Tag: Rally

  • Crackdown on PTI leadership for violating new law

    Crackdown on PTI leadership for violating new law

    A crackdown has been launched against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) top leadership for allegedly violating the new Public Order law during the September 8 rally at Sangjani.

    The capital police registered multiple cases against 25 leaders, resulting in the arrest of prominent PTI figures, including Sher Afzal Marwat, Advocate Shoaib Shaheen, Chief Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) Sahibzada Hamid Raza, and Chairman PTI Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, from outside the parliament.

    Law enforcement agencies have also conducted raids to arrest Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub Khan.

    PTI’s bigwigs Hammad Azhar, Kanwal Shauzab, Naeem Haider Panjotha, Amir Mughal, Khalid Khursheed and Zartaj Gul Wazir are also nominated on the raid list.

    The development came after Chief Minister (CM) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) passed sexist and controversial remarks at the Islamabad rally.

    However, Chairman PTI barrister Gohar Ali Khan offered a “conditional apology”.

    Speaking to Geo News, barrister Khan said that he had not heard Gandapur’s speech but contacted him immediately, upon which CM KP apologised for his recent remarks.

    Earlier, the Federal Capital Administration allotted a three-hour time slot from 4 PM to 7 PM for the rally at Sangjani, which was violated by PTI leadership, resulting in a crackdown.

  • Ali Amin Gandapur may not stay in his post for long, Muneeb Farooq predicts

    Ali Amin Gandapur may not stay in his post for long, Muneeb Farooq predicts

    Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur gave a hard-hitting, controversial speech at the September 8 party rally, even threatening Defence Minister Khawaja Asif by remarking, “Not even your father can do a military trial of Khan!”

    “Those whom you [Khawaja Asif] consider your father, they cannot do it [military trial of Khan] as well. He [Khawaja Asif] says that Gen Faiz contacted us after retirement. Did we get Gen Faiz in dowry or inheritance? He was your father…your general… fix your institutions and generals,” exclaimed the KP CM.

    Journalist Muneeb Farooq, speaking on the Geo News programme last night, revealed the military establishment’s perspective on the KP CM’s speech, saying, “Whatever they’ve said in the rally, the military reply is this: whatever is ‘inevitable’, PTI is pushing it at jet speed.”

    Farooq also quoted a high-level official regarding the stark difference between Gandapur’s speech at the rally and his soft-spoken attitude during meetings with the military establishment.

    “Ali Amin Gandapur may not stay in his post for long for many reasons,” predicted Muneeb Farooq.

    Furthermore, Ali Amin Gandapur also vowed that if Imran Khan is not released within two weeks, the party would “set him free” themselves.

  • PTI rally rescheduled for September 8

    PTI rally rescheduled for September 8

    A rally of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), scheduled to be held in Islamabad on August 22, has been postponed and rescheduled for September 8
    after the local government revoked the No Objection Certificate (NOC) and sealed the road, putting security on high alert.

    PTI chairman Barrister Gohar Khan commented on the notification, stating that it was done on founder PTI Imran Khan’s advice.
    He said, “We postponed the jalsa following a meeting with the PTI founder in Adiala jail,”

    PTI Secretary Genaral Omar Ayub stated, “We have received information that the government is conspiring to spread anarchy under cover of the jalsa”.

  • PTI to stage rally in Islamabad at any cost, promises Gandapur

    PTI to stage rally in Islamabad at any cost, promises Gandapur

    Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) bigwig and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, while addressing a rally at Swabi, threatened the federal government that his party would ‘’hold a rally in Islamabad in late August or the first week of September at any cost.’’

    Addressing the government, the CM said, “We will accept any venue, whether F9 Park or Srinagar Highway, for a rally in Islamabad.”

    He also said, “If the government does not permit the Non-Objection Certificate (NOC) despite requesting it, then we will rally at D Chowk.” Earlier, PTI offered to negotiate with the military by announcing their representative chairman, Mehmood Khan Achakzai, of the Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party.

  • Pakistani celebs rally against rising power bills

    Pakistani celebs rally against rising power bills

    Rising inflation across society has hit all sectors, leaving now one immune from its effects, not even celebrities. A few days ago, senior Pakistani actor Rashid Mehmood made headlines after sharing his hefty electricity bill for June 2024. His story resonated with millions on social media, who expressed their support and shared their own struggles with rising costs and inflation. Many reported finding it increasingly difficult to manage household expenses.

    Recently, more actors have found the courage to speak out againsy high electricity costs and the burdensome bills they are receiving.

    Humaira Channa Speaks Out

    Famous singer Humaira Channa, known for hit Lollywood songs, said, “You all know about the current situation in Pakistan. We are suffering from heavy bills. I urge government officials to give us relief. I got a bill worth 60,000 PKR, and we only use one AC at night. We are barely managing because we have kids studying in university, and we have to handle everything on our own.”

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    Nooran Lal’s Struggle

    Another renowned singer, Nooran Lal, also opened up about her difficulties. She said, “I got two meters at home to keep our units controlled, yet we received heavy bills on both meters—40,000 and 33,000 PKR, along with taxes. We are artists with no other businesses and are barely managing. As a single woman running a household, it is really tough to deal with these finances. Is this what we deserve?”

    Maria Mir’s Concerns

    Singer Maria Mir also talked about receiving heavy electricity bills, stating that it has become extremely challenging for her to pay them.

