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  • Here’s what PM Khan will be gifting Trump

    Here’s what PM Khan will be gifting Trump

    The historic meeting between Prime Minister Imran Khan and US President Donald Trump is scheduled to take place Monday and PM Imran has a special gift for him.

    According to reports, PM Khan has taken a camel skin vase which has a unique portrait of the US president on it.

    The artist behind the vase Hanifullah Khan says that the art of creating such vases is one of the oldest crafts in Multan. He shared that creating such vases are difficult because making the surface of the vase smooth enough to paint requires technique and expertise. Though making a vase for Trump was a proud moment for him, Khan remarked that it was a feat because he wanted the finished product to be perfect.

    Hanifullah has previously also made portraits of Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on vases.

    PM Imran landed in Washington DC on Sunday for his first official visit to the US, which he is undertaking on the invitation of President Trump.

  • US visit: PM Imran to fly on commercial flight

    US visit: PM Imran to fly on commercial flight

    Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan will fly to the United States (US) on a commercial flight rather than a charter plane, a PM aide has confirmed.

    “PM Imran Khan will fly to Washington by Qatar Airways [sic],” Special Assistant to the PM on Political Affairs Naeemul Haque tweeted Thursday.

    This will be the first time that PM Imran travels on a commercial plane for an official visit as previously he used a charter jet for state visits to countries including the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Malaysia.

    Earlier it was also reported that the premier is planning to not stay at some lavish hotel to save money as part of his government’s austerity drive that continues ever since the PTI rose to power.

    The premier, since assuming office last year, has been pushing for austerity measures to save taxpayers’ money and reduce the burden on the national exchequer.

    Despite the steps taken by PM Imran in this regard, the austerity drive has faced multiple setbacks over the past 10 months owing to the apparent reluctance of the lawmakers in cutting down expenses.

    VISIT TO US:

    In his maiden visit to the US, the premier will travel from July 21-23 on the invitation of President Donald Trump in a bid to mend the strained ties between the two countries.

    Both the leaders will discuss a range of issues, including counterterrorism, defence, energy and trade, with the goal of creating the conditions for a peaceful South Asia and an enduring partnership between the two countries.

    “The visit will focus on strengthening cooperation to bring peace, stability and economic prosperity to a region that has seen far too much conflict,” the Foreign Office (FO) said in a statement.

    PM Imran will also be meeting prominent members of the US Congress, corporate leaders and opinion makers as well as overseas Pakistani.

  • US trip: PM Imran wants to stay at ambassador’s home instead of expensive hotels

    US trip: PM Imran wants to stay at ambassador’s home instead of expensive hotels

    Unlike his predecessors, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, during his maiden visit to the United States (US), is planning to stay at the residence of the Pakistani ambassador instead of some lavish hotel, a private media outlet reported.

    According to reports, the Pakistani Embassy in the US has been informed about the premier’s intentions; however, his stay at the ambassador’s residence might not be possible due to his planned meetings with top US officials.

    The residence is located in the heart of Washington’s diplomatic enclave, just off one of the city’s main arteries, Massachusetts Avenue, with at least a dozen embassies.

    If the premier stays at the ambassador’s residence, he will not be able to meet US officials there due to a shortage of staff, Dawn News reported, adding that such meetings can, however, be arranged at the Pakistani Embassy.

    While PM Imran’s plan to avoid a five or seven-star hotel in Washington, which comes amid his government’s aim to cut expenses and lighten the burden on the national exchequer, might not be achieved owing to security and logistical reasons, a final decision would be made soon.

    The premier can also choose to stay with one of the rich Pakistani-Americans in the suburbs of Washington.

    During his trip to Washington starting July 20, PM Imran is poised to discuss with US President Donald Trump the Afghan peace process along with regional issues.

    “At the invitation of US President Donald Trump, PM Imran Khan will visit Washington and hold a meeting on July 22, 2019,” Foreign Office spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal announced last week.

    Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and other officials will accompany the premier on the trip.

  • Five stars who joined politics

    Five stars who joined politics

    Ukrainian actor and comedian Volodymyr Zelensky, with no political experience, has secured a resounding victory in the country’s presidential polls.

    Volodymyr Zelensky

    He, however, isn’t the first of his kind. Here are five stars-turned-politicians who you must be familiar with.

    Imran Khan

    Former cricket champion Imran Khan, idolised by millions of Pakistanis for having led the national cricket team to its only World Cup victory in 1992, became prime minister in 2018 after a long political struggle.

    Donald Trump

    In January 2017 US real estate mogul and reality TV star Donald Trump, whose surprise election shocked the world, entered the White House without any political, diplomatic or military experience. The 45th president of the United States hosted the TV show The Apprentice between 2004 and 2015. He also made several cameos in some of Hollywood’s hit films such as Sex and the City.

    Urmila Matondkar

    Bollywood actor Urmila Matondkar surprised fans when she announced earlier this year that she has joined the Indian National Congress party and will be contesting elections from Mumbai’s North constituency. As per reports, her campaign is being received positively and she presents a tough challenge to BJP.

    Arnold Schwarzenegger

    Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger, more popularly known as The Terminator, made the leap from cinema to politics in 2003. The bodybuilder and action hero was Republican governor of California, the richest and most populous US state, from 2003 to 2011.

    George Weah

    George Weah emerged from Liberia’s slums to become a superstar footballer in the 1990s and was elected president of the West African nation in December 2017. The only African player to have won the Ballon d’Or, he entered politics at the end of the country’s 1989-2003 civil war, winning his first political job as a senator in 2014.