News Roundup 6 October 2018

Shahbaz Sharif Opposition Leader Of Pakistan Parliament Arrested on Behalf of Corruption Charges

National accountability bureau has arrested the opposition leader on corruption charges in Lahore. He is arrested under accusation of corruption for low cost Aashyana (Shelter) housing scheme in Punjab. He is also Chairman of PML (N).

A Pakistani Ice-cream Vendor had 2.3 billion Rs in his account without his knowledge; FIA reports

His account is connected to Asif Ali Zardari’s money laundering scheme investigations. FIA believed his ground of having no knowledge about the massive amount in is account and he was released after investigation.

Pakistan shuts down 18 international aid groups without any press statement and official announcement

The aid groups which are ordered to close all their working within 60 days are World Vision U.S., Catholic Relief Services U.S., International Relief and Development U.S., Action Aid U.K., and Danish Refugee Council, Denmark.

India denies Pakistan’s allegation of using chemical weapons in Kashmir calling it a “malicious act”

The strain between the two countries continues after India’s refusal for peace talks. Pakistan foreign office spokesmen had made this statement on Thursday. India returned this allegation by saying its Pakistan’s vain try to disrepute India internationally.

Treason Charges Against Dawn News Journalist An Attempt To Intimidate Pakistani Media?

A dawn news reporter Cyril Almeida will be facing treason charges in Lahore court because of an interview he took in May. The interview with Mr. Nawaz Sharif strengthened India’s allegation of Pakistan’s involvement in Mumbai attacks.

An Indian Diplomat’s Lecture Cancellation in Pakistani Training Institute By Foreign Office Pakistan

The cancellation came into order upon not taking permission from the foreign office. Ajay Bisaria's lecture was scheduled in an institute which invites civil servants and diplomats for guest lecturers on regular basis.

No Financial Rescue Offered to Pakistan Yet; IMF Demands More Rapid Actions from Pakistan

IMF has showed its concerns on raising monetary deficits and economic crisis in Pakistan and demands for rapid actions.  Pakistan may face tough time ahead, IMF officials commented; "In this environment, economic growth will likely slow significantly, and inflation will rise”.

Pakistan In Talks With Saudi Arabia for Launching Oil Refinery In Gwadar and Several Other Projects

A delegation from Saudi rab is expected to visit Pakistan soon for further talks on launching mega projects. The investment is said to be of worth multi-billion dollars in energy sector. This development happened soon after PM Imran Khan’s visit to Saudi Arab.

Opposition Leader Shahbaz Sharif Arrested Just Few Days before By-Election In Pakistan

Information minister Fawad Chaudhary calls it “"This step today is a big step," However , PML (N) spokesperson Maryam Aurangzeb commented ; "The government is afraid that the PML-N isn't broken despite all the cheap tactics.

Verdict on Blasphemy Case Against Asia BIBi might Appear By end of This Month.

She has been living in solitary confinement since 2010. She was arrested under Pakistan Blasphemy law. If the court verdicts against her appeal, she will be first catholic woman to be hanged to death for blasphemy.