Pak PM Imran Khan Meets Russian President Putin Amid Ukraine-Russia Crisis
Amid Russia-Ukraine crisis, Pakistan PM Imran Khan visited Russia and held a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. On February 24, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations, economic co-operation and other issues, especially after nations announced sanctions against Russia. As per sources, Khan is taking the crisis as an opportunity to build relations with Russia. Notably, Imran Khan is on a two day visit, and reached Moscow on… read-more
Tags: Imran Khan, Vladimir Putin, Russia-Ukraine, Pakistan, Bilateral relation
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Pakistan PM Imran Khan Calls India's PM Modi For TV Debate To Resolve Issues
Pakistan's PM Imran Khan has called Indian PM Narendra Modi for a TV debate to resolve issues between the neighbouring nations. After 75 years of independence and having fought three wars with India, Khan believes that the debate would become beneficial for the people of both the nations. "India became a hostile country so trade with them became minimal," Khan added.
Tags: India, Imran Khan, PM Modi, Russia Today, Pakistan
Courtesy: The Times Of India
Opposition Demands PM Imran Khan's Resignation Over 'Bad Governance'
Pakistan's opposition, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Vice President Maryam Nawaz on December 21, demanded PM Imran Khan's resignation. She asked Khan to resign over bad governance and high inflation and slammed PTI led Government. Nawaz said due to their economic policies they faced defeat in local bodies elections and in future, no one will contest on PTI ticket. She further asked PM Imran Khan to resign with dignity and take claim.
Tags: Pakistan, Imran Khan, Maryam Nawaz, PTI, Prime Minister Resignation
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In Presence Of Imran Khan, PTI Leader Slaps Cop; Get Arrested
Amir Khan Swansi, a local Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf leader from Mianwali, slapped a policeman during a rally of PM Imran Khan's party PTI here on December 13. Reportedly, the incident happened when the cop stopped Swansi for a security check. The District Police Officer (DPO) said Swanis was later arrested after a case was registered against him. However, Amir Khan reacted saying, "It was a politically motivated move.''
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PM Imran Khan To Filmmakers; Only Originality Sells, Don't Copy Bollywood
Advising the Pakistani filmmakers, PM Imran Khan asked them to create original content, and not to copy other industries such as Hollywood and Bollywood. While speaking at the short film festival in Islamabad, Khan said, ''The most important thing I want to say to young filmmakers, only originality sells, the copy has no value''. According to Khan, the Pakistani film industry was initially influenced by Bollywood.
Tags: Imran Khan, Pakistan PM, Bollywood, filmmaker, Movie
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Pak PM Imran Khan Blames Women For Rape, Sexual Violence
In response to a question asked about government plans against rape & sexual violence, Pakistan PM Imran Khan said, “If a woman is wearing very few clothes it will have an impact on the man unless they are robots. It’s common sense.” Khan's interview on June 20, with Axio's Journalist Jonathan Swan was aired on HBO. He further spoke about purdah to avoid ''temptation'' as everyone does ''not has strong willpower.''
Tags: Imran Khan, Sexual Violence, HBO, interview, Pakistan
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Pak PM Offers Talks With India If J&K's Special Status Is Restored
Pakistan PM Imran Khan on May 30 said he was ready to resume talks with India, if the later grants back the special status to Jammu & Kashmir. Khan said strengthening ties with India otherwise would be "similar to turning our back on the Kashmiris". Pertinently, India revoked Article 370 and downgraded J&K to UT from State on August 5, 2019. However, India has always called J&K its integral part.
Tags: Pakistan, Imran Khan, India, Article 370, Jammu & Kashmir
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Pakistan Takes U-Turn To Resume India Imports After Political Recoil
Pakistan PM Imran Khan rejected the Economic Coordination Committee's decision to trade with India on April 1. Reportedly, the ECC on March 31 decided to resume import of cotton and sugar from India after two years. While Pakistan did not cite any reason for the unilateral U-turn, the imports were notably blocked since the Centre scrapped Article 370. The imports were earlier nodded as both armies committed to a ceasefire along LAC.
Tags: Pakistan, Imran Khan, India, trade deals, Sugar, Cotton
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Pakistan PM Imran Khan Tests COVID Positive; Took Vaccine Jab Recently
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested COVID-19 positive just two days after being vaccinated. According to Pakistan's Health Minister Faisal Sultan, Imran had received a jab of the Chinese vaccine Sinovac and is currently under self-isolation at his residence. Reportedly, PM Imran got the first shot of the vaccine on March 18, urging the public to adhere to the inoculation norms amid rising COVID-19 infections in the country.
Tags: Pakistan, Imran Khan, Sinovac, Covid-19, Coronavirus
Courtesy: Zee News
Pakistan Likely To Import Cotton From India Due To Shortfall
Recent media reports have revealed that Pakistan may allow cotton imports from India this week as a measure to restore bilateral trade. Reportedly, Pakistan is facing a shortage of cotton, which was taken to the cognisance of PM Imran Khan. Once approved, a formal order would be presented before the Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet. Recently, India and Pakistan had agreed to a ceasefire agreement on February 25.
Tags: Pakistan, India, Imran Khan, Cotton Imports, Ceasefire Agreement
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