On December 12, 2024, PTI leader Zartaj Gul revealed that Imran Khan had granted full authority to a specially formed committee to hold talks with political parties. During a meeting, Khan discussed the party’s legal issues and political challenges. The committee includes Omar Ayub, Hamid Raza, Salman Akram Raja, and Asad Qaiser, with Khan empowering them to manage political affairs independently. titles
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Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has demanded that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) account for the 2018 general elections. In a statement in Islamabad, he said that if there are objections about the 2024 elections, they should be settled in the courts, but accountability must begin with the 2018 elections. He emphasized that everyone knows the reality of the 2018 election results and called for discussions on electoral integrity to address the events of 2018 first.
Seven terrorists were killed in two separate operations in North Waziristan. Intelligence-based operations resulted in the death of four terrorists in the Miran Shah area and three in Spinwam. During these operations, Lance Naik Muhammad Amin, aged 34, was martyred. The Pakistani military reiterated its commitment to continue operations to eliminate terrorism in the region.
: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif began the process of institutional reforms on Wednesday to improve governance. He emphasized the importance of expert insights and reviews for better decision-making. The Prime Minister highlighted that digitization and automation are crucial for development and prosperity and expressed commitment to utilizing expert services for enhanced governance.
Negotiations between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) are expected to begin soon. PTI leader Asad Qaiser had a meeting with National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq on Wednesday to discuss the political situation in the country, including the possibility of negotiations between the two parties.
On December 11, 2024, light snowfall and rain began in northern Azad Kashmir. Areas like Neelum Valley, Leepa, and Karnah experienced snowfall, while lower regions had rain. Muzaffarabad remained under overcast skies with light rain expected. The cold wave is expected to intensify further across the country.
The FIA arrested three suspects in Sindh linked to the MDCAT paper leak. The accused were allegedly involved in providing leaked papers to students for money. Investigations revealed incriminating screenshots of leaked papers on their phones, exposing a larger network. Further arrests are expected.
Khawaja Asif stated that the law would decide on the military trial of PTI founder Imran Khan. He revealed that Imran Khan and General Faiz Hameed worked together on political matters before and after the 2018 elections. He further mentioned that the situation might change if new evidence comes to light.
On December 12, 2024, the Supreme Court heard the review petition filed by Benazir Bhutto regarding the phone-tapping case from 1997. Bhutto and Yousaf Raza Gillani had filed the petition against President Farooq Leghari’s actions in 1996. Justice Jamal Mandokhel mentioned that the case’s outcome could affect other pending cases.
On December 11, 2024, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a surge of over 2,000 points, signaling a return of bullish momentum. The KSE-100 Index peaked at 111,005.06 during early trading, later settling at 110,749.15 with a 1.7% increase. The market rally was driven by improved economic indicators, especially a drop in inflation, sparking investor confidence. This surge follows previous discussions on policies in the banking sector, further bolstering market growth.
