Pakistani police detained several lawmakers and leaders of former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party in raids following a large rally demanding his release. The move comes amidst tensions between Khan’s party and the ruling coalition, highlighting the ongoing political instability in Pakistan.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), held a major rally in Islamabad demanding his immediate release from prison. Thousands of supporters gathered despite government crackdowns and roadblocks, highlighting the party’s ongoing strength. The rally, which was met with tear gas and police action, marks a significant escalation in the political tension surrounding Khan’s imprisonment.
Islamabad’s administration has announced a lockdown of the city’s internal and external routes ahead of a major rally by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party on September 8th. The police have increased security measures, including heightened patrolling, and have placed all police stations on high alert. The move comes as authorities attempt to control the anticipated large crowds attending the rally.
A man breached security at a Donald Trump rally in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, prompting police intervention. The incident comes amidst heightened security concerns following a recent shooting at a Trump rally. The man’s motivation and political affiliation remain unclear.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party, PTI, is defying a government ban and plans to hold a rally in Islamabad on Thursday, August 22. The government has cited security concerns and a history of violence associated with the party, leading to widespread anxieties. The planned rally marks a significant escalation in the ongoing political turmoil in Pakistan.
Former President Donald Trump’s plane was diverted to Billings, Montana due to a mechanical issue, just hours before a scheduled rally in Bozeman to support Republican Senate candidate Tim Sheehy. The incident occurred as the incumbent Democratic Senator Jon Tester faces a tight race against Sheehy.
Former President Trump publicly thanked the woman who created a chart he was referencing during an assassination attempt in July, crediting her with saving his life. He called her a ‘computer genius’ and said he’d ‘sleep with that chart for the rest of my life’.
Former US President Donald Trump, appearing at his first rally since surviving an assassination attempt, launched a fierce verbal assault on President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump, sporting a bandage on his ear, attributed his survival to a ‘fractional’ movement that averted a direct hit from the bullet. He also pushed back on accusations of aligning with the extremist ‘Project 2025’ manifesto, distancing himself from the conservative ideology.
Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, held their first joint campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, drawing thousands of supporters. The event marked Trump’s first public appearance since a would-be assassin attempted to take his life last week. The rally highlighted key issues, including the economy, border security, and the fentanyl crisis, with Vance taking aim at Vice President Kamala Harris and her record.
Former Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon says she expects a message of unity and support for manufacturing in the Midwest at Trump’s rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She believes the event will be safe despite recent security concerns following the failed assassination attempt on the former president.
