31-03-2017 INDIA - 369.9547 :- TSTAN - 16.4661
30-03-2018 INDIA - 424.3611 :- TSTAN - 11.6020 - OF THIS US$ 5.8 BILLION IS FROM THE COMMERCIAL BANKS
As such Terroristan's SBP Reserves on 30-03-2018 are US$ 05.8020 BILLION
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AoA. take Qatar airline logo. Put bakistani national animal instead of Qatari animal, put Pakistan instead of Qatar in green colour........et wallah. Somebody is laughing to the bank after 1 hr work of copy/ paste session.anupmisra wrote:Pee Aaiee Hai (PIA) and ISI - what's the connection? The logo, of course!!
PIA’s new logo to represent national animal Markhor
National carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has once again decided to re-design its logo symbolising the country’s national animal ‘Markhor’ this time.However, he said that he doesn’t exactly know how much will the entire procedure cost.
Markhor, a screw horn goat,is an endangered animal. Their mating season takes place in winter, during which the males fight each other by lunging, locking horns and attempting to push each other off balance. Very paki thingy. Just like their national airline and the baki HS&D. The irony is, however, lost on the bakis.
But, here's a bigger irony. Bakistani ISI has the same HaramKhor as their logo. Dekho for jourshelf.
By the way, in their haste, the bakis got their airline logo wrong. HaramKhor has twisted horns but the logo shows straight horns. The logo depicts an Ibex. Heads must roll.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/30137 ... al-markhor
Why only PAKI word is underlined on the main body...Hain ji ?anupmisra wrote:Pee Aaiee Hai (PIA) and ISI - what's the connection? The logo, of course!!
PIA’s new logo to represent national animal Markhor
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/30137 ... al-markhor
The decision by Riyadh to impose a tax of about Saudi Riyals 200 on every foreign individual, referred to in Arabic as ajnabi (stranger) has forced hundreds of Indians, Pakistanis and Bangladeshis to send their families home if not return altogether. Now it is either men being torn from their families, or making a choice to live in Saudi Arabia legally but struggle to survive in the face of the ‘Saudization’ of the economy as per ‘Vision 2030’ rolled out by the new prince-king. No "special treatment" for the citizens of "First Islami Atomi Power"![]()
It’s not just the imposition of a tax on a foreign workforce in Saudi Arabia that has made people return but the fact that the overall environment smells and feels different. Restrictions are placed on smaller businesses like telecom kiosks, call centers, grocery stores and others on not hiring non-Saudis or ajnabees at the front desk. The unskilled labor is finding it hard to earn money the way they used to. Today, the gold souk in Jeddah has far fewer shops run by South Asians than before. While the prince-king Muhammad bin Salman, popularly known by the short form of MbS, hopes to modernize society, he has also fueled the frustration of the average Saudi by bringing out the inherent racism against, what may be considered as, weaker races. And ironies of ironies . He is ably helped in this "Saudiazation" by none other than Raheel !
Forced to come to Pakistan, which is as foreign as any land, Nasreen’s husband struggles with language as Arabic is all he can speak.![]()
Many of these Saudi-Pakistani families believe that their stay in Pakistan is temporary and they will be able to return as soon as MbS realizes his mistake of trying to run the system through an inefficient local population. Even some of their Arab friends, who are probably frustrated with the rapid changes, believe that the new system cannot last and tell these people to hold on until they can return. This may be wishful thinking. However, an unfulfilled desire might also mean that these people could try to create their own Saudi Arabia in Pakistan for which there is a lot of potential. For these migrants, the Najadi culture is all they can relate to with South Asia with its diversity being so hard to imagine. Unlike the Pakis, the Indians from the outset do not want to settle in the "Land Of The Sand"![]()
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Thursday urged the United Statesand the world to intervene and stop the bloodshed in the Indian held Kashmir.
Speaking at a weekly news briefing here, Foreign Office spokesperson Dr Mohammed Faisal said that Pakistan has taken up the Kashmir issue with the world. Under Shimla Agreement, Kashmir is a bilateral issue !
