News Roundup 25 October 2018

“An excellent Package” of $6 billion from Saudi Arabia Will Save Pakistan from Loan Burden of IMF

PM Imran Khan announced in his address to the nation last night that his team is in talks with two other countries for loans and if that worked out, good days are coming. Saudi Package has provided a lot of assistance.

Pakistan is acting as conciliator between Saudi Arabia and Yemen to end war: PM Imran Khan

Yemen is soon going to depend on food aid from outside and has suffered killings, bombings on large scale since 2014. The end of war will bring peace in the region and Muslim countries.

“Oppression is a daily reality For Christians Living In Pakistan” says Aid to the Church in Need Catholic Charity.

John Pontifex of Aid to the Church in need stated to the press in UK that Christians in Pakistan are “second class” citizens. He further added, the Christians are often forced to leave their religion and Pakistani education system is prejudiced.

CJP Lengthens the Timeline Given to Vacate Pakistan Quarters after Clash Occurred Between Police and Residents

Total of 16 people including residents and policeman injured in the clash. The clash occurred when the protestors were dispersed by baton-charge and fired teargas shells at. CJP extended the timeline on request of Governor Sindh.

Mullah Baradar the Taliban Commander has been “freed by Pakistan”, Afghan Taliban Spokesman Tells BBC

Mullah Baradar who was co-commander with Mullah omer. He was arrested by Pakistan eight years ago, has been released to help Pakistan and US in engaging peace talks with Afghan Taliban military group.

Three Employees and a Security Guard of Oil Company Killed in North Waziristan By Militants.

Pakistani army has been fighting against Al-Qaida and Taliban militants in North Waziristan for over a decade now. The killed employees were kidnapped and later killed when they were on their way to office.

Pakistan Refutes Afghanistan’s Allegations of Involvement In Kandahar Attack Killing Top Afghan Officials.

Pakistani FO spokesman told press that no concrete evidence has been shared with us. He referred the allegations as “baseless”. He further said, "It would have been more appropriate to invoke the relevant arrangement." Afghan President had said that the plan of this attack was executed in Pakistan.

Eradication of Polio From Pakistan Was dream Of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

He made these comments on the occasion of World Polio Day. He praised the polio volunteers for their untiring efforts and expressed his hope that one day Pakistan will be completely freed from Polio virus like his mother dreamt.

Government is working on an Economic Plan Aiming at Making Pakistan Come Among Middle Income Countries.

Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Reform Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtyar said by improving taxation administration and encouraging investments by introducing friendly policies this plan can be successfully executed. He said this during his meeting with Country Director, World Bank, Mr. Patchamuthu Illangovan. He also that Pakistan is becoming “attractive destination” for foreign investment.