Experts weigh in on economic repercussions of another PTI anti-government move Blogging Sole

Experts weigh in on economic repercussions of another PTI anti-government move

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PTI supporters take part in a protest in Islamabad on November 26, 2024. — Reuters Expert warns of decline in remittances due to use of informal channels. Highlights potential difficulties in collecting taxes for the government. One must observe how Pakistani expatriates respond to Khan’s calling: banker. KARACHI: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has marched on … Read more

PTI leadership says call for civil disobedience is not feasible Blogging Sole

PTI leadership says call for civil disobedience is not feasible

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Supporters of jailed PTI founder Imran Khan march towards Islamabad after emptying shipping containers placed by authorities during a protest demanding the release of the former prime minister, in Hasan Abdal, Punjab, November 25 2024. — AFP Most party leaders express reservations about the call for civil disobedience. Sources say the leaders are discussing the … Read more

Imran Khan warns government against ‘civil disobedience’, demands judicial probe into PTI crackdown Blogging Sole

Imran Khan warns government against ‘civil disobedience’, demands judicial probe into PTI crackdown

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PTI founder Imran Khan addressing an event in this undated image. — AFP/File Imran demands the release of political prisoners facing trial. A 5-member PTI committee was formed to hold talks with the government. PTI founder urges SC to ‘play its constitutional role’. Following the apparent failure of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) “do or die” … Read more

KP APC meets today on Kurram situation without PTI Blogging Sole

KP APC meets today on Kurram situation without PTI

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People travel in a vehicle in Parachina, Kurram district, on November 22, 2024. — AFP APC will evaluate the performance of the provincial government: Kundi. KP governor hints at possibility of imposing governor’s rule. He lamented the lack of relief provided by the KP government to the residents of Kurram. An All Parties Conference (APC) … Read more

PTI leadership becomes hostage to its social media and a select group in the diaspora Blogging Sole

PTI leadership becomes hostage to its social media and a select group in the diaspora

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Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), attend a rally demanding his release in Swabi, Pakistan, November 9, 2024. — Reuters Few PTI leaders have contacted the US section of the party to stop the propaganda. PTI supporters staged protests in the US during the army chief’s latest visit. … Read more

PTI denies govt’s claim that Murad Saeed locked himself in KP CM house Blogging Sole

PTI denies govt’s claim that Murad Saeed locked himself in KP CM house

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PTI leaders Murad Saeed (left) and lawyer Mohammad Ali Saif. — X/@GovernmentKP/Facebook/ Murad Saeed/File Imran allowed the PTI to hold a protest in Sangjani, says Saif. “I think Murad Saeed was not there (Islamabad),” he adds. No LEA personnel were authorized to use live ammunition, Tarar explains. ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government spokesperson Barrister Mohammad Ali … Read more

Jailed Qureshi warns of ‘crushing PTI’, imposing governor’s rule Blogging Sole

Jailed Qureshi warns of ‘crushing PTI’, imposing governor’s rule

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Senior PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi is seen before a special court after being granted a four-day remand in Islamabad on August 21, 2023. — AFP LAHORE: Amid growing speculation over Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governor’s rule and banning of the former ruling party, incarcerated former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Saturday warned against “crushing” the … Read more

“We must bring political stability either through dialogue or with sticks,” Bilawal tells PTI Blogging Sole

“We must bring political stability either through dialogue or with sticks,” Bilawal tells PTI

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PPP leader Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, party workers and supporters via video link during the 57th founding day of PPP, November 30, 2024. — Screenshot via Geo News Referring to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari criticized the opposition for its agitational politics, stressing the need to ensure stability of the country either … Read more

Salman Akram Raja, Sahibzada Hamid Raza resign from key PTI posts Blogging Sole

Salman Akram Raja, Sahibzada Hamid Raza resign from key PTI posts

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SIC Chairman Sahibzada Hamid Raza (left) and PTI General Secretary Salman Akram Raja speak at a separate press conference in these undated photos. — Facebook/Sahibzada Hamid Raza/PPI/File Raja did not mention any reason for his resignation: Raoof. Expresses hope that Hamid Raza will withdraw his resignation. The SIC chief also decides to resign from his … Read more

Traders ask IHC to seek contempt proceedings against PTI following Islamabad protests Blogging Sole

Traders ask IHC to seek contempt proceedings against PTI following Islamabad protests

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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

‘Secret leadership’ holding back PTI, says security czar amid impasse in negotiations Blogging Sole

‘Secret leadership’ holding back PTI, says security czar amid impasse in negotiations

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Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi addresses the press conference after reviewing security arrangements at Islamabad’s D-Chowk amid a PTI protest in Islamabad on November 26, 2024. — Screenshot via Geo News Naqvi visited D-Chowk to review the security arrangements. Blames KP government for supplying tear gas shells to PTI protesters. Security czar urges PTI not to … Read more

Fuel shortage looms as supplies hampered in various cities amid PTI protests Blogging Sole

Fuel shortage looms as supplies hampered in various cities amid PTI protests

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A gas pump looks deserted due to a strike on July 5, 2024. — Geo.tv Things will get serious if the current situation continues, says Atif. Zafar Elahi says fuel pump reserves typically last 3 to 4 days. All possible measures are being taken to improve fuel supply: Ogra. ISLAMABAD: The government’s move to block … Read more