Police arrested Ali Wazir in Islamabad on Wednesday in connection with a case registered against him and several leaders of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) in Karachi after a recent public meeting by the country`s opposition parties.

Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari slams Imran Khan over Pashtun leader Mohammad Ali Wazir's arrest

To a question, Qureshi said that the ''third force'' in the country did not want to get involved in politics at all and was performing their professional responsibilities.

WION Dispatch: PM Imran Khan wont resign, says Shah Mehmood Qureshi

Almost 50 per cent of Pakistan's Parliament members are set to resign with the opposition mulling mass resignation.

The Pakistan democratic movement which is an alliance of eleven opposition parties has been contemplating mass exit which might trigger a constitutional crisis in the middle of a pandemic.

A meeting of opposition leaders was held today and it stretched for hours. Sources say the opposition is united and they all ready to resign with the details and specifics being worked out.

Pakistan Muslim League(Nawaz) leader Maryam Nawaz has been at the forefront of the movement.

"If we call for resignations from the assemblies, you must be willing to stand by us. Do not fall under any pressure," &nbsp;Maryam told party leaders while she was addressing the provincial and national assembly members of her party.

Reports say elected members of the PML(N) at the provincial level have begun handing in their resignations.&nbsp;

Maryam Nawaz has made the same appeal to leaders of other opposition parties as well, if all of them walk the talk Pakistan will witness an unprecedented situation with more than half the legislators across the country resigning in protest against PM Imran Khan.

The campaign against PM Imran Khan has been gaining momentum for months with massive rallies held across around Pakistan as leaders like Maryam Nawaz and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari leading these jalsas with speeches critical of the Imran Khan-led government and the military establishment.

Another major rally is scheduled on December 13 at Lahore's Minar-e-Pakistan. However, PM Imran Khan has been trying to stop the campaign. His government has refused permission to hold the rally.

PM Imran Khan says the police will book everyone involved which means not just political leaders and party workers, he has promised he won't spare even the caterer who supplies chairs or those installing mikes and speakers at the venue - the kind of threats that can only be issued in Pakistan.

The Pakistan opposition has joined hands like never before - the Sharifs and the Bhutto-Zardaris - the leaders whom Imran Khan had put behind bars have now closed ranks.&nbsp;

Imran Khan's only hope is the military that is said to have selected him for the PM's job but the military too seems to be gearing up for a shift.

They have largely and now openly taken control of the civilian government. Now they want to control Chinese investments in Pakistan to secure China's interests even if the civilian government collapses.

So the Pakistan army has set its sights on the China-Pakistan economic corridor(CPEC). Later this month a bill is supposed to hit the floor of the Pakistani parliament called the CPEC authority bill.

It is a law that would put a powerful body led by the military in charge of CPEC.

Right now, CPEC projects are being controlled by the planning and development ministry at least on paper.&nbsp;

However, after the bill is passed the Chinese projects will be controlled by the CPEC authority - the same authority that is headed by retired Army general Asim Saleem Bajwa, the infamous pizza general who had to leave the Pakistani government over charges of graft.

The bill is likely to be brought before the parliament in the second week of December. The idea is simple: eliminate the government from all projects related to China. General Bajwa will replace the planning minister as the co-chair of a Pakistan-China joint committee.

The army wants to appease the Chinese since they are unhappy over the progress of CPEC projects. So the Pakistani military is making amends. It will now officially handle Chinese investments in Pakistan. It is something China demanded way back in 2016, so the writing is on the wall for Imran Khan. The opposition is gunning for him and the military won't think twice before disposing of him.&nbsp;

Almost 50 per cent of Pakistan's Parliament members are set to resign with the opposition mulling mass resignation. The Pakistan democratic movement which is an alliance of eleven opposition parties has been contemplating mass exit which might trigger a constitutional crisis in the middle of a pandemic.

Almost 50 per cent of Pakistan's Parliament members are set to resign with the opposition mulling mass resignation. The Pakistan democratic movement which is an alliance of eleven opposition parties has been contemplating mass exit which might trigger a constitutional crisis in the middle of a pandemic. A meeting of opposition leaders was held today and it stretched for hours. Sources say the opposition is united and they all ready to resign with the details and specifics being worked out. Pakistan Muslim League(Nawaz) leader Maryam Nawaz has been at the forefront of the movement. "If we call for resignations from the assemblies, you must be willing to stand by us. Do not fall under any pressure," Maryam told party leaders while she was addressing the provincial and national assembly members of her party. Reports say elected members of the PML(N) at the provincial level have begun handing in their resignations. Maryam Nawaz has made the same appeal to leaders of other opposition parties as well, if all of them walk the talk Pakistan will witness an unprecedented situation with more than half the legislators across the country resigning in protest against PM Imran Khan. The campaign against PM Imran Khan has been gaining momentum for months with massive rallies held across around Pakistan as leaders like Maryam Nawaz and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari leading these jalsas with speeches critical of the Imran Khan-led government and the military establishment. Another major rally is scheduled on December 13 at Lahore's Minar-e-Pakistan. However, PM Imran Khan has been trying to stop the campaign. His government has refused permission to hold the rally. PM Imran Khan says the police will book everyone involved which means not just political leaders and party workers, he has promised he won't spare even the caterer who supplies chairs or those installing mikes and speakers at the venue - the kind of threats that can only be issued in Pakistan. The Pakistan opposition has joined hands like never before - the Sharifs and the Bhutto-Zardaris - the leaders whom Imran Khan had put behind bars have now closed ranks. Imran Khan's only hope is the military that is said to have selected him for the PM's job but the military too seems to be gearing up for a shift. They have largely and now openly taken control of the civilian government. Now they want to control Chinese investments in Pakistan to secure China's interests even if the civilian government collapses. So the Pakistan army has set its sights on the China-Pakistan economic corridor(CPEC). Later this month a bill is supposed to hit the floor of the Pakistani parliament called the CPEC authority bill. It is a law that would put a powerful body led by the military in charge of CPEC. Right now, CPEC projects are being controlled by the planning and development ministry at least on paper. However, after the bill is passed the Chinese projects will be controlled by the CPEC authority - the same authority that is headed by retired Army general Asim Saleem Bajwa, the infamous pizza general who had to leave the Pakistani government over charges of graft. The bill is likely to be brought before the parliament in the second week of December. The idea is simple: eliminate the government from all projects related to China. General Bajwa will replace the planning minister as the co-chair of a Pakistan-China joint committee. The army wants to appease the Chinese since they are unhappy over the progress of CPEC projects. So the Pakistani military is making amends. It will now officially handle Chinese investments in Pakistan. It is something China demanded way back in 2016, so the writing is on the wall for Imran Khan. The opposition is gunning for him and the military won't think twice before disposing of him.

