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Pakistani Protests And Government Response

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Khan, a former cricket star turned politician and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s main political rival, has been imprisoned since 2023.

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The PTI has been gearing up for a nationwide protest and march towards Islamabad to press for the release of its founder, Imran Khan, who is currently incarcerated in Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail.

3 of 6 outletsfirst reported 20 Sepwording from Dawn

Shipping containers have been placed in recent days to barricade Islamabad's government district, home to parliament, the prime minister's residence and foreign embassies.

3 of 6 outletsfirst reported 23 Sepwording from Times of India

Aleema Khan was detained in Lahore on Sunday, and her sisters, Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi, were taken in a predawn raid on their homes the next day, according to a family statement on September 22.

3 of 6 outletsfirst reported 21 Sepwording from Al Jazeera

Authorities in Pakistan have begun sealing off the main roads into the country’s capital, Islamabad, to block supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan from reaching the city.

3 of 6 outletsfirst reported 23 Sepwording from Al Jazeera

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Dawn26 Sep

The PTI is planning a protest march to Islamabad against the state, led by Sohail Khan Afridi, who is 37 years old and currently the chief minister of KP. The march, initially scheduled for Sunday, has been postponed by a week. Both sides are under pressure: the PTI faces internal hardliners expecting decisive action, while the government appears determined to suppress the protest, potentially leading to further…

Gathering clouds →14 articles from Dawn on this story
Times of India25 Sep

The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has decided to postpone its planned march from Peshawar to Islamabad, originally scheduled for September 27, until October 4. This decision follows federal government measures aimed at preventing the protest, including road blockades and deployment of security personnel. PTI leader Sohail Afridi initially vowed that the march would proceed despite obstacles but later backed down…

Pak govt crackdown forces PTI retreat? Imran's party likely to postpone Islamabad march →5 articles from Times of India on this story
Al Jazeera26 Sep

Organizers of a protest rally supporting Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, have delayed the event to gauge the government's commitment to maintaining restrictions in Islamabad. The government has responded by placing shipping containers on city streets to prevent any demonstrations aimed at demanding Khan's release from jail.

Pro-Imran Khan rally delayed amid government closures →3 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
The Hindu26 Sep

The Pakistan government’s security expenses are expected to rise significantly after Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party postponed its planned protest march from September 26 to October 4. Initially, the capital police had requested PKR 820 million for one week of preparations and security measures against the PTI's demonstration. With the additional delay, the cost is projected to exceed PKR 1…

Pakistan government’s security costs set to rise after Imran Khan’s party delays protest march to October 4 →2 articles from The Hindu on this story
The Guardian25 Sep

Pakistan's government has implemented severe restrictions in Islamabad, including deploying tens of thousands of police officers, barricading highways, and issuing arrest warrants, to prevent supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan from marching on the capital. The protest is set to take place over the weekend as a response to Khan’s ongoing detention since 2023 on corruption charges. PTI leader Sohail Afridi…

Pakistan locks down Islamabad as Imran Khan’s party vows to march on capital →
Toronto Star29 Sep

In Islamabad, shipping containers are being placed along streets and key routes as a preventative measure against expected protests by supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The latest deployment began ahead of the planned October 4 march but has caused immediate traffic disruptions and detours in the city. Rows of brightly colored containers block major roads leading to sensitive areas like…

In Islamabad, shipping containers on the streets signal a protest is imminent →

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Pakistan in crisis: PTI to hold Sept 27 stir 'at all costs' Times of India

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  1. 20 Sep

    The Jamaat-i-Islami also launched its march towards Islamabad today in a bid to press the government to end the fuel levy.

    2 outlets · Dawn
  2. 21 Sep

    Mr Aurangzeb said businesses and exporters were already facing pressures from disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, higher freight and insurance costs, while the country was also confronting a fresh wave of terrorism.

    2 outlets · Dawn
  3. 22 Sep

    Khan has been imprisoned since August 2023 after his government was removed from office following a no-confidence vote.

    3 outlets · Times of India
  4. 23 Sep

    Authorities in Pakistan have begun sealing off the main roads into the country’s capital, Islamabad, to block supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan from reaching the city.

    3 outlets · Al Jazeera
  5. 25 Sep

    ISLAMABAD: The PTI leadership decided on Friday to postpone the party’s planned long march towards Islamabad, which was originally scheduled for Sept 27, by more than a week.

    2 outlets · Dawn
  6. 26 Sep

    Following the announcement, the capital police, like their counterparts in Punjab, began preparations and requested Rs820 million to cover the rent of containers, accommodation and meals for the police personnel arriving from Punjab and Sindh.

