18th December 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.
Tehreek-e-Insaf's first ever virtual Jalsa creates history.
Last night marked a historic moment as PTI orchestrated its inaugural online virtual gathering, an event overshadowed by the persistent apprehension of an unconstitutional caretaker government. To impede the virtual jalsa, authorities resorted to tactics such as slowing down internet speeds nationwide and in some instances, completely cutting off internet access. Despite these obstructive measures, the virtual jalsa not only persevered but also established remarkable records. The live broadcast on Tehreek-e-Insaf's official accounts alone drew an audience of over four million viewers. Additional statistics gleaned from various Facebook and YouTube channels revealed that a staggering ten million people tuned in to the five-hour-long jalsa. Throughout the event, other prominent PTI leaders addressed the gathering, expressing gratitude to individuals such as Arshad Sharif, Zile Shah, all martyrs of Tehreek-e-Insaf, unjustly incarcerated women, as well as acknowledging the perseverance of all PTI workers and supporters enduring the challenges of the past two years marked by severe authoritarianism.
Imran Khan AI generated speech was played in the virtual Jalsa of PTI.
Founder Chairman Imran Khan gave a message to the nation through his lawyers, especially for the virtual Jalsa. PTI's social media team cleverly created a video in Imran Khan's voice through AI that was played at the end of the Jalsa. Imran Khan said," First and foremost, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to my social media team for their monumental efforts in this historic endeavor. I want to unequivocally state that, to me, enduring incarceration for the genuine freedom of our country is an act of devotion. I am prepared to sacrifice my life for the well-being of my nation and its people. My time in prison allowed me to delve deeply into history, religion, and literature, immersing myself in the study of the Qur'an and the profound life of the Holy Prophet, Peace Be Upon Him. This exploration greatly fortified my resolve. My unwavering commitment to the cause of genuine freedom is more steadfast today than ever before. I extend my admiration to all PTI leaders who stand resolute in pursuit of this noble cause. The courage displayed by the women prisoners deeply moves me. Conversely, it is disheartening to witness how the Sharif faction has manipulated the entire system for their own interests, particularly with what seems to be a London plan. In conclusion, I urge my fellow Pakistanis to exercise their right to vote. Insha'Allah, PTI will secure unprecedented support at the polls, leading to a resounding victory with a clear majority in the upcoming elections."
Imran Khan was, is and will always be the chairman of Tehreek-e-Insaf.
Tehreek-e-Insaf Acting Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said while addressing the virtual meeting. "Currently, 175 political parties are registered with the Election Commission in Pakistan, but the Election Commission objected only to the election of the Tehreek-e-Insaaf party. Imran Khan entrusted me with this duty to save the electoral symbol of the bat at the last moment because he cares more about the country and the nation than himself. Currently, there are 180 cases against Imran Khan, and all are bogus. After the return of Nawaz Sharif, all his cases were closed within a few days. There is still revenge in Nawaz Sharif's tone.
He still says why was he kicked out. When I met Imran Khan in jail, he did not talk about when he would be released from jail, but he talked about his people".
The election commission's attempt to take away the symbol of "bat".
During today's hearing, the Election Commission answered all kinds of constitutional and legal questions from Tehreek-e-Insaf. They gave such arguments to which the Election Commission had no answer, but despite this, they handed over a list of more useless questions to the lawyers of Tehreek-e-Insaf. Speaking to the press after the hearing, Barrister SM Zafar gave all the details.
Lawyer and PTI leader Sher Afzal Marwat released.
Lahore High Court has ordered the release of Sher Afzal Marwat. The court ordered the release of the deputy commissioner after submitting a surety bond. Justice Shahram Sarwar Chaudhry heard the petition against the detention of Sher Afzal Marwat.
The Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court also raised questions regarding fair elections.
He asked even today that May has passed, what are the reasons? Orders of 3 MPOs are issued daily, and DCs of 24 districts are trying to arrest people of one party. Will there be transparent elections in such circumstances? Questions of Chief Justice Peshawar High Court Muhammad Ibrahim Khan.
Asif Zardari, Bilawal Bhutto and other PDM politicians start making empty promises again ahead of general elections.
Bilawal Bhutto said the PPP will give a big surprise in the elections. We will bring water to Balochistan from such a place that no one can stop it. First, we will build Balochistan and then the rest of the provinces, said Asif Zardari.
If the people of Sindh want development like Punjab, try PML-N. I assure the people of Sindh of service with a money-back guarantee, Ahsan Iqbal.
The old tried, tested and failed politicians have started to make colorful empty promises. Those who took turns three times destroyed the country's economy, which was running well in Imran Khan's tenure. Who took away the health card that was like a blessing, left the people suffering and broke their backs due to inflation. They are again trying to fool the public with false promises. But people now know the truth of their hollow slogans.
More than two crore new voters, rings an alarm bell.
12 crore 85 lakh 85 thousand 760 voters are registered for the general elections. There are more than two crore new voters among them. These are the people who are alarm bells for the imposed gang as this young generation has been trained by Imran Khan. Youth are the ones who will play a decisive role in the victory of any party. According to all the surveys, the vast majority of these voters will vote for Tehreek-e-Insaf.
Massive coverage of the first virtual jalsa of Tehreek-e-Insaf on global media.
The Pakistani government attempted to impede Tehreek-e-Insaf's virtual jalsa on December 17 by restricting internet access within Pakistan and by blocking social media platforms. However, the impact of this event extended beyond Pakistan's borders, as global media outlets closely observed the internet shutdown. Imran Khan's speech and the documented success of the jalsa garnered attention from prominent newspapers such as The Guardian, Express Tribune, and BBC. Journalists, analysts, and individuals from diverse fields collectively labelled this gathering as historic, which is evidence of Imran Khan's escalating popularity.
The Peshawar High Court has reserved its decision.
The Peshawar High Court has reserved its decision on the case related to conducting the elections under the supervision of the judiciary. The decision will be delivered soon.
Despite all the efforts of the government, the value of the dollar could not decrease.
During Imran Khan's government last year, the exchange rate was 178 rupees to the dollar, but under the PDM's government, it surged to 300 rupees. Despite numerous government claims to bring it down, the current exchange rate still hovers above 283 rupees today.
Massacre of Palestinians by Israel continues.
On the 73rd day of the recent Israeli-Hammas war, a new massacre was reported after an Israeli airstrike targeted the Alwan family compound in Jabaliya. Israeli airstrikes and tanks continue to bombard all areas of Gaza. There is no safe place left for the oppressed Palestinians. Since the start of the war on October 7, 18,000 Palestinian civilians have been martyred, and 1.9 million displaced. Most of them are young children and women.