Tue, 21-Oct-2025

SIC, PTI demand resignation of Chief Election Commissioner

PTI

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) Sahibzadaza Hamid Raza demanded to the Chief Election Commissioner to immediately resign from his post after historical verdict of Supreme Court on the petitions related to reserved seats.

Talking to the media outside the Supreme Court, Sahibzada Hamid Raza said that the Election Commission tried to PTI mandate, but the Supreme Court today restored the dignity of the institution by giving verdict in four of PTI.

Hamid Raza said that the Supreme Court also expressed no confidence in the Election Commission of Pakistan and he demanded to the Chief Election Commissioner resign immediately from his post.

Senator Shibli Faraz said that today is a very important day in political history, people were elected through Form 47, until all our seats are returned, the struggle will continue.

It should be remembered that the Supreme Court, while giving a decision on the petition of the Sunni Ittehad Council regarding the reserved seats, annulled the decisions of the and the Peshawar High Court and declared the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf as a constitutional political party and reserved seats for women and minorities should be allotted to the party.

On the hand, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General and Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan has demanded the immediate resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner and members of the Election Commission of Pakistan.

PTI leaders held a joint press conference after the Supreme Court’s decision to award reserved seats to PTI.

Addressing the press conference, Omar Ayub said that Article 6 should be imposed on those who misinterpret the constitution.

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PTI submits request to nominate Shibli Faraz as Leader of Opposition

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ISLAMABAD: The request to nominate Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) Senator Shibli Faraz as the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate was submitted to the Senate Secretariat.

Senators of PTI submitted the application for nomination of Shibli Faraz as Leader of Opposition. The nomination of Senator Shibli Faraz has the signatures of all 19 senators of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.

It should be noted that the founder PTI has nominated Senator Shibli Faraz as the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate.

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PTI forms 12-member political committee

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) formed 14-member political committee and this will be directly answerable to the party founder.

According to the statement issued by PTI, the political committee will finalize the decisions of the PTI Core Committee. The political committee will now formulate the strategy in connection with the PTI.

The political committee has been formed under the direction of PTI founder. Omar Ayub will lead the PTI’s 14-member political committee.  The 14-members political comprised on Umar Ayub Khan, Gohar Khan and Senator Shibli Faraz.

Meanwhile , Ali Amin Gandapur, Asad Qaiser, Sher Afzal Marwat, Shah Farman, Rauf Hassan, Aon Abbas Buppi, Hammad Azhar,  Atif Khan, Hafiz Farhat Abbas will also be included in the committee.

Similarly, Mian Aslam and Khalid Khurshid have also been included in the political committee.

It should be noted that a decision was taken to form a new committee in the light of the instructions of PTI founder.

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Fake news, social media are destroying people’s cultural and social values: Shibli

Fake news, social media are destroying people's cultural and social values: Shibli

ISLAMABAD: Minister of Science and Technology Senator Shibli Faraz has said that the Electronic Crimes Act Amendment Bill and the Elections Act Amendment Ordinance are in the best interests of all. In an interview with a private news channel, the Minister stated that laws should be based on ground realities. He claimed that fake news … Read more

Haleem Adil Sheikh Was Attacked In Murtaza Bhutto Style: Shibli Faraz

Haleem Adil Sheikh Was Attacked In Murtaza Bhutto Style: Shibli Faraz

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Shibli Faraz has demanded the immediate release of Haleem Adil Sheikh, Leader of the Opposition in the Sindh Assembly from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). During a media briefing in Islamabad, he described Haleem Adil Sheikh as a tiger of PTI and a brave opposition leader. It may … Read more

“Opposition has been badly exposed”: Shibli Faraz

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Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz has criticized the Opposition for holding Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) rallies despite the second wave of coronavirus and said that the “PDM politics has reached a dead end”. Speaking in a press conference, the federal minister mourned the increased load in hospitals due to the virus’ second … Read more

“Opposition has no consensus and strategy”: Shibli Faraz

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Information Minister Shibli Faraz has said the opposition parties will get nothing from their blackmailing strategies except embarrassment. Today, Shibli Faraz addressed a news conference in Islamabad and said, the stance of the opposition parties is also changing resignations from the parliament and assemblies. He said this shows they have no consensus and strategy. The … Read more

Merit system & economic stability is top priority: Shibli Faraz

Shibli Faraz

On Saturday, the Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz has said that the government is focusing on the country’s infrastructural improvement and providing facilities to the people. While talking to media in Kohat, Senator Faraz said Imran Khan’s topmost priority is to resolve public issues. He said Imran Khan is working effortlessly … Read more

PM Imran’s Kabul visit: Prosperity is the right of Afghan people, says Shibli Faraz

Shibli Faraz PM Imran Kabul visit

Minister for Information Senator Shibli Faraz has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Afghanistan will help promoting bilateral cooperation and contacts between two countries.

