Pakistani nation gives great importance to the people of Bosnia: PM Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the Pakistani nation gives great importance to its ties with the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina and both countries decided to further enhance bilateral cooperation in diverse fields including trade.

PM Imran Khan made the statement while addressing a joint press conference after witnessing the signing of different agreements with the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Sefik Dzaferovic today.

The premier welcomed Sefik Dzaferovic during his visit to Pakistan and expressed gratitude over Sarajevo’s support for Islamabad’s stance regarding Kashmir dispute.

He said that both countries decided to further enhance bilateral cooperation in trade and other fields. PM Khan said that he and Dzaferovic discussed the publication of blasphemous caricatures in France and condemned the act in the name of freedom of expression.

Imran Khan said that Prophet Muhammad Peace Be Upon Him and Muslims should not be targeted. He also condemned the advertisement of blasphemous caricatures in France.

The premier thanked Sefik Dzaferovic for inviting him to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina.

While addressing the joint press conference, the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Sefik Dzaferovic said he felt happiness while visiting Pakistan and both countries signed cooperation agreements in different fields.

He said that Pakistan and Bosnia and Herzegovina have always supported each other in the time of need. Dzaferovic added that Pakistani peacekeepers in UN missions played an important role in his country.

“I have held detailed discussions with the Pakistan PM regarding trade and economic cooperation. Both countries have opportunity to increase their trade volume.”

He expressed concerns over the violation of human rights in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and urged resolution of the longstanding dispute in accordance with the aspirations of Kashmiris.

He said that terrorism is a global issue and joint efforts are needed to coup with the challenges. Sefik Dzaferovic raised voice for stopping desecration of Muslims in the name of freedom of expression.

He said that Pakistan devised a successful strategy to curb the spread of novel coronavirus.

Earlier, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Sefik Dzaferovic, accompanied by a high-level delegation, arrived in Islamabad on a two-day official visit.

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Not considering closure of educational institutions: Shafqat Mahmood

Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood has said no plan is under consideration for the closure of educational institutions across Pakistan amid rising coronavirus cases.

Shafqat Mahmood said in a statement that the country is witnessing another wave of COVID-19 and the health ministry advised to keep a tight eye on the developments.

Mahmood said that Prime Minister Imran Khan had chaired the session of National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) where the participants reviewed the COVID-19 testing capacity in educational institutions.

He clarified that educational institutions could not be closed in the current situation. The minister said that the country fought the pandemic and produced exemplary results to curb COVID-19 as compared to the other nations. He termed the establishment of a science lab a step towards setting a standard.

Earlier on Tuesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan had rejected the closure of businesses, schools and industries again in view of rising novel coronavirus cases during its second wave in Pakistan.

PM Imran Khan had given the statement while chairing the federal cabinet meeting today. A briefing was given to the cabinet members regarding an increase being witnessed in COVID-19 cases.

The federal cabinet was told that coronavirus cases are consistently increasing besides a hike in the number of critical patients put on ventilators and mortality rate.

PM Imran Khan had said that there is a need to strictly implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), however, the federal government will shut businesses, schools and industries again. He had ruled out possibilities to impose lockdown in the country.

He added that the government managed to stabilise the national economy after making efforts. The premier directed making nationals aware of the precautionary measures.

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Not considering closure of educational institutions: Shafqat Mahmood

Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood has said no plan is under consideration for the closure of educational institutions across Pakistan amid rising coronavirus cases.

Shafqat Mahmood said in a statement that the country is witnessing another wave of COVID-19 and the health ministry advised to keep a tight eye on the developments.

Mahmood said that Prime Minister Imran Khan had chaired the session of National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) where the participants reviewed the COVID-19 testing capacity in educational institutions.

He clarified that educational institutions could not be closed in the current situation. The minister said that the country fought the pandemic and produced exemplary results to curb COVID-19 as compared to the other nations. He termed the establishment of a science lab a step towards setting a standard.

Earlier on Tuesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan had rejected the closure of businesses, schools and industries again in view of rising novel coronavirus cases during its second wave in Pakistan.

PM Imran Khan had given the statement while chairing the federal cabinet meeting today. A briefing was given to the cabinet members regarding an increase being witnessed in COVID-19 cases.

The federal cabinet was told that coronavirus cases are consistently increasing besides a hike in the number of critical patients put on ventilators and mortality rate.

PM Imran Khan had said that there is a need to strictly implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), however, the federal government will shut businesses, schools and industries again. He had ruled out possibilities to impose lockdown in the country.

He added that the government managed to stabilise the national economy after making efforts. The premier directed making nationals aware of the precautionary measures.

