Occupied Pakistan - Imran Khan brands PDM as "corrupt & murderous cabal of crooks"

[daytrader]

The PDM government has come down to using violence against it's own citizens. All to clinch on to their power.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is what the corrupt & murderous cabal of crooks have wrought on the nation. They have violated our Constitution, fundamental rights & rule of law. Innocent, unarmed PTI workers, incl women, were targets of police violence & brutality with one worker murdered while in custody <a href="https://t.co/ruEKhdFG8e">pic.twitter.com/ruEKhdFG8e</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1633547943134261248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Varun]

Somebody should make a website that can auto-generate Imran Khan tweets - he uses the same words, cast and storylines again and again.

We all know that any form of political protest is beyond Pakistan's awaam anyway. So not sure what he is expecting and from whom?

Right person in the wrong country.

 

[MenInG]

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan along with other party leaders were booked in a case on Thursday following yesterday's clashes at the former ruling party's rally, which claimed the life of one PTI worker.

The first information report (FIR) - a copy of which is available with the Express Tribune - was registered at the Race Course police station under the anti-terrorism act (ATA), murder, attempt to murder and other offenses.

PTI leaders, including Fawad Chaudhry, Farukh Habib, Hassan Niazi and others, were accused of "threatening national security agencies" and "destroying the government and its institutions brick by brick".

Police forms committee

The Punjab IG issued orders to form a two-member committee consisting of DIG Elite Police Force Sadiq Ali and SSP IAB Lahore Imran Kishwar to conduct an inquiry into Wednesday's police clashes with PTI workers outside Zaman Park.

The order was issued to "ascertain facts, ensure transparency and find out the reason for loss of life and property" during the incident.

The Punjab IG ordered a fact-finding inquiry to determine the circumstances and situation that led to a gathering of political workers, including the legal status of the gathering.

Further, the committee will investigate what circumstances led to the clashes between the police and PTI workers, including the timings of the start and end of the clashes

The IG asked for the total number of protesters and police officers injured and details of the death of PTI worker Bilal Ali.

The inquiry team will gather statements from witnesses as well as CCTV footage and video clips of the incident. A report will be submitted to the Punjab IG within three days.

The incident

A day earlier, the Lahore police had used force to break up a PTI rally, killing one supporter while dozens others were injured.

The PTI said that the deceased, identified as Ali Bilal alias Zil-e-Shah, died of police torture. The police said two deputy superintendents of police (DSPs), one station house officer (SHO) and eight constables were injured while maintaining the law and order.

The PTI had announced a rally from Zaman Park to Data Darbar to mark the launch of its election campaign. Initially, it was stated that Imran would lead the rally. However, the district administration imposed a ban on public gatherings.

The violence began after police moved to the Zaman Park area, where the PTI chief's residence is located, to prevent the party workers from advancing toward Mall Road.

The police presence in the area started increasing as they moved to block all the points leading to Zaman Park from all sides. It was followed by the deployment of Anti-Riot Force (ARF), prison vans and water cannons.

On the other hand, the PTI workers, carrying clubs and sticks, moved to resist the police advance. Police then resorted to heavy tear gas shelling and baton charge and used water cannons to disperse them.

Footage of the clashes, shared on social media by both sides, showed police resorting to using force against the PTI workers. The police also rounded up a large number of protestors, while several vehicles on both sides were damaged.

Lahore Police Spokesperson Syed Mubashir Hassan said that “at least 11 policemen, including two DSPs and one SHO, were injured in PTI activists’ torture”. He added two policemen were severely injured and moved to the General Hospital in critical condition.

Express Tribune

 

[daytrader]

POLICE COMPLETE PREPARATIONS FOR GRAND OPERATION IN ZAMAN PARK

Lahore police completed preparations for launching a grand operation in Zaman Park – the residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan, ARY News reported on Wednesday.

Police summoned additional contingents from all police stations at Mall Road Bridge flyover. Moreover, the contingents of the Dolphin Force and Police Response Unit (PRU) were also called at the flyover.

Earlier in the day, Punjab police baton charged and teargassed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers during a rally in Lahore. A PTI worker namely Ali Bilal was allegedly killed in the police action today.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced to lodge the First Information Report (FIR) against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other prominent personalities following the death of an activist due to police baton charge and teargas shelling at a Lahore rally.

Farrukh Habib, while talking to journalists in Lahore, said that a PTI activist namely Ali Bilal was hit by a teargas shell fired by the police officials, whereas, he was subjected to brutal torture. Several PTI workers got seriously injured in teargas shelling by the police.

He said that Ali Bilal’s murder case will be lodged against the prime minister, caretaker Punjab CM, interior minister and CCPO Lahore. Habib said that he knew Ali Bilal for 10 years and he was not carrying any weapon or baton during the rally today.

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https://arynews.tv/police-complete-preparations-for-grand-operation-in-zaman-park/

 

[Varun]

POLICE COMPLETE PREPARATIONS FOR GRAND OPERATION IN ZAMAN PARK

Lahore police completed preparations for launching a grand operation in Zaman Park – the residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan, ARY News reported on Wednesday.

Police summoned additional contingents from all police stations at Mall Road Bridge flyover. Moreover, the contingents of the Dolphin Force and Police Response Unit (PRU) were also called at the flyover.

Earlier in the day, Punjab police baton charged and teargassed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers during a rally in Lahore. A PTI worker namely Ali Bilal was allegedly killed in the police action today.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced to lodge the First Information Report (FIR) against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other prominent personalities following the death of an activist due to police baton charge and teargas shelling at a Lahore rally.

Farrukh Habib, while talking to journalists in Lahore, said that a PTI activist namely Ali Bilal was hit by a teargas shell fired by the police officials, whereas, he was subjected to brutal torture. Several PTI workers got seriously injured in teargas shelling by the police.

He said that Ali Bilal’s murder case will be lodged against the prime minister, caretaker Punjab CM, interior minister and CCPO Lahore. Habib said that he knew Ali Bilal for 10 years and he was not carrying any weapon or baton during the rally today.

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https://arynews.tv/police-complete-preparations-for-grand-operation-in-zaman-park/

Imran Khan is going to be arrested?

 

[MenInG]

The Punjab police has formed a fact-finding committee to investigate the death of a PTI worker during a crackdown a day ago on those participating in the party’s rally following the imposition of Section 144 in Lahore, it emerged on Thursday.

