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Imran Khan gets pre-arrest bail

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): A local court of Islamabad on Thursday granted interim bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan till October 13 in a case pertaining to his threatening remarks about a female judge and police officials.

District and Sessions Judge Kamran Basharrat Mufti heard the case filed by Imran Khan through his counsel Dr Babar Awan. The PTI chairman appeared before the court along with his legal team.

After listening to the arguments, the court granted the pre-arrest bail to Imran Khan against surety bonds of Rs 50,000 and sought comments from the Islamabad Police regarding the plea.

The case was adjourned till October 13.

The Margalla Police had lodged a first information report (FIR) for threatening a female judge and the Islamabad Police during a speech at a public gathering in F-9 Park. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) removed the clauses of Anti Terrorism Act (ATA) from the FIR and granted the protective bail to Imran Khan till October 7. The case then shifted to the District Court from the Anti Terrorism Court, which issued arrest warrants against Imran Khan over non-appearance.

Khawaja underscores enormous potential to strengthen Pak-Belgium ties

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Thursday said there was enormous potential to further strengthen relations between the Kingdom of Belgium and Pakistan in various fields including trade investment, defence, science and technology and people to people contact.

He made these remarks during a call on paid by Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium Charles Joseph M Delogne here, said a news release.

Khawaja reiterated that Pakistan was committed to stability and peace in the region with particular focus on its relations with Afghanistan and India.

“A peaceful Afghanistan is in the interest of Pakistan and of the whole region. Pakistan continues to stress upon political settlement and encouragement of Afghans to work towards peace,” the Minister told the Belgian envoy.

Moreover, Khawaja Muhammad Asif mentioned that Belgium was an important NATO ally. “It may share its experience with Pak Defence Forces in capacity building.”

He expressed that Pakistan’s desire to enhance defence collaboration with Belgium on transfer of technology basis and ease of access to defence technology of EU.

Both sides agreed to further strengthen the institutional framework for high level bilateral coordination to achieve regional as well as global peace and prosperity.

Ayaz Sadiq appreciates ‘long-term’ Pak-US bilateral ties

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Thursday appreciated the ‘long-term’ friendly and cordial relationship between the United States and Pakistan.

“We consider the United States as our long-term partner. The Government of Pakistan is focused on openly boosting our relationship with the USA,” said the Minister Economic Affairs.

The above mentioned statement by the minister was expressed when the US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome called on the former, here, as matters of mutual interest were discussed in the meeting, said a press release.

The minister expressed his gratitude for the flood relief assistance provided through the USAID.

The ambassador appreciated and stated that the cordial bilateral relationship between both the nations was important for the US administration.

“We are more focused on extending cooperation over areas including trade, investment, energy, education and economy. Pakistan has huge potential which needs to be explored,” the ambassador stated.

He further extended his deepest condolences over the loss of lives and large-scale destruction caused due to the devastating floods in Pakistan.

He apprised the minister about the flood relief assistance provided by the USAID and shared the US administration’s plan to extend its aid in strengthening Pakistan by building a climate resilient infrastructure for the host country.

Meanwhile, the minister apprised the ambassador that the government had taken relevant NGO stakeholders on board for the upcoming NGO Policy which was going to be tabled before the federal cabinet to officially ratify it.

He further highlighted the need to expedite some of the projects and suggested to hold a separate meeting for further deliberations, adding that he was actively looking after all the projects through the platform of National Coordination Committee (NCC) where every day progress of each project was presented to him.

Senior Minister Aslam Iqbal inaugurates Medica Expo

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LAHORE, Oct 06 (APP):Punjab Senior Minister Mian Aslam Iqbal inaugurated a three-day Pakistan-Türkiye Medica Expo-2022 here at Expo Centre, on Thursday.

Punjab Minister for Health Dr Akhtar Malik and Deputy Health Minister Türkiye Associate Prof Tolga Tolunay, Punjab Chief Secretary Abdullah Sumbal, Primary and Secondary Secretary Dr Irshad Ahmad, Secretary Specialized Health Imran Sikandar Baloch, and a large number of students participated in the event.


