Gandapur returns to PTI parliamentary politics, decision to nominate provincial representative in negotiation process

    

    Peshawar: Former Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur is returning to PTI parliamentary politics, it has been decided to nominate Ali Amin Gandapur as the provincial representative in the negotiation process. The statement issued after the provincial parliamentary party meeting of PTI Khyber Pakhtunkhwa said that based on the opinion of the majority members of the parliamentary party, it has been decided to nominate former Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur as the provincial representative in the central negotiation process. According to the parliamentary party statement, Sohail Afridi is the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa while Junaid Akbar is the provincial president of the party. There was no discussion regarding the change in both positions in the previous meeting.

        The statement of the meeting expressed concern over the statement and tweet of Central Secretary General Salman Akram Raja and demanded that Chairman Barrister Gauhar Ali Khan take notice of the matter. The parliamentary party also demanded that Salman Akram Raja withdraw his statement and apologize. The statement termed the imposition of emergency and governor’s rule in the province on October 11 as unconstitutional and illegal, calling it political revenge.

      The parliamentary party also expressed concern over the arrests and kidnappings of Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, Provincial Assembly Speaker Babar Saleem Swati and other party leaders and workers. The parliamentary party called on the international community to play a role in the recovery of detainees and allegedly kidnapped leaders, while appealing to the courts to ensure their recovery through immediate legal action. The statement also demanded that an effective protest plan be formulated within the framework of the constitution and law for the release of the founding chairman, his wife and other arrested party leaders. Rejecting the new administrative structure being established in tribal and some settled districts, the parliamentary party demanded its immediate withdrawal.

     The declaration also opposed the attempt to impose unelected representatives through the Area Representative Development Councils. The parliamentary party agreed to join hands with other political parties and relevant stakeholders to launch a movement against the new administrative system and reiterated its commitment to continue the political, legal and democratic struggle for the constitutional and democratic rights of the province, the restoration of elected leadership and the protection of the public mandate.

Gandapur Return

Mecca Alliance will come into action on military conflict, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry

       Muslims should unite instead of fighting each other, Middle East conflict must be resolved through negotiations, compromise on protection of Haram Al-Sharif is impossible, Pak Army Spokesperson

      Saudi Arabia's sovereignty, territorial integrity are the top priority for Pakistan, the unequivocal position of our political and military leadership has already come to the fore

     It is not in anyone's interest to further spread the Middle East military conflict, the aim of this alliance is to promote peace, stability and security in the region, Interview

                 Rawalpindi: DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that it is inevitable to reach a conclusion on the Middle East conflict through negotiations, while the collective deterrence of Mecca Alliance will come into action on the failure of a negotiated solution and military conflict. In an interview given to Arab TV, DG ISPR said that the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement has progressed in a very short time, this The agreement is a combination of the thinking of the three countries. He said that the sovereignty, territorial integrity and protection of the Two Holy Mosques of Saudi Arabia are the top priority for Pakistan. There can be no compromise on the protection of the Two Holy Mosques. Pakistan's position is very clear and unequivocal. Pakistan's message has already been conveyed through the political leadership and field marshals. 

                The DG ISPR further said that there is intense anger and resentment among the public, political and military leadership over the attacks on the holy places. Escalating the ups and downs of the conflict at any level will not benefit any country. Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said that further escalating the military conflict in the Middle East is not in anyone's interest. It is inevitable to reach a conclusion through negotiations. The collective deterrence of the Mecca Alliance will come into play in the event of a failure in a negotiated solution and a military clash. The leadership and strategy of the Mecca Alliance are clear that it has no aggressive intentions. The Pakistan Army Spokesperson said that Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey believe in peace, stability and prosperity in the region. This alliance is not aimed at any particular country. Not against, the aim of this alliance is to promote peace, stability and security in the region, Muslims need to unite instead of fighting each other.

Mecca Defense Agreement is an example of Pakistan's commitment to regional security, terrorism is a global problem, joint cooperation is necessary to eliminate it, Mohsin Naqvi

               Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that the Mecca Defense Agreement is not a war agreement but a peace agreement, Pakistan wants peace in the region under this agreement and this agreement is an example of Pakistan’s commitment to regional security. He said that Pakistan made every effort to bring the US and Iran to the negotiating table, during which there were moments when the situation became tense but Pakistan did not give up. Addressing the Global Security Forum in Qatar on Monday, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that Pakistan has always talked about peace and the Field Marshal played an important role for global peace. Terrorism is a global problem, joint cooperation is necessary to eliminate it, while Pakistan has also been playing its role in global peace missions for a long time. 

              Mohsin Naqvi said that the last few years have been very disturbing for the region, but this situation was not limited to the region alone but became a cause of concern for the whole world. Pakistan made every effort to defuse tensions and bring the US and Iran to the negotiating table.

DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi 

Sohail Afridi not arrested, in protective custody of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police

 

There will be no more talks with KP government, his chapter has been closed, train has left station

  Sohail Afridi asks terrorists in KP for safe passage to pass through a place, Atta Tarar

              Islamabad: Federal Minister for Information Atta Tarar has said that Sohail Afridi is not arrested but is in protective custody of police in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, there are no more talks with kp government, his chapter is over, train has left station. In an interview, Atta Tarar said that after emergency and governor's rule, Sohail Afridi was taken into protective custody, Sohail Afridi was neither arrested nor any case has been registered against him, he is in KP in police custody, Shafi Jan and others escaped at the time of Sohail Afridi's arrest. Atta Tarar said that when terrorism was happening in KP, Sohail Afridi was busy protesting, Sohail Afridi was in KP Asked terrorists for a safe passage to pass through a place, Sohail Afridi has led violent protests in the past, some people were taken into custody, some went into hiding and some fled, he claimed that millions of people would leave, the people of the province thanked him for leaving.

        He said that the Gallup survey also proved that the people of KP are happy with this move, they used to protect the interests of terrorists, their leader had brought the terrorists back and settled them, there are no more negotiations regarding the KP government, the chapter of the KP government is over, the train has left the station. He said that ARDC has been formed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a good setup of talented people has come in KP, emergency was imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa according to the constitution, terrorism had increased in the province, there was a solid justification for the emergency.

Atta Tarar, Sohail Afridi , kp government,

We disagree with imposing decisions made elsewhere on Parliament, Maulana Fazlur Rehman

Isn't there terrorism in Balochistan? All the emergencies that have come are on the account of the PPP, JUI-F chief

Who spoke strongly against the army in the past? Who took the name of former Army Chief General Bajwa in rallies?

A unified national policy against terrorism should be formed, political parties should be taken into confidence by calling an in-camera session of Parliament, talking to the media

    Lahore: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that this decision should be made by the parliament, who is the supreme? If it is the supreme, then let it decide, decisions should be made elsewhere and imposed on the parliament. We disagree with this, is there terrorism in Balochistan? All the emergencies that have come are in the account of the PPP. A unified national policy against terrorism should be formulated and an in-camera session of the Parliament should be called in this regard and all political parties should be taken into confidence. Without taking the people into confidence, their full participation in the war against terrorism cannot be ensured. I am loyal to the state and appreciate those who have made sacrifices for the country. However, it is my democratic right to disagree with policies. Have I spoken against the army or did Mian Nawaz Sharif himself? I have never criticized institutions but have discussed state policies.

       Talking to the media, Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that the government and state institutions should respect the opinions of political parties and citizens instead of making fun of their sacrifices. We are not making fun of the sacrifices made for the country, but are discussing policies so that they can be reformed. He said that over the past years, 250 scholars and workers of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam have been martyred in terrorist incidents. Despite these sacrifices, if terrorism is increasing instead of decreasing, then it is necessary to seriously examine the reasons for this.

      He raised the question that there are no terrorist incidents in Balochistan? Instead of imposing the policy unilaterally, the policy against terrorism should be formulated in consultation with all political parties. An in-camera session of the Parliament should be called to review the challenges, strategies and results facing the country so that a joint struggle can be waged against terrorism by taking the nation into confidence.

     Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that when a person points a finger at another, the other fingers are also pointing at him. Who spoke strongly against the army in the past? Who took the name of former Army Chief General Bajwa in rallies? He said that I have never criticized military institutions, but have raised questions regarding the country's economy, investment and state policies. Why is there no investment in Pakistan while investment is happening in neighboring countries? Discussing such questions is not anti-nationalism but an attempt at reform. He said that in 2013 too, our differences had come to the fore on the issue of emergency in Balochistan and we had resigned in protest. Adopting constitutional procedures has its place, but it is also important to see whether any measure is consistent with democratic principles. He said that national consensus is necessary for an effective strategy against terrorism and the government should also listen to the suggestions of the opposition. Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that a delegation from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa came to him with a request for mediation, after which the government delegation also contacted him and was formally invited by the Prime Minister. He participated in the negotiation process with the mandate of the opposition and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, where the demands of the parties were revealed and efforts were made to move matters forward. For progress in the negotiations, it is necessary for the parties to recognize the role of an impartial mediator. 

     Regarding Saudi Arabia, Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that Saudi Arabia is a reliable friend of Pakistan and has long-standing relations with it. We condemn the attack on Saudi Arabia and stand with the Saudi leadership and people. We are also with Saudi Arabia on the issue of protecting the Two Holy Mosques. He added that the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam is also increasing its political activities in Punjab and the participation of the people in the meetings is encouraging. A meeting will be held in Sargodha next month. He said that to address the challenge of terrorism facing the country, a common course of action in the national interest must be adopted, transcending political differences.

