Junaid Akbar
Coverage of Junaid Akbar in the Nexus archive.
- Islamabad ATC initiates proclamation proceedings against KP CM Afridi, others for failing to appear in court
Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) initiated proclamation proceedings against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, PTI leader Junaid Akbar, and Abdul Ghani Afridi for failing to appear in court despite non-bailable arrest warrants issued on June 23, 2026. The case relates to a November 26 protest, and the court adjourned until September 9 to complete legal formalities.
- Finmin to discuss extension of Fata tax exemptions with IMF, says Sanaullah after PTI-govt meeting
The government assured the PTI that it would discuss with the IMF the extension of tax exemptions for the merged Fata and Pata districts, which expire on June 30. A meeting between government officials and PTI representatives highlighted concerns over the tax exemptions and emphasized dialogue as a democratic foundation.