Tue, 21-Oct-2025

359 local bodies established under LG Act 2019, says Mahmoodur Rasheed

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Local Government and Community Development Mian Mahmoodur Rasheed has said that under the Local Government Act 2019, 359 local bodies have been set up keeping in view the urban-rural divide across the province. The minister on Monday said this while expressing his reaction to the press conference of PML-N leader Ahsan … Read more

PML-N ‘symbolically’ inaugurates Karachi Green Line Bus Service

KARACHI: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Secretary General Ahsan Iqbal along with the party workers and leaders ‘symbolically inaugurated’ Karachi’s Green Line bus service on Thursday. Speaking in a press conference, the PML-N stalwart said that those used to call Metro Bus as ‘Jangla Bus Service‘ are now coming to Karachi to inaugurate it to secure credit, … Read more

If anyone is ok with govt-IMF deal, he must get his mental balance checked: Iqbal

Ahsan Iqbal

Senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Ahsan Iqbal has said that if anyone is ok with the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on its terms, then he must get his “mental balance checked”. Read more: Pakistan thrown in debt trap by PTI govt, says Ahsan Iqbal Lashing out at the … Read more

Tarin must read Vision 2025 and learn how it is done: Ahsan Iqbal

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is consistently lying to the people of the country and trying to convince them that they are the real founders of Pakistan, a senior Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) leader said. Addressing a press conference, PML-N secretary-general Ahsan Iqbal said that Shaukat Tarin must read his party’s Vision 2025 and learn … Read more

10% increase in salary ‘worst joke’, Ahsan Iqbal

Ahsan-Iqbal

PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal criticized the government’s suggestion to increase the income of salaried individuals by 10% and called the move the “worst joke”, taking to Twitter. “A 10% increase in the salaries after record inflation is the worst joke made by the government with them,” tweeted Iqbal. “We reject this. At least a 20% … Read more

Tax-GDP continues to be at historic low: Ahsan Iqbal

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Pakistan Muslime League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal tweeted saying that the Tax-GDP rate continues to be at a record low of 9.4%. The target was 10.9% – it is not something to be celebrated but should be regretted. Tax-GDP continues to be at historic low (9.4% vs target 10.9%) https://t.co/350R7wqBoa — Ahsan Iqbal (@betterpakistan) May 29, … Read more

We Are Not Asking For Any Kind Of NRO From Government: Ahsan Iqbal

We Are Not Asking For Any Kind Of NRO From Government: Ahsan Iqbal

PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal has said that there is a lot of noise of NRO for cooperating with the government on any issue. We are not asking for any kind of NRO from the government. According to details, PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal while talking in the BOL News program National Debate said that our fight … Read more

Ahsan Iqbal’s name included in Exit Control List

We Are Not Asking For Any Kind Of NRO From Government: Ahsan Iqbal

The Interior Ministry on Friday has placed Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal’s name on the Exit Control List (ECL). According to the details, his name was included in the no-fly list on the National Accountability Bureau’s request over the Narowal Sports City Complex case. The case is being heard by an accountability … Read more

‘PM’s speech was based on sarcasm and hatred,’ Ahsan Iqbal

We Are Not Asking For Any Kind Of NRO From Government: Ahsan Iqbal

Senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and former interior minister Ahsan Iqbal has said that the main reason behind the current internal crisis of Pakistan is the ‘incompetence’ and ‘negligence’ of Imran Khan’s government. According to the details, while taking to media today, Ahsan Iqbal said that Prime Minister Imran Khan is acting … Read more

PML-N’s Ahsan Iqbal takes a jibe at PM Imran

Ahsan Iqbal

Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said that that the incompetence of the Prime Minister has brought Pakistan on the verge of economic destruction. According to the details, addressing media today, PML-N central leader Ahsan Iqbal said that the government had presented the budget twice, however they have completely failed in controlling … Read more

Political Fraternity extends wishes on Holi to Hindu Community

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Political leaders from different parties took their time out to wish ‘Happy Holi’ to the Hindu community. Hindus in Pakistan and across the world are celebrating Holi today. The festivals of colors are one of the most popular festivals among Hindus. According to sources, the word has been derived from the word ‘Holika’. The event … Read more

PPP’s Decision Regarding Resignations Is Disappointing: Ahsan Iqbal

PPP's Decision Regarding Resignations Is Disappointing: Ahsan Iqbal

Senior PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal has said that he is disappointed with the decision of the Pakistan peoples Party (PPP). According to details, senior PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal, while talking on BOL News program “Bus Bohat Hogya” said that he was saddened by Asif Ali Zardari’s speech, it would have been better if Asif Ali … Read more

Ahsan Iqbal Clarifies Maryam Nawaz’s Statement On Ticket Distribution

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Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Ashan Iqbal has clarified Maryam Nawaz’s statement on ticket distribution.

