Prime Minister Imran to speak at World Economic Forum
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Prime Minister Imran Khan is set to attend the upcoming session of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, the Foreign Office announced on Monday.
Founder and Executive Chairman of WEF Professor Klaus Schwab invited Prime Minister Imran to attend the forum, to be held from January 21 to 23, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The prime minister will deliver a WEF special session and also interact with corporate leaders at the Pakistan Strategy Dialogue.
On the sidelines, Prime Minister Imran will hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders, the most significant of which will be the meeting with US President Donald Trump.
The prime minister will also speak to international media during a session with the forum’s International Media Council.
According to the press release, Prime Minister Imran will share Pakistan’s vision and achievements in the areas of economy, peace & stability, trade, business and investment opportunities during his visit to Davos.
He will also "highlight the current situation in the India-held Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan’s perspective on key regional and international issues".
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the forum and political leaders, business executives, heads of international organisations and civil society representatives will "deliberate on contemporary economic, geopolitical, social and environmental issues."
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Jan 20, 2020 06:04pm
Everyone knows his speech, business & world leadership are least interested in what he speaks.
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Jan 20, 2020 06:08pm
How can he. He destroyed our country's economy.
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Jan 20, 2020 06:09pm
Good opportunity for seeking loans....
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Jan 20, 2020 06:14pm
Would Kashmir be raised there too?
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Jan 20, 2020 06:17pm
How IK will justify that government exported wheat and after sometime imported it.
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Jan 20, 2020 06:20pm
The more PM IK raises Kashmir issue, business leaders will be less inclined to invest in Pakistan. Who would want to invest in a conflict zone?
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Jan 20, 2020 06:22pm
He will look for loan only.
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Jan 20, 2020 06:26pm
Best place for taking more loan.
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Jan 20, 2020 06:35pm
Your voice is voice of humanity, speak out loud. it will be heard across the world.
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Jan 20, 2020 06:40pm
Ofcourse he will expose Indian RSS brutality on this forum, we are all excited !!
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Jan 20, 2020 06:44pm
Mr.PM IK,
Our best wishes are with you. We are counting on you .
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Jan 20, 2020 06:51pm
1.9% GDP growth forecast for Pakistan in 2020 by Fitch Ratings (world’s leading credit rating agency). Bangladesh- 7.8%.
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Jan 20, 2020 06:53pm
He will accuse the world for not focusing on Kashmir.
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Jan 20, 2020 06:54pm
Probably he will be asked to speak on Loan Management i.e. how Pakistan manage to get so many loans. Whole world will listen and admire his tips..
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Jan 20, 2020 06:56pm
who is paying for the trip
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Jan 20, 2020 06:56pm
Imran Khan will share his vision on how to take more and more loans and how to export wheat first and then re-import it at double the price.
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Jan 20, 2020 06:59pm
Thee also he will talk about Kashmir.
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Jan 20, 2020 07:00pm
IK has a strategic plan to being investment to our nation. As we know our nation’s goods and services are reknowed in the world.
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Jan 20, 2020 07:02pm
He will Blame NS for Grain shortage
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Jan 20, 2020 07:07pm
It is good for Pakistan to be at any international forum for economic gains and presenting Kashmir issue. Bravo.
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Jan 20, 2020 07:09pm
Will he ask for more loans??
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Jan 20, 2020 07:17pm
@Malik,
Not your country's. And not Pakistan's either. Nice try.
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Jan 20, 2020 07:21pm
IK is going to talk about the achievement he made in economy and trade in Pakistan. Is there something like that???
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Jan 20, 2020 07:23pm
Why not? His country has the best economy in the world.
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Jan 20, 2020 07:23pm
"Prime Minister Imran will share Pakistan’s vision and achievements in the areas of economy, peace & stability, trade, business and investment opportunities ..."
His vision and achievements are already world famous. It'll perhaps be better for him to try listening to other participants on these subjects.
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Jan 20, 2020 07:23pm
Good luck MR PM, remember they are all richer than us
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Jan 20, 2020 07:26pm
He will repeat the UNGA speech.
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Jan 20, 2020 07:27pm
He will speak...How to destroy the economy of the country.
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Jan 20, 2020 07:36pm
M sure it is for loan.
