NORTH WAZIRISTAN: supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed candidate from North Waziristan have staged a protest against the alleged rigging in the election results of National Assembly constituency NA-40. In the North Waziristan region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, various roads have been blocked due to the ongoing protests and sit-ins for six consecutive days, due to which the citizens are facing severe problems. The protestors say that they will continue the protest until the victory of PTI is announced. It is pertinent to mention here that JUI-F candidate was delcared winner from the contineuncy four days after the elections. Protesting on the…
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Sajjad Ali
Sajjad Ali is ‘Online Web Editor of Khyber News. He is a journalist by profession and working in field for the last ten years. Previously he worked for national media organizations including ‘The Nation’ Daily Pakistan Today, Khyber News. He also worked in media development sector. He can be reached at sajjad.sovereign@gmail.com
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ISLAMABAD: In a ruling issued on Thursday, an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore has directed the seizure of both movable and immovable assets belonging to proclaimed offenders associated with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Following the ATC’s directives, the properties subject to confiscation include two residential plots and a bank account belonging to PTI’s former provincial minister, Mian Aslam Iqbal. Additionally, five agricultural parcels of land owned by former federal minister Hammad Azhar, and four bank accounts held by Farrukh Habib, are to be seized. The court has also ordered the confiscation of three agricultural lands, a residential property, five bank accounts,…
LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Lahore Thursday extended the interim bail of former Prime Minister and founder Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan till February 19 in the May 9 arson cases. According to the details, Judge Arshad Javed of the ATC heard the bail application of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in the May 9 arson and siege cases for which Khan’s junior lawyer appeared in the court. The junior lawyer pleaded with the court that as the former chairman PTI’s lawyer is busy in the Al-Qadir Trust case in Islamabad, the legal team should be given more time…
WASHINGTON: US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller has said that the United States has called for rigging allegations in Pakistan general elections to be investigated. Briefing the media in Washington on Wednesday, Matthew Miller said that US thinks that investigation of rigging is an appropriate step to take. “That is our response to questions of irregularities not just in Pakistan, but when we see them anywhere in the world and we think that they’re thoroughly investigated and resolved,” he said. Replying to a question, he said that elections in Pakistan were competitive, and we look forward to working with the…
KOHAT: During the general elections 2024, re-polling is taking place today (Thursday) at some of the polling stations of Ghotki, Kohat and Khushab. According to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the polling process delayed due to various reasons will continue today without a break from 8:00am to 5:00pm and voters will be able to cast their votes. It is pertinent to note that there were incidents of unrest in 26 polling stations of NA-88 Khushab, eight polling stations of PK-90 Kohat and two polling stations of PS-18 Ghotki. After the incidents of insecurity, the polling process was postponed by…
Azad Kashmir: Arrest warrant for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) nominated Chief Minister for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur issued on Thursday. As per details, the Election Commission of Azad Kashmir has issued an arrest warrant for Ali Amin Gandapur, the nominated chief minister candidate of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Gandapur is facing allegations of violating the code of conduct during the elections in Azad Kashmir. A letter has been dispatched to the Deputy Commissioner of Dera Ismael Khan, requesting the arrest of Ali Amin Gandapur. The letter specifies that Gandapur must appear before the Azad Kashmir Election Commission by February 28. This…
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, as part of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) condition, has approved a significant increase in gas prices, totaling 35.13 per cent. Chaired by Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs, Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, the ECC convened to discuss a summary presented by the Petroleum Division titled “Natural Gas Sale Pricing FY 2023–24 (Effective February 1, 2024).” This approval comes just ahead of the IMF deadline. The Finance division disclosed that the ECC has authorized an average tariff hike of 35.13 per cent for gas consumers in Punjab, KP, and Islamabad. Meanwhile,…
The Burj Khalifa illuminated with the tricolour of the Indian flag and a portrait of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by a welcoming message as he embarks on an official visit to the UAE once more. The Dubai government extended a formal invitation to Modi to attend the World Government Summit 2024 as a guest of honor. On the first day of his visit, Modi held discussions with UAE President Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan and is slated to meet Vice President Sheikh Rashid al Maktoum later in the day to address bilateral relations. Scheduled for February 15, at the World…
The Lahore High Court (LHC) granted bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Parvaiz Elahi on Wednesday in the case concerning the appointment of Muhammad Khan Bhatti as principal secretary. The bail was issued against a bond of Rs0.1 million. Advocate Amir Saeedran presented arguments before the court, highlighting that the judicial magistrate had cleared Muhammad Khan Bhatti of charges. He emphasized that the appointment of the principal secretary was made by the then-chief secretary, not by Parvaiz Elahi, who subsequently assumed the role of Chief Minister. Saeedran contended that the case was politically motivated. In a separate ruling, the Lahore…
PESHAWAR: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has made a significant decision by declining to extend cooperation to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), which had sought assistance from the religiopolitical party to accommodate its independents who emerged victorious in the February 8 elections for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly. Deputy Emir of JI, Liaqat Baloch, announced on Wednesday that after thorough consultations within the party, they have decided not to comply with PTI’s request. Baloch revealed that PTI had approached JI solely for assistance in forming the government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while expressing readiness for cooperation at the national level across Pakistan. This refusal implies that…
