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Imran Abbas showers praises on Ayeza Khan saying she is one the most refined actresses in PakistanPakistani actor and former model Imran Abbas has lauded co-star Ayeza Khan for her acting skills and called her one the most refined actresses in the indsutry. The Khuda Aur Mohabbat actor took to Instagram sharing an adorable photo with Ayeza Khan sitting on the stairs. He penned down an emotional note for the diva. He wrote, “Be it TUM KON PIYA, MUHABBAT TUM SE NAFRAT HAI, KOI CHAND RAKH or THORA SA HAQ, you are my most favourite costar @ayezakhan.ak!!” Referring to drama Thora Sa Haq, Imran said “One more project wrapping up with lots of laughters, giggles and pranks.” Showering praises on Ayeza, the Mera Naam Yousuf Hai star added, “I have the same words for you, yes you really are one the most refined actress, blessed with immense talent and grace. May Allah bless you more and more and more.”
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Ayeza Khan takes a dig at Imran Abbas after he sings her praises
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Ayeza Khan takes a dig at Imran Abbas after he sings her praisesPakistani actress Ayeza Khan on Monday dropped a hilarious comment on the Instagram post of co-star Imran Abbas. Imran took to photo-video sharing platform and shared an adorable picture with Ayeza as he showered praises and love for her. Commenting on Imran’s emotional post, Ayeza dropped hilarious remarks saying “Thankyouuuuuuuu, but dont expect the same post from me.” Later, the star went on to comment, “On a serious note, you will always be my favorite co-actor and congratulations for being my Best-friend.” -
PM Imran to launch Rs30bn ?Hunermand Jawan? programme for youth
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Prime Minister Imran Khan. Photo: FilePrime Minister Imran will launch the "Hunermand Jawan" programme aimed at the skill development of the youth across the country through government-run professional training today, reported Radio Pakistan. The programme, billed as the largest ever programme for the development of skilled labour in the country, is expected to be carried out in phases over the next four years, and will cost an estimated Rs30 billion. According to Radio Pakistan, in addition to training the youth, the programme will facilitate young people in Pakistan to obtain easy loans, professional capacity-building, invest in start-ups and provide internships. Also read: Govt launches 'Zindagi' digital app to fight drugs While chairing a pre-launch meeting of the "Humermand Jawan" programme, PM Imran was quoted as saying that the youth were an asset of the nation. "The program will help the youth get better job opportunities and contribute to national development," PM Imran remarked, according to Radio Pakistan. In the first phase of the programme, around 170,000 youth will be given professional skill-based training, of which 50,000 will be trained in areas of artificial intelligence, robotics, and cloud computing, among others. Also read: PM launches healthcare program for transgender community, promises equal opportunities Similarly, 50,000 youth will be given training at Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority in conventional areas including auto-mechanics, plumbing, and similar fields. The state radio also reported that twenty thousand youth will be given apprenticeship under the programme, and around 75 smart classrooms will be set up to ensure easy access to professional education. Children at 70 religious schools will also be imparted professional training, and five Centers of Excellence will be established under the programme in collaboration with friendly countries. -
PM Imran vows to 'further improve utility stores' for middle class
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Prime Minister Imran Khan addresses the media outside a utility store in Islamabad, Pakistan, January 8, 2020. Geo News/via Geo.tvISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday vowed to "further improve utility stores" for the middle class during a visit to one in the federal capital. Addressing the media outside the utility store, the PM said his government had made quality items at affordable rates available for the lower middle class and the salaried people. The leadership's "top priority is to provide these items at cheap rates", he added. "Everything is computerised here. Flour is being sold for Rs800 a kilogramme and we will try to reduce the price further but I can assure you that it won't rise above Rs800. "There's nutrition added to the flour," PM Imran said, referring to the wheat quality. "The rice that I have seen and the edible oil is locally manufactured — including sunflower and canola — so we do not have to import it. "The rupee can fluctuate but it won't affect the common person." The premier noted that pulses worth Rs1.5 billion were being imported but