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2024 sit-in is a missed opportunity to secure Imran’s release, says Rana Sana

Says PTI was offered to hold protest at Sanjgani instead of D-Chowk in return for concessions for PTI founder PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah. PHOTO: Express Prime Minister’s Advisor on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday claimed that during the November 2024 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest, party founder Imran Khan had initially agreed to hold talks

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BISP increases cash support by Rs1,000 for 1st Ramazan beneficiaries

Also increases the stipend by Rs 500 for students enrolled in the Benazir Scholarships and Nashonuma Scheme. BISP President Senator Rubina Khalid is holding a live e-Katcheri session at the BISP headquarters in Islamabad on Wednesday. Photo: Express ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) on Wednesday increased cash assistance for its beneficiaries, increasing the

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IHC takes over Mazari and Chattha pleads to challenge conviction under PECA

Motions to have their sentences suspended in the controversial tweets case were heard Thursday. Lawyer and rights activist Imaan Mazari and her husband, lawyer Hadi Ali Chattha. PHOTO: EXPRESS The Islamabad High Court has scheduled hearing for Thursday on the appeals filed by rights activist and lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, lawyer Hadi Ali

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Start of the second phase of Tirah displacement assistance

Over 30,900 families registered in first phase, 1,978 to receive Rs 250,000 each under new tranche The first phase of shifting families from Maidan area to Tirah in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa district has been completed and the second phase is underway, the district administration confirmed on Wednesday. A district administration official said in a statement that the

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Islamabad court orders Imran Khan to appear in person or via video in six ongoing cases

Judge orders all files produced by February 24 and orders all investigators to appear as well Imran Khan, founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in Islamabad on Wednesday ordered jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to appear either in person or through video link in the next hearing of

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KP CM announces ‘Imran Khan Liberation Force’ for former PM’s freedom

Afridi says peaceful movement is inevitable; force to register, swearing in after Eid KP CM Afridi speaking to the media outside the Supreme Court. PHOTO: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Wednesday announced the formation of the ‘Imran Khan Liberation Force’ to campaign for the release of Imran Khan, saying a public movement had become

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TTAP ends protests at Parliament, raises concerns over Imran Khan’s health

Leader of Opposition in Senate Raja Nasir Abbas says family members, medical team should have access to PTI founder ISLAMABAD: Opposition Leader in the Senate Allama Raja Nasir Abbas on Wednesday announced the end of a sit-in outside Parliament with the start of Ramadan, while expressing continued concerns over the health of jailed former Prime

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Islamabad ATC rejects Matiullah Jan’s jurisdictional challenge

Court sets date to frame terrorism, narcotics charges as journalist claims fake FIR Matiullah Jan posted on his social media that the government was looking into a fake case, describing it as an open attack on journalists and press freedom. [Source: X] ISLAMABAD: A special anti-terrorism court in Islamabad on Wednesday rejected another petition filed

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