PTI founder reminisces friendly ties with Donald Trump: Ali Muhammad

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Muhammad Khan on Wednesday said that party founder Imran Khan expressed excitement over Donald Trump’s victory in the United States presidential election 2024, ARY News reported.

Speaking during ARY News programme “Off The Record,” the PTI leader said that the former prime minister was hopeful that the bilateral relations between Pakistan and the US would improve under the upcoming Trump administration.

“While he [Imran Khan] did not discuss his release from prison, he said that the negativity which prevailed under the [Joe] Biden administration, will end now. Khan said that he enjoyed good and friendly relations with Trump as the prime minister,” the PTI leader added.

According to Ali Muhammad Khan, the PTI founder revealed getting calls from former US president Donald Trump during his premiership where they would discuss a range of topics including bilateral relations and business issues.

“Khan said that Trump had a positive attitude towards Pakistan and the relations between the two countries were improving,” the PTI leader stated.

However, Ali Muhammad Khan said that the former ruling party was not pinning hopes on President-elect Donald Trump to pave the way for the release of Imran Khan.

“At least the matters will now be neutral because the Donald Lu and cypher issues created negativity as the current administration had a role in the regime change in Pakistan,” the PTI leader asserted.

Earlier, former President Dr. Arif Alvi wrote a letter to Trump after his victory in the US election 2024.

“You have been a good friend of Pakistan and on behalf of Imran Khan. I extend our good wishes to you to continue your excellent efforts for global peace,” Alvi stated.

It is worth mentioning here that Republican former president Donald Trump won the United States presidential election 2024 bagging 277 electoral votes, Fox News said in its report.

Rival Democrat Kamala Harris has won 226 electoral votes, according to the report.

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PTI founder reminisces friendly ties with Donald Trump: Ali Muhammad

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Muhammad Khan on Wednesday said that party founder Imran Khan expressed excitement over Donald Trump’s victory in the United States presidential election 2024, ARY News reported.

Speaking during ARY News programme “Off The Record,” the PTI leader said that the former prime minister was hopeful that the bilateral relations between Pakistan and the US would improve under the upcoming Trump administration.

“While he [Imran Khan] did not discuss his release from prison, he said that the negativity which prevailed under the [Joe] Biden administration, will end now. Khan said that he enjoyed good and friendly relations with Trump as the prime minister,” the PTI leader added.

According to Ali Muhammad Khan, the PTI founder revealed getting calls from former US president Donald Trump during his premiership where they would discuss a range of topics including bilateral relations and business issues.

“Khan said that Trump had a positive attitude towards Pakistan and the relations between the two countries were improving,” the PTI leader stated.

However, Ali Muhammad Khan said that the former ruling party was not pinning hopes on President-elect Donald Trump to pave the way for the release of Imran Khan.

“At least the matters will now be neutral because the Donald Lu and cypher issues created negativity as the current administration had a role in the regime change in Pakistan,” the PTI leader asserted.

Earlier, former President Dr. Arif Alvi wrote a letter to Trump after his victory in the US election 2024.

“You have been a good friend of Pakistan and on behalf of Imran Khan. I extend our good wishes to you to continue your excellent efforts for global peace,” Alvi stated.

It is worth mentioning here that Republican former president Donald Trump won the United States presidential election 2024 bagging 277 electoral votes, Fox News said in its report.

Rival Democrat Kamala Harris has won 226 electoral votes, according to the report.

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PIA seeks clarification from SAEP over ‘unauthorised’ presser

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has issued a show-cause notice to the Society of Aircraft Engineers (SAEP) over an unauthorised press conference, ARY News reported.

The PIA management issued notice to SAEP President Abdullah Khan Jadoon following his press conference held without prior approval from the airline’s management.

The notice, issued under the instructions of PIA’s Chief HR Officer, states that any media appearance must be authorized by the relevant authority beforehand.

As per the notice, Abdullah Khan Jadoon has been given three days to submit a reply and failure to comply could result in further action.

