Tag: Politics
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PTI Workers Arrested in Islamabad Clashes
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has been granted a three-day physical remand of 11 workers of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party, who were arrested on Friday in connection with an FIR registered at the Banigala police station. According to the FIR, a group of 30 to 35 people led by PTI leaders Shoaib Shaheen, Amir Mughal,…
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IHC Suspends ECP’s Order to Change Islamabad Election Tribunal
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has suspended the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) order to change the Islamabad Election Tribunal. The court has reinstated the tribunal comprising Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri, who was previously presiding over the case. The case was heard by Chief Justice Aamer Farooq, who presided over the petition filed by the…
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Supreme Court Scrutinizes Reserved Seat Allocation
The Supreme Court Scrutinizes Reserved Seat Allocation The Supreme Court of Pakistan has convened a larger bench to hear a significant case regarding the allocation of reserved seats to the Sunni Ittehad Council. The case has sparked intense legal arguments and scrutiny of the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) rulings concerning the internal dynamics and…
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Pakistan Launches Operation Azm-e-Istehkam to Combat Terrorism
Pakistan has launched Operation Azm-e-Istehkam, a reinvigorated and re-energized national counter-terrorism campaign aimed at eradicating extremism and terrorism from the country. The decision was taken with the consensus of all stakeholders, including all provinces, Gilgit Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, during a meeting of the Apex Committee on National Action Plan in Islamabad. Prime…
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Why does Marri believe the finance minister should be corrected?
In a scathing critique of the government’s budget proposals, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) MNA Shazia Marri has demanded that the upcoming federal budget provide substantial relief to the masses, accusing the ruling party of sidelining its key coalition partner during the budget-making process. Speaking in the National Assembly on Sunday, Marri expressed disappointment that the…
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IHC Allows FIA to Record PTI Leaders’ Statements in Tweet Case
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has allowed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to record the statements of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders summoned in connection with an inquiry into the party’s social media activity. The inquiry is centered around the “misuse” of PTI founder Imran Khan’s X account for disseminating “incendiary content” against state institutions. The…
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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s Official Visit to Pakistan
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s official visit to Pakistan, which concluded today, has been marked by mutual praise and promises to improve bilateral ties, particularly in the economic sphere. The significance of the trip has been enhanced by the prevailing geopolitical tensions in the region, including Iran’s conflict with Israel, poor ties between Tehran and Western states,…
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Delay in Oath-taking Sparks Legal Action in KP Assembly
Members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly elected on reserved seats have petitioned the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to postpone the Senate elections until they are sworn in. A five-member bench, led by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, listened to the plea filed by the newly-elected women and minority MPAs regarding the delay in…
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PM Shehbaz Takes Firm Stand Against Cross-Border Terrorism
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan made a resolute declaration on Wednesday, emphasizing a zero-tolerance stance towards cross-border terrorism, labeling it as Pakistan’s ‘red line’. In a meeting with the federal cabinet, the Prime Minister expressed his commitment to collaborating with neighboring nations to foster peace in the region, highlighting Pakistan’s significant sacrifices in combating…
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Imran Khan Takes Legal Action Against Election Rigging
Imran Khan has taken a significant step by lodging a petition in the Supreme Court to address the alleged election rigging and advocate for a comprehensive investigation into the manipulation of election outcomes through the establishment of a judicial commission. Imran Khan, along with the PTI, has emphasized the necessity of forming an impartial judicial…
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India Gears Up for Elections: BJP vs. Opposition Alliance INDIA
India is gearing up for its monumental parliamentary elections, set to unfold in seven phases from April 19 to early June, marking the world’s largest electoral exercise with nearly one billion eligible voters. The electoral showdown features Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his coalition facing off against a diverse alliance of over two dozen opposition…
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Insights on Social Media Platform Ban in Pakistan
The Information Minister, Attaullah Tarar, recently addressed the ban on social media platform X, stating that it was already banned before the new government assumed office, despite the absence of an official notification. The disruption of access to X in various parts of Pakistan since February 17 stemmed from allegations made by former Rawalpindi commissioner…
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Onoring the Sacrifice: President Zardari Vows Retribution
President Asif Ali Zardari has issued a stern warning to those perpetrating acts of terrorism within the country, emphasizing that a strong response will be meted out regardless of the perpetrators’ identities. Speaking at the funeral prayers of Lieutenant Colonel Syed Kashif Ali and Captain Muhammad Ahmed Bader, who were among the soldiers martyred in…
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Update from Adiala Jail : Khan’s Instructions to CM Gandapur
