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Pakistan Protests: Huge clash between protestors and security forces

Pakistan Protests: Huge clash between protestors and security forces

Islamabad is on high alert as protests against the Anti-government sentiments continued in Pakistan. PTI supporters continued to protest for the release of former PM Imran Khan. Supporters of jailed Imran Khan gathered for an anti-government rally in defiance of a ban on the congregation in Islamabad. Over 80 police personnel have been injured in clashes with supporters of Imran Khan in Islamabad. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi told journalists that the convoy fired on the police and continuously used teargas. He said while the convoy was heavily armed, the police had been instructed not to carry weapons to prevent the situation from escalating. Authorities have sealed off Islamabad and blocked cellphone services to prevent the gathering. Islamabad is on high alert ahead of a series of top-level diplomatic events scheduled over the next two weeks. Notably, it was the latest in a series of protest rallies since last month to press for Khan's release and agitate against the ruling coalition. Former Jailed PM Imran Khan the ruling govt ‘illegitimate’ alleging it was formed after a fraudulent election.

06 October,2024 04:17 PM IST
Imran Khan's supporters stage massive protests, Demand his release

Imran Khan's supporters stage massive protests, Demand his release

Anti-government sentiments are rising in Pakistan as supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan continue to protest for his release. Despite a ban on gatherings in Islamabad, Khan's supporters rallied in defiance, demonstrating their discontent with the ruling coalition. In response, police employed unconventional tactics, setting up shipping containers and deploying large numbers of police and paramilitary forces to block the protestors. Nevertheless, many supporters managed to bypass these barricades, marching less than a kilometer toward the country’s parliament. This rally is part of a series of protests that have taken place since last month, aiming to demand Khan’s release and challenge the legitimacy of the current government, which Khan has described as “illegitimate” due to allegations of a fraudulent election that led to its formation.

05 October,2024 06:08 PM IST
Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif Congratulates PM Modi for His Third Term Victory

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif Congratulates PM Modi for His Third Term Victory

Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, extended belated congratulations to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his historic third term inauguration. Despite being neighbors, Sharif's absence from the event, along with the delayed acknowledgment, underscores the strained relations between the two nations. Modi's swearing-in ceremony garnered international attention, with dignitaries from Bangladesh to the Maldives in attendance. Sharif's terse message, shared through unspecified means, arrived conspicuously late compared to other global leaders' timely acknowledgments. The episode highlights the complex dynamics and diplomatic intricacies prevalent in South Asian geopolitics.

10 June,2024 05:33 PM IST
PM Modi's economic model impresses the 1st woman CM of Pak Maryam Nawaz

PM Modi's economic model impresses the 1st woman CM of Pak Maryam Nawaz

PM Modi’s economic model has left the 1st woman CM of Pakistan Province Maryam Nawaz impressed. His economic model has been the talk of the town in Pakistan. Maryam Nawaz is so excited with his model that now she intends to implement programs similar to PM Modi's economic model. However, Amjad Ayub Mirza raised a question on the practicability of the implementation of her policies. Maryam Nawaz has said that she will make policies to transform Punjab Province into an economic hub. Watch video for more.

27 February,2024 11:39 AM IST
Pakistan Elections 2024: Amid poll results delay, violence rocks Pakistan

Pakistan Elections 2024: Amid poll results delay, violence rocks Pakistan

As Pakistanis wait for the Pakistan elections 2024 results, several protests have rocked Pakistan. Pakistan’s general election on Feb 08 was marred by militant attacks, suspension of mobile phones and killing of several people. Imran Khan’s PTI and Nawaz Sharif’s PML-N are in neck-to-neck competition as Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif both declared victory in the elections. Amid the delay of election results, as per the Pakistan Election Commission independents backed by former PM Imran Khan won the most seats. Independent candidates of Imran Khan had won 100 seats, with Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) taking 72 seats. The polls were held for 265 Pakistan National Assembly seats, a party need 133 seats for a simple majority. Analysts predicted there may be no clear winner, adding problems to country’s economic crisis amid the polarised political environment. As per Dawn, PML-N and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) are proceeding to form a coalition govt in the Centre, Punjab, and Balochistan. Meanwhile, as per Reuters, candidates backed by the party of jailed Imran Khan plan to form a govt, an aide to the former PM said on Feb 10.

