The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced a province-wide pen-down strike for Wednesday in protest against what it describes as unfair treatment by the federal government. According to provincial authorities, the strike is being organised to highlight concerns over alleged discriminatory policies affecting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in key financial and administrative matters. Read More: Government employees […]
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JUI-F announces boycott of Balochistan government over madrassah action
The Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (F) (JUI-F) has announced a boycott of the Balochistan government led by Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, escalating tensions over recent actions against madrassahs in the province. Read More: KP governor told to administer oath to CM-elect Afridi today Speaking at a press conference in Quetta, senior party leader Maulana Abdul Wasay said […]
Two cops injured during anti-encroachment protest in Islamabad
Two policemen were injured as the Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) anti-encroachment operation in the capital’s Noorpur Shahan area was met with strong protest from residents. As the anti-encroachment drive began, enraged individuals torched two of the CDA’s vehicles in protest, with authorities resorting to tear-gas shelling to disperse the people. More police deployment was also […]
Govt appeals to NA opposition leader to call off protest
Federal Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Spokesperson for Sindh Raja Khaliquzaman Ansari on Saturday appealed to the Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) Chief and Opposition Leader in National Assembly Mehmood Khan Achakzai to call off protest scheduled for February 8 in solidarity with victims of Islamabad suicidal bomb blast to show their patriotism. He pointed out, […]
Displaced Tirah families protest delayed cash in Bara
KHYBER: Scores of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Tirah Valley staged a protest at the Alamgudar Registration Centre in Bara on Friday over delays in receiving promised transport cash, local sources said. Read More: Bara civil society rejects ‘seasonal migration’ narrative According to residents, frustration mounted as displaced families, already exhausted from traveling in extreme cold, […]
Protest in favour of Imaan, spouse throws Karachi traffic out of gear
Roads leading to the Karachi Press Club (KPC) were blocked for hours on Monday as lawyers, human rights activists and civil society members staged a protest against the conviction of Imaan Zainab Hazir-Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chatta. The closure of roads slowed down the movement of traffic on several arteries affected by the […]
Private schools in Sindh to remain closed on Jan 9 against ACE inspections
KARACHI: Private schools and colleges across Sindh will observe a complete strike on January 9, following a province-wide call by the Grand Alliance of Private Schools Associations against the Anti-Corruption Establishment’s (ACE) involvement in school matters. Read More: Lahore schools fully closed during winter break The association leaders—including Haider Ali, Shahzad Akhtar, Tariq Shah, Anwar Bhatti, Danish-uz-Zaman, […]
Bangladesh calls India’s dismissal of protest ‘misleading propaganda’
NEW DELHI: Bangladesh rejected India’s description of a protest outside its high commission in New Delhi as “misleading propaganda”, calling the incident “highly regrettable” and unacceptable. Around 20-25 protesters had gathered on Saturday evening, raising anti-Bangladesh slogans and issuing threats against the Bangladesh high commissioner, according to mission officials. Read More: Why will Bangladeshi people have to […]
Karachi Bar Association to protest against Karoonjhar Hills cutting
KARACHI: The Karachi Bar Association (KBA) has announced a protest against the ongoing cutting of Karoonjhar Hills in Tharparkar, calling for the preservation of the ancient heritage site. Read More: Amir Nawaz Warraich re-elected as Karachi Bar Association President The association will organize a rally on November 26, 2025, starting from the City Court at 11:30 a.m. […]
Six indicted over Illinois immigration protest involving Democratic candidate
CHICAGO – Six individuals, including Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh, were indicted Wednesday for allegedly impeding a federal officer during a protest at an immigration detention facility in Broadview, Illinois, last month. According to federal prosecutors, the incident occurred on September 26, when demonstrators surrounded a government vehicle driven by a federal agent as it […]