INDIAN SPONSORED PROXY WAR IS NO LONGER HIDDEN: FIELD MARSHAL MUNIR
IN BALOCHISTAN WITH ‘ UNWAVERING SUPPORT ’ OF NATION AND BALOCH PEOPLE
g EMPHA SIZES PAKISTAN ARMY REMAINS FULLY ALERT AND PREPARED TO RESPOND DECISIVELY TO ANY THREAT, SAYING FUTURE OF PAKISTAN DIRECTLY LINKED TO A STABLE, PROSPEROUS BALOCHISTAN
PAKISTAN EAGER TO FORGE STRONG BIL ATERAL
REL ATIONS WITH BANGL ADESH: PRESIDENT Z ARDARI
Work on the Chashma-5 Nuclear Power Plant is progressing at a rapid pace and upon completion the project will contribute 1 200 MW of clean safe and low-cost electricity to the national grid said General Manager of the Chashma Nuclear Power Complex, Engineer Habibur Rehman He stated that Pakistan aims to increase its nuclear power generation capacity to 8 000 MW making nuclear energy a reliable component of the country s sustainable and affordable energy mix He was briefing a group of Islamabadbased journalists during a study tour of the
Chashma Nuclear Complex On this occasion media representatives toured various operational and under-construction units of the facility where they were briefed on the plant s performance, safety protocols, technical systems, and environmental standards Engineer Habibur Rehman noted that Pakistan is currently among the top 20 nuclear power-producing countries worldwide The country has six operational nuclear reactors with a total generation capacity of 3,530 MW, which is expected to rise to 4,730 MW after the completion of Chashma-5 He explained that the Chashma-5 project is based on the modern Hualong One (HPR1000) design a thirdgeneration pressurized water reactor The project is being developed in collaboration with the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) and China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) The first concrete was poured on December 30, 2024 He added that nuclear power is regaining global attention Several developed nations including the USA Japan Britain and South Korea which had previously reduced or planned to phase out nuclear energy are now renewing their focus on the sector and actively constructing new plants The General Manager emphasized that nuclear power is a cost-effective, safe, and environmentally friendly source of electricity Nuclear power contributed
and to the public representatives? Isn t it the public s right to know? Will the truth be shared only abroad in the name of national security? Bilal Shah wrote why is the government hiding this truth from its citizens? Professor Ashok Swain while sharing a clip of General Anil s interview on X wrote that the Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Army has admitted in an interview with Bloomberg TV in Singapore that India has lost its fighter jets in recent clashes with Pakistan He asks why he does not tell the Indian people and the media in India the same thing? In another tweet he asks In October 2024, 100 Israeli fighter jets covered a distance of 2000 km and targeted more than 20 locations in Iran in three phases and not a single Israeli aircraft was lost in this entire operation So how did India lose its fighter jets in the fight against Pakistan when Indian planes were firing missiles from its own airspace?
Another user wrote, a rare moment
of truth but on foreign soil If India s Chief of Defence Staff can admit losses on Bloomberg TV, then our country why the silence? This is clearly an attempt to control the domestic narrative while the real facts are being acknowledged abroad Congress leader Jairam Ramesh while sharing the video of General Anil Chauhan s interview on his social media handle, wrote that on July 29, 1999, the then Vajpayee government had constituted the Kargil Review Committee under the chairmanship of K Subramanian father of the current External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and a strategic affairs expert He wrote that this committee was constituted three days after the end of the Kargil war and it submitted its detailed report in five months After necessary amendments this report was presented in both the houses of Parliament He asked whether the Modi government will take any such step now after the information given by the Chief of Defence Staff in Singapore?
