The group that links terrorism with Islam will have to answer: Army Chief

Peshawar (JTN News) 

Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir visited Peshawar, Corps Commander Peshawar welcomed the Army Chief. Laying the wreath and chanting the Fatiha.

In a statement issued by the Public Relations Department of the Pakistan Army (ISPR), General Asim Munir met tribal elders of the newly merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and dignitaries from other sectors, besides. Army Chief General Asim Munir also specially participated in the historic Grand Jirga.

According to ISPR, Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir while addressing the Grand Jirga said that all the army and security agencies and the people of Pakistan are one, those who want to destroy peace are not from us, they are Pakistanis. The army is an army of martyrs whose slogan is faith, piety and jihad for the sake of Allah, Pakistan is the second state built on the word after the state of Medina.

The Army Chief further said that no power in the world can do anything to Pakistan, if talks are held, they will only be between Pakistan and the interim government, no group or group will be talked to, Islam is the religion of peace and security. , those who have accused this religion of terrorism will have to answer, Afghan refugees have to live in Pakistan according to the laws of Pakistan.

Addressing the Afghan government, the Army Chief said that if kindness can be reciprocated by something other than kindness, Pakistan has reservations about shelters for banned organizations and operations from Afghan soil. They will leave no stone unturned, the sovereignty in the constitution of Pakistan belongs only to Allah, which Sharia do these Khawarij want to bring.

According to ISPR, Army Chief General Asim Munir further said that I and my brave army will fight till the last drop of blood in the war against terrorism, terrorists have no other option but to surrender to the state. We are doing Jihad in the way of Allah and success will be ours, the aim and motto of Pakistan Army is Shaheed or Ghazi.

The Army Chief has said that the Pakistan Army stands with its tribal brothers and will never leave them alone. The tribals have made numerous sacrifices for the peace and prosperity of the motherland. To be focused, propaganda by hostile forces against the armed forces of Pakistan will be dealt with in accordance with the law.

General Asim Munir said that after the approval of the government, a secretariat will be established to solve the problems of integration of the tribes, we will ensure their participation in the projects regarding the economic development of the tribal people, KP Police is an excellent force. And it has immense sacrifices, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is blessed with large reserves of mines and minerals.

#Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir #Pakistan #Islam #Terrorism #KPK #Peshawar #JTN #News #ISPR #

Tosha Khana case: Imran Khan imprisoned for 3 years, arrested and transferred to Attock Jail

Islamabad: JTN Report

  Sessions Judge Humayun Dilawar, who heard the Toshah Khana case in the District and Sessions Courts Islamabad, while rejecting the petition regarding the inadmissibility of the Toshah Khana case, sentenced PTI chairman to 3 years imprisonment and a fine of one lakh. ordered the IG Islamabad to comply with the arrest warrant, on which the police promptly arrested Imran Khan and sent him to Attock Jail. submitted false details to the Election Commission, the accused was found guilty of corrupt practices, under section 174 of the Election Act, the accused is sentenced to 3 years imprisonment and a fine of one lakh rupees.

  On Saturday, Islamabad Sessions Court Judge Humayun Dilawar Toshakhana heard the case. The hearing of the Tosha Khana case had to be adjourned three times.

When the hearing started for the third time, the court gave the above decision. Later, the Sessions Court Islamabad issued the written decision of Additional Sessions Judge Humayun Dilawarka against Chairman PTI in Tosha Khana case.

Sessions Judge Humayun Dilawar issued a 4-point judgment in the Tosha Khana case, in which it has been said that no one has argued the plea of the accused to make the case arguable.

On the grounds of hearing on 5th May and 8th July, the application is rejected.

  The complainant has produced satisfactory evidence and the evidence given by the complainant proves the allegations against Chairman PTI.

  Chairman PTI submitted false record to Election Commission.

The court order stated that false records of gifts taken from Tosha Khana in 2018-19 and 2019-20 were submitted.

In 2020-21, false records were also submitted regarding Form B.

  Chairman PTI misused the gifts taken from the national treasury, the record of the gifts taken from Tosha Khana proved to be false.

There is no doubt about the dishonesty of Chairman PTI.

  The information provided by Chairman PTI later proved to be false, the malice of the accused has been revealed beyond any doubt.

  Chairman PTI is punished under Section 174 of the Election Act.

It has been said in the court decision that the Chairman PTI is sentenced to 3 years imprisonment and a fine of one lakh rupees.

