The Afghan government summoned a Pakistani diplomat to explain Prime Minister Imran Khan’s latest remarks on ongoing Afghan peace talks, as tensions flared between the neighbouring countries once again. Afghanistan’s ministry of foreign affairs summoned the diplomat to object about remarks that it deemed ‘explicit interference’ in Afghan affairs, the ministry’s spokesman, Sibghatullah Ahmadi, said […]
Prime Minister Imran Khan
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Sir: PTI Federal Government headed by Prime Minister Imran Khan faces host of internal challenges topped by economic crisis internally and serious challenges like persistent hostilities by India externally. The federal government under energetic and determined leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan is making all out efforts for overcoming these internal and external challenges squarely […]
All restrictions on foreign tourists in Pakistan lifted: PM
Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday said with its various virgin and unexplored beautiful areas, unmatched diversity of mountains, landscapes, deserts, beaches and religious sites coupled with a new visa regime, Pakistan is an attractive tourism destination and now open for all without any restrictions. “It was very difficult for foreign tourists to visit some areas […]
PM invites Shehbaz for consultation on appointment of ECP members
Prime Minister Imran Khan has invited Opposition Leader in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif for consultation on the appointment of two members of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), seeking his response in writing. In a four-page letter written to Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister rejected objections and allegations hurled by the former that the government […]
PM’s war on opposition
Prime Minister Imran Khan was again in his container-day mode in Ghotki recently where he, in his usual refrain, vowed not to spare the ‘corrupt’ opposition come what may. In an indirect reference to Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s statement that his party would protect the 18th Constitutional Amendment, the prime minister said, […]
No pardon for PML-N, PPP until repayment of looted money: PM
Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday reiterated his government’s resolve not to forgive the leadership of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) unless they pay back the looted public money. “I challenge you today. Do whatever you want to do, get united or anything else. We will not leave you. This nation […]
Rs 162bn package announced to uplift Karachi’s infrastructure
Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday unveiled a mega development package worth Rs 162 billion to transform Karachi by uplifting its transport, water and sewerage infrastructure. Chairing a meeting of Karachi Transformation Committee here, the prime minister said the package comprises a total of 18 projects, including 10 related to public transport and seven for water […]
Hajj pilgrims won’t have to wait at Jeddah for clearance: Qadri
Recent meeting between Prime Minister Imran Khan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman brought good news for Pakistani Hajj pilgrims on Saturday as Hajj pilgrims will get their immigration clearance now at the airport before departing for Saudi Arabia. According to the sources, Hajj pilgrims will have their immigration done at the airports in […]
Neofascist assault on Jawad Ahmad
On Thursday March 28th the renowned singer, left wing politician and head of Barabri Party Pakistan, Jawad Ahmad was barred from speaking at an event organised in the premises of Faisalabad Arts Council after he had criticized Prime Minister Imran Khan. While speaking at the event his mike was snatched away and dissuaded from continuing […]
Jawad Ahmad explains anti-PM remarks which led to him being barred from conference
Singer Jawad Ahmad who was barred from speaking at a conference in Faisalabad after he allegedly spoke against Prime Minister Imran Khan and his government’s policies, took to Twitter on Thursday to clear the air. According to reports, the singer turned politician was removed from the podium by organisers after he started criticising the premier. […]