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Naeem Ashraf Butt

  • Notify Mansoor Ali Shah as next CJP, Maulana Fazl ‘suggests’ PML-N

    Notify Mansoor Ali Shah as next CJP, Maulana Fazl ‘suggests’ PML-N

    ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has advised PML-N to notify Justice Mansoor Ali Shah as the next Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), ARY News reported citing sources.

    According to sources, the JUI-F head warned that any delay in notifying the next CJP could lead to further complications.

    He emphasized the need for both the government and opposition to draft their proposals, with two separate drafts – one from the PPP and PML-N (government alliance) and another from the opposition.

    This development came after two meetings between Rehman and PTI leaders, with the first meeting taking place in the National Assembly.

    Yesterday, Maulana Fazlur Rehman warned of halting talks with the government on the proposed constitutional amendment draft amid ‘pressure’ on their members.

    Talking to the media along with PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan and other party leaders in Islamabad, the JUI-F chief said: “We are engaging with the government with absolute open-heartedness.”

    Sadly, we are receiving reports of pressure being exerted on their members, and both PTI and BNP members are being intimidated.

    “If these tactics continue, they will be compelled to stop negotiations,” cautioned Fazlur Rehman.

    READ: Key points in constitutional amendments draft

    It important to note here that the government reached a full agreement on the formation of a permanent constitutional bench in the Supreme Court.

    Sources close to the development revealed that the bench will consist of seven permanent judges who cannot be removed, providing a stable judiciary for handling constitutional matters.

    In addition to hearing constitutional petitions, these judges will also be able to preside over other types of cases, as per sources.

    The Judiciary Commission will be granted authority to appoint these permanent judges, ensuring a structured and formal process for their selection.

    Moreover, discussions include a proposal to abolish the involvement of the Supreme Court in electing members of the Chief Election Commission of Paksitan (ECP).

  • Gandapur’s absence demoralised PTI workers: Atif Khan

    Gandapur’s absence demoralised PTI workers: Atif Khan

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Atif Khan said that Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur’s absence demoralised party workers during their protest at Islamabad’s D-Chowk.

    In an exclusive interview with ARY News, Atif Khan said that there was no clear message from the party leadership regarding the protest strategy on October 4.

    “The leadership should have clarified its further course of action after the workers reached D-Chowk. The workers should have been communicated clearly to hold just a protest or stage a sit-in,” Atif Khan added.

    He said that after all that, the PTI workers are disappointed.  Expressing concerns over the party’s current trajectory, Atif Khan said that currently they are lacking clear direction and decision-making.

    To a question, he said the PTI cannot be eliminated by the forces who want to do so. “Eventually, stakeholders will have to negotiate and find a way forward with the PTI.”

    When asked about potential deals, Atif Khan responded, “Deals are made for personal gain, while the right path is for the country’s benefit.”

    Regarding the PTI’s current leadership, Atif Khan voiced his dissatisfaction, stating, “Everyone in the party is playing a double game; those who meet in Adiala Jail (with Imran Khan) discuss unnecessary matters.”

    To another query, Atif Khan said that the government will not last long for sure.

    Read More: PTI announces protest at D-Chowk on October 15

    Earlier on Friday, the PTI announced another protest demonstration at Islamabad’s D-Chowk on October 15, the day when Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit is set to kick-off.

    The announcement was made after PTI’s political committee meeting. Sheikh Waqas Akram, the party’s central information secretary, posted on X that a ‘powerful’ protest would be held on October 15 at D-Chowk in Islamabad.

    He also announced that the PTI’s protests in Punjab have been called off. Sheikh Waqas Akram also called for the release of PTI workers, leaders, and MPAs detained in Punjab.

    The PTI demanded an end to ‘unlawful’ raids and arrests by the federal and Punjab governments. The PTI central information secretary said that the PTI chairman’s life is under threat due to the government’s actions, which have ‘stripped’ him of basic human rights.

  • JUI-F denies breakthrough on constitutional amendments with Centre

    JUI-F denies breakthrough on constitutional amendments with Centre

    ISLAMABAD: The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has denied reaching a breakthrough on constitutional amendments with the federal government, ARY News reported.

    As per detail, the JUI-F spokesperson Aslam Ghauri said that its the incumbent government’s headache to pass the constitutional amendments before October 25, not JUI-F’s.

    The spokesperson revealed that 90% of the proposed amendments draft is ready and will be shared with PTI and PPP. However, he clarified that they don’t want a constitutional court that is above the Supreme Court. He emphasized that their principal stance is that constitutional amendments should be acceptable to all.

    He proposed that if there is no agreement on a constitutional court, a separate bench should be established in the Supreme Court, comprising 4-5 judges, under the Chief Justice. He stressed that constitutional amendments are for the 250 million people of Pakistan, not for an individual or government.

