Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Gilani demands for fair elections to end favoritism impression

Gilani
  • He claimed Asif Zardari and Blawal Bhutto Zardari on same page.
  • Gilani said PPP will continue to fight for rights people of  South Punjab.
  • He said PPP will not make seat adjustment in upcoming elections.

MULTAN: Farmer prime minister and Senior leader of Pakistan People’s Party(PPP) Yusuf Raza Gilani has said impression of favorite party should be ended now and free and fair elections should be held across the country.

Talking to the media in Lodhran, Yusuf Raza Gilani said that Bilawal Bhutto is giving his statements according to the current political situation of the country. He claimed that former president Asif Zardari and Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto are both on the same page. He said after the Quetta rally, the impression of the difference between Asif Zardari and Bilawal Bhutto has ended now.

In response to a question, while talking to the media, he said “I do not think that the People’s Party will make seat adjustments with anyone, the party thinks that it will contest the election with its manifesto”.

Yusuf Raza Gilani said that taking the PPP to the back foot does not matter and hoped that the party would play on the front foot in elections.

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Sharjeel expresses concerns over constituencies’ delimitations

Sharjeel expresses concerns over constituencies’ delimitations

KARACHI: After the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) finalized the delimitations, Sharjeel Memon, leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), stated on Sunday that the party intends to express its concerns about the redrawing of national and provincial assembly constituencies through “constitutional” channels. Earlier in the week, the electoral watchdog released the conclusive list of delimitations … Read more

Three more MQM-P leaders join PPP

PPP
  • Khawaja Sohail Mansor, Muzamil Qureshi and Saif Yar Khan joined PPP.
  • Saeed Ghani said no one will be allowed to occupy Karachi in future.
  • PPP accelerated political activities across Pakistan including Sindh.

KARACHI: Three more leaders of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan have joined the Pakistan People’s Party(PPP).

While holding a press conference in Karachi, Khawaja Sohail Mansoor, Muzamil Qureshi and Saif Yar Khan from MQM Pakistan joined the PPP .

On this occasion, PPP leader Saeed Ghani said no one will be allowed to occupy Karachi in the future.

He said that former MQM lawmakers joined PPP today and added that party accelerated political activities across Pakistan including Sindh.

Khawaja Sohail Mansoor said the development and prosperity of Karachi linked with PPP and hoped that the party would emerge victorious from Karachi in upcoming general elections.

Muzzamil Qureshi said, “We all have the right to join any party, more people will stay away from MQM, the people of Karachi know which way they should go”.

Saif Yar Khan said, “We have our own identity, we want to eliminate the difference between urban and rural areas”.

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SC orders to hear case against illegal immigrants in open court 

SC
  • PPP leader Farhatullah Babar and others filed petition.
  • Justice Yahya Afridi of SC heard in-chamber appeal.
  • Court rejected objections of Registrar’s Office.

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court ordered the case against the repatriation of Afghan citizens to be heard in open court.

Pakistan People’s Party leader Farhatullah Babar and others have filed a petition to stop the return of foreign nationals.

Justice Yahya Afridi of the Supreme Court heard the in-chamber appeal in which the court rejected the objections of the Registrar’s Office.

The court ordered the case against the repatriation of Afghan citizens to be filed in an open court.

It should be noted that the government had given a deadline of October 31 for the illegal immigrants in the country to leave Pakistan, after which the illegal immigrants are now being shifted to the campus.

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PPP is fully prepared for election: Zardari

PPP Zardari election

The former president and PPP co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari stated that Pakistan People’s Party is fully prepared for election. Asif Ali Zardari expressed full confidence in the Election Commission of Pakistan in conducting free and fair election. PPP is the only party which has the ability to fight elections in all kinds of environment, said … Read more

PPP leader Asma Alamgir resigns due to disagreements within party

PPP Asma Alamgir resign

Pakistan Peoples Party Central Deputy Secretary Information Asma Arbab Alamgir has resigned from her post due to conflicts within the party. Asma Arbab Alamgir stated that she is resiging due to disagreements between the central and provincial officials of the party. Added that due to some elements, PPP is weakening in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). “My … Read more

Bilawal extends greetings to Hindu community on Diwali

Bilawal Diwali

Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has extended greetings to the Hindu community in Pakistan and all those observing Diwali. In a press release from Bilawal House, he conveyed his best wishes, emphasizing that Diwali symbolizes light, joy, and the triumph of good over evil. Bilawal expressed the PPP’s commitment to … Read more

Asif Zardari, Nawaz Sharif agree to work together to save state

Zardari
  • Ex-president Asif Zardari telephoned PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif.
  • PPP Co-Chairman Asif Zardari congratulated Nawaz Sharif on his return.
  • Sources said, meeting between two leaders is likely to be held very soon.

