Tue, 21-Oct-2025

“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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PDM Peshawar Jalsa: Traffic plan issued by City Traffic Police

PDM Peshawar Jalsa today

Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Jalsa will take place in Peshawar today (Sunday). City Traffic Police have issued a traffic plan in this regard.

According to a plan issued for PDM Peshawar rally, the public coming from Islamabad and Mardan have been advised to take GT Road from Rashakai Interchange to reach Peshawar.

Commuters coming from Charsadda have been directed to take the Charsadda Road, while people coming from southern districts were advised to use the Frontier Road near Matani as well as the Inqilab Road in Scheme Chowk.

According to the details, the entry of heavy vehicles into the city will be banned throughout the day.

Meanwhile, the commuters will also be updated via social media and traffic police FM radio.

Earlier on Saturday, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazl ur Rehman said the PTI government is the representative of a stolen mandate, it’s not the representative of people.

Addressing a press conference in Peshawar, Maulana Fazl said the time has come for “Pakistan’s Trump” to be “removed” from office.

He added, “A historic rally will take place tomorrow in Peshawar,” he vowed, adding that the next rally will be held on November 26 in Larkana which his party, JUI-F, will host.

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