- Military leadership for brief MPs on security situation.
- Akbar of PTI called for a counseling to participate in the Handle.
- Unauthorized persons will be strictly stopped from entry: No.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to attend the In-Cams of Parliamentary Committee on national security to be held yesterday (Tuesday).
According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) late on Sunday night, military leadership MPs will brighten the MPs on the safety situation prevalent in the in-camp meeting at Parliament House on Tuesday amid an increase in terrorist incidents in the country.
The session will be attended by parliamentary leaders of political parties in the National Assembly and Senate along with their nominated representatives. Relevant cabinet members will also be in appearance.
Sources said that amid confusion around the participation of Imran Khan -led party, sources Live news Several PTI leaders, including chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, put their weight behind participating in important NA sessions.
However, Junaid Akbar, president of the PTI KP chapter, called for a consultation on the case of participating in the leading handle between the opposition and the coalition government.
Inner sources claimed that PTI sent 14 names of MPs to National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq for participation in the meeting.
Meanwhile, the National Assembly has announced strict security measures before the In-Camara meeting to be held at Parliament House on 18 March at 11:00 am.
According to a spokesperson, the National Assembly Secretariat confirmed that unauthorized persons would be strictly stopped from entry.
Additionally, all entry cards issued to media personnel will be considered invalid to the session.
To maintain privacy, all forms of recording, videography and photography are strictly banned during the meeting.
The spokesperson acknowledged the role of media in a democratic society, but urged media representatives and other stakeholders to cooperate in more interest of national security.
A significant NA meeting has been called after a major terrorist attack on a passenger train in Mushkaf area of Bolan district of Balochistan.
Both Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan have shared borders with neighboring Afghanistan, both have suffered the brunt of terrorist attacks – with both the provinces in 2024, according to the Global Terrorism Index 2025 reports for more than 96% of terrorist attacks and deaths in Pakistan in Pakistan.
Dozens of terrorists affiliated to the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) were blown up a railway track and attacked the Jaffar Express on Tuesday, with over 440 passengers who were taken hostage.
After a complex withdrawal operation, security forces neutralized 33 attackers and rescued hostage passengers.
In addition to the five operating casualties, 26 passengers were martyred by terrorists, 18 of which were security personnel belonging to the Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps (FC), three were officers of Pakistan Railways and other departments, and five citizens.
In addition, three FC personnel were martyred in the attack of terrorists targeting a picket before the train ambush.
The country has seen a sharp increase in terrorist attacks since the Taliban ruler returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021.
In January 2025, according to data released by the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICS), a think tank, terrorist attacks increased by 42% compared to last month.