KARACHI: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party(PPP) have agreed to work together to save the state.

Former President Asif Zardari telephoned former Prime Minister and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif in both leaders agreed that they will play their role together to save the state.

According to Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) sources, Asif Zardari congratulated Nawaz Sharif on his return home after self-imposed exile in London.

Sources said that the two leaders agreed that everyone would play their role together to save the state. The two leaders also agreed to take important decisions to provide relief to the people and the economic difficulties.

PPP sources have said that the two leaders have invited each other for a meeting and there is a possibility of a meeting soon.

The two parties were also coalition partners in the last Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM)-led government, which was formed after the ouster of former prime minister Imran Khan from power.

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Acquittal pleas of three including PPP leader rejected in ephedrine case

ephedrine case

The Islamabad High Court on Monday rejected the acquittal plea of three accused including former PPP minister Makhdoom Shahabuddin in the ephedrine case. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani and Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan issued a detailed judgment on this matter. Additionally, the Islamabad High Court imposed a fine of Rupees 0.1 million on each of … Read more

CEC Sikandar says election commission stands on its stance

ISLAMABAD: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja has said that all institutions are respectable, but the Election Commission stands on its stance. He said this while having informal talk with mediapersons at the ECP Headquarters on Thursday. Elections have been held in February in past. Sikandar maintained that the ground of Election Commission is double … Read more

Raza Rabbani demands date for general polls

Raza Rabbani

Senator Raza Rabbani addressed the senate meeting. He declared the Punjab budget a violation of the constitution. The delay in elections will cause a constitutional crisis. Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader and senator Raza Rabbani has demanded the Election Commission give a date for the general elections to avoid a constitutional crisis. Addressing the … Read more

Asif Zardari optimistic PPP will form next government in center   

Zardari
  • Co-Chairman PPP Asif Ali Zardari met with senior leaders of party.
  • PPP leadership discussed getting more seats in Punjab and KP.
  • Senior leadership finalized political strategy for Punjab and KP,

KARACHI: Former President and Co-Chairman Pakistan People Party (PPP)  Asif Zardari said PPP will form  next government in the centre and claimed that people’s party can steer country out of current multiple crises.

Pakistan People’s Party Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari met with the senior leaders of the party. In the meeting, the general elections and the future political strategy in Sindh were considered.

In the meeting, they discussed getting more seats in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces .

Talking to the party leaders, Asif Zardari said that the future government will be of the People’s Party, the solution to the problems lies only with the PPP.

The co-chairman of Pakistan People’s Party said that there is no competition for PPP in Sindh and party  major focus should be on Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

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Bilawal visits Palestine embassy to show solidarity with Palestinians

Protection of Human Rights among top priorities of PPP: Bilawal
  • He expressed concern and sorrow over situation in Gaza.
  • Bilawal said nation stands with people of Palestine in difficult time.
  • He said international community should play its role to stop Israeli.

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari called on the Palestinian diplomat Ahmad Jawad Rabei here at the Palestinian Embassy and expressed concern and sorrow over the situation in Gaza. Bilawal Bhutto expressed solidarity with the Palestinian brethren.

“Pakistan stands with the people of Palestine in this trying and difficult time,” he added. Bilawal Bhutto said that the leadership of PPP together with the Palestinian leadership fought the cause of Palestine in the world. He said that the martyrdom of hundreds of Palestinian children in Israeli attacks is a stigma on humanity.

He said that bombardment on the hospitals in Gaza, Israel has proved that its existence is a security risk for the region. He said that the international community should play its role to stop the Israeli aggression. Ahmad Jawad Rabei also presented Chairman PPP with a symbolic scarf depicting Palestinian resistance.

Bilawal Bhutto also recorded his comments in the guest book of the Palestinian Embassy. He said that the Palestinian leader, Yasser Arafat had paid homage to Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto who fought for the cause of Palestine, by visiting his mausoleum at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh.

