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The Iranian Navy Commander declared the plan to join a naval Alliance during a televised program, albeit the specifics of the alliance are unknown. Iran is reportedly in talks with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, and Qatar as well as on the formation of a naval alliance. India and Pakistan will also be part of the alliance.

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<p>The General Electric&nbsp;Deal, China's aggressive actions and concerns over Pakistan dominated talks between India's defence minister Rajnath Singh and the US defence secretary Lloyd Austin during talks in New Delhi on Monday.</p>

<p>The talks, which lasted for one hour, focused on addressing the aggressive actions by China in the region and the overall security environment in the area.</p>

<p>During the meeting, the officials discussed various measures to counter the escalating aggression displayed by China, which has been a cause of concern for both India and the United States.</p>

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<p>They emphasised the importance of maintaining stability and peace in the region while safeguarding the interests of all nations involved.</p>

<p>A tweet by the Indian Defence minister said, "India-US partnership is critical for ensuring a free, open, and rules-bound Indo-Pacific region. We look forward to closely work with the US across the domains for capacity building&nbsp;and further consolidating our strategic partnership."</p>

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<p>Furthermore, the discussion delved into the enhancement of defence cooperation between India and the United States. An important topic on the agenda was the General Electric (GE) deal that will see production of jet engines in India.</p>

<p>This collaboration would not only strengthen the defence capabilities of both nations but also foster a robust defence manufacturing ecosystem in India. The deal is likely to be announced during PM Modi's upcoming visit to Delhi.</p>

<p>A key outcome of the meet as both sides agreed to a roadmap for US-India Defence Industrial Cooperation which will guide the policy direction for the next few years.</p>

<p>An Indian defence ministry statement pointed, 'both sides will identify opportunities for co-development of new technologies and co-production of existing &amp; new systems and facilitate increased collaboration between defence start-up ecosystems of the two countries'.</p>

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<p>In addition, India reiterated its concerns about Pakistan's "trustworthiness" when it comes to supply of Western equipment.</p>

<p>The Indian side emphasised that Pakistan has a history of misusing and diverting such equipment, which poses a threat to regional stability.</p>

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The General Electric Deal, China's aggressive actions and concerns over Pakistan dominated talks between India's defence minister Rajnath Singh and the US defence secretary Lloyd Austin during talks in New Delhi on Monday. The talks, which lasted for one hour, focused on addressing the aggressive actions by China in the region and the overall security environment in the area. During the meeting, the officials discussed various measures to counter the escalating aggression displayed by China, which has been a cause of concern for both India and the United States. Also read | India-US 2+2 dialogue a 'momentous moment' in global affairs They emphasised the importance of maintaining stability and peace in the region while safeguarding the interests of all nations involved. A tweet by the Indian Defence minister said, "India-US partnership is critical for ensuring a free, open, and rules-bound Indo-Pacific region. We look forward to closely work with the US across the domains for capacity building and further consolidating our strategic partnership." India-US partnership is critical for ensuring a free, open and rules-bound Indo-Pacific region. We look forward to closely work with the US across the domains for capacity building and further consolidating our strategic partnership. — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) June 5, 2023 × Furthermore, the discussion delved into the enhancement of defence cooperation between India and the United States. An important topic on the agenda was the General Electric (GE) deal that will see production of jet engines in India. This collaboration would not only strengthen the defence capabilities of both nations but also foster a robust defence manufacturing ecosystem in India. The deal is likely to be announced during PM Modi's upcoming visit to Delhi. A key outcome of the meet as both sides agreed to a roadmap for US-India Defence Industrial Cooperation which will guide the policy direction for the next few years. An Indian defence ministry statement pointed, 'both sides will identify opportunities for co-development of new technologies and co-production of existing & new systems and facilitate increased collaboration between defence start-up ecosystems of the two countries'. Also watch | Eric Garcetti on India-US relations and PM Modi's June visit to the US × Another crucial aspect addressed during the talks was the maritime domain. India and the United States recognised the need to strengthen their naval cooperation and enhance maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region. Both countries expressed their commitment to promoting freedom of navigation and ensuring the safety of international shipping lanes. In addition, India reiterated its concerns about Pakistan's "trustworthiness" when it comes to supply of Western equipment. The Indian side emphasised that Pakistan has a history of misusing and diverting such equipment, which poses a threat to regional stability. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The ongoing political uproar in Pakistan has led to a surge of a kind of information overload which often cannot be verified. Recently, a screenshot purportedly attributed to the US State Department suggested revisions into Washington's travel advisory to its own and Canadian citizens.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Pakistani citizens in the US and visa row: What does the viral screenshot say?</strong></h2>

<p>The screenshot appears to have been taken from a video on the internet. It says the following: "If you are traveling to Pakistan from USA, Canada you should not use NICOP. Instead get a Pakistani visa on USA/Canadian passport."</p>

<p>NICOP refers to National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis. Individuals holding NICOP can enter Pakistan without any visa requirements.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It adds: "Anyone entering Pakistan with a USA/Canadian passport will legally be considered a USA / Canadian citizen and will be entered into Pakistani Immigration Official Records as a USA/ Canadian Citizen. He or she will be entitled to all the benefits and facilities available for USA /Canadian citizens."</p>

<h2><strong>Is it true?</strong></h2>

<p>The US State Department has not revised its travel advisory for naturalised US citizens wanting to visit Pakistan since February 8, 2023. Secondly, the US state department's writ does not run over Canadian citizens.<img alt="Viral screenshot" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ce01a137-d238-4a05-b7f8-cb303baeed21" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Screenshot%202023-06-05%20002330.png" /></p>

