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Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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Topic: PTI

Imran Khan’s party expects Jaishankar to save Pakistan democracy. And Modi to free him

S. Jaishankar was invited not only to join PTI’s protests but also to address protesters. Plot twist: It was Jaishankar, not Tiger (aka Salman Khan), who was set to save democracy in Pakistan.

PTI CM Amin Gandapur calls female journalists ‘sellouts’. Pakistanis demand apology

During an Islamabad rally, Gandapur said journalists don't write about the establishment’s attack on PTI because they are paid and 'have sold their pens to the government'.

Imran Khan’s PTI members charged with terrorism. They say ‘no Khan, no Pakistan’

PTI leaders were arrested under Pakistan's new Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Bill 2024, for allegedly clashing with police officers during rally, which was organised to demand Imran Khan's release.

A bill wants to control protests in Islamabad. Pakistanis call it dictatorial, condemnable

Proposed by PML-N’s Irfan-ul-Haque Siddiqui, the Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Bill will allow Islamabad officials to regulate, and in some cases ban, public rallies and gatherings.

Pakistan parliament passes a ‘soft coup’ Act. It hurts Imran Khan’s PTI

Critics argue the current government, seen by many as military-backed, is using its parliamentary majority to consolidate power and further disenfranchise Opposition parties.

Pakistani celebs celebrate PML(N)’s 100 days in power. People call it ‘paid promotion’

From Sanam Saeed and Urwa Hocane to singer Aima Beg, Pakistani celebrities received backlash from fans for promoting a 'fascist govt'.

Pakistanis are using VPN to access X. Govt is defying court order to lift ban

The Sindh High Court specifically ordered the restoration of X within a week in March. However, it is yet to be restored fully.

Pakistanis don’t care for PTI’s demolished Islamabad HQ. A dog’s safety worries them more

PTI leader Hammad Azhar claimed that his dog, Sam, was taken away by the police after the party’ Islamabad headquarters was demolished.

Pakistan Army wants apology from Imran Khan party. PTI supporters refer Gen to psychiatrist

Gen Ahmed Sharif, DG ISPR, laid down 'ground rules' for dialogue with Imran Khan's PTI at a recent press conference, urging the party to abandon its 'politics of anarchy'.

Imran Khan hints army tried to poison Bushra with Harpic. Pakistanis ask red or blue bottle?

Bushra Bibi has complained about suspicious materials including honey being incorporated into her meals in the past. This time it was three drops of Harpic.

On Camera

Bads of Bollywood can’t get more brazenly nepo. The joke’s on us

After watching the most discussed series on Netflix, I was planning to write an asterisk-heavy column. As a tribute to the asterisks in its...

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

India takes a relook at Russian Su-57, but not for its stealth. Here’s why

India exited the Indo-Russian FGFA programme in 2018. But now it might procure at least 2 squadrons of Su-57 aircraft from Russia and evaluate Russian proposal to manufacture them in India.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.