PTI sets 90-day ultimatum for anti-government campaign amid “Do or Die” declaration

PTI sets 90-day ultimatum for anti-government campaign amid "Do or Die" declaration

Lahore: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has described Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) recent anti-government protests as a “do or die” effort, emphasizing a 90-day window to decide the party’s political future. Speaking at a Lahore press conference alongside Salman Akram Raja and others, Gandapur stated, “We have to decide within 90 days whether to … Read more

KP Govt bans use of social networking apps in offices

Social media apps and data download services resume after days of slow internet in Pakistan
  • The instructions issued by Establishment Department.
  • No government employee can participate in any media platform.
  • No public servant shall make any statement.

PESHAWAR: The government employees have been issued instructions regarding the use of social media in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa(KP).

The caretaker Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has banned all government employees across the province from making political, professional discussions and discussing and analyzing the ideology of Pakistan on any social media platform.

The instructions issued by the Establishment Department state that no government employee can participate in any media platform without the express permission of the government.

The instructions state that the rules of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa civil servants prevent them from expressing views against the ideology and security of Pakistan.

The instructions state that according to Rule No. 25, no public servant shall make any statement which may affect the federal and provincial governments.

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ECP denies report of removal of Chairman PTI name as party Chief

PTI
  • ECP strongly denies all news circulating in media.
  • Spokesperson no meeting has been held on this topic.
  • Earlier,  Court sentenced Chairman PTI to 3 years.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan(ECP) has denied reports of the removal of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf(PTI)  Chairman from the party post.

According to the spokesperson of the Election Commission, the Election Commission strongly denies all the news circulating in the media and social media about the removal of the PTI Chairman from the party post.

He said that no meeting has been held on this topic in the Election Commission today nor is this topic under consideration.

It should be noted that Imran Khan is the Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf(PTI).

It should be noted that on August 5, Additional Sessions Judge Humayun Dilawar sentenced Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan to 3 years in prison and a fine of Rs 100,000.

After being sentenced by the court, the police arrested Imran Khan from his residence in Lahore and moved him to Attock Jail and he is serving his sentence there.

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Government fabricating confusion about polls: Asad Umar

Asad Umar
  • ECP believe that the polls are to be held in 90 days.
  • He said PTI will issue tickets to the candidates soon.
  • Asad Umar hoped PTI will win elections in Punjab and KP.

LAHORE: Former federal minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf(PTI) leader Asad Umar said that the government is deliberately creating confusion about holding elections.

After the hearing of the case of issuing the election schedule, Asad Umar while talking to the media along with his lawyer Barrister Ali Zafar in the Lahore High Court and said that the Governor and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) believe that the elections are to be held in 90 days, but they are not ready to announce the schedule of elections.

The former federal minister said that the Election Commission itself has written that 54 days are required for preparation, and the government is deliberately creating ambiguity, after today’s court proceedings there is no confusion in holding the elections.

Asad Umar said that Imran Khan is reviewing the proposals of the Parliamentary Board and the PTI chairman will issue tickets to the candidates soon. He directed the workers not to waste a single day and prepare for the elections. He hoped PTI will win elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

PTI leader said that the foreign exchange reserves have gone to the lowest level but the government is focusing on arrests. He said the government has arrested Sheikh Rashid, Imran Riaz Khan, and others while the constitution is being trampled underfoot by registering cases of treason.

PTI leader Asad Umar said instead of giving relief to the people the resources have been diverted toward arrests while the government is focusing on revenge.

He said that 220 million people in the country will not let anyone take away their rights and people will not bow down to those who work against the rule of law. He said the country should not be prevented from going to new elections.

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Chairman PTI Imran Khan expresses sorrow over tragic bus accident

Chairman PTI
  • Imran Khan said he is deeply saddened by the tragic accident.
  • He prays for the high standards of those who died in the accident.
  • PTI chief further said best medical assistance should be ensured.

