Day: March 21, 2022

President Arif Alvi has approved to file a reference in the Supreme Court for interpretation of Article 63-A of the constitution.

The approval has been given by the President under Article 186 of the constitution.

On the advice of the Prime Minister, the President has sought opinion of the apex court regarding the aims and objectives of Article 63 (A), its scope and other related matters.

The reference is being filed following reports of deviation of some members of the parliament and current situation of the country.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar says the disgruntled members of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf are contacting the government to return to the party.

Talking to a private news channel, he said the vote sellers should be disqualified for life.

Asad Umar said the government will hold historical political gathering at D-Chowk in Islamabad on 27th of this month.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain says some anti-Pakistan social media accounts have launched a malicious campaign against Pakistan Army by changing their display with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s logo.

In a tweet, he said these accounts were earlier used to run campaign in favor of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz and also targeted Pakistan Army.

The Information Minister said there would be no differences between Prime Minister Imran Khan and the Pakistan Army as the Prime Minister believes that the institution guarantees safety and security of the country.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi says the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, during its session in Islamabad, will discuss the challenges faced by Muslim Ummah, including the issues of Palestine and Kashmir.

Speaking during his visit to the Parliament House in Islamabad to see the arrangements for the meeting, he said it is a great honour for Pakistan to host the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers conference after holding the extraordinary session of the OIC ministers last time.

The Foreign Minister said all arrangements have been made to host the OIC delegates led by foreign ministers.

He said as a founding member, Pakistan wants a strengthened platform of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

He said under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan effectively raised the issue of Islamophobia and a resolution was adopted in the United Nations in this regard.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Political Communication Shahbaz Gill has said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s doors for the dissident members are open.

Talking to the media persons in Islamabad on Monday, he said Prime Minister Imran Khan will emerge stronger from the current political situation.

Source: Radio Pakistan