KARACHI, April 25 (APP): PML-N leader Senator Nehal Hashmi, criticising Imran Khan for his undemocratic attitude, said the PTI chief is spreading despondency in the country.
In his comments on Imran Khan’s speech at his party’s public gathering in Islamabad on Sunday, he said that the PTI chief has disappointed the nation.
He said that Imran Khan does not have any issue to do politics, therefore, he is spreading despondency.
ISLAMABAD, April 24 (APP): The usual mismanagement during
public gatherings of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was witnessed during the party’s 20th foundation day function at F-9 Park on Sunday when the unruly mob tried to reach near the stage.
The PTI supporters even mishandled few women workers, which
was also telecast live by a number of TV channels.
The ugly scene even prompted PTI chief Imran Khan to draw
attention of his supporters towards presence of womenfolk and advised them to be more respectful in their attitude.
ISLAMABAD, April 25 (APP): The citizens of Federal Capital have demanded the quarters concerned to take a policy decision of banning political gatherings at public parks.
The people were disappointed over damaging of the beauty of Fatima Jinnah Park by the supporters of the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) during the party’s gathering marking 20th foundation day. They expressed concern over the massive damage done to the precious plants, grass and the infrastructure at the biggest recreational park
of the Capital.
Gohar Ali, a resident of Islamabad, said he and his family visited the park every Sunday to enjoy its serene environment, but his children could not enjoy the weekend due to the PTI’s meeting. He said the district administration should not have allowed such a gathering at the public place.
ISLAMABAD, April 24 (APP): Minister for information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Peraiz Rashid Sunday said Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan was nothing but a “political beggar” in public view.
Imran Khan could not transform his “Tehreek-e-Ilzam” into a real democratic Tehreek-e-Insaf even after lapse of 20 years since the party was formed, he said in a statement here.
He said the people of Punjab hated Imran Khan as he persistently criticized the provincial government for launching development projects.
LAHORE, Apr 24 (APP): Federal Minister for Pakistan Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique has said that the Imran Khan’s address, on the occasion of foundation Day of PTI, was marked by pessimism, lies and intolerance.
In a statement issued here on Sunday, the minister said it is a pity that PTI Chairman Imran Khan failed to give any constructive road-map to PTI workers on party’s foundation day.
PML-N senior leader said the only target of Imran Khan is to obliterate PML-N and to wield power for himself by hook or by crook.
LAHORE, April 24 (APP): Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid Sunday said the commission on Panama Papers Leaks was a litmus test of character as the honest would welcome it and the dishonest would reject it to save themselves and their companions.
Speaking at `Meet the Press’ alongside Barrister Zafarullah Khan here at the Lahore Press Club (LPC), he said Imran Khan’s refusal to accept the commission was the victory of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. Had Imran Khan’s companions not been involved in corruption cases, he would not have refused to accept the Terms of Reference
(ToRs) of the commission on Panama Papers, he added.
To a query, the Information Minister said most of the investors of Imran Khan’s political campaign and `fun-fairs’ were involved in different scams like the EOBI, graveyard land and writing-off loans.
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad
Rafique Sunday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan’s speech disappointed the nation which was based on lies and cunningness.
Talking to a news channel, he said,”I thought that Imran Khan would give future strategy and visionary statement during his speech on party foundation day ‘Youm-e-Tasees’.”
He lauded Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif announcement of forming a judicial commission under the Chief Justice of Supreme Court on Panama Papers.
CHICAGO, Apr 24 (APP): Pakistani women are doing very well despite the immense social challenges they are facing, renowned filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy has said.
Speaking at an event held in her honour, she said the recent achievements of mountaineer Samina Baig, Nobel laureate Malala Yusufzai and outstanding performance of the Pakistani women team in the recent Cricket World Cup reflected the progress Pakistani women are making.
Organized by the Skinless Project in collaboration with The Citizens Archives Project of Pakistan, the event attracted people from all walks of life, including members of the Pakistani-American community.
LAHORE, Apr 24 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Human Rights Barrister Zafarullah Khan Sunday said that the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the commission of Panama Papers were comprehensive and the commission could summon a peon to the President for investigations or witness.
Underlining legal aspects of the ToR at `Meet the Press’ programme alongside Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid at the Lahore Press Club, he said the commission, set up under 1956 law, would look into different issues including the illegalities of offshore companies, commissions, kickbacks and cases of written off loans.
Barrister Zafarullah said the commission was set up to investigate Pakistani citizens, people of Pakistan origin abroad and legal entities, partnerships and offshore companies, besides public office-holders who were involved in cases of commission, kickbacks and written off loans.
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain has said that Pakistani writers and their works were gaining international recognition and assured that the government would continue supporting their endeavours.
He said intellectuals and writers played an important role in identifying and addressing various social ills afflicting a society, besides contributing in its intellectual and moral growth.
The President was speaking at a ceremony arranged for intellectuals, writers and academicians here at Aiwan-e-Sadr who attended the 7th National Book Day Festival.
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