S cholars at A JK varsit y event call for global engagement on Kashmir
S TA F F R E P O R T The Institute of Dialogue, Development and Diplomatic Studies (IDDDs), in collaboration with Mohiuddin Islamic University organized a one-day conference titled “Margins to Momentum and Re-centering Kashmir in Global Discourse: Challenges and Prospects at Neiriyan Sharif Rawalakot Azad Jammu and Kashmir
The event was held in the context of recent critical developments on the 6th and 7th of May, when India committed aggression against the mainland of Pakistan, attempting to undermine its sovereignty and inflicting
civilian harm In response Pakistan retaliated on 10th May by downing six Indian fighter jets leading to significant embarrassment for India both nationally and globally The gravity of the situation given the nuclear capabilities of both countries reignited global concern over the Kashmir conflict and prompted US President Donald Trump to once again offer mediation His statement reaffirmed that Kashmir remains the core unresolved issue between India and Pakistan warranting urgent international attention The conference was inaugurated by Prof Dr Ihafaque Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, and Prof Dr Tajur Rehman, who emphasized that Kashmir is an internation-
ally recognized dispute validated by UN resolutions and international law He criticized India s continued avoidance of mediation and facilitation noting that its insistence on bilateralism without genuine intent has only prolonged the conflict He called upon scholars and students to academically engage with the Kashmir issue and contribute research that can inform policymakers both nationally and globally Ummar Hashmi Deputy Registrar of the University highlighted the geopolitical responsibility of all stakeholders in resolving the Kashmir issue Showkat Assistant Professor of Law, focused on the legal dimensions of the conflict
President Cyril Ramaphosa came calling Instead of an ordinary meeting Trump played a video that was supposed to show how South African blacks were evicting whites from their farms and committing genocide Of course, neither Trump nor Musk was bothered by the (mostly Slavic) Jews committing genocide on (brown) Palestinians But blacks committing genocide of good Boer boys? Clearly unthinkable Musk it might be remembered, is South Africanborn and, like Trump (whose four grandparents were all immigrants from Germany), is a Wharton alumnus Musk is now out of the Trump Adminis-
Trump This might explain why Trump got along so well with Imran Khan It shows that he can get along with users You know, if Imran had still been PM, we probably could have gotten Columbia to have stuck to its statement regretting the death of innocent Pakistani civilians during India s Operation Sindoor It didn t supposedly because of Indian pressure, but more likely after it realized that supporting Pakistan meant supporting the government that had thrown behind bars one of the best customers of its national product Operation Sindoor continues to have a fallout though reports have turned out to be false that the Indonesian Air Force has mutinied; there is certainly not any less concern after Indonesia agreed to buy an unspecified number of Rafale
from
Buying off-the-shelf 4 5th
fighters didn’t work out so India
an MCA (medium combat aircraft) program Right but will it take delivery of the Tejas first? The LCA (light combat aircraft) entered service in 2016, after having been launched in 1983 So don’t hold your breath for the Indian stealth fighter Speaking of the whole conflict when is a false-flag operation still one? I mean does it still count if everyone and his uncle knew that it was a false-flag operation? I don t think so, but it seems to me to be a philosophical question of the nature of whether or not there is a sound if no one hears it like when a tree falls on a desert island?
