According to their statement, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is eager to discuss policies with the incoming government that will guarantee “macroeconomic stability and prosperity for all of Pakistan’s citizens.” Julie Kozack, the IMF’s head of communications, was questioned about whether Pakistan was on pace to receive the third tranche of the stand-by agreement that was struck in June 2023 during an early Friday press briefing. In addition, she was questioned about whether Imran’s letter requesting a probe into electoral irregularities would be accepted by the IMF. “The IMF Executive Board approved the first review of the Stand-By Arrangement, with Pakistan that brought total disbursements under the Stand-By Arrangement to $1.9 billion,” Kozack responded in her statement.
Shehbaz Sharif, the President of the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz, stated on Friday that fostering unity was crucial to guiding the nation through its current difficulties. He declared in a statement released here that the growth and prosperity of the nation critically depended on our combined efforts. According to Shehbaz Sharif, maintaining the nation’s economic stability is his main goal. He declared that instability could not be tolerated in the nation and added that further measures will be made to fortify the state and aid its citizens. “PML-N would take the country out of crisis under the dynamic leadership of PML-N Quaid Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif” ,he stated.
This year’s Hajj will offer Pakistani pilgrims every convenience, according to Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed Friday. Special training programmes will also be offered at the district level through camps run by the ministry of religious affairs. He claimed in an exclusive interview with PTV news station that specific catering firms were being organised to feed pilgrims under a government system and that they will guarantee quality and safety standards at every stage, all under the supervision of the Pakistan Hajj mission. The Minister stated that the Pakistan Hajj mission is providing Pakistani pilgrims with streamlined transportation options this year, including standard buses that guarantee round-the-clock service. The Minister further stated that the transport department will fully dedicate themselves to the sacred duty.
Anchor Imran Riaz was jailed on Friday in connection with a corruption case by a Lahore district and sessions court. Riaz was taken into custody last night. Late last night, Riaz was taken into custody at his house; pictures of the incident quickly went viral on social media. The PTI has demanded that Riaz be released right away and condemned the detention. Riaz was introduced by the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) to Judicial Magistrate Imran Abid. The ACE claims that Riaz and his father are suspected of paying an exorbitant price for a contract related to Dharabi Lake in Chakwal. A copy of the first information report (FIR) filed against Riaz is accessible to the media. It referenced Section 34, which deals with conduct committed by multiple people in support of a common goal.
Pakistan’s position on the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory is being presented to the World Court by Law Minister Ahmed Irfan Aslam. He began by saying, “Pakistan has always been a defender of the Palestinian people and their right to self-determination.” “On the first day of the Sixth Day War, Pakistan was the one who proposed the first resolution of the General Assembly concerning Israel’s invasion of Jerusalem and its subsequent actions to alter the city’s status.” He went on, “Since then, Pakistan has remained committed to playing its part and has continued to engage in the important question of internal justice.” Pakistan has stated that the rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination are seriously hampered by Israeli actions.
Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, the prime minister, stated on Thursday that the caretaker government had quickly left behind a helpful plan for the next elected administration that would guarantee public welfare and safeguard national interests. The prime minister presided over a federal cabinet meeting in the prime minister’s office and declared, “The caretaker government always gave priority to national interests while taking policy decisions as it believed to work together for national stability and development.” “We are leaving the country’s economy in a better condition than before,” he remarked, highlighting the improvements made by the government to the national economy. He expressed gratitude to the public workers and members of his cabinet for their devoted work throughout the government’s brief existence.
Former Rawalpindi commissioner Liaqat Ali Chatha withdrew all of his accusations of election tampering and said he was “extremely ashamed, embarrassed.” He also revealed he took the action in concert with a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader. In a statement to the Election Commission of Pakistan, Chatha said, “I accept full responsibility for my actions and surrender myself before the authorities for any kind of legal action.” (19). The nation’s political temperature rose last Saturday when Chatha abruptly tendered his resignation, citing “guilty conscience” for encouraging widespread election manipulation in the garrison city. During the infrequent press conference, the commissioner accepted accountability for the “rigging.”
Murtaza Solangi, the federal minister for information, broadcasting, and parliamentary affairs, stated on Thursday that it was unlawful for some people to use social media platforms to instigate violence. Speaking at a press conference alongside Prime Minister Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, Special Representative on Interfaith Harmony, he declared that the government would strictly enforce the law against such unlawful activity. According to him, the freedom of speech guaranteed by Article 19 of the Constitution was not unrestricted and was instead subject to local laws. Solangi noted that insulting the judges, the military forces, or friendly nations was prohibited by Article 19. According to him, businesses that make billions of dollars from social media platforms cannot shirk their responsibilities.
Party leader Ali Zafar said on Thursday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan will submit a letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) requesting that it cease its funding for Pakistan due to “rigged elections.” “Today, Imran Khan will send a letter to the IMF.” Zafar told reporters after seeing Khan at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail that “the charter of the IMF, EU, and other organisations stipulates that they can function or provide loan to a country only if there’s good governance.” According to Zafar, their charter’s “most important section” states that a nation should be democratic. “These institutions cannot and should not operate in those countries if there is no democracy.”
Caretaker Federal Minister for Commerce and Industry Gohar Ejaz stated in Riyadh on Thursday that Pakistan wished to increase bilateral commerce with Saudi Arabia to $20 billion, pointing out that the existing level of trade falls short of expectations. According to a news release from the Commerce Ministry here, the minister stated at the Pakistan-Saudi Business Forum that laws would be passed to encourage bilateral investment between the two friendly nations. Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Kassabi, the Saudi Minister of Commerce, met with Dr. Gohar Ijaz, the leader of a delegation of Pakistani businessmen. The purpose of the meeting was to increase investment between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in areas including infrastructure, digital economy, and construction.
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