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  • ‘Research should be conducted on whether our divorces have increased and its impact,’ says PM Khan

    ‘Research should be conducted on whether our divorces have increased and its impact,’ says PM Khan

    Prime Minister Imran Khan, while addressing the Ashra-e-Rehmat-ul-Lil-Aalamin (PBUH) conference, announced the formation of the Rehmatul-lil-Aalameen Authority.

    According to Dawn, the scholars in the authority would be responsible for researching how best to disseminate lessons from the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) to the masses.

    PM said Islam was a religion of peace and humanity and the West did not understand it so the authority would also be tasked with explaining Islam to the world. “When they educate the world about the Prophet’s (PBUH) life, people will understand that Islam is a religion of humanity,” the premier said.

    During PM Khan’s address, he announced that the authority will monitor the media [print and electronic], and be in charge of monitoring the schools’ curriculum and how the course on the Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) biography was being taught.

    Furthermore, he said that the scholars would be responsible for carrying out and promoting research in universities.

    “Research should be conducted on topics such as whether our divorces have increased and what is the impact of this,” he added.

    However, the members of the authority haven’t been revealed yet. PM Khan said, “I will be the patron myself but we have started searching for a person who has written books of tafsir, has great command [over religion] and is a scholar for the chairman. There will be an international advisory board above him on which we will bring the Muslim world’s top scholars — we have looked at many names and are approaching them as well.”

  • Nobel Peace Prize for journalists

    Nobel Peace Prize for journalists

    The importance of free media and freedom of expression was highlighted once again when journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov won the Nobel Peace Prize for their fights to defend freedom of expression in the Philippines and Russia. Both of them have done work that led to threats from the rulers of their respective countries.

    The Norwegian Nobel Committee said in a statement that Ressa and Muratov won the Nobel for “their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace”. The statement added that “they are representatives of all journalists who stand up for this ideal in a world in which democracy and freedom of the press face increasingly adverse conditions”.

    It is an honour for journalists around the world that people of their fraternity were awarded the most prestigious award for standing up for free media. At a time when journalists are facing problems and many countries are clamping down on free media, it gives journalists more strength and courage when their struggle is recognised. 

    Read more- Journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov win 2021 Nobel Peace Prize

    Unfortunately, like many other countries, the space for free media is fast shrinking in Pakistan. The government claims that the Pakistani media is more independent than even western countries but the fact of the matter is that censorship has increased over the years, journalists have faced physical attacks in the capital but no one has been arrested, and relentless attacks against journalists continue online as well.

    The government claims that they do not shy away from sharing facts with the media but in a recent report published in The News, it says that when Geo News sent approximately 400 different queries to 36 key institutions in the past nine months under the Right to Information (RTI) law but 90 per cent of them were either not responded to or simply declined by them. Only 43 (10 per cent) queries were partially responded to by them through either very little or patchy information in 2021.

    It is pertinent that the government realises that the media is not its enemy. Media will act as a watchdog and it is media’s job to report the truth. Journalists will continue to do their job and such tactics will not make them stop. A free and vibrant media is critical for democracy. One should believe in more freedom, not less. Long live media freedom.

  • Sohaib Maqsood Replaced By Shoaib Malik After Back Injury

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    Greetings,*|MERGE1|*. It’s October 10th. Finally, Sundayyy is here!

    By the time you open this newsletter, I would probably still be dreaming of mountains in my sleep  

    I was so tired throughout this week. Today I’ll spend my day in bed and there’s no power on earth that can stop me :p

    It’s going to be rainy in Islamabad and Peshawar. 

     
         Sajjal -Th    e Current 

    STORY OF MY LIFE 

    STORIES YOU CAN’T MISS… 

    US Deputy Secretary Wendy R Sherman’s visit to Pakistan 

    Cold receptionUnited States (US) Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R Sherman, following her visit to India, received a cold reception upon her arrival in Islamabad as per The News.
    She was welcomed by a mid-level diplomat, instead of her counterpart, Foreign Secretary Sohail Mehmood.

