PTI accused the Sindh government of detaining nearly 180 activists under the MPO ahead of a February 8 protest, calling it political victimisation. Sindh authorities denied mass arrests, calling the claims misleading and insisting law enforcement acted within legal limits.
A National Dialogue Committee (NDC) in Pakistan expressed concern about the health of jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan, calling for immediate access to his personal physician, Dawn reported on Saturday.
PTI staged a day-long protest outside Pakistan's Supreme Court, demanding Imran Khan's medical report be shared with his family. Leaders called his health reports "unsatisfactory" and warned of continued protests, while the government said he recently underwent a brief eye procedure.
Pakistan's information minister confirmed that Imran Khan underwent a brief eye procedure in Islamabad and is stable. PTI disputes the process, alleging secrecy and lack of access for family and doctors, while Imran's relatives and party members demand transparency and medical reports.
PTI leaders say jailed Imran Khan is suffering from a serious eye condition and demand family access and proper treatment. The government says he is receiving medical care and that jail authorities control meetings, while opposition figures warn of protests and growing public concern.
PTI raised concerns over jailed founder Imran Khan's reported eye condition, warning of possible permanent vision loss without urgent treatment. The party demanded hospital care, family access, and court intervention, while Imran's sisters questioned the reports and protested restrictions on
Within Pakistan, the state has mobilized anti-terror legislation, military trials, and expanded censorship to stifle criticism. Anti-terror laws have been used as tools against members of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, while online spaces face increasing surveillance and restri
The protests continue despite a March 24, 2025, court order from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) directing that Imran Khan be allowed to meet visitors twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Dawn reported.
PTI leaders insisted they would hold a public gathering in Karachi on Sunday, shifting the venue to Mazar-i-Quaid after alleging a police raid and detentions at Bagh-i-Jinnah, Dawn reported. The KP chief minister also claimed routes were blocked and his team faced risks while travelling.
Protesters included Faisal Javed, PTI Senator, Rashid Qayamat Ali Butt, Protester from Lahore Wagha border, Syed Jibran Haider Shah Jee, Protester from Lahore).
Islamabad's local government elections are likely to be postponed again after the federal cabinet approved amendments to the Local Government Act. Repeated legal changes since 2021 have delayed polls, leaving millions of residents without elected local representation.
PTI withdrew its notification forming a parliamentary board for Islamabad local elections after admitting it violated the party constitution. The decision followed objections from the regional president. PTI candidates have filed nominations and will contest the polls under the Sunni Ittehad