'Jihad postponed?': PML-N derides govt for postponing joint session of Parliament

The PML-N on Wednesday once again pounced on the opportunity to deride the government after the latter announced that it would be postponing the joint session of parliament that was originally scheduled for tomorrow.

Shortly after Prime Minister Imran Khan addressed lawmakers from the ruling party and its allies in Islamabad, in which he had asked lawmakers to take part in the legislation process as "jihad", Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry announced that the joint session had been postponed.

Taking to Twitter, the minister said that electoral reforms were connected to the country's future.

"We are working in good faith to reach a consensus on this issue. In this regard, National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has once again been asked to get in touch with the opposition so that a bill on electoral reforms can be introduced," he said.

He added the joint session of Parliament was being postponed for this purpose. "We hope that the opposition will seriously consider these crucial reforms so that we can come up with a strategy for the country's future," he said, adding that the government will not back down from poll reforms until this happens.

Minutes later, PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz said that earlier today the premier gave a speech calling on parliamentarians to vote during the joint session like it was "jihad".

"Can the nation ask why the jihad had to be postponed so suddenly?" She said that while the nation was "aware of everything", it was a necessary question to ask.

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Govt postpones tomorrow's joint session of parliament

A joint session of the parliament, scheduled tomorrow, has been postponed, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry said on Wednesday.

The session had been called by the government in order to pass the National Accountability Bureau Ordinance (Amendment) Bill and electoral reforms bill among other legislation items.

Chaudhry, in a statement on Twitter, said National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser would hold talks with the Opposition over electoral reforms.

"Electoral reforms are the country's future and we, with the best of intentions, are trying to develop a consensus on this. In this regard, [the speaker] has been tasked to hold talks with the Opposition so that a unanimously agreed upon electoral reform bill can be presented," he said.

The information minister said the session has been postponed in the hope that the Opposition would consider the government's proposal seriously and work towards making a unanimously agreed-upon plan of action.

"In case this does not happen, we will still not step back from electoral reforms," he added.

The information minister made no mention of when the parliamentary session would instead be called.

Right before the announcement, Prime Minister Imran Khan addressed lawmakers of the government and its allies, stressing the need for introducing electoral reforms.

The prime minister told the lawmakers that the voting in the joint parliamentary session should be considered jihad, as it was not for his personal benefit, it was for the country.

Opposition lashes out at government

Responding to the postponement, PML-N Vice-President Maryam Nawaz said just now, the "rejected" prime minister had asked the lawmakers to consider voting in the parliamentary session jihad.

"So can the nation ask why was the was the 'jihad' abruptly postponed? Although the nation is well-aware of [what is happening], but still, there was a need to ask [this question]," she said.

PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb asked censured Fawad and said that instead of running away, he should admit the truth and accept that the government did not have the required numbers to get the bills passed.

The PML-N spokesperson claimed that not only the allies, but the government's own lawmakers were not ready to back the legislation.

Aurangzeb asked why did the government remember to hold negotiations with the Opposition after calling the joint session.

PPP Central Information Secretary Shazia Marri said the government had postponed the joint session as it could see its defeat. "Running away from the joint session of the parliament shows that the government is confused."

The PPP leader said PM Imran Khan had "lost" his importance in the parliament, as he did not have the support from all the government lawmakers.

"PTI lawmakers are frustrated with the government. And now, Imran Khan can neither face the nation nor can he face the people who represent them."

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'Jihad postponed?': PML-N derides govt for postponing joint session of Parliament

The PML-N on Wednesday once again pounced on the opportunity to deride the government after the latter announced that it would be postponing the joint session of parliament that was originally scheduled for tomorrow.

Shortly after Prime Minister Imran Khan addressed lawmakers from the ruling party and its allies in Islamabad, in which he had asked lawmakers to take part in the legislation process as "jihad", Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry announced that the joint session had been postponed.

Taking to Twitter, the minister said that electoral reforms were connected to the country's future.

"We are working in good faith to reach a consensus on this issue. In this regard, National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has once again been asked to get in touch with the opposition so that a bill on electoral reforms can be introduced," he said.

He added the joint session of Parliament was being postponed for this purpose. "We hope that the opposition will seriously consider these crucial reforms so that we can come up with a strategy for the country's future," he said, adding that the government will not back down from poll reforms until this happens.

Minutes later, PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz said that earlier today the premier gave a speech calling on parliamentarians to vote during the joint session like it was "jihad".

"Can the nation ask why the jihad had to be postponed so suddenly?" She said that while the nation was "aware of everything", it was a necessary question to ask.

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Govt postpones tomorrow's joint session of parliament

A joint session of the parliament, scheduled tomorrow, has been postponed, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry said on Wednesday.

The session had been called by the government in order to pass the National Accountability Bureau Ordinance (Amendment) Bill and electoral reforms bill among other legislation items.

Chaudhry, in a statement on Twitter, said National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser would hold talks with the Opposition over electoral reforms.

