Islamabad, Pakistan – The two-day opposition conference in Islamabad drew to a close as key opposition leaders reaffirmed their commitment to protecting the constitution and promoting democratic dialogue. Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief, Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, stated that he is not a proponent of any movement or confrontation politics. “We say let us talk, but the conversation doesn’t move forward,” he said, acknowledging the sacrifices of religious scholars and political workers.
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief, Liaquat Baloch, emphasized the need for national unity, urging all political parties, media, and civil society to come together on a national agenda. He stressed the importance of peaceful political struggle and prioritizing the protection of the constitution in national interests.
Meanwhile, other news developments include the imposition of a new “Net Metering Policy” in the country, which has been renamed as the “Nepra Solar Consumers Regulations 2025.” The police reported a shooting incident near a town in Chitral, claiming two brothers among the deceased. A spokesperson for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) stated that the partial relocation of flights is a routine safety measure.
In other news, a severe dust storm swept through Karachi, causing reduced visibility in several areas. The city’s residents woke up to a thick fog, with visibility limited to just a few meters. The storm also brought heavy rainfall to Chaman city and its surrounding areas, causing power outages, fallen electricity poles, and uprooted trees.
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari is currently on a four-day visit to Iraq, where he was received by Iraqi authorities in Baghdad. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Balochistan has revealed that various government departments were issued 22 billion rupees in notices over the past year. The Ministry of Defense issued a statement in response to comments made by Indian author Javed Akhtar.