the agricultural department was making full effort to grow them here in Pakistan. "We will further improve these utility stores in the future." The Insaf Ration Card would be introduced very soon, allowing the country's underprivileged people to get food items worth Rs3,000 every month, he said, adding that one of his government's goals was to reduce the role of middlepersons, who "earn too much profit" and engage in "hoarding and profiteering". "The farmer sells for too low a price and the people have to pay a huge price" as the chain from the farmer to the customer was too long, PM Imran added. Noting that 2019 was the year of stabilisation and 2020 would be that of growth and employment opportunities, he said more big projects were coming soon as well as industrialisation and housing plans. "We are injecting a lot of money into [utility] stores," he said. -
PM Imran gives approval for Rs6bn relief package for utility stores
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Prime Minister Imran Khan. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday gave approval for a Rs6billion relief package for Utility Stores Corporation (USC) to bring down the prices of essential commodities, The News reported. An official notification in this regard will be issued today. Sugar, which is being sold at a retail price of Rs75/kg in the open market will now be provided at Rs68/kg at the utility stores, suggests media report. Last year in November the government had decided to provide Rs6billion to the USC in a bid to provide relief to the people. The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by PM Imran on reducing the prices of essential goods. During the meeting, the prime minister had told the officials that providing relief to the people was the number one priority of the government. He added that his government will try to give special relief to low-income individuals and poverty-stricken families. 'Inflation highest in seven years'The State Bank of Pakistan on Monday said during the first quarter of current fiscal year FY-20, Pakistan's economy moved progressively along the adjustment path, but inflation reached the highest level during the last seven years. The report further highlighted that the average headline CPI inflation reached 11.5 percent in Q1-FY-20, extending the steep upward trend persistent since the beginning of FY-19. Not only this level was double the inflation observed in the same quarter last year, it was also the highest level of quarterly inflation since Q4-FY-12. -
Arguably one of the most impressive off-spinners of his generation, Harbhajan Singh ruled the bowling charts during his stint with Team India in international cricket. Making full use of his whiplash action, Bhajji managed to alter the length and pace of his deliveries with relative ease, which, in turn, spelt doom for opposition batsmen. Today, his lack of form and rise of young spinners might have kept him at bay from the national team, but Harbhajan continues to strike a chord with fans for his honest opinions on various issues on social media. On 4th January, the right-arm spinner, once again, garnered the support of the netizens on his opinion on the recent attack on Nankana Sahib Gurdwara in Pakistan's Punjab province. #NankanaSahib ~ #Pakistani threatens to throw #Sikhs out of Pak & change name to Ghulam-e- Mustafara ~Pelt Stones at Gurdwara Sahib ~Takes 3 hrs for police to act ~ Pak lies again says fight bet 2 Muslim grps ~ And Now they Stop Nagar Kirtan on birth anniversary of 10th Sikh Guru https://t.co/y7iWW0lkh1 pic.twitter.com/aNwuSY9m8A — MEGHDOOT âð®ð³ 2.0 (@meghdootindia) January 4, 2020 Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of the first guru of Sikhs Guru Nanak Dev, has been trending on social media ever since it was attacked by stone pelters on 3rd January as they staged a protest against alleged police atrocities on Mohammed Hassan, the boy who is accused of forcing a Sikh girl to convert before marrying her. A couple of videos have surfaced online where hundreds of angry Mulsim locals can be seen threatening to destroy the Nankana Sahib gurdwara while pledging to build a mosque in its place instead. It's the brother of Hassan, who had allegedly abducted and converted Jagjit Kaur (daughter of the gurdwara's granthi), who could be seen leading the mob in the recorded video. The video further shows Hassan's brother vowing to ensure that there's no Sikh left in the city and will ensure that its name is changed from Nankana Sahib to Ghulaman-e-Mustafa. The upsetting videos have already garnered a lot of attention on social media. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India has also condemned the vandalism of the holy Sikh shrine in Nankana Sahib. Don't know what's wrong with some people why can't they live in peace.. Mohammad Hassan openly threatens to destroy Nankana Sahib Gurdwara and build the mosque in that place..very sad to see this @ImranKhanPTI pic.twitter.com/vbmzsZNX1x — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 4, 2020 Sharing the videos on Twitter, Harbhajan, too, sought the intervention of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to help save the holy shrine. “Don't know what's wrong with some people why can't they live in peace.. Mohammad Hassan openly threatens to destroy Nankana Sahib Gurdwara and build the mosque in that place..very sad to see this @ImranKhanPTI”, Harbhajan wrote in his first tweet. God is one..let's not divide it and create hate among each other's.. let's be human first and respect each other's.. Mohammad Hassan openly threatens to destroy Nankana Sahib Gurdwara and build the mosque in that place @ImranKhanPTI plz do the needful ððððð pic.twitter.com/egjRo5oml4 — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 4, 2020 “God is one..let's not divide it and create hate among each other's.. let's be human first and respect each other's.. Mohammad Hassan openly threatens to destroy Nankana Sahib Gurdwara and build the mosque in that place @ImranKhanPTI plz do the needful,” Bhajji tweeted in the second post. Bhajji's tweets further garnered support from the netizens who condemned the threats aimed at the holy shrine in Pakistan. Peace is misspelt in their faith as piece. — OmShantiOmð®ð³ (@OmShant07338068) January 4, 2020 What is the reason behind this? Who is behind this? Y he is doing these things right now? We always avoid these type of questions when someone do something like this.Pakistan Sikh organization & @ImranKhanPTI should have to do deep enquiry by taking him in custody. #NankanaSahib — Y (@YuviFaridewala) January 4, 2020 That's not surprising in Pakistan — akshaykumar (@akshaykumaraks) January 4, 2020 @ImranKhanPTI control your barking dogs ..... Let there be peace! — Ur_fR!end_aYan (@ayanbeatz) January 4, 2020 Put pressure on Indian Government to take over this holy shrine — Guroo ð®ð³ (@gurubalig) January 4, 2020 Pakistan must consider about their minorities. — Aquib... (@TheAquib02) January 4, 2020 He will never be able to do this. I am a muslim and i have huge respect for Gurdwara. Such non state actors will be held accountable. Our sikh brothers should not worry about such culprits and attention seekers. — Z A Jasraðµð°ð¹ð· (@ZAJASRA) January 4, 2020 The worst part is, the kids next to him seem to be happy. — Meghana (@Hananimation) January 4, 2020 It's normal day in Pakistan,they always do it with minority , — Abhijit (@bhi_abhi1982) January 4, 2020 View the full article
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Geo.tv/Files Prime Minister Imran Khan slammed the Modi-led government Friday saying that India’s fascist regime is engaging in violence against Kashmiris while the world remains silent. “How long will the world remain silent while the fascist extremist Modi regime indulges in state terrorism?” he said. Tensions reached a new high between India and Pakistan after August 5, 2019 when India scrapped the special status of occupied Kashmir (IoK). It has been almost six months and the curfew imposed on the disputed territory continues. Also read: PM Imran meets COAS to discuss on-going situation in country The valley has been under a strict military-enforced curfew as Indian authorities block communication services and restrict freedom of travel. CAA intensifies conflict between India and Pakistan India passed a new law a couple of days ago that grants citizenship to religious minorities fleeing from Muslim-majority countries — Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh — but excludes Muslim immigrants. The new legislation, known as the Citizenship Amendment Bill, is an amendment to India’s Citizenship Act 1955. It proposes to grant nationality to Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhist, Jains and Parsis, who arrived in India before 2015 but not Muslims. Thousands of people--who see the law as anti-Muslim--have taken to the streets in India against the CAA triggering violent unrest. A southern state imposed curbs on public gatherings to pre-empt further demonstrations. Many university students who were protesting against the bill were arrested by the authorities as well. President Arif Alvi on December 16 expressed outrage at the brutal tactics being adopted by Indian government to crush students protesting against CAA in the capital New Delhi. Read more: PM Imran warns India of 'befitting response' in case of false flag operation In a message posted on the social networking platform Twitter, the president shared a video of an unidentified girl who, in the video, narrates the ordeal of a group of girls beaten with sticks by the police on Sunday at a mosque inside the Jamia Millia Islamia university in New Delhi. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi also said that Modi's controversial anti-Muslim citizenship law had split India into "two schools of thoughts" and exposed the Indian government's "Hindutva" mindset.