11 February,2024 04:43 PM IST
Iran Airstrike In Pakistan: Iran’s missile attack on Pakistan decoded

Iran Airstrike In Pakistan: Iran’s missile attack on Pakistan decoded

Iran launched drone and missile attacks on terrorist group headquarters in Pakistan’s Balochistan on Jan 16. Pakistan has strongly condemned Iran’s strikes on a terrorist group in Balochistan which claimed the lives of two children. The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan has termed the Iran Airstrike In Pakistan as an “unprovoked violation” of its airspace by Iran. Tilak Devashar - (Member, National Security Advisor Board) decoded the attack and on why this attack couldn’t be averted.

17 January,2024 03:39 PM IST
Iran Airstrike In Pakistan: Iran attacks terrorist HQ in Balochistan of Pakistan

Iran Airstrike In Pakistan: Iran attacks terrorist HQ in Balochistan of Pakistan

Iran launched drone and missile attacks on terrorist group headquarters in Pakistan’s Balochistan on Jan 16. Pakistan has strongly condemned Iran’s strikes on a terrorist group in Balochistan which claimed the lives of two children. The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan has termed the Iran airstrike in Pakistan as an “unprovoked violation” of its airspace by Iran. Also, the Ministry has warned of serious consequences and said that violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty “completely unacceptable”. Soon after Iran’s military action, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry raised the issue with the Iranian Counterpart on a diplomatic level. Islamabad highlighted that Tehran carried out the airstrike despite availability of several communication channels between the two. As per Al Arabiya News, Iran attacked the headquarters of Jaish al-Adl in Balochistan, Pakistan. Formed in 2012, this group has been designated as a “terrorist” organisation by Iran and operates in Sistan and Baluchestan province.

17 January,2024 11:14 AM IST
Imran Khan gets bail, supporters get emotional

Imran Khan gets bail, supporters get emotional

Soon after Islamabad High Court granted protective bail to former Pakistan PM Imran Khan in an alleged graft case, Celebrations begin in various parts of Pakistan as scores of PTI celebrated Imran’s release with full energy. The ousted Prime Minister was arrested in an Al-Qadir Trust graft case outside the Islamabad High Court by Pakistani Rangers on May 09. Imran was arrested soon after his anti-military remark and was brutally thrashed by security personnel outside the court premises. In April last year, Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was ousted in a non-confidence vote.

13 May,2023 11:32 AM IST | Mumbai
How Pakistan government wanted to control PTI with Imran Khan’s arrest

How Pakistan government wanted to control PTI with Imran Khan’s arrest

While the arrest of Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan triggered widespread violence in various parts of debt-ridden country. The Pakistan Supreme Court has declared Imran Khan’s arrest ‘illegal’ and ordered immediate arrest of PTI Chief. Meanwhile, Amit Ranjan, a research fellow at Institute of South Asian Studies, Singapore, has dubbed Imran’s arrest a ‘political move’ by Pakistan government. The Analyst said that Shehbaz-led Pakistan government is trying to control Khan before polls and asserted that crisis in Pak will continue PTI chief Imran Khan was arrested by Pakistan Rangers outside Islamabad High Court on May 09. Violent protests were witnessed on the streets of Pakistan as Imran Khan’s supporters went on a rampage.

12 May,2023 07:41 PM IST | Mumbai
How Imran Khan as Pak PM is good for India? Indian geo-political expert explains

How Imran Khan as Pak PM is good for India? Indian geo-political expert explains

The political and economic woes for Pakistan are constantly increasing as former Pak PM Imran Khan was arrested on May 09. Imran Khan’s supporters attacked military establishments and set other state buildings and assets ablaze. Meanwhile, Indian senior geopolitical expert, Sushant Sareen explained the current situation in Pakistan. In a recent podcast with ANI Editor Smita Prakash, Sushant Sareen listed the benefits of Imran becoming Pak’s PM. He also listed out the mistakes Imran Khan committed during his tenure as Prime Minister. Sushant Sareen also called Imran Khan “a dumb person” and explained how he brought misery to Pakistan. Pakistan's Supreme Court ruled on May 11 that former Prime Minister Imran Khan's arrest was unlawful. Supporters of Imran Khan poured into the streets of Peshawar to celebrate on May 11 after SC ruling. Khan’s lawyer said the Court had reversed all legal proceedings and he will appear before Islamabad HC on May 12. #imrankhan #sushantsareen #pakistan

12 May,2023 05:49 PM IST

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