After being sentenced in the Tosha Khana case, a police team reached Zaman Park, the former prime minister's residence in Lahore.

  Sources say that the former prime minister has been kept in a high security zone.

  The security of the lock-up will be done by prison police commandos, the personnel posted near the lock-up will be unarmed.

The lock-up has a door, a window, a water cooler, a chair and a mattress.

  There will be no TV or internet facility in the lock-up.

  A separate washroom has been allocated for the former Prime Minister.

  On the other hand, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf has approached the Lahore High Court against the arrest of the former prime minister.

On behalf of the former Prime Minister, Umar Khan Niazi filed an application in the Lahore High Court.

  In which IG Punjab, CCPO Lahore and others have been made parties.

The position taken in the petition is that the Chairman PTI was illegally detained by the police.

The former prime minister has been abducted, the police had no decision.

It was requested from the Lahore High Court that the court should schedule the application for hearing today.

  The High Court declared the arrest of the former prime minister illegal by the Punjab Police.

Meanwhile, 25 workers who protested against the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan at his residence Zaman Park Lahore were arrested.

After the arrest of Imran Khan, PTI workers are protesting in different cities of the country.

  The police have so far arrested 33 people during operations in different cities of the country

  The spokesperson of Tehreek-e-Insaf has said in his reaction to the arrest of the party chairman that he rejects the biased decision of the Additional District and Sessions Judge in the Toshakhana case.

  The decision will be challenged before the Supreme Court, another black mark was placed on the forehead of the justice system through the Tosha Khana case.

  The spokesperson of Tehreek Ansaaf said that the trial was conducted in the most absurd manner in history.

  In this worst trial in history, an attempt was made to kill justice at the hands of a biased and morally corrupt judge.

  The trial judge blindfolded with bias blindfolded the facts of the case with a specific agenda.

Sessions Court's decision is the worst example of political revenge and engineering.

A shameful invasion of the Republic and democracy was made through a flawed, ridiculous and without solid legal basis decision.

The judge's decision is a desperate attempt to achieve the ambitious goals of the London Plan, such as a level playing field.

The nation will never accept such a conspiracy and revenge attempt against the most popular and reliable political leader.

#Imran Khan #punishment #Toshah Khana case #Tehreek Ansaaf #Pakistan #Election Commission

Why is Genghis Khan a mystery to experts even after 800 years of his death?

JTN Report: 

Genghis Khan combined the Mongols with him to establish the largest empire in the history of the world.

But even after his death in 1227, Genghis Khan has been a mystery to archaeologists for 8 centuries because his tomb has not been discovered till date.

Yes indeed, Genghis Khan's tomb has remained a mystery for almost 800 years, despite countless attempts by adventurers, archaeologists and thieves to find it.

It seems unlikely that this will be achieved in the near future, especially as some circles in Mongolia want.

Most of the efforts took place in an area in northern Mongolia, or Mount Burkhan Khaldun, which is also believed to be the birthplace of Genghis Khan.

It is said that the founder of the Mongol Empire spent his last days at this place, but so far all efforts to locate his burial there have proved unsuccessful.

It is said that at the time of his death, Genghis Khan ordered that the location of the burial be kept a secret and that the soldiers who carried the body there were killed so that no one would know the route.

It is also said that after Genghis Khan was buried, 1,000 horses were run over the grave so that no traces would remain.

Now it has been 800 years and no one has been able to find Genghis Khan's tomb.

The mysterious death of Genghis Khan

Not only the burial location, but also the death of the founder of the Mongol Empire is mysterious.

So far, it has not been determined what was the cause of Genghis Khan's death.

Some research reports have attributed the loss of blood from the body to death, while a 2022 study claimed that the plague caused Genghis Khan's death.

But beyond that, many reasons have been attributed to the people of the era, such as one story claiming that a prince from a Chinese tribe stabbed Genghis Khan with a dagger and the founder of the Mongol Empire bled to death.

According to some, the injuries sustained from a fall from a horse proved fatal for Genghis Khan.

Finding Genghis Khan's Tomb

A 2014 study found that there is no historical or archaeological record that mentions the burial.

These researchers also took the help of satellites to search for it, but they could not get any success.

An ancient Mongolian document, The Secret History of the Mongols (dated 1240), also mentions no burial, only stating that Genghis Khan died in 1227.

