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PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan warned outside Parliament House that attempts to apply a “minus formula” would destabilize the political system, saying “if one is minus, then none will remain.” He condemned the use of water cannons on Imran Khan’s sisters during their Adiala Jail protest, calling it misuse of force. Gohar criticized restrictions on Khan’s family meetings, questioned the government’s excuses, and cautioned that continued suppression could lead to consequences beyond control.

Imran Khan’s sisters staged a one‑night sit‑in outside Adiala Jail after being denied their weekly meeting. PTI alleged police used water cannons at 2 a.m. in freezing temperatures to disperse the peaceful protest, drawing sharp criticism from party leaders and journalists. Aleema Khan later called off the sit‑in but announced they will return Tuesday to meet Khan again.

A peaceful sit‑in outside Adiala Jail demanding meetings with Imran Khan has intensified as PTI leaders, supporters, and Khan’s sisters joined together. Protesters raised slogans rejecting “oppressive rules” and vowed not to leave until Khan’s isolation ends. Aleema Khan accused authorities of subjecting her brother to solitary confinement and mental torture, while leaders including Atif Khan, Junaid Akbar, Moin Qureshi, Sajid Mehmood, Salman Akram Raja, Nooreen Khan Niazi, Aun Abbas Buppi, and Uzma Khan condemned…

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said some elements want to create conflict between institutions and political leaders, warning that the country cannot afford further confrontation. Stopped by police while attempting to meet Imran Khan at Adiala Jail, he told reporters that court‑approved meetings with Khan and Bushra Bibi should be allowed to ease tensions.

PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said the economy cannot run “on force” and stressed that his party supports providing facilities to the business community. Addressing traders at the FPCCI in Islamabad, he highlighted PPP’s preference for decentralization compared to PML‑N’s centralization, and claimed Pakistan’s exports to Europe rose by 60% during his tenure as foreign minister. Bilawal also pointed to a 30 trillion rupee leakage in the tax system, called for expanding the tax net, and reiterated PPP’s manifesto pledge…

Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt has been deported from the United Kingdom after his visa was revoked over undeclared pending cases. According to Geo News, Butt was detained alongside fellow YouTuber Nadeem Naniwala during an inquiry but later cleared of terrorism allegations. While Naniwala, a British national, was released, authorities discovered Butt had failed to disclose active cases when applying for his visa. Following the findings, the UK Home Office ordered his immediate departure, and he returned to Pakistan on…

The Islamabad High Court has declared maintainable a petition challenging the LLB degree of Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri and issued notices to the federal government, President of Pakistan, Judicial Commission, Parliamentary Committee on Judges’ Appointment, HEC, and Karachi University. The division bench, headed by Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar, heard arguments from petitioner Mian Daud Advocate, who submitted written replies from HEC and Karachi University claiming the degree is fake.

In Rawalpindi, sisters of PTI’s founding members staged a protest at the Gorakhpur checkpoint after being stopped on their way to Adiala Jail. Police had set up barricades and deployed heavy contingents, leading to a face‑off with PTI workers who chanted slogans. Addressing supporters, Aleema Khan criticized restrictions on meeting Imran Khan and said even doctors are not allowed inside the jail. She warned that if family members are denied access, the protest will continue and could turn into a sit‑in.

Unidentified armed men attacked the Peshawar residence of PTI Senator Khurram Zeeshan Advocate late at night, leaving one employee seriously injured. Police said the assailants arrived in several vehicles and opened fire, damaging the house. Senator Zeeshan, who was not present at the time, told BBC the property belongs to his father‑in‑law and confirmed an FIR has been registered. Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred in Hayatabad’s Phase 2 area. PTI leaders condemned the attack, calling it a cowardly…

The International Monetary Fund has approved a $1.2 billion installment for Pakistan, confirming that the country has met key reform conditions under its $7 billion loan program. Of the approved funds, $1 billion will be released immediately, while $200 million will support climate resilience projects through the IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Facility. The Fund praised Pakistan’s commitment to reforms despite recent floods, urging further progress in privatization and energy sector improvements.