Tag: #Crackdown
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Thank you PTI: US to cut off funds to Pakistan to discourage the “crackdown on political dissent”
In 2023, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party took a significant step by hiring a PR firm in Washington, after alleging that their government had been destabilized due to the direction by the U.S government to bring down their administration via cipher. This contentious issue has led to legal proceedings involving both Prime Minister Mr. Khan…
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The Crackdown!
The harshest punishment should be dealt out to the arsonists. There was never ever a chance of the Army going mellow on this one. The first example set is from within their own ranks. ISPR Director General (DG) Maj-Gen Ahmed Sharif in his address said recently that three army officers, including a lieutenant general, were…
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What’s next on Pakistan’s political scene
Pakistan’s political scene is constantly evolving, with no one moment resembling the next. Let’s examine the current scenario: From Zaman Park, Khan continues to criticize the Army in his speeches, blaming it for the crackdown and labeling it as an attack on democracy. The only change in his narrative is his appeal for assistance from…
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WhatsApp Crackdown in India Shuts Down 2 Million Accounts
California, Silicon Valley: Social networking giant WhatsApp, owned by Facebook, shut down 2 million accounts in India for spreading fake news and misinformation. WhatsApp is taking steps to prevent fake news and misinformation, and in view of this campaign, it closed down 2 million accounts of Indian users for spreading wrong news and misinformation. The…
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After Lahore, crackdown against TLP has started in Karachi
According to reports, crackdown against Tehreek-e-Lubaik Pakistan has started in Karachi and security agencies have decided that they can no longer see the nation being held hostage by miscreants. BaaghiTV reports that the operation has begun and that orders have been issued to arrest all the leaders. Sindh Home Minister directs IG Sindh to…
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Crackdown on Drug Dealers Continues in Lahore
Crackdown on drug dealers continues on the instructions of SP Cantt Saeed Aziz. Factory Area and Chowki Punjab Society Police raided a counterfeit liquor factory on a tip-off. Arsalan, a former recorded drug dealer, was arrested during the operation. One accused fled the scene. 500 bottles of counterfeit liquor, 300 liters of raw liquor, packing material and…
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The UN Rights Council Called Wednesday on Belarus to Halt its Crackdown
Geneva, March 24 (AFP/APP): The UN rights council called Wednesday on Belarus to halt its crackdown on peaceful demonstrators, urging the UN rights chief to probe violations in connection with last year’s controversial presidential vote. In a separate move, the United States and 18 other countries announced the creation of a new body for collecting evidence of abuses…
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Gilgit Police conducts search operation against illegal vehicles
GILGIT, Mar 06 (APP): Gilgit Police conducted grand search operation against illegal vehicles, 22 non-standard number plates, 27 fancy lights, hooters from 3 vehicles and tinted windows from 98 vehicles were removed from various places in Gilgit. A total of 156 vehicles were checked out.Gilgit police on Saturday took strict action against several public and private illegal…
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Local police holds five kite sellers after launching crackdown against the business
MULTAN, Mar 06 (APP): Local police held five kite sellers with recovered around 1700 kites from their possession after launching crackdown against the business was running at different places of the city. Kupp police station apprehended kite seller named Azfar Naqvi, and seized more than 1300 kites found in his custody. Police station Old Kotwali held…
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Six shot dead on Myanmar crackdown’s bloodiest day
Yangon, Feb 28 (AFP/APP):Myanmar security forces shot dead at least six protesters Sunday in the bloodiest action so far to smother opposition to the military coup four weeks ago. The junta is battling to contain a massive street movement demanding it yield power and release ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was detained…