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Prime Minister Imran Khan refused to work in Bollywood film by Dev Anand
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Prime Minister Imran Khan, in an old video that has resurfaced recently, revealed that he was offered to work in Bollywood by renowned Indian actor Dev Anand. However, he rejected to do so. During an interview in a TV show titled India Questions, in 2006, PM Imran was quizzed about having thought of joining Bollywood. To this, he replied with a grin stating, ”You won't believe it, I was asked by one great Indian actor who we all used to look up to. Who in fact, even turned up in England to ask me to act in a film. But you know I was puzzled." The premier then raised questions about who made him the intriguing offer, and why did he turn it down. At first, PM Imran didn’t reveal the name and said, "I won't name him because it'll be embarrassing." However, the 1992 World Cup victor skipper, on insistence confirmed that it was none other than Dev Anand. “But for me, it's strange. Just because I'm playing cricket, how can I become an actor? It makes no sense to me," he said. PM Imran also shared, “In fact, Ismael Merchant once asked me to act in a film. But again, I was always puzzled, how can I act? I couldn't even act in a school play, forget about going into films." The incident has also been mentioned in Dev Anand’s 2007 autobiography Romancing with Life. -
PM Imran performs groundbreaking of Allama Iqbal Industrial Zone in Faisalabad
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Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday performed the groundbreaking of Allama Iqbal Industrial Zone in Faisalabad which is part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). According to PM's Focal Person on Digital Media, Dr Arsalan Khalid, it was the "first groundbreaking of an industrial estate under CPEC". Khalid stated that the industrial city "will create 300,000 jobs in the next five years". "It will attract Rs400 billion worth of investments in automobiles, textiles, food processing, pharmaceuticals, engineering and construction industries," he said. Shelter home inaugurated PM Imran inaugurates Panagah in Faislabad. Photo: Radio PakistanEarlier, Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated a shelter home in Faisalabad during his one-day visit to the city. Also read: PM Imran pays surprise visit to Rawalpindi hospital, shelter home “The inauguration is part of PM’s on going drive of providing shelter to homeless. In addition to regular shelter homes, temporary shelters have been erected to protect poor from freezing winter,” said the Prime Minister Office in a statement on social media. The inauguration comes after PM Imran on Sunday directed the chief ministers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab to provide temporary shelters to the homeless who cannot be accommodated in the existing Panagahs amid cold weather. PM Imran had inaugurated the first shelter for the homeless in Lahore last year. The government has set up similar Panagahs to provide food and a roof for the poor. -
PM Imran inquires after patients at the Polyclinic HospitalISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday undertook a surprise visit to the Polyclinic Hospital to witness first-hand how patients were being treated at the hospital. During his tour of the hospital, the prime minister asked patients about how they were being treated at the hospital. "Treatment facilities at the Polyclinic Hospital are satisfactory," said Prime Minister Imran. The prime minister reportedly expressed concern over the lack of space in the hospital for patients. He said it was necessary to expand the hospital so that more people can avail treatment there. The premier went to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences afterwards. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has mentioned in its manifesto that it will bring about a change in the existing health system and bring about reforms in government hospitals. A couple of days ago while speaking to the members of the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA), Prime Minister Imran said his government was adamant on bringing about reforms and will introduce a system whereas the common man will be able to seek medical treatment at the lowest cost. The prime minister had said his government will bring about reforms similar to the ones in hospitals overseas. He had dispelled the impression that the PTI-led government was privatising hospitals in the country. "We are bringing reforms to hospitals in Punjab as well," he had said.
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Prime Minister Imran Khan addresses the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Top 25 Companies Awards event in Karachi, Pakistan, December 27, 2019. Geo News/via Geo.tvKARACHI: Prime Minister Imran Khan said Friday 2020 will be the year of growth for Pakistan, with special focus on the tourism industry, especially considering that the country was recently named the top destination for travellers. Speaking at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Top 25 Companies Awards event, the premier said the need of the hour was to incentivise the industries, help the business community, and focus on the small and medium-sized businesses. He said his leadership would keep reminding people about the previous governments and their policies. "People ask me why do I bash the past governments? It’s because we did not get a stable economy and our government is trying it’s best to overcome economic problems," he added. He added that his adviser on finance and revenue, Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, had informed people about the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) efforts to bolster the economy. Related: Hafeez Sheikh says govt's measures supporting Pakistan economy "A crucial problem was that the current account was in deficit, foreign exchange reserves had depleted, there were no dollars, there were debts worth Rs10 billion to be repaid, and a serious risk of the country defaulting," he said. "We had to take some hard steps so that the country wouldn’t default. All those who understand this issue know what would have happened [in case of a default] and we have seen that happening in the Latin American countries and Lebanon. "Thank God that the rupee has become stable [and] the investor confidence returned. We have experienced hard times and entering into in 2020 with good hopes. 