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Siraj comes down hard on PPP over Karachi mayor election

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Siraj comes down hard on PPP over Karachi mayor election

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Sirajul Haq on Friday fired a broadside at the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), saying the latter was having a history of doing rigging, corruption and horse-trading.

Addressing a public gathering, Siraj took a swipe at the PPP, claiming, “The PPP leaders cannot compete us”. The electoral watchdog had failed to hold transparent elections, he chided the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

“When it came to holding the elections, the ECP fell short of justice,” he added.

“The aim of the PPP to win the Karachi mayor election is to grab the state land after coming into the power,” Siraj asserted. 

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Earlier today, JI senior leader Hafiz Naeemur Rehman poked fun at political rivals on Friday, saying the Karachi’s residents wanted the “mafia out of the city”.

Rehman expressed his opinion by claiming the JI was the “biggest party” in the city. “They [mafia] seek to enthral whatever is left,” he claimed.

He chided former president Asif Ali Zardari, saying, “The people of Karachi have defeated you [former president Asif Ali Zardari]. Through NRO, Asif Ali Zardari altered the Karachi mayor election results”.

Rehman assailed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), claiming, “The electoral watchdog had assisted the mafia.”

On Thursday, Rehman asked the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to reciprocate fair play in accordance with the Karachi mayor election.

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Addressing an event, Mr Rehman said, “Everyone had seen what happened on the day of the mayor election, If we accept this election, subsequent elections will likewise be rigged”.

Rehman added, “Even PPP leaders thought the JI had the right to elect Karachi’s mayor”.

“People tell me that it would be best to leave the country right now. In response, I advise people to keep working hard and not give up,” Rehman continued

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Fans curious as Ranveer Singh deletes his wedding pictures

Fans curious as Ranveer Singh deletes his wedding pictures

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In an unexpected turn of events, Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has apparently deleted his wedding photos with wife Deepika Padukone from his Instagram account.

The famous couple is getting ready to have their first kid, which is why they made this move.

Fans have found great joy in Ranveer and Deepika’s modern romance.

In 2018, the pair exchanged vows in a secret ceremony near Lake Como, Italy, leaving a lasting impression on their followers. But their supporters are worried about recent events.

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PTI founder says he wants to clear the air about 2014 sit-in

PTI founder says he wants to clear the air about 2014 sit-in

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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder says he is ready to face an inquiry into the 2014 sit-in.

The PTI founder, who interacted with reporters at Adiala Jail a day after the ISPR presser, said he would be happy to appear before an inquiry committee. He said the allegations levelled against him regarding the dharna (sit-in) were wrong.

He said the 2013 election was the one of returning officers (ROs).

“How can one hold dialogue with the government after the caretaker prime minister’s statement about Form 47,” he said while calling the elections of prime minister, president, Punjab chief minister and Senate bogus.

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Holding out an olive branch to the powers that be, he said half of his family had men in army and half bureaucrats. “This is our army and we have no issue with it. I came to know about the May 9 violence when I appeared in the Supreme Court,” he said.

He said he condemned the May 9 violence while being in the court of Justice Umar Ata Bandial.

The army, he said, should not be dragged in politics. “We have not resorted to arson in our 27-year history,” he said.

He said the PTI dissolved two governments. It did not want violence, he added.

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The PTI founder’s media talk holds significance as it comes a day after Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Maj Gen Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry’s presser.

The ISPR once again said the perpetrators and facilitators of May 9 violence would have to face punishment in line with law and Constitution. The army, he said, had the evidence of wrongdoing.

He said May 9 was not Pakistan armed forces’ case but it was a case of all Pakistanis. An attempt was made to create hatred between the people of the country and armed forces, he said, adding that it’s essential to punish the perpetrators to keep faith in the judicial system intact.

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Pakistan Ulema Council to observe May 10 as ‘Youm-e-Istehkam Pakistan’

Pakistan Ulema Council to observe May 10 as ‘Youm-e-Istehkam Pakistan’

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Pakistan Ulema Council Chairman Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi said that May 10 would be observed as “Youm-e-Istehkam Pakistan”.

He underscored the significance of this decision in enhancing Pakistan’s reputation, especially in light of the troubling events of May 9.

Also read: PTI demands judicial commission on May 9 incidents

Expressing dismay over the delay in court proceedings, Ashrafi stressed the importance of justice prevailing and urged for accountability for those liable.

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He called for a thorough investigation into the troublemakers behind the unrest and advocated for unity among political parties to ensure stability.

Ashrafi also questioned the judiciary’s approach and highlighted Pakistan’s progress in attracting investment from friendly nations. 

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