    Reason Before coming to Pakistan, Sherman in Mumbai had made it very clear that the US was not interested in a broad relationship with Pakistan, beyond Afghanistan.

    “My visit to Pakistan in the context of Afghanistan is in a bid to make sure that Pakistan has the capabilities to ensure everybody’s security, including India’s and the US,” she said at an event in India.

    Meetings Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mahmood Qureshi met the Deputy Secretary on Thursday but he didn’t tweet about the meeting. However, Sherman tweeted, “I met today with Pakistan FM to discuss Afghanistan’s future and the important and long-standing US-Pakistan relationship. We look forward to continuing to address pressing regional and global challenges.”

    Sherman also met Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa where matters of mutual interest, regional security situation, and collaboration in humanitarian measures in Afghanistan were discussed.

    Read On

    90 per cent institutions, including PM Khan’s office, decline RTI requests

    The majority of government institutions and departments have declined to respond to hundreds of queries by Geo News, which were sent to them under the Right To Information (RTI) laws. 

    Stats The media outlet reportedly sent approximately 400 different queries to 36 key institutions in the last nine months but 90 per cent of them didn’t respond or simply declined. Only 10 per cent of queries were partially responded to by the institutions, providing either very little or patchy information.

    Institutions involvedThe departments that simply refused to share any information includes the offices of the Prime Minister, President, Chief Ministers, Cabinet Members, Supreme and High Courts, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority, National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Assets Recovery Unit (ARU), Parliament, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the report states.

    What is RTI? According to the Punjab Information Commission, RTI is the right that you have, as a citizen, to access information from your government and private bodies that receive public funds. It is based on the principle that information belongs to the people. Under Article 19-A of the Constitution, RTI is a fundamental right in Pakistan.

    Read On

     Sohaib Maqsood replaced by Shoaib Malik after back injury

    Sohaib Maqsood has been ruled out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 due to a lower back injury and has been replaced by Shoaib Malik

    Press Release As per a press release issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Sohaib underwent MRI scans for the lower back on Thursday after being injured during October 6 match against Northern. Consequently, he missed October 7 match against Central Punjab.

    Read On

    TOP PICKS 

    1 million Afghan children at risk of starvation, warns UNICEF director

    At least one million children in Afghanistan will suffer from severe acute malnutrition this year and could die without proper treatmenta>

    Wajahat jokingly hints at remaking Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ starring Humayun Saeed?

    Pakistani director Wajahat Rauf has reacted on a netizen’s pun that if Korean web series Squid Game is to be remade in Pakistan, he will cast Humayun Saeed in it……

    What was trending? 

    1.#سعدرضوی_پھرسرخرو

    This hashtag was trending because yesterday, DC Lahore issued an order for the release of Saad Hussain Rizvi, chief of the proscribed Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP).

    2. #ASportsHD

     A new HD sports channel with the name of “A Sports HD” is being launched on October 16.

    3. #T20WorldCupsquad

     People were using this hashtag to talk about Pakistan’s T20 world cup squad.

    TheCurrent Recommends 

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    The Current Horoscope 

    Serenity is easy to achieve if you loosen the reigns today, Capricorn.
    Check yours now! 

    ON THIS DAY

    World Mental Health Day 

     Today is World Mental Health Day. The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness about mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health.

    CURRENT BABA’S WISDOM FOR TODAY 

     Live and let live!

     
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    Greetings,*|MERGE1|*. It’s October 10th. Finally, Sundayyy is here!

    By the time you open this newsletter, I would probably still be dreaming of mountains in my sleep  

    I was so tired throughout this week. Today I’ll spend my day in bed and there’s no power on earth that can stop me :p

    It’s going to be rainy in Islamabad and Peshawar. 

