two years.
PM Imran appeared optimistic about his government completing the tenure, saying: “We will complete the five years along with our allies.”
The prime minister termed the next three months as “important for his government”.
Earlier during the week, the Election Commission of Pakistan report showed that the PML-N and the PPP had hid their bank accounts from it so that the sources of funding could not be known. The report also revealed that the ruling PTI did the same but Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said that the commission had “counted an account twice”.
“I welcome the ECP's review of PTI funding for donations from overseas Pakistanis. The more our financial system is explored, the clearer the facts will become and the nation will understand how PTI is the only political party whose financial system consists of an integrated system of political fundraising,” the prime minister said in a tweet.
Imran further said in the interview that his government had an “ideal relationship” with the military leadership, adding that however, he had not thought about further extension in the chief of army staff’s tenure as November was still quite far away.
In November 2019, the Supreme Court had suspended a government order, observing that there was no law to give extension to the army chief’s tenure. But the apex court granted a six-month extension to Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa after being assured by the government that parliament will pass a legislation in this regard.
The government and opposition joined hands to amend the Army Act, 1952 to appoint and re-appoint an army chief and also extend his services.
The Ministry of Defence issued a notification regarding the extension in army chief’s tenure. “General Qamar Javed Bajwa will remain as Pakistan Army chief until November 28, 2022.”
It said that the new tenure of the army chief will be for an additional tenure of three years, effective from November 29, 2019 to November 29, 2022.
The prime minister said, “Inflation has to be controlled.”
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2337540/pm-imran-admits-failure-in-accountability
“There is solid evidence against [PML-N President] Shehbaz Sharif. Can anyone deny that Shehbaz did not commit corruption?” Premier Imran said while giving an interview to a private news channel.
Shehbaz is facing a money laundering case in the Lahore High Court, while his elder brother, PML-N Supremo Nawaz Sharif who had been declared a “proclaimed offender” in the Al-Azizia and Avenfield reference by the IHC, is in London on the pretext of receiving treatment for his deteriorating health for over two years.
PM Imran appeared optimistic about his government completing the tenure, saying: “We will complete the five years along with our allies.”
The prime minister termed the next three months as “important for his government”.
Earlier during the week, the Election Commission of Pakistan report showed that the PML-N and the PPP had hid their bank accounts from it so that the sources of funding could not be known. The report also revealed that the ruling PTI did the same but Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said that the commission had “counted an account twice”.
“I welcome the ECP's review of PTI funding for donations from overseas Pakistanis. The more our financial system is explored, the clearer the facts will become and the nation will understand how PTI is the only political party whose financial system consists of an integrated system of political fundraising,” the prime minister said in a tweet.
Imran further said in the interview that his government had an “ideal relationship” with the military leadership, adding that however, he had not thought about further extension in the chief of army staff’s tenure as November was still quite far away.
In November 2019, the Supreme Court had suspended a government order, observing that there was no law to give extension to the army chief’s tenure. But the apex court granted a six-month extension to Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa after being assured by the government that parliament will pass a legislation in this regard.
The government and opposition joined hands to amend the Army Act, 1952 to appoint and re-appoint an army chief and also extend his services.
The Ministry of Defence issued a notification regarding the extension in army chief’s tenure. “General Qamar Javed Bajwa will remain as Pakistan Army chief until November 28, 2022.”
It said that the new tenure of the army chief will be for an additional tenure of three years, effective from November 29, 2019 to November 29, 2022.
The prime minister said, “Inflation has to be controlled.”
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2337540/pm-imran-admits-failure-in-accountability
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Number of time Prime Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImranKhanPTI</a> was shocked during his tenure..,<br> <a href="https://t.co/9rUfWjvqiu">pic.twitter.com/9rUfWjvqiu</a></p>— Waseem Abbasi (@Wabbasi007) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wabbasi007/status/1479882885666533378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Concerned to hear that the President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih tested Covid positive. My prayers for your speedy recovery & good health.</p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1485240389397512201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said effective dispensation of justice was the state's responsibility and for the first time in the country's history, the government was making changes to British-era laws.
Addressing an event on judicial reforms, the premier said reforms in the civil and criminal procedure code would ensure speedy justice.