In a significant turn of events, Imran Khan, the incarcerated founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has instructed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur to actively engage in discussions for the rights of their province at the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and other federal platforms. This directive came following a meeting between CM Gandapur…
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Crown Prince Reaffirms Support for Pakistan in Phone Call with PM
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia recently reaffirmed the Kingdom’s unwavering support for Pakistan in a congratulatory phone call with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, following his assumption of office earlier this month. The call, characterized by warm sentiments and expressions of mutual respect, highlighted the strong and brotherly relations between the two nations.…
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PTI Sindh President Demands Lifting of Ban on Khan Meetings
PTI Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh demanded the lifting of the ban on meetings with party founder Imran Khan, who is currently incarcerated in Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail. Sheikh emphasized the importance of their scheduled meeting and warned of potential consequences if the ban was not lifted. He also highlighted the threats to Khan’s life and…
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IMF Urges Economic Reforms in Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has presented significant demands to Pakistani authorities during recent meetings, emphasizing the necessity to halt the subsidized gas supply to fertilizer plants and implement tax measures in various sectors of the economy. The IMF delegation highlighted concerns about the impact of subsidized gas on Pakistan’s fiscal health and stressed the…
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Pakistan’s Senate By-Election: Key Candidates and Implications
National Assembly lawmakers and MPAs from Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are set to elect six senators in a by-election today to fill vacant seats in the upper house of parliament. The seats up for grabs include one from Islamabad, three from Balochistan, and two from Sindh, which became vacant after the occupants were elected to…
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Zardari forgoes salary as President
Asif Ali Zardari, the newly elected President of Pakistan, has decided not to draw a salary during his tenure in office to assist the nation in overcoming its economic challenges. The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) stated on Tuesday, stating that Zardari decided to promote responsible financial management and avoid putting additional strain on the public…
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PPP and JUI-F to Support Each Other in Senate By-Polls
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) have decided to support each other in the Senate by-polls on March 14, following the suspension of arrest warrants for Hasan Nawaz and Hussain Nawaz, sons of PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif. The six vacant seats in the general category include one in the federal capital, two…
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Nawaz Sharif’s Sons Return to Lahore After Warrants Suspension
Hassan Nawaz and Hussain Nawaz, sons of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif, have arrived in Lahore after the suspension of their arrest warrants by an accountability court. The court’s decision to suspend the warrants in the Al-Azizia, Flagship, and Avenfield cases was announced by Judge Nasir Javed Rana, with the warrants being suspended…
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Gohar Ali Khan Expresses Urgent Need for Access to Imran Khan
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has expressed concerns about the safety of Imran Khan, the party’s founder and former prime minister, following the imposition of a two-week ban on all visits, meetings, and interviews within Adiala Jail premises by the Punjab Home Department. The Rawalpindi Police have also restricted media coverage outside…
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Political Unity for Progress
Dive into the realm of political intrigue as Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz makes a resounding declaration of support for Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari as their presidential candidate. In a momentous joint press conference with PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Maryam Nawaz solidified her party’s commitment to cast their votes for…
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Government Introduces New Voluntary Pension Scheme
The federal government is set to launch a Voluntary Pension Scheme starting from July 1st, replacing the existing traditional pension system. This transition comes as a response to demands from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and aims to streamline pension provisions for government employees in Pakistan. Under this new scheme, all newly recruited government employees…
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High Court Halts ECP’s Reserved Seats Allotment in NA
A division bench of the Peshawar High Court, led by Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Justice Shakeel Ahmed, recently heard a case regarding the allotment of reserved seats in the National Assembly. The court has temporarily halted the members notified by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on reserved seats, pending further legal proceedings. During the…
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PML-N Becomes Largest Party in National Assembly
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has become the largest political party in the National Assembly, with its tally rising to 123 seats. This significant increase is due to the allocation of 19 reserved seats for women and one for minorities, which were previously denied to the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC). The PML-N initially won 75…
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PM and Army Chief Discuss Security and Professional Matters
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir engaged in discussions regarding security and professional matters during a meeting held in Islamabad on Wednesday. General Munir congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on assuming office and extended good wishes to him. The meeting primarily focused on professional issues concerning the Pakistan Army and…
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What is the current state of the FBR’s Tax collection efforts?
