A 25-year-old man died in Kerala, India, after his ambulance was delayed for an hour due to a traffic block caused by a fallen tree while he was being transferred from Attappady to Thrissur.

Opposition parties PTI and TTAP have strongly criticized the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government's ban on the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), advocating for political solutions through dialogue to resolve disputes.

The Kerala High Court has acquitted the first accused in the Attappadi Madhu lynching case.

Health experts advise seeking medical attention if you lose more than five percent of your body weight in six months without trying, highlighting potential underlying health issues.

Misgivings have stalled the rapprochement efforts between JUI-F and PTI, with JUI-F ruling out joining the TTAP movement for now.

Internal tensions within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have reportedly surfaced, particularly concerning the party's and TTAP's plans for upcoming May 1 events in Lahore.

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is reportedly grappling with a two-pronged challenge, including internal rifts and ongoing differences with the TTAP.

A TTAP leader stated that the party intended to distance itself from the April 9 rally, which was associated with PTI founder Imran, even prior to a meeting with him.

Pakistani ministers from PTI and TTAP have rejected allegations linking Imran Khan's son, Kasim, and his UN speech to a conspiracy against the country's GSP+ status, also condemning the arrest of Aliya Hamza Malik.

Leaders of Pakistan's opposition alliance Tehreek Tahaffuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) have alleged that the government is deliberately making the issue of PTI founder Imran Khan’s health controversial.

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The Pakistani government and TTAP have begun discussions on a negotiation framework, with sources indicating that the health and medical care issues of PTI founder Imran Khan were also part of the talks.

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A new stretch of the State highway connecting Kuttikkanam and Kattappana has been officially inaugurated.

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The TTAP's sit-in protest has entered its fifth day, with blocked routes to Parliament House now cleared. The opposition alliance is currently deliberating its future course of action.

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Tehreek Tahaffuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) has urged the Pakistani government to involve the opposition and Parliament in discussions regarding defence pacts and policies, citing a changing regional situation.

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Demands Imran's release, national anti-terror strategy

An opposition alliance in Pakistan, TTAP, has expressed willingness to engage the government in talks regarding constitutional protection and a national counterterrorism strategy, citing rising attacks in K-P and Balochistan.

ISLAMABAD: Leaders of the opposition alliance Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) on Sunday launched a broadside against the government, terming its national and foreign policies “flawed”, criticising its economic performance and governance decisions, and warning that the country was facing irreversible damage. The leaders, including Taimur Khan Jhagra, Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, Akhunzada Hussain Yousafzai and others, were speaking at a press conference in Islamabad. Jhagra alleged that the ...

THE controversy surrounding the medical care, or lack thereof, given to incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan has shone a harsh spotlight on the intersection of politics and basic human rights in today’s Pakistan. Speaking on Tuesday, the interior minister accused the jailed leader’s sister, Aleema Khan, of “delaying” Mr Khan’s medical checkup for three days, allegedly so she could ‘do politics’ over his health. “Alm­ost all political leaders were on board, but Aleema Khan sahiba vetoed them,” Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi claimed. According to the minister, her insistence that Mr Khan’s checkup and treatment be conducted under specific circumstances was merely a means to keep the matter of his deteriorating health alive for as long as possible. But while the opposition TTAP alliance quickly dismissed Mr Naqvi’s statement as “blatantly misleading and contrary to the facts”, remarks made by some PTI leaders regarding Mr Naqvi’s role and their interactions with the government seemed to partially endorse it. Mr Khan’s sisters later made a set of counterclaims in their own press conference, presenting a very different picture compared to the interior minister’s version of events. According to them, their brother was “not fine”. They recalled he was not given prompt treatment when he flagged his eye condition some three months ago to jail authorities. They also claimed that the government had reneged on its promises to transfer Mr Khan to a private hospital and to grant the family access to the doctors nominated by it. From where things stand, it is very difficult to ascertain how much of what each party says is true. Clearly, there is significant disagreement within the PTI camp concerning the right course of action regarding Imran Khan’s health, with some leaders seemingly willing to trust the government’s handling of his condition, while others, especially his family, insist on personal oversight. That said, the government is also not without blame for how it has mismanaged the jailed leader’s health. It may be recalled that officials had initially denied that anything was wrong with Mr Khan, and the truth only came out after information regarding his visit to Pims in Islamabad was leaked to the press. By mishandling its communications on the matter, the government itself gave good reason for the family to doubt it can promise the former prime minister’s well-being, and it cannot now blame his sisters for wanting more oversight over his treatment by doctors they trust. Therefore, while the PTI and Mr Khan’s family need to firmly decide what it is that they want, the government must also respect their wishes and ensure much greater transparency in how it is dealing with Mr Khan’s ailment. It must also ensure his sons can visit him. No one’s health should be held hostage to political bickering. Published in Dawn, February 19th, 2026

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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTAP) have rejected the results of the Gilgit-Baltistan elections, alleging widespread rigging. They claim the elections were a repeat of the irregularities seen in the 2024 general elections.

