Bilawal takes anti-govt fight to Punjab with call for jiyalas to 'rise'

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday took his anti-government campaign to the heart of the PTI's rule — Punjab — where in the city of Dera Ghazi Khan, he called on his party jiyalas (loyalists) to "rise".

"My message to Punjab's jiyalas, is: rise, jiyalas, rise," he said, while addressing party workers in the city.

Bilawal said that "those who had stood firm in the face of dictatorship will see this selected ruler removed".

"Begin your preparations. Move ahead at full throttle. The next government will be that of the Peoples Party," he declared, adding: "The next prime minister and the next chief minister will be a jiyala."

"My message to all the jiyalas is that the country needs you once more," he continued.

"Let us work together and topple this puppet government," the PPP chairman said.

Bilawal claimed that with the people's support to the PPP, he will make South Punjab a reality.

The PPP chairman noted that the people are "hurting" and "every citizen is troubled". "What kind of Naya Pakistan has been imposed on us?" he asked.

"What kind of torment has this 'selected' brought? Inflation and unemployment are at a historic level," Bilawal said, using his most-oft used word for the prime minister.

He said that in the time of former president Asif Ali Zardari, who is co-chairman of PPP, a "revolutionary programme for women was launched" and "all employment records were broken".

"We had started the export of wheat and farmers were reaping economic benefits," the PPP chairman said.

He recalled that all four provinces were prospering then due to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

"After the end of PPP's tenure, the people have been left orphaned," he said, adding: "There is no one to speak for the people."

Bilawal, continuing to censure the government, said that PM Imran Khan has "robbed people of money", "robbed them of meals" and "robbed them of their vote", adding that "we will not forgive him".

He said that the prime minister had also "left 20,000 people unemployed", after promising people millions of jobs and houses.

"He is robbing you of the roof over your head in the name of encroachment," Bilawal said.

"Khan sahab is snatching away the roti (food), kapra (clothing) and makaan (shelter) from the people," he added.

The PPP chairman said: "PTI and PML-N think that it is only by making the rich even richer that the country can prosper".

"No matter how much you support the rich, the economy will not benefit," he said.

"In PPP eras, support was always provided to the poor," he said.

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PM Imran Khan, Saudi crown prince agree world must 'step up engagement' with Afghans

Prime Minister Imran Khan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a telephonic conversation on Sunday agreed that the international community must "step up its engagement" with Afghanistan to avert any humanitarian and refugee crisis, a statement from the Prime Minister Office said.

According to the statement: "Both the leaders agreed on the importance of an inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan."

It said that the two leaders had a "detailed discussion on the latest situation in Afghanistan".

The prime minister, during the conversation with the Saudi crown prince — who is also deputy prime minister and defence minister — stressed that the international community "had the responsibility to stand by the Afghan people and support them economically as well as to help rebuild the country," read the statement.

The prime minister underscored that a peaceful and stable Afghanistan is vital for not only Pakistan but for regional stability.

Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI?? held a telephone conversation ? with the Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman??, today. pic.twitter.com/BElsHlRZyt

— Prime Minister's Office, Pakistan (@PakPMO) September 5, 2021

The premier emphasised the need to address the urgent humanitarian needs of Afghans and take steps to ensure economic stability of Afghanistan, the statement added.

Among other things discussed was the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI), scheduled in Riyadh in October this year.

According to the PM Office statement, recalling the two historic initiatives recently announced by the crown prince to tackle the adverse impacts of climate change and environmental degradation, the prime minister thanked him for an invitation to participate in the launch ceremony of the initiative.

The prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to further fortify the historic fraternal ties with Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for the Kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, said the statement.

He conveyed warm wishes for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, it added.

The premier and the Saudi crown prince "agreed to work together to further augment and diversify bilateral ties in all spheres", the PM Office further said.

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Defence and martyrs day being observed in Pakistan

Pakistan is observing Defence and Martyrs’ Day today to reaffirm its commitment to defend the motherland against all threats and pay tributes to the martyrs and ghazis.

It was on this day in 1965 that the Indian forces crossed the international border in the darkness of night to attack Pakistan but the nation foiled nefarious designs of the enemy.

This year’s Defense and Martyrs’ Day theme is “Our martyrs our pride, a salute to all the relatives belonging to ghazis and Shaheeds.”

Special prayers will be offered after Fajr in mosques for the progress and prosperity of the country and independence of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir from the cruel clutches of India.

Fateha and Quran Khawani will also be held for the martyrs, Radio Pakistan reported.

The day will dawn with 31 gun salute at the Federal Capital and 21 gun salute at provincial capitals.

