US, UK, EU condemn sentencing of 25 Pakistani civilians by military tribunal
US, UK, EU condemn sentencing of 25 Pakistani civilians by military tribunal

The United States has expressed deep concern over the sentencing of 25 Pakistani civilians by a military tribunal for their alleged roles in the May 9, 2023, protests. The U.S. criticized the military courts for lacking judicial independence, transparency, and adherence to due process, calling on...

Pakistan lifts lockdown after dispersing Imran Khan supporters
Pakistan lifts lockdown after dispersing Imran Khan supporters

Pakistan lifted a four-day lockdown on Wednesday after authorities used tear gas and fired into the air to disperse supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The demonstrators had marched to Islamabad, demanding his release from prison. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi confirmed,...

Imran approves march diversion, but Bushra opposes the move
Imran approves march diversion, but Bushra opposes the move

Efforts to peacefully resolve the issue of PTIs protest march towards Islamabads D-Chowk were thwarted by a combination of physical and technological obstacles, as well as the firm opposition of former First Lady Bushra Bibi, according to credible sources familiar with the behind-the-scenes...

Army deployed in Islamabad as clashes killed 5
Army deployed in Islamabad as clashes killed 5

At least five people, including four security personnel, were killed on Tuesday during clashes between the law enforcers and the protesters, reports agencies. Following the casualties, the government imposed a lockdown in the capital and deployed army personal with the aim of taking control over...

Govt awaits PTI response to alternative venue offer for demonstration
Govt awaits PTI response to alternative venue offer for demonstration

As protesters marched to Islamabad demanding the release of ex-prime minister Imran Khan, several clashes erupted between protesters and police, repots the Dawn. However, the government and the PTI apparently opened a back-channel for the sake of negotiations. In a late-night presser,...

Khan supporters march to Islamabad demanding his release
Khan supporters march to Islamabad demanding his release

Thousands of protestors calling for the release of Pakistans jailed former prime minister Imran Khan defied roadblocks and tear gas to march to the gates of the nations capital on Tuesday, reports AFP. However, the government claimed that a police officer has been killed and nine other were...