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PTI announces protest on February 25

PTI demands withdrawal of 26th constitutional amendment

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced a series of protests across the province on February 25, demanding a resolution to the delayed legal cases of party founder. According to PTI KP, demonstrations will take place in all districts, with a central protest planned at Assembly Chowk in Peshawar. Provincial President Junaid … Read more

KP CM moves IHC against D-Chowk protest case  

KP CM

ISLAMABAD: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur approached the Islamabad High Court against D-Chowk protest case.

Chief Minister KP Ali Amin Gandapur has filed an petition in the Islamabad High Court challenge the case registered against him at Secretariat police station after PTI protest.

In the petition, it has been decided that the provisions of terrorism should be removed from the case registered on November 26 on the D Chowk protest or the proceedings on the FIR should be stopped.

It has been said in the petition that if the constitutional right to protest was exercised, the police registered a case of terrorism, as a final relief, the provisions of terrorism should be removed from the case registered in the Secretariat police station.

It should be noted that Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf had staged protest in Islamabad on November 26, after which cases were registered against other leaders of PTI including Ali Amin and Bushra Bibi.

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Education institutes resume activities in Islamabad, Rawalpindi

Education institutes

ISLAMABAD: All educational institutions were opened and educational activities resumed in federal capital Islamabad and Rawalpindi after 4 days.

The normal life was completely restored in twin city after end Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest.

All educational institutions were opened in Islamabad and its twin city Rawalpindi, after which academic activities resumed in federal schools and colleges.

Officials said that three days will make up for the loss of education caused by the closure of institutions, schools were closed due to protests and road closures.

Blockades on all highways across the city were removed yesterday and commercial activities are fully restored across the city.

The cleaning process has also been completed across the city and citizens can continue to move around the city without any hindrance.

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SC rejects plea to take suo motu on death during PTI protest

SC

ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court  on Wednesday rejected the verbal plea to take suo motu notice of the deaths during the Pakistan Tehreak e Insaf(PTI) Islamabad protest.

The five-member Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, was hearing miscellaneous petitions regarding climate change and the PTI Chairman’s petition regarding the merger of Federally Administered Triable Areas into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

On the request of the Counsel for Chairman PTI Advocate Babar Awan the Court disposed of the petition.

Babar Awan pleaded before the court that FATA is already merged in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and there is no need for any action in this regard.

During the hearing , the additional advocate general (AAG) of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government made a verbal request in which he said that there were deaths on both sides, the Constitutional Bench can take notice automatically.

On this, Justice Musarrat Hilali said cautioned against making political statements during Supreme Court proceedings. While Justice Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail said that this matter is not before us, we do not want to talk about it.

Head of the constitutional bench, Justice Aminuddin Khan, remarked that the court cannot address matters not presented before it.

Later, the constitutional bench of the court rejected the oral plea of ​​Additional Advocate Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to take suo motu notice

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Section 144 extended in Punjab till Nov 28 amid PTI protest

Section 144 extended in Punjab till Nov 28 amid PTI protest

The Punjab government has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province until November 28 due to ongoing security concerns. A notification issued by the Punjab Home Department states that all protests, rallies, gatherings, sit-ins, and similar activities will be prohibited for the next three days. The extension, from Tuesday, November 26 to Thursday, … Read more

Opposition protests costing Pakistan Rs 190 billion daily, says Finance Minister

Pakistan’s economic reforms on right path, says finance minister

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has disclosed the substantial economic toll of opposition-led protests. Speaking at a press conference amidst Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned march toward Islamabad, Aurangzeb stressed the critical need for political stability to protect the nation’s economy. He revealed that daily financial losses caused by opposition protests and lockdowns exceed Rs 190 billion. … Read more

Bushra Bibi will not participate in PTI’s protest

Bushra Bibi will not participate in PTI’s protest

Bushra Bibi, wife of PTI founder has chosen not to attend the protest rally scheduled for November 24. According to sources within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Bushra Bibi will instead monitor the situation from the Chief Minister’s House. She will oversee the movements of party delegations arriving from various constituencies, including provincial and national assembly members, … Read more

Islamabad sealed over PTI protest, security tightened across country

Islamabad sealed over PTI protest, security tightened across country

The Islamabad administration has implemented extensive security measures ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest scheduled for November 24. Key areas, including the Red Zone and D-Chowk, have been fully sealed, with additional forces arriving from other provinces to assist Islamabad police. A total of 2,200 containers have been deployed to block 24 critical entry … Read more

Punjab imposes Section 144 ahead of PTI’s protest

Punjab

LAHORE: Punjab government has imposed Section 144 across the province ahead of Paksitan Tehreak e Insaf (PTI) protest scheduled on November 24 in Islamabad.