DAWN

 

[Syed1]

The Punjab police has formed a fact-finding committee to investigate the death of a PTI worker during a crackdown a day ago on those participating in the party’s rally following the imposition of Section 144 in Lahore, it emerged on Thursday.

DAWN

There is an Urdu saying that might fit this scenario: "Billi ko doodh ki rakhwali pe rakh diya"


Khud hi mara hai aur khud hi investigate karien gaye !

 

[Bewal Express]

The Punjab police has formed a fact-finding committee to investigate the death of a PTI worker during a crackdown a day ago on those participating in the party’s rally following the imposition of Section 144 in Lahore, it emerged on Thursday.

DAWN

His dad couldn't register his FIR last night.Nothing lasts forever and These evil thugs will pay.

 

[Stewie]

There is an Urdu saying that might fit this scenario: "Billi ko doodh ki rakhwali pe rakh diya"


Khud hi mara hai aur khud hi investigate karien gaye !

yehi drama baazi arsay se chali a rahi hai, inki **** ..

The sad part is we never believed our urdu speaking brothers when they used the same heavy handed tactics against them in Karachi. Did the same in East Pakistan against our Bangla brothers.

It is a select group of elites who do whatever it takes to maintain their hold on the country.

 

[Bewal Express]

yehi drama baazi arsay se chali a rahi hai, inki **** ..

The sad part is we never believed our urdu speaking brothers when they used the same heavy handed tactics against them in Karachi. Did the same in East Pakistan against our Bangla brothers.

It is a select group of elites who do whatever it takes to maintain their hold on the country.

Same here, I never believed that our Army could be so corrupt and will kill people to stay in power. These Generals need to be hanged along with around 15000 of their appointees. Otherwise the elite capture won't go for decades.

 

[Bewal Express]

Bilal Ali Murdered by Punjab Police

Another victim of this brutal fascist regime. This young man was beaten to death by the Punjab Police after the imports withdrew permission for IK to hold a rally. He was shown in a Police van alive, and then later killed by the thugs. The father spent all night trying to register an FIR, and the journalist who filmed him alive in the van has been threatened and the Doctor who verified that he was dead when he was taken to hospital has been removed from the case and no doubt will be under pressure to change his story.May all these thugs rot in hell. Th

 

[Bewal Express]

This murder thread shouldn't be merged with other threads. If we can't speak up for the brave amongst us, we have no hope. I ask the Mods to keep this separate

 

[Stewie]

Another victim of this brutal fascist regime. This young man was beaten to death by the Punjab Police after the imports withdrew permission for IK to hold a rally. He was shown in a Police van alive, and then later killed by the thugs. The father spent all night trying to register an FIR, and the journalist who filmed him alive in the van has been threatened and the Doctor who verified that he was dead when he was taken to hospital has been removed from the case and no doubt will be under pressure to change his story.May all these thugs rot in hell. Th

Ameen, sum ameen!

 

[SalimBhai]

These thugs are out of control . There time will come also, unless shebaz also has a “ medical” emergency very soon and has to leave town

 

[Bewal Express]

A father has his son killed and then can't register the murder. General Munir this is on you

 

[KingKhanWC]

This murder thread shouldn't be merged with other threads. If we can't speak up for the brave amongst us, we have no hope. I ask the Mods to keep this separate

Some of the scenes coming out Pakistan are truly disturbing. The police and army seem to be openly beating , murdering people even with cameras pointing at them.

Its clear the US and its partners are behind the crooks in charge and have given them the green light to do what it takes to stop Imran Khan being Prime Minister again.

The Pakistan army has become a disgrace, helping enemies to destroy the nation.

May the family of this poor lad gain some peace and may the Almighty bless the martyr with the highest form of paradise.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Just listened to Dr. Shireen Mazari. I feel for this lady, she believes in the UN human rights organisations and stated she has written many letters etc.

The sooner Pakistanis realise UN is a tool of the west now and so are their organisations. It makes no sense to appeal to the same people who are behind the scenes causing chaos.

Russia, China, BRICS, Pakistan, Arabs and all Muslim nations should resign from the UN and set up their own organisation.

 

[MenInG]

Just listened to Dr. Shireen Mazari. I feel for this lady, she believes in the UN human rights organisations and stated she has written many letters etc.

The sooner Pakistanis realise UN is a tool of the west now and so are their organisations. It makes no sense to appeal to the same people who are behind the scenes causing chaos.

Russia, China, BRICS, Pakistan, Arabs and all Muslim nations should resign from the UN and set up their own organisation.

The United Nations has demanded a probe into the alleged killing of a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) worker in Lahore in police torture.

Farhan Haq, the vice spokesperson for UN Chief Antonio Guetress in his statement said the matter of the killing of a PTI worker in alleged police torture should be investigated.

Farhan Haq in the statement, emphasized that people have the right to peaceful protest, and those who committed violence against demonstrators should be held accountable.

Secretary General Antonio Guterres also appealed for calm and restraint to ease tensions.

DUNYA

 

[MenInG]

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Wednesday called for restraint on everyone’s part and to stay within democratic norms when international reporters at the UN asked for his comments on the clashes in Lahore that left one opposition party worker dead.

“I think that it is important for everyone to restrain themselves to within the democratic framework and it’s important to be playing one’s role within parliament, within the democratic system,” Bilawal, who is also co-chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), said as he emerged from the ‘Women in Islam” conference which is being presided by him.

https://pakobserver.net/bilawal-urges-restraint-on-everyones-part-in-comments-over-lahore-clashes/

 

[daytrader]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dedicating this song to Shaheed Ali Bilal, known affectionately as Zille Shah. He loved his country in a very special way. His violent death through custodial torture shows the depths to which the corrupt, ruthless & cruel ruling elite has sunk. <a href="https://t.co/UuohWwQ75n">pic.twitter.com/UuohWwQ75n</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1634109387693252608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Bewal Express]

Some of the scenes coming out Pakistan are truly disturbing. The police and army seem to be openly beating , murdering people even with cameras pointing at them.

Its clear the US and its partners are behind the crooks in charge and have given them the green light to do what it takes to stop Imran Khan being Prime Minister again.

The Pakistan army has become a disgrace, helping enemies to destroy the nation.

May the family of this poor lad gain some peace and may the Almighty bless the martyr with the highest form of paradise.

Our Army has been exposed as mercenaries and I, for one cannot see a situation where I support them again. They have played us for idiots. I bet they laughed their arses off, when we used to fall for it.

