Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has called on opposition parties to move beyond past political disputes and sign a new charter aimed at strengthening democratic norms and parliamentary traditions in Pakistan. Speaking during a session of the National Assembly, Khawaja Asif said political forces should learn from past experiences and work together to reinforce democratic institutions. […]
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Shehbaz defends government’s legitimacy
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday defended his government’s legitimacy in the National Assembly and challenged opposition criticism. He argued that if the 2018 general election was accepted as legitimate, the current government deserved the same recognition. The remarks are significant as political tensions continue over electoral credibility and democratic governance in Pakistan. Speaking during […]
Achakzai urges dialogue to resolve national issues
Leader of the Opposition Mahmood Khan Achakzai has called for political dialogue and constitutional governance, saying past mistakes can still be corrected to help Pakistan overcome its current challenges. Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly of Pakistan on Saturday, Achakzai urged political leaders and state institutions to resolve disputes through negotiations rather than […]
Achakzai and Fazlur Rehman Hold Key Political Meeting
Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Mahmood Khan Achakzai met JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman in Islamabad. The meeting focused on political developments and parliamentary affairs in Pakistan. Both leaders discussed opposition parties’ mutual cooperation as political tensions continue to rise in the country. During the meeting at Parliament House, both leaders reviewed the current […]
Government rebukes opposition leader over remarks on army
LAHORE: A senior security official on Tuesday strongly criticised Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, for what he termed “unfortunate and false” remarks about the Pakistan Army, saying such statements were deeply regrettable and harmful to national cohesion. Read More: Ayaz Sadiq: Army, Judiciary criticism won’t be allowed The response came […]
TTAP leaders kick off Sindh tour ahead of Feb 8 strike
KARACHI / HYDERABAD: Only hours after being appointed Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Mahmood Khan Achakzai began his first official political engagement in the new role on Friday, leading a high-profile Tehreek Tahafuz-i-Ayeen Pakistan (TTAP) delegation to Sindh. Read More: TTAP leaders reach Lahore, urge protest on February 8 The four-day tour […]
Achakzai notified as opposition leader after much ado
The National Assembly Secretariat on Friday issued a notification declaring Mahmood Khan Achakzai, MNA, as the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly. According to the notification, issued under Rule 39 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the National Assembly, 2007, the decision was approved by the Speaker of the […]
Rana Sanaullah congratulates Achakzai, calls for dialogue with opposition
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah Khan on Friday congratulated Mahmood Khan Achakzai on his appointment as leader of the opposition in the National Assembly. At the same time, he renewed the government’s call for dialogue with opposition parties, emphasizing that the Prime Minister’s invitation for negotiations remains open. Read More: PM approves […]
Achakzai set to become NA opposition leader this week, says PTI
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said on Tuesday that Mahmood Khan Achakzai is expected to be formally notified as the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly by Thursday, ending a months-long vacancy for the key parliamentary post. Read More: Process to appoint NA opposition leader set in motion Speaking to reporters at […]
Achakzai faults PTI discipline for Imran’s jailing
Mahmood Khan Achakzai, head of Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Ain Pakistan (TTAP), strongly criticised state conduct, saying that while Pakistan was described as a “fortress of Islam,” Islam itself appeared to have been imprisoned within it. Addressing the Aiwan-e-Adl gathering in Lahore on Friday, he condemned violence against women and children and denounced the use of live ammunition against […]