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JCP approves appointment of six SC judges

February 10, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has approved the appointment of six judges in the apex court.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers and two Supreme Court judges boycotted the Judicial Commission of Pakistan’s meeting for the appointment of new judges to the supreme court.

A Judicial Commission meeting chaired by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi was held. The meeting demanded the postponement of the meeting till the decision on the 26th Constitutional Amendment, but voting on this objection, the majority decided that the meeting would be continued.

Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Muneeb Akhtar boycotted the meeting for not halting the proceedings of the Judicial Commission, while Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Barrister Ali Zafar also boycotted the meeting.

According to sources, the Judicial Commission approved the name of Balochistan High Court Chief Justice Hashim Khan Kakar, Sindh High Court Chief Justice Shafi Siddiqui and Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Aamer Farooq.

Sources said that Sindh High Court Justice Salahuddin Panwar and Justice Shakeel Ahmed of the Peshawar High Court were approved to appoint a Supreme Court judge.

Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb has been appointed as ad-hoc justice of the Supreme Court.

These appointments aim to complete the number of judges in the apex court and enhance judicial efficiency.

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Punjab authorities restrict gatherings: Imposes Section 144

February 8, 2025 by Rao Abdullah

LAHORE: The Punjab government has enforced Section 144 across the province ahead of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned protest on February 8. The Punjab Home Department issued a notification restricting all political gatherings, rallies, demonstrations, sit-ins, and other similar activities across the province on Saturday. According to the notification, the decision was made in response to … Read more

LHC dirests DC to decide on PTI’s Minar-e-Pakistan rally

February 6, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday instructed the deputy commissioner (DC) of Lahore to make a final decision by 5 PM regarding Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) request to hold a rally at Minar-e-Pakistan on February 8. Justice Farooq Haider, who presided over the hearing, criticized the authorities for delaying the decision, pointing out that PTI … Read more

JCP approves 10 additional judges for Peshawar High Court

February 1, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) has approved the appointment of 10 additional judges to the Peshawar High Court(PHC).

A judicial commission chaired by Chief Justice Pakistan Yahya Afridi was approved the appointment 10 additional judges to the Peshawar High Court.

According to sources, Farah Jamshed, Aamirullah Khan, Mudassar Ameer, Sabit Ullah and Aurangzeb have been approved to appoint Additional Judges.

In addition, Abdul Fayyaz, Salahuddin, Sadiq Ali, Tariq Afridi and Aurangzeb Khan will also be appointed as Additional Judge in the Peshawar High Court.

According to sources, the agenda of the appointment of 9 additional judges was under consideration at the Judicial Commission meeting, but during the meeting, the Chief Justice Peshawar High Court demanded 10 additional judges on which Chief Justice Pakistan agreed.

Sources said that 10 additional judges for the Peshawar High Court have been appointed by the majority.

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PM Shehbaz offers to form parliamentary committed to PTI

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif once again invited the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) to hold talks and offered to form a parliamentary committee.

Addressing the Federal Cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister said that openly sit with PTI for negotiation and provided them with a conducive environment for talks but PTI was fleeing the talks.

The Prime Minister said that PML-N has held talks with PTI good intention and government committee offered PTI to give written demands.

Shahbaz Sharif offered to make PTI a parliamentary committee instead of a judicial commission and said that PTI should sit again for talks. He said government is ready to form a house committee and added that government is sincerely ready for talks.

It should be noted that PTI has demanded a judicial commission to investigate May 9 and November 26 events.

PTI quit the talks after three meetings, stated that the government was not interested in addressing its demands.

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‘It was government, not us, that closed doors for talks,’ Barrister Gohar

January 29, 2025 by Areej Afzal

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar stated that it was the government, not PTI, that shut the doors for negotiations. Speaking to the media outside the High Court, Barrister Gohar said that the government was never serious about negotiations. “Khan Sahib took the initiative, formed a committee, and said that he was giving a chance … Read more

PTI challenges 26th constitutional amendment in SC

January 25, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) has field a plea in the Supreme Court challenging the 26th Constitutional Amendment, seeking its annulment.

The PTI filed a petition against the 26th Amendment in the Supreme Court through lawyer Sameer Khosa, urging the amendment to be revoked.

The petition states that Parliament cannot change the basic issue of the constitution, the independence of the judiciary is the main part of the constitution and no amendment can be made against the independence of the judiciary, so constitutional amendment is against the constitutional principle of distribution of powers.

In its petition, the PTI has also urged the Judicial Commission to stop the judicial commission from the decision on the 26th Constitutional Amendment.

It should be noted that 15 petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court against the 26th Constitutional Amendment.

