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Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry stated that the PTI leadership cannot absolve themselves of responsibility after a man was shot dead by law enforcement officials on Rawalpindi’s Mall Road for allegedly opening fire on security forces.
Jailed leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have urged party members to participate in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections. A letter from the leaders called for the publication of names of all supported candidates.
PTI leaders are questioning whether opposition leader Achakzai can effectively deliver on his mandate for dialogue, highlighting a critical juncture in his political career.
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has acquitted Shah Mahmood Qureshi but convicted Yasmin Rashid and other PTI leaders, including Mian Mahmood ur Rasheed, Ejaz Chaudhry, and Umar Sarfraz Cheema, sentencing them to 10 years in the May 9 case.
Five senior PTI leaders, currently incarcerated, have called on opposition leaders to engage constructively with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on a 'Charter of Pakistan' to address the root causes of instability.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief has instructed committee members to avoid contact with leaders deemed to be violating party discipline and 'airing dirty laundry'.
Several leaders from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), including Salman Akram Raja, have been expelled from Gilgit-Baltistan. They decried a 'lack of level playing field' ahead of the upcoming elections, claiming they were barred from entering the region.
Meetings with incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan were suspended, prompting party leaders to demand the implementation of a court order allowing the visits.
Imran Khan's family has reportedly expressed irritation with the leadership of the PTI party, with his sisters urging party members to gather at Adiala Jail.
The Lahore High Court has dismissed applications from PTI leaders Ejaz Chaudhry and Mian Mahmoodur Rashid, who sought suspension of their sentences. The pleas were related to multiple cases stemming from the May 9 riots.
Leaders of Pakistan's PTI party skipped a court-mandated visit to Adiala Jail, a move that hints at internal rifts within the party.
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Mobile and internet services have been suspended in Balochistan on Pakistan Day due to security concerns, coinciding with a PkMAP rally in Pishin attended by K-P CM and PTI leaders.
ISLAMABAD/Lahore: Rejecting media reports that she is opposing meetings between Imran Khan and party leaders, Aleema Khan on Tuesday questioned how she could stop such meetings when she herself has been unable to meet her brother. “People across Pakistan are demanding the release of Imran Khan. The whole world is raising the same demand. Just wait and see — people will come out of their homes and secure his release. Moreover, as the global situation changes, I am hopeful he will be released,”...
Several jailed PTI leaders have written to Pakistan's Chief Justice, requesting an early hearing for their appeals against convictions in a May 9 riots case, which have been pending for eight months.
ISLAMABAD: Warning the federal government against what it described as “criminal negligence” in former prime minister Imran Khan’s medical care, the PTI has hinted at launching a massive movement for his release after Eid. At a press conference on Friday, PTI leaders reiterated their demand for Mr Khan’s immediate transfer to Shifa International Hospital, saying that any further delay could have serious consequences. They said the party had made every possible effort to secure appropriate ...
Court convicts proclaimed offenders in absentia, orders Rs500,000 fine and confiscation of properties
Aleema Khan has made serious allegations against leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.
Jailed leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party have appealed to the Chief Justice of Pakistan to intervene and investigate the health condition of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Says enough is enough – anyone who cannot carry the weight of the founder’s narrative should step aside
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Thursday strongly rejected media speculations regarding any “deal” between the government and incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan. In a statement shared on X, Tarar said, “There is neither any deal nor any leniency for Imran.” He added that any impression of the government granting the ex-premier concessions was “entirely false and misleading”. “Imran Khan is a criminal convicted by courts, and the reports about leniency for him are baseless,” Tarar asserted. “There is no truth in these reports.” Imran, imprisoned since August 2023, is serving a 14-year sentence at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail in a £190 million corruption case and was months ago convicted in another case regarding state gifts. He also faces pending trials under the Anti-Terrorism Act related to the protests of May 9, 2023. On Tuesday, Parliamentary Secretary Barrister Danyal Chaudhry also denied any kind of “deal” with Imran, claiming that the latter wanted a deal and concession since day one. “We are also ready for talks, but we will not accept any blackmail in this regard. The only reason for sending Imran Khan abroad for treatment can be that, God forbid, he may be suffering from a life-threatening disease that cannot be treated here,” he had said. His statement came amid concerns raised by the PTI about the party founder’s health after a report submitted to the Supreme Court quoted him as saying he had lost partial vision in his right eye due to an ailment. In January 2026, Sanaullah, then the Prime Minister’s adviser on political affairs, had said PTI leaders were seeking dialogue with the government but Imran opposed the move. More to follow
The leadership of PTI and TTAP has confirmed their full support for a long march to Islamabad scheduled for September 27. This announcement was made by K-P CM Afridi, indicating a unified front for the protest.
