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United News of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
With India suspending IWT, Pakistan PM Sharif stresses on building new water reservoirs
Islamabad, June 5 (UNI) Amid India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, a worried Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that building new water reservoirs is a national priority. Addressing a high-level meeting on water security, Shehbaz Sharif urged both the federation and provinces to work together on this. 'Construction of non-disputed water reservoirs must be completed on a fast track,' he directed, while assuring that new dams will only be built with the consensus of all provinces, Samaa reported To take the plan forward, a high-powered committee has been formed under Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. The committee will evaluate funding strategies for dam construction and includes all five chief ministers, and relevant federal ministers. Sharif has directed the committee to submit its recommendations within 72 hours. A detailed briefing during the meeting revealed ongoing work on major dam projects: Diamer-Bhasha Dam, a crucial reservoir in the north, is under construction and expected to be completed by 2032. Mohmand Dam is progressing steadily, with completion anticipated by 2027. Pakistan currently has 11 major dams with a storage capacity of 15.318 million acre-feet. Meanwhile, 32 dams are under construction under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), while 79 more dams are being built under the Annual Development Programme (ADP). He warned that India has continued to issue threats regarding water, which Pakistan would confront with 'full force and unity'. 'Securing the water needs of 240 million Pakistanis is our duty,' Sharif said. The meeting concluded with a call to formulate a coordinated national response, including legal, diplomatic, and strategic measures to defend Pakistan's share of water and ensure long-term sustainability. UNI RN
United News of India
18-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Ceasefire contact process with India continuing successfully: Pak DyPM Ishaq Dar
Islamabad, May 18 (UNI) Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said on Sunday that the ceasefire contact process with India was continuing successfully, and that it was not limited to a truce but involved the formulation of a long-term strategy. Dar also said that at 8:15 am on May 10, he received a phone call from United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who informed him that 'India was ready for a ceasefire', Samaa reported. Dar said that Pakistan desires peace in the region for the betterment of its people and economy. Expressing his thoughts in Islamabad, Dar said Pakistan did not initiate the tensions with India, and friendly countries were attempting to reduce the hostilities between the two nations. The foreign minister said that India had failed to provide any evidence regarding the Pahalgam attack. Dar claimed that Pakistan shot down six Indian aircraft. He added that Pakistan had taken 14 members of the UN Security Council into confidence and reminded them that Pakistan had made significant sacrifices in the fight against terrorism. Dar said that he had spoken several times with his Chinese counterpart during the entire situation. Last week, ambassadors from China, Afghanistan and Pakistan held a meeting. China was also planning a bilateral visit to Pakistan, alongside a scheduled trilateral foreign ministers' meeting. UNI RN
Leaders
02-04-2025
- Leaders
Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia Expects 179,000 Pakistani Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia is anticipated to welcome approximately 179,000 Pakistani pilgrims during 2025 Hajj season in early June, according to Gulf News. The first of May is set to mark the departure of the first Hajj flight from Pakistan, Pakistani television Samaa reported. Meanwhile, the last flight will depart on May 30, the sources added. Saudi Arabia is currently ramping up preparations for Hajj 2025 with major infrastructure and service upgrades, according to Gulf News. The Central Hajj Committee has recently held a meeting to evaluate the readiness of facilities and services for pilgrims during Ramadan and the upcoming Hajj season. Held under the directives of Emir of Mecca and Committee Chairman Prince Khaled Al Faisal, the meeting reviewed the latest operational plans as well as the emergency response strategy designed by the General Directorate of Civil Defense. In coordination with 43 government agencies, the plan aims to foster safety, streamline logistics, and provide efficient crisis management during 2025 season. The meeting also delved into various other agenda items and issued recommendations to further intensify Hajj 2025 preparations. Related Topics: Hajj 2025: Domestic Pilgrims Must Take Meningitis Vaccination Saudi Arabia Urges Pilgrims to Save Water during Ramadan Awareness Platform: Saudi Arabia Offers 180 Topics for Pilgrims, Visitors Short link : Post Views: 16 Related Stories
AFP
25-02-2025
- Politics
- AFP
Video of Erdogan saying he wants to see Khan is doctored
"Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan remembers Imran Khan, says he wished to shake hands with Imran Khan," reads the Urdu-language caption of a Facebook post published February 14. The video, which accumulated more than 102,000 views, circulated among Khan's supporters across social media platforms after Erdogan arrived in Pakistan on February 13 for an official visit (archived link). The clip quotes Erdogan as saying: "Greetings to all my Pakistani brothers. Pakistan is a country very close to Turkey and I have very good memories of this nation. When I last visited Pakistan, I was welcomed by former Prime Minister Imran Khan and today Shehbaz Sharif is ruling the country as Prime Minister. I wish Imran Khan was among you today and I could shake hands with him. But I hope we will see each other again in the future. Pakistan is my second ." Image Screenshot taken February 19, 2025 of the false Facebook post Khan was arrested in 2023 after being ousted from and mounting an unprecedented campaign of defiance against Pakistan's powerful military leaders (archived link). The former cricket star's detention over graft allegations sparked nationwide unrest, some targeting armed forces installations, and prompting rare prosecutions of civilians in military courts. Khan's May 2023 detention lasted a matter of days but he was re-arrested three months later and has remained imprisoned since, facing a parade of court cases he claims are politically . 'Significantly edited' A reverse image search on Google using keyframes from falsely shared footage led to a YouTube video from Samaa television showing the speech Erdogan gave to the Pakistani parliament in February (archived link). The video title says: "President Tayyip Erdogan Complete Speech To Joint Session of Parliament | 14 Feb 2020." Erdogan also posted his on X (archived link). The Turkish president did not say in his speech that he wished Khan was present and that he wanted to shake his hand. The full video also shows Khan was sitting in the prime minister's chair and listening to . Image Screenshot comparison of the false post (L) and the Samaa television video The clip shared online has several inconsistencies suggesting it was doctored. Erdogan's lip movements are abnormal and do not synchronise with what he says. The original video features a male interpreter's voice, while the altered version has a female . Further keyword searches found similar YouTube video and claim. The description says the clip's "sound or visuals were significantly edited or digitally generated". AFP has previously debunked Khan-related claims here and here.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Video of Erdogan saying he wants to see Khan is doctored
"Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan remembers Imran Khan, says he wished to shake hands with Imran Khan," reads the Urdu-language caption of a Facebook post published February 14. The video, which accumulated more than 102,000 views, circulated among Khan's supporters across social media platforms after Erdogan arrived in Pakistan on February 13 for an official visit (archived link). The clip quotes Erdogan as saying: "Greetings to all my Pakistani brothers. Pakistan is a country very close to Turkey and I have very good memories of this nation. When I last visited Pakistan, I was welcomed by former Prime Minister Imran Khan and today Shehbaz Sharif is ruling the country as Prime Minister. I wish Imran Khan was among you today and I could shake hands with him. But I hope we will see each other again in the future. Pakistan is my second home." Khan was arrested in May 2023 after being ousted from office and mounting an unprecedented campaign of defiance against Pakistan's powerful military leaders (archived link). The former cricket star's detention over graft allegations sparked nationwide unrest, some targeting armed forces installations, and prompting rare prosecutions of civilians in military courts. Khan's May 2023 detention lasted a matter of days but he was re-arrested three months later and has remained imprisoned since, facing a parade of court cases he claims are politically motivated. A reverse image search on Google using keyframes from the falsely shared footage led to a YouTube video from Samaa television showing the speech Erdogan gave to the Pakistani parliament in February 2020 (archived link). The video title says: "President Tayyip Erdogan Complete Speech To Joint Session of Parliament | 14 Feb 2020." Erdogan also posted his address on X (archived link). The Turkish president did not say in his speech that he wished Khan was present and that he wanted to shake his hand. The full video also shows Khan was sitting in the prime minister's chair and listening to Erdogan. The clip shared online has several inconsistencies suggesting it was doctored. Erdogan's lip movements are abnormal and do not synchronise with what he says. The original video features a male interpreter's voice, while the altered version has a female voice. Further keyword searches found a similar YouTube video and claim. The description says the clip's "sound or visuals were significantly edited or digitally generated". AFP has previously debunked Khan-related claims here and here.