The PTI in Punjab is reportedly experiencing protest fatigue, with TTAP questioning the party's lacklustre mobilization efforts.

Mehmood Khan Achakzai, leader of the Tehreek Tahaffuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP), hinted that the opposition alliance might quit the assemblies if the government does not change its attitude towards Imran Khan.

The TTAP has announced nationwide protests for Friday in Pakistan, citing concerns over inflation and rising fuel prices, with calls also made for the transfer of PTI founder Imran Khan to a hospital and the release of political prisoners.

The chief of TTAP has urged all major political leaders to unite and take steps to safeguard the Constitution and strengthen democratic principles.

The TTAP and PTI opposition parties in Pakistan have united to announce an anti-government protest drive, citing recent hikes in fuel prices as the primary reason.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi met with Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Allama Raja Nasir Abbas of the Tehreek Tahaffuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) as reports of a rift within the opposition alliance emerged.

TTAP has denied reports of rifts with the family of Imran Khan, asserting that their alliance remains strong.

The TTAP opposition alliance has expressed dissatisfaction with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister regarding a planned rally, indicating political tensions.

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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party's planned post-Eid protest push in Punjab has encountered difficulties, while the TTAP group is seeking access for family and personal doctors to Imran Khan.

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The opposition alliance Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-i-Pakistan (TTAP) on Thursday warned that any criminal negligence with regard to the health of PTI founder Imran Khan could further aggravate the political crisis in the country. According to a statement issued by the alliance on the social media platform X, the opposition leaders voiced their concerns during TTAP’s central committee meeting, including an Iftar gathering at the residence of TTAP leader Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar in Islamabad. The gathe...

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While the sit-in by the main opposition alliance continues for the sixth consecutive day, the leadership of the TTAP has reached the Supreme Court for hearings of Imran’s cases.

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remained cut off from rest of the country on Sunday as activists of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf continued their protest on third consecutive day and blocked all entry and exit points of the province. The PTI activists have blocked Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway at Swabi’s Anbar Interchange, GT Road at Khairabad Bridge, Dera Ismail Khan-Bhakkar Road, Lakki Marwat-Mianwali Road, Hazara Motorway at Abbottabad-Havelian Interchange, Kohat-Pindi Road near Khushal Garh and Upper Kohistan-Gilgit Karakoram Highway. Protesters remained present all the time at exit and entry points and did not allow a single vehicle to enter the province, causing serious problems to passengers and motorists destined to Islamabad and other parts of the country. Former governor Shah Farman, PTI Peshawar district president Irfan Saleem, deputy secretary information Ikram Khattana and other leaders of the party were present at Khairabad Bridge, connecting Attock district of Punjab with KP. Commuters, motorists face hardships Protesters have been demanding of the government to shift PTI founder Imran Khan from jail to hospital for treatment of his eye by doctors of his choice. Speaking on the occasion, Shah Farman said that under Article-4 of the Constitution, no authority could deny treatment of his choice to a patient. He said that the people, who were not allowing treatment of Imran Khan through doctors of his choice, would be responsible if his eye was further damaged. PTI workers blocked Islamabad-Peshawar Motorway near Swabi Interchange to all types of traffic, vowing to stay on roads till Imran Khan was shifted to hospital for medical treatment. Vendors were seen selling various eatables while setting up stalls on motorway, converting it into a market. PTI Swabi general secretary Afsar Khan told journalists that they were not ready to go back homes under any circumstances. “We will continue to sit here and if our demand is not accepted. This protest will continue. The federal government is responsible for the prevailing mess in the country,” he said. Stranded commuters said that government should take action against PTI workers to open the motorway to traffic because people, especially patients, were facing difficulties. “Where should we go, who should we beg, who should we ask and who should we request to open the motorway,” questioned Shahzad Khan, a resident of Peshawar. Uzair Khan, a resident of Gundam who was seriously injured in a firing incident on Saturday, was not allowed to reach a hospital in Peshawar through motorway. The circumstances forced his family to pass through Swabi and Mardan but he did not reach hospital and passed away. His relatives said that PTI workers were responsible for his death. During the last three days, it has been observed, that there is no rush at daytime at the venue of protest. In the afternoon youth start to arrive at rest area and in the evening there is a lot of crowd on motorway. PTI workers blocked roads at four key points in Dera Ismail Khan district on Sunday, suspending traffic and causing inconvenience to commuters and motorists. The sit-ins were held on Bhakkar Road, Multan Road, Chashma Road and CPEC route, bringing vehicular movement to a standstill at these locations. As a result, long queues of vehicles were seen on major arteries. Witnesses said that several commuters remained stranded for hours, while alternative routes also experienced heavy congestion due to diverted traffic. The protest is being held on the call of PTI central leaders, who have urged workers to demonstