PAKISTAN VOICES HOPE FOR EARLY RESOLUTION OF US, IRAN CONFLICT AS STRAIT OF HORMUZ TENSIONS SURGE
END TO US, IRAN CONFLICT WOULD SUCCEED AT EARLIEST, CALLING IT A NECESSITY FOR REGIONAL AND GLOBAL STABILITY
PAKISTAN MISSES SEZ TARGETS AS CPEC PHASE II REFOCUSES ON EXPORTS
Review 2025 released on Tuesday, the central bank said the overall financial sector expanded by 15 1% during the year while financial depth measured through the assets-to-GDP ratio rose to 67 1% According to the report, risks to financial stability moderated during the year as inflation fell within the SBP’s target range and economic activity continued to recover amid well-calibrated policy measures The SBP also highlighted an improvement in foreign exchange reserves, attributing the increase to a contained current account deficit and strategic dollar purchases from the interbank market
The review noted that Pakistan successfully completed reviews under the IMF s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) as
well as arrangements under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) during the year
The banking sector remained the key driver of financial sector growth, with banks balance sheets expanding 17 8% year-on-year, largely due to higher investment in government securities While advances declined on a yearly basis by December 2025 the SBP said this was primarily because of the higher base created by the previous year s ADR-linked tax policy Adjusted for this effect, advances recorded “decent growth” in line with improving macro-financial conditions Asset quality indicators also improved during the year The ratio of non-performing loans (NPLs) to gross loans declined to 6 1% in December 2025 from 6 3% a year earlier, while provisioning coverage improved to 107 7%
The central bank said the sector ’s solvency position remained strong with the capital adequacy ratio increasing to 20 8% by end-December 2025 well above regulatory requirements Islamic banking institutions recorded their highest-ever branch expansion during the year and maintained strong capital buffers according to the
review Meanwhile microfinance banks continued to face stress though aggregate losses narrowed due to ongoing recapitalisation and restructuring efforts
The SBP said financial markets, including money, forex and equity markets, functioned smoothly during the year despite some volatility driven by geopolitical tensions and global trade tariff uncertainties The equity market posted substantial gains while forex market sentiment remained stable
The review also highlighted steady performance in financial market infrastructures, noting the continued rise of digital transactions
The SBP pointed to initiatives such as PRISM+ QR-code payments through Raast and the transition to a T+1 settlement cycle by NCCPL as major developments during the year
Looking ahead, the central bank warned that uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict could create challenges for financial stability However it maintained that strong capital cushions supervisory frameworks and stress test results indicated the banking sector particularly large systemically important banks remained resilient even under severe shock scenarios
Govt centralises diesel impor ts, grants Pakistan State Oil sole authorit y
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Tariq Malik has been named among the
25 identity leaders in the 2026 edition of The Identity 25 released by Okta a US-based digital identity platform Okta said the honourees were selected for their contributions to software development, standards creation, and strategic implementation aimed at secur-
ing digital transactions and improving authentication systems
The report highlighted growing global challenges in identity security, including authentication of autonomous AI systems and the rising threat of AI-generated biometric forgeries Malik has over 25 years of experience working with governments and multilateral institutions on digital identity and civil registration systems linked to governance, inclusion, and economic development
During his tenure at National Database and Registration Authority he led one of the world s largest biometric registration initiatives enrolling more than 145 million citizens NADRA s digital identity framework was later used to support public policy interventions including social protection programmes for women assistance mechanisms for internally displaced persons anti-corruption efforts and poverty reduction initiatives Okta s report said Malik
expectations but digital identity systems consistently aim to improve efficiency inclusion and service delivery He also noted that passkeys are enabling large-scale removal of passwords, while verifiable credentials are changing how digital trust is established in online systems Malik stepped down as NADRA chairman in 2023 It was
Ganjo Takkar, had been illegally allotted to Bahria Town for Rs383 million which was not fully paid Authorities said the allotment terms required the land to be used for establishing a university but the conditions were not met NAB took up the matter with the Hyderabad Development Authority, which subsequently cancelled the allotment and repossessed the land The HDA also forfeited the partial payment made by Bahria Town after the violations were identified
Saudi Arabia backs Pakistan’s mediation and urges restraint over US-Iran tensions