As Pak opposition decides on mass resignation, PM Imran Khan faces heat from military

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan is the undisputed troll supremo of South Asia. Recently, Khan unfollowed everyone from his Twitter account, causing a furore on Twitter.

The Pakistan PM, in his unfollow frenzy, did not also spare his first wife Jemima Goldsmith. Soon after, Twitter residents trolled Khan for “being inferior to former PM Nawaz Sharif”, ANI reported.

On Monday evening, users on Twitter started noticing that Imran Khan’s official account @ImranKhanPTI was no longer following anybody.

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But the focus of his unfollow spree remained on Jemima Goldsmith, a film producer and also his former wife.

Twitter users were quick to notice that Khan had continued to follow his first wife Jemima Goldsmith even after separating from her. Since then, Khan has married twice.

Khan had created his account in 2010. The centre of this debacle remains his ex wife and him!

Once you follow a person on Twitter, what they post, retweet, or like is visible on one’s home feed. The whole point of Twitter is to connect to people. But if one does not follow any person, they will have a blank feed, full of suggestions.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/south-asia/pak-opposition-warns-imran-khan-govt-of-retaliation-if-it-uses-force-to-disrupt-lahore-rally-347992" hreflang="en">Pak opposition warns Imran Khan govt of retaliation if it uses force to disrupt Lahore rally</a>

Currently, the Pakistan PM is followed by 12.9 million followers. He continues to be trolled by users from around the world for abruptly unfollowing everyone.&nbsp;

When a head of state unfollows other heads of states on social media, it makes headlines around the world - signifying that something has gone awry. But Khan went an extra mile by leaving no one aside - everyone he followed is no longer in his following list.

Take a look at some hilarious reactions below.

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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan is the undisputed troll supremo of South Asia. Recently, Khan unfollowed everyone from his Twitter account, causing a furore on Twitter.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan is the undisputed troll supremo of South Asia. Recently, Khan unfollowed everyone from his Twitter account, causing a furore on Twitter. The Pakistan PM, in his unfollow frenzy, did not also spare his first wife Jemima Goldsmith. Soon after, Twitter residents trolled Khan for “being inferior to former PM Nawaz Sharif”, ANI reported. On Monday evening, users on Twitter started noticing that Imran Khan’s official account @ImranKhanPTI was no longer following anybody. Also read: Bureaucrats to be sacked if found doing corruption: PM Imran Khan But the focus of his unfollow spree remained on Jemima Goldsmith, a film producer and also his former wife. Twitter users were quick to notice that Khan had continued to follow his first wife Jemima Goldsmith even after separating from her. Since then, Khan has married twice. Khan had created his account in 2010. The centre of this debacle remains his ex wife and him! Once you follow a person on Twitter, what they post, retweet, or like is visible on one’s home feed. The whole point of Twitter is to connect to people. But if one does not follow any person, they will have a blank feed, full of suggestions. Also read: Pak opposition warns Imran Khan govt of retaliation if it uses force to disrupt Lahore rally Currently, the Pakistan PM is followed by 12.9 million followers. He continues to be trolled by users from around the world for abruptly unfollowing everyone. When a head of state unfollows other heads of states on social media, it makes headlines around the world - signifying that something has gone awry. But Khan went an extra mile by leaving no one aside - everyone he followed is no longer in his following list. Take a look at some hilarious reactions below. Prime Minister Imran Khan unfollows everyone on twitter no one anymore pic.twitter.com/fOqwbv6DoQ — Haseeb Balouch (@HaseebBalouch9) December 8, 2020 × #Pakistan PM Imran Khan unfollows everyone from Twitter pic.twitter.com/x2qBXn4W8u — An Individual (@GlobalAnalyzer) December 7, 2020 × Khan Sahb @ImranKhanPTI, if there's one person you must never unfollow... It's Jemima the gem. — Mariam's Madness (@MaddyForLabour) December 7, 2020 × IK unfollows every one. I wish he should keep following @Jemima_Khan afterall she is a good lady and above all she is mother of his kids.@ImranKhanPTI pic.twitter.com/qQkEy2v1HO — Hunzai (@sanahunzai) December 7, 2020 ×

Pakistan PM Imran Khan trolled for unfollowing everyone on Twitter, including his first wife

Pakistan`s Opposition leader Fazlur Rehman has warned that they will retaliate if the Prime Minister Imran Khan-led government uses force to disrupt the Pakistan Democratic Movement`s (PDM) Lahore rally.

Addressing the late Sheikhul Hadith Maulana Amanullah Conference in Sarai Naurang, Lakki Marwat, the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader blamed "selected rulers" for destroying the country`s economy, Geo News reported.

The opposition parties wanted their armed forces to carry on their duties as professional soldiers, he said, adding that "They are our strength and should concentrate to protect the geographical frontiers of the country."

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Every institution should play its due role under the Constitution so that the country could face the challenges with unity, Marwat said, urging party workers to participate in the PDM`s Lahore rally to send a strong message to "selected rulers".

Deploring the arrest and registration of cases against opposition workers, Rehman said: "The Opposition cannot be cowed down through such tactics. The Lahore rally would be the last nail in the coffin of the selected government."

Rehman remarks come a day after Imran Khan ruled out the possibility of the government granting permission to the PDM for holding anti-government rallies and warned that police cases will be lodged against organisers.

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In an interview to a private news channel, the premier had said the government has decided against allowing the Opposition to hold the public gathering, Geo News reported. "We will file FIRs against everyone -- from the kursi wala to the sound system handlers but will not stop them [Opposition leaders] from going there," he said.

Meanwhile, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz senior leader Rana Sanaullah said people will express solidarity with the PDM at the Minar-e-Pakistan. He also said that the final decision about en masse resignation from national and provincial assemblies will be taken by the leadership of the Opposition`s 11-party alliance - PDM.

