‘I will never accept an imported govt, nation will stage peaceful protest on Sunday’: PM Imran Khan
Prime Minister Imran Khan while expressing disappointment over the decision of the Supreme Court warned that he would not recognize the imported government. Addressing the nation, he said that respects the judiciary and the Supreme Court of Pakistan. and he has also accepted the decision of the Supreme Court against the ruling of Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri. Imran Khan said that NA Deputy Speaker Qasim gave ruling on foreign conspiracy was hatched to oust his government. We should explain to the US that Imran Khan is not against America but we should not be used like a tissue paper.
Source:The Nation
April 08, 2022 18:15 UTC
What will be PM Imran’s next move?
The confirmation that he will continue to fight till the last ball came from his Twitter account soon after the court decision. “Politically, it’s a devastating blow to IK [Imran Khan] and the PTI as their unconstitutional actions have been nullified,” PML-N Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed shared with The Express Tribune. “Imran Khan has generally been an effective political communicator & connects to the masses; it will be seen whether this magic works in the days to come,” Mehboob shared. Another key question is about his relations and narrative about the establishment, he said, adding that there were signs of “criticism emanating from PM Imran’s supporters against the establishment”. They feel that the decision would haunt PM Imran for a long time just like an old sin casts a long shadow.
Source:The Express Tribune
April 08, 2022 17:08 UTC
PM won't accept 'imported govt', calls supporters to protest
“I will never accept the ‘imported’ government and I will take to the streets,” said premier while addressing the nation live on national television on Friday night. PM Imran asked his supporters to stage protests across the country when “new imported government” comes into power on Sunday, a day after the election of new prime minister in the National Assembly. It noted that the prime minister could not have advised the president to dissolve the assembly as he continued to remain under the bar imposed under Clause (1) of Article 58 of the Constitution. The court’s verdict restored the prime minister and his cabinet to their positions. "In consequence of the foregoing, it is declared that the prime minister and federal ministers, ministers of state, advisers, etc.
Source:The Nation
April 08, 2022 16:20 UTC
Opp ‘finalises plan’ for new govt move after no-trust voting
The united opposition has completed preliminary consultations for the formation of a new federal government as well as the election of the new prime minister after the Supreme Court restored the National Assembly and ordered to hold voting on the no-trust motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan. Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif, who is the opposition’s candidate for new prime minister, will announce his possible government priorities after taking the oath, sources said. Also read: SC reinstates National Assembly, orders voting on no-confidence motion against PM ImranAmong the priorities of the new possible federal government is the formulation of economic policy to control inflation and stop the devaluation of the currency. An immediate action plan will be worked out for the return of Nawaz Sharif and Ishaq Dar after consultations and a review of the political situation. چیئرمین پاکستان پیپلز پارٹی بلاول بھٹو زرداری کی متحدہ اپوزیشن کے ہمراہ اسلام آباد میں پریس کانفرنس@BBhuttoZardari#KoiPuchayToKehnaBilawalAyaTha pic.twitter.com/UYOiZnYHHS — PPP (@MediaCellPPP) April 7, 2022
Source:The Express Tribune
April 08, 2022 16:17 UTC
Won't accept 'imported government' in any case, announces PM Imran
ISLAMABAD –Prime Minister Imran Khan announced on Friday he would not accept an "imported government" in any case and would go to people who election him with their vote. Khan said a US official told a Pakistani ambassador during a meeting that Prime Minister Imran Khan should not have gone to Russia on an official visit. He said the US official told the Pakistani ambassador that Prime Minister Imran Khan should be removed otherwise Pakistan would be in trouble. Earlier, the government announced Prime Minister Imran Khan will make a key announcement on Friday evening. Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid also confirmed that he told Prime Minister that mass resignations were the last option left for the government.
Source:The Nation
April 08, 2022 15:12 UTC
Wheat harvest indicates prospects of good production
MULTAN – Secretary agriculture south Punjab Saqib Ali Ateel said on Thursday the ongoing harvest of early sown wheat varieties indicated a good per acre production and target looked achievable. Presiding over a meeting to discuss wheat crop harvest and upcoming cotton sowing, Saqib advised farmers to harvest wheat crop only when it attains full maturity. Discussing cotton sowing, he said that cotton prices remained stable at the international and local level and yielded higher profits last season. He further ordered officials to ensure sufficient availability of agriculture implements at control price for the upcoming cotton sowing season. Those sowing Bt varieties should bring at least 10 per cent of their total area under traditional cotton varieties’ cultivation so that attacking bollworms do not develop resistance against safeguards incorporated in Bt varieties.
Source:The Nation
April 08, 2022 12:25 UTC
Pakistan issues visas to Sikh pilgrims on occasion of Baisakhi celebrations
On the eve of the Baisakhi celebrations, the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued over 2200 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to participate in the annual festival scheduled to be held in Pakistan from 12-21 April 2022. The issuance of visas is covered under the framework of the Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines of 1974. Every year, a large number of Sikh Yatrees from India visit Pakistan to observe various religious festivals. The visas issued from New Delhi are in addition to the visas granted to Sikh pilgrims participating in these events from other countries. During the visit, the pilgrims would, inter alia, go to Panja Sahib, Nankana Sahib, and Kartarpur Sahib.
