Elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have faced a major boycott and large protest marches. The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and parties like Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rejected the vote, demanding the removal of special refugee seats and better local rights.


People of Pakistan occupied Kashmir boycott elections, join protest march

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the health of its jailed founder and former prime minister Imran Khan. The party stated that credible reports suggest that he is suffering from a serious eye condition that could lead to permanent vision loss if not treated urgently.

Imran Khan's Health Under Scrutiny; PTI Warns of Permanent Vision Loss

Pakistan Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has issued a warning to Imran Khan, saying the former prime minister will be arrested if he dared to launch any anti-government protest.

Pakistan Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has issued a warning to Imran Khan, saying the former prime minister will be arrested if he dared to launch any anti-government protest. "Government ‘prepared to arrest PTI chief’ if fresh protest launched," the minister was quoted as saying by Dawn. Further criticising Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), Sanaullah said it had been creating trouble since 2014. “In 2014, PTI staged protest demonstrations and tried to stop the journey of progress and prosperity. Imran Khan is following the politics of agitation in the shape of long marches, sealing Islamabad on the pretext of a date for elections." WATCH | WION Fineprint: Imran Khan calls for mass arrest movement, says 'get ready for Jail Bharo movement' × The warning comes a day after Khan appealed to his supporters to be prepared for the ‘Jail Bharo Tehreek’ (mass arrest movement). “I ask the people to get ready and wait for my call for ‘jail bharo tehreek’. There will not be that much space in Pakistani jails to have them all,” said Khan. “Wait for my call…when I will give you the signal to fill jails. I know the jails will choke as they don’t have that much capacity." Khan announced the new movement after sedition cases were filed against his close aides viz. PTI senior vice president Fawad Chaudhary and former member of the National Assembly Shandana Gulzar. Read more: Pakistan: Imran Khan calls for ‘Jail Bharo’ movement against Shehbaz Sharif government Notably, Chaudhry was arrested last week from his Lahore residence in a pre-dawn raid after the Secretary of the Election Commission of Pakistan complained against him for “threatening” the members of the electoral body and their families. Meanwhile, Gulzar was booked for “inciting violence against constitutional institutions of the country”. After Khan's long march was suspended last year following an assassination attempt, he had been relatively quiet on the protest front. Thus, experts believe that ‘Jail Bharo Tehreek’ is an attempt by Khan to ratchet up the pressure on the government which is already under extreme duress, trying to balance a failing economy. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'He will be arrested...': Pakistan's interior minister issues warning to PTI chief Imran Khan

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday (April 16) requested Pakistanis living abroad to donate to his campaign against the ''imported' government''.

"Let's thwart the foreign conspiracy for regime change and take the country towards elections. Let the people of Pakistan decide their government," Khan said.

"This is an insult to the 22 crore Pakistani people," the 69-year-old former cricketer added.

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He tweeted on the microblogging platform Twitter, "It is always the people of the country who defend their sovereignty and democracy."

Khan was ousted after a no-confidence motion was passed against him in the National Assembly of Pakistan.

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My request to all those attending our jalsa in Karachi is to carry our Pakistan flag as this is now a fight for Pakistan's sovereignty &amp; haqeeqi (real) democracy, &amp; against US-instigated regime change, supported by local Mir Jafars. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%BE%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%B9%DA%88_%D8%AD%DA%A9%D9%88%D9%85%D8%AA_%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%86%D8%B8%D9%88%D8%B1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#امپورٹڈ_حکومت_نامنظور</a>
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Opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif, who had been the chief minister of Punjab, was chosen as the country's new leader.

Former premier Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz will be in power till an election that must be held by October next year.

His government cemented the control of the lower house of the parliament after Raja Parvaiz Ashraf was elected as its new speaker.

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"I consider it my duty not to let the voice of the Opposition get suppressed," &nbsp;Ashraf said.

"There is a saying in English that the majority has its way, but the Opposition must have its say. We have to always keep this in view," he added.

Previously, Qasim Khan Suri, who is a member of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, resigned as deputy speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly.

"We will never compromise on Pakistan's sovereignty and integrity. We will fight for the country's interests and independence. We will go to any length to protect Pakistan," he tweeted.

The acceptance of the resignation of PTI members is still pending. Pakistan faces the prospect of nearly 100-by elections within two months if they are accepted.

This can be a potential platform for Khan to mobilise support. But it will be a major distraction for Sharif and his coalition partners.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday (April 16) requested Pakistanis living abroad to donate to his campaign against the ''imported' government''. "Let's thwart the foreign conspiracy for regime change and take the country towards elections.

