Karachi: Dr Seemin Jamali, well-known as an iron lady or bullet lady, breathed her last on Saturday evening at the age of 61, as confirmed by her family.

In the recent days, Dr Jamali's health had deteriorated significantly, and she was reported to be in critical condition. She had been receiving intensive care treatment at a private hospital. The esteemed doctor had been battling colon cancer since 2020.

Dr. Jamali's oxygen levels had dropped, and she was using a BiPAP machine for respiratory support. Her husband had informed that she was admitted to the hospital last Friday when her condition worsened.

Dr. Jamali began her medical journey in Nawabshah and later joined Jinnah Hospital, where she dedicated herself to serving the people of Pakistan through a government healthcare facility.

In November 2016, she assumed the position of executive director at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), one of the largest public healthcare institutions in the country. Throughout her tenure, Dr Jamali became synonymous with the hospital, often being the first point of contact during medical emergencies in Karachi.

After a distinguished career, she retired from her service in August 2021, leaving behind a lasting impact on the field of medicine.

Dr. Seemin Jamali's exceptional contributions to the medical field were recognized with the prestigious Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Excellence).

The passing of Dr Seemin Jamali is a great loss to the medical community, and her contributions to healthcare in Pakistan will be remembered and celebrated.

Lahore: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Saturday established a seven-member committee to engage in discussions with the government led by the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM).

This decision comes a day after Imran Khan appealed to political stakeholders to initiate "immediate talks" due to the increasing number of party members parting ways.

The committee includes Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Parvez Khattak, Asad Qaisar, Haleem Adil Sheikh, Aon Abbas Buppi, Murad Saeed, and Hammad Azhar. Some of the leaders mentioned are currently in jail, evading arrests, or facing speculations about leaving the party amidst the ongoing mass exodus from the PTI.

During a conversation with a group of journalists, Imran Khan stated, "If I am disqualified, Shah Mehmood Qureshi will lead the party." He expressed his anticipation of upcoming surprises, emphasizing that change is imminent. Imran Khan mentioned that young individuals would be given electoral tickets, and he expressed confidence in the PTI's victory in the elections. He further suggested conducting a referendum to demonstrate public support.

Addressing concerns about his potential arrest, Imran Khan assured that if he were detained, PTI leaders such as Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Parvez Khattak, and others would handle party affairs. He clarified that he did not have any conflicts with the military and denied allegations of inciting violence against national buildings.

Imran Khan acknowledged that some party members had been compelled to leave, while others had revealed their true intentions. He vehemently denied instructing any party activists to engage in vandalism and expressed his commitment to peaceful approaches.

Regarding the government's response to talks, PML-N Supremo Nawaz Sharif ruled out the possibility of talks with Imran Khan and his party. He said there was no chance of talks with the "terrorists". 

Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb also dismissed the possibility, stating that negotiations could not be held with those who attacked the state. Aurangzeb accused Imran Khan of seeking a National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) rather than genuine dialogue.

Lahore: Maryam Nawaz, the Senior Vice President of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N), took a swipe at Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, a day after the Supreme Court halted the proceedings of a high-powered judicial commission investigating audio leaks.

The five-member bench, led by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial and comprising Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Munib Akhtar, Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi, and Justice Shahid Waheed, suspended the federal government's notification to establish the commission for probing audio leaks involving judges.

According to the court's statement, "In the circumstances, till the next date of hearing, the operation of the impugned notification No.SRO.596(I)/2023 dated 19.05.2023 issued by the Federal Government is suspended as is the order dated 22.05.2023 made by the Commission and in consequence thereof proceedings of the Commission are stayed."

In response to the verdict, Maryam Nawaz criticized Chief Justice Bandial, stating that the move to halt the commission's work is "proof and admission of his guilt." She questioned whether the chief justice, occupying the highest seat of justice, should be exempt from facing the law if he and his mother-in-law are innocent.

چیف جسٹس کا کمیشن کو کام کرنے سے روک دینا ہی ان کے گناہگار ہونے کا ثبوت اور اعتراف ہے۔ انصاف کی سب سے بڑی کرسی پر براجمان شخص اپنے عہدے کو احتساب سے بچنے کے لیے بے دریغ استعمال کر رہا ہے۔ اگر آپ اور آپ کی ساس کا دامن صاف ہے تو کیا آپ کو قانون کا سامنا نہیں کرنا چاہیے ؟ یا چیف…

— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) May 27, 2023

Furthermore, she asserted that the chief justice "deserved to be punished" for manipulating the law and judiciary to protect his family.

Maryam Nawaz's statement comes amidst ongoing tensions between the ruling Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) and the Supreme Court, with disagreements over various issues, including the federal government's refusal to hold Punjab elections on May 14 despite the court's verdict.