25th January 2024 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.
"I will not negotiate with anyone for power". Imran Khan.
Today, 173 days have passed since the illegal imprisonment of founder chairman Tehreek-e-Insaf and former prime minister Imran Khan.
Imran Khan said while talking to journalists in Adiala Jail today. "On May 9, we didn't violate any laws. They are all intertwined, and the PDM had once formed a united government. We won't support the People's Party in forming the government. Our political alliances are limited to MWM and JUI Shirani. Election polls will only be impactful with PTI in the field. The establishment forgave Nawaz Sharif's cases, and political engineering has harmed the nation. Power should be in the hands of those elected by the people. I never said I wouldn't negotiate with politicians, but talks will only be about fair and transparent elections. We are open to negotiations for clean elections, including discussions with the establishment, as they control everything. Nawaz Sharif hasn't contributed sincerely, and Pakistan faces a severe economic crisis. General Bajwa extended and demanded an NRO for the corrupt. Electronic voting machines could've reduced rigging by 80%. I won't negotiate for power. They tried to harm me twice. Ticket authority was given to local PTI leadership. Sheikh Rasheed held a press conference, due to which he was not supported. The media is completely controlled. Since May 25, 2023, efforts have aimed to crush our party. A fugitive received VIP protocol, and Azam Khan was kidnapped for 40 days. Khawar Manika faced pressure. In this situation, PTI can't be stopped. We have given a call on Sunday only for the election campaign. It's not politics. It's a freedom movement.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf grand jalsa on TikTok.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has effectively utilized social media platforms to challenge the perceived authoritarianism of the police. Last night, Tehreek-e-Insaf's gathering on TikTok set a new record, garnering 16 million likes within a few hours. The event featured prominent leaders of Tehreek-e-Insaf who conveyed the message of the party's founder, Chairman Imran Khan, to the public. Ahead of the elections, Tehreek-e-Insaf plans to host additional virtual meetings.
The hearing of the cipher case in Adiala Jail has been adjourned till tomorrow.
The cipher case hearing involving Chairman Imran Khan and Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi was adjourned without any proceedings due to the unavailability of lawyers. Additional hearings are scheduled for tomorrow. Today, there were plans to cross-examine more witnesses in the case.
Imran Khan's new team of lawyers will fight the case next week in the Tosha Khana reference case.
The NAB jail hearing for Chairman Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi's Tosha Khana case did not proceed, and it was adjourned until Saturday.
Imran Khan's legal representatives, Salman Safdar and Sikandar Zulqarnain, will present their legal documents during the upcoming hearing. Lawyer Salman Safdar stated, "Our cases outnumber the available lawyers."
No charges could be filed in the 190 million pound case. Imran Khan is not even allowed to talk to his wife.
Chairman Imran Khan faced another delay in the 190 million pound case as the accountability court in Islamabad adjourned the indictment of Bushra Bibi to January 30. The hearing, initially scheduled for today, has been postponed to Tuesday. During the proceedings, Imran Khan informed the court, "I am unable to communicate with Bushra Bibi over the phone. I am uncertain if she is coming or not. Please allow me to speak on the landline, at least."
Extension of stay order in "marriage in Iddat" case.
The Islamabad High Court has extended the stay order on the trial of the marriage in the Iddat case until January 31. Chief Justice Amer Farooq presided over Bushra Bibi's plea.
The verdict is pending on Salman Akram Raja's plea challenging the declaration as an independent candidate.
The decision is reserved on the petition filed against the Election Commission's move to declare Salman Akram Raja as an independent candidate. A two-member bench headed by Justice Ali Baqir Najafi of Lahore High Court heard the application.
Javed Hashmi is a target of fascism for withdrawing in favour of the Tehreek-e-Insaf candidate.
Upon senior politician Javed Hashmi's endorsement of the Tehreek-e-Insaf candidate, his residence was subjected to a police attack, resulting in vandalism and the arrest of his servants. Today, the planned Tehreek-e-Insaf worker convention at Javed Hashmi's residence faced another police assault aimed at disrupting and halting the gathering.
Maryam Nawaz is apprehensive of defeat.
Tehreek-e-Insaf candidate from Lahore, Mian Shahzad Farooq, expressed in a tweet, "Aleem Khan and Maryam Nawaz's banners are up, while my banners are being removed on the orders of Maryam Nawaz." Mian Shehzad Farooq is the brother of Mian Ibad Farooq, who has been in military custody since November, while his young son Imad passed away due to shock.
The successful election campaign of Tehreek-e-Insaf candidates continues despite fascism.
Tehreek-e-Insaf's candidate for PP 149, Hafiz Zeeshan Rasheed, has spent 185 days in jail. His daughter is conducting door-to-door campaigns in the hope of securing her father's release. Hafiz Zeeshan's election symbol is an "aeroplane".
In Lahore, the PTI power show in NA-121 featured candidate Waseem Qadir (symbol: wickets) and PP-153 candidate Mian Owais Anjum (symbol: guitar).
Barrister Nabil Daher, PTI candidate from NA-173 Rahim Yar Khan, organized an election rally (symbol: Hari Mirch).
Sher Afzal Marwat chaired a significant meeting in Lucky Marwat. Meanwhile, various candidates are actively engaged in election campaigns across different constituencies.
For information about candidates in your constituency, you can visit Pticandidates.com.
Possibility of an increase in prices of petroleum products.
Ahead of the general elections, there are indications of a potential rise in the prices of petroleum products in the country. As per the report, the caretaker government is considering a possible increase of Rs. 7 per litre for both petrol and diesel from January 31 to February 15. However, the final decision will be made after OGRA's proposal is reviewed.
Big increase in the price of chicken meat.
In Lahore, the cost of broiler chicken meat has surged to over Rs 650 per kg, marking a Rs 39 increase in just two days. The revised price for broiler chicken meat per kg is now set at Rs 651, with a rise of 19 rupees today, following a Rs. 20 increase yesterday.