<p>Therefore, the viral screenshot is fake. It has now been deleted from the Twitter account from where it first went viral.</p>

<h2><strong>US state department's advisory on Pakistan travel</strong></h2>

<p>The US state department's actual travel advisory cautions citizens to "reconsider travel to Pakistan due to terrorism."</p>

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<p>"Terrorist groups continue to plot attacks in Pakistan. Terrorism and ongoing violence by extremist elements have led to indiscriminate attacks on civilian, as well as local military and police, targets. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls, military installations, airports, universities, tourist locations, schools, hospitals, places of worship, and government facilities. Terrorists have targeted U.S. diplomats and diplomatic facilities in the past," it says.</p>

<p>It further adds: "Pakistan’s security environment remains fluid sometimes changing with little or no notice. There are greater security resources and infrastructure in the major cities, particularly Islamabad, and security forces in these areas may be more readily able to respond to an emergency compared to other areas of the country. While threats still exist, terrorist attacks occur less frequently in major urban areas than other parts of Pakistan."</p>

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The ongoing political uproar in Pakistan has led to a surge of a kind of information overload which often cannot be verified. Recently, a screenshot purportedly attributed to the US State Department suggested revisions into Washington's travel advisory to its own and Canadian citizens.

The ongoing political uproar in Pakistan has led to a surge of a kind of information overload which often cannot be verified. Recently, a screenshot purportedly attributed to the US State Department suggested revisions into Washington's travel advisory to its own and Canadian citizens. Pakistani citizens in the US and visa row: What does the viral screenshot say? The screenshot appears to have been taken from a video on the internet. It says the following: "If you are traveling to Pakistan from USA, Canada you should not use NICOP. Instead get a Pakistani visa on USA/Canadian passport." NICOP refers to National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis. Individuals holding NICOP can enter Pakistan without any visa requirements. Also read | Pakistan PM says May 9 rioters should be punished like US Capitol Hill attackers It adds: "Anyone entering Pakistan with a USA/Canadian passport will legally be considered a USA / Canadian citizen and will be entered into Pakistani Immigration Official Records as a USA/ Canadian Citizen. He or she will be entitled to all the benefits and facilities available for USA /Canadian citizens." Is it true? The US State Department has not revised its travel advisory for naturalised US citizens wanting to visit Pakistan since February 8, 2023. Secondly, the US state department's writ does not run over Canadian citizens. Therefore, the viral screenshot is fake. It has now been deleted from the Twitter account from where it first went viral. US state department's advisory on Pakistan travel The US state department's actual travel advisory cautions citizens to "reconsider travel to Pakistan due to terrorism." Also watch | WION Dispatch: U.S. holds back $33 Million aid to Pakistan × "Terrorist groups continue to plot attacks in Pakistan. Terrorism and ongoing violence by extremist elements have led to indiscriminate attacks on civilian, as well as local military and police, targets. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls, military installations, airports, universities, tourist locations, schools, hospitals, places of worship, and government facilities. Terrorists have targeted U.S. diplomats and diplomatic facilities in the past," it says. It further adds: "Pakistan’s security environment remains fluid sometimes changing with little or no notice. There are greater security resources and infrastructure in the major cities, particularly Islamabad, and security forces in these areas may be more readily able to respond to an emergency compared to other areas of the country. While threats still exist, terrorist attacks occur less frequently in major urban areas than other parts of Pakistan." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The Panama Papers controversy is back in the news almost eight years after the shocking disclosures they revealed rocked Pakistan's political establishment.</p>

<p>On June 9, the Supreme Court is anticipated to hear a plea from Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) asking for instructions about 436 people who are accused of hiding their assets in offshore corporations.</p>

<p>The two-judge panel, which also includes Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, will be presided over by Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, as reported by the Dawn</p>

<p>It may be recalled that a final decision in the Panama Papers leak case is already in the field.</p>

<p>JI reminded the court of its unresolved appeal, which was submitted by party emir Sirajul Haq in August 2016, through an application on November 3, 2017.</p>

<p>However, this case was segregated&nbsp;because the reasons established in it were too broad by a five-judge panel presided over by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa, who was considering petitions against then-prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his family members for making investments in offshore firms.</p>

<p>However, the court guaranteed that its petition will be heard at a suitable time to the Jamaat-i-Islami.</p>

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<p>The petitioner contended that the court's attention was being sought in the greater national interest to save public money in the motion submitted by Advocate Muhammad Ishtiaq Ahmed Raja on behalf of Haq under Order 33 Rule 6 of the Supreme Court Rules 1980.</p>

<p>The owner of offshore firms would be able to further conceal their sources of income and money thanks to the delay in the case's fixation, he noted.</p>

<h2><strong>The initial petition</strong></h2>

<p>In his initial petition, Haq asked the court to issue an order compelling the five respondents, the federal government through the ministry of parliamentary affairs, the secretaries of law and justice, the finance and cabinet division, and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), to detain all of the criminals who had invested stolen money in foreign corporations and return the public funds that had been improperly transferred to those corporations to the nation.</p>

<p>The JI had argued that despite Pakistan's tremendous sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, civilians, officeholders in government organisations, and government employees were funding offshore businesses through unethical and corrupt practises.</p>

<p>Large quantities of money had been unlawfully moved, laundered, and parked in some offshore entities, posing problems for the state.</p>

<p>The petition contended that these investments in offshore firms had really been made with public funds through dishonest and unlawful methods.</p>

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<p>It claimed that many people in public service had been investing in offshore firms while lying about it in the declaration of assets they provided to the relevant authorities.</p>

<p>The petition highlighted that all such public office holders should be penalised and should be disqualified from their positions.<br />
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The Panama Papers controversy is back in the news almost eight years after the shocking disclosures they revealed rocked Pakistan's political establishment. On June 9, the Supreme Court is anticipated to hear a plea from Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) asking for instructions about 436 people who are accused of hiding their assets in offshore corporations.

