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Imran Khan will ‘sit back and watch’ next army chief’s appointment

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  • “Let them do what they want,” Khan says.
  • PTI chief claims Toshakhana watch sold in Islamabad.
  • Khan says “good relations” to be maintained with US.

LAHORE: PTI Chairman Imran Khan Wednesday said that his party is sitting back and watching, as the government decides to appoint the next army chief.

He took a dig at the PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif alleging that the former prime minister wants to appoint someone to ensure his protection.

“Let them do what they want. Nawaz Sharif wants to appoint an army chief who will protect his interests. No army chief will go against the nation’s interests,” the PTI chief said commenting on the matter.

In a meeting with senior journalists in Lahore, Khan also spoke about his ongoing Toshakana saga, a day after a Dubai-based businessman Umar Farooq Zahoor revealed about buying Toshakana gifts — presented to the former prime minister by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman — from Farah Gogi and Shahzad Akbar.

The gifts also included an expensive Graff wristwatch — worth at least Rs2 billion — to him. Zahoor said that he has evidence to back his claims.

“The Toshakhana watch was sold in Islamabad and there is evidence [to prove it],” the PTI chairman said.

Speaking about the alleged cipher and his claims regarding the United States’ involvement in his ouster in April following a no-confidence motion, Khan said that his statement in relation to the US was wrongly presented.

“I spoke about prioritising national interest over my own. America toppled my government, but good relations will be maintained with them due to national interest,” the former premier said in meeting with journalists.

Revealing about about receiving an invitation to conduct negotiations, the PTI chairman said: “Message of negotiations is being sent to us, but we responded seeking an election date. Free and fair election has the solution to all the crises.”

Khan, when speaking about PTI’s long march, said that the ‘Haqeeqi Azadi’ movement is showing its effects.

“The nation’s awareness and movement stands strongly against the imported government. Attempts to bend the nation through oppression, fascism, and by violation constitutional rights are failing,” Khan said adding that the attempts to kill him and clear the way through bloodshed in the long march also fell flat.

The PTI chairman also reiterated his stance on the need for rule of law in the country to ensure progress.

“Rule of law ensures an independent nation, which take the country toward progress,” Khan said during the meeting.

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The release of the PTI founder is currently unlikely. Rehman Fazlur

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Fazlur Rehman “The PTI founder’s release appears doubtful at this time,” JUI Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman told reporters in the Cathedral City of Wakefield. The JUI-F acknowledged the uncertainty of political transitions, nevertheless.

“I cannot comment on hearsay; I am not aware of any deal with the founder of PTI,” Fazlur Rehman said.

In response to a query about allegedly helping to get bail for Imran Khan’s sisters and wife Bushra Bibi, Fazlur Rehman emphasized that these matters were handled “independently.” He also affirmed that the public has the right to protest and that PTI’s protests shouldn’t be stopped.

He claimed that after a month of discussions, the draft of the 26th Constitutional Amendment was trimmed from 56 clauses to 22.

In his media appearance, Fazlur Rehman criticized the tendency of political party leaders to compromise, citing this as the cause of “frail democracy.” He also emphasized that a strong army is essential to a safe Pakistan and stated his support for a robust military.

The JUI chief stated that the Kashmiri people now have the key to the solution in his remarks regarding the problem. The head of JUI stated that although a meeting with PML-N President Nawaz Sharif is not scheduled, it would not be problematic if it did occur.

Fazlur Rehman declared public meetings for Sukkur at the end of November and Peshawar on December 8.

Asad Qaiser, the leader of the PTI, met with Maulana Fazalur Rehman, the leader of the JUI-F, in the federal capital earlier on November 5th to discuss possible coordinated activities against the government.

The PTI delegation had asked for the meeting on November 4th, but it was turned down, according to sources. However, following internal discussions, JUI-F decided to meet on Tuesday.

Both sides agreed to revive current parliamentary committees during the conversation, and they also contemplated starting a coordinated campaign against the government. Additionally, they talked about contacting other opposition groups.

If PTI wants to work together successfully in the future, JUI-F said they need to be more serious.

When asked about their future intentions with JUI-F, PTI decided to contact their founder, Imran Khan, and senior cadre. Both parties decided to step up their efforts once Maulana Fazlur Rehman returned from his international tour.

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Trump is compared to the founder of the PTI by Rana Sanaullah, calls him a liar.

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Using what he called “similarities” in their political philosophies, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah compared Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to US President-elect Donald Trump.

Donald Trump and Imran Khan are “known for spreading falsehoods, mocking others, and attacking institutions,” according to Rana Sanaullah, who made this statement during the “Khabar Muhammad Malick Ke Saath” program.

The similarities between Donald Trump and Imran Khan are numerous, including their use of deceit, mockery, and unlawful means to get their demands met. “He (Donald Trump) rallied his backing and launched an assault on the White House,” the prime minister’s special adviser on political matters stated.

When asked about the congratulations given to the US president-elect by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz, Rana Sanaullah responded that it was “just a mere diplomatic gesture and formality.”

Rana Sanaullah responded, “I do not believe the US government will do so,” when asked if the federal government will issue an order for Imran Khan’s release.

In order for these two brothers to cooperate, I believe that Imran Khan should be turned over to the United States if Donald Trump so desires. If the United States desires to exchange Imran Khan for the release of Aafia Siddiqui, the country would likely consent, according to Rana Sanaullah.

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Significant legislation is anticipated in today’s NA and Senate sessions.

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With crucial legislation on the agenda, the Senate and the National Assembly, the two houses of parliament, have called separate sessions today.

Session of National Assemblies

At 4 p.m., the lower chamber National Assembly session would begin, with a seven-point program.

According to insiders, the NA session would see the introduction of bills to strengthen the highest court’s judges and amend the Anti-Terrorism Amendment.

Additionally, the lower house session will consider the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Amendment Ordinance today.

It will also be brought up during the session to draw attention to Pakistan’s inferior rating in the Rule of Law Index.

To ground PIA planes, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) MNA Aliya Kamran will issue a calling attention notice.

The Senate session

The Senate session’s 39-point agenda, however, had also been released.

In the session of the upper house, three new bills will be introduced.

In the meantime, today’s agenda includes the approval of eleven measures as well as the standing committee reports.

Legislators have been instructed by the government to make sure they attend the sessions today.

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