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Jan 20, 2020 07:44pm
@Kumar Gautam, Bhopal,
Undoubtedly.
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Jan 20, 2020 07:47pm
This is called World Economic Forum, not political.
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Jan 20, 2020 07:53pm
Hope he will raise issue of torture and abuse of Muslims in China.
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Jan 20, 2020 07:59pm
@Malik, you are so ignorant, he is only one who has been trying hard to improve the situation in Pakistan. IK did tell everyone that it won’t be easy, you need to pay taxes, pay the loans back and that’s how country will come out of the situation where poor governance put us in the past.
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Jan 20, 2020 08:00pm
He should attend the world wheat forum
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Jan 20, 2020 08:01pm
@RAja Raman , good opportunity to show the world that’s how a true leader runs a country and manage world expectations. Not going to borrow but looking for bigger opportunities. A tue sign of statesmanship.
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Jan 20, 2020 08:13pm
He will speak about how to create shortage of commodities
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Jan 20, 2020 08:14pm
@Imtiaz Hunzai (Berlin), Really
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Jan 20, 2020 08:30pm
Focusing purely on Business will be helpful. Speaking of Kashmir here is like talking about investment and war together.
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Jan 20, 2020 08:32pm
@M. Emad, but still is haseena invited to speak? They said leader's not Economist. Be happy with your numbers.
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Jan 20, 2020 08:50pm
Only one agenda wherever he goes.
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Jan 20, 2020 08:54pm
He has done such wonders for Pakistan’s economy that now he will advise other countries on how to boost their economies.
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Jan 20, 2020 09:01pm
PM Imran Khan a great leader.
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Jan 20, 2020 09:04pm
Don't forget to mention the great discovery that people eat more bread in November and December!
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Jan 20, 2020 09:13pm
@Pundit, He has said about them many times its fallen on deaf years. World knows truth.
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Jan 20, 2020 09:15pm
Worst time of Pakistan under this government.
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Jan 20, 2020 09:17pm
The PM will raise Kashmir issue
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Jan 20, 2020 09:21pm
Sometimes Silence is Golden..
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Jan 20, 2020 09:22pm
@CrisDan, well, he boosted both export and important
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Jan 20, 2020 09:23pm
Sometimes a lot can be Expressed and Conveyed through Silence...
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Jan 20, 2020 09:26pm
The have chosen the Right man for the Job..
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Jan 20, 2020 09:39pm
That Pakistan will be represented at the WEF in itself is a positive development. The PM will present his case forcefully to attract foreign investment.
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Jan 20, 2020 09:50pm
Davos is the place to go. A lot of rich people gather over there. Maybe just maybe....
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Jan 20, 2020 10:02pm
@Malik, yes
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Jan 20, 2020 10:03pm
@Sam, yes
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Jan 20, 2020 10:05pm
@John Smark, day by day he is taking more loans
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Jan 20, 2020 10:15pm
@Malik, which economy you are talking about, he received 18 Billion USD in current account deficit as dowry when he took charge. He cannot undone Zardari and Sharifs great acheivements in short time.
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Jan 20, 2020 10:18pm
Interestingly the invitation last minute links to the conspiracy theory that clearance given by Chief US diplomat for South Asian affairs Alice Wells after her visits, and getting some commitments from PM.
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Jan 20, 2020 10:22pm
To Raise Kashmir Issue??
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Jan 20, 2020 10:43pm
@Sam, You are right, Its not pakistani Kashmir which in trouble its Indian held Kashmir which is deprived of liberty! open your eys Modi's magic is on the decline!
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Jan 20, 2020 10:44pm
what a joke
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Jan 20, 2020 10:54pm
When he says no peace in South Asia as long as Kashmir issue is not solved, that means long term investors never come to Pakistan.
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Jan 20, 2020 11:01pm
@Pulakeshi, maybe modi could give a speech on human rights violation
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Jan 20, 2020 11:23pm
@Kareem, you are truly an optimist, but really not true.
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Jan 20, 2020 11:35pm
@Shri, He will be asking for aid not loan. That aid will be used to pay off interest on Chinese's 50 billion loan.
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Jan 20, 2020 11:45pm
All Indian scared comments here showing how UNGA speech took them by surprise
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Jan 20, 2020 11:50pm
@Changez Khan, first export and then importd at double price, best pm
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Jan 20, 2020 11:55pm
@Imtiaz Hunzai (Berlin), sure as in all earlier cases it will fall on deaf hears. He is only displaying his continued failures to the world.
