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MQM leader Ali Khursheedi challenged Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari over Sindh rights issues, saying the PPP should first bring President Asif Ali Zardari’s resignation before expecting MQM to quit federal ministries. His remarks renewed debate over water, gas, electricity, motorway delays and devolution of powers in Sindh.
KP lawmakers from tribal districts and Malakand division have rejected the federal government’s move to impose taxes, warning of protests if the decision is not withdrawn. They argue Islamabad must first fulfil post-merger development commitments and provide promised financial support to the region.
Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister-elect Amjad Hussain Advocate will take oath on July 1 at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Gilgit. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is expected to attend the ceremony along with senior party leaders and officials.
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said Pakistan is now being recognised globally as a peacemaker after its role in easing Iran-US tensions. He said Islamabad’s diplomatic gains must be followed by stronger economic recovery and renewed international confidence.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met Libyan military leader Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar at GHQ in Rawalpindi. Both sides discussed regional security, professional training and expanded military cooperation as Pakistan continues to strengthen defence ties with Libya.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman has urged the government to engage Kashmiri protesters through dialogue and address their Charter of Demands. He said the banned JAAC had sought his mediation, but added that the issue requires broader responsibility and political restraint.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has urged the opposition to examine its own political past and support a renewed Charter of Democracy. His National Assembly speech came after a tense parliamentary session marked by sharp criticism of the government, judiciary and establishment.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi told his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni that Pakistan will continue working for lasting peace in the Middle East. The meeting followed President Pezeshkian’s visit and the recent US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough linked to the Islamabad MoU.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad as Pakistan and Iran reaffirmed their commitment to regional peace and stability. The talks focused on de-escalation, security challenges and stronger bilateral coordination.
The Election Commission has summoned KP and Islamabad officials for July 1 over delays in providing maps, notifications and data needed for local government elections. The move highlights growing frustration over repeated postponements that have left millions without elected local representation.
Pakistan and Russia discussed terrorism threats linked to Afghanistan during the 12th meeting of their Joint Working Group on Counterterrorism in Islamabad. Both sides reviewed cooperation and agreed to deepen engagement through regional and international forums including the UN and SCO.
PPP leader Amjad Hussain Advocate has been elected as the fifth chief minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, opening a new political chapter in the region. PML-N’s Hafiz Hafeez-ur-Rehman has been elected Leader of the Opposition in the newly formed assembly.
