MARDAN: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Sunday criticised the 27th Amendment, claiming it was passed through a “fake majority” and allowed citizens to change their gender. Read More: Pakistan rejects UN rights chief’s concerns over 27th Amendment Addressing a ceremony at Jamia Islamia, he said Pakistan was founded on Islamic principles to establish […]
Afghan policy
KP jirga demands Centre prioritise talks, consult province on Afghan policy
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) peace jirga, comprising stakeholders from the province, on Wednesday unanimously demanded that the federal government prioritise negotiations with Afghanistan and consult the KP government over Afghan policy. The jirga, organised by the KP government, demanded a provincial action plan, reopening of all trade routes with Afghanistan, and also reducing tensions between […]
KP peace jirga calls for power shift: Police to lead, provinces to consult
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Peace Jirga, held at the provincial assembly, has called on the federal government to consult the province in shaping Pakistan’s Afghan foreign policy. The jirga also decided that the provincial police and Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) will take the lead in ensuring internal security. Representatives from major political parties, including PTI, ANP, PPP, […]