 

[Bewal Express]

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Wednesday called for restraint on everyone’s part and to stay within democratic norms when international reporters at the UN asked for his comments on the clashes in Lahore that left one opposition party worker dead.

“I think that it is important for everyone to restrain themselves to within the democratic framework and it’s important to be playing one’s role within parliament, within the democratic system,” Bilawal, who is also co-chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), said as he emerged from the ‘Women in Islam” conference which is being presided by him.

https://pakobserver.net/bilawal-urges-restraint-on-everyones-part-in-comments-over-lahore-clashes/

Mealy mouthed Billo. BB was corrupt but she would have condemned this and pulled out but this cretin has no identity and principles

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">When Man, God's greatest creation, falls, he descends below animals even. The ones who tortured Ali Bilal, our Zille Shah, to death are worse than animals. They have been indulging in custodial torture on Azam Swati, Shahbaz Gill & many pol workers, overseen by a total psycopath. <a href="https://t.co/0AS1QRddnH">pic.twitter.com/0AS1QRddnH</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1634177701299798019?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">When will our Judiciary wake up to stop custodial torture, which is not only a violation of our Constitution but also our international legal obligation as Pakistan is State Party to International Convention Against Torture (CAT).</p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1634177704261033988?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2023</a></blockquote>
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[mazkhan]

Our Army has been exposed as mercenaries and I, for one cannot see a situation where I support them again. They have played us for idiots. I bet they laughed their arses off, when we used to fall for it.

But these same military men are sons of the soils they come from our villages

Wonder what makes the officer class and generals such thugs ?

 

[Bewal Express]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">When Man, God's greatest creation, falls, he descends below animals even. The ones who tortured Ali Bilal, our Zille Shah, to death are worse than animals. They have been indulging in custodial torture on Azam Swati, Shahbaz Gill & many pol workers, overseen by a total psycopath. <a href="https://t.co/0AS1QRddnH">pic.twitter.com/0AS1QRddnH</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1634177701299798019?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">When will our Judiciary wake up to stop custodial torture, which is not only a violation of our Constitution but also our international legal obligation as Pakistan is State Party to International Convention Against Torture (CAT).</p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1634177704261033988?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2023</a></blockquote>
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The poor guy was tortured to death by janwar. How can anyone sit down with these animals and the fake Hafiz thinks we are stupid. NS,SS,AZ,The Witch, Dirty Harry and Khusra Nadeem and the Punjab Police will be punished for this murder of a Special Needs man. Zalim, Zalim

 

[Browncaps]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZillEshah?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ZillEshah</a> postmortem reports are in and I don’t have words to express!! The Imported Government, police, Rana Sanaullah and Handlers have stooped to an all time low. Human Rights Organizations need to Step in now! They beat him blue and black. The cause of his death is blow <a href="https://t.co/GTqlTGZDmg">pic.twitter.com/GTqlTGZDmg</a></p>— Hifza&#55356;&#56821;&#55356;&#56816;&#55356;&#56808;&#55356;&#56806; (@AndPakistani) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndPakistani/status/1633890223292596235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Your police killed an innocent political worker from an opposition party in Lahore, your police baton charged Aurat Marchers in Islamabad & hurt women and even transgender persons, your police tore dresses of women PTI workers! All on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InternationalWomensDay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#InternationalWomensDay</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AuratMarch2023?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AuratMarch2023</a> <a href="https://t.co/eZ3959zqd7">https://t.co/eZ3959zqd7</a></p>— Aurat March - عورت مارچ (@AuratMarchKHI) <a href="https://twitter.com/AuratMarchKHI/status/1633524601610199042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Browncaps]

A father has his son killed and then can't register the murder. General Munir this is on you
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This gentleman has been picked up by the imported government, its minions and has since been missing.

He was last seen with his sons killers, punjab police and pmlns ''politician'' Rana Mashood who are threatening him to drop his attempts to register an FIR for his sons murder, to say that he forgives the killers and to lie that PTI killed his son.

RIP to his son, I hope he will get justice and these pmln pigs and traitor generals will face Allahs justice for destroying Pakistan.

 

[MenInG]

Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday called out the PTI leadership for blaming for the murder of a party worker, saying he will not bow down to the pressure through “curses and tweets”.

A PTI worker named Ali Bilal died while several others were seriously injured and many picked up on March 8 as the caretaker Punjab government used force to block a rally called to launch the party’s campaign for the April 30 elections to the provincial assembly.

On Friday, police claimed to have arrested two suspects, identified as Umar and Jehanzeb, who claimed that Bilal sustained multiple injuries after he was involved in an accident with their car. Dawn quoted sources as saying that the two claimed the accident occurred in Fortress Stadium, where Bilal was present along with five other friends, probably PTI workers.

The claims of torture have been corroborated by Bilal’s postmortem report, issued by the Mayo Hospital. It said the victim was subjected to “massive blunt trauma”, while a fracture to his skull and subsequent bleeding has been cited as the cause of death. The report also noted damage to his liver, spleen and testes, which led to profuse bleeding.

At a press conference in Lahore today, the caretaker chief minister denied the involvement of his administration in the incident.

“We are not barring you from politics but you should refrain from levelling baseless allegations on us,” he told a press briefing in Lahore.

Flanked by Punjab Inspector General Dr Usman Anwar, Naqvi said he would have answered the allegations “in a different manner” had he not been on the coveted position. “It is my responsibility to bear such attacks with restraint but filing a FIR of murder charges is too much.”

“I will not surrender. I will prefer going home but will not give in,” the CM told journalists.

The chief minister said it was a blind case and commended Punjab police for their efforts in tracing the suspects.

Commenting on an audio circulating on social media in connection to the incident, Naqvi said the clip did not even need a verification as the veracity of the audio was clearly questionable.

He also took exception to the PTI for its decision to take out a rally on a day when other public gatherings related to Aurat March and other marches taking place in the Punjab capita,.

DAWN

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Complete CCTV footage of Bilal Ali &#55357;&#56852; <a href="https://t.co/IjfM6847wp">pic.twitter.com/IjfM6847wp</a></p>— Abdul Qadir (@CurrentPaki1) <a href="https://twitter.com/CurrentPaki1/status/1634252526697455636?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


Punjab Inspector General Dr Usman Anwar on Saturday rejected allegations levelled by the PTI blaming the provincial administration for the alleged custodial killing of a party worker, insisting the incident was purely an “accident case” which, he said, was “unfortunately misinterpreted” publicly.