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Atta Tarar condemns association of 190mln pounds case with religious aspects

January 18, 2025 by Rao Abdullah

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture Attaullah Tarar condemned the social media campaign launched by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) that sought to link the 190 million pounds corruption case with religious aspects. Speaking on X (formerly Twitter), Tarar emphasized that the decision against PTI’s founder and his wife was made on … Read more

PTI founder, Bushra Bibi convicted in £190m case

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court in Islamabad on Friday convicted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the £190 million case. Judge Nasir Javed Rana pronounced long-awaited judgement in the £190 million case against former prime minister Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi in Adiala Jail. Accountability Court Judge Nasir Javed Rana awareded 14-year … Read more

PTI demands two separate commissions to probe May 9, Nov 26 events

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has presented charter of demands to Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in written, seeking constitution of two separte commissions to investigate May 9 and November 26, 2024 violent events.

The PTI will also warn to end negotiations if government fails to constitute separate commissions on the events.

The third round of negotiations between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s negotiating committees has begun.

The third round of negotiations between the government and PTI’s negotiation committees is ongoing in Parliament House under the supervision of Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, PM’s Adviser Rana Sanaullah, Senator Irfan Siddiqui, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Naveed Qamar and Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar are representing the government.

NA Opposition Leader Omar Ayub, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, former NA speaker Asad Qaiser, party’s Secretary-General Salman Akram Raja, Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) Chairman Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, and Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) chief Sahibzada Hamid Raza are representing the PTI.

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3rd round of talks between PTI, govt to be held today

January 16, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The third round of talks between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) will be held today.

The meeting will be held at Parliament House, which will be chaired by Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. In the meeting, PTI will present its demands in writing.

The PTI committee has taken complete instructions from the founding PTI regarding the meeting, and has given its demands in writing in the light of these instructions.

On the other hand, sources in the government committee said that after PTI’s demands come forward, we will also take our own leadership into confidence.

Earlier, Rana Sanaullah of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz(PML-N) has advised the PTI to act with restraint in today’s negotiations and said that which people do the PTI consider as political prisoners.

Rana Sanaullah said that these things may take time and hoped PTI will give its terms regarding the list of prisoners and the judicial commission.

He said that he will respond to PTI’s written demands after consulting the party and its allies.

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PTI issues show-cause notice to Sher Afzal Marwat

January 13, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) has issued a show-cause notice to party leader and Member National Assembly (MNA) Sher Afzal Marwat on the directives of PTI founder.

A show-cause notice was issued to Sher Afzal Marwat for violating party discipline.

It is stated in the show cause notice that Sher Afzal Marwat as a member of the assembly and core committee is fully aware of the negotiation process. As a member of the assembly and core committee Sher Afzal Marwat should not make a statement against any negotiation team member.

It has been said in the notice that Sher Afzal Marwat also gave harsh comments regarding the ongoing negotiations, Sher Afzal Marwat has violated the party policy by making such statements.

It is said in the show cause notice that the case of Sher Afzal Marwat was placed before the founder PTI, the former prime minister gave orders to issue a show cause notice to Sher Afzal Marwat.

The show cause notice states that Sher Afzal spoke without thinking of the consequences and harmed the party more than once.

This show cause notice is being issued for violation of party policy more than once. Sher Afzal Marwart directed to respond to the show cause within 7 days otherwise action will be taken as per policy.

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Rana Sanaullah urges PTI to adopt democratic approach to settle disputes

January 9, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

Advisor to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, on Wednesday called on the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to adopt a democratic approach to ensure the success of the dialogue process. Speaking to a private television channel, he emphasized that dialogue is the most effective method for progress in a democratic system. He … Read more

Atta Tarar says PTI talks progressing positively

January 7, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Atta Tarar, stated that discussions with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) are progressing well, emphasizing that dialogue is crucial for resolving key issues. In a media briefing in Islamabad, the minister expressed hope that 2025 would be a year of political stability and growth for Pakistan. He also provided an update … Read more

Govt says no progress in talks with PTI

January 4, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

Coordinator to the Prime Minister of Commerce and Industries, Rana Ihsan Afzal has said no progress in the current talks between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), as the party has not yet submitted its list of demands. Talking to a private news channel, he said the government initiated the dialogue process to promote democracy … Read more

ATC grants bail to 250 accused in PTI Nov 26 protest cases

January 3, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) has granted bail to 250 accused PTI November 26 protest in 13 cases, while rejecting the bail applications of 150.

The ATC in Islamabad heard the bail applications of the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) workers in the cases registered on November 26 protest in Islamabad.

In thirteen cases registered on PTI’s November 26 protest, two and 250 accused have been granted bail.