Faisal said that there may have been a change in the political stance of the international community due to the changing circumstances in the global world, but that has no impact on the legal basis of the Kashmir dispute and on the ground situation.Pakistan has yet to implement the withdrawal of all its troops from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, before the self determination part of the resolution can be implemented
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About US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Alice Wells’ visit to Pakistan, he said Pakistan had raised the Kashmir dispute with her. “Ambassador Wells’ visit is indicative of the willingness on both sides to continue engagement and find some common ground. Details of the meetings continue to remain outside the public glare,” he said. US has said time and again, that this is a bilateral issue between the 2 countries !
The "Doctor" ( Faisal) was also bombarded on other foreign issues such as the recent UAE announcement not to employ Pakistanis, the US decision to "outlaw" MML, and the conflict in Syria. Most of the answers were in a defensive and desperate mode. The whole farticle should be read !Questioned about India’s plan to deploy National Security Guards in Occupied Kashmir, Faisal said Pakistan had taken a series of steps during the last week to effectively highlight the Indian atrocities in Kashmir and show India’s heinous face to the world.![]()
When the markhor sticks its horns up the a$$, it will be a PIA (Pain In the A$$) experience.Vikas wrote:Why only PAKI word is underlined on the main body...Hain ji ?anupmisra wrote:Pee Aaiee Hai (PIA) and ISI - what's the connection? The logo, of course!!
PIA’s new logo to represent national animal Markhor
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/30137 ... al-markhor
A school for the education and vocational training of Pakistan's transgender community is set to open its doors from April 15 in Lahore, DawnNewsTV reported on Friday.Named The Gender Guardian, the school offers a full 12 years of academic education from the primary level to matriculation, and then leading up to college.The school will also impart technical education, such as fashion designing, beautician and hair styling courses, ( There is a "ready market" for them in these "industries".!) graphic designing, computer and mobile repairing, among others.( Is Maulana Maududi , The Ideological Father Of Pakiland turning in his grave )
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Asif Shahzad, the school's founder, told DawnNewsTV that the school has been built by an NGO named Exploring Future Foundation and that after the Lahore branch's opening, two more such schools will be established in Islamabad and Karachi.
Shahzad said that the school has 15 faculty members — three of whom themselves are from the transgender community. The school will be formally launched through an opening ceremony at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore's Alhamra Hall, with several names from the showbiz industryexpected to attend.
HYDERABAD – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has denied the reports that he had shown the door to his dogs, contrary to earlier media reports.Answering a query about his famous ‘Sheru’ dog and his reported expulsion from his palatial farmhouse, the politician clarified that the said dog died three or four years back. So, Imran was a victim of "fake news"![]()
Imran, who is in Hyderabad to meet party workers, went a mile more and claimed that his Motu (pet dog) was in Bani Gala adding that he still had four more dogs. So, his "love" for dogs, and the Peerni's "repulsion" of these Unislamic animals is surely going to be a bone of contention between the two !
It is noteworthy that the clarification of cricketer-turned-politician came a day after media reports suggested that Imran had banished his famous ‘Sheru’ dog on the advice of his spiritual mentor-turned-wife Bushra Maneka. Something does not "smell" right here, IMO
It was also reported on social media that a new quarter was being established for Imran’s dog in the vicinity of Bani Gala but outside the main residence, ( On the Peerni's authority) where the recently wed couple lives.
KARACHI – The information minister of Sindh Sayed Nasir Hussain Shah claimed on Friday that the chief of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan smuggled narcotics in Cricket wickets during his sports career.
In an informal discussion with media after the inaugural ceremony of a hospital in Sukkur, the minister said that Imran Khan alleged PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari of selling black tickets but actually, he himself was involved in narcotics smuggling. He asserted that he has proof of his crime adding that Imran has to answer all this.Sayed inquired that why would Zardari black tickets when he was the owner of a cinema house. So, it is becoming a tit for tat kind of thing . !
He went on and expressed that PTI chief would gain nothing from Sindh in next general elections, asserting that the situation for PTI would be same as in previous elections. Sind is Zardari turf !
LAHORE – As the son of former army chief General Raheel Sharif is set to tie the knot, Mehndi ceremony of his wedding was held in a traditional way on Thursday in Lahore.
