Tue, 21-Oct-2025

PDM unsuccessfully trying to move the clock backwards: Shibli Faraz

AJK Elections 2021 Shibli Faraz

Minister for Science and Technology Senator Shibli Faraz has on Sunday said that the Opposition alliance Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) is trying to move the clock backwards.

These remarks by Shibli Faraz came after the PDM has asked the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to gather a meeting of the country’s political parties to seek a “consensus package” that should then be presented before parliament for approval.

In his tweet today, the Minister wrote, “Proponents of democracy in practice undermining parliament. PDM is out of touch with the new realities and unsuccessfully trying to move the clock backwards. Government reiterates its offer to discuss electoral reforms in the parliament to have free fair and transparent elections.”

PDM president Maulana Fazlur Rehman during a media briefing on Saturday said, “The PDM has rejected the one-sided electoral reforms package, including the ordinance promulgated by the government to secure EVMs. The PDM has expressed its reservations (over the move) and declared it a pre-poll rigging plan.”

PML-N president and Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif preferred to remain silent throughout the news conference.

“We demand that the ECP, which is constitutionally responsible for holding free and transparent elections, should convene a meeting of all political parties and present a package with national consensus so that it can be presented before the parliament,” said Fazl Maulana.

Earlier, Maulana Fazlur Rehman had said that the PDM would protest outside the Election Commission of Pakistan.

Criticizing the PTI government, he had said that it had opened the door to corruption and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) did not notice it.

Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that the government itself are receiving money from Israel and India, and they are questioning our patriotism.

He said that PDM will hold a demonstration in front of the Election Commission office on January 19 in Islamabad.

Fazl had further said that on January 21 in Karachi, PDM will hold March in support of not recognizing Israel.

Maulana Fazlur Rehman had demanded the government resignation and said that people will sink the boat of this incompetent government.

He said that conspiracies were being hatched against the constitution and the rights of the provinces while the economy in Peshawar was destroyed like BRT.

The PDM Chief had said that there was no peace in Islamabad today and lawlessness in this government had increased to such an extent that shots were fired at the young boy in broad daylight.

Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that we do not believe in the politics of blood but we want to make you feel your responsibility.

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“PDM has matters under control through mutual consultations, unity”: Maulana Fazl

Maulana Fazl

The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has on Sunday said that the PDM leaders have decided to vote for PPP’s Yousaf Raza Gilani for the Senate chairman election and JUIF’s Abdul Ghafoor Haideri for the deputy chairman slot.

Addressing a press conference alongside PML-N’s Maryam Nawaz, Maulana Fazl said, “The apparent reasons cited by NAB have exposed the bureau for the puppet institution it is.”

“It has approached the court for cancellation of [Maryam’s] bail on the basis that she speaks against institutions.”

He further added, “So the institution has been formed not to combat corruption but to serve other institutions.”

Fazlur Rehman said, “When she [Maryam Nawaz] appears before NAB on Friday, all of the PDM’s workers and leaders will be right there with her.

He went on to say that the workers will number “not thousands, but hundreds of thousands”.

NAB Is Mistaken If It Believes It Will Scare Me, Maryam Nawaz

The future of Prime Minister Imran Khan and the fake government depends on its performance, said Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz here on Sunday.

While addressing the youth convention in Lahore, Maryam Nawaz said that PM Imran has to answer for his party’s incompetency, not the PDM.

The PDM will not allow the incumbent PTI government to leave so easily, added the Vice President.

She further said, “[Nawaz Sharif] was removed in 2017 on false allegations.”

“Even today, when they have to strike against Nawaz Sharif, they have to arrest his brother and summon his daughter before NAB in a political case,” Maryam added.

The PML-N vice president added, “When the government tired of all other allegations” NAB has accused her of “speaking against institutions.”

PDM is united enough to tackle the government and will surely demand a proper response from them, added Maryam Nawaz.

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“Days Of The ‘Selected’ Govt. Has Been Counted”: Maulana Fazl

Maulana Announces To Postpone Long March Against Govt

Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has on Sunday said that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has become the tool of the ‘selected’ PTI government.