The Panama Papers controversy is back in the news almost eight years after the shocking disclosures they revealed rocked Pakistan's political establishment. On June 9, the Supreme Court is anticipated to hear a plea from Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) asking for instructions about 436 people who are accused of hiding their assets in offshore corporations. The two-judge panel, which also includes Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, will be presided over by Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, as reported by the Dawn It may be recalled that a final decision in the Panama Papers leak case is already in the field. JI reminded the court of its unresolved appeal, which was submitted by party emir Sirajul Haq in August 2016, through an application on November 3, 2017. However, this case was segregated because the reasons established in it were too broad by a five-judge panel presided over by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa, who was considering petitions against then-prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his family members for making investments in offshore firms. However, the court guaranteed that its petition will be heard at a suitable time to the Jamaat-i-Islami. Also read | Pakistan releases 200 Indian fishermen languishing in Karachi jail The petitioner contended that the court's attention was being sought in the greater national interest to save public money in the motion submitted by Advocate Muhammad Ishtiaq Ahmed Raja on behalf of Haq under Order 33 Rule 6 of the Supreme Court Rules 1980. The owner of offshore firms would be able to further conceal their sources of income and money thanks to the delay in the case's fixation, he noted. The initial petition In his initial petition, Haq asked the court to issue an order compelling the five respondents, the federal government through the ministry of parliamentary affairs, the secretaries of law and justice, the finance and cabinet division, and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), to detain all of the criminals who had invested stolen money in foreign corporations and return the public funds that had been improperly transferred to those corporations to the nation. The JI had argued that despite Pakistan's tremendous sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, civilians, officeholders in government organisations, and government employees were funding offshore businesses through unethical and corrupt practises. Large quantities of money had been unlawfully moved, laundered, and parked in some offshore entities, posing problems for the state. The petition contended that these investments in offshore firms had really been made with public funds through dishonest and unlawful methods. Also watch | Parvez Khattak: Took decision to quit after lot of thought It claimed that many people in public service had been investing in offshore firms while lying about it in the declaration of assets they provided to the relevant authorities. The petition highlighted that all such public office holders should be penalised and should be disqualified from their positions. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Pakistan on Friday released 200 Indian fishermen from a prison in Karachi and will hand them over to Indian authorities at the Wagah border after “due process.” The fishermen were released from the Malir jail in Karachi as part of a decision by the Pakistan government to hand over jailed 500 fishermen to Indian authorities.</p>

<p>Last month, Pakistani authorities released 198 Indian fishermen, languishing in a prison in Karachi after arresting them for allegedly fishing illegally in the country’s waters. They were handed over to India at the Wagah border.</p>

<p>“In the second batch we have released 200 Indian fishermen while another 100 would be freed in July,” Malir jail superintendent Nazir Tunio said.</p>

<p>He said the fishermen, including 10 Muslims, were put on a train by Edhi welfare foundation and have reached Lahore.</p>

<p>“In Lahore, they are scheduled to be handed over to Indian authorities at the Wagah border after due process,” Tunio said.</p>

<p>Tunio said the majority of those released in the second batch had completed their jail sentences of 5 to 8 years after being arrested and tried by a court.</p>

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<h2><strong>Release comes as relief&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum General Secretary Saeed Baloch said that he was relieved to see the release of second batch of Indian fishermen.</p>

<p>“These are poor Indian fishermen who are arrested because they stray into Pakistan’s territorial waters to fish and earn their livelihood. They can’t be blamed as there is no clear demarcation line in the Arabian sea between the two countries and they don’t have the technology on their boats,” he said.</p>

<p>He said a third batch of 100 Indian fishermen would be released on July 3.</p>

<p>Earlier, Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari tweeted: “Today, Pakistan is releasing 200 Indian fishermen and 3 civilian prisoners. Earlier, 198 Indian fishermen were repatriated on 12 May 2023.”</p>

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<p>“This is in line with Pakistan’s policy of not politicising humanitarian matters. Compassion should take precedence over politics,” he added.</p>

<p>Pakistan and India regularly arrest each other’s fishermen for violating the maritime boundary, which is poorly marked at some points.</p>

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Pakistan on Friday released 200 Indian fishermen from a prison in Karachi and will hand them over to Indian authorities at the Wagah border after “due process.” The fishermen were released from the Malir jail in Karachi as part of a decision by the Pakistan government to hand over jailed 500 fishermen to Indian authorities.

