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Express Tribune
25-04-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
'COAS decisively responded to Indian propaganda'
Senator Faisal Vawda on Thursday said Pakistan responded to India's "baseless and cheap propaganda" with strength and clarity, just as it did in the past. "We responded to India's hostility before and we will do it again," he said while talking to a private TV channel. "Our competent army chief decisively responded to Indian propaganda." Vawda said suspension of airspace and trade with India dealt a blow to its economy. He said Reko Diq and mines and minerals initiatives reflected the army chief's vision, adding that these had unnerved the Indian leadership.
Express Tribune
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Vawda proposes multi-party confab for political unity
As India dialed up hostile rhetoric, Senator Faisal Vawda has proposed that the government convene a multi-party confab, involving leadership from all political parties, including PTI, to chalk out a national action plan and send a message to the international community that the entire political leadership is united. India, reeling from the Pahalgam rampage that left 26 tourists dead, has once again pointed finger at Pakistan – a familiar refrain in the diplomatic blame game that follows unrest in the restive Himalayan valley. Taking to microblogging platform X, Vawda stressed the need to close ranks, asserting, "Pakistan comes first, everything else follows. We are united". He urged the government to convene a multi-party meeting, involving leadership from all political parties, including PTI. "This will show to the world that political differences are insignificant when it comes to Pakistan, and that the entire nation and its communities stand united behind the armed forces and resolute against any external threats," he said. Warning against any hostile actions based on misinformation, Vawda cautioned India that any move rooted in "lies and deceit" would be met with a strong and potentially dangerous response, as has been the case in the past.
Business Recorder
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Faisal Vawda calls for national unity, PTI inclusion in NAP talks amid rising India tensions
Amid escalating tensions with India following the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, senior politician Senator Faisal Vawda has called for renewed national unity and the revival of the National Action Plan (NAP) to counter what he described as 'false propaganda' emanating from New Delhi. In a statement addressing the recent deterioration in bilateral relations, Vawda emphasised that Pakistan must present a united front. 'Pakistan comes first—everything else follows. We are united,' he said, urging the government to convene an all-parties hearing on NAP, including representation from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), to demonstrate internal consensus and solidarity with the armed forces. He stressed that a unified political stance would send a clear message to the international community that Pakistan is firm in its resolve and will not be influenced by external provocations or misinformation. Vawda's remarks come in the wake of India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty following a deadly attack in Pahalgam, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. While Pakistan has denied any involvement, the incident has heightened diplomatic strains. Pakistan said on Wednesday that it was concerned about the loss of tourists' lives in an attack in Anantnag district of the IIOJK.
Express Tribune
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Faisal Vawda calls for unified national response, urges PTI inclusion in NAP talks
Listen to article Amid rising tensions with India, a prominent political leader Faisal Vawda has called for national unity and the revival of the National Action Plan (NAP) as a unified response to what has been described as 'false propaganda' originating from New Delhi. Speaking in response to recent developments from across the border, Vawda emphasised that national solidarity must come before all else, stating, 'Pakistan comes first—everything else follows. We are united.' He urged the government to convene a formal hearing on the National Action Plan, involving leadership from all political parties, including the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), in order to send a strong and unified message to the international community. 'This will demonstrate to the world that Pakistan no longer operates on political expediencies, and that the entire nation and its communities are standing firmly behind the armed forces and in defiance of any external threats,' the official said. Warning against any hostile actions based on misinformation, the statement cautioned India that any move rooted in 'lies and deceit' would be met with a strong and potentially dangerous response, as has been the case in the past. His statement comes as India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan in the aftermath of a deadly attack in Pahalgam, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), that killed 26 tourists and injured 17 others. The attack, which police said injured another 17 people, took place in Pahalgam — a tourist hotspot that draws thousands of visitors every summer. At least 26 people were killed, all men, when gunmen opened fire on visitors in a popular destination, AFP reported, citing a hospital list of the dead that was verified by police. It was the region's deadliest attack on civilians since 2000.
Express Tribune
07-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Faisal Vawda warns crackdown on foreign-backed anti-state elements
Listen to article Senator Faisal Vawda has warned that a crackdown will soon begin against those conspiring against Pakistan and acting at the behest of foreign powers. In a post shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Vawda stated that Pakistan has never tolerated conspiracies in the past and will not do so now. He said arrests of anti-state elements are imminent. 'I am currently abroad,' he wrote, 'but positive news will start emerging for Pakistan in the month of May.' He added that these positive developments would not come from the usual political quarters but 'from somewhere else.' Reiterating his stance, Senator Vawda said conspiracies against Pakistan will be dealt with firmly, and those involved in foreign-backed agendas will face strict action. Earlier, the federal government has set up a special team under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 to curb social media-related crimes. According to PECA's Section 30, the team operates under the supervision of the Islamabad IG Police. The JIT has gathered substantial evidence suggesting that the accused were involved in spreading propaganda on social media, contributing to national instability. Further investigations are underway to identify additional suspects and take appropriate legal action in line with Pakistan's laws.
