Tue, 21-Oct-2025

MNA Tariq Bashir Cheema suspended for NA session 

MNA

ISLAMABAD: Speaker of National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq has suspended Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Tariq Bashir Cheema for the current session of the lower house over using abusive language against MNA Zartaj Gul.

The House approved Speaker Ayaz Sadiq’s resolution regarding the suspension of Tariq Bashir Cheema’s membership in the National Assembly.

In his resolution, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq said that there was an incident in the National Assembly that hurt the hearts of many members, it was a unanimous decision to suspend Tariq Bashir Cheema.

It should be remembered that two days ago, the members of the Sunni Ittehad Council protested for saying inappropriate words to Zartaj Gul. 

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MQM-P delegation met PML-Q Chief Chaudhry Shujaat

MQM-P

LAHORE: The delegation of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan also met Pakistan Muslim League–Quaid (PML-Q) Chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain after meeting PML-N leaders in Lahore.

During the meeting of MQM and PML-Q-League leaders, government formation issues were discussed at the center. The MQM delegation included Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, Farooq Sattar, and Mustafa Kamal.

On the occasion of the meeting with Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, PML-Q Provincial General Secretary Chaudhry Shafay Hussain, Senior Vice President Chaudhry Salik Hussain and Tariq Bashir were also present.

Earlier, a delegation of MQM Pakistan met Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz(PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif for consultation on government formation.

During the meeting, Shahbaz Sharif said that the mandate of all the parties should be respected and the vote should be respected. He said that it is everyone’s responsibility to save the country from economic threats.

In the meeting, the leaders of both parties agreed that national interests are a priority over political interests.

A delegation of the Balochistan Awami Party also met Shehbaz Sharif, in the meeting it was agreed to promote unity and political cooperation to counter the economic threats to the country.

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General Election 2024: Latest party position  

Election

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has released the results of the National and Provincial Assemblies seats.

Latest party position is being updated with regular intervals

Party National Assembly Punjab Assembly Sindh Assembly Balochistan Assembly KP Assembly
PTI-backed Independents 95 117 11 0 80
 PML-N 74 136 0 10 5
PPP 54 10 83 11 4
MQM-P 17 0 27 0 0
Independents 9 22 3 5 8
JUI-F 3 0 1 9 8
PML 3 7 0 0 0
IPP 2 1 0 0 0
BNP 2 1 0 2 0
PML-Z 1 1 0 0 0
MWM 1 0 0 0 0
PNAP 1 6 0 0 0
BAP 1 0 0 4 0
PkMAP 1 0 0 1 0
NP 1 0 0 3 0
TLP 0 1 0 0 0
ANP 0 0 0 2 1
Haq Do Tehreek Balochistan 0 0 0 1 0
PNAP 0 0 0 0 0
GDA 0 0 3 0 0
JIP 0 0 2 1 3
Pakistan Rah-E-Haq Party 0 0 0 1 0
BNP-A 0 0 0 1 0
PTI-P 0 0 0 0 2
NDM 0 0 0 0 0

At least 17,816 independent and party-affiliated candidates contested 265 National Assembly, 296 Punjab Assembly, 130 Sindh Assembly, 113 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and 51 Balochistan seats — a total of 855.

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SC disqualifies PML-Q’s Khadim Hussain over fake degree

Khadim Hussain fake degree

Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has disqualified of former member of the Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) for the National Assembly, Khadim Hussain, over a fake degree. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faiz Isa heard the petition related to the fake degree of a former member of the National … Read more

Ijazul Haq demands level-playing field for all political parties

Ijazul Haq

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Zia (PML-Z) chairman Ijazul Haq on Friday stressed the importance of creating a level playing field for all political parties in the upcoming general elections. Speaking to the media after meeting with Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain in Lahore, he said political leaders should apologize to the nation for … 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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Pervaiz Elahi appointed PTI’s President

Pervaiz Elahi PTI president

LAHORE: Former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has been appointed as the president of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and a notification released with official approval of Chairman Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan. On the instruction of the PTI chairman, the party senior leader Fawad Chaudhry called on Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi at the latter residence and present him … Read more

PML-Q to join PTI-led Jail Bharo Tehreek

PML-Q jail bharo

PML-Q to join Jail Bharo Tehreek with PTI The leaders will arrive at the spot along with workers Pervaiz Elahi has officially announced joining PTI yesterday LAHORE: Following the announcement by Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) leader Pervaiz Elahi to join Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the PML-Q leaders have also announced to join hands with PTI for … Read more

Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi officially joins PTI

PML-Q
  • He announced this while addressing a presser.
  • Fawad Chaudhry welcomed the merger of PML-Q in PTI.
  • Perviaz Elahi said PDM led government destroyed the economy.

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) leader Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi officially joined the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday along with close aides.

Former chief minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi made the announce while addressing a press conference along with PTI senior leader Fawad Chaudhry after meeting Imran Khan.

Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry welcomed Elahi in the PTI. He said PTI will give the central president slot to Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi and Chairman PTI officially announce this very soon.

He welcomed Pervaiz Elahi in the party and hailed him for making a lot of sacrifices. “After lengthy discussions, Pervaiz Elahi and other leaders have finally decided to join PTI today,” he said.

On this occasion, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi said PDM-led government has destroyed the economy of the country in a few months. Elahi said he firmly stand with PTI chief Imran Khan in past will continue to do so.

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PML-Q likely to merge in PTI today

PML-Q
  • An an important decision is expected from Pervaiz Elahi.
  • He presided over a consultative meeting with PML-Q leadership.
  • Pervazi Elahi met Chairman PTI at Zaman Park Lahore.

LAHORE: Former chief minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi met with Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e- Insaf(PTI) Imran Khan, after which an important political decision is expected on his part.

Former prime minister Imran Khan was met by former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi in which important issues related to joint political alignment of Tehreek-e-Insaf and Muslim League-Q were discussed.

Sources said that before the meeting with Imran Khan, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi presided over a consultative meeting with the senior leadership of the party in which future political decisions were discussed.

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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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Moonis Elahi removed as PML-Q parliamentary leader in NA

Moonis Elahi

PML-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat removed Moonis Elahi from the post Moonis Elahi was serving as PML-Q parliamentary leader in NA Tahir Bashir Cheema has been appointed to the post ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has removed Moonis Elahi as parliamentary leader in the National Assembly. Former federal minister Moonis Elahi was … Read more

Caretaker CM Punjab: Parliamentary committee to meet today to deliberate on names

caretaker parliamentary committee

Parliamentary committee to decide caretaker CM today The meeting will be held at 3pm If it fails to conclude, the matter will go to ECP LAHORE: Parliamentary committee is to meet today to deliberate on the selection of a caretaker setup in Punjab after the dissolution of the Punjab Assembly days ago. The session is … Read more

“ECP is a constitutional institution, not slave of any political party”

ECP NA seats

ECP is a constitutional institution, says Nisar Durrani The commission heard the scrutiny case of funding The hearing was adjourned till January 25 Member Election Commission Nisar Durrani has remarked in the case of scrutiny of funding of political parties that the Election Commission (ECP) is a constitutional institution and is not a slave of … Read more

Pervaiz Elahi says consultations on merger are going on

Pervaiz Elahi merger

Pervaiz Elahi said consultations on merger are going on He said final decision is to be taken after dileberation He also said that Imran Khan requested the unification LAHORE: Chief Minister (CM) Punjab, Pervaiz Elahi, said Tuesday that the deliberation on the merger of PML-Q with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is going on adding that Imran … Read more

Elahi to hold consultations before PML-Q, PTI merger

Elahi PML-Q

Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi held a consultative meeting It was decided to hold further consultations on PML-Q, PTI membership Pervaiz Elahi basic membership has been suspended LAHORE: PML-Q leader Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi held a consultative meeting after his party membership was suspended for his remarks on a possible merger with the PTI. PML-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat … Read more

PML-Q, PTI shortlisted three names for caretaker CM Punjab

Former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi

PML-Q, PTI shortlisted three names for caretaker CM Names are finalised after Imran Khan’s consent PML-N is also having consultations over slot LAHORE: The outgoing Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Pervaiz Elahi said that PML-Q and PTI have shortlisted three names for the caretaker CM. CM Punjab after attending a meeting with PTI Chairman Imran Khan … Read more

CM Punjab Pervaiz Elahi retains slot, gets 186 votes

CM Punjab Pervaiz

CM Punjab gets vote of confidence A total of 186 members voted for him in PA Opposition boycotted the session LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Pervaiz Elahi retained his post after taking a vote of confidence in the Punjab Assembly (PA) last night (Wednesday). The members of the provincial assembly showed their trust in him … Read more

Dissolution of Punjab Assembly: PTI, PML-Q on same page

PTI PML-Q Punjab assembly

PTI and PML-Q ready to dissolve Punjab Assembly The parties have been busy in consultation The decision will be taken after court’s verdict LAHORE: Following the vote of confidence taken by the Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and PML-Q have been all set to dissolve Punjab Assembly (PA). In this regard, the … Read more

PML-N gets real surprise through vote of confidence: Pervaiz Elahi

PML-N gets
  • He opposition had no idea what is going to happen today.
  • Pervaiz Elahi has succeeded in getting the vote of confidence.
  • CM Punjab thanked PTI, PML-Q , MWM and legal team.

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi after taking the vote of confidence last night (Wednesday) said that PML-N got a real surprise and the opposition had no idea what is going to happen.

CM Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, speaking in the House after receiving the vote of confidence, said that “I thank the MPAs of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and Q-League, I thank Majlis Wahdat e Muslimeen and Bilal Waraich.”