    2 outlets · Dawn

Coverage 26 articles

Where to start PTI postpones Islamabad long march to Oct 4 Dawn

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  • 29 Sep In Islamabad, shipping containers on the streets signal a protest is imminentIn Islamabad, shipping containers are being placed along streets and key routes as a preventative measure against expected protests by supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The latest deployment began ahead of the planned October 4 march but has caused immediate traffic disruptions and detours in the city. Rows of brightly colored containers block major roads leading to sensitive areas like…Toronto Star
  • 26 Sep Pakistan government’s security costs set to rise after Imran Khan’s party delays protest march to October 4The Pakistan government’s security expenses are expected to rise significantly after Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party postponed its planned protest march from September 26 to October 4. Initially, the capital police had requested PKR 820 million for one week of preparations and security measures against the PTI's demonstration. With the additional delay, the cost is projected to exceed PKR 1…The Hindu
  • 26 Sep Imran Khan's PTI postpones planned Islamabad march to October 4Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party has delayed its planned march from Peshawar to Islamabad until October 4, according to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. The original start date was September 27, but the government had taken preemptive security measures such as blocking major highways and deploying thousands of security forces. Party spokesperson Zulfi Bukhari stated that while they have…The Hindu
  • 26 Sep Gathering cloudsThe PTI is planning a protest march to Islamabad against the state, led by Sohail Khan Afridi, who is 37 years old and currently the chief minister of KP. The march, initially scheduled for Sunday, has been postponed by a week. Both sides are under pressure: the PTI faces internal hardliners expecting decisive action, while the government appears determined to suppress the protest, potentially leading to further…Dawn
  • 26 Sep PTI’s protest postponement to double security cost in IslamabadThe government in Islamabad will pay Rs46.5 million per day for security measures to counter an upcoming PTI protest that has been postponed by a week. Initially, the capital police requested Rs820 million to cover one week of arrangements including container rentals and meals for police personnel arriving from other provinces. With the delay, the total expense is expected to exceed Rs1 billion. The cost includes…Dawn
  • 26 Sep Pro-Imran Khan rally delayed amid government closuresOrganizers of a protest rally supporting Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, have delayed the event to gauge the government's commitment to maintaining restrictions in Islamabad. The government has responded by placing shipping containers on city streets to prevent any demonstrations aimed at demanding Khan's release from jail.Al Jazeera
  • 25 Sep PTI postpones Islamabad long march to Oct 4Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced on Friday that the PTI’s long march towards Islamabad, initially set for September 27, would now start from Peshawar on October 4. During a press conference in Peshawar, Afridi stated that the decision was made unanimously by the PTI’s political committee to begin the march on this new date. The chief minister emphasized that the protest aims to restore…Dawn
  • 25 Sep PTI considering postponing Sept 27 Islamabad long marchThe PTI leadership is reconsidering its plan for a protest march towards Islamabad on September 27 and may delay it until October 4. A senior PTI leader told Dawn that the decision to postpone might be announced by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi soon, citing the aim of exhausting federal resources rather than achieving immediate demands. The government has been preparing for potential unrest, with…Dawn
  • 25 Sep Pak govt crackdown forces PTI retreat? Imran's party likely to postpone Islamabad marchThe Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has decided to postpone its planned march from Peshawar to Islamabad, originally scheduled for September 27, until October 4. This decision follows federal government measures aimed at preventing the protest, including road blockades and deployment of security personnel. PTI leader Sohail Afridi initially vowed that the march would proceed despite obstacles but later backed down…Times of India
  • 25 Sep Pakistan locks down Islamabad as Imran Khan’s party vows to march on capitalPakistan's government has implemented severe restrictions in Islamabad, including deploying tens of thousands of police officers, barricading highways, and issuing arrest warrants, to prevent supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan from marching on the capital. The protest is set to take place over the weekend as a response to Khan’s ongoing detention since 2023 on corruption charges. PTI leader Sohail Afridi…The Guardian
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  • 25 Sep Lawyer challenges Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway closure in IHCOn Friday, lawyer Mian Shafqat Jan filed a petition with the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against the government's closure of the Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway (M-1), which began earlier in the week to prevent protests by the PTI party. The petition argues that closing public routes without proper notification infringes on citizens' fundamental rights and seeks judicial intervention to reopen the motorway for lawyers…Dawn
  • 25 Sep PTI decides to postpone Sept 27 Islamabad long marchPTI leadership decided on Friday to postpone their planned September 27 march towards Islamabad until October 4, starting from Peshawar. The delay is part of a strategy to exhaust federal resources and law enforcement capacity rather than a response to other protests. PTI claims the decision was independent of Jamaat-i-Islami’s postponed march, which Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi had previously warned against.Dawn
  • 25 Sep PTI ‘still in two minds’ over march plans to IslamabadPTI leader Naeem Haider Panjutha suggested Thursday that the party's planned September 27 protest march to Islamabad could be postponed if the government agrees to hold elections within six to eight months, release political prisoners like Imran Khan, and investigate recent crackdowns. However, PTI spokesperson Sheikh Waqas Akram denied discussing any postponement, stating only Imran Khan can decide on delaying the…Dawn