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Jan 21, 2020 12:12am
@Suchbaath, yes it was a last minute forced invite after he met Alice Wells and assured her of supporting USA. Says much about the world leaders view on IK.
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Jan 21, 2020 01:39am
Impressive, it is a good thing for Pakistan.
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Jan 21, 2020 02:53am
@Pulakeshi, I understand your feeling and hatred toward Pakistan.
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Jan 21, 2020 03:35am
@Kumar Gautam, Bhopal, yes!
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Jan 21, 2020 04:09am
@Malik, I think you misunderstand economics. Pakistan didn’t have an economy until PTI, at least we now have a base and starting point. The macroeconomic picture is considerably better, this will filter down to micro economics over time. Pakistan’s image is also much improved, I travel the world and for the first time people want to hear about Pakistan.
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Jan 21, 2020 04:19am
Pls make sure you discuss economy and not Modi, Hindus and India
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Jan 21, 2020 05:29am
What happened to the discovery of oilfields by IK in Pakistan?
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Jan 21, 2020 06:07am
Speak about Kashmir what else he can speak?
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Jan 21, 2020 07:00am
The only skills PMIK has are:
1). Play cricket.
2). Seek donations.
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Jan 21, 2020 07:06am
@CrisDan, you can't undo what has been done. Just correct an old mistake and move on.
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Jan 21, 2020 07:08am
@M. Emad, incompetence and corruption...what else could it be?
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Jan 21, 2020 07:09am
@yogi, Yogi fro U.P?
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Jan 21, 2020 07:13am
@H Sharif , so be it.
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Jan 21, 2020 07:14am
@Indoaryan, this one is great.
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Jan 21, 2020 07:16am
@Pulakeshi, Let us put Muddy and IK in a 'one-forum' dialog. Muddy will be crushed into dirt. IK has not been around long enough to show great results - Muddy having BJP support cannot show much. Manmohan Singh is the REAL leader responsible for India economic growth - Muddy is doing irreversible damage.
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Jan 21, 2020 07:17am
@Malik, To build something FIRST you have to remove the rotting core of the structure - and that means that for a while things get worse.
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Jan 21, 2020 07:18am
@M. Emad, Need a correction bro. Its 3.4% in 2020.
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Jan 21, 2020 07:19am
@M. Emad, fever rises before the disease breaks.
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Jan 21, 2020 07:57am
@Pulakeshi, Really???..Is that why they invited him to Devos
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Jan 21, 2020 07:58am
@Kumar Gautam, Bhopal, ofcourse...someone has to speak up for them
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Jan 21, 2020 08:00am
@Sam, Is it wrong to highlight ?oppression.
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Jan 21, 2020 08:01am
@Pundit, You’ll only be excited if you are one of them
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Jan 21, 2020 08:03am
@M. Emad, and your point is match Bangladesh after one year in power...
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Jan 21, 2020 08:04am
@Vishesh, sounds like you could learn from him aswell
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Jan 21, 2020 08:06am
@Bang Bang, Quite rightly. Focus on oppressive regimes like RSS before it’s too late
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Jan 21, 2020 08:12am
@RAja Raman , Raja Sahib, please be positive. PM IK has not been seeking loans to build his empire in London as others did in the past.
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Jan 21, 2020 08:34am
He was very fond of addressing the nayion thrice a week. Why don't you appear on national tv now to defend your sterling performane in wheat, sugar and ghee crisis. Stop globe trotting and do some work for a change.
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Jan 21, 2020 08:39am
WEF is about Economics and Business - what has Kashmir or any other political issues have to do with that?
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Jan 21, 2020 09:16am
It is given that he would raise Kashmir in world economic forum also.
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Jan 21, 2020 10:16am
@yogi, Do not count on Souadis.
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Jan 21, 2020 10:26am
@Amir Shah, ln the past they never exported and then imported at double price. This he will trump to follow.
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Jan 21, 2020 10:29am
@Abbas Naqvi, time will tell.
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Jan 21, 2020 10:41am
He will talk about Kashmir.
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Jan 21, 2020 05:38pm
about what
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