Imran felicitates BD premier on anniversary
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday extended felicitations to his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina Wajed on the 50th anniversary of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
In his letter to Ms Wajed, Prime Minister Khan said: “Let us renew our resolve to jointly work for a better future for our peoples and even closer ties between our two countries.”
The prime minster also extended invitation to the Bangladeshi prime minister to visit Pakistan at her earliest convenience.
The Bangladesh prime minister, through an official letter, had also extended heartiest greetings on occasion of the Pakistan Day.
Prime Minister Imran Khan in his letter said: “On my own behalf, and on behalf of the Government and people of Pakistan, I have great pleasure in extending our felicitations on the 50th anniversary of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.”
He said that the centenary events to commemorate the late Prime Minister Sheikh Mujibur Rahman were reflective of the deep affection and esteem in which he is held by you and the people of Bangladesh.
“Pakistan deeply values its fraternal ties with Bangladesh, which are based on shared history, common faith, and convergent of interests in promoting lasting peace and security as well as sustainable prosperity in our region and beyond,” Prime Minister Khan said.
Published in Dawn, March 26th, 2021
Kashif Ali Abbasi is an Islamabad-based reporter for Dawn with 17 years of experience in journalism. He covers sports, the education sector, and civic issues. He can be found on X at @AbbasiKashif833.
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Mar 26, 2021 09:48am
Ploy to get aid from Bangladesh? Or is it genuine?
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Mar 26, 2021 09:49am
This is the real captaincy spirit PM IMRAN KHAN. It’s really appreciable . Salute.
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Mar 26, 2021 09:52am
Ha ha ha..
Joke of the century !!!
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Mar 26, 2021 10:07am
Did he really needed to mention our shared history?
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Mar 26, 2021 10:09am
Our very own muslim brothers, we fought together to get independence. It’s time to look forward and forget the past
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Mar 26, 2021 10:10am
The foreign policy stance since Imran Khan has come into power is very impressive.
Clear stance of peace with India
Reset relations with BDesh
Mending of relationship with Iran / Afghanistan / Russia
Go all in with China.
Credit to Bajwa too for supporting IK fully.
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Mar 26, 2021 10:39am
And Hasina will be like - Do I know you??
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Mar 26, 2021 10:42am
Only a great person can do this. Well done Mr PM
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Mar 26, 2021 11:08am
No one listens to Super power india anymore. All want to connect with PMIK and Pakistan.
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Mar 26, 2021 11:09am
@Percussionist, Ploy to get aid from Bangladesh? Or is it genuine?
Ploy to give aid to Bangladesh, a brotherly country.
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Mar 26, 2021 11:10am
That's a great partnership between two democracies and a thriving economies of South Asia.
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Mar 26, 2021 11:36am
Saying good words for loan purpose from Bangladesh..
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Mar 26, 2021 12:16pm
What else one can do under the circumstances ???
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Mar 26, 2021 12:28pm
Did "common faith" inform the Pakistan Army's actions in 1971?
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Mar 26, 2021 12:37pm
Brotherly relations with Muslim countries is the dream of Jinnah which PM follows.
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Mar 26, 2021 12:59pm
On behalf of the country IK please also apologize for launching the operation search light against innocent Bengalis.
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Mar 26, 2021 01:13pm
M. Emad, mubarak on your country 50th independence anniversary, we in Pakistan want to wish all the best to our Bengali brethren, on the contrary you always have been vehement against Pakistan for last five years but in all these years we have always welcomed you on our portal for your comments
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Mar 26, 2021 01:35pm
People of Bangladesh are our brothers and sisters. Whatever politics is.
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Mar 26, 2021 01:52pm
How ever painful it may be let us put the past behind us and move forward. Well done PM Imran.
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Mar 26, 2021 02:44pm
Great progress by both Sh Hasina & IK. Pakistan & Bangladesh are two estranged brothers and it’s about time both move closer.
Of course spoilers will always want “entertainment”.
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Mar 26, 2021 02:47pm
@Percussionist, we have to overcome the bitter memories of the past and move forward.
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Mar 26, 2021 02:48pm
@King, get out of the past dude.
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Mar 26, 2021 02:51pm
A good gesture. As a Pakistani still awaiting a bold Pakistani leader who has the guts to apologize to Bangladesh for the pain caused during 1971 and before. He or she would surely be The Leader of whole South Asia.
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Mar 26, 2021 03:14pm
This speaks volumes about the great IK.
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Mar 26, 2021 03:18pm
He is 100 percent right.
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Mar 26, 2021 03:22pm
@Tasawar Malik, Gujarat Massacre, Kashmir Massacre............. Bangladeshis know about it all, the lynching of Minorities for beef eating and treatment of Indian Muslims under Fühler Modi? Gharwapsi terrorism? don't forget the incarceration camps made by Indian Muslims for Indians. Indian pretending to be Bangladeshis Andh Bahkt fresh out of a pathshala of rss den can get spotted from miles .
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Mar 26, 2021 03:53pm
@Percussionist, it should be the return of favors given to the former East Pakistan for which every Pakistani paid heavily in various East Pakistan Relief Funds, that remained permanent feature even in deductions on cinema tickets and salaries of the officials and workers.
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Mar 26, 2021 04:00pm
Ever since the great divide of late 60's there are opportunities for cooperation. Great majority of people of BD are friendly people.
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Mar 26, 2021 04:03pm
Happy Independence Day Bangladesh. You did the right thing 50 years back. We are realizing it now.
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Mar 26, 2021 04:35pm
@TZaman, No Pakistani leader has the courage to do what you write. Most unfortunate. The antagonists of the Second World War have made peace after the most horrific episodes in history, but we still cannot muster the courage.
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Mar 26, 2021 05:25pm
@Reader, To know the reason why, we need to have a national debate on this issue. For any nation to move forward, our history has to be researched and correctly documented without prejudices, without exaggeration, it has be written rationally and factually. Instead of learning Arabic or Chinese, it would be better that our youth first knew more about our history, correctly, in perspective.
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Mar 26, 2021 05:30pm
Seems a nicely dictated script.
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Mar 26, 2021 06:22pm
@M. Saeed, ostrich habit and mental sickness is unique features found in diffident people and society. Generational habits are difficult to change. New Pakistani generation totally disagree with such diffident behaviour. We will not carry nonsensical baggage of yesteryear's generations at any cost. We intend to make our country shine.
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Mar 26, 2021 11:45pm
Had it not been diplomatic norms to extend such felicitations, IK would never have extended the same due to her proEndia and antiPakistan stance. Everybody would remember that despite being the chief guest she beat hasty retreat from the cricket stadium once it became clear that Pakistan would beat the lowlyrated Bangladesh Cricket Team. She just did not want to handover the trophy to Pakistani team....
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Mar 27, 2021 10:32am
Not invited?
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Mar 27, 2021 11:35am
The leaders should visit each other!
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