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In a stunning revelation, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Advisor on Information, Shafiq Jan, has claimed that the jail superintendent is so powerful that they can prevent the Chief Minister from meeting with him. In an interview on Geo News’ program ‘Capital Talk,’ Shafiq Jan expressed his concerns about the current situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, stating that the province is on the brink of being ruled by the governor. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader emphasized that the party has reservations about the health of its founder, Imran Khan.
Shafiq Jan mentioned that the Chief Minister, Saeed Afridi, has publicly stated that if the federation wants to impose governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, they should go ahead and do so. The advisor claimed that the Chief Minister’s working relationship with the provincial government is not as it should be, and that the jail superintendent is not allowing him to meet with the Chief Minister. Shafiq Jan stated that the Chief Minister was not allowed to visit the Adiala Jail on Tuesday, but will visit on Thursday for a meeting.
In another development, the Director of the Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar has been removed from his position due to poor performance. Shafiq Jan stated that the responsibility for the issue has been given to Mahmood Achakzai and Maulana Naseer Abbas, and that the party will accept their decision and move forward.
Shafiq Jan also claimed that the sons of PTI’s founder have hinted at returning to Pakistan in January and that the party had not been allowed to participate in the Lahore by-election campaign. The advisor stated that the people are attending the party’s rallies, but are hoping for a change under the leadership of Saeed Afridi. Shafiq Jan emphasized that the party had taken the issue to court, but the cases are not proceeding.
In a related development, the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) has highlighted Pakistan’s anti-corruption reforms at a conference in Doha. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has also been involved in a trial against individuals accused of attacking a police station in Lahore. The Karachi Bar Association has also held an emergency general body meeting to discuss the upcoming elections.
PTI Chairman, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, has expressed his concerns about the recent orders to remove judges, stating that it is a disturbing move that causes them great anxiety. In another development, a crackdown has been launched against power thieves in North Karachi’s Khemso Goth area.
The Governor’s Party has emphasized the need for the province to maintain a good relationship with the federation in order to improve the province. The party has also stated that the province cannot afford to engage in talks with militants. The Pakistan Publishers and Booksellers Association (PPBA) has launched a five-day book fair in Karachi, which was attended by thousands of book lovers.
The United Nations Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team has reported that the leader of the ISIS-Khorasan and the founder of the group’s media wing, Sultan Aziz Azam, has been arrested. In a related development, a video has surfaced showing a woman being beaten by her husband, which has caused a public outcry.
In another development, the US administration has announced plans to accelerate the process of revoking the citizenship of foreign-born Americans. Germany has also announced plans to bring back 535 Afghan nationals who worked with the German army in Afghanistan before its withdrawal and are now at risk from the Taliban.
The Dubai Police have advised the public to take precautions to avoid marine-related dangers. The Governor’s Party has emphasized the importance of maintaining a good relationship with the federation in order to improve the province, and has stated that the province cannot afford to engage in talks with militants.
The United Nations Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team has reported that the leader of the ISIS-Khorasan and the founder of the group’s media wing, Sultan Aziz Azam, has been arrested.