The Punjab government has issued a notification for the implementation of Section 144 under which all kinds of protests, meetings, processions, rallies, dharnas and such activities will be banned.

According to the notification, the ban will be applicable from Saturday, November 23 to Monday, November 25.

It has been said in the notification that the decision to implement Section 144 has been taken to maintain law and order, protect human lives and property, there are security threats, any public procession can be a soft target for terrorists.

The notification further states that miscreants can achieve nefarious purposes by anti-state activities under the guise of public gathering.

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Internet, mobile service likely to remain shut during PTI’s protest

Internet

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to suspend internet and mobile phone services in the federal capital, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab from November 23, amid Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest.

The internet and mobile phone service may be suspended in different districts of Islamabad, KP and Punjab.

Sources say that Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will activate the firewall on the mobile internet service from November 22. Due to the activation of the firewall, the internet service will be slow, while videos and audios will not be able to be downloaded on social media apps.

Sources say that considering the situation, internet, mobile service can be suspended at certain places at any time.

It should be remembered that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI)  has given a call for protest in Islamabad on November 24 and in this regard, PTI leaders say that the preparations for the protest are going on in full swing and this time the protest will not end until all the demands will be accepted.

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Punjab police ready to thwart PTI’s final protest call

Punjab police

LAHORE: Punjab police has devised comprehensive strategy to deal with Pakistan Tehreak e Insaf(PTI) protest and sit-inn scheduled on November 24 in federal capital, Islamabad.

Punjab Police has decided to deal strictly with those who disturb the law and order situation.

On the order of IG Punjab, additional inspector general of police (AIG) Operations Punjab has sent a letter to the concerned officers.

According to the letter, 10,700 personnel have been put on standby from across Punjab and 3,500 from Punjab Highway Patrol (PHP), 1,000 from Punjab Constabulary (PC) while 3,000 personnel are already there. 1000 personnel from Special Protection Unit, 1200 personnel from Training Directorate have been put on standby.

It is said in the letter that 1300 people are already there from Gujranwala region. 500 personnel from Sargodha region are on standby and 400 already there. 200 personnel from Sheikhupura and 100 personnel from Nankana Sahib have been put on standby.

According to the letter, 200 personnel from Bahawalnagar and 300 personnel from Bahawalpur are on standby. 300 personnel from Muzaffargarh and 200 personnel from Okara have been kept on standby.

The Central Police Office (CPO) and district police officer (DPO) will be responsible for the transport of the force.

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11 KP police officers, Afghan citizens arrested during PTI protest

11 KP police officers, Afghan citizens arrested during PTI protest

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi revealed that 11 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police officers and 120 Afghan nationals were among those arrested during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protests in Islamabad. Speaking alongside Punjab IG Dr. Usman Anwar, Naqvi explained that the protest, led by KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, turned violent, with protesters opening fire … Read more

JI defends PTI’s right to protest amidst government crackdown

JI defends PTI’s right to protest amidst government crackdown

Jamaat-e-Islami leader Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman reaffirmed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) right to protest, as the government intensified its crackdown on demonstrators in the twin cities. Speaking at a press conference in Mansoorah, Naeem expressed deep concern over the current political environment, describing it as alarming, while sharply criticizing the government’s suppression of dissent. Hafiz Naeem … Read more

PTI protests against desecration of Holy Quran across country

PTI holds protests against desecration of Holy Quran across country

ISLAMABAD: On the special instructions of the PTI Chairman, peaceful protests were held across the country against the desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden on Friday. Thousands of the party activists, supporters and a large number of general public participated in the protest carrying PTI flags and recorded their anger and anguish against the … Read more