PM Imran Khan said that Pakistan is ready to provide Turkey with any help it needs. PM Imran Khan offered support and solace. As wildfires create disorder, Imran Khan in a tweet consolidated to the people of Turkey.

In a recent tweet, PM said that during this difficult time Pakistan is ready to help Turkey in any way it can. According to President Erdogan, 14 wildfires are still burning. He further said that on Turkey’s Aegean and Mediterranean coasts as well as inland areas more than 70 wildfires broke out this week. According to the official reports, there are four deaths currently and 58 injured. Bekir Pakdemiril the Agricultural Minister said that in Antalya the government evacuated 18 villages and districts. In the hot weather, fires spread fanned by strong winds around Manavgat on Wednesday.

To battle the flames, planes from Russia and Ukraine helped, Azerbaijan will also join them. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi also tweeted his support for the Turkish government. He said Pakistan expresses condolences for the loss of lives and property as a result of deadly forest fires, and we support the government of Turkey and our Turkish brothers and sisters.

Both the countries share a special relationship. Last year, to enhance defence cooperation Pakistan and Turkey decided in their 15th round of the Pakistan -Turkey High-level Military Dialogue Group to work together. Turkey also helps Pakistan to maintain its F-16 aircraft fleet. Turkey gave 34 T-37 aircraft to Pakistan in 2016. Turkey agreed for purchasing MFI-17 Super Mushsham trainer aircraft from Pakistan.

At the start of this year, Turkey also vamped up investment in Sindh. Furthermore, the drama Ertugrul improved the relationship of both countries and it is a personal fan favourite in Pakistan.

In the wake of the withdrawal of US and NATO Forces, the Afghan Taliban are rapidly expanding their control over Afghanistan prompting concern in neighbouring countries.

Suhail Shaheen, the official spokesperson of the Afghan Taliban for International Affairs stated that the Afghan Taliban desire better relations with neighbouring countries and will not allow anyone to use their soil against other countries.

In another statement, the Afghan Taliban called China a friend of Afghanistan and expressed their wish for a better bilateral relationship with China. Subsequently, a deadly explosion near Dasu Dam in Pakistan killed nine Chinese and four Pakistanis putting the potential alliance in jeopardy.

The joint investigation of Pakistan and Chinese intelligence have connected the dots of the Dasu Dam incident with (TTP) Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and India, operating from Afghanistan. China has vowed to bring the perpetrators of the Dasu Dam to account.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosted a two-day visit of the delegation of Afghan Taliban in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin, led by Mullah Baradar Akhund. Chinese presented the investigation reports of the Dasu Dam terror attack and asked Afghan Taliban to exterminate elements from Afghan soil that are a direct threat to Pakistan and China’s national security.

According to official sources, the Afghan Taliban agreed to use their ground intelligence to finish the nexus of TTP and India in due coordination with China and Pakistan. The Afghan Taliban also assured that they will not allow East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) to operate against China from Afghan soil.

Judy Woodruff interviewed Imran Khan for PBS News hour about Pakistan’s relation with the United States and the current situation of Afghanistan. Judy asked Imran Khan about his assessment of Afghanistan’s current situation after the US exclusion.

Imran Khan answered that first the US tried to look for a military solution in Afghanistan and people like him kept saying that there was no military solution and we were called anti-American and Taliban Khan. He said he didn’t know about the objective of the US, whether it was democracy, nation-building, or liberating women, but the way they went about it was never going to be the solution. The US should’ve decided to go for a political solution when there was no military solution. When NATO troops were present in Afghanistan, then their political solution could’ve been effective, but when they excluded troops and a limited number of troops remained there and an exit date was given, the the Taliban considered it their victory and it was very difficult to urge them for negotiations.

Judy further asked that now the Taliban are on the rise in Afghanistan and is that a good outcome for Afghanistan? Imran Khan said that the only good outcome for Afghanistan is a political settlement. The worst situation is civil war and protracted civil war which is harmful to Pakistan due to refugee problems, and the main reason is that this war will flow into Pakistan due to the large Pashtun community in Pakistan.

