During his three years in office, he gave neither a house nor employment to the people of Thatta; Imran Khan is a false Prime Minister: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari 

Thatta, August 27, 2021 (PPI-OT):Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has stated that the people of Pakistan are not satisfied with the three-year-long performance of puppet Prime Minister Imran Khan. PTI had promised to provide houses and jobs to the people, but instead, jobs and houses were snatched from people. They even tried to take away Chief Justice of Sindh’s employment.

After offering condolences to the Sindh Assembly member Muhammad Ali Malikani on the death of his mother, Chairman PPP addressed a press conference at his residence. “I am going to reveal puppet Prime Minister Imran Khan’s performance to the people and ask them how they spent three years under the selected Prime Minister.”

He said that Imran Khan had promised to provide 5 million houses and 10 million jobs. But instead, houses were demolished in the name of encroachment. “Young people from Kashmir to Karachi are walking around with degrees in their hands but are not getting jobs,” said Chairman PPP. “Even those who had jobs have been laid off in the last three years.” He pointed out that 10,000 employees of Steel Mills had been laid off, and now 16,000 more families were being deprived of jobs.

He further said that the people of Pakistan were now calling out to be saved from the present incompetent and failed government. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the PTIMF deal has benefited the rich and harmed the poor. The people of Pakistan are now looking to the Pakistan People’s Party, which always speaks for the poor and gives them relief. This is why Pakistanis are now looking towards PPP to save them – they want a government that solves the problems of the poor and gives them relief.

Speaking on the situation in Afghanistan, the PPP chairman condemned the terrorist incidents in Kabul yesterday. He said that he hoped a proper investigation would be conducted against those involved in these incidents. “Neither the people of Afghanistan nor the people of Pakistan want such terrorism,” he said. “Together, we must not allow anyone to use the territory of both countries against anyone. The border has been fenced, and we hope that our borders will be protected.”

Chairman PPP emphasised that the situation in Afghanistan is bound to have an impact on Pakistan as well. He stressed that the issue is important not because of the US or Afghanistan but because we want to protect Pakistan’s citizens and ensure no extremists harm them. “The government should review the security situation of the country,” he said. “The National Security Plan has not been implemented yet even though the nation is in dire need of it.” He said that CPEC’s security also needs to be reviewed since it is an asset to Pakistan’s economy, and Pakistan’s enemies will try to target it. China’s objections regarding the recent terrorist incidents must be removed.

Responding to a question, the PPP chairman said that Afghan citizens coming from Afghanistan would stay in the city for a short period and then move to the United States. When asked about water scarcity in Sindh, Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari responded that the role played of IRSA during Imran Khan’s rule has been oppressive, and this has never happened in the past. Despite objections of the three provinces, the TP-Link Canal was opened, and it remains open. This government is harming the federation, and IRSA must make its decisions impartially.

Replying to another question, Chairman PPP stated that public service commissions were set up all over the country, but the Sindh Public Commission has been kept closed. “In the current economic climate, such decisions raise questions about our federation, democracy, and the judiciary. We will protest in front of the parliament and the people,” he said. “If water, gas, and jobs are taken away, we will have no choice but to protest,” he added.

Meanwhile, Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari reached the residence of PPP District Sujawal President and Member Sindh Assembly Muhammad Ali Malikani in Thatta and consoled with Muhammad Ali Malikani, Haji Shaukat Malikani, and Dr. Niaz Malikani on the demise of their mother. He offered his condolences and prayed for the soul of the deceased to rest in peace.

Accompanying the Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari were Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Nisar Khuhro, Manzoor Wasan, Aajiz Dhamrah, Sadiq Memon, Gahram Khan, Jam Khan Shoro, Zulfiqar Shah, Ayaz Shirazi, Shafqat Shirazi, Arbab Wazir Memon, Qasim Naveed, Susui Palejo, Rehana Leghari, Abdul Wahid Soomro and Heer Soho. During the visit, the PPP chairman was warmly welcomed by the people from Karachi to Thatta. When Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari reached Makli on the Makli Bypass, they greeted their leader with full throated slogans.

Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was also received at the Makli Bypass, where the bypass resounded with the slogans of Jeay Bhutto. Thousands of people, including women and children, were present at the reception camp. Speaking on the occasion, the PPP chairman said, “Imran Khan says that he has brought change and development. During his three years in office, he gave neither a house nor employment to the people of Thatta. Imran Khan is a false Prime Minister.” After the visit to Thatta, Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari left for Tando Muhammad Khan.

