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In his address on Wednesday to the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Country Strategy Dialogue (CSD) on Pakistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the country's current account recorded a surplus after 17 years. The CSD on Pakistan was held in recognition of the country’s positive economic trajectory and its commendable resilience amid the myriad challenges faced during the coronavirus outbreak. The prime minister said that the country opened the construction sector, and because the work done there was in the open air, the virus did not spread. The premier, talking about the Ehsaaas Programme, said that 15 million families were given cash handouts — and it really saved Pakistan from the worst effects of lockdowns. "Because the people [cooperated] with us, they complied with our measures we came out of it better than any other country," the premier said, adding: "We saved our economy and we save people from dying from the virus." However, the premier sai

PPP leader Ali Musa Gilani on Wednesday confirmed that he has been arrested by police following a rally ahead of the Pakistan Democratic Movement's (PDM) upcoming jalsa, with the party chairperson terming the move as the PTI government's "thuggery". The Multan Police "have arrested me and my colleagues", Ali Musa Gilani told Geo News in a telephonic conversation. "I requested [a copy] of the FIR registered against me but I'm not being provided" one by the police, he added. The Multan Police, in a statement, said a case was registered against Ali Musa Gilani for holding a rally today despite the ban. "We have nominated 30 leaders of the PPP and the PML-N in the FIR," they added, noting that at least 50 other unidentified political workers were booked as well. PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari strongly condemned the arrest of Ali Musa Gilani, saying it was "thuggery and bullying by the selected rulers". "The go

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday people to act responsibly and wear masks amid the second coronavirus wave, as it is the "easiest precaution one can take". Addressing a media briefing in Lahore, he expressed concern that the daily death toll has now hit 50 from single digit figures just two weeks ago. He said that Pakistan will avoid closing down factories and businesses, as people's livelihoods are linked to these. "We cannot render the daily wage worker unemployed." "But I strongly urge all factory, shop and shopping mall owners to strictly enforce safety protocols. And the easiest thing to do is just to wear a mask." PM Imran said Pakistan's exports are on the rise and "we are ahead of India and Bangladesh". "I recently visited Faisalabad and our textile industry is booming, so much so that they are short of workers. So we will not shut down factories," he reiterated. "While safeguarding against corona, we

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has invited Afghanistan’s national team on a full-fledged tour for the first time, a senior board official said on Tuesday, following a visit to Kabul by Prime Minister Imran Khan — one of the game’s greatest players. “We’ll try to look for a possible window for this tour — and if not 2021, we’ll definitely try to plan a series in 2022 season,” said PCB chief executive Wasim Khan. “A cricket series between Pakistan and Afghanistan could be a harbinger of love and peace between the two countries.” An Afghan national side toured Pakistan in May 2011, although they only played a second-string side and matches were not given first-class status. The Prime Minister visited Afghanistan on Thursday, where he vowed to help reduce spiralling violence and push for a ceasefire between the Taliban and Afghan forces. Before entering politics, Imran was one of the world’s leading cricketers — a destructive all-rounder with a devastating ability to swing the ball

Six Major Generals of the Pakistan Army have been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday. Former director general of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor is among those promoted. The other servicemen include Maj Gen Akhtar Nawaz, Maj Gen Sardar Hassan Azhar Hayat, Maj Gen Salman Fayyaz Ghani, Maj Gen Sarfraz Ali and Maj Gen Muhammad Ali. Promotions in the #Army : 6 Major Generals have been promoted to the Rank of Lieutenant General. Those promoted include MG Akhtar Nawaz , MG Sardar Hassan Azhar Hayat, MG Asif Ghafoor, MG Salman Fayyaz Ghani , MG Sarfraz Ali,MG Muhammad Ali. — DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) November 25, 2020 On Jan 26, Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor was replaced by Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar as the head of the military’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) and appointed as the General Officer Commanding Okara. Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor was appointed as the DG ISPR in

A senior leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and former defence minister Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar died in Lahore on Wednesday morning. He was 74 years old. He was reportedly suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and admitted to Lahore’s Shalimar Hospital. He had also undergone surgery in the United States (US) sometime ago. His funeral will be held at T Block mosque in DHA today at around 1:30pm. Former president Asif Ali Zardari and PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed grief over the demise of Ahmad Mukhtar and offered condolence to the bereaved family. Zardari said Mukhtar was a brave and loyal comrade, paying tribute to him over his services to the party. Bilawal said the deceased leader was an experienced politician as well as an asset to the party. from latest-news - SUCH TV https://ift.tt/33fwTQy

Balochistan has recorded 45 new infections and one death by COVID-19 in last 24 hours, reported on Wednesday. “Five more cases reported in provincial educational institutions in last 24 hours,” Media Coordinator of Corona Cell in the province, Dr Waseem Baig said in a statement. Corona infections count in academic institutions has soared to 981, the spokesperson stated. Total death count stands at 164 as one more patient succumbed to the complications by the novel coronavirus disease in province. The number of total cases of COVID-19 in Balochistan has reached to 16,891 according to the statement. The tally of recovered patients in the province has enhanced to 16,093, the spokesperson stated. The ratio of active cases in the province has currently reached to three percent as the recovery rate of Covid patients has been 96 percent, Dr Baig earlier stated. Pakistan has recorded fresh 3,009 COVID-19 cases and 59 deaths due to the virus in the last 24 hours. In the past 24 hours,