     
         Sajjal -Th    e Current 

    STORY OF MY LIFE 

    STORIES YOU CAN’T MISS… 

    US Deputy Secretary Wendy R Sherman’s visit to Pakistan 

    Cold receptionUnited States (US) Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R Sherman, following her visit to India, received a cold reception upon her arrival in Islamabad as per The News.
    She was welcomed by a mid-level diplomat, instead of her counterpart, Foreign Secretary Sohail Mehmood.

    Reason Before coming to Pakistan, Sherman in Mumbai had made it very clear that the US was not interested in a broad relationship with Pakistan, beyond Afghanistan.

    “My visit to Pakistan in the context of Afghanistan is in a bid to make sure that Pakistan has the capabilities to ensure everybody’s security, including India’s and the US,” she said at an event in India.

    Meetings Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mahmood Qureshi met the Deputy Secretary on Thursday but he didn’t tweet about the meeting. However, Sherman tweeted, “I met today with Pakistan FM to discuss Afghanistan’s future and the important and long-standing US-Pakistan relationship. We look forward to continuing to address pressing regional and global challenges.”

    Sherman also met Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa where matters of mutual interest, regional security situation, and collaboration in humanitarian measures in Afghanistan were discussed.

    Read On

    90 per cent institutions, including PM Khan’s office, decline RTI requests

    The majority of government institutions and departments have declined to respond to hundreds of queries by Geo News, which were sent to them under the Right To Information (RTI) laws. 

    Stats The media outlet reportedly sent approximately 400 different queries to 36 key institutions in the last nine months but 90 per cent of them didn’t respond or simply declined. Only 10 per cent of queries were partially responded to by the institutions, providing either very little or patchy information.

    Institutions involvedThe departments that simply refused to share any information includes the offices of the Prime Minister, President, Chief Ministers, Cabinet Members, Supreme and High Courts, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority, National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Assets Recovery Unit (ARU), Parliament, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the report states.

    What is RTI? According to the Punjab Information Commission, RTI is the right that you have, as a citizen, to access information from your government and private bodies that receive public funds. It is based on the principle that information belongs to the people. Under Article 19-A of the Constitution, RTI is a fundamental right in Pakistan.

    Read On

     Sohaib Maqsood replaced by Shoaib Malik after back injury

    Sohaib Maqsood has been ruled out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 due to a lower back injury and has been replaced by Shoaib Malik

    Press Release As per a press release issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Sohaib underwent MRI scans for the lower back on Thursday after being injured during October 6 match against Northern. Consequently, he missed October 7 match against Central Punjab.

    Read On

    TOP PICKS 

    1 million Afghan children at risk of starvation, warns UNICEF director

    At least one million children in Afghanistan will suffer from severe acute malnutrition this year and could die without proper treatmenta>

    Wajahat jokingly hints at remaking Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ starring Humayun Saeed?

    Pakistani director Wajahat Rauf has reacted on a netizen’s pun that if Korean web series Squid Game is to be remade in Pakistan, he will cast Humayun Saeed in it……

    What was trending? 

    1.#سعدرضوی_پھرسرخرو

    This hashtag was trending because yesterday, DC Lahore issued an order for the release of Saad Hussain Rizvi, chief of the proscribed Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP).

    2. #ASportsHD

     A new HD sports channel with the name of “A Sports HD” is being launched on October 16.

    3. #T20WorldCupsquad

     People were using this hashtag to talk about Pakistan’s T20 world cup squad.

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    The Current Horoscope 

    Serenity is easy to achieve if you loosen the reigns today, Capricorn.
    Check yours now! 

    ON THIS DAY

    World Mental Health Day 

     Today is World Mental Health Day. The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness about mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health.

    CURRENT BABA’S WISDOM FOR TODAY 

     Live and let live!

     
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  • Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan passes away at 85

    Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan passes away at 85

    Pakistan’s nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan passed away in Islamabad on Sunday morning at the age of 85.

    Dr Khan was admitted to a local hospital where his health deteriorated early morning. PTV said that the nuclear scientist died after being transferred to a hospital with lung problems, reports Radio Pakistan.