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday (April 16) requested Pakistanis living abroad to donate to his campaign against the ''imported' government''. "Let's thwart the foreign conspiracy for regime change and take the country towards elections. Let the people of Pakistan decide their government," Khan said. "This is an insult to the 22 crore Pakistani people," the 69-year-old former cricketer added. He tweeted on the microblogging platform Twitter, "It is always the people of the country who defend their sovereignty and democracy." Khan was ousted after a no-confidence motion was passed against him in the National Assembly of Pakistan. My request to all those attending our jalsa in Karachi is to carry our Pakistan flag as this is now a fight for Pakistan's sovereignty & haqeeqi (real) democracy, & against US-instigated regime change, supported by local Mir Jafars. #امپورٹڈ_حکومت_نامنظور — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) April 15, 2022 × Opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif, who had been the chief minister of Punjab, was chosen as the country's new leader. Former premier Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz will be in power till an election that must be held by October next year. His government cemented the control of the lower house of the parliament after Raja Parvaiz Ashraf was elected as its new speaker. Also read | See elections happening in Pakistan in 8 weeks time: Fawad Chaudhry "I consider it my duty not to let the voice of the Opposition get suppressed," Ashraf said. "There is a saying in English that the majority has its way, but the Opposition must have its say. We have to always keep this in view," he added. Previously, Qasim Khan Suri, who is a member of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, resigned as deputy speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly. "We will never compromise on Pakistan's sovereignty and integrity. We will fight for the country's interests and independence. We will go to any length to protect Pakistan," he tweeted. The acceptance of the resignation of PTI members is still pending. Pakistan faces the prospect of nearly 100-by elections within two months if they are accepted. This can be a potential platform for Khan to mobilise support. But it will be a major distraction for Sharif and his coalition partners. (With inputs from agencies)

Former PM Imran Khan requests Pakistanis living abroad to donate for his campaign against 'imported' govt

Pakistan&#39;s Opposition Tehreek-e- Insaf party on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court&#39;s unanimous decision to disqualify Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, describing it an end to &quot;godfather&#39;s rule&quot;.

Other Opposition party politicians also gave all the credit to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led by cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan for the legal victory.

The top court had taken up the case in October last year on petitions filed by Imran&#39;s party, Awami Muslim League and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI).

&quot;Godfather&#39;s rule has ended for good! Truth &amp; Justice have prevailed!,&quot; the party tweeted.

&quot;Godfather&#39;s ally, the Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has been disqualified in Panamagate Case!,&quot; it added.

The party&#39;s vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi while addressing the press soon after the judgement, said: &quot;It?s a historic day, let&#39;s strengthen Pakistan, let&#39;s get rid of terrorism from the country.

&quot;Let us take this moment to express gratitude to the armed forces, police and other law enforcement agencies. We should also thank the JIT members for not succumbing to the enormous pressure and serving the cause of justice,&quot; he added.

Pakistan People&#39;s Party leader Zaman Kaira praised Imran fro taking the case to the court.

&quot;The judgement came it was expected. It was on the cards for long. All the opposition parties played their part in this, but the credit does go to PTI and Imran Khan for taking this issue to court and fighting this long legal battle.&quot;

JI&#39;s Siraj ul Haq congratulated the apex court, journalists, lawyers and political workers.

Sharif today resigned as Pakistan Prime Minister after the Supreme Court disqualified him from holding public office and ruled that graft cases be filed against the beleaguered leader and his children over the Panama Papers scandal.

Sharif today resigned as Pakistan Prime Minister after the Supreme Court disqualified him from holding public office and ruled that graft cases be filed against the beleaguered leader and his children over the Panama Papers scandal

Pakistan's Opposition Tehreek-e- Insaf party on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court's unanimous decision to disqualify Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, describing it an end to "godfather's rule". Other Opposition party politicians also gave all the credit to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led by cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan for the legal victory. The top court had taken up the case in October last year on petitions filed by Imran's party, Awami Muslim League and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI). "Godfather's rule has ended for good! Truth & Justice have prevailed!," the party tweeted. "Godfather's ally, the Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has been disqualified in Panamagate Case!," it added. The party's vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi while addressing the press soon after the judgement, said: "It?s a historic day, let's strengthen Pakistan, let's get rid of terrorism from the country. "Let us take this moment to express gratitude to the armed forces, police and other law enforcement agencies. We should also thank the JIT members for not succumbing to the enormous pressure and serving the cause of justice," he added. Pakistan People's Party leader Zaman Kaira praised Imran fro taking the case to the court. "The judgement came it was expected. It was on the cards for long. All the opposition parties played their part in this, but the credit does go to PTI and Imran Khan for taking this issue to court and fighting this long legal battle." JI's Siraj ul Haq congratulated the apex court, journalists, lawyers and political workers. Sharif today resigned as Pakistan Prime Minister after the Supreme Court disqualified him from holding public office and ruled that graft cases be filed against the beleaguered leader and his children over the Panama Papers scandal.

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