Read More: PIA denies selling 10 aircraft engines

Earlier, PIA issued a statement dismissing the claims made by the SAEP regarding the sale of 10 aircraft engines at cheap prices.

PIA spokesperson dismissed the allegations made by the newly elected body of SAEP, describing it as ‘regrettable’.

The spokesperson clarified that there is no truth to the selling of ten aircraft engines at low prices. He added that the engines mentioned are totally “inefficient” and their sale is being conducted through a tender following all standard rules and regulations.

The spokesperson emphasised that the sale of unusable engines is a routine practice in the aviation industry, with full compliance with public procurement laws. The revenue from this sale will be used to purchase spare parts for aircraft.

The spokesperson added that PIA’s pension and provident funds have already been transferred to PIA Holding Company, and all dues and pensions are being paid promptly to both current and retired employees. A hiring freeze is in place at PIA following the Supreme Court’s orders since 2017, except for essential contract positions required to meet SCCP standards.

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Israel’s Netanyahu fires defence minister Gallant

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed Defence Minister Yoav Gallant over a breakdown in trust during the Gaza war against Hamas, his office said.

The two have frequently clashed over Israel’s retaliatory military offensive against Hamas following the Palestinian militant group’s deadly attack on Israel on October 7 last year.

“In the midst of a war, more than ever, full trust between the prime minister and the defence minister is required,” Netanyahu said in a statement issued by his office.

“Although in the first months of the campaign there was such trust and very productive work, over the past few months that trust has eroded,” he added of his Likud party colleague.

Netanyahu said he had appointed Foreign Minister Israel Katz as the new defence minister, saying he had “already proven his abilities and his contribution to national security”.

Gallant responded to his sacking by posting on social media that “the security of the state of Israel was and will always remain the mission of my life”.

Netanyahu said he had made attempts to bridge the differences between him and Gallant.

“But they only grew ider. These divisions even reached public knowledge in an unusual manner and, worse, became known to our enemies, who took pleasure in them and derived substantial benefit from them,” he said.

“The growing breach of trust between the Defence Minister and me has become public, preventing the normal continuation of our campaign management,” Netanyahu said.

“In light of this, I have decided to end the Defence Minister’s tenure. I have chosen to appoint Minister Israel Katz as his replacement.”

Read More: Israel PM and defence minister clash over Gaza hostage deal

Israel has been fighting Hamas in Gaza since the group’s October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,206 people, most of them civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures.

Israel’s retaliatory military offensive has killed at least 43,391 Palestinians, a majority of them civilians, according to the territory’s health ministry, figures considered reliable by the UN.

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Israel’s Netanyahu fires defence minister Gallant

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed Defence Minister Yoav Gallant over a breakdown in trust during the Gaza war against Hamas, his office said.

The two have frequently clashed over Israel’s retaliatory military offensive against Hamas following the Palestinian militant group’s deadly attack on Israel on October 7 last year.

“In the midst of a war, more than ever, full trust between the prime minister and the defence minister is required,” Netanyahu said in a statement issued by his office.

“Although in the first months of the campaign there was such trust and very productive work, over the past few months that trust has eroded,” he added of his Likud party colleague.

Netanyahu said he had appointed Foreign Minister Israel Katz as the new defence minister, saying he had “already proven his abilities and his contribution to national security”.

Gallant responded to his sacking by posting on social media that “the security of the state of Israel was and will always remain the mission of my life”.

Netanyahu said he had made attempts to bridge the differences between him and Gallant.

“But they only grew ider. These divisions even reached public knowledge in an unusual manner and, worse, became known to our enemies, who took pleasure in them and derived substantial benefit from them,” he said.

“The growing breach of trust between the Defence Minister and me has become public, preventing the normal continuation of our campaign management,” Netanyahu said.

“In light of this, I have decided to end the Defence Minister’s tenure. I have chosen to appoint Minister Israel Katz as his replacement.”

Read More: Israel PM and defence minister clash over Gaza hostage deal

Israel has been fighting Hamas in Gaza since the group’s October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,206 people, most of them civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures.