    “Under the directions issued by Prime Minister Imran Khan, Dr Khan would be given a state funeral,” said Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid.

    Prime Minister Imran Khan took to Twitter and wrote Dr Khan was loved by the nation because of his critical contribution to making Pakistan a nuclear weapon state.

    “This has provided us security against an aggressive much larger nuclear neighbour. For the people of Pakistan he was a national icon,” he said, adding that he would be buried in Faisal Mosque “as per his wishes”.

    President Dr Arif Alvi said, “He helped us develop nation-saving nuclear deterrence, and a grateful nation will never forget his services in this regard.”

    Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif said that the nation had lost “a true benefactor who served the motherland with heart and soul”.

    According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Nadeem Raza and all services chiefs expressed sorrow over Dr Khan’s passing.

    The ISPR statement also quoted Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa as saying that he had rendered invaluable services to strengthen Pakistan’s defence capabilities.

    Born in 1936 in Bhopal, India, Dr Khan had immigrated along with his family to Pakistan in 1947 after the partition of the subcontinent.

    After learning of India’s nuclear test in 1974, Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan joined his nation’s clandestine efforts to develop nuclear power, read Radio Pakistan’s statement.

    He founded the Khan Research Laboratories in 1976 and was both its chief scientist and director for many years.

    He was awarded Nishan-i-Imtiaz for his services to the country.

  • Sohaib Maqsood replaced by Shoaib Malik after back injury

    Sohaib Maqsood replaced by Shoaib Malik after back injury

    Sohaib Maqsood has been ruled out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 due to a lower back injury and has been replaced by Shoaib Malik.

    As per a press release issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Sohaib underwent MRI scans for the lower back on Thursday after picking up the injury during October 6 match against Northern and consequently missed October 7 match against Central Punjab.

    Chief selector Muhammad Wasim said: “Sohaib is devastated to miss out on the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup as he had worked hard for this event and was in sparkling form. We feel for him but injuries are part and parcel of the sport. I am sure after undergoing rehabilitation, he’ll fully recover to be available for future assignments.”

    “In his place and following discussions with the team management, we have decided to include Shoaib Malik in the side. I am sure Shoaib’s experience will be handy for the entire squad,” he added.

    Shoaib Malik captained Pakistan in the inaugural T20 World Cup event in 2007 and was a member of the side that won the tournament in 2009. After missing the West Indies event in 2010, he featured in the 2012, 2014 and 2016 tournaments.

    The Pakistan squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 will depart for Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on October 15. They will play two warm-up matches against the West Indies and South Africa on October 18 and 20, respectively before taking on India in a Group-2 fixture on October 24 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

    Pakistan squad include Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Hassan Ali, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicketkeeper), Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shoaib Malik.

    Travelling reserves are Khushdil Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani and Usman Qadir.

  • Can’t We Sacrifice A Little And Reduce The Quantity Of Sugar In Our Tea And Eat Less Bread?” Ali Amin Gandapur’s Response To Rising Inflation

    Can’t We Sacrifice A Little And Reduce The Quantity Of Sugar In Our Tea And Eat Less Bread?” Ali Amin Gandapur’s Response To Rising Inflation









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    Good morning, *|MERGE1|*.  It’s October 8.

    Sixteen years have passed since the deadly earthquake of 2005. The memories of the harrowing day are still fresh in the minds of surviours.  

    Also, Rabiul Awal moon was sighted last night and Eid Milad-un-Nabi will be on October 19. 

    It is going to be sunny again today. Sardiaan kab aayeingi?

     
         Laila-Th    e Current 

    STORIES YOU CAN’T MISS… 

    ‘Reduce intake of sugar and bread,’ Ali Amin Gandapur’s response to rising inflation

    Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Ali Amin Gandapur, while addressing a gathering in Azad Kashmir, said, “Today we say that sugar has become expensive. Can’t we sacrifice a little and reduce the quantity of sugar in our tea and eat less bread?”

    What else?

    He was referring to the rising inflation in the country.

