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title: "PTI long march enters fifth day as caravan approaches Peshawar"
description: "Most outlets reported that the PTI long march entered its fifth day, with the caravan moving toward Peshawar. One outlet highlighted that the convoy was led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi upon entering the city. Both excerpts noted the ongoing nature of the march but provided minimal additional context or framing."
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# PTI long march enters fifth day as caravan approaches Peshawar

pakistan · updated 9 Oct 2026, 9:56 AM PKT · 29 Sep – 9 Oct 2026 · 128 articles from 19 outlets over 10 developments

## How it developed

Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it.

### 8 Oct 2026 — PTI long march enters fifth day as caravan approaches Peshawar (4 outlets)

> Most outlets reported that the PTI long march entered its fifth day, with the caravan moving toward Peshawar. One outlet highlighted that the convoy was led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi upon entering the city. Both excerpts noted the ongoing nature of the march but provided minimal additional context or framing.

- **Daily Times** — [PTI’s caravan enters Peshawar](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1564570/ptis-caravan-enters-peshawar/) · 9 Oct 2026, 9:56 AM PKT
  > A convoy led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi entered Peshawar on Thursday evening as PTI continued its long march for a fifth consecutive day. The route plan for the march, being carried out to demand the release of jailed PTI founder Imran Khan, has undergone multiple changes since its launch on Oct 4. […]
- **Business Recorder** — [Afridi-led convoy enters Peshawar](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40443373/afridi-led-convoy-enters-peshawar) · 9 Oct 2026, 6:00 AM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing
  > KARACHI: A convoy led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi entered Peshawar on Thursday evening as PTI continued its long march for a fifth consecutive day. The route plan for the march, being carried out to demand the release of jailed PTI founder Imran Khan, has undergone multiple changes since its launch on Oct 4. While the party initially vowed to march towards Islamabad, its ...
- **Pakistan Today** — [Sohail Afridi-led PTI march enters Peshawar on fifth day](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/08/sohail-afridi-led-pti-march-enters-peshawar-on-fifth-day) · 8 Oct 2026, 9:45 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Afridi-led PTI march enters Peshawar on fifth day
- **Hum News English** — [PTI long march enters fifth day as caravan heads towards Peshawar](https://humenglish.com/latest/pti-long-march-enters-day-5-as-caravan-heads-towards-peshawar/) · 8 Oct 2026, 10:45 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing
  > PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march entered its fifth day on Thursday, with the caravan set to leave Khyber for Peshawar as the party revised its schedule and proposed route through several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The caravan spent the night in Khyber after a large number of supporters gathered there for an address by KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. According ...

### 7 Oct 2026 — PTI long march enters fourth day, moves toward Khyber (3 outlets)

> Most outlets reported that the PTI long march entered its fourth day and was moving toward Khyber. They noted the involvement of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, with some emphasizing that he led the convoy. All excerpts mentioned the ongoing nature of the march and its progression, though framing varied slightly in the prominence given to the provincial cabinet meeting and the route details.

- **Daily Times** — [PTI march heads to Khyber as Afridi leads convoy](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1563861/pti-march-heads-to-khyber-as-afridi-leads-convoy/) · 7 Oct 2026, 6:25 PM PKT
  > The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf long march entered its fourth day on Wednesday as the convoy moved toward Khyber. Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi continued leading the procession. The convoy departed from Mattani and was scheduled to stay overnight in Khyber. PTI had changed its route a day earlier, deciding to travel toward Khyber before moving to […]
- **Hum News English** — [PTI march set to enter Khyber on fourth day as CM Afridi calls provincial cabinet meeting](https://humenglish.com/latest/pti-march-set-to-enter-khyber-on-fourth-day-as-cm-afridi-calls-provincial-cabinet-meeting/) · 7 Oct 2026, 12:11 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing
  > PESHAWAR: The PTI's long march towards Islamabad entered its fourth day on Wednesday, with the convoy set to move into Khyber district from Mattani on the outskirts of Peshawar, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi called a meeting of the provincial cabinet. PTI sources said the marchers had camped overnight at Mattani and would enter Khyber today. After a stay in the dist...
- **Minute Mirror** — [PTI march enters fourth day as KP cabinet meeting ...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pti-march-enters-fourth-day-as-kp-cabinet-meeting-called-640623/) · 7 Oct 2026, 8:20 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march towards Islamabad entered its fourth day on Wednesday as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail

### 6 Oct 2026 — PTI long march route changed to Khyber district (4 outlets)

> Most outlets reported that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced a change in the route of PTI’s long march, with the convoy now heading toward Khyber district instead of Peshawar. While the Business Recorder led with the resumption of the march and the movement toward Kohat, other outlets emphasized the shift in route and described it as part of a "slow-burn" strategy, a phrase used by Daily Pakistan. All excerpts noted the involvement of Chief Minister Afridi in the announcement.

