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  • Khan angry with PTI leaders over failure to mobilise supporters

    Khan angry with PTI leaders over failure to mobilise supporters

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan is unhappy with his party’s top leaders for failing to mobilise supporters to participate in his long march to Islamabad, revealed Geo News anchorperson Shahzeb Khanzada in his programme ‘Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath’.

    According to him, Khan thought that more people would turn up but people did not show up in Rawalpindi. Even his party leaders appeared to have gone missing in action.

    On the contrary, sources say, PTI leaders argued that they were not given enough time to prepare by their leader. They even asked him to extend the date but Khan wanted to maintain an element of surprise for the government.

    According to PTI leaders, except for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) supporters, PTI does not have many supporters elsewhere who would brave the police or tear gas or the heat in an effort to try and reach Islamabad, the anchor revealed.

    Moreover, the leaders thought that the long march would not be a good idea, and the announcement of a dharna (sit-up) would end up more of a problem for PTI. According to Khanzada, they are even unhappy with Khan’s six-day ultimatum to the government.

    According to PTI sources, Imran Khan seems to be only listening to some people who are close to him, instead of politicians better adept at traditional constituency politics.

  • Govt to remove PCB chairman Ramiz Raja after seven months

    Govt to remove PCB chairman Ramiz Raja after seven months

    The new government has reportedly decided to remove Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja from his position.

    Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif himself will recommend two names for the governing board soon, states Geo News’ sources.

    Previously, it was reported that the PCB chairman had directed the directors and the staff to focus on work. Raja said, “I have been told to continue working, so now the uncertainty should end.”

    It is pertinent to mention that there were media reports that suggested that Raja is likely to quit following the defeat of former PM Imran Khan in a no-confidence motion and former PCB chairperson Najam Sethi is expected to hold the position again as the next PCB chairman.

    Former Captain Ramiz Raja was elected unanimously as the 36th PCB chairman for a three-year term in September 2021.

    

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    Australia’s tour is “huge message” to the world: Wasim Khan
    
			
    Australia’s tour is “huge message” to the world: Wasim Khan
    
			
    Former CEO of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Wasim Khan called it a delight and a privilege to welcome Australia to Pakistan and termed it a “huge occasion” for not only cricket fans in Pakistan but also around the globe.
    

    Speaking to Geo News, Wasim Khan said that he “gets very excited about the tour like all other Pakistanis and cricket lovers as it is a huge occasion for the whole nation”.
    

    He said that this will send out a “huge message” to the world.
    

    He admitted there had been concerns about touring Pakistan from the players a few months ago, but they had all been put away by Pakistan’s security arrangements.
    

    “Hockley thanked me for all the hard work that was done for nearly 18 months to finalise the details of the tour,” said Wasim.
    

    Wasim said that it wasn’t just a single person’s work but a team effort as many people played their part to make this possible. “I have been in regular contact with Cricket Australia’s management and also players like Usman Khwaja,” he added.
    

    Wasim Khan said that there are many people on both sides that have worked tirelessly over the months to make this tour a reality. “This tour also sends out a strong and positive message to the entire world.” And he is confident that when the Australian team returns home, they will leave with fond memories.
    

    Last year, England and New Zealand cricketers didn’t play in Pakistan because of security concerns.
    

    Wasim added that there is no reason left for both England and New Zealand to not tour Pakistan later this year.
    

    “It feels so great that such positive news is coming out of Pakistan. The statements from Australians are very encouraging, which is a real proud moment for Pakistan.”
    

    “I was personally very disappointed, in fact, everyone was, as all of us put so much effort to make that possible,” he said.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Oil companies warn govt of fuel shortage in Pakistan
    
			
    Oil companies warn govt of fuel shortage in Pakistan
    
			
    Oil marketing companies and refineries have reportedly expressed serious concerns and warned of a fuel crisis in the country after the government’s announcement of a relief package, according to Geo News.
    

    In a meeting between Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and the petroleum division, several questions have been raised regarding petroleum prices. They argued that how can they sell petroleum products at cheaper prices when they are buying them at an expensive rate from the international market. They asked, “who will pay the price difference?”
    

    According to the secretary of petroleum, the government is preparing a price adjustment mechanism and the government will pay later. Till then, oil marketing companies and refineries should bear the price difference.
    

