In a study titled Public Pulse Report released by Gallup Pakistan on Monday (March 6), 61 per cent of Pakistanis have a "positive impression" of PTI chairman Imran Khan, while just 36 per cent do so of PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari.

A total of 2,000 people from all four provinces, including urban and rural regions, participated in the survey.

It said that with a 95 per cent confidence level, the error margin for such a poll was around 3 to 4 per cent.

Imran had a favourable&nbsp;rating from 61 per cent of the people, while 37 per cent gave him a negative rating, according to the research. Furthermore, he had the greatest approval ratings of any politician from the provinces, with 29 per cent from Punjab, 28 per cent from Sindh, and 14 per cent from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on the other hand, had a bad rating from 65 per cent&nbsp;of Pakistanis while just 32 per cent&nbsp;gave him a favourable rating. Nonetheless, Punjabis gave him higher ratings than residents of other regions.

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Over three out of five people (59 per cent) rated his brother Nawaz negatively, compared to 36 per cent who rated him favourably. Additionally, respondents from KP evaluated the PML-N supremo more adversely than citizens from other provinces.

Regarding PPP Chairman Bilawal, just 36 per cent&nbsp;of respondents gave him a favourable rating while 57 per cent were unfavourable. He had the highest approval ratings from Sindh out of all the provinces.

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PML-N Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz, however, was evaluated unfavourably by 61 per cent&nbsp;while 34 per cent&nbsp;gave her a favourable rating. In contrast to other provinces, "people from Punjab regard her in a favourable light," according to the study.

Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the head of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam Fazl (JUI-F), was rated negatively by 57 per cent of respondents while receiving just 31 per cent of favourable responses. 67 per cent of people had negative opinions of former president Asif Ali Zardari, while 27 per cent had favourable opinions.

“Since 2022, Zardari has gained a more favourable opinion amongst the Public Pulse Report population. However, people from Punjab gave him the most negative ratings, followed by KP and then Sindh,” the survey said. 
 
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In a study titled Public Pulse Report released by Gallup Pakistan on Monday (March 6), 61 per cent of Pakistanis have a "positive impression" of PTI chairman Imran Khan, while just 36 per cent do so of PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari.

In a study titled Public Pulse Report released by Gallup Pakistan on Monday (March 6), 61 per cent of Pakistanis have a "positive impression" of PTI chairman Imran Khan, while just 36 per cent do so of PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari. A total of 2,000 people from all four provinces, including urban and rural regions, participated in the survey. It said that with a 95 per cent confidence level, the error margin for such a poll was around 3 to 4 per cent. Imran had a favourable rating from 61 per cent of the people, while 37 per cent gave him a negative rating, according to the research. Furthermore, he had the greatest approval ratings of any politician from the provinces, with 29 per cent from Punjab, 28 per cent from Sindh, and 14 per cent from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on the other hand, had a bad rating from 65 per cent of Pakistanis while just 32 per cent gave him a favourable rating. Nonetheless, Punjabis gave him higher ratings than residents of other regions. ALSO READ | Pakistan imposes Section 144 ahead of PTI rally, Imran Khan calls it a strategy to escape elections Over three out of five people (59 per cent) rated his brother Nawaz negatively, compared to 36 per cent who rated him favourably. Additionally, respondents from KP evaluated the PML-N supremo more adversely than citizens from other provinces. Regarding PPP Chairman Bilawal, just 36 per cent of respondents gave him a favourable rating while 57 per cent were unfavourable. He had the highest approval ratings from Sindh out of all the provinces. Imran Khan 'most popular leader' in Pakistan: survey. Watch!https://t.co/SnvrLkrehA — WION (@WIONews) March 8, 2023 × PML-N Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz, however, was evaluated unfavourably by 61 per cent while 34 per cent gave her a favourable rating. In contrast to other provinces, "people from Punjab regard her in a favourable light," according to the study. Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the head of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam Fazl (JUI-F), was rated negatively by 57 per cent of respondents while receiving just 31 per cent of favourable responses. 67 per cent of people had negative opinions of former president Asif Ali Zardari, while 27 per cent had favourable opinions. “Since 2022, Zardari has gained a more favourable opinion amongst the Public Pulse Report population. However, people from Punjab gave him the most negative ratings, followed by KP and then Sindh,” the survey said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION HERE:

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As India prepares to hold the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Chief Justice meeting from March 10-12, Pakistan is the only country that will&nbsp;skip the meeting. The meeting comes at a time when India is the chair of the grouping and as protocol&nbsp;has extended invite to all the members of the grouping. The 20-year-old group has members from Russia, India, China, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.&nbsp;

Representatives from all countries, including Russia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, are gathering for in-person meetings barring Pakistan. Pakistan's Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial who was expected to attend the meeting virtually earlier has decided to skip the meeting.