2020 will be the year of growth and we will incentivise the industries, help our business community, and focus on the small and medium-sized businesses," he added. Read more: Foreign investment in govt securities surpasses $711m The prime minister noted that he and his team discussed the economic issues and efforts with State Bank of Pakistan Governor Dr Reza Baqir and his adviser on commerce, textiles, industries, and investment, Abdul Razak Dawood, and talked about measures that would help the small and medium-sized businesses. "The interest rate is high right now but InshAllah [God willing], we will reduce it," he said. "We will focus on getting investments and try to give jobs to youth and create an atmosphere where economic growth will be possible. "We have to help investors, help businesses, and focus on job creation." 'Jobs through' tourismPM Imran also spoke of tourism as one of the most rapidly-growing industry, noting that it had "improved at a remarkable rate". He stressed again that his government would try to create jobs through this sector and that it would help Pakistan in providing employment to its people. "It will also play a role in bumping up our foreign reserves as foreign exchange is a given if tourism increases. Also read: Pakistan named No 1 travel destination for 2020 Noting that Condé Nast Traveler, a US-based luxury and lifestyle publication, had earlier this month named Pakistan as the number one place for tourists, he said the country would hopefully have an influx of more tourists. "The internal tourism has increased to such an extent that local tourists cannot even find a hotel to stay sometimes. We need to focus and plan on boosting this sector in the upcoming years. "Nine million Pakistanis living abroad now want to come to their homeland for tourism during the vacations. We can also counter Islamophobia through tourism," the premier said. Related:Economy back on track: Hafeez Sheikh PM says tourism industry to generate high employment in Pakistan IMF disburses $454m tranche to Pakistan
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Prime Minister Imran Khan. Photo: FilePrime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday once again urged the international community to wake up before the 'Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on the move leads to genocide of Muslims in India that would dwarf other genocides'. In a post on Twitter, the prime minister said, “Whenever militias like Hitler's Brown Shirts or RSS are formed, based upon hatred of a certain community, it always ends in genocide.” The prime minister was responding to a tweet shared by Suchitra Vijayan, founder of a New York based research organisation, showing RSS activists marching in military style in India's Telangana state. Vijayan said RSS activists were "Nazi's in Khaki uniform.” “If the international community remains silent — you are complicit in endorsing the ongoing violence,” she said. India has been rocked by demonstrations since December 12, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government enacted the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) that provides non-Muslim minorities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan who moved here before 2015 a pathway to Indian citizenship. Read also: Biryani, bankers and burqas: Inside a sit-in protest on an Indian highway At least 25 people have died in 14 days of demonstrations and violence after the Modi’s government passed the law. The demonstrations have been largely peaceful but protesters have also hurled rocks and torched vehicles, while heavy-handed police tactics including the storming of a Delhi university a week ago have fuelled anger. Islamic groups, the Indian opposition, and others at home and abroad fear this forms part of Modi’s aim to marginalise India’s 200 million Muslims and remould the country as a Hindu nation, something he denies. Read also: Indian Muslim student rejects gold medal in protest against citizenship law Authorities have imposed emergency laws, blocked internet access — a common tactic in India — and shut down shops in sensitive areas across the country in an attempt to contain the unrest. More than 7,500 people have either been detained under emergency laws or arrested for rioting, according to state officials, with 5,000 in Uttar Pradesh state alone where 17 people have been killed.
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PM Imran urges aspiring leaders to make Quaid-e-Azam their role model
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday paid tribute to Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah on the occasion of his 144th birth anniversary. The prime minister paid tribute to Jinnah in a couple of tweets, highlighting the founder of the nation's selfless struggle for a separate homeland for the Muslims of the subcontinent. He urged aspiring leaders to make Quaid-e-Azam their role model as "he was Sadiq & Ameen; & his 40-year struggle was not for personal gain but to achieve a Homeland for the Muslims of the subcontinent". The nation celebrated the 144th birth anniversary of Jinnah today (Wednesday) with traditional zeal and respect and renewed commitment to work hard for the progress and prosperity of the country. The Quaid-e-Azam was born on December 25, 1876 in Karachi. A lawyer and a politician by profession he served as the leader of All-India Muslim League from 1913 until Pakistan’s independence on August 14, 1947. Following Pakistan’s independence Jinnah held the position of the nation’s first governor general until his death on September 11, 1948. The day dawned with special prayers in the mosques for the peace, progress and prosperity of the country. -
