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ISPR calls BBC report on PM House events ‘baseless pack of lies’

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  • ISPR says “propaganda [BBC] report has not cited any credible, verified or relevant source”.
  • Says BBC report is a violation of basic journalism ethics and there is “no truth in the fake news.”
  • Says matter is being raised with senior officials of broadcasting corporation.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the army’s media wing, has rejected a report published by BBC Urdu about what happened at PM House before Imran Khan was ousted from the post of prime minister, terming it “baseless and a pack of lies.”

“The report published by British broadcasting agency today is baseless and a pack of lies. The propaganda report has not cited any credible, verified or relevant source,” a brief statement by the ISPR said.

The military’s media wing said that this report is a violation of basic journalism ethics and there is “no truth in the fake news.”

“The report clearly seems a part of organised disinformation campaign,” ISPR added.

It further stated that the matter is being raised with the senior officials of the broadcasting corporation.

Imran Khan rejects reports claiming dismissal of COAS Gen Bajwa: sources

Ex-prime minister Imran Khan, ahead of the vote of no-confidence against him on Saturday night, dismissed reports claiming that he has removed Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Geo News had earlier reported, citing reliable sources.

Sources told Geo News that Imran Khan, in a conversation with senior journalists, had said that he had no plans to make changes to the defence department.

“There was neither any talk of dismissing the army chief nor was this on the cards,” PM Imran had told journalists. “I will do my job as per the law and in line with the Constitution,” the PM was quoted as saying.

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Mohsin Naqvi, the interior minister, speaks with the media: “We won’t compromise on the security protocol for foreign dignitaries.”

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While protesting is a constitutional right, foreign dignitaries shouldn’t be present, according to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.

The political party has been advised to rethink its demand for protests the next day, the interior minister told the media. Given that the time of these protests was unsuitable.

Section 144 is enforced in Islamabad, the Interior Minister stated, and he cautioned that no mercy would be shown to anyone who choose to demonstrate.

Security preparations and coordination with other law enforcement agencies, he added, had already been confirmed, and security measures were in place.

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‘Himmat Card’ Introduced By CM Punjab In Lahore: Himmat Card To Assist Individuals With Disabilities: CM Punjab

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Maryam Nawaz, the Chief Minister of Punjab, introduced the ‘Himmat Card’ program, which is intended to assist people with disabilities, at a ceremony in Lahore.

2,60 billion rupees have been allocated to support the program, which will help 65,000 people in Punjab.

Every three months, RS 10,500 will be given to each cardholder, and they will also get free metro travel.

Head of the Project Management Office, Maryam Nawaz, stressed that she will personally oversee the allocation of funds and guarantee transparency.

Under this effort, health facilities will also be made available to particular people.

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Pakistan Looks To China For Investment In Important Sectors: SIFC Encourages New Chinese Projects

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Due to the Special Investment Facilitation Council’s assistance, Chinese businessmen are showing a revived interest in Pakistan. Pakistan has recently sent high-ranking delegations to China to promote investment in industries such as renewable energy, medical equipment, leather, plastics, textiles, and plastics.

At port Qasim in Karachi, the Chinese solar panel manufacturer “Renesola Pakistan” intends to set up an assembly plant capable of producing up to 4 gigawatts of solar energy. An electric bike, scooter, and tricycle assembly plant is planned to be established in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by the Xiamen Sino-Pak International consulting and investment firm.

Pakistan’s renewable energy sector is of interest to Hexing Electrical, and the Ruyi Shandong Group intends to develop textile parks that meet international standards. Pakistan will also see the establishment of factories by Rainbow Industries Limited and Shaoxing Chemical Industry.

An exploration memorandum on shale and tight gas potential has been inked by the oil and gas development business and CCDI.

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