Opposition Leader in Punjab Assembly, Ahmed Khan Bhachar telephoned PTI President Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi to discuss strategy for the November 24 protests. Sources report that Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi expressed regret, saying, “Doctors have advised three weeks of bed rest; otherwise, I would have personally led the protest.” He directed Gujrat leaders to ensure a large […]
The committee has issued a protest call against the imposition of a presidential ordinance by the Azad Kashmir administration. The Joint People’s Action Committee has given the strike call in a meeting to protest against arrests made in Rawalakot and Mirpur. The committee demanded the end of the newly promulgated presidential ordinance and the implementation […]
Kenya is considered an economic bright spot in the troubled East African region. But it is grappling with around $80 billion in external and domestic debt, and interest payments are eating up two-thirds of its annual revenue, more than its bills for health or education. An International Monetary Fund review was delayed by protests that […]
The opposition parties have announced protest targets the hike in power tariffs, inflated electricity bills, and the release of PTI leader Imran Khan. JI has also announced a sit-in at Islamabad’s D-Chowk, while the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) is organizing nationwide demonstrations against rising inflation. To counter the protests, authorities have closed the routes leading to […]
Hasina’s government has ordered schools and universities to close indefinitely and stepped up efforts to contain weeks of rallies demanding equal access to public sector jobs. Riot police have fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse crowds while protesters and students allied to the premier’s ruling Awami League have battled on the streets with […]
Prime Minister Imran Khan said the global public opinion was changing on the Palestinian issue. Also there were rising voices now that criticized Israeli actions, adding that a day would come when Palestinians; would have their own country. Speaking on the occasion of Palestine Solidarity Day, the premier said: “I am seeing a very positive […]
People all the world have marched together in protests against the Israeli oppression; Consequently, as it enters the eight-day of killing 33 Palestinians and wounding dozens of them. Besides witnessing lockdown in various parts of the world; people have come out for pro-Palestinian protests; raising the Palestinian flags and holding placards. People from different parts […]
Myanmar police fired on protesters around the country on Sunday on the bloodiest day of weeks of demonstrations against a military coup and at least 18 people were killed, the U.N. human rights office said. Police were out in force early and opened fire in different parts of the biggest city of Yangon after stun […]
Mass street protests are back in Algeria and the government is nervous. Cries of “Algeria, free, democratic” have once again been heard as thousands from all walks of life thronged to Kherrata, a town 200km (120 miles) east of the capital, Algiers, on Tuesday. When the anti-government movement, known as the Hirak, started almost exactly […]
