Iftikhar A. Khan

Islamabad

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Articles

Lawmakers present united front against Indian aggression

5 days ago | dawn.com | Iftikhar A. Khan

• Khawaja Asif says military well prepared to thwart enemy designs • Calls for regulation of seminaries and Imran’s release echo in House ISLAMABAD: Amid heightened tensions with India, Pakistan’s lawmakers on Friday declared their unified resolve to defend the country against any aggression, asserting that while Pakistan desires peace, it is “fully capable to defend its territorial integrity, if a war is forced upon it.” Speaking in the National Assembly, lawmakers said the entire nation was...
India to receive crushing response to aggression, NA told

6 days ago | dawn.com | Iftikhar A. Khan

• Tarar says strong retaliation inevitable• PTI lawmakers raise alarm over verdict on civilians’ trial by military courts ISLAMABAD: As lawmakers condemned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for threatening regional peace, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar assured the National Assembly on Thursday that India will receive a crushing response to its aggression. “Retaliation is inevitable,” he said while making a policy statement in the National Assembly.
Only thieves and cowards attack at night, says Bilawal

1 week ago | dawn.com | Iftikhar A. Khan

• PM offers to meet political leaders, including PTI’s, to offer joint front against Indian aggression • Barrister Gohar welcomes premier’s offer• Lawmakers laud forces on successful defence of the realmISLAMABAD: Lawmakers in the National Assembly on Wednesday strongly condemned the brutal aggression demonstrated by India resulting in loss of civilian lives in Pakistan.
Livestream curbs persist as NA holds ‘sensitive debate’

1 week ago | dawn.com | Iftikhar A. Khan

• Official says livestream stopped due to prevailing India-Pakistan tensions• Omar Ayub complains to speaker about his speeches being censored• Ayaz Sadiq asserts his right to expunge remarks ‘in the House and in chambers’ ISLAMABAD: National Assembly proceedings were not broadcast live on its official social media platforms for a second consecutive day, on Tuesday, as the House continued a discussion on tensions with India following the Pahalgam attack.
NA warns India against any misadventure

1 week ago | dawn.com | Iftikhar A. Khan

• House vows swift, firm and decisive response to any attack• Omar Ayub criticises PM Shehbaz for taking ‘submissive stance’• Fazl stages walkout over govt’s ‘non-serious attitude’ ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday adopted a unanimous resolution warning India against any misadventure, declaring that any such move will evoke “a firm, swift and decisive response”.
Pakistan to knock on UNSC door amid escalation

1 week ago | dawn.com | Iftikhar A. Khan |Syed Irfan Raza

• FO says Islamabad will formally brief world body on Pahalgam, highlight suspension of Indus treaty • PM Shehbaz calls Malaysian premier, reiterates offer for transparent, neutral probe • Iran foreign minister arrives in Islamabad today, as Dar takes Malaysian, Russian counterparts into confidence ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan and India teeter on the brink of war, Islamabad has decided to seek an immediate session of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to apprise the world powers about...
Pakistan won’t strike first, but won’t hold back either: Dar

2 weeks ago | dawn.com | Iftikhar A. Khan

• Dar tells Senate intel suggests India contemplating ‘some form of escalation’• PPP lawmaker endorses call for Imran’s participation in proposed multi-party mootISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said Pakistan will not strike India but reserves the right to retaliate, as he concluded his speech in the Senate on the recent tensions with India and diplomatic overtures deployed by Islamabad to contest New Delhi’s allegations in light of the Pahalgam attack.
Amid India tensions, PTI wants Imran’s voice heard

2 weeks ago | dawn.com | Iftikhar A. Khan

• Ali Zafar says such a gesture of political unity will strengthen Pakistan’s case globally• Irfan Siddiqui calls Pahalgam attack ‘false-flag operation’• Senators warn New Delhi against changes to Indus treatyISLAMABAD: The main opposition, PTI, has demanded the release of its incarcerated leader Imran Khan so he can participate in national deliberations on escalating tensions with India in the wake of the Pahalgam attack.
14 months after polls, two-thirds of election disputes still undecided

2 weeks ago | dawn.com | Iftikhar A. Khan

ISLAMABAD: More than 14 months after the Feb 8, 2024, general elections, nearly two-thirds of petitions challenging results in national and provincial assembly constituencies remain undecided, according to a report by the Free and Fair Election Network (Fafen).
Ex-servicemen to play active role in case of misadventure

2 weeks ago | dawn.com | Iftikhar A. Khan

ISLAMABAD: Amidst growing tension between nuclear-armed neighbours following an attack on tourists in Pahalgam, a hill station in India-held Kashmir, ex-servicemen in Pakistan have vowed to play an active role in thwarting evil designs of enemy in case of any misadventure.