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  • Gandapur demands US Congress investigation into cipher case

    Gandapur demands US Congress investigation into cipher case

    Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has called for a US Congress investigation into the alleged American conspiracy to oust former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s government.

    Gandapur met with a delegation of the New York State Assembly and American-Pakistani Public Affairs Committee, led by Deputy Speaker Phil Ramos. The KP minister remarked that the US should uncover the truth about the alleged cypher conspiracy.

    Adviser to the chief minister on finance Muzammil Aslam told Dawn that the delegation “endorsed the chief minister’s concerns on the matter and said he’s absolutely right.”

    The adviser also stated that their perception of Pakistan changed after their recent visit.

    Furthermore, both sides agreed to sign memorandums of understanding for partnership in health, education, trade, and human resource, and initiate nursing exchange and tele-health programmes.

  • Chief Commissioner suspends NOC for PTI’s public rally

    Chief Commissioner suspends NOC for PTI’s public rally

    The Chief Commissioner of Islamabad has suspended a no-objection certificate (NOC) issued to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for a public rally just a day before the event, ARY News reported.  

    Intelligence agencies expressed concerns about the security situation in the capital city, leading to the suspension of the permission.

    During a meeting headed by the Chief Commissioner, all participants reviewed the applications related to a public gathering.

    After reviewing applications related to the rally and the security situation in the city, the Chief Commissioner suspended the NOC issued to PTI.

    District authorities confirmed that the NOC has been suspended to maintain law and order in the capital city, adding that the citizens’ protection is the government’s priority.

    However, PTI leader Omar Ayub said that the public gathering will take place as planned despite the authorities’ suspension of NOC.

  • Military dismisses ‘unwarranted criticism’ of Azm-e-Istehkam

    Military dismisses ‘unwarranted criticism’ of Azm-e-Istehkam

    On Friday, the military leadership condemned the “unwarranted criticism” of the newly launched anti-terrorism operation Azm-e-Istehkam, stating that the initiative was being “deliberately misrepresented.”

    According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the statement came after the 265th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC), which was held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir in the chair.

    The military wing stated that the new operation is aimed at re-invigorating national counter-terrorism efforts in a synchronized manner to eradicate terrorism in Pakistan.

    The statement by ISPR read, “Forum noted with concern the unwarranted criticism by some quarters and deliberate misrepresentation of the vision, only for furthering their vested interests.”

  • Shehryar Afridi says ‘Fauj meri ghairat, izzat aur mera imaan hai’

    Shehryar Afridi says ‘Fauj meri ghairat, izzat aur mera imaan hai’

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shehryar Afridi has said in a political talk show on ARY News last night, “Army is my honour, respect, and my faith.”

    Journalist Waseem Badami reminded the PTI leader about his past statements from 2019 when Afridi said that the “Chief of Army Staff (COAS) is akin to my father.”

    Badami asked Afridi whether his views had evolved, to which the former Minister of State replied that, “The head of the state – General is like a father. There is no doubt about it, though no person is above the law.”

    He also remarked, “My leader Imran Khan says that the army is worth more than his life. And those unfit people who want to pitch PTI in front of the Army will fail.”

  • Khan says PTI to participate in APC to hear what govt says about Azm-e-Istehkam

    Khan says PTI to participate in APC to hear what govt says about Azm-e-Istehkam

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan stated on Friday that PTI will participate in the All-Parties Conference (APC), during which the government will take all the political parties into confidence over the newly launched military operation Azm-e-Istehkam.

    Speaking to reporters in Adiala jail during a hearing, Khan said, “My party will participate in the All-Parties Conference and hear what the government has to say.”

    Imran Khan also voiced concerns over the operation, saying it would “only lead to further instability” in the country.

    The federal cabinet approved a new anti-militant operation last week following the Apex Committee’s recommendations to take down terrorists across the country.

    However, opposition parties including the PTI, Jamiat-e-Ulema Islam Fazl (JUI-F), Awami National Party (ANP), and others have voiced concerns over the military operation, demanding that parliament must be taken into confidence before taking any such decision.

