Afghan FM discusses regional situation with JUI-F chief

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman held a meeting with Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Mullah Amir Khan Muttaqi on Saturday, wherein both sides discussed regional situation, besides other matters.

The Afghan foreign minister called on the JUI-F chief at his residence.

According to JUI-F spokesperson Aslam Ghauri, Fazl congratulated the Taliban foreign minister on the peaceful establishment of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.

The JUI-F also expressed good wishes for the new government in Afghanistan.

The Taliban leaders thanked Fazl for extending support to their stance on an international level.

The Taliban delegation included protocol officer Abdul Rahman Fida, Afghanistan Embassy’s First Secretary Sardar Mohammad Shakib and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi.

JUI-F’s lawmaker Maulana Salahuddin Ayubi and Mufti Abrar Ahmad also attended the meeting.

It is worth mentioning here that the Afghan foreign minister is visiting the country to attend a special meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation scheduled for Sunday.

The meeting is being held to garner international support for the prevention of a humanitarian catastrophe in Afghanistan.

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Karachi Blast: 12 killed and 12 others injured

At least 12 people were killed and 12 others injured in a blast near Paracha Chowk in Karachi's Shershah area on Saturday, according to a statement by the spokesperson for the Karachi police.

SHO said the explosion took place in a nullah (drain) located underneath a private bank, which had been served a notice to vacate the premises so the nullah could be cleaned up.
At least eight people were killed and five others injured in a blast near Paracha Chowk in Karachi's Shershah area on Saturday.

Additional Police Surgeon Dr Qarar Abbasi told Dawn.com that eight dead bodies have been brought to the Dr Ruth Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi (CHK) so far.

SHO Zafar Ali Shah said the explosion took place in a nullah (drain) located beneath a private bank in the area. The bank had been given notice to vacate the premises so the nullah could be cleaned, he added.

The bank's building, as well as a nearby petrol pump, was damaged in the explosion, Shah said.

The official said it was suspected that the accumulation of gases in the drain underneath the building caused the blast.

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Imran Khan thinks that everyone except him has come into power to commit corruption: Sherry Rehman

Pakistan peoples party senior leader Sherry Rehman on Saturday has advised Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan to stop blaming her party and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) for his failure.

While criticizing the premier, Sherry Rehman said Imran Khan thinks that everyone except him has come into power to commit corruption.

Majority of the people thinks that the level of corruption has increased in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government’s tenure, she went on to say.

The PPP leader said, “You (Imran Khan) cannot sit calmly by leveling allegations against others.”

The reaction came after Prime Minister Imran Khan while calling corruption a reason to destroy a country, said the factor behind the countries poverty was not the lack of resources but the corruption of their leadership.

"Corruption is something which destroys a country. The poor countries are poor not because of they lack resources but because their leadership is corrupt," the prime minister said in an interview with Al Jazeera.

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Pakistan records 57 coronavirus cases in 24 hours

Pakistan has reported 7 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 1,290,848. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 28,870 on Saturday.

According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) 357 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.

Till now 13,057 individuals have lost their lives to the epidemic in Punjab, 7,649 in Sindh 5,907 in KP, 963 in Islamabad, 745 in Azad Kashmir, 363 in Balochistan, and 186 in GB.

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Pakistan will continue to play its positive role in Afghanistan: FM Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said peace in Afghanistan is in the interest of the world, and vowed that Pakistan would continue to play its positive role in this regard.

In his statement in view of the upcoming meeting of Council of Foreign Ministers of OIC on Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis, he said the situation could adversely affect neighbouring countries in the region.

He urged the international community to consider bringing improvement to the situation in Afghanistan.

Foreign Minister said Pakistan is trying its best to fulfil its responsibility in ensuring peace and stability in Afghanistan.

He mentioned that the NATO commanders, who served in Afghanistan, we are also expressing concern over the deteriorating situation of the country.

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Pakistan will continue to play its positive role in Afghanistan: FM Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said peace in Afghanistan is in the interest of the world, and vowed that Pakistan would continue to play its positive role in this regard.

In his statement in view of the upcoming meeting of Council of Foreign Ministers of OIC on Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis, he said the situation could adversely affect neighbouring countries in the region.

He urged the international community to consider bringing improvement to the situation in Afghanistan.

Foreign Minister said Pakistan is trying its best to fulfil its responsibility in ensuring peace and stability in Afghanistan.

He mentioned that the NATO commanders, who served in Afghanistan, we are also expressing concern over the deteriorating situation of the country.

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Bhuttos, Sharifs responsible for Pakistan’s plight : PM Imran

Prime Minister Imran Khan has lashed out at the Bhuttos and the Sharifs, blaming them for destroying the country and having a hand in the problems the country is facing today.

In an interview to Al Jazeera, he said Pakistan was rich in resources but the Bhutto and Sharif families used them unfairly.

He said his government wanted Pakistan to become a prosperous country and was fighting against the two super-rich families.

PM Imran Khan alleged that the two families were working to set up their dynasties in Pakistan and were responsible for the present mess the country is in.

“Corruption is something which destroys a country. The poor countries are poor not because they lack resources but because their leadership is corrupt," he told the anchorperson Ola Al-Fares.

"I will myself conduct transparent investigations against ministers If corruption allegations are levelled against them," he said, adding that the government sprung into action after a sugar inquiry report exposed the mafia.

PM Imran Khan said that during his long stay in the UK, he became well versed with the West’s political system and has always criticised the politics of western powers.

To a question, he said the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) had transformed human beings and changed their characters, and made them leaders for all times to come.

“He was Rahamtullil Alamin (blessing for the whole world), not just the Muslims. Anyone who will follow his model will rise,” the prime minister remarked.

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