PTI workers attacked army installations, including the Corps Commander’s house in Lahore. Khan’s party, PTI, urged Pakistanis to protest against his arrest, and several PTI leaders and workers, including PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Yasmin Rashid, were arrested in connection with the protests. Khan’s party has posted on X, urging Pakistanis to come out and defend their country now.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has challenged the Peshawar High Court’s decision to reinstate the ‘bat’ electoral symbol, which was revoked by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for insufficient intra-party polls. The PTI had previously approached the PHC against the ECP’s decision, and a single-member bench of the high court ordered a temporary suspension of the ECP’s decision.
The PTI has now requested the commission to publish PTI’s intra-party poll certificate on its website and restore the ‘bat’ symbol. The ECP appealed against the verdict in the PHC, which deemed the high court’s interim order on December 26 as an “ex parte order” as it passed without providing a hearing to the commission. The order stated that the election process, from notification to publication of successful candidates’ names in the official gazette, is a time-bound exercise under election laws.
The court recalled the interim order in favor of the writ petitioner/PTI, directing the ECP to proceed with the election process according to its constitutional mandate and Supreme Court of Pakistan orders. The ECP is obligated to conduct a free, fair, and transparent election.
Imran Khan Called by Anti-Terrorism Court: A Closer Look at the Situation
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has been summoned by the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) of Rawalpindi in connection with the May 9 protests. Khan was arrested on May 9, 2023, and protests erupted across Pakistan, with authorities in Balochistan, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Islamabad is requesting law and order.
Portfolio Design
My portfolio design services acts as a bridge between strategic allocation theory and real-world implementation. It brings flexibility in scope (asset class level or full SAA), a collaborative working style, and the advantage of ongoing specialist input.
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My portfolio solutions services help investors design portfolios tailored to their specific circumstances and objectives.
The approach combines quantitative and qualitative methods with implementation planning.
Investors are supported by associate strategists and asset class specialists at every stage.
| Focus Area | What You Get |
|---|---|
| Tailored Objectives | Portfolio design aligned to specific funding goals, risk tolerance, and constraints. |
| Blended Methods | Quantitative modelling plus qualitative judgement for robust, real-world decisions. |
| Specialist Support | Associate strategists and asset class specialists embedded through the process. |
From Theory to Practice
Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) is essential but often leaves a gap between theory and real-world results.
My portfolio design advisory services aim to bridge this implementation gap.
Investors use these services in two main ways:
- Asset class/sub-group level (e.g., Equities, Growth Portfolio, Absolute Return Portfolio), often tied to manager selection.
- Granular portfolio design with SAA review, aligning top-level allocation with detailed structuring.
| Mode | Best For | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Class Level | Refining a specific sleeve such as Equities or Absolute Return. | Clear mandate design and manager selection alignment. |
| Granular + SAA Review | Top-down to bottom-up consistency across the whole portfolio. | Integrated structure that links strategic targets to implementable building blocks. |
Working with Clients
Services act as an extension of the client’s team.
Recommended working group format:
- I provide structure and analysis.
- Client maintains control of the decision-making process.
I recognise that implementation varies by asset class and evolves over time.
| Step | Your Role | My Role |
|---|---|---|
| Define Objectives | Set targets, constraints, and timelines. | Translate into measurable design criteria. |
| Design & Analysis | Provide input and preferences. | Structure, model, and stress-test options. |
| Implementation | Approve direction and pace. | Plan for managers, mandates, and execution. |
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