The court ordered the release of the accused on a bond of five thousand rupees, while the bail applications of 150 accused were dismissed.

In the case of Bani Gala police station, eighteen accused were granted bail, in case number 1033 Kohsar police station, the bail application of the accused was rejected, while in case number 1032, the bails of forty three were accepted and the application of one was rejected.

Bail was granted to nine accused in Shehzad Town police station case, seventeen accused were granted bail in Noon police station and the application of one was dismissed.

Seventy accused were granted bail and twenty-five were dismissed in case number 1022 of Abpara police station.

The applications of 30 accused in the case of I-Bain police station and 13 accused in the case filed in Margalla police station were approved and two were rejected.

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PTI to present ‘Charter of Demands’ in third round of talks next week

January 2, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is set to present a ‘Charter of Demands’ during the third round of talks with the government next week. In an official statement, the PTI committee reiterated its call for the release of party founder and all party workers. They have also demanded the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the … Read more

Second round of PTI-govt dialogue to be held today

January 2, 2025January 2, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The second round of talks between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf(PTI) will be held today(Thursday).

A closed-door meeting chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq will be held at Parliament House at 3:30 pm today.

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur will also join today’s talks, Tehreek-e-Insaf will present its charter of demand.

According to sources, PTI will raise the issue of the release of the founding chairman and the release of other prisoners.

Sources say that PTI will demand a judicial commission to investigate the incidents of May 9 and November 26.

On the other hand, the government will implement its plan in the light of the Charter of Demand.

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PTI sets Jan 31 timeframe for ‘logical conclusion’ of talks with govt

December 26, 2024 by Nimra Sohail

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) negotiation committee has set January 31, 2025, as the deadline to conclude ongoing discussions with the government, emphasizing demands for a judicial probe into the May 9 riots, the November 26 crackdown, and the release of “political prisoners.” “PTI founder is prepared to forgive all personal grievances for the greater good … Read more

PTI founder admits govt saved Pakistan from default

December 26, 2024 by Nimra Sohail

The founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) acknowledged on Thursday that the government had successfully averted Pakistan’s default. While speaking to journalists at Adiala Jail during a court hearing, PTI founder was asked about the government’s economic performance. A journalist inquired, “Do you agree the government has stabilized the economy?” Khan responded, “The government saved the … Read more

PM Shehbaz hopeful of positive outcomes of govt-PTI talks

December 24, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday assuring the government’s sincere efforts and contributions, expressed the hope that the talks initiated between the ruling coalition and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf would bring about positive outcomes to promote peace and economic stability in the country.

The prime minister, in his opening remarks at the meeting of the federal cabinet he chaired, said that on the National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq’s initiative, the first round of talks with PTI was held on Monday with the second one scheduled on January 2, 2025.

He said the government’s committee comprised Ishaq Dar, Rana Sanaulah, Irfan Siddiqui, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, Naveed Qamar, Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Abdul Aleem Khan, Ijazul Haq and Khalid Magsi.

He said the process would meet success only if both parties set aside their likes and dislikes for the sake of national interests.

“I do not doubt anyone’s intentions. I hope both PTI and the government party will bring about the outcomes for the country’s benefits and promote the economic stability” the prime minister said and mentioned the reduced policy rate to 13%, inflation below 5%, constant surge in exports and remittances.

Referring to his meetings with Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor Dr Yunus, and the presidents of Indonesia and Turkiye on the sidelines of the D-8 Summit in Cairo, he said Pakistan-Bangladesh ties were entering a new era as the latter had abolished erstwhile 100% scanning of Pakistan’s export products and special desk at airports for screening Pakistani passport holders.

He said Pakistan was also reciprocating with positive indicators and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar was scheduled to visit Dhaka in February.

“But all these efforts will come to fruition if we promote the national unity and solidarity. This is a good initiative of the National Assembly speaker. We will contribute with sincerity. But it takes two to tango. I hope both parties will play their part to serve the national interests and promote national stability,” the prime minister added.

Coming to the US sanctions on NDC and other entities, the prime minister called the move illogical as Pakistan’s nuclear system was not meant for any aggression but only deterrence.

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Political talks between government and opposition take place at Speaker’s house

December 23, 2024December 23, 2024 by Areej Afzal

Islamabad: The first round of negotiations between the government and opposition has concluded. The government committee demanded a charter of demands, after which the next meeting of the negotiation committee has been postponed until January 2. The first in-camera meeting of the government and opposition committees, chaired by National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, took place … Read more

Achakzai urges PTI to postpone civil disobedience movement

December 14, 2024 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PKMAP) chief and member of National Assembly Mahmood Khan Achakzai appealed to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) to postpone the civil disobedience movement.

