News Roundup 24 October 2018

Saudi Government Confirmed $3 billion for Balance Payment Support and $3 billion for Deferred Oil Import to Pakistan

PM Imran Khan and his team are currently in Riyadh where Saudi Govt has confirmed $12 billion package to help Pakistan ease its financial crisis. This agreement will continue for three years.

"South Asia policy has not changed", Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Pakistan

Mr. Pompeo said to the reporters that US has set a goal for Pakistan and hopes Pakistan achieves it. Further he mentioned that Pakistan must not let Taliban and Haqani group use its soil for terrorism.

Chinese Government Hosts a Delegation of Pakistani Tribal Elders in Beijing

The delegation is visiting Beijing on invitation of Chinese government. The tribal elders will stay in China for a week and they are expected to visit Xian and Shanghai city also. It is goodwill visit to mark representation from tribal areas of Pakistan.

“We are desperate for real leaders”, Said Bakhtawar Bhutto in Response to PM Imran Khan’s Tweet.

“I’ve never seen such an absurd and pathetic statement from a head of state. Embarrassment is an understatement, this is the same man who spoke of self-respect for Pakistan & of committing suicide before asking for foreign loans”, said she.

Senior Officer of Pakistan High Commission Summoned By India to Record Protest against Killings of 3 Soldiers

Ministry of External Affairs India has released a statement informing press that India has warned Pakistan to follow the bilateral agreement and not let terrorists use its soil for such unprovoked killings.

The number of Polio Cases decreased 98% From Pakistan (during 2014 to 2018): UAE Pakistan Assistance Programme Director

The director praised the vaccination team referring them as “real warriors”. The polio cases have reduced from 306 to 4 in this span of four years. He called it a huge success.

Transactions of 100 billion Pakistani Rupees being Carried out through 107 fake Bank Accounts: Officials Inform SC Pakistan

The three-member bench of apex court which is hearing the money laundering probe has been told by FIA about this investigation update on Tuesday. Currently, 32 people are under investigation for this case.

Pakistan to Launch Campaign against India Over Violation of 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT)

India has not allowed Pakistani officials to visit hydro power projects in Jammu and Kashmir as was promised in August meetings. The Pakistani Water Commission head says he has telephoned his Indian Counterpart and recorded his protest, no visit is expected to be allowed soon though.

Indian Union Home Minister Says India is interested in holding Peace Dialogues with Pakistan If Terrorist Activities Stop

Mr. Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday, the Modi Govt will hold dialogues if Pakistan stops financing cross border terrorism. “Pakistan didn’t take any step to establish peace in region”.

Former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Held A Press Conference to Challenge Corruption Allegations Pointed on Him

He was alleged by Federal Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan of corruption in LNG deals and power projects. The former PM says he is ready to have a live debate on TV about these false allegations.