The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a notice to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in a contempt of court petition against the party for holding its protests in the capital in violation of a court order. The court has issued a notice to the PTI and other officials, seeking their
Petrol Prices
Inflation-battered citizens may face yet another hike in petrol prices as the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led government set to announce new petroleum products rates on Novermber 30. Petrol prices may rise by Rs3.15 per litre, while high-speed diesel (HSD) could see an increase of Rs3.20 per litre. Kerosene
The majority of the federal cabinet members supported the imposition of the Governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Official sources said that the government decided to take political allies and stakeholders into confidence before making a final decision on the Governor’s Rule. The PPP, ANP and Jamhuri Watan
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Salman Akram Raja has stepped down from his position as the secretary general of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja has resigned owing to “personal reasons” and has informed the party chairman about his decision. Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has confirmed receiving Salman Akram Raja’s
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An earthquake has been felt across several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The tremors were felt in Malakand, Swat, Chitral, Mansehra, Battagram, Torghar, and Shangla, as well as their surrounding areas. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, Islamabad, the epicentre of the earthquake was the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region with a
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General Zhang Youxia – Vice Chairman of China’s Central Military Commission (CMC) – praised the Pakistan Army’s professionalism and unwavering commitment in its counter-terrorism operations during his visit to the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Monday. According to a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Zhang, accompanied by a
PTI protest
: Pakistan’s economy has suffered losses exceeding Rs600 billion as a result of recent protests led by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), according to government sources. These losses include daily economic setbacks of over ₹190 billion, with additional costs incurred for maintaining law and order, and damage to public property. Massive Hit
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The Saudi Council of Ministers, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, has approved the state budget for the fiscal year 2025, projecting total revenues of SR1.184 trillion and expenditures of SR1.285 trillion. The budget, announced on Tuesday, forecasts a deficit of SR101 billion, reflecting
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur said on Wednesday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) sit-in is a movement that is ongoing and will continue until the call of the founder [to call it off]. Gandapur was addressing a news conference here along with Opposition Leader in the National Assembly
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench has rejected a request to take suo motu notice of deaths reported during recent violent protests by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters. Additional Advocate General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) made the plea during a hearing on Monday. The KP lawyer, appearing via video link in
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has lauded his party's supporters in Islamabad and D-Chowk, urging them to remain steadfast in their protests until their demands are met, reported Express News on Tuesday. In a statement shared via his official X account, Khan expressed his gratitude to the
The Biden administration urged Pakistani authorities on Tuesday to respect human rights and called for calm as political protests surged across the country. US State Department Spokesman Matthew Miller emphasised the importance of peaceful demonstrations and restraint on all sides. “We call on protesters to demonstrate peacefully and refrain from
Speaking to the crowd, Bushra Bibi assured the attendees of her unwavering support for her husband’s cause, stressing Khan's dedication to the people. She urged supporters to remain at D-Chowk until Khan joins them in person. "This is my promise to you," she stated firmly.
The government has firmly rejected any possibility of negotiations with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protesters, escalating tensions following days of demonstrations in Islamabad, reported Express News. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Information Minister Atta Tarar held a joint press conference on Tuesday, stating that the protesters, who had gathered at D-Chowk,
The government has deployed Pakistan Army in Islamabad under Article 245 of the Constitution to assist civil authorities in maintaining law and order amid escalating violence in the city. Security sources said early on Tuesday that the deployment follows incidents of attacks on law enforcement agencies. The sources said orders
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko on Tuesday held a bilateral meeting and discussed trade, investment, defense cooperation, and regional issues besides reiterating resolve to further strengthening ties as well as mutually beneficial cooperation. The prime minister, who warmly welcomed the Belarusian president at the PM