She asked about the explanation that there are many pieces of evidence that Pakistan has helped the Afghan Taliban. He replied that it was extremely unfair. How is it possible? Moreover, because Pakistan joined the US in the war on terror and lost thousands of people and a billion-dollar loss to the economy

Judy also asked that Pakistan is currently helping the Afghan Taliban as Pakistan sent 10000 fighters in Afghanistan. PM Khan replied that it is nonsense and they should provide evidence if they claim it. She asked what relationship Pakistan wants with the US as he rejected to provide bases in Pakistan. Does it mean you will not cooperate with the US to fight against terrorism?
He said we can’t give more damage to ourselves for others and we can be a partner in peace with the US but not in war. In the end, he said that Pakistan would try a political settlement in Afghanistan, and no matter what the circumstances would be, Pakistan will not join any other war.

Anyone who commits rape, solely and solely, that person is responsible. Never is the victim responsible, said PMIK clarifying his earlier remarks on rape. IK stated that his comments were taken out of context deliberately.

He emphasized the fact that ‘Parda’ is not only for women but also for men. Women do not bear the sole responsibility for the rape. They are victims in this regard and should be served with justice.

Imran Khan alleged that his statement was taken out of context deliberately. Again, the highlighting phrase was spoken by the PM of Pakistan, “Absolutely not”. It undermines and negates the western idea that the paramount position of Islam in Pakistan intervenes in(with) the initiatives, required to secure the rights of women.

PM beamed light on the fact that women are respected and treated well in Muslim countries as compared to western countries. The issues of rape, sexual abuse and child abuse are frequent in every civilization that comes up with education. PM stated that women are not respected in any other country as they are in Pakistan. He came up with a view that women cannot be alleged for the rapes, no matter how much they are provocative.

Islam neither suppresses nor infringes the rights of women. The embodiment of the rights of women in religious duties is a crystal clear example of it.

Tianjin: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met the Afghan Taliban delegation on Wednesday to discuss the regional issues and internal conflicts of Afghanistan. China said in the meeting that they wish Afghan Taliban to bring peace and stability to Afghanistan.

China is hosting 9 members of the Afghan Taliban delegation in the Northern Chinese city of Tianjin. The Afghan Taliban arrived in China on a two-day visit to discuss a political solution and regional security issues, said the Afghan Taliban spokesperson.

The Chinese Foreign Minister asserted that the Afghan Taliban can play an essential role in the peace process that will involve reconstruction of the war-torn country and ensure long-term diplomatic relations with the peace partners.

Wang Yi also said that he hoped the Afghan Taliban would not allow anyone, including the East Turkestan Movement, to use Afghan soil against other countries. The East Turkestan Movement poses a serious threat to China’s national security.

Last month, the Afghan Taliban stated that China was a friend of Afghanistan and they assured that the Afghan Taliban would not host anti-Chinese elements on their soil, including Uyghur militants.

The UNFCCC 26th conference of the Laeties was held in London, UK. A ministerial meeting was held there between a US special presidential envoy for climate, senator John Kerry and special assistant to the prime minister on climate change, Malik Amin Aslam.

US envoy John Kerry said that the US would work with Pakistan to address challenges on climate change. Moreover, he appreciated the prime minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, for his contributions towards climate change. He said that Imran Khan’s “Billion Tree Tsunami” project is the best strategy to reduce the threats of climate change. John Kerry also invited PM Imran Khan to rescind the coal power plants for a better climate.

Pakistan (SAPM) Malik Amin Aslam briefed the US envoy on climate about different clean and green projects of Pakistan and Imran Khan’s dedication towards addressing climate change. He also said that Imran Khan stopped work on new coal power plants and started working on substitute projects.

During the meeting, both agreed to work together to address the challenges of climate change. Imran Khan’s clean and green vision is very much commendable because it is very helpful and effective for a better and friendly environment.

Due to the evolving security situation in Afghanistan, local Commander Opp Arundu Sector of the Afghan National Army (ANA) Chitral requested Pakistan Army to provide safe passage and refuge for 46 ANA soldiers as they were not able to hold their military post along Pakistan-Afghanistan border against Taliban offensive.

46 soldiers including 5 officers have been given refuge In Pakistan after contact with Afghan authorities and necessary formalities. These soldiers of ANA arrived late last night at Arundu Sector, Chitral. Afghan soldiers have been provided food, shelter, and necessary medical care as per established military norms.

Now after due process, these Afghan National Army soldiers will be returned to Afghanistan.

Previously, 35 Afghan soldiers who were not able to hold their military post along Pakistan-Afghanistan International Border had requested safe passage from Pakistan Army on July 1. They were also granted refuge and safe passage.