PM Imran welcomes Al Tamimi Groups' investment interest in Pakistani sectors
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Prime Minister Imran Khan in a meeting with Al-Tamimi Group of Companies. Photo: APPISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday welcomed Saudi Arabia's Al-Tamimi Group of Companies' investment interest in food processing, dairy & livestock, and meat processing sectors of Pakistan. The prime minister emphasized while talking to the Chairman of Al-Tamimi Group of Companies, Sheikh Tariq Ali Abdullah Al-Tamimi, on the reforms taken by the government regarding the ease-of-doing business and providing a one-window operation to potential investors. The prime minister added that Pakistan was blessed with 12 climatic zones, which were suitable for a variety of agricultural, fruit, dairy, and fisheries production. He stated that the government was also focusing on research & development to enhance productivity and increase exports with the help of private investors. The prime minister added that the government was working on establishing an export-oriented grading and standardisation of indigenous fruits, including apple, peach, mango and citrus, to meet the international demands as these fruits were widely acclaimed for their quality and taste. Adviser to Prime Minister of Pakistan for Commerce Abdul Razzak Dawood and other senior officials were also present during the meeting. The chairman of Al Tamimi Group of Companies' highly appreciated the measures taken by the government towards achieving economic stability and growth. He stated that the stability of economic policies was a major factor in attracting foreign investments, and international businesses were now confident in investing in Pakistan due to transparency and facilities being provided to businessmen. International organisations like the World Bank have also rated Pakistan among the world’s top 10 countries set to improve business climate. "Pakistan is my second home," said Tamimi. -
PM Imran vows not to allow militant mindset to take over country
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To mark the fifth anniversary of the Army Public School (APS) massacre, Prime Minister Imran Khan vowed that he will not allow the militant mindset to take over the country, reported Radio Pakistan.In his message, PM Imran pledged that the militants will not be allowed to hold the nation hostage to its “bigoted vision”.The premier said the blood of the innocent united the entire nation against all forms of extremism, terrorism, violence and hatred. The PM also lauded the sacrifices of the armed forces, police and law enforcing agencies in the fight against terrorism.Also read: The mothers of APS martyrs: Waiting on a promise, longing for justiceWhile, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that the APS carnage will never be forgotten.General Bajwa’s remark were shared by Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor on Twitter."Five of the involved terrorists have been hanged through military courts,” the army chief said as he offered a "salute to the martyrs and their families"."We have come a long way in failing terrorism as a nation. United we move towards lasting peace and prosperity of Pakistan,” he added. Nation cannot forget the massacre of little angels/teachers President Arif Alvi in his message said "the nation cannot forget the massacre of little angels and teachers of APS."The president's office tweeted: "Hard to commemorate this day without tears in one's eyes."Also read: Remembering the martyrs of APS tragedyPresident Alvi reiterated the country's "pledge to root out terrorism and extremism in all its manisfestations". On December 16, 2014, terrorists stormed the army-run school and martyred around 150 people, including more than 130 young students. The incident shook the country and resulted in the formation of a National Action Plan to stem extremism and terrorism in the country, as well as the creation of military courts to try "hardcore" terrorists. -
PM Imran meets US Senator Lindsey Graham. — Photo: Radio PakistanPrime Minister Imran Khan on Monday met United States Senator Lindsey Graham in Islamabad to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries.Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi was also present on the occasion as the prime minister and the senator discussed ways of improving the relationship between Pakistan and the US. Graham, the head of the US Senate Judiciary Committee and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, had earlier met Prime Minister Imran on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in September.They had also held a meeting in July when the prime minister had traveled to the US on a week-long official tour to mend the strained relationship between Islamabad and Washington. Graham, at times considered an aide to US President Donald Trump, has been a vocal advocate of revitalising US-Pakistan ties in the interest of regional peace and security. In earlier meetings with PM Imran, Graham had called for sustained and high-level engagement between the two countries, and appreciated Pakistani support for peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan. Last week, US Special Envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalizad had met high-ranking officials in Pakistan after the US resumed peace talks with Taliban earlier this month following a brief pause. Pakistan has on numerous occasions called for a political solution to the Afghan conflict, and even facilitated the engagement between the US and the Taliban in a bid to end the armed conflict in the war-torn neighbouring country.
