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Express Tribune
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
PM replies to queries in defamation suit
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaking during a Youm-e-Tashakur ceremony to commemorate Operation Bunyanum Marsoos in Islamabad on May 16, 2025. Photo: ISPR The cross-examination of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif continued on Monday in the Rs10 billion defamation case, he had filed against PTI founder Imran Khan over the latter's claim that Shehbaz offered him bribe for withdrawing the Panama papers case. Shehbaz appeared in the Lahore district court via a video link. He replied to the queries of Imran's counsel which revolved around Shehbaz's affidavit, content, its institution, stamps, attestation and some other aspects of the case. Shehbaz told the court that the then prime minister Imran Khan had not made those accusations in front of him but he seemed to be making these allegations on TV programmes.
Business Recorder
26-05-2025
- General
- Business Recorder
Rotary Club marks Youm-e-Tashakur with special children
FAISALABAD: A ceremony was organised by the Rotary Club Faisalabad at Tanzeem-Al-Lissan on the occasion of Youm-e-Tashakur (Marka-e-Haq) ceremony with deaf and dumb children, with the aim of expressing solidarity with the Pakistan Army and highlighting the importance of an independent country. In this regard, President of the Rotary Club Faisalabad, Muhammad Atif Munir, shed light on these thoughts and said that the enemy will always remember the way our Pakistan Army has given a crushing response to the enemy. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Indian aggression: Civil, military leadership, public and media lauded
LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has said that Pakistan's civil and military leadership, the public, and the media stood united in the face of the Indian aggression. He expressed these views while addressing an event in line with Youm-e-Tashakur held at a government college here Thursday to mark the success of Operation Bunyan-ul-Marsus. The event aimed to honour the unwavering resolve, strategic brilliance and supreme sacrifices of the Pakistan Armed Forces in thwarting hostile intentions. Many students, faculty members and local dignitaries participated in the event. While paying tributes to the Pakistan Armed Forces, he said that once again, India attempted an unprovoked attack under the cover of darkness and false allegations and once again, it faced a resounding defeat. 'Our forces responded with unmatched precision and bravery, securing a historic 6-0 victory,' he added. He emphasised that while India surpasses Pakistan in size, resources and population, its advantages pale before the steadfast faith and determination of the Pakistani military. 'Operation Bunyan-ul-Marsus stands as an unforgettable counter to India's Operation Sindoor, a triumph of spirit and strategy that will be remembered for generations,' he added. He also praised the role of the Pakistani media for countering misinformation with facts, saying it stood its ground, informing the public with responsibility and dignity. 'In contrast, the Indian media misled its people with false narratives and has become an object of international ridicule for its baseless propaganda,' he added. Paying homage to the martyrs, he added, 'We are a nation that does not fear death in the pursuit of truth. Our martyrs live eternally in our hearts, and their sacrifices define our identity.' He applauded the role of the Pakistan Air Force and extended congratulations to Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir on being honoured with the title of Field Marshal, stating that the nation fully trusts its military leadership. He expressed confidence in the country's direction, noting that Pakistan's economy is stabilising, institutions are strengthening, and inflation is gradually declining. 'These developments are evidence that Pakistan is in safe and capable hands,' he added. On this occasion, the Minister reaffirmed his commitment to the people of north Lahore, promising transformational development over the next three years. 'Not a single road in north Lahore will remain broken, and there will be no piles of garbage or sewerage problems; we will change its map,' he assured. Later, the Minister inaugurated a tree plantation initiative as part of the Clean and Green campaign. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Grace in victory
The world has acknowledged by expression and silence that it is India who was the aggressor in the current standoff between itself and Pakistan. First it killed its own citizens and without blinking claimed that Pakistan-trained terrorists did the murderous job. This was the prelude as a false-flag operation. The world distrusted India for its words and as much was the suspicion of the ordinary Indian that it was India actually, which did the dirty job. Within a few days of the incident the government supported by its biased and aligned media, both electronic and print, went into a frenzy, demanding action and a retaliatory military invasion. A hysteria of looming war was evidently built upon their television channels. The anchors went berserk in demanding a tough military response. As if stooping to public demand, the Indian government took the second step and cowardly attacked Pakistan in the darkness of the night with missile strikes at seven different locations. The targets were not military installations but civilian areas. This resulted in the killing of innocent men and women, and about half a dozen infants and children achieved martyrdom. The minds of the TV anchors were captive to lunatic tendencies and behaviour. They claimed to have destroyed and captured most of Pakistan. Intoxicated they were by delusional thinking. A laughable matter. In a swift response, equal in measure, but with greater impact, Pakistan downed several Indian planes and drones. Pakistan also seized their energy supplies and completely prevailed upon India with cyber invasion. In a flash, drones were falling all over New Delhi. Pakistan beat them down, black and blue. Surprised and taken aback at the ferocity of response, India yelled upon global powers to intervene and save them from the onslaught of Pakistan armed forces. Pakistan after great restraint had to quell Indian false sense of victory. It sought immediate ceasefire and with thanks to Donald Trump, it achieved a reprieve. The disengagement was immediate. Pakistan, of course stood victorious. The perceived invincibility of Indian airspace was minced to the core and punctured at several places. India lost. Pakistan won. Given the historical enmity over the unsolved dispute of Jammu and Kashmir, the victory for Pakistan has been acknowledged by all global powers. Like India, most underestimated the power, wrath, and preparedness of Pakistan's armed forces. Today, they are all overwhelmed by our potential to strike back. For good