Traders worried about Pak-Afghan border closure reach out to Fazlur Rehman for help
Peshawar: A jirga consisting of traders associated with the Pak-Afghan borders met with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman at Mufti Mahmood Markaz Peshawar and informed them of the economic and trade risks due to the prolonged closure of the borders. According to the traders, the borders have been closed for 45 days, due to which traders have lost millions of rupees. If the government does not restore trade immediately, the national treasury, including the traders, is also at risk of further heavy losses. Jamiat leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman expressed deep concern and regret over the trade closure and assured the traders that Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam will raise an effective voice on all forums regarding this issue of traders. The delegation included JUI-FATA Ameer Maulana Jamaluddin, Senator Maulana Atta-ul-Haq Darwish, Mufti Misbahuddin, Chairman of North Waziristan All Traders Association Sanaullah Hamzoni, Abdul Sattar Khan, Malik Zarabat Khan, Malik Ruhullah and other traders.
Source:The Patriot
November 26, 2025 19:42 UTC
President Islamabad chamber of small traders and small industries Muhammad Awais Satti
President Islamabad chamber of small traders and small industries Muhammad Awais Satti along with Sardar Zaheer vice president ICSTSI, in a meeting with President Barcelona chamber of commerce Josep Santacrue ,MS Berta Perez director of International Department and a delegation of Barcelona chamber of commerce in Barcelona Today . The delegation from ICSTSI included Shumaila Siddique chairperson diplomatic affairs Committee ICSTSI , Former President Malik Nadeem Akhtar , and executive committee member Wasim ul Haq , Former Vice president ICSTSI Aqeel Abbbasi and othersThe delegation met with local Buisness man from Barcelona and B2B meeting where held with the ICSTSI delegationThe primary focus of the meeting was to explore opportunities for collaboration between small traders and businesses in both regions, with an emphasis on strengthening bilateral trade, sharing best practices, and fostering a supportive ecosystem for SMEs. President ICSTSI Muhammad Awais Satti emphasized the importance of building strong international partnerships to help small traders expand their reach globally. He also expressed his gratitude to the Barcelona Chamber for their warm hospitality and eagerness to collaborate. “This meeting marks an important milestone in enhancing economic ties between Pakistan and Spain, and we are optimistic about the potential outcomes for our small traders,President ICSTSI muhammad Awais Satti and vice president sardar zaheer along with the delegation members where presented with sovenier from President of Barcelona chamber of commerce and offered his full support for the buisness community of Pakistan
Source:The Patriot
November 26, 2025 19:42 UTC
Momina Iqbal's birthday surprise, engagement rumors begin
Pakistani actress Momina Iqbal has made her fans curious by sharing pictures from her birthday party. The actress hinted at her engagement by sharing pictures from her birthday party on Instagram, as there were some pictures in which the actress was holding a man’s hand while her face was hidden. In addition, Momina Iqbal had a ring in her hand and she also thanked a special person along with her family for organizing her birthday party. Is Momina Iqbal EngagedThe actress’s birthday party was held at her residence, which was attended by close relatives, while Momina Iqbal was dressed in a white dress. Is Momina Iqbal EngagedMomina Iqbal entered the drama industry since 2018 and has done many dramas so far based on her brilliant talents.
Source:The Patriot
November 26, 2025 19:42 UTC
Pakistan has good relations with foreign countries, but Pakistan will have to fix its internal situation: SK Niazi
We all have to play our part to strengthen the state: Haji Ghulam Ali, The people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have made great sacrifices for peace: Muhammad Iqbal Khan, We will accept any legitimate demand from Afghanistan: Qamar Zaman KairaBy Staff ReporterISLAMABAD: Editor In Chief Pakistan Group of Newspaper and Chairman Roze News SK Niazi while talking in his renowned talk show Sachi Baat, Peshawar has been attacked again, Steps should be taken to prevent attacks, there is no democracy in the country, corruption should be eradicated in the country, Inflation and unemployment are on the rise in the country, no election has been transparent since 1970, Pakistan has good relations with foreign countries, but Pakistan will have to fix its internal situation. Former Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Haji Ghulam Ali the state comes first for all of us, Pakistan has given India the worst defeat, the entire nation stands with the armed forces, talks should be held with Pakistan and Afghanistan, Haji Ghulam Ali calls for holding a jirga for talks with Afghanistan, we want there to be no tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Pak-Afghan tensions will further complicate issues, thousands of containers are standing due to Pak-Afghan tension, we strongly condemn the blasts, we will not let anyone damage our property, Pakistan is a nuclear power, Pakistan’s army is considered one of the best in the world, Pak-Afghan tension should end, Pakistan has made great sacrifices for Afghan brothers, send a delegation of scholars for talks with the state of Afghanistan, India will benefit from Pak-Afghan tension, we stand by our state in all circumstances, our elections were not transparent even before, such elections create instability in the country, the nation’s distrust of elections is a big threat, everyone should agree on one thing: accept democracy, PPP will be with the government as long as it is needed, I see that the situation in the country is changing rapidly, they immediately brought the 27th Amendment, If they bring the 28th Amendment, they will be beaten, Justice has ended in the country, we all have to play our part to strengthen the