Israel’s retaliatory military offensive has killed at least 43,391 Palestinians, a majority of them civilians, according to the territory’s health ministry, figures considered reliable by the UN.

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Indian folk singer Sharda Sinha dies at 72

Indian folk icon Sharda Sinha, a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, died on Tuesday at the age of 72 after fighting blood cancer for several years.

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According to Indian media outlets, the iconic singer was admitted to AIIMS Hospital in New Delhi on October 27 after her health worsened amid her battle with myeloma.

Sharda Sinha’s son Anshuman Sinha, in an Instagram post, confirmed the death of his mother.

Sharing a photo of Sharda Sinha from her official Instagram handle, Anshuman wrote in Hindi, “Your prayers and love will always remain with my mother. Chhathi Maiya has called her to herself. She is no longer with us in physical form.”

A day earlier, Sinha’s last pre-recorded song “Dukhwa Mitayin Chhathi Maiya” was released ahead of Chhath 2024.

Sharda Sinha, widely known as ‘Bihar Kokila’, was a renowned Indian folk singer who sang songs in Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Magahi languages.

Her most popular songs included “Kelwa Ke Paat Par Ugalan Suraj Mal Jhake Jhuke”, “Hey Chhathi Maiya”, “Ho Dinanath”, “Bahangi Lachakat Jaaye”, “Roje Roje Ugelaa”, “Suna Chhathi Maai”, “Jode Jode Supawa”, and “Patna Ke Ghat Par”.

Following her immense contributions to the music industry, Sharda Sinha was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2018.

Reacting to the death of the iconic Indian folk singer, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X, “Deeply saddened by the passing of the renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha Ji. Her Maithili and Bhojpuri folk songs have been immensely popular for decades. Her melodious songs associated with the great festival of faith, Chhath, will continue to resonate forever. Her departure is an irreparable loss to the world of music. In this moment of grief, my heartfelt condolences are with her family and fans. Om Shanti! (loosely translated in English).”

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ECC okays circular debt management plan

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet’s Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Monday okayed the Circular Debt Management Plan for fiscal year 2024-25 and a sale purchase agreement between Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and SOCAR Azerbaijan for the supply of POL products.

Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the meeting in which several other key agenda items were discussed and decided, a press statement issued here read.

The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) submitted the Circular Debt Management Plan for FY 2024-25. The ECC approved the plan, which aims to reduce liabilities in the power sector and enhance financial sustainability.

The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) presented a summary, seeking approval for the Sale Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the supply of POL products between Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and SOCAR Azerbaijan. The committee approved the signing of the SPA.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MoIB) presented a summary requesting a technical supplementary grant (TSG) of Rs. 95.822 million to settle the outstanding dues related to the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting. After deliberation, the ECC directed the ministry to reappropriate the funds from its allocated budget for the fiscal year 2024-25.

It was decided in the meeting that in case of a shortfall of funds at the end of the fiscal year, the Finance Division will allocate a technical supplementary grant as needed.

Another request from the MoIB for an additional TSG of Rs. 536.1 million for crucial digital initiatives was discussed. The ECC similarly directed the Ministry to reappropriate the required amount from its FY 2024-25 budget, with the possibility of supplementary funds being allocated later, if required.

The Ministry of Industries and Production brought forward a summary regarding the Peshawar High Court’s decision on the export of sugar from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Ministry emphasised that based on national data, the sugar production in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is less than the province’s annual consumption of 0.979 million MT.

The local deficit is usually met by sugar supplied from surplus-producing provinces such as Punjab and Sindh. Therefore, no sugar shortage is expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, even with the current and any future exports allowed by the ECC.

As a result, the ECC reiterated its earlier decision based on the provided national figures. However, the request and suggestions from the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were duly noted.

The Ministry of Interior requested a TSG amounting to Rs. 650.35 million to cover costs related to the SCO Summit 2024, repairs of Safe City cameras damaged during violent protests, and maintaining law and order in Islamabad.