Imran maintained that the amendments would help revolutionise the criminal justice system and enable the common way to seek justice.
He added that none of the previous governments ever thought about reforming the century-old laws in order to maintain the status quo and accommodate the elite.
The prime minister added that the civil law reforms were a step towards ensuring rule of law in line with Islam’s first socio-welfare State of Medina and added that ensuring rule of law would encourage foreign investors and the overseas Pakistanis to invest in Pakistan.
Federal Law Minister Barrister Farogh Naseem, speaking at the ceremony earlier, said the criminal procedure code needed a change as per the current requirements and mentioned that over 700 amendments had completely overhauled the existing legal system.
Naseem mentioned that the formation of a statute of an independent prosecution service, forensic laboratory and prison rules were significant reforms.
The minister further said the laws were made for mandatory dispensation of budget to police stations to meet the expenses of investigations, besides deputing a sub-inspector at police stations with preferably a bachelor degree.
He urged the lawyers to support the reform of electronic recording of witnesses, whether in any language, to ensure accuracy and expedition of cases.
In cases of personal offences including murder or rape, the maker of the video will not be made mandatory to appear before the law to render witness as proof of the incident, he said.
He emphasized the implementation of civil law reforms with an effective role of the judiciary, benches, prosecutors and investigators.
Parliamentary Secretary Maleeka Bokhari said over 700 amendments made in the criminal procedure code was a milestone of the PTI-led government and would ensure prompt delivery of justice.
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2340687/govt-bringing-reforms-to-british-era-laws-pm-imran
Addressing an event on judicial reforms, the premier said reforms in the civil and criminal procedure code would ensure speedy justice.
Imran maintained that the amendments would help revolutionise the criminal justice system and enable the common way to seek justice.
He added that none of the previous governments ever thought about reforming the century-old laws in order to maintain the status quo and accommodate the elite.
The prime minister added that the civil law reforms were a step towards ensuring rule of law in line with Islam’s first socio-welfare State of Medina and added that ensuring rule of law would encourage foreign investors and the overseas Pakistanis to invest in Pakistan.
Federal Law Minister Barrister Farogh Naseem, speaking at the ceremony earlier, said the criminal procedure code needed a change as per the current requirements and mentioned that over 700 amendments had completely overhauled the existing legal system.
Naseem mentioned that the formation of a statute of an independent prosecution service, forensic laboratory and prison rules were significant reforms.
The minister further said the laws were made for mandatory dispensation of budget to police stations to meet the expenses of investigations, besides deputing a sub-inspector at police stations with preferably a bachelor degree.
He urged the lawyers to support the reform of electronic recording of witnesses, whether in any language, to ensure accuracy and expedition of cases.
In cases of personal offences including murder or rape, the maker of the video will not be made mandatory to appear before the law to render witness as proof of the incident, he said.
He emphasized the implementation of civil law reforms with an effective role of the judiciary, benches, prosecutors and investigators.
Parliamentary Secretary Maleeka Bokhari said over 700 amendments made in the criminal procedure code was a milestone of the PTI-led government and would ensure prompt delivery of justice.
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2340687/govt-bringing-reforms-to-british-era-laws-pm-imran
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Prime Minister Imran Khan has decided to launch a mass contact campaign from February 18 to mobilise the workers and voters of the PTI ahead of the local government elections in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (second phase) and Punjab.
The drive is also meant to inform the people about the ruling party’s “mega initiatives” and priorities.
Initially, four major public meetings have been planned across the country, sources said.
PM Imran will address the first public gathering on February 18 in Mandi Bahauddin. In South Punjab, public meetings will be held in Multan and Rahim Yar Khan.
The prime minister will address a public rally in Tharparkar, Sindh and also in various cities of K-P.
A day earlier, while addressing a news conference in Islamabad, State Minister for Information and Broadcasting announced that the decision to hold public gatherings was taken at PTI’s Central Executive Committee that was chaired by PM Imran himself.
Habib said the premier would himself lead the mass contact campaign at the desire of PTI parliamentarians who wanted him to directly inform the masses about the PTI’s mega initiatives and priorities.