A PTI worker, Ali Bilal, also known as Zille Shah, died, several others were injured and many picked up on March 8 as the caretaker Punjab government used force to block a rally called to launch the party’s campaign for the April 30 elections in the province.

On Friday, police claimed to have arrested two suspects, identified as Umar and Jehanzeb, who claimed that Bilal sustained multiple injuries after he was involved in an accident with their car. Dawn quoted sources as saying that the two claimed the accident occurred in Fortress Stadium, where Bilal was present along with five other friends, probably PTI workers.

The party leadership claims he was tortured and killed while in police custody. The claims of torture have been corroborated by Bilal’s postmortem report, issued by the Mayo Hospital. It said the victim was subjected to “massive blunt trauma”, while a fracture to his skull and subsequent bleeding has been cited as the cause of death. The report also noted damage to his liver, spleen and testes, which led to profuse bleeding.


In a press conference in Lahore today, the senior cop along with caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi denied the involvement of provincial administration in the incident.

“The evidence clearly indicate that this is an accident case. No accused in this case tried to kill and blame it on the police,” the IG said.

He said the suspects “clearly looked tense” as seen in CCTV footage.

“He also tried to save the victim at one point and then transports him to the hospital. Then the manner in which the incident was misinterpreted was quite unfortunate,” the senior cop explained.

The caretaker CM also called out the PTI for accusing police and the administration for being hand in glove in the incident.

“We are not barring you from politics but you should refrain from levelling baseless allegations on us,” he told journalists.

Naqvi said he would have answered the allegations “in a different manner” had he not been on the coveted position. “It is my responsibility to bear such attacks with restraint but threatening to file a first information report with murder charges totally on the basis of assumptions is too much.”

“I will not surrender. I will prefer going home but will not give in,” the CM told journalists.

He also categorically denied that the police were given any directions to torture workers of a particular party.

Naqvi said the IG will himself visit the victim’s father, adding the Punjab government will also extend financial assistance to the heirs which it usually does.

“They did a great injustice to me and the police administration. This should not have happened,” the provincial chief executive said.

He noted that it was a blind case and commended Punjab police for their efforts in tracing the suspects.

Commenting on an audio circulating on social media in connection to the incident, Naqvi said the clip did not even need a verification as the veracity of the audio was clearly questionable.

He also took exception to the PTI for its decision to take out a rally on a day when other public gatherings related to Aurat March and other marches taking place in the Punjab capital.

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">In any civilised country, these two shameless people would have been jailed not just for lying so blatantly but for insulting the intelligence of our nation. This is what happens when the country is taken over by dangerous duffers who believe everyone is as dumb as them. <a href="https://t.co/X1511Mlc8l">pic.twitter.com/X1511Mlc8l</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1634487562105499648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2023</a></blockquote>
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[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dedicating this too to shaheed Ali Bilal, our Zille Shah, as we pay tribute to him today and protest against his brutal custodial murder by this cabal of crooks & the psycopath who oversees custodial torture & assassination.<a href="https://t.co/dBS1ufgjlp">https://t.co/dBS1ufgjlp</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1634499214238441474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2023</a></blockquote>
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[Bewal Express]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">In any civilised country, these two shameless people would have been jailed not just for lying so blatantly but for insulting the intelligence of our nation. This is what happens when the country is taken over by dangerous duffers who believe everyone is as dumb as them. <a href="https://t.co/X1511Mlc8l">pic.twitter.com/X1511Mlc8l</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1634487562105499648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2023</a></blockquote>
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This is shocking at every level except in the World of criminals like these.

 

[Bewal Express]

The horrible women was on tape planning the cover up and then went on Dawn tv and said all the things that she said to Parvez Rashid on the leaked tape. She will rot in hell.

 

[Bewal Express]

Let's use the "Angle" that it was an accident

 

[MenInG]

Former prime minister Imran Khan on Saturday accused the Punjab caretaker government of covering up PTI worker Ali Bilal’s death, and urged the Lahore High Court to constitute a judicial commission to probe the matter.

Bilal, also known as Zillay Shah, died, several others were injured and many picked up on March 8 as the caretaker Punjab government used force to block a rally called to launch the party’s campaign for the April 30 elections in the province.

Punjab Inspector General Dr Usman Anwar earlier today rejected allegations levelled by the PTI blaming the provincial administration for the alleged custodial killing of Bilal, insisting the incident was purely a road “accident case” which, he said, was “unfortunately misinterpreted” publicly.

In his first televised address after the LHC revoked the ban on the PTI chairman’s speeches, Imran hit back hard on the provincial authorities, terming the Punjab police as “savages”, saying that he could not believe “what they did to a special person (Bilal)”.


“I’m hurt over his death,” Imran said hours after the police chief held a press conference alongside the caretaker chief minister. “No one had ever spoken ill of him but the way he was tortured in custody is shameful”.

The ex-premier said there were at least 60 marks on Bilal’s body, which he said was indication that torture was inflicted on him.

Later in his speech, Imran announced that he will lead an election campaign rally in Lahore on Sunday (tomorrow) at 2 pm, and urged his supporters and workers to participate in face of the police brutality purportedly committed against the party.

DAWN

 

[daytrader]

‘Defiant’ Imran refuses to back off, calls rally in Lahore today

• Seeks formation of judicial commission over crackdown on election demo; demands action against interim CM, IG
• DC refuses to grant permission to rally due to PSL match, imposes Section 144 in Lahore

LAHORE: As he urged the Election Commission of Pakistan to take action against interim chief minister Mohsin Naqvi and the Punjab police bigwigs for a crackdown on the March 8 election rally, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in an apparent act of defiance has decided to take out another rally in Lahore on Sunday (today).

In light of the rally, the district administration has imposed Section 144 in the Punjab capital. The decision came after the deputy commissioner warned the former ruling party that the administration would not have any other option but to impose Section 144 if it did not pay heed to its concerns in the wake of a PSL match in the city. But the PTI claimed it has changed the route of the rally to not disrupt the match.

Lamenting over the “custodial torture” allegedly resulting in the death of a PTI worker, the former prime minister requested the Lahore High Court chief justice to constitute a judicial commission to ascertain the facts leading to Ali Bilal’s death. “We have no hope for justice from these savages in power,” Mr Khan said in his televised address on Saturday.