Pakistani and Turkish medical, pharma and biomedical companies have set up their stalls at the expo.


After the opening, the senior minister and others inspected the stalls.


Talking to the media, the minister said that Türkiye, China, Singapore and other countries had invested in the Special Economic Zones of Punjab and this investment was an alternative to imports. “Turkish investors have invested 500 million dollars in various sectors in the Special Economic Zones of Faisalabad,” he added.


He noted that the issuance of health cards was a revolutionary initiative of the Punjab government, adding that through health cards, people were getting quality treatment facilities for free.

He said that deep fraternal, friendly relations were established between Pakistan and Türkiye, adding that Türkiye also had a prominent position in medical technology and Pakistan could upgrade its hospitals by using Turkish technology.


The senior minister said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had created a special technology zone authority at the federal level for promotion of technology in its government. “Special technology zones are being created in Punjab and the government will welcome Turkish investors in Special Economic Zones and Special Technology Zones,” he added.


The Punjab government was advancing Imran Khan’s concept of an Islamic welfare state, he said and added that the concept of true freedom was incomplete without economic freedom.


Deputy Health Minister Tolga Tolunay said that the brotherhood of Pakistan and Türkiye was exemplary, adding that both countries had stood by each other in times of trouble.


He said that Türkiye has always supported Pakistan’s position on the Kashmir issue, adding that practical steps were needed to increase bilateral trade as the volume of trade between the two countries was low.


Dr Yasmin Rashid and Akhtar Malik highlighted the initiatives for the promotion of the health sector and the cooperation between Pakistan and Türkiye in this sector.

Women and children with their donkeys loaded with can are way to fetch water in the Kuchlaq area, suburb of Quetta city

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Women and children with their donkeys loaded with can are way to fetch water in the Kuchlaq area, suburb of Quetta city
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Women are purchasing house hold items on a pedestrian crossing bridge from a vendor in a provincial capital

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Women are purchasing house hold items on a pedestrian crossing bridge from a vendor in a provincial capital
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An illuminated view of Hamid Shah Mosque decorated with lights in connection with Eid Milad-ul-Nabi celebrations

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An illuminated view of Hamid Shah Mosque decorated with lights in connection with Eid Milad-ul-Nabi celebrations
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An illuminated view of Hamid Shah Mosque decorated with colorful lights in connection with Eid Milad-ul-Nabi celebrations

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An illuminated view of Hamid Shah Mosque decorated with colorful lights in connection with Eid Milad-ul-Nabi celebrations
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Kyrgyz ambassador calls on Amir Muqam, discusses enhancing cultural, trade ties

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 06 (APP): Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan Ulanbek Totiuiaev called on adviser to prime minister for political, public affairs, national heritage and culture Eng. Amir Muqam here on Thursday and discussed matters of bilateral interest including cultural exchanges between the two countries.

Amir Muqam while talking to the Kyrgyz ambassador said Pakistan looked forward to strengthen its cultural and trade ties with Kyrgyz republic.

He said both countries should explore opportunities in the field of culture while exchanging cultural delegates which would go a long way in cementing diplomatic ties.

Speaking on this occasion, the Kyrgyz ambassador discussed matters of mutual collaborative activities, celebration of central Asian common cultural aspects and signing of memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Pakistan for the promotion of art and culture.

He also discussed the possibilities to exchange expertise in the field of literature and cultural heritage by translating the literature of both the countries into Urdu and Kyrgyz languages.

The Kyrgyz ambassador said strong bilateral ties between Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan reflect that both nations were ready to build cooperation which would continue to future decades.

Secretary National Heritage and Culture Division Fareena Mazhar and others were also present in the meeting.

A mesmerizing view of a couple of Reindeer taking rest in a wild life cage at Faisal Avenue near Faisal mosque in federal Capital

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A mesmerizing view of a couple of Reindeer taking rest in a wild life cage at Faisal Avenue near Faisal mosque in federal Capital
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