  • 24 Sep ‘Source of anxiety’: Pakistan cracks down before march to free Imran KhanPakistan has closed several highways leading to Islamabad ahead of an upcoming march demanding the release of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan on September 27. The government has taken extensive measures, including closing major roads and preparing barriers within the city, anticipating between 20,000 to 25,000 protesters. Additionally, authorities have detained some PTI leaders and legislators under a 1960…Al Jazeera
  • 23 Sep Section 144 imposed in Islamabad; district admin warns citizens against participating in any 'illegal activity'Section 144 has been imposed for two months in Islamabad, prohibiting gatherings of five or more people and banning processions, rallies, and demonstrations. The order, issued by the Islamabad Additional District Magistrate Dr. Anam Fatima on September 18, aims to prevent illegal assemblies that threaten public peace and order amid planned protests by the Kissan Ittehad and PTI scheduled for the coming week. The…Dawn
  • 23 Sep Section 144 imposed in Islamabad; district administration warns citizens against participating in 'illegal activities'The district administration in Islamabad has imposed Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code for two months, prohibiting gatherings of five or more people and banning processions, rallies, and demonstrations. This measure comes amid planned protests by the Kissan Ittehad and PTI, with the latter planning a long march on September 27 to demand the release of Imran Khan from jail. The order aims to maintain law and…Dawn
  • 23 Sep Highways blocked, paramilitary deployed: Pak gears up for PTI's Islamabad marchPakistan is preparing for a march planned by the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on September 27 by deploying nearly 35,000 police and paramilitary personnel around Islamabad and closing major highways leading to the capital. The movement aims to demand the release of its jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Authorities have also placed shipping containers as barricades in Islamabad’s government district and put…Times of India
  • 23 Sep Pakistan seals roads to Islamabad before protests for Imran Khan’s releasePakistani authorities are closing major roads into Islamabad to prevent supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from protesting his detention. The road closures started on Wednesday and include the Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway, Islamabad-Dera Ismail Khan Motorway, and Grand Trunk Road. Security measures also involve placing thousands of shipping containers around Islamabad and deploying nearly 30,000 security…Al Jazeera
  • 22 Sep Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway to be closed for all types of traffic from 11pm on WednesdayIslamabad police issued an advisory stating that the Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway (M-1) will be closed to all traffic from 11pm on September 23 due to security concerns surrounding a planned PTI protest march aimed at releasing party founder Imran Khan, scheduled for September 27. The closure is intended to prevent non-essential travel and ensure public safety as more than 50,000 security personnel will be deployed…Dawn
  • 22 Sep 'Mass casualty' alert? Pakistan hospitals clear beds ahead of PTI protestHospitals in Islamabad have been instructed to prepare for potential mass casualties and humanitarian crises ahead of an upcoming protest by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party on September 27, which aims to demand the release of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. These preparations include postponing elective surgeries and recalling staff from leave. Additionally, authorities have detained eight members…Times of India
  • 22 Sep Islamabad, Rawalpindi brace for protest as security preparations intensifyResidents in Islamabad and Rawalpindi are preparing for potential protests as capital police seek Rs827 million to manage expected 20,000 to 25,000 marchers from opposition groups like PTI. Over 2,000 containers have been deployed across key locations including the Red Zone, with preparations aimed at intercepting protesters before they reach Islamabad by September 26.Dawn
  • 22 Sep PTI bent upon Islamabad marchOn Monday, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vowed to proceed with its planned September 27 protest march in Islamabad despite arrests of party supporters and lawmakers across Pakistan. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in Peshawar stated that PTI would "forcefully exercise" their constitutional right to protest peacefully, dismissing government tactics as ineffective. PTI interim chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan…Dawn
  • 21 Sep Pakistan in crisis: PTI to hold Sept 27 stir 'at all costs'Pakistan's opposition party PTI plans to hold a September 27 protest demanding the release of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, despite legal challenges filed against the preventive detention of his three sisters. Shahraiz Khan, son of Aleema Khan, filed a petition in the Lahore High Court challenging the 30-day detention orders issued on September 20 under the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance. Khyber…Times of India
  • 21 Sep Pakistan braces for protests as govt warns of $400 million daily lossPakistan's government is implementing strict measures to prevent protests and marches led by Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) and Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI), which are set to converge on Islamabad on September 27. The finance minister warned that daily disruptions could cost the economy over $400 million, with significant losses in sectors like services, industry, agriculture, and government revenue…Times of India
  • 21 Sep Govt vows not to allow ‘violent groups’ to reach capitalInformation Minister Attaullah Tarar stated that the government will prevent any violent groups from entering Islamabad or disrupting public movement during planned protests by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf and Jamaat-i-Islami. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb warned that such disruptions could cost the economy Rs120 billion per day, with significant losses in sectors like services (Rs86bn), industry (Rs25bn), and…Dawn
  • 20 Sep 'Self-inflicted pain': Finance minister says protests, sit-ins to cause daily loss of around Rs120bnFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb warned that ongoing protests and sit-ins will result in daily losses of approximately Rs120 billion. This warning came before planned PTI protest marches towards Islamabad on September 27th, aimed at demanding the release of party founder Imran Khan and advocating for constitutional supremacy. The finance minister described these actions as "self-inflicted pain," highlighting the…Dawn

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