5 d. ago Punjab government to launch app to facilitate visitors at jails

Punjab government has introduced an online app to facilitate visitors coming to see their relatives incarcerated in jails, as more than 20,000 visits are made daily in Punjab jails. Now, citizens will be able to book a visit to the relevant jail through the app. Jail officials say that booking can be done after submitting […]

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6 d. ago Fawad Chaudhry regrets KP CM’s repeated denial to meet Imran Khan in jail

LAHORE – Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry on Friday expressed disappointment over the denial of a meeting between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, calling the situation “regrettable and humiliating.” Speaking to reporters in Lahore, Chaudhry said this was the fourth time that the KP CM had been refused […]

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6 d. ago KP CM finalises cabinet, denied meeting with Imran yet again

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi was on Thursday denied a meeting with incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan for the fourth time since assuming office. The denial comes despite the Islamabad High Court (IHC) last week directing the Adiala jail superintendent to implement a March 24 order that reinstated the twice-a-week meeting schedule for the […]

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6 d. ago CM Afridi barred from meeting Imran Khan for fourth time despite court orders

KP chief minister vows to move contempt plea, saying ‘someone in Pakistan considers themselves above the law and the Constitution’ RAWALPINDI: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi was on Thursday denied a meeting with incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan for the fourth consecutive time, despite clear directives from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) allowing twice-weekly […]

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7 d. ago Sohail Afridi says jail staff ignored judges’ orders on Imran Khan visit

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said he was stopped from meeting PTI Chairman Imran Khan despite a court order allowing the meeting. The meetings were to be arranged according to a list provided by PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja. However, jail authorities prevented the CM and other PTI leaders from meeting Khan, leading […]

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8 d. ago Punjab Police rescues five kidnapped citizens from Katcha dacoits in Rajanpur

Operation carried out in Katcha Circle Bangla Achha, seven facilitators also arrested LAHORE/RAJANPUR: The Punjab Police in a successful operation, rescued five kidnapped citizens during an intense encounter with Katcha dacoits in Bangla Achha area, the police confirmed on Tuesday. According to a Punjab Police spokesperson, a police team confronted the gang as the robbers […]

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1 week ago PTI leader accuses federal govt of blocking KP CM’s meeting with Imran Khan

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shaukat Yousafzai has accused the federal government of sabotaging relations with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by making false allegations against Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and obstructing his meeting with PTI founder Imran Khan. Speaking on a private television channel, Yousafzai said the Shehbaz Sharif-led administration should “take positive steps” if it truly […]

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1 week ago At maiden public rally, KP CM launches movement for PTI founder’s release

CM Afridi reiterates loyalty to Imran Khan, saying ‘lives ready for his leader’ Hits out at ‘decisions made behind closed doors,’ pledging people’s mandate first Regrets attempts made to ‘brand him terrorist’ and block meeting with Imran Khan Launches movement from Charsadda to mobilize across KP and beyond PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi […]

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1 week ago Punjab governor backs KP CM’s right to meet Imran Khan in jail

PESHAWAR – Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider has said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi should “definitely” be allowed to meet incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, stressing that there is “no reason to deny” the meeting if there are no legal hurdles. Speaking at a press conference in Peshawar alongside KP Governor Faisal Karim […]

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1 week ago CM Sohail Afridi: KP cabinet will reflect Imran Khan’s vision

PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced that the formation of the provincial cabinet will be finalized only after his meeting with PTI founder Imran Khan. He said the consultation would take place at Adiala Jail, where Imran Khan is currently detained, and all final names would be approved under his guidance. Sohail […]

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2 w. ago PM’s aide says Punjab asked to facilitate Afridi–Imran meeting ‘as soon as possible’

SAPM Huzaifa Rehman says PM Shehbaz urged provincial authorities arrange meeting to help form KP cabinet KP CM petitions IHC, writes to CJP and PM over denial of access to PTI founder ISLAMABAD: The federal government has asked the Punjab administration to facilitate a meeting between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf […]

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2 w. ago Federal Minister slams KP CM as “immature” amid security drama

Federal Minister Talal Chaudhry criticized Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, calling him immature and politically motivated. He said Afridi focuses on political point-scoring instead of national duties. Chaudhry claimed Afridi only wants to please former Prime Minister Imran Khan through statements and drama. He accused Afridi of ignoring his responsibility toward the country’s security. […]

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2 w. ago Punjab CM launches Rs 100 billion flood rehabilitation drive

Punjab chief minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced a historic package worth Rs 100 billion for rehabilitation of flood victims across Punjab. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of Flood Victims Rehabilitation Program, she said that free transport would also be provided to facilitate flood victims in accessing relief funds across Punjab. She emphasized that every […]

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2 w. ago IHC removes objections to KP CM’s plea for meeting with Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday removed the registrar’s objections to a petition filed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi seeking permission to meet imprisoned PTI founder Imran Khan, and issued notices to the Adiala jail superintendent and other respondents for October 23. Afridi filed the petition on October 17, two days […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan won’t attack but will respond decisively if provoked: PM’s aide

LAHORE – Senator and Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Friday reiterated that Pakistan’s policy is clear:

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3 w. ago Punjab govt secures historic ‘Saudi Investment Deal’ to transform province’s economic landscape

Maryam Nawaz and Prince Mansoor bin Muhammad bin Saad Al Saud witness signing of landmark MoU at Badshahi Mosque’s Alamgiri Gate Saudi investors express interest in seven key sectors including real estate, hospitality, mining, healthcare, logistics, and agriculture CM vows to make Punjab an industrial hub, offering full facilitation to foreign investors LAHORE: Punjab Chief […]

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4 w. ago Ali Amin Gandapur Resigns as KP Chief Minister After Imran Khan’s Instructions

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has announced his resignation. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) confirmed that party founder Imran Khan instructed him to step down and nominated Sohail Afridi as the new chief minister of the province. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said Gandapur will send his resignation to the governor on […]

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4 w. ago Gandapur quits as KP CM on Imran Khan’s directive; Sohail Afridi named successor

PTI confirms party founder’s decision amid rising terrorism, internal party tensions, and Aleema Khan row Gandapur says he is returning ‘Imran’s amaanat’ after serving province amid crises, vows continued loyalty Salman Akram Raja confirms Sohail Afridi nominated as new KP chief executive PTI leadership insists there is “no forward bloc,” claims full majority in assembly […]

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