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In a major move to strengthen public sector schools in the province, Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has decided that hundred percent students enrolled in government schools will be provided with furniture under the ongoing educational emergency
The Chief Minister directed the authorities concerned to ensure that the provision of furniture to every government school is completed during the next fiscal year, adding that no students in public sector should sit on floor owing to unavailability of furniture
He was chairing a meeting here on Sunday to finalize the Annual Development Programme of the upcoming financial year
The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister on Finance, Mr Muzammil
Aslam, Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah,
Additional Chief Secretary for Planning and Development Ikramullah Khan and administrative secretaries of relevant departments
He further stated that all required funds for the provision of school furniture will be made available on a priority basis Highlighting the
government s commitment to improving basic facilities, the Chief Minister emphasized that access to proper furniture functional washrooms and clean drinking water in government schools is a top priority and that there will be no compromise on these essentials He also instructed that a special program be launched to improve the quality of education in government schools further directing that modern training be provided to teachers and that such training be made mandatory for all newly recruited educators During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on development proposals submitted by various departments, including Planning, Communications Local Government Education Health Irrigation and Water Supply Each proposed project was individually reviewed and finalized for inclusion in the upcoming development program Speaking to the participants, the Chief Minister said the new ADP will be a visionary document laying the foundation for the province's development agenda over the next four years The plan will incorporate input from elected public representatives and prioritize projects based on the actual
needs of communities across different regions
He added that the ADP would include solid and practical projects serving broad public interests with the majority of next year s development funds allocated to completing ongoing projects Projects with over 80% progress will be completed within the next year, while approximately 50% of
The Chief Minister stressed that the new ADP will be realistic and aligned with the genuine needs of the public "We will not pursue superficial progress while leaving essential needs behind," he said "We will ensure the wise and effective use of taxpayers’
Indian sponsored prox y war is no longer hidden: Field Marshal Munir
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“The Pakistan Army with the unwavering support of the nation and the brave Baloch people will confront and crush every enemy foreign or domestic that dares to challenge our sovereignty
In April, at least six people, including three students, lost their lives and over 40 others mostly students sustained injuries after a bomb targeted a school bus in Balochistan’s Khuzdar Following the attack the military accused India of activating its assets to intensify terrorist attacks in Pakistan presenting irrefutable evidence of Indian statesponsored terrorism directed by the Indian military personnel Earlier during the event, PM Shehbaz underscored that terrorist groups under the umbrella of Fitna Al Hindustan sought the support of locals, which must be denied to them
initiatives led by the Government of Pakistan and the Armed Forces PM Shehbaz emphasised
The COAS during his interaction with the tribal elders said, "We have concrete proof of India s hand behind terrorist networks operating in Balochistan These nefarious attempts of the enemy will fail ”
He affirmed that the Pakistan Army with the unwavering support of the nation and the brave Baloch people will confront and crush every enemy foreign or domestic, that dares to challenge our sovereignty
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir emphasized that the Pakistan Army remains fully alert and prepared to respond decisively to any threat He reiterated that peace in Balochistan is non-negotiable and that the future of Pakistan is directly linked to a stable prosperous Balochistan
of Pakistan and the Armed Forces
He underscored the critical need to deny these groups any local support, emphasizing that grassroots engagement is crucial for the success of counterterrorism efforts and for long-term peace and stability “The enemies of peace will find no space to operate within Pakistan ” the Prime Minister asserted “Our message to them is clear: the Government Armed Forces Law Enforcement Agencies and Administrative apparatus, with complete support of Pakistan, will take the Nation s fight against terrorism to its logical conclusion, defeating terrorism in a decisive manner ”
occurred within 24 hours also resulted in injuries to five citizens, including policemen “KP Inspector General of Police (IGP) Zulfiqar Hameed is also on a visit to the region for reviewing the security situation ” he said adding that people were fed up with the terrorists and retaliated whenever they came across them SWAT S ta f f r e p o r t At least three children lost their lives in separate tragic incidents while nine members of a family were injured in a road accident in different parts of Swat district on Sunday, rescue officials confirmed In the Odigram area near the New Vegetable Market, a speeding dumper truck ran over a five-yearold child Ayan son of Akhtar Zada a resident of Khona Shaheed Balogram SHO Rahimabad police station Fazal Rahim Khan confirmed the child died on the spot while the truck driver fled the scene The body was shifted to Saidu Sharif Hospital for legal formalities and a case has been registered In another heartbreaking incident a five-year-old girl Khadija daughter of Shehbaz resident of Kohistan (currently residing in Gorra Matta) drowned in a water tank located in the courtyard of her house