Commenting on PML-N’s Vice President Maryam Nawaz, Maulana Fazl said that there are no justifiable reasons found for the cancellation of Maryam Nawaz’s bail appeal.

He said that the incumbent government and fake leaders are trying to overcome their incompetency by taking revenge from the Opposition.

The JUI-F leader further lamented that the ‘days of of the ‘selected’ government has been counted.

He added, “The puppet rulers are using the NAB as a political weapon.”

“It is a vicious conspiracy to run the judiciary on the lines of the NAB and we severely condemned it,” he said.

Earlier, Maulana Fazlur Rehman had said that the government should admit incompetence and resign, adding that religious schools should be allowed to continue their educational activities with precautionary measures.

He had added that educational institutions should be allowed to resume educational activities. Government educational institutions close in June, July and August every year.

The JUI chief further had said that religious madrassas stopped their activities as soon as the virus came to Pakistan. The government is not providing any facility on the issue of dead bodies of overseas Pakistanis.

He had also paid tribute to the front line warriors including doctors, nurses, paramedical staff and security personnel.

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PDM Bahawalpur: “PDM leaders will end the problems faced by public”, says Gilani

PDM Bahawalpur Yousuf Raza Gillani

Former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, who was representing the PPP at the rally, while addressing the PDM Bahawalpur rally said the charter signed by PPP chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Maryam, Rehman and other PDM leaders, once implemented will end the problems faced by the public.

Gilani said the solution of issues faced by the residents of Bahawalpur and other south Punjab cities lied in them being given their own province and legislature.

He said the federal government had suggested that the secretariat of a future south Punjab province would either be in Multan or Bahawalpur but stressed that “We have asked for the province, not the secretariat.”

He said Prime Minister Imran undermined the PDM but even then its voice was censored and suppressed. “Why do you censor us? Because you are scared? We will fight you on the ground and in the assembly; the end of oppression is near,” he added.

Rigging Done For The Illegitimate Government: Maulana Fazl

Maulana Fazl thanked the masses who participated in the grand rally.

He further added that the PDM leadership will hold demonstrations in solidarity with Kashmiris across the country for their basic rights.

“In the coming days, I see anarchy in the country. We should handle matters before heading towards anarchy,” he said.

Back-lashing the incumbent government, the PDM Chief stated that Imran Khan with other crisis, was also not able to protest the Occupied Kashmir.

“Illegal government is in power in Pakistan, rigging had been done for the illegitimate government while we [PDM leaders] are here to save the future of Pakistan,” added the JUI-F Chief.

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PDM Bahawalpur: “Rigging done for the illegitimate govt.”, Maulana Fazlur Rehman

PDM Bahawalpur Maulana Fazl

Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) powershow in Bahawalpur took place today (Sunday), under the leadership of JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman.

Addressing the large crowd at PDM Bahawalpur rally, Maulana Fazl thanked the masses who participated in the grand rally.

He further added that the PDM leadership will hold demonstrations in solidarity with Kashmiris across the country for their basic rights.

“In the coming days, I see anarchy in the country. We should handle matters before heading towards anarchy,” he said.

Back-lashing the incumbent government, the PDM Chief stated that Imran Khan with other crisis, was also not able to protest the Occupied Kashmir.

Fazlur Rehman also said that today India has consumed Kashmir and we have nothing in our hands to do for the innocent Kashmiris.

He said that for the past three years, the prime minister had been saying that he will not grant an NRO, but today, he himself is seeking NRO from the people, added Fazlur Rehman.

“Illegal government is in power in Pakistan, rigging had been done for the illegitimate government while we [PDM leaders] are here to save the future of Pakistan,” added the JUI-F Chief.

Detailing more about the failure of CPEC Project in Pakistan, Fazl added that “the situation of CPEC in the country is the same as that of BRT in Peshawar”.

Lashing out at the incumbent government, the PDM Chief went on to add that the rulers have made change a mockery, they don’t know how to run the country, added Maulana Fazl.