Pakistan on Friday released 200 Indian fishermen from a prison in Karachi and will hand them over to Indian authorities at the Wagah border after “due process.” The fishermen were released from the Malir jail in Karachi as part of a decision by the Pakistan government to hand over jailed 500 fishermen to Indian authorities. Last month, Pakistani authorities released 198 Indian fishermen, languishing in a prison in Karachi after arresting them for allegedly fishing illegally in the country’s waters. They were handed over to India at the Wagah border. “In the second batch we have released 200 Indian fishermen while another 100 would be freed in July,” Malir jail superintendent Nazir Tunio said. He said the fishermen, including 10 Muslims, were put on a train by Edhi welfare foundation and have reached Lahore. “In Lahore, they are scheduled to be handed over to Indian authorities at the Wagah border after due process,” Tunio said. Tunio said the majority of those released in the second batch had completed their jail sentences of 5 to 8 years after being arrested and tried by a court. Also read | Pakistan surpasses Sri Lanka with record-high inflation of 38% Release comes as relief Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum General Secretary Saeed Baloch said that he was relieved to see the release of second batch of Indian fishermen. “These are poor Indian fishermen who are arrested because they stray into Pakistan’s territorial waters to fish and earn their livelihood. They can’t be blamed as there is no clear demarcation line in the Arabian sea between the two countries and they don’t have the technology on their boats,” he said. He said a third batch of 100 Indian fishermen would be released on July 3. Earlier, Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari tweeted: “Today, Pakistan is releasing 200 Indian fishermen and 3 civilian prisoners. Earlier, 198 Indian fishermen were repatriated on 12 May 2023.” Also watch | Parvez Khattak: Took decision to quit after lot of thought “This is in line with Pakistan’s policy of not politicising humanitarian matters. Compassion should take precedence over politics,” he added. Pakistan and India regularly arrest each other’s fishermen for violating the maritime boundary, which is poorly marked at some points. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>The Pakistani military invited the owners of country's most prominent media organisations in Islamabad earlier this week for a meeting, following which the latter were&nbsp;directed to cease former prime minister Imran Khan's coverage amid the ongoing political uproar in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a report in The Intercept, the ban on covering developments related to Imran Khan was confirmed by more than half a dozen Pakistani journalists. Shortly after the previously unreported meeting,&nbsp;news organisations across Pakistan issued directives to their journalists to pause coverage of Khan.</p>

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<p>"They have lots of levers to hurt media companies," one Pakistani journalist was quoted as saying by The Intercept.</p>

<p>"Messing with their print distribution, messing with their cable distribution are just some. Blackmail is another tool," the journalist further said.</p>

<p>On June 2, Pakistan’s Electronic Media Regulatory Authority, which oversees television stations, barred&nbsp;coverage of "hate mongers, rioters, their facilitators and perpetrators."</p>

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<p>Imran Khan, Pakistan's most popular political leader according to polls, was arrested in a land fraud case, dubbed Al-Qadir Trust case on May 9. His arrest&nbsp;prompted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf&nbsp;supporters to storm military buildings and ransack the residence of a top army general in the eastern city of Lahore.</p>

<p>Weeks on, the powerful visuals of Imran Khan's supporters carrying out violent demonstrations inside the premises hosting Pakistan's military installations continue to haunt already-troubled political prospects of cricket star-turned-ousted prime minister.</p>

<p>The fallout within Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) political party has seen top leaders abandoning the PTI ship while citing the May 9 attacks on military installations by the party supporters, weakening Khan and strengthening the civilian-military administrative set-up of '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khan-to-be-put-on-trial-in-military-courts-interior-minister-rana-sanaullah-598479">mutual dependence</a>'.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-1">Imran Khan has been embroiled in a tussle with the all-powerful military since he was removed from power last year in a parliamentary vote that he says was orchestrated by the country's top generals. The military denies this.</p>

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The Pakistani military invited the owners of country's most prominent media organisations in Islamabad earlier this week for a meeting, following which the latter were directed to cease former prime minister Imran Khan's coverage amid the ongoing political uproar in the country.

The Pakistani military invited the owners of country's most prominent media organisations in Islamabad earlier this week for a meeting, following which the latter were directed to cease former prime minister Imran Khan's coverage amid the ongoing political uproar in the country. According to a report in The Intercept, the ban on covering developments related to Imran Khan was confirmed by more than half a dozen Pakistani journalists. Shortly after the previously unreported meeting, news organisations across Pakistan issued directives to their journalists to pause coverage of Khan. Also read | Imran Khan arrested: A look at cricketer-turned-politician's political life so far "They have lots of levers to hurt media companies," one Pakistani journalist was quoted as saying by The Intercept. "Messing with their print distribution, messing with their cable distribution are just some. Blackmail is another tool," the journalist further said. On June 2, Pakistan’s Electronic Media Regulatory Authority, which oversees television stations, barred coverage of "hate mongers, rioters, their facilitators and perpetrators." Also watch | Pakistan: Imran Khan and his wife put on no-fly list × Imran Khan, Pakistan's most popular political leader according to polls, was arrested in a land fraud case, dubbed Al-Qadir Trust case on May 9. His arrest prompted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters to storm military buildings and ransack the residence of a top army general in the eastern city of Lahore. Weeks on, the powerful visuals of Imran Khan's supporters carrying out violent demonstrations inside the premises hosting Pakistan's military installations continue to haunt already-troubled political prospects of cricket star-turned-ousted prime minister. The fallout within Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) political party has seen top leaders abandoning the PTI ship while citing the May 9 attacks on military installations by the party supporters, weakening Khan and strengthening the civilian-military administrative set-up of 'mutual dependence'. Imran Khan has been embroiled in a tussle with the all-powerful military since he was removed from power last year in a parliamentary vote that he says was orchestrated by the country's top generals. The military denies this. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The Ministry of Commerce has introduced the Business to Business (B2B) Barter Trade Mechanism 2023. This will enable Pakistan to engage in mutually beneficial exchanges with these countries. Under the new rules, Pakistan will be able to export a wide range of goods to Afghanistan, Iran, and Russia.

