Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser has claimed that more than 400 missing persons were recovered during the party’s tenure in government, while calling for greater political freedom and stronger public representation in Balochistan. Speaking at a press conference in Quetta alongside PTI leader Junaid Akbar, Qaiser said the current […]
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Asad Qaiser Responds to Khawaja Asif Over Claims About FATF Bills and ISI Input
Former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has responded to Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s remarks regarding meetings and discussions related to FATF legislation, stating that intelligence officials were only providing input on technical matters. Speaking in the National Assembly, Asad Qaiser said that Khawaja Asif had claimed meetings were held at his residence with ISI officials, […]
Asad Qaiser rejects Khawaja Asif allegations
Former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser has responded to remarks by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, saying intelligence officials were present only to provide input on legislation related to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The statement comes amid a political dispute over meetings held during discussions on key anti-money laundering laws. The exchange has renewed […]
PTI’s Asad Qaiser ‘barred’ from reaching Skardu for electioneering
PTI senior leader Asad Qaiser on Saturday claimed he was prevented from reaching the Islamabad airport, resulting in him missing his flight to Skardu in connection with the ongoing election campaign in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). The incident comes just a day after PTI MNA Junaid Akbar and his team were expelled from GB while they were […]
Asad Qaiser claims airport access blocked
Senior PTI leader Asad Qaiser alleged on Saturday that Punjab Police prevented him from reaching Islamabad Airport, causing him to miss a flight to Skardu. He said he was travelling for election campaigning ahead of the Gilgit-Baltistan polls. The incident has intensified opposition concerns about fairness and political freedoms before the upcoming elections. In a […]
Govt offers to shift Imran Khan to Banigala
ISLAMABAD: Federal Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Wednesday offered to shift PTI founder Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to his Banigala residence, provided the PTI submits a written application requesting the move. Speaking on Asma Shirazi’s talk show on Hum News, the minister said that if declared a sub-jail, Banigala would allow PTI […]
PTI Nominates Sohail Afridi for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister
PESHAWAR– In a significant late-night development, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership has officially nominated Sohail Afridi as its candidate for the post of Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK). The decision was made during an extraordinary meeting held at the Speaker’s House, attended by PTI General Secretary Salman Akram Raja, former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser, […]
Court issues arrest warrants for Asad Qaiser
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday issued arrest warrants against former speaker national assembly Asad Qaiser in a case pertaining to the judicial complex attack case. ATC Judge Tahir Abbas Sapra issued a bailable heard the case and issued bailable arrest warrants. During the hearing of the case, the applications for exemption from appearance of […]
Asad Qaiser demands tax relief for FATA until stability returns
Senior PTI leader Asad Qaiser has demanded that the government stop imposing taxes on the former FATA region until peace is restored. Speaking to media at the Parliament House, he said the area has not yet seen development or stability, so citizens should not be burdened with taxes. Qaiser argued that there is no justification […]
NA speaker resigns over no-confidence motion row
ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser on Saturday announced his resignation and handed over the chair to MNA Ayaz Sadiq, one of the members of panel of chairmen, to advance the House proceedings on the vote of no-confidence against Prime Minister Imran Khan. “I have decided that I will not continue as the speaker anymore […]