He said that the PML-N tickets are not used in the Senate elections but in the by-elections and general elections. According to Ahsan Iqbal, PDM had participated in the Senate Election, not PML-N.

While speaking on the BOL News program National Debate, Ahsan Iqbal said that Prime Minister Imran Khan had accused National Assembly’s members of rigging and he has to prove it.

The anchorperson Jamil Farooqi repeatedly asked regarding Maryam Nawaz’s confession of the alleged horse-trading claim. At first, Ahsan Iqbal tried to ignore the question, later on, he turned the table by clarifying that Maryam Nawaz had talked about the tickets’ distribution for by-elections.

Ahsan Iqbal’s exclusive interview on BOL News National Debate will be aired on BOL News tonight at 10 p.m.

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Shoe hurled at PML (N) Leader Ahsan Iqbal outside Parliament house

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A shoe was hurled at Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal outside the parliament house. According to reports, chaotic scenes witnessed outside the parliament house when Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leaders and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers traded barbs and raised slogans. The enraged political workers hurled shoes at the PML-N leader Ahsan … Read more

Ahsan Iqbal demands inquiry into ‘abduction’ of NA-75 presiding officers

Ahsan Iqbal

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday demanded an inquiry into the alleged ‘abduction’ of presiding officers of several polling stations. Addressing media in Daska, he has also welcomed the decision of returning officers to withhold results of NA-75. He said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf tried to rig the election. He claimed that poling … Read more

Ahsan Iqbal urges Justice Azmat to recuse from Broadsheet commission

Ahsan Iqbal

Pakistan Muslim League leader Ahsan Iqbal has urged Justice (retd.) Azmat Saeed Sheikh to recuse himself from the Broadsheet inquiry commission. Addressing a ceremony, he said that Justice Azmat Saeed is now investigating the same anti-graft watchdog. He added that PML-N’s objections are not personal but simply highlighting the conflict of interest. Justice (retd) Azmat … Read more

Ahsan Iqbal hopeful to get complete support from PDM in by-elections

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On Saturday, PML-N secretary-general Ahsan Iqbal said that the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) would contest by-elections jointly.

According to the details, Ahsan Iqbal expressed his high hopes while speaking to media in Lahore that PDM’s member parties would give “complete support” to PML-N during by-elections.

“We have decided not to field a candidate in Sindh for by-elections on seats that were won by the PPP,” he added.

Earlier, PDM had decided to take part in the by-polls but a decision related to the Senate elections would be taken later.

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Ahsan Iqbal terms PTI Government a ‘Joke’

We Are Not Asking For Any Kind Of NRO From Government: Ahsan Iqbal

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal said on Monday that dialogue with Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) is only possible if Imran Khan resigns as the Prime Minister. While talking to media outside NAB court in Lahore, Ahsan Iqbal termed the incumbent government as a ‘joke government’. He accused the government of also … Read more

PML-N Leader Ahsan Iqbal indicted in Narowal Sports City reference

Ahsan Iqbal

Islamabad Accountability Court on Tuesday indicted Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal in the Narowal Sports City case. As per details, the PML-N leader is accused of misusing his powers and skimming funds causing losses worth billions to the national exchequer by initiating the sports city project in his home constituency. During proceedings, … Read more

Narowal Sports Complex reference, Ahsan Iqbal’s indictment delayed till Dec 22

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Islamabad Accountability Court on Monday deferred the indictment of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal in Narowal Sports Complex reference. According to the details, the PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal was due to be indicted in the Sports complex reference on December 7 (today). The indictment was delayed due to the non-appearance of the NAB … Read more

