ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan’s recent call for civil disobedience has left his party leadership shocked. Many leaders believe the move is impractical and poorly timed. In internal WhatsApp discussions, several party members expressed concerns over the decision. They feel that such a call cannot be implemented effectively. According to party insiders, senior leaders are considering addressing the issue with Imran Khan to have the decision reversed. Sources revealed that prominent PTI figures, including Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Secretary General Salman Akram Raja, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, and Asad Qaiser, only learned about the…
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A grand Peace Jirga took place in Bannu, organized by madrassa leaders and religious scholars. The event was supported by the Pakistan Army. Religious leaders from Bannu expressed their complete backing for the Pakistan Army. They vowed to work for peace and the removal of Fitnah-ul-Khwarij. Participants honored the sacrifices made by the armed forces, especially the martyrs. They assured full cooperation with the authorities to counter Fitnah-ul-Khwarij and other harmful elements. Major General Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti, the General Officer Commanding Kohat, graced the Peace Jirga as the chief guest. The scholars praised the Pakistan Army for its initiatives in…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has openly criticized Justice Mansoor Ali Shah for expressing concerns about the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP). The minister stated that such a “selective sense of justice” does not suit the senior puisne judge of the Supreme Court. Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, in a letter to Chief Justice Yahya Afridi on Thursday, raised significant concerns. He urged the Chief Justice to convene a full court and instructed the registrar to schedule hearings for pending petitions against the 26th Constitutional Amendment. Justice Mansoor explained that the current commission had been restructured under this amendment. However,…
Imran Khan, the imprisoned leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has expressed concern over the government’s actions against his party’s supporters. He issued a stern warning, threatening to start a civil disobedience campaign if PTI’s demands are not fulfilled. In a late-night announcement shared on X (formerly Twitter), the 72-year-old leader outlined his next steps. Imran revealed the formation of a five-member team to negotiate with the federal government. This team includes Omar Ayub Khan, Ali Amin Gandapur, Sahibzada Hamid Raza, Salman Akram Raja, and Asad Qaiser. Imran Khan described this plan as his “trump card.” The team will focus on…
The Pakistan Army has urged the government to enforce strong laws to stop the misuse of free speech. It stressed the need to control “unethical and harmful practices” that spread lies and create divisions in society. The military’s media wing, ISPR, shared this stance on Thursday after the 84th Formation Commanders’ Conference held at the General Headquarters. Army Chief General Asim Munir chaired the bi-annual meeting. It was attended by corps commanders, principal staff officers, and all formation commanders. During the conference, participants voiced concern over malicious propaganda. This misinformation followed the lawful deployment of the army in Islamabad to…
A mission from Asian Development Bank visited the NTDC Headquarters at WAPDA House Lahore, for meeting with NTDC management to review the status of future flagship projects, implementation of ADB funded Power Transmission Strengthening Project and Second Power Transmission Enhancement Investment Program: Tranche-4 midterm review action plan. The delegation comprised Mr. Joonho Hwang, Director Energy Sector Office (ADB), Mr. Ehtasham Khattak, Senior Project Officer (Mission Co-leader) ADB (RMP), Mr. Habib Hassan, Sector Analyst (Energy Sector) Pakistan Resident Mission (ADB), whereas NTDC team was led by Managing Director NTDC, Engr. Muhammad Waseem Younas. The discussion focused on the future transmission projects,…
Former Prime Minister and PTI founder, Imran Khan, was indicted in the GHQ attack case on Thursday. The case relates to the violent protests that erupted on May 9 last year. The indictment took place during a hearing at a temporary court inside Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail. Judge Amjad Ali Shah of the anti-terrorism court (ATC) presided over the session. Imran Khan, along with ex-foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, appeared in the makeshift courtroom. PTI’s legal representatives were also present during the proceedings. The court indicted 100 people in the GHQ attack case, including former interior minister Sheikh Rashid. This case,…
An All Parties Conference (APC) will take place today (Thursday) in Peshawar at the Governor’s House to discuss the peace situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with a special focus on Kurram. The ruling party in the province, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), led by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, has decided to boycott the APC, which was called by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi. In a statement released a day before the APC, PTI criticized the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), saying, “The PPP has no mandate in KP. They want to hold a meaningless meeting to make themselves look democratic.” The recent…
PESHAWAR/SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Five terrorists were killed, and two others injured in a clash with security forces in Lakki Marwat district on Wednesday, the military’s media wing reported. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued a statement saying that the security forces carried out an intelligence-based operation (IBO) after receiving information about the presence of terrorists in the area. The security forces surrounded the terrorists’ hideout during the operation. In the exchange of fire, five terrorists were killed, and two others were wounded. “A sanitisation operation is ongoing to ensure no other militants remain in the area. The security forces of Pakistan…
Rashid Khan, Afghanistan’s cricket star and national team captain, has spoken out strongly against the Taliban’s recent ban on women’s medical education. The cricket legend took to his social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share his disappointment and concern over the ban. He urged the Taliban to reconsider the decision that prevents Afghan women from entering the medical field. The Taliban’s order, which forbids women from attending medical schools, has caused outrage both inside Afghanistan and globally. Rashid Khan, known for his skill as one of the world’s best spin bowlers, used his platform to highlight the serious impact…
