Urges students not to give up, fight till last ball to become champions in life 

Says he will announce long march within few days to achieve real independence 

SARGODHA: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (Chairman) Imran Khan said that the under-trial accused has become prime minister and finance minister of Pakistani, saying that he would announce his long march within few days to rid the country of these corrupt ruling elites.

Speaking at Sargodha University, Imran Khan said that universities were the nurseries of future leaders. He said that who gave permission to the Governor of Punjab to bar political leaders to address to the students in universities, adding  international politicians address students in UK, Oxford University not only invited UK politicians but also world leaders to address. “I have given a speech at Oxford University three times and now I have been invited again,” he added.

He urged the Governor Punjab not to listen to these thieves who sit above because as people have known him for 50 years, adding that if political leaders did not address to the students, how would they know about politics and how they form their own views.

Imran Khan said that Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Shahbaz Sharif and Bilawal Bhutto could come to address the students. He said that the country was currently standing at a decisive point, as some politicians come to power in the name of people and then start looting. 

He said that when people did not stand for truth, the society was destroyed, urging the students to fight till the end and became champions in life as he did in cricket and politics. 

PTI Chairman stated that bad times come when you give up, adding, “I learnt a lesson in cricket that the one who fights till the last ball is the champion, your captain will fight these thieves.”

Lashing out at the imported government, Imran Khan said that when they hear his name, their legs started trembling. He said that the small thieves were in jail and the big ones were given NRO and were roaming freely.

“When I went to the assembly, I saw the famous big robbers of Pakistan,” he added. Imran Khan went on to say that the society was destroyed, where there was no system of justice and rule of law.

Imran Khan said that the reason for prosperity in Switzerland was the rule of law, adding that when our Prime Minister is begging for money abroad, the respect of the entire country is lost. 

Imran Khan said nation died ethically and morally when corrupt people got important slots, adding that only honest leadership can steer the country out of current crises.

He said Shehbaz Sharif has been facing Rs. 16 billion corruption charges and the case was underway when he became prime minister while Ishaq Dar has involved in money laundering for the Sharif family and gave a written affidavit in 2000 in this regard, making him the finance minister. That is, the cat was put on the milk tray. 

Chairman PTI said that Asif Zardari was called Mr Ten Percent in India and books were written on his corruption. There is no difference between the Governor of Sindh and the Mulajat, adding that half of the cabinets were facing cases of theft. Abid Sher Ali’s father said that Rana Sanaullah had committed 18 murders, he added. 

Laments apathy of other political parties in the Senate

ISLAMABAD: /DNA/ – Condemning the shameful arrest of PTI Senator Azam Swati and his custodial torture, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman said that it was beyond comprehension as to why production orders of Azam Swati was not issued.
Talking to Deputy Chairman Senate Mirza Muhammad Afridi who called on him here on Wednesday, Imran Khan strong condemned the imported government for undermining the dignity of the Parliament, especially the Upper House.
Chief of Staff of PTI Chairman Senator Shibli Faraz was also present on the occasion.
 During the meeting, they discussed the overall political situation of the country, the role of PTI in the upper house threadbare.
Imran Khan expressed his shock over the indifference of other political parties in the Senate, adding that the imported government consisting of criminals was attacking the sanctity of the constitution and parliament.
 PTI Chairman said that the shameful arrest of a 74-year-old member of the upper house and his custodial torture was sheer violation of the constitution and the law.
 He went on to say that no civilized country in the world can allow such inhumane treatment and deprivation of all constitutional rights mere for expression of opinion.
PTI Chairman said that violence against political opponents on the part of the government institutions was becoming a source of ill-repute for Pakistan globally, adding that the people involved in such shameful incidents were defaming institutions and the country.
Imran Khan urged Deputy Chairman Senate to take steps to restore the sanctity of the House, adding that instead of being a silent spectator, the House should order immediate comprehensive investigation of the incident and identify those responsible.
 In the meeting, PTI senators’ letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan requesting to take suo moto notice of the arrest of Senator Azam Swati and the in-custody torture on him was supported.

Rawalpindi: /DNA/ – Addressing issues of business community is the top priority of the government. The business community specially the private sector has played a vital role in uplifting the national economy. The Traders were the backbone of the country’s economy.

These views were expressed by Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ms. Maryam Aurangzeb in a meeting with the delegation of Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce headed by President Saqib Rafiq in Islamabad.

 The Information Minister also welcomed the recommendations from the delegation to solve the economic problems.