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PDM Bahawalpur Rally to take place tomorrow at Chowk Seraiki

Fazlur Rehman

The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) rally will take place in Bahawalpur tomorrow (Sunday), under the leadership of Maulana Fazlur Rehman.

According to sources, PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz and former prime minister and PPP leader Yousuf Raza Gilani will also attend the rally.

The rally will pass through Bandra Bridge, Model Town C Chowk, Fateh Chowk, Model Town B, and reach Toll Plaza Sutlej Bridge.

All three leaders, Fazlur Rehman, Maryam Nawaz and Yousuf Raza Gilani will address the rally at Chowk Seraiki.

A spokesman for the district police said the administration had not yet given permission for the rally.

Warning notices have been issued to the organisers to cancel the rally and the Panaflexes and billboards in the city advertising the rally have been removed, he said.

The police spokesman added that cases have been registered against local PDM officials and workers for violating coronavirus safety protocols.

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Maulana Fazl, other politicians have serious life threats says Sheikh Rashid

Sheikh Rashid

Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that around 20 politicians, including Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, have serious life threats. According to the details, while addressing media in Islamabad, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said that some of these politicians have already survived of life attacks in past. He said Maulana Fazlur Rehman … Read more

PDM Lahore Jalsa: Maulana Fazl vows to put an end to the ‘fake’ government

PDM Lahore Jalsa Maulana Fazl against PTI

Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Lahore Jalsa kicks off here on Sunday (today) at Minar-e-Pakistan, termed as a “historic and decisive” power show.

According to police sources, around 8,500 people participated in the PDM Lahore Jalsa, while according to the special branch around 10,000 people attended the public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan.

On their arrival at the venue, PDM leaders Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Maryam Nawaz, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari along with others received and greeted by enthusiastic supporters.

Addressing the gathering, the JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazl said: “The wounds inflicted by the rigging done by the establishment for this illegal government, the dirty role they played [to sieze] this illegal power are getting deeper.”

Fazl further said that he wanted to “alert and caution the defence forces and their leadership […] to move out of the people’s way and let them reach Islamabad”.

“In the coming days, I see anarchy in the country. We should handle matters before heading towards anarchy,” he said.

Back-lashing the incumbent government, the PDM Chief stated that Imran Khan with other crisis, was also not able to protest the Occupied Kashmir.

Fazlur Rehman also said that today India has consumed Kashmir and we have nothing in our hands to do for the innocent Kashmiris.

He said that for the past three years, the prime minister had been saying that he will not grant an NRO, but today, he himself is seeking NRO from the people, added Fazlur Rehman.

“Illegal government is in power in Pakistan, rigging had been done for the illegitimate government while we [PDM leaders] are here to save the future of Pakistan,” added the JUI-F Chief.

Moreover, Fazl informed about a long march in Islamabad in late January or early February. He aims to put an end to the fake PTI government.

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Incompetent government of PTI destroyed economy says PDM Chief

PDM Chief

Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Chief Maulana Fazl ur Rahman has said that the people of Multan have rejected the failed policies of Imran Khan’s Government. Addressing media at the residence of ex-prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, he said the movement is now aiming to have a massive gathering in Lahore. He said that the next … Read more

Shibli Faraz lambastes the Opposition over its fuss to protect looted money

Shibli Faraz

Shibli Faraz, Minister for Information and Broadcasting, has on Monday urged the opposition to stop playing with the lives of innocent people just to gain political benefits amidst spike in COVID-19 cases.

While addressing a press conference in Islamabad, he issues statement in a response to PDM’s Jalsa in Multan.

The Minister said in recent past these leaders were demanding strict lockdown in the country and now they have pushed aside the threats of pandemic for the sake of their personal motives.

He said the opposition is unduly making furore and fuss to protect their looted money.

Shibli Faraz said PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif remained the top character during all non-democratic actions in the history of Pakistani politics. He said their language reminds us Nawaz Sharif who not even spared women for the sake of his politics.

Due to bad policies of PPP, a mainstream party became a provincial party, Faraz added.