state,Member of National Assembly, PTI Muhammad Iqbal Khan we strongly condemn all the explosions that have taken place in Pakistan, Pakistan has sacrificed 90,000 lives, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been in a state of war for decades, if there is Pakistan, then we are all of us, the country comes first, we want the constitution and law to be respected in the country, We all have to play our role for peace, the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have made great sacrifices for peace, a lot of injustice is being done to the Tehreek-e-Insaf, our workers have been de-notified, this government is a Form 47 government, PPP and PML-N are fighting among themselves, this Nur Kashti should end, people will not be fooled by it anymore, ten FIRs were lodged against me, we want the rule of law and constitution in the country. PPP leader Qamar Zaman Kaira we did not have elections within Punjab, we intimidated our people where the PML-N people were standing, Pakistan Army is capable of giving a befitting reply to anyone, Afghan government should stop terrorism, Pakistan will also suffer if Afghan transit trade is stopped, Afghan government should stop attacks on Pakistan, If the Afghan government does not stop the attacks, transit trade will not be possible, Pakistan gave all evidence of terrorism to Afghan government, If the Afghan government does not stop terrorism, Pakistan Army will give a strong response, there is no problem in sending a jirga to Afghanistan, Pak-Afghan talks are underway, TTP is committing terrorism in Afghanistan, TTP is using guns inside Afghanistan, says we will accept any legitimate demand from Afghanistan, Afghan government is supporting TTP, we know how to protect our people, our economy has suffered a lot, nobody wants a Pak-Afghan war, there is no doubt that democracy has never existed in Pakistan, Democracy has been restricted in every era, public pressure in a democracy exerts great pressure, we are not part of the government, we have not taken any ministries from the government.
Source:The Patriot
November 26, 2025 19:42 UTC
Former assemblyman files petition for return of Indian woman who converted to Islam and married her
Lahore: Former Member of Punjab Assembly and former Parliamentary Secretary for Human Rights and Minority Affairs Mahendra Pal Singh has filed a constitutional petition in the Lahore High Court against Indian woman Sarabjit Kaur, who recently came to Pakistan, converted to Islam and married a local citizen Nasir. The petition has requested the court to declare Noor Bibi an illegal foreigner and immediately send her back to her country, India, for visa violation and overstay. Before this new case, on November 18, the Lahore High Court had also heard a petition seeking restraining the same woman, Noor Bibi, from alleged harassment. Justice Farooq Haider had ordered on the petition of Noor Bibi and her husband that the police should not harass them. The hearing of the case is scheduled for Wednesday, November 27, 2025 at 9 am before a single bench of the Lahore High Court before Justice Farooq Haider.
Source:The Patriot
November 26, 2025 19:42 UTC
Any aggression will be
ABBOTTABAD – Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on Friday once again warned that the Pakistan Army is fully determined to defend the homeland, and “any external aggression will be met with a strong and severe response.”General Chaudhry was interacting with teachers and students from various universities here. A large number of teachers and students attended the interactive session with the army spokesperson. He discussed important topics including the recent Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions, the country’s security situation, and Ma’raka-e-Haq.The army spokesperson clarified that Pakistan has taken effective measures against terrorism and the fitna of the Khawarij. Teachers and students paid rich tribute to the martyrs and veterans of the armed forces. “Today we learned the truth about the false propaganda being spread against the armed forces on social media.”The students stated that the DG ISPR’s answers cleared their doubts regarding the national and provincial situation as well as matters related to the Pakistan Army.
Source:The Patriot
October 31, 2025 08:33 UTC
End without progress
The most recent round of negotiations between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban in Turkiye ended without any progress, and “the dialogue thus failed to bring about any workable solution,” according to Minister of Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar’s confirmation on Wednesday. According to estimates, Afghanistan is quickly becoming a terrorist hotspot after a number of international terrorist groups relocated there. Afghanistan is quickly becoming a centre of terrorism, according to reports, since a number of international terrorist groups have relocated there. Pakistan has made every effort to end this conflict through talks in Doha and Istanbul in order to give peace a chance, but despite Pakistan’s unquestionable proof of cross-border terrorism, the Afghan Taliban simply do not appear interested in making promises. The issue at hand is that until the Afghan Taliban halt TTP and BLA operations, Pakistan will almost certainly have to use violent alternatives.
Source:The Patriot
October 31, 2025 01:34 UTC
time to beg for talks with India has passed
Interior Minister and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has said that the time to beg for talks with India has passed, now there will be talks on an equal footing. While holding a press conference in Lahore, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that now there will be talks with India on an equal footing, that time has passed to beg for talks with India. He said that now we will have relations with India on an equal footing. Mohsin Naqvi expressed the hope that if Allah wills, our team will perform well and will show performance in the Asia Cup. Mohsin Naqvi said that I have no involvement in adding or removing anyone from the team, nor do I have any role in the selection committee.