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is in the process of finalizing its candidates for the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, including four former PTI leaders.
PTI leaders Gohar Ali Khan and Salman Akram Raja are seeking a meeting with Imran Khan, while the Adiala superintendent claims counsel avoided collecting a signed document and Imran Khan's daughter seeks action against jail staff for mistreating Bushra Bibi.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have been denied meetings with Imran Khan, with one petition seeking a meeting for provincial budget consultations referred to the chief justice.
The TTAP spokesperson denied claims by the PTI leadership that they were not informed about a call to gather 10,000 people outside Adiala jail, contradicting the PTI's distancing from the demonstration.
The PTI party staged a sit-in protest after Imran Khan's sisters were once again denied access to Adiala jail, with Aleema Khan stating that engagement with the government had yielded no change.
Leaders of the PTI party were reportedly detained in Gilgit-Baltistan while returning from a rally, prompting the party to accuse authorities of foul play.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi met with PTI leaders to discuss the province’s constitutional and economic rights, emphasizing the need for a strong case before the federal government.
Leaders of the PTI party have arrived at Adiala jail after a two-week hiatus, with the Islamabad High Court permitting Imran Khan to hold meetings twice a week.
For the second consecutive week, no leaders from the PTI party arrived at Adiala jail to meet former premier Imran Khan on a court-mandated visiting day, amid reports of internal divisions.
More than 1,400 individuals, including sisters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and other PTI leaders, have been charged under anti-terror laws for offenses such as attempted murder and resisting police during unrest on Adiala Road.
Meetings with the incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan remain suspended, as authorities once again prevented party leaders from meeting him outside Adiala jail.
Insiders within Pakistan's PTI party are reportedly unhappy with the delay in launching the 'Imran Khan Release Movement,' with some calling the membership drive a 'waste of time'.
A special prosecutor has defended the decision not to include the names of PTI leaders in the supplementary challan for the May 9 case, citing a lack of evidence against the Chief Minister.
Senior leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, currently jailed, have appealed to the Chief Justice of Pakistan for an early hearing of their appeals against convictions related to the May 9 incidents.
Five senior PTI leaders currently incarcerated at Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat jail said on Saturday that “internal divisions and external pressures” were threatening the country’s sovereignty, economy and…
Jailed PTI leaders have urged the government to reconsider its stance on former premier Imran Khan, as a meeting with him remained out of reach for the party.
Aleema Khan has strongly criticized the leadership and legal team of the PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf) party.
Five senior PTI leaders, currently incarcerated, have written an open letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Yahya Afridi, requesting an inquiry into the health and treatment of PTI founder Imran Khan.
Incarcerated PTI leaders in Lahore have called for an urgent multi-party conference to build national consensus on peace and stability in Gaza.
THE controversy surrounding the medical care, or lack thereof, given to incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan has shone a harsh spotlight on the intersection of politics and basic human rights in today’s Pakistan. Speaking on Tuesday, the interior minister accused the jailed leader’s sister, Aleema Khan, of “delaying” Mr Khan’s medical checkup for three days, allegedly so she could ‘do politics’ over his health. “Almost all political leaders were on board, but Aleema Khan sahiba vetoed them,” Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi claimed. According to the minister, her insistence that Mr Khan’s checkup and treatment be conducted under specific circumstances was merely a means to keep the matter of his deteriorating health alive for as long as possible. But while the opposition TTAP alliance quickly dismissed Mr Naqvi’s statement as “blatantly misleading and contrary to the facts”, remarks made by some PTI leaders regarding Mr Naqvi’s role and their interactions with the government seemed to partially endorse it. Mr Khan’s sisters later made a set of counterclaims in their own press conference, presenting a very different picture compared to the interior minister’s version of events. According to them, their brother was “not fine”. They recalled he was not given prompt treatment when he flagged his eye condition some three months ago to jail authorities. They also claimed that the government had reneged on its promises to transfer Mr Khan to a private hospital and to grant the family access to the doctors nominated by it. From where things stand, it is very difficult to ascertain how much of what each party says is true. Clearly, there is significant disagreement within the PTI camp concerning the right course of action regarding Imran Khan’s health, with some leaders seemingly willing to trust the government’s handling of his condition, while others, especially his family, insist on personal oversight. That said, the government is also not without blame for how it has mismanaged the jailed leader’s health. It may be recalled that officials had initially denied that anything was wrong with Mr Khan, and the truth only came out after information regarding his visit to Pims in Islamabad was leaked to the press. By mishandling its communications on the matter, the government itself gave good reason for the family to doubt it can promise the former prime minister’s well-being, and it cannot now blame his sisters for wanting more oversight over his treatment by doctors they trust. Therefore, while the PTI and Mr Khan’s family need to firmly decide what it is that they want, the government must also respect their wishes and ensure much greater transparency in how it is dealing with Mr Khan’s ailment. It must also ensure his sons can visit him. No one’s health should be held hostage to political bickering. Published in Dawn, February 19th, 2026
Leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party reiterated that securing the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan remains their primary and ultimate objective, despite recent criticisms.
