Category: Politics
Government Establishes 5-Member Committee to Investigate May 9 Violence
The federal government has established a cabinet committee to investigate the incidents that occurred on May 9, 2023, during which violent PTI supporters attacked, vandalized, and set fire to public and private property. On the directive of caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar, a notification for the formation of a five-member committee was issued. Caretaker…
Political Parties Unanimously Reject Postponement of Elections
Various political parties have collectively rejected what they perceive as an ‘unconstitutional’ resolution passed by the Senate, advocating for a delay in the upcoming general elections scheduled for February 8. The resolution cited concerns about the ‘security situation’ and extreme weather conditions in hilly areas. The parties unequivocally dismissed the non-binding resolution, asserting that any…
PTI Founder Called to Appear on January 9
Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has been summoned by an Anti-Terrorism Court in Rawalpindi in connection with a case related to the May 9 riots. These riots involved attacks on military installations following the arrest of the former premier. The summons are related to cases involving an assault on General Headquarters and…
Entire Pakistan is happy over 5-year disqualification law: CJP Isa
Islamabad: Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa notes nationwide satisfaction with the amended Election Act 2017, restricting lawmakers’ disqualification to five years. During a hearing on the disqualification of lawmakers under Article 62(1)(F) of the Constitution, CJP Isa remarked that the entire country is content with the five-year disqualification law, unchallenged by anyone. The seven-member larger…
Imran Khan and Others Face Issuance of Arrest Warrants in May 9 Case
An anti-terrorism court has issued arrest warrants for the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, and other party leaders in connection with the May 9 incidents. The court summoned the PTI founder and other leaders on Thursday in relation to a case involving an attack and vandalism at the office of a sensitive institution,…
PML-N Denies Tickets to Key Leaders, Including Ayaz Sadiq, for Lahore’s NA Seats
Sources revealed on Thursday that the PML-N has opted not to grant party tickets to several high-profile leaders, including Ayaz Sadiq, for National Assembly seats in Lahore. The party has shortlisted candidates for 12 out of 14 constituencies in the Punjab capital, with Naseer Bhatta and Waheed Alam Khan failing to secure the party’s endorsement….
PML-N & Q-League Expected to Forge Seat Adjustment Agreement for February 8 Elections
Negotiations are currently underway between the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) regarding a seat adjustment deal for the upcoming general elections scheduled for February 8, 2024. The PML-Q is seeking seat adjustments on multiple constituencies, including those where they secured victories in the 2018 elections, consisting of four National Assembly seats…
Lifetime disqualification determined on perception, not Constitution: CJP Faez Isa
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, during the hearing of a case related to the lifetime disqualification of lawmakers under Article 62(1)(F), emphasized that the interpretation of such disqualifications is based on one’s own perception rather than the Constitution. The seven-member bench, led by CJP Isa, is overseeing the case, and Attorney General…
PTI Makes Last-Minute Effort, Appeals to SC for Return of ‘Bat’ Symbol
On Thursday, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) took its final attempt to reclaim its iconic ‘bat’ electoral symbol before the February 8 polls, as the symbol holds crucial importance for voters in identifying their preferred candidate on election day. The party believes that the absence of a unified symbol may lead to confusion among voters, potentially…
PPP Proposes Bilawal as Prime Ministerial Candidate
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Central Executive Committee (CEC) convened on Wednesday and recommended the party Chairman, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, as its nominee for the position of prime minister following the completion of the election process and the establishment of a new government. During the meeting at Bilawal House in Lahore, the PPP CEC extensively…