“Indian-sponsored proxies operating in Balochistan have intensified their efforts to undermine peace destabilise the province and disrupt development
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted that Indian-sponsored proxies, including terrorist groups like Fitna Al-Hindustan, have intensified their efforts to undermine peace, destabilize the province, and disrupt development initiatives led by the Government
Tragic incidents claim lives of three children in Swat; nine injured in road accident
Police said the girl was playing near the tank when she accidentally fell in Family members tried to rescue her but she had already succumbed Separately, in the Ningolai area of Kabal Tehsil, five-year-old Rehan Ali son of Usman Ali drowned in a canal while playing near its bank Locals retrieved the body after a brief search and handed it over to the family The incident has cast a shadow of grief over the area Meanwhile, nine-members of a family were injured in a road accident in Shakardara when a speeding car rammed into a Dyna vehicle traveling from Batkhela to Matta As a result the Dyna
The Prime Minister also highlighted a series of monumental developmental packages for prosperity in Balochistan emphasizing the need for these government initiatives to ensure a trickle-down effect to the populace He praised the people of Balochistan for their historic role in safeguarding national unity and urged them to remain vigilant against foreign-backed subversion and sabotage orchestrated and sponsored by India
and tolerance Sufi shrines have always been centers of love service, and unity, she said She added that the teachings of Khwaja Sahib are a guiding light for all of humanity, transcending religious and sectarian boundaries Hafiz Muhammad Shabbir Chairman of the Pak-Kuwait Business Forum and host of the event, called Dr Afshan Malik s appointment a matter of pride for Pakistan “This milestone will play a key role in amplifying the message of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti ” he remarked Former Minister and PML-Q leader Dr Amjad FPCCI s Karim Azeer Malik and Shaista Hameed of the Insaniyat Foundation also addressed the gathering and
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cised the response, saying it would only take us backward, and urged Hamas to accept the framework already presented by Washington and its allies
“That is the only way we can close
mands the release of an agreed number of Palestinian prisoners The proposal also calls for the entry of unconditional humanitarian aid through the UN and affiliated agencies and for negotiations on a permanent ceasefire to commence on the first day of the truce Hamas further requested a guarantee from the Trump administration cited in the draft proposal to support talks toward a final settlement US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff criti-
Bangladesh’s Jamaat- e -Islami regains political status after top cour t lifts ban
matters including the allocation of its election symbol Jamaat had lost its legal status under the premiership of Sheikh Hasina who was removed from power following mass protests in August 2024 and subsequently went into exile in India In her final months in office Hasina also imposed an executive ban on the party in August 2023 The transitional government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus which assumed office after Hasina s ouster, had revoked that executive order, setting the stage for Sunday’s legal reversal “With the verdict, a multiparty
democracy and inclusive election has been acknowledged said Jamaat s lawyer Mohammad Shishir Manir speaking outside the court He added that the 2013 decision had been politically motivated and that the new ruling reflected judicial fairness The verdict follows the Supreme Court’s May 27 decision to overturn the conviction of senior Jamaat leader A T M Azharul Islam who had been sentenced to death in 2014 for alleged war crimes during Bangladesh s 1971 war of independence Islam was released on May 28 after spending over a decade in prison
Jamaat-e-Islami had supported Pakistan during the 1971 war a stance that remains controversial in Bangladesh The party was long opposed by the Awami League, led by Sheikh Hasina and her father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the country’s founding leader The ruling opens the way for Jamaat to contest in the upcoming 13th parliamentary elections expected later this year In a broader shift the Awami League itself was banned by the interim government in May pending trial over its alleged role in suppressing last year ’s anti-quota protests that led to Hasina’s removal
and resolve all outstanding
take a step back and reflect on the impact of this unhealthy overconsumption of “fakeness”?
It is common for the young people to be overly consumed by this unrealistic standards of capturing moments instead of living in them why is this More common than not this generation is subconsciously tricked into believing that living an aesthetic life is the only way to project These days the younger generation live a life of fake smiles and aesthetic pictures but don’t enjoy the unpretty moments or things in life that are simpler Unrealistic beauty standards are put forward by the media for the consumption of very young children incorporating into their minds that often create a feeling of being inadequate or incongruous of their own looks Certainly there is more to life is their not?
