Punjab Imposes Section 144 Ahead of PTI’s Black Day Protest

The Punjab Home Department has imposed Section 144 across the province. The restriction bans all political assemblies, rallies, and sit-ins on Saturday (tomorrow). The decision comes ahead of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned protest against alleged rigging in the February 8, 2024 general elections. Section 144: What It Means? Section 144 of the Code of Criminal …

Lahore DC Rejects PTI’s Request to Observe Black Day on February 8

Lahore’s deputy commissioner has rejected PTI’s request to hold a rally at Minar-e-Pakistan on February 8. The decision was made due to security concerns. According to the official statement, major events are scheduled in Lahore that day, including a cricket match, an international speaker conference, and a horse and cattle show. Thousands of security personnel …

Khawaja Asif Criticizes PTI Leadership Over Protest Chaos

Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has claimed that PTI Chairman Imran Khan agreed to change the protest location, but his wife, Bushra Bibi, rejected the proposal. Speaking in Sialkot, Asif said this decision escalated the situation during the November 24 sit-in. Protests Lead to Violence Asif recalled that PTI workers crossed barricades and marched toward …

PTI Committees Question Bushra Bibi’s Role in Decision-Making

Islamabad: PTI’s Core and Political Committees on Wednesday discussed Bushra Bibi’s role in party decisions. They questioned who defied Imran Khan’s order to stage a sit-in at Sangjani. They asked who forced the rally to march to D-Chowk and whose actions caused the deaths of party workers. Party sources said the committees held separate meetings …

PTI Suspends Islamabad Protest Following Clashes

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced to suspend its high-stakes protest in Islamabad in the early hours of Wednesday. This decision followed intense clashes between protesters and security forces in the city’s Red Zone. The announcement came via the party’s official X account, citing “state brutality” and the government’s alleged plan to turn the capital into …

Tear Gas Shelling Engulfs D-Chowk, PTI Protesters Clash with Security Forces

PTI supporters reached Islamabad’s D-Chowk, sparking intense clashes with security forces. Tear gas shelling filled the area as authorities moved to block the demonstration. Containers and barricades were set up to restrict access to critical government buildings. The protests follow a call by PTI founder Imran Khan, demanding his release and the reversal of constitutional …

US Calls for Respect of Rights Amid PTI Protest Crackdown

ISLAMABAD: The United States urged Pakistani authorities to respect human rights and ensure the peaceful demonstration rights of PTI supporters. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller emphasized the need for restraint and adherence to fundamental freedoms during a briefing on Tuesday. “We support freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association,” Miller stated. He called on protesters …

Government Offers Protest Venue as PTI Leaders Meet Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: Protests erupted as scattered groups of PTI supporters gathered near the capital on Monday night. Amid the unrest, the government and PTI reportedly opened a ‘back-channel’ for negotiations. In a late-night press conference, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi confirmed talks with the opposition. He revealed the government offered Sangjani, on Islamabad’s outskirts, as a protest …

PTI’s “Final Call” Resumes Amid Government Resistance

  PTI convoys, led by prominent leaders including KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, are expected to resume their march toward Islamabad today. The protest is in response to the government’s detention of PTI leader Imran Khan. The party claims this is their “final call” for action despite facing stiff resistance from authorities. An update …

Nationwide WhatsApp Disruptions Spark Concerns in Pakistan

  Internet users across Pakistan experienced significant issues connecting to WhatsApp on Saturday night. The disruptions began around 10 PM, with users reporting difficulties sending and receiving messages, particularly media files. Outage tracking website Downdetector recorded a peak of 207 complaints within an hour. Approximately 67% of users reported trouble sending messages, while 16% faced …

Islamabad on High Alert, PTI Protest Sparks Heavy Security Measures

  The federal capital, Islamabad, is under tight security due to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned protest. Police, Rangers, and Frontier Corps (FC) personnel have been deployed in large numbers. The government has sealed major entry routes from Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Trenches have been dug in some areas to block …

Metro Bus Service Suspension on Nov 24 Amid PTI Protest

In light of the anticipated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest, the federal government has announced the suspension of the metro bus service in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on November 24. This decision, aimed at maintaining security and order, reflects preparations for the significant public rally planned by PTI. Metro Service Suspension As directed by the district administration, …

Imran Khan’s Doctor Denied Entry at Adiala Jail Amid PTI Protest

RAWALPINDI: Dr. Asim Hussain, Imran Khan’s personal physician, arrived at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on Tuesday to meet the former prime minister for a medical examination. However, the jail authorities denied him entry. PTI officials reported that Dr. Hussain, who also serves as the CEO of Shaukat Khanum Hospital, waited outside the jail, seeking clearance …

PTI Leader Ali Muhammad Khan Opposes Protest During SCO Summit

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Muhammad Khan voiced his opposition to the party’s planned protest at D-Chowk during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, citing concerns over the timing of such demonstrations. Speaking on a program Center Stage, Khan said, “In my personal opinion, there should not be a protest during the SCO meeting. However, …

PTI Protest in Lahore: Government Seals Minar-e-Pakistan, Arrests 600 Workers

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is set to hold a protest in Lahore today, but the Punjab government has taken stringent measures to prevent it. According to reports, the authorities have sealed off Minar-e-Pakistan, the planned venue for the demonstration. Containers have been placed on all major routes leading to the site, restricting access for protestors and …

PTI Protest in Rawalpindi Ends in Violence, Gandapur Returns to KP

RAWALPINDI: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur returned to Peshawar after the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest in Rawalpindi was called off. The protest, held near Liaquat Bagh, ended in violent clashes between PTI supporters and riot police. The convoy led by Gandapur was stuck at Burhan Interchange for several hours due to roadblocks. …

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