US Lawmakers Urge China to Open Military Talks Amid Rising Risks Beijing, China – Adam Smith, the top Democrat on Washington’s Armed Services Committee, called on China to increase military communication with other global powers to prevent accidents and misunderstandings. Speaking at a news conference at the US Embassy in Beijing, Smith highlighted close encounters […]
Government Urges PTI Lawmakers to Stay in Parliament Amid Mass Resignations Islamabad – The government has reportedly asked the Speaker of the National Assembly not to immediately accept the resignations of opposition lawmakers, as efforts continue to persuade Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members to remain active in the parliamentary system. Sources say the government has reached […]
PTI Lawmakers Resign from Parliamentary Committees on Imran Khan’s Orders In a significant move, several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers have submitted their resignations from parliamentary committees, following directives from party founder Imran Khan. Ali Muhammad Khan reportedly handed in his resignation to the National Assembly Speaker’s Office. Similarly, MNA Adil Bazai resigned from all committees […]
PTI Finalizes Nominations After Key Lawmakers Disqualified ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has finalized its nominations for both houses of parliament following a series of disqualifications of its senior leaders. PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja confirmed that the nominations were made by party founder Imran Khan, saying the decisions had been formally settled. The […]
Three PTI Members Disqualified, By-Elections Announced Three members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party have lost their seats after being found guilty in cases related to the May 9 riots. They are: Senator Ejaz Chaudhry Punjab Assembly Opposition Leader Malik Ahmad Bhachar MNA Ahmed Chattha Malik Ahmad Bhachar was elected from PP-87 (Mianwali), and Ahmed […]
ECP Confirms Disqualification of PTI Leaders Still in Effect The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has said that the disqualifications of Senator Ejaz Chaudhry, MNA Ahmed Chattha, and Punjab Assembly Opposition Leader Malik Ahmed Khan Bhachar are still valid. These leaders were found guilty by an anti-terrorism court, and the court’s decision has not been […]
Women lawmakers belonging to ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI); in a sharp rejoinder, furthermore, came down hard on opposition parties and the ‘liberal brigade’; on social media on Tuesday for mercilessly criticising Prime Minister Imran Khan over his controversial statement on women’s dressing. In an interview on HBO; aired on Axios’ website on Sunday; interviewer Jonathan […]