He went on to add that the current opposition did nothing for poor people of the country and they should realize that these tactics will not work to get people’s support.

Talking about inflation and other problems faced by the country, the Minister said we are taking concrete measures under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan to resolve all such issues.

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Bilawal Bhutto claims PDM’s power show defeated the ‘selected’

Bilawal Bhutto

Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) power show in Multan took place today (Monday), addressed by JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazl, PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz and PPP’s Aseefa Bhutto Zardari.

As, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto couldn’t attend the Multan Jalsa as he is under quarantine after testing positive for the novel Coronavirus.

In his Twitter message, Bilawal Bhutto wrote, “Multan defeated selected today. PTI had challenged PDM that we could not hold our Jalsa. Turns out their jails couldn’t hold our workers, their force couldn’t stop the people; the streets of Multan today were a referendum for democracy and against puppet raj. Next stop Lahore IA. ”

He claimed that the PDM power show has defeated the incumbent PTI-led government and said that their force couldn’t stop our people and our aim.

He also informed about their new power show stop, which is going to be Lahore.

It is pertinent to mention here that daughter of Asif Ali Zardari, Aseefa Bhutto has addressed the rally in absence of his brother, Bilawal Bhutto.

Moreover, addressing the rally Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman said that there would be protests all over the country on Friday and Saturday against the violence in Multan.

He also congratulated the people of Multan for participating in the successful and historic gathering.

He also criticized the government over arrest and torture on PDM rally workers. He said there would be huge protests all across the country.

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PDM Multan Jalsa: ‘Incumbent PTI govt. is an infection’, says Maulana Fazl

PDM Jalsa Multan Maulana Fazlu

Ahead of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) power show in Multan, JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman addressed the participants of the ongoing rally.

Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman said that there would be protests all over the country on Friday and Saturday against the violence in Multan.

He also congratulated the people of Multan for participating in the successful and historic gathering.

He also criticized the government over arrest and torture on PDM rally workers. He said there would be huge protests all across the country.

Pointing towards Prime Minister Imran Khan, the PDM Chief said that we will chase the jackal until it leaves the country completely.

“Your ruling is called the ruling of coercion. Fighting against coercion is our only aim. I am sending a message to the workers of the whole country. We will meet again on December 13 in Lahore,” said Fazlur  Rehman.

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“We are in an open war with Imran Khan, will never step back”: Fazlur Rehman

Maulana Fazlur Rehman

Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has on Sunday said that today’s Peshawar gathering at the rally has rejected that rigged government.

Addressing the PDM Peshawar Jalsa, Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that Imran Khan wants to be the only ‘Guru‘ of Pakistan, we have declared war, we have to conquer his fort and stepping back from the battlefield is a grave sin.

The JUI-F Chief further added that the state is dependent on a stable economy but the present government has destroyed Pakistan’s economy in two years.

Today no country is ready to have better ties with Pakistan, even Afghanistan is disappointed, China’s 70 billion investment has been destroyed while Iran has gone to India’s lobby, Fazl said.

While criticizing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) government, “We curse your NRO. We will not give NRO to Imran Khan.”

Maulana Fazl also added that the PTI leader became the dealers of Kashmir and now they are shredding crocodile tears on the current situation in IOJK.

We will make this country a true democratic welfare and parliamentary Pakistan and we will continue to find our destination, the JUI-F Chief said.

He also expressed heartfelt condolences to the the Sharif family and sympathized PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz on the passing of Begum Shamim Akhtar.

On the other hand, While addressing PDM Peshawar Jalsa, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said the incompetent PTI government will have to “pack by January” as the rulers are not eligible to run a country.

Bilawal lamented that the people who had been displaced due to terrorism and military operations against militants had still not been rehabilitated.

Residents whose family members had been killed by terrorists or whose houses and shops had suffered damages had not been compensated either, said the PPP chief.

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Opposition’s insistence on public rallies reflects stubbornness; says Shibli Faraz in a video response

Shibli Faraz video response

Minister for Information Shibli Faraz has on Sunday said people’s low interest in the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) rally shows their mistrust in the opposition.