However, it mentions a lot about Genghis Khan's devotion to Burkhan Khaldun and that is why many attempts were made there.

Historian Frank McLean claimed in his 2015 book that at the time of his death, Genghis Khan's army was fighting the Tanguts, a tribe in northwestern China.

So after Genghis Khan died there, it was very difficult to take the body back to Mongolia because it was 311 miles away.

The Mongols did not know how to preserve the body at that time and buried Genghis Khan somewhere in the Ordos region of China.

How much truth there is in this, nothing can be clearly said about it yet.

Marco Polo, the famous traveler of the past, lived from 1254 to 1324 and spent 17 years in China.

He said in a book, The Travels of Marco Polo, that 20,000 people who knew the location of Genghis Khan's burial were killed to keep the place a secret.

But while historians doubt most of Marco Polo's claims, his claim about Genghis Khan's tomb is often refuted.

One of the main reasons for the failure to find Genghis Khan's tomb is Mongolia itself, where the people want to keep the site a secret in accordance with the last wishes of the founder of the Mongol Empire.

But at the same time, Mongolia is a very large and poor country in terms of area, where only 2% of the country has roads.

The population is sparse and there are deserts or mountains everywhere and it is easy to hide many secrets in such a land.

Many quarters believe that Genghis Khan's tomb contains treasures collected from around the world and this is the reason for the interest of people from all over the world.

Interestingly, in 2004, a team of experts from Japan and Mongolia discovered Genghis Khan's palace, which contains references in historical documents that indicate that officials used to perform daily rituals from the grounds of the palace to Genghis Khan's tomb, but it could not be discovered until now.

#Genghis Khan #Mongols #Japan and Mongolia #Mongol Empire #Genghis Khan's tomb #mystery of death #China

Jinnah House attack case , JIT investigation completed , Chairman PTI declared guilty

 

JTN Report: 

Chairman PTI's statement before the JIT proved to be inconsistent with the evidence, 

the statements of other leaders are also contrary to the facts. 

The geofencing report has proved the presence of the suspects named and arrested in ten cases at sensitive facilities. 

The investigation report will be submitted to the court soon.

The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) completed the investigation of the incidents of May 9 and prepared a report. 

In the Jinnah House attack case number 96/23, the named accused including Chairman PTI were found guilty. 

The police investigation said that the planning and execution of the named accused in the Jinnah House incident was proved. Tages, mobile contacts were proved. 

According to the report, PTI Chairman's statement before the JIT was proved to be contradictory to the evidence. 

The statements of other leaders appearing before the JIT were also proved to be contrary to the facts.

The calls of PTI leaders were also proved in the mobile call records. 

The geofencing report proved the presence of the suspects named and arrested in ten cases at sensitive facilities. 

The investigation report of all the cases will be submitted to the court soon.

#Imran Khan #Jinnah House attack case #JIT #Investigation #9th May 2023 #PTI #Pakistan

Historical Significance of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

JTN Report: 

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is a province of Pakistan located in the northwestern part of the country. It was established in 1901 as the North-West Frontier Province of British India. After the independence of Pakistan in 1947, this province became part of Pakistan. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is also an important area for the defense of Pakistan. This province is a border province with Afghanistan and China. From here the British and Mughal empires attacked Afghanistan. It is a mountainous region that connects South Asia and Central Asia through the Khyber Pass. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's strategic importance is due to its geographical location. The region has been a gateway to various civilizations for thousands of years, including the Greeks, Persians, Mughals and Sikhs.

  The most important event in the history of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was the Mughal invasion. The Mughals invaded and conquered Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 1504. The Mughals built many buildings in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including mosques, palaces, and forts. During the Mughal era, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was a prosperous region.

In the 18th century, the Sikhs rose in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Sikhs captured Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 1761 and held it until 1849. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was an important trading center during the Sikh period and trade was conducted with various countries from here.

In 1849, British occupied Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Britain annexed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as a province of India under its control. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa underwent many developmental works during the British period, including the establishment of roads, railways and education systems.

In 1947, Britain gave independence to India. Along with this, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa became part of Pakistan. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is an important province of Pakistan and is connected to other provinces of Pakistan as well as Afghanistan and China by roads and railways.

This province is also famous for its beautiful scenery, ancient archeology and wildlife.

