Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur has said the postponement of PTI’s planned Islamabad march weakened the party’s momentum and that no special preparations had been made for the protest. Speaking to journalists, Gandapur said continued political pressure on the federal government could eventually lead it to accept PTI’s demands. He also criticised...
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Imran Khan Treatment Row Heats Up in Senate as Govt, PTI Clash Over SC Order
ISLAMABAD: Tensions over Imran Khan’s medical treatment intensified in the Senate as government and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers traded accusations over the implementation of the Supreme Court’s directive concerning the former prime minister’s treatment. PTI Senator Ali Zafar attempted to move a resolution seeking treatment for Khan at Shifa International Hospital. However, Presiding Officer Senator...
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Govt Approves Army Deployment in Rawalpindi Under Article 245 for Six Months
RAWALPINDI: The federal government has approved the deployment of three companies of the Pakistan Army in Rawalpindi for six months under Article 245 of the Constitution, citing the need to prevent any undesirable situation and respond to unforeseen security challenges. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control, the deployment...
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8 Pakistan Bar Council Members Condemn Govt Over Imran Khan Hospital Transfer
ISLAMABAD: Eight members of the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) have strongly criticised the government for what they described as the “blatant, wilful, and deliberate violation” of the Supreme Court’s order directing the transfer of PTI founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital. In a statement issued on Saturday, the members said the Supreme Court’s August...
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Imran Khan’s Sister Noreen Niazi Allowed to Meet Him at Adiala Jail
RAWALPINDI: Noreen Niazi, sister of incarcerated former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan, has been allowed to meet him at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, according to reports. Noreen had arrived at the prison to see her brother amid continued restrictions on meetings between Imran Khan and his family members and party leaders. The issue of...
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Imran Khan’s Vision ‘Almost Normal Now,’ Adiala Jail Authorities Tell Supreme Court
Adiala Jail authorities have informed the Supreme Court that former prime minister Imran Khan’s vision has now improved significantly and is “almost normal,” following concerns raised over his eyesight. The development was shared during a Supreme Court hearing concerning the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder’s health and medical treatment in prison. Jail officials provided the court...
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PTI Faces Growing Concerns Over Weak Mobilisation in Punjab
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is facing renewed internal concerns over its organisational strength in Punjab after a relatively modest turnout at the party’s August 5 protest in Lahore. Several PTI leaders have reportedly questioned the provincial chapter’s ability to mobilise supporters, despite the party maintaining that its support base remains strong. According to party sources, Rawalpindi...
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Opposition Alleges ‘State Repression’ in AJK, Demands End to Coercive Measures
Opposition leaders have accused the government of undermining civil liberties and democratic rights in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), calling for an immediate end to what they described as “state repression” in the region. The allegations were made during a joint press conference in Islamabad by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja and...
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Court Fixes August 7 for Hearing on Plea Seeking Imran Khan’s Release
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has fixed August 7 for hearing a petition seeking the release of former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, keeping the high-profile legal matter in the national spotlight. The petition was filed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, who has asked the court to order...
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NCCIA Summons Imran Khan’s Sister Noreen Niazi Over Alleged ‘Inflammatory’ Social Media Content
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has summoned Noreen Niazi, the sister of former prime minister Imran Khan, over allegations of disseminating “false, offensive, and inflammatory” content on social media targeting state institutions. She has been directed to appear before the agency’s Islamabad office on July 20 as part of an ongoing inquiry....