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Imran urges lawyers to spearhead movement for people’s rights

by Ikram Junaidi in Dawn, Nov 2nd, 2023ISLAMABAD: PTI Chairman Imran Khan has issued a clarion call to the country’s legal fraternity, urging a grassroots movement to uphold the people’s rights, particularly the right to vote and elect their representatives. “It is the fiduciary duty of the judiciary and the lawyers to protect the Constitution, upon which rests the progress of our nation,” Mr Khan said in a message posted on his X (formerly Twitter)…

PPP open to electoral alliance with PTI against PML-N

by Amjad Mahmood in Dawn, Nov 2nd, 2023LAHORE: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has expressed its willingness to form an electoral alliance with its arch-rival, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), to counter its former ally, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). “We may enter into an (electoral) alliance with other parties, including the PTI, against the PML-N,” said Punjab PPP acting president Rana Farooq Saeed at a press conference here on Wednesday. This statement appears to be…

Warring Kurram groups agree to cease fire:

Report in Dawn, November 2nd, 2023KURRAM: Warring sides in Kurram tribal district have agreed to cease fire and end hostilities as the government acknowledged on Wednesday the loss of 25 lives since the clashes began on Oct 24, officials said. “There is a total ceasefire in the district and not even a single bullet has been fired today [Wednesday]. Police and other law enforcement agencies have taken control of the bunkers,” district police officer Mohammad…

Six terrorists killed in Zhob operation: ISPR

by Saleem Shahid in Dawn, November 2nd, 2023QUETTA: At least six terrorists were killed in a heavy exchange of gunfire between security forces and outlawed elements during an intelligence-based operation in the Sambaza area of Zhob district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Wednesday. The ISPR statement said that on the night of Oct 31, security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the general area of Sambaza, Zhob district, on the reported presence of…

PMLN starts process for general elections today:

Report in The News, November 01, 2023LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) has decided to start the process for general elections from Wednesday (today) and will seek applications for seats of national and provincial assemblies till November 10. The last date for submitting applications for national and provincial constituencies would be November 10, said PMLN Secretary General Ahsan Iqbal while talking to the media at Jati Umra on Tuesday after a grand consultative session of…

Nawaz to embark on country tour to revive party’s fortunes

by Zulqernain ahir in Dawn, November 1st, 2023• IHC ratifies caretaker Punjab govt decision to suspend Al-Azizia sentence• PML-N to launch a new manifesto; aims to placate PPP and other political partiesLAHORE: As the Islamabad High Court resurrected the appeals of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif with “all legal consequences” and ratified a decision of the Punjab caretaker government to suspend his sentence in the Al-Azizia case, the PML-N supreme leader chaired the formal party…

Imran’s loyalists won’t be barred from contesting polls: PM Kakar

by Zulqernain Tahir in Dawn, November 1st, 2023LAHORE: The politicians having loyalties with Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan will be allowed to contest the upcoming polls, announced caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar here on Tuesday. “The loyalists of Imran Khan will take part in elections, and also those who left him. There has been no move in place to ban the PTI,” the premier said in a talk with journalists. Mr Kakar’s statement…

Attack on Turbat police station claims five lives:

By Behram Baloch | Saleem Shahid in Dawn, November 1st, 2023GWADAR / QUETTA: Four labourers and a pol­i­c­eman lost their lives in an armed attack at a police station near Turbat in Kech district on Tues­day, according to officials. Makran Division Com­m­issioner Saeed Ahmed Umrani told Dawn that aro­und 17 labourers were staying in the police station due to security reasons when the attack took place, early in the morning. It was the second attack…

Kabul Calls for Tolerance from Countries Hosting Afghan Refugees:

Report in TOLOnews Online, Oct 31, 2023 at 10:44 PMA statement released by the Islamic Emirate’s spokesman, Zabiullah Mujahid, said that Afghans have been forced to migrate to various countries due to the wars over the past 45 years in Afghanistan. The statement called on host countries to not forcefully deport Afghan refugees as the migrants do not have any preparation for it yet, and for tolerance based on Islamic and neighborly manners. The statement…

Donald Blome discusses relocation of Afghans to US with Jilani

Report in Dawn, November 1st, 2023ISLAMABAD: US Ambassador in Pakistan Donald Blome met caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Tuesday to discuss a broad range of bilateral issues, including the safe and efficient processing of Afghan citizens eligible for relocation or resettlement in the United States. According to US Mission spokesperson Jonathan Lalley, the ambassador highlighted the two countries’ mutual interest in ensuring the safety and security of refugees and asylum seekers, and the…

Kabul Calls for Tolerance from Countries Hosting Afghan Refugees:

Report in TOLOnews Online, Oct 31, 2023 at 10:44 PMA statement released by the Islamic Emirate’s spokesman, Zabiullah Mujahid, said that Afghans have been forced to migrate to various countries due to the wars over the past 45 years in Afghanistan. The statement called on host countries to not forcefully deport Afghan refugees as the migrants do not have any preparation for it yet, and for tolerance based on Islamic and neighborly manners. The statement…