Day: March 18, 2022

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has ruled out imposition of Governor’s Rule in Sindh and vowed to defeat the no-confidence motion in a democratic and political manner as per the Constitution.

Talking to media, along with Federal Ministers Chaudhry Fawad Hussain and Asad Umar, in Islamabad on Friday evening, he said these decisions have been taken at PTI’s Political Committee, which met in the federal capital today (Friday) with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the chair.

He said the political committee has decided to serve show-cause notices on dissident PTI Members of the National Assembly and file presidential references against them. He also made it clear that there is no room for minus Imran Khan formula in PTI.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi expressed the belief that all allies will not leave the government and they will take political decision. He said PML-Q leader Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi hails from a political family and he cannot trust PML-N, which has always created hurdles in his way. He said MQM will also go with the government as it is well aware of the disservice done by the PPP Government to the people of Karachi.

The Foreign Minister, however, urged the dissident MNAs, to rethink their decision as going against Imran Khan will ruin their political future. He said the government is ready to listen to their concerns. He, however, made it clear that no hurdle will be created in the way of parliamentarians, who want to go to the National Assembly to cast their votes.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Minister of Information Technology and Telecommunication Amin-ul-Haq says the government has formulated Digital Pakistan Policy as envisaged by the Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Speaking at an event in Karachi on Friday, he said the ministry is doing best to implement this policy in the country which will open a new chapter of rapid digital transformation in the country.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar says Pakistan seeks to build partnerships and bridges of cooperation across the Islamic world to promote collective interests of the Ummah and to address the myriad of challenges confronting Muslims.

Speaking at his weekly news briefing in Islamabad today (Friday), he said flawless administrative and security arrangements have been made for the two-day 48th Session of OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Islamabad, beginning from Tuesday.

The Spokesperson said theme of the Session – “Partnering for Unity, Justice, and Development” – represents our commitment to foster unity within the Ummah, advance the cause of justice for all Muslims, and promote prosperity and sustainable development for OIC Member States.

He said Prime Minister Imran Khan will make keynote address at the Inaugural Session.

Asim Iftikhar said the core issues on the agenda, particularly Palestine and Jammu and Kashmir will be addressed during the Conference.

The discussions will also focus on key priorities such as countering Islamophobia, recovery from COVID-19 pandemic, and diverse matters of peace and security, economic development, cultural and scientific cooperation and revitalizing the role of the OIC.

The Spokesperson said the follow-up of the Extra-ordinary Session on Afghanistan will also be reviewed.

He said we are ready in all respects to receive the participating Foreign Ministers and delegations as our honoured guests.

Asim Iftikhar said the Session is coinciding with the 75th anniversary celebrations of Pakistan’s independence and all the OIC Foreign Ministers will also join at the Pakistan Day Parade as guests of honour, in a show of solidarity with Pakistan and its people.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Nadeem Raza, who is on official visit to Germany and Switzerland, called on Chief of the Defence Forces, Germany General Eberhard ZORN.

According to ISPR, matters of bilateral professional interest including further strengthening of security and defence cooperation between the two countries were discussed in the meeting.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to work together for peace, security and stability in the region particularly in Afghanistan.

The Chairman JCSC, during his visit of Germany, also visited German Infantry School at Hammelburg and Center for Internal Leadership at Kolbenz where he was briefed about the mandate and curriculum of the institutes.

Later, General Nadeem Raza visited Switzerland where he called on Chief of Swiss Armed Forces Lieutenant General Thomas SUSSLI.

The Chairman JCSC reviewed the full gamut of bilateral defence relations and exchanged views on global and regional security environment and enhanced military and defence cooperation between the two Armed Forces.

General Nadeem Raza also visited Geneva Center for Security Policy. The GCSP is an international foundation that provides executive education and training in comprehensive international peace and security policy.

During the visit of the center, General Nadeem Raza highlighted the security perspective of Pakistan on geo-strategic situation of the region with emphasis on Afghanistan.

He emphasized upon the need for reconciliation within Afghanistan for regional peace and security.

Source: Radio Pakistan