1st 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.
The New Year celebrations turned into Tehreek-e-Insaf rallies.
Today, 149 days have passed since the illegal imprisonment of Chairman Tehreek-e-Insaf and former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Imran Khan has been away from the nation for the past five months. But his nation did not forget him, and Imran Khan did not forget his people. The same display of love was seen in different cities last night during the New Year celebration. The citizens chanted Imran Khan Zindabad in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Faisalabad and even abroad in Dubai, including Murree Mall Road. "Tera Yar Mera Yar Qaidi No. 804" could be heard in the cities. Despite the brutality of the police, people expressed their love for Imran Khan.
Hearing on the request for a level playing field will be held on January 3rd.
After the persistent efforts of Tehreek-e-Insaf lawyers, the Supreme Court ultimately scheduled the request for a level playing field on January 3rd. Although the court had previously assured a hearing last week, it was unexpectedly closed. Even today, the hearing is set following the plea from the lawyers.
Brutality at Former MNA Jamshed Dasti's house, but justice remained silent.
Jamshed Dasti said in a video, "Chief Justice of Pakistan, I am addressing you. The CTD police and secret agencies attacked my house. They brutalized my family and kept the whole family hostage for 3 hours. My wife was stripped naked. My 10-month-old baby was crying. This is the extreme of cruelty. I'm not in my senses, I want to die. They took our mobile phones, cameras and whatever else they found in the house."
When will the Chief Justice take notice of this brutality?
Acting Chairman Tehreek-e-Insaf Barrister Gohar's spoke to the media.
Barrister Gohar said while talking to the media, "The Supreme Court ought to address the unwarranted trend of widespread rejection of Tehreek-e-Insaf candidate's nomination papers by returning officers. We are facing severe reprisals, and as a party, the brutality persists. Founder Chairman Imran Khan has explicitly stated that we have no conflicts with any institution or personality within the state. We view the Republic as a nation governed by power and authority under the Constitution, and we aim to ensure fair and transparent elections in the country. The Supreme Court should take cognizance of the situation and implement effective measures for a swift remedy".
Shah Mahmood Qureshi's message from Adiala Jail.
"Happy New Year of peace and progress to all my Pakistanis. I pray 2024 will usher in an era of stability and harmony for all. I sincerely thank my well-wishers and loved ones for their support and prayers during this dark and hard time. I have always stood for Pakistan's sovereignty, rule of law and democratic principles and values. Pakistan Zindabad"
Murad Saeed's father approached the Peshawar High Court.
Murad Saeed's father approached the Peshawar High Court for his son's bail. He has applied for bail in all the cases filed against him, expressing his intention to present himself in the relevant courts. The application also seeks details of all the cases.
Returning officers refuse to give copies of the decision to reject the nomination papers to the candidates.
Moonis Elahi tweeted, "Today, my lawyers went to the RO Office in Gujarat to get the certified copy of the rejection of my nomination papers. There was a heavy contingent of police and unknown persons standing there. My lawyers received threats that they would face arrest and disappearance if they attempted to enter through this entrance. I have asked my lawyers to go to the Election Commission and file a complaint because there is no benefit in being arrested for the third time.
Arsalan Bashir Khatana, Returning Officer of NA163 of Fort Abbas, rejected the nomination papers of Shaukat Basra and Mrs Shaukat Basra. And now the returning officer is refusing to give their duplicate form. He and his staff have been missing from their office since morning. Likewise, other candidates are facing similar denials, preventing them from filing appeals on time".
Biased behavior of Election Tribunal Judge after Returning Officer.
The Election Tribunal judge refused to listen to Firdous Shamim's request. Upon the judge's rejection, his application was forwarded to the Chief Justice to be presented before a new bench.
Masked officials tore the lawyer's collar and dragged him away.
The conduct of masked policemen towards Abdul Wahab Baloch carrying the power of attorney for Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Zahid Iqbal Chaudhry, is deplorable. Abdul Wahab's collar was not just torn, it was the collar of everyone who upholds the principles of the rule of law.
Election Commission's action against TV channels.
The Election Commission instructs PEMRA to take measures against channels conducting surveys in constituencies. In the current results, Tehreek-e-Insaf is prominently in the lead with a clear advantage.
Senior PML-N leader also speaks about the disaster caused by PDM.
The senior leader of PML-N, former Governor of Sindh Muhammad Zubair, said in an interview with a private channel, "During our 16-month rule, not only was there a historic inflation, but the economy also shrank.n, but the economy also shrank.