Gen Raheel Sharif, who is heading Saudi Arabia- led Islamic alliance, also attended the Mehndi ceremony of his son. Relatives and friends of both families were also present on the occasion. So, it was a 100% Paki/ Pakjabi production , with no invitees from "The Land Of The Sand "![]()
the under line is copied from Amma-Jaan where it goes fro a->z . pakis being pakis make it go from P -> Istan so Pistan for with a logo of HaramKhor.Vikas wrote:Why only PAKI word is underlined on the main body...Hain ji ?anupmisra wrote:Pee Aaiee Hai (PIA) and ISI - what's the connection? The logo, of course!!
PIA’s new logo to represent national animal Markhor
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/30137 ... al-markhor
No way that he will forgo the gifts.Falijee wrote:Raheel In La-Whore. Son's "Shaadi" Not Held In "The Land Of The Sand"
Wedding bells toll for ex-army chief Gen Raheel Sharif’s son (Exclusive Mehndi photos)
LAHORE – As the son of former army chief General Raheel Sharif is set to tie the knot, Mehndi ceremony of his wedding was held in a traditional way on Thursday in Lahore.Gen Raheel Sharif, who is heading Saudi Arabia- led Islamic alliance, also attended the Mehndi ceremony of his son. Relatives and friends of both families were also present on the occasion. So, it was a 100% Paki/ Pakjabi production , with no invitees from "The Land Of The Sand "![]()
CheersThe economy is in a tight spot and the government seems to be at a loss on how to dig it out of this situation on its own. The depreciation of the rupee – twice in three months – after nearly four years of managed exchange rate stability is only a kernel of the tailspin into which the economy has been thrown.
We can see with half an eye that another agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is the inevitable recipe. For some nations, breaking the begging bowl is nothing more than a pie in the sky.
In the first eight months of Financial Year (FY) 2018, the current account deficit reached $10.82 billion as compared with $7.21 billion during the corresponding period of FY 2017. The FY 2018 (July-February) current account deficit is underpinned by $19.69 billion in the merchandise trade deficit ($15.97 billion in exports and $35.66 billion in imports), and $3.53 billion trade in the services deficit ($3.43 billion in exports and $6.97 billion in imports). The $12.83 billion in remittances eased the pressure on the current account balance.
The IMF’s latest report on the Pakistan economy projects a current account deficit worth $15.7 billion (4.8 percent of GDP) for the entire financial year, which will be $3.3 billion higher than what it was in FY 2017 ($12.4 billion or 4.1 percent of GDP). The Fund forecasts a 10 percent export growth and 10.2 percent import growth for the entire FY 2018. This means that exports will reach $22.46 billion while imports will increase to $58.22 billion, resulting in a trade deficit worth $35.76 billion as compared with a deficit of $32.46 billion recorded during FY 2017.
During FY 2018 (July-February), exports and imports have risen by 11.66 percent and 17.9 percent, respectively, on a year-on-year (YOY) basis. Therefore, if we assume that exports and imports will maintain the same growth momentum for the entire FY 2018 that was registered during the first eight months, the year will end with $22.80 billion in exports, $62.02 billion in imports and the highest-ever trade deficit of $39.22 billion. These projections will also increase the current account deficit in FY 2018.
A country running a current account deficit is a net importer of capital. The capital may be imported in the form of non-debt creating instruments – such as foreign direct investment (FDI) – or debt-creating instruments – such as bilateral and multilateral loans and the sale of bonds (Euro bonds, for example). Over the years, Pakistan has only been able to attract gobbets of FDI inflows. Between FY 2013 and FY 2017, $8.85 billion was made inFDI, which amounts to $1.77 billion per annum on average. The situation has forced the government to rely on foreign credit to finance the current account deficit.
The result is a massive external debt, which has gone up in one year from $75.75 billion (as recorded on December 31, 2016) to $88.89 billion (as noted on December 31, 2017). This is in addition to Rs15.79 trillion in public domestic debt (as recorded on January 31, 2018), which is owed to domestic residents and institutions, and has been incurred to finance the budget deficit.
