Shafqat Mehmood tests positive for COVID-19 again

Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood announced on Thursday that he has once again tested positive for COVID-19.

In a tweet, the education minister stated that he was feeling mild symptoms at the moment, and that he hoped to recover soon with some rest.

“I have unfortunately tested positive for coronavirus. My symptoms are mild so far and I feel fine. Hopefully with some rest will recover soon,” he wrote.

He urged people to continue to take all precautions, especially wearing a mask at all times.

The education minister had earlier tested positive for COVID-19 in May 2021.

It is pertinent to mention here that the meeting of education ministers from across Pakistan scheduled for today, which was to be chaired by Mehmood, was put off for later.

In the last 24 hours, Pakistan reported more than 3,000 coronavirus cases for the first time since September 15, 2021, the National Command and Operations Centre's (NCOC) data showed Thursday morning.

The NCOC data showed that the country registered 3,019 more cases in the last 24 hours, taking the overall infections' tally to 1.31 million. The positivity ratio has reached 6.12% — the highest in more than four months, as the infection rate was last above it on September 8, 2021.

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'This is just the beginning': Maryam takes swipe at PM after his row with Khattak

PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz took a swipe at Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday after reports about his verbal altercation with defence minister Pervez Khattak surfaced on the media.

Taking to Twitter and calling Imran Khan a "liar, conspiratorial and cruel person," Maryam said that the treatment of some PTI members towards the premier is "a result of his actions."

She further criticised the PM and said that "getting your hands dirty for a few days of premiership is an utter loss".

Referring to the events that unfolded during the PTI's parliamentary meeting earlier today, the PML-N vice-president wrote that "this is just the beginning" for the [prime minister].

During the parliamentary meeting, the former chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak had told the PM that "we made you the premier through our votes".

According to reports, the situation turned sour as PM Imran Khan's most-supporting colleagues Khattak and Noor Alam, along with other members, showed serious reservations about inflation, the mini-budget, and the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) bill.

Sources further said that Khattak criticised PM Imran Khan, saying, “gas is banned in KP despite the province being the producer of gas and electricity. Yet, it is facing difficulties.”

“We have voted for you to become the prime minister, but if your behaviour remains the same, then we will not vote for you the next time,” Khattak warned.

Sources further revealed that after listening to Khattak's remarks, the premier tried leaving the meeting saying, “If you are not satisfied with me then, I will hand this government to somebody else.”

 

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Pakistan, Turkey vow joint action against illegal immigration, human smuggling

Interior Minister of Pakistan Sheikh Ahmed Rasheed held a video call with Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu to discuss various issues of mutual interest between Pakistan and Turkey.

The ministers discussed several issues, including regional peace, illegal immigration, human trafficking, and various mutual interests, per sources.

During the call, the interior ministers expressed Pakistan's desire to expand relations with Turkey.

According to sources, the two ministers agreed to take joint action against illegal immigration and human smuggling as it is considered a “common goal” for both countries.

Both the ministers invited each other on a visit to their countries.

“The relations between Pakistan and Turkey are old and brotherly,” said Rasheed, adding that both the countries have the same opinion over the issues faced by the Muslim Ummah.

Talking about the humanitarian crises in Afghanistan, Rasheed said that Pakistan has urged the entire world to assist Afghanistan.

“The Extraordinary session of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), that was held to provide assistance to Afghanistan, is a diplomatic success for Pakistan,” he said.

He appreciated the assistance provided by Turkey to help Afghanistan to prevent the humanitarian crises there and said: “Relations with Turkey enjoy widespread support among Pakistanis.”

The minister said that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is considered "a valued Muslim leader in Pakistan."

Rasheed assured his Turkish counterpart that action would be taken against human smuggling and illegal immigration, adding that: “Pakistan has zero-tolerance policy against people who are involved in these acts.”

“The Ministry of Interior and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) will take strict actions to stop illegal immigration from Pakistan to Turkey,” he added.

The minister said that fencing on the borders of Afghanistan and Iran will prevent human and drug smuggling which will be started this year.

He further informed that the Pakistan-Iran border has 700-kilometre long fencing.

“Pakistan and Turkey are ‘brother’ Islamic countries," said Erdogan, adding that he is "proud of the mutual relations between the countries."

