DERA GHAZI KHAN, June 16: Power struggle between Leghari and Khosa groups has entered a decisive phase as the latter submitted a requisition for the council session to move no-trust against the nazim. The session will be held on June 19.

The strife between the rival groups had intensified after alleged occupation of district nazim’s office by the administration.

The administration’s move is said to be backed by provincial government.

Commenting on the issue, DCO Capt (retired) Asad, who was staff officer of former chief minister Dost Muhammad Khosa, said district administration was bound to obey the orders from the top.

To ensure success of the no-trust move, khosas have dispatched the `like-minded’ members to Kashmore (Sindh) where they would stay till the day the session will be held. Meanwhile, on being moved by District Nazim Maqsood Leghari in a contempt petition a local court has summoned the DCO and other officers concerned for violating a stay order against occupation of the nazim office on June 18.

A member of Leghari group claimed that they enjoyed support of more than 30 members out of 79.

Opinion

Editorial

GB polls’ aftermath
Updated 11 Jun, 2026

GB polls’ aftermath

The new administration must address the region’s issues proactively.
Peace in retreat
11 Jun, 2026

Peace in retreat

THE ceasefire announced in April was supposed to create space for negotiations. Instead, it has been repeatedly...
A few good men
11 Jun, 2026

A few good men

IT was a brave move, no doubt. This Tuesday, in the land of the Afghan Taliban, a few good men decided to take a...
Centre vs provinces
Updated 10 Jun, 2026

Centre vs provinces

The reason the centre finds itself in this position is rooted in its failure to expand the tax net and boost revenues.
Party in crisis
10 Jun, 2026

Party in crisis

THE young KP chief minister must be starting to realise just how thorny a seat he occupies. There has been a flurry...
Varsity woes
10 Jun, 2026

Varsity woes

FINANCIAL crises affecting public sector universities across Pakistan are now having an impact on academic...