- **Minute Mirror** — [Sohail Afridi announces change in PTI long march r...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/sohail-afridi-announces-change-in-pti-long-march-route-640517/) · 6 Oct 2026, 9:44 PM PKT
  > Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has announced a change in the route of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) ongoing long march with the procession now set to move towards Khyber district instead of heading directly to Peshawar.
- **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [PTI’s Long March heads to Khyber instead of Peshawar amid ‘Slow-Burn’ strategy](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/06-Oct-2026/ptis-long-march-heads-to-khyber-instead-of-peshawar-amid-slow-burn-strategy) · 6 Oct 2026, 8:49 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing
  > PESHAWAR – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) long march taken new turn, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announcing change in protest route as party’s convoy pushes ahead with campaign demanding the release of party founder Imran Khan. Instead of proceeding directly towards Peshawar under earlier plan, the march is set to make stop in Khyber first […]
- **Hum News English** — [PTI alters long march route after Kohat sojourn](https://humenglish.com/latest/pti-alters-long-march-route-after-kohat-sojourn/) · 6 Oct 2026, 7:27 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing
  > PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has changed the route of its long march, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announcing that the caravan will head to Khyber district on Tuesday night before proceeding to Peshawar. The announcement came as the PTI convoy, led by Afridi, left Kohat on the third day of its march. Under the earlier schedule, the caravan was due to head dir...
- **Business Recorder** — [KP CM resumes PTI march, convoy moves towards Kohat](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442833/kp-cm-resumes-pti-march-convoy-moves-towards-kohat) · 6 Oct 2026, 6:39 AM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing
  > PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday resumed PTI’s march from Jail Chowk in Karak to Kohat. Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi has urged people from every corner of Pakistan should reach Swabi, saying the future course of action will be announced there. He was addressing Long March participants at Jail Chowk in Karak, paid tribute to the peop...

### 5 Oct 2026 — PTI long march progresses from Karak towards Kohat (7 outlets)

> Most outlets reported that the PTI long march, led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, reached Karak and then moved towards Kohat. The framing varied slightly: some highlighted the march's continuation after stalled talks, while others focused on the completion of the first leg or the resumption of the journey from Karak. All excerpts noted the movement and the involvement of the KP Chief Minister, but none provided additional context about the nature or outcome of the government-opposition discussions.

- **Dunya News** — [KP CM Afridi resumes PTI march, convoy moves towards Kohat](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/976267-kp-cm-afridi-resumes-pti-march-convoy-moves-towards-kohat) · 5 Oct 2026, 7:24 PM PKT
  > KP CM Afridi resumes PTI march amid deadlocked talks, road blockades and arrests as convoy follows planned route towards Islamabad.
- **Hum News English** — [PTI long march moves towards Kohat after overnight stay in Karak](https://humenglish.com/latest/pti-long-march-moves-towards-kohat-after-overnight-stay-in-karak/) · 5 Oct 2026, 6:42 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing
  > PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday resumed its long march from Karak towards Kohat an overnight stay in the district. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi is leading the long march bound for Islamabad. The march began from Gandi Chowk in Lakki Marwat on Sunday and covered around 80 kilometres before reaching Karak late at night. Afridi had reached Lakki Marwat by ...
- **Minute Mirror** — [PTI march moves from Karak towards Kohat](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pti-march-moves-from-karak-towards-kohat-639970/) · 5 Oct 2026, 5:41 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday continued PTI’s long march, addressing
- **Aaj News (English)** — [PTI long march reaches Karak after covering 80km from Lakki Marwat](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330475321/pti-long-march-reaches-karak-after-covering-80km-from-lakki-marwat) · 5 Oct 2026, 4:39 PM PKT · 58% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march launched from the southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa completed its first leg and is now planning its strategy for the next stages of its journey. The march began from Gandi Chowk in Lakki Marwat district on Sunday evening and covered around 80 kilometres before reaching its first stop in Karak late at night. People from Bannu, North Waziristan...
- **Business Recorder** — [PTI long march moves towards Kohat after overnight stay in Karak](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442727/pti-long-march-moves-towards-kohat-after-overnight-stay-in-karak) · 5 Oct 2026, 4:20 PM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march, launched from southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has completed its first leg and is moving towards the next stage of its planned route, Aaj News reported on Monday. The march began from Gandi Chowk in Lakki Marwat on Sunday evening and covered around 80 kilometres before reaching Karak late at night, where participants spent the night. Participants from ...
- **Dawn** — [PTI long march: After Karak address, KP CM's convoy to depart for Kohat](https://www.dawn.com/news/2034928/pti-long-march-after-karak-address-kp-cms-convoy-to-depart-for-kohat) · 5 Oct 2026, 3:57 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Monday resumed PTI’s long march towards Islamabad as he addressed supporters in Karak, from where his convoy will depart for Kohat. The opposition has gone ahead with its march despite warnings from the Centre, which has vowed to prevent any gatherings in the federal capital. The protest aims to demand the release of jailed party founder and fo...
- **Daily Times** — [PTI begins long march towards Islamabad](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1562622/pti-begins-long-march-towards-islamabad/) · 5 Oct 2026, 10:14 AM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Sunday launched the PTI’s long march towards Islamabad from Gandi Chowk in Lakki Marwat, saying the party would “not accept” any policy that was against the interests of the people of the province and Pashtuns. Afridi reached Lakki Marwat by helicopter to lead the PTI’s long march, which […]

### 4 Oct 2026 — PTI announces and begins long march to Islamabad after talks with government fail (11 outlets)

> Most outlets reported that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced and began its long march to Islamabad following a deadlock in government-opposition talks. Coverage focused on the timing of the march, the involvement of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, and the failure of negotiations. Some outlets, like Hum News English, noted the differing accounts from both sides on why the talks failed, while others, such as Minute Mirror and Business Recorder, led with the start of the march and preparations. Geo News and Pakistan Observer highlighted the breakdown of talks and the mobilization of supporters, but did not provide specific quotes or detailed explanations of the disagreement.