In 2018, Pakistan will start repaying the loan of $6.12 billion that it took from the IMF. This is likely to put pressure on the foreign exchange reserves (forex). On March 22, 2018, the liquid forex available with the central bank had come down to $11.77 billion. The meagre forex constrains the SBP’s ability to intervene in the foreign exchange market to reduce downward pressure on the value of the rupee.
Elementary economics dictates that the difference between the savings and investment in an economy is equal to its current account deficit. As a result, Pakistan’s economy, which invests more than it saves, runs a current account deficit and relies on foreign savings in the form of borrowing or FDI. In FY 2017, the gross domestic savings-GDP ratio was 11.7 percent, considerably less than the 15.8 percent gross investment-GDP ratio. The IMF’s projected ratios at the end of FY 2018 are 12.2 percent for savings and 17 percent for investment.
Low real interest rates must take the flak for the low level of savings. The SBP has adopted a fairly lenient monetary policy for quite some time. A discount rate of six percent was maintained from October 2015 to May 2016. In June 2016, the discount rate was reduced to 5.75 percent, which was raised by a whisker to six percent in February 2018. The latest monetary policy (April-May 2018) has persisted with the six percent discount rate even though the state of the economy warranted a higher interest rate. Low interest rates discourage savings and encourage spending. As a result, they contribute to trade deficits by driving up import demand.
Low domestic savings also indicate that the government has to rely on bank borrowing while financing fiscal deficit. During the first half of FY 2018, the federal government borrowed Rs573.93 billion from the banks out of the total domestic financing of Rs616 billion. The bank borrowing is inflationary and raises the cost of doing business. Borrowing from the central bank increases money supply and drives up domestic demand, which encourages imports. Not surprisingly, the IMF has been critical of our lenient monetary policy as well as the manner in which our fiscal deficit is being financed.
After keeping the exchange rate stable for four years, the government allowed the rupee to depreciate by five percent first in December 2017 and subsequently in March this year. Before the depreciation in both cases, the general view was that the domestic currency was considerably overvalued, which discouraged exports and encouraged imports.
In the wake of the first depreciation, both exports and imports went up. However, exports had increased by 10.52 percent during the first five months of the current financial year (July-November) – well before the December depreciation. The possible reasons were the generous rebates given to the exporters under the prime minister’s trade enhancement package and the increase in international cotton prices. Since the textile and clothing sector has the lion’s share in Pakistan’s exports, downward or upward movements of world cotton prices bear strongly upon export receipts.
At the same time, exports grew 16.47 percent in February 2018 on YOY basis but declined by 3.5 percent as compared with what it was in January 2018. It will, at best, be a conjecture to attribute export growth to rupee depreciation. However, the IMF believes that exchange rate depreciation is a recipe for racking up exports and, thereby, ratcheting down the current account deficit. The depreciation may also set the stage for the resumption of IMF assistance.
Apart from the galloping current account deficit, our shrinking forex also resulted in the depreciation of our exchange rate. Owing to the limited availability of forex, the SBP was hard-pressed to maintain the existing exchange rate by pumping dollars into the market. If the central bank or the government had not allowed the rupee to depreciate, the foreign exchange market would have seen an acute shortage of dollars and other hard currencies. How much the fall in the rupee value will serve as a catalyst to increase exports is anybody’s guess.
The PML-N regime will be the second popularly-elected government on the trot to complete its tenure. It is also likely to become the second government to start and close its term with a credit agreement with the IMF – the actual signing of the agreement, as it happened in 2013, may be put off until the caretakers or the new government takes office. In both cases, history will be made. The nation must brace itself for these twin historic events.
Ugly as **** with a sharia compliant beard tooanupmisra wrote:
Not just a "goat" but a "mountain goat". Known for its hard headedness and mythical status.nam wrote:Paki's national animal is a goat? That explains the love towards...
ISLAMABAD: In what could be dubbed a worrisome situation, as the administration of the International Islamic University of Islamabad (IIUI) has surrendered before the batons wielding students of Islami Jamiat Talba (IJT) and has accepted almost all of their harsh demands to ensure plying of the university buses. In any other "normal" venue of learning, it would be the Administration who would have the last word on management, policy and procedures. In Pakistan, it is the Islami students ( IJT ) who has the final say !