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PM Imran Khan leaves for Bahrain to attend national day event
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Prime Minister Imran Khan. Photo: FilePrime Minister Imran Khan left for Bahrain on Monday on the invitation of King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa to attend the national day of Bahrain as its guest of honour.During the visit, the prime minister will have a one-on-one meeting with King Khalifa and hold delegation-level talks with Crown Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al-Khalifa. The meeting between the leaders would cover the entire gamut of bilateral relations and matters pertaining to regional and international issues, the statement added.Bahrain's highest civil award will be conferred upon the prime minister on the occasion. The news was confirmed by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Zulfikar Bukhari earlier this week to Arab News.The visit to Bahrain will be the first stop of prime minister's three-country tour starting from December 15. He will later travel to Geneva to attend a conference on refugees followed by a tour to Malaysia. Read also: PM Imran calls for diplomatic solution to Middle East disputes in meeting with Saudi crown princeA statement from the Foreign Office had earlier said the PM, on the visit, will be accompanied by a high-level delegation including members of the cabinet and senior government officials. This will be PM Imran’s first visit to Bahrain since assuming office in August last year.The prime minister’s visit to Bahrain will enable the two sides to explore ways and means to further deepen bilateral trade and investments ties. The visit is of special significance and will impart a strong impetus to both sides’ endeavours to forge a closer, multifaceted bilateral relationship.On Saturday, the prime minister travelled to Saudi Arabia for a day-long visit where he met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and called for resolving the Middle East disputes and differences through diplomatic means.The prime minister said he would continue to facilitate all efforts in that direction with a view to precluding conflict, defusing tensions and preserving peace for the benefit of the region and the world.During his meeting with the Saudi crown prince in Riyadh, the premier emphasized upon the strategic importance of Pakistan-Saudi relationship and termed it a pivotal partnership for peace, progress and prosperity.He extended warm felicitations on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's assumption of G20 presidency and said it was a reflection of Saudi Arabia's leadership role and stature in the international community. -
Prime Minister Imran Khan. Photo: FilePrime Minister Imran Khan will travel to Bahrain on Monday on the invitation of King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa to attend the national day of Bahrain as its guest of honour.A statement from the Foreign Office said the PM will be accompanied by a high-level delegation including members of the cabinet and senior government officials.This will be PM Imran’s first visit to Bahrain since assuming office in August last year.During the visit, the prime minister will have a one-on-one meeting with King Khalifa and hold delegation-level talks with Crown Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al-Khalifa. The meeting between the leaders would cover the entire gamut of bilateral relations and matters pertaining to regional and international issues, the statement added.Bahrain's highest civil award will be conferred upon the prime minister on the occasion.The news was confirmed by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Zulfikar Bukhari earlier this week to Arab News.The visit to Bahrain will be the first stop of prime minister's three-country tour starting from December 15. He will later travel to Geneva to attend a conference on refugees followed by Malaysia. Read also: PM Imran calls for diplomatic solution to Middle East disputes in meeting with Saudi crown princeThe prime minister’s visit to Bahrain will enable the two sides to explore ways and means to further deepen bilateral trade and investments ties. The visit is of special significance and will impart a strong impetus to both sides’ endeavours to forge a closer, multifaceted bilateral relationship.On Saturday, the prime minister travelled to Saudi Arabia for a day-long visit where he met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and called for resolving the Middle East disputes and differences through diplomatic means.The prime minister said he would continue to facilitate all efforts in that direction with a view to precluding conflict, defusing tensions and preserving peace for the benefit of the region and the world.During his meeting with the Saudi crown prince in Riyadh, the premier emphasized upon the strategic importance of Pakistan-Saudi relationship and termed it a pivotal partnership for peace, progress and prosperity.He extended warm felicitations on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's assumption of G20 presidency and said it was a reflection of Saudi Arabia's leadership role and stature in the international community.
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PM Imran condemns passage of India?s ?anti-Muslim? citizenship bill
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Demonstrators display placards during a protest against the Citizenship Amendment Bill, a bill that seeks to give citizenship to religious minorities persecuted in neighbouring Muslim countries. Photo: Reuters Prime Minister Imran Khan has strongly condemned controversial legislation passed by the Indian Parliament which will grant citizenship to religious minorities from neighbouring countries, but not Muslims.“We strongly condemn Indian Lok Sabha citizenship legislation which violates all norms of international human rights law and bilateral agreements with Pakistan,” PM Imran tweeted Tuesday morning.The premier described the move as “part of the RSS Hindu Rashtra design of expansionism propagated by the fascist Modi government.”