“I have decided that I will fight against the corrupt system and looters of national wealth till the last drop of my blood,” he announced and urged the masses to stand beside him. Otherwise, he claimed that the corrupt rulers would take the country to a disaster where the younger generation would have no future.

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https://www.dawn.com/news/1741746/defiant-imran-refuses-to-back-off-calls-rally-in-lahore-today

 

[daytrader]

Imran reschedules rally to steer clear of ‘trap’

• Ex-PM says govt wants to ‘provoke clashes’ for sake of FIRs as PTI stages power show today
• Govt allows rally, bars speeches against ‘constitutional offices’

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Sunday postponed the election rally until Monday (today) after the party failed to get relief either from the Election Commission or the Lahore High Court against caretaker Punjab government’s order of imposing Section 144 in the provincial capital.

The interim Punjab government had imposed Section 144 late in the night in the wake of a PSL match in the Qaddafi Stadium and a marathon race in the city.

Initially, the PTI was determined to hold the rally but the former premier stopped the party leaders and workers, telling them not to be trapped in the legal ploy.

“The Punjab chief minister and police want to provoke clashes to file more sham FIRs against PTI leaders and workers and to use [it] as a pretext for postponing elections,” the PTI chairman tweeted less than an hour after the scheduled time of the rally from his residence to the Data Darbar — from a different route that did not disrupt PSL match or marathon race route.

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https://www.dawn.com/news/1741912/imran-reschedules-rally-to-steer-clear-of-trap

 

[the Great Khan]

144 only for PTI. The world is moving fast t9wards new geopolitcal realities but our duffers are mired in this bakwaas.

 

[daytrader]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our people are our strength & people have come out once again to show they stand with our struggle for Haqeeqi Azadi & rule of law. We strongly condemn the raid on Bol TV which again shows the growing fascism in Pak. <a href="https://t.co/2xGP95i6iv">pic.twitter.com/2xGP95i6iv</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1635355286390325249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 13, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[daytrader]

IMRAN KHAN ARREST: POLICE REGISTER TERRORISM CASE AGAINST PTI MPAS

Police have registered a terrorism case against PTI MPA Nawaz Jadoon for protesting against the possible arrest of party head Imran Khan, ARY News reported on Wednesday.

According to police officials around 90 PTI workers reached for a protest along with MPA Shah Nawaz Jadoon and Tariq Jadoon at 6 pm and blocked the M. T. Khan Road.

The PTI leadership and worker were informed that its a violation of the law but they started raising slogans and burned a bike too, the police officials added.

The police officials further added that 12 accused were arrested for enraging the protestors including Shah Nawaz Jadoon, Rafiq, Ayub, Khalid Shah, Tariq Khan and others while Tariq Jadoon and Ishaq Bangali escaped.

Furthermore, burned bike, tires and other evidence were recovered from the protest spot and an investigation is underway.

Another case was registered against PTI MPA Saeed Afridi for protesting at Banaras chowk against Party chairman Imran Khan’s possible arrest.

The police officials said that the FIR includes more than 50 unidentified persons too. Around 8:30 pm the PTI workers blocked the Banaras Chowk road and protested against the provincial and federal government.

The Protestors pelted stones at police mobiles but no one was arrested because the number of protestors was high.

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https://arynews.tv/imran-khan-arrest-police-registers-terrorism-case-against-pti-mpa/

 

[daytrader]

SSP among 10 policemen injured in judicial complex clash with PTI
PTI activists hurled petrol bombs and fired tear gas shells at the police, claims Islamabad police spokesperson

As many as ten policemen including Senior Superintendent of Police (Operations) Islamabad Malik Jameel Zafar were injured in clashes with PTI workers outside the Judicial Complex in the federal capital on Saturday, according to police spokesperson.

The spokesperson said the police personnel were injured due to stone pelting by PTI protesters and violent commotion by them outside the judicial complex. The injured policemen were shifted to hospitals for treatment, the spokesperson added.

He said that more than 25 motorcycles and vehicles were burnt by the angry protesters while a vehicle of the disposal squad of the police was also vandalised.

The angry protesters also set fire to a police post and trees. Protesters attacked the police with petrol bombs and fired tear gas shells at the police, the spokesperson claimed.

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https://tribune.com.pk/story/240683...en-injured-in-judicial-complex-clash-with-pti

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Strongly condemn govt trying, through PEMRA, to muzzle our voice through an illegal ban on us, violative of court order, on TV channels. Now to pressure media further, PEMRA has issued another notice accusing TV channels of violating their earlier. notice. Fascism at its worst.</p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1637120993188610049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2023</a></blockquote>
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[Browncaps]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This photo is of Wing Commander (R) Abdul Ahad. One of the best fighter pilots in the Air Force of his era, he was selected to fly the F16. Only because he is the brother-in-law of Chairman Imran Khan, he has been arrested by Punjab Police today from his house in Zaman Park… <a href="https://t.co/rNv1wCBwsF">https://t.co/rNv1wCBwsF</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ogm3qjY1lV">pic.twitter.com/Ogm3qjY1lV</a></p>— Hina Abbasi (@illusionisthina) <a href="https://twitter.com/illusionisthina/status/1637139648227991560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This photo is of Wing Commander (R) Abdul Ahad. One of the best fighter pilots in the Air Force of his era, he was selected to fly the F16. Only because he is the brother-in-law of Chairman Imran Khan, he has been arrested by Punjab Police today from his house in Zaman Park… <a href="https://t.co/rNv1wCBwsF">https://t.co/rNv1wCBwsF</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ogm3qjY1lV">pic.twitter.com/Ogm3qjY1lV</a></p>— Hina Abbasi (@illusionisthina) <a href="https://twitter.com/illusionisthina/status/1637139648227991560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

These simple charlatans known as PDM don't realize their comeuppance will come very soon.

 

[LongHorn]

https://twitter.com/SufianSamarrai/status/1637140681939468291

This is some Iraqi guy who tweets on behalf of Saudis

Anyone who is fluent in Arabic will understand the responses from mostly Saudis and some other Arabs such as Egyptians

They all hate Imran Khan, and are saying he deserves his arrest etc

Many comments call him Shia as well (false as he is Sunni afaik)

What it could mean: That the current campaign to remove and malign IK is likely funded by the Saudis

The current Saudi/Emirati leaders hated Mahathir as well and funded his opponents

And same for IK

Apparently IK acted arrogant in front of the King. Yet when Trump openly insulted the Saudi King in his rallies Saudis kept quiet on twitter.