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India received information from Pakistani authorities on Thursday late evening that Pakistan's Chief Justice will not be attending the meeting, something that was later publicly confirmed by the Pakistani foreign ministry. In a statement, Pakistan's foreign ministry said, “Due to his unavoidable commitments on the scheduled meeting dates, the honourable Chief Justice of Pakistan will not be able to participate in the SCO Meeting of the Chief Justices of the Supreme Courts scheduled from 10-12 March 2023. He has accordingly conveyed his regrets to his Indian counterpart who is the current chair/host of the meeting.”

The Russian Chief Justice Vyacheslav Mikhailovich Lebedev, Kazakhstan's Chairman of the Supreme Court Aslambek Mergaliyev, and Kyrgyzstan's top Judge Zamirbek Bazarbekov will all be present in person. Iran, the latest member to join the grouping will also be present at the meeting and will be represented by Dr Mohammad Mossadegh Kahnamoui, first deputy of the head of the judiciary.

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The meeting will hold discussions and deliberations on important legal matters. India, as the current chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), is also preparing to host its first ministerial meeting. The Energy Ministers will meet on March 14, marking the beginning of a series of meetings leading up to the SCO summit, which will be held under India's presidency.

Along with the Energy Ministers' meeting, India will be holding meetings for the Defence, National Security Adviser (NSA), Interior, and Environment Ministers. Transport and Culture Ministerial meetings will be held in April, followed by a Defence Ministerial meeting, and a Foreign Ministerial meeting in May, which will take place in Goa. Finally, the SCO summit is scheduled for June 25&nbsp;in Delhi.

The SCO, which spans over 60 per cent&nbsp;of the Eurasian landmass and is home to 40 per cent&nbsp;of the world's population, significantly impacts the global economy, accounting for 30 per cent of the global GDP. Furthermore, Iran's recent entry into the organisation means that it will participate in its meetings as a full member for the first time this year, under the Indian presidency.

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As India prepares to hold the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Chief Justice meeting from March 10-12, Pakistan is the only country that will skip the meeting.

As India prepares to hold the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Chief Justice meeting from March 10-12, Pakistan is the only country that will skip the meeting. The meeting comes at a time when India is the chair of the grouping and as protocol has extended invite to all the members of the grouping. The 20-year-old group has members from Russia, India, China, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Representatives from all countries, including Russia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, are gathering for in-person meetings barring Pakistan. Pakistan's Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial who was expected to attend the meeting virtually earlier has decided to skip the meeting. Also read | US intelligence warns of risky confrontation between India and China at LAC India received information from Pakistani authorities on Thursday late evening that Pakistan's Chief Justice will not be attending the meeting, something that was later publicly confirmed by the Pakistani foreign ministry. In a statement, Pakistan's foreign ministry said, “Due to his unavoidable commitments on the scheduled meeting dates, the honourable Chief Justice of Pakistan will not be able to participate in the SCO Meeting of the Chief Justices of the Supreme Courts scheduled from 10-12 March 2023. He has accordingly conveyed his regrets to his Indian counterpart who is the current chair/host of the meeting.” The Russian Chief Justice Vyacheslav Mikhailovich Lebedev, Kazakhstan's Chairman of the Supreme Court Aslambek Mergaliyev, and Kyrgyzstan's top Judge Zamirbek Bazarbekov will all be present in person. Iran, the latest member to join the grouping will also be present at the meeting and will be represented by Dr Mohammad Mossadegh Kahnamoui, first deputy of the head of the judiciary. Also read | In a first since Taliban takeover, India to deliver aid to Afghanistan via Chabahar port The meeting will hold discussions and deliberations on important legal matters. India, as the current chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), is also preparing to host its first ministerial meeting. The Energy Ministers will meet on March 14, marking the beginning of a series of meetings leading up to the SCO summit, which will be held under India's presidency. Along with the Energy Ministers' meeting, India will be holding meetings for the Defence, National Security Adviser (NSA), Interior, and Environment Ministers. Transport and Culture Ministerial meetings will be held in April, followed by a Defence Ministerial meeting, and a Foreign Ministerial meeting in May, which will take place in Goa. Finally, the SCO summit is scheduled for June 25 in Delhi. The SCO, which spans over 60 per cent of the Eurasian landmass and is home to 40 per cent of the world's population, significantly impacts the global economy, accounting for 30 per cent of the global GDP. Furthermore, Iran's recent entry into the organisation means that it will participate in its meetings as a full member for the first time this year, under the Indian presidency. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The fortune of Farhat Shahzadi, a close friend of the wife of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, increased drastically (almost four times)&nbsp;while he was in office, as reported by&nbsp;The News International.&nbsp;

