Imran Khan says his salary as Prime Minister of Pakistan is not enough to run a household. But, his salary slip paints a different picture. WION has accessed Imran Khan's pay slip.

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<p>Pakistan PM Imran Khan during a meeting with traders on the need to pay taxes recently had harped on the fact that the salary he earns&nbsp;is not enough to run his household.</p>

<p>WION accessed the Pakistan prime minister's payslip which shows Imran gets over 2 lakh as gross salary every month which includes allowances and&nbsp;after deductions it comes to Rs 1,96, 979.</p>

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<p>During his speech, Imran had cited his expenses as an individual and as a public servant to make a point to traders while accusing Opposition leaders of minting money by cheating on taxes.</p>

<p>It is no secret inflation has badly hit the average Pakistani citizen. The Pakistan prime minister has been under fire as a nationwide shortage of wheat has led to a surge in prices of bread and roti.</p>

<p>Pakistan's economy has seen the rupee plummeting as the country battles&nbsp;rampant price rise of various commodities including pulses and flour. Several provinces in the country have reported a shortage of flour.</p>

<p>Despite this, the fact that the Pakistan PM tried to play a political game by trying to identify with an average citizen wouldn't&nbsp;exactly make his countrymen happy. The Pakistan PM's basic pay alone of Rs 107, 280 is enough to feed an average Pakistani household, leave alone the gross amount.</p>

<p>The Pakistan economy has been in doldrums for a while with rising debt with the Pak prime minister himself going to various countries to pick up much-needed aid for the country.</p>

<p>A recent World Bank report had presented gloomy picture for the country stating that the growth in Pakistan had actually decelerated with the Pakistan rupee depreciating nearly twenty per cent and&nbsp;the Budget deficit rising sharply. The report highlighted that revenue collecting had dipped as well.</p>


Pakistan PM Imran Khan during a meeting with traders on the need to pay taxes recently had harped on the fact that the salary he earns is not enough to run his household.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan during a meeting with traders on the need to pay taxes recently had harped on the fact that the salary he earns is not enough to run his household. WION accessed the Pakistan prime minister's payslip which shows Imran gets over 2 lakh as gross salary every month which includes allowances and after deductions it comes to Rs 1,96, 979. During his speech, Imran had cited his expenses as an individual and as a public servant to make a point to traders while accusing Opposition leaders of minting money by cheating on taxes. It is no secret inflation has badly hit the average Pakistani citizen. The Pakistan prime minister has been under fire as a nationwide shortage of wheat has led to a surge in prices of bread and roti. Pakistan's economy has seen the rupee plummeting as the country battles rampant price rise of various commodities including pulses and flour. Several provinces in the country have reported a shortage of flour. Despite this, the fact that the Pakistan PM tried to play a political game by trying to identify with an average citizen wouldn't exactly make his countrymen happy. The Pakistan PM's basic pay alone of Rs 107, 280 is enough to feed an average Pakistani household, leave alone the gross amount. The Pakistan economy has been in doldrums for a while with rising debt with the Pak prime minister himself going to various countries to pick up much-needed aid for the country. A recent World Bank report had presented gloomy picture for the country stating that the growth in Pakistan had actually decelerated with the Pakistan rupee depreciating nearly twenty per cent and the Budget deficit rising sharply. The report highlighted that revenue collecting had dipped as well.

Imran's salary not enough to run household? WION accesses Pak PM's salary slip

<p>Prime Minister Imran Khan left for Switzerland to attend the World Economic Forum and meet the world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-wont-remain-an-inactive-observer-along-loc-pm-imran-khan-275339">on the sidelines</a> of the annual event which kicked off at the ski resort town of Davos on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Adviser on Commerce Abdul Razaq Dawood, Special Assistant on Overseas Pakistanis Zulfiqar Abbas Bukhari and Special Assistant National Security Division Mooed Yusuf are accompanying <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-government-and-military-on-same-page-pm-imran-khan-181461">Prime Minister Khan</a> on his visit, the Radio Pakistan reported. Adviser on Finance Abdul Hafeez Sheikh and Ambassador at large for Investments Ali Jehangir Siddiqui will also join the Prime Minister at Davos, it said.</p>

<p>Two key highlights of the Prime Minister's visit include keynote address at the World Economic Forum's Special Session and his interaction at the Pakistan Strategy Dialogue with CEOs and corporate leaders.</p>

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<p>On the sidelines, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pm-imran-khan-slammed-by-syed-akbaruddin-for-sharing-a-seven-years-old-fake-video-272024">prime minister Khan</a> will hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders, including US President Trump. Several meetings are also scheduled with a wide range of corporate, business, technology and finance executives and representatives of international financial institutions.</p>