He said that the PML-N had been pushing for vote of confidence for the past month and now PML-N has become a corner party of Raiwind.

The Chief Minister of Punjab said the vision of PTI chief Imran Khan, what he had said, “We have to limit the thieves inside the house. They have no respect for themselves. Be brave and admit defeat.”

He said that “I thank our team of lawyers from the bottom of my heart, the entire legal team proved in the court that the governor’s order is illegal, and by the grace of Allah 186 votes have come out. Today, PML-N got a real surprise, they had no idea what was going to happen today, the leader of Model Town had been keeping them together for many days.”

Pervaiz Elahi said “PML-N is not worthy of the legacy of Quaid-e-Azam, there is only one leader, that is Imran Khan, I thank all the ministers. It has been proved that the PML-N has a habit of buying and selling.”

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PTI, PML-Q joint parliamentary meeting summoned on Jan 2

PTI PML-Q

Imran Khan summoned joint parliamentary meeting of both parties PTI, PML-Q MPAs in Punjab have been asked to ensure attendance The meeting will devise strategy ahead of the no-confidence vote LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) will hold a joint parliamentary party on January 2 to devise the strategy for the vote … Read more

LHC hears petition against denotification of CM Punjab

LHC petition CM Punjab

LHC heard the case of CM Punjab denotification LHC sought assurance that assemblies will not be dissolved CM’s lawyer completed his arguments before court LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) heard the case of denotification of CM Punjab announced by Governor Baligh ur Rehman and sought assurance that assemblies will not be dissolved, only then … Read more

CM Punjab denotified: LHC to hear PML-Q plea shortly

LHC

LHC to hear PML-Q plea today Petition requests court to nullify denotification of CM Punjab A five-member bench will hear the case LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has scheduled the hearing for today on the petition filed by PML-Q against the denotification of CM Punjab Pervaiz Elahi by Governor Punjab. A five-member bench headed … Read more

Vote of Confidence: PML-Q, PTI call parliamentary party meetings

PML-Q PTI meetings

PML-Q, PTI have called separate party meetings Meeting by PML-Q would be led by CM Punjab PTI members will also show confidence in CM Punjab LAHORE: Owing to the political situation in Punjab, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) have called separate parliamentary party meetings. The meeting called by PML-Q would be led … Read more

Asad Qaiser sure to win from Punjab and KP with huge majority 

Asad Qaiser
  • Asad Qaiser said Imran Khan decision will be implemented.
  • He said that there PTI and PML-Q are allied parties.
  • PMD is doing organized propaganda against PTI.

ISLAMABAD: Former speaker national assembly and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser has said that he is sure to win Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhawa with a huge majority.

PTI leader Asad Qaiser while talking to Bol News said that Chairman PTI Imran Khan’s announcement will be implemented on Friday. He said PTI got votes in the elections held in four constituencies. He said there will be no obstacle in the federal government after getting government from Punjab.

He said that PTI and PML-Q are allied parties and both sides should talk carefully as PMD is doing organized propaganda against allied parties.

Asad Qaiser said that Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi and Imran Khan have taken a unanimous decision. He further said that the PDM is leading itself to a dead end. He said Cypher investigations are necessary and the nation should know the fact.

As per constitution “If the provincial assemblies are dissolved on December 23, the elections will have to be held by March 23, while elections will be held on 297 general seats in Punjab Assembly and 115 general seats in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.”

According to Clause 1B of Article 224 of the Constitution, if a provincial assembly is dissolved, elections must be held within ninety days.

The Constitution of Pakistan stipulates that under Clause 3A of Article 105 of the Constitution, the Governor shall fix the date of holding the election within 90 days from the date of the dissolution and the results shall be announced within a maximum of 14 days after the election.

 

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PML-Q intra-party elections: Pervaiz Elahi challenges ECP’s jurisdiction

PML-Q elections

Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain filed a petition against intra-party elections Pervaiz Elahi has challenged ECP’s jurisdiction in hearing the case ECP had restored Chauhdry Shujaat as PML-Q president ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday heard a case filed by Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) stalwart Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain seeking to stop the intra-party-elections. A five-member … Read more

Govt to challenge Moonis Elahi’s bail in money laundering case

LAHORE: The federal government has decided to challenge pre-arrest bail granted to Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) leader and former federal minister Moonis Elahi in the money laundering case. According to sources, the government has decided to approach the Lahore High Court (LHC) for cancellation of bail granted to Moonis Elahi and Muhammad Khan Bhatti in … Read more

LHC moved against ECP’s decision to suspend PML-Q intra-party elections

PML-Q elections

LAHORE: A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court against the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) injunction to suspend intra-party-elections of the PML-Q. The ECP has suspended the PML-Q intra-party elections scheduled for August 10 and reinstated Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain as party president and Tahir Bashir Cheema as Secretary-General. PML-Q Punjab Secretary-General Kamil … Read more