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PPP to kick off election campaign in KP, Punjab

PPP

The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has initiated preparations for the upcoming general elections, signifying their commitment to active political engagement. The PPP leadership, led by Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has made the decision to activate the party and allocate resources for the forthcoming elections. Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has scheduled visits to the crucial provinces … Read more

PPP should not object to a level playing field: Yousuf Raza Gilani

Yousuf Raza Gilani

The former PM addressed the media outside the accountability court. The people of the country will decide the upcoming elections. Earlier, PPP leader appeared in the accountability court along with his lawyer. Veteran politician and former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, while complaining, said that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) should not object to a level … Read more

Khurshid Shah appeals to Nawaz Sharif to save country

Khurshid Shah

Khurshid Shah briefed the media about Nawaz Sharif’s (NS) supreme return. He requested that NS not fall into anyone’s hands. PPP always come with a manifesto whenever they rule. Sukkur: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Leader Syed Khurshid Ahmed Shah says that I will appeal to Nawaz Sharif to save the country and not fall into anyone’s hands. … Read more

PML-N, PPP leadership condemns Israeli bombing on Gaza hospital

Israeli bombing on Gaza hospital

Maryam Nawaz called the Israeli attack cruel and barbaric. She further said that bombing hospitals is a war crime. PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto urges international organizations to play their role. The leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Maryam Nawaz and Bilwal Bhutto, condemned the Israeli bombing of a hospital … Read more

PPP to observe 16th anniversary of Karsaz tragedy today

PPP
  • PPP Chairman announced to observe 16th anniversary of Karsaz tragedy.
  • The main condolence gathering will be held in Karachi on today.
  • Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will address condolence gathering in Karachi.

KARACHI:  Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has announced to observe the 16th anniversary of the Karsaz tragedy today (Wednesday) .

To pay homage to the martyrs of the Karsaz tragedy, the main condolence gathering will be held in Karachi today (Wednesday), which will be addressed by party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. PPP Chairman’s speech will be telecasted live through video link in condolence gatherings across the country.

According to the  Bilawal House Media Cell, General Secretary of PPP Sindh chapter Senator Waqar Mehdi and President of PPP Karachi Division and former Provincial Minister Saeed Ghani, while addressing the press conference, said that the Karsaz tragedy was the deadliest terrorist attacks on peaceful political workers and supporters, in the history of Pakistan.

Giving details of condolence gathering and other activities in Karachi regarding the anniversary of the Karsaz tragedy, Waqar Mehdi and Saeed Ghani said  the party’s office-bearers and workers will pay homage to the martyrs by lighting candles and placing flowers at the Karsaz Memorial, adding that on October 18, the main condolence gathering will be held on the road near Bilawal House. “This year’s commemoration is dedicated to the martyrs of the Karsaz tragedy as well as the Palestinians who were martyred by the Israeli forces,” they added.

Saeed Ghani pointed out that the regime of that time deliberately spoiled the cases of October 18 and  December 27 tragedies, adding that the PPP was not even allowed to register the October 18 tragedy case as per its wish, and when the court ordered to file the FIR, the then government filed an review petition against such court decision.

“The solution to the current crises facing the country is to hold general elections, and if excuses continue to be made, then it could be impossible to hold general elections in any month even,” said Saeed Ghani.

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Mandviwalla urges political parties to sign Charter of Economy

Mandviwalla
  • He said COE was imperative for a stable Pakistan.
  • PPP Senator said inflation was at its peak in Pakistan.
  • He said businessmen were most important people of country.

MULTAN: Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Finance & Revenue, Saleem Mandviwalla said mainstream political parties should come forward to sign Charter of Economy (CoE) which was the dire need of the hour.

He said it was imperative for a stable Pakistan which would eventually help tackle challenges on the economic front, besides ensuring the interests of people.

Addressing a news conference with PPP leaders Khawaja Rizwan Alam, Ali Qasim Gilani and others at Multan Press Club , he stated that inflation was at its peak and there was a need to bring rates of commodities down to ensure relief for people. The Senator said that he had met Faisalabad and Multan business community on Thursday adding their issues would be resolved on priority.

He noted that Pakistan People’s Party wanted general elections on time and added that PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari and he were meeting with the business fraternity to find solutions to the economic woes of the country. Replying to a question, the Senator said that whosoever party assumed power after the elections, should act upon CoE.

He said that the masses would decide who should be the winner in the election.

Earlier, speaking to the executive committee at Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI), he said that businessmen were the most important people of the country. He said though the standing committee had an oversight role for the govt departments, even then it took up issues of the business community and got them resolved.

Mandviwalla announced that the committee would take up the Model Customs Collectorate issue and would get it restored for both appraisement and enforcement soon. The Senator said that  FBR’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Committees(ADRCs) would be made functional soon adding that cess did not fall in the purview of federal governments rather it was a matter of provincial governments. He foresaw that the dollar would settle around Rs 250 in the country.