He said the provincial presidents had been asked to arrange party conventions as it was their responsibility to mobilise workers at grassroots level.
According to the plan, he said, PM Imran would address large public gatherings across the country.
Meanwhile, the second phase of LG elections in K-P, scheduled for March 27, had been postponed by the Peshawar High Court (PHC).
The high court directed the electoral body to hold the elections after Ramazan, keeping in view the harsh weather forecast for next month.
The ECP on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court seeking an early hearing of the petition against the PHC ruling.
The local bodies’ polls in Punjab are expected to be held in May.
The drive is also meant to inform the people about the ruling party’s “mega initiatives” and priorities.
Initially, four major public meetings have been planned across the country, sources said.
PM Imran will address the first public gathering on February 18 in Mandi Bahauddin. In South Punjab, public meetings will be held in Multan and Rahim Yar Khan.
The prime minister will address a public rally in Tharparkar, Sindh and also in various cities of K-P.
A day earlier, while addressing a news conference in Islamabad, State Minister for Information and Broadcasting announced that the decision to hold public gatherings was taken at PTI’s Central Executive Committee that was chaired by PM Imran himself.
Habib said the premier would himself lead the mass contact campaign at the desire of PTI parliamentarians who wanted him to directly inform the masses about the PTI’s mega initiatives and priorities.
He said the provincial presidents had been asked to arrange party conventions as it was their responsibility to mobilise workers at grassroots level.
According to the plan, he said, PM Imran would address large public gatherings across the country.
Meanwhile, the second phase of LG elections in K-P, scheduled for March 27, had been postponed by the Peshawar High Court (PHC).
The high court directed the electoral body to hold the elections after Ramazan, keeping in view the harsh weather forecast for next month.
The ECP on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court seeking an early hearing of the petition against the PHC ruling.
The local bodies’ polls in Punjab are expected to be held in May.
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In Khan’s run as PM so far, what are the positives and negatives ?
Is there anyone capable of being objective ?
Would be good to hear from those who live in Pakistan.
Am interested to hear about what Khan has done for education, health, employment and investment in industry; what are the pak aerospace, mechanical and electrical industries like ?
Although I get a big part of his manifesto was rooting out corruption and it seems he has done well in that area.
Is there anyone capable of being objective ?
Would be good to hear from those who live in Pakistan.
Am interested to hear about what Khan has done for education, health, employment and investment in industry; what are the pak aerospace, mechanical and electrical industries like ?
Although I get a big part of his manifesto was rooting out corruption and it seems he has done well in that area.
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[MENTION=135038]Major[/MENTION] [MENTION=138254]Syed1[/MENTION] What do you guys think?
Thanks
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Imran Khan's govt is analyzed based on the election campaign and mandate he bought. His goals for making Pakistan Riyasat e Madina and eradicating corruption. Alot of the campaign funding it got from the establishment was spent on dharnas where they based PMLN for everything.
When he came into power, his election campaign was a big contradiction as the things he blamed on PMLN, he himself ended up repeating them and did not correct them or realized it wasnt his domain.
For example, PMLN were bashed for not telling the CPEC repayment costs, IMF loans, rising petrol costs, police reforms, sugar and different cartels that existed that hoarded prices, terrorism etc.
Imran couldn't rectify what he blamed PMLN, and which is why people are bashing him. PTI fans now bash Pakistanis for not being educated enough about petrol prices etc, but they themselves dont understand it was the PM himself who bashed the last pm for this and they are judging him on the same benchmark that Imran himself set.
As for your questions,
The economy is terrible. The USD to PKR was 108 in starting of 2018, and now its 174-176. This is a huge issue as all our industry is import based. Either the final product is import or the supply used is imported.
Jobs were to be created, i think it was murad saeed who said employment would be created, but that turned out to be all ** and unemployment is rising.
Economically there are alot of issues. Wheat, sugar and lentils are the most consumed items. But they operate as cartels. Imran has failed to control the cartels and comes in media saying that there is a mafia behind the high prices. Oh bhai, you as the govt should be controlling that mafia that you blame.
