Daily News Headlines - 18 September 2023 | Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf

 

18th September 2023 News Headlines

A summary of today's important and breaking news regarding PTI and the country that the mainstream media of Pakistan will never show you.

  1. Pakistan, once envisioned as a prosperous state, has now turned into a nest of fascism. Neither are women being spared in political enmity, nor are innocent children. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, ticket holder Mian Ibad Farooq’s young innocent son, longing for his father’s release has died. Innocent Ammar Ibad Farooq had been under constant mental pressure since May 9th, due to his father's arrest and the relentless raids by the police on their home. He stayed in the hospital for a few days, but the hospital authorities refused to treat the child, citing political pressure.  Today, this innocent child passed away.
  2. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been unlawfully and inhumanely detained for 44 days now. Despite being set free in the central case of the Toshakhana, he has been unlawfully detained in the Cypher case since August 15th. In the Cypher case, Imran Khan's lawyers first filed a bail application in the special court, which was rejected. They then filed an application in the Islamabad High Court, which was scheduled for hearing today. However, Chief Justice Amir Farooq has now set a new date for September 26th. Imran Khan's lawyers had requested an expedited hearing, which was denied. Chief Justice Amir Farooq has previously reserved judgments on several of Imran Khan's cases, but they have not been announced, indicating an entirely unconstitutional approach by the court.
  3. The official Secret Act court has requested a detailed report from Superintendent Attock Jail by September 28th for refusal to allow Imran Khan to talk to his sons despite the judicial order, on the contempt of court application. Imran Khan's lawyer informed the court that the jail authorities have provided a false interpretation of the jail rules. These rules pertain to convicted prisoners.  Those who are under trial, have been allowed to talk for the past three years.
  4. Lahore High Court has issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against IG Islamabad, in the Pervaiz Elahi’s Contempt of Court’ case. The court has directed to arrest and present IG Islamabad in the next hearing. Today, a non-bailable warrant was issued due to [IG Islamabad’s] non-appearance in court. Whereas, yesterday, once again Pervaiz Elahi was arrested by Rawalpindi police, after which he has been transferred to Adiala Jail on remand.
  5. Speaking in the “The Daily Talk Show”, guest Intizar Hussain Panjutha said, "Imran Khan's morale is high, and he is firmly standing for his nation. Whenever we met in jail, he did not show even a hint of despair. His faith and his ideologies are what give him strength."
  6. "The Intercept," that published the Cypher, has released further evidence of American conspiracy in Pakistan. The newspaper revealed in its story that in order to sustain the PDM government, America facilitated the IMF deal, in return for which, secretly, Ukraine was supplied with weapons by Pakistan. Imran Khan had taken a stand against the Russia-Ukraine war, which America did not appreciate. In return, they conspired against him and imposed the PDM government on the country.
  7. A large number of Pakistanis in Washington D.C. recorded their protest in front of the White House, demanding justice for Chairman Imran Khan. Pakistanis from various cities gathered in front of the White House, raising their voices against the violation of human rights in the country, and against the unlawfulness. The protest called for the immediate release of Imran Khan and other political prisoners and exposed the hypocrisy of the Biden administration.
  8. Sheikh Rasheed has been arrested in Rawalpindi. Apparently, there was not a single case in which Sheikh Rasheed's name was listed as an accused and bail was not granted. In all cases, bail was granted. Sheikh Rasheed has not been presented in any court yet.
  9. Advocate leader Ali Iijaz Butter, while responding to the hearing of the Practice and Procedure Bill case in the Supreme Court, tweeted, "Instead of the Practice and Procedure Act of the Supreme Court, if live hearings were conducted on the violation of the ongoing constitution and human rights in the country, the dignity of the Supreme Court would have been greatly enhanced. Chief Justice always talks about the Constitution of Pakistan. The same Constitution is being violated in this country. Hold a live hearing for this and give everyone a chance to speak."
  10. The prices of poultry meat continue to rise, with an additional increase of 27 rupees per kilogram. According to utility stores in different cities, the price per kilogram of broiler meat has increased by a significant 27 rupees, making it 531 rupees. Additionally, the price per dozen eggs has also reached up to 288 rupees.
  11. From October 1st, the fares for the metro bus service, running on all routes of the federal capital Islamabad, will be increased. The CDA board has approved the fare increase. CDA authorities stated that compared to the previous year, the expenses for the metro bus service have nearly doubled as opposed to what was tendered a year before. This has resulted in severe difficulties in continuing the metro bus service.
  12. Due to the increase in petroleum product prices, the Oil Tankers Association has announced a protest. According to the Oil and Tankers Association, the supply of oil will be suspended in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from today. The association has demanded a 50% increase in the fees for supplying oil by oil tanker operators.