IHC restrains arrest and harassment of PTI leaders ahead of long march

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1. 25 Sep 2026 87% related

   6 outlets · 2 developments

   IHC Disposes of Harassment Complaint Against PTI Leaders

   Most outlets reported that the Islamabad High Court dismissed a petition regarding the harassment of PTI leaders following police assurances. 24 News HD noted that the court disposed of the plea and included a partial quote from police officials, while ARY News emphasized the appearance of police officials before the court in response to the harassment complaint.

2. 19 Sep 2026 78% related

   5 outlets

   IHC issues ruling on PTI's planned long march to Islamabad

   Most outlets reported the Islamabad High Court's ruling that political parties and governments cannot legally block public roads during protests. Several also highlighted the court's emphasis on protecting citizens’ rights and preventing violations. A few mentioned additional aspects, such as the court warning against aggression by federating units and directing chief ministers to prevent misuse of state machinery, but these points were not universally included. The framing remained largely consistent, with the primary focus on the illegality of road blockades for political marches.

3. 18 Sep 2026 75% related

   2 outlets

   Khyber Pakhtunkhwa restricts use of state resources for PTI's Islamabad march

   Most outlets reported that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief secretary ordered officials to comply with the Islamabad High Court's directions to prohibit the use of government resources for PTI's Sept 27 march. The coverage was largely uniform, with both excerpts emphasizing the court order and the directive to officials. One outlet added that departmental action could be taken against those violating the order, while the other did not mention this consequence.

4. 15 Sep 2026 80% related

   11 outlets

   IHC rules political parties and officials cannot block Islamabad roads

   Most outlets reported that the Islamabad High Court ruled political parties and public office-holders cannot block roads or use government machinery for protests, particularly in relation to PTI’s planned September 27 march. While the framing and emphasis varied slightly — some outlets led with the court’s directive to provincial chief ministers, while others highlighted the restriction on blocking public spaces — the core legal ruling was consistently presented. A few also noted the court’s order to protect citizens’ rights during the protest, and one mentioned the emphasis on traffic and business safety.

5. 13 Sep 2026 81% related

   14 outlets · 6 developments

   IHC handles legal proceedings over PTI's planned Sept 27 march

   Most outlets focused on the Islamabad High Court’s legal handling of the petition regarding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned September 27 long march. The Business Recorder highlighted the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Advocate General’s argument against the court’s jurisdiction and PTI’s criticism of the court’s proceedings. The Express Tribune led with the court’s directive for affidavits to confirm that state resources would not be used for the protest.