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"I was first accused of owning property worth two billion rupees in Australia. A fake case was lodged against me. Drug peddlers were brought from Faisalabad to testify against me, but the government did not find any witness against me despite all the pressure," said Sanaullah.

Underscoring the need for dialogues, Sanaullah said that if the Imran Khan-led government had held negotiations with the Opposition, the country`s current situation would have been different, reported ARY News.

He also said that his party will comply with the PDM leadership`s decision.

Pakistan`s Opposition leader Fazlur Rehman has warned that they will retaliate if the Prime Minister Imran Khan-led government uses force to disrupt the Pakistan Democratic Movement`s (PDM) Lahore rally.

Pakistan`s Opposition leader Fazlur Rehman has warned that they will retaliate if the Prime Minister Imran Khan-led government uses force to disrupt the Pakistan Democratic Movement`s (PDM) Lahore rally. Addressing the late Sheikhul Hadith Maulana Amanullah Conference in Sarai Naurang, Lakki Marwat, the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leader blamed "selected rulers" for destroying the country`s economy, Geo News reported. The opposition parties wanted their armed forces to carry on their duties as professional soldiers, he said, adding that "They are our strength and should concentrate to protect the geographical frontiers of the country." Also read| Pakistan: Christian girl killed for turning down Muslim man's marriage proposal Every institution should play its due role under the Constitution so that the country could face the challenges with unity, Marwat said, urging party workers to participate in the PDM`s Lahore rally to send a strong message to "selected rulers". Deploring the arrest and registration of cases against opposition workers, Rehman said: "The Opposition cannot be cowed down through such tactics. The Lahore rally would be the last nail in the coffin of the selected government." Rehman remarks come a day after Imran Khan ruled out the possibility of the government granting permission to the PDM for holding anti-government rallies and warned that police cases will be lodged against organisers. Also read| Bureaucrats to be sacked if found doing corruption: PM Imran Khan In an interview to a private news channel, the premier had said the government has decided against allowing the Opposition to hold the public gathering, Geo News reported. "We will file FIRs against everyone -- from the kursi wala to the sound system handlers but will not stop them [Opposition leaders] from going there," he said. Meanwhile, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz senior leader Rana Sanaullah said people will express solidarity with the PDM at the Minar-e-Pakistan. He also said that the final decision about en masse resignation from national and provincial assemblies will be taken by the leadership of the Opposition`s 11-party alliance - PDM. Also read| Cash-strapped Pakistan seeks debt suspension for some nations till Covid-19 crisis gets over "I was first accused of owning property worth two billion rupees in Australia. A fake case was lodged against me. Drug peddlers were brought from Faisalabad to testify against me, but the government did not find any witness against me despite all the pressure," said Sanaullah. Underscoring the need for dialogues, Sanaullah said that if the Imran Khan-led government had held negotiations with the Opposition, the country`s current situation would have been different, reported ARY News. He also said that his party will comply with the PDM leadership`s decision.

Pak opposition warns Imran Khan govt of retaliation if it uses force to disrupt Lahore rally

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said the government will introduce a new system of "reward and punishment" for the civil servants under which corrupt bureaucrats will be sacked instead of just transferring.

Speaking at a ceremony to celebrate the completion of two years of Pakistan Citizen Portal at the Prime Minister House on Friday, Khan said he was dissatisfied over the performance of the current local governments, the Dawn reported.

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"The government was introducing a new system of 'reward and punishment' for the civil servants. Under the new system officials would not be transferred but sacked if found involved in corruption and irregularities,"&nbsp;he said.

He also said under a separate new system introduced at the village level funds would be transferred directly to the councils.

"A new local government system is being introduced which will usher in a revolution. It will be implemented at the village level where people will be able to elect their representatives who will directly receive funds every year,"&nbsp;he added.&nbsp;

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said the government will introduce a new system of "reward and punishment" for the civil servants under which corrupt bureaucrats will be sacked instead of just transferring.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said the government will introduce a new system of "reward and punishment" for the civil servants under which corrupt bureaucrats will be sacked instead of just transferring. Speaking at a ceremony to celebrate the completion of two years of Pakistan Citizen Portal at the Prime Minister House on Friday, Khan said he was dissatisfied over the performance of the current local governments, the Dawn reported. Also read| Cash-strapped Pakistan seeks debt suspension for some nations till Covid-19 crisis gets over "The government was introducing a new system of 'reward and punishment' for the civil servants. Under the new system officials would not be transferred but sacked if found involved in corruption and irregularities," he said. He also said under a separate new system introduced at the village level funds would be transferred directly to the councils. "A new local government system is being introduced which will usher in a revolution. It will be implemented at the village level where people will be able to elect their representatives who will directly receive funds every year," he added.

Bureaucrats to be sacked if found doing corruption: PM Imran Khan

Vice-President of India Venkaiah Naidu said during his address at the SCO council of heads meeting that India condemned all forms of terrorism.

India hosts SCO heads of govt meet; PM Modi & Pak PM Imran Khan skips the meet

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khans shrill campaign to internationalise Kashmir has bombed after the 57-member Islamic bloc brushed aside Islamabads frenzied attempt to haul up India for abrogating Article 370 more than a year ago. 
 
In the latest attempt to slam India for its decision to fully mainstream Kashmir with the rest of India, it was once again Pakistan`s light-headed Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi who had an egg on his face. Qureshi was left red-faced after the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), holding its 47th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers in Niger`s Niamey, snubbed Pakistan by making no mention of Kashmir in its agenda. 
 
Despite the embarrassment, Qureshi, took the `Islamophobia` route to mention Kashmir in his speech, another wasted exercise, as the participating ministers remained focused on session`s theme "United against Terrorism for Peace and Development".

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The OIC, through its Secretary General Yousef Al-Othaimeen, had made it aptly clear that the agenda of this year`s Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) session would include a list of topics and "issues of concern" to the Muslim world. 
 
"In addition to the Palestinian cause, the fight against violence, extremism and terrorism, Islamophobia and defamation of religious, the Council will discuss the situation of Muslim minorities and communities in non-member states, fundraising for the Rohingya case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), as well as the promotion of dialogue among civilizations, cultures and religions, and other emerging matters," the OIC, with a membership of 57 states spread over four continents, said in a statement released prior to the meeting. 
 
