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  • PTI leadership finalises August 5 protest plan

    PTI leadership finalises August 5 protest plan

    ISLAMABAD: The leadership of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday finalised its protest strategy for August 5.

    According to sources, all PTI MNAs and Senators have been summoned to Islamabad, from where they will lead a rally to Rawalpindi to stage a protest outside Adiala Jail where Imran Khan is incarcerated. The demonstration will be led by PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja.

    Sources further revealed that all PTI MPAs will organise protests within their respective constituencies.

    The central leadership has completed consultations with the party’s provincial presidents and chief organisers regarding the planned protest.

    The protest will be held under the banner of the opposition alliance, Tehreek Tahafuz Aayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP).

    Party representatives from Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Punjab have shared their protest schedules with the central leadership. All ticket holders have been instructed to mobilise party workers, while provincial presidents and coordinators will remain in constant contact with the central leadership throughout the campaign.

    Read More: PTI denied permission to hold public gathering on Aug 5

    Meanwhile, the Islamabad administration rejected the PTI’s request for a public gathering in F-9 Park on August 5, ARY News reported. The administration has also decided to deploy 2,500 police personnel on various highways amid the PTI’s call of protest on August 5, the sources privy to the development said.

    The district administration Rawalpindi has imposed section 144 for seven days ahead of the PTI’s protest call. Deputy Commissioner cited potential unrest from various groups as the reason for the order, which bans gatherings, rallies, sit-ins, public meetings, and processions in the city.

    The restrictions also include the use of loudspeakers and hate speech, with the measure remaining in effect until August 10. In case of a protest, the red zone and adjacent areas will be sealed, and due to the implementation of Section 144, protests will not be allowed.

  • Former Sindh governor Muhammad Zubair likely to join PTI

    Former Sindh governor Muhammad Zubair likely to join PTI

    ISLAMABAD: Former Sindh Governor and ex-spokesperson for Nawaz Sharif, Muhammad Zubair Umar, is likely to join Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), ARY News reported on Thursday, citing sources. 

    As per details, Muhammad Zubair, who parted ways with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), is expected to formally align with PTI soon.

    Internal consultations within PTI have already taken place regarding his potential inclusion, and the party’s founder has reportedly given a green signal for his induction.

    Muhammad Zubair has shown ‘willingness’ to join PTI, and following the nod from the party’s founder, PTI’s political committee is expected to hold further deliberations on the matter.

    Read more: Muhammad Zubair castigates govt over tax-laden budget

    Earlier, PTI spokesperson Raoof Hasan claimed that former President Arif Alvi conveyed a message indicating Muhammad Zubair’s interest in joining the party.

    Speaking on ARY News’ program Off the Record, Hasan stated that if Zubair is genuinely interested, a discussion with the party founder would follow, who would ultimately decide his inclusion.

    Raoof Hasan also clarified that those who abandoned the party during difficult times may face challenges if they seek to return.

  • PTI expels Salman Ahmed from party

    PTI expels Salman Ahmed from party

    ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has expelled Salman Ahmed from party over inciting violence through his social media posts, ARY News reported.

    According to PTI official statement, Salman Ahmed was consistently creating division within the party and was also posting unnecessary and provocative content on social media.

    He was warned several time against posting provocative content but he was removed after failing to change his stance.

    Earlier, Advisor to PM on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah, stated that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) social media cell caused significant damage to the party by attempting to portray lies as truth during the Islamabad incident.

    Rana Sanaullah accused PTI of misleading the public with fake news on social media but said their lies were ultimately exposed, leaving their strategies in shambles.

    The development came at the time when former speaker and PTI leader Assad Qaiser called on Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq to discuss formal beginning of dialogue with the government.

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    The two leaders exchanged views over creating consensus between sides over the issues of the national interest and cooling down political temperatures and confrontation.

    “You convince your party’s hardliners, I will convince my people,” Ayaz Sadiq told Assad Qaiser.

    The PTI leadership has requested for meeting with the party’s founder in jail. “We will further consult with him,” Assad Qaiser said.

  • PTI demands access to founder, raises health concerns

    PTI demands access to founder, raises health concerns

    ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) political committee issued an official statement on Sunday after a crucial meeting, calling for full access to party founder Imran Khan due to concerns over his health and safety, ARY News reported.

    The committee highlighted that Imran Khan’s well-being is a matter of grave concern, with growing public apprehensions. It called for immediate restoration of access for his family, legal team, and party officials to ensure transparency and accountability.

    The statement urged the federal and Punjab governments, as well as jail authorities, to provide clear and regular updates on Imran Khan’s health.

    The committee also appealed to the judiciary to safeguard Imran Khan’s fundamental rights and ensure robust security measures.

    The committee issued a stern warning, holding the Prime Minister, Punjab Chief Minister, and state institutions fully accountable for any lapse compromising the safety of the PTI founder Imran Khan.