<p>Khan will also speak to senior international journalists and editors during a session with the Forum's International Media Council, the report said.<br />
The Time magazine has also featured Khan, among other global leaders, on the cover for its special edition of the World Economic Forum.</p>

<p>The special Davos issue features prime minister Khan, Microsoft founder, and philanthropist Bill Gates, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, World Economic Forum (WEF) Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab, and European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde astride a ski-lift with snow-covered Swiss Alps in the background.</p>

<p>Trump and climate activist Greta Thunberg can also be seen sitting together on another chairlift in the background of the illustration. The cover is headlined 'Next Gen World', with the story promising to highlight how young leaders are helping the globe. The WEF summit began on Tuesday and will last four days. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the forum.</p>

<p>A total of 53 heads of State are on the guest list. Nearly 3,000 participants from 118 countries are expected to attend the event during which political leaders, business executives, heads of international organizations and civil society representatives are set to deliberate on contemporary economic, geopolitical, social and environmental issues.&nbsp;</p>


Prime Minister Imran Khan left for Switzerland to attend the World Economic Forum and meet the world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, on the sidelines of the annual event which kicked off at the ski resort town of Davos on Tuesday.

Prime Minister Imran Khan left for Switzerland to attend the World Economic Forum and meet the world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, on the sidelines of the annual event which kicked off at the ski resort town of Davos on Tuesday. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Adviser on Commerce Abdul Razaq Dawood, Special Assistant on Overseas Pakistanis Zulfiqar Abbas Bukhari and Special Assistant National Security Division Mooed Yusuf are accompanying Prime Minister Khan on his visit, the Radio Pakistan reported. Adviser on Finance Abdul Hafeez Sheikh and Ambassador at large for Investments Ali Jehangir Siddiqui will also join the Prime Minister at Davos, it said. Two key highlights of the Prime Minister's visit include keynote address at the World Economic Forum's Special Session and his interaction at the Pakistan Strategy Dialogue with CEOs and corporate leaders. Also Read: Kashmir issue can't be resolved bilaterally: Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan after Trump meeting On the sidelines, prime minister Khan will hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders, including US President Trump. Several meetings are also scheduled with a wide range of corporate, business, technology and finance executives and representatives of international financial institutions. Khan will also speak to senior international journalists and editors during a session with the Forum's International Media Council, the report said. The Time magazine has also featured Khan, among other global leaders, on the cover for its special edition of the World Economic Forum. The special Davos issue features prime minister Khan, Microsoft founder, and philanthropist Bill Gates, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, World Economic Forum (WEF) Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab, and European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde astride a ski-lift with snow-covered Swiss Alps in the background. Trump and climate activist Greta Thunberg can also be seen sitting together on another chairlift in the background of the illustration. The cover is headlined 'Next Gen World', with the story promising to highlight how young leaders are helping the globe. The WEF summit began on Tuesday and will last four days. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the forum. A total of 53 heads of State are on the guest list. Nearly 3,000 participants from 118 countries are expected to attend the event during which political leaders, business executives, heads of international organizations and civil society representatives are set to deliberate on contemporary economic, geopolitical, social and environmental issues.

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<p>Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan once again threatened nuclear war with India over Citizenship (Amendment) Act protests.</p>

<p>"We are worried there not only could be a refugee crisis in India but that it could lead to a conflict between two nuclear-armed countries," Khan said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the new law is creating a refugee crisis in India, adding that millions of Muslims could flee away from India because of the curfew imposed in Kashmir.</p>

<p>Pakistani PM mentioned the two nuclear-armed countries, implying a clear message of threat to assert that if India provokes Pakistan - Islamabad will not hesitate to use its nuclear weapons.<br />
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India was quick to react to Pakistani Prime Minister's comment, with the Indian foreign ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar claiming that Khan was spreading falsehoods.<br />
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"Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has once again peddled familiar falsehoods at a multilateral platform to advance his narrow political agenda on matters entirely internal to India," Kumar said.&nbsp;<br />
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The Indian ministry of foreign affairs also pointed out the state of minorities in Pakistan.<br />
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"It should now be clear to the entire world that this is an established pattern of his habitual and compulsive abuse of global forums," said Kumar.&nbsp;<br />
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Kumar added that over the past 72 years - the Islamic Republic of Pakistan has systematically persecuted all of its minorities, forcing most of them to flee to India.</p>