Taking to Twitter on Thursday, Shibli Faraz said that the premier is an advocate of peace in the region.

He further added that the peoples of both Pakistan and Afghanistan have rendered immense sacrifices in the war on terrorism.

He said peace, development and prosperity is the right of Afghan people.

Earlier in a day, Prime Minister Imran Khan and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani had a one-on-one meeting.

According to sources, the one-on-one meeting between PM Imran and the Afghan President discussed issues of mutual interest, including bilateral relations and the Afghan peace process.

Guard of honour was presented to the Prime Minister upon his arrival and the national anthems of the two countries were played during the reception.

Pak-Afghan trade and other issues of mutual interest were also discussed during the meeting.

Prime Minister Imran Khan has on Thursday arrived in Kabul to hold talks with the Afghan leadership on the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and the Afghan peace process.

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PM Imran made the institutions autonomous, independent, says Shibli Faraz

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Minister for Information Senator Shibli Faraz has on Wednesday said that the decisions taken by masses have to be accepted by all political parties.

In his tweet, he said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has made the institutions independent and autonomous.

Shibli Faraz said the agenda of the opposition’s alliance is to get the cases against them abolished. He regretted that the opposition parties want a judiciary which gives judgments in their favor.

These parties only consider those elections free and fair in which they secure victories. He said this is not a democratic but dictatorial conduct, the minister added.

Earlier on Tuesday, Shibli Faraz has slammed the opposition parties for not accepting their defeat in elections and asked them to end this bad tradition.

Taking to Twitter, the minister said that this act is contrary to democratic norms, adding that those delivering lectures on democracy should adopt democratic conduct.

The Minister said the emotional statements of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari are devoid of facts and logic.

Shibli Faraz expressed his surprise that those raising slogans regarding the sanctity of vote are not ready to respect the ballot of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan.

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Shibli Faraz says, ‘Maryam Nawaz is full of anger and bewilderment’

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Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz has said the government will not back down from its struggle against the corrupt elements.

In a tweet on Saturday, Shibli Faraz said Prime Minister Imran Khan has awakened the nation against the corrupt gang. He said the PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz is full of anger and bewilderment.

He said these morally bankrupt and absconders cannot be the flag bearers of democracy and lead the nation.

Moreover, Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that he will visit London for repatriation of PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif if needed.

The premier added that Pakistan’s government has contacted the British authorities to bring back Nawaz Sharif. He said that he would talk to British PM Boris Johnson in this regard.

PM Imran Khan further added that some of my party colleagues got panicked over the opposition’s last public meeting in Karachi.

He said that he told them not to worry about the protest movement against the PTI-led government.

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Shibli Faraz emphasis on setting political differences aside for Karachi’s future

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Federal Minister of Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz said on Wednesday that, the opposition is pressurizing the government to hide their corruption. Addressing media in Karachi, the Minister said, the Opposition is playing politics for their personal interests, Pakistan Peoples Party and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz have triggered anger among nation by their actions. … Read more

Karachi is going through testing times says Shibli Faraz

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Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz said on Monday that all resources were being utilized to deal with the emergency situation in Karachi without any political discrimination. The Federal Government and its affiliated agencies were providing all possible assistance to the Provincial Government, said in a tweet. Due to the rains, the people … Read more

“There will be only politics of service and development”

Shibli Faraz

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz has said that the politics of vested interests and corruption met its end. According to the details, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz said Prime Minister Imran Khan is confident of the future of the youth. It is our responsibility to present the performance of … Read more

Imran Khan saved Rs2,344 billion of poor people in 2 years: Shibli Faraz

Shibli Faraz

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Sunday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has so far saved 2344 billion rupees of the poor people through his strategy and efforts in two years. In a tweet today, he said the amount saved by PM Imran Khan is more than the three year developmental … Read more