Narowal Sports Complex Case: Ahsan Iqbal likely to be indicted on Dec 7

We Are Not Asking For Any Kind Of NRO From Government: Ahsan Iqbal

Ahsan Iqbal, of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz), is likely to be indicted by Islamabad Accountability Court in Narowal Sports Complex Case on December 7th. According to the details, the accountability court in Islamabad conducted a hearing of the Narowal Sports City Complex reference. All the accused including PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal appeared in the court. … Read more

PTI Government is making CPEC controversial says Ahsan Iqbal

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Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz leader Ahsan Iqbal has said that Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf PTI Government is making CPEC controversial. Addressing media today, CPEC is the gift of the Pakistan Muslim League N government to the country, the project was launched during former premier Nawaz Sharif’s visit to China. The PML-N government sought to address … Read more

Bilawal and Maryam discuss future strategy of PDM today

Bilawal and Maryam

PML-N vice-president Maryam Nawaz and PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari are expected to meet today to discuss the ongoing election campaign in Gilgit-Baltistan. Both the leaders have been in the northern region of the country since the past several days. They are there for a campaign trail ahead of the Sunday polls for the Gilgit-Baltistan … Read more

PDM to hold rally on October 16 on GT Road in Gujranwala: Abbasi

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The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) has decided to hold a public rally on October 16 on GT Road in Gujranwala at all costs.

Former premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said while addressing a press conference in Gujranwala on Wednesday that the government did not give permission to PDM to hold a rally in Jinnah Stadium, thus PDM will hold a rally on GT Road.

“Neither the police nor the containers could stop them from holding rallies,” said Khaqan Abbasi.

He went on to say that the PTI government failed miserably to provide relief to the people. He highlighted that increasing inflation and unemployment in the country has made lives difficult. On the other hand, the poverty rate in the country has increased drastically.

PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal, while speaking on the occasion accused the government of arresting their leaders. He maintained that PDM leaders’ houses are being raided by police officials to pressurize them from holding rallies against the government.

He added that people around the country will participate in the rally in large numbers despite all odds.

It is pertinent to mention here that earlier PDM had announced to hold a public rally on October 18 in Karachi as part of the campaign against the ruling government.

PDM will also hold public gathering and rallies on October 25 in Quetta and November 22 and 30 in Peshawar and Multan, respectively.

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Our stance is based solely on national interests, says Ahsan Iqbal

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On Tuesday, PML-N issued a circular barring all its members from meeting with any armed forces personnel and its related agencies as per the directives of Nawaz Sharif given last week. PML-N Secretary General Ahsan Iqbal said in the circular that if however, such a meeting is necessary “in the interest of national security and/or … Read more

Pakistan becomes the weakest economy in South Asia, says Ahsan Iqbal

Ahsan Iqbal

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday said a new wave of NAB action against PML-N has been launched and accused the government of planning pre-poll rigging in the upcoming general election in Gilgit-Baltistan.

While addressing a news conference in Lahore, Ahsan Iqbal said that PML-N in the first four years of its tenure set a world record by generating 11,000 MW of electricity. Economic growth had reached 6% during PML-N tenure, but today Pakistan has become the weakest economy in South Asia with a negative growth rate.

The former interior minister said that Pakistan is facing serious threats today but government ministers are acting irresponsibly and giving rise to the crisis with their statements. The PML-N leader also said that every word and sentence of PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif is important for the party and is considered political doctrine.

Attempts are being made to suppress voices of the opposition with threats, he added. He also claimed that PTI was won the election through the failure of RTS system and the majority of the opposition was turned into a minority.

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Ahsan Iqbal reaches NAB to file a reference against the Prime Minister

Ahsan Iqbal reaches Nab to file a reference against the Prime Minister

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal has filed a petition in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) against Prime Minister Imran Khan for reference. Talking to media in Islamabad, he said that it was alleged about Narowal Sports City that the project was started at a distance of 800 meters from the international border while … Read more

Maulana Fazl ur Rehman telephones Shehbaz Sharif

Maulana Fazl ur Rehman

Maulana Fazl ur Rehman, head of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, telephoned opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif, who was infected with the coronavirus, to ask about his well-being. According to details, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam chief Maulana Fazl ur Rehman advised PML-N President and Leader of the Opposition Mian Shehbaz Sharif to rest. On this occasion, Maulana Fazl ur Rehman has … Read more