Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said he was stopped from meeting PTI Chairman Imran Khan despite a court order allowing the meeting. The meetings were to be arranged according to a list provided by PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja. However, jail authorities prevented the CM and other PTI leaders from meeting Khan, leading […]
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Tens of Thousands Rally for Palestine in Sydney and Across Europe Amid Fragile Gaza Ceasefire
SYDNEY: Tens of thousands of people joined pro-Palestinian rallies across Australia and Europe this weekend, calling for an end to Israel’s occupation and showing doubt about the new ceasefire in Gaza. In Sydney, about 30,000 protesters marched through the city’s business district on Sunday after a court blocked their plan to gather at the Sydney […]
Rawalpindi, Islamabad Lockdown Enters Second Day Amid TLP March Fears
ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: The federal capital and nearby Rawalpindi remained under lockdown for a second day on Saturday as authorities tightened security to stop the Tehreek-i-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) protest march from entering Islamabad. Over 1,200 paramilitary personnel were deployed in Punjab to block the rally moving from Lahore via GT Road. Police arrested more than 140 protesters […]
US Judge Blocks Trump’s National Guard
CHICAGO: A federal judge in Chicago on Thursday temporarily blocked former US President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois, marking another legal setback for his attempts to send military forces into Democratic-led cities. US District Judge April Perry ruled that deploying Guard soldiers would “add fuel to the fire,” rejecting government claims […]
GB traders end protest at Sost Dry Port
Traders in Gilgit-Baltistan ended their over two-month-long sit-in at the Sost Dry Port on Saturday, paving the way for the resumption of trade and tourism via the Pakistan-China border at the location. The protest was launched in July against the government’s taxation policies and suspension of customs clearance at the port. Trade leader Javed Hussain, […]
ATC grants Aleema interim bail in D-Chowk protest case
The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi granted interim bail to Aleema Khan in the November 26 D-Chowk protest case, with ATC judge Amjad Ali Shah noting no clear evidence against her. The sister of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf founder was directed to submit surety bonds of Rs50,000 and appear at hearings in the November 26 cases. The […]
Tens of thousands gather for London anti-immigration march and counter protest
Tens of thousands of protesters marched through central London on Saturday, carrying flags of England and Britain, for a demonstration organized by the anti-immigrant and anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson. Police have said they will have a huge presence in the British capital. A “Stand Up to Racism” counter protest is also due to meet nearby, […]
Police detain Imran Khan’s sisters and PTI leaders amid protest
Rawalpindi police detained several leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), including Imran Khan’s three sisters. They were trying to meet Khan at Adiala Jail when police intervened. The sisters, Aleema Khan, Azma Khan, and Noreen Khan, were taken into custody along with other PTI leaders. Among them were National Assembly opposition leader Umar Ayub and […]
Imran Khan’s sisters denied access again: Protest erupts outside jail
The sisters of Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, faced another setback on Tuesday. They tried to meet Khan at Adiala Jail but were stopped at the Gorakhpur checkpoint. This led to a protest led by Aleema Khan outside the jail in Rawalpindi. She and other family members arrived for what was supposed […]
Imran Khan arrest: Protests erupt across country
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers on Tuesday started countrywide protests against the arrest of party chief Imran Khan on the premises of the Islamabad High Court. The PTI leadership gave the call for countrywide protest moments after the arrest. The PTI supporters and activists blocked several roads in major cities across the country. PTI Vice […]