Most Pakistanis, including IK supporters dont understand the current Saudi mentality. They look on Pakistan, Egypt, Bangladesh, Indonesia as vassal states which should suck up to their every decision
Saudis were not like this during time of King Fahd or Faisal or even King Abdullah

 

[Varun]

Apparently IK acted arrogant in front of the King. Yet when Trump openly insulted the Saudi King in his rallies Saudis kept quiet on twitter.

That's because the US President is their big boss. The Pakistani Prime Minister - in their own words - is a mere beggar (who can't be a chooser).

 

[insurge]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It's very sad to see what the authorities in Pakistan are doing to <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImranKhanPTI</a>.<br>No one is perfect, but I feel his heart is with his people & he wants to see the betterment of his country, in contrast to those who want to get rich via politics.<br>I pray Allah protects the sincere!</p>— Dr. Yasir Qadhi (@YasirQadhi) <a href="https://twitter.com/YasirQadhi/status/1637185843889668097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The whole world can see yet some willfully remain blind.

 

[Champ_Pal]

They are already in economic mess and now this political mess. Good luck Pakistan.

 

[MenInG]

Lahore police force has launched a crackdown against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and workers after compiling lists containing more than 100 names, ARY News reported on Sunday.

After raiding Imran Khan’s Zaman Park residence, Lahore police launched a crackdown against PTI leaders and workers. Police prepared lists containing names of more than 100 PTI leaders and activists.

Police announced that the divisional superintendent police (SP) will lead the crackdown. Police conducted raids on houses and deras of several people. The wanted PTI workers were divided into A and B categories in the police lists.

 

[daytrader]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fascism at unprecedented levels with police in Islamabad raiding homes without warrants to abduct PTI workers. Where the worker is not present, children as young as 10 yrs are picked up. We demand the immediate release of all our workers & their children who have been abducted.</p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1637548649814151171?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[daytrader]

PTI LEADERS, WORKERS ADVISED TO SHIFT TO SAFER PLACES AMID CRACKDOWN

Amid the crackdown, the senior leadership of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has asked the leaders and party workers to shift to safer places to avoid arrests, ARY News reported, citing sources.

As per details, PTI issued an alert for all its workers and supporters after the government swung into action against the party workers. The houses of party leaders and workers are being raided as police have prepared a list of 1,000 people, the alert said.

The sources added that the PTI leaders, workers and supporters had been asked to be vigilant and shift to safer places to avoid arrests.

It may be noted that Several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders had been arrested during police crackdowns in Islamabad and Lahore late Sunday night.

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https://arynews.tv/pti-leaders-workers-advised-to-shift-to-safer-places-crackdown/

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">All our workers that have been jailed by this govt of criminals, today we will not only approach the courts but also int human right organisations. We will ask all PTI chapters abroad to approach their local elected reps & politicians to inform them of the fascism going on in Pak <a href="https://t.co/yFgEREDpa8">pic.twitter.com/yFgEREDpa8</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1637742292671889410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 20, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This agency man trying to provoke our workers to get violent & is being exposed. I want to tell all PTI that no matter what the provocation, we must protest peacefully & within the bounds of the Constitution. Otherwise we will give these fascists reason for more violence. <a href="https://t.co/BIrrgt4nfq">pic.twitter.com/BIrrgt4nfq</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1637743442594766848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 20, 2023</a></blockquote>
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[Ahmad-GERMANFC]

We all know that any form of political protest is beyond Pakistan's awaam anyway. So not sure what he is expecting and from whom?.

Wdym here? Curious.

I have my own thoughts on this and think our awaam let’s too many things slide under ‘Allah ki marzee’

 

[Ahmad-GERMANFC]

yehi drama baazi arsay se chali a rahi hai, inki **** ..

The sad part is we never believed our urdu speaking brothers when they used the same heavy handed tactics against them in Karachi. Did the same in East Pakistan against our Bangla brothers.

It is a select group of elites who do whatever it takes to maintain their hold on the country.

I remember debating you on army/rangers operation in Karachi and I used to say how heavy handed it was with so many common people dying. And you were huge army simp and said everyone killed was MQM terrorist

 

[Bewal Express]

Honest Journalist Sadiq Jan Arrested by Fascist Govt

Sadiq had bail but that didn't matter to these mafia criminals and the crooked Generals. The crooked witch lied blatantly to Mansoor Khan about not knowing about journalists that had been arrested under her fascists. Where are the likes of [MENTION=135038]Major[/MENTION] [MENTION=154102]mazkhan[/MENTION] [MENTION=2016]Rana[/MENTION] and other supporters of these criminals

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ReleaseSiddiqueJaan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ReleaseSiddiqueJaan</a> <br><br>The so-called state institutions continue their shameful and disgusting acts with the kidnapping of <a href="https://twitter.com/SdqJaan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SdqJaan</a>, everyday creating a new low. <a href="https://twitter.com/hrw?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hrw</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/UNHumanRights?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UNHumanRights</a> <a href="https://t.co/62nGJ2loH4">pic.twitter.com/62nGJ2loH4</a></p>— Imran Ghazali | #DigitalStrategy (@ImranGhazaliPK) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranGhazaliPK/status/1637888602645340173?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 20, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[the Great Khan]

Yeah but this isn't the pdm or nawaz duffer..this is the fault of zia ul haq and khalai makhlooq..the pdm are innocent..actually its imrans fault for causing a ruckus..if only he would just go to London..

 

[Bewal Express]

He had bail, so where are the guys that said IK must obey the law even when the cases are fake. Does the law not apply to the mafia Generals and their puppets

 

[MenInG]

In its first assessment of the human rights situation in Pakistan under the incumbent government, the US State Department notes the human rights situation in the country remains a cause of concern.

Released on Monday, the annual State Department report refers to several events that occurred in 2022, including former premier Imran Khan’s Azadi March to protest his removal from office.

The report also refers to PTI chairman’s claim that his march to Islamabad was impeded due to barriers imposed by the federal government, and that participants were subjected to tear gas and arrests. “Two participants reportedly died, and thousands were arrested by security forces.”

The document, however, also points out, “There were no reports of restrictions on political parties participating in elections, except for those prohibited due to terrorist affiliations” in 2022.

DAWN

 

[Varun]

Wdym here? Curious.