<p>The Citizenship Act seeks to amend the definition of an illegal immigrant for Hindu, Sikh, Parsi, Buddhist and Christian immigrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, who have lived in India without documentation.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan once again threatened nuclear war with India over Citizenship (Amendment) Act protests. "We are worried there not only could be a refugee crisis in India but that it could lead to a conflict between two nuclear-armed countries," Khan said.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan once again threatened nuclear war with India over Citizenship (Amendment) Act protests. "We are worried there not only could be a refugee crisis in India but that it could lead to a conflict between two nuclear-armed countries," Khan said. Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the new law is creating a refugee crisis in India, adding that millions of Muslims could flee away from India because of the curfew imposed in Kashmir. Pakistani PM mentioned the two nuclear-armed countries, implying a clear message of threat to assert that if India provokes Pakistan - Islamabad will not hesitate to use its nuclear weapons. India was quick to react to Pakistani Prime Minister's comment, with the Indian foreign ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar claiming that Khan was spreading falsehoods. "Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has once again peddled familiar falsehoods at a multilateral platform to advance his narrow political agenda on matters entirely internal to India," Kumar said. The Indian ministry of foreign affairs also pointed out the state of minorities in Pakistan. "It should now be clear to the entire world that this is an established pattern of his habitual and compulsive abuse of global forums," said Kumar. Kumar added that over the past 72 years - the Islamic Republic of Pakistan has systematically persecuted all of its minorities, forcing most of them to flee to India. The Citizenship Act seeks to amend the definition of an illegal immigrant for Hindu, Sikh, Parsi, Buddhist and Christian immigrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, who have lived in India without documentation. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>After Pakistan insisted on levying $20 per Indian pilgrim visiting the Kartarpur Corridor,&nbsp;Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday urged Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan to withdraw the&nbsp;fee proposed to be levied by the Islamic Republic on pilgrims visiting Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara.</p>

<p>"I appeal to @ImranKhanPTI to withdraw $20 fee imposed by @pid_gov on pilgrims to Kartarpur Sahib to faciliate 'khulle darshan deedar' of the final resting place of SRI Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The world Sikh community will be grateful to you for this gesture," he said in a tweet.</p>

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<p>Singh indicated out that a journey to the memorable gurdwara, which was revered the world over as the last resting spot of Guru Nanak Dev, was the satisfaction of an esteemed dream for the whole Sikh people group.</p>

<p>India had on Thursday urged Pakistan to not levy the proposed $20 fee on pilgrims visiting the Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara in the interest of devotees.</p>

<p>External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said in response to a query that an agreement on all other issues, except the matter of service fee, has been reached with Pakistan after several rounds of discussions.</p>

<p>He said Kartarpur Sahib Corridor was an important people-to-people initiative taken by India to commemorate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Devji.</p>

<p>"Pakistan insists on levying a fee of $20 (approximately&nbsp;Rs 1420) on all pilgrims. We have urged Pakistan not to do so in the interests of devotees and also because this is a P2P initiative. We hope that the agreement can be concluded and signed in time for the great event," he added.</p>

<p>India has repeatedly asked Pakistan to "reconsider" its decision to charge $20 as fee from pilgrims visiting the gurdwara. However, Pakistan has remained adamant on the issue.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the corridor connecting the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Punjab's Gurdaspur with Darbar Sahib Gurdwara in Pakistan on November 8.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


After Pakistan insisted on levying $20 per Indian pilgrim visiting the Kartarpur Corridor, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday urged Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan to withdraw the fee proposed to be levied by the Islamic Republic on pilgrims visiting Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara.

After Pakistan insisted on levying $20 per Indian pilgrim visiting the Kartarpur Corridor, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday urged Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan to withdraw the fee proposed to be levied by the Islamic Republic on pilgrims visiting Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara. "I appeal to @ImranKhanPTI to withdraw $20 fee imposed by @pid_gov on pilgrims to Kartarpur Sahib to faciliate 'khulle darshan deedar' of the final resting place of SRI Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The world Sikh community will be grateful to you for this gesture," he said in a tweet. I appeal to @ImranKhanPTI to withdraw $20 fee imposed by @pid_gov on pilgrims to Kartarpur Sahib to faciliate ‘khulle darshan deedar’ of the final resting place of SRI Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The world Sikh community will be grateful to you for this gesture. — Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 18, 2019 × Singh indicated out that a journey to the memorable gurdwara, which was revered the world over as the last resting spot of Guru Nanak Dev, was the satisfaction of an esteemed dream for the whole Sikh people group. India had on Thursday urged Pakistan to not levy the proposed $20 fee on pilgrims visiting the Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara in the interest of devotees. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said in response to a query that an agreement on all other issues, except the matter of service fee, has been reached with Pakistan after several rounds of discussions. He said Kartarpur Sahib Corridor was an important people-to-people initiative taken by India to commemorate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Devji. "Pakistan insists on levying a fee of $20 (approximately Rs 1420) on all pilgrims. We have urged Pakistan not to do so in the interests of devotees and also because this is a P2P initiative. We hope that the agreement can be concluded and signed in time for the great event," he added. India has repeatedly asked Pakistan to "reconsider" its decision to charge $20 as fee from pilgrims visiting the gurdwara. However, Pakistan has remained adamant on the issue. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the corridor connecting the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Punjab's Gurdaspur with Darbar Sahib Gurdwara in Pakistan on November 8. (With inputs from agencies)