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf Chairman Imran Khan has expressed deep sorrow and sorrow over the loss of precious lives when a passenger coach fell into a ravine near Lasbela.

Chairman PTI Imran Khan expressed regret over the loss of precious lives in the tragic accident near Lasbela and said that he is deeply saddened by the tragic accident of the passenger coach near Lasbela.

The former prime minister said that he prays for the high standards of those who died in the accident and expresses his condolences to the families. Equally shares in the grief of the affected families.

Imran Khan further said that immediate and best medical assistance should be ensured to the injured, praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.

It should be noted that at least 41 people were killed and many others injured when a passenger coach fell into a ditch in the Bela area of ​​the Lasbela district of Balochistan near Chenki stop.

According to rescue sources, the passenger bus collided with the pillar of the bridge and fell into the gorge, the accident happened due to high speed.

Rescue sources said that the passenger coach caught fire after falling into the ditch, during the rescue operations, the bodies of 39 people were taken out and shifted to the hospital.

Assistant Commissioner Bela Hamza Anjum while talking to Bol News said that the bodies have been removed from the accident site so far and three injured have been shifted to the hospital.

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Fawad Chaudhry expresses concern over rising inflation

Fawad
  • PTI leader said that the inflation rate has reached the highest level.
  • He said surprisingly there is no response of people on economic disaster.
  • Musrrat Jamshed Cheema said food is also getting out of the reach of people.

ISLAMABAD: Leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf(PTI) Fawad Chaudhry has said that despite the country’s economic collapse, it is surprising that there is no public response.

In his message on Twitter, former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry expressed his views on the country’s economic crisis and rising inflation.

He has said that the inflation rate has reached the highest level in the history of Pakistan with an increase of 31 percent and there is a danger that if protests start in the country without any leadership, who will stop this chaos.

Fawad Chaudhry said that people have shown patience even in this situation, surprisingly, there is no response after this economic disaster.

Earlier, former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry criticized the current government and said in one of his statements that “If it is left for another eight months, they will not let the vests remain on the bodies of the people.”

On other hand, the Spokesperson of the Chief Minister and Punjab Government Musarrat Jamshed Cheema has said that there is a flood of unemployment in the country and the rulers are playing the flute.

In her Twitter message, Spokesperson Musrrat Jamshed Cheema said that every day a new industry or factory is closing down in Pakistan and food is also getting out of the reach of the common man. She said the people of Pakistan will not forget this cruelty to the country.

She said that the people are suffering under the burden of inflation and poverty, while the children of the ruling group are being acquitted by the courts, so is bankrupting Pakistan a part of the mission of the regime change operation.

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Not in contact with establishment, admits Imran Khan

Imran Khan
  • Imran Khan said that the government wants to move the elections beyond 2023.
  • He said Nawaz Sharif and Asif Ali Zardari are running away from the elections.
  • Chairman PTI Imran Khan said establishment is a reality.

LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf  and former prime minister Imran Khan on Saturday said “I am pushing into a closed street means pushing the country into a closed street.”

Former prime minister Imran Khan while talking to senior journalists said that the government wants to move the elections beyond 2023.

He said that it is not possible to carry forward the elections in the current economic situation of the country, because if the economic situation continues, the country will default by February-March.

He further said that because of his fear, Nawaz Sharif and Asif Ali Zardari are running away from the elections.

Chairman PTI said that there is no contact with the establishment at present, but the establishment is a reality.

It should be noted that two days ago while addressing through a video link, former prime minister Imran Khan said that “I have not seen the conditions that exist today in my 70 years of life.”

Imran Khan said, “Earlier PMD used to say dissolve the assemblies and they are ready for elections, we were repeatedly challenged to dissolve the assemblies and when we announced to dissolve the assemblies, two movements came.”

He said “It should be told why our current government was overthrown. The country is being plunged into darkness, I am talking to those Pakistanis who live and die in Pakistan, the speed at which the country is going towards destruction will be out of hand.”

