Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Salik Hussain appointed new head of Pakistan Kabaddi federation

Salik Hussain appointed new head of Pakistan Kabaddi federation

Islamabad: Federal Minister Chaudhry Salik Hussain, son of veteran statesman Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, has been elected unopposed as the new President of the Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF). The Election Commission of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) formally ratified the results through an official notification issued earlier today. Alongside Hussain’s appointment, several other key administrative roles … Read more

Former Governor Punjab Chaudhry Sarwar joins PML-Q

Former Governor
  • Ch Sarwar thanked PML-Q chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain.
  • He regretted that politicians are not ready to set together.
  • He urged all parties to jointly work for the betterment of Pakistan.

LAHORE: Former Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar announced joining Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PML-Q).

Speaking at a press conference, Chaudhry Sarwar thanked PML-Q chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and other party leaders for inviting him to join the party.

Chaudhry Sarwar regretted that politicians are not ready to set aside their personal differences even in this critical time, the country passing through. He urged all the political parties to jointly work for the betterment of Pakistan.

The former Governor of Punjab said when he consulted in Britain and Pakistan for joining the party, everyone said the same thing that Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain is an honest man and he played the role of connecting the country’s politics.

He said that he will make his party so strong that everyone will give priority to joining PML-Q. He added that Rescue 1122 is the best organization in Punjab which has not been changed by any government. He said overseas Pakistanis will be given representation in the parliament as a minority and women.

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Shujaat dismisses Pervez Elahi from all party posts

Shujaat terminates party membership of Pervez

Pakistan Muslim League-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has terminated the party membership of Chaudhry Pervez Elahi and suspended him from the party office. Chaudhry Shujaat issued a show-cause notice to Elahi on January 16. However, Chaudhry Pervez termed the party meeting, which issued the notice, illegal and unconstitutional on Jan 26. Elahi has been deprived … Read more

ECP declares Shujaat Hussain as President of PML-Q

ECP declares
  • Five-member bench of the ECP announced the verdict.
  • Shujaat Hussain challenged decision to remove him.
  • The PML-Q has divided into two groups.

ISLAMABAD: The decision to remove Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain as President of the Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) has been annulled.

The three-member commission under the chairmanship of the Chief Election Commissioner has announced the decision on the issue of removing Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain from the presidency of Pakistan Muslim League-Q.

The ECP announced its verdict on a petition filed by the former premier amid an ongoing tussle with his cousin Pervaiz Elahi over the party leadership.

A five-member bench of the ECP, headed by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, announced the verdict.

The Election Commission has annulled the decision to remove Chaudhry Shujaat and Tariq Bashir Cheema from the party positions of the Central Working Party of Pakistan Muslim League-Q.

The Election Commission has reinstated Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain as the President of the Pakistan Muslim League Quaid-e-Azam while Tariq Bashir Cheema has been reinstated as the Secretary General of the party.

It should be noted that Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain had challenged the Central Working Committee PML-Q’s decision to remove him from the party presidency in the Election Commission.

Earlier, Former chief minister Punjab Pervaiz Elahi’s group had decided to remove Shujaat and General Secretary Tariq Bashir Cheema from the party’s top position. However, Ch Shujaat filed an application with the ECP challenging the decision.

The PML-Q got divided into two groups over the issue of joining hands with the PTI and PML-N. Pervaiz Elahi and his son Moonis Elahi joined hands with Imran Khan while Chaudhry Shujaat, his son Ch Salik and former federal minister in the PTI government supported the PML-N.

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Shujaat takes notice of report of Parvez Elahi’s merging PML-Q into PTI

Ch Shujaat Hussain

Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain called a meeting to address Elahi’s claims. Members took strict notice against Chaudhry Parvez Elahi. Resulting to a show cause notice for 7 days and notification for suspension. LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain takes notice of reports about Chaudhry Parvez Elahi’s merging PML-Q into the Pakistan Tehreek e … Read more

Asif Ali Zardari accelerates efforts to get CM slot in Punjab

Asif Ali Zardari
  • The PDM leadership have put their heads together.
  • Sources said that opposition can give CM to PPP.
  • Asif Ali Zardari is hopeful of getting the CM slot.

LAHORE: Former president and Co-Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party(PPP) Asif Ali Zardari has accelerated political contacts for Punjab Chief Ministership.

According to the detail “If Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi resigns or loses the vote of confidence, then who will be the Chief Minister candidate from the opposition. The PDM leaders have put their heads together.