A seven-member investigation committee tasked to probe the matter that led to the IJT’s students to stop buses for two days after the peaceful ending of the routine annual ‘Cultural Week’ in the university. IIUI Vice-President (AF&P) Prof Dr Muhammad Munir formed the seven-member committee to review the activities of the cultural week organized at IIUI form March 27 to April 2, 2018.
“It has been reported that some curricular and co-curricular activities are originated in the university without fully observing the prescribed procedure and Islamic norms peculiarly pertaining to segregation of male and female campuses as contained in the earlier notification of the university,” the notification reads.
“It is reiterated that the true spirit of IIUI’s Charter must always be followed in this regard as contained in section 5(4) (O) of the IIUI Ordinance which states: the university shall have the power to supervise and control the discipline of students of the university, promote co-curricular and recreational activities of such students, and make arrangements for promoting their health, Islamic personality, morality and general welfare in accordance with Islamic values,” the notification reads.Prof Dr Muhammad Munir said that the committee would investigate the allegations if any against any individual including student adviser (male) and provost (female). The committee will give its findings by fixing responsibility on those who violated the university rules and regulations and recommend action against the violator under the rules. And what is the fuss about ? Rules governing when the Abduls can visit the Ayeshas or when the Ayeshas can call upon the Abduls on their campus . Co - mingling of the sexes will not be allowed under the Rules Of Malsi.![]()
The committee will also suggest a code of conduct for students with regard to extra-curricular activities of students at the university. However, before the committee investigate the matter, a number of the demands were accepted to save their own skin, as the protesting students were demanding resignation of IIUI Rector Dr Masoom Yasinzai.
Female Campus Add Director (A&F) Muhammad Yaqub Anwar issued circular that it was circulated for information of all concerned the female students are allowed to visit the male campus with a permission slip from the HOD/in-charge/nominee and approval of the director, female campus/addl director (A7F) of the Female Campus.
“All chairpersons/incharges of the departments are required to cooperate in this regard. Specific performa is attached herewith for the students who have to visit Male Campus.” The following guideline will be observed to avoid any confusion: students must have university ID card with them; the students should be accompanied with any classmate and timing for visit are from 8:30am to 2:30pm. No one will be allowed after office hours.
The time for visit to the male campus on Friday will be 8:30am to 12:30pm (before Friday prayers). This issue with the approval of the competent authority and supersede all previous circulars/office order on the subject matters. A negotiated committee headed by Dr Bashir, the head of Arabic Department, held talks with the protesting IJT students, who was eventually ready to end their protest after accepting three out of four of their demands. Should not the "University's" scarce resources be spend on some productive work, rather than making sure that men and girls do not intermingle and break the "rules of Islam"![]()
A senior official wishing anonymity told Pakistan Today that the IJT was fast losing its popularity due to which they often resorted to such tactics to intact their pressure. He said that during the culture week, around 60 of IJT students were ready to disrupt the event for one or another reason but they did not find any excuse. So, the rules of the "Islamic University" are not "Islamic" enough for the IJT students
He said that once the event concluded peacefully, they staged a protest and started blaming the other students of chanting ‘anti-Pakistan’ slogans just in order to create mess-up in the university. Talking to Pakistan Today, IIUI spokesperson Nasir Fareed said that the university was not closed but they just stopped the buses for two days, which would be started running from Thursday (today).![]()
Islamic FATWA needed ASAP, preferably from the LAND OF THE SAND, LAND OF THE TWO HOLY MOSQUE aka Saudi Arabia !KARACHI:
In a major development, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has banned cryptocurrencies in the country.
1. Makes sense having a goat on the tail. That way they don't need to hand out menu cards; it's clear what will be served.RCase wrote:When the markhor sticks its horns up the a$$, it will be a PIA (Pain In the A$$) experience.Vikas wrote:
Why only PAKI word is underlined on the main body...Hain ji ?
Cognitive connection onlee. Bartania folks can immediately recognize the plane from the distance, laden with its Pakistaniyat!
