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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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Topic: PTI

Richard Branson demands Imran Khan’s release. Pakistanis ask him to fly PTI leader out of jail

"Could Zardari ever have friends that are this cool?” One Pakistani asked on X after Richard Branson's call for Imran Khan's release.

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'.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.