Day: December 27, 2020

Islamabad, December 27, 2020 (PPI-OT): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Syed Shibli Faraz says that government will never offer any kind of NRO to opposition. In a video message about the statements of Marriyum Nawaz and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the information minister said that souls of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto must be suffering as worst opponents of their philosophy are at their home today.

Syed Shibli Faraz said that everyone is aware about the language which was used by Nawaz Sharif for Benazir Bhutto in past. The information minister said that he said that the politics of PDM is based on a personal vendetta.

Meanwhile, in an interview with a private TV channel, Shibli Faraz said the PDM is trying to blackmail Prime Minister Imran Khan through holding public meetings but they would fail in their designs.

He said the ruling party has invited the Opposition benches to come forward for talks at the forum of Parliament so that public issues could be addressed in a proper manner.

For more information, contact:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of Pakistan
4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9103557
Email: info@moib.gov.pk
Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk

Islamabad, December 27, 2020 (PPI-OT): Prime Minister Imran Khan says the government has very little left to spend on the people due to the half of collections being used for debt repayment. In a facebook post on Sunday, the Prime Minister said he is well aware of the needs of the people but when corrupt rule the country, the entire system under which peoples’ needs should be served is destroyed. He said if we don’t punish such people, what kind of example we are setting for our children.

For more information, contact:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of Pakistan
4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9103557
Email: info@moib.gov.pk
Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk

Islamabad, December 27, 2020 (PPI-OT): Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood says Pakistan’s trade with African countries has reached 4.18 billion dollars in 2019-20, which was increased by seven percent as compared to the previous year (2018-19).

In an interview, he said as a result of Pakistan’s new engagement with African countries through “Look Africa Campaign” exports to Africa increased by seven percent last year. The Advisor said for the first time, Pakistan will participate in International Khartoum Fair next month. He said Ministry of Commerce has also organized Pakistan Africa Trade Development Conference in Nairobi, Kenya next month.

For more information, contact:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of Pakistan
4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9103557
Email: info@moib.gov.pk
Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk

Islamabad, December 27, 2020 (PPI-OT): Pakistan has reiterated its commitment for lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan. In a press release on Sunday, Foreign Office spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said Pakistan desires and continues to support a peaceful, stable, united, independent, democratic, sovereign and prosperous Afghanistan.

He said as the Afghan peace process is making encouraging progress towards a political solution of the conflict, it is important for the negotiating parties to seize this historic opportunity by avoiding accusations and demonstrate wisdom, sagacity and vision for the larger objective of lasting peace and stability.

He said while Pakistan’s efforts are acknowledged and appreciated by the Afghan society and the international community, Islamabad is concerned about some negative comments being emanated from certain official and unofficial Afghan circles.

The spokesperson said Pakistan will continue to emphasize the mutually agreed fundamental principle that all bilateral issues including security and intelligence matters should be addressed through relevant bilateral fora and channels.

He said Pakistan’s long-held position was vindicated when Islamabad’s serious efforts facilitated important breakthroughs in the peace process like US-Taliban Peace Agreement, commencement of Intra-Afghan Negotiations and agreement among Afghan parties on the Rules and Procedures.

Pakistan has also continued to express its deep concern at the increasing level of violence in Afghanistan and Prime Minister of Pakistan repeatedly has reiterated his calls for reduction in violence leading to ceasefire. It is important to underline the need for Afghan government to take pro-active measures to fulfill its responsibility for internal security, law and order and protection of Afghan lives.

For more information, contact:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of Pakistan
4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9103557
Email: info@moib.gov.pk
Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk

Islamabad, December 27, 2020 (PPI-OT): Terrorist fire raid on Frontier Corps Balochistan post in Sharig, Harnai, Balochistan late last night. According to ISPR, during intense exchange of fire, 7 brave soldiers embraced shahadat while repulsing raiding terrorists. Area has been cordoned off and escape routes have been blocked to apprehend fleeing miscreants. A large scale search and clearance operation is in progress.

In a press release, the spokesperson of ISPR said, such cowardly acts by inimical elements backed by anti state forces will not be allowed to sabotage hard earned peace and prosperity in Balochistan. The spokesperson said security forces are determined to thwart their nefarious designs at all costs.

For more information, contact:
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Government of Pakistan
4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9103557
Email: info@moib.gov.pk
Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk