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Punjab government says around 200 suspects have been acquitted of all charges after being proven innocent

Defense minister tells media Imran Khan’s party challenged the foundation of the state by targeting defense installations in May 9 riots

Fashion designer denies accusations of inciting crowds to attack the Lahore Corps Commanders’ house during May 9 riots

P.M. Sharif vows to show ‘no leniency’ to anyone involved in the violent demonstrations, saying the country cannot survive if culprits not punished

Chairing law and order meeting in Lahore, premier says people who attacked civil properties will face anti-terrorism courts

In statement, watchdog says people detained for peaceful protest should be released while those who committed violence should be appropriately charged

Former environment minister joins growing list of politicians exiting party amidst ongoing crackdown

PTI chief alleges ‘plot’ to pit Army against his party may lead to disintegration of Pakistan

In statement, party reiterates rejection of calls for dialogue, claiming it can only add to the prevailing instability and uncertainty

In briefing, State Department spokesman calls for adherence to human rights and legal processes in all arrests

Special Corps Commanders’ Conference vows to show no restraint to rioters and calls for national consensus to achieve political stability

Speaking with journalists at IHC, PTI chief blames Army chief Gen. Asim Munir for his arrest by NAB earlier this week

JUIF chief calls for action against individuals who destroyed public property, with PPP leader warning such actions will not be tolerated

PTI supporters break into military buildings, vandalize monuments after party issues call to ‘shut down Pakistan’

The BJP, by not acting sternly against communal violence in Gujarat, has strengthened the violent trend of harassment against the Muslim minority

In dissenting note, Justice Yahya Afridi quotes PTI chairman’s call for followers to reach D-Chowk and says there is sufficient proof to initiate contempt proceedings

Banning the extremist party is not enough; the time has come to act on the 2019 recommendations of Justice Qazi Faez Isa

Hundreds of protesters and police injured, with authorities claiming thousands have been arrested for blocking main roads and attacking law enforcement personnel

While some arteries have been cleared, major thoroughfares in several cities continue to be blocked by the party’s workers

At least four people dead, 52 others arrested following hours-long rampage that saw mobs try to halt Congress’ certification of presidential election results