National Assembly (NA) Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said on Monday that the opposition has not made any formal contact to initiate dialogue with the government. He made the remarks while speaking to journalists, according to a handout issued by the National Assembly Secretariat. Sadiq clarified that although there has been public discussion about possible negotiations, […]
Pakistan politics
Tribunal upholds Nawaz Sharif’s NA-130 win
An election tribunal on Tuesday dismissed PTI leader Yasmin Rashid’s challenge to Nawaz Sharif’s NA-130 victory in the 2024 elections, citing technical shortcomings in her petition. The ruling effectively upholds Sharif’s win and ends legal disputes over the constituency, ensuring he retains his seat. The tribunal emphasized that proper adherence to the Election Act, 2017 […]
PTI to push for talks through street protests: Afridi
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has said that the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) will continue street protests to pressure the government into meaningful dialogue, arguing that talks without resistance would not yield results. Read More: KP CM doubts govt’s talks offer, says efforts on to start street movement Speaking to journalists in Lahore after a three-day visit […]
Ahsan Iqbal urges restraint over ARY News interview disruption
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Friday sought to dispel speculation surrounding the brief disruption of his live interview on ARY News, urging the public to avoid what he described as “unnecessary politicisation” of the incident. Read More: Ahsan Iqbal calls for deeper Pak-China cooperation on industry The interruption occurred on Thursday night when the minister joined […]
CM Bugti pledges to realise Quaid’s vision for Pakistan
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Thursday reaffirmed his resolve to translate the Quaid’s vision into reality, asserting that organised conspiracies aimed at destabilising the province would be defeated. Read More: Theory of disgruntled individuals holds no significance: Deputy PM Speaking at a Quaid-i-Azam Day ceremony held at the founder’s residency in Ziarat, CM […]
PM Shehbaz ready for PTI talks, draws red line on blackmail
Islamabad, Pakistan – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday that the government is ready for talks with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) if the party engages in genuine negotiations. He stressed that no discussions will take place under illegal demands or blackmail. Speaking at a cabinet meeting, the premier reiterated that dialogue must follow legal and […]
PM renews dialogue offer to opposition
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reiterated his government’s willingness to engage in dialogue with the opposition, stressing that talks could move forward only on legitimate and constructive matters. He made the remarks while chairing a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad. Read More: Imran Khan Accepts PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Offer for Dialogue Referring to reports of the opposition Pakistan […]
Fazlur Rehman calls for fresh elections after disputed elections
Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Monday called for fresh elections across Pakistan, declaring the 2018 and 2024 general polls “rigged” and unrepresentative of the people’s will. His remarks come as both ruling and opposition parties explore dialogue to ease political tensions. Read More: Fazl reiterates demand for fresh elections in country Speaking at Sindh […]
‘Justice has been murdered’: PTI reacts to Toshakhana II verdict
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) strongly condemned the Toshakhana II verdict on Saturday, calling it unconstitutional and unprecedented. The party warned it could deepen political instability and public disappointment. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan said the verdict sentenced the PTI founder and Bushra Bibi to a combined 60 years in prison. Gohar described the ruling as a […]
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi sentenced to 17 years in Toshakhana-2 case
LAHORE: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 17 years in prison by a special court in the Toshakhana-2 corruption case. The verdict was delivered by Judge Shahrukh Arjumand on Saturday, following a high-profile trial over alleged misuse of state assets. Read More: Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi move IHC to […]