The Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Barrister Saad Hussain Rizvi, has announced efforts to secure the release of Imran Khan’s wife, Bushra Wattoo. In a statement, Rizvi expressed concern over the reports that Bushra Wattoo was shifted to the hospital during the night. He has called for meetings between the family members of PTI and Bushra Wattoo, as well as the PTI leadership, emphasizing the need for peaceful negotiations.
The PTI chief has also stated that PTI will continue to be a peaceful movement, adhering to principles of democracy. However, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shafi Jan, has expressed concern over the government’s lack of response to the health issues faced by Bushra Wattoo and Imran Khan. Shafi Jan has accused the Punjab government of being indifferent to the situation, saying that denying basic medical facilities to the PTI leadership is a violation of human rights and the constitution.
Meanwhile, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has made payments of $1.1 billion to oil marketing companies as part of price differential claims. The Karachi Airport has announced the commencement of Hajj flights from today. The first Hajj flight from Karachi Airport is scheduled to depart at 3 am, with Governor of Sindh, Nisar Ahmed Khuhro, bidding farewell to the pilgrims.
In a separate development, the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) has appointed Asad Naqvi, a prominent Pakistani community leader in Japan, as Advisor to the Chairman, Board of Governors. Sindh Minister for Home Affairs, Ziaul Hassan Lango, has expressed dissatisfaction with the law and order situation in the province. Imran Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan, has praised the role of the US in the Lebanon ceasefire and extended his best wishes to US President Donald Trump.
Reports from foreign news agencies suggest that the Iranian delegation had expressed concerns that they could be targeted by Israel. A Pakistani ship has set sail from Kuwait and is en route to the Hormuz Strait. Karachi shipping sources confirm that the Khairpur ship will pass through the Hormuz Strait.
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a written order, directing lawyers to refrain from seeking unnecessary adjournments. Chief Justice of Pakistan, Yaqub Ali, has directed the lawyers to take note of the court’s decision, which aims to combat the tradition of lawyers seeking adjournments.
PTI Chairman, Barrister Saad Hussain Rizvi, has initiated efforts to win over the family of Imran Khan by holding meetings with them, showcasing the party’s commitment to peaceful negotiations. The move is seen as a significant step towards resolving the ongoing crisis.
The Ministry of Environmental Change has issued a formal notification for the formation of a committee. Karachi’s residents are facing a power crisis, with electricity supply suspended for 10 hours in several areas. Police officials investigating the matter claim that the deceased body was found 10-15 days after its disappearance, with no signs of violence or torture, and the death was caused by natural causes.
US President Donald Trump has expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister of Pakistan and the Pakistani military chief, terming them “excellent people.”