The much-expected agenda though came as a huge shocker for Pakistan which had for long been demanding a special OIC meeting on Kashmir.

"The meeting has not been convened so far because the Saudis, who wield a virtual veto in the 57-member bloc of Muslim countries, has not supported Islamabad`s move. The latest omission of Kashmir from the agenda of the regular foreign ministers` meeting comes at a time when ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia/UAE remain strained over what Pakistani diplomats say are `unfulfilled expectations`," Pakistan`s leading daily Dawn said in a report.

Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bilawal-bhutto-slams-imran-khans-heartless-government-for-sacking-over-4500-psm-employees-346106" hreflang="en">Bilawal Bhutto slams Imran Khan's 'heartless government' for sacking over 4,500 PSM employees</a> 
 
Qureshi was to face more embarrassment after landing in Niger along with Sardar Masood Khan, the former Pakistani Ambassador to the UN, who is now president of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). 
 
The duo referred Niger as a "brotherly Islamic country" and urged the founding member of the OIC to raise the Kashmir issue at the forum of African Union (AU) and various other international platforms. 
 
But, as the two-day session kicked off on Friday, neither Mahamadou Issoufou, President of the Republic of Niger, nor any other participating country diverted from the pre-decided agenda. 
 
OIC Secretary General Al-Othaimeen said that the choice of the theme for the session, "United against Terrorism for Peace and Development", is a strong reminder that "terrorism is the single most serious threat to the region and the world, given its negative impact on growth rates and cooperation ties, in addition to worsening Human Development Indices (HDI) ranking". 
 
He also valued the role assigned to the OIC Sawt al-Hikma (Voice of Wisdom) Center, which acts in coordination with the International Islamic Fiqh Academy to bring reason to bear and promote moderation and tolerance.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khans shrill campaign to internationalise Kashmir has bombed after the 57-member Islamic bloc brushed aside Islamabads frenzied attempt to haul up India for abrogating Article 370 more than a year ago.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khans shrill campaign to internationalise Kashmir has bombed after the 57-member Islamic bloc brushed aside Islamabads frenzied attempt to haul up India for abrogating Article 370 more than a year ago. In the latest attempt to slam India for its decision to fully mainstream Kashmir with the rest of India, it was once again Pakistan`s light-headed Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi who had an egg on his face. Qureshi was left red-faced after the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), holding its 47th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers in Niger`s Niamey, snubbed Pakistan by making no mention of Kashmir in its agenda. Despite the embarrassment, Qureshi, took the `Islamophobia` route to mention Kashmir in his speech, another wasted exercise, as the participating ministers remained focused on session`s theme "United against Terrorism for Peace and Development". Also read| Never pressured by military leadership on any matter: Imran Khan The OIC, through its Secretary General Yousef Al-Othaimeen, had made it aptly clear that the agenda of this year`s Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) session would include a list of topics and "issues of concern" to the Muslim world. "In addition to the Palestinian cause, the fight against violence, extremism and terrorism, Islamophobia and defamation of religious, the Council will discuss the situation of Muslim minorities and communities in non-member states, fundraising for the Rohingya case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), as well as the promotion of dialogue among civilizations, cultures and religions, and other emerging matters," the OIC, with a membership of 57 states spread over four continents, said in a statement released prior to the meeting. The much-expected agenda though came as a huge shocker for Pakistan which had for long been demanding a special OIC meeting on Kashmir. "The meeting has not been convened so far because the Saudis, who wield a virtual veto in the 57-member bloc of Muslim countries, has not supported Islamabad`s move. The latest omission of Kashmir from the agenda of the regular foreign ministers` meeting comes at a time when ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia/UAE remain strained over what Pakistani diplomats say are `unfulfilled expectations`," Pakistan`s leading daily Dawn said in a report. Also read| Bilawal Bhutto slams Imran Khan's 'heartless government' for sacking over 4,500 PSM employees Qureshi was to face more embarrassment after landing in Niger along with Sardar Masood Khan, the former Pakistani Ambassador to the UN, who is now president of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The duo referred Niger as a "brotherly Islamic country" and urged the founding member of the OIC to raise the Kashmir issue at the forum of African Union (AU) and various other international platforms. But, as the two-day session kicked off on Friday, neither Mahamadou Issoufou, President of the Republic of Niger, nor any other participating country diverted from the pre-decided agenda. OIC Secretary General Al-Othaimeen said that the choice of the theme for the session, "United against Terrorism for Peace and Development", is a strong reminder that "terrorism is the single most serious threat to the region and the world, given its negative impact on growth rates and cooperation ties, in addition to worsening Human Development Indices (HDI) ranking". He also valued the role assigned to the OIC Sawt al-Hikma (Voice of Wisdom) Center, which acts in coordination with the International Islamic Fiqh Academy to bring reason to bear and promote moderation and tolerance.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan's Kashmir campaign bombs at Islamic meet

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that he was never pressured by the country's military leadership on any matter, including foreign policy. 
 
Responding to a question during an exclusive interview to Express News on Saturday night, the premier said that former leaders always claimed that they had a conflict with the army due to its interference in the foreign policy of the country. 
 
"I have always advocated that military is not the option to resolve the Afghan conflict and now we are pursuing the same policy," he explained. 
 
Commenting on the opposition's allegations that he was brought into power by the security establishment, Khan said: "I was never pressured by the military on any matter and they [military leadership] had never opposed my decisions." 
 
On the appointment of retired army officers on civilian's positions, the premier said Lt-Gen (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa was his personal choice due to his experience of serving as the commander southern command and dealing with Chinese officials, The Express Tribune reported. 
 
He further added that Bajwa was inducted into the information ministry team because of his "outstanding performance" while he was the head of the military's media wing, the ISPR.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that he was never pressured by the country's military leadership on any matter, including foreign policy. Responding to a question during an exclusive interview to Express News on Saturday night, the premier said that former leaders always claimed that they had a conflict with the army due to its interference in the foreign policy of the country.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that he was never pressured by the country's military leadership on any matter, including foreign policy. Responding to a question during an exclusive interview to Express News on Saturday night, the premier said that former leaders always claimed that they had a conflict with the army due to its interference in the foreign policy of the country. "I have always advocated that military is not the option to resolve the Afghan conflict and now we are pursuing the same policy," he explained. Commenting on the opposition's allegations that he was brought into power by the security establishment, Khan said: "I was never pressured by the military on any matter and they [military leadership] had never opposed my decisions." On the appointment of retired army officers on civilian's positions, the premier said Lt-Gen (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa was his personal choice due to his experience of serving as the commander southern command and dealing with Chinese officials, The Express Tribune reported. He further added that Bajwa was inducted into the information ministry team because of his "outstanding performance" while he was the head of the military's media wing, the ISPR.

