Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Solangi grieved over demise of Saraiki novelist Aslam Rasoolpuri

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ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of Saraiki novelist, researcher, critic and intellectual Aslam Rasulpuri.

In his condolence statement, the minister said that the literary services of late Aslam Rasulpuri would be remembered for a long time.

By editing the Sindhi poets Sachal Sarmast, Bedil Sindhi and Hamal Leghari’s Siraiki poetry, Aslam Rasulpuri brought out the harmony of the sources of Sindhi and Siraiki traditions of Sufism.

He said this research achievement of Aslam Rasulpuri would always be remembered. Murtaza Solangi prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved family to bear this loss with fortitude.

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Federal Govt will follow ECP’s timeline to hold election: Solangi

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  • He said election will be conducted on date which ECP will announce.
  • Solangi said Govt would provide support to ECP for holding elections.
  • ECP was bound to carry out delimitation exercise under Article 51.

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi said the government would hold the general election in accordance with the time-line of the Election Commission of Pakistan.

“The election will be conducted on the date which the Election Commission will announce,” the minister said while talking to the media.

“We stand by the Election Commission’s stance, as we do not have any intention to take its powers back,” the minister maintained.

In accordance with Article 218(3) of the Constitution, he said the caretaker government would provide all-out support to the ECP for holding free, fair and transparent elections.

The ECP was bound to carry out delimitation exercise under Article 51, he said, adding the election watchdog had already issued a plan in that regard.

He said it was clearly stated in the Constitution that the country would be run by the elected representatives of the masses.

Solangi said the caretaker finance minister would present an economic recovery plan in a few days.

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Murtaza Solangi visits media houses, NPC

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  • Minister Solangi visited offices of leading publications.
  • He also visited National Press Club (NPC) Islamabad.
  •  He said ECP upholding  democratic process for elections.

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi visited multiple media houses and the National Press Club (NPC) to discuss matters of mutual interest with the journalist community.

The visit marked the formal commencement of his duties in his newly assumed position as the Interim Minister for Information and Broadcasting.

Solangi expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome he received from the media community upon his appointment, acknowledging the support, prayers, and well-wishes extended by his friends and colleagues in the media industry.

During his visits, Minister Solangi visited the offices of leading publications.

In these interactions, he expressed gratitude for the affection shown by his well-wishers.

Addressing the journalist community, Murtaza Solangi underscored the critical role of the Election Commission in upholding the democratic process by ensuring free and fair elections.

He assured the caretaker government’s complete backing in facilitating the commission in the discharge of its constitutional duties.

The minister highlighted the prevailing challenge of forging a national consensus on significant national matters.

He lamented the transformation of political disagreements into personal animosity, stressing the need for rectifying this trend and fostering unity among diverse segments of society.

Murtaza Solangi further emphasized the necessity of combating the growing intolerance within society.

He said the Ministry of Information, in collaboration with the media, would strive to provide the public with accurate and comprehensive information about the prevailing situation.

“As a representative of the journalist community, our foremost priority is to create an enabling professional environment and safeguard the rights of journalists,” Solangi maintained.

He expressed his regret over the unfortunate incident involving senior journalist and anchor Kamran Yusuf, stating that the Punjab government was taking steps to apprehend the culprits who robbed him.

The minister also offered his condolences over the demise of the father of senior journalist Shehbaz Rana and brother of senior journalist Sanaullah Khan.

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Bilawal, Zardari should have resigned instead of Gilani: Fawad

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Monday took PPP leadership to the task and said their top leaders should have owned the fiasco in the upper house during major legislation. Read more: Bilawal refuses to accept Gillani’s resignation “Yousuf Raza Gilani is a noble man. Bilawal and Zardari should have resigned on whose … Read more

Fawad urges judiciary to take stock of declining reputation

Fawad grills opposition for planning protest during Pak-Australia cricket match

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Sunday urged the judiciary to take stock of its rapidly declining reputation in the world rankings. Read more: Supreme Court announces verdict in Justice Qazi Faez Isa review case فروغ نسیم کا سوال اہم ہے کہ اگر جج صاحبان اپنے بیوی بچوں کے اثاثوں کے ذمہ دار … Read more

Shahid Khaqan, Zubair’s statements expose rift within PML-N: Fawad

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ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Tuesday said that contradictory statements of PML-N leaders Shahid Khaqan and Muhammad Zubair have further exposed the rift within the party. In a tweet, the minister said that Sharif and Zardari’s families had brought destruction to the country and now they were facing the outcome of their … Read more