May 28, 2023
1 min read

Pakistan steps up crack down on PTI leaders

The government has launched an intensive crackdown on the PTI, detaining several of its leaders and supporters over the May 9 violence…reports Asian Lite News

The government in Islamabad has cancelled the diplomatic passports of nine Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders.

The PTI leaders are Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Asad Umar, Azam Swati, Pervaiz Khattak, Ali Amin Gandapur, Farrukh Habib, Aun Abbas, Zartaj Gul and Ali Muhammad Khan, Samaa TV reported.

Moreover, the diplomatic passport of Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, an ally of the Imran Khan-led party, has also been suspended.

The government has launched an intensive crackdown on the PTI, detaining several of its leaders and supporters over the violence and arson perpetrated on May 9 following the arrest of Khan.

Since then, dozens of PTI leaders have quit the party, and politics altogether.

ALSO READ: Serious threat to rule of law in Pakistan: UHNRC

Previous Story

What’s awaits Prachanda on his upcoming India trip

Next Story

NATO urges Kosovo to de-escalate tension with Serbia

Latest from -Top News

16 dead in Dhaka factory fire

The death toll in the blaze is likely to rise, warned another fire official, who did not want to be named….reports Asian Lite News At least 16 people have died after a

India wins unopposed seat on UNHRC

India last served on the HRC in 2024, completing a second consecutive term….reports Asian Lite News India has been elected unopposed to the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) for the seventh time,

Relief Rolls In, Restrictions Remain in Gaza

Israeli official noted an Israeli statement saying it would limit the number of aid truckloads entering the Gaza Strip to 300 daily…reports Asian Lite News Relief operations in Gaza have intensified since

Madagascar Under Military Rule

Colonel Michael Randrianirina announced on Tuesday that a military council of the army, gendarmerie, and police has taken control of Madagascar….reports Asian Lite News Colonel Michael Randrianirina, a Malagasy military officer, announced
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Pandora Papers rocks Pak politics

According to the ICIJ report, Pakistan’s civilian government and military

Saudi no longer willing to provide Pakistan with ‘easy money’

It is believed that on a recent trip, even the