The ECC directed the ministry to reappropriate the funds from its allocated budget for FY 2024-25.

In another matter, the Ministry of Interior presented a summary seeking Rs. 2.70 billion spent on arrangements and beautification of Islamabad for the 23rd SCO Summit.

Following detailed discussions, the ECC decided that the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and the Ministry of Interior should get a third-party cost and expenditure verification before bringing the summary back for further consideration.

ECC expresses concerns over essential commodities’ price hike

At the end of the meeting, the ECC also reviewed the situation of price hikes in Pulses (Gram and Mash) and Chicken.

The ECC showed concern upon the situation and asked NPMC to monitor the situation in consultation of Ministry of National Food Security and Research and provincial administration to provide relief to common man at the earliest.

Moreover, the ECC decided to keep reviewing the prices of essential food items in order to ensure benefits of decline in inflation may reach the common man.

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Keanu Reeves recalls harrowing experience during John Wick stunts

Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves established himself as an action star after his portrayal of a retired assassin in 2014’s “John Wick.”

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The film shows his character going on a rampage when some burglars steal his beloved car and kill the puppy gifted to him by his late wife.

During a special a special 10th-anniversary screening of the action film, the actor and his costar Ian McShane along with co-director Chad Stahelski and producer Erica Lee reflected on the process of developing the movie.

When asked how he pulled off the intense stunts in ‘John Wick,’ Keanu Reeves said that the experience was a ‘gift’, however, he revealed that he threw up a couple of times on set during the filming of the sequences.

“I had so many wonderful teachers and guidance and worked with so many talented actors, actresses and stunt people in the sense of it’s such a dance and collaboration and cooperation. So there’s a couple of times where you throw up or puke or whatever, but that’s what makes it good!” the Hollywood star added.

Read more: ‘John Wick’ director recalls Keanu Reeves taking stand for dog death scene

Ian McShane lauded Keanu Reeves’s willingness to push boundaries to make the perfect shot for the film.

“He pushes the envelope all the time. So when your leading actors says, ‘We’d like do another one,’ and it’s raining for the seventh day in a row outside … and you’re standing there, whatever. And you go, ‘Well, Keanu’s doing it. Here we are. Here we go,’ ” he said.

Released in 2014, ‘John Wick’ was an instant hit and grossed over $86 million globally.

The action film was followed by three sequels, all of which were led by Keanu Reeves. All four movies of the franchise have generated over $1 billion globally.

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Karachi traders interested in acquiring PIA: Governor Tessori

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori on Sunday revealed that Karachi traders have shown interest in acquiring Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), ARY News reported.

Speaking with ARY News, Tessori said that the Karachi traders have discussed the development of the PIA privatization process with him.

“The traders in Karachi want the PIA to be handed to them for a year. They are serious about launching a new airline,” the Sindh Governor added.

According to Kamran Tessori, he proposed naming the new airline ‘PK,’ representing Pakistan and Karachi, respectively.

Further, he welcomed the Punjab government’s potential project to launch an airline namely, “Air Punjab.”

According to Governor Tessori, the launching of new airlines will create job opportunities in the country.

Read more: No objection to provinces’ bid to buy PIA: Aleem Khan

His statement came days after Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government expressed interest in participating in the PIA privatization bidding.

According to details, the KP Investment Board wrote to Federal Minister for Privatization Abdul Aleem Khan, expressing its intention to submit a bid.

A day earlier, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif said that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz advised him to buy Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and rebrand it ‘Air Punjab.’

In a statement, Nawaz Sharif said, “Maryam sought advice from me, asking if we should take over the PIA and make it a brand new airline.”

Meanwhile, the final bidding process for the PIA privatization saw just one bid of Rs10 billion ($36 million) for a 60% stake in the national flag carrier.

The government had pre-qualified six groups in June, but only real-estate development company Blue World City participated in the bidding process, placing a bid that was below the government-set minimum price of Rs85 billion.

