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

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1. 25 Sep 2026 72% 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. 20 Sep 2026 80% related

   6 outlets

   KP Police Warned Against Facilitating PTI's Islamabad March

   Most outlets reported that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Inspector General of Police, Zulfiqar Hameed, directed police not to facilitate the PTI’s planned September 27 Islamabad march. While the core directive was consistently mentioned, some outlets, like Geo News and Dunya News, added context about the IHC’s involvement or potential disciplinary action, whereas others, like Minute Mirror and Daily Times, presented the warning more briefly without additional framing. All excerpts emphasized the prohibition on police assistance to the rally.

3. 16 Sep 2026 75% related

   3 outlets

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

   Most outlets led with the Islamabad High Court’s order to prevent the arrest and harassment of PTI leaders ahead of the September 27 march, naming individuals such as Shoaib Shaheen and Malik Amir Ali. The Express Tribune added that the court summoned the Islamabad SSP Operations in person and adjourned the hearing, while ARY News and Dunya News focused primarily on the restraint orders without mentioning the procedural details.

4. 15 Sep 2026 77% 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 77% 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.