    “Have we become so selfish that we can not sacrifice a little for our nation? If there is nine per cent inflation, I eat 100 bites of bread, can’t I eat nine fewer bites of the bread and give this sacrifice for my nation?”

     ‘Human rights activist’ yells at restaurant chef who asked for her vaccination certificate 

    Where did it happen? 

    A woman at Okra Test Kitchen in Karachi yelled at a chef who reportedly asked her for her Covid vaccination certificate.

    More Details:

    The video shows the woman, who was not even wearing a mask, filming the chef and arguing with him. The woman can be heard saying, “Who are you to ask me about my medical record?” She also accused the chef of being in violation of the Constitution of Pakistan because he was asking for her medical records.

    What do you have to say about this?

    Schools to resume normal classes from Monday

    NCOC has decided to allow all educational institutions to start normal classes from Monday (October 11), announced Asad Umar yesterday.

    “Based on the reduced level of disease spread and the launch of the school vaccination program, it has been decided in today’s NCOC meeting to allow all educational institutions to start normal classes from Monday the 11th of October,” tweeted Asad Umar.

    TOP PICKS 

    In a world full of Aswads, be a Safwan, ‘HKKST’ got the hero wrong

    As of late, Sunday nights seem to be incomplete without a dose of drama and emotion courtesy Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay (HKKST).

    WHO approves world’s first Malaria vaccine

    The World Health Organization (WHO) has endorsed the widespread rollout of the first malaria vaccine with the experts hoping that it could save tens of thousands of children’s lives each year across Africa.

    What was trending? 

    1.#earthquake

    This hashtag was trending as a powerful earthquake of 5.9-magnitude hit several cities of Balochistan early Thursday morning.

    2. #PakistanDemandsCrypto

    People using this hashtag demanded government to regulate crypto currency in Pakistan.

    3. #T20WorldCup2021

    Pakistanis are ready for T20 World Cup and this hashtag is a proof of it.

    The Current Recommends  

    The Current Recommeds you to do your own Breast Self-Examination. October is often referred to as Pinktober in a bid to raise awareness about breast cancer among the masses, given the stigma attached to using the word “breast”.

    Given the spread of the disease, it is absolutely essential to spread awareness on the topic. Early detection is the best way to combat the disease and one way to detect it is breast self-examination.

    The Current Horoscope 

    If you can take your mind off of the little details in front of you, it’ll be a great day.Check yours now! 

    ON THIS DAY

    Azad Kashmir Earthquake 

    On October 8, 2005,  an earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale jolted Bagh, Balakot, Battagram, Muzaffarabad and a number of adjoining areas in AJK along with the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi at around 08:52am, leaving over 87,000 people dead and more than 100,000 severely injured.

    CURRENT BABA’S WISDOM FOR TODAY 

    You will hear some nice things about yourself from the people you expect the least.

     
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  • Shoaib Malik, Ayesha Omar share crackling chemistry in latest fashion shoot

    Shoaib Malik, Ayesha Omar share crackling chemistry in latest fashion shoot

    Actor Ayesha Omar and cricketer Shoaib Malik teamed up for a magazine’s shoot. The duo, known for their impressive sense of style oozed crackling chemistry together.

    “Always a pleasure working with friend,” wrote the all-rounder.

    Ayesha Omar, Shoaib Malik's photo shoot goes viral | IG News

    The two have been spotted together at events in the past.

    Umar Akmal, Shoaib Malik And Ayesha Umar - Cricket Images & Photos
    Shoaib Malik on Twitter:

    On the work front, Ayesha is playing Khoobsurat in the super hit TV serial Bulbulay while Shoaib is currently playing national Twenty20 Cup.

  • Hina Altaf, Aagha Ali ooze style goals on Turkish vacation

    Hina Altaf, Aagha Ali ooze style goals on Turkish vacation

    Agha Ali and Hina Altaf are currently on a romantic getaway in Turkey. The Dil-e-Gumshuda duo shared some special moments on their respective social media handles for their fans.