There are no labor unions that should be protecting the labor class. Minimum wage is a big joke and the PM himself had to come on media to do begging that plz increase wages. Why doesnt he make sure minimum wage or salary is implemented. This is a major issue as the wages that people get is not adjusted based on the inflation rate that is rising heavily. People dont have purchasing power.
Due to inflation and poverty, crime is increasing and there has been no police reforms. The police is a joke and not respected.
The corruption ** he blame the patwari system and wanted to eliminate the union councils. Eventually he had to bring those systems back.
From Education point of view, he did nothing. Overseas PTI fans will talk about SNC, but SNC is one of the biggest joke of education reforms every bought.
Pakistans education problem was the high number of dropouts and curriculum at higher level. SNC is basically a very dumbed down level of education. SNC is marketed as a uniform education where there is one common education system and not the rich getting a/o levels and the poor getting local education. Ok good enough, but the difference between the local education and o level education is such, in local education system they will ask who was the inventor of theory xyz, while in o level education you are asked to apply xyz theory.
The idea of SNC was not a bad one, infact the idea itself is good, issue is the curriculum. The curriculum is more ideology based than education. There is more islamic education added with a secret police that goes from school to school and takes a few students of class 1 to 5 are taken inside a room and interrogate them whether they are getting islamic education or not.
You can read criticism on snc here https://www.dawn.com/news/1643189 and google articles on it.
In the Health industry, the economy is bankrupted yet we have a Sehat card which is a social program in Punjab and KPK. While this is a good initiative, the issue is that is this program even sustainable? Pakistan doesnt have money so no one knows how this is being funded. Also another issue that exists is that some people are claiming Sehat Card only cover major surgeries not a basic doctors check up for any other illness. Dont know if this is true or not, if it is not true than again this shows that Sehat Card is a big façade. Basicaly DHQ hospitals which are govt run that treat you for free and to fund the Sehat card they closed down the DHQ hospitals.
From a political point of view, PTI came in governance by making a majority with MQM and buying off independents. When they arnt able to pass a bill they go for a joint session and every bill gets passed with discussion or argument. So our democracy has become a joke.
The focus of the govt has been on islamic ideology. They are trying to win votes now based on the islaminization of society now. Any religious group that threatens the law and order are negotiated with and their demands are met. We have dangerous groups emerging that could become a problem for Pakistan.
I wish we had Sheikh Hasina as our PM. Atleast she was able to eliminate and send the jamiates to their graves after the Dhaka bakery attacks. Meanwhile we still have mobs hacking people to death in the name of blashphemy
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How is the health card working for people?
Sounds too good to be true.
Sounds too good to be true.
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Interesting post, it was good to read. I agree on the minimum wage especially and it being adjusted for inflation, that’s an absolute must.
Hopefully the Sehat card becomes something to build on because it seems revolutionary by Pakistans standards.
What’s the aerospace industry like in Pakistan?
Also, on a personal note what would you say are the positives of his term if any?
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Apologies, aerospace industry not my field so cant comment.
What i have read about it on fb is that its top post are held by army men...
As for positives
The austerity done by them was good and required at govt level. I think the biggest high light of Imran was the promotion of religious tourism. Pakistan has something to offer for all religions. We were able to get the sikh diaspora on our side.
The abolishment of article 370 by India and the reaction by the PTI govt has been good. India did an own goal there. By removing article 370 it allowed shimla agreement to be nullified and kashmir can be talked about again at international forums. Infact, his govt has played a huge part in creating more awareness of the kashmir issue because of this annulment and India really regrets what it did.
The tax umbrella thing was the highlight and much needed. This was a very good step by him to force people to start paying taxes and generate govt revenue through taxation. But higher tax slabs should be imposed on the elite and more benefits should be given to the poor not the other way around...
The money laundering measures they took were important and that was good too..
They have right fully put huge taxes on luxury and Tabaco. But problem arises that there are no local industries. Atleast enter in a trade agreement with China to get chinese products for cheap.
Alot of the items sold worldwide cant be afforded by us, as an importing country we cant survive on the high tariff.
Running a country isnt an issue. The bureaucracy and the army can run the country. The govt needs to come up with strategies to tackle the problems which they are failing to do. Economic crises is the biggest issue on going in the country.
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