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    Zahid Sharif’s Desperate Measures

    A former Pakistani Olympic player, Zahid Sharif, was reported to have considered selling his kidney to pay his electricity bill.

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    Shugufta Ejaz’s Experience

    Even seasoned actor Shugufta Ejaz, who is relatively well-off, has expressed her distress over receiving hefty electricity bills.

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  • Fans rally behind Ayesha Jehanzeb after domestic abuse incident

    Fans rally behind Ayesha Jehanzeb after domestic abuse incident

    Television host Ayesha has accused her husband Haris Ali of domestic abuse. They are currently married and have two children together. On Tuesday, Ayesha went to the police station with a bruised face to file a report against Haris. Her daughter Zoha accompanied her. In an interview with Samaa TV, Ayesha revealed that this is the third time in six months that Haris has beaten her. The issues between the couple reportedly started after Haris’s secret marriage.

    Many people, including celebrities and social media users, are showing their support for Ayesha, calling her brave for dealing with abuse and continuing her work. Prominent figures like Reham Khan, Hina Pervaiz Butt, and Sania Aashiq have expressed their strong support for her. The shocking images Ayesha shared on social media have also drawn widespread sympathy and support from the public.

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  • Iss dafa Parliament se bahir nahin jayenge; PTI changes protests strategy

    Iss dafa Parliament se bahir nahin jayenge; PTI changes protests strategy

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said on Wednesday that his party- along with allies in opposition- is planning a protest however rather than playing fractious politics, this time his party will be taking the parliamentary route.

    Speaking to journalists in Islamabad, the PTI chairman said that the party was in talks with a few parties in the opposition like Jamaat-i-Islami, BNP-Mengal, Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party, Majlis Wahdat Muslimeen which would continue after Eidul Fitr break.

    When the chairman was asked about his party’s strategy for staging protests, he emphasized that PTI would not go for a sit-in, or a boycott of parliament even though they believe that their mandate has been stolen.

    “It is everyone’s demand that elections should never be rigged. The people vote for someone and someone else comes to power, this shouldn’t happen,” he said, explaining the reasons behind the protest movement.

    This decision can be seen as a significant shift from past party politics for the last decade.

  • PTI decides to march against alleged poll rigging

    PTI decides to march against alleged poll rigging

    The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced to stage a protest against the alleged rigging in the 2024 general elections. The incarcerated founder of the party Imran Khan believes that the mandate was stolen from people and post-poll rigging was rampant.

    According to them, election results were changed in the Form 47s compared to Form 45s to benefit the current ruling party Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).
    PTI member and the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) also said “The incumbent government at the Centre has been formed after stealing PTI’s 180 seats.”

    Previously, the party had sought permission from the Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad to lawfully stage a protest in the capital city but received no reply. After this, they reached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to be allowed to hold a rally. It is believed that they wanted to stage the protest on Pakistan Day but later decided against it and set the date to March 30.

    Imran Khan’s party is also set to hold a press briefing on the impacts of upcoming International Monetary Fund (IMF) package on the general public on March 25.

  • Actor from ‘Euphoria’ arrested for supporting Palestine at a rally

    Actor from ‘Euphoria’ arrested for supporting Palestine at a rally

    American actor and model Hunter Schafer, known for her role in HBO’s popular show ‘Euphoria,’ was arrested after joining a protest supporting Palestine in New York.
    According to reports, Hunter Schafer, who plays Jules Vaughn in ‘Euphoria,’ was taken into custody along with 50 other activists from the Jewish Voice for Peace during a demonstration at 30 Rockefeller Center in New York. They were protesting during President Joe Biden’s appearance on ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers.’

    The protest aimed to coincide with Biden’s interview and raise awareness about the need for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Protestors, including celebrities like Schafer, wore shirts with messages for peace and held a banner that said, “Jews to Biden: stop arming genocide.”
    Confirming the arrest, a spokesperson from the anti-Zionist organization said, “Hunter was arrested at the protest, along with 50 other people.”
    “We commend her commitment to Palestinian freedom and to a future of justice for everyone,” the spokesperson added.
    The conflict in Gaza, controlled by Hamas, began when Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, resulting in casualties and capturing hostages. In retaliation, Israel launched a military operation in Gaza, leading to significant casualties among Palestinians.

  • National Assembly wants to remove Chief Justice

    National Assembly wants to remove Chief Justice

    The National Assembly on Monday unanimously adopted a motion seeking the formation of a special committee to file a reference against Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial in the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) for “misconduct and deviating from oath”.

    During a fiery session, lawmakers strongly condemned attacks on military installations and state buildings across the country.

    Speaking on the floor of the house, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that the time had come for the Parliament to play its constitutional role in the prevailing political crisis.

    “The time has come for the Parliament to send a reference of misconduct to the Supreme Judicial Council, under the authority and law given to it by the Constitution,” Asif stated unequivocally.

    He stressed that recently a section of the judiciary had started supporting a political party.

    The reference motion was moved by Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) Dr Shazia Sobia.

    The parliamentarians also demanded that PTI Chairman Imran Khan be tried under the Army Act.

    Last week, Khan’s arrest from Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday, prompted his supporters to come out on roads in support of their leader. They have been alleged to have not just damaged properties but also use inappropriate language for top military officials.