Pakistan to begin barter trade with Afghanistan, Iran and Russia

<p>Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Pakistan's Defence Minister, has warned that former prime minister Imran Khan is a "bigger threat" to the nation than Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On the other hand, India has emerged as one of the top buyers of Russian oil after Moscow invaded Ukraine. Historically allies, the two countries are settling a greater share of the trade in national currencies after Russia was cut off from the US dollar-dominated global payments systems.</p>

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Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Pakistan's Defence Minister, has warned that former prime minister Imran Khan is a "bigger threat" to the nation than Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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In Pakistan, the people are still unable to identify the enemy who was born here and is a bigger threat than the enemy from that nation (India)." Russia does not know what to do with $147bn in rupees it has amassed India has emerged as one of the top buyers of Russian oil after Moscow invaded Ukraine. Historically allies, the two countries are settling a greater share of the trade in national currencies after Russia was cut off from the US dollar-dominated global payments systems. Though it seems like a win-win situation for everybody, there is a problem. Russia does not know how to reap the benefits of this trade. India: Coromandel Express derails in Odisha's Balasore, several passengers injured in accident In an unfortunate turn of events on Friday evening, the Coromandel Express derailed close to Bahanaga Station in Balasore city in the Indian state of Odisha in which several passengers sustained injuries. As per local media reports, the cause of the accident was the collision of the express train with a goods train. A search and rescue operation is currently underway. 'Akhand Bharat' mural row: Nepali leaders get irked, urge Prachanda to raise issue with Indian officials The inauguration of the new Indian Parliament seems to be marred with a fresh controversy, this time a diplomatic one, over a mural inside the building that shows all the key kingdoms and ancient cities portraying ancient India. One of the cities shown in the mural which drew severe criticism is Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The mural, appears to have come from the concept of 'Akhand Bharat', a term that refers to the undivided India whose geographical area included present-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand. 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The rise of digital doubles and fake trailers generated by AI tools has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, leaving many horrified by the potential consequences. From rumours of digital creations of deceased actors to the de-aging of stars using AI, the line between reality and illusion is becoming increasingly blurred. One of the most disturbing reports circulating in Hollywood is the supposed cameo of a digital creation of the late Christopher Reeve in the upcoming film The Flash. Milky Way Galaxy has hundreds of millions of potentially habitable planets, says a new study A new study has suggested that the Milky Way Galaxy harbours one-third of planets that have water and as a consequence, are suitable for life. This study, based on recent telescope data provided by the Kepler Mission, states that there are billions of planets—which are smaller and cooler, with half the mass of the Sun —that revolve around M dwarfs (also knowns Red dwarf). Tanzania declares end of deadly Marburg virus outbreak, says WHO World Health Organization released a statement on Friday informing that Tanzania has declared an end of the deadly outbreak of the Marburg virus, the cases o which were first reported in the month of March this year. Former students launch indefinite protests in Canada amid growing threat of deportation Several international students in Canada are staging indefinite protests amid a growing threat of their potential removal from the country. The demonstration, which began in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) this week, is expected to continue till the deportation process is stopped. Spain's Catholic church probe reveals 728 priests abused children over eight decades The issue of sexual abuse scandals in Catholic Churches continues to make headlines. The latest probe by the Spanish Catholic Church into such cases has unearthed even more grim details, reported Reuters. 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<p>The Shehbaz Sharif administration is caught between a rock and a hard place as Pakistan struggles to meet the IMF's requirements and faces a sovereign default if the funding programme ends at the end of June. Pakistan is an Islamic country and has had its worst inflation rates since records began being kept in 1957. In May 2023, Pakistan had the greatest inflationary pressure in Asia, at 38 per cent, surpassing Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's inflation rate has decreased to 25.2 per cent&nbsp;since Pakistan surpassed Colombo in April 2023.</p>

<p>Pakistan has always boxed way above its weight category, first due to support from the US in the past century and now from China, as reported by the Hindustan Times.&nbsp;Pakistan has also tried to compare itself to India. Pakistan's food inflation increased from 48.1 per cent in April to 48.7 per cent in May.</p>

<p>The present political situation in Pakistan has further complicated the Pakistani government's talks with the IMF after IMF mission chief Nathan Porter publicly expressed his hope that it would be handled in accordance with the Constitution and the rule of law. Pakistan's defence minister, Khawaja Asif, criticised this speech and compared it to intervention in Pakistan's domestic politics. Instead of providing the Islamic country with the crucial $1.1 billion credit, minister Asif took offence to Porter's comments about Pakistan's domestic affairs.</p>

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<h2><strong>What does Pakistan's leadership think?</strong></h2>

<p>Although the Pakistani leadership believes that financial support from mentor China will be provided if the economic situation worsens as a result of there being no IMF board meeting this month, the crisis in the Islamic country is far more serious than it seems given that the country has been polarised by the violence and mayhem committed on May 9 by supporters of PTI chief Imran Khan Niazi.</p>

<p>The general public is sceptical of Rawalpindi GHQ's ability to stop the internal rot as a result of Niazi's persistent attacks on the Pakistan Army establishment, especially after the PTI supporters set fire to the influential Lahore Corps Commander's home at Jinnah House on May 9.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With the judiciary, political leadership, and the army of Pakistan pulling in separate ways with insurgencies escalating in Balochistan, Sindh, and Pakistan threatening the military forces in the heart of Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa provinces, the Islamic country is on its knees.</p>

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The Shehbaz Sharif administration is caught between a rock and a hard place as Pakistan struggles to meet the IMF's requirements and faces a sovereign default if the funding programme ends at the end of June.

