ISLAMABAD: The opposition alliance Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-i-Ayin-i-Pakistan (TTAP) on Wednesday announced the end of its days-long sit-in at Parliament House, citing concerns over former Prime Minister Imran Khan health. Read More: TTAP sit-in continues for fifth day at Parliament House Despite concluding the protest, TTAP reiterated the demand for Imran Khan to have uninterrupted access to his personal […]
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TTAP sit-in continues for fifth day at Parliament House
As the TTAP’s sit-in continued for the fifth day after the blocked routes to Parliament House were cleared, the alliance expressed hope on Tuesday that at least one family member of the incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan or a party leader would be allowed to meet him today amid concerns about his health. The hope, […]
Opposition sit-in enters second day over Imran Khan’s health
ISLAMABAD: Lawmakers from opposition parties, led by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Tehreek Tahafuz-i-Ayeen Pakistan (TTAP), continued their sit-in at Parliament House and KP House on Saturday, demanding that incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan be shifted to Shifa International Hospital for medical treatment. Read More: Opposition to stage sit–in over Imran Khan’s health The protest began after Friday prayers […]
PTI-backed Raja Abbas named Senate opposition leader
Senate Chairman Yusuf Raza Gilani appointed PTI-backed Raja Nasir Abbas as opposition leader in the Senate. The Senate Secretariat issued the notification after reviewing Senate rules and laws. The position was vacant following the disqualification of former opposition leader Shibli Faraz. Meanwhile, several senators congratulated Abbas on his appointment in the upper house. According to […]
TTAP leaders kick off Sindh tour ahead of Feb 8 strike
KARACHI / HYDERABAD: Only hours after being appointed Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Mahmood Khan Achakzai began his first official political engagement in the new role on Friday, leading a high-profile Tehreek Tahafuz-i-Ayeen Pakistan (TTAP) delegation to Sindh. Read More: TTAP leaders reach Lahore, urge protest on February 8 The four-day tour […]
Achakzai named opposition leader in National Assembly after months-long delay
ISLAMABAD: After months of delay, Mehmood Khan Achakzai, chief of the Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-i-Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP), was formally appointed leader of the opposition in the National Assembly on Friday. Read More: Achakzai set to become NA opposition leader this week, says PTI The notification, seen by Dawn, confirmed that Achakzai’s tenure as opposition leader takes effect from January […]
TTAP sets up committees to plan February 8 strike
The opposition alliance Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) on Thursday announced the formation of international, national and provincial committees to coordinate a nationwide strike planned for February 8, aimed at protesting alleged rigging in the 2024 general election. Read More: TTAP to start public contact movement from January 8 In a statement, the alliance said the strike […]
Opposition urges joint parliamentary session on Iran tensions
ISLAMABAD: The opposition alliance, including the PTI and other parties, has called for a joint session of parliament to address growing tensions in the Middle East, particularly in Iran. They urged the government to also convene a meeting of neighbouring countries to formulate a coordinated regional strategy. Read More: Joint Parliamentary session: Opposition to thwart govt’s […]
PTI leader Ali Zafar says dialogue with govt hinges on Imran meetings
PTI leader Barrister Ali Zafar on Thursday said no dialogue with the government could take place until meetings with imprisoned party founder Imran Khan were allowed. He made the remarks during a gathering in Lahore with the opposition alliance Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP), which is on a three-day visit as part of its “street movement” […]
TTAP delegation departs for Lahore ahead of opposition street mobilisation
ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the Tehreek-i-Tahaffuz Aain-i-Pakistan (TTAP) left Islamabad for Lahore on Thursday as part of the opposition’s street mobilisation campaign. Read More: PML-N leaders assail PTI for mixed signals over talks The delegation, led by TTAP chairman Mahmood Khan Achakzai, will spend three days in the provincial capital holding political and social meetings. […]