She also assured the delegation for arranging a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif next week so that they can convey these suggestions directly to the Prime Minister.

President Saqib Rafiq also briefed the Federal Minister on the ongoing activities and future programs of the Chamber. He emphasized for close liaison and frequent connectivity with Government functionaries for early resolution of traders issues.

ISLAMABAD: /DNA/ – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan lashed out at the imported government for adopting fascist approach of harassment and intimidation to muzzle and suppress the dissenting voices in media, saying that a group of criminals in the guise of politics was brought in to power through foreign conspiracy who were attacking the constitution and democracy.

Talking to Social media officials of PTI North Punjab, who called on him here on Wednesday, PTI Chairman said that the imported government resorted to the worst fascism to silence the independent and neutral voices in the media but social media emerged as the most powerful voice of the people.

Imran Khan said that the social media freed the media from the clutches of tyranny and fascism and further added to political maturity and consciousness of the people, adding that the PTI’s long march was not for achieving the traditional political goals but for the real freedom of the nation.

He said that Pakistan was pushed into the quagmire of political and economic crises by ousting PTI government through foreign-backed conspiracy at the time when the country was making progress in almost every field.

PTI Chairman stated that the nation reacted so strongly and spontaneously and took to the streets in such unprecedented number because they believed that it was an insult to the public mandate to de-seat the well-performing elected government through foreign conspiracy.

During the meeting, they held detailed discussion on important issues including the country’s political situation, the features of PTI’s narrative on important national issues including the rising incidents of harassment and targeting of social media workers just for revenge by the fascist imported government.

They also discussed in length the PTI’s preparations for the Long March and the public enthusiasm in this regard.

Speaking on the occasion, Imran Khan made it clear that curbing of freedom of expression by violating the constitution and law was no longer possible.

He said that the PTI social media would play a key role in the Long March because it was inevitable that the workers convey the message of real freedom to every individual. 

Imran Khan made it clear that immediate and transparent elections in the country was the only way forward to get the country out of the prevailing quagmire of problems and to ensure political and economic stability.

DNA

ISLAMABAD, OCT 19: The inaugural ceremony of a two-day flagship international seminar titled ‘Global Strategic Threat and Response’ (GSTAR) arranged by Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS) was held at Air Headquarters, Islamabad today. Dr Arif Alvi, President Islamic Republic of Pakistan was the chief guest at the occasion. On his arrival at Air Headquarters, Islamabad he was received by Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force.

President  Dr. Arif Alvi in his Inaugural Address appreciated the PAF’s key initiatives directed towards maximising the field of knowledge into its operations. The President appreciated the CASS administration for the conduct of a thought provoking seminar on the contemporary strategic issues. The President said,  “The complex dynamics of the world politics has exponentially changed the traditional balance of power and security environment which demands befitting response through national cohesion. The present era marked the creation of new centres of power created by technology and wealth, therefore, there is a need to construct a new order on the basis of equality of humans, respect for human security, harnessing of new technology and a commitment to peace.”

Earlier CAS in his welcome address said, that the growing rivalry between major powers had resulted in weakening of international institutions and emergence of traditional and non-traditional security issues. In the context of new technologies, he highlighted the dangerous consequences of selective sharing and its effect on regional stability. The Air Chief emphasised on the need for international consensus to address the challenges of these technologies. He reiterated the resolve of the PAF to contribute towards securing the national interests of the country. In this regard, he informed about significant initiatives being planned in various domains including operations, capability enhancement, organisation and training, to make PAF a cutting-edge force.

The Air Chief also announced the formal launch of the National Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP) aimed at giving impetus to the process of indigenisation and technology drive in the country. The first Park of its kind would be inaugurated this year while two others would follow in near future.

Later, President Dr. Arif Alvi met Air Chief in his office. The President was briefed on the operational readiness and PAF’s unflinching resolve to ward off any external threat to national security. CAS highlighted PAF’s comprehensive plan for growth of in-country capabilities in the well-established as well as emerging disruptive technologies in Aerospace, Cyber, IT and Artificial Intelligence domains.

While acknowledging the critical role of PAF in the defence of motherland, the President underlined the importance of Air Force in contemporary geo-political milieu. He lauded PAF’s efforts and contributions beyond call of duty by assisting the government of Pakistan in responding to natural calamities. He expressed highest level of confidence in the visionary PAF leadership and stated that PAF’s Human Resource, technical, operational and  industrial domains were well poised to achieve excellence which had always been a hallmark of Pakistan Air Force.