Meeting with US officials- a conspiracy or interference, Imran tells nation: Sana Ullah
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sana Ullah on Wednesday posed various questions to former prime minister Imran Khan to answer the nation whether meeting with US officials was a conspiracy or interference. What American conspiracy was discussed in the meeting with US Congresswoman Alhan Omar, the nation wants to know?, Sana Ullah asked another query. He questioned, “Why is the one who calls the meeting of Americans with the opposition parties a conspiracy is now meeting with Americans after going into the opposition? What conspiracy is being hatched?”“If you (Imran Khan) don’t tell the nation, I will investigate and the nation must know the truth,” Sana Ullah said. The one who incited the nation against America through a slogan ‘Absolutely Not’ in rallies said ‘Absolutely Yes’ to meet the Americans?
Source:The Nation
April 21, 2022 03:35 UTC
Armed forces symbol of unity of Pakistan: Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan Wednesday urged people of Pakistan to give utmost respect to the armed forces which, he said, was the institution to keep Pakistan intact. Addressing the party workers and supporters live on social media on Wednesday night, Imran Khan said that if the armed forces were weak, Pakistan could have been in tatters if the armed forces were not able to foil enemy conspiracies. Imran Khan said that if former prime minister Nawaz Sharif comes back and gets another ‘NRO’, he will not accept it and bring people out on streets. Imran Khan said that there are big mafias in Pakistan and his government was bringing them under the rule of law. To a question about dissenting PTI members, Imran Khan said that they thought when PTI would come into power, the government will make their businesses grow [in a wrongful way] but we did not.
Source:Pakistan Today
April 21, 2022 00:03 UTC
HEC sets April 30 as deadline to apply for Allama Iqbal scholarships
ISLAMABAD – The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced that April 30, 2022 is the deadline for Sri Lankan students to apply for scholarships under the “Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarship Scheme”. The project aims to promote an effective exchange of knowledge and a better understanding of cultures and traditions between Sri Lankan and Pakistani students, he added. Additional cost, if any besides charges, and book allowances, while tuition fee will be met by the Sri Lankan students. The candidate who is already availing any other HEC scholarship is not eligible to apply. The rest of the expenditure will be met by Sri Lankan students.
Source:The Nation
April 20, 2022 23:15 UTC
'One person’s mistake doesn’t mean whole institution is at fault'
Imran Khan said that if former prime minister Nawaz Sharif comes back and gets another ‘NRO’, he will not accept it and bring people out on streets. Imran Khan said that there are big mafias in Pakistan and his government was bringing them under the rule of law. Imran Khan urged his followers not to say anything bad about the armed forces of Pakistan. "If there was no army, there will be no Pakistan... Pakistan needed army more than Imran Khan," he added. Imran Khan said that he has never seen such sentiments of nationalism in people what he has seen after his government was removed.
Source:The Express Tribune
April 20, 2022 21:51 UTC
Raja Sahib lift Lahore Super T10 Cricket League trophy
LAHORE – Raja Sahib won the Lahore Super T10 Cricket League 2022 after defeating Al Hamd Logistics by 14 runs in the final played here at the Ali Garh Cricket Ground Model Town. Raja Sahib, batting first, posted 117 runs on the board for the loss of 7 wickets in allotted 10 overs. The other key contributor from Raja Sahib was Amir Sajid, hammered 18-ball 36 runs while M Kashif Lefty struck 10-ball 19 runs. For Raja Sahib, Hassan Rizwan, M Irfan Jailor and Mohsin Irshad bagged two wickets each. For his all-round performance, Hassan Rizwan of Raja Sahib was declared player of the match.
Source:The Nation
April 20, 2022 19:42 UTC
GDB 77.0: Oilers Improvement In Both Ends (6:30pm MT, SNW)
Their 5×5 scoring has increased by 0.37/game and their 5×5 goals against/game had dropped by 0.40. Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowWe’ve discussed the defensive improvements a lot, but where has the increased offence come from? Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowUpdate: Even though Oettinger is the Stars’ starter he’s been struggling and that’s why Wedgewood gets the call. TONIGHT…GAME DAY PREDICTION: Oilers continue their strong play and defeat Dallas for the first time this season. Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowFind out why so many people are using Dominion Lending Centres #1 broker in Canada.
Source:The Nation
April 20, 2022 19:40 UTC
In Pakistan, Afghan refugees face hardship and a frosty reception
For many Afghans like Wali, a 23-year-old former army cadet, Pakistan was their only realistic hope for sanctuary. Pakistan is home to more than 3 million Afghan refugees, according to official estimates, though UNHCR says nearly half of those are second- or third-generation Afghans born in Pakistan but still classed as refugees. New arrivals said there was no government programme to support new refugees with registration, food, shelter and other basic necessities. But the migrants tend to take on jobs that Pakistanis “frown upon”, said Ashfaq Yusufzai, a journalist at Dawn who has been reporting on Afghan refugees for more than two decades. Despite earning less than half in Pakistan and being away from his family, Afghan said he felt at home.