- **Business Recorder** — [Afridi launches PTI’s ‘long march’ from KP](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442665/afridi-launches-ptis-long-march-from-kp) · 5 Oct 2026, 4:57 AM PKT
  > PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Sunday launched the PTI’s long march towards Islamabad from Gandi Chowk in Lakki Marwat, saying the party would “not accept” any policy that was against the interests of the people of the province and Pashtuns. Afridi reached Lakki Marwat by helicopter to lead the PTI’s long march, which is being held to demand the release of jailed p...
- **Pakistan Today** — [PTI’s Islamabad march begins as Afridi defies warnings, leads convoy from KP](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/05/ptis-islamabad-march-begins-as-afridi-defies-warnings-leads-convoy-from-kp) · 5 Oct 2026, 2:38 AM PKT · 79% identical wording to the newest filing
  > PTI’s long march to Islamabad begins as KP CM Sohail Afridi leads a convoy from Lakki Marwat, demanding Imran Khan’s release. Thousands join the protest as Gandapur’s convoy turns back from Yarik amid security concerns, while Section 144 remains in force across several KP districts.
- **24 News HD** — [CM Sohail Afridi reaches Lakki Marwat to lead PTI long march](https://www.24newshd.tv/04-Oct-2026/cm-sohail-afridi-reaches-lakki-marwat-lead-pti-long-march) · 4 Oct 2026, 7:47 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Sunday reached Gandi Chowk in Lakki Marwat by helicopter to lead the first phase of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) long march, hours after government-opposition talks aimed at averting the protest ended in deadlock.
- **Pakistan Observer** — [PTI Long March Begins From Lakki Marwat Amid Failed Talks](https://pakobserver.net/pti-long-march-begins-from-lakki-marwat-amid-failed-talks/) · 4 Oct 2026, 7:33 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has launched its march towards Islamabad from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat amid failure of talks with…
- **Geo News** — [Govt-PTI talks collapse: Who said what](https://www.geo.tv/latest/684990-govt-pti-talks-collapse-who-said-what) · 4 Oct 2026, 6:44 PM PKT · 37% identical wording to the newest filing
  > National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq chairs the second round of meeting between the government and the opposition team at the Parliament House in Islamabad on October 3, 2026. — Geo News Government-opposition negotiations aimed at averting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's ...
- **Minute Mirror** — [PTI kicks off long march from Lakki Marwat](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pti-kicks-off-long-march-from-lakki-marwat-639448/) · 4 Oct 2026, 6:29 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has launched the first phase of its long march in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, beginning from Lakki Marwat as political tensions
- **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [CM Sohail Afridi leads PTI long march from Lakki Marwat](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/04-Oct-2026/cm-sohail-afridi-leads-pti-long-march-from-lakki-marwat) · 4 Oct 2026, 6:12 PM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing
  > LAKKI MARWAT –A long march led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has started from Gandi Chowk in Lakki Marwat. PTI leader Junaid Akbar and other party leaders are also accompanying the chief minister during the march. Sohail Afridi said the participants would reach Khairabad on October 8, after which the next course of […]
- **Hum News English** — [Sohail Afridi reaches Lakki Marwat to lead PTI long march](https://humenglish.com/latest/sohail-afridi-reaches-lakki-marwat-to-lead-pti-long-march/) · 4 Oct 2026, 5:52 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing
  > PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Sunday reached Gandi Chowk in Lakki Marwat by helicopter to lead the first phase of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) long march, hours after government-opposition talks aimed at averting the protest ended in deadlock. Afridi arrived at a special helipad prepared near Maidadkhel and later reached the container set up for the march,...
- **Dunya News** — [PTI convoy sets out from DI Khan for long march](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/976074-pti-convoy-sets-out-from-di-khan-for-long-march) · 4 Oct 2026, 3:29 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The caravan led by KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi had yet to depart from Lakki Marwat, where PTI workers were gathering at Gandi Chowk
- **Daily Times** — [Deadlock persists after govt-PTI talks falter over long march](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1562432/deadlock-persists-after-govt-pti-talks-falter-over-long-march/) · 4 Oct 2026, 1:12 PM PKT · 58% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Government-PTI talks ended without a breakthrough as differences remained over counterterrorism measures and the planned PTI long march. The opposition has announced its march towards Islamabad from Sunday, keeping political tensions high. Sources said negotiations stalled after both sides failed to resolve key administrative and security issues. The deadlock mainly concerns administrative meas...
- **ARY News (English)** — [Sohail Afridi announces schedule for PTI long march to Islamabad](https://arynews.tv/sohail-afridi-announces-schedule-for-pti-long-march-to-islamabad) · 4 Oct 2026, 12:32 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Following deadlock in govt-opposition's talks, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has announced that a long march towards Islamabad will begin today.

