Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, on 6 January 2017 confirmed that the former army chief, General (retd) Raheel Sharif, was made chief of the Saudi-based 39-Muslim nation military coalition to combat "terrorism" and that this step was taken with the government's consent. It is obvious to any sane and aware person that the global "War on Terror" is a war on Islam and Muslims.

The return of former President and chief of PPP, Asif Ali Zardari, has generated a flurry within the political medium. There is intense debate as to whether or not the PPP will adhere to its truce with the PML-N, which is a consequence of the National Reconciliation Ordinance and Charter of Democracy, and continue the current baaree baaree siyasat, "taking turns politics."

Widespread controversy was generated by former President General Musharraf's revelation that General Raheel personally intervened to allow Musharraf to flee from his court trials. It is indeed deplorable to applaud the current ruler for his every action, only to accuse and curse him after he steps down

Hizb ut Tahrir Wilayah Pakistan held demonstrations throughout Pakistan in support of the Muslims of Aleppo. The protest slogans proclaimed, "Open Massacre of Muslims of Aleppo, Mobilize O Muslim Armed Forces!,