ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan on Thursday stated that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) might arrest Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan if he fails to cooperate with their investigation into the cipher.
The minister’s warning comes a day after Imran Khan’s ex-principal secretary Muhammad Azam Khan— in an alleged confession that surfaced on Wednesday — accused his former boss of using a cipher from Pakistan’s mission in the US to gain political mileage and build an “anti-establishment narrative” on the back of the “confidential” document.
Rana Sanaullah had on Wednesday also held a press conference to lend credence to the confessional statement circulating on social media and assail the PTI chief. Soon after his presser, the FIA issued a notice to Imran Khan, asking him to appear before the bureau in Islamabad on July 25 in connection with the cipher probe.
On Thursday, Rana Sanaullah Khan provided an update on the FIA investigation, issuing a reminder to the former premier to be prepared to face the law.
“The FIA has summoned the PTI chairman in the cipher investigation. If he does not cooperate during the inquiry stage, he could face possible arrest. Following the investigation, the FIA will make recommendations based on evidence regarding those who are complicit and against whom criminal cases should be filed,” the minister stated on Twitter.
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Chairman Senate expresses hope that friendly countries & organizations, including Japan, will extend technical support to bolster education sector in Pakistan
Says we must invest in skill development for our children, & identify the reasons behind our lag in the education domain
ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani on Thursday graced a seminar on education jointly organized by the Education Parliamentarians Caucus (EPC), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS). The event, held in Islamabad, brought together representatives and experts in the field of education.
During his speech at the seminar, Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani introduced recently established Education Parliamentarians Caucus in the Senate of Pakistan. Emphasizing the need for improved coordination between provincial and federal levels, the Chairman highlighted that the caucus's primary objective is to provide a platform for collaboration among the provinces, the federation, and educational institutions.
"The purpose of setting up the education caucus in the Senate is to foster dialogue and cooperation, creating a collaborative approach towards enhancing education standards in Pakistan," said Chairman Senate.
In his address, Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani expressed hope that friendly countries and organizations, including Japan, will extend technical support to bolster the education sector in Pakistan. He acknowledged the significance of learning from Japan's development experiences and encouraged sending teachers abroad for training and exposure to enrich their knowledge.
"Knowledge is the real jewel, and education goes beyond mere degrees and certificates. We must invest in skill development for our children, and identify the reasons behind our lag in the education domain," Chairman Senate asserted.
He stressed the importance of investing in teacher recruitment, training, professional development, and curriculum reforms to promote digital literacy. The Chairman also highlighted the need to explore alternative and innovative educational models to further advance the education landscape in the country.
During the seminar, Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani urged all participants to actively identify current challenges and obstacles facing the education system and work collaboratively to overcome them.
Chairman Senate expressed gratitude to all stakeholders, particularly the Education Parliamentarians Caucus, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), PIPS and other contributing organizations for their efforts in organizing the seminar and promoting educational development in Pakistan.