Sources said that Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain threw his PML-Q support for PPP. Former President Asif Ali Zardari, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and PML-N are considering the formula for the Chief Ministerial candidate.

Former president Asif Ali Zardari has become active in Lahore to get the People’s Party as the Chief Minister.

Sources of the PPP said that there is a possibility that the opposition will give the chief ministership to the PPP, while in case of consensus on the formula, the speaker and deputy speaker candidates will be from the PML-N.

Sources said Asif Ali Zardari in contacts with various political figures in this regard and important political figures from South Punjab were given the task of digging holes in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf.

According to the sources, Asif Ali Zardari is hopeful of getting the chief ministership of the People’s Party, he has started considering three names for the chief ministership.

Sources said that the names of Syed Hasan Murtaza, Syed Ali Haider Gilani, son of former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and Usman Mahmood are included for the post of Chief Minister.

Keep in mind that who will be nominated for the Chief Ministership from the three names of the People’s Party. The final decision will be taken by Asif Ali Zardari, Chaudhry Shujaat and Nawaz Sharif with mutual consent.

On the other hand, former president Asif Ali Zardari reached the house of Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, where he had another important meeting with the head of Muslim League-Q.

During the meeting, a final consultation was held on the vote of confidence and motion of no confidence.

 

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Interference of Army Chief into politics is fault of politicians, says Shujaat

Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain

Defunct President of Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid-e-Azam (PML-Q) Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has demanded the government to stop the rising rate of the dollar. He made this demand while addressing a press conference in Islamabad on Monday. He said that he would keep on speaking the truth so that all issues should be resolved. Shujaat said that … Read more

Constitution of Pakistan is the most supreme, says Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain

Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) President and former Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain

Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) President and former Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has said that Parliament cannot make any law free of the Constitution; all are subordinate to the Constitution. Read more: SC’s verdict to either take country forward, backward: Shahid Khaqan Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has said that the Constitution of Pakistan is the most supreme, … Read more

‘Our family and party are on the same page,’ Ch Shujaat rejects rumors of rift

'Our family and party are on the same page,' Ch Shujaat rejects rumors of rift

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain said that their family and party were on the same page and all political decisions were taken with consultation, so the rumours that were being spread were wrong. “All decisions in the party or at home are made with my consultation and consent. I do not … Read more

Chaudhry Shujaat claims no one is buying or selling votes for no-confidence motion

Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain

PML-Q leader Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has claimed this is the first time that no one is buying or selling votes for the success of no-trust motion. In an official statement, the PML-Q leader said that he had been observing it in newspapers and on TV that “bundles of notes” are being distributed ahead of the … Read more

Shehbaz wishes Shujaat speedy recovery after PML-Q hints at parting ways with PTI

Shehbaz Shujaat

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Leader of the opposition in the National Assembly (NA) Shehbaz Sharif on Monday inquired about Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain’s health and wished him a speedy recovery. “Wishing Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, President PMLQ, [a] speedy recovery and good health. Spoke to his son, Ch. Salik … Read more

NAB submits report in LHC on inquiries against Chaudhry brothers

NAB

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to close two inquiries pending for two decades against PML-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Punjab Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi. According to the details, the bureau has submitted its report in the Lahore High Court. NAB Lahore Director-General Shahzad Saleem was present in court when the prosecutor … Read more

NAB closes 20-year-old bank default inquiry against Chaudhry brothers

Chaudhry brothers

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has closed the 20-year-old bank default inquiry against Pakistan Muslim League-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Punjab Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Parvez Elahi. According to the details, NAB Lahore submitted a report to the High Court in which it was stated that the inquiry was closed due to a lack of … Read more

Chaudhry brothers laundered money through illegal accounts, claims NAB

Chaudhry brothers money laundering

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has accused Chaudhry brothers, PML-Q chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and his cousin Chaudhry Pervez Elahi of accumulating illegal assets and money laundering. Submitting a response to the Chaudhry brothers’ petition filed at Lahore High Court (LHC) against 20-year-old inquiries by NAB, the bureau said that Elahi and his family members’ … Read more

LHC hear PML-Q’s petition against Chairman NAB

A file photo of the Lahore High Court.

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has on Thursday adjourned Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi’s petitions against the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman’s authority for an indefinite time. A bench headed by Justice Sardar Ahmad Naeem conducted hearing of the case. Chaudhry brothers’ counsel did not appear before the court due to novel coronavirus. … Read more