### 3 Oct 2026 — Government and PTI hold second round of talks amid October 4 march discussions (14 outlets)

> Most outlets reported that the second round of talks between the government and PTI took place on October 2, with a focus on the party's planned October 4 Islamabad march. Some outlets, such as 24 News HD and BOL News, indicated that progress was made and that a written agreement was being drafted, while others, like Aaj News (English) and Daily Pakistan (English), noted that the talks ended in deadlock and the march proceeded. The framing of the outcome varied, with some emphasizing optimism and others highlighting the continuation of tensions.

- **Daily Times** — [Government-Opposition draw up draft deal to cool political temperature](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1562303/government-opposition-draw-up-draft-deal-to-cool-political-temperature/) · 4 Oct 2026, 11:11 AM PKT
  > The government and opposition remained engaged in negotiations on Saturday to finalise a draft agreement ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned October 4 long march towards Islamabad, but the two sides had yet to reach a final understanding, sources said. The development came during the second round of talks between representatives of the federal […]
- **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [KP CM Sohail Afridi shares PTI Long March Schedule as talks fail](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/04-Oct-2026/kp-cm-sohail-afridi-shares-pti-long-march-schedule-as-talks-fail) · 4 Oct 2026, 10:11 AM PKT · 62% identical wording to the newest filing
  > LAKKI MARWAT — Talks between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) failed to break the deadlock, pushing Imran Khan’s party to go ahead with planned long march from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to Islamabad. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced that the first phase of the PTI march would begin at 1pm today, October 4, from […]
- **Aaj News (English)** — [PTI long march’s first phase to begin today, says KP CM](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330475169/pti-long-marchs-first-phase-to-begin-today-says-kp-cm) · 4 Oct 2026, 9:16 AM PKT · 48% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has announced that the first phase of the long march will begin today. In a statement posted on social media platform X, Afridi said, “God willing, we will begin the first phase of the long march today from Gandi Chowk in Lakki Marwat.” Outlining the route, he said people from Tank, Dera Ismail Khan, South Waziristan, North Waziristan, Bannu and L...
- **24 News HD** — [PTI launches Islamabad march after govt talks end without deal](https://www.24newshd.tv/04-Oct-2026/pti-launches-islamabad-march-govt-talks-end-without-deal) · 4 Oct 2026, 8:35 AM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Two days of negotiations between the government and the joint opposition have ended without an agreement as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) begins its planned long march towards Islamabad from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
- **Dunya News** — [Deadlock persists after govt-opp talks falter amid PTI long march from today](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/976002-deadlock-persists-after-govtopp-talks-falter-amid-pti-long-march-from) · 4 Oct 2026, 8:20 AM PKT · 59% identical wording to the newest filing
  > PTI was reluctant to accept certain administrative measures in areas affected by terrorism and was also hesitant over the government's position on counterterrorism strategy.
- **Pakistan Today** — [Govt, Opposition talks ‘reportedly’ bear fruit as PTI march hangs in balance](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/04/govt-opposition-talks-reportedly-bear-fruit-as-pti-march-hangs-in-balance) · 4 Oct 2026, 2:01 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Government and opposition negotiators reportedly reached an understanding after marathon talks on the PTI’s Oct 4 Islamabad march, with a joint draft being prepared. Achakzai insists no final decision can be taken before meeting jailed PTI founder Imran Khan, while KP CM Afridi retains march plan.
- **Minute Mirror** — [Can govt-PTI talks stop the Oct 4 march?](https://minutemirror.com.pk/can-govt-pti-talks-stop-the-oct-4-march-639285/) · 3 Oct 2026, 11:39 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The government and opposition held a second round of talks on Saturday. The meeting focused on political tensions and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s planned march
- **The Nation** — [Government, opposition begin second round of talks amid political tensions](https://www.nation.com.pk/03-Oct-2026/government-opposition-begin-second-round-talks-amid-political-tensions) · 3 Oct 2026, 9:24 PM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The government and opposition resumed negotiations in Islamabad on Saturday, with National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq chairing the second round as both sides seek to ease political tensions through dialogue.
- **BOL News** — [Govt, opposition make progress in talks ahead of Islamabad march](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/govt-opposition-make-progress-in-talks-ahead-of-islamabad-march) · 3 Oct 2026, 8:08 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Pakistan's government and opposition report progress in crucial talks ahead of the Islamabad march. Sources say a written agreement is being drafted.
- **Pakistan Observer** — [Breakthrough in Govt-PTI talks as October 4 Long March may be called off](https://pakobserver.net/breakthrough-in-govt-pti-talks-as-october-4-long-march-may-be-called-off/) · 3 Oct 2026, 7:29 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing
  > ISLAMABAD – A major breakthrough reported in government-opposition negotiations, with the two sides moving beyond their initial differences and working…
- **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan government, opposition begin second round of talks amid tensions](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistan-government-opposition-begin-second-round-of-talks-amid-tensions-3003072) · 3 Oct 2026, 6:06 PM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing
- **Abb Takk News** — [Govt, opposition begin second round of talks in Islamabad](https://abbtakk.tv/govt-opposition-begin-second-round-of-talks-in-islamabad/) · 3 Oct 2026, 5:17 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing
  > ISLAMABAD: The government and opposition on Saturday resumed negotiations in Islamabad as both sides held their second round of talks amid continuing tensions over the PTI’s planned October 4 march. The meeting is being held in National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq’s chamber, with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, PPP Senator...
- **Geo News** — [Govt-PTI second round of talks begins amid deadlock over Oct 4 Islamabad march](https://www.geo.tv/latest/684836-govt-pti-resume-talks-on-second-day-as-islamabad-march-deadlock-persists) · 3 Oct 2026, 4:43 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing
  > PTI and government delegations hold talks at the National Assembly speaker's chamber in Islamabad, October 2, 2026. — X/@BarristerGoharSecond meeting important "round of negotiations": PTI chief.PTI members back continuation of talks with govt: sources.Members suggest quitting...
- **Hum News English** — [Govt, PTI open second-day of dialogue with key demands on table](https://humenglish.com/latest/govt-pti-open-second-day-of-dialogue-with-key-demands-on-table/) · 3 Oct 2026, 3:45 PM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing
  > ISLAMABAD: The second day of formal talks between the government and the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf began at Parliament House on Saturday, with the two sides exchanging positions on the party's planned October 4 march and the treatment of incarcerated PTI founder and former prime minister Imran Khan. The talks are being held in the chamber of National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, who is fa...

