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PTI slams ‘ambush on SC,’ rejects proposed changes to judges’ tenure, retirement age Dtrends

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PTI slams ‘ambush on SC,’ rejects proposed changes to judges’ tenure, retirement age Dtrends

PTI Chairman Gohar Khan (right) and KP government spokesman Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif. AFP/The News/File. PTI’s Gohar Khan denies making JUI-F chief an offer. Says Fazl sticking to his “principled” stance on the matter. Saif says “phoney” govt trying to make nefarious amendment. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday fiercely resisted a proposed constitutional amendment … Read more

PTI smells rat as govt hints at revising seniority principle in top judge appointment Dtrends

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PTI smells rat as govt hints at revising seniority principle in top judge appointment Dtrends

Government’s spokesperson on legal affairs Barrister Aqeel Malik (Left) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader. — Facebook/X/barristeraqeelmalik/@salmanAraja Govt considering proposal to extend judges’ retirement age: Malik. “Have required numbers to present bill in lower house.” Raja says amendment aims at extending favoured judge’s tenure. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has cast doubts over the much-touted ‘constitutional package’ … Read more

Imran Khan urges PTI to prepare for nationwide street movement Dtrends

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Imran Khan urges PTI to prepare for nationwide street movement Dtrends

Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has urged his party to prepare for a nationwide street movement, declaring that the fight is necessary to safeguard the country’s freedom. Speaking to journalists at Adiala Jail on Thursday, Khan said, “Our movement is a jihad for democracy. I call on the entire nation to take … Read more

Ten arrested PTI leaders attend NA session after speaker issues production orders Dtrends

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Ten arrested PTI leaders attend NA session after speaker issues production orders Dtrends

Ten members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) who were arrested during a late-night raid at the Parliament House earlier this week were presented in the National Assembly on Thursday, following the issuance of their production orders. The raid, which took place around 3 am on Tuesday, involved plainclothes personnel who cut the power supply and stormed … Read more

PTI reschedules Lahore rally to September 21 Dtrends

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PTI reschedules Lahore rally to September 21 Dtrends

LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced the postponement of its protest which was scheduled to be held on Friday. PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja announced that the party has decided to hold its public rally on September 21 instead whether it gets a no objection certificate (NOC) or not. “We [PTI] are not … Read more

Bilawal warns Shehbaz-led govt of consequences for ‘victimising political opponents like PTI regime’ Dtrends

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Bilawal warns Shehbaz-led govt of consequences for ‘victimising political opponents like PTI regime’ Dtrends

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addresses the National Assembly session on September 11, 2024. — Screengrab via Geo News Bilawal urges PTI lawmakers to maintain working relationship. Says no institution can function without supremacy of Constitution. PTI urged to fight Imran Khan’s legal battle on merit. Criticising the arrests of PTI lawmakers on Sunday’s crackdown, … Read more

Speaker Ayaz Sadiq suspends NA security personnel over PTI lawmakers’ arrests Dtrends

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Speaker Ayaz Sadiq suspends NA security personnel over PTI lawmakers’ arrests Dtrends

A general view of Pakistan’s parliament building in Islamabad. — Reuters/File National Assembly’s Sergeant at Arms suspended for four months. Speaker Ayaz Sadiq also suspends four other security personnel. PTI has alleged arrest of its lawmakers from Parliament House. ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq suspended the lower house of parliament’s Sergeant at Arms Muhammad Ishfaq Ashraf … Read more

NA speaker demands immediate release of PTI lawmakers Dtrends

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NA speaker demands immediate release of PTI lawmakers Dtrends

NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. — Facebook/Sardar Ayaz Sadiq No one can be arrested from Parliament House, lodges: NA speaker.  Sadiq says he’s “very saddened” by arrest of PTI parliamentarians. “Last night was the May 9 of democracy,” says Ali Muhammad Khan.  A day after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers were chased within the Parliament’s premises, National Assembly … Read more

What charges PTI leaders face over alleged assault on police at Islamabad rally? Dtrends

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What charges PTI leaders face over alleged assault on police at Islamabad rally? Dtrends

ISLAMABAD: Multiple Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, including high-ranking figures, have been charged with terrorism-related offences following accusations of violence against police officers during a rally in Islamabad. The cases, registered at Sangjani and CTD police stations, involve serious allegations under the Anti-Terrorism Act and the “Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act 2024.” According to an … Read more

PTI seeks identity of ‘masked men’ as govt pledges ‘conditional action’ Dtrends

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PTI seeks identity of ‘masked men’ as govt pledges ‘conditional action’ Dtrends

Former interior minister Rana Sanaullah (Left) and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Ali Muhammad Khan. — AFP/X/NAofPakistan/File  Ali asks if PM will resign if someone else ordered MPs’ arrests. Says PTI fighting for parliament’s sanctity, which was “violated”. Sanaullah vows action if arrests from parliament premises proved. ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday sought the identity … Read more