Amarinder Singh appeals to Pakistan PM to withdraw $20 fee imposed on pilgrims visiting Kartarpur Sahib

<p>Britain`s Prince William and his wife Kate on Tuesday met Pakistan`s Prime Minister Imran Khan, a former international cricket star who the prince played cricket within London as a child.<br />
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The royal couple, on a five-day visit, also toured a school and a national park in the capital Islamabad where they chatted with children and admired their drawings.<br />
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The trip, which focuses on climate change and access to education, has been described by palace officials as the most complex the couple have undertaken due to security issues.</p>

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<p>On Tuesday afternoon, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met Khan at his official residence. William`s mother Princess Diana, a hugely popular figure in Pakistan, visited Pakistan several times in the 1990s and helped Khan raise money for a cancer hospital.<br />
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Earlier William and Kate met students at an Islamabad Model College for Girls, discussing education with a group of older students and visiting the classrooms of younger students.</p>

<p>As they left, a group of girls sang one of Pakistan`s national songs and the couple greeted preschoolers who had lined up to chant `bye bye`.<br />
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They then visited the Margallah Hills National Park on the edge of Islamabad, which is under threat from poaching, wildfires, invasive species and littering.<br />
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For the morning events, Kate wore a periwinkle blue silk shalwar kameez, the national outfit of Pakistan consisting of a loose tunic worn over trousers. Many on social media and in the fashion industry had been hoping she would don the outfit, which Princess Diana had worn during visits.<br />
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The designer, Maheen Khan said on Twitter: "It is an honour to have been asked to create this outfit for the Duchess."<br />
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The Duchess of Cambridge`s fashion choices, including a bright green tunic over white pants to meet with the Prime Minister, appeared to echo many of the colours and outfits worn by Diana.<br />
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Foreign policy experts and officials have said the trip, the first by a British royal family member in more than a decade and made at the request of the British foreign office, represented a soft power push, which may help both sides further their diplomatic aims.<br />
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It comes as Britain seeks to reinvigorate its foreign relationships as the deadline looms for its departure from the European Union, while Pakistan works to repair its global image to boost tourism and investment.</p>


Britain`s Prince William and his wife Kate on Tuesday met Pakistan`s Prime Minister Imran Khan, a former international cricket star who the prince played cricket within London as a child.

Britain`s Prince William and his wife Kate on Tuesday met Pakistan`s Prime Minister Imran Khan, a former international cricket star who the prince played cricket within London as a child. The royal couple, on a five-day visit, also toured a school and a national park in the capital Islamabad where they chatted with children and admired their drawings. The trip, which focuses on climate change and access to education, has been described by palace officials as the most complex the couple have undertaken due to security issues. View this post on Instagram Meeting the Prime Minister and President of Pakistan — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge called on Prime Minister @ImranKhan.pti and President @Dr.ArifAlvi, where they offered their thanks for the warm welcome they have received in Pakistan. 📷 PA / Kensington Palace #RoyalVisitPakistan #Pakistan A post shared by Kensington Palace (@kensingtonroyal) on Oct 15, 2019 at 9:12am PDT × On Tuesday afternoon, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met Khan at his official residence. William`s mother Princess Diana, a hugely popular figure in Pakistan, visited Pakistan several times in the 1990s and helped Khan raise money for a cancer hospital. Earlier William and Kate met students at an Islamabad Model College for Girls, discussing education with a group of older students and visiting the classrooms of younger students. As they left, a group of girls sang one of Pakistan`s national songs and the couple greeted preschoolers who had lined up to chant `bye bye`. They then visited the Margallah Hills National Park on the edge of Islamabad, which is under threat from poaching, wildfires, invasive species and littering. For the morning events, Kate wore a periwinkle blue silk shalwar kameez, the national outfit of Pakistan consisting of a loose tunic worn over trousers. Many on social media and in the fashion industry had been hoping she would don the outfit, which Princess Diana had worn during visits. The designer, Maheen Khan said on Twitter: "It is an honour to have been asked to create this outfit for the Duchess." The Duchess of Cambridge`s fashion choices, including a bright green tunic over white pants to meet with the Prime Minister, appeared to echo many of the colours and outfits worn by Diana. Foreign policy experts and officials have said the trip, the first by a British royal family member in more than a decade and made at the request of the British foreign office, represented a soft power push, which may help both sides further their diplomatic aims. It comes as Britain seeks to reinvigorate its foreign relationships as the deadline looms for its departure from the European Union, while Pakistan works to repair its global image to boost tourism and investment.