Source:The Patriot
August 23, 2025 14:58 UTC
President and Prime Minister’s message on the new Islamic year, prayers for the freedom of Palestine and Kashmir – Daily The Patriot
The President said that this month is one of the sacred months of the Islamic Hijri year and Allah Almighty has forbidden all kinds of chaos and fighting in the sacred month. Allah Almighty has advised us to engage in acts of goodness and service in this month. The President said that this holy month advises us to connect our individual lives with collective consciousness. May Allah protect Pakistan from every calamity, trouble and chaos and may this year be a year of prosperity for the Islamic nation and humanity. He said that I also pray to Allah Almighty to grant us the ability to adopt the path of national unity, mutual respect, and brotherhood.
Source:The Patriot
June 26, 2025 17:17 UTC
Judicial Independence at Stake – Daily The Patriot
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) recently approved a second extension for the Constitutional Bench under Justice Aminuddin Khan, now slated to continue until November 30. They speak to the heart of an institutional crisis in which executive influence appears to be tightening its grip over judicial affairs. Without transparency or consensus, the legitimacy of the Constitutional Bench and the decisions it renders become increasingly suspect. Justice Shah’s suggestion that all Supreme Court justices be part of the Constitutional Bench deserves serious consideration. Unfortunately, there are signs that some stakeholders may prefer to preserve divisions within the Supreme Court to check its power and reduce its ability to challenge the executive.
Source:The Patriot
June 26, 2025 01:19 UTC
Understanding the Multilayered Crisis of Missing Persons
The exact numbers of missing persons in Balochistan is around 400 and not 18000. In PERU 15,731 persons are still missing as a result of the conflict from 1980 to 2000 . Reportedly one third of the alleged missing persons have returned to their homes so far. Some missing persons from Balochistan’s BYC and VBMP have potential connections to a series of violent attacks throughout the region. The issue of missing persons is a complex and multifaceted challenge that necessitates a thorough and compassionate approach to resolution.
Source:The Patriot
January 15, 2025 20:12 UTC
Government’s big announcement to shift citizens from fuel to electric vehicles
Islamabad: The government has taken a big decision to shift citizens from fuel-consuming vehicles to electric vehicles. The Energy Minister said that Pakistan imports fuel worth 6 billion dollars only for motorcycles and three-wheelers, to avoid which we are trying to bring electric vehicles within the reach of the people. The Energy Minister said that the permit for charging stations will be available through the e-portal in 15 days and people will be able to start businesses. He said that we consider it a big development at the global level which is a big step towards a good environment. This move of the government will provide a big opportunity to shift to electric vehicles instead of ordinary vehicles.
Source:The Patriot
January 15, 2025 19:30 UTC
Security forces kill four terrorists in North Waziristan operation
RAWALPINDI :Security forces killed four terrorists in an intelligence based operation in general area of Spinwarm, North Waziristan.The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the operation was conducted on night between January 14 and 15 on reported presence of terrorists. “Sanitization operation is being carried out to eliminate any other kharji found in the area, as security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe-out the menace of terrorism from the country,” read ISPR statement.Also read: President, PM laud security forces for killing eight terrorists in KP operationsA day earlier, security forces killed eight terrorists in two engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The operations were conducted on Jan 12 and 13 in Tank and Tirah valley.ISPR said an intelligence-based operation was conducted by the security forces in Tank district on reported presence of terrorists. During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the location and killed six terrorists. In another encounter that took place in general area Tirah valley, Khyber district, troops successfully eliminated two terrorists.Earlier on Monday, security forces eliminated 27 terrorists in Balochistan’s Kachhi district in an intelligence-based operation.
Source:The Patriot
January 15, 2025 09:08 UTC
Supreme Court questions need for constitutional amendment for military court trials of terrorists
ISLAMABAD :The Supreme Court’s seven-member constitutional bench, headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, resumed hearing on Wednesday on an intra-court appeal challenging military court trials of civilians. During the proceedings, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail questioned why a constitutional amendment was necessary for trying terrorists in military courts. If a civilian’s crime was linked to the armed forces, the trial would fall under military courts, he argued. Addressing historical cases, Justice Mandokhail queried why incidents like the GHQ and Karachi Air Base attacks were not tried in military courts. Haris referenced the 21st constitutional amendment, which had expanded the scope of military courts to include various crimes beyond traditional military discipline.
Source:The Patriot
January 15, 2025 09:08 UTC
Atta Tarar accuses Bushra Bibi of inciting violence, warns against destabilizing acts
Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar has accused Imran Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, of arriving in Islamabad with a mission to incite violence, warning her against any actions that could lead to bloodshed. Speaking to the media, Tarar criticized Bushra Bibi for allegedly using ordinary citizens as shields while placing others' children on the front lines. He accused Bushra Bibi and her supporters of exploiting tragedies for political gain, alleging they are hiding behind mercenaries and foreign nationals to further their agenda. He also condemned attempts to disrupt the visit of the Belarusian president, calling it an effort to tarnish Pakistan’s reputation. Tarar cautioned against continuing with such activities, warning of severe consequences once the state’s patience runs out.
Source:The Nation
November 26, 2024 14:06 UTC