He stressed increasing the relations between the interior ministries.

The Turkish minister said: "Better relations between countries can help fight issues," adding that illegal immigration and human trafficking create social and political issues.

He said that a joint strategy will help prevent issues like this.

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Pakistan, Turkey vow joint action against illegal immigration, human smuggling

Interior Minister of Pakistan Sheikh Ahmed Rasheed held a video call with Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu to discuss various issues of mutual interest between Pakistan and Turkey.

The ministers discussed several issues, including regional peace, illegal immigration, human trafficking, and various mutual interests, per sources.

During the call, the interior ministers expressed Pakistan's desire to expand relations with Turkey.

According to sources, the two ministers agreed to take joint action against illegal immigration and human smuggling as it is considered a “common goal” for both countries.

Both the ministers invited each other on a visit to their countries.

“The relations between Pakistan and Turkey are old and brotherly,” said Rasheed, adding that both the countries have the same opinion over the issues faced by the Muslim Ummah.

Talking about the humanitarian crises in Afghanistan, Rasheed said that Pakistan has urged the entire world to assist Afghanistan.

“The Extraordinary session of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), that was held to provide assistance to Afghanistan, is a diplomatic success for Pakistan,” he said.

He appreciated the assistance provided by Turkey to help Afghanistan to prevent the humanitarian crises there and said: “Relations with Turkey enjoy widespread support among Pakistanis.”

The minister said that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is considered "a valued Muslim leader in Pakistan."

Rasheed assured his Turkish counterpart that action would be taken against human smuggling and illegal immigration, adding that: “Pakistan has zero-tolerance policy against people who are involved in these acts.”

“The Ministry of Interior and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) will take strict actions to stop illegal immigration from Pakistan to Turkey,” he added.

The minister said that fencing on the borders of Afghanistan and Iran will prevent human and drug smuggling which will be started this year.

He further informed that the Pakistan-Iran border has 700-kilometre long fencing.

“Pakistan and Turkey are ‘brother’ Islamic countries," said Erdogan, adding that he is "proud of the mutual relations between the countries."

He stressed increasing the relations between the interior ministries.

The Turkish minister said: "Better relations between countries can help fight issues," adding that illegal immigration and human trafficking create social and political issues.

He said that a joint strategy will help prevent issues like this.

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Four billion does not come out of our leader's account: Hamad Azhar

Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar said that government has saved country from bankruptcy and placed economy back on the track.

Addressing a National Assembly session, Hammad Azhar said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government paid back record amount of loans and took difficult decisions to correct the direction of the economy.

He said that country was nearing bankruptcy when PML-N left the government but PTI shunned their policies and took decisions that led to growth in the country.

The minister asserted that yield of crops has increased compared to tenure of PML-N as highest sale of urea was recorded in 2021 which led to shortage of the fertilizer.

Talking about inflation in the country, Energy Minister said that increase in the commodity prices was due to supply chain problems because of coronavirus pandemic.

Hammad Azhar said there has been growth of 25 to 30 percent in exports which will touch thirty billion dollars by the close of this financial year.

The Minister for Energy said the government is fully cognizant of the problems faced by the people due to inflation. He said that the government disbursed about 200 billion rupees amongst millions of deserving families under Ehsaas program in the wake of COVID-19. He said we are also providing the people with Insaaf Sehat Card under which each household is entitled to medical treatment worth one million rupees. He said the international community is appreciating Pakistan for successfully tackling the Covid pandemic.

Earlier, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on said that the nation has never witnessed before such a worst economic condition of the country.

Addressing the members in National Assembly (NA), the PPP leader said the government PTI signed a weak deal with International Monetary Fund (IMF), adding that the general masses are bearing the after effects of this agreement.

Prime Minister Imran Khan is preparing to increase the prices of basic commodities. The meaning of new Pakistan is only unemployment, inflation and poverty. This is not change but devastation, he stated.

Bilawal Bhutto alleged the incumbent government of destroying agriculture sector and farmers by creating urea crisis. The ministers took ineffective decisions because of their stubbornness and ego, he expressed.

The PPP leader said that the government had rejected the offer of Opposition Leader in NA Shehbaz Sharif regarding National Economic Dialogue. The ministers were adamant over not talking to opposition on any issue. You could have presented the stance of opposition before IMF, he stated.

