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  • The OG Pindi Boy Sheikh Rasheed ka new career?

    The OG Pindi Boy Sheikh Rasheed ka new career?

    Agar politics mein ziada maza nahi a raha, then every one should follow the start of Sheikh Rasheed’s rap career with the Pindi Boyz.

    The famous Rawalpindi politician set social media ablaze when he made an appearance in the rap group’s latest song ‘Pindi Aye 2.0’ in the begining. He can be seen sitting lazily on a sofa and puffing a cigar, while handing a black dossier to members of the band.

    The band, comprising of Hashim Nawaz, Zeeru, Hamzee, Shuja Shah, Usman Ghauri, OCL and Khawar Malik, gained fame on social media with their song ‘Pind Aye’ which has received 20+ million views on Youtube.

    On the surprise inclusion of the OG Pindi boy, Karamat told Dawn Images that it had taken them three years to convince the politician to agree to appear in their video. After chasing Rasheed for two months, the gang went to visit him at his house on the third day of Eid in order to shoot the intro.

    The group recalled spending two and a half hours with Rasheed, calling him very cool and laidback::

    “It was very chill, very laidback. He was like one of us,” Karamat revealed.

    The group also recalled how they asked Rasheed to just be himself, since he is known for his street smart style which is quite different from the the rest of the politicians. “Political stuff aside, he looked like Nick Fury while handing us the dossier,” Karamat remarked.

  • ‘Country will take off after Nawaz Sharif returns’: Maryam Nawaz

    ‘Country will take off after Nawaz Sharif returns’: Maryam Nawaz

    Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Senior Vice President, Maryam Nawaz, criticised Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on Sunday, accusing him of being the mastermind of the May 9 riots.

    Addressing a public rally in Shujabad, she further said that Imran is now begging for forgiveness.

    Calling the events of May 9- when PTI supporters clashed with law enforcement agencies- “painful”, Maryam Nawaz observed that it was good that the enemy of the country has been recognized. “The chapter of temptation and mischief is closed. Now the journey of development will begin,” she said.

    She also said that hands that build the country do not vandalize the country, rather they vandalize the vandals, promising that the country will take off after her father, former Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, returns to Pakistan.


    Maryam Nawaz was also given a gold tiara and a traditional chadar at the workers convention.

  • No, Pervez Khattak is not joining Jahangir Tareen’s party

    No, Pervez Khattak is not joining Jahangir Tareen’s party

    Former provincial president of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PT), Pervez Khattak, on Saturday denied reports of him joining the newly established political party of Jahangir Khan Tareen, Istehkam-e-Pakistan.

    Dismissing reports of him meeting with Tareen, Khattak wrote, “I want to make it clear that I have no intention of affiliating with any other political party nor have I had any meetings with Jahangir Khan Tareen. The ongoing news circulating in the media about me is unfounded and completely false”.


    Jahangir Khan Tareen, formally established the “Istehkam-e-Pakistan” political party on Thursday in Lahore. Former PTI leaders Imran Ismail, Aleem Khan and Ali Zaidi were also present at the press conference to announce the launch.

    The party comprises more than 100 former National Assembly members and leaders of PTI.
    Earlier this month, Khattak announced his decision to step down from his party position, hours after claims of him being detained, along with Asad Qasier, in Islamabad.


  • ‘Apologise to the nation for record-high 38% inflation’: PTI wants Dar to resign

    ‘Apologise to the nation for record-high 38% inflation’: PTI wants Dar to resign

    A spokesperson for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in a statement on Friday said that they want Finance Minister Ishaq Dar to resign and apologise to citizens for taking the country to the brink of default and unleashing 38 percent inflation.

    The PTI spokesperson further said that the Economic Survey FY2023 “paints a truly dismal picture of the economy”.

    “The epic failure of the PDM government has led to a ‘never-seen-before’ crisis with eight million workers becoming unemployed in FY2023, the unemployment rate rising to 10%, and causing nearly 18 million households to fall below the poverty line.”

    “The epic failure of his ‘Dar peg’ policy has showcased again why we believe he is unfit for this job, with a complete lack of basic understanding of markets and economic policy. This policy has brought the economy to the brink of a default, with SBP reserves now standing at only $3.9bn, not even enough to finance one month of imports. They were $10.5 billion at the time of the VONC,” the statement added.

    Amidst the economic crisis, the coalition government presented an expansionary budget for fiscal year 2023-24 on Friday.

  • Jahangir Tareen to announce new political party in next 72 hours: report

    Jahangir Tareen to announce new political party in next 72 hours: report

    According to media reports, disgruntled Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Jahangir Tareen is likely to announce the formation of a new political party in 72 hours.

    On Monday, Tareen visited Abdul Aleem Khan at his residence, where prominent politicians, including Ishaq Khakwani, former SAPM Aun Chaudhry, Shoaib Siddiqui and Saeed Akbar Nawan were also present.

    As per details, Tareen is expected to do a news conference in 72 hours with former PTI leaders. In addition, Tareen is expected to submit an application for the registration of the new party to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).
    PTI members who have left the party are now joining new alliances while some are joining other parties.

