During his appearance on Geo News’ program “Capital Talk,” Barrister Zafar said that according to Article 17 of the Constitution, every political party has the right to engage in politics. He maintained that PTI is not being allowed any political activity, and Article 17 is clear that no political party can be banned if it is not posing a threat to the country’s integrity.
Barrister Zafar further stated that the Parliament had a thorough discussion on this article, and the Election Act was passed afterward. He added that the Election Act requires that a party must be held accountable with substantial evidence if it is deemed to be working against the country’s integrity. He claimed that mere accusations are not sufficient, and the party must present evidence in the Supreme Court or the Constitutional Court.
Barrister Zafar also stated that cases are being filed against our leadership, workers are being harassed, and the government must create an environment conducive to negotiations. He said that if the government does not create this environment, then negotiations cannot proceed. He also stated that only a powerful country can impose its will on others and create a conducive environment for negotiations.
The nation mourns the loss of a 25-year-old youth who lost his life in a firing incident in a robbery case in Karachi’s Mahmoodabad Kashmir Colony. In a separate incident, five people lost their lives and 27 were injured when a passenger bus fell into a ditch in Chakwal’s Talagang area.
The Peshawar police have launched a crackdown on land mafia, usurers, and robbers. The Sindh High Court has issued a stay order on the ownership of Cotton Exchange Building. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has classified several power stations and companies as deficient in safety standards.
Pakistani Ambassador to Russia, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, met with Vice President and Foreign Minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, in Russia. Authorities have confirmed that the bodies and injured were shifted to the hospital via ambulances. Awami National Party (ANP) leader and former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Amir Haider Khan Hoti, said that war and negotiations cannot go hand in hand, and a review of our stance is necessary.
The Election Tribunal in Peshawar has rejected the plea of PTI candidate, Taimur Salim Jhagga, for his electoral disqualification. A rickshaw driver in Quetta set his vehicle on fire alleging that a traffic police officer demanded money from him. Barrister Salman Akram Raja explained his statement regarding party chairmanship. Sindh Education Minister, Syed Sardar Ali Shah, met with a delegation from the Grand Alliance of Private Schools Associations. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has approved the outsourcing of Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad Airports.
The upcoming elections are expected to witness a fierce competition between two groups, but the most interesting contest is expected to be for the professor’s seat. PTI Chairman, Barrister Gohar Khan, said that if negotiations are being discussed with only the five major parties, then it is not being taken seriously.
Defense Minister, Khawaja Asif, said that our warships have become a test of war with India, and we are receiving orders at such a pace that it is possible that we may not need IMF assistance in six months. According to American media reports, Russia has sent warships and other vessels to protect its oil tankers. The Indian media has claimed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected Bangladesh’s request to shift T20 World Cup matches from India.
The global market’s 100 Index closed at 1,85,062 points yesterday. The Saudi-led coalition has issued a statement further saying that Al-Zibidi has not boarded a plane to Riyadh.