Source:Pakistan Today
April 20, 2022 19:40 UTC
Army more important than me, says Imran
The chief of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has said that the army is far more important for this country than Imran Khan, but inimical forces were out to weaken this disciplined institution. Imran Khan said that there are big mafias in Pakistan and his government was bringing them under the rule of law. 'Army more important than Imran Khan'Imran Khan said that if the country’s youth accepts the "foreign conspiracy" then in future the whole generation would be seeking visa of rich countries. "If there was no army, there will be no Pakistan... Pakistan needed army more than Imran Khan," he added. Imran Khan said that he has never seen such sentiments of nationalism in people what he has seen after his government was removed.
Source:The Nation
April 20, 2022 17:25 UTC
Surveillance of the Siasi Basta B?
It was called ‘Basta B’ or ‘Register of Bad Characters’. To control their disorderly conduct at the higher level a ‘Siasi Basta B’ was opened within the ISI where their much-needed surveillance was carried out by the Director General. - Advertisement -Now that the establishment has decided to remain neutral the ‘Siasi Basta B’ have been given a free hand. Surveillance is the only effective method to keep the Basta B in control otherwise they create a menace for the public. - Advertisement -Surveillance is the only effective method to keep the Basta B in control otherwise they create a menace for the public.
Source:Pakistan Today
April 20, 2022 17:10 UTC
PK Has Emerged As A Brand, Says Ashok Gehlot
Jaipur: The speculations regarding the entry of poll strategist Prashant Kishor (PK) into Congress has gained momentum after Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said PK has emerged as a brand. Kishor has worked with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014, and had also teamed with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. “This is a professional task,” said Gehlot, who was in Delhi on Wednesday to attend a presentation session by Kishor. Gehlot was accompanied by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, and Congress president Sonia Gandhi during the presentation being made to the party veterans. Recently, PK met Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and since then, speculations regarding joining the Congress are doing the rounds.
Source:The Nation
April 20, 2022 16:28 UTC
The Bruins can never be taken lightly as a playoff opponent
Beyond the big two, the Bruins heavily revert to the big bad Bruins philosophy. The Leafs being able to play the Bruins physical style of play was admirable, but can’t become their approach to a series against Boston. Comparatively to other playoff meetings, it might be the Bruins more opposed to seeing this matchup than the Leafs this time around. The Leafs are very comfortably finding themselves in the second place spot, so the Bruins are an unlikely first round opponent. Face the current two time defending Stanley Cup Champions or face the team that has become synonymous with the Leafs playoff disappointment.
Source:The Nation
April 20, 2022 13:57 UTC
Pakistan reports 75 coronavirus cases, 4 deaths in 24 hours
Pakistan has reported 4 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has risen to 1,527,486. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 30,368 on Wednesday. According to the latest figures by the National Institute of Health (NIH) 75 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. Punjab remains the worst-hit province in terms of deaths followed by Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Till now 13,560 individuals have lost their lives to the epidemic in Punjab, 8,101 in Sindh, 6,323 in KP, 1,023 in Islamabad, 792 in Azad Kashmir, 378 in Balochistan and 191 in GB.
Source:The Nation
April 20, 2022 11:29 UTC
'Govt will steer nation out of debt trap to save economy'
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, chairing his maiden cabinet meeting, said the country was caught in a 'debt trap' and the incumbent government has to steer the nation out of it in order to save the economy. "The country is caught in a debt trap and we have to steer it out from it and save the economy," Shehbaz said. The prime minister stressed it was only through hard work that the government can bring improvement to the situation. The premier expressed a firm commitment to addressing the problems faced by the federating units, especially Balochistan. Shehbaz also pointed out that corruption increased during the tenure of the previous government and the 'poisonous propaganda' would be confronted with facts.
Source:The Nation
April 20, 2022 10:22 UTC
Info minister announces PMDA clousure
ISLAMABAD – Newly appointed Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb announced yesterday that the Pakistan Media Development Authority (PMDA) was being disbanded in whatever shape or form it was working. No regulatory authority would be established other than the already functioning Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), she asserted. The information minister recalled that the previous government tried to bring Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Ordinance, 2022 — that was later struck down by the Islamabad High Court (IHC). She shared that the newly appointed Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar had decided to review the PECA law, introduced in 2016 in consultation with all stakeholders. The information minister said, the PTI could not blame journalists for its failed governance and take their failed politics to their houses.
Source:The Nation
April 20, 2022 06:12 UTC
Imran to address nation on social media today
Former prime minister Imran Khan will address the nation live on social media today. PTI’s official social media team has been instructed to make preparations for the party chairman’s address. Earlier, party leaders held an important meeting of the political committee in which overall political situation was discussed. The participants were briefed on the preparations for the upcoming public rally to be held on April 21 at Minar-e-Pakistan. Read: Controversial Imran-era PMDA disbandedOn the occasion, ex-PM Imran said the country had no choice but to give the people a chance for their future through transparent elections.
Source:The Nation
April 20, 2022 05:32 UTC