In his maiden speech after being elected Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, PTI’s Sohail Afridi adopted a defiant tone, sharply criticizing federal policies and calling for a review of Pakistan’s Afghan policy — a stance that observers see as politically charged rather than policy-driven. Afridi, who replaced Ali Amin Gandapur after a series of internal rifts in the PTI camp, claimed that terrorism could only be tackled through “consultation with the people and elders,” seemingly overlooking the decades of sacrifices made by Pakistan’s security institutions to restore peace in the region. Despite securing 90 votes in the KP Assembly, Afridi’s…
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Saifullah
Saif Ullah is a Pakistani journalist and political commentator known for his bold, pro-Pakistan perspective on national and regional affairs. His work focuses on defense, governance, and accountability, reflecting a strong commitment to Pakistan’s integrity and sovereignty.
Animal rights activists have accused the Capital Development Authority (CDA) of violating court directives by allegedly killing stray dogs in Islamabad, just hours after it assured the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that it would follow humane population control under the Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) framework. The controversy erupted after videos surfaced online showing CDA workers transporting a van filled with dead dogs from a government facility in Taramri. The incident occurred shortly after the civic body committed before the IHC to implement the Islamabad Capital Territory Dog Population Control Policy, which mandates non-lethal measures such as sterilisation, vaccination, and the release of…
Addressing media personnel on Friday, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry declared that the Pakistan Army stands firm in its mission to eliminate terrorism and protect national sovereignty. Reiterating the statement “DG ISPR Warns Political-Terror Nexus Behind Violence in KP,” he dismissed what he described as a “false and fabricated narrative” being propagated against Pakistan’s counterterrorism operations, calling it the work of a criminal political nexus responsible for chaos in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif emphasised that the Pakistan Armed Forces are performing internal security duties in strict accordance with the Constitution and…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan revealed that PTI founder and former prime minister Imran Khan has directed all party lawmakers in the Punjab Assembly to resign from their standing committees. The decision, according to Gohar, reflects the founder’s dissatisfaction with the political direction in Punjab. “The PTI holds 14 standing committees in Punjab, and the founder has directed all members to submit their resignations immediately,” Barrister Gohar told reporters outside Adiala Jail after meeting Khan. He dismissed speculation about major internal changes, calling them “baseless and part of a disinformation campaign.” He further clarified that Imran Khan…
A London High Court has ruled against Major (retd) Adil Raja in a defamation case filed by former ISI officer Brigadier (retd) Rashid Naseer, declaring the YouTuber’s allegations as false and defamatory. The verdict marks a major legal blow to Raja, who has long faced criticism for promoting baseless narratives and targeting Pakistan’s institutions online. The UK Court slaps heavy fine on Adil Raja for spreading false, defamatory allegations, ordering him to pay £50,000 (around Rs20 million) in damages and £300,000 (around Rs110 million) in legal costs — a total of nearly Rs130 million. Raja was also directed to issue…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday held a telephone conversation with Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari after leaders from the ruling coalition agreed to restore calm within their ranks following weeks of public confrontation. The move marks a key step toward defusing political strain within the alliance. Earlier in the day, a delegation of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) led by Deputy Prime Minister Senator Ishaq Dar met with President Asif Ali Zardari at Zardari House in Nawabshah, where both parties reached a consensus to end their escalating political feud. During the telephonic discussion, Shehbaz Sharif and…
Pakistan Customs has established a new laboratory at Azakhel Dry Port to enhance trade facilitation and streamline the clearance process for imported goods. The facility, titled Pakistan Customs establishes new laboratory at Azakhel Dry Port to boost trade facilitation, is equipped with essential instruments to test textiles, plastics and plastic products, edible goods, and dyes. According to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), prior to the setup of this new laboratory, samples of such goods had to be sent to Karachi, Lahore, or Faisalabad for testing — a process that often took several days and increased operational costs for importers.…
The Sindh High Court annuls notification placing Manzoor Qadir Kaka on Passport Control List, marking a significant legal relief for the former Director General of the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA). The constitutional bench headed by Justice KK Agha issued its verdict on the petition seeking removal of Manzoor Qadir Kaka’s name from the Passport Control List (PCL). According to the court ruling, the notification placing his name on the list has been declared null and void. The bench ordered that if Manzoor Qadir Kaka’s name also appears on the Exit Control List (ECL) or any similar database, it must…
Supreme Court’s Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail remarked on Thursday that whether willingly or not, the judges of the apex court have accepted the 26th Constitutional Amendment. His comments came during the hearing of multiple petitions filed against the amendment passed by Parliament in October last year. The case was heard by an eight-member constitutional bench headed by Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan and live-streamed on the Supreme Court’s official YouTube channel. The bench, which includes Justices Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Ayesha A Malik, Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi, Musarrat Hilali, Naeem Akhter Afghan, and Shahid Bilal Hassan, resumed the proceedings after a nine-month gap.…
Security has been tightened in Islamabad and Rawalpindi amid reports of a possible march by Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), with containers placed on major routes and dozens of party workers detained in a large-scale crackdown. According to officials, TLP has announced its plan for an “Aqsa Million March” from Faizabad to the American Embassy. In response, the Rawalpindi administration and police have finalized a security strategy and launched raids to detain TLP’s key organizers. So far, 117 activists have been taken into custody from different parts of the city. Authorities are also considering the closure of key intersections and highways to…