Pakistan People’s Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari said on Saturday that his party tried to save former prime minister Nawaz Sharif time and again, ‘but he stabbed them in the back’.The former president was speaking after a meeting with PPP leader Amir Hasan.
Zardari said that in the past for the sake of saving democracy he tried to reach an understanding with the PML-N leader. “But Nawaz never mend his ways,” said the PPP co-chairman.The former president alleged that Nawaz Sharif does politics which only benefits him.Zardari said that he will continue doing politics going beyond personal benefits and political gains. For the sake of "reviving" the Bhutto Party's fortune, Dus Percenti has cut out a deal with Immy and the Paki Establishment , to ensure that his Party stays relevant in the upcoming General Election ! He does not trust Ganja now !
Zardari also warned that his party would take the Punjab government ‘away’ from Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N). He warned that just like the recently held elections for Senate chairmanship, he would not let the ruling party win the upcoming general elections in Punjab — a voting stronghold of PML-N. It will be difficult for Zardari to "attract" Pakjabi voters to his Party. By the same token, Immy and Nawaz do not impress Sindhi voters![]()
Is it true (logo by an Indian Ad agency)? Also, it’s not just any goat being served as a meal in flight. It’s a pak goat (halal goat).yensoy wrote:1. Makes sense having a goat on the tail. That way they don't need to hand out menu cards; it's clear what will be served.RCase wrote: When the markhor sticks its horns up the a$$, it will be a PIA (Pain In the A$$) experience.
Cognitive connection onlee. Bartania folks can immediately recognize the plane from the distance, laden with its Pakistaniyat!
2. The Paki underlining was probably done by some smart ass in the Indian creative agency which executed the work.
No not at all, at least not that I know. But won't be surprised since a lot of the ad/publicity work for Pakis is executed in India.anupmisra wrote:Is it true (logo by an Indian Ad agency)? Also, it’s not just any goat being served as a meal in flight. It’s a pak goat (halal goat).yensoy wrote:
1. Makes sense having a goat on the tail. That way they don't need to hand out menu cards; it's clear what will be served.
2. The Paki underlining was probably done by some smart ass in the Indian creative agency which executed the work.
ISLAMABAD – Days after Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi launched tax amnesty scheme, the Financial Action Task Force (FAT) expressed concerns over it, saying the scheme would undermine global fight against money laundering and terror financing.The intergovernmental organistation, which maintains grey and black lists for identifying countries failed to take appropriated steps to curb money-laundering and terror financing, wrote a letter to letter to Adviser to the prime minister on Finance Miftah Ismail, in this regard.
According to reports, the FAT informed the adviser about reservations regarding the possibility of violation of money laundering laws and surge in terrorist financing under this package. Sources at Ministry of Finance told Express Tribune that there was some lapse on part of Pakistan, as it did not seek prior approval of the FATF for the amnesty package. Pakistan is an "independent" nation. There is no need for Pakistan to "to seek approval " for this or any other scheme![]()
Miftah Ismail, talking to a private news channel, on Saturday said that the amnesty scheme does not violate money laundering laws . First of all, there will be "no takers" for this "fishing lure" dangled in front of the Paki tax evaders ! No one in his right mind would take up this offer ! So, it is an academic question anyways![]()
“Pakistan’s tax amnesty scheme adheres to all international anti-money laundering laws,” the adviser said while speaking to Geo News. Ismail confirmed that he received an email from the FATF , calling for following the accepted guidelines. Is Miftah upto this job![]()
“The FATF has stressed upon strict monitoring of money laundering and terrorist financing activities,” the Pakistani premier’s financial adviser said.The government also faced criticism from opposition parties, including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, which has announced to challenge tax amnesty scheme in court.
The PTI has rejected the 5 points amnesty scheme of government launched to whiten the ‘Black money’ for Pakistanis living in the country and abroad.