Imran Khan's sisters and other PTI leaders were again prevented from meeting him at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail, leading the party to criticize the jail administration for allegedly misleading the court.
An anti-terrorism court in Lahore acquitted former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in another case related to the May 9 riots, while sentencing four other senior PTI leaders and former senator Ejaz Chaudhry to 10 years.
Jailed leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party have called on the Prime Minister to adopt a 'Charter of Pakistan,' asserting that the country faces political and constitutional crises alongside economic challenges.
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has upheld arrest warrants for Sohail Afridi in connection with an October 4 protest case. The court also declared other PTI leaders as proclaimed offenders due to their repeated absence from hearings.
Leaders of the PTI party were once again denied permission to meet their founder, Imran Khan, at Adiala jail. This comes despite the Islamabad High Court allowing the incarcerated former prime minister to have meetings.
Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi assured the PTI leadership that cases concerning former premier Imran Khan's access to a personal physician, family, and counsel would be scheduled after Eid.
Leaders of the PTI party were denied a meeting with Imran Khan in Adiala, while the government defended the medical care provided to the PTI founder and his wife.
Leaders of the PTI party attempted to visit their incarcerated founder, Imran Khan, at Adiala jail after a two-week hiatus, but were once again denied access.
Not a single PTI leader arrived at Adiala jail to meet incarcerated ex-premier Imran Khan on the court-mandated day, despite their names being sent to the prison administration.
Several leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, including Imran Khan's sisters, were detained outside Adiala jail as authorities enforced Section 144, banning public gatherings for 15 days.
An Islamabad court has extended interim bail for leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party in over 230 cases related to protests and rallies on November 26.
PTI leaders were again denied a meeting with Imran Khan at Adiala jail, prompting the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister to request Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to allow close family members to meet the incarcerated founder over Eid.
LAHORE: Pakistan’s fragile economy, already reeling from the shock of rising oil and gas prices, has been further exacerbated by a lack of economic restructuring measures, five senior PTI leaders incarcerated in Kot Lakhpat Jail said on Tuesday. In an open letter shared by their counsel Rana Mudassar Umer, PTI leaders Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Dr Yasmin Rashid, Ejaz Chaudhry, Mian Mahmoodur Rasheed and Omar Sarfraz Cheema said that Pakistan’s hard-earned macroeconomic stability, gained by “squeez...
An anti-terrorism court in Lahore extended the interim pre-arrest bail for several leaders and relatives of incarcerated PTI founding chairman Imran Khan, including those involved in the May 9 riots.
RAWALPINDI: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Saturday sentenced 47 proclaimed offenders, including prominent PTI leaders Hammad Azhar, Omar Ayub and Zartaj Gul, to 10 years in prison in the May 9 GHQ attack case. District and Sessions Judge Amjad Ali Shah, who presided over ATC No. 1, penned a 16-page detailed judgment, which is available with Dawn. The convicts included Senator Shibli Faraz, Murad Saeed, Shahbaz Gill, Zulfi Bukhari, as well as ex-MNAs Kanwal Shauzab, Rai Hassan...
Five imprisoned PTI leaders in Lahore have urged the Pakistani government to address national challenges and pursue reconciliation.
Aleema Khan has launched a broadside against the PTI leadership, urging party leaders to either support Imran Khan's narrative or step aside.
ISLAMABAD: Aleema Khan, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, on Wednesday launched a scathing criticism of both the party leadership and the Islamabad High Court (IHC) over decisions taken for the former premier’s medical treatment and the delay in fixing his cases for hearing. A day earlier, the PTI founder was taken to the hospital for follow-up treatment of his eye ailment, which came to light in late January. However, his party took exception to the ‘secrecy’ surrounding this procedure and t...
Five senior leaders of the PTI, currently incarcerated, have jointly urged their party to suspend all protest activities during the holy month of Ramazan, according to a letter they issued.