    The JUI-F leader also mentioned that the draft provided to them by the People’s Party was different, which caused concerns for Bilawal.

    Earlier, report circulated that the government achieved breakthrough in talks with JUI’s Maulana Fazlur Rehman over the proposed 26th constitutional amendment.

    Sources said that the government reached to an agreement with the JUI Leader over establishment of a constitutional court.

    “The constitutional amendment will be tabled in the parliament after the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) session scheduled on October 15 and 16 in Islamabad,” sources said.

    Also read: ‘Pakistan will have two chief justices after establishment of constitutional court’

    Proposed amendment in the constitution was thoroughly discussed in a meeting in the Presidency attended by President Asif Ali Zardari, PM Shehbaz Sharif, Nawaz Sharif and Maulana Fazlur Rehman, sources said.

    Sources said that the government at the end agreed over the suggestions of Fazlur Rehman on the proposed constitutional amendment.

  • SCO Summit bigger challenge than constitutional amends: Durrani

    SCO Summit bigger challenge than constitutional amends: Durrani

    ISLAMABAD: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit has been bigger challenge than proposed constitutional amends, Muhammad Ali Durrani said on Wednesday.

    In an exclusive conversation with ARY News, former federal minister Durrani said that hosting the SCO Summit meeting has been a milestone for Pakistan.

    “Keep all your contentious affairs including amendments in the constitution on backburner,” Muhammad Ali Durrani advised all political forces. “Any type of tension before the SCO conference will not be in the interest of Pakistan,” he said.

    Durrani said that constitutional amendments are a national issue, which needs a long-time and thorough consideration. “Which storm hit us last month, if the amendments were not passed within night,” he questioned.

    “The opposition as well as the government must avoid a conflicting step until October 16,” Durrani urged.

    “Pakistan could avail regional cooperation and economic and political strength with (successfully organizing) the conference,” he added.

    Pakistan will host the two-day SCO heads of governments meeting this month scheduled to take place on October 15-16.

  • Can’t see this system working, says PPP’s Ramesh Kumar

    Can’t see this system working, says PPP’s Ramesh Kumar

    ISLAMABAD: People’s Party leader Dr Ramesh Kumar has said, “The government goes down or not, he doesn’t see this system working”.

    “Wait for 10 to 15 days the things will get clear, anything could happen,” talking to ARY News in an interview former lawmaker said.

    He said, “things seem in control but it is not in actual”. “Shehbaz Sharif has been active but I am not seeing Pakistan’s fate being changed with his hands,” PPP leader said.

    “This is the year of judiciary and legislation related with it is also under the hammer,” Ramesh Kumar observed.

    “Due to disputes things not being seen to remain in control in future,” People’s Party leader said.

    “Foreign investment won’t come to the country in absence of internal stability,” he remarked. ” I am seeing next three to four months very bad and also critical,” Dr. Ramesh Kumar said.

    “Moody’s report comes or not, loans roll over happens or not, there are difficulties, I am seeing hardships ahead,” he observed.

  • Mohsin Naqvi must choose between interior ministry, PCB chief roles: Sanaullah

    Mohsin Naqvi must choose between interior ministry, PCB chief roles: Sanaullah

    ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Rana Sanaullah, who is also an adviser to the Prime Minister on political and public affairs, said that the positions of Ministry of Interior and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman are full-time roles, and Mohsin Naqvi has to take a final decision regarding which post to retain.

    Talking exclusively to ARY News, Sanaulalh highlighted the issue of political interference in sports bodies, saying that individuals with influence often occupy key positions without merit.

    Rana Sanaullahm further claimed that those who fail to secure a place in other institutions often use their power to secure a position in reputable sports bodies.

    “These individuals are so powerful that if I want to take a stand, the entire system would be shaken,” he stated.

    On political front, Rana Sanaullah said, we are not aligned with Maulana Fazlur Rehman; rather, we are in cooperation with him.

    There have been accusations against Lt. General (retired) Faiz Hameed regarding his involvement in the appointment of the Army Chief and securing desired postings. He is also accused of using PTI for these purposes. If these accusations hold, then he could not have acted alone; the founder of PTI would be involved as well, Sanaullah said.

    Read more: Govt pledges strict action over smear campaign against CJP Isa

    “It is possible that after retirement, WhatsApp messages may surface about communications between the two on May 9th and those who facilitated their communication may speak out later.”

  • CJP Qazi Faez Isa denied extension, says Rana Sanaullah

    CJP Qazi Faez Isa denied extension, says Rana Sanaullah

    Advisor to PM for Inter-Provincial Coordination Rana Sanaullah on Monday claimed Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Qazi Faez Isa has denied accepting an extension in his service tenure.

    Exclusively talking to ARY News, Rana Sanaullah said: “We don’t have the numbers needed for the Chief Justice’s extension or the constitutional amendment. If we had the numbers, it should have been done because a constitutional amendment is the prerogative of Parliament.”