Bilawal Bhutto further asserted that the mini budget will hike the prices of 1000cc cars by 100 percent. The party of ‘Twitter and Facebook’ has also imposed new taxes on Information Technology (IT) sector and aid money, he went on to say.

The PPP chief asked when will PM stop selling his lies and think about the people. He demanded the federation to raise the salaries of government employees by 100percent, adding that Sindh authorities have set Rs25000 as minimum wage to provide relief to the nation.

He further said that agriculture sector suffered a lot over unequal distribution of water. PM said that coronavirus is major crisis of this century but it’s not true. He [Imran Khan] is actually the biggest crisis in Pakistan, he reiterated.

Talking about new initiatives of PTI government, Bilawal said that health card will badly affect health sector of the country. The federation is misusing resources in the name of health cards. We need to raise the standard of hospitals, he stated.

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Not asking for 'crazy stuff' in new deal: Salah

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah says he is not asking for "crazy stuff" in any new contract he signs with the Premier League club but wants the deal to reflect his huge contribution at Anfield.

The Egypt international has fewer than 18 months remaining on his current deal and has reiterated whether he stays or goes remains in the hands of Liverpool.

Reports have suggested that Salah, who has won the Champions League and Premier League with Liverpool, is looking for a weekly salary of more than £300,000 ($408,000).

That would smash the Reds' wage structure and would represent a significant policy change by the club, with the owners reluctant to hand out lucrative contracts to players once they reach 30, which Salah does in June.

Salah, who has scored 111 goals in 165 Premier League matches for Liverpool, and is on track for a third Golden Boot in five years, said he wanted to be appreciated.

"I want to stay, but it's not in my hands. It's in their hands. They know what I want. I'm not asking for crazy stuff," Salah told GQ magazine.

"The thing is when you ask for something and they show you they can give you something (they should) because they appreciate what you did for the club.

"I've been here for my fifth year now. I know the club very well. I love the fans. The fans love me. But with the administration, they have (been) told the situation. It's in their hands."

Salah, currently playing for Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations, has made the three-man shortlist, along with Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski and Paris Saint-Germain's Lionel Messi, for FIFA's best men's player of 2021.

He finished seventh in the race for last year's Ballon d'Or, but the Egyptian's ambition is to be the best in the world.

"I can't really lie and say honestly I didn't think about it," he said. "No, I think about it. I want to be the best player in the world.

"But I will have a good life even if I don't win. My life is OK, everything is fine."

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PPP chairman asks PM to stop selling lies

Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday has said that the nation has never witnessed before such a worst economic condition of the country.

Addressing the members in National Assembly (NA), the PPP leader said the government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) signed a weak deal with International Monetary Fund (IMF), adding that the general masses are bearing the after effects of this agreement.

Prime Minister Imran Khan is preparing to increase the prices of basic commodities. The meaning of new Pakistan is only unemployment, inflation and poverty. This is not change but devastation, he stated.

Bilawal Bhutto alleged the incumbent government of destroying agriculture sector and farmers by creating urea crisis. The ministers took ineffective decisions because of their stubbornness and ego, he expressed.

The PPP leader said that the government had rejected the offer of Opposition Leader in NA Shehbaz Sharif regarding National Economic Dialogue. The ministers were adamant over not talking to opposition on any issue. You could have presented the stance of opposition before IMF, he stated.

Bilawal Bhutto further asserted that the mini budget will hike the prices of 1000cc cars by 100 percent. The party of ‘Twitter and Facebook’ has also imposed new taxes on Information Technology (IT) sector and aid money, he went on to say.

The PPP chief asked when will PM stop selling his lies and think about the people. He demanded the federation to raise the salaries of government employees by 100percent, adding that Sindh authorities have set Rs25000 as minimum wage to provide relief to the nation.

He further said that agriculture sector suffered a lot over unequal distribution of water. PM said that coronavirus is major crisis of this century but it’s not true. He [Imran Khan] is actually the biggest crisis in Pakistan, he reiterated.

Talking about new initiatives of PTI government, Bilawal said that health card will badly affect health sector of the country. The federation is misusing resources in the name of health cards. We need to raise the standard of hospitals, he stated.

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