Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in an address on Monday alleged that a propaganda cell in the country was "feeding journalists" against him.

He claims that the propaganda cell purposefully misconstrues his words and that "They [the journalists] are told to pick and choose things from my interview and then turn those against me".

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According to Tribune, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) claims that the cypher is with the president, the NSC, and parliament.

He added that “Our journalism has reached a point where even foreign journalists have to clarify their stories.”

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Earlier, the PTI leader had said that he no longer blames the US for his outster and said that he wished to maintain respectful relations with the superpower if he returns to power.

As per Dawn, he further stressed that he wanted his country to be on friendly terms with all countries but would not allow slavery.

“We can even be friends with India if the Kashmir issue is solved. But we won’t be slaves of anyone.”

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He said that he always wanted an independent foreign policy for Pakistan adding that the current one is not protecting the people of Pakistan but rather it serves to save the interest of other nations.

“We don’t want enmity with anyone. We want good relations with everyone, but not slavery."&nbsp;

Khan had earlier claimed the Opposition's no-confidence motion against him was a foreign plot. His claims were that foreign funds were being channelled from abroad to overthrow him in light of his independent foreign policy with its neighbour China and other countries such as Russia.

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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in an address on Monday alleged that a propaganda cell in the country was "feeding journalists" against him. He claims that the propaganda cell purposefully misconstrues his words and that "They [the journalists] are told to pick and choose things from my interview and then turn those against me".

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in an address on Monday alleged that a propaganda cell in the country was "feeding journalists" against him. He claims that the propaganda cell purposefully misconstrues his words and that "They [the journalists] are told to pick and choose things from my interview and then turn those against me". Watch | Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in London to meet his elder brother & former PM Nawaz Sharif According to Tribune, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) claims that the cypher is with the president, the NSC, and parliament. He added that “Our journalism has reached a point where even foreign journalists have to clarify their stories.” Also read | 'It's over': Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan expresses desire to mend ties with US after his ouster conspiracy Earlier, the PTI leader had said that he no longer blames the US for his outster and said that he wished to maintain respectful relations with the superpower if he returns to power. As per Dawn, he further stressed that he wanted his country to be on friendly terms with all countries but would not allow slavery. “We can even be friends with India if the Kashmir issue is solved. But we won’t be slaves of anyone.” Also read | Imran slams Sharif brothers: ‘It’s a spectacle. Pakistan army chief being selected in London’ He said that he always wanted an independent foreign policy for Pakistan adding that the current one is not protecting the people of Pakistan but rather it serves to save the interest of other nations. “We don’t want enmity with anyone. We want good relations with everyone, but not slavery." Khan had earlier claimed the Opposition's no-confidence motion against him was a foreign plot. His claims were that foreign funds were being channelled from abroad to overthrow him in light of his independent foreign policy with its neighbour China and other countries such as Russia. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Hours after the announcement of the final results of the presidential election by the Independent Election Commission (IEC) on Tuesday, Abdullah Abdullah, the country's chief executive officer (CEO), announced the formation of an "inclusive government" by his Stability and Convergence campaign team, declaring his "victory" in the polls.

Hours after the announcement of the final results of the presidential election by the Independent Election Commission (IEC) on Tuesday, Abdullah Abdullah, the country's chief executive officer (CEO), announced the formation of an "inclusive government" by his Stability and Convergence campaign team, declaring his "victory" in the polls. The final results of the election, according to the IEC, showed that incumbent President Ashraf Ghani had received the highest count of votes, equivalent to 50.6 per cent of the total votes polled, while Abdullah had secured 39.52 per cent of total votes, TOLOnews reported. With the commission announcing Ghani as the winner of the elections during a press conference, Abdullah was quoted as saying that the decisions on disputed votes were "illegal," adding that today's results were a coup against democracy and he does not accept them. "It was national treason," Abdullah said. Also Read: Eight civilians killed in Afghanistan air strike: Officials He said, "The Stability and Convergence team is the 'winner of the election' based on 'clean votes' and we announce our 'victory,'" adding, "We announce the formation of an inclusive government." There was a slight change in Tuesday's announcement from IEC's announcement of the preliminary elections on December 22 last year. Based on the IEC's decision, a partial audit and partial recount were conducted of the 300,000 disputed votes, and 262 votes were added to Ghani's total, while 742 votes were added to Abdullah's, and 453 votes were invalidated, according to the commission. Based on the preliminary results that were announced late last December, incumbent President Ashraf Ghani was narrowly declared the winner while Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah got 39 per cent of a total of over 1.8 million votes. Watch: Pakistan Taliban leader killed in Afghanistan Originally scheduled to be announced on October 19, the results of the presidential elections, which were held in September last year, were repeatedly delayed, with IEC officials citing technical issues, allegations of fraud and protests from candidates. Both Abdullah and Ghani shared power over the past five years in a so-called unity government formed by the United States in the wake of allegations of widespread fraud and corruption in the 2014 polls. In September's election, which was held amid Taliban threats to disrupt the process, nearly one million of the initial 2.7 million votes were purged owing to irregularities. Ultimately, only 1.8 million votes were counted - a tiny number, given Afghanistan's estimated population of 35 million and its total of 9.6 million registered voters. The final results came as the US and the Taliban, which has been fighting the US-led NATO forces in Afghanistan since the Taliban was toppled from power in 2001, appear to be close to embarking on a seven-day "reduction in violence" as a prelude to a peace deal to end the US's longest war. The deal also proposes talks between the government in Kabul and the Taliban. The armed group has so far refused to speak to the Western-backed government of Ghani, calling it a "puppet regime".

Afghan CEO rejects presidential polls' results, announces formation of 'inclusive government'

Members of the Tharus minority group on Tuesday staged a protest in Nepal's capital city of Kathmandu, demanding the release of those imprisoned during the Madhesh Movement that roiled the Himalayan nation in 2015.

Members of the Tharus minority group on Tuesday staged a protest in Nepal's capital city of Kathmandu, demanding the release of those imprisoned during the Madhesh Movement that roiled the Himalayan nation in 2015. Demonstrators gathered in the capital with the demand that the Lal Commission Report - which was formed to investigate atrocities during movement in Southern Plains in the year 2015 - be made public. The community also called for the release of Rashtriya Janata Party-Nepal lawmaker Resham Chaudhary, who was held guilty for the Tikapur carnage. "By not making the Lal Commission Report public we are denied the right to information. How did the incident of Tikapur happen? Who are the actual culprits? Are the Tharus only to be blamed? The answers to all these are there in the Lal Commission Report." Watch: Ethnic group in Nepal marks New Year with merriment The front also held a hunger strike in Dhangadhi city in Kailali District and called on for a two-day total shutdown from March 3 on self-proclaimed Tharuhat province to pressurise the Nepal government to address its demands. Rastriya Janata Party-Nepal, an amalgamation of the-then Madhesi Alliance who fought for amendment of constitution back in 2015 has long been demanding for the release of a report which was submitted to the Government of Nepal in December 2017. The report was prepared by a commission formed under the leadership of Supreme Court former judge Girish Chandra Lal in the year 2016 to investigate human rights violations in Tarai/Madhes movements. The high-level probe commission on Terai-Madhesh unrest was led by Former Justice of the Apex court of Nepal formed in the year 2016. The restive Southern Plains of Nepal witnessed bloodshed and widespread protest after the promulgation of the constitution in the year 2015.

Nepal: Tharu community stages protest in Kathmandu as demands remain unaddressed