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<p>A Pakistani magazine, Friday times has made a startling revelation. Claiming that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman had recalled his jet that flew Prime Minister Imran Khan to New York.</p>

<p>The report claims that the snub came after Prince Mohammad bin Salman felt alienated with some dimensions of Imran khan's diplomacy on the sidelines of the UNGA session in New York last month. Following which the Saudi Prince asked Imran Khan's flight from the US to return midway.</p>

<p>Interestingly, Imran Khan had visited Saudi Arabia before attending the 74th session of the United Nations meeting in New York. It is then that the crown prince has asked the Pakistani prime minister not to travel in a commercial flight to the US. He had reportedly offered his private jet instead.</p>

<p>Later, it was reported that the plane had developed a snag while Imran Khan was flying from New York to Islamabad on September 28. The entire Pakistani delegation had to return to New York.</p>

<p>The Friday Times has also claimed that there was no technical issue and that Imran Khan was made to return to the airport.</p>

<p>The Pakistani government has denied all the claims made by the magazine. Calling it a 'cooked up story'. Also asserting that Imran Khan and Saudi crown continue to share good relations.</p>


A Pakistani magazine, Friday times has made a startling revelation. Claiming that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman had recalled his jet that flew Prime Minister Imran Khan to New York.

A Pakistani magazine, Friday times has made a startling revelation. Claiming that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman had recalled his jet that flew Prime Minister Imran Khan to New York. The report claims that the snub came after Prince Mohammad bin Salman felt alienated with some dimensions of Imran khan's diplomacy on the sidelines of the UNGA session in New York last month. Following which the Saudi Prince asked Imran Khan's flight from the US to return midway. Interestingly, Imran Khan had visited Saudi Arabia before attending the 74th session of the United Nations meeting in New York. It is then that the crown prince has asked the Pakistani prime minister not to travel in a commercial flight to the US. He had reportedly offered his private jet instead. Later, it was reported that the plane had developed a snag while Imran Khan was flying from New York to Islamabad on September 28. The entire Pakistani delegation had to return to New York. The Friday Times has also claimed that there was no technical issue and that Imran Khan was made to return to the airport. The Pakistani government has denied all the claims made by the magazine. Calling it a 'cooked up story'. Also asserting that Imran Khan and Saudi crown continue to share good relations.

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/will-try-to-persuade-taliban-to-hold-talks-with-afghan-government-imran-khan-251858">Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan</a> on Tuesday was seen skipping a question from Indian media. As WION's Aditi Tyagi stood up to ask her question, Khan quickly rose and went away.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident happened during Pak prime minister Imran Khan's press conference on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khan, on Tuesday, said his country will try to persuade the Taliban to hold direct talks with the Afghan government and broker a peace deal to end the 18 year-long civil war in Afghanistan.</p>

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<p>"We thought a deal was being signed in Afghanistan. We found out through a tweet that the deal had been called off. I spoke to President Donald Trump in this regard. We will try our best to get the Taliban to talk to the Afghan government," he told reporters at the UN headquarters.</p>

<p>Khan hoped that a proper political solution is achieved to end the conflict else chaos could aggravate in the war-torn country.</p>

<p>"This time round, when the Americans leave Afghanistan we hope there is a transition to a proper political solution otherwise there will again be chaos in Afghanistan," he said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump reacted to Khan's admission that his country's ISI is training Al Qaeda saying that "Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-will-take-care-of-it-trump-on-imran-khan-admitting-isis-role-in-training-al-qaeda-251841">Narendra Modi will take care of it</a>".</p>

<p>"...I know that your Prime Minister (PM Modi) will take care of it" Trump said when asked 'how do you see the statement coming from Pakistani PM admitting that the Pakistani ISI trained Al Qaeda?'.</p>

<p>Trump made the remarks during the press meet after holding bilateral meet with PM Modi on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.</p>


Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday was seen skipping a question from Indian media. As WION's Aditi Tyagi stood up to ask her question, Khan quickly rose and went away.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday was seen skipping a question from Indian media. As WION's Aditi Tyagi stood up to ask her question, Khan quickly rose and went away. The incident happened during Pak prime minister Imran Khan's press conference on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States. Khan, on Tuesday, said his country will try to persuade the Taliban to hold direct talks with the Afghan government and broker a peace deal to end the 18 year-long civil war in Afghanistan. × "We thought a deal was being signed in Afghanistan. We found out through a tweet that the deal had been called off. I spoke to President Donald Trump in this regard. We will try our best to get the Taliban to talk to the Afghan government," he told reporters at the UN headquarters. Khan hoped that a proper political solution is achieved to end the conflict else chaos could aggravate in the war-torn country. "This time round, when the Americans leave Afghanistan we hope there is a transition to a proper political solution otherwise there will again be chaos in Afghanistan," he said. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump reacted to Khan's admission that his country's ISI is training Al Qaeda saying that "Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take care of it". "...I know that your Prime Minister (PM Modi) will take care of it" Trump said when asked 'how do you see the statement coming from Pakistani PM admitting that the Pakistani ISI trained Al Qaeda?'. Trump made the remarks during the press meet after holding bilateral meet with PM Modi on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

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<p>Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has decided to roll back the prices of traditional breads - naan and roti - across the country to appease disgruntled citizens facing the brunt of <a href="http://wionews.com/world/soaring-prices-rising-anger-in-imran-khans-pakistan-238092">escalating prices of essential commodities</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Pak media, while prices of a piece of naan ranged between Pakistan Rupees 8-10, roti was earlier sold for Pak Rupees 7-8. Khan has decided to roll back the prices of these essential, traditional breads from Rs 12-15 and Rs 10-12 respectively, The Dawn reported. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan is grappling with a cash-strapped economy. Country's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/pakistan-july-consumer-inflation-accelerates-to-103-239981">consumer inflation rate accelerated</a> to 10.3 per cent year-on-year in July, from 8.9 per cent a month earlier.</p>

<p>The country is facing higher food and fuel prices which is fuelling a growing squeeze on household budgets.</p>

<p>Prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages, which make up a third of the overall basket used to calculate inflation, rose 7.9 per cent with big jumps in the prices of staples including onions, pulses and sugar, news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There was also a 143 per cent rise in gas prices and a 23 per cent rise in petrol prices from the same month a year earlier.</p>

<p>PM Khan now faces growing anger over soaring prices.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The price of tomatoes is touching the skies," 30-year-old Shama Parveen, who walked several kilometres through Karachi's sweltering heat to find cheaper produce, told news agency AFP. "Life has become hard."</p>

<p>"I need to earn at least 1,000 rupees ($6.30) daily to meet my expenses," said 60-year-old Mohammad Ashraf, who sells henna dye.</p>

<p>"Nowadays I can hardly save 500 or 600 rupees... I sometimes think if I fall ill, how could I afford the medicines and treatment? I would die, I think," he said.&nbsp;</p>


Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has decided to roll back the prices of traditional breads - naan and roti - across the country to appease disgruntled citizens facing the brunt of escalating prices of essential commodities.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has decided to roll back the prices of traditional breads - naan and roti - across the country to appease disgruntled citizens facing the brunt of escalating prices of essential commodities. According to Pak media, while prices of a piece of naan ranged between Pakistan Rupees 8-10, roti was earlier sold for Pak Rupees 7-8. Khan has decided to roll back the prices of these essential, traditional breads from Rs 12-15 and Rs 10-12 respectively, The Dawn reported. Pakistan is grappling with a cash-strapped economy. Country's consumer inflation rate accelerated to 10.3 per cent year-on-year in July, from 8.9 per cent a month earlier. The country is facing higher food and fuel prices which is fuelling a growing squeeze on household budgets. Prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages, which make up a third of the overall basket used to calculate inflation, rose 7.9 per cent with big jumps in the prices of staples including onions, pulses and sugar, news agency Reuters reported. There was also a 143 per cent rise in gas prices and a 23 per cent rise in petrol prices from the same month a year earlier. PM Khan now faces growing anger over soaring prices. "The price of tomatoes is touching the skies," 30-year-old Shama Parveen, who walked several kilometres through Karachi's sweltering heat to find cheaper produce, told news agency AFP. "Life has become hard." "I need to earn at least 1,000 rupees ($6.30) daily to meet my expenses," said 60-year-old Mohammad Ashraf, who sells henna dye. "Nowadays I can hardly save 500 or 600 rupees... I sometimes think if I fall ill, how could I afford the medicines and treatment? I would die, I think," he said.

