Close X
Sunday, November 24, 2024
ADVT 
International

Imran Khan Says 'Hope Donald Trump Imposes Visa Ban On Pakistan'

IANS, 30 Jan, 2017 12:44 PM
    Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, on Sunday, said he hopes US President Donald Trump imposes visa restrictions on Pakistan as he believes that the move would help Pakistanis develop their own country.
     
    "It is being heard that Pakistanis may face US visa restriction. I pray that Trump also stops visas for Pakistanis as I believe that it will help us develop our own country.
     
    Besides, we will also give him (Trump) Iran-like response... (not allowing Americans here in Pakistan," Imran said while addressing a party rally in Sahiwal, some 250km from Lahore.
     
    Taunting Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for going abroad for treatment, Imran said, "Nawaz Sharif goes abroad even for the treatment of headache. If the US imposes ban (on Pakistanis) he too will focus Pakistan and develop it."
     
    Talking about Indo-Pak ties, Mr Khan said, "I want to remind (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi that every Pakistani is not coward like Nawaz Sharif. We are peaceful nation and even in India majority does not want war with Pakistan."
     
    He also criticised Mr Sharif for hiding behind his children to cover up his corruption.
     
    "I feel sympathy for Maryam Nawaz because her father (Nawaz Sharif) has brought her forward to hide his own corruption in Panama case," he said and vowed to fight against Sharif family's corruption till his last breath.

    MORE International ARTICLES

    Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal Vows To Fight Trump's Immigration Ban

    Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal Vows To Fight Trump's Immigration Ban
    "President Trump's barbaric executive orders have thrown our nation's ports into turmoil and struck fear into the hearts of Muslims across the country," Ms Jayapal said.

    Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal Vows To Fight Trump's Immigration Ban

    Police Suspect Richmond, B.C., Man's Death Targeted Homicide

    RICHMOND, B.C. — RCMP say they're investigating the death of a man who was taken to a Richmond, B.C., hospital Friday night.

    Police Suspect Richmond, B.C., Man's Death Targeted Homicide

    Indian-Origin Magician Charged With Fraud In Singapore

    Indian-Origin Magician Charged With Fraud In Singapore
    S. Chandran, 35, owner of Paradize Consultancy, was charged on Friday and faced 58 charges under the Income Tax Act, the Strait Times reported. 

    Indian-Origin Magician Charged With Fraud In Singapore

    Republican Hindu Coalition Backs Donald Trump's Immigration Order

    Republican Hindu Coalition Backs Donald Trump's Immigration Order
    The Republican Hindu Coalition (RHC), a vocal supporter of Donald Trump during his election campaign, announced its backing for the Presidents executive order on immigration.

    Republican Hindu Coalition Backs Donald Trump's Immigration Order

    Trump's 'Buy American', Modi's 'Make In India' Can Together Boost Each Other

    Trump's 'Buy American', Modi's 'Make In India' Can Together Boost Each Other
    A harder line by Trump to stem the huge trade surplus with China and correct Beijing's unequal terms of trade will provide India with an opportunity to fill the void by exporting more manufactured goods, Kumar told IANS.

    Trump's 'Buy American', Modi's 'Make In India' Can Together Boost Each Other

    Indian Man Held In US Over Bomb Threat, Sushma Swaraj Seeks Report

    Indian Man Held In US Over Bomb Threat, Sushma Swaraj Seeks Report
    Amid enhanced security measures and immigration restrictions placed by the Trump administration, a Baroda-based businessman has been taken into custody at an airport in the State of North Dakota.

    Indian Man Held In US Over Bomb Threat, Sushma Swaraj Seeks Report

    PrevNext