This excerpt discusses Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s directive to hire a foreign consultant to modernize the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan, deviating from the previously approved restructuring plan. The PM emphasized the urgent need for international consultants and suggested waiving international competitive bidding rules if necessary. This decision raises concerns about the implementation…
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Political Transition: Informal Contacts for Caretaker Setup in K-P
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has finalized his new cabinet, comprising 15 ministers and five advisers, marking a significant development in the provincial government. The appointment of these officials was approved following the submission of a summary to KP Governor Haji Ghulam Ali and is set to be formalized with a swearing-in ceremony…
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What is the legal process for raising pro-Pakistani slogans in India?
The police in Karnataka have arrested a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker for allegedly raising a ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogan during a protest in December 2022, as reported by various Indian media outlets. This arrest follows the detention of three Congress workers on similar charges, adding to the political tension surrounding slogans supporting Pakistan. The BJP…
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Controversy Surrounding ECL Listing
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has refuted claims of recommending the inclusion of former interior minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed’s name in the Exit Control List (ECL). This denial was made during a hearing at the Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi bench, where the Ministry of Interior (MoI) submitted a report suggesting that Rashid’s name was added…
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Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates PM Shehbaz Sharif
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has extended warm congratulations to Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on his appointment as the 23rd Prime Minister of Pakistan. Sharif, 72, secured a resounding victory in the National Assembly, surpassing his rival Omar Ayub, who had the backing of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The felicitations from the Crown…
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Pakistan’s Electoral Decision Sparks Controversy
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) recently made a significant decision regarding the allocation of reserved seats in the national and provincial assemblies. The ECP rejected a petition from the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), a new face of the PTI, seeking reserved seats. This decision, issued by a five-member bench led by Chief Election Commissioner…
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Pakistani Journalist Asad Toor Remanded in FIA Custody
A district and sessions court in Islamabad has sent journalist Asad Toor to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) remand for three days in a case about his alleged involvement in a vile social media drive against Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa. The FIA had requested a nine-day remand, but the court granted three days. Toor,…
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Pakistan Gears Up for Presidential Election
In a significant political development, the National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has called for a joint session of the Parliament on March 9 to elect the next president of Pakistan. The session is scheduled to commence at 10 am on Saturday, marking a crucial moment in Pakistan’s political landscape .The upcoming presidential election is poised…
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Influencer Couple’s Nightmare: Assaulted While Traveling
In a harrowing incident that has shocked many, popular influencer couple Fernanda and Vicente were brutally attacked by a gang of assailants while traveling through Dumka district in India on their way to Nepal. The couple, renowned for sharing their adventures with over 140,000 followers on Instagram, faced a nightmarish ordeal when they stopped to…
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Pakistan Condemns India’s Seizure of Commercial Consignment
The Foreign Office strongly criticized India’s recent seizure of a commercial consignment destined for Pakistan, denouncing it as an unjustified act and questioning India’s role as a regional enforcer. The incident involved the interception of a merchant vessel, CMA CGM Attila, by Indian authorities near Mumbai’s Nhava Sheva port. The seized item, initially claimed to…
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What is Shehbaz Sharif’s vision for Pakistan’s future?
