Opposition Leader in NA Shahbaz Sharif defends his 'beggars cannot be choosers' comment
Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif. Photo: AFPISLAMABAD: Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif defended his “beggars cannot be choosers” comment, saying that it was “not the first time” that he had made such a comment. The Opposition leader said that, so far, Pakistan has not become “economically independent”. “Treason case should be first registered against Imran Khan by not ending his [2014] sit-in Imran Khan harmed the nation’s pride,” said Shahbaz. He added that if PM Imran Khan goes against the constitution and the law, then they will take their course.
Source:The Nation
April 02, 2022 23:12 UTC
How good is Darnell Nurse?
Roughly a week later, Edmonton came to terms with defenceman Darnell Nurse on a maximum term extension, with an average annual value of $9.25M. Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowRecently, there’s been plenty of debate about Nurse’s play and contract. However, the same praise can’t be said for his defensive play. Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowIn addition, Entry Defence isn’t the only defensive facet Nurse struggled in. Perhaps his results alongside McDavid could improve as well, as McDavid was superior with Nurse on-ice in 2020-21.
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April 02, 2022 22:37 UTC
Respect army's decision to remain neutral, says PM Imran
“Military told me that they wanted to remain neutral and don’t want to be a part of political matters,” the premier remarked. PM Imran said the military believed that it should not become controversial by getting involved in the country’s political affairs. Prime Minister Imran also urged the country’s youth to take to streets to hold 'peaceful demonstrations' against “foreign conspiracy" being hatched to topple his government. Premier Imran said the public was aware of the “foreign plot” and expressed hope that the masses will never allow this “conspiracy” to succeed. Speaking about the country’s foreign policy, the premier said he was not “anti-America or anti-India” and wanted cordial ties with all states.
Source:The Express Tribune
April 02, 2022 17:59 UTC
PM details 3 options given by establishment
Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Friday that the country’s ‘establishment’ gave him three options of facing the no-confidence motion in parliament or holding fresh elections in the country or stepping down from the post of prime minister, in order to end the ongoing political turmoil. When asked if he still enjoyed cordial ties with the military chief, the prime minister said: “The relations are fine”. The prime minister said that he would go to the masses and seek a heavy majority to cleanse all the filth. After losing 80,000 lives, the prime minister said, Pakistan achieved nothing from the US-led anti-terror war except that the elite got benefits. When asked if he still enjoyed cordial ties with the military chief, the premier said, “The relations are fine”.
Source:The Nation
April 02, 2022 05:05 UTC
GDB 69.0 Wrap Up: Just the way we drew it up, Oilers extend winning streak with 6-5 OT win over the Blues
The only downside, in my opinion, was that the Blues had to give Binnington the hook because I thought he was playing great. restored the Oilers’ two-goal lead (5-3) after he charged towards the net, picked up the rebound on Kane’s shot, and flipped it up and over Husso. If you’re a fan of the Corskis, you will be tickled to learn that the Oilers outshot the Blues by a 40-36 margin. Brayden Schenn cut the lead to one (4-3) on a goal that Mike Smith absolutely had to have. The NHL site had the Oilers giveaways listed at 15 but I don’t think I buy that.
Source:The Nation
April 02, 2022 04:09 UTC
Bilawal rubbishes 'foreign conspiracy theory' on no-trust vote
"Did we know that the prime minister was going to visit Russia? Mr prime minister, at least tell people lies which sound like truth," he remarked. Bilawal said that Imran Khan used to say that by tabling no-confidence motion, the opposition has given him a gift but now declares it a global conspiracy against his government. "You (Imran Khan) were imposed upon this nation… it is about time you should think about your acts. Bilawal hoped that there would not be any "unconstitutional" step taken before the Sunday's no-confidence vote against the premier.
Source:The Express Tribune
April 01, 2022 22:52 UTC
PM’s address gives new direction to the nation: Rauf Hassan
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Information and Broadcasting Rauf Hassan said on Friday that Prime Minister Imran Khan in his speech has set the direction of the country and the nation. “The future of politicians who dance to the tune of foreign masters now looks bleak in domestic politics “, Rauf Hassan said. He said victory of PTI in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa local body elections was actually victory of PM Imran Khan’s stance. The people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, he said, have rejected the looters and stooges of foreign powers. The results of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa local body elections were in fact a forecast of the results of the next general elections.