Cabinet postpones TV license fee hike: Shibli Faraz

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Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Shibli Faraz has said that the Federal Cabinet has postponed the issue of increase in the TV license fee. Addressing a news conference after the federal cabinet meeting, Shibli Faraz has said that state institution PTV was destroyed by the previous governments and political recruitments were made during … Read more

Ehsaas Cash Program will provide relief to poor, ensures PM Khan

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Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the purpose of the subsidy is to provide relief to the poor and deserving people. According to details, a think tank meeting was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Imran Khan on issues related to economy. The meeting discussed budgets for electricity, gas, fertilizers, utility stores, exports, … Read more

Pakistan displayed competence and leadership amid COVID-19

Shibli Faraz targets Bilawal Bhutto

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz has said that Pakistan has set a remarkable example of displaying competence and leadership amid the coronavirus pandemic. According to the details, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz took to social media on Sunday and wrote that: “The resolute & steadfast handling of the corona … Read more

Shibli Faraz urges press officers to promote Pakistan’s youth in every field

Shibli Faraz targets Bilawal Bhutto

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Shibli Faraz has urged the press officers deputed in foreign countries to learn the languages of the host states. He, while addressing the press officers, said that the officials will have to perform their responsibilities in a manner that would highlight the positive image of Pakistan. He said … Read more

Price hike in petroleum products challenged in LHC

A file photo of the Lahore High Court.

The fresh increase in the petroleum products prices by the government has been challenged in the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Saturday. The petition, filed by Advocate Munir Ahmed, states that federal government increased prices of petroleum products without approval of federal cabinet. The petitioner pleaded with the court to issue stay order on the … Read more

‘Welfare of people is the priority of government’, Shibli Faraz

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Information Minister Shibli Faraz has said the prices of petroleum products have been reviewed due to surge in international oil prices. In a tweet on Saturday, he said welfare of the people is the priority of government and efforts will be continued to provide them the relief. کروناوباءنے دنیا بھر کی معیشتوں کو متاثر کیا۔بین … Read more

Shibli Faraz recall PM’s promise for tightening noose around sugar mafia

Shibli Faraz targets Bilawal Bhutto

Federal Minister for information & Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz has said that an important meeting related to sugar mafia to be held at the residence of Prime Minister Imran Khan to be held today. The meeting will be followed by a press conference, said Shibli Faraz in his tweet. He also recalled that Prime Minister … Read more

Shibli Faraz announces relief package for newspaper hawkers

Shibli Faraz

Information Minister Shibli Faraz has on Friday announced a relief package for newspaper hawkers, which will be supported by Baitul Mal and charity organisation Penny Appeal Pakistan. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad, Shibli Faraz said that though the government has introduced a cash assistance programme for lower-income people, in situations like these, there are some … Read more

Shibli Faraz criticizes opposition govt. for terming PM Imran incompetent

Shibli Faraz

Newly-appointed Information Minister Shibli Faraz has criticized Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)’s chief Shehbaz Sharif for not attending National Assembly (NA) recent session which discussed Coronavirus situation. While briefing media officials in Islamabad on Saturday, Shibli Faraz said, “His absence shows his elite mindset. He did not show up because he thinks it is only his … Read more

Responsible media plays a pivotal role in society development

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Shibli Faraz, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting on the account of World Press Freedom Day said Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) government firmly believes in the fundamental, constitutional and legal right of freedom of expression. In his tweets on Sunday, Shibli Faraz expressed the determination to provide all possible facilities for the promotion of … Read more

‘I will strive to improve the image of country’, says Shibli Faraz

Shibli Faraz

Newly appointed Minister for Information Syed Shibli Faraz has said all-out efforts would be made to transform the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on modern lines as per the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan. In a series of tweets, he said he will strive to improve the image of country, highlight the government policies … Read more

No hard feelings for opposition: Leader of the House in Senate

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Leader of the House in Senate, Senator Shibli Faraz has said that there are no hard feeling with opposition. Law making will be done in collaboration. According to the details, government and allied senators had a meeting under the leadership of Shibli Faraz. After the voting on motion of vote of no-confidence against Chairman Sadiq … Read more