Maulana Fazlur Rehman

Long march was to be stopped, it was stopped, Governor's rule, not the basis for emergency, Barrister Gohar

 

According to the constitution, Governor's rule can last for a maximum of 6 months, Emergency has been challenged, Judiciary should look into the matter first

Will take the matter to the Federal Constitutional Court too, Now things should be returned, relief should be given, Talking to the media

    Islamabad: Chairman PTI Barrister Gohar has said that according to the constitution, Governor's rule can last for a maximum of 6 months, Long march was to be stopped, it was stopped, Now things should be returned. Talking to the media in Islamabad, Barrister Gohar said that Governor's rule and emergency have been challenged in the Peshawar High Court. The matter will also be taken to the Federal Constitutional Court. Governor's rule, not the basis for emergency, relief should be given. Barrister Gohar said that Peshawar High Court should look into the matter first, a larger bench should be formed and a hearing should be held, Governor's rule and emergency have no basis, we should get relief from the court.

Barrister Gohar

PTI government should be restored in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shandana Gulzar

All the disappeared members of the National and Provincial Assembly, Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and the Speaker should be brought to the fore, such strictness is not seen even during martial law as it is today

         Peshawar: Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and the Speaker, along with countless members of the National and Provincial Assembly of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, have been arrested, while the Governor's Rule contractors are not taking a clear stand in this regard. These views were expressed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's female member of the National Assembly Shandana Gulzar while talking to the media at the Peshawar High Court. She said that on the one hand, our leaders were arrested, on the other hand, Governor's Rule was imposed on our elected government, which is unconstitutional. She said that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, which was elected by the people's votes, was exposed to bloodshed and the Form 47 people imposed emergency in 12 districts and are now making decisions of their own accord by imposing Governor's Rule in the entire province.

       She said that such strictness is not seen even during martial law as the strictness is being imposed. The people are being deprived of their right to protest and the Chief Minister and Speaker and the members of the National and Provincial Assembly have been made silent by disappearing. He said that we demand that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government be restored in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and all the disappeared members of the National and Provincial Assembly and Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and the Speaker be brought to the fore immediately.

Shandana Gulzar

Pakistan’s two $67 billion loan programs at risk, World Bank

Political and administrative problems, economic uncertainty, institutional weaknesses are major obstacles to program implementation.

The programs aim to promote economic stability, improve public service delivery, and increase tax collections to 15 percent.

Most of the targets associated with the release of funds, continuous progress in the implementation of the reform program are commendable, report

          Washington: The World Bank has described two loan programs worth about $670 million in Pakistan related to tax reforms and digital services as moderately satisfactory, but has also identified risks to their success. According to the World Bank, political and administrative problems, economic uncertainty and institutional weaknesses are major obstacles to the effective implementation of these programs. According to a recent World Bank report, both programs aim to promote economic stability in Pakistan, improve public service delivery and increase the ratio of tax collections to 15 percent of gross domestic product (GDP). The report describes the $700 million financial assistance under the Pakistan Public Resources for Inclusive Development (PRID) Program as moderately satisfactory, but the overall risk rating for it is significant. A key goal of this program is to increase the ratio of tax collections from 12.3 percent in June 2025 to 15 percent by June 2030.

         According to the World Bank, political and governance risks, economic conditions, institutional capacity, financial discipline, and environmental and social standards issues could affect program implementation. According to the report, an advance of $164.52 million was released under the program on June 29. The World Bank appreciated the significant progress made against most of the targets associated with the release of funds, describing it as a reflection of continued progress in implementing the reform program. The World Bank and the Government of Pakistan are working together to streamline technical assistance arrangements and mitigate the impact of delays in approval processes following changes in the project’s activities and cost allocation. 

        The report also identified delays in the formation of the Governing Council of the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics and the appointment of the Chief Statistician. According to the World Bank, the position of Chief Statistician should not remain vacant under the terms of the program and it is not acceptable to temporarily assign this responsibility to a current government official. According to the report, the position has been vacant since September 24, 2026. The World Bank has also rated the $70 million Connected Punjab Program for promoting digital services in Punjab as medium to significant risk due to political, administrative, economic and financial risks. The program is effective from the beginning of the current fiscal year and will continue until June 2031. The bank acknowledged that the program has strong support at the highest level of the Punjab government and the Punjab Information Technology Board has obtained the provincial government’s approval for it. 

        The primary goals of the program include increasing access to broadband and internet connectivity, improving the delivery of digital services, preparing for the use of artificial intelligence and promoting cashless transactions. According to the World Bank, the next steps of the program include establishing a committee to oversee artificial intelligence, developing a data governance framework, personal information protection and cybersecurity strategies. The World Bank’s Board of Directors approved the PRID.MPA program on December 19, 2025. The program aims to increase domestic revenue through reforms at the federal and provincial levels, improve the quality of government spending, and improve the delivery of public services through the effective use of data and digital technology.

World Bank