PTI Chairman said that the growth rate of the country was increasing during the PTI government but one man brought down the previous government. He said this war is not Imran Khan’s but it belongs to all the country’s people. He said PDM leadership run away from the country after looting, then come back with a deal and NRO.

 

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Imran Khan hopes Al-Qadir University become hub of higher education

Imran Khan
  •  Imran Khan has shared a picture of the Al Qadir University building and students.
  • In his Twitter message, he said Al-Qadir University will play an important role in national development.
  • Chairman PTI said that underprivileged students from distant areas are studying at Al-Qadir University.

LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf(PTI) Imran Khan has said Al-Qadir University was built under a vision to become the hub of higher education based on Islamic principles and modern disciplines.

Former prime minister Imran Khan has shared a picture of the Al Qadir University building and students.

In his Twitter message, Chairman PTI Imran Khan said Al-Qadir University will play an important role in national development in the future.

Chairman PTI said that underprivileged students from distant areas are studying at Al-Qadir University under the supervision of well-known Ph.D. teachers, who otherwise are deprived of quality higher education.

It should be noted that Imran Khan’s dream institution Al-Qadir University was built and started in 2019 during his regime with land donated by a real estate tycoon.

Similarly, in many interviews and speeches, Imran Khan has been mentioning Pakistan’s teaching system and the problems arising from it, and he said that the solution is an education system where both religious and secular education is given.

To turn his idea into reality, he announced the establishment of Al-Qadir University in the Sohawa area of ​​Jhelum, Punjab province, where worldly teachings will not only be taught in combination with Sufism and the Prophet’s (PBUH) biography but also research will also be done on it.

 

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PTI’s Performance Much Better As Compared To PML-N: PM Imran

It Is Unfair To Pressurize Pakistan To Reduce Its Relations With China: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan has on Wednesday pointed out the difference between the overall performance of the incumbent government and the then Pakistan Muslime League-Nawaz (PML-N) government for the past 10 years.

In a tweet today, the premier said that in the last 31 months of the PTI government in Punjab anti-corruption recovered Rs 220 billion.

“The difference in anti-corruption dept Punjab’s performance during PTI govt & PMLN’s 10 yrs is clearly visible in the results achieved so far. In the last 31 mths of our govt in Punjab anti-corruption recovered Rs 220 bn, in contrast to the dismal record of PMLN govt’s 10 yrs,” he wrote.

The Prime Minister also compared the recoveries of the state land and indirect cash recovery during PML-N’s tenure and that of the Imran Khan-led government.

He wrote, “State land worth Rs.192 bn recovered as compared to Rs 2.6 bn worth state land recovery under PMLN’s 10 yrs. Cash recovery is Rs 2.35 bn as compared to only Rs 430 mn during PMLN’s 10 yrs. Indirect cash recovery now stands at Rs 26 bn in contrast to zero during PMLN’s last 10 yrs.”

He further said that since the PTI government took its charge in 2018, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has recovered Rs 484 billion in contrast to only Rs 290 billion recovered during 1999 – 2017.

“The same contrast is there in NAB’s performance. Between 2018-2020 of our govt’s tenure, NAB recovered Rs 484 bn in contrast to only Rs 290 bn recovered during 1999 – 2017. When govt doesn’t protect criminals & allows accountability to work without interference, results achieved,” the other tweet read.

Earlier, Prime Minister Imran Khan had said that millions of people in the world have fallen below the poverty line due to coronavirus.

He had said poor and underdeveloped countries were more affected than the developed ones.

Imran Khan had also paid special tribute to Dr Sania Nishtar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Social Security and the team of the Ehsaas Program.

He had said that the middle and semi-middle class were most affected when the economy shut down during the lockdown.

Prime Minister Imran Khan had said that in these circumstances, the Ehsaas program was declared the fourth most successful program in the world.