The historical importance of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is very high. This province was the cradle of the Gandhara civilization, a great civilization that gave much to the world, which existed from 500 BC to 300 AD. The Gandhara civilization was famous for its beautiful arts and crafts, the rise of Buddhism and the trade between India and Central Asia. The history of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is very old and the region has been home to many civilizations. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is also a beautiful province. There are mountains, forests, rivers and lakes. People here are very hospitable. There are many historical and tourist attractions here.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has many historical places, including the following places,

Takhtbhai, it was an ancient Buddhist center, where there is a large Buddha statue.

The history of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa begins with Taxila. Taxila is an ancient city located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The city is located on the banks of the Indus River and traces of a 6000-year-old civilization have been found here. Taxila was an important trading center and influenced by different civilizations.

Chitral, a beautiful valley, is famous for its ancient forts and magnificent scenery.

Swat, is a beautiful valley, famous for its sports venues and beautiful lakes.

Mansehra, is an other beautiful valley, famous for its magnificent natural scenery and historical places.

#Pakistan #Khyber Pakhtunkhwa #Historical places #Gandhara civilization #Greeks #Persians #Mughals #Sikhs

Pakistan's complex and changing political history

JTN Report

Pakistan is a state that was created after the separation from British India in 1947. It has a complex and changing history that includes a conflict between democracy and dictatorship, dynastic rule and military rule, poverty and development, war and peace. Its history is full of political instability, military coups and acts of terrorism. Pakistan's political history dates back to British India. Britain occupied India in 1857 and made it a colony. Indians revolted several times against the British rule, but they were not successful. In 1947, Britain partitioned India into two parts, Pakistan and India. was established as a separate state.

After the independence of Pakistan, it has faced many political difficulties and crises, there have been 33 governments since 1947, the crises include the Bangladesh war of 1971, the martial law of 1988 and the political crisis of 2008. Along with military coups, the biggest challenge was terrorist acts. Acts of terrorism started in Pakistan from the 1980s and continue till date. Acts of terrorism have caused great pain to the people of Pakistan including destroying its economy, but it has always overcome these difficulties, overcome all crises and paved the way to become a strong and stable republic. It has the potential to be successful in the future as well.

The current political system of Pakistan is a parliamentary republic with the President as the head of state and the Prime Minister as the head of government. Parliament consists of two houses, the National Assembly and the Senate. There are 342 members in the National Assembly, who are elected for five years. The Senate has 104 members, of whom 23 are elected by the Provincial Assemblies, 63 are elected by the Upper House, and 18 are appointed by the President.

The political parties of Pakistan represent different political beliefs. The major political parties of the country include Tehreek-e-Insaaf, Muslim League-N, Pakistan People's Party, other political parties include Jamaat-e-Islami, Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan.

Pakistan is a Muslim majority country located in South Asia. It is bordered by India to the east, Iran and Afghanistan to the west, China to the north and the Bay of Bengal to the south. Pakistan has a total area of 881,913 square kilometers (340,509 sq mi), making it the 36th largest country in the world. Pakistan has a population of over 220 million, making it the 21st most populous country in the world.

  Pakistan's first government was a democratic one, but in 1958, General Ayub Khan staged a military coup and took power. After General Ayub Khan, General Muhammad Ziaul Haq, General Pervez Musharraf and General Ashfaq Maryam also held military governments.

Democracy came back to Pakistan in 1988. Pakistan has had three democratic governments since then, the government of Benazir Bhutto from 1988 to 1993, the government of Nawaz Sharif from 1993 to 1999, and the government of Yousuf Raza Gilani from 2008 to 2013.

In 2013, a new constitution was enacted in Pakistan. This constitution is a democratic constitution which guarantees balance of powers, fundamental rights and freedoms.

Pakistan is a challenging country, but it is also a developing country. Pakistan's economy is growing rapidly, and its population is young and educated. Pakistan has many potentials, and has the potential to become a prosperous and peaceful country.

#Pakistan #Political #History #Developing Country #Asia #South Asia

Japan needs to distinguish between good and evil, to walk in the right direction, Chinese media

 

JTN Report

 Japan's relationship with NATO has deepened in recent years. According to Chinese media on Thursday, the Japanese Prime Minister was invited to attend the NATO summit for the first time in June last year. And in November of the same year, Japan officially joined the NATO Center of Excellence for Cooperative Cyber Defense. 

At the recent NATO summit, the four "Asia-Pacific Partners (AP4)" Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand and the implementation of NATO's outreach strategy in the Asia-Pacific region were among the main topics. 