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Shaykh-ul-Islam grieved over the death of Allama Afzal Saeedi’s younger brother 

Lahore, August 27, 2021 (PPI-OT):Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri has expressed his deep sense of grief and sorrow on the death of Asghar Ali, the younger brother of Muhammad Afzal Saeedi, former president of MQI Executive Council UK. In his condolence message, he prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the departed soul and give Sabr to the bereaved family to bear this massive loss.

Meanwhile, Chairman MQI Supreme Council Dr Hassan Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, President MQI Dr Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, Secretary-General Khurram Nawaz Gandapur, Brig. (r) Iqbal Ahmad Khan, Director Foreign Affairs GM Malik, and Secretary Information Noorullah Siddiqui have also expressed their condolences to Muhammad Afzal Saeedi and the bereaved family on the passing away of his younger brother.

GM Malik told that Qul khawani will be held for the departed soul at the Tefeez-ul-Quran Institute at 11 am and after Zahur prayer at the central MQI secretariat on Monday, August 30. GM Malik, Qazi Faiz-ul-Islam, Muhammad Azam, Sharif-ul-Sajjad, and the leaders of MQI Sumandari, Faisalabad, attended the funeral prayers for late Asghar Ali.

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KP Assembly fails to transact agenda amid lack of quorum 

Islamabad, August 27, 2021 (PPI-OT):The Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) left its entire agenda unaddressed on Friday and was adjourned due to lack of quorum, observes Fee and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) in its Daily Factsheet.

Following are key observations of the House proceedings during the 7th sitting of 20th session:

Members’ Participation

The House met for 11 minutes.

The sitting started at 11:38 am against the scheduled time of 10:00 am.

The deputy speaker chaired the entire sitting in the absence of speaker.

The leaders of the House (Chief Minister) and the opposition were absent.

As many as 20 MPAs (14 percent) were present at the outset and 30 (21 percent) at the adjournment of the sitting.

None of the parliamentary leader attended the proceedings.

Two out of four minority lawmakers attended the sitting.

Output

The House did not consider three government bills including the KP Witness Protection Bill, 2021; the KP Sentencing Bill, 2021 and the KP Medical Transplantation Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2021.

Representation and Responsiveness

The House neither observed question hour nor took up two calling attention notices and an adjournment motion.

Order and Institutionalization

A lawmaker belonging to MMAP pointed out the quorum at 11:44 am following which the Chair ordered the bells to be rung for five minutes. The quorum was found incomplete upon counting and the House was adjourned to meet again on Monday, August 30, 2021 at 02:00 pm.

Transparency

‘Orders of the Day’ was available for the legislators, observers and the media.

Attendance of the lawmakers was not available for the observers and the media.

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PCB Chairman’s election scheduled for 13 September 

Lahore, August 27, 2021 (PPI-OT):Election Commissioner of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Mr Justice (retd) Sheikh Azmat Saeed has called a special meeting of the Board of Governors on Monday, 13 September, at 1100 in Lahore to elect the 36th PCB Chairman.

The Election Commissioner made the decision in his first meeting at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday afternoon, in which he also directed that notices of the special meeting be issued to the BoG members. Such notices have been issued.

Earlier on Friday morning, PCB Patron, Prime Minister Mr Imran Khan, had nominated Mr Asad Ali Khan and Mr Ramiz Raja on the BoG for a three-year term while exercising his powers under clause 12(1) of the PCB Constitution. The other five members on the BoG are Mr Aasim Wajid Jawad, Ms Alia Zafar, Mr Arif Saeed and Mr Javed Kurieshi (all independent members) and Mr Wasim Khan (PCB Chief Executive).

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Marina Iqbal steps down to concentrate on broadcasting 

Lahore, August 27, 2021 (PPI-OT):Marina Iqbal has stepped down from her role as a national women’s selector to concentrate on her career as a broadcaster. Marina was a member of a selection committee, which includes former Pakistan fast bowler Asmavia Iqbal and is headed by Urooj Mumtaz, a former Pakistan captain.

Marina, a former Pakistan batter, was inducted in the selection committee in March 2019 and selected national sides for ICC Women’s Championship series against South Africa and England, home fixtures against Bangladesh (all three 2019), ICC Women’s T20 World Cup (2020) and this year’s tours of Africa (South Africa and Zimbabwe) and West Indies.

Marina Iqbal: “It has been an honour to serve as a member of the national women’s selection committee which provided another great learning opportunity to me.

“I have made this decision to give more time to cricket commentary following my induction in the ICC future leaders programme. I felt that in my current role as a national selector, it was difficult to carry out the two roles simultaneously.

“I will continue to follow our women’s team, which possesses immense potential, from behind the mic, and wish well to all players for the upcoming assignments.”

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