The Shehbaz Sharif administration is caught between a rock and a hard place as Pakistan struggles to meet the IMF's requirements and faces a sovereign default if the funding programme ends at the end of June. Pakistan is an Islamic country and has had its worst inflation rates since records began being kept in 1957. In May 2023, Pakistan had the greatest inflationary pressure in Asia, at 38 per cent, surpassing Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's inflation rate has decreased to 25.2 per cent since Pakistan surpassed Colombo in April 2023. Pakistan has always boxed way above its weight category, first due to support from the US in the past century and now from China, as reported by the Hindustan Times. Pakistan has also tried to compare itself to India. Pakistan's food inflation increased from 48.1 per cent in April to 48.7 per cent in May. The present political situation in Pakistan has further complicated the Pakistani government's talks with the IMF after IMF mission chief Nathan Porter publicly expressed his hope that it would be handled in accordance with the Constitution and the rule of law. Pakistan's defence minister, Khawaja Asif, criticised this speech and compared it to intervention in Pakistan's domestic politics. Instead of providing the Islamic country with the crucial $1.1 billion credit, minister Asif took offence to Porter's comments about Pakistan's domestic affairs. Also read | It’s the economy, stupid: The Imran Khan drama, other political rows are holding Pak’s dire finances hostage What does Pakistan's leadership think? Although the Pakistani leadership believes that financial support from mentor China will be provided if the economic situation worsens as a result of there being no IMF board meeting this month, the crisis in the Islamic country is far more serious than it seems given that the country has been polarised by the violence and mayhem committed on May 9 by supporters of PTI chief Imran Khan Niazi. The general public is sceptical of Rawalpindi GHQ's ability to stop the internal rot as a result of Niazi's persistent attacks on the Pakistan Army establishment, especially after the PTI supporters set fire to the influential Lahore Corps Commander's home at Jinnah House on May 9. With the judiciary, political leadership, and the army of Pakistan pulling in separate ways with insurgencies escalating in Balochistan, Sindh, and Pakistan threatening the military forces in the heart of Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa provinces, the Islamic country is on its knees. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Pakistan's Defence Minister, has warned&nbsp;that former prime minister Imran Khan is a "bigger threat" to the nation than Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The explosive comments were made on-air while Asif was speaking to a journalist on a Pakistani TV channel, "Your foreign enemy is known to you. In Pakistan, the people are still unable to identify the enemy who was born here and is a bigger threat than the enemy from that nation (India)."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Imran Khan's arrest&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Khan, who is Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief, is currently facing a myriad of issues. Nationwide protests were triggered by his arrest on May 9 for suspected graft.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan was already facing an economic crisis and is now drowning deep in political turmoil as Khan's party witnesses&nbsp;a countrywide crackdown.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After Khan's arrest, his party workers vandalised over 20 military installations and government buildings, including the Lahore Corps Commander House, Mianwali airbase and the ISI building in Faisalabad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Army headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi was also attacked by the mob for the first time. Khan was later released on bail. Law enforcement agencies have arrested over 10,000 workers of Khan's party from across Pakistan, with 4,000 of them from Punjab province.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Khan denies any wrongdoing and labels the arrest as politically motivated. Recently, dozens of top and mid-tier leaders in the PTI have been arrested, alongside hundreds of Khan supporters. Many have even quit the party after being released, while other leaders remain on the run to avoid arrest.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Khan is a 'bigger threat'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Pakistan's defence minister said, "Imran Khan is more dangerous for Pakistan than Narendra Modi and people are not able to see this." Asif added, "He is present among us. Who is more dangerous? One who is among us or the one standing in front of you on the other side?"&nbsp;</p>

<p>Asif said that the violent protests across Pakistan were a "mutiny". He said, "This enemy is actually a bigger threat to our security and May 9 is proof of that. It was rebellion. It was a mutiny."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Thursday,&nbsp;PTI party president Chaudhry Pervez Elahi was arrested outside his residence. Elahi is&nbsp;a close aide to the former prime minister.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a tweet, the party tweeted, "Shameful how the regime doesn't stop their fascism. The inflation has skyrocketed to 38%, and their response is arresting former CM Punjab Parvez Elahi. Absolutely ridiculous!" PTI also shared a video in which the 77-year-old leader was seen being dragged by security personnel from his residence.&nbsp;</p>

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Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Pakistan's Defence Minister, has warned that former prime minister Imran Khan is a "bigger threat" to the nation than Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The explosive comments were made on-air while Asif was speaking to a journalist on a Pakistani TV channel, "Your foreign enemy is known to you. In Pakistan, the people are still unable to identify the enemy who was born here and is a bigger threat than the enemy from that nation (India)." Imran Khan's arrest Khan, who is Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief, is currently facing a myriad of issues. Nationwide protests were triggered by his arrest on May 9 for suspected graft. Pakistan was already facing an economic crisis and is now drowning deep in political turmoil as Khan's party witnesses a countrywide crackdown. After Khan's arrest, his party workers vandalised over 20 military installations and government buildings, including the Lahore Corps Commander House, Mianwali airbase and the ISI building in Faisalabad. The Army headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi was also attacked by the mob for the first time. Khan was later released on bail. Law enforcement agencies have arrested over 10,000 workers of Khan's party from across Pakistan, with 4,000 of them from Punjab province. Meanwhile, Khan denies any wrongdoing and labels the arrest as politically motivated. Recently, dozens of top and mid-tier leaders in the PTI have been arrested, alongside hundreds of Khan supporters. Many have even quit the party after being released, while other leaders remain on the run to avoid arrest. Khan is a 'bigger threat' Pakistan's defence minister said, "Imran Khan is more dangerous for Pakistan than Narendra Modi and people are not able to see this." Asif added, "He is present among us. Who is more dangerous? One who is among us or the one standing in front of you on the other side?" Asif said that the violent protests across Pakistan were a "mutiny". He said, "This enemy is actually a bigger threat to our security and May 9 is proof of that. It was rebellion. It was a mutiny." Watch the video here: Unbelievable. Defense Minister of Pakistan ⁦@KhawajaMAsif⁩ declared ⁦@ImranKhanPTI⁩ a bigger threat to the security of Pakistan than Indian Prime Minsiter ⁦@narendramodi⁩. pic.twitter.com/XzEnlhYRc6 — Hamid Mir حامد میر (@HamidMirPAK) June 1, 2023 × On Thursday, PTI party president Chaudhry Pervez Elahi was arrested outside his residence. Elahi is a close aide to the former prime minister. In a tweet, the party tweeted, "Shameful how the regime doesn't stop their fascism. The inflation has skyrocketed to 38%, and their response is arresting former CM Punjab Parvez Elahi. Absolutely ridiculous!" PTI also shared a video in which the 77-year-old leader was seen being dragged by security personnel from his residence. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Ex-Defence Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Pervez Khattak announced stepping down as the party's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter president late Thursday. The development comes hours after PTI President Parvez Elahi was arrested by anti-corruption officials in Lahore outside his home.