In a bid to tackle disgruntled citizens, Pak PM Imran Khan cuts prices of 'naan' and 'roti'

<p>Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan again broke the diplomatic protocol, this time at the opening ceremony of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-modi-first-leader-to-arrive-as-sco-summit-begins-in-kyrgyzstan-227006">Shanghai Cooperation Organisation</a> (SCO) Summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek on Thursday.</p>

<p>In a video shared on the official Twitter handle of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-pak-relations-at-lowest-point-hope-pm-modi-can-use-big-mandate-to-bring-peace-imran-khan-226979">Imran Khan</a> was seen seated while everyone else stood to welcome the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/during-bilateral-talks-pm-modi-and-xi-jinping-discuss-pakistan-terror-and-boundary-dispute-226899">heads of state</a> entering the hall.</p>

<p>Upon realising that he was perhaps the only one seated, he stood briefly and then seated himself again before the others did.</p>

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<p>Khan earlier broke the diplomatic protocol at the 14th OIC summit held in Saudi Arabia.</p>

<p>During a meeting with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz at the sidelines of the summit, Khan spoke to Salman's interpreter and walked off before the message could be translated to the king. The video was widely circulated on social media and Khan was criticised, both by his countrymen and Saudi Arabia for apparently disrespecting the king.</p>

<p>Khan and the leaders of the SCO member countries, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi are attending the two-day summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek.</p>

<p>There was no interaction between PM Modi and Khan on the first day of the SCO meet in Kyrgyzstan. Two events took place on the first day - an informal dinner hosted by President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbay Jeenbekov and a concert at Kyrgyz national Philharmonic but no pleasantries were exchanged between Indian and Pakistani leaders.</p>

<p>All the leaders were seen interacting with each other at the events except Indian and Pakistan.</p>


Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan again broke the diplomatic protocol, this time at the opening ceremony of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek on Thursday.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan again broke the diplomatic protocol, this time at the opening ceremony of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek on Thursday. In a video shared on the official Twitter handle of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan was seen seated while everyone else stood to welcome the heads of state entering the hall. Upon realising that he was perhaps the only one seated, he stood briefly and then seated himself again before the others did. Watch the video: Khan earlier broke the diplomatic protocol at the 14th OIC summit held in Saudi Arabia. During a meeting with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz at the sidelines of the summit, Khan spoke to Salman's interpreter and walked off before the message could be translated to the king. The video was widely circulated on social media and Khan was criticised, both by his countrymen and Saudi Arabia for apparently disrespecting the king. Khan and the leaders of the SCO member countries, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi are attending the two-day summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek. There was no interaction between PM Modi and Khan on the first day of the SCO meet in Kyrgyzstan. Two events took place on the first day - an informal dinner hosted by President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbay Jeenbekov and a concert at Kyrgyz national Philharmonic but no pleasantries were exchanged between Indian and Pakistani leaders. All the leaders were seen interacting with each other at the events except Indian and Pakistan.

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<p>Pakistan's top anti-graft body has arrested sister of former president Asif Ali Zardari in a case related to money laundering through fake bank accounts, a media report said Friday.</p>

<p>Faryal Talpur, 61, was arrested by the officials of the National Accountability Bureau from in Islamabad, days after the anti-graft body apprehended her brother and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Zardari on Monday.</p>

<p>The Islamabad High Court on Monday rejected the two leaders' bail plea in connection to a high-profile case of money laundering allegedly through fake banks accounts.</p>

<p>In its orders, the court allowed the NAB to arrest Zardari and Talpur. The brother-sister duo now have the option of appealing the order in the Supreme Court.</p>

<p>An arrest warrant was handed to NAB Rawalpindi three days ago, following which it constituted a team to arrest the PPP leader Talpur, Geo News quoted NAB officials as saying.</p>

<p>The NAB will not shift Talpur to its offices but would keep her under custody at her Islamabad residence, which has been declared a sub-jail, the report said.</p>

<p>The officials have also summoned a team of doctors at the sub-jail to conduct Talpur's medical examination.</p>

<p>The Bureau is expected to present Talpur in an accountability court on Saturday to seek her physical remand, the report said.</p>

<p>The NAB is investigating four cases where the former president and his sister are the prime accused.</p>

<p>Zardari and his sister are two of the main accused in the money laundering scandal which utilised fake bank accounts to channel illegally gained funds out of Pakistan.</p>

<p>According to the NAB officials, the duo made transactions of Rs 150 million through alleged fake bank accounts.</p>

<p>The cases against Zardari are part of the investigations being conducted by NAB in pursuance of the Supreme Court's verdict in the money laundering of billions through fake accounts case.</p>

<p>In the report, NAB listed down at least eight cases where Zardari's link had been established. It further added that 22 inquiries and three investigations were underway while three references had been filed.</p>

<p>Zardari, the 11th President of Pakistan from 2008 to 2013, has denied any link with the fake accounts. He has said the allegation was part of a vilification campaign by the ruling party to malign opposition leaders.</p>


Pakistan's top anti-graft body has arrested sister of former president Asif Ali Zardari in a case related to money laundering through fake bank accounts, a media report said Friday.