Never pressured by military leadership on any matter: Imran Khan

Severe allegations have been levied against Pakistan's world cup winning captain and current Prime Minister Imran Khan. Pakistan's Prime Minister and former all-rounder has been targetted by his fellow fast bowler Sarfaraz Nawaz in a talk show for a Pakistani news channel.&nbsp;

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According to Nawaz, Imran has been consuming charas (cannabis) regularly and also snorts cocaine.&nbsp;

Both the pacer spearheads played together for Pakistan during the 1970s and 1980s. He recalled an incident that took place during 1987 Tour against England where Imran was struggling to bowl. As the team returned to Islamabad, Imran visited Nawaz's house and is said to have indulged in drugs.

Nawaz went on to name Salim Malik, Mohsin Khan and Abdul Qadir who accompanied the then Pakistani skipper.&nbsp;

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In the video below, Nawaz said: "He also snorts something. He (Imran Khan) has been consuming cannabis, he used to do it in London and even at my home. In 1987, when Pakistan faced England in a cricket match and he did not bowl well, he had come to my house and said along with Mohsin Khan, Abdul Qadir, Salim Malik in Islamabad for a meal and also consumed charas. He also snorts something and consumes cocaine as well. In London, he would roll something and snort it."&nbsp;

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"Bring him in front of me and let's see if he denies it. I am not the lone eyewitness, there are many others in London," he added.

Imran Khan has faced some similar allegations in the past. His ex-wife, Reham Khan, alleged that the former all-rounder is a womaniser and a regular drug abuser. According to Reham's book, Imran consumed heroin as well as several other banned drugs like Rohypnol.&nbsp;

Severe allegations have been levied against Pakistan's world cup winning captain and current Prime Minister Imran Khan. Pakistan's Prime Minister and former all-rounder has been targetted by his fellow fast bowler Sarfaraz Nawaz in a talk show for a Pakistani news channel.

Severe allegations have been levied against Pakistan's world cup winning captain and current Prime Minister Imran Khan. Pakistan's Prime Minister and former all-rounder has been targetted by his fellow fast bowler Sarfaraz Nawaz in a talk show for a Pakistani news channel. Also read: Here's the truth behind badminton star PV Sindhu's 'I retire' post According to Nawaz, Imran has been consuming charas (cannabis) regularly and also snorts cocaine. Both the pacer spearheads played together for Pakistan during the 1970s and 1980s. He recalled an incident that took place during 1987 Tour against England where Imran was struggling to bowl. As the team returned to Islamabad, Imran visited Nawaz's house and is said to have indulged in drugs. Nawaz went on to name Salim Malik, Mohsin Khan and Abdul Qadir who accompanied the then Pakistani skipper. Also read: 'He should go back to.. ': Kapil Dev on MS Dhoni's woeful form in IPL 2020 In the video below, Nawaz said: "He also snorts something. He (Imran Khan) has been consuming cannabis, he used to do it in London and even at my home. In 1987, when Pakistan faced England in a cricket match and he did not bowl well, he had come to my house and said along with Mohsin Khan, Abdul Qadir, Salim Malik in Islamabad for a meal and also consumed charas. He also snorts something and consumes cocaine as well. In London, he would roll something and snort it." × "Bring him in front of me and let's see if he denies it. I am not the lone eyewitness, there are many others in London," he added. Imran Khan has faced some similar allegations in the past. His ex-wife, Reham Khan, alleged that the former all-rounder is a womaniser and a regular drug abuser. According to Reham's book, Imran consumed heroin as well as several other banned drugs like Rohypnol.

'He would roll something & snort it': Former Pakistan bowler Sarfaraz Nawaz levies strong allegations against Imran Khan

The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan has penned a letter to the leaders of Muslim states. Khan is attempting to collectivise leaders against “Islamophobia” in non-Muslim countries, especially in the West in the aftermath of France beheading.&nbsp;

On Twitter, Khan said that the “Islamophobia” had caused concern among Muslims all over the world.

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Addressing the letter to “Leaders of the Muslim States”, Imran Khan wrote “Today, we are confronting a growing concern and restlessness amongst our Ummah as they see the rising tide of Islamophobia and attacks, through ridicule and mockery on our beloved Prophet PBUH in the Western world, especially Europe”.

Khan referred to the closure of mosques in Europe, and claimed that “Muslim women are being denied their right to wear clothing of their choice in the public domain”.

The Pakistan PM also claimed that Muslims living in these countries face continuous discrimination. Attempting to label European countries as ignorant, Khan added that such discrimination arises from “lack of understanding of the intrinsic deep passion, love and devotion Muslims all over the world have for their Prophet”.

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Even though he did not directly mention the beheading of the French teacher, who had shown caricatures of Prophet Mohammad in his class, and had even urged Muslims to leave the class while he did the same in a bid to avoid hurting sentiments, Khan referred to recent events as a series of “actions and reactions”.

He urged the Muslim leaders to “take the lead in breaking this cycle of hate and extremism, which nurtures violence and even death”. He also requested them to reach out to Western countries, referring to them as “the other”, in a bid to end cycles of “violence bred of ignorance and hate”.

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Saying that value systems differ for various social, religious, and ethnic groups, Khan referred to the Holocaust, while adding that he “understands” why European countries criminalise criticism of the mass persecution of Jews under Hitler.

Referring to the Indian territory of Jammu and Kashmir as the “illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir”, Khan claimed how Muslims had been persecuted across the globe, while also giving examples of Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

President Macron's&nbsp;decision to defend&nbsp;cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad&nbsp;has led to protests across the world even as Turkey President Erdogan said Macron needed "mental checks."

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan accused Macron of "attacking Islam". He tweeted that the French leader "could have put healing touch &amp; denied space to extremists rather than creating further polarisation &amp; marginalisation that inevitably leads to radicalisation."