Pakistan’s new Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has set forth a comprehensive vision for the future of the nation, emphasizing unity, development, and diplomatic relations with key regional players. As he assumes leadership in the world’s fifth most populous country, Sharif’s approach to governance is under intense scrutiny, particularly in light of recent political upheavals and…
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PTI Supporters Protest Alleged Election Rigging Across Pakistan
Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) clashed with police in multiple cities across the country on Saturday, protesting against alleged rigging in the February 8 general elections. In Lahore, PTI supporters gathered outside the Lahore Press Club and the party’s Jail Road office to register their protest. The protesters chanted slogans, demanding the restoration of their…
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PTI-Backed Independent Candidates to Join Sunni Ittehad Council
PTI leader Barrister Gohar Ali Khan announced that party-backed independent candidates, who emerged victorious in the Centre, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the 2024 general elections, would join the right-wing party Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) as part of their parliamentary strategy. The formal agreement between the PTI and SIC was submitted to the Election Commission…
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PTI Rejects Formation of JIT
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has rejected the formation of a Joint Investigation Team (JIT), which it believes has been established to address criticism of the judiciary. The party has described the goals of the JIT as “very vague” and has criticized the initiative, suggesting that it is an attempt to curb the smear campaign against judges.…
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Pakistan’s Democracy at a Crossroads Ahead of General Elections
As Pakistan prepares for the upcoming general elections on February 8, 2024, the country’s democratic system remains fragile and vulnerable to powerful influences. Over the years, Pakistan’s political landscape has undergone significant transformations, with the dismissal of Prime Minister Imran Khan in April 2022 and subsequent political polarization leading to a decline in the country’s…
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Sindh High Court Grants Petition of Zulfiqar and Fehmida Mirza
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has granted the petition of Zulfiqar Mirza and Fehmida Mirza against the rejection of their nomination papers, allowing them to contest the upcoming elections. The court’s decision has been met with mixed reactions, with some arguing that the election laws have been made to restrain the entry of individuals involved…
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PTI Gears Up for Election Campaign
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is gearing up for the upcoming general elections, with senior party leader Barrister Gohar Ali Khan urging workers to brace for the challenges ahead and anticipate victory on February 8. In a press conference in Rawalpindi, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan emphasized the need for PTI workers to endure the hardships leading…
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Pakistan forms JIT to probe “malicious” social media campaign
The caretaker government of Pakistan has formed a five-member joint investigation team (JIT) to investigate a “malicious” social media campaign against Supreme Court judges. The JIT, formed under Section 30 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) 2016, will be convened by the additional director general of the Federal Investigation Agency’s cybercrime wing. The…
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How did Nawaz Sharif’s maiden public speech in Hafizabad?
Nawaz Sharif, the supremo of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), has finally joined the party’s electioneering ahead of the February 8 nationwide polls after keeping a long silence since his first public appearance on the October 21 homecoming. In his maiden public speech in Hafizabad on Thursday, Nawaz said his mission is to put “Pakistan…
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What is the role of the Islamabad High Court in the iddat Case?
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi were indicted in the Iddat case by a Rawalpindi trial court on Tuesday. The charges against the couple were framed under Sections 34, 496, and 496B of the Pakistan Penal Code. The hearing was conducted at Adiala Jail, where Imran is currently incarcerated. The court…
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What is the ECP role in ensuring fair Elections?
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) plays a crucial role in ensuring fair elections in the country. As an independent, autonomous, permanent, and constitutionally established federal body, the ECP is responsible for organizing just, fair, and by the law, and guarding against corrupt practices. The ECP’s role in ensuring fair elections includes: Preparing electoral rolls: The…
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PTI Vice Chairman Calls for Live Broadcast of Cypher Case
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi called for the live broadcast of the cipher case, emphasizing the international significance of the case and the importance of transparency. During an informal discussion with the media at Adiala Jail, Qureshi expressed his desire for global media attention and questioned why the international media is being…
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PTI Launches Portal for Independent Candidates for Elections
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has introduced a portal on its official website featuring comprehensive details of all candidates organized by constituency, providing a streamlined method for party workers and voters to access crucial information. The decision to create the portal comes in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s late-night ruling affirming the Election Commission of Pakistan’s…