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The report said those attacks were followed by Iranian retaliation against Israel and US allies in the Gulf as well as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz A ceasefire took effect on April 8 through Pakistani mediation, but talks later held in Islamabad did not result in a durable agreement The truce was subsequently extended by US President Donald Trump without a specified deadline
In its statement Riyadh linked its appeal for restraint with concern over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a key regional waterway
The ministry said safe passage for vessels should be guaranteed and restrictions removed The Saudi position adds to regional focus on Pakistan s diplomatic engagement as efforts continue to prevent further escalation and revive a political track between Washington and Tehran The statement did not announce any new initiative beyond support for mediation and calls for de-escalation but it underscored Saudi Arabia s concern that continued military escalation could deepen instability in the region and beyond The latest developments follow weeks of strain after the April 8 ceasefire with the broader confrontation remaining unresolved despite mediation efforts and the extension of the truce
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COMMENT
Getting expor ts moving
IT S that time of year again The financial year is not so much winding down to a close as preparing for the coming year As the Finance Ministry and the Central Board of Revenue go into Budget mode, one of the signs of the fact that the Budget is about to be presented is the arrival of budget proposals from various trade associations and other interest groups These proposals have to be carefully balanced for they might end up reflecting how much the sector is willing to tolerate; and that might be a heavier burden than the government intended to impose, but they must also be realistic so that they are taken seriously One of the proposals more anxiously awaited by the government are those from the All-Pakistan Textile Mills Association, which is representative of one of the more important export sectors of the industry
Having sent its budget proposals, APTMA has proposed that it be allowed to meet the Finance Ministers It seems that it is willing to lock horns on the issue of Captive Power Plants, which have been subjected to a gas levy which is supposed to force textile units to shut down their CPPs, and use grid electricity so that Independent Power Plants can be paid capacity charges However grid electricity has two problems: they are unreliable and they are expensive APTMA has demanded that the tariff be kept at 9 cents a unit That is roughly where it is at despite all the IMF pressures The IMF is deadly opposed to the CPPs, excuse it thinks they reduce demand for the grid electricity It must be kept in mind that the CPPs use gas, which is more environmentally friendly than the oil the grid burns APTMA has gone a step further, and demanded the right to import LNG itself, which is risky considering the international situation
There are a number of APTMA demands, such as the reduction of advance tax, which can only be fulfilled for all taxpayers, but there are a number of industry-specific proposals, which the government is likely to consider most seriously, even if they go against IMF demands There is no real way the textile sector can be held to performance criteria for though one of the country’s most important export sectors it is facing the headwinds of inflation and slowing economies meaning that all of those concessions it wants will merely enable it to run on the spot
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TH E recent claims, reportedly echoed by US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard in the 2026 U S Annual Threat Assessment suggesting that Pakistan s missile programme could evolve into a significant threat to the USA demand serious scrutiny not because they reveal an emerging danger, but because they exemplify how strategic assessments can drift into conjecture, exaggeration, and, at times, deliberate threat inflation At the heart of this narrative lies a fundamental misrepresentation of both Pakistan s actual capabilities and its strategic intent
To begin with, the technical premise itself is deeply flawed Pakistan s most advanced missile, Shaheen-III, has a maximum range of approximately 2 750 km This clearly places it within the category of a medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) In contrast an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) requires a minimum range of around 5,500 km, with most operational systems extending well beyond 10,000 km distances necessary to reach the continental USA
The geographical reality is stark and undeniable: the distance between Pakistan and the US mainland exceeds 11 000 km Bridging this gap is not a matter of incremental improvement but of a completely different technological threshold, involving advanced propulsion systems, re-entry vehicle technology, guidance precision, and extensive testing infrastructure none of which Pakistan has demonstrated at an intercontinental level
Thus to suggest that Pakistan currently poses or is on the verge of posing a missile threat to the USA is not an analytical conclusion it is a speculative leap
More importantly, such claims ignore the foundational logic of Pakistan’s nuclear and missile doctrine which has remained consistent for decades: credible minimum deterrence against India Pakistan s strategic posture is neither ambiguous nor expansionist It is explicitly designed to maintain balance within South Asia, where conventional asymmetry vis-à-vis India necessitates a robust deterrent
