â€œAre you ready for what I will do with you once your plans for a no-trust motion fail?": PM Khan

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7 March 2022, Monday I Vol 3, No. 55

â€œAre you ready for what I will do with you once your plans for a no-trust motion fail?": PM Khan

Zardari meets with PTI leader Rind, Fazl questions the utility of military operations against terrorists and FM Qureshi says that the government is ready to sit with media over Peca

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POLITICS
“Are you ready for what I will do with you once your plans for a no-trust motion fail?", says PM Khan
On 6 March, PM Imran Khan while addressing a public gathering in Vehari district's Mailsi tehsil warned the Opposition that they would face the consequences if their no-trust motion against his government failed. He said, “Are you ready for what I will do with you once your plans for a no-trust motion fail?" (“Fear my wrath when no-trust fails: PM,” The Express Tribune, 7 March 2022)

PTI concludes march with power show in Karachi
On 6 March, the PTI concluded its ‘Huqooq-i-Sindh’ march in Karachi promising that Sindh was ready for change and 2023 would prove to be the year of PTI’s victory. During the march, the PTI demanded new legislation on the local government system, appointment of an ‘impartial and non-political’ administrator of Karachi, announcement of the provincial finance commission award at district level, ending ‘political interference’ in police, issuance of a no-objection certificate for a public sector university in Hyderabad, better transport system for Karachi, provision of health card to every citizen in Sindh and devolution of powers at the grassroots level. (Imtiaz Ali, “PTI’s ‘Huqooq-i-Sindh’ march concludes with Karachi power show,” Dawn, 7 March 2022)

PPP made the people of the province “owners of their resources,” says Bilawal
On 6 March, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari rejecting the statement that the PPP did not do anything for Punjab, said that the PPP made the people of the province “owners of their resources.” He stated that under a conspiracy against Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan and democracy, a propaganda drive was launched to weaken the PPP in the province, maligning it with the allegation that it ignored the province. (“PPP made Punjab owner of its resources, says Bilawal,” Dawn, 7 March 2022)

Zardari meets with PTI leader Rind
On 6 March, the parliamentary leader of PTI in Balochistan Assembly Sardar Yar Mohammad Rind met Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad. During the meeting, the two discussed matter related to the political situation against the backdrop of the PPP’s long march on the federal capital. The meeting lasted over two hours. Following the meeting, Rind said that he had “personal relations” with Asif Zardari and now “these meetings will continue” adding, “We discussed different issues, including the political situation. Whenever politicians meet they talk politics and many other affairs.” (Saleem Shahid, “Sardar Rind calls on Zardari,” Dawn, 7 March 2022)

INTERNAL
Pakistan cheaper than most countries, says PM Khan
On 7 March, Prime Minister Imran Khan while addressing a ceremony to launch Ehsaas Riayat Rashan Programme in Islamabad said that Pakistan was still a cheaper country to live in as compared to many others as he recalled the measures taken by his government to steer the country out of the ongoing inflationary tide. He said, "I promise my nation that as long as you keep giving taxes, we will keep on enhancing the scope of welfare programmes for the people." (“Pakistan still a cheaper country to live in compared to others, says PM Imran,” Dawn, 7 March 2022)

People have a right to question the security agencies, says Fazl
On 6 March, Maulana Fazlur Rehman during his visit to Peshawar stated that that people reserve the right to ask the security agencies why they are not safe despite years of operations against terrorists and claims that they have been neutralised. He said that the security force were conducted mostly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, for years to combat terrorism and provide safety to citizens, adding, “as a result of these operations millions were displaced, especially from the tribal districts. Thousands of them have yet to return to their homes. But the government and the security organisations have failed to provide security to people.” (“Fazl questions utility of military operations against terrorists,” Dawn, 7 March 2022)

Government ready to sit with media over Peca, says FM Qureshi
On 6 March, FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi stated PTI government could sit with the media representatives to discuss the matter and come up with a solution adding that the government does not believe in curbs on the media, but it wants the media to play its role with responsibility. He said, “There is no harm in discussing it threadbare, as the PTI is not unmindful of media’s role which is being seen the world over.” (Mohammad Hussain Khan, “FM Qureshi says govt ready to sit with media over Peca,” Dawn, 7 March 2022)

NA body to be briefed on PM’s China and Russia visit
On 7 March, Dawn reported that the National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs is scheduled to receive a briefing about PM Khan’s visits to China and Russia as well as a review on the security situation in the country. Additionally, the committee would also receive a briefing on the objectives of the upcoming meeting of foreign ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Islamabad. (Amir Wasim, “NA body to receive briefing on PM’s visits to China, Russia,” Dawn, 7 March 2022)

ECONOMY
Oil industry has worked out a mechanism of “funded subsidy” for payment
On 6 March, the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) submitted a summary to the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet for approval of the payment mechanism. According to the report the oil industry has worked out a mechanism of “funded subsidy” for payment of 95 per cent of their price differential claims (PDCs) in 10 days. (Khaleeq Kiani, “Mechanism ready for payment of oil PDCs,” Dawn, 7 March 2022)

Pakistan on Twitter

“Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has decided to bring the constitutional amendment in Parliament for the formation of South Punjab province. This amendment will be laid before the assembly soon.”
-Faisal Javed Khan, Senator

“How a person loses his mental balance when he sees power being lost. He has neither moral values nor enmity nor does he have any respect for his position. First, he abused everyone, and then the state of Madinah was the basis of morality. May Allah protect Pakistan from your evil @ImranKhanPTI”
-Maryam Nawaz Sharif, PML-N leader

“I was deeply saddened by the demise of former President Mr. Rafiq Tarar. The late was very sociable, good natures, and a true Pakistani. The death of Mr.Tarar is a personal shock to us. With his demise, PML-S has lost an asset and a senior leader. May Allah grant him a high position in Paradise.”
-Hamza Shehbaz Sharif, Leader of the opposition in Punjab Assembly

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