As a responsive message to PDM Peshawar flop show, Shibli Faraz said people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) boycotted opposition’s rally, which indicates that they have rejected PDM’s anti-people agenda.

He said the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Prime Minister Imran Khan’s appeal, kept themselves protected from Coronavirus by staying away from opposition’s meeting.

The Minister said Coronavirus is a reality and not a fictional tale. He said despite court’s orders, opposition’s insistence on organizing public rallies reflects its stubbornness.

The opposition has always given priority to its personal interest over people’s health and respect of law, Faraz added.

Shibli Faraz asked participants of the Peshawar rally to quarantine for the sake of others’ protection.

Earlier in a day, Minister for Information Senator Shibli Faraz said amidst the ongoing COVID-19 surge in Pakistan, putting peoples’ lives at stake for meager political gain is political persecution.

In his tweets on Sunday, the minister said playing with the lives of people and political workers exposes the mentality of opportunist political gangs.

He further added that the criminals who ruined the economy of the country and targeted national institutions are now bent on the effect on the health and livelihood of people.

‘PDM Deliberately Endangering Lives’

Furthermore, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday said that Pakistan will be compelled to go into a complete lockdown if the coronavirus cases continue to surge across the country.

However, the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) will be responsible for such consequences, the premier said.

Taking to his Twitter handle, PM Imran blamed the PDM for ‘deliberately endangering lives and livelihoods’ by holding jalsas despite ban on large gatherings amidst increasing COVID-19 cases.

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Maryam Nawaz left PDM Peshawar Jalsa abruptly after grandmother’s demise

Maryam Nawaz left PDM Peshawar Jalsa

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice-President Maryam Nawaz left the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) raly in Peshawar after the news of her grandmother passing came from London.

In her short address at the PDM Peshawar Jalsa, Maryam stated, “I came to meet you but I just found out my grandmother passed away in London.”

The PML-N leader also requested the gathering to pray for Shamim Akhtar’s departed soul and health of Nawaz Sharif.

Begum Shamim Akhtar, 90, breathed her last on Sunday morning. Her condition had been fragile due to her old age.

(PML-N) leader Attaullah Tarar announced the sad news on Twitter and wrote, “Mian Nawaz Sharif and Mian Shehbaz Sharif’s mother has passed away.”

Tarar said Suleman Shehbaz informed about the demise of Shamim Akhtar from London via phone.

They also informed about the steps are being taken to shift her body to Pakistan.

Earlier in February, late Begum Shamim had departed for London to see her ailing son Nawaz Sharif.

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PDM Peshawar Jalsa: PTI govt. will have to go home by January, declares Bilawal

PDM Peshawar Jalsa Bilawal Speech

Ahead of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Jalsa in Peshawar, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said the incompetent PTI government will have to “pack by January” as the rulers are not eligible to run a country.

While addressing the PDM Peshawar Jalsa on Sunday, Bilawal lamented that the people who had been displaced due to terrorism and military operations against militants had still not been rehabilitated.

Residents whose family members had been killed by terrorists or whose houses and shops had suffered damages had not been compensated either, said the PPP chief.

Moreover, the Security agencies on Sunday issued a threat alert ahead of the PDM rally in Peshawar.

According to reports, the PDM rally can be targeted through a suicide bomber or IED blast at the jalsagah or adjoining areas.

The political leadership has been informed about the threat alert and the security of the jalsagah has been tightened.

Opposition leaders, including PDM chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, PPP chairman Bilawal and PML-N vice-president Maryam Nawaz, reached the venue after having lunch at Bilour House.

Also, the district administration had already denied allowing Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) leaders to hold a public gathering on November 22.

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PTI came in to power through rigged elections says Maulana Fazlur Rehman

Maulana Fazlur Rahman

Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said Wednesday that the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf government came into power through rigged elections. According to the details, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, during a media talk; said the anti-government coalition parties are struggling to ensure democratic rule in the country. “The country’s situation is in front of … Read more