Addressing the opponents, Maryam stated, "Nawaz didn't remove you; you shot yourself in the foot... You are responsible for the destruction of your own party."

As general elections near on Feb. 8, the 35-year-old, a former foreign minister and scion of a family that gave the nation two prime ministers, called for new ideas and leadership to calm political and economic instability.

A tragic incident unfolded in Peshawar, where a father allegedly took the life of his son after a dispute arose over the son's act of raising the flag of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party at their home.

Despite assurances from police officials that robust security measures are in place in the capital, caution has been advised, particularly for election rallies and public gatherings in Islamabad.

With election campaigns in full swing, PML-N and PPP are striving to secure victory in the February 8 vote, eyeing the premier’s office.

Khan lamented the economic damage and regional isolation caused by the ongoing political disturbances in the country.

Emphasizing the need for free and fair elections, Imran mentioned that he had been advocating for them since March 19, 2023.

As the general polls draw near, PTI's major competitors, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have already initiated nationwide campaigns and finalized candidates for national and provincial constituencies.

The missile strikes had raised the specter of a full-scale conflict between the two neighboring nations, prompting diplomatic interventions.

The decision was announced by a Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesman on January 17, just a day after Iraq recalled its envoy from Tehran after civilians were killed in an IRGC missile strike in Irbil.

Iranian media said several missiles hit a village in the Sistan-Baluchistan province that borders Pakistan, killing three women and four children, all non-Iranians.

Members of Professional Group express disappointment at the SC’s January 13 order