The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is contemplating the revival of its protest movement, with the possibility of rejoining the streets after Ramadan. In an exclusive interview with Shahzeb Khanzada, Shafi Jan, the Adviser to the Chief Minister on Information, revealed that the government is exploring new strategies for the protest movement, which was put on hold earlier.
According to Shafi Jan, the government plans to establish the Rihai Movement, a pro-Pakistan movement that will be led by party workers. The movement aims to promote national unity and solidarity, and will not be a political wing of the party. The government has announced that the movement will be dissolved once the founder of the party, Imran Khan, is released from prison.
Meanwhile, the Punjab government has released a list of banned organizations and unregistered charities. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested two immigration officials for allegedly taking bribes from passengers to clear their immigration.
In a separate incident, a woman died after being electrocuted while taking shelter under a tree in the courtyard of a government girls’ high school in Budhiana, Sialkot. The incident occurred when a group of women were waiting for their bus to take them to the airport.
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation has expressed its desire to increase its investment in Pakistan. In a related development, the government has announced that it will deploy 50 city wardens to ensure the security of markets in the province.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed that the Natwest Twenty20 Cup qualifying round will take place in Lahore. In a shocking incident, a man was arrested for allegedly taking a bribe from a foreigner to clear his immigration.
In a separate incident, a video has surfaced showing a man attempting to bribe an immigration official at the Lahore airport. The man, identified as Ahmad, was reportedly taking a bribe from a foreigner to clear his immigration.
In a related development, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that its delegation will visit Pakistan on February 25. In a separate incident, a question has been raised about the validity of fasting if a person delays taking a bath and their eyes open after the time for the morning prayer has passed.
In other news, Abu Dhabi’s real estate market has seen a record surge in sales for 2025, according to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre. The centre has released data showing the growth in the real estate market.
In a related development, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced that it will deploy 50 city wardens to ensure the security of markets in the province.
