News Roundup 23 October 2018

"We’re desperate for possible Saudi loans to shore up Pakistan’s economy”. PM Imran Khan

PM Imran Khan who is in Saudi Arab for attending an investment conference said that Pakistan is going through worst economic crisis. Loans from IMF and friendly countries is Pakistan’s only way out.

Former Indian Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha Tells the Real Reason behind UNGA Cancellation

According to him Sushma Swaraj did not take PM’s office into confidence regarding the meeting between her and FM Qureshi. He also referred her as “Twitter Minister”, because her voice is not heard.

India terms PM Imran Khan’s Comments on Kashmir as “deeply regrettable”.

PM Imran Khan had condemned the new cycle of killings in Kashmir to which Indian External Affair Spokesman responded saying ,”Pakistan leadership should look inwards and address its own issues”.

12 border guards have been kidnapped by Jaish ul-Adl terrorist group on the Iranian border with Pakistan

The Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish ul-Adl posted pictures and also gave names of the abducted guards. Iran and Pakistan are under discussion regarding the matter. IRGC spokesman says that Pakistan is responsible as the kidnapped are in Pakistani soil.

The Senate of Pakistan Is All Set to Host Parliamentary delegates from 26 Asian Countries.

The APA meetings at Gwadar are aimed to hold talks regarding peace, development, investment and mutual cooperation in Asia. The meetings will be held from 29 to 31 October.

The Decision of Pakistan’s Exit from FATF Grey List is yet to be made.

As per the reports Pakistan has taken no serious measures for financial monitoring and money laundering cases. FMU is not headed by any high profile officer and the staff is short. The current status of Pakistan’s anti-corruption department is unable to get Pakistan out of the FATF grey list.

India Alleges Pakistan of “unprovoked cross border action” and Tells to take back bodies of Two Intruders

Indian top Army Officers on Monday stated that two Pakistani intruders crossed line of control in Kashmir and attacked soldiers.” The intruders were wearing combat uniform”, they killed three army officers and injured many others.

The Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme Registration Process has been started with Long Cues outside Registration Offices on Monday.

The registration process is for seven cities such as Sukkur, Quetta, Gilgit, Muzaffarabad, Swat, Islamabad and Faisalabad. The Nadra website has issued the list of required documentations.

The fate of Prisoners Jailed in UAE to be decided in discussions between Pakistan and Emirates Officials.

Zulfiqar Bokhari, PM’s special assistant on overseas Pakistanis is in Emirates to sign an agreement with UEA officials regarding an extradition programme for those Pakistanis who are jailed in UAE for petty crimes.

Pak- Afghan Border In Chamman reopens After Two days of Remaining Closed.

The border was closed due to parliamentary polls in Afghanistan. This closure has caused loss of 100 crore reportedly. US-led Nato military trades fuel and other supplies through this friendship gate. The Torkham border in Peshawar also reopened after two days.