"Electoral reforms are the country's future and we, with the best of intentions, are trying to develop a consensus on this. In this regard, [the speaker] has been tasked to hold talks with the Opposition so that a unanimously agreed upon electoral reform bill can be presented," he said.

The information minister said the session has been postponed in the hope that the Opposition would consider the government's proposal seriously and work towards making a unanimously agreed-upon plan of action.

"In case this does not happen, we will still not step back from electoral reforms," he added.

The information minister made no mention of when the parliamentary session would instead be called.

Right before the announcement, Prime Minister Imran Khan addressed lawmakers of the government and its allies, stressing the need for introducing electoral reforms.

The prime minister told the lawmakers that the voting in the joint parliamentary session should be considered jihad, as it was not for his personal benefit, it was for the country.

Opposition lashes out at government

Responding to the postponement, PML-N Vice-President Maryam Nawaz said just now, the "rejected" prime minister had asked the lawmakers to consider voting in the parliamentary session jihad.

"So can the nation ask why was the was the 'jihad' abruptly postponed? Although the nation is well-aware of [what is happening], but still, there was a need to ask [this question]," she said.

PML-N spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb asked censured Fawad and said that instead of running away, he should admit the truth and accept that the government did not have the required numbers to get the bills passed.

The PML-N spokesperson claimed that not only the allies, but the government's own lawmakers were not ready to back the legislation.

Aurangzeb asked why did the government remember to hold negotiations with the Opposition after calling the joint session.

PPP Central Information Secretary Shazia Marri said the government had postponed the joint session as it could see its defeat. "Running away from the joint session of the parliament shows that the government is confused."

The PPP leader said PM Imran Khan had "lost" his importance in the parliament, as he did not have the support from all the government lawmakers.

"PTI lawmakers are frustrated with the government. And now, Imran Khan can neither face the nation nor can he face the people who represent them."

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PM Imran Khan censures ECP over opposition to EVMs

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday censured the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for opposing electronic voting machines (EVMs).

The prime minister's comments came during his address to members of the parliament, where he laid emphasis on electoral reforms, saying that EVMs were necessary for free and fair elections.

The premier said that over the past 50 years, Pakistan had failed at conducting elections that were free, fair, transparent and acceptable to all parties.

The government is responsible for bringing electoral reforms, he said, as he mentioned that PTI had staged a 126-day sit-in in 2014 to push for reforms.

"We wanted to bring reforms so that the next elections would be fair," he said.

Highlighting the importance of electoral reforms, he said that the 2018 general elections were termed as "rigged" by the PML-N despite the election personnel being appointed during their tenure.

Politicians are aware of what happens during Senate elections, he said.

"Videos surfaced that money was being distributed [for horse-trading]. This is how low our moral values have fallen. The public representatives are seen putting money in their bags, while the election commission and the government look on silently."

"The Supreme Court said that verifiable vote should be introduced in Senate elections, but the Opposition parties and election commission opposed it," he said, wondering why the government was being criticised for electoral reforms as it would gain no "personal benefit" from it.

The prime minister asked when everyone knew that horse-trading takes place in Senate elections, then why did the election commission and Opposition oppose electoral reforms.

The prime minister wondered why the election commission and the Opposition opposed the electoral reforms despite videos showing lawmakers taking money.

The prime minister wondered why the Opposition parties and the election commission had supported the secrecy of the ballot during the Senate elections.

PM Imran Khan said the government had sought input from the Opposition over the past year-and-a-half on how reforms could be introduced for EVMs.

He lamented how "nothing happened" even after videos emerged of senators allegedly receiving bribes for their votes.

The prime minister said he had entered politics to bring about change in the country, and that the goal behind "Naya Pakistan" was to put the nation back on track to fulfil its founders' aims.

"They had put their health on the back seat [...] in their struggle to form a country in line with Islamic teachings," he said, adding that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had established Riasat-e-Madina and set an example for the rest of the world.

The prime minister said Scandinavian countries, China, and Jews were progressing as they had followed the way of the Prophet. "Any person who follows his footsteps will thrive."

The premier said if a nation's morality remains intact, they cannot be beaten even with atomic bombs — just like Japan. PM Imran Khan said corruption thrives when a nation's moral values have declined.

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PM Imran Khan censures ECP over opposition to EVMs

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday censured the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for opposing electronic voting machines (EVMs).

The prime minister's comments came during his address to members of the parliament, where he laid emphasis on electoral reforms, saying that EVMs were necessary for free and fair elections.

The premier said that over the past 50 years, Pakistan had failed at conducting elections that were free, fair, transparent and acceptable to all parties.

The government is responsible for bringing electoral reforms, he said, as he mentioned that PTI had staged a 126-day sit-in in 2014 to push for reforms.

"We wanted to bring reforms so that the next elections would be fair," he said.

Highlighting the importance of electoral reforms, he said that the 2018 general elections were termed as "rigged" by the PML-N despite the election personnel being appointed during their tenure.