Some analysts have pointed out that, in order to use NATO to enhance its military capabilities, Japan is working hard to extend NATO's military and political scourge to Asia, a legacy of World War II. After starting a fascist war of aggression during Japan's second betrayal and crime against Asia. 

The people of other Asian countries, including China, have a very complex psychology regarding Japan. Historically, Japan has repeatedly waged wars of aggression. through harming its Asian neighbors and committing unforgivable war crimes. 

Although it is the consensus of Asian countries to put aside the burden of history and gain beneficial cooperation. But for Japan in the hearts of the Asian people. The deep wounds left by Japan are impossible to heal. In recent days, the angry eyes of the Chinese and Asian public have once again focused on Japan, which is determined to release nuclear-contaminated water into the sea despite strong opposition from its neighbors. 

In the eyes of strangers, Japanese people like to take care of cleanliness and environment, the streets of Japan are very clean, it is impossible to see even the slightest garbage. Japanese fans clean the surrounding garbage before leaving the stadium after watching international matches. which has become a popular video on social media. 

But it is Japan that uses the world's shared oceans as a waste dump and is preparing to release large amounts of nuclear-contaminated water into it, leaving people stunned and bewildered by Japan's contradictory behavior. go Similarly, for animal welfare activists around the world, it is even more difficult to understand the words and deeds of Japan, the touching life-and-death relationship between humans and animals in the Japanese film "The Loyal Dog Hachiko." The story is told and the prototype statue of Hachiko, the faithful dog in the film, is still installed outside a Tokyo railway station, one of the most popular tourist spots around the world. 

The wanton destruction of resources and the illegal killing of rare marine life such as whales and dolphins has always been a constant pain in the hearts of animal conservationists and organizations worldwide. In Japan's infamous Dolphin Bay, locals still scare dolphins or whales into the narrow bay and hunt them until the waves run red with blood. 

In the year 2009, a documentary film "Dolphin Bay" was released which exposed this bloody evil to the world. Despite strong condemnation and protests from the international community, Japan has always cleverly argued that hunting dolphins is a local tradition and is the main income of local fishermen while whales are used for scientific research, discovering the secrets of life. To justify their cruel and barbaric actions. The basic moral imperative of discerning right and wrong and distinguishing between good and evil has always been a huge problem for Japan. 

The spirit of Bushido, one of Japan's moral and spiritual pillars, emphasizes that doing one's duty regardless of right or wrong is paramount. Be it Japanese history textbooks, literary works, Bushido films, or the American movie star Tom Cruise's "The Last Samurai," all of them clearly express the seemingly correct but actually absurd position, and China Behind many atrocities such as the Nanjing Massacre committed by the Japanese army in a war of aggression against, is the ghost of this diabolical moral perspective. 

There is only one planet, the common home of all, and the people. There is every reason to demand that Japan realize right from wrong, distinguish between good and evil, follow the right path, do good things for global and regional peace and the biological environment, and stop doing such bad things. Those who violate Muslim principles and moral values and harm future generations. Hopefully Japan will understand this simple and obvious appeal, although it seems to have always been a huge problem for them.

#Chaina #Japan #Nato #Dolphin Bay #Asia-Pacific Partners #

Natural Disasters and Pak-Swiss Agreement

   Due to being one of the most affected countries in the world due to global climate change, special security arrangements based on advanced methods are very necessary for Pakistan and yesterday, an important and desirable progress in this direction was made by Pakistan to deal with natural disasters.  And Switzerland has come into effect in the form of mutual agreement. 

  In this context, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while addressing the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Swiss Foreign Minister and Federal Consul Ragnaziokas in Nithyagli on Saturday said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Switzerland, which upholds the fundamental principles of democracy and the rule of law.

   He clarified that we have no role in climate change but every possible effort to prevent it is necessary and that is why we need to use Switzerland's expertise and experience in this field. want Highlighting the basic strategy of his government for national development, he said that eradication of poverty, industrialization, promotion of agriculture, making women talented are our important priorities and we will meet Switzerland in the promotion of tourism, education and other sectors. 

  On this occasion, the Prime Minister invited Swiss companies to invest in Pakistan, especially in renewable energy and IT sectors. He expressed the hope that the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding to deal with natural disasters will promote cooperation between the two countries and in the future, through new methods and technology to deal with disasters, Pakistan will be able to cope with the disasters caused by climate change. 