    Have a look:

    The celebrity couple recently wrapped up Aagha’s directorial short film, Raat.

    Raat Web film By Hina Altaf and Agha | Motion Poster | Urduflix Originals | - YouTube
  • PMC issues clarification on MDCAT 2021 results controversy

    PMC issues clarification on MDCAT 2021 results controversy

    The Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) released a clarification on the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) 2021 results controversy.

    The PMC claimed that it sent out an e-mail before the scheduled time with the result certificates of students who appeared for their MDCAT 2021 due to “a system error”.

    The final MDCAT 2021 results were scheduled to be publicised after 1pm today on PMC’s website.

    But this morning, many students reported that they had received an e-mail from PMC’s noreply e-mail with their MDCAT 2021 result certificate attached, the PMC explained in a tweet.

    The commission explained that the final result was actually to be announced later in the afternoon after the last examination scheduled today in the morning for Covid-affected students.

    The results, it said, were accurate but the commission apologised for its “inadvertent error as it has resulted in concern amongst the students”.
    According to the PMC, an option was provided to download, print, or e-mail the result certificates to students on the PMC website to check their final result.

    “Unfortunately due to an error, the system generated all the result certificates and e-mailed them to students early this morning automatically.”
    The final score in all the result certificates received by students are correct and have been checked, the PMC said, clarifying that although in a small number of certificates e-mailed to students in the morning there are errors in subject marks, the total score is correct.

    This only happened due to the results being generated by the system automatically, PMC said, asking students to ignore these errors.
    Students can recheck and verify their final results once PMC uploads the live results online.

  • US Deputy Secretary of State receives cold reception upon her arrival in Pakistan

    US Deputy Secretary of State receives cold reception upon her arrival in Pakistan

    United States (US) Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R Sherman, following her visit to India, received a cold reception upon her arrival in Islamabad as per The News.

    She was welcomed by a mid-level diplomat, instead of her counterpart, Foreign Secretary Sohail Mehmood.

    Well aware of Pakistan concerns: Wendy R Sherman

    Before coming to Pakistan, Sherman in Mumbai had made it very clear that the US was not interested in a broad relationship with Pakistan, beyond Afghanistan.

    She stated, “My visit to Pakistan is for a very specific narrow purpose and the United States does not see itself building a broad relationship with Pakistan and we have no interest in returning to days of hyphenated [India and Pakistan]. That is not where we are. That is not where we’re going to be.”

    “My visit to Pakistan in the context of Afghanistan is in a bid to make sure that Pakistan has the capabilities to ensure everybody’s security, including India’s and the US”, she said as she left India.

    According to The News, the government was shocked at Sherman’s undiplomatic statements that she had made in India.

    Sherman met with the National Security Adviser (NSA) Moeed Yusuf where he stressed that the world “must maintain contact” with the interim Taliban government in Afghanistan.

    Furthermore, Yusuf blatantly said that Indian human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) also pose a threat to regional peace.

    Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mahmood Qureshi met the Deputy Secretary on Thursday but he didn’t tweet about the meeting. However, Sherman tweeted, “I met today with Pakistan FM to discuss Afghanistan’s future and the important and long-standing US-Pakistan relationship. We look forward to continuing to address pressing regional and global challenges.”

    Sherman also met Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa where matters of mutual interest, regional security situation, and collaboration in humanitarian measures in Afghanistan were discussed.

    Apart from the meetings, while talking to The News’ editors, Sherman said she believed US President Joe Biden will soon talk to Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan. She said, “We have an idea that every country wants to have a telephone conversation with US President. I am sure that this conversation will be held with PM Khan soon.” 

    “I am sure that this contact will take place soon, so I don’t think it should mean anything else,” she added.

    Moreover, while replying to a question about a bill presented in September by 22 Republican senators targeting Pakistan, Sherman assured, “We get hundreds of bills; thousands of people are behind them but we are well aware of Pakistan’s concerns and are closely looking at the situation.”