. The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill provides that Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians fleeing persecution in Muslim-majority Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan can be granted citizenship of India. There are no similar provisions for Muslim refugees.The bill sailed through the lower house with 311 votes in favour and 80 against shortly after midnight on Monday.The Foreign Office in a statement called the move “a complete violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international covenants on elimination of all forms of discrimination based on religion or belief”."The Lok Sabha legislation is also in complete contravention of various bilateral agreements between Pakistan and India, particularly the one concerning security and rights of minorities in the respective countries,” the statement read.Read also: India passes religiously discriminatory citizenship bill amid global outcryIt added, "The latest legislation is another major step towards the realisation of the concept of ‘Hindu Rashtra’, idealised and relentlessly pursued by the right-wing Hindu leaders for several decades. It is driven by a toxic mix of an extremist ‘Hindutva’ ideology and hegemonic ambitions in the region.”"We condemn the legislation as regressive and discriminatory, which is in violation of all relevant international conventions and norms, and a glaring attempt by India to interfere in the neighboring countries with malafide intent," the statement added.US proposes sanctioning top Indian officialsThe United States on Tuesday also expressed concerns over the passage of the discriminatory bill."The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) said it will propose sanctions against senior members of the Indian political leadership if the bill is enacted as law.The USCIRF in its statement noted that the bill specifically excluded Muslims, setting a legal criterion for citizenship based on religion."The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill is a dangerous turn in the wrong direction; it runs counter to India’s rich history of secular pluralism," the statement said.The commission also condemned the bill as a ‘violation’ of the Indian constitution, relating it to recent efforts to introduce the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam and nationwide. The NRC, like the citizenship bill, is widely believed to be the brain-child of the Indian Home Minister, Amit Shah."USCIRF fears that the Indian government is creating a religious test for Indian citizenship that will strip citizenship from millions of Muslims," the USCIRF warned.Read also: US considering sanctions on top Indian officials, including Home Minister Amit ShahIn a statement made separately early Tuesday, the US House Foreign Affairs Committee also condemned the passage of the contentious bill through the Indian lower house, saying that the so-called ‘religious test’ for citizenship undermined basic democratic tenets shared by the US and India.The ruling BJP in India had included the passage of the CAB as part of its manifesto released ahead of elections in May 2019.Protests erupt as India pushes for citizenship billThe citizenship bill also sparked protests in India’s northeastern states, where residents are unhappy about an influx of Hindus from neighbouring Bangladesh.In Guwahati in Assam state, protesters set fire to tyres, while tribal groups staged protests in Tripura. Student groups called for dawn-to-dusk shutdown in four districts of the state, while shops, businesses, educational and financial institutions remained shut and public transport stayed off the roads.“We will fight and oppose the bill till the last drop of our blood,” All Assam Students’ Union adviser Samujjal Bhattacharya told Reuters, underlining the region’s resistance against migrants amid fears that tens of thousands of settlers from neighbouring Bangladesh would gain citizenship.In Modi’s home state of Gujarat and the city of Kolkata, hundreds of people staged protests and marched against the proposed law. -
On World Human Rights Day, PM Imran seeks end to Indian atrocities in Kashmir
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Prime Minister Imran Khan. Photo: FilePrime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday reiterated calls for an end to India’s gross abuse and oppression of Kashmiris.“On Human Rights Day, we must appeal to the world's conscience, to upholders of international law and to the United Nations Security Council to act against the illegal annexation of Indian occupied Kashmir (IOK)by the Indian occupation government,” PM Imran tweeted. “We salute and stand resolutely with the brave Kashmiris struggling for their right of self-determination,” he added.Occupied Kashmir has been under military curfew since August 5, when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi revoked the constitutional autonomy of the region and arrested thousands of people. Since the annexation, New Delhi has also enforced a near complete communications blackout by blocking internet and telecommunication services in the disputed territory.‘Govt committed to protecting the rights of all citizens’In a separate tweet, PM Imran assured that his government remains committed to the protection of the rights of all citizens without discrimination. “On International Human Rights Day, Muslims need to remember that the message of equality, justice and protection of human rights for all was given more than 1400 years ago by our Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him),” the premier said.The prime minister added that the message of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)"embodied the cardinal principles of respect for human rights and human dignity".The premier said his government was committed to the protection of human rights for all citizens as preached by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), especially in his last sermon.World Human Rights Day is observed every year on December 10, the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. -
Kamyab Jawan Program: PM Imran to distribute cheques among loan applicants today
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Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan will distribute cheques among the successful candidates who have applied for soft loans under Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme of 'Kamyab Jawan Program' today.The cheque distribution ceremony will be held in... -
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PM Imran to now focus on improving cricket, says Senator Faisal Javed
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File photo of Prime Minister Imran Khan meeting with Pakistan cricket team.Prime Minister Imran Khan will now focus on improving sports, especially cricket, said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Senator Faisal Javed Khan on Wednesday.In a conversation with... -
PM Imran expresses satisfaction with economic team's performance
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed satisfaction over the economic team's performance, on Tuesday, during a federal cabinet meeting. According to sources, the prime minister was briefed on the improving economic situation of the country.... -
LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Saturday that Chief Justice Khosa did not criticise the government's legal team in the order issued by the court in the General Bajwa extension case. The prime minister was addressing a signing ceremony...