The development of the Shaheen-III itself underscores this regional focus Its range was calibrated to ensure coverage of specific Indian territories including distant island bases thereby closing perceived deterrence gaps There is no doctrinal shift, no policy articulation, and no operational deployment pattern that suggests even a remote orientation towards extra-regional, let alone transcontinental targeting In this context invoking the spectre of Pak-
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sympathized, 41 percent of respondents said Palestinians as opposed to only 36 percent who named Israel This stands in marked contrast with results to the same question asked by Gallup in 2023 in which 54 percent of respondents said they sympathized more with Israel while 36 percent said they were more sympathetic to Palestinians Then, just a few weeks ago, Pew released a poll in which 60 percent of respondents had an unfavourable view of Israel In order to better understand these changes in voters’ opinions the roles played by Israel’s wars with Lebanon and the Palestinians in shaping their views and how voters want the US government and members of Congress to respond, the Arab American Institute and Voters for Justice in Palestine, a North
istan targeting the USA is not just unrealistic it borders on the absurd It assumes that Pakistan would invest vast financial, technological, and strategic capital to develop capabilities aimed at a country with which it has no direct military confrontation no territorial disputes and no immediate deterrence requirements Such reasoning defies both strategic logic and resource rationality What, then, explains this persistent tendency to inflate Pakistan’s missile capabilities into a global threat narrative?
The answer may lie less in South Asia and more within Washington s own strategic ecosystem The portrayal of emerging or exaggerated threats has long served as a mechanism to justify defence spending, sustain military-industrial momentum, and reinforce geopolitical narratives In this framework countries like Pakistan can at times be recast not based on current realities but on hypothetical future trajectories as convenient additions to an expanding threat matrix
This is what may aptly be termed the budgetary bogeyman” phenomenon where speculative capabilities are elevated into imminent dangers to serve institutional or political ends
However such framing carries consequences It risks distorting policy priorities misallocating strategic focus and undermining the credibility of intelligence assessments When distinctions between capability and intent, or between present reality and future possibility, are blurred the result is not enhanced security but analytical confusion
It is also important to note that even within Western strategic circles there is no consensus supporting the alarmist view Most serious analyses acknowledge that while Pakistan continues to modernize its missile arsenal, its trajectory remains firmly rooted in regional deterrence dynamics not global power projection
PakistanÊs missile programme , like that of any sovereign state , warrants obser vation and analysis But it must be evaluated within its correct strategic context that of a regional deterrent shaped by specific g
Carolina advocacy group, commissioned John Zogby Strategies to conduct a nationwide poll about these matters In all, 1,001 likely US voters were surveyed (yielding results with a margin of error of +/-3 2) What comes through quite clearly is that Israeli behaviour has fallen into disfavour with a plurality of US voters even taking positions anathema to proIsrael advocates For example, overall, 41 percent voters agree that Israeli actions against Palestinians are “excessive and tantamount to genocide ” Only 32 percent disagree with that proposition The margin among Democrats is substantially greater with 57 percent agreeing that the term genocide applies to Israel s actions while only 17 percent disagree Responses to a question as to whether the USA should do more to pressure Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian lands yield similar results On these issues and others relating to Israeli behaviour there is consistent opposition to Israeli policies coming mainly from voters who are either Democrats or Independents The subgroups leading the opposition are voters who are younger or nonwhite There is also a deep demographic split among voters who identify as Republicans, with younger Republicans (under 45 years old) expressing negative attitudes toward Israeli actions that are more aligned with Democrats than with older Republicans In fact in response to almost every question in the poll the only real support base on which Israel can depend are older white Republican voters And this group
Equally significant is the absence of any credible evidence suggesting that Pakistan is actively pursuing an ICBM programme aimed at the United States Technological development in the missile domain is not easily concealed; it leaves clear signatures in testing patterns infrastructure expansion, and doctrinal shifts None of these indicators point toward an imminent or even medium-term Pakistani capability to strike the U S homeland