Macron had described Islam as a religion "in crisis" worldwide and said the government would present a bill in December to strengthen a 1905 law that officially separated church and state in France.

The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan has penned a letter to the leaders of Muslim states. Khan is attempting to collectivise leaders against “Islamophobia” in non-Muslim countries, especially in the West in the aftermath of France beheading.

The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan has penned a letter to the leaders of Muslim states. Khan is attempting to collectivise leaders against “Islamophobia” in non-Muslim countries, especially in the West in the aftermath of France beheading. On Twitter, Khan said that the “Islamophobia” had caused concern among Muslims all over the world. Also read: Pakistan PM Imran Khan condemns attack on Madrassa, vows to bring perpetrators to justice Addressing the letter to “Leaders of the Muslim States”, Imran Khan wrote “Today, we are confronting a growing concern and restlessness amongst our Ummah as they see the rising tide of Islamophobia and attacks, through ridicule and mockery on our beloved Prophet PBUH in the Western world, especially Europe”. Khan referred to the closure of mosques in Europe, and claimed that “Muslim women are being denied their right to wear clothing of their choice in the public domain”. The Pakistan PM also claimed that Muslims living in these countries face continuous discrimination. Attempting to label European countries as ignorant, Khan added that such discrimination arises from “lack of understanding of the intrinsic deep passion, love and devotion Muslims all over the world have for their Prophet”. My letter to leaders of Muslim states to act collectively to counter the growing Islamophobia in non-Muslim states esp Western states causing increasing concern amongst Muslims the world over. pic.twitter.com/OFuaKGu2c1 — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 28, 2020 × Even though he did not directly mention the beheading of the French teacher, who had shown caricatures of Prophet Mohammad in his class, and had even urged Muslims to leave the class while he did the same in a bid to avoid hurting sentiments, Khan referred to recent events as a series of “actions and reactions”. He urged the Muslim leaders to “take the lead in breaking this cycle of hate and extremism, which nurtures violence and even death”. He also requested them to reach out to Western countries, referring to them as “the other”, in a bid to end cycles of “violence bred of ignorance and hate”. Also read: After Imran Khan, Recep Erdogan doubles down in backlash against Macron's Islam comments Saying that value systems differ for various social, religious, and ethnic groups, Khan referred to the Holocaust, while adding that he “understands” why European countries criminalise criticism of the mass persecution of Jews under Hitler. Referring to the Indian territory of Jammu and Kashmir as the “illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir”, Khan claimed how Muslims had been persecuted across the globe, while also giving examples of Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. President Macron's decision to defend cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad has led to protests across the world even as Turkey President Erdogan said Macron needed "mental checks." Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan accused Macron of "attacking Islam". He tweeted that the French leader "could have put healing touch & denied space to extremists rather than creating further polarisation & marginalisation that inevitably leads to radicalisation." Macron had described Islam as a religion "in crisis" worldwide and said the government would present a bill in December to strengthen a 1905 law that officially separated church and state in France.

Pak PM Imran Khan pens letter to Muslim leaders to counter 'Islamophobia' after France beheading

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A Pakistani court on Thursday directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to execute a non-bailable arrest warrant against former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in a 34-year land allotment case, according to media reports.

During the plot allotment hearing, Model Town Police Inspector Bashir Ahmed told the Lahore Accountability Court’s Judge Asad Ali that Sharif was not at his residence.

Last month, the accountability court had issued a bailable arrest warrant and served summons at all known addresses of the three-time prime minister, who is currently in London for medical treatment.

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMN-N) leader, Ata Tarar, confirmed to the court on Thursday that the 70-year-old party chief Sharif had been abroad for six months, the Express Tribune newspaper reported.

Responding to this, Special Prosecutor Harris Qureshi, appearing on behalf of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), asked the court to issue a non-bailable arrest (NBA) warrant against Sharif.

The court issued the NBA warrant and directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to execute the arrest through the Pakistan High Commission in London, the report added.

Jang/Geo media group owner Mir Shakilur Rehman is also facing charges in the case and was arrested in March. The court on Thursday extended the judicial remand of the veteran journalist, The Nation newspaper reported.

The NBA warrant against Sharif comes two days after the Islamabad High Court gave a “last chance” to the former prime minister to surrender and appear before it on September 10 in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills graft case.

Sharif has been in London since November last year, after the Lahore High Court granted him permission to go abroad for four weeks for treating a heart disease and an immune system disorder. The three-time premier was sentenced to seven years in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills case.

The Pakistan government has already declared Sharif an “absconder” and approached the UK government for his extradition.

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Accountability and Interior, Shahzad Akbar, last week said Sharif’s four-week bail on medical grounds had expired in December last year.

Akbar had said the government would task the National Accountability Bureau to pursue Sharif’s extradition

In a recent interview with ARY News, Prime Minister Imran Khan said his government “regretted” the decision to lift the ban on Sharif.

In May, a picture of Sharif having tea at a London cafe along with his family went viral on social media, sparking a debate on the seriousness of his health condition.

The government came under further criticism when last week Sharif’s photos surfaced online, showing him strolling in a street, prompting calls from within the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf to bring him back.

A Pakistani court on Thursday directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to execute a non-bailable arrest warrant against former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in a 34-year land allotment case, according to media reports.

