Tag: Pakistan Politics
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Imran Khan Calls for Nationwide Protests After Conviction
Overview: Imran Khan mobilizes supporters after conviction Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for nationwide protests following his conviction in a case that has drawn sharp reactions from his supporters and critics alike. Khan announced that he will appeal the sentence in the Islamabad High Court, arguing that his lawyers were not given…
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Imran Khan Urges Nationwide Protests After 17-Year Sentence: What It Means for Pakistan
Overview: A Former PM’s Call to Action Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has urged supporters to prepare for nationwide protests following a court conviction that carries a 17-year prison sentence. Khan, a central figure in Pakistan’s political landscape for years, declared his intention to challenge the ruling in the Islamabad High Court. The development…
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ATC Sentences Yasmin Rashid and Other PTI Leaders to 10 Years in May 9 Case
Overview of the May 9 Case Verdict In a landmark ruling announced inside Kot Lakhpat Jail, an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore handed down a decade-long sentence to Yasmin Rashid along with several other Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders. The decision, delivered on a Friday, marks a significant chapter in the ongoing legal proceedings related to…
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PTI Used Paid Overseas Media to Spread Anti-State Narratives: Chaudhry
Talal Chaudhry level accusation: PTI links to paid overseas media campaigns ISLAMABAD — In a press briefing on Monday, Talal Chaudhry, the Minister of State for Interior, alleged that PTI-linked social media accounts operating abroad were behind coordinated, paid campaigns aimed at promoting anti-state narratives and discrediting state institutions. The remarks come as part of…
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Talal Chaudhry Accuses PTI of Using Paid Overseas Media to Fight the State
Overview: Allegations against PTI-linked overseas media In a high-profile press conference, Talal Chaudhry, the Minister of State for Interior, accused PTI-linked social media accounts of coordinating paid campaigns aimed at promoting anti-state narratives. He alleged these accounts operated overseas and worked to influence public opinion against state institutions, portraying them as adversaries rather than essential…
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PML-N Wins Big in Pakistan Bye-Elections: 12 of 13 Seats
Overview: A Strong Showing for PML-N The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) appears poised to extend its influence after a sweeping performance in the bye-elections held on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Unofficial results indicate that the party secured 12 out of 13 available seats across multiple constituencies in the National Assembly and provincial assemblies. The…
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JI Announces Nationwide Protest Campaign to ‘Change the System’ in Pakistan
JI Launches Nationwide Protest Campaign: A New Phase in the ‘Badal do Nizam’ Movement Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Sunday unveiled a sweeping nationwide protest campaign as part of the party’s ongoing “Badal do Nizam” (change the system) movement. The announcement comes after a concluded round of internal meetings and a public rally…
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Acting President Gilani vows to prioritize public welfare and development projects
Acting President Gilani outlines a renewed focus on public welfare In a public briefing that underscored the government’s commitment to citizens, Acting President Yusuf Raza Gilani announced that all relevant departments are being fully activated to address public issues and accelerate development initiatives. Speaking on a day marked by administrative reviews, Gilani emphasized that public…
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PSX Opens Higher as KSE-100 Surges Over 1,500 Points
PSX Opens the Week with a Strong Rally The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the week on a notably positive note, signaling renewed investor confidence amid evolving political dynamics and macroeconomic expectations. In early trading, the benchmark KSE-100 index surged by an impressive 1,522.25 points, reflecting a broad-based buying mood across sectors. This sharp uptick…
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Judiciary Transfers Law and Power dynamics: Pakistan’s Political Recalibration Under Khawaja Asif
New Law on Judiciary Transfers: A Step Toward Independence Pakistan’s political discourse heated up as Defence Minister Khawaja Asif weighed in on a recently proposed law governing judiciary transfers. He framed the move as aligning with international standards, arguing that the judiciary should be independent rather than controlled by external forces, a reference to past…