  Can be made as safe as possible. Undoubtedly, as a result of the use of such methods of energy production by developed countries, which are increasing the temperature of the earth, developing countries like Pakistan are facing disasters like excessive rains and droughts. Last year, one-third of Pakistan's area was submerged in water due to this situation, so it is inevitable for Pakistan to take all possible measures to prevent natural disasters. 

  Switzerland is the world leader in the field of tourism and according to the Prime Minister, there was also a useful discussion with the Swiss Foreign Minister on the topic of promoting the tourism sector in Pakistan. The Prime Minister expressed his desire to increase mutual cooperation with Switzerland in all spheres of life, while the Swiss Foreign Minister emphasized the need for global and regional peace and stability in the context of India's belligerent policies. 

  He clarified that he said that we are determined to use our resources for the development of Pakistan instead of wasting them on wars and the leadership of the other side should also think in the same way. He said that for sustainable peace in this region of the world, we have to clearly understand without any confusion that for this we have to solve our problems including the Kashmir issue because without it peace in this region is not possible. 

  The rationality of Pakistan's position regarding regional and global peace does not need any explanation and if the international community plays its role effectively for a fair solution to this conflict, positive results can certainly come very soon. It should also make every possible effort to get the support of other developed countries so that the repetition of the horrific events like last years can be prevented as much as possible.

#Natural Disasters #Pak-Swiss Agreement #Global Climate Change

IMF and Pakistan since 1997

JTN Report:

Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have a long and complicated relationship. Pakistan has been a member of the IMF since 1950, and the IMF has provided loans to Pakistan 22 times, most recently in 2023.

The IMF's loans to Pakistan have been controversial, with some people arguing that they have helped to stabilize the country's economy, while others argue that they have come at the expense of the poor and vulnerable.

The IMF's conditions for its loans have often been seen as harsh, and have included measures such as raising taxes, reducing government spending, and devaluing the currency. These measures have often had a negative impact on the poor and vulnerable, and have led to protests and demonstrations.

Despite the controversy, the IMF's loans have been essential to Pakistan's economy on several occasions. In 2019, when Pakistan was facing a balance of payments crisis, the IMF's loan of $1 billion helped to stabilize the country's currency and prevent a default on its debt.

The IMF's relationship with Pakistan is likely to continue to be complex and controversial. The IMF's loans can provide much-needed financial assistance, but they can also come at a high cost. The IMF and Pakistan will need to find a way to work together that is beneficial to both sides.

Here are some of the pros and cons of the IMF's relationship with Pakistan:

Pros:

The IMF's loans have helped to stabilize Pakistan's economy on several occasions.

The IMF's conditions for its loans have often forced the government to make difficult but necessary reforms.

The IMF has provided technical assistance to Pakistan's government on a variety of economic issues.

Cons:

The IMF's conditions for its loans have often been seen as harsh and have had a negative impact on the poor and vulnerable.

The IMF's loans have come at a high cost, and Pakistan has often had to repay more than it borrowed.

The IMF's relationship with Pakistan has been seen as too close, and some people have accused the IMF of interfering in Pakistan's internal affairs.

Overall, the IMF's relationship with Pakistan is a complex one. The IMF's loans have helped to stabilize Pakistan's economy on several occasions, but they have also come at a high cost. The IMF and Pakistan will need to find a way to work together that is beneficial to both sides.

    Letest Bailout Package:

On June 30, 2023, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan reached a staff-level agreement on a $3 billion bailout package. The agreement, which still needs to be approved by the IMF's Executive Board, comes after an eight-month delay.

The agreement includes a number of conditions that Pakistan must meet in order to receive the funds. These conditions include:

Increasing taxes

Reducing energy subsidies

Privatizing state-owned enterprises

Reforming the civil service

Improving the business climate

If Pakistan meets these conditions, it will receive the first installment of the bailout package, which is expected to be around $1.1 billion. The remaining funds will be disbursed in tranches over the course of the agreement.

The bailout package is seen as essential for Pakistan to avoid a default on its debt. The country's foreign exchange reserves are at a critical level, and its economy is facing a number of challenges, including high inflation and a widening current account deficit.

The IMF has been a regular lender to Pakistan over the years. This is the 23rd time that Pakistan has sought IMF assistance. The previous bailout package, which was worth $6.5 billion, expired in June 2023.