An interview with Dr Sarah Lambert, Clinical Psychologist and Expert on Adolescent Mental Health where she talks about this topic addresses this topic by saying that this shift to digital spaces has led to increased mental health issues among young people particularly anxiety depression, and lowered self-esteem She pointed out the pressures of unrealistic beauty standards and the constant need for validation on social media, which often contribute to feelings of inadequacy Moreover the addictive nature of these platforms and the constant exposure to idealized lives can exacerbate loneliness and body image issues particularly
among adolescents who are prone to much more changes in mindset compared to adults It also impacts family life negatively as to how GEN Z wants to be perceived by other people as compared to how they actually are is vastly different Media might be a place for creativity and self-expression but holds harmful negative impacts of overconsumption, addictiveness and feeling a need to be “chronically online” It is something that even, I as a person face on a daily basis in my day to day life Research proves how it was much easier to live in the early days as there was no way for the youth to be such deeply embedded into media and its perceptions t is essential to know that the growing media that shapes today s youth primarily digital platforms has both positive and negative consequences While it offers access to information, connection, and new forms of selfexpression it also comes with significant challenges The pressure to conform to digital ideals the erosion of social skills the rise of mental health concerns and the addictive nature of these platforms all contribute to a more complicated and often detrimental experience for today s youth It s essential to find ways to balance the benefits of digital media with its potential harms, helping the younger generation navigate their growing years with a healthier more holistic approach to life
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C hina protests US defence chief 's 'vilifying' Indo -Pacific remarks
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China has protested to the United States against vilifying" remarks made by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the foreign ministry said on Sunday, while accusing it of deliberately ignoring calls for peace from regional nations China has objected to Hegseth calling it a threat in the Indo-Pacific the ministry added describing his comments at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday as "deplorable" "Hegseth deliberately ignored the call for peace and development by countries in the region and instead touted the Cold War mentality for bloc confrontation vilified China with defamatory allegations and falsely called China a threat the ministry said on its website The United States has deployed offensive weaponry in the South China Sea and kept stoking flames and creating tensions in the Asia-Pacific, which are turning the region into a powder keg," it added in the statement China s defence ministry also weighed in saying the U S is accustomed to using the forum to stoke disputes sow discord and seek selfish interests" "China's armed forces will work with other countries in the region to oppose hegemonism harming the Asia-Pacific region," ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said in a statement posted on the ministry s WeChat account Hegseth had urged allies in the Indo-Pacific region including key security partner Australia to spend more on defence after warning of the real and potentially imminent threat from China Asked about the call to boost defence spending, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his government had pledged an extra A$10 billion ($6 billion) to defence
What we ll do is we ll determine our defence policy he told reporters on Sunday a transcript of his remarks showed As part of Washington s longstanding defence
ties with the Philippines, the U S military this year deployed Typhon launchers that can fire missiles to hit targets in both China and Russia from the island of Luzon India believes switching tactics on the first day of conflict with Pakistan earlier this month established a decisive advantage, before the neighbors announced a ceasefire three days later, India's highest-ranking general said on Saturday China and the Philippines contest sovereignty over some islands and atolls in the South China Sea with growing maritime run-ins between their coast guards as both vie to patrol the waters China s delegation at the forum said external intervention was the biggest risk for stability in the South China Sea, saying the country had shown "goodwill and restraint" through talks on the issue "Some foreign powers have sent warplanes and warships to the South China Sea for so-called freedom of navigation the state-backed Global Times newspaper cited Senior Colonel Zhang Chi from the PLA National Defence University as saying Such actions infringed China s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, he added The United States, Australia, Japan and the Philippines have conducted joint maritime operations in the busy waterway China claims nearly all the South China Sea including parts of the exclusive economic zones of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam In 2016, an international arbitration tribunal ruled Beijing s expansive claim had no basis in international law however China's foreign ministry also told the United States not to play with fire on the question of Taiwan Any attempt by China to
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Pakistan Nav y conduc ts two - day exercise against asymmetric threats at major por ts
