Farhatullah Babar
Farhatullah Babar is a prominent Pakistani politician and former senator known for his association with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). He has been an outspoken critic of various government policies and actions throughout his political career, advocating for democratic values and accountability in governance. Recently, he gained media attention for his criticism of a 60-page supplement published by the Punjab government, labeling it as a misuse of public resources and highlighting concerns over the prominence given to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in its content.
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Senator Farhatullah Babar was present at the book launch event.
صحافت، سیاست اور عظمت
Pakistan· 2025-11-29
Farhatullah Babar emphasized the need for the Pakistani government to raise awareness about the injustices faced by Yasin Malik on international forums.
امن کو پھانسی سے بچاؤPakistan· 2025-08-28
Former PPP senator Farhatullah Babar warned against labeling individuals as terrorists without evidence.
BYC says it wants to continue its ‘peaceful protest’ in Islamabad - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-24
Farhatullah Babar is mentioned as someone who has been shunned by the party.
Rocking the boat - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-07-23
Farhatullah Babar is mentioned in the context of being shunned by the party.
Rocking the boat - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-07-22Former PPP senator Farhatullah Babar highlighted the issues causing discontent among the people in Balochistan.
BYC protesters in Islamabad fear police crackdown on sit-in - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-19
Farhatullah Babar served as Zardari's spokesperson and recounted events from Zardari's presidency.
INSIDE THE FIRST ZARDARI PRESIDENCY - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-06-15
Farhatullah Babar was Zardari's former spokesperson and confidant, recounting events from Zardari's presidency.
INSIDE THE FIRST ZARDARI PRESIDENCY - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-06-15
Farhatullah Babar is a former senator and prominent human rights defender who filed a writ petition against the FIA's inquiry into alleged corruption.
Islamabad High Court restrains FIA from ‘harassing’ ex-senator Farhatullah Babar - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-12
Farhatullah Babar has filed a writ petition in the Islamabad High Court alleging unlawful conduct by the Federal Investigation Agency.
Farhatullah Babar moves IHC against alleged harassment by FIA - PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-12
Farhatullah Babar submitted a written response to the FIA regarding a summons.
فرحت اللّٰہ بابر نے طلبی پر ایف آئی اے میں تحریری جواب جمع کرا دیاPakistan· 2025-06-07Farhatullah Babar is noted for his good reputation and has written a book detailing the political events during Zardari's presidency.
صدر زرداری کی ’’نامکمل اننگز‘‘Pakistan· 2025-06-04
Farhatullah Babar’s book The Zardari Presidency provides an account of his time as Asif Zardari’s spokesperson during the latter’s first presidency.
Within the corridors - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-06-03
HRCP council member Farhatullah Babar stressed the need for countering disinformation.
HRCP calls for repeal of controversial Peca - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-30
Farhatullah Babar revealed in his book that Zardari was under significant pressure during his presidency.
ہتھیار سے لیس صدر زرداری کو علاج کیلئے دبئی جانے سے کیوں روکا گیا؟Pakistan· 2025-05-30
Farhatullah Babar has warned against labelling Baloch Yakjehti Committee Chief Mahrang Baloch as a terrorist without evidence or trial.
Ex-senator Farhatullah Babar warns against ‘unilaterally declaring activists terrorists’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-25
Farhatullah Babar described the building of new canals in Punjab as the elite’s capture of resources.
Bilawal threatens to exit govt if canals’ plan not shelved - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-19
Farhatullah Babar is one of the civil society activists who filed the petition against the mass deportation of Afghans.
No registered Afghans will be deported until June 30, SC told - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-19
The recent notice sent by the FIA to former senator Farhatullah Babar is deeply troubling — and revealing.
Cartoon: 15 April, 2025 - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-04-14The recent notice sent by the FIA to former senator Farhatullah Babar is deeply troubling — and revealing.
Cartoon: 14 April, 2025 - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-04-14
Farhatullah Babar is a former senator and a long-standing critic of state overreach.
Targeting dissent - Newspaper - DAWN.COMPakistan· 2025-04-13Farhatullah Babar is a former senator who is under investigation by the FIA over allegations of corruption and tax evasion.
HRCP, PPP slam ‘baseless’ FIA inquiry on ex-senator Farhatullah Babar - PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-09
Farhatullah Babar is the president of the PPP Human Rights Cell and a signatory of the letter.
Civil society pens open letter to PM Shehbaz seeking release of Mahrang, Sammi, other BYC leaders - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-29
Farhatullah Babar is the president of the human rights cell of PPP and a signatory of the letter.
Civil society pens open letter to PM seeking release of Mahrang, Sammi, other BYC leaders - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-29
HRC president and former senator Farhatullah Babar criticised agencies for arbitrarily arresting citizens on vague and unsubstantiated allegations.
PPP’s rights body demands journalist Farhan Mallick’s release - PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-23
Former Pakistan Peoples Party senator Farhatullah Babar criticized the publication, calling it a 'monstrosity at the public expense'.
Punjab minister defends ‘costly’ promotional supplement amid backlash - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-03-01
Former PPP senator Farhatullah Babar criticized the supplement, calling it a 'monstrosity at the public expense'.
Azma Bokhari defends Punjab govt’s 60-page supplement, calls criticism ‘PTI propaganda’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-28