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Monday, September 1, 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

Modi is taking a layered approach to Beijing, say Chinese analysts

In Chinese discourse, Modi’s Tianjin visit is largely interpreted through the prism of Trump’s tariffs and India’s tentative outreach to China. Yet the limits of cooperation remain evident.

A Rs 33,000 cr ‘banking fraud’: ED’s case against Arvind Dham, Amtek’s web of ‘500 shell companies’

ED has accused Amtek promoter Arvind Dham of controlling web of nearly 500 shell companies operating as a layered structure, with up to 15 levels of indirect ownership, to divert funds.

‘Real-time, all-climate’ explosives detector could enhance airport & border security—no dogs, no swabs

Bengaluru-based CeNS designs accurate, portable, and cheap sensor using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. It could significantly reduce risks at vulnerable choke points. 

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.