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Amir Muhammad Khan on Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s KP Strategy

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Maulana Fazlur Rehman during a public political appearance, illustrating analysis of JUI-F’s role in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa politics.

Maulana’s interest in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is not without reason. Amir Muhammad Khan: We newspaper readers often imagine ourselves to be the most well-informed people in the world after catching up on the news. Yet, I am amazed when the watchman at my residence—before I even get into my car for the office—briefs me early in the morning on the previous night’s events in Pakistani politics, having gathered information from various social media sources. He possesses not only a deep understanding of Pakistani politics—perhaps surpassing my own—but also offers remarkably candid…

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How Long Will the People of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Continue to Carry the Dead?

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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa terrorism and PTI long march political tensions

(By Amir Muhammad Khan) Once again, the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are living under the shadow of fear, uncertainty and terrorism. Almost every day brings another painful story. A police officer is martyred in one place. A soldier loses his life in another. Elsewhere, civilians face attacks on roads, markets and security checkpoints. At such a difficult time, an important question must be asked: how long will the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continue to carry the dead? The province needs security, good governance and economic development. Yet, political confrontation continues…

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Sohail Afridi Announces PTI October 4 March From Lakki Marwat

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Sohail Afridi PTI March from Gandi Chowk Lakki Marwat

PESHAWAR (By Anwar Zeb Khan) — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has confirmed plans for the Sohail Afridi PTI March on October 4. The march will begin from Gandi Chowk in Lakki Marwat at 1pm. The Sohail Afridi PTI March comes as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) continues its political campaign over constitutional rights and judicial independence. Afridi said PTI has the right to hold a peaceful protest under the Constitution. According to reports, the government and opposition also held talks on October 3. The talks focused on political issues…

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Terrorism and Politics in KP: Why the Delay?

Amir Muhammad Khan

Terrorism and Politics in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — Why the Delay? Amir Muhammad Khan Pakistan is currently passing through a period in which, despite political differences, it has become more important than ever to keep matters of national security separate from political confrontation. The situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in particular, has raised several serious questions. On the one hand, there are continuing incidents of terrorism; on the other, allegations of cross-border interference from Afghanistan; and, in addition, growing tensions between the federal government and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government. Together, these factors…

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Political Protests and Economic Stability: Pakistan’s Need for Peace

Amir Muhammad Khan

Peaceful protest is the right of a political party, but not the right to engage in thuggery or incite chaos. Amir Muhammad Khan Amid the economic and political phase Pakistan is currently traversing, the country is in greater need of peace, stability, and economic continuity than of street clashes, institutional confrontations, and political tension. The public is already grappling with issues regarding inflation, employment, and the costs of electricity, fuel, and daily necessities. In such a climate, if political parties disrupt daily life in the name of protest—blocking highways, turning…

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Imran Khan Returned to Prison After Doctors Declare Him Medically Fit

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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been transferred back to prison after undergoing a medical examination at a hospital in Islamabad, where doctors declared him “medically fit.” Khan was examined by a team of qualified doctors, including an ophthalmologist, cardiologist and physician, Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said. The medical examination was carried out following an order from the Supreme Court of Pakistan, which directed authorities on Tuesday to take Khan to a hospital within 48 hours after concerns were raised about his health. Supreme Court Orders Medical Examination…

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