report in The News, December 31, 2023MANSEHRA: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUIF) leader Mufti Kifayatullah on Saturday said his party was in contact with other political parties to get their support against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supreme leader Nawaz Sharif for NA-15 in February 8 elections. “This is a wrong perception that JUIF is pursuing the agenda of PMLN as an ally. JUIF has its own policies and being a strong political power we will defeat Nawaz Sharif…
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report in Daily Times, Dec 31, 2023The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) released on Saturday a comprehensive report detailing the remarkable achievements of the country’s security forces in countering terrorism during the year 2023. The report underscored the success of 18,736 intelligence-based operations conducted across the country, resulting in the elimination of 566 terrorists and the apprehension of 5,161 others. Afghanistan’s role in terrorism nexus revealed: The fabric and evidence of recent terrorist incidents have been…
report in The News, Dec 31, 2023LAHORE: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab conducted 244 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in various cities of Punjab and arrested 22 suspects including 14 terrorists of TTP. Six suspects were arrested from Lahore, six from Rawalpindi, six from Bahawalpur, three from Gujranwala and one each from Bahawalnagar, Nankana, Faisalabad and one from Sheikhupura. BLA Chief Commander Arshad was arrested from Bahawalpur. Two 2 ED bombs, one hand grenade, 28 detonators,…
report in Daily Times, Dec 31, 2023At least five terrorists were killed by security forces in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the general area of Mir Ali, North Waziristan district, said a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday. “After an intense exchange of fire, five terrorists, including terrorist commander Rahzaib, who is also known as, ‘Khuray’, were sent to hell,” said the statement issued by the military’s media wing, The militants had…
report in The Express Tribune, Dec 31, 2023PESHAWAR: In a bid to alleviate escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, a delegation of religious scholars, headed by the Jamiat-e-Ulema Islam (JUI-F) chief Mullana Fazal Ur Rehman, is set to depart for the Afghan capital on January 3, a reliable source from Kabul confirmed. The source, in a conversation over the phone, told The Express Tribune that the Ministry of Interior and the Foreign Office have finalised…
by Baqir Sajjad Syed in Dawn, December 31st, 2023ISLAMABAD: Mullah Sherin Akhund, a senior Afghan Taliban figure and governor of Kandahar province, is expected to arrive in Islamabad early next month in a fresh bid to resolve the stalemate in bilateral ties over the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) issue. Mullah Sherin’s interactions in Islamabad will include meetings with intelligence and Foreign Office officials. The visit follows efforts by the Afghan Taliban to reduce tensions with…
report in The Express Tribune, Dec 31, 2023Veteran politician and esteemed lawyer Aitzaz Ahsan has made startling predictions regarding PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif, suggesting that the former premier might once again exit the country before the upcoming elections and keep tabs on the results from abroad. Ahsan shared his insights during an interview with a private news channel on Friday. Pointing out that the PML-N supremo “is abroad anyways”, Ahsan speculated on the possibility of…
report in The Express Tribune, Dec 31, 2023SHEIKHUPURA: PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif has said that on February 8 the people of Pakistan will have to choose between those who are committed to strengthening the nation and those who attacked their own country on May 9. “These elections are no ordinary elections. You must come to vote with passion. When you cast your vote, you must see what the leader has done in the past,” Shehbaz…
report in The Express Tribune, Dec 31, 2023LAHORE: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif stated on Saturday that the PML-N is now stronger and more united than ever, emphasizing the party’s commitment to rescuing the people of Pakistan amidst current economic challenges. During the PML-N parliamentary board meeting, Nawaz praised his brother Shehbaz Sharif, the party president, for his unwavering commitment to both the party and the people of Pakistan. He credited Shehbaz for successfully addressing…
by Ikram Junaidi in Dawn, December 31st, 2023• Omar Ayub alleges ‘status quo forces’ resorting to underhanded tactics• Barrister Gohar says ECP failed to perform its constitutional dutiesISLAMABAD: The PTI decried on Saturday the rejection of the nomination papers of several of its election candidates, including Murad Saeed and Sahibzada Sibghatullah. PTI’s Secretary General Omar Ayub Khan has branded these rejections as “politically motivated”, accusing the “forces of status quo” of resorting to underhanded tactics…
by Javaidur Rahman in The Nation, Dec 31, 2023ISLAMABAD/LAHORE – The nomination papers of Imran Khan the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) were rejected for National Assembly constituency NA-122 (Lahore) on Saturday. The returning officer concerned rejected the nomination papers while accepting the objections raised about it. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate and former MPA Mian Naseer had challenged the nomination papers of PTI founder in NA-122. He stated that Imran Khan was ineligible due…