Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan has stated that if the talks have reached the level of the “powerful five,” then it should not be considered. In a media talk at a park in Rawalpindi’s Dhaavel Nagar, Barrister Gohar stated that the five powerful individuals cannot and do not need to hold meetings. He further said that if meetings are not granted, then how can negotiations take place? The PTI Chairman presented the statement made about begging for meetings in a distorted manner.
Barrister Gohar Khan was asked questions about practically side-lining him by Salman Akram Raja. PTI Chairman further stated that what he meant to say was that even if the court rulings, SOCO operations, and jail laws are not followed, if meetings are not granted, then it is begging.
He mentioned that for the past month, PTI members have been visiting the Chief Minister’s office every Monday but returning without a meeting. The meetings have been made contentious, and he questioned where this would lead to. The PTI Chairman emphasized that they have been trying to find a solution to stabilize the situation.
In a related development, PTI has requested permission to hold a rally at the Quaid-e-Azam’s mausoleum in Karachi. Barrister Gohar Khan stated that even Imran Ismail had called him, and he told them that they would not be participating in the event. The PTI Chairman expressed concerns about the party’s participation in the conference.
Barrister Gohar Khan mentioned that holding meetings between the party and the government is essential to stabilize the situation. Those who are trying to contribute to stability should be praised. He emphasized that the laws and court rulings are in place, but meetings are still not granted. If meetings are not granted despite court rulings, then it is begging.
A 25-year-old youth lost his life in a shootout with robbers in the Kashmir Colony area of Karachi’s Mahmoodabad. In Chakwal’s Talagang area, a bus fell into a ditch, killing five people and injuring 27 others. The Peshawar police have launched a large-scale operation against land mafia, usurers, and robbers.
The Sindh High Court has issued a stay order on the case of the ownership of the Cotton Exchange Building. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has declared multiple power stations and companies as having poor safety performance.
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, met with the country’s Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar. PTI Senator Barrister Ali Zafar stated that the current environment does not seem conducive to negotiations, and PTI members are not being allowed any kind of political activity.
According to officials, the bodies and injured were transported to the hospital via ambulances. Awami National Party (ANP) leader and former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Amir Haider Khan Hoti stated that war and negotiations cannot go hand-in-hand, and a review of the situation is essential. The Election Tribunal in Peshawar dismissed the plea of PTI candidate Taimur Salim Jhagra.
In Quetta, a rickshaw driver set his vehicle on fire on Airport Road, alleging that the traffic police officer had been demanding money from him. Barrister Salman Akram Raja clarified his statement regarding the party chairmanship. Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah met with a delegation of the Grand Alliance of Private Schools Associations.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given permission to make Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad airports autonomous. It is expected that the competition between two groups in the upcoming elections will be intense, but the most interesting competition is expected to be for the professor’s seat.
Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif stated that our aircraft have undergone a war test with India, and we are receiving so many orders that it is possible that we may not need IMF assistance within six months. According to American media, Russia has sent submarines and other ships to protect its oil tankers. Indian media claims that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected Bangladesh’s request to shift the T20 World Cup matches from India.
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