PPP gave ‘identity, rights’ to KP people: Bilawal
–PPP chief says govt’s economic policies are making lives miserable –Accuses PM Imran of being a ‘drug addict lost in his own habit’ –Says non-issuance of MNAs’ production order amounts to injustice…
Govt places MNAs Dawar, Wazir on no-fly list
ISLAMABAD: The government has placed Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) leader and Members of National Assembly (MNAs) Mohsin Dawar and Ali Wazir on the Exit Control List (ECL), it was learnt on Thursday. According…
About time tribal people’s wounds are healed
–PML-N’s Khawaja Asif calls for avoiding use of force in tribal areas, forming parliamentary body to probe issues of erstwhile FATA –PTI’s Murad Saeed blames past govts for failing to develop erstwhile…
Opp urges for dialogue, says internal discord will harm country
Opposition leaders have condemned the clash between Pakistan Army and protesters in North Waziristan, saying the state should opt for dialogue if there’s disagreement instead of resorting to violence. In a series…
3 killed, 15 injured in ‘PTM-Army clash’ in North Waziristan
–Army claims PTM backed MNAs Mohsin Dawar, Ali Wazir provoked attack on army checkpost during protest against alleged assault on local woman —PTM supporters claim 5 members killed, 45 injured in firing…
IMF was behind Asad Umar’s sacking, says Khursheed Shah
–Says Reza Baqir was used as a middleman to convey IMF’s message to government –Urges authorities to resolve issues with PTM through dialogue ‘before it’s too late’ Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior…
Few elements in PTM are anti-state, says Gen Bajwa
–Army chief says ‘we will fail all inimical forces and their conspiracies trying to undo our gains’ PESHAWAR: Chief of Army Staff General (COAS) Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday said that Pashtun Tahafuz…
Manzoor Pashteen accuses Pakistani media of warmongering
Hours after the press conference of army spokesperson Major General Asif Ghafoor, Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) chief Manzoor Pashteen accused the Pakistani media of propagating terrorism at the behest of the establishment.…
Firdous says govt didn’t want to isolate PTM
A day after Pakistan Army warned Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) of ‘legal action’, PM’s Special Assistant on Information Firdous Ashiq Awan said the federal government didn’t want to isolate the Pashtun community…
PTM MPs didn’t have ‘prior booking’, NPC responds to criticism
A day after Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) lawmakers Mohsin Dawar and Ali Wazir were barred from holding a press conference at the National Press Club (NPC), the press club issued a statement,…
Deliver or go home: PM hints at more sackings
–Imran says changed ‘batting order’ of team in order to achieve his purpose and would continue to do so in future –Prime minister endorses PTM’s grievances, warns against ‘maligning state institutions’ –Stresses…
KP CM invites PTM for talks, again
PESHAWAR: Days after Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) delegation, including MNA Mohsin Dawar and Manzoor Pashteen, held talks with a Senate special committee, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan on Thursday extended once…
Pashteen reiterates formation of commission in meeting with senators
–Senate Special Committee agreeing with PTM demands calls for prompt solution Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) has urged the lawmakers to play their role in the formation of a ‘Truth and Reconciliation Commission’ in…
Afridi tells Modi to behave
–Minister says Pakistan biggest victim of terrorism, it’s time for world to ‘do more’ ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for the Interior Shehryar Khan Afridi, on Sunday, subtly warned Indian Prime Minister Narendra…
KP govt formally invites PTM for jirga on Mar 26
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government on Wednesday formally invited the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) for dialogue to redress the grievances of the tribal people and resolution of all outstanding social, political,…
Jirga constituted to hold talks with PTM
PESHAWAR: The Advisory Committee on Tribal Districts, in its maiden meeting held here on Monday with Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Mahmood Khan in chair, constituted an autonomous jirga consisting of MNAs and…
KP govt forms committee to hold talks with PTM
ISLAMABAD: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has constituted a committee comprising parliamentarians from erstwhile Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) to hold talks with the leadership of Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) for removing their…