Source:The Nation
April 08, 2022 10:44 UTC
PM Imran Khan set to address nation after PTI gets clean bowled
Prime Minister Imran Khan gestures while speaking to the nation in this undated photo. — Instagram/@imrankhan.ptiISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will address the nation today (Friday) after the PTI suffered a setback when the Supreme Court nullified all the government's actions taken from April 3 to date. "My message to our nation is I have always and will continue to fight for Pakistan till the last ball," PM Imran Khan said. PTI is ready for elections and we will not let any foreign conspiracy succeed," the prime minister had told the meeting's participants. Simultaneously, Khan asked President Arif Alvi — who is also a PTI loyalist — to dissolve the assembly.
Source:The Nation
April 08, 2022 10:39 UTC
PM to address nation today, vows to fight for Pakistan till last ball
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan announced that he will address the nation on Friday after chairing a cabinet session and parliamentary party meeting of Pakistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI). In his Tweet, he said, “I have called a cabinet meeting tomorrow as well as our parliamentary party meeting; & tomorrow evening I will address the nation. My message to our nation is I have always & will continue to fight for Pak till the last ball. After the Cabinet meeting, the government may make the “threat letter” public today in a bid to turn the situation to the premier’s favour. Later, the premier will hold a meeting with the PTI’s parliamentary party at 3 pm to deliberate on the political scenario.
Source:The Nation
April 08, 2022 08:53 UTC
PM Imran to address nation today
Prime Minister Imran Khan announced on Thursday that he would address the nation on Friday after the government suffered a setback following the Supreme Court’s decision. The Supreme Court of Pakistan restored the National Assembly after it declared the government’s decision to dissolve the assembly and Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri’s ruling contrary to the Constitution. It is learnt that during a meeting with the government’s legal team earlier in the day, the prime minister had said he was ready to accept any decision that the top court would announce. “We will accept any decision the Supreme Court announces. PTI is ready for elections and we will not let any foreign conspiracy succeed,” the prime minister had told the meeting’s participants.
Source:The Nation
April 08, 2022 08:15 UTC
PM Khan to address nation today after SC restores NA, no-trust motion
After the historic Supreme Court judgment, which gave the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-led government a major setback, Prime Minister Imran Khan has vowed to fight for Pakistan “till the last ball”. In a tweet, PM Khan announced that he would address the nation once again this evening (Friday). His statement read:- Advertisement -“I have called a cabinet mtg [sic] tomorrow as well as our parliamentary party meeting, and tomorrow evening I will address the nation. - Advertisement -PM Khan will also convene a meeting of the federal cabinet and PTI’s parliamentary party to decide the future course of action today. The meeting will deliberate on the current political situation in the country and hold consultation regarding the foreign “threat letter”.
Source:The Nation
April 08, 2022 08:04 UTC
Shafqat Mehmood appoints officials of Faisalabad, Gujarat and Sahiwal
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Punjab President Shafqat Mehmood has issued notification of appointing officials of Faisalabad, Gujarat and Sahiwal districts. According to the notification, Chaudhry Raza Nasrullah Ghumman will be the president of Faisalabad district, Chaudhry Timur Ali will be the general secretary, Rana Aftab Ahmed, Adil Pervez, Malik Umar Farooq have been appointed as senior vice presidents and Sanaullah Gorsi has been appointed as additional general secretary. Rana Aftab Ahmed President Sahiwal District Malik Faisal Jalal Dhako General Secretary Rao Muhammad Aslam Khan Senior Vice President Syed Rizwan Muzaffar Additional General Secretary Haji Abdul Ghaffar Muhammad Waqas Deputy General Secretaries Rana Anis-ur-Rehman Secretary Finance, Hafiz Qaiser Mahmood will be acting Secretary Information of Sahiwal District. Chaudhry Saleem Sarwar Jora has been appointed as the President of Gujarat District and Mubeen Akhtar Hayat has been appointed as the General Secretary.
Source:The Nation
April 08, 2022 06:49 UTC
GDB 72.0 Wrap Up: Oilers extend winning streak to six, grind out gusty 3-2 win over the LA Kings
Seeing as we knew this game would likely be another tight one, having the first goal on the board was huge. How about a 15-game point streak for the captain as well as goals in his last six games? How about a 15-game point streak for the captain as well as goals in his last six games? Too many turnovers, too much time back on their heels, and too many clean looks on net for LA. SCORING SUMMARYAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below#GOODCONTENTthe cameramen heard @jsbmbaggedmilk's complaints about the moon angles and are now opting for the super zoom.
Source:The Nation
April 08, 2022 05:53 UTC
Prime Minister will address to nation tonight
Prime Minister Imran Khan will address the nation tonight. In a tweet on Thursday night, the Prime Minister said he has also convened meetings of the Federal Cabinet and PTI Parliamentary committee in Islamabad tomorrow (Friday). Imran Khan told the nation that he has always and will continue to fight for Pakistan till the last ball. Meanwhile, in his tweet, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhary Fawad Hussain also informed about tomorrow’s key events.
Source:The Nation
April 08, 2022 05:36 UTC
NA speaker’s ruling is absolute: Qureshi
Former Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Thursday that the National Assembly speaker has the power of giving a ruling and it was absolute. “Important point is the ruling of the deputy speaker,” Qureshi said. I, as the foreign minister, say that demarcation is made,” the PTI vice-chair said. Furthermore, Qureshi added that the opposition was confused and they were pushing the country into a constitutional crisis to achieve their goals. In response to the journalist's question about whether 200 public representatives were traitors, Qureshi said that it would have to be investigated.
Source:The Express Tribune
April 07, 2022 22:22 UTC