While Imran Khan urged Pakistanis living abroad to invest in the nation, Farhat Shahzadi and her family were busy growing their enterprises in other countries and setting up firms in the United Kingdom, as per ANI reports.

During the tenure of Imran Khan's administration, the family of Farhat Shahzadi formed or purchased four firms in the UK whose stated fields of operation are SIC or real estate.

Between 2019 and 2021, Farhat Shahzadi and her husband registered or purchased one company, while Farhat's sister did the same with three others.

Musarat Khan, the sister of Farhat Shahzadi, now owns or has previously owned a number of businesses in the UK.

Farhat Shahzadi, also known as Farah Khan or Farah Gogi, and her husband Ahsan Iqbal Jamil have been the subject of significant corruption charges and are presently residing overseas.

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According to The News International, Imran Khan, however, has described these accusations as political victimisation on the part of the current administration.

Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has defended Farhat Shahzadi at a news conference. The government intends to extradite them back to Pakistan via Interpol after the FIA filed a case against her in accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering Act.

Farah Khan's fortune rose exponentially during Imran Khan's leadership. During 2018, her stated wealth climbed by more than four times. On May 14, 2020, Farah Khan, her husband Ahsan Iqbal Jamil, and three other partners purchased the British firm Goldstar Euro Ltd, according to The News International.&nbsp;

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Before Imran Khan took office, a news source said that Farah Khan's stated assets were valued at PKR 231,635,297 in 2017. Farah's stated assets, however, rose to PKR 971 million in 2021 during the first three years of Imran Khan's administration.

The 2019 Tax Amnesty Programme was used by Farah Khan and her husband as part of Imran Khan's administration to whiten their black money. According to a news report, the couple disclosed PKR 328.7 million and PKR 20 million under the Tax Amnesty Program 2019.

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The fortune of Farhat Shahzadi, a close friend of the wife of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, increased drastically (almost four times) while he was in office, as reported by The News International.

The fortune of Farhat Shahzadi, a close friend of the wife of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, increased drastically (almost four times) while he was in office, as reported by The News International. While Imran Khan urged Pakistanis living abroad to invest in the nation, Farhat Shahzadi and her family were busy growing their enterprises in other countries and setting up firms in the United Kingdom, as per ANI reports. During the tenure of Imran Khan's administration, the family of Farhat Shahzadi formed or purchased four firms in the UK whose stated fields of operation are SIC or real estate. Between 2019 and 2021, Farhat Shahzadi and her husband registered or purchased one company, while Farhat's sister did the same with three others. Musarat Khan, the sister of Farhat Shahzadi, now owns or has previously owned a number of businesses in the UK. Farhat Shahzadi, also known as Farah Khan or Farah Gogi, and her husband Ahsan Iqbal Jamil have been the subject of significant corruption charges and are presently residing overseas. ALSO WATCH | Pakistan media watchdog bans airing former prime minister Imran Khan's speeches According to The News International, Imran Khan, however, has described these accusations as political victimisation on the part of the current administration. Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has defended Farhat Shahzadi at a news conference. The government intends to extradite them back to Pakistan via Interpol after the FIA filed a case against her in accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering Act. Farah Khan's fortune rose exponentially during Imran Khan's leadership. During 2018, her stated wealth climbed by more than four times. On May 14, 2020, Farah Khan, her husband Ahsan Iqbal Jamil, and three other partners purchased the British firm Goldstar Euro Ltd, according to The News International. ALSO READ | GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy vows to ban US companies doing business with China Before Imran Khan took office, a news source said that Farah Khan's stated assets were valued at PKR 231,635,297 in 2017. Farah's stated assets, however, rose to PKR 971 million in 2021 during the first three years of Imran Khan's administration. The 2019 Tax Amnesty Programme was used by Farah Khan and her husband as part of Imran Khan's administration to whiten their black money. According to a news report, the couple disclosed PKR 328.7 million and PKR 20 million under the Tax Amnesty Program 2019. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Pakistan’s police fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse ousted prime minister Imran Khan’s supporters who gathered outside his residence here, defying a government ban on rallies.

