ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has officially filed a petition in the Supreme Court, requesting a review of the decision concerning the allocation of reserved seats. The petition, submitted by Farooq H. Naik on behalf of the PPP, challenges the Supreme Court’s ruling dated July 12.
In their revision petition, the PPP argues that the allocation of seats to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was carried out without proper consultation and urges the court to reconsider and withdraw its previous decision.
This move follows a similar action by the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) [PML-N], which filed their own review petition on July 15, seeking a reassessment of the same ruling on reserved seats.
Zulfi Bukhari appointed advisor to
Imran Khan on international affairs
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has appointed Zulfi Bukhari as advisor to party founder Imran Khan on international affairs. After getting approval from the PTI chairman, party secretary general Omar Ayub issued a notification in this regard on Tuesday.
It may be mentioned here that PTI Information secretary and spokesman Raoof Hasan was arrested by the Islamabad police on Monday for what the government alleged involvement in anti-state propaganda.
Opposition announces hunger
strike camp outside Punjab Assembly
LAHORE: The opposition in Punjab has announced the establishment of a hunger strike camp, following similar actions at the federal level. The camp is set to take place outside the Punjab Assembly from 3 pm to 7 pm starting from today.
Opposition Leader Malik Ahmed Bhachar revealed that the symbolic hunger strike aims to protest the release of PTI founder Imran Khan, the arrests of social media activists, and the surging inflation. “This camp is our stand against the injustices and economic challenges faced by the people,” Bhachar stated.
The opposition’s decision underscores their growing discontent with the current political and economic situation, signaling heightened tensions within the province.
LHC summons Lahore DC on
PTI’s plea for rally at Minar-i-Pakistan
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday summoned the Lahore deputy commissioner and other respondents in connection with the application filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to hold a public rally at the Minar-i-Pakistan.
LHC Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh conducted hearing on the plea of PTI’s vice president Sheikh Akmal Khan. It was argued that the PTI should be allowed to hold a public rally on Aug 14 at Minar-i-Pakistan, assuring the court that no anti-state activity would be carried out in the rally.
The applicant also said that the PTI was being politically victimised for the past couple of years. The court adjourned the hearing until next week. It must be remembered that the PTI had approached the LHC for permission to hold power show at the Minar-i-Pakistan.
ECP grants time to PTI for submission
of documents in intra-party election case
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday extended deadline for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to submit its documents following intra-party elections case.
Three-member bench led by Sindh ECP member Nisar Durrani conducted hearing on the PTI intra-party election case. The ECP member from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa asked who supervised the elections of the PTI as it was not an organisation.
“The ECP didn’t raise any objection over recent election of the PTI. There are few legal as well as technical questions which we intend to answer if we are given time,” responded PTI Chief Barrister Gohar. He said that police confiscated everything which included important party documents, police didn’t even leave ‘water dispenser’ during the raid it conducted on the PTI Central Secretariat.
The ECP adjourned the hearing without giving a date. It must be noted that the ECP had fixed July 13 for hearing of PTI’s intra-party election case.
Bannu sit-in enters fifth day today,
Apex committee meeting tomorrow,
Bannu Peace Committee presents 16 demands
BANNU: The sit-in demanding improved law and order in Bannu has entered its fifth day today with the situation remaining calm and markets resuming normal operations.
Protesters have maintained a peaceful stance, avoiding any riots or disruptions. According to RPO officials, police patrolling has been intensified, and thorough checks are being conducted at posts near tribal areas. Authorities report that the law-and-order situation is under control, with daily activities returning to normal as the peaceful demonstration persists.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Advisor Barrister Saif said on Tuesday that provincial apex committee meeting regarding recent turmoil in Bannu would be called on July 25.
KP Information Minister stated that KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur talked at length with peace committee members on resurgence of terrorism in KP including unrest in Bannu.
Speaking about upcoming apex committee meeting, he said that policy would be carved out to combat terror threat in the province, adding that a symbolic sit-in would continue in Bannu and the KP CM would visit Bannu on the invitation of the committee. He lauded all stakeholders who were involved to bring peace in Bannu following violent skirmishes erupted last week.
Meanwhile, a Jirga between the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and the Bannu Peace Committee [an envoy of the elders of the Bannu district] was held at the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar on Tuesday.
The elders from Bannu presented a 16-point list of demands to Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and expressed their concerns over the military’s Azm-e-Istehkham Operation (AIO).
KP Government Spokesperson Barrister Dr Saif confirmed the Jirga at the CM’s house and stated that it has been decided to call the Apex Committee meeting on Thursday. He said it has been agreed that the Apex Committee meeting will take place on Thursday, with five advisors from the Bannu Peace Committee.
Barrister Dr Saif mentioned that a policy to restore law and order in the province would be formulated in the upcoming provincial Apex Committee meeting. The spokesperson said CM Ali Amin Gandapur discussed the situation in Bannu with the Bannu Peace Committee members and expressed gratitude for their cooperation with the administration regarding the Bannu incident.
Spokesperson Dr Saif added that the members of the Bannu Peace Committee have expressed their trust in Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, who will visit Bannu on Friday at their invitation. Regarding Jirga, the sources said it has been decided that the Bannu Peace Committee will continue the symbolic sit-in in Bannu.
Additionally, it was agreed to restore the authority of the police and activate the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Bannu while CM Ali Amin Gandapur’s visit to Bannu on Friday is confirmed.
PTI finalizes list for 14 reserved
women’s seats in National Assembly
LAHORE, July 23 (INP): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is set to finalize its list of candidates for the 14 reserved women’s seats in the National Assembly from Punjab.
Among those under consideration are PTI Women Wing President Kanwal Shozab, former National Assembly member Alia Hamza, and General Secretary of the Women Wing Rubina Shaheen. Also included are former North Punjab President Seemabiyah Tahir, Farkhunda Kokb, and Central Punjab Women President Shahnaz Tariq.
The list features additional notable names such as Punjab General Secretary Dr. Misbah Zafar, former National Assembly member Rubiya Jameel, Sialkot candidate Rehana Dar, and Khadija Shah. Farah Agha from Rawalpindi and former President of the Women Wing for Central Punjab Dr. Nosheen Hamid are also included.
Rabia Cheema, wife of former Governor Punjab Umar Cheema, and Firdous Rehana are part of the list awaiting final approval from PTI founder Imran Khan.
PHC orders removal of
Shaukat Yousafzai’s name from ECL
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court has directed the removal of Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Shaukat Yousafzai’s name from the Exit Control List (ECL).
The ruling came after a petition was filed challenging the travel ban imposed on Yousafzai. During the hearing, Justice Sahibzada Asadullah and Justice Dr. Khurshid Iqbal were informed that Yousafzai was blocked from traveling to Europe at Islamabad Airport, despite previously being prevented from traveling for Umrah.
Yousafzai’s lawyer argued that the inclusion of his name on the ECL was based on an FIR in Shangla, where he is currently on bail. The lawyer contended that the travel restrictions were unjustified.
FIA Director Legal confirmed that Yousafzai’s name was added to the ECL following a directive from the Home Department. However, he noted that the Home Department had since cleared Yousafzai, and there were no objections to removing his name from the list.
Following these clarifications, the court ordered the immediate removal of Yousafzai’s name from the ECL, enabling him to travel freely.