The bailout package is a significant development for Pakistan. It will provide the country with much-needed financial assistance, and it will also help to restore investor confidence. However, the conditions attached to the bailout package will be difficult for Pakistan to meet. It remains to be seen whether the country will be able to implement the reforms necessary to secure the full amount of the bailout package.

Pakistan has had a history of seeking financial assistance from the IMF to address its balance of payments issues and stabilize its economy. When a country faces economic challenges and requires financial support, it can approach the IMF for a bailout package. These packages typically involve a set of economic reforms and policy adjustments that the country needs to implement in exchange for the financial assistance provided by the IMF.

The specific stages and conditions of a bailout package can vary depending on the circumstances and negotiations between the country and the IMF. Typically, the process involves the following steps:

Request for assistance: 

The country formally requests financial assistance from the IMF, usually due to a balance of payments crisis or an urgent need for external financing.

Negotiations: 

After the request is made, representatives from the country and the IMF engage in negotiations to determine the terms and conditions of the bailout package. This includes discussing the economic reforms and policy adjustments that the country must implement to address its economic challenges.

Agreement: 

If the negotiations are successful, both parties reach an agreement on the terms and conditions of the bailout package. This agreement is then presented to the IMF's Executive Board for approval.

Implementation: 

Once the bailout package is approved, the country begins implementing the agreed-upon reforms and policy adjustments. This may involve measures such as fiscal consolidation, monetary policy changes, structural reforms, and improvements in governance and transparency.

Monitoring and disbursement: 

The IMF monitors the country's progress in implementing the reforms and periodically disburses the financial assistance according to agreed-upon milestones or conditions.

What is the International Monity Fund, how does it work and how does it lend?

The IMF is an international organization that provides loans to countries experiencing financial difficulties. It also works to promote economic stability and growth around the world.

The IMF was founded in 1944 at the Bretton Woods Conference. It currently has 190 member countries. The IMF's lending is based on a country's quota, which is determined by its economic size and importance in the global economy. The IMF can lend a country up to 100% of its quota.

To qualify for an IMF loan, a country must agree to a set of economic reforms. These reforms are designed to help the country get back on its feet financially. The IMF monitors the country's progress on these reforms and can withhold further loans if the country is not complying.

The IMF's lending is not free. Countries must pay interest on their loans, and they may also be required to make changes to their economic policies. However, the IMF's loans can be a lifeline for countries that are facing financial difficulties.

Here are some of the ways the IMF works:

Surveillance: 

The IMF conducts surveillance of its member countries' economies. This involves monitoring economic conditions and assessing the risks to financial stability. The IMF also provides policy advice to member countries.

Lending: 

The IMF provides loans to member countries that are experiencing financial difficulties. These loans are typically used to stabilize the economy and implement economic reforms.

Capacity development: 

The IMF provides technical assistance and training to member countries to help them strengthen their economic institutions and statistics.

Research: 

The IMF conducts research on a wide range of economic topics. This research is used to inform the IMF's surveillance, lending, and capacity development activities.

The IMF is an important part of the global financial system. It helps to promote financial stability and economic growth around the world. 

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Signs before the appearance of Imam Mahdi (a.s)

     

  The signs before the appearance of Imam Mahdi (a.s) are mentioned in the hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his descendants. These signs are said to be both major and minor, and they are said to occur in a specific order.

  Some of the major signs include: 

• The appearance of the Sufyani and Yamani, two leaders who will rise up in different parts of the world.

 • The loud cry in the sky, which will be heard by everyone. 

 • The murder of Nafs-e-Zakiyyah, a righteous person who will be killed by the Sufyani. 

 • The earth swallowing a group of people in the land of Bayda, which is a desert between Mecca and Medina. 

  Some of the minor signs include: 

• The spread of corruption and injustice in the world. 

 • The decline of knowledge and the rise of ignorance.

 • The increase in wars and bloodshed.

 • The appearance of false prophets and messiahs. 

    It is important to note that these are just some of the signs that are mentioned in the hadiths. There are many other signs that have been mentioned, and it is not possible to say for sure which ones will occur or when they will occur. The appearance of Imam Mahdi is a significant event in Islamic eschatology.

    It is believed that he will bring about a time of peace and justice in the world. However, the exact timing of his appearance is unknown. Some believe that he will appear soon, while others believe that he will not appear until the end of time. Ultimately, only God knows when Imam Mahdi will appear.