The state radio will broadcast special programs containing national songs, interviews of the family members of martyrs and ghazis to pay homage to the defenders of the motherland.

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PM Imran Khan, Saudi crown prince agree world must 'step up engagement' with Afghans

Prime Minister Imran Khan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a telephonic conversation on Sunday agreed that the international community must "step up its engagement" with Afghanistan to avert any humanitarian and refugee crisis, a statement from the Prime Minister Office said.

According to the statement: "Both the leaders agreed on the importance of an inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan."

It said that the two leaders had a "detailed discussion on the latest situation in Afghanistan".

The prime minister, during the conversation with the Saudi crown prince — who is also deputy prime minister and defence minister — stressed that the international community "had the responsibility to stand by the Afghan people and support them economically as well as to help rebuild the country," read the statement.

The prime minister underscored that a peaceful and stable Afghanistan is vital for not only Pakistan but for regional stability.

Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI?? held a telephone conversation ? with the Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman??, today. pic.twitter.com/BElsHlRZyt

— Prime Minister's Office, Pakistan (@PakPMO) September 5, 2021

The premier emphasised the need to address the urgent humanitarian needs of Afghans and take steps to ensure economic stability of Afghanistan, the statement added.

Among other things discussed was the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI), scheduled in Riyadh in October this year.

According to the PM Office statement, recalling the two historic initiatives recently announced by the crown prince to tackle the adverse impacts of climate change and environmental degradation, the prime minister thanked him for an invitation to participate in the launch ceremony of the initiative.

The prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to further fortify the historic fraternal ties with Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for the Kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, said the statement.

He conveyed warm wishes for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, it added.

The premier and the Saudi crown prince "agreed to work together to further augment and diversify bilateral ties in all spheres", the PM Office further said.

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Defence and martyrs day being observed in Pakistan

Pakistan is observing Defence and Martyrs’ Day today to reaffirm its commitment to defend the motherland against all threats and pay tributes to the martyrs and ghazis.

It was on this day in 1965 that the Indian forces crossed the international border in the darkness of night to attack Pakistan but the nation foiled nefarious designs of the enemy.

This year’s Defense and Martyrs’ Day theme is “Our martyrs our pride, a salute to all the relatives belonging to ghazis and Shaheeds.”

Special prayers will be offered after Fajr in mosques for the progress and prosperity of the country and independence of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir from the cruel clutches of India.

Fateha and Quran Khawani will also be held for the martyrs, Radio Pakistan reported.

The day will dawn with 31 gun salute at the Federal Capital and 21 gun salute at provincial capitals.

The state radio will broadcast special programs containing national songs, interviews of the family members of martyrs and ghazis to pay homage to the defenders of the motherland.

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Engagement with Afghans will reinforce security, prevent mass exodus: PM Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday once more stressed on the need for the international community to engage with Afghans, saying that such a move will not only reinforce security, but prevent a mass exodus of people from Afghanistan, thus stemming a refugee crisis.

His remarks came during a telephone call with Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres.

According to a statement by the Prime Minister Office, the premier highlighted the importance of peace, stability and an inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan.

He stressed that the opportunity to finally put an end to 40 years of conflict in Afghanistan "must be seized by enabling the Afghans to achieve lasting peace, security and prosperity".

"The prime minister underscored the need for the international community to become more engaged with Afghanistan, according urgent priority to addressing the humanitarian needs and ensuring economic stability," read the statement.

He noted that such steps would not only reinforce security but also preclude any mass exodus of Afghans from their country, thus preventing a refugee crisis in Afghanistan.

According to the statement, PM Imran Khan appreciated the vital role of the United Nations in delivering much needed humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people. He also highlighted Pakistan's efforts to facilitate the UN by assisting in evacuation and relocation efforts.

Assuring Secretary General Guterres of Pakistan’s continued cooperation with the UN in the fulfilment of its mandate, the prime minister "reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support for the smooth operation of United Nations’ humanitarian mission for Afghanistan", the statement said.

A day earlier, in a meeting with UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs Dominic Raab on Friday, PM Imran Khan stressed on the need for the international community to stand in solidarity with the Afghans.

He also warned about the role of "spoilers", both inside and outside Afghanistan, which could destabilise the situation.

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Pakistan logs over 3,700 new coronavirus cases, 61 deaths

Pakistan reported 3,747 new coronavirus infections Sunday morning as the country continues to battle against the fourth wave of the pandemic.

According to the latest statistics of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), COVID-19 claimed 61 more lives during the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide death tally from the virus to 26,175.

As many as 3,747 people tested positive for the virus after 57,908 COVID-19 tests were taken, according to the NCOC's data. This brings the positivity rate to 6.47%.

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