A Pakistani court on Thursday directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to execute a non-bailable arrest warrant against former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in a 34-year land allotment case, according to media reports. During the plot allotment hearing, Model Town Police Inspector Bashir Ahmed told the Lahore Accountability Court’s Judge Asad Ali that Sharif was not at his residence. Last month, the accountability court had issued a bailable arrest warrant and served summons at all known addresses of the three-time prime minister, who is currently in London for medical treatment. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMN-N) leader, Ata Tarar, confirmed to the court on Thursday that the 70-year-old party chief Sharif had been abroad for six months, the Express Tribune newspaper reported. Responding to this, Special Prosecutor Harris Qureshi, appearing on behalf of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), asked the court to issue a non-bailable arrest (NBA) warrant against Sharif. The court issued the NBA warrant and directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to execute the arrest through the Pakistan High Commission in London, the report added. Jang/Geo media group owner Mir Shakilur Rehman is also facing charges in the case and was arrested in March. The court on Thursday extended the judicial remand of the veteran journalist, The Nation newspaper reported. The NBA warrant against Sharif comes two days after the Islamabad High Court gave a “last chance” to the former prime minister to surrender and appear before it on September 10 in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills graft case. Sharif has been in London since November last year, after the Lahore High Court granted him permission to go abroad for four weeks for treating a heart disease and an immune system disorder. The three-time premier was sentenced to seven years in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills case. The Pakistan government has already declared Sharif an “absconder” and approached the UK government for his extradition. Adviser to the Prime Minister on Accountability and Interior, Shahzad Akbar, last week said Sharif’s four-week bail on medical grounds had expired in December last year. Akbar had said the government would task the National Accountability Bureau to pursue Sharif’s extradition In a recent interview with ARY News, Prime Minister Imran Khan said his government “regretted” the decision to lift the ban on Sharif. In May, a picture of Sharif having tea at a London cafe along with his family went viral on social media, sparking a debate on the seriousness of his health condition. The government came under further criticism when last week Sharif’s photos surfaced online, showing him strolling in a street, prompting calls from within the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf to bring him back.

Non-bailable arrest warrant issued against former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif

According to a website "Fact Focus", the growth of retired general Asim Saleem Bajwa "family’s business empire in the United States and later in Pakistan" matched his rise in power

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Pakistan's economy is shrinking, unemployment is rising and various sectors are in crisis. Pakistan's exports primarily comprise of textile products. These exports are down since the COVID-19 crisis started.

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Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan urged his countrymen on Friday to celebrate upcoming Eid with "simplicity" and avoid the lapses that were made in the last Eid, which overwhelmed the hospitals.&nbsp;

"Eid ul Azha must be celebrated with simplicity so as not to repeat what happened last Eid when SOPs (standard operating procedures) were ignored &amp; our hospitals were choked", Khan tweeted.

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He also added he was ordering the "stict" implementation of the guidelines.&nbsp;

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In May, during the last Eid holiday in Pakistan, several people violated lockdown measures and social distancing guidelines, which triggered a surge in coronavirus cases.&nbsp;

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The increase made the World Health Organization (WHO) ask the Pakistan administration to impose new lockdowns.&nbsp;

The Eid festival of animal sacrifice will begin in July end and carry on for many days.&nbsp;

Officials expect markets to be flooded with customers, who will be looking for sheeps, goats and other animals for slaughter.&nbsp;

According to the official figures, nearly 260,000 people in Pakistan have tested positive for coronavirus, including over 5,470 deaths.

The rate of COVID-19 infection in the country has slowed down significantly, but medical experts fear, a decline in cases could be due to a decrease in testing.&nbsp;

Khan attributed the slow of the virus spread to "smart" lockdowns imposed to seal off hotspots.&nbsp;

The cricketer-turned-politician is critcised for not implementing a full lockdown to control the coronavirus ourbreak as he said doing such would adversely affect the country.&nbsp; 
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Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan urged his countrymen on Friday to celebrate upcoming Eid with "simplicity" and avoid the lapses that were made in the last Eid, which overwhelmed the hospitals.

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan urged his countrymen on Friday to celebrate upcoming Eid with "simplicity" and avoid the lapses that were made in the last Eid, which overwhelmed the hospitals. "Eid ul Azha must be celebrated with simplicity so as not to repeat what happened last Eid when SOPs (standard operating procedures) were ignored & our hospitals were choked", Khan tweeted. I urge the nation to continue observing SOPs essential to sustain our positive trend. Eid ul Azha must be celebrated with simplicity so as not to repeat what happened last Eid when SOPs were ignored & our hospitals were choked. I am ordering strict implementation of govt SOPs. — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) July 17, 2020 × He also added he was ordering the "stict" implementation of the guidelines. Also read | Pakistan ministers hit with virus as PM Imran refuses to impose strict lockdown In May, during the last Eid holiday in Pakistan, several people violated lockdown measures and social distancing guidelines, which triggered a surge in coronavirus cases. Also read | Pakistan's coronavirus cases reach 259,999 The increase made the World Health Organization (WHO) ask the Pakistan administration to impose new lockdowns. The Eid festival of animal sacrifice will begin in July end and carry on for many days. Officials expect markets to be flooded with customers, who will be looking for sheeps, goats and other animals for slaughter. According to the official figures, nearly 260,000 people in Pakistan have tested positive for coronavirus, including over 5,470 deaths. The rate of COVID-19 infection in the country has slowed down significantly, but medical experts fear, a decline in cases could be due to a decrease in testing. Khan attributed the slow of the virus spread to "smart" lockdowns imposed to seal off hotspots. The cricketer-turned-politician is critcised for not implementing a full lockdown to control the coronavirus ourbreak as he said doing such would adversely affect the country.

'Celebrate with simplicity': Imran Khan's Eid message urge caution over COVID-19 spread

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday called the 9/11 mastermind and founder of the terrorist organization al-Qaeda Osama bin Laden a ‘shaheed’ (martyr) while speaking in the country’s Parliament.

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In his speech at the parliament, he said, "We were very embarrassed when Americans came and killed Osama bin Laden at Abbottabad and martyred him."

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Osama bin Laden was killed in a military operation by US Navy Seals in 2011 at the garrison town Abbottabad. He was accused of engineering a number of terror attacks worldwide, particularly targeting the American installations including the 9/11 incident of 2001 when close to 3,000 people lost their lives when five planes were hijacked to target US cities.

Meanwhile, a US government report on Wednesday blamed Pakistan for continuing to serve as a safe haven for terrorist groups and allowing outfits including the Lashkar-e-Tayyiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed to operate from its territory.

The plenary meeting of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has decided to keep Pakistan on the terror "grey list".

Pakistan will reportedly continue to be in the grey list till February 2021, even if it completes all its action plan items by October 2020, reports said. ANI sources said that a FATF team would have to confirm completion of Action Plan with an on-site visit before it can put Pakistan out of the "grey list".

Blacklisting by the Paris-based financial action task force will be a big blow for Pakistan's economic reform programme leading to severe economic sanctions with the country already under strain due to the coronavirus pandemic.