To ignore these realities is to substitute evidence with assumption Furthermore such allegations risk complicating an already delicate strategic environment South Asia remains a nuclearized region with deeply entrenched rivalries Introducing exaggerated external threat perceptions into this equation can inadvertently heighten tensions encourage arms racing narratives and divert attention from more pressing regional stability concerns
In an era where precision in language is as important as precision in weaponry, strategic assessments must resist the temptation of sensationalism Figures like Tulsi Gabbard, and institutions responsible for shaping global threat perceptions carry a responsibility to ensure that their assertions are grounded in verifiable facts not speculative extrapolations Pakistan s missile programme, like that of any sovereign state, warrants observation and analysis But it must be evaluated within its correct strategic context that of a regional deterrent shaped by specific geopolitical realities To portray it as a looming intercontinental threat to the USA is not just inaccurate; it is intellectually indefensible In the final analysis, the issue is not whether Pakistan s capabilities should be assessed they should The issue is whether such assessments should be credible proportionate and evidence-based On that count the
Prescription for respect
T H E current situation being faced by the community of pharmacists in the country is alarming Pharm D pharmacists connect chemical sciences to health sciences and Pharm D professionals are considered an authority on the medication process Unfortunately, the role of pharmacists has not been recognised as yet by healthcare policymakers in the country Imagine the plight of pharmacists and the step-motherly treatment being meted out to them from the fact that Punjab government has rolled back 170 seats of pharmacists that were in their final stages This has created unrest among pharmacists who were called for pre-recruitment interviews There is already an acute shortage of pharmacists at retail pharmacies Regulators have miserably failed to implement the provisions of various regulations meant to ensure the sale of drugs under the supervision of pharmacists Pharmacists throughout the world are recognised as trusted healthcare professionals, and people consult pharmacists for their minor ailments and they provide cognitive services like monitoring blood pressure, blood sugar, etc However, in Pakistan, pharmacies offering such services are often sealed and booked for the offence of indulging in quackery It is high time the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan and the Pakistan Pharmacists Association took notice of the situation to redress the grievances of pharmacists starting community pharmacy services DR FAROOQ BASHIR BUTT LAHORE
The dragon’s debut
WEAPONS prove their worth only in real combat not on paper not in simulator drills, and not even in military exercises A key lesson was learnt by governments and armed forces around the world after closely observing the strengths and limitations of Russian and Western systems during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war Then came on display the Chinese technology during the PakistanIndia tiff earlier this
and the erstwhile Soviet Union The PAF supremacy over its Indian counterpart has shattered this myth once and for all The PAF appeared more confident and decisive in the air claiming multiple kills, including Rafales one of the West’s most advanced 4 5generation fighters using the Chinese PL-15 Beyond
TModi Such an act is deeply disturbing in Bengal a land known for its rich cultural ethos and reverence for women Mamata alleged that she was kicked and beaten at the counting centre, yet the central police under Amit Shah made little effort to identify the assailant Her counting agents were also forced out She expressed grave
appeared unmoved by the actions of saffron cadres As violence broke out in Kolkata and its suburbs saffron supporters many of them migrant Hindi-speaking groups targeted TMC workers and leaders Despite this, Bhagwat did not call for restraint Even before the BJP government was for-
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question: was the war itself at least in part shaped by this long-term vision? The official justification centered on the notion of an imminent Iranian threat particularly the fear that Iran might soon develop nuclear weapons and long-range missile capabilities capable of striking Europe or even the USA Yet as the conflict has progressed cracks have begun to appear in this narrative Statements from US intelligence officials in congressional hearings have indicated that Iran neither possessed the immediate capability to strike the USA nor demonstrated an intent to do so in the near term Instead the threat appears to have been framed in hypothetical terms what Iran could become rather than what it currently is The argument shifted from imminent danger to imagined future risk This distinction is not merely semantic; it raises serious questions about the legitimacy of the war itself If the threat was not immediate then the rationale for initiating such a large-scale conflict becomes far more questionable Against this backdrop, recent military actions take on a different meaning Strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, including major gas fields and oil facilities appear less like isolated tactical operations and more like components of a broader strategic script By provoking Iranian retaliation particularly against regional oil installations and shipping routes the conflict has effectively demonstrated the vulnerability of the Strait of Hormuz