The premier had further added that the countries which helped the affected class in a quick, transparent and coordinated manner, Pakistan’s Ehsaas program included in it according to the World Bank.

“If the Ehsaas program had not been introduced, our weaker sections would have faced more trouble,” he said.

He said that transparency was maintained because the technology was used in the Ehsaas program.

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“I am proud of the PTI’s achievements over the last 2.5 years”: PM Imran

PM Imran PTI 25 years

Prime Minister Imran Khan has lauded his party workers for obtaining success on several fronts over the last two-and-a-half years.

He said, “No other government could take steps towards the country’s betterment.”

Also, taking to Twitter, the premier wrote, “Congratulations to PTI on its 25th birthday. I want to especially remember two friends, Ahsan Rashid and Naeem Ul Haque, as well as Saloni Bokhari – all of whom were with me when we launched PTI in Holiday Inn Lahore 25 years ago. Sadly all three are no longer with us.”

He also expresses grief for all those who are no longer a part of PTI.

PTI’s 25th Foundation Anniversary

Earlier in the day, On the occasion of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s 25th foundation day anniversary, the premier shed light on his motivation to join politics 25 years ago and said that he wanted to eliminate corruption from the country.

“I had studied political science in the university and had played professional cricket in Britain, therefore, I had realised it early on that nations don’t move towards destruction due to a lack of resources or because of bombings or war,” he said.

“The main purpose of the party was to eradicate corruption from the country,” he added.

“Money laundering was on the rise when I decided to form PTI,” PM said, adding: “PTI did not get a single seat in the first election, won one seat in the second election, many of our members lost but I never gave up.”

“It is the latter form of corruption that really drowns the nations as the entire country would succumb to heaps of debts acquired by those in power,” he added.

We named our party after justice, the Prime Minister said.

He went on to add, “When there is justice, there cannot be any instance of corruption.”

“Justice means the supremacy of law, meaning the weak and the mighty are equal before the law.”

He said this was the only motivation behind the endeavour we had set out on 25 years ago today.

“The first 15 years of the party’s struggle were the most gruelling and many of our partners and friends cut off from us saying they were being ridiculed due to the far fetched ideas proposed by the party that had secured no seat,” he said.

“I am proud of the PTI government’s achievements over the last 2.5 years,” he added.

The Prime Minister further said, “Most importantly, the PTI government is fighting for the supremacy of law in the country, which is a battle for the soul of Pakistan.”

He also added that through justice, the government will win this war.

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My Only Aim Is To Eradicate Corruption From The Country: PM Imran

PM Imran

Prime Minister Imran Khan has on Sunday (today) said that the nation is destroyed not by lack of resources but by corruption. In his message on the occasion of the 25th Foundation Day of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), PM Imran said that he started his journey 25 years ago to make Pakistan an Islamic welfare … Read more

Senate Elections: Mode Of Elections Of Members Of Upper House

Senate Election 2021

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is likely to become the largest party in the upper house with 28 seats after the 2021 Senate elections, while the number of government and opposition members in the 100-member house is expected to be almost equal. PPP is likely to become the second-largest party with 19 seats, PML-N third with … Read more

PM Imran, KP lawmakers discuss senate elections, political situation

PM Imran KP lawmakers

Prime Minister Imran Khan has on Monday said that the country is still lagging behind because politicians come into power to “steal money” instead of utilizing it for public service. PM Imran held a meeting with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s lawmakers following the ruling PTI’s loss in the Nowshera by-polls. During the meeting, the premier said that … Read more

“I will resign tomorrow if the Opposition deposits looted money back”: PM

PM Imran Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan has on Tuesday made an offer to the Opposition to resign from office, conditional to the fact that they return the money they “stole” from the country. “I will resign tomorrow if you deposit the money you looted back into the national exchequer,” he said. The premier also dared the Opposition parties … Read more

How many times PTI Govt. gave electric shock to consumers?