### 2 Oct 2026 — Government and PTI resume talks as Islamabad march approaches (10 outlets)

> Most outlets led with the resumption of talks between the government and PTI amid the looming Oct 4 Islamabad march, noting the high-stakes nature of the negotiations and the lack of a breakthrough in the first round. Several also highlighted the announcement that the PTI march would begin from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with some specifying that Sohail Afridi would lead it. A few outlets, like Dunya News and Hum News English, included the government’s stance that protests would not yield concessions, while others, such as Dawn and Minute Mirror, focused more on the logistical details of the march’s start. Overall, the framing was largely consistent, with variations in emphasis on the march’s leadership and the government’s position.

- **The Express Tribune** — [Govt, PTI kick off second round of talks ahead of Oct 4 long march](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2632785/govt-pti-kick-off-second-round-of-talks-ahead-of-oct-4-long-march) · 3 Oct 2026, 12:16 PM PKT
  > NA Speaker Sadiq thanks members of the government, PPP and opposition for participating in the talks
- **Aaj News (English)** — [Govt, opposition to hold another round of talks today](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330475041/govt-opposition-to-hold-another-round-of-talks-today) · 3 Oct 2026, 11:51 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The government and opposition are set to hold another round of talks at Parliament House today, with both sides maintaining their positions and a final decision expected from the meeting. The talks are scheduled for around 2.30pm in the conference hall of Speaker Ayaz Sadiq’s chamber. The two sides had agreed to continue negotiations during their previous meeting, which saw heated exchanges and...
- **Minute Mirror** — [PTI’s Islamabad march kicks off from K-P tomorro...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/ptis-islamabad-march-kicks-off-from-k-p-tomorrow-638915/) · 3 Oct 2026, 11:20 AM PKT · 45% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is set to begin its protest march from the southern districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on October 4.
- **Hum News English** — [Govt, PTI to resume talks today amid tensions over Oct 4 march](https://humenglish.com/latest/govt-pti-to-resume-talks-today-amid-tensions-over-oct-4-march/) · 3 Oct 2026, 11:04 AM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) are set to resume negotiations at 3pm on Saturday at Parliament House, following an initial round of talks in which both sides exchanged demands amid tensions over the party’s planned October 4 march on Islamabad. The first round, held on Friday in National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq’s chamber, concluded with both sides describing the di...
- **24 News HD** — [Govt, Opposition hold second round of talks today](https://www.24newshd.tv/03-Oct-2026/govt-opposition-hold-second-round-talks-today) · 3 Oct 2026, 10:13 AM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Another round of talks between the government and the opposition will be held today at 2:00 PM in the afternoon, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Saturday.
- **Dunya News** — [Govt, PTI to resume talks today as Oct 4 protest looms](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/975897-govt-pti-to-resume-talks-today-as-oct-4-protest-looms) · 3 Oct 2026, 8:56 AM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The government had made it clear that protests and unrest would not lead to concessions
- **Dawn** — [PTI to begin march from south KP tomorrow](https://www.dawn.com/news/2034348/pti-to-begin-march-from-south-kp-tomorrow) · 3 Oct 2026, 7:16 AM PKT · 47% identical wording to the newest filing
  > PESHAWAR: PTI Khyber Pakh­tun­khwa Secretary Information Shaukat Yousafzai said on Friday that the party’s protest march would start from the southern districts and be led by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. “The march on October 4 will take place at any cost,” he said in a statement issued here. He said the procession from the southern districts would be led by the chief minister, while the proce...
- **Business Recorder** — [PTI, govt, PPP meet again today after first round failure](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442433/pti-govt-ppp-meet-again-today-after-first-round-failure) · 3 Oct 2026, 6:00 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing
  > ISLAMABAD: The first round of talks between the government and the PTI-led opposition ended without a breakthrough on Friday, with both sides agreeing to resume negotiations at 2pm today (Saturday), as the opposition’s October 4 long march on Islamabad drew closer. The meeting, chaired by National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq at his chamber, focused on the prevailing political situation, the PTI...
- **Pakistan Today** — [Govt, Opposition leaders hold high-stakes talks over PTI long march](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/02/govt-pti-hold-talks-as-oct-4-march-keeps-political-tensions-high) · 2 Oct 2026, 10:35 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Govt, PTI hold talks as Oct 4 march keeps political tensions high
- **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [Govt, PPP, opposition hold first round of talks at Parliament House](https://www.app.com.pk/national/govt-ppp-opposition-hold-first-round-of-talks-at-parliament-house/) · 2 Oct 2026, 6:33 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The first round of talks between the government, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and opposition concluded at Parliament House here on Friday, with Speaker National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq facilitating the dialogue.

