SAPM Ali Nawaz Awan thinks the UK is keeping Pakistan on the red-list because Nawaz Sharif submitted fake medical reports. The SAPM's revelation left PML-N’s Rana Tanveer and PPP’s Manzoor Ahmed amid high gales of laughter!
Earlier, an image of the US troops supposedly enjoying their meal at a Panah Gah shelter went viral on social media. However, the image turned out to be photoshopped. Taking to Twitter, PTI Senator Faisal Javed Khan schooled netizens for sharing the fake image.
Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) of Punjab arrests Chief Constable of the Traffic Police Department for allegedly accepting bribes worth Rs. 18000. However, social media users criticized ACE for going after ordinary officers as there are much bigger fish to fry.
Karachi's transformation plan is underway with construction starting on revamping the transportation system. However, citizens are doubtful regarding the Sindh government's performance as it is frequently accused of starting projects, but not finishing them.
In a recent interview with an international media agency, the Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid promised to deal with the Islamic State and said that the formation of the new government is underway. He also said that the IS attacks would stop once the US withdrawal is complete by August 31st.
Russian President Putin's spokesperson expressed desire for Russia to establish relations with the Taliban and help in rebuilding Afghanistan. Also, Russia is engaged in conducting military drills on Afghan border to circumvent security risks.
During a press conference, Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed calls out the Opposition as irresponsible for failing to understand Pakistan's historic role in the Afghan evacuation process. The interior minister took shots at PDM saying that the Opposition's "timing and tuning" are both messed up.
Experts warn that the Afghanistan crisis is a pyrrhic victory for the Russians as the situation after the US fall-out from the country is still risky and unpredictable. Thus, it will be difficult for Russia to foster its interests after US fall-out.
The news of US troops landing in Pakistan has divided Twitteratis. Some are accusing PM Khan of going back on his "Absolutely Not" statement, meanwhile, others claim that allowing few US troops accommodation in Pakistan for transit is not the same as allowing military bases.
In an interview, Fawad Chaudhry called out Maulana Fazlur Rehman, whose party is often accused of bringing madrassa students to the rallies, and said bringing madrassa children to rallies is not a political capacity but a capacity for mischief.
In response to the Opposition's criticism of PTI's recent performance report, Fawad Chaudhry hits back by saying that the Opposition should share with the public what they did during their years of governance.
Sindh Governor Imran Ismail announces on Twitter today that the first shipment of 40 Green Line buses is making its way to Karachi. He also thanked PM Khan for making the project possible. This did not go well with Twitteratis who accused the PTI government of stealing credit for Nawaz Sharif's work.