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<p>The inauguration of the new Indian Parliament seems to be marred with a fresh controversy, this time a diplomatic one, over a mural inside the building that shows all the key kingdoms and ancient cities portraying ancient India.<br />
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One of the cities shown in the mural which drew severe criticism is Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The mural, appears to have come from the concept of 'Akhand Bharat', a term that refers to the undivided India whose geographical area included present-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand.</p>

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<p>This concept is espoused by Hindutva nationalists envisaging that the neighboring countries Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka would become part of India.</p>

<h2><strong>Nepalese leaders protest over controversial mural</strong></h2>

<p>With the holy site of Lumbini being one of the crucial cultural centres in Nepal, the leaders of the nation are now protesting for the removal of the mural from the new Parliament building.&nbsp;Nepal's former PM KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday urged PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal also known as “Prachanda” to discuss this with the Indian officials and urge them to get the mural removed from the new Parliament building.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lumbini reflects the shared cultural relationship between India and Nepal. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepalese counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba in May last year participated in the foundation stone laying ceremony for the construction of a Centre of Buddhist Culture and Heritage at this holy site on the occasion of Buddha Jayanti.</p>

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<p>Nepal's opposition CPN-UML party leader Oli reacted over the mural saying, “That is not fair,” reported The Kathmandu Post.</p>

<p>“If a country like India that sees itself as an ancient and strong country and as a model of democracy puts Nepali territories in its map and hangs the map in Parliament, it cannot be called fair,” he added in a statement at his party’s headquarters.</p>

<h2><strong>Kalapani dispute&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>India and Nepal have been at a diplomatic standstill on the issue of Kalapani. Both countries lay claim to the territory which is located in the easternmost corner of Pithoragarh district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.</p>

<p>In November 2019, India published a revised political map that showed Kalapani as part of the Pithoragarh district. Agitated by this, the Nepali leaders registered their protest and brought that up with the Indian officials.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Another diplomatic jolt was felt in India-Nepal relations when on 8 May 2020, India inaugurated a strategically crucial link road connecting the Darchula-Lipulekh pass link road that passes through the Kalapani region. At the time, Kathmandu summoned the then-Indian envoy to Nepal, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, to register the protest.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Pakistan reacts over mural controversy</strong></h2>

<p>One of the other cities that the mural shows is the ancient city of Taxila or Takshashila, which is presently in Pakistan but was a part of India. The country's foreign ministry spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch dismissed the map and expressed astonishment over the mural at the ministry's&nbsp;press conference.</p>

<p>"The gratuitous assertion of 'Akhand Bharat' is a manifestation of a revisionist and expansionist mindset," a statement by the ministry said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>India-Nepal bilateral ties&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The protest by the Nepali leaders comes at a time when Prachanda is visiting India are taking place at a time when Kathmandu and New Delhi are looking forward to bolstering diplomatic ties by resolving the remaining border issues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nepali PM who is in India for a four-day visit held a bilateral meeting with PM Modi where the latter said the nations will continue to work to take the bilateral relations to the height of the Himalaya and will resolve all the issues, be it the boundary issue or any other issue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I am happy to share that the partnership between India and Nepal has been a super hit,” PM Modi said.&nbsp;</p>

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The inauguration of the new Indian Parliament seems to be marred with a fresh controversy, this time a diplomatic one, over a mural inside the building that shows all the key kingdoms and ancient cities portraying ancient India.

