RAWALPINDI: Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has offered a conditional apology for the widespread protests and violence that occurred on May 9, 2023. He called for the release of CCTV footage to verify the involvement of PTI members in the incidents. “If any PTI members are found guilty of participating in the events of May 9, I …
RAWALPINDI: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Monday said that not enough was being done against “digital terrorism” under the law, allowing fake news and propaganda to spread in the country. Addressing a press conference in Rawalpindi, the military’s spokesperson said that the first line of defence against “digital terrorism” was the country’s …
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan has claimed that the army owes an apology to him since he was “abducted” by the Rangers on May 9, 2023. The PTI leader’s remarks came during a media talk at Adiala Jail where he was asked that the army wants those behind violent protests of May 9 to apologise and whether he would …
RAWALPINDI: Former Prime Minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan has announced his readiness to negotiate with the military and called on the army to appoint a representative for the talks. In an informal conversation with journalists in court, Khan expressed his desire for dialogue with the military and clarified that he has never accused the military but has offered constructive …
KARACHI: Prominent religious scholar and President of the Federation of Madrassas Pakistan, Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani, has stated that there are significant “misunderstandings” about madrasas within military institutions. In his statement, Mufti Taqi Usmani remarked, “Not knowing about fifty per cent of the madrasas or who runs them is a question being asked by those who even track tunnels underground.” …
RAWAPINDI: Former army official Akbar Hussain has been court-martialled for “inciting sedition” among military personnel, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. Hussain was booked by the Islamabad police last year on charges of sedition and terrorism for his alleged involvement in the violence and vandalism that was witnessed amid protests that erupted in the wake of PTI founder Imran Khan’s arrest. …
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General and Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan criticized the current government, labelling the Director-General of the Inter-Services Public Relations’ (DG ISPR) recent press briefing as a sign of political failure. Speaking alongside PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar on Monday, Ayub addressed the media in Islamabad, emphasizing the dire economic situation and …
ISLAMABAD: The military on Monday clarified that operation Azm-e-Istehkam is not a military operation but a counter-terrorism campaign, saying a strong lobby does not want the National Action Plan (NAP) to succeed. “Comparing Azm-e-Istehkam to past operations like Zarb-e-Azb and Rah-e-Nijat is not appropriate,” DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry told a news conference in Rawalpindi. “Our problem is …
WASHINGTON: The United States reaffirmed its commitment to counterterrorism cooperation with Pakistan, noting its long history of working together. “The US and Pakistan have worked together in the past, and we continue to discuss ways that we can work together,” stated Pentagon Press Secretary Major General Pat Ryder on Tuesday. In a press briefing, Ryder expressed condolences for the eight …
ISLAMABAD: amiat Ulema-e-Islam chief Fazlur Rehman has stated that one of the major reasons for instability in the country is the interference of military institutions. Speaking at the JUI’s provincial council session on Tuesday, Fazl said that powerful circles should understand that their interference in politics is detrimental to the country. He pointed out that the results of the 2018 …