I have my own thoughts on this and think our awaam let’s too many things slide under ‘Allah ki marzee’

Punjab is not a part of the world that has seen any kind of revolution in the region's entire history. Unlike Iran (1979) or Sri Lanka (2022) - countries in Pakistan's immediate neighbourhood, Pakistanis don't seem to decide "enough is enough" and overthrow the folks that have led them to this quagmire.

 

[Ahmad-GERMANFC]

Punjab is not a part of the world that has seen any kind of revolution in the region's entire history. Unlike Iran (1979) or Sri Lanka (2022) - countries in Pakistan's immediate neighbourhood, Pakistanis don't seem to decide "enough is enough" and overthrow the folks that have led them to this quagmire.

Interesting point and true.

Yes throughout history whether the British, Mughals, Sikh Empire; their was very little indigenous resistance

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our workers & ldrs are being abducted, arrested & tortured while their homes are raided without any warrants. Today Murad Saeed's home in Islamabad was raided when he was not there. I demand to know under what law this is being done? It is pure fascism by cabal of crooks in power</p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1638241800820334595?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 21, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Let me make one thing clear: If these criminals think this will make us become fearful, they are mistaken. These fascist tactics will only make us more determined & resolute to move forward in our struggle for Haqeeqi Azadi & Rule of Law.</p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1638241803609468930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 21, 2023</a></blockquote>
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[daytrader]

PTI GETS PERMISSION FOR MINAR-E-PAKISTAN RALLY

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has gotten permission for the Minar-e-Pakistan rally planned to be held on March 26, ARY News reported on Wednesday.

As per details, the District Commissioner (DC) Lahore has issued the official notification of the permission given to PTI to hold a rally at Minar-e-Pakistan.

The permission was granted after taking oath from the PTI that the rally organizers will be responsible for the security of women and the stage. They will also ensure to provide electricity to all parts of the rally.

Any of the PTI members or leaders will not be allowed to anti-judiciary and anti-institution remarks. The notification stated that if any harm is caused to public property, PTI will be responsible for that.

It was also stated in the notification that the PTI volunteers will cooperate with the district administration and no one will be allowed to carry a stick or any other material similar to this, to the rally.

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https://arynews.tv/pti-gets-permission-for-minar-e-pakistan-rally/

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Strongly condemn the custodial torture that is being done on our workers & ldrs including Amjad Niazi, & now, from what I have learnt, on Hassaan Niazi who was first abducted, immed after he got bail, & then named falsely in another FIR. Shameful fascism & law of the jungle.</p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1638447651695005696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2023</a></blockquote>
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[MenInG]

The Islamabad Police on Wednesday said they have arrested a total of 316 PTI supporters to date for allegedly attacking police officers and causing chaos outside the Federal Judicial Complex (FJC) on March 18 when PTI Chairman Imran Khan appeared there for a court hearing.

Hours-long clashes were reported between PTI workers and the capital police on Saturday after the former prime minister arrived at the FJC to attend a hearing in the Toshakhana case.

In the violent confrontation, a contingent of law enforcers and PTI supporters used anti-riot gear against each other with teargas used from both sides to push the opposing side back. The PTI used rocks against the police alongside petrol bombs to set their vehicles on fire.

The Islamabad Police had also lodged a first information report (FIR) — including terrorism charges — against Imran and more than a dozen PTI leaders.


In a tweet today, the police accused PTI supporters of “incitement, arson, vandalism [and] attacks on police”.

It added that police teams were conducting further raids for more arrests and that the identification process of all suspects with the help of cameras was underway.

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is the tragedy unfolding in Pakistan. Pitting our Police & Rangers against our own citizens by those who want, for their self-interest, to treat ordinary Pakistanis like animals who have to be kept in line by brute force. <a href="https://t.co/oatse2E0vJ">pic.twitter.com/oatse2E0vJ</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1638499724679344128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2023</a></blockquote>
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[the Great Khan]

A reckoning is coming...nothing can stop it now..

 

[saeedhk]

Khan will be arrested soon.

 

[daytrader]

Aitzaz questions use of force in Zaman Park
PPP leader says incident has raised Imran’s stature

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Aitzaz Ahsan on Wednesday questioned the use of force in Zaman Park.

Speaking to the media, he said that the police also entered his house in Zaman Park.

“What was the need for a force of thousands?” he asked. “Were they firing from the front?”

“When you knew that Imran Khan was not at home, then you became a lion and broke the door of his house,” he remarked. “I say to all politicians, what happened to one today will happen to another tomorrow.”

He wondered how would it feel if this crowd reaches the elite. The caretaker government has no power to take such action, he added.

The PPP leader said that the incident has raised Imran’s stature.

“Maryam Nawaz and Rana Sanaullah are gifts for PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI),” he added.

“Imran Khan should be punished for what he did against the law,” he added.

Ahsan said that he would advise everyone to agree on a date and hold the election.

“Write down my words, elections will be held and must be held on the same date as given by the Supreme Court (SC),” he said. “The governor does not even have the power of revision.”

He said that the army commander would also give troops, and the interior minister will also have to deploy Rangers.

“On the day they are called by the Supreme Court, everyone will stand politely and cautiously,” he added.

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https://tribune.com.pk/story/2407657/aitzaz-questions-use-of-force-in-zaman-park

 

[MenInG]

An Islamabad district and sessions court on Thursday sent Hassaan Niazi, the nephew of PTI Chairman Imran Khan, to jail on 14-day judicial remand in a case related to misbehaving with police officials.

Duty Magistrate Mureed Abbas rejected the police’s request for an extension in Niazi’s physical remand and said police had failed to recover anything from the suspect. He added that Niazi should be presented before the court on April 6.

Niazi was re-arrested on Monday in a separate case as he was leaving the Federal Judicial Complex (FJC) after securing pre-arrest bail in three cases.

A new first information report (FIR) — which relates to the alleged misbehaviour with officials — was registered against him at the Ramna police station.