    Democrats Group:
    This group is formed by Hashim Dogar and Murad Raas
    There are reports that this group has 35 former MPAs and MNAs


    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Haqiqi:
    PTI haqiqi has been formed by Rao Yasir, who previously served as PTI Multan district Youth Wing president.
    What parties and already established groups are these members joining?


    Jahangir Khan Tareen group:


    There are reports of dissident PTI members joining Jahangir Khan Tareen group. Tareen used to be a close aide of PTI chief Imran Khan.

    PML-Q Group
    Many including Ayesha Gulalai have decided to join the Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q).

  • Where are former PTI members going?

    Where are former PTI members going?

    Following Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan’s arrest on May 9 in connection with a corruption case, the country saw violent protests as his supporters clashed with law-enforcement agencies. The protests also targeted state and military installations, which resulted in a severe crackdown on the party.


    Many prominent PTI leaders were arrested including Shireen Mazari, Fawad Chahudry, Asad Umar and Shah Mahmood Qureshi.
    The arrests and the criticism of the party led many PTI members to quit. Most of them left the party after holding press conferences or releasing video messages condemning the events of May 9. At least 100 Members of PTI have left the party.

    The member who have left the party are now joining new alliances and some are joining other parties.

    Democrats Group:
    This group is formed by Hashim Dogar and Murad Raas
    There are reports that this group has 35 former MPAs and MNAs

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Haqiqi:
    PTI haqiqi has been formed by Rao Yasir, who previously served as PTI Multan district Youth Wing president.

    What parties and already established groups are these members joining?

    Jahangir Khan Tareen group:
    There are reports of dissident PTI members joining Jahangir Khan Tareen group. Tareen used to be a close aide of PTI chief Imran Khan.


    PML-Q Group
    Many including Ayesha Gulalai have decided to join the Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q).

  • Abrar ul Haq apologises for London concert

    Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and singer Abrar ul Haq has apologised for performing at a property expo held in London, two days after he quit the party.

    “I shouldn’t be in London if Pakistanis are unhappy,” said Abrar.

    The singer stated that he went to the London ceremony for a hospital’s charity fundraising.

    Denying media reports that he was mobbed by PTI workers, Abrar said that the miscreants who targeted him were planted people.

    Haq further said that he is sorry if anyone’s sentiments were hurt.


    During the show, the anchor played a video chunk of Abrar’s 2019 statement in which he justified assassination attempt on his constituency rival Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ahsan Iqbal. The host then asked Abrar if he regretted his statement. To which Abrar said that such acts should be condemned.

    Abrar ul Haq had announced on Friday that he is parting ways with PTI, saying he didn’t see any purpose in staying with the party. He was in tears as he made the announcement.

  • Game is over, Maryam Nawaz tells Imran

    Game is over, Maryam Nawaz tells Imran

    In an explosive speech, Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz attacked Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, calling him the mastermind of the May 9 riots.

    While addressing a public gathering in Vehari, Maryam condemned the May 9 incident, saying, “My heart cries tears of blood over the events that happened on May 9. I dedicate this rally to martyrs and their parents, children and widows.”

    She alleged that the “terrorist plan” was hatched in Zaman Park, Imran Khan’s Lahore residence where he has been living for the past several months. “The May 9 attacks were pre-planned,” she alleged.

    “Why didn’t the groups of people attack the shopping centre in front of the Corps Commander’s House?” she questioned, accusing “mastermind” Khan of instructing the protesters about which places to attack.

    Talking about the recent string of PTI leaders leaving the party, she told Imran Khan that the “game is over”.

  • Billo gone home: Abrar-ul-Haq, Imran Khan’s relative leave PTI

    Billo gone home: Abrar-ul-Haq, Imran Khan’s relative leave PTI

    More leaders continue to leave the embattled Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as Friday’s toll reaches four members.

    After former federal minister Firdous Ashiq Awan and former provincial minister Murad Raas announced that they’re leaving PTI in the afternoon, Abrar ul Haq and Saifullah Niazi also held press conferences to say that they have quit the party.

    Saifullah Niazi, a relative and close confidant of Imran Khan’s, said in the presser that he wants to focus on his life, his family and his health. “The last one year has been very stressful,” he said, condemning the May 9 attacks. He left immediately afterwards, without replying to questions.

    In his presser, Abrar ul Haq said that he’s quitting politics altogether. He then sang a poem he had written, bursting into tears at the end of the recital.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVeXZjeiBa0

  • Not all trials related to May 9 will take place in military courts: Rana Sanaullah

    Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has said that a total of 499 First Information Reports (FIRs) have been filed regarding the 9 May incidents. “Out of these, 88 FIRs were registered under the Terrorist Act, while the remaining 411 FIRs were filed for other offenses,” he stated while addressing a press conference in Islamabad.

    The minister added that 19 people from Punjab and 14 from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) will be tried in military courts. “These people trespassed and entered sensitive defence installations, so the question is how did they manage to get there,” he said.


    However, the minister clarified that not all trials will take place in military courts.


    “A rumour is circulating that all trials will take place in military courts but that is not true. The military will investigate the case but not take cognisance of it. They will see whether the Army Act or the Official Secrets Act is applicable or not.”


    While criticising former PM Imran Khan, Sanaullah said, “If Imran is left unchecked, he can lead the nation towards a disaster.”