### 1 Oct 2026 — Government and PTI hold talks ahead of October 4 long march (17 outlets)

> Most outlets reported that the federal government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) held talks in the National Assembly speaker’s chamber on October 2, 2026, as part of efforts to address tensions ahead of the PTI’s planned October 4 long march. Many also noted that the initial discussions between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Zardari had focused on the political and security situation, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. While most coverage framed the talks as a step toward dialogue, a few outlets, such as *24 News HD* and *Pakistan Observer*, described the meetings as “high-stakes” or “key,” emphasizing the significance of the negotiations. *Arab News Pakistan* and *Dawn* specifically mentioned that PTI affirmed its intention to proceed with the long march despite the talks.

- **Dunya News** — [First round of govt-opposition talks ends as Oct 4 PTI protest looms](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/975776-first-round-of-govtopposition-talks-ends-as-oct-4-pti-protest-looms) · 2 Oct 2026, 4:23 PM PKT
  > Government and opposition talks ended in Islamabad with PTI seeking Imran Khan’s release and other demands, while the government called for withdrawal of the October 4 long march.
- **Abb Takk News** — [Govt, PTI representatives hold talks in NA speaker’s chamber](https://abbtakk.tv/govt-pti-representatives-hold-talks-in-na-speakers-chamber/) · 2 Oct 2026, 3:43 PM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing
  > ISLAMABAD: Representatives of the federal government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) are holding talks in the chamber of the National Assembly speaker amid heightened political tensions surrounding the party’s October 4 long march towards Islamabad. The meeting comes after weeks of strained relations between the Centre and the PTI-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...
- **Minute Mirror** — [Govt, PTI talks underway ahead of Oct 4 march](https://minutemirror.com.pk/govt-pti-talks-underway-ahead-of-oct-4-march-638650/) · 2 Oct 2026, 3:30 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Talks between the government and opposition were underway on Friday as political tensions intensified ahead of the PTI’s planned October 4 protest march in Islamabad.
- **Business Recorder** — [Govt, opposition begin talks in Islamabad](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442344/govt-opposition-begin-talks-in-islamabad) · 2 Oct 2026, 3:00 PM PKT · 67% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Negotiations between the government and opposition began at the Parliament House on Friday, with the two sides discussing the country’s current political situation and matters of mutual interest, Aaj News reported. The meeting is being held in the committee room of the National Assembly speaker’s chamber, with Speaker Ayaz Sadiq leading the government’s negotiating team, ahead of the Pakistan T...
- **Aaj News (English)** — [Government, opposition begin dialogue as talks get underway](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330474939/government-opposition-begin-dialogue-as-talks-get-underway) · 2 Oct 2026, 3:00 PM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Negotiations between the government and the opposition began in Pakistan’s federal capital on Friday, with the talks taking place in the committee room of the Speaker’s Chamber. The two sides are discussing the country’s current political situation and matters of mutual interest. National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq is leading the government’s negotiating delegation. Other participants include ...
- **Dawn** — [Talks between govt, opposition underway as PTI’s Oct 4 protest looms over federal capital](https://www.dawn.com/news/2034249/talks-between-govt-opposition-underway-as-ptis-oct-4-protest-looms-over-federal-capital) · 2 Oct 2026, 2:56 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Talks are underway between the PTI-led opposition and the ruling coalition over the party’s proposed Oct 4 long march. The meeting between government and opposition representatives is being held to defuse the current political crisis in the country, with the PTI’s planned Oct 4 protest march to demand party founder Imran Khan’s release becoming the new bone of contention between the party and t...
- **Arab News Pakistan** — [Pakistan’s PTI party says Oct. 4 protest march to go on as government opens talks](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/pakistans-pti-party-says-oct-4-protest-march-to-go-on-as-government-opens-talks-3002961) · 2 Oct 2026, 1:42 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing
- **ARY News (English)** — [Govt, PTI begin talks at National Assembly speaker’s chamber](https://arynews.tv/pti-govt-talks-over-kp-situation-2-october-2026) · 2 Oct 2026, 1:30 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing
  > ISLAMABAD: Talks between government and opposition representatives are underway in the chamber of the Speaker of the National Assembly, amid heightened political tensions over the October 4 long march..
- **Pakistan Observer** — [PTI-govt talks begin at NA speaker chamber ahead of Islamabad long march](https://pakobserver.net/pti-govt-talks-begin-at-na-speaker-chamber-ahead-of-islamabad-long-march/) · 2 Oct 2026, 1:22 PM PKT · 71% identical wording to the newest filing
  > ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the federal government started talks regarding the situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and long march…
- **Geo News** — [Govt-PTI talks begin at NA speaker's chamber ahead of Oct 4 long march](https://www.geo.tv/latest/684682-govt-pti-talks-begin-at-na-speakers-chamber-ahead-of-oct-4-long-march) · 2 Oct 2026, 1:12 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing
  > PTI and government delegations hold talks at the National Assembly speaker's chamber in Islamabad, October 2, 2026. — ReporterPTI chief Barrister Gohar, Senate opposition leader attend talks.Interior minister , PM's aide Rana Sanaullah among participants.Achakzai refuses to...
- **Hum News English** — [Govt, PTI talks begin as both sides signal readiness for negotiations](https://humenglish.com/latest/govt-pti-talks-begin-as-both-sides-signal-readiness-for-negotiations/) · 2 Oct 2026, 12:44 PM PKT · 65% identical wording to the newest filing
  > ISLAMABAD: The federal government and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) are set to hold their first formal round of negotiations in the coming days, as both sides on Friday signalled readiness to engage, even as questions over a possible long march and the prospect of emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) continued to hang over the talks. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State fo...
- **24 News HD** — [Govt, Opposition leaders hold high-stakes talks over PTI long march](https://www.24newshd.tv/02-Oct-2026/govt-opposition-leaders-hold-high-stakes-talks-pti-long-march) · 2 Oct 2026, 12:36 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The federal government and the joint opposition began talks on Friday on the political and security situation, including developments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) planned October 4 long march, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
- **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [First round of talks between govt and PTI today ahead of long march](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/02-Oct-2026/first-round-of-talks-between-govt-and-pti-today-ahead-of-long-march) · 2 Oct 2026, 9:30 AM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing
  > ISLAMABAD – The federal government and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have formed a joint delegation to hold talks with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership on the country’s current political situation. The first round of talks will take place today (Friday) at the chamber of the National Assembly speaker. The decision was taken during a […]
- **The Nation** — [Govt, PTI head for talks ahead of Oct 4 march](https://www.nation.com.pk/02-Oct-2026/govt-pti-head-talks-ahead-oct-4-march) · 2 Oct 2026, 6:21 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Ruling coalition, PTI to hold talks today President Zardari, PM Shehbaz discuss political, security situation Express concern over security situation in KP PTI Chairman Gohar says opposition has accepted govt’s offer of talks.
- **Pakistan Today** — [PM-Zardari meeting yields Friday talks with PTI amid Oct 4 march prep, KP governor rule threat](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/01/pm-zardari-meeting-yields-friday-talks-with-pti-amid-oct-4-march-prep-kp-governor-rule-threat) · 1 Oct 2026, 11:26 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Pakistan govt and PTI will hold talks Friday ahead of the Oct 4 protest march as political tensions persist. Gohar accepts govt invitation, while governor’s rule or emergency in KP remains under discussion. Opposition seeks unconditional dialogue and vows peaceful protest.
- **BOL News** — [Government, opposition to meet Friday as PTI protest march looms](https://www.bolnews.com/pakistan/government-opposition-to-meet-friday-as-pti-protest-march-looms) · 1 Oct 2026, 10:54 PM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Pakistan's government and opposition to meet Friday. This key decision follows PM Shehbaz Sharif and President Zardari's Islamabad talks amidst a looming PTI protest.
- **Associated Press of Pakistan** — [President, PM discuss country’s political, security situation](https://www.app.com.pk/national/president-pm-discuss-countrys-political-security-situation/) · 1 Oct 2026, 9:39 PM PKT · 41% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday held meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari at the Presidency to discuss the country's overall political and security situation.

### 30 Sep 2026 — PTI approves October 4 long march toward Islamabad, government engages in off-the-record talks (8 outlets)

> Most outlets reported that the PTI political committee approved a long march beginning on October 4, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi set to lead the march from the southern districts. Some also noted the party’s plan to respond to possible government action. Separately, multiple outlets highlighted that Rana Sanaullah, the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs, disclosed ongoing “off-the-record talks” between the government and PTI regarding the protest. A few outlets mentioned the government’s readiness to block the march from entering Islamabad. While the framing of the PTI’s route varied slightly, the core coverage focused on the approval of the march and the informal dialogue between the government and PTI leadership.

