Protest has emerged as a focal point in Pakistan’s political landscape. Two decades ago, Imran Khan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) made a notable entrance into the country’s politics. It surged quickly, aided by a handful of benefactors. Today, however, the party is experiencing a swift decline. The agenda of PTI’s recent nationwide protest remains in question. Many wonder if it was genuinely peaceful. What has taken many Pakistanis by surprise is the PTI’s call for Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar to attend their protest at D-Chowk. This unexpected move raises eyebrows. It seems PTI is seeking assistance from India to salvage its…
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Tensions have escalated as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police personnel were arrested during recent protests by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) against the federal government. At least 11 KP police officers and 41 Rescue 1122 employees were detained by Punjab police for participating in a protest rally led by KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. This crackdown comes as the federal and Punjab governments have taken a strong stance against PTI workers who marched into Islamabad for the rally. The federal capital has witnessed unrest due to these protests. Authorities have resorted to firing tear gas and erecting containers to block the march.…
A terrorist attack near Karachi’s airport late Sunday night left 12 vehicles damaged, with three completely destroyed. Investigative sources report that a suicide bomber used a Mehran car in the incident. The bomber waited for a foreign convoy to exit the airport before crashing into one of the convoy’s vehicles. Authorities believe the car was filled with explosives, leading to a massive explosion on impact. Efforts are underway to retrieve the car’s number plate and chassis number for identification. This explosion resulted in widespread panic and injured 17 people, including Rangers and police personnel. All injured victims are receiving treatment…
Protests are underway as the leadership and activists of the Imran Khan-founded party head toward the federal capital. Despite roadblocks, they continue their march. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated that while everyone has the right to hold a protest, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters are coming to “attack Islamabad with weapons.” Naqvi spoke to journalists in Islamabad on Friday, emphasizing that this approach is not acceptable. “We will not allow this to happen,” he asserted. The minister had urged the PTI just a day earlier not to hold a rally at this time. He added that he would not permit…
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has made a significant decision regarding Article 63(A). On Thursday, it overturned its previous ruling that restricted lawmakers from voting against their party’s directives. This ruling came after hearing a plea from the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA). The five-member bench, led by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, announced the unanimous verdict. The controversy over the defection clause dates back to a reference filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in 2022. They sought the Supreme Court’s interpretation of Article 63(A) to address defections and promote democratic accountability. In a 3-2 judgment at that…
A larger bench of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, led by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, has resumed the hearing of a review plea regarding Article 63(A). This article addresses the defection of lawmakers from their party lines. The bench also includes Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel, and Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan, who took over for Justice Munib Akhtar. This case is about a 2022 ruling, where the court decided that the votes of lawmakers who defy their party policy should not be counted. This decision has been challenged by the Supreme Court…
MULTAN/QUETTA: The bodies of seven labourers, victims of a tragic shooting in Balochistan, have been returned to Shujabad. Officials confirmed the bodies were received on Sunday. They were transported from Panjgur to Multan Airport by helicopter. There, KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, PPP MNA Syed Abdul Qadir Gilani, and PMLN MPA Salman Naeem were present to receive the bodies. Deputy Commissioner Panjgur Zahid Ahmed Lango and DPO Panjgur Fazil Bukhari also attended the arrival. Afterward, the bodies were taken to Nishtar Hospital and handed over to their families. Funeral prayers for five of the labourers were held in Basti Chadhar,…
ISLAMABAD: Election tribunals have become the focus of a significant ruling from the Supreme Court. On Monday, the Supreme Court accepted the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) plea against the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) verdict from June 12. The LHC had established election tribunals to handle petitions regarding national and provincial assembly constituencies from the February 8 general elections. The ECP challenged this ruling, asserting that it alone had the power to form these tribunals, a power the LHC could not exercise. The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, delivered a unanimous 5-0 decision,…
Naeem Qasim has been appointed as the interim leader of Hezbollah after the martyrdom of Hassan Nasrallah. Reports confirm that Qasim will manage the organization’s affairs until a new leader is elected. He has served on Hezbollah’s Shura Committee three times in a row. The news of Nasrallah’s martyrdom comes after an Israeli attack, which Hezbollah has officially confirmed. As discussions of a permanent leader arise, Hashim Safiuddin is a strong candidate. He is not only Nasrallah’s cousin but also his son-in-law. Naeem Qasim’s experience in the Shura Committee positions him well for this role. The leadership transition is crucial…
WASHINGTON: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) reportedly told U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken that he does not personally prioritize the “Palestinian issue,” according to The Atlantic. During Blinken’s visit to Saudi Arabia in January, the two discussed potential normalization of relations amidst Israel’s military actions in Gaza. The Crown Prince allegedly stated, “Seventy percent of my population is younger than me. For most of them, they never really knew much about the Palestinian issue… Am I personally interested in the Palestinian issue? I don’t, but my people do, so I have to make sure that’s meaningful.” Despite…
