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Shafi Jan Condemns Aleema Khan’s Detention, Calls It Political Victimisation
PROVINCE REPORT
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Information, Science & Information Technology Shafi Jan has strongly condemned the arrest of Aleema Khan, the sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, describing it as a manifestation of fear and panic within the Punjab regime.
In a post on X, Shafi Jan said that the arrest of Aleema Khan outside her residence was a highly condemnable act and an attempt to subject another member of Imran Khan’s family to political victimization.
He said that following Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi, his sister was now also being targeted through what he described as politically motivated measures.
“When public support is lost, such illegal and unconstitutional tactics are resorted to,” Shafi Jan said.
He added that the fear of the September 27 long march had left the “fake government” in panic and that such measures would not intimidate PTI.
Shafi Jan further said that the arrest of a non political woman under the MPO law an expression of political panic and political victimization by the Punjab government.
He said the government’s actions would not deter PTI workers and supporters from exercising their democratic and constitutional rights.
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Eight Militants Killed, Six Security Personnel Martyred in Hangu
PROVINCE REPORT
RAWALPINDI Eight militants were killed and six security personnel, including two young army officers, were martyred in an exchange of fire in Hangu district, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Sunday.
The military’s media wing said a security forces convoy came under attack from militants, triggering an intense exchange of fire.
It said troops effectively engaged the attackers and killed eight militants, whom it described as members of “ Indian sponsored Fitna-al-Khwarij”.
ISPR said Captain Abuzar Farooq, 23, a resident of Gujranwala, and Lieutenant Sheraz Babar, 22, from Chakwal, were among the six personnel martyred in the clash.
The two officers were leading their troops from the front when they made the ultimate sacrifice, it added.
A sanitisation operation was launched in the area following the clash to locate and eliminate any other militants who may still be present.
According to ISPR, the counterterrorism campaign under the government-approved “Azm-e-Istehkam” initiative will continue with full force against what it described as foreign-sponsored terrorism.
The military’s media wing paid tribute to the fallen personnel, saying their sacrifices reaffirmed the security forces’ commitment to protecting the country.
