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Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
FIR registered against PTI leaders, 550 workers over Karachi rally
Karachi Police have registered a case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Karachi president and seven other senior leaders, along with over 500 other unidentified workers, on charges of rioting, vandalism and disrupting public order during a rally on University Road in Karachi. The case was lodged at the PIB Colony Police Station on behalf of the state, following violent incidents during a rally held on August 5 near Gulshan-e-Iqbal. The rally was led by PTI leaders Raja Azhar, Firdous Shamim Naqvi, Arsalan Khalid, Awab Alvi, Saifur Rehman, and Alamgir Khan, and attended by an estimated 500 to 600 participants. According to the FIR, rally participants blocked oncoming traffic and ignored police directives to disperse. Despite repeated warnings, several attendees, allegedly armed with sticks, began pelting stones at law enforcement personnel, prompting police to respond with tear gas under self-defence measures. During the clash, Head Constable Ejaz from Aziz Bhatti Police Station sustained head injuries after being struck by a stone. Protesters fled through nearby streets as police regained control of the situation. Station House Officer (SHO) PIB Inspector Muhammad Ashfaq confirmed that the FIR was registered under Sections 147, 148, 149, 186, and 353 of the Pakistan Penal Code, among others. He stated that 12 PTI workers had been arrested, while 500 to 550 unidentified suspects named in the FIR remain at large. Investigations are ongoing. Separately, Islamabad police have registered a case against 16 workers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), including both men and women, for participating in a protest on the Islamabad Expressway. The protest took place on August 5, during which female PTI workers were seen chanting slogans and waving party flags. Police arrested the demonstrators on the spot and later transferred them to Lohi Bher police station. According to officials, the FIR includes a total of 16 legal sections, including provisions under the PAPA Act and 11 other offences. Legal proceedings are currently underway.
Business Recorder
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Canal projects: PTI holds ‘Salam Sindh Train March'
KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh held 'Salam Sindh Train March' from Karachi to Daharki, led by its provincial president Haleem Adil Sheikh, to commend the public and legal community for their defiance against contentious canal projects on the Indus River. The journey, spanning over 30 cities, culminated in a public rally at Ghotki. Key stations on the route included Karachi Cantt Station, Drigh Road, Landhi, and several others, with attendees receiving enthusiastic receptions along the way. Prominent figures such as PTI Sindh General Secretary Dr Masroor Sial and Karachi President Raja Azhar were among the participants. During the march, Haleem addressed gatherings, emphasizing the march as a mark of respect for those opposing the canal ventures. He accused the 'Zardari mafia' of attempting to misappropriate Sindh's water resources and labeled the canal projects as existential threats to the region's 60 million residents. He asserted that Sindh's agricultural vitality is crucial for Pakistan's economy and vowed to prevent any canal construction on the Indus River. Haleem also highlighted the leadership of PTI Chairman Imran Khan, portraying him as a pivotal figure for navigating Pakistan through current challenges. He criticised the existing administration for undermining civil liberties and the judiciary, while also condemning Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's actions as 'water terrorism.' Dr Masroor Sial remarked that the march signified unity and praised the public's role in halting the canal projects. Karachi PTI President Raja Azhar reiterated the mission to preserve Sindh's interests, emphasising the necessity of Imran Khan's leadership for the nation's progress.
Express Tribune
08-02-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Opp observes 'Black Day' on 'vote rigging anniversary'
KARACHI: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh has completed its preparations to observe February 8th as Black Day in protest against the alleged theft of party's mandate. Widespread protests will be held in all major and minor cities across Sindh to voice opposition to the mandate theft. PTI Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh, Karachi Division President Raja Azhar, and Karachi Division General Secretary Arsalan Khalid led a rally in Karachi. Elected members of the national and provincial assemblies, who according to Form 45 were rightful victors, displayed images of Form 45 on their vehicles. They also displayed photos of those who allegedly reached the assemblies through rigging. The rally moved through various routes in Karachi, calling upon the public to join the protest against the stolen votes. Meanwhile, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has also called to observe February 8 as the Black Day in protest against rigging the 2024 elections. JI Karachi has decided to hold a huge protest outside the Election Commission of Pakistan, Sindh to observe first anniversary of the Black Day. Anti-PPP conglomerate Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) said it will also observe Black Day across Sindh on February 8 to protest against what they called it rigged elections, unlawful and unconstitutional actions, unemployment, deteriorating law and order, and the controversial PECA laws.