Mahmood Khan Achakzai said that talks with the government are the need of the hour and appealed to PTI to postpone the civil disobedience movement.

Achakzai said that he has advised PTI that it should be decided in the talks when the government will leave. “If the problems are solved through dialogue, there is nothing better than that, if the problems are not solved through dialogue, then a movement has to be started” he added.

Mahmood Khan Achakzai said that he demands election in four months if the negotiations are successful.

Sources say that in the meeting of the opposition alliance, Mahmood Achakzai said that it is better to have a protest at the district level than to launch protest without a strategy.

Sources say that Mahmood Chakzai pointed out the lack of strategy for the release of the PTI founder Imran Khan.

According to sources, the opposition alliance mentioned PTI’s solo flight statements in the recent past.

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PHC grants one-month protective bail to Salman Akram Raja

December 11, 2024 by Abid Khan

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Wednesday granted one-month protective bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja.

Justice Sahibzada Asadullah and Justice Waqar Ahmad of Peshawar High Court heard the protective bail plea of Salman Akram Raja.

The petitioner’s lawyer said that 8 FIRs have been registered against Salman Akram Raja, in 8 cases he has obtained bail. He stated 8 cases are known while the rest are unknown.

The court granted Salman Akram Raja one month’s protective bail and ordered the police not to arrest him in the listed cases.

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PTI’s protest badly affecting business activities in KP: SCCI chief

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024 by Abid Khan

PESHAWAR: President, Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industries (SCCI), Fazal Muqeem Khan has said that the protest movement of the ruling PTI is badly affecting the economy and business community of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

In a video recorded statement released here, the president of the apex trade body of the province has said that the protest of the ruling party in multiplied the hardships of the people of the province while business activities have been buried and had turned the situation grave.

The SCCI chief has said that the concerns of the business community have increased and they not finding no forum for the redressal of their problems.

He said that whenever, the people visit the offices of the district administration, they remain busy in the matters relating to the protest (sit-in) of the ruling party.

He said that bad governance has played havoc with the businesses and economy of the province as due to the protests of the PTI, edibles and other essentials neither enters the province nor could go outside of it.

He said that the recent sit-in of the PTI has inflicted losses to tone of billion rupees on the business community and destroyed the economy of the province. He said that though the agitational politics has affected other provinces also, but KP is worst affected one.

He said that due to the road blockade, the supply of essential food items from Lahore, Rawalpindi-Islamabad and other parts of Punjab remained suspended and if it had remained continued for few other days, then the people of the province would have faced the shortage of petrol and diesel.

The looming crisis, he said was overcome due to the available stock of petrol and diesel.

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Barrister Gohar dismisses health rumors about PTI founder

December 2, 2024 by Nimra Sohail

Barrister Gohar, Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), dismissed rumors about the health of PTI founder during a media briefing on Monday following his meeting with TI founder at Adiala Jail. He confirmed that PTI founder is in good health and described the speculations regarding his condition as unfounded. Gohar also mentioned that the grand operation … Read more

Resolution submitted in Punjab Assembly to ban PTI

November 29, 2024 by Abid Khan

Punjab Assembly passes resolution to foil terrorist attacks

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Member of Punjab Assembly Rana Muhammad Fayyaz has submitted a resolution seeking ban on Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) in Punjab Assembly Secretariat.

MPA Rana Muhammad Fayyaz has demanded immediate ban on PTI in resolution as an anarchist group has been completely destroying social traditions under the guise of politics.

In the resolution, it was said that the anarchist group had hatched a heinous conspiracy against the country and the institutions that guarantee its security.

An unsuccessful attempt was made to create a civil war in the country to fulfill their nefarious political ambitions.

According to the resolution, this House demands that the perpetrators and planners of November 24 be brought to justice as soon as possible, and that this anarchist group, which claims to be a political party, be banned immediately, so that no individual or group in the future Avoid even thinking of such a heinous conspiracy.

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PML-N, PPP table resolution seeking ban on PTI

November 28, 2024 by Abid Khan

QUETTA: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) have submitted resolution in Balochistan Assembly urging the federal government to ban Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

Those presenting the resolution include Mir Saleem Khosa, Asim Kurd Gello, Rahila Durrani, Barkat Ali Rind, Razaq Mandokhail, Mir Sadiq Umrani and Bakht Kakar.

The text of the resolution states that PTI has once again committed violent acts in recent days and created political chaos in the country.

Mir Saleem Khosa said that PTI is causing anxiety and suffering to the people through political chaos, which must be ended.

He demanded immediate ban on PTI for peace and stability of the country.

A discussion on this resolution is expected in today’s meeting in which the members of the assembly will present their opinion in favor or against the resolution.

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