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PPP forms parliamentary board for Balochsitan

PPP
  • The PPP parliamentary board will consist of 8-members.
  • The parliamentary board will also consult divisional presidents.
  • The parliamentary board will include Changez Jamali and others.

KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party(PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari formed a parliamentary board to give party tickets to the candidates of Balochistan.

According to the party declaration, the parliamentary board will consist of eight-members to issue tickets to the candidates for the elections.

The parliamentary board will include Changez Jamali, Rozi Khan Kakar, Sarbuland Khan Jogezai, Ali Madad Jattak, Mir Baz Muhammad Khetran, Mir Sadiq Umrani, Saber Baloch and Ghazala Gola.

The parliamentary board will also consult the divisional and district presidents regarding award of the party tickets.

Earlier, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had constituted provincial parliamentary boards of the party which will approve tickets for candidates for the coming general elections in January next year in the country.

The divisional and district presidents will also be invited for consultation in these provincial election boards.

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PPP forms parliamentary boards for general elections

PPP boards

KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has constituted provincial parliamentary boards for the next general election. The PPP has formed separate parliamentary boards for the four provinces which will be responsible for deciding the candidates for the elections. The parliamentary board will recommend candidates to the PPP chairman for the issuance of … Read more

PPP suspends party membership of Latif Khosa

Latif Khosa

LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has suspended the basic party membership of senior leader and former Governor Punjab Sardar Latif Khosa. Secretary General Syed Nayyar Hussain Bukhari issued a notification suspending Khosa’s membership for his failure to reply to the show-cause notice issued against him for violating the party policy. The party has also suspended … Read more

PPP devises strategy to mobilise party workers in Punjab

PPP
  • PPP will start election campaign in South Punjab
  • Bilawal Bhutto will address workers in Central Punjab.
  • Chairman PPP directed party leadership to prepare for elections.

KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party(PPP) has devised a comprehensive strategy to mobilise the party and its workers across the Punjab province.

A meeting of the Central Executive Committee of Pakistan People’s Party was held in Bilawal House Lahore a few days ago, which was presided over by former President Asif Ali Zardari and Chairman People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

In the meeting of the CEC of the People’s Party, consultations were held regarding the upcoming general elections and the distribution of party tickets, and the plan was set.

Sources say that the People’s Party has formulated a strategy to mobilize the party in Punjab and in this regard, the party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has also directed the party leadership to prepare for the elections.

According to the sources, the People’s Party will start the election campaign in Central and South Punjab through a convention, which will be addressed by Chairman People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

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PPP’s Hasan Murtaza trades barbs with PML-N’s Hanif Abbasi

Hanif Abbasi said PPP’s performance has always been “zero” He said PPP has nothing to offer slogan of “Zinda Hai Bhutto” Hasan Murtaza challenged Hanif Abbasi to a debate RAWALPINDI: The differences between former allies – Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Peoples Party (PPP) became apparent when leaders of both parties traded barbs. … Read more

PPP urges ECP to announce election date immediately

PPP ECP

Bilawal read a resolution after two-day meeting of CEC. PPP urged ECP to announce election date immediately. It urged to provide level-playing political field to the party. LAHORE: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has demanded the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) immediately announce the election date and schedule and provide a level-playing field to the … Read more

MQM, and JUI-F join hands against PPP in Sindh

MQM
  • The delegation of JUI met with MQM-P leadership.
  • MQM leader said we will not allow Sindh card to work anymore.
  • He said new political alliance is ready to serve people of Sindh.

KARACHI: The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P)  decided to go together in alliance against the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in Sindh.

The delegation of JUI headed by Maulana Rashid Mahmood Soomro arrived at MQM Pakistan headquarters in Bahadurabad and met the member coordination committee.

Senior Deputy Convener Dr. Farooq Sattar said in a media interview that JUI, GDA, and MQM have decided to free the people of Sindh from the usurpation of PPP.

Farooq Sattar said, “We have decided that we will not allow the Sindh card to work anymore, JUI has the political power in rural Sindh, together we will remind the landlords and Waders of their times and we will make PPP’s hatred and nationalism policy fail.”

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PPP serves notice on Latif Khosa for violating party’s guidelines

PPP serves notice on Latif Khosa for violating party's guidelines

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has taken action against one of its senior leaders and lawyer, Sardar Latif Khosa, for violating the party’s guidelines by providing legal representation for the leader of another political party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). In a show-cause notice issued on Thursday by PPP’s Secretary General, Nayyar Bokhari, Khosa has … Read more