13th January 2024 News Headlines
A summary of today's important and breaking news regarding PTI and the country that the mainstream media of Pakistan will never show you.
Attack on caretaker chairman Tehreek-e-Insaf Barrister Gohar's house.
Today, the residence of Barrister Gohar, the Acting Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, fell victim to an attack by unidentified individuals. In this disturbing incident, Barrister Gohar's wife, son, and nephew were subjected to physical harm. The condition of Barrister Gohar's nephew is reported as critical, leading to his immediate transfer to PIMS Hospital.
Adding to the gravity of the situation, Barrister Gohar revealed during a live hearing in the Supreme Court that the assailants not only carried out acts of violence but also took away important documents from the house.
The Chief Justice instructed the Additional Attorney General to prevent such actions. While addressing the court, Barrister Gohar attempted to provide detailed insights into the case but was abruptly halted.
Despite Barrister Gohar's intentions to share crucial information with the court, he faced interference, with live broadcasts being interrupted.
Toshakhana NAB case hearing in Adiala Jail.
Today, 161 days have passed since the illegal imprisonment of founder chairman Tehreek-e-Insaf and former prime minister Imran Khan.
Today, the case involving Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi regarding Toshakhana was once again brought before the Accountability Court in Adiala Jail. Judge Muhammad Bashir proceeded to record statements from additional NAB witnesses during the hearing. The NAB court is conducting daily sessions, aiming for a swift punishment for Imran Khan.
After Barrister Gohar, Omar Ayub's house was also attacked.
The level of fascism against Tehreek-e-Insaf increased as soon as the election approached. First Acting Chairman and then Secretary General of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Omar Ayub's house was attacked by the police without a warrant. They vandalized the house. The top leaders of Tehreek-e-Insaf are punished for being loyal to Imran Khan.
The Election Commission's double standard was exposed once again.
The Election Commission has shown double standards in dealing with PTI. While Tehreek-e-Insaf was denied the bat symbol because of intra-party election concerns, the ANP got the lantern symbol even without holding intra-party elections. ANP was fined only 20 thousand rupees and given an extension until May 10.
Last day to submit tickets, ROs closed their offices.
The leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Shahid Khattak, said in his tweet that the offices of returning officers in Kirk are closed and they are not accepting PTI tickets. While in Gujarat, when the candidate Mudassar Machhiana came to submit his ticket, the returning officer returned his nomination papers by making a fake signature. Against which Mudassar Machiana filed a complaint with the Election Commission.
Massive rise in electricity and gas prices after the end of Imran Khan government.
Since Imran Khan's government ended, there has been a staggering increase of 125% in electricity prices and a substantial 500% rise in gas prices. Currently, the nation is grappling with severe gas and electricity shortages. In the era of Imran Khan, not only were electricity and gas prices kept in check, but there was also a successful eradication of load shedding.
Raja Riaz, who claimed to remove Imran Khan from the elections, himself excluded from the electoral process.
Following the no-confidence motion, Raja Riaz, the leader of the National League and former leader of the opposition in the National Assembly, opted out of the election after seeing his significant defeat. He used to say last year that Imran Khan would not participate in the election. Today, Raja Riaz himself chose to avoid the electoral process. The public sits anxiously, awaiting to take revenge from all the double-dealers and traitors on election day.
Onions, tomatoes, and rice prices have increased, while ghee and cooking oil prices have decreased.
There's a rise in prices for onions, tomatoes, firewood, pulses, large cuts of meat, broiler chicken, and LPG cylinders. Additionally, the inflation burden has intensified with an increase in rice and fruit prices.
In the second week of the new year, prices for 21 goods have risen.
In the second week of the new year, the inflation rate and prices of 21 commodities surged. The year's second week in 2024 has witnessed uncontrollable inflation, with the country experiencing a rapid rise in the inflation rate. The weekly inflation rate spiked by 1.36%, setting a record-high annual inflation rate of 44.2%.