“The money launderers are filling their own pockets, this is not a scheme but a gift to looters. The matter of amnesty scheme will be raised in the Senate and a resolution will be moved against this scheme,” said Fawad, party’s spokesperson as he addressed media on Friday. Earlier on Thursday, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi opened a three-month window for wealthy Pakistanis to whiten their hidden local and foreign assets at nominal rates from two percent to five percent. Nawaz, Zardari ,Imran, Abbasi and all other crooks for their own good, should avail of this amnesty, before it is too late.!![]()
Falijee wrote:Pakistan may be blacklisted by FATF due it's own follies: Report 7 Apr, 2018
Falijee Ji :According to reports, the FAT informed the adviser about reservations regarding the possibility of violation of money laundering laws and surge in terrorist financing under this package. Sources at Ministry of Finance told Express Tribune that there was some lapse on part of Pakistan, as it did not seek prior approval of the FATF for the amnesty package. Pakistan is an "independent" nation. There is no need for Pakistan to "to seek approval " for this or any other scheme![]()
ISLAMABAD: A local resident was reportedly killed and another injured after a vehicle belonging to the US Embassy in Islamabad rammed into a motorcycle on Saturday.
According to details, the accident occurred in the Daman-e-Koh area of the capital in the afternoon when the defence and air attache Col Joseph Emanuel’s vehicle, bearing no. QM-058 (64-48) hit the bike bearing no. ARM-900. The impact of the accident killed Muhammad Ateeq Baig, son of Muhammad Idrees on the spot, while his cousin Raheel, son of Changez, was injured.
Shows the inefficiency of the Isloo police.. Something does not "smell" right here. Escaped while UTIAccording to police sources, the envoy was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. The police couldn’t arrest the diplomat since he enjoyed diplomatic immunity; however, the vehicle was impounded at Kohsar Police Station. Police sources said that Col Joseph Emanuel ran away from the police station after a scuffle with police officers.
Ateeq, 22-years-old, was working at a local restaurant to support his poor family, which included three brothers and a sister. He was reportedly going to his job near Islamabad Zoo when the diplomat hit his motorcycle.
The other rider, Raheel, was injured with broken legs. He was living without a family as his parents had passed away when he was just two-years-old.
Speaking to Pakistan Today, Ateeq’s father, Idrees, said that his son was providing financial support to the family. He said that no one from the government had contacted them about the incident, adding that the police were not cooperating with them either. Paki Police intimidated by the "gora diplomat"![]()
He further said that Ateeq was helping the family financially. He appealed to the chief justice of Pakistan and army chief to take notice of the incident and provide them justice.
Raheel Baig’s uncle also appealed to the chief justice and army chief to help the injured as he was an orphan with no one to support him. Bajwa has got more important matters on his mind than to deal with this "minor matter "![]()
Kohsar Police SHO Khalid Awan told Pakistan Today that no FIR was registered so far. “Police will take any further action when we receive an application from the victim’s family,” he added.Meanwhile, the Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Muhammad Faisal, in tweet, said, “An accident involving a US embassy vehicle occurred in Islamabad. MOFA is looking into the matter. Investigations are being carried out.” IMO, the Paki Govt and the Paki Police, if it had any dignity, should stand for the rights of one of its citizens, but most likely this is unlikely to happen![]()
Moreover, the US embassy in a statement confirmed the incident, saying that they were in contact with the local authorities. The person, obviously enjoys diplomatic immunity and he is now safe and sound , unlike Raymond Davis, within the confines of US Territory ( i.e diplomatic compound,) otherwise he would have been lynched . A question, however remains : if he was "so drunk", how did he manage to "escape" and find his way from the police station to the Embassy Compound. Daal mae kuch kaala hae !![]()
A similar incident took place in 2011 when a US citizen and former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) spy Raymond Davis killed two Pakistani citizens in broad daylight in Lahore. After weeks of public pressure to remove Davis’ immunity from prosecution, a Pakistani court acquitted the spy of murder charges and released him after paying “blood money” to the victims’ families. If the case is tried Under Pakistan's Sharia Law, the affected families will of course be adequately financially compensated boy by Massa . ! And the Diplomat will be flown out from Pakiland under strict security .
Nikhil T Ji :Nikhil T wrote:Another Raymond Davis blood money opportunity, hainji! I'll say this is Pakis new strategy to get some $$$ in the foreign exchange reserves.