    Earlier today, authorities from Adiala Jail clarified that PTI founder Imran Khan was currently in good health.

    The clarification came after reports allegedly suggested PTI founder Imran Khan’s transfer to another location.

    Read More: PTI founder is in Adiala Jail, not shifted: Jail sources

    Sources revealed that Imran Khan was lodged in a cell designated as part of the New Town Police Station jurisdiction. Imran Khan is currently on physical remand until December 2 in connection with a case registered during the September 28 protest.

    Daily medical checkups by jail hospital doctors confirm his blood pressure and sugar levels were normal. The PTI founder maintains his fitness with regular exercise twice a day, the authorities added.

    As per the sources, following the jail manual guidelines, all necessary facilities were being provided to PTI founder. Special care is being taken regarding founder’s diet and overall well-being. Jail authorities have ensured all arrangements for PTI founder’s comfort and health were in place.

    On 30 Dec, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore ruled the PTI founder guilty in connection with the events of May 9 and denied his bail in eight different cases.

    The ruling was detailed in a six-page written decision by Judge Manzar Ali Gul of the ATC.

    The written judgment pointed to considerable evidence against Khan, which included audio and video recordings of him urging violent actions.

  • Mashal Yousafzai sacked as Special Assistant to CM Gandapur

    Mashal Yousafzai sacked as Special Assistant to CM Gandapur

    ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister (CM) Ali Amin Gandapur has sacked Mashal Yousafzai from the office of special assistant to KP CM, ARY News reported.

    The notification was issued by the Chief Minister’s Secretariat regarding her dismissal.

    Later Mashal Yousafzai also confirmed her sacking, saying she was de-notified from the position on the basis of her statements in an interview given to a private TV channel.

    Yesterday, former First Lady Bushra Bibi’s spokesperson, Mashal Yousafzai, revealed the truth behind the decision of PTI founder Imran Khan’s wife to head to D-Chowk.

    In an interview with a private news channel, Mashal Yousafzai clarified that after Bushra Bibi returned from the November 24 protest, she did not meet anyone.

    Mashal Yousafzai explained that contact with Bushra Bibi was lost after the stampede, and they only spoke two days later. Mashal Yousafzai was present with her at Sangjani.

    She further stated, “We were informed that the PTI founder had instructed them to stop at Sangjani, but Bushra Bibi wanted to hear directly from her husband regarding the protest at D-Chowk.”

    Yousafzai added, “PTI leaders had told Bushra Bibi that she had to go to D-Chowk. Knowing this, how could she back out from the plan? She had been entrusted with a responsibility by the party founder, and she could not betray that trust.”

    She also mentioned that Bushra Bibi had repeatedly stated during the protest that Imran Khan’s order was to reach D-Chowk. Mashal Yousafzai confirmed that the windscreen of Bushra Bibi’s car had been damaged by chemicals, making it difficult for her to see.

    “They suggested changing the car and continuing to the protest site, but instead, they took her to Mansehra. Her sister, Maryam Watoo, was not with her, and as I was on the ground, I can say this with certainty.”

    Read More: Bushra Bibi ‘criticised’ in PTI’s political committee meeting

    Earlier, a meeting of PTI’s political committee was convened on the suggestion of Bushra Bibi to evaluate the performance of members of the National and Provincial Assemblies during the sit-in.

    Sources revealed that the participants of the meeting criticised former first lady Bushra Bibi and stated that the rally should have been stopped at Sangjani. Barrister Gohar also said PTI founder Imran Khan agreed to protest in Sangjani.

    During discussions, members pointed to Bushra Bibi as the reason for reaching D-Chowk, criticizing her participation in the rally and insistence on proceeding there.

    Bushra Bibi silently listened to criticism of herself during the meeting, the sources said.

    They further said Salman Akram Raja and Hamid Raza complained about their voices being ignored within the party, while Ali Muhammad Khan, addressing criticism, stated he was answerable only to the PTI founder.

    Sources revealed that the meeting also sought reasons behind the resignations of Hamid Raza and Salman Akram Raja.

  • PTI distances itself from Bushra Bibi’s statement, calling it a “personal opinion”

    PTI distances itself from Bushra Bibi’s statement, calling it a “personal opinion”

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have clarified that Bushra Bibi’s recent statement regarding Saudi Arab reflects her personal views and should not be considered as party’s policy, ARY News reported.

    According to sources, concern has been expressed among PTI ranks regarding the statement made by the wife of Imran Khan. Leaders emphasised that Bushra Bibi has no formal role in party affairs, and only the founder, Imran Khan, is authorized to outline party policies.

    Sources further revealed that the Imran Khan has previously clarified Bushra Bibi’s non-involvement in politics. They also stated that her remarks should not be misrepresented or taken out of context.

