PTI activists march along the central stage in trucks during a protest in Islamabad. — Online/File Misinformation actively shaped the narrative, the report said. A fabricated statement attributing to the Minister of the Interior has been “circulated”. The fake news has not only troubled the security institutes but also the PTI leadership. ISLAMABAD: A huge … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (left) and KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. — PID/Facebook/Ali Amin Khan Gandapur/Files CM urges PM to quash all ‘fake’ FIRs lodged against KP civilians. Asks him to order the release of those who have been “unjustly detained”. It emphasizes the need to resolve problems through constructive dialogue. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief … Read more
A general view of the Islamabad High Court building in the federal capital. — Geographic news/file ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad traders’ community on Wednesday filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking contempt of court proceedings against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for “violation” of the court order of November 21. Last week, the IHC … Read more
As Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) prepares for its much-anticipated ‘do or die’ protest in Islamabad, communication services have been disrupted across the country. Major cities including Karachi, Islamabad and Rawalpindi reported disruptions to mobile internet and other services, leaving citizens and businesses inconvenienced. These disruptions are part of wider security measures taken by the government to … Read more
Punjab Police personnel stand guard in Lahore on December 8, 2023. — Facebook/DIG Ops Lahore Police Over 10,700 police officers to remain on standby for PTI protest: letter. The Punjab Police letter said the standby force comprises PHP 3,500. Islamabad administrator seeks 8,000 policemen from Punjab, Kashmir and Sindh. Days ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf … Read more