    CJP Qazi Faez Isa has made it clear that he will not accept any extension. He discussed this with the Law Minister and Attorney General, noting that an age limit extension for everyone would be acceptable.

    On political front, Rana Sanaullah said, we are not aligned with Maulana Fazlur Rehman; rather, we are in cooperation with him.

    There have been accusations against Lt. General (retired) Faiz Hameed regarding his involvement in the appointment of the Army Chief and securing desired postings. He is also accused of using PTI for these purposes. If these accusations hold, then he could not have acted alone; the founder of PTI would be involved as well, Sanaullah said.

    Read more: Govt pledges strict action over smear campaign against CJP Isa

    “It is possible that after retirement, WhatsApp messages may surface about communications between the two on May 9th and those who facilitated their communication may speak out later.”

    Responding to a question during the interview, Rana Sanaullah said, former COAS Qamar Javed Bajwa never asked for an extension in our presence. Shehbaz Sharif also never indicated that the former COAS had asked for an extension.”

    He also denied claims of meeting between former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and Qamar Javed Bajwa’s father-in-law, Ijaz Amjad, in London.

  • PML-N ‘divided’ over talks with opposition

    PML-N ‘divided’ over talks with opposition

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is ‘divided’ over talks with the opposition parties in the National Assembly, ARY News reported on Sunday, citing well-informed sources.

    It has been learnt that PML-N leaders are not ‘happy’ over the statements of federal ministers and senior party leaders, Ahsan Iqbal and Khawaja Asif, as they feel putting conditions for talks, will create further ‘problems’.

    We have to move for unconditional talks, the sources said, citing PML-N huddle.

    PML-N president Nawaz Sharif is also in favour of unconditional talks with the opposition parties, the sources said and added Ahsan Iqbal and Khawaja Asif’s statements were supported by a key govt personality.

    Read more: PML-N won’t have problem if PTI, military hold talks: Ahsan Iqbal

    Earlier, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal said that the PML-N wouldn’t have any problem if the PTI and the military hold talks.

    Replying a question in an interview to the Voice of America, Ahsan Iqbal said, the armed forces won’t have the thinking to interfere in the politics again.

    “On what subject the PTI’s founder will hold talks with the military,” minister questioned. “Ban over the PTI being imposed or not, the party’s politics is directly attacking the interests of the state,” federal minister said.

    He said the PTI should beg apology from the nation and institutions, which may open a new door for them. “Where they will reach in Pakistan with this brand of politics,” he questioned.

  • JUI-F seeks PTI’s support for two senators

    JUI-F seeks PTI’s support for two senators

    Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Maulana Fazlur Rehman has demanded two Senate seats from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in exchange for his party’s full support in parliament.

    According to sources, JUI-F has demanded PTI’s support in electing his two senators, while PTI’s committee is willing to support one senator from JUI-F.

    Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam wants to elect former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor Ghulam Ali as a senator, while PTI’s committee is inclined to support another candidate, sources said.

    However, JUI-F lacks sufficient votes to elect a senator on its own, and therefore, needs PTI’s support.

    Sources said that the PTI committee has sought time to consult party chairman Imran Khan on JUI-F’s demands.

    Read More: Fazlur Rehman in favour of consensus between JUI-F, PTI

    Meanwhile, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) wants to elect Talha Mahmood as a senator, which JUI-F is likely to oppose.

    Notably, Mehmood parted ways with his decade-long affiliation with the JUI-F and announced joining the Pakistan Peoples Party.

    Earlier,  Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that it would be ‘fortunate’ if his party and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) develop a consensus.

    Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that there were big ‘mountain-sized’ differences between the two parties. “PTI’s delegation has come to us and as per our tradition, we have welcomed them,” Maulana Fazalur Rehman added.

    The JUI-F chief said that if their issues with the PTI get resolved, it would be good. “If not, every political party has its stance and opinion,” he said.

  • PML-N leaders secretly hold contacts with opposition parties

    PML-N leaders secretly hold contacts with opposition parties

    ISLAMABAD: The government has become active after meetings between the opposition alliance parties, citing sources ARY News reported on Saturday.

    Sources said that the PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif given task to some party leaders to hold meetings with oppositions.

    Three unnamed senior PML-N leaders made secret contacts with opposition parties on the instructions of Nawaz Sharif.

    According to sources, JUI-F chief Maulana Fazl ur Rehman came into contact with some Muslim League-Nawaz leaders few days ago. After this contact Fazl ur Rehman announced to hold separate public meetings of his party.

    PML-N leaders have submitted report about contacts with the opposition to Nawaz Sharif. The party’s president directed the PML-N leaders to further boost their efforts, according to sources.

    “The opposition leaders were conveyed message from the PML-N that keep their meetings continue but to avoid playing an active role,” sources said.