Dar acknowleDges china’s response to western meDia on country’s economic situation

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FINANCeMinister Ishaq Dar applauded the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China’s response to the western media who raised a question regarding China’s loans awarded to Pakistan. Pakistan is experiencing economic testing times and China has extended its financial support. Bloomberg asked Mao Ning,

imran’s arrest no issue if convicted by courts: sanaullah

COntInuED fROM pAgE 01 spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, China, at the Regular Press Conference on March 2, “Both Moody’s and Fitch say Pakistan has $7 billion of debt due by June, including those from China. So will the loans be rolled over?”

The diplomat responded, “To give you our principled position, China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic and cooperative partners and iron brothers. The two sides have always shared weal and woe together and supported each other. China has been in close economic and

Later, the minister distributed shields and gifts among the position holders of various competitions, organised by the UAF in connection with the spring festival celebrations.

‘Borrow some “courage” from PmL-N suPremo’: Meanwhile, Defence Minister Khawaja

Asif on Sunday advised Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan to borrow some “courage” from Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif. Taking to Twitter, Mr Asif expressed his thoughts in connection with the potential arrest of Mr Khan, saying, “Imran is asking his workers to court arrest. But he himself escaped from getting arrested.” He reminded Mr Khan that it was normal for the political leaders to make their sacrifices for the sake of their beliefs and ideologies.” Continuing to take a dig at Imran Khan, Mr Asif said, “The political leaders bear the difficulties of imprisonment with great respect and prestige.” Talking about former South African President Nelson Mandela, Mr Asif said, “Imran gives the example of Nelson Mandela. But having no shame himself.”

imran writes to cJp, seeking ‘security’ for court appearances

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‘Public trial of Toshakhana case’: earlier in the day while addressing the party workers, the former prime minister demanded a “public trial” of the Toshakhana case, hours after police claimed he was avoiding arrest after they returned empty-handed from his Lahore residence without even meeting the PTI chairman. He said while others, who had looted the Toshakhana, had been allowed to go scotfree, he was being summoned in the same case despite the fact that he had done nothing wrong. “I want public hearing of the Toshakhana reference,” he demanded. Imran Khan said how ironic it was that while he was being implicated in false cases, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other leaders of the coalition government were given a ‘clean chit in corruption references. Similarly, he went on to say, he was not present at the time of protest outside the eCP building, but he was still implicated in the case. Imran made it clear that if somebody was under the impression that he would give up on his struggle, he was grossly mistaken. He said he never bowed before any individual or institution in his life, nor he will let his workers bow down to anyone. Appreciating the workers, he said he could see a crowd become a nation. The extent to which these “thieves and robbers” have taken Pakistan, only a nation can compete with them, he declared. “No one can stand in front of this nation. Our nation was built on a specific slogan,” Imran Khan said. The PTI chief said a nation that is a slave to someone can never do achieve greatness. Taking a jibe at the current ruling parties, Imran said they were never loyal towards Pakistan, adding that they are well settled abroad. Challenging the government to place his name in the exit Control List, he said he did not wish to leave the country. He said there were no security arrangement at courts, and that he knew his life was still in danger.

Minister Pledges Safety For Aurat March After Noc Refusal On Security Grounds

LaHore: The caretaker government of Mohsin Naqvi in Punjab has given assurance that it will not impede Aurat March protesters in the province, saying all concerns raised by the organisers of the country’s largest women’s rights event had been addressed. Last month, the Aurat March organising committee requested a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the district administration to stage a demonstration on International Women’s Day on March 8 at Nasir Bagh in Lahore, followed by a march around the park’s perimeter. However, the deputy commissioner, Rafia Haider, declined the plea, citing the current security scenario, threat alerts, and law and order situation. Subsequently, the organisers petitioned the Lahore High Court (LHC), challenging Haider’s decision, calling it “arbitrary, discriminatory, and ultra vires” of various constitutional articles. The petition is set to be heard on Monday by Justice Muzammil Akhtar Shabbir. Staff RepoRt financial cooperation with Pakistan and supported its efforts to maintain economic stability, improve lives and achieve selfgenerated development.”? She noted, “I need to point out that the radical financial and monetary policies of a certain developed country and their serious spillover effects are the primary cause of the financial difficulties experienced by Pakistan and many other developing countries.

The Western-dominated commercial creditors and multilateral financial institutions account for the lion’s share of developing countries’ debt. China calls on concerted efforts from all parties to play a constructive role in Pakistan’s economic and social stability efforts.” Responding to this, Ishaq Dar according to Gwadar Pro, went on to social media to publicly acknowledge the response of China on the current economic situation of Pakistan.

“China’s reply to Bloomberg on 2nd March 2023 reflects the depth of friendship between the two countries and beyond,” said Ishaq Dar.