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Enough is enough. Police in Punjab & Islamabad are breaking all laws with impunity as they target PTI. Today Azhar Mashwani was abducted in the afternoon from Lahore & his whereabouts are unknown. On 18 March Senator Shibli Faraz & Omar Sultan were badly beaten by ICT police</p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1638944864053387266?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">despite both having permission to be inside Judicial Complex. Hassaan Niazi was abducted immed after getting bail & later charged with sham FIRs to keep him lcoked up. I am sending pictures of IGs Punjab & ICT & of all officers indulging in this criminal behaviour to int HR orgs</p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1638944866964230145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">so they can identify those working for the state & indulging in abductions, illegal break-ins into homes, custodial torture & violence against political ldrs & unarmed workers of PTI. Demand immed release of Azhar Mashwani.</p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1638944871821213696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Over 740 unarmed PTI workers have been arrested from ICT, Lahore & across Punjab. These are poor ppl, many daily wage earners. Cabal of crooks has no respect for sanctity of Holy month of Ramazan when ppl want to have security to fast & pray. Demand immed release of our workers.</p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1638968832147505152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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[daytrader]

Punjab police arrested organisers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s Minar-e-Pakistan public rally in Lahore as the crackdown against PTI leaders and activists continued in Punjab, ARY News reported.

Punjab police raiding the houses of PTI leaders and workers in Lahore before the Minar-e-Pakistan public gathering. Malik Qaisar and Mian Nadeem, organizers of the Minar-e-Pakistan rally۔

Furthermore, police detained PTI leader Shahid Hussain, who is a British citizen of Pakistani descent and remained the focal person of the task force during Imran Khan’s government۔

The residence of Hafiz Zeeshan Rasheed was also raided, and the family accused the police of ‘misbehaving’ with them during the raid. Rashid PP is contesting elections against Maryam Nawaz in PP-149.

 

[daytrader]

Government releases water at Minar-e-Pakistan so that PTI can't hold a rally. Wish these guys were as creative in trying to get Pakistan out of the economic mess.

 

[Bewal Express]

Government releases water at Minar-e-Pakistan so that PTI can't hold a rally. Wish these guys were as creative in trying to get Pakistan out of the economic mess.


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This is the pathetic level of Munir and his puppets. To think that these clowns are running a country of 230mn is scary.

 

[MenInG]

A Quetta court on Saturday approved the bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s nephew and focal person Hassaan Khan Niazi, reported Express News.

The request for the physical remand of Niazi was rejected and the judicial magistrate granted the PTI leader bail against surety bonds worth Rs100,000, after which the police escorted Niazi away under tight security.

In a statement, the PTI chief's nephew said that his only fault was that he is Imran Khan's legal advisor.

 

[Firebat]

Imran enjoys ‘fight’ against PDM govt amid crackdown on PTI

Amidst the ongoing crackdown on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers and leaders, the former prime minister and party chief Imran Khan has stated that he is enjoying the fight against the coalition government led by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).

During an interview with Vice News, when asked if he is enjoying the fight against the government, Imran responded positively. He said, “Yes… because I think if I woke up and there was no challenge in my life, I would think it’s the end of my life.”

Imran Khan has been leading an anti-government agitation movement against the current government for quite some time. However, he ruled out the possibility of stepping aside from this movement at any point, stating that he is only concerned about one thing, and that is how to lift the country out of this quagmire.

Responding to a question about the objective of his anti-government movement, Imran stated that the purpose of the movement is to make people aware of their true freedom and fundamental rights. He went on to say that, in his 26 years of politics, this is the first time that he feels people have realised that they want true freedom.

Last year, there was an attempt on Imran Khan's life in Wazirabad. He reiterated his allegations that the threat of assassination is even more significant now, stating that the three people he knew were responsible for the attack are still in power. Without naming anyone, Imran claimed that those who hatched the conspiracy to kill him are more worried now, as they know that whenever the elections are held, his party is going to sweep them.

The ongoing crackdown on PTI workers and leaders has intensified in recent weeks, with many being arrested and detained. The opposition claims that this is a move by the government to suppress their voices and maintain their hold on power. However, the government denies these allegations and says that it is taking action against those who have violated the law.

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2408121/imran-enjoys-fight-against-pdm-govt-amid-crackdown-on-pti

 

[daytrader]

‘Hundreds’ arrested in province-wide swoop on PTI activists

Punjab police in a province-wide crackdown arrested hundreds of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) workers, claiming to have averted chaos and violence and blocked roads to maintain law and order.

All the deputy commissioners had handed over lists of PTI workers to police for their arrests.The PTI workers were also tweeting videos of the police raids on their houses. The police could be seen standing outside the houses of PTI office-bearers.

Police raided the house of PTI leader Usman Dar in Sialkot who said that a team surrounded his residence so that the workers could not attend the Lahore event.

In another raid, Muzaffargarh police detained Azam Malik, chief reporter of daily Baithak Multan, for supporting PTI.

Mr Malik said his name was not included in the list prepared by the DC office.

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https://www.dawn.com/news/1744218/hundreds-arrested-in-province-wide-swoop-on-pti-activists

 

[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">As witnessed in Judicial Complex on 18 March, today again peaceful PTI workers & even our photographer were attacked & arrested by police & plainclothes ppl from Agencies - the Namalooms. This is the height of provocation using violence against peaceful citizens & abducting them. <a href="https://t.co/FU52wf2O5j">pic.twitter.com/FU52wf2O5j</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1640301699175702529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Even my parked car with no one inside was attacked with windows smashed. This is pure fascism being carried out at behest of IG Islamabad backed by the Neutrals to create terror in ordinary citizens who support PTI. <a href="https://t.co/wsoqur5JSN">pic.twitter.com/wsoqur5JSN</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1640301765932339200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2023</a></blockquote>
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[MenInG]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Complete breakdown of Rule of Law under cabal of crooks reflected in ICT police picking up 3 kids, 12 yr Asad, 13 yr Usman & 14 yr Saqib, as PTI "terrorists". Now they have been sent on judicial remand violating our law for Juveniles. Request CJ IHC to intervene & set them free. <a href="https://t.co/nrT1cHimdP">pic.twitter.com/nrT1cHimdP</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1640345335447932930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2023</a></blockquote>
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[Bewal Express]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">As witnessed in Judicial Complex on 18 March, today again peaceful PTI workers & even our photographer were attacked & arrested by police & plainclothes ppl from Agencies - the Namalooms. This is the height of provocation using violence against peaceful citizens & abducting them. <a href="https://t.co/FU52wf2O5j">pic.twitter.com/FU52wf2O5j</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1640301699175702529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Even my parked car with no one inside was attacked with windows smashed. This is pure fascism being carried out at behest of IG Islamabad backed by the Neutrals to create terror in ordinary citizens who support PTI. <a href="https://t.co/wsoqur5JSN">pic.twitter.com/wsoqur5JSN</a></p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1640301765932339200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Desperate tactics from Desperate Generals and their puppets.