Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, the acting prime minister, stated on Wednesday that the terrorists had already lost the war, highlighting the country’s everlasting resilience against this scourge and readiness to respond to terrorism appropriately.“We are fighting a war that we have already won, thank God,” he declared to the journalists at the Combined Military Hospital, following an inquiry over the condition of the soldiers hurt in a terrorist attack. “I want to let the offenders know that the war is already lost. All that needs to be done is make the statement and decide on the time. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, the acting prime minister, has reaffirmed Pakistan’s determination to eradicate the threat of terrorism from its territory. He declared that he was astounded by the soldiers’ unwavering willingness to battle the terrorists despite their wounds. He declared that while those who backed the fight against terrorism would triumph in this life and the next, the terrorists had not only ruined their own, but would also burn in hell when they perished. The prime minister declared to the press that the Ulema supported the government, the peace, and the entire community. “Who are they battling with? Are they trying to scare us? Nobody is going to be afraid. They should be allowed to fight us for as long as they want,” he said. He declared that the state was steadfastly adhering to its policy of neither retreat nor surrender.
During his extensive visit to Sialkot today, Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi examined the Government Sardar Begum Civil Hospital and the Allama Iqbal Medical Teaching Hospital in great detail. The Government Sardar Begum facility was discovered to have inadequate medical facilities, including deteriorated beds, wet walls, and a noticeable sewage odour resulting from a sewerage pipe leak within the facility. Attendants for patients were forced to sit on the floor in unkempt rooms. In addition to redesigning the hospital, the chief minister said that the government-run Sardar Begum Civil Hospital in Sialkot will also undergo an improvement. The upgrade will come with a budget of 21 crore rupees and include an area of 21 thousand square feet. Mohsin Naqvi visited several wards, kept an eye on the renovation works, and asked patients about the treatment options. He conducted a firsthand inspection of the Emergency, ICU, Gynaecology, Lab, and other ward facilities. He visited the first floor, ground floor, and basement in great detail and shared his outrage over the state of the classrooms. After hearing about the problem of an elderly patient at the hospital, CM gave the DC instructions on how to resolve it. Later, the Chief Minister went to the Allama Iqbal Medical Teaching Hospital in Sialkot to assess the hospital’s ongoing renovation project. Mohsin Naqvi examined the hospital’s ongoing construction projects. He stated that the Allama Iqbal Medical Teaching Hospital’s renovation project would require spending Rs. 70 crore.
Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, the spokeswoman for the Foreign Office, has requested the Afghan government to turn over to Pakistan the terrorist leadership, particularly that of the TTP, which is engaged in terrorist activities within Pakistan. She stated that Pakistan will take legal action against them in a Wednesday interview with SUNO FM. We have enough proof against them, she replied. According to the spokeswoman, the foreign secretary strongly denounced the latest tragic attack in Dera Ismail Khan to the Afghan Charge D’Affaires yesterday. According to her, the Foreign Secretary made a demand that the Afghan government launch an inquiry, condemn this act at the highest level, and take decisive measures against those who are responsible.
Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, the acting federal minister for finance, revenue, and economic affairs, stated that Pakistan expects to raise about $4.5 billion in the current fiscal year (2023–24) from both bilateral and multilateral sources, except the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In an interview with ICMA International’s official flagship journal, the minister stated that the government anticipates receiving more over $1.6 billion from these sources in the second quarter (Q2). The Asian Development Bank, the World Bank, and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank are among the main creditors, she said, adding that both project- and program-based funding had been received. She stated that agreements have been reached on a few programme loans, and payments are anticipated. The nation plans to keep paying down its debts on schedule. At the moment, it is doing so.
Imran Khan, the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and Shah Mahmood Qureshi, the vice chairman of the group, were indicted in the cypher case once more on Wednesday. The Special Court created by the Official Secrets Act 2023 indicted the two leaders. The ruling that established the accusations against the PTI leaders was rendered by Judge Abual Hasnat Zulqarnain. Regarding their involvement in the suspected misuse of diplomatic cable for political objectives, both MPs have entered not guilty pleas. The PTI leaders faced an indictment for the second time. Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Special Prosecutors Shah Khawar and Zulfiqar Abbas Naqvi were in court during the case’s hearing; Usman Gul and Barrister Taimur Malik, respectively, represented Khan and Qureshi.
The governor of Madinah Munawarah, Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, received the civic honour Hilal-i-Pakistan on Wednesday from the Pakistani government. Prince Faisal has received this award in appreciation of his exceptional services to Pakistan. Ahmad Farooq, Pakistan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, gave Prince Faisal the honour during a ceremony held at the Governor’s Office in Madinah. Speaking at the event, Ambassador Ahmad stated that the award was a testament to the close ties of brotherhood that exist between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan as well as their ongoing collaboration in areas of shared interest. He claimed that the Saudi royal family and the guardians of the holy mosques were highly revered by the people of Pakistan.
At the Pakistani Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Pakistani professionals in the hospitality sector participated in an interactive session led by Jawad Sohrab Malik, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis & Human Resource Development. According to a press release, the SAPM, Jawad Sohrab Malik, gave the attendees the assurance that the government is determined to train workers in line with the demands of the Saudi hospitality industry in order to maximise the share of Pakistanis in the Saudi labour market. With an emphasis on areas where Pakistan may benefit, the participants updated the SAPM on industry trends in the hotel sector. The ambitious Vision 2030 of the Kingdom has given emphasis to the tourism industry, as informed to the SAPM.
Fitch Ratings company sees a chance that the present agreement on the steps needed to guarantee ongoing funding could soon fade. Pakistan’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of ‘CCC’ has been confirmed by Fitch Ratings. Generally speaking, outlooks are not given to sovereigns rated at ‘CCC+’ or lower. The rating agency also stated in a statement that it anticipates Pakistani authorities to finish the current standby arrangement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF)—an agreement that was vital in preventing the South Asian country from sliding into default on its sovereign debt. An analyst, however, expressed worries over the new rating, pointing out that he anticipated Pakistan’s rating would rise as a result of the numerous reforms the caretaker administration implemented to satisfy IMF requirements.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan signed the Marrakesh Treaty on Tuesday, granting visually challenged people access to published works. At a special ceremony conducted here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, President Dr. Arif Alvi signed the instrument of accession to the Marrakesh Treaty, which is administered by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). The goal of the Marrakesh Treaty is to provide books and literary works in accessible formats to individuals who are blind or otherwise print-disabled. The Treaty, which was signed in Morocco on June 27, 2013, was ratified by several other nations. It permits the duplication of published content into accessible versions, including braille, big print, and audio editions.
Lahore: On Tuesday, Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi evaluated the state of construction while on a visit to the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC). He looked over the calibre of the work being done on the emergency block, which is presently being finished. He gave the go-ahead to enhance the OPD at the Punjab Institute of Cardiology and urged the officials to complete the emergency block upgrade project by the end of December. He said that the improvement project for the PIC OPD will start the next week. Provincial Ministers Amir Mir, Dr. Javed Akram, Secretary of Works and Communication, Secretary of Health, CCPO, Commissioner Lahore Division, and other pertinent officials were present during the visit. The CM stated in a media interview that the PIC’s design, which was created through consultation, is expected to be finished by December 30.
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