Lahore – As the political crisis intensifies between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the government, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has urged for a national dialogue to resolve the ongoing turmoil. PTI convoys, initially from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and now in Punjab, are heading towards Islamabad, demanding the release of party founder Imran Khan and other political reforms. The government has responded by setting up containers around the capital to block the protests, causing widespread disruptions not only in Islamabad and Rawalpindi but across other cities in Punjab as well. In a statement, JI senior leader Liaqat Baloch expressed concern that the persistent political instability is…
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Lahore – Scholars from various religious schools of thought have urged political leaders to adopt a sensible approach, warning that the ongoing protests and sit-ins are detrimental to the country. Their remarks came during a meeting of the Kul Masalik Ulema Board, chaired by Maulana Asim Makhdoom on Sunday. Prominent participants included Allama Mohsin Golrawi, Qari Khalid Mahmood, Agha Saghir Abbas Virk, and Allama Muhammad Badr. The scholars emphasized that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) should engage in dialogue with the government, noting that if PTI members can hold talks with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), there should be no hesitation in engaging with the current…
Islamabad – Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has strongly condemned the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government’s response to the ongoing violence in Kurram district, calling it a failure of governance. He criticized the provincial administration for its “criminal negligence” and lack of action in addressing the escalating unrest. “The government’s silence in this turmoil is akin to being an ally of terrorists. We denounce the PTI government’s failure to fulfill its primary responsibility of maintaining law and order,” Bilawal stated on Sunday. The PPP chairman’s remarks came as Kurram continues to face deadly tribal clashes that have claimed dozens of…
Islamabad – A high-level delegation from Belarus arrived in Islamabad on Sunday ahead of President Aleksandr Lukashenko’s three-day official visit to Pakistan. The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral relations and foster cooperation across multiple sectors, with several agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) set to be signed between the two nations. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi extended a warm welcome to the 68-member delegation upon their arrival in the federal capital. The delegation comprises several key Belarusian officials, including the foreign minister, energy minister, justice minister, transport minister, minister for natural resources, minister for emergency situations, and the chairman of the…
Islamabad – The federal government has strongly condemned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) latest protest in Islamabad, calling it “illegal and unnecessary.” Officials have accused PTI leaders of deliberately avoiding participation in the demonstrations by surrendering to the police and termed the protest a deliberate attempt to destabilize the nation. Government’s Stance Information Minister Ataullah Tarar stated during a visit to Islamabad that most PTI leaders were courting arrest to avoid involvement in the protest. “It seems the party leadership has no real intention of seeking the release of their leader [Imran Khan] from jail,” he remarked, emphasizing that any such matter should…
Parachinar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – After days of intense clashes that claimed at least 75 lives and injured dozens, tribal groups in Kurram district have agreed to a seven-day ceasefire. The agreement was brokered by a government delegation led by Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, who met with tribal leaders in Parachinar on Saturday. Agreement Details Barrister Saif confirmed that both parties agreed to return each other’s hostages and the bodies of those killed in the violence. “This is a crucial step toward de-escalating the situation,” he remarked after chairing discussions aimed at resolving the conflict. Escalation of Violence The clashes began on…
Islamabad – The federal government has strongly condemned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) latest protest in Islamabad, calling it “illegal and unnecessary.” Officials have accused PTI leaders of deliberately avoiding participation in the demonstrations by surrendering to the police and termed the protest a deliberate attempt to destabilize the nation. Government’s Stance Information Minister Ataullah Tarar stated during a visit to Islamabad that most PTI leaders were courting arrest to avoid involvement in the protest. “It seems the party leadership has no real intention of seeking the release of their leader [Imran Khan] from jail,” he remarked, emphasizing that any such matter should…
Parachinar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – After days of intense clashes that claimed at least 75 lives and injured dozens, tribal groups in Kurram district have agreed to a seven-day ceasefire. The agreement was brokered by a government delegation led by Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, who met with tribal leaders in Parachinar on Saturday. Agreement Details Barrister Saif confirmed that both parties agreed to return each other’s hostages and the bodies of those killed in the violence. “This is a crucial step toward de-escalating the situation,” he remarked after chairing discussions aimed at resolving the conflict. Escalation of Violence The clashes began on…
Location: Kazan, Russia Incident Overview Iran has lodged an official protest with Moscow over the “violent” arrest of two Iranian students at Kazan Federal University in the Russian city of Kazan. The students were detained after a reported altercation at a visa extension center. Details of the Arrest According to Iran’s state news agency IRNA, the students were subjected to “inhumane and unprofessional beatings” by the Russian police before their arrest on Friday. Iran’s consulate in Kazan issued a statement condemning the treatment, which led to the submission of a formal protest note to the Russian Foreign Ministry. Iran’s Response…
Location: Nicosia, Cyprus EU’s Stance on ICC Warrants European Union governments cannot choose whether to implement arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israeli leaders, according to Josep Borrell, the EU’s foreign policy chief. The ICC warrants were issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leader Ibrahim Al Masri on charges of crimes against humanity. As signatories of the Rome Statute, all EU member states are obliged to enforce the court’s decisions. Hungary’s Response and Borrell’s Remarks While several EU states have affirmed their commitment to the ICC’s mandates, Hungarian…