Pakistan's top anti-graft body has arrested sister of former president Asif Ali Zardari in a case related to money laundering through fake bank accounts, a media report said Friday. Faryal Talpur, 61, was arrested by the officials of the National Accountability Bureau from in Islamabad, days after the anti-graft body apprehended her brother and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Zardari on Monday. The Islamabad High Court on Monday rejected the two leaders' bail plea in connection to a high-profile case of money laundering allegedly through fake banks accounts. In its orders, the court allowed the NAB to arrest Zardari and Talpur. The brother-sister duo now have the option of appealing the order in the Supreme Court. An arrest warrant was handed to NAB Rawalpindi three days ago, following which it constituted a team to arrest the PPP leader Talpur, Geo News quoted NAB officials as saying. The NAB will not shift Talpur to its offices but would keep her under custody at her Islamabad residence, which has been declared a sub-jail, the report said. The officials have also summoned a team of doctors at the sub-jail to conduct Talpur's medical examination. The Bureau is expected to present Talpur in an accountability court on Saturday to seek her physical remand, the report said. The NAB is investigating four cases where the former president and his sister are the prime accused. Zardari and his sister are two of the main accused in the money laundering scandal which utilised fake bank accounts to channel illegally gained funds out of Pakistan. According to the NAB officials, the duo made transactions of Rs 150 million through alleged fake bank accounts. The cases against Zardari are part of the investigations being conducted by NAB in pursuance of the Supreme Court's verdict in the money laundering of billions through fake accounts case. In the report, NAB listed down at least eight cases where Zardari's link had been established. It further added that 22 inquiries and three investigations were underway while three references had been filed. Zardari, the 11th President of Pakistan from 2008 to 2013, has denied any link with the fake accounts. He has said the allegation was part of a vilification campaign by the ruling party to malign opposition leaders.

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<p>Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday referred to Pakistan People's Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari&nbsp;as ‘Sahiba’, meaning 'Madam' or 'Miss' in Urdu,&nbsp;during an address in South Waziristan.</p>

<p>“I came into power through struggle and hard work unlike Bilawal ‘Sahiba’ who, using the will of her mother became the head of a political party,” the Express Tribune quoted the Pakistani leader as saying.</p>

<p>He has since been criticised for his sexist remark, with the Twitterverse not holding back in outlining the misogyny.</p>

<p>"Misogynist and so utterly condemnable statement by pm against @BBhuttoZardari calling him Sahiba.&nbsp;The PM's in dire need of training into gender and conflict sensitive communication which I can offer him to save the image of the country from his tongue!" Twitter user Jamshed Iqbal wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Very, very small. Calling Bilawal Bhutto Sahiba (madam) doesn’t belittle him at all. It just demonstrates Imran Khan’s lowness, indecency, and sexism. An insult to the office of the PM," journalist Gul Bukhari tweeted.</p>

<p>"#PrimeMinisterImranKhan's sexist remarks about @BBhuttoZardari are extremely poor in taste and quite unbecoming of a Prime Minister. This is wrong on so many levels," Ali Salman Alvi, a columnist opined on Twitter.&nbsp;</p>


Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday referred to Pakistan People's Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari as ‘Sahiba’, meaning 'Madam' or 'Miss' in Urdu, during an address in South Waziristan.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday referred to Pakistan People's Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari as ‘Sahiba’, meaning 'Madam' or 'Miss' in Urdu, during an address in South Waziristan. “I came into power through struggle and hard work unlike Bilawal ‘Sahiba’ who, using the will of her mother became the head of a political party,” the Express Tribune quoted the Pakistani leader as saying. He has since been criticised for his sexist remark, with the Twitterverse not holding back in outlining the misogyny. "Misogynist and so utterly condemnable statement by pm against @BBhuttoZardari calling him Sahiba. The PM's in dire need of training into gender and conflict sensitive communication which I can offer him to save the image of the country from his tongue!" Twitter user Jamshed Iqbal wrote. "Very, very small. Calling Bilawal Bhutto Sahiba (madam) doesn’t belittle him at all. It just demonstrates Imran Khan’s lowness, indecency, and sexism. An insult to the office of the PM," journalist Gul Bukhari tweeted. "#PrimeMinisterImranKhan's sexist remarks about @BBhuttoZardari are extremely poor in taste and quite unbecoming of a Prime Minister. This is wrong on so many levels," Ali Salman Alvi, a columnist opined on Twitter.

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