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Dolphin Ayan leaked video case: Police carry out raid to arrest suspects

PESHAWAR: Police on Sunday carried out a raid to arrest the suspects involved in filming and leaking an obscene video of transgender person Dolphin Ayan, ARY News reported, citing police.

An official of Peshawar police said that the action was taken jointly with Shabqadar police to apprehend the suspects.

The police force raided as many as four hideouts of the suspects who allegedly filmed the obscene video of Dolphin Ayan last year and used it for blackmailing and extortion.

Meanwhile, Peshawar police expressed resolve to arrest the suspects involved in harassing and blackmailing the transgender person.

It is worth mentioning here that, in a first in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dolphin Ayan registered a case under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 for harassment and blackmail of a transgender person.

The KP police booked seven individuals for allegedly harassing and blackmailing Ayan.

In the complaint, Ayan alleged that a suspect, named Imran and his accomplices took her at gunpoint in 2023 and filmed an obscene video.

According to Dolphin Ayan, the suspects, including Imran, allegedly used the video for blackmailing and extortion.

The complainant said that she came to know on October 29 that the video recently went viral on social media, causing harm to her reputation and family.

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Dolphin Ayan leaked video case: Police carry out raid to arrest suspects

PESHAWAR: Police on Sunday carried out a raid to arrest the suspects involved in filming and leaking an obscene video of transgender person Dolphin Ayan, ARY News reported, citing police.

An official of Peshawar police said that the action was taken jointly with Shabqadar police to apprehend the suspects.

The police force raided as many as four hideouts of the suspects who allegedly filmed the obscene video of Dolphin Ayan last year and used it for blackmailing and extortion.

Meanwhile, Peshawar police expressed resolve to arrest the suspects involved in harassing and blackmailing the transgender person.

It is worth mentioning here that, in a first in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dolphin Ayan registered a case under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 for harassment and blackmail of a transgender person.

The KP police booked seven individuals for allegedly harassing and blackmailing Ayan.

In the complaint, Ayan alleged that a suspect, named Imran and his accomplices took her at gunpoint in 2023 and filmed an obscene video.

According to Dolphin Ayan, the suspects, including Imran, allegedly used the video for blackmailing and extortion.

The complainant said that she came to know on October 29 that the video recently went viral on social media, causing harm to her reputation and family.

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Lawyers Action Committee announces referendum against 26th Constitutional Amendment

ISLAMABAD: The Lawyers Action Committee announced to hold a referendum against passage of the 26th Constitutional Amendment, deeming it a ‘threat’ to democracy and judicial independence, ARY News reported.

The Lawyers Action Committee, comprising prominent lawyers, held its meeting at the Supreme Court Bar Head Office, resolved to challenge the amendment through constitutional and legal means.

The Lawyers Action Committee also announced to hold a convention in Islamabad to mobilise support against the amendment

During a news conference following a meeting of lawyers, Munir A Malik declared, “We are discussing how the lawyers’ movement will progress, whether it will be slow or fast.” He said If we don’t hold this referendum, we will never know what the people and lawyers want.”

Munir A. Malik strongly opposed the 26th Amendment, claiming that it undermines the Constitution’s essential foundation. Speaking on the occasion, Ali Ahmed Kurd said that Munir A. Malik hasbeen elected as head of the Lawyers Action Committee.

He said that the slogan of their campaign against 26th Constitutional Amendment is ‘We will not back down’.

How CJP is appointed after 26th constitutional amendment?

The constitutional amendment to Article 175A paved the way for key changes to how judges are appointed, shifting more authority to a 12-member parliamentary committee – comprised of eight members from the National Assembly (NA) and four senators – to appoint the CJP, selecting from among the three most senior judges.

After amendment to clause 3 of Article 175A, the top judge is now appointed on the recommendation of the Special Parliamentary Committee from amongst the three most senior SC judges, rather than the president designating the most senior judge of the Supreme Court as the CJP.

After finalising the name,  the committee forwards the nominee’s name to the prime minister who is bound to forward the same to the president for final approval.

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