overnight The groundwork was laid nearly a decade ago by the RSS and the Modi–Shah leadership After experimenting with SIR in Bihar, they deployed it in Bengal as a decisive strategy Despite initial resistance voter deletions reportedly affecting millions played a significant role The Supreme Court s stance on the issue including its dismissal of concerns raised by affected voters, has drawn criticism, particularly given the constitutional importance of voting rights In the 2026 assembly election, the BJP gained about 5 percent more votes than the TMC which lost 4 5 percent allegedly due to SIR The BJP secured 2 88 crore votes compared to the TMC s 2 56 crore a difference of 32 lakh votes Had the disenfranchised voters participated, the outcome might have been different Despite these challenges the TMC still won 89 seats a notable performance under difficult conditions
Several factors contributed to the BJP s intensified focus on Bengal: its ambition for national expansion, the intent to politically weaken Mamata Banerjee, and strategic economic interests, including those linked to large corporate investments However the BJP’s claim to a pan-Indian identity remains contested Cultural and social differences particularly in southern India continue to pose challenges Beyond institutional factors, political dynamics also played a role Rahul Gandhi’s public criticism of Mamata Banerjee during the campaign appeared to damage the TMC’s prospects and contributed to divisions within the opposition
At the grassroots level the RSS employed extensive outreach strategies, including numerous small meetings aimed at influencing voter sentiment These efforts, combined with psychological pressure on minority communities and targeted messaging appear to have influenced voting patterns in certain constituencies
Meanwhile TMC leadership at the district level seemed unaware of the scale and subtlety of these campaigns Issues of perception, including allegations of favouritism towards specific communities may have further alienated sections of voters
Rahul Gandhi s remarks accusing Mamata Banerjee of indirectly aiding the BJP also had political consequences While intended to assert Congress s independent position, these statements arguably weakened opposition unity and reinforced the BJP’s narrative of a divided opposition
There are also questions surrounding post-election developments including the continued presence of central forces and the scheduling of by-elections These actions have raised concerns among observers about their implications for political stability and democratic processes in the state
PENTAGON CHIEF HEGSETH SAYS CEASEFIRE WITH IRAN IS NOT OVER
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ac tivists by six days
Palestinian territory which has been devastated by war At an earlier hearing on Sunday the court had extended the pair s detention by two days During Tuesday s proceedings, both men appeared with their legs shackled, an AFP journalist reported
Hadeel Abu Salih a lawyer with the Israeli rights group Adalah which is representing the two activists, said:
The court granted a second extension a six-day extension, which means the next hearing will be on Sunday
She added:
had departed from France Spain and Italy in an effort to challenge Israel s blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian assistance to the
The court gave the police what they asked for and gave them the green light to continue with this illegal measure, Abu Salih said the extension followed a police request for more time to question the pair She said Adalah viewed the case as an attempt to target solidarity efforts linked to Palestinians and efforts to challenge the Gaza blockade According to Abu Salih the two activists said Israeli police were repeatedly
trying to link the humanitarian aid mission to Hamas She said: We have been told by Thiago and Saif that they (Israeli police) are trying all the time to connect the humanitarian aid with Hamas to present it as a service to Hamas She also said bringing the pair before a civilian court was intended to deter future participation in flotilla missions
Abu Salih further said the two activists were facing psychological torture in detention In a separate statement, Adalah alleged that the men were being held in total isolation subjected to 24/7 high-intensity lighting in their cells and kept blindfolded whenever they were moved including during medical examinations, adding that both had been on hunger strike for the past six days
Israeli authorities have rejected the abuse allegations According to Adalah the authorities have accused the two men of several offences, including assisting
the enemy during wartime and membership in and providing services to a terrorist organisation No formal charges have been filed so far Adalah s lawyers have challenged Israel s jurisdiction in the case, arguing that the two activists were subjected to an unlawful abduction in international waters Israel s foreign ministry has said both men were affiliated with the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad or PCPA, a group that Washington has accused of clandestinely acting on behalf of Hamas The ministry said Abu Keshek was a leading member of the group while Avila was also linked to it and was suspected of illegal activity The Global Sumud Flotilla s first voyage last year was also intercepted by Israeli forces off the coasts of Egypt and Gaza Israel controls all entry points into Gaza, which has been under Israeli siege since