Electricity

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government announced Rs 1.95 hike in the power tariff, which is the sixth time increase in 2.5 years. After the increase Rs 1.95, the basic electricity tariff will be Rs 15.30 per unit. According to the details, the present government has already imposed an additional burden of more than Rs 450 … Read more

PDM Protest: Imran Khan was “illegally imposed” on the country, Maryam

PDM Protest outside ECP Maryam Nawaz

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz has on Tuesday said that Imran Khan has confessed to all the crimes and the only punishment is given in this regard.

Addressing the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) protest outside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in Islamabad, Maryam said that today if people are facing difficulties, then the people take ECP responsible for that.

You were selected by holding the ECP hostage and rigging people’s votes, she added.

The PML-N leader further lashed out at the Prime Minister saying that he was fully prepared to rob the people from the beginning.

“Today we have gathered in front of the ECP office to remind it of its constitutional responsibilities, to tell the chief election commissioner that your institution is a constitutional institution and an institution of the people. This is the institution that the Constitution has made responsible for respecting the people’s votes and this is the institution that had to get respect for the people’s votes,” she added.

Terming the PTI foreign funding case the “biggest fraud in Pakistan’s history”, she said although the cases against her father were expedited and decided within days, the ECP had “only held 70 hearings” of the PTI case since 2014.

“Today the PDM and public ask you if you did not steal, then why did you try to stop the case 30 times?” Maryam said, addressing Prime Minister Imran Khan.

She added that the premier had submitted six requests in the court saying the ECP could not decide this case.

On the other hand, addressing the crowd, Ahsan Iqbal said PM Imran Khan was “illegally imposed” on the country.

He slammed the government over the economic crisis and policies. “It is time the selected government is sent packing.”

Furthermore, he said that PDM would submit its memorandum tomorrow, not today.

Moreover, opposition parties under the banner of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) are leading separate rallies to the ECP office in Islamabad to protest against delayed proceedings in the PTI foreign funding case.

PDM chief Maulana Fazl ur Rehman, PML-N’s Maryam Nawaz and Ahsan Iqbal, PPP’s Sherry Rehman, and Raja Pervez Ashraf, PKMap’s Mehmood Khan Achakzai, Akhtar Mengal have arrived at the protest and are addressing the crowd one by one.

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Actor Farhan Ali Agha announces to join PTI

Farhan Ali Agha joins PTI

Renowned Pakistani showbiz star, Farhan Ali Agha has joined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) political party. Farhan Ali Agha announced on Monday that he “was taking his first step into politics” by joining the PTI. “The PTI needs honest and good people in its fold,” said the actor in a statement. “I am joining the PTI under … Read more

Faisal Javed says, “PM Imran will make the country as Quaid’s real Pakistan”

Faisal Javed

Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting, Senator Faisal Javed on Friday says the government is committed to make the country as Quaid’s real Pakistan under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Addressing a ceremony in connection with Quaid’s birthday in Rawalpindi, he said we can make the country strong only through eliminating corruption and money laundering from the society.

Senator Faisal Javed said those who looted the national exchequer could not hoodwink the people now.

He said the incumbent government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, will rid the country of these political impurities.

The Chairman Senate Standing Committee said Health Cards will be issued to the artist community soon.

Earlier, Faisal Javed had announced his resignation as head of the Pak-France Parliamentary Friendship Group in protest.

He had sent his resignation to Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjarani in which he said that French President Emmanuel Macron had supported blasphemous sketches of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Javed had said that encouraging this ugly act would further fuel Islamophobia in Europe, which would divide humanity and increase extremism.

He said that Prime Minister Imran Khan had raised the issue of Islamophobia in all international forums, including the UN General Assembly, while global legislation against blasphemy is a matter of time.

“The French President Macron’s logic of playing with the feelings of millions of Muslims in the name of freedom of expression is unacceptable. I immediately resign as head of the Pakistan-France Parliamentary Friendship Group against this attitude of the French government,” he had said.

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