Pakistan Navy successfully conducted a comprehensive two-day exercise focusing on countering sub-conventional and asymmetric threats across all major ports and harbours of Pakistan
The exercises were aimed at validating and refining Tactics Techniques and Procedures to ensure robust defence of critical maritime infrastructure against evolving asymmetric threats The exercise involved coordinated operations by Pakistan Navy Fleet units Pak Marines SSG (Navy) and Naval Aviation assets The exercises scenarios were designed to simulate a range of sub-conventional threats including sabotage, infiltration and unconventional attacks, enabling participating units to enhance inter-agency coordination situational awareness and rapid response capabilities During the
APBF pushes for robust SME sector in next budget to boost employment
The All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has called on the federal government to place small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at the heart of the upcoming Federal Budget 2025-26 warning that without immediate and meaningful support the backbone of Pakistan s economy could face serious setbacks In a policy meeting held in Lahore to finalize recommendations for the upcoming fiscal year, APBF President Syed Maaz Mahmood emphasized that the government must take tangible steps to revive and protect the SME sector which represents over 90% of Pakistan s 5 2 million business enterprises contributes nearly 40% to the GDP, and employs more than 78% of the nonagricultural labor force
statement said that the examination has been conducted under the supervision of the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) in a transparent and disciplined manner Prof Taj also advised aspiring medical students to only enroll in recognized international institutions listed by the PM&DC and they must provide quality education so that when these graduates come back to
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the markets set up for this purpose
Meanwhile, Assistant commissioners have been instructed to take strict action against traders operating outside the approved markets The operation aims to ensure that animal trade remains organized and doesn t affect the city s daily life
Officials say that maintaining discipline in animal trading during Eid season is important for public safety and smooth traffic flow
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“Time for lip service is over The SME sector cannot survive without real support in the form of tax relief access to financing and a business-friendly regulatory environment said Syed Maaz Mahmood We expect the federal government to design Budget 2025-26 with a strong focus on job creation through industrialization, ease of doing business, and SME revival The APBF recommended a visible reduction in indirect taxes, including lowering sales tax to single digits and cutting the corporate tax rate to foster formalization and growth It also urged the Ministry of Finance to promote regionally competitive energy tariffs speed up sales tax refunds and provide interest-free or lowinterest credit schemes without collateral, particularly for youth-led startups and newly registered SMEs
Bil awal-led delegation reaches Us to highlight Pakistan's stance on indian aggression
President, PM disc uss sec urity, politic al issues during Lahore meeting
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday held a meeting with President Asif
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Settlement
Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Chaudhry Anwarul Haq on Sunday declared that lasting peace and development was impossible in the region without the just resolution to Kashmir dispute in accordance with UN resolutions saying clouds of war will continue to hover over South Asia
Chaudhry Anwarul Haq expressed these views while talking to a delegation of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference Azad Jammu and Kashmir chapter, which called on him in Muzaffarabad today
He said Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir s categorical stance on the Kashmir dispute is highly commendable adding that India should stop serious human rights violations in occupied Kashmir and allow international observers to visit the occupied territory
He strongly condemned Indian state terrorism in occupied Jammu and Kashmir and paid tribute to the
and Senator Saleem Mandviwalla
martyrs of Kashmir in beautiful words He said the Kashmir conflict has once again been highlighted at the global level and voices have started to be raised regarding settlement of the dispute
The AJK Prime Minister expressed serious concern over the ongoing state terrorism in occupied Kashmir nefarious attempts to erase the identity of Kashmiri Muslims settlement of non-state residents blowing up the houses of freedom-loving Kashmiri people with explosives, illegal confiscation of properties and unjustified arrests of thousands of Kashmiri youth under the guise of the Pahalgam incident
He called upon the United Nations the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and freedom-loving nations around the world to put pressure on India to settle the Kashmir dispute
The delegation included Convener Ghulam Muhammad Safi, General Secretary Advocate Pervez Shah, Abdul Hameed Lone, Raja Khadim Hussain, Mushtaq-ul-Islam
founder and former prime minister Imran Khan has announced a countrywide protest campaign against the PML-N-led government, declaring that he will lead the movement from behind bars The announcement was relayed by PTI Senator Ali Zafar following his meeting with Khan at
