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Express Tribune
14-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
JIT to quiz PTI leaders over smear campaign today
Listen to article Five PTI leaders are supposed to appear today (Monday) before a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) probing a smear campaign launched on social media against state institutions. The JIT has directed Hammad Azhar, Aliya Hamza, Sheikh Waqas Akram, Muhammad Kamran and Farrukh Habib to appear in person at 11am before it. The JIT will convene its meeting at the Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) Cybercrime Wing Headquarters in Islamabad. According to the notices issued by JIT member and Inquiry officer Mobin Zafar on April 9, there is sufficient material available with the JIT to assume that the PTI leaders are involved or closely acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the matter at hand. "In case of non-appearance, it will be assumed that you have nothing to present or state in your defense. Non-compliance to the matter is punishable under law. Therefore, your willful non-obedience of the order will render you liable for criminal proceedings u/s 174 PPC, 1860," it added. The PML-N led federal government constituted the JIT in terms of Section 30 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca), 2016 under the convenership of the FIA Cyber Crime Wing additional director general. The JIT is investigating alleged misuse of social media "for highly intimidating contents/ tweets to create fear/ unrest among the general public and discord against state institutions".
Express Tribune
17-02-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
In the absence of talks
The PTI is flexing its muscles and seems set to hit the streets. It has decided to launch a countrywide anti-government movement after Ramazan by incorporating other opposition forces in its wings. The intensity of proposed agitations could be gauged from the fact that the reclusive BYC as well as JUI-F have been invited to join the mainstream opposition. As a warm-up to the main theatre of protests, the rejuvenated PTI Punjab under Aliya Hamza has called for mass political activities, including workers conventions at district level, from today to make the government feel the heat. This new phase of politicking corresponds with some hectic lobbying in the US. Former president Dr Arif Alvi is in Washington and has met several movers and shakers in the Trump administration with a consolation outcome of 'free Imran Khan' tweets from many Congressmen and Senators. The US Congress has already passed a resolution calling upon Islamabad to cease alleged human rights violations and to work for a political thaw. To what extent it snowballs into a formidable demand from the US to release the incarcerated former PM is anybody's guess, but momentum is picking up as donors and foreign leaders are openly advising step to usher in political stability to pave the way for economic recovery. The PTI this time seems to be in a decisive mood and has opted for some necessary cleansing in its own rank and file. The leadership's nod to expel legislators who did not show up against the 26th amendment is loud and clear, coinciding with the eviction of firebrand MNA, Sher Afzal Marwat. Likewise, restructuring of the party by popping up pro-radical members such as Junaid Akbar in K-P is also a case in point. The onus is on the government to come up with an olive branch and pacify the soaring unrest in PTI by, at least, accepting two of its earnest demands: formation of judicial commissions and release of political prisoners. Cracking down again on the opposition would be a folly. That is so because the country cannot stand a new phase of revulsion, as it would be tantamount to assured destruction.
Express Tribune
10-02-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
PTI reveals plan B after Minar-e-Pakistan Rrally permit denied
Listen to article Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced an alternative strategy after being denied permission for its planned rally at Minar-e-Pakistan. According to sources, the party has devised 'Plan B,' focusing on widespread protests across Punjab in the event the rally location remains inaccessible, Express News reported. PTI leadership has decided not to hold the rally at any alternate venue within Lahore. Instead, they will organise protests in various districts of Punjab. Sources within the party revealed that instructions will be given to party members and leaders to hold demonstrations in their respective constituencies. In Lahore, protests are set to be held at key locations, including Liberty Chowk, Azadi Chowk, and Mall Road. PTI leaders have stated that by denying permission for the rally, the government is unintentionally making their protests more successful. Few days ago, PTI decided to hold a public rally at Minar-e-Pakistan on February 8, for which a request was submitted to the Lahore administration. According to Express News, PTI has decided to hold a power show at Greater Iqbal Park. The party has appointed Chief Organiser Aliya Hamza to oversee the event, and she has submitted a written request to the deputy commissioner of Lahore seeking approval for the rally. The request outlines that PTI wishes to hold the rally at the Greater Iqbal Park ground and an NOC (No Objection Certificate) is being sought from the authorities. The organising committee for the rally includes Aliya Hamza, o pposition leader in the Punjab Assembly Malik Ahmad Khan Bhachar, and Ali Ijaz Butt. PTI sources have stated that if permission is not granted, the party plans to stage a nationwide protest in response. Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) chapter President Junaid Akbar had warned of a nationwide campaign against the ruling coalition, citing the government's lack of commitment to resolving political tensions through dialogue. Speaking to a local TV news channel, Akbar said the opposition's willingness to negotiate was wrongly interpreted as a sign of weakness. His remarks came after PTI skipped the fourth round of talks with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led coalition government earlier on Tuesday, effectively stalling the negotiation process. PTI and the ruling alliance initiated talks in December last year to lower the political temperature in the country. However, the dialogue process derailed as PTI accused the government of failing to form judicial commissions to investigate the May 9, 2023, protests and the crackdown on PTI demonstrators in Islamabad on November 26, 2024.
Express Tribune
29-01-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
PTI announces rally at Minar-e-Pakistan
Listen to article Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to hold a public rally at Minar-e-Pakistan on February 8, for which a request has been submitted to the Lahore administration. According to Express News, PTI has decided to hold a power show at Greater Iqbal Park. The party has appointed Chief Organiser Aliya Hamza to oversee the event, and she has submitted a written request to the deputy commissioner of Lahore seeking approval for the rally. The request outlines that PTI wishes to hold the rally at the Greater Iqbal Park ground and an NOC (No Objection Certificate) is being sought from the authorities. The organising committee for the rally includes Aliya Hamza, o pposition leader in the Punjab Assembly Malik Ahmad Khan Bhachar, and Ali Ijaz Butt. PTI sources have stated that if permission is not granted, the party plans to stage a nationwide protest in response. Yesterday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) chapter President Junaid Akbar has warned of a nationwide campaign against the ruling coalition, citing the government's lack of commitment to resolving political tensions through dialogue. Speaking to a local TV news channel, Akbar said the opposition's willingness to negotiate was wrongly interpreted as a sign of weakness. His remarks came after PTI skipped the fourth round of talks with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led coalition government earlier on Tuesday, effectively stalling the negotiation process. PTI and the ruling alliance initiated talks in December last year to lower the political temperature in the country. However, the dialogue process derailed as PTI accused the government of failing to form judicial commissions to investigate the May 9, 2023, protests and the crackdown on PTI demonstrators in Islamabad on November 26, 2024. Akbar, who was recently elected Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman unopposed, admitted that while PTI aimed to make negotiations work, the current trajectory suggested a deadlock. He confirmed PTI's intention to abandon negotiations in favor of street protests. 'Yes, definitely,' he said when asked if the party would now seek solutions on the streets. He announced a series of protest plans, including district-level demonstrations on February 8 against alleged election rigging and a large-scale protest at Islamabad's D-Chowk. The PTI leader stressed that this time, the party would not engage in negotiations during its street protests. Hinting at significant changes within PTI, he revealed that the party's 'homoeopathic leadership' would be replaced by hardliners after a reorganization scheduled for May. He also announced plans to revamp the provincial cabinet, with two new members expected to join Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur's team.
