ISLAMABAD: A meeting between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai is expected to take place within the next one to two weeks, according to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ikhtiar Wali Khan. Read More: PM to meet NA opposition leader next week Ikhtiar Wali Khan said the […]
Pakistan politics
Opposition strike sees mixed response nationwide
ISLAMABAD: The opposition call for a nationwide wheel-jam and shutter-down strike on Sunday received a largely muted response, with routine life continuing across much of the country despite scattered protests in a few regions. Read More: TTAP strike over ‘poll rigging’ sees mixed response In Islamabad and Rawalpindi, markets, business centres and public transport services remained fully […]
KP CM Sohail Afridi linked to May 9 case video, court seeks full forensic reports
PESHAWAR: Fresh controversy has emerged in the May 9 case after forensic and verification reports linked video evidence to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, prompting the court to seek a complete report on February 14, according to official sources. Read More: Forensic ‘report confirms KP CM’s presence’ in May 9 videos The Punjab Forensic Science Agency reportedly confirmed […]
PM Shehbaz, KP CM Afridi discuss pending funds and counter-terrorism
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif met Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister (CM) Sohail Afridi on Monday at the PM House to discuss pending provincial funds, development projects, and counter-terrorism measures. Read More: KP CM writes to PM over ‘failure’ to release funds During the meeting, PM Shehbaz stressed the importance of cooperation between the federal and provincial […]
MQM founder Altaf Hussain hospitalised in London amid health concerns
LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain was hospitalised in London on Sunday night after his health reportedly deteriorated, the party said in a social media post. Read More: Mustafa Kamal alleges Altaf Hussain ordered Imran Farooq killing Doctors conducted an initial medical examination and admitted Hussain to the hospital, administering an injection, starting an IV […]
‘Absolutely false’: Govt denies PTI offer claims
Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar rejected reports that the government planned a “firm and final” offer to PTI. Reports claimed elections could be held a year early if PTI rejoined parliamentary committees. The minister called the news “absolutely false” on social media. The alleged report came from journalist Muhammad Malick on ARY News, who said […]
PTI alleges Imran Khan’s eye surgery concealed, protests outside Supreme Court
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders on Friday accused the federal government of concealing details about jailed party founder Imran Khan’s health, following his eye surgery at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims). Read More: Imran taken to hospital for minor eye procedure, confirms government Speaking outside the Supreme Court, PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja said […]
KP CM seeks Supreme Court help for Imran Khan medical access
ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Friday approached the Supreme Court to request the chief justice’s intervention in arranging a meeting between jailed PTI founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his personal physicians. Read More: Imran Khan granted bail in all May 9 cases by Supreme Court “The whole nation is concerned about […]
PTI establishment backchannels freeze amid protest politics
ISLAMABAD: Both direct and indirect channels of communication between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the country’s establishment have reportedly frozen, sources within the party said on Wednesday. Cabinet members who previously maintained informal or backchannel contacts with PTI are no longer engaging with the party on politically sensitive matters. Read More: Reasons behind breakdown in PTI–Establishment contacts revealed […]
CM Afridi urges federal apology over Tirah operation claims
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday called on the federal government to retract its statement and apologise over “false” claims that Tirah residents were not warned to evacuate ahead of a planned military operation against militants. He warned that if the statement was not withdrawn, he would convene a jirga of the […]