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Time of India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Will BOMB U.S. Bases Everywhere If...': Iran's 'MONSTER MISSILE' Threat To America, Israel
'Modi Not My Aunt's Son': Pak MP Sher Afzal Marwat Exposes Fear Of Indian Retaliation Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MP Sher Afzal Marwat has sparked controversy by admitting he would flee to England in case of a war with India, instead of fighting on the frontline. In an interaction with a journalist, Marwat dismissed any sense of patriotic duty, sarcastically responding, 'Modi is not my aunt's son that he'll step back because I say so.' The comments highlight growing anxiety and low confidence among Pakistan's political elite regarding their nation's ability to withstand a full-scale war with India.#sherafzalmarwat #india #pakistan #pahalgamattack #pmmodi #shehbazsharif #indianarmy #pakistanarmy #lineofcontrol #pti 15.2K views | 7 hours ago
Express Tribune
13-03-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Kerfuffle in NA after debate on train attack disallowed
The National Assembly descended into chaos on Wednesday after the opposition was denied the opportunity to discuss the deadly attack on the Jaffer Express in Balochistan. The session, presided over by Abdul Qadir Patel, took a contentious turn when Opposition Leader Omar Ayub demanded the suspension of the Question Hour to debate the tragic incident. Opening the debate on the President's address to the joint sitting of parliament on March 10, he stated, "We are against and condemn those who have taken up arms against the state". He argued that it would have been more appropriate for the chair to allow a debate on the Balochistan issue by suspending the routine business of the House. However, Patel declined the request, stating that the matter could be addressed during the debate on the presidential address. The refusal sparked immediate protests from PTI lawmakers. In a visible display of frustration, Ayub banged the green file containing parliamentary rules and regulations on his desk, while other opposition members joined in by pounding their desks and shouting slogans. The protest escalated as Ayub and his colleagues staged a walkout, chanting "quorum, quorum" as they left the chamber. During the opposition's protest and walkout, party member Sher Afzal Marwat was nowhere to be seen. Once the opposition left the chamber, Iqbal Afridi pointed out the lack of quorum, triggering a headcount. However, the required number of members was present, allowing the session to continue. At that moment, Sher Afzal Marwat entered the assembly and rejoined the proceedings. Strikingly, he crossed over to the government benches, sitting among treasury members, including Sheikh Aftab, with whom he was seen chatting amicably. After the prayer break, when the session resumed, Omar Ayub was finally given the floor. His first grievance was that he should have been allowed to speak on the tragedy earlier. However, during his speech, assembly members remained engaged in casual conversations, prompting him to point out the irony: "This is a discussion about Balochistan, yet Balochistan's own members are not paying attention. This is unfortunate". He said he expected undivided attention from the house while he spoke, but in contrast, Sher Afzal Marwat was fast asleep, only stirring when his name was mentionedeliciting chuckles across the hall. Ayub continued his speech for one hour and twenty-three minutes, touching on the Balochistan tragedy and other issues. The National Assembly session was then adjourned until Thursday (today) at 11:30 am.
Express Tribune
02-03-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
PTI's internal rifts sideline governance
Envision a hospital where two doctors are embroiled in an ugly tussle over competency. As time goes by, more medics start picking sides and what originated as a minor dispute, spreads throughout the facility. With the executive nonchalant, the resultant polarization aggravates to the point where the medical staff no longer remembers its true job, and patients start dying. This hypothetical hospital is not much different from the PTI government in K-P, where internal differences among leaders have distracted the party from its fundamental duty of alleviating the suffering of its people. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) is in power for the third consecutive time in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) however, disputes over legitimacy among the leaders have persisted throughout the current tenure. The founder of PTI has removed the provincial president, Ali Amin Gandapur, from his party post. Since Gandapur is also the Chief Minister of the province, his removal from the position has led to divisions within the PTI. Junaid Akbar, the newly appointed president, along with MNA Atif Khan and MNA Arbab Sher Ali, are part of a faction that has altered the political landscape of K-P. According to sources from within PTI, the party currently has two factions: the Gandapur group and the Junaid Akbar-Atif Khan group. Gandapur's faction includes Sher Afzal Marwat and other members. The expulsion of Sher Afzal Marwat from the party was a major setback for this group. Despite holding the position of Chief Executive of the province, opposition to Gandapur within the party was intensifying. The divisions within PTI were evident during a recent Swabi rally, where Marwat was neither given a chance to speak nor allowed to sit on stage. Likewise, Mashal Yousafzai, the spokesperson of PTI founder's wife, Bushra Bibi, was removed from the position of advisor to the chief minister. Similarly, the positions of other ministers in the cabinet were also changed for the third time while dozens of PTI workers in jails continue to await bail. Political analysts are of the opinion that factionalism developing within the ruling party, PTI, was detrimental to the province's economic situation especially since K-P was already being used as the breeding ground for rebellion against the federation. According to Hafeez Ullah Khan, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, K-P's political situation is worsening since the province has become a buffer zone due to conflicts between the bureaucracy, provincial, and federal governments. "Internal disputes over power sharing have resulted in the formation of various factions within the party. Moreover, nepotism and non-existent participation in international politics have further undermined its legitimacy," explained Khan. Khan further highlighted the fact that the province was suffering across various sectors, including health, education, education, and law and order since the provincial government had stopped providing funds to local body members, leading to protests and blockades. "The K-P government has also taken land from colleges and universities while simultaneously halting promised projects. There are 28 universities with no permanent vice chancellors. Similarly, the province's roads are also in a state of rack and ruin. Changing the name of a cricket stadium will not alleviate the suffering of the local population," noted Khan. Conversely, PTI's Central Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram claimed that differences of opinion existed in every political party however, the situation in PTI was being exaggerated. "During the Islamabad protest, about 1,000 of our workers were arrested, of which 500 party workers hailed from Khyber- Pakhtunkhwa. Our workers imprisoned in jails are not even allowed to meet their relatives," criticized Akram.
Express Tribune
13-02-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Shehryar Afridi denies reports of Sher Afzal Marwat's removal from PTI
Listen to article Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Shehryar Afridi has denied reports that PTI founder had decided to remove senior party leader Sher Afzal Marwat. He added, 'He has served the party well, and we will speak to the PTI founder regarding him.' Speaking to the media outside the Peshawar High Court on Thursday, Afridi said, 'The PTI founder did not discuss removing Sher Afzal Marwat in my presence. He has made significant contributions to the party and has always responded when called upon.' Referring to the events of November 26, he stated that the entire nation witnessed what transpired and that PTI's leadership has always advocated for the rule of law. 'The supremacy of law ensures the longevity of a nation. We will continue to stand for the Constitution and the law,' he added, criticising stakeholders for abandoning promises made to tribal communities. Afridi also condemned what he called state oppression against PTI in Punjab, citing the imposition of Section 144 across the province on February 8. Despite restrictions, he claimed, the public voted for PTI and rejected other parties. He further alleged that PTI leaders and workers were being subjected to unjust imprisonment and violence. 'These actions are weakening Pakistan,' he warned. The PTI leader also accused the federal government of withholding development funds for Kohat and called for unity in upholding legal supremacy. 'Why is a judicial commission not being formed? What is the obstacle?' he questioned.
