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much-anticipated April 6 Parade Ground power spectacle is canceled by PTI

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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has said that it will not be holding its much anticipated public meeting on April 6 at Islamabad’s Parade Ground.

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan stated on Wednesday, in a post on X, that the decision was made with the intention of observing Laylat-ul-Qadr, the fortunate night that Muslims look forward to on the odd-numbered evenings of the final ten days of Ramadan.

In addition, he asked his followers to pray for the safety and release of all party officials and leaders, including PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi.

PTI supporters at Parade Ground, Islamabad, hold party flags during a public gathering (jalsa). — Online
PTI supporters at Parade Ground, Islamabad, hold party flags during a public gathering (jalsa). — Online
Gohar asks followers to offer prayers for Imran Khan’s release.
PTI announced a protest to call for the party founder’s release.
The administration was instructed by IHC to permit the party to host a gathering.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has said that it will not be holding its much anticipated public meeting on April 6 at Islamabad’s Parade Ground.

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan stated on Wednesday, in a post on X, that the decision was made with the intention of observing Laylat-ul-Qadr, the fortunate night that Muslims look forward to on the odd-numbered evenings of the final ten days of Ramadan.

In addition, he asked his followers to pray for the safety and release of all party officials and leaders, including PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi.

Much-anticipated April 6 Parade Ground power spectacle is canceled by PTI
In an attempt to secure the release of the party founder, who has been detained since August of last year on charges ranging from corruption to disclosing state secrets, the PTI announced last month that it will hold a massive power show at Parade Ground.

The federal capital’s authorities were also instructed by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to allow the to host a public meeting there.

IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq declared on March 27 at the hearing of PTI’s appeal asking the court for authorization to hold a public protest in Islamabad, saying “one’s right of assembly cannot be taken away.”

The power show was canceled two days after the PTI won significant respite from the court, when the IHC halted the sentences of Khan and his spouse, Bushra Bibi, in the Toshakhana case.

Chief Justice Aamer Farooq of the IHC said on Monday that the appeal against the conviction would be scheduled for a hearing following the Eid vacation.

In the Toshakhana reference in January, Judge Muhammad Bashir of the Accountability Court imposed a severe 14-year prison sentence on Khan and Bushra.

In addition, the judge fined the former prime minister Rs1.57 billion, or Rs787 million per person, and disqualified him from office for ten years.

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Punjabi bakers decide to charge Rs. 15 for “roti.”

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The bread, known as roti, will be sold for Rs 15 by the bakers association.

During their discussion, the association promised Food Minister Bilal Yasin that the rate of roti will be reduced.

The minister was there when Association President Aftab Gul recorded a video message committing to sell rotis for Rs15 each.

According to him, the administration decided to lower the rate of flour. He continued, saying that the group was supporting the government hand in hand to stop inflation.

The price of flour has been drastically lowered, according to Food Minister Bilal, to help the populace. He stated, “the government aimed at providing quality and affordable bread to the masses.”

He said that the recent reduction of Rs 1,200 in the price of flour was the biggest drop in the commodity’s prices in the nation’s history.

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Day four of the AJK inflation protest begins as talks come to a standstill.

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Following the collapse of talks between the Awami Action Committee and the AJK government on Sunday, the shutdown strike and protests in Azad Kashmir over rising flour and energy costs started their fourth day on Monday.

The ongoing shutdown and wheeljam strike would continue until their demands are fulfilled, according to the Awami Action Committee.

AAC-led march on state capital Muzaffarabad today has brought the valley to a near stop. The caravans are coming from many AJK cities, and they are headed towards Rawalakot. The march is being caused by the impasse in the negotiations.

Reportedly, the demonstrators have blocked the 40-kilometer Kohala–Muzaffarabad Road, which connects Kohala Town and Muzaffarabad, multiple times.

Traffic on main thoroughfares and roads has decreased, and large police contingents have been stationed at strategic points and roundabouts.

After fighting broke out between the police and demonstrators in Mirpur on Saturday, which left one policeman dead and numerous others injured, the AJK government dispatched Rangers.

Everything is completely suspended, including internet and cellular services, business, and education.

Under the pretext of talks, Awami Action Committee leader Sardar Umar Nazir Kashmiri has charged that the administration is using deceptive methods.

Apart from the flour subsidy, he continues, the administration will not budge on any other demand.

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All parties involved have been asked by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Zardari to use moderation and engage in discussions to find a solution. According to both, the demonstrators in Azad Kashmir should have their legitimate demands met.

The issue in AJK will be the topic of a significant meeting that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is calling today, Monday.

The skirmishes between the demonstrators and the AJK police caused anxiety for the premier on Sunday.

Speaking with Chaudhry Anwarul Haq, the prime minister of AJK, he said he also gave the office-bearers of the All-Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz in AJK instructions to speak with the leaders of the Awami Action Committee.

Olive Branch is offered by AJK PM.

Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Chaudhry Anwarul Haq stated on Sunday that his administration was ready to lessen the burden of exorbitant grain and energy costs.

Regarding Saturday’s meetings with the demonstrators, Prime Minister Haq declared, “We are determined to implement the agreement we have reached with the Awami Action Committee.”

Politicians, according to Haq, have found solutions to issues through discussion and “we are ready to talk with the Awami Action Committee at any level and the demands related to the government of Pakistan will be raised before the federation.”

In order to ease the burden of rising flour and power prices, he also expressed a willingness to modify the development budget if needed.

The AJK prime minister stated that his government’s first priority was ensuring public safety, and he further stated that no force was applied to the demonstrators.

Sub-inspector Adnan Qureshi was killed in a confrontation with demonstrators in Mirpur, and hundreds of people attended his funeral on Monday.

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Today’s National Assembly session is scheduled.

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The National Assembly (NA) will meet today (Monday) at the invitation of President Asif Ali Zardari.

At 4:00 p.m., the National Assembly will convene in the federal capital at Parliament House. The meeting’s agenda has been released by the assembly secretariat.

As per Article 54(1) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the President has the authority to call a session of the National Assembly.

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