Source:The Nation
April 01, 2022 21:31 UTC
'Pakistan threatened with dire consequences if no-trust fails'
“They order us…if the no-confidence motion [against PM Imran] does not succeeded then there would be dire consequences,” Imran said referring to the foreign power. The premier stated it was being said that Pakistan could not upset the US, but India due to its independent foreign policy was buying oil from Russia. “A country without an independent foreign policy remains unable to secure the interests of its people,” he added. The prime minister had said the conspiracy was being hatched through three stooges in Pakistan. No-confidence motionThe allegations leveled against the opposition by the prime minister came amid a no-confidence motion submitted against him.
Source:The Express Tribune
April 01, 2022 20:08 UTC
China hopes Pakistan’s political parties to safeguard nation’s interests
BEIJING: A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday that the Chinese government expected that each of the political parties in Pakistan would remain unified and maintain the supreme interest of the nation’s stability and development. As Pakistan is as of now going through political disturbance as tension booms with every passing day towards the vote of no-confidence against PM Imran KhanFurther on while answering an inquiry regarding no-confidence move against incumbent Prime Minister Imran Khan by the Pakistan’s opposition, Chinese representative Wang Wenbin said, “China is committed to non-interference policy, adding that as an all weather strategic cooperative partner and friendly neighbour of Pakistan, it is our sincere hope that all parties in Pakistan will stay united and uphold the major interest of the country’s developments and stability.”
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April 01, 2022 16:49 UTC
Pak lodges protest against US diplomat over ‘interference’ in internal affairs
Islamabad: Pakistan summoned a senior US diplomat here and lodged a strong protest over America’s alleged “interference” in its internal affairs, according to media reports Friday. The step was taken after a decision by Pakistan’s National Security Council (NSC) Thursday. The Foreign Office also handed over a letter of protest to the US diplomat over the language used by a foreign official during a formal communication. The US diplomat has been told that “interference in Pakistan’s internal affairs is unacceptable”, the report said. Prime Minister Khan linked the letter with the no-confidence motion against him by the Opposition in the National Assembly.
Source:The Express Tribune
April 01, 2022 11:33 UTC
Nation will never forgive ‘Mir Jafars, Mir Sadiqs’
Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday, while resolving to fight the conspiracy against his government, said the nation would never forgive and forget the conspirators as well as their supporters. The prime minister said the conspiracy was being hatched through three stooges in Pakistan. The prime minister said Pakistan was at a defining moment, it had to choose from two paths. “They are the Mir Jafars and Mir Sadiqs of this time. The prime minister vowed not to resign and instead expressed his determination to emerge stronger.
Source:The Nation
April 01, 2022 05:08 UTC
No-trust motion: PM addresses nation
“None of the senior politicians raised their voice against it as they were afraid that it might draw United States’ ire. PM Imran Khan said the memo was against him, not against the government. PM Imran Khan said the envoy was told that if Imran Khan remains in power, Pakistan would face “difficulties”. PM Imran Khan said the letter does not mention any reason and only wanted his ouster. PM Imran Khan said PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif was convicted in Pakistani courts.
Source:The Nation
April 01, 2022 02:40 UTC
Paying price for independent foreign policy: PM
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that he is paying the price in the shape of a “foreign conspiracy hatched by the United States” to topple the incumbent government through the opposition’s no-confidence motion for pursuing an “independent foreign policy”. He said out of nothing, the said foreign country expressed its concerns over his Russian visit which he had taken after thorough consultation with the military leadership, the Foreign Office and think tanks. The prime minister said he was called Taliban Khan when he staged a sit-in against the drone attacks. He said when he came to power, he declared that Pakistan's foreign policy would be independent but would not be against the US, Europe and India. The prime minister vowed not to resign and instead expressed his determination to emerge stronger.
Source:The Express Tribune
April 01, 2022 01:37 UTC
PM mulls course of action against dissident party members
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday held a special meeting with Additional PTI General Secretary Amir Mahmood Kayani and Adviser on Parliamentary Affairs Dr Babar Awan to discuss the course of action against the dissenting party members. The premier – ahead of the no-confidence vote – has ordered a strategy to be formulated for issuing show-cause notices to those PTI members who have refused to follow the party line. “Strict action will be taken against members who did not satisfy the party by the stipulated deadline," the PTI stated. The PTI will move to declare the seats of dissident members vacant under Article 63-A of the Constitution. The PTI had asked the lawmakers to explain within seven days about giving the impression that they were about to leave the party.
Source:The Express Tribune
March 31, 2022 22:15 UTC