Category: Politics
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Was Senator Faisal Saleem Rahman’s abduction orchestrated by his own party?
Veteran journalist Mohammad Malick has disclosed details of the disappearance of Senator Faisal Saleem Rahman prior to the passing of the 26th Constitutional Amendment. After the sudden disappearance of Senator Faisal Saleem Rehman on October 16, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) social media team vehemently criticised him, alleging that the Senator was not kidnapped but in…
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What are the terms of alleged ‘deal’ for Bushra Bibi’s release? Ansar Abbasi reveals details
After Imran Khan’s spouse Bushra Bibi was released from Adiala Jail last week, social media is abuzz about an alleged deal between the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the establishment, a claim that the party consistently denies. Journalist Ansar Abbasi, in his latest column, wrote that if the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur…
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Imran Khan falls sick after consuming jail food
Opposition leader in the National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan has stated that the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan was being served unhygienic food in Adiala Jail Rawalpindi. Speaking to journalists outside the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Rawalpindi, Omar Ayub Khan claimed, “Imran Khan was given substandard food, which caused him to vomit.” The opposition…
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Justice Mansoor Ali Shah on claims of ‘scheme to oust PML-N govt’
Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has responded to the allegations and conspiracies against him regarding the possible ouster of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government had he been appointed as the next chief justice of Pakistan (CJP). Reports quoted a source close to Justice Shah as “categorically denying” any intentions or plans to remove the incumbent…
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Khawaja Asif hints at possibility of deal after Bushra Bibi’s release
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif suggested on Tuesday that Imran Khan’s wife’s recent release from prison and departure to Peshawar were not usual developments, hinting at a “behind the scene story.” Asif also posted a message on his social media account saying that the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, had “tricks” to make…
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Maryam Nawaz hints at starting smog diplomacy with India
Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Maryam Nawaz spoke at a Diwali ceremony earlier today, during which she hinted at writing a letter to the Chief Minister of Indian Punjab on the issue of smog. “We need to have diplomacy with India regarding the issue of smog in Lahore. I’m thinking of writing a letter to the…
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Sher Afzal Marwat thinks Imran can be released from jail if Nawaz agrees to it
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat has stated that party founder Imran Khan’s release from jail is linked to former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s assent. Appearing on Samaa’s programme Nadeem Malik Live, Marwat stated, “Imran Khan’s release from jail is not possible until Nawaz Sharif agrees to it.” Commenting on former first lady Bushra…
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Khan’s sisters are respectable, but party policy will be made by our committee: Shandana Gulzar
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shandana Gulzar, while talking to a reporter, has stated that despite what Imran Khan’s sisters say, party policy “will be made by the parliamentary or political core committee.” In recent times, controversy and infighting have surrounded the PTI as its founder, Imran Khan, has been in jail for more than a…
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‘Malaysian PM requested to meet Imran Khan in jail’
Zulfi Bukhari, a close aide of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, has claimed that Malaysian Prime Minister (PM) Anwar Ibrahim recently requested to meet the incarcerated former premier in jail. In an interview to Zeteo’s Mehdi Hasan, Bukhari claimed that PM Ibrahim had requested to visit Adiala Jail, where Imran Khan has been locked…
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Punjab education minister hints at schools closure due to smog
Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat, in the wake of smog in Lahore, has indicated that schools will be closed while asserting that the situation of pollution is getting worse. ARY News reports that the smog has intensified in Punjab, and the provincial capital has become the most polluted city in the world, with the…