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A new Pakistan: PTI supporters burn utility bills at sit-in
Anti-govt protest at Liberty Chowk continues.
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Together we can: Civil society, MPAs must work together for reform
‘Security issues do not permit public access to Punjab Assembly’.
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Development commissions: Instructions to be sought on petition to dissolve assemblies
PAT vice president said MPAs and parliament members who had received the commissions should be disqualified.
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Imran threatens countrywide protests
PTI chief says he does not ‘trust’ PM to form judicial commission if sit-in ends.
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No way to govern a country
This country can no longer afford to be bereft of governance, at the mercy of Sharifs, Qadris, Zardaris.
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Behold Naya Pakistan
I am leaving this country in spirit today, my body will follow whenever the next chance arises.
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Living through history
D-Chowk scene is a clear manifestation of endemic weaknesses of our fossilised governmental system that must change.
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Nisar claims ISPR issued statement after govt approval
Nisar says ISPR statement echoes government’s view; doesn't contradict PM's and his statements in NA
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Saving democracy: PM requests army chief to mediate, act as guarantor
Imran, Qadri hold one-on-one meetings with General Raheel; PTI chief sticks to his demand for the PM’s resignation.
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Shades of dhandli
Pakistanis must stop believing that there exists an anthropological, sociological reason to bypass the law in Pakistan
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Model Town tragedy: Khawaja Asif says FIR to be lodged against PM, CM
Rafique says that the process for registering the FIR is already underway
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It’s party time!
Revolution, Pakistan style, comes pre-packaged, containerised, and is confined to a small area in the national capital
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Supply and demand: Caterers have a field day at PAT, PTI sit-ins
Move to Red Zone has been boon for business.
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Away from home: A young marcher from Bajaur finds work at sit-ins
Wali believes his family will have opportunities to prosper in ‘Naya Pakistan’.
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Protest divides: PTI youth groups go back to holding separate sit-ins in Lahore
‘ISF announced their sit-in first and the IYW followed’.
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Political games: Upset with PPP, Lyari looks towards PTI
PPP leaders say a few people switching sides will not affect their support base.
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Inconclusive talks: PTI defers next strategy for 24 hours
Imran reiterates demand for prime minister to step down.
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PTI supporters gather at Mazaar-e-Quaid
The protesters said that they had high hopes that Imran Khan will succeed in making Nawaz Sharif resign.
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At least 11 PTI MNAs refuse to resign from lower house
Insiders claim they are resentful of being made scapegoats.
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The other Pakistan
Our national discourse is stuck in a container with thick curtains to block any rays of reality.
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To Coup or not to Coup
Instead of aiming at resignation it would help if Imran and Qadri could extract commitment for institutional changes.
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Dancing, singing: IHC throws out plea seeking ban on live coverage of PTI sit-in
Judge terms the petition frivolous, imposes fine of Rs5000 on the petitioner.
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Minority rule: Supremacy of constitution will ensure protection of minority rights, says Singh
Sikh MPA from PTI speaks on sit in, provincial governance, minority issues.
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Constitution Avenue: Work at government office comes to a standstill
Employees brace barricades, containers to reach destinations.
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Views on standoff: Imran hostage to his supporters’ expectations says Safdar Abbasi
Former PPP senator adds that democracy does not depend upon Nawaz's premiership.
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Fixing the country: Hussain Haroon thinks midterm elections are the only solution
“I demand that they audit the 2013 elections across the country", says Haroon
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Today is the last day for negotiations: Imran
PTI chief urges supporters to flock to Constitution Avenue to join protest sit-in.
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No room to talk
Forget the high road, even asking for a middle ground has become too much to ask for.
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Keep talking
Even the staunchest of Nawaz supporters in their hearts of hearts would find it impossible to disagree with demands.
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Watching the watchdog
Free media only operates in a democracy. In other ‘revolutionary’ models of governance, media freedoms is a casualty.
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Fragile democracy in danger
If a political solution was not found, the army in all likelihood would have to reluctantly step in!
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Protest in Red Zone: Court seeks reply from city administration
Directs administration to submit expenses on management of the crowd; ensure government employees’ access to offices.
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Security threat: Police impound 2,700 motorbikes
Around 50 per cent motorcyclists also fined for not having licences.
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Reconciliation: Resolve impasse through talks says PUC
PUC decided to take part in next elections.
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Pressing demands: PTI, ISF hold separate demonstrations for Khan
‘Residents of DHA least interested in joining Liberty Chowk protest’.
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Speaking up: Respect for law, institutions missing from long march
Activist Jamal Shah talks about lack of political savoir faire in Islamabad rallies.
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PTI will not allow Nawaz Sharif to become a ‘political martyr’, says Imran Khan
PTI chief said the ruling PML-N and its allies were sponsoring rallies to counter his party’s sit-ins in.
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Lockdown: Residents caught between containers, marchers
Public transport, businesses and government offices remain shut amid PTI and PAT sit-ins.
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Independence Day event: Singers present national songs at musical concert
A cake was also cut at the end of the ceremony.
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High sales: At sit-ins, umbrella vendors singing in the rain
Salesmen say demand highest for umbrellas matching colours of PTI, PAT flags.
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Tired but not broken: Resilience, determination high at sit-ins
When asked about the sanitation facilities, women replied that the container toilets are available for women to use.
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Social media: Group of 26 girls struggling to update followers 24/7
Despite odds, PAT team manages to make its presence felt.
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Istehkam-i-Pakistan rally: PML-N workers prepare for show of strength
Party leaders criticise PTI, PAT ‘clash of personalities’; focus on issues, party says.
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A let-down: PML-N rally proves anticlimactic despite large turnout
Many speakers failed to show up as participants clashed.
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Political rhetoric: PkMAP activists, workers organise rally to show support for government
Party leaders advise Imran Khan, Qadri not to take any steps to derail democracy.
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Counter demonstrations: PML-N, allies flex their muscles
Stage countrywide rallies to express solidarity with govt.
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Sit-ins continue: PTI protests spread across the city
Supporters standing against deprivation of their rights, say party leaders.
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No more concessions: PTI refuse to budge on their demands
Imran warns of countrywide wheel-jam strike if demands not met.
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Jati Umra meeting: PM Nawaz, Punjab CM decide not to resign
Sharif brothers not to give in to extra-constitutional demands of PAT, PTI.
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Spilling the beans: 2013 polls massively rigged, claims former ECP official
Former additional secretary Afzal Khan alleges that ex-CJs Iftikhar Chaudhry, Tassaduq Jillani were involved.