Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operations will not be allowed, stated Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. He emphasized that decisions for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be made locally. Addressing the Peace Jirga in Bannu, Gandapur declared, “We will not ask for peace and justice; we will take peace and justice. We have shed our blood and sacrificed our lives for Pakistan.” He highlighted that wise individuals learn from others’ experiences, while foolish ones fail to learn even from their own. Gandapur reiterated that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operations will not be permitted. “No one else will make our decisions,” he said. “We will make them ourselves.…
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) has decisively rejected the restrictive procedures imposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) for filing information requests under the Right of Access to Information Act, 2017. The decision follows an appeal by Naeem Sadiq, a resident of Karachi, challenging MOFA’s stringent requirements. In response to Sadiq’s appeal, MOFA had stipulated that appellants must adhere to a specific procedure and complete a detailed form. The form required personal details such as name, CNIC, profession, contact information, and email ID. Additionally, it included a category section marking the information as Confidential, Secret, Top Secret, or…
WASHINGTON: The United States has voiced concern regarding the recent arrests of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and raids on the party’s offices, emphasizing the importance of democratic values and the rule of law. During a press briefing, US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller addressed the situation, stressing the need for justice and adherence to constitutional principles in Pakistan. “We have seen the reports of the arrests of PTI leaders. We are always concerned when we see arrests of opposition leaders,” Miller stated. He lightheartedly added that he was personally concerned about the arrest of any spokesperson, prompting laughter in the…
In a press conference held in Rawalpindi on Monday, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), lamented the politicization of critical issues in Pakistan, citing Azm-e-Istehkam as a prominent example. Azm-e-Istehkam, he clarified, is not merely a military operation but a holistic counter-terrorism campaign. General Chaudhry highlighted that despite being an integrated initiative aimed at enhancing national security, certain factions are actively politicizing its objectives. General Chaudhry recalled a recent Apex Committee meeting where Azm-e-Istehkam was extensively discussed, reaffirming that the campaign operates under a national anti-terrorism policy forged through consensus. Addressing concerns regarding the…
Islamabad Police arrested Raoof Hasan, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s Information Secretary, from PTI’s Central Secretariat. He is accused of heading a digital media cell that allegedly disseminated anti-Pakistan content. According to the police, the arrest was based on substantial evidence linking Hasan to operations aimed at undermining Pakistan’s integrity on an international scale. “The PTI digital media centre had turned into a hub of international misinformation, from where anti-Pakistan propaganda was being orchestrated globally,” stated the police authorities. During the raid, computers and other materials were seized from the PTI’s office as evidence. Contrary to earlier reports, police sources denied claims of…
In his latest media talk, Defence Minister Khwaja Asif expressed strong reservations about the recent Supreme Court verdicts on reserved seats, emphasizing that judicial decisions must align with the Constitution and the law. Speaking to Media, Asif criticized the judiciary’s July 12 ruling that affirmed reserved seats for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), labeling it as potentially leading to a constitutional crisis. He urged judges to refrain from making political remarks during court proceedings, asserting that such actions could undermine judicial impartiality. Asif underscored the judiciary’s role in interpreting laws rather than legislating, stressing the need for the courts to uphold…
In a significant development, Pakistan has initiated legal proceedings against Noor Wali Mehsud, the leader of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), following the emergence of a leaked audio recording. The recording purportedly captures Noor Wali Mehsud orchestrating acts of terrorism within Pakistan. Alleged Terror Directives Revealed in Secret Audio Recently surfaced, the covert audio clip allegedly features Noor Wali Mehsud, head of TTP in Afghanistan, issuing explicit instructions to Mehsud Ahmed Hussain. The directives reportedly involve targeting hospitals, government properties, and schools through violent means. Forensic Probe and Legal Ramifications Authorities are swiftly moving forward with a forensic investigation into the leaked…
In a significant development, Amin ul-Haq, a close associate of Al-Qaeda founder Osama Bin Laden, has been arrested by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Punjab, Pakistan. The law enforcement authorities apprehended Haq during an intelligence-based operation conducted in Sarai Alamgir, a town located in the Gujrat district. Haq, who has been associated with Bin Laden since 1996, was identified by the CTD as one of the top operatives of the extremist group. He stands accused of participating in numerous terrorist activities over the years. Additionally, he held the responsibility of coordinating security for Bin Laden until his demise. The United…
Islamabad High Court’s Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb has raised concerns over the conduct of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) activist Sanam Javed. During a hearing seeking her release, Justice Aurangzeb pointed out instances of inappropriate language used by Javed online. Javed has been entangled in legal disputes for months, stemming from the May 9 riots triggered by the arrest of PTI founder Imran Khan. The aftermath saw vandalism at military installations. Despite facing multiple arrests, Javed has been acquitted in four cases, including one filed by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), and granted bail in eight others. Recently, the high court intervened…
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued an alert on Wednesday, cautioning about imminent flash floods and urban flooding in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and other regions of Pakistan owing to monsoon rains. According to NDMA’s Emergencies Operation Centre, monsoon rains and thundershowers are expected in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Islamabad, KP, and central and northeastern Punjab from July 17 to 21. These intermittent spells may lead to flash flooding and urban flooding. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) earlier stated that all provinces, including AJK and Gilgit Baltistan (GB), will experience new bouts of rain, wind, and thundershowers due to…