- **Dunya News** — [Govt, PTI holding 'off-the-record talks' over October 4 protest: Rana Sanaullah](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Pakistan/975641-govt-pti-holding-offtherecord-talks-over-october-4-protest-rana-) · 1 Oct 2026, 6:45 PM PKT
  > Sanaullah said the government had made arrangements to prevent participants from entering Islamabad if the PTI leadership did not withdraw the proposed protest
- **Abb Takk News** — [Sanaullah says govt, PTI in ‘off-the-record’ dialogue over Oct 4 march](https://abbtakk.tv/sanaullah-says-govt-pti-in-off-the-record-dialogue-over-oct-4-march/) · 1 Oct 2026, 4:59 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing
  > ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has said the federal government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) are holding informal, “off-the-record” discussions ahead of the party’s planned march on Islamabad on October 4. The PTI had shifted its planned September 27 protest to October 4. The party says...
- **Geo News** — [Govt, PTI âoff-the-record talks' underway over October 4 long march, says PM aide](https://www.geo.tv/latest/684524-govt-pti-off-the-record-talks-underway-over-october-4-long-march-says-pm-aide) · 1 Oct 2026, 4:17 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah gestures during a meeting. — PID/FileSanaullah says govt ready to stop PTI march from entering Islamabad.Governor’s rule procedure is laid out in Constitution: PM's aide. Says parliament holds authority over...
- **The Express Tribune** — [President, PM form committee to initiate talks with PTI leadership](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2632462/president-pm-form-committee-to-initiate-talks-with-pti-leadership) · 1 Oct 2026, 3:55 PM PKT · 57% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Joint delegation comprising federal government and PPP representatives to meet PTI leadership tomorrow
- **Dawn** — ['Off-the-record talks' between PTI and govt ongoing: Rana Sanaullah](https://www.dawn.com/news/2033967/off-the-record-talks-between-pti-and-govt-ongoing-rana-sanaullah) · 1 Oct 2026, 2:54 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah said on Thursday that the federal government and PTI were engaged in “off-the-record talks” regarding PTI’s planned protest on October 4. Sanaullah made the remarks while appearing in Geo News’ morning show “Geo Pakistan”. Sanaullah said that the decision on the proposed march rested with PTI’s senior leadership, “with whom off-t...
- **Minute Mirror** — [PM Shehbaz to discuss K-P crisis with president, m...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/pm-shehbaz-to-discuss-k-p-crisis-with-president-ministers-638115/) · 1 Oct 2026, 2:17 PM PKT · 47% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to hold consultations with President Asif Ali Zardari and senior federal ministers on Thursday over the worsening political and security situation in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P).
- **The Nation** — [PTI approves Oct 4 long march, plans response to possible action](https://www.nation.com.pk/01-Oct-2026/pti-approves-oct-4-long-march-plans-response-possible-action) · 1 Oct 2026, 1:07 PM PKT · 59% identical wording to the newest filing
  > The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s political committee has approved a long march beginning on Oct 4, according to party sources.
- **BOL News** — [PTI approves October 4 long march toward Islamabad](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/pti-approves-october-4-long-march-toward-islamabad) · 1 Oct 2026, 12:19 PM PKT · 57% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Political tensions are rising as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf prepares to take its long march toward Islamabad on Oct. 4, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi set to lead the mobilisation, according to party sources.

### 29 Sep 2026 — PTI confirms October 4 Islamabad march will proceed (3 outlets)

> Most outlets reported that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to proceed with its planned October 4 long march to Islamabad, with the party’s parliamentary group rejecting a proposal to postpone. A few also noted the party’s plan for a prolonged stay in Swabi and Chief Minister Sohail Afridi’s statement that the march will go ahead “under all circumstances.” One outlet highlighted Afridi’s claim that more people will join the October 4 march compared to the earlier protest on September 27.

- **24 News HD** — [Sohail Afridi says more people will join Oct 4 march](https://www.24newshd.tv/29-Sep-2026/sohail-afridi-says-people-will-join-oct-4-march) · 29 Sep 2026, 10:16 PM PKT
  > Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has said more people will participate in the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march on October 4 than were expected to join the planned September 27 protest, 24NewsHD TV reported on Tuesday.
- **Hum News English** — [Sohail Afridi says Oct 4 PTI march will go ahead ‘under all circumstances’](https://humenglish.com/latest/sohail-afridi-says-oct-4-pti-march-will-go-ahead-under-all-circumstances/) · 29 Sep 2026, 7:48 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing
  > PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi said on Tuesday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned long march on Islamabad would take place on October 4 “under all circumstances”. Speaking at a joint news conference with provincial Adviser for Finance Muzammil Aslam in Peshawar, Afridi accused the federal government of trying to divert public attention from key issues. He a...
- **Aaj News (English)** — [PTI sticks to Oct 4 long march, plans prolonged stay in Swabi](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330474526/pti-sticks-to-oct-4-long-march-plans-prolonged-stay-in-swabi) · 29 Sep 2026, 6:46 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to proceed with its planned long march to Islamabad on October 4, with the party’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa parliamentary group considering a prolonged stay in Swabi before deciding the next phase of the protest. The decision was taken at a parliamentary party meeting chaired by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Tuesday. The meeting was held...

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