The inauguration of the new Indian Parliament seems to be marred with a fresh controversy, this time a diplomatic one, over a mural inside the building that shows all the key kingdoms and ancient cities portraying ancient India. One of the cities shown in the mural which drew severe criticism is Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The mural, appears to have come from the concept of 'Akhand Bharat', a term that refers to the undivided India whose geographical area included present-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand. Also Read | Indian scientists discover 62 plants that can live without water in Western Ghats This concept is espoused by Hindutva nationalists envisaging that the neighboring countries Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka would become part of India. Nepalese leaders protest over controversial mural With the holy site of Lumbini being one of the crucial cultural centres in Nepal, the leaders of the nation are now protesting for the removal of the mural from the new Parliament building. Nepal's former PM KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday urged PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal also known as “Prachanda” to discuss this with the Indian officials and urge them to get the mural removed from the new Parliament building. Lumbini reflects the shared cultural relationship between India and Nepal. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepalese counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba in May last year participated in the foundation stone laying ceremony for the construction of a Centre of Buddhist Culture and Heritage at this holy site on the occasion of Buddha Jayanti. Also Read | US: Mumbai 26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana challenges order of his extradition to India Nepal's opposition CPN-UML party leader Oli reacted over the mural saying, “That is not fair,” reported The Kathmandu Post. “If a country like India that sees itself as an ancient and strong country and as a model of democracy puts Nepali territories in its map and hangs the map in Parliament, it cannot be called fair,” he added in a statement at his party’s headquarters. Kalapani dispute India and Nepal have been at a diplomatic standstill on the issue of Kalapani. Both countries lay claim to the territory which is located in the easternmost corner of Pithoragarh district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. In November 2019, India published a revised political map that showed Kalapani as part of the Pithoragarh district. Agitated by this, the Nepali leaders registered their protest and brought that up with the Indian officials. Watch | Hollywood star Bruce Willis' daughter Tallulah talks about her father's daily battle with dementia × Another diplomatic jolt was felt in India-Nepal relations when on 8 May 2020, India inaugurated a strategically crucial link road connecting the Darchula-Lipulekh pass link road that passes through the Kalapani region. At the time, Kathmandu summoned the then-Indian envoy to Nepal, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, to register the protest. Pakistan reacts over mural controversy One of the other cities that the mural shows is the ancient city of Taxila or Takshashila, which is presently in Pakistan but was a part of India. The country's foreign ministry spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch dismissed the map and expressed astonishment over the mural at the ministry's press conference. "The gratuitous assertion of 'Akhand Bharat' is a manifestation of a revisionist and expansionist mindset," a statement by the ministry said. India-Nepal bilateral ties The protest by the Nepali leaders comes at a time when Prachanda is visiting India are taking place at a time when Kathmandu and New Delhi are looking forward to bolstering diplomatic ties by resolving the remaining border issues. Nepali PM who is in India for a four-day visit held a bilateral meeting with PM Modi where the latter said the nations will continue to work to take the bilateral relations to the height of the Himalaya and will resolve all the issues, be it the boundary issue or any other issue. "I am happy to share that the partnership between India and Nepal has been a super hit,” PM Modi said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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<p>Pakistan's establishment is resorting to "all kinds of blackmail" to ensure a continuous outflow of leaders, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and&nbsp;former prime minister Imran Khan told WION in Islamabad on Wednesday after he was until June 19 in the Al-Qadir Trust case involving an alleged corruption of over Rs 50 billion.</p>

<p>The South Asian nation's military-intelligence nexus is often dubbed as "establishment", and has been widely described as the real power running the country's state of affairs.</p>

<p>"The government and establishment are the same thing. The country is being run by the establishment," Khan told WION on Tuesday.</p>

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<p>Asked about PTI's top politicians abandoning ship after the events of May 9, 2023, Imran Khan told WION:</p>

<p>"There is unprecedented pressure put on the individuals by the agencies. Such things have never happened before."</p>

<p>A number of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's top leaders, including&nbsp;Shireen Mazari, Fawad Chaudhry, Imran Ismail, Aamir Mehmood Kiani, Ali Zaidi and Maleeka Bokhari, among others have left the party in the weeks following May 9, 2023.</p>

<p>"They [agencies] approach them, they blackmail them, they show them the tapes, they destroy their businesses. They barge into their homes," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Khan said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led ruling alliance's accusation&nbsp;deeming&nbsp;PTI to be a "terror outfit" is nothing short of a conspiracy.</p>

<p>"It is a conspiracy to somehow get the PTI out of the election race," he said. "This has nothing to do with the events of May 9," added the PTI chief while referring to the violent demonstrations which erupted in parts of Pakistan following his arrest on May 9 in the Al-Qadir Trust case.</p>

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Pakistan's establishment is resorting to "all kinds of blackmail" to ensure a continuous outflow of leaders, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former prime minister Imran Khan told WION in Islamabad on Wednesday after he was until June 19 in the Al-Qadir Trust case involving an alleged corruption of over Rs 50 billion.

Pakistan's establishment is resorting to "all kinds of blackmail" to ensure a continuous outflow of leaders, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former prime minister Imran Khan told WION in Islamabad on Wednesday after he was until June 19 in the Al-Qadir Trust case involving an alleged corruption of over Rs 50 billion. The South Asian nation's military-intelligence nexus is often dubbed as "establishment", and has been widely described as the real power running the country's state of affairs. "The government and establishment are the same thing. The country is being run by the establishment," Khan told WION on Tuesday. ALSO READ | To coup or not coup: Pakistan Army’s options after Imran Khan’s 'mini-intifada' Asked about PTI's top politicians abandoning ship after the events of May 9, 2023, Imran Khan told WION: "There is unprecedented pressure put on the individuals by the agencies. Such things have never happened before." A number of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's top leaders, including Shireen Mazari, Fawad Chaudhry, Imran Ismail, Aamir Mehmood Kiani, Ali Zaidi and Maleeka Bokhari, among others have left the party in the weeks following May 9, 2023. "They [agencies] approach them, they blackmail them, they show them the tapes, they destroy their businesses. They barge into their homes," he added. ALSO WATCH | Pakistan: Imran Khan and his wife put on no-fly list × Khan said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led ruling alliance's accusation deeming PTI to be a "terror outfit" is nothing short of a conspiracy. "It is a conspiracy to somehow get the PTI out of the election race," he said. "This has nothing to do with the events of May 9," added the PTI chief while referring to the violent demonstrations which erupted in parts of Pakistan following his arrest on May 9 in the Al-Qadir Trust case. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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