  • Imran Khan refused to meet Fawad Chaudhry, says Rauf Hassan

    Imran Khan refused to meet Fawad Chaudhry, says Rauf Hassan

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) spokesperson Rauf Hassan has said that incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan refused to meet former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry in Adiala jail.

    During an interview on ARY News’ programme ‘Off The Record’, Hassan said that party head Imran Khan refused to meet Fawad despite the latter’s request.

    The PTI spokesperson also confirmed that no one in the party contacted the former federal minister and asked him to stop speaking against PTI.
    “We are not afraid of anyone’s return, but the agenda (for the move) is important,” Rauf Hassan stated.

    “Fawad Chaudhry currently has no place in the party. Imran Khan will decide on the return of those who left the party after his release,” the PTI spokesperson confirmed.

  • Punjab govt wants to suspend social media from Muharram 6 to 11

    Punjab govt wants to suspend social media from Muharram 6 to 11

    Update

    The federal government has rejected the Punjab government’s request to suspend social media platforms for six days during Muharram ul Haram, Geo News reported today.

    The Interior Ministry believes that security would be foolproof during the holy month, so there would be no need to shut down social media platforms across the province.

    “Security should be made more active and effective,” said the Interior Ministry, adding that mobile signals will be blocked in areas where processions and majlis will be held.

    Previously

    The Punjab government, in a matter of urgent security, has requested to suspend access to all social media platforms for a week during Muharram ul Haram, as reported by Geo News today.

    The federal government will decide on the province’s request: “Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi will present the issue before Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today.”

    Shia Muslims hold processions across the globe, including in Pakistan, with thousands of policemen deployed to ensure security during the month.

    Geo News also reported that Mohsin Naqvi is not in favour of suspending social media; the decision will be made after a meeting with the Prime Minister.

    The Punjab Home Department sent a request to the Ministry of Interior to suspend all social media platforms from Muharram 6 to 11, aiming to avoid sectarian violence in the country.

  • Maryam Nawaz says fatwas issued against her for pursuing minor’s rapist

    Maryam Nawaz says fatwas issued against her for pursuing minor’s rapist

    Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz said on Thursday said that when  the Punjab government pursued a sexual assault case, it was turned into a “religious issue.”

    Maryam stated at the Etihad Bainal Muslimeen Conference in Lahore today, “A child was raped, and a religious person who was connected to a seminary was found guilty of it. He was just a little child who was kidnapped from outside the mosque.”

    She further explained, “When the suspect was found guilty, and Punjab Police arrested him – it was twisted into a religious issue. Since then, Fatwas against me have been issued on social media.”

    The Chief Minister said that everyone knows when any person is found guilty of a crime, their punishment according to the law is necessary to uphold the sanctity of religion.

  • Former senator Hidayatullah Khan killed with four others lin Bajaur IED blast

    Former senator Hidayatullah Khan killed with four others lin Bajaur IED blast

    A terrorist attack on Wednesday claimed the lives of five people, including former senator Hidayatullah Khan, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district.

    Dawn has reported that the blast was a targeted attack in which an improvised explosive device (IED) was used in the Damadola area of Bajaur.

    Khorasan Diary reported that the militant organisation Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) has denied any involvement in the incident.

    When he was attacked, the former senator was on his way to a by-election campaign in Damadola.

    Chief Minister of KP, Ali Amin Gandapur, condemned the incident and summoned a report from police authorities.

    Social media reactions were sympathetic and regretful, with many fearing the rise of extremism in Pakistan.

  • PTI gets permission to hold jalsa on July 6

    PTI gets permission to hold jalsa on July 6

     The Islamabad district administration has allowed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to hold a public rally at Tarnol Chowk in Islamabad on July 6, ARY News has reported.

    After the issuance of the NOC, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) dismissed the plea filed by PTI leader Amir Masood Mughal.

    Justice Babar Sattar heard the petition and remarked that the Islamabad district administration allowed PTI to hold a power show, and the party should stop creating more problems now.

    PTI leader Shoaib Shaheen said that the party needed more time to arrange the public rally. Justice Babar Sattar said the party is big enough to organise everything within a few hours.

    Earlier, the capital city’s administration rejected PTI’s request to hold a public rally in Islamabad against rigging in the February 8 general elections amid security concerns.