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The Lahore High Court suspended the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) ban notification for broadcasting the speeches and statements of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan.

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The police in Lahore on Thursday booked Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan and 400 others on the charges of murder and terrorism during their clash with police personnel.

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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.

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The political turmoil in Pakistan is spilling into the streets. Pakistan's Tehreek-e-Insaf accused the Lahore police of murdering one of its workers on Wednesday. This comes after many PTI workers were taken into custody by Lahore police on Wednesday for violating the prohibitory orders.

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has called back his party supporters and urged them to stop the rally after the police launched a crackdown in the eastern city of Lahore.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has called back his party supporters and urged them to stop the rally after the police launched a crackdown in the eastern city of Lahore. “You all should stop this protest because I fear the government will take this as an excuse to stop the elections from going ahead,” said Khan, before adding, “They are trying to create a law and order situation and that is why I am asking my supporters that we must stop the today. We are calling it off." According to local media reports, one PTI worker was killed after police launched a crackdown, following the violation of Section 144 by Khan's supporters. Water cannons and tear gas canisters were fired as the police arrested more than 40 PTI workers for defying the public gathering ban. Khan slammed the police officials saying that no country uses water canons to silence women on International woman's day, but the current government in power did it. The Imran Khan-led PTI election rally was scheduled to begin at Zaman Park and end at Data Darbar after moving through numerous locations such as Mall Road Underpass, PMG Chowk, Government College, and Central Model School. WATCH | Pakistan imposes Section 144 ahead of PTI rally, Imran calls it a strategy to avoid elections Imran Khan has been one of the most vocal opposition voices in the country at the moment. Ever since losing his PM chair to Shehbaz Sharif last year, he has opened a front against not only the government but also the military institutions. However, the Sharif administration, in recent weeks has tightened the noose around Khan and his rebellion. Earlier this week, media regulator Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) banned television channels from carrying any snippets of Khan's speeches. Read more: News channel suspended for airing Imran Khan's speech in Pakistan The agency cited the airing of 'baseless allegations' and 'hateful, slanderous' statements by Khan against the state violated Article 19 of the constitution. Consequently, ARY News, a private news channel had its license suspended for airing Khan's speech. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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On Monday, a group of Hindu students were stopped from celebrating Holi at Lahore's Punjab University. The students were attacked by Islamist goons with batons & sticks. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

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Pakistan's Islamabad Police on Wednesday allegedly&nbsp;baton-charged participants in the Aurat March, an action which was widely condemned by the country's Human Rights Commission along with many other politicians and former Prime Minister Imran Khan.&nbsp;

Since the first Aurat March in Pakistan, which was taken out in 2018 in Karachi, the women of the country have been holding the march annually in various cities to mark the International Women’s Day on March 8 every year.&nbsp;

As the world marks this special day to voice support for women in their&nbsp;fight for their rights, Wednesday in Pakistan, started with videos surfacing online wherein the police were seen using water canons on women and obstructing the Aurat March.&nbsp;

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While posting one such video where a police officer was pushing a female participant back, Pakistan Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman wrote, “The Islamabad police had no business baton-charging a small peaceful procession."&nbsp;

“It is the women holding laathis that need to be pushed back, not progressive women. Sad to see this happening. I will seek an inquiry,” she added.

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The Punjab home department has already imposed Section 144, barring public demonstrations and gatherings. This came ahead of Wednesday's PTI election rally and Aurat March.&nbsp;Several PTI workers have also been detained in the Zaman Park neighbourhood for breaking Section 144, according to a Geo News report.

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Punjrush which is one of the march’s organisers said, “They started pushing us so we started to push back...&nbsp;and then they started fighting and we started fighting and it just got confusing.”