Politicians are aware of what happens during Senate elections, he said.

"Videos surfaced that money was being distributed [for horse-trading]. This is how low our moral values have fallen. The public representatives are seen putting money in their bags, while the election commission and the government look on silently."

"The Supreme Court said that verifiable vote should be introduced in Senate elections, but the Opposition parties and election commission opposed it," he said, wondering why the government was being criticised for electoral reforms as it would gain no "personal benefit" from it.

The prime minister asked when everyone knew that horse-trading takes place in Senate elections, then why did the election commission and Opposition oppose electoral reforms.

The prime minister wondered why the election commission and the Opposition opposed the electoral reforms despite videos showing lawmakers taking money.

The prime minister wondered why the Opposition parties and the election commission had supported the secrecy of the ballot during the Senate elections.

PM Imran Khan said the government had sought input from the Opposition over the past year-and-a-half on how reforms could be introduced for EVMs.

He lamented how "nothing happened" even after videos emerged of senators allegedly receiving bribes for their votes.

The prime minister said he had entered politics to bring about change in the country, and that the goal behind "Naya Pakistan" was to put the nation back on track to fulfil its founders' aims.

"They had put their health on the back seat [...] in their struggle to form a country in line with Islamic teachings," he said, adding that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had established Riasat-e-Madina and set an example for the rest of the world.

The prime minister said Scandinavian countries, China, and Jews were progressing as they had followed the way of the Prophet. "Any person who follows his footsteps will thrive."

The premier said if a nation's morality remains intact, they cannot be beaten even with atomic bombs — just like Japan. PM Imran Khan said corruption thrives when a nation's moral values have declined.

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Rise in the price of all vehciles made by Toyota company

Indus Motor Company (IMC), commonly known as Toyota has increased prices on its entire lineup, confirmed Indus Motor Company chief executive officer (CEO) Asghar Ali Jamali on Wednesday.

Jamali says the new prices would not affect customers who booked their vehicles before November 10.The prices have been increased by a minimum of Rs140,000 and a maximum of Rs580,000.

Following are the new prices of Toyota Yaris, Corolla Altis Grande, Revo, and Fortuner models.

Toyota Corolla
The prices of Corolla Altis Grande X CVT 1.8 and Corolla Altis Grande X CVT 1.8 B have gone up by Rs210,000. These variants will now be selling for Rs4,079,000 and Rs4,099,000, respectively.

The prices of Corolla Altis X Automatic 1.6 and Corolla Altis X CVT-i 1.8 have gone up by Rs200,000 each. The new price of both variants are Rs3,449,000, and Rs3,779,000.

The manual version of Corolla Altis X 1.6 has seen a price hike of Rs190,000. Its new price is Rs3,299,000.

Toyota Fortuner
Fortuner Diesel has seen the highest price jump of Rs580,000, which took its price to Rs9,849,000 from Rs9,269,000.

Fortuner Lo has seen a price hike of Rs500,000 and will cost Rs8,149,000 against the old price of Rs7,649,000.

Another Rs500,000 was added to the price-tag of Fortuner Hi. The variant, which was available at Rs8,899,000, will cost Rs9,399,000.

Toyota Revo
The auto and manual versions of Revo G went up by Rs330,000. The new prices are Rs7,109,000 and Rs6,759,000, respectively.

The price of REVO V Auto rose Rs400,000 to Rs7,779,000.

Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris ATIV CVT (Hi) and Yaris GLi CVT (Lo) will now be selling for Rs2,849,000 and Rs2,749,000, respectively.

The new price tag of Yaris ATIV X CVT (Hi) and Yaris ATIV MT (Hi) are Rs3,099,000 and Rs2,899,000 with an increase of Rs200,000 and Rs180,000, respectively.

The price of Yaris GLi M/T (Lo) has increased by Rs140,000, and will be available at Rs2,549,000 against the old price of Rs2,409,000.
Indus Motor Company CEO Asghar Ali Jamali told that the new prices would be applicable on bookings made after November 10. “The new rates, however, will not apply to those who have already booked their cars and have deliveries due by December,” said Jamali.

“We won’t impose the burden of the price hike on customers. As a result, we have to bear the loss of Rs3 billion,” Jamali added.

Jamali said that those who have booked their vehicles and have November-December deliveries would pay the old rates. However, they will have to clear the remaining amount by November 15.

Jamali added that deliveries for January would be charged the new rates.

“The cost of raw material has increased in the international market that causes production cost to rise and the dollar rate has reached Rs174.70. Moreover, freight charges have gone up,” he said.

Toyota reports highest ever sales in Pakistan
In August, Toyota reported its highest-ever sales in terms of revenue and a 152% increase in its annual profits for the financial year 2021.

Toyota sold 57,236 vehicles during the year that helped the company improve revenues to Rs179.2 billion. It earned Rs12.8 billion during the year, which was 152% higher than last year.

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