    In response to this, oil marketing companies and refineries said that the situation doesn’t seem to be sustainable as the country can face an interruption in the supply of petroleum products.
    

    Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, in an announcement on Monday, said that the government has slashed petrol, diesel prices by Rs10 per litre and electricity prices by Rs5 per unit as part of a series of measures to bring some relief to the public. He also promised that the government will not increase the prices of these commodities till the next budget, which will be announced in June.
    

    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    ‘Sheikh Rasheed’s abusive comments are a result of his training by PML-N’: PTI’s Shahbaz Gill
    
			
    ‘Sheikh Rasheed’s abusive comments are a result of his training by PML-N’: PTI’s Shahbaz Gill
    
			
    Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (PM) Dr Shahbaz Gill criticised Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed’s abusive language and said he had been trained by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). 
    

    Speaking on Geo News programme ‘Capital Talk’, Gill said that Sheikh Rasheed had previously been jailed for insulting former PM Benazir Bhutto.
    

    Gill also clarified that when PM Khan called Pakistan People’s Party’s (PPP) chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari ‘Sahiba‘, it was due to a slip of tongue.
    

    Gill further said that the slip of the tongue of the premier was similar to when he had talked about the borders of Germany and Japan.
    

    Criticising the Opposition parties, Gill said that the use of abusive language was the culture of PML-N and PPP. “We are suffering because of them.” 
    

    PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz on Thursday said, “I want to request the media to play the footage of the speeches of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ministers where they have made personal attacks against me. Imran Khan Sahib used to praise them for making such comments, clap at them. I too am someone’s daughter.”
    

    Maryam added, “Yes, your [PM Khan] wife [Bushra Bibi] is of respect to us. The standard you want to set for your wife, the same standards should have been there for the deceased Kalsoom Nawaz [wife of PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif]. When I used to go to check on my mother from our London apartment to the hospital, three to four PTI workers used to abuse me. When my son Junaid used to leave, they used to abuse his mother.”
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Shahzeb Khanzada’s wife reveals all about her husband
    
			
    Shahzeb Khanzada’s wife reveals all about her husband
    
			
    Anchorperson Shahzeb Khanzada’s wife and Actor Rushna Khan disclosed that her husband [Shahzeb] is very fond of singing and sometimes just makes up songs.
    

    Talking to Anchor Shahzad Iqbal on the Geo News programme, ‘Jashan-e-Cricket’ when asked about the travelling expenses, Rushna said that she spends a little bit of her husband’s money.
    

    Last year, on a week-long trip, Rushna celebrated her husband’s birthday in New York and then visited Canada.
    

    According to her, Shahzeb doesn’t get angry. This is not the first time, such revelations about Shahzeb have come into the limelight. The prime show anchorperson is also very diet-cautious which is the secret behind his six pack.
    

    While speaking to Iqbal, Rushna revealed that her favourite cricketers are National cricket team captain Babar Azam and fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi.
    

    When asked about the possibility of her entering politics, the upcoming actor said she has no intention to do so.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    ‘No evidence that Nawaz Sharif’s medical reports were fake’: Attorney-General of Pakistan
    
			
    ‘No evidence that Nawaz Sharif’s medical reports were fake’: Attorney-General of Pakistan
    
			
    Attorney-General of Pakistan (AGP) Barrister Khalid Javed Khan has said that there is no evidence to support that Nawaz Sharif’s medical reports are fake.
    

    Speaking on Geo News show ‘Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath’, the AGP Javed said they do not want to initiate contempt of court proceedings against Shehbaz Sharif over the subject of Nawaz Sharif’s return. Instead, he said, they want the situation to be settled amicably.
    

    

    


    

    

    

    AGP Khalid Javed said that Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid too said that the medical reports of Nawaz Sharif were not fake. 
    

    AGP said that he is waiting for a decision made by the medical board constituted to further comment on the reports. Until they don’t submit an authentic and comprehensive report, he will wait.  
    

    He also said that he has requested Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif to cooperate and submit Nawaz’s recent medical reports so that the due proceedings can happen. He also said that the medical board will then examine Nawaz’s reports once again and will plan out further accordingly. 
    

    Earlier this week, the AGP had written a letter to the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif to bring back his brother Nawaz Sharif to Pakistan.
    

    The AGP had instructed Shehbaz to submit Nawaz’s medical reports within the next 10 days. In case he fails to do so, contempt of court petition will be filed against Shahbaz, he had said.
    

    Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar had previously revealed that it was “100 per cent Imran Khan’s decision” to send the former PM to London for his medical treatment. “This was first discussed in a cabinet meeting,” he said, adding that the decision was entirely made by the prime minister and the premier did not say that the decision was not his. 
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Former cricketer Aqib Javed opposes PSL anthem
    
			
    Former cricketer Aqib Javed opposes PSL anthem
    
			
    Former Pakistan Test cricketer Aqib Javed has said that every year a new anthem of Pakistan Super League (PSL) is unnecessary.
    

    “There is no need for an advertising campaign; it is just a plain waste of money. Nobody wants to see singers,” the former head coach said while speaking to Geo News.
    

    Javed said that money should not be wasted on songs, there is no star bigger than cricketers and fans want to see Shaheen Afridi and Babar Azam, not singers.
    

    “But now, fans come to watch Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and other cricketers in action. There’s no bigger star than the cricketers. People don’t come before the matches to see the singers,” he said.
    

    He further added that now there is no need for publicity campaign. Fans want to see cricketers in action and the song “Groove Mera” which is popular should be permanent.
    

    Speaking about his team’s anthems, he said the franchise had released several songs, but none of the songs were as famous as the first one.
    

    He said that the proposal of PCB chairman Ramiz Raja to hold a four-nation cricket series was good.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Shahrukh Jatoi shifted to jail after enjoying private hospital facilities for two years
    
			
    Shahrukh Jatoi shifted to jail after enjoying private hospital facilities for two years
    
			
    

    A death row convict, Shahrukh Jatoi was shifted to Central Jail after benefiting from a luxurious life in the private hospital room for more than two years. When the news aired on various channels, the administration of the jail came into action and put him behind bars once again.
    

    According to media reports, Jatoi’s family rented the whole upper floor of the Hospital named Qamar-ul-Islam Hospital in Karachi for the inmate where he enjoyed all facilities and appeared to be living like a normal citizen.
    

    The amenities included a television, airconditioner, and a refrigerator among other facilities which violated the rules and procedures of the Pakistan Penal Code.
    

    According to Geo News, Shahrukh Jatoi was also allowed to leave the premises of the hospital without any police protocol.
    

    He was transferred to the private hospital “orders of the Sindh Home Department and an influential person was behind this breach of rules,” stated the news network. However, the department was not aware of the transfer of the death-sentenced convict.
    

    He was transferred to the hospital when he complained of a backache and later reportedly complained of having gastric problems.
    

    According to the rules, if the life of a prisoner is in danger, he would be transferred to public or private hospitals. However, the provincial health department did not receive any letter to shift him to the private hospital from the provincial home department regarding this case.
    

    Shahrukh Jatoi was arrested after he killed a young man, Shahzeb Khan near his home, Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Karachi on December 25, 2012.
    

    The victim’s family flew abroad to live without any fears. His mother reportedly said, “We may not have forgiven them in our hearts, but we have pardoned our son’s killers in the name of Allah. We cannot spend our entire lives in fear… we took the decision considering the circumstances.”
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    America forced IMF to impose strict conditions on Pakistan: Shaukat Tarin
    
			
    America forced IMF to impose strict conditions on Pakistan: Shaukat Tarin
    
			
    Federal Minister for Finance Shaukat Tarin termed the geo-political situation of the region as a reason for the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) to impose strict conditions on Pakistan.
    

    The finance minister spoke about a number of issues, including the Supplementary Finance Bill 2021, inflation, State Bank Amendment Bill, prior actions demanded by IMF, and other core issues related to finance on Geo News‘ programme ‘Naya Pakistan’.
    

    

    


    

    

    

    The minister, terming the geo-political situation of the region as a reason for the IMF being forceful, said that the talks with the lender aiming to restore the United States (US) $6 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) were not a piece of cake after the US pullout of Afghanistan.
    

    Tarin admitted that America was behind IMF to impose strict conditions on Pakistan.
    

    The finance minister said that the petroleum levy in fuel prices has been increased as per the IMF’s demand.
    

    “We had cut down the sales tax on petroleum products to zero but were compelled to apply the petroleum levy due to IMF’s strict behaviour,” said Tarin, adding that the IMF had lent the country some money back in March 2021 on account of an increase in the petroleum levy.