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The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) also rebuked the alleged use of force by the Islamabad Police. “Women have as much right to peaceful assembly as any citizen. The police are supposed to provide security to the marchers, not to resort to violence against peaceful demonstrators,” the commission said.

Pakistan’s interior minister Rana Sanaullah tweeted on Wednesday after the ruckus that Islamabad Police have been summoned and strict legal action will be taken.&nbsp;

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After the social media was flooded with visual reports coming out of Pakistan, Islamabad Police said Inspector General Islamabad Dr Akbar Nasir Khan had taken notice of the incident. The police also sought a report from the DIG operations.

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The Islamabad Police apologised for the incident and wrote, “The Islamabad police stand&nbsp;with the participants of the march for the struggle and protection of women’s rights.”&nbsp;

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Scores of PTI workers were taken into police custody on Mall Road for violating Section 144. He further said that all roads leading to PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s Zaman Park residence had been cordoned off. Water cannons were used in an effort to dispel PTI workers while police officials also smashed the windows of their cars.

Meanwhile, several PTI activists were detained by police for breaking Section 144. PTI chairman Imran Khan's Zaman Park mansion had all access routes cordoned off. PTI workers were chased away using water cannons, and police officers allegedly broke the windows of their vehicles.

Earlier, Islamabad high court (IHC) on Wednesday trashed a petition challenging the permission granted to organisers to hold Aurat March.&nbsp; 
 
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Pakistan's Islamabad Police on Wednesday allegedly baton-charged participants in the Aurat March, an action which was widely condemned by the country's Human Rights Commission along with many other politicians and former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Pakistan's Islamabad Police on Wednesday allegedly baton-charged participants in the Aurat March, an action which was widely condemned by the country's Human Rights Commission along with many other politicians and former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Since the first Aurat March in Pakistan, which was taken out in 2018 in Karachi, the women of the country have been holding the march annually in various cities to mark the International Women’s Day on March 8 every year. As the world marks this special day to voice support for women in their fight for their rights, Wednesday in Pakistan, started with videos surfacing online wherein the police were seen using water canons on women and obstructing the Aurat March. Also Read | In a first since taking charge, Australia PM Albanese arrives in India While posting one such video where a police officer was pushing a female participant back, Pakistan Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman wrote, “The Islamabad police had no business baton-charging a small peaceful procession." “It is the women holding laathis that need to be pushed back, not progressive women. Sad to see this happening. I will seek an inquiry,” she added. This is NOT ok https://t.co/JDBxjltaJo — SenatorSherryRehman (@sherryrehman) March 8, 2023 × The Punjab home department has already imposed Section 144, barring public demonstrations and gatherings. This came ahead of Wednesday's PTI election rally and Aurat March. Several PTI workers have also been detained in the Zaman Park neighbourhood for breaking Section 144, according to a Geo News report. Isb Police attacked the peaceful women and transgenders who were participating in Aurat March.This happened the very same day when Punjab Police attacked the peaceful PTI women and workers in Lahore. Fascism in Pakistan continues #InternationalWomensDay pic.twitter.com/k5xfq6HiMb — Dr Arslan Khalid (@arslankhalid_m) March 8, 2023 × Punjrush which is one of the march’s organisers said, “They started pushing us so we started to push back... and then they started fighting and we started fighting and it just got confusing.” Also Read | Australians ditch low-fat milk for full-cream as misconceptions clear The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) also rebuked the alleged use of force by the Islamabad Police. “Women have as much right to peaceful assembly as any citizen. The police are supposed to provide security to the marchers, not to resort to violence against peaceful demonstrators,” the commission said. Pakistan’s interior minister Rana Sanaullah tweeted on Wednesday after the ruckus that Islamabad Police have been summoned and strict legal action will be taken. I have taken strict notice of the behaviour meted out to the participants of the women's march in Islamabad. The IG Police Islamabad has been summoned, and strict legal action will be taken against those responsible for this mistreatment. — Rana SanaUllah Khan (@RanaSanaullahPK) March 8, 2023 × After the social media was flooded with visual reports coming out of Pakistan, Islamabad Police said Inspector General Islamabad Dr Akbar Nasir Khan had taken notice of the incident. The police also sought a report from the DIG operations. Watch | UN Chief warns gender equality will take 300 years to achieve The Islamabad Police apologised for the incident and wrote, “The Islamabad police stand with the participants of the march for the struggle and protection of women’s rights.” Pakistan; Scuffle between civil society Women and Police on Aurat March rally in Islamabad lead to Lathi Charge of Women 😳#WomensDay @ICT_Police #InternationalWomensDay pic.twitter.com/skjaehwOTr — Muted Group (@MutedGroupPak) March 8, 2023 × Scores of PTI workers were taken into police custody on Mall Road for violating Section 144. He further said that all roads leading to PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s Zaman Park residence had been cordoned off. Water cannons were used in an effort to dispel PTI workers while police officials also smashed the windows of their cars. Meanwhile, several PTI activists were detained by police for breaking Section 144. PTI chairman Imran Khan's Zaman Park mansion had all access routes cordoned off. PTI workers were chased away using water cannons, and police officers allegedly broke the windows of their vehicles. Earlier, Islamabad high court (IHC) on Wednesday trashed a petition challenging the permission granted to organisers to hold Aurat March. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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At least 15 students of Pakistan’s minority Hindu community were targeted by a radical student organisation for celebrating the Holi festival. The incident took place on Monday at Punjab university premises in Lahore.