   However, the signs that are mentioned in the hadiths can give us an indication of the times that we are living in and the events that may lead to his appearance.

  The signs that were fulfilled before the appearance of Imam Mahdi 

There are many signs that have been mentioned in the hadiths that will occur before the appearance of Imam Mahdi. Some of these signs have already been fulfilled, while others are still to come.

  Fulfilled signs 

 The death of the 11th Imam, Hasan al-Askari. 

 The occultation of the 12th Imam. 

 The emergence of the Sufyani. 

 The emergence of the Yamani. 

 The murder of Nafs-e-Zakiyyah. 

 The earth swallowing a group of people in the land of Bayda. 

  Unfulfilled signs 

The appearance of a great caller who will call people to the truth. The appearance of a cloud that will cast its shadow over the entire earth. 

 The appearance of a comet that will be visible to everyone. 

 The emergence of a great war in which many people will be killed. 

 The arrival of the Mahdi in Mecca. 

     It is important to note that these are just some of the signs that have been mentioned in the hadiths. There may be other signs that have not been mentioned, or that have been fulfilled in a way that we do not yet understand. 

    The appearance of Imam Mahdi is a major event in Islamic eschatology, and it is something that many Muslims look forward to. 

   However, it is important to remember that we do not know when the Mahdi will appear, or what signs will precede his appearance. All we can do is to prepare ourselves for his coming, and to strive to live our lives in accordance with the teachings of Islam.

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What will happen to our world after 2023?

 

It is impossible to say for certain what will happen to our world after 2023. However, there are a number of trends that are likely to continue and could have a significant impact on the future.

 

·         The rise of China: 

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·         China is already the world's second-largest economy and is on track to surpass the United States in the coming decades. This rise of China is likely to have a profound impact on the global balance of power, as well as on the world economy.

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·         The increasing interconnectedness of the world: 

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·         The world is becoming increasingly  interconnected, thanks to advances in technology and transportation. This interconnectedness has both positive and negative effects. On the one hand, it can lead to greater cooperation and understanding between countries. On the other hand, it can also make the world more vulnerable to shocks and crises.

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·         The threat of climate change: 

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·         Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing the world today. If we do not take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the effects of climate change will become increasingly severe, leading to more extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and 

·         other problems.

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·         The growth of artificial intelligence: 

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·         Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly developing and is already having a significant impact on our lives. In the coming years, AI is likely to become even more powerful, leading to new possibilities but also raising new challenges.

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The global economy will continue to slow down.

  The International Monetary Fund has already downgraded its growth forecast for 2023, and there are a number of factors that could weigh on economic activity, including the war in Ukraine, rising inflation, and supply chain disruptions.

  

·         Political polarization will continue to deepen. 

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·         The United States and other countries are already seeing a rise in political polarization, and this trend is likely to continue in the years to come. This could make it more difficult to address common challenges, such as climate change and economic inequality.

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·         Climate change will become an even more pressing issue. 

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·         The effects of climate change are already being felt around the world, and they are likely to become more severe in the years to come. This could lead to more extreme weather events, such as droughts, floods, and heat waves.

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·         Technology will continue to evolve rapidly. 

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·         We are already seeing the rapid development of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, gene editing, and quantum computing. These technologies have the potential to transform our world in many ways, but they also raise a number of ethical and social challenges.

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·         The rise of new powers. 

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·         The global order is in flux, and we are likely to see the rise of new powers in the years to come. China is already a major player on the world stage, and other countries, such as India and Brazil, are also becoming more influential.

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·         These are just a few of the trends that are likely to shape the future of our world. It is impossible to say for sure what the future holds, but it is clear that the world is changing rapidly. We need to be prepared for these changes and to work together to ensure that the future is a positive one.

In addition to the trends mentioned above, there are a number of other factors that could have a significant impact on the future of our world. 

o    The development of new technologies, such as gene editing and quantum computing.

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o    The outbreak of new diseases.

o    The occurrence of major natural disasters.

o    The rise of new political movements.

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It is impossible to predict with certainty what will happen in the future. However, by understanding the trends that are shaping the world today, we can better prepare for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.These include: 

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These are just a few of the predictions that have been made about our world after 2023. It is impossible to say for sure what the future holds, but these are some of the trends that are likely to shape our world in the years to come.

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