Khan’s Call Sealed: PTI Confirms Boycott, Quits Committees

The Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf (PTI) Political Committee, with the backing of party founder Imran Khan, has decided to boycott all by‑elections in constituencies where members were disqualified in May 9 cases. The Committee has also announced immediate resignations from key National Assembly committees in protest over what it terms unjust convictions and trial proceedings.

Imran Khan Urges PTI to Boycott By‑Elections, Resign from Parliamentary Committees: Aleema Khan

Speaking to reporters after meeting her brother at Adiala Jail, Aleema Khan said PTI founder Imran Khan has instructed the party to avoid “providing legal legitimacy” to upcoming by‑elections and to resign from all parliamentary committees. Dawn News reported that the former prime minister also voiced concerns over judicial actions, media restrictions, and the expulsion of Afghan refugees.

Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza Arrested in Jhelum

A well-known religious scholar from Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan, named Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza, has been taken into custody. According to Jhelum Police spokesperson Umar Saeed, Mirza was detained under 3 MPO (Maintenance of Public Order). The police shared the official request that led to his detention. The 3 MPO law in Pakistan grants the government broad powers to detain individuals for preventive custody if they are considered a threat to public safety or order. This law allows for the arrest and detention of a…