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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has invited supporters to a political rally in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) sixth jalsa. Khan claimed that the event at Lahore’s Minar-e-Pakistan monument will “break all records” and warned the government may attempt to prevent supporters from reaching it. The rally will begin at 9pm after Taraveeh prayers. In a televised […]
As Imran Khan, the chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) sought interim bail in three terrorism cases, he called for supporters’ presence at the party’s Minar-i-Pakistan rally and urged them not to back down “under any circumstance”. Speaking to the media Imran claimed there would be a public “reaction to whatever method” the government would use. Comparing the […]
Indian shares closed higher on Tuesday, driven by a surge in the financials sector following measures to stabilise the global banking system. The Nifty 50 index rose 0.70% to 17,107.50, while the S&P BSE Sensex climbed 0.77% to 58,074.68, in the biggest one-day gains since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank on 10 March. Nine out […]
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has banned live/recorded coverage of rallies, public gatherings, and processions in response to a letter from a law enforcement agency regarding security concerns. The regulator has observed that satellite TV channels have been showing footage of violent mobs, attacks on police, and law enforcement agencies without any editorial […]
The Lahore High Court has prohibited the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party from holding a rally at the historic Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore, arguing that the recent violent clashes between security forces and supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan have “tarnished the image of Pakistan across the world.” Khan announced a public gathering at the site as […]