(With input from agencies)

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday called the 9/11 mastermind and founder of the terrorist organization al-Qaeda Osama bin Laden a ‘shaheed’ (martyr) while speaking in the country’s Parliament.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday called the 9/11 mastermind and founder of the terrorist organization al-Qaeda Osama bin Laden a ‘shaheed’ (martyr) while speaking in the country’s Parliament. Also read: Pakistan to remain in FATF's terror-financing 'grey list' In his speech at the parliament, he said, "We were very embarrassed when Americans came and killed Osama bin Laden at Abbottabad and martyred him." PM @ImranKhanPTI refers to Osama Bin Laden as "shaheed" . 🤔👇👇👇 pic.twitter.com/mvYyo5rbqu — Ehtesham Amir-ud-din (@Ehtesham_AD) June 25, 2020 × Osama bin Laden was killed in a military operation by US Navy Seals in 2011 at the garrison town Abbottabad. He was accused of engineering a number of terror attacks worldwide, particularly targeting the American installations including the 9/11 incident of 2001 when close to 3,000 people lost their lives when five planes were hijacked to target US cities. Meanwhile, a US government report on Wednesday blamed Pakistan for continuing to serve as a safe haven for terrorist groups and allowing outfits including the Lashkar-e-Tayyiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed to operate from its territory. The plenary meeting of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has decided to keep Pakistan on the terror "grey list". Pakistan will reportedly continue to be in the grey list till February 2021, even if it completes all its action plan items by October 2020, reports said. ANI sources said that a FATF team would have to confirm completion of Action Plan with an on-site visit before it can put Pakistan out of the "grey list". Blacklisting by the Paris-based financial action task force will be a big blow for Pakistan's economic reform programme leading to severe economic sanctions with the country already under strain due to the coronavirus pandemic. (With input from agencies)

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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday reshuffled his Cabinet and sacked some key advisors for their alleged role in a recent sugar and wheat crisis the country.

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Khan's move comes just days after a report by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) directly or indirectly blamed some ministers and officials in the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government for the sugar and wheat crisis.

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The FIA in its 32-page report last week termed the government's decision to allow export of sugar unjustified as it pushed up price of sugar by 30 per cent at the beginning of the year.

The key casualty of Monday's move was Jehangir Khan Tareen, the chairman of Task Force on Agriculture. He was considered very close to Khan and had played a key role in cobbling up the current coalition government.

Considered as the leading sugar tycoon, he was accused of pocketing tens of millions of rupees in direct government subsidies as well through artificial price hike.

Prime minister's Office in a statement said that Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar will be replaced by Syed Fakhar Imam as the federal minister for national food security.

Bakhtiar was given the charge for the Ministry of Economic Affairs.

Bakhtiar was not direct beneficiary but his brother owned sugar mills which benefitted from the crisis.

Khan also appointed Babar Awan as his political advisor and Azam Swati as minister for narcotics control, Syed Fakhar Imam as minister for food security and Hammad Azhar as minister for industries.

Abdul Razzak Dawood, advisor on Industries and chairman of Sugar Advisory Board, was also removed.

The prime minister also accepted the resignation of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan's Khalid Maqbool Siddique as the federal minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication and appointed MQM-P's Amin ul Haq in his place.

Khan also sacked Mohammad Shahzad Arbab as his adviser on civil service affairs. He also removed Hashim Popalzai as secretary ministry of food security and appointed Omar Hameed in his place.

The action was taken after Khan promised not to spare those found guilty of creating and profiteering off the sugar and wheat crisis.

However, further action may be taken after the compilation of a detailed report.

Separately, the government removed Shabbar Zaidi as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) chairman and appointed Nausheen Javaid Amjad in his place.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday reshuffled his Cabinet and sacked some key advisors for their alleged role in a recent sugar and wheat crisis the country.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday reshuffled his Cabinet and sacked some key advisors for their alleged role in a recent sugar and wheat crisis the country. Also read: Pakistan opens two border crossings with Afghanistan for four days Khan's move comes just days after a report by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) directly or indirectly blamed some ministers and officials in the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government for the sugar and wheat crisis. Also read: Pakistan: Police baton-charged doctors who were demanding protective gear to fight coronavirus The FIA in its 32-page report last week termed the government's decision to allow export of sugar unjustified as it pushed up price of sugar by 30 per cent at the beginning of the year. The key casualty of Monday's move was Jehangir Khan Tareen, the chairman of Task Force on Agriculture. He was considered very close to Khan and had played a key role in cobbling up the current coalition government. Considered as the leading sugar tycoon, he was accused of pocketing tens of millions of rupees in direct government subsidies as well through artificial price hike. Prime minister's Office in a statement said that Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar will be replaced by Syed Fakhar Imam as the federal minister for national food security. Bakhtiar was given the charge for the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Bakhtiar was not direct beneficiary but his brother owned sugar mills which benefitted from the crisis. Khan also appointed Babar Awan as his political advisor and Azam Swati as minister for narcotics control, Syed Fakhar Imam as minister for food security and Hammad Azhar as minister for industries. Abdul Razzak Dawood, advisor on Industries and chairman of Sugar Advisory Board, was also removed. The prime minister also accepted the resignation of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan's Khalid Maqbool Siddique as the federal minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication and appointed MQM-P's Amin ul Haq in his place. Khan also sacked Mohammad Shahzad Arbab as his adviser on civil service affairs. He also removed Hashim Popalzai as secretary ministry of food security and appointed Omar Hameed in his place. The action was taken after Khan promised not to spare those found guilty of creating and profiteering off the sugar and wheat crisis. However, further action may be taken after the compilation of a detailed report. Separately, the government removed Shabbar Zaidi as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) chairman and appointed Nausheen Javaid Amjad in his place.

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In November 2018 Indian representatives were at the Afgan peace conference. The Indian government had sent two retired diplomats the former envoy to Kabul.

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The US-Taliban peace deal is expected to be signed on February 29 in Doha. Both India and Pakistan are going to be part of the final talks. Pakistani PM Imran Khan is already in Qatar ahead of the deal. Watch ground report:

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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan addressed the World Economic Forum 2020 at Davos, where he ironically coined the phrase "sour relations with India'. Imran said that straining ties have had a major impact on trade relations as well. Ironically the Pakistan PM has used this phrase as Islamabad continues to shield the terrorists. Defending Pakistan he said that even today there is no terrorism in Pakistan.

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