A sit-in protest against the electricity crisis in Aliabad area of Hunza district ended on Wednesday with the Karakoram Highway restored for traffic as the government accepted residents’ demands . Protests broke out in several regions of Gilgit-Baltistan on Friday, with residents denouncing up to 22 hours of daily power cuts amid harsh winter conditions … Read more
JUI-F supporters wave flags during a party rally in this image published on October 26, 2023. — Facebook/Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam Pakistan The JUI-F increases pressure on the government following the delay of the Madaris bill. Spox says the government is pressuring the party to put up resistance. Claims Bill Delayed to “Appease” International Powers. Amid growing … Read more
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb speaks during an interview with Reuters at his office in Islamabad, July 19, 2024. — Reuters PTI marches towards Islamabad to stage protest. “Tax revenues are decreasing due to confinement and protests.” The industrial sector faces a loss of Rs20 billion in the provinces: FinMin. Pakistan is suffering a huge loss … Read more
Bushra Bibi, former first lady and wife of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, speaks in a video message, November 21, 2024. — Screenshot via X/@PTIofficial Mashal Yousafzai makes announcement on Bushra’s health Khan reportedly asked Bushra to “stay out of political activities.” The former first lady is facing backlash for accusing Saudi Arabia of being … 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
Former Prime Minister and PML-N President Nawaz Sharif speaks to reporters in London in this screenshot from a video. — Facebook/@MurtazaViews The former prime minister dismisses speculation he will not return to the country. Nawaz and Maryam conclude their foreign trip and leave for Pakistan. The PTI called the November 24 Islamabad march a “last … Read more