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Senate Moves to Enforce Curb on Anti‑Institution Speech as State Rallies Behind Military Leadership

Authorities cite recent security gains to justify tighter parliamentary discipline, with warnings over disruptive protests.

Overview

  • Acting Senate Chairman Syed Al Khan will send a formal letter to PTI’s parliamentary leader to enforce a ruling that could suspend members for anti‑institution speeches, storming the dais, abusive language, or bringing images of the party’s founder into the chamber.
  • Punjab Assembly unanimously approved a resolution praising Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir’s appointment as Chief of Defence Forces, calling it a boost to national security and international standing.
  • ISPR reported a clearance operation in Qalat that killed 12 militants it described as India‑backed, with weapons and explosives recovered and follow‑on actions continuing.
  • Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said about 100 militants surrendered in Dera Bugti, adding the state would welcome those laying down arms.
  • Political figures escalated warnings over PTI protests, with KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi raising the prospect of governor’s rule, as Punjab faced a province‑wide transport strike over the 2025 traffic ordinance and talks with the government continued.