According to PTI news agency, around 30 Hindu students had gathered to celebrate the festival of colours at the Law College of Punjab University when they were attacked.

"As students gathered at the lawns of the law college, the Islami Jamiat Tulba (IJT) activists forcibly stopped them from celebrating Holi, which led to a clash resulting in injuries to 15 Hindu students," Kashif Brohi, a university student and an eyewitness told PTI.

He said that they had taken prior permission from the university administration.

The videos going viral on social media purportedly from the spot of violence show a number of&nbsp;violent scuffles between individuals identified as students of the university. WION does not vouch for the authenticity of the videos.&nbsp;

Another student who suffered injuries, Khet Kumar, said that they were attacked again but this time by university guards when they held a demonstration outside the Vice-Chancellor's office to protest the assault by IJT members.

"We have filed an application with the police against the IJT and the security guards involved in thrashing and torturing us, but FIR has not been registered as yet," Kumar said.

Responding to the issue, IJT (Punjab University) spokesperson Ibrahim Shahid denied the involvement of its students.

"None of the students involved in a brawl with the Hindu students belong&nbsp;to the IJT," he said and added the IJT organised 'Quran Reading' at the law college.

Punjab University spokesman Khurram Shahzad told PTI that the students were not given permission to celebrate Holi at the lawns of the law college.

"There would not have been any problem had the celebrations been observed indoors," he was quoted as saying.

He said that the vice chancellor has taken note and ordered an inquiry into the matter.

(With inputs from agencies)

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At least 15 students of Pakistan’s minority Hindu community were targeted by a radical student organisation for celebrating the Holi festival. The incident took place on Monday at Punjab university premises in Lahore.

At least 15 students of Pakistan’s minority Hindu community were targeted by a radical student organisation for celebrating the Holi festival. The incident took place on Monday at Punjab university premises in Lahore. According to PTI news agency, around 30 Hindu students had gathered to celebrate the festival of colours at the Law College of Punjab University when they were attacked. "As students gathered at the lawns of the law college, the Islami Jamiat Tulba (IJT) activists forcibly stopped them from celebrating Holi, which led to a clash resulting in injuries to 15 Hindu students," Kashif Brohi, a university student and an eyewitness told PTI. He said that they had taken prior permission from the university administration. The videos going viral on social media purportedly from the spot of violence show a number of violent scuffles between individuals identified as students of the university. WION does not vouch for the authenticity of the videos. Another student who suffered injuries, Khet Kumar, said that they were attacked again but this time by university guards when they held a demonstration outside the Vice-Chancellor's office to protest the assault by IJT members. "We have filed an application with the police against the IJT and the security guards involved in thrashing and torturing us, but FIR has not been registered as yet," Kumar said. Responding to the issue, IJT (Punjab University) spokesperson Ibrahim Shahid denied the involvement of its students. "None of the students involved in a brawl with the Hindu students belong to the IJT," he said and added the IJT organised 'Quran Reading' at the law college. Punjab University spokesman Khurram Shahzad told PTI that the students were not given permission to celebrate Holi at the lawns of the law college. "There would not have been any problem had the celebrations been observed indoors," he was quoted as saying. He said that the vice chancellor has taken note and ordered an inquiry into the matter. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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