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Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari on Tuesday stated that in May 2025, India committed one of the biggest mistakes in its history by orchestrating the Pahalgam false flag operation and imposing aggression on Pakistan She said that Pakistan responded swiftly and effectively delivering a decisive blow that will be remembered by generations to come Azma Bokhari said that the Armed Forces of Pakistan crushed India’s arrogance within moments while the Pakistan Air Force neutralized enemy aircraft with remarkable precision scattering them like straw in the air She added that even a year later, the Indian military has not been able to overcome the shock of its defeat in the May conflict She further stated that this historic victory in the Battle of Truth has been acknowledged globally and the Pakistan Army has been recognized as one of the most professional and capable forces in the world According to her the destruction
headlines in international media The Minister noted that Operation Bunyanum Marsoos has now become a case study for armed forces around the world with Pakistan s military strategy and professionalism being widely appreciated She reaffirmed that, by the grace of
PM PUSHES MA JOR ENERGY SHIFT AS GOVT TARGETS RENEWABLE SOURCES TO MEET FUTURE DEMANDS
K h A sif warns of ‘stronger
response’ to any future aggression
ISLAMABAD s ta f f r e p o r t
Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday lauded the Pakistan armed forces’ swift and decisive response to Indian aggression during Markae-Haq and warned that any future hostility would be met with an even “more forceful” and “severe” response, reiterating that the entire nation stands united against any
external aggression Addressing the launch ceremony of a picture book titled The Battle of Truth (Marka-e-Haq) , published by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in collaboration with Inter-Services Public Relations the minister said Pakistan had emerged as a more stable and stronger state and was now regarded as a symbol of regional stability and a guarantor of peace We are ready for any kind of
Indian proxy war he added Pakistan and India went to war in May last year after India launched an unprovoked attack on Pakistan following an incident in IIOJK New Delhi alleged that the attackers who killed 26 tourists in the Pahalgam incident were Pakistani nationals an allegation strongly denied by Islamabad which also called for a neutral and transparent investigation
Pakistan Nav y rescues Indian, Indonesian sailors from distressed vessel in Arabian Sea
Hyderabad At that time he said the province had not received its full share under the NFC Award, including the amount due for the merged tribal districts, and said this had caused losses of nearly Rs300 billion to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Referring to the former tribal areas, he had said commitments made for the erstwhile Fata including Rs100 billion annually for 10 years had not been fulfilled According to him only Rs130 billion had been released over three years
ordination Centre (MRCC) Mum-
bai, the Pakistan Navy initiated a swift response and deployed PMSA Ship Kashmir The statement further said that the ship provided food medical aid and technical assistance to help restore essential systems and ensure crew safety This operation underscores Pakistan Navy s commitment to maritime safety and humanitarian responsibilities, irrespective of nationality and highlights its readiness to respond to emergencies across regional waters the state-
PTI leaders, Imran K han’s sisters denied meeting at Adiala jail again
ISLAMABAD
s ta f f r e p o r t
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)
leaders were again not allowed to meet incarcerated party founder Imran Khan at Adiala jail on Tuesday, while his sisters urged supporters and lawmakers to gather outside the prison to increase pressure on the authorities According to the details shared at the site all three sisters of the former prime minister reached Adiala jail as part of the usual Tuesday schedule for meetings, but law enforcement personnel told them they could not go ahead PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja former Public Ac-
counts Committee chairman Junaid Akbar, who also serves as PTI Khyber Pakhtunkhwa president, and other party leaders were present outside the jail Speaking to reporters outside Adiala jail Aleema Khan said she hoped a large number of people would soon assemble there to put pressure on the government, though she appeared disappointed over the closing time for the meeting She also said it was unfortunate that the courts were not providing justice Noreen Khan told the media: They believe they are not answerable to anyone Imran Khan is the identity of Pakistan and he will stay in the country However they
will not stay in Pakistan Uzma Khan said additional pressure was required to secure access to Imran Khan She said: Khan sahib had said that parliamentarians should come out and reach Adiala jail It will make news if they are arrested Imran Khan is in solitary confinement Leaders are underground; I urge them to come out of their houses Raja also speaking outside the prison said there was no single leader in the PTI and added that all of them were workers who came to the jail He also said he had no differences with Aleema Khan and added that Imran Khan had already distributed responsibilities among party leaders
