The PTI has paused negotiations with the government, citing unmet demands for a judicial commission and the release of political prisoners. While criticism mounts over their inconsistent approach, the party signals a possible return to talks if progress is made.
With increasing demand, Emirates requests 90,000 square feet for a cargo terminal at Karachi Airport, strengthening its leading position in Pakistan’s cargo business.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced government control of Al-Qadir Trust University after ex-PM Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi were convicted in the £190 million corruption case. She pledged scholarships, laptops, and educational opportunities for students while emphasizing unity and progress.
Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, were convicted in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust case, receiving 14-year and 7-year prison sentences, respectively, for corruption and misuse of authority. The court also seized the Al-Qadir Trust University and imposed fines, marking a major legal setback for the former prime minister.
PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar confirmed a meeting with COAS General Asim Munir, alongside Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Ali Amin Gandapur, to address the party's concerns. The discussions were seen as a positive step towards resolving ongoing issues between the party and the establishment.
Pakistan came to the brink of default in 2023, as a political crisis compounded shock from the global economic downturn and drove the nation's debt burden to terminal levels.
Khan said he had once been offered a three-year exile abroad and was also "indirectly approached" recently about the possibility of house arrest at his sprawling home on the outskirts of the capital.
PTI has issued a show-cause notice to Sher Afzal Marwat for publicly criticizing Secretary General Salman Akram Raja and commenting on ongoing party negotiations, violating party policy. Marwat, advised to stay away from media, has seven days to respond to avoid disciplinary action.