    The controversy stems from a statement by Bushra Bibi, alleging interference by former COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa under foreign influence.

     

    Bushra Bibi claimed that after the Imran Khan visited Madinah ‘barefoot’ and returned, General Bajwa began receiving phone calls.

    According to Bushra Bibi, Bajwa was told, “Who have you brought forward? We don’t want such individuals.”

    She further alleged that Bajwa was informed, “We are planning to abolish Sharia in this country, and you have introduced such a person.”

    Bushra Bibi stated that following these remarks, a campaign of defamation was initiated against her and the PTI founder, Imran Khan.

    “They spread slander about me and began labelling the PTI founder as a Jewish agent,” she added.

    Read More: PM Shehbaz, Maryam Nawaz slam Bushra Bibi’s recent claims

    Earlier on November 22, both Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz strongly condemned recent remarks made by former First Lady Bushra Bibi, accusing her of harming Pakistan’s relations with its long-standing ally, Saudi Arabia.

    He criticized the “poisonous rhetoric” against Pakistan’s allies, particularly Saudi Arabia, and warned of its potential repercussions.

    Maryam Nawaz also took a jibe at Imran Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, labelling them as an attack on Pakistan’s most trusted ally. Maryam Nawaz was staggered at how a “non-political individual” could harm Pakistan’s foreign relations.

    Maryam highlighted the growing external and internal challenges Pakistan faces, accusing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) government of fuelling unrest. She alleged that KP’s administration was actively plotting against the federal and Punjab governments, describing their agenda as “dangerous and incomprehensible.”

    Similarly, on November 22, former Army Chief Gen (Retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa also responded to the claims made by PTI founder Imran Khan‘s wife Bushra Bibi.

    In an informal conversation with ARY News, Gen (Retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa rejected the claims of Bushra Bibi of receiving calls about Imran Khan following his visit to Saudi Arabia.

    According to Gen (R) Bajwa, he did not receive any such calls Bushra Bibi mentioned in her video message.

  • PTI ‘loses contact’ with 12 lawmakers ahead of constitutional amendments

    PTI ‘loses contact’ with 12 lawmakers ahead of constitutional amendments

    ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has reportedly lost contact with 12 of its lawmakers, including 2 senators and 10 members of the National Assembly (MNAs), ARY News reported citing sources.

    According to sources within the party, opposition leader Omar Ayub has confirmed that they have lost contact with 7 lawmakers, while PTI chairman Barrister Gohar has stated that he has lost contact with 2 senators.

    The lawmakers include Zain Qureshi, Zahoor Qureshi, Aslam Ghuman, Usman Ali, Riaz Fatyana, Mukhtar Hussain, Chaudhry Ilyas, Aurangzeb Kachhi, Murad Zeeshan Khan, and Aniqa Mehdi.

    Earlier, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Political Committee announced that it will boycott the voting process for constitutional amendments in both houses.

    According to the official statement, the committee also decided to protest against PTI members of the National Assembly and Senate who participate in the voting process.

    The PTI Political Committee stated that the group that has taken hold of the mandate lacks moral, democratic, and constitutional justification to change the constitution.

    READ: PTI announces to boycott voting for constitutional amendments

    In a startling revelation, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) expressed concerns that two of its senators may vote in favor of constitutional amendments against the party’s policy.

    PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan said that it was learnt that the party’s two senators Zarqa Taimur and Faisal Saleem would vote against the party policy.

    “I think our two senators Zarqa Taimur and Faisal Salim are going to vote against the party policy,” Barrister Gohar Ali said.

    In a separate development, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said the draft of constitutional package will be presented before the federal cabinet today (Sunday) for formal approval.

    Talking to media in Islamabad, along with Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, he said proposals of JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman have been incorporated in the draft.

    READ: ‘Two PTI senators may defy party policy on constitutional amendments’

    The Law Minister said he apprised the Federal Cabinet about the threadbare discussion on the constitutional amendment. He said the stance of the allied parties was also presented in the cabinet meeting.

    Yesterday, after a series of meetings at Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s residence in Islamabad and delayed starts of the National Assembly and Senate sessions, the presentation of the constitutional amendments draft was deffered to Sunday (today).

    Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s residence remained the centre of attention throughout Saturday as it was visited by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, heads of different political parties including Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Balochistan National Party (Mengal) head Akhtar Mengal.

  • Fazlur Rehman terms constitutional amendments ‘unacceptable’

    Fazlur Rehman terms constitutional amendments ‘unacceptable’

    ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday categorically rejected the draft of the constitutional amendments, terming it ‘unacceptable and unviable ‘.

    Maulana Fazalur Rehman, speaking to journalists while leaving Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Asad Qaiser’s residence, said that his party has thoroughly reviewed the proposed constitutional amendments and found them lacking.