reasons, therefore, we celebrated 'Youm-e-Tashakur' (Thanksgiving Day). Post victory, most of Pakistan is driven by emotions that instigate and propel spewing of venomous words and remarks of inappropriate import, which in the estimation of this scribe is uncalled-for. No man bites back a dog. Being graceful is an elegant behaviour and attitude. As Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif rightly said in his speech, our media (all formats) behaved extremely decently, sensibly and maturely throughout the period of the crisis. In fact upon media and the man on the street humour was not lost. Without ridicule, unlike Indian media, they all laughed at the comical behaviour of the enemy and its media; making Lahore a port city is just one example of their disarrayed mind. Now that India has been responded with 'unexpected damage' to its repute, it is time for us to go back to our mature state of mind. Our economy needs our attention. As a Nation, we should now avoid ridiculing the enemy; it already has enough on its plate to keep licking its unhealable wounds. Pakistan is committed to graceful behaviour, for it represents and appears as modesty and never does it fade. Responding with gentleness, staying humble in victory are signs of our culture. It is best to be humble than be arrogant in achievement. Modesty and grace in victory is remembered eternally. The Indians as predicted in my last week's column are now clamouring for the evil Modi to resign along with his cabinet. There is evident hope that BJP leadership may jettison him and Amit Shah; if they fail to do so now, they will regret the irrevocable damage these two have already done and will do in future to its centuries old social fabric of moderation and tolerance. The Gandhi-Nehruvian political philosophy will be burnt on a pyre at Raj Ghat (Shamshan ghat), close to the Samadhi of Gandhi. Whilst writing this piece, I received a clip that shows ordinary Indians attacking and torching their army's vehicles and trucks — this is likely to spread. The seven sister states in the North East will take the cue. Modi is a wounded man, nay fox, who stands badly bruised. His miscalculations would remain his life-long the worst nightmares. A dead enemy is dead. A wounded foe is alive. Beware! Modi is bleeding; the colour of the oozing fluid is not red, it is saffron. The emission is soaking into his attitude of hatred towards Muslims and other Minorities. Modi is bound to seek vengeance, he will be driven by madness to avenge the insult he brought upon himself through lunatic adventurism. His political ideology of the revival of Hindutva will now be rejected by the Indians, most of whom are peace loving. His period of glory is on the wane. Indians will be well advised to dislodge him before he commits them to another mass suicidal adventure. Pakistan should allow him to slip into his own dungeons of self-pity. Pride and arrogance makes a Modi; humility and grace will make for Pakistani angels. Pakistan as a mature state mustn't indulge in any scathing statements that are provocative. There is really no need to do so. Instead, we must remain extra cautious and alert to his sense of mis-adventure. We should not forget that grace itself is representative of moral strength and kindness, given when there is no compulsion to do so. In our larger interest, it is proper to go back to re-building the economy. The focus on achieving economic well-being must not be cast aside. At the end of the day, an economically emboldened Pakistan is the best bulwark against the nefarious designs of our neighbour. The supremacy we achieved in a limited engagement must not render to us a pride that we are formidable and invincible. Nay, we need to focus and continue our economic reforms and simultaneously keep the armed forces ready to strike back effectively as and when needed. In gratitude to People's Republic of China, we must jump-start the CPEC and take it to its logical conclusion, which is housed in the promotion of exports of goods and services. Issues of Balochistan must be settled on the negotiating table. No state can afford to fight its own people. Let's embrace diversity of opinion as an acceptable principle of political thought and ideology. Pakistan has achieved success. We must build upon it through grace in victory. Our media is best advised to remain impartial, truthful, accurate sans emotionalism and sensationalism. We did so during a tense period, let's maintain that dignity. We must face the situation with firmness of character, a spirit that is indomitable, a toughness of steel and a resolution of unyielding courage. Let's be known in the comity of nations for grace, valour, courage, wisdom, and kindness. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
SAFCO Group organizes Youm-e-Tashakur, pays tribute to martyrs
HYDERABAD: In alignment with the national spirit of Youm-e-Tashakur (Day of Thanksgiving), SAFCO Group of Organizations organized a solemn event at its Head Office in Hyderabad to offer prayers for peace, pay tribute to the martyrs, and express gratitude for Pakistan's successful and responsible response to recent hostilities initiated by India. The gathering was dedicated to reaffirming Pakistan's unwavering commitment to peace, sovereignty, and human dignity. Speaking at the occasion Dr. Suleman G. Abro, Founder and CEO of SAFCO Group said, 'Pakistan has always stood for peace, but it also reserves the right to defend its integrity and its people. The observance of Youm-e-Tashakur reflects our pride in our armed forces and our nation's collective resolve to protect peace without compromising on dignity.' Dr. Abro stressed the devastating toll of war, not just in terms of economic resources but in the erosion of human values and the suffering of innocent lives. 'Whether in Palestine, Kashmir, or elsewhere in the world, war leads to hunger, poverty, and displacement. No responsible citizen or nation should support conflict. The way forward is through dialogue and mutual respect.' He added, 'If a full-scale war were to erupt between Pakistan and India, both nations would suffer irreparable losses. Peace is the only path to regional prosperity. Our observance today is not just a show of gratitude for a peaceful outcome—it is a renewed call for global leaders to prioritize humanity over hostility.' Syed Sajjad Ali Shah, Managing Director of SAFCO Microfinance Company, echoed these sentiments. 'Youm-e-Tashakur is a day to honour our national unity, our armed forces, and our faith in peaceful resolution. Patriotism is not just about defense; it is also about building a society where justice, development, and human dignity prevail. We hope this ceasefire becomes a foundation for enduring peace between Pakistan and India.' The event concluded with special prayers for the martyrs of Pakistan and oppressed communities worldwide, particularly in war-torn regions, reinforcing the message that true strength lies in peace and compassion. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
