Bharat Express

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf

Clashes erupted between law enforcement and PTI supporters across the twin cities. Government ministers exchanged fiery statements with PTI leaders, escalating tensions

With PTI calling for protests at D-Chowk in Islamabad on October 4, the Federal Ministry of Interior decided to invoke Article 245 of the Constitution. This article allows the Armed Forces to assist civil power when required.

The decision came a day after the party had named Umar Ayub Khan as its candidate for the prime minister and Aslam Iqbal as chief minister for Punjab.

The polls saw independent candidates, many associated with Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, secure the majority of seats, thwarting the army-supported Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz's (PML-N) prospects for a ruling majority.

Most of the petitions were filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC), while two PTI-backed candidates moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against the results, and at least three petitions were filed in the Sindh High Court (SHC).

Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khan said the family hasn’t been able to meet the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief in jail following election results, but expressed concerns for his safety, alleging threats from the army establishment.

Pakistan general elections were marred by violence by armed groups and the suspension of mobile and internet services in the whole of Pakistan.

According to election rules, the campaigning would end at the stroke of midnight between February 6 and 7, meaning no political rally is allowed

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Gohar Ali Khan reported a disturbing incident during a Supreme Court hearing on his party's electoral symbol, the cricket "bat."

The last date for filing the nomination papers for the elections is December 24.