    Asad Qaiser hosted a luncheon in honour of Maulana Fazalur Rehman where PTI Chairman Barrister Gahar Ali Khan and others were also present.

    “We have completely rejected the government’s draft. Endorsing these amendments would be a betrayal of the nation’s trust,” the JUI-F chief said.

    Fazalur Rehman also criticised the government for sharing the draft with a few individuals, adding that the shared document was not a draft but something else.

    “We have reviewed what was shared, and found it as unacceptable,” he added.

    When questioned about PTI Chairman Imran Khan, Fazalur Rehman smiled and declined to comment further. Speaking on the occasion, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said that they had a productive meeting and discussed the draft of the amendments.

    The PTI chairman said that the PTI and JUI-F jointly rejected the proposed constitutional amendments.

    Read More: Constitutional amendments not possible without Fazlur Rehman’s support, says Bilawal

    Earlier in the day, it was reported that the Pakistan government decided to ‘take’ bar associations into confidence over proposed constitutional amendments

    The decision has been reportedly taken to interact with the bar associations, as the lawyers’ bodies have opposed the amendments.

    Minister for Law and Justeice Azam Nazeer Tarar will brief the bar associations on the proposed amendments in the Constitution of Pakistan to develop consensus, the sources privty to the development said.

    On September 16, former President of the Supreme Court Bar, Hamid Khan, has announced to initiate ‘lawyer movement’ on September 19 against the proposed constitutional amendments.

  • PTI to ‘move’ Supreme Judicial Council against CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja

    PTI to ‘move’ Supreme Judicial Council against CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja

    ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to file a reference against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja and the four members of the Election Commission (ECP) in Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), ARY News reported citing sources.

    According to sources, the PTI founder Imran Khan has given Barrister Ali Zafar the responsibility of filing the reference against the Election Commission.

    The reference will demand the Supreme Judicial Council removal of the CEC and members from the Supreme Judicial Council.

    The reference will cite reasons such as taking the electoral symbol from PTI, failure to provide a level playing field, changes made to the Islamabad Election Tribunal and not holding elections on time.

    The reference will also mention the misinterpretation of the Supreme Court’s verdict and highlight certain points from the court’s decision on reserved seats.

    Earlier, PTI slammed the ECP statement regarding the Supreme Court’s verdict declaring Imran Khan-founded party eligible for reserved seats and called it an attempt to nullify the court’s order.

    In a statement, the PTI said that the election commission’s statement is a collection of “contradictions and an attempt to render the court’s order ineffective”.

    PTI warned that attempts to deviate from the Supreme Court’s verdict will have severe negative consequences. “The party will not allow the Election Commission to disrespect the court’s order after the public mandate,” it noted.

    READ: PTI slams ECP’s statement on Supreme Court verdict

    PTI demanded that the Chief Election Commissioner and members should resign in light of the Supreme Court’s verdict. The party also called for the reins of the Election Commission to be handed over to individuals who uphold the Constitution and law.

    It is important to note here that,  the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said it has decided to implement the Supreme Court (SC) verdict declaring PTI eligible for reserved seats.

    The commission has issued instructions to its legal team to ensure the implementation of the Supreme Court decision.

    SC reserved seats verdict

    A 13-member bench of the top court, headed by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, ruled that the PTI is eligible for the allocation of reserved seats, dealing a major setback to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s ruling coalition.

    Justice Mansoor Ali Shah announced the 8-5 majority verdict, setting aside the Peshawar High Court’s (PHC) order wherein it had upheld the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision denying the reserved seats to the SIC.

    Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, Justice Jamal Mandokhail, Justice Naeem Afghan, Justice Yahya Afridi, and Justice Ameenuddin Khan opposed the majority decision

  • Sanam Javed moved to KP House on CM Gandapur’s orders

    Sanam Javed moved to KP House on CM Gandapur’s orders

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist Sanam Javed has been shifted to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House in Islamabad on KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s orders.

    “KP CM was in touch with Javaid’s father and husband,” said Focal Person to CM Gandapur on Digital Media Yar Muhammad Khan Niazi, adding that the PTI activist along with her family would remain at the KP House in the federal capital.

    The spokesperson’s remarks come a day after the prominent PTI campaigner got relief in her months-long legal woes after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday ordered her release and stopped the police and other law enforcement agencies from arresting her.

    Read more: IHC bars police from arresting Sanam Javed

    It is pertinent to mention here that PTI activist Sanam Javed was booked and arrested in another case on 9th May days after she obtained bail in other cases on Saturday.

    According to the details, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) took Sanam Javed into custody from a prison in Gujranwala after its Cyber Crime Cell lodged a case against her.

    According to the FIA Cyber Crime Cell, the PTI activist had posted ‘inciting’ remarks on 9th May, asking the people to come out and ‘attack’ the Jinnah House.