PTI defends MNA Iqbal Afridi’s son over asylum move, assails govt’s ‘oppression’ – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: PTI on Thursday defended MNA Iqbal Afridi’s son, who surrendered his passport and sought asylum in a European country, saying he had no other option left to prevent detention and harassment. The matter came to light during a recent meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior, where State Minister for Interior Talal […]
Imran’s sisters, KP CM demand meeting with incarcerated PTI founder, threaten sit-in – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The sisters of PTI founder and former prime minister Imran Khan and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister were once again denied a meeting with the ex-premier at Adiala jail on Tuesday. Imran’s sister, Aleema Khan, told reporters that being denied a meeting was “nothing but contempt of court”, as they were not being allowed […]
Peshawar court acquits 74 PTI activists in May 2023 violence case – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: As many as 74 PTI activists have been acquitted in a case regarding violence on May 10, 2023, which led to the deaths of two people. Additional sessions judge Faraz Ahmad on Monday accepted an application filed by the defence for acquittal of the accused persons under section 247-K of the Code of Criminal […]
PTI walks out of Senate to protest Bushra’s ‘secret’ hospital visit – Pakistan
• Seeks probe into ‘sudden and suspicious’ transfer of ex-PM’s spouse to medical centre from Adiala jail• Rana Sanaullah advises party to pursue matter through legal channels ISLAMABAD: PTI senators walked out of the Senate on Thursday after the party’s parliamentary leader in the House, Syed Ali Zafar, raised alarm over reports that Bushra Bibi […]
Formation of coordination body stirs up bad blood in PTI – Pakistan
• Party leaders ‘unenthused’ by notification of five-member body to look after Punjab’s affairs• Appointment of Amjad Khan Niazi as convenor, who parted ways after May 9 episode, raises eyebrows ISLAMABAD: The formation of a Punjab Coordination and Monitoring Committee seems to have once again stirred up bad blood among PTI leaders. The five-member body, […]
PTI accuses govt of ‘unprecedented economic crisis’, slams claims of stability – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: PTI accused the government on Monday of driving Pakistan into an “unprecedented economic and governance crisis” that has “crushed the common man”. In a statement, PTI’s Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram stated that the “stability” claimed by the government was nothing but a “cruel joke on 250 million Pakistanis”. Akram said that after four […]
PTI leaders turn up for Adiala jail visit following 2-week gap – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: After skipping Adiala jail visits for two consecutive weeks, PTI leaders on Thursday managed to reach the prison for a meeting with incarcerated party founder Imran Khan, which was once again denied. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has allowed Imran twice-a-week meetings — on Tuesdays and Thursdays — with his family, lawyers and other […]
PTI loses maverick election bid at Inter-Parliamentary Union – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The PTI’s independent bid to secure a seat at a global parliamentary forum fell flat as its candidate, Senator Ali Zafar, managed to secure just 12 votes out of 152 member states in an election for the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s (IPU) Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians. The vote, held during the IPU conference […]
PTI to give ‘very big’ protest call soon
K-P CM tells AJK rally this time the entire Pakistan will come out against govt policies ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Saturday hinted at an imminent large-scale protest call as he addressed a PTI public gathering in Muzaffarabad’s Lal Chowk to mark the party’s 30th foundation day. Speaking at the well-attended rally, […]
For 2nd consecutive week, PTI leaders no-show at Adiala jail on court-mandated day for meeting with Imran – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Amid murmurs of divisions within the PTI, not a single party leader arrived at Adiala jail on Thursday, one of two days on which former premier Imran Khan is allowed visitors. The Islamabad High Court has allowed Imran twice-a-week meetings — on Tuesdays and Thursdays — with his family, lawyers and other associates. Despite […]