JUI-F Chief Warns Protest Over Madrassa Bill Delay Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has threatened to launch a protest campaign if the government continues to delay notifying the Societies Registration (Amendment) Act 2024. Addressing the National Assembly on Tuesday, Fazl accused the government of breaching agreements regarding madrassa registration, bank accounts, and foreign student visas. Fazlur Rehman’s Concerns Maulana Fazl expressed frustration, stating that: 1.Agreement Broken: Previously, the government agreed to cooperate in registering madrassas and maintaining existing registrations. However, no progress was made on bank accounts or visas for foreign students. 2.Presidential Objection: The bill faced an…
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Government Rules Out Talks with PTI Over Civil Disobedience Threat The government has dismissed the possibility of holding talks with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) under the looming threat of a civil disobedience movement. The announcement follows PTI founder Imran Khan’s warning, shared through a post on X, where he demanded judicial inquiries and the release of political prisoners. Khawaja Asif Rejects Negotiations Under Pressure Addressing the National Assembly, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif welcomed the “pleasant breeze” of dialogue from the opposition but ruled out talks under duress. Asif criticized the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for prioritizing protests over handling critical issues like…
Pakistan Stock Exchange Surpasses 116,000 Points, Setting New Record The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has hit an all-time high, with the KSE-100 Index crossing 116,000 points for the first time. This historic milestone reflects growing investor confidence in Pakistan’s financial market and highlights a positive economic outlook. Factors Behind the Market Surge Several key factors have driven this historic rise: 1.Improved Economic Indicators: Inflation rates have eased in recent months, while remittances from overseas Pakistanis continue to rise, contributing to market stability. 2.Policy Optimism: Expectations of a potential interest rate cut by the State Bank of Pakistan have fueled optimism…