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1,313 new corona cases reported in Pakistan in last 24 hours

Pakistan on Tuesday recorded 4.94% COVID-19 positivity rate - highest in three months.

According to figures issued by the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC), 1,313 new cases were identified across the country, bringing the total tally to 337,573. A total of 26,565 tests were conducted.

The country's death toll stands at 6,867 as 18 people succumbed to the virus in the past 24 hours. At least 316,060 have recovered from the virus so far.

No lockdown

The federal and provincial governments have issued multiple warnings over the past few days, urging public to follow COVID-19 SOPs.

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan said the country could not afford another national lockdown and urged the masses to strictly follow the preventive measures against the novel coronavirus.

In a press briefing after meeting of the federal cabinet, PM Imran Khan said the provincial governments needed to ensure the implementation of Trace, Test & Quarantine (TTQ) and smart lockdown strategies pertaining to the coronavirus.

Planning and Development Minister Asad Umar — who also heads the NCOC — and the premier's aide on health, Dr Faisal Sultan, informed the Cabinet that the number of coronavirus patients, as well as virus-related deaths, was increasing,

Adherence to COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) needed to be ensured, Umar and Sultan said.

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1,313 new corona cases reported in Pakistan in last 24 hours

Pakistan on Tuesday recorded 4.94% COVID-19 positivity rate - highest in three months.

According to figures issued by the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC), 1,313 new cases were identified across the country, bringing the total tally to 337,573. A total of 26,565 tests were conducted.

The country's death toll stands at 6,867 as 18 people succumbed to the virus in the past 24 hours. At least 316,060 have recovered from the virus so far.

No lockdown

The federal and provincial governments have issued multiple warnings over the past few days, urging public to follow COVID-19 SOPs.

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Imran Khan said the country could not afford another national lockdown and urged the masses to strictly follow the preventive measures against the novel coronavirus.

In a press briefing after meeting of the federal cabinet, PM Imran Khan said the provincial governments needed to ensure the implementation of Trace, Test & Quarantine (TTQ) and smart lockdown strategies pertaining to the coronavirus.

Planning and Development Minister Asad Umar — who also heads the NCOC — and the premier's aide on health, Dr Faisal Sultan, informed the Cabinet that the number of coronavirus patients, as well as virus-related deaths, was increasing,

Adherence to COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) needed to be ensured, Umar and Sultan said.

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Democrats were "trying to steal" the US Election 2020: Trump

Republican President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed the Democrats were "trying to steal" the US Election 2020 but vowed that he would score a "big win".

In a tweet early morning, Trump predicted he would win a second four-year term and levelled the accusation against Democrats without citing any evidence.

"We are up BIG, but they are trying to STEAL the Election. We will never let them do it," Trump said on Twitter. "A big win" for re-election.

His tweets came immediately after a statement from Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, who said he was optimistic about his prospects of winning.

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Pakistan looks forward to working with anyone who wins the US election

The Foreign Office on Tuesday said that Pakistan looks forward to working with anyone who wins the US election as they went into era-defining polls to decide who will occupy the White House for the next four years.

“Pakistan looks forward to working with anyone who wins today,” foreign office spokesperson Zahid Chaudhri told Arab News, adding that the election was an ‘internal matter’ of the United States but Pakistan conveyed its best wishes to the people of the country.

In an interview with Geman magazine, Prime Minister Imran Khan shared how he and US President Donald Trump have had to do "a lot of out-of-the-box thinking" in their respective political careers to reach the top.

The prime minister also shared his opinion on the US presidential candidates and whom he would prefer working with.

On the upcoming US election and prospects of winning, PM Imran said though Joe Biden was in front in the opinion polls, but Donald Trump was very unpredictable because unlike normal politicians, “he plays by his own rules”.

To this, the German journalist said: “It sounds like you admire that.”

The prime minister then recalled his long political struggle in the country and how he treaded his way to the office of the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

PM Imran said being a politician in Pakistan who formed his own party the biggest in over 22 years, he also had to do a lot of out-of-the-box-thinking including relying on social media and then attracting the youth to rallies.

“We had to be very unorthodox, and in some ways, Donald Trump does too.”

Asked with whom he would prefer to work with, Imran Khan said, “What we really want from the US is an even-handed treatment with respect to India, especially with the dispute in Kashmir.”

He warned that the region is a hotspot and could flare up at any time.

“The US thinks India will contain China, which is a completely flawed premise. India is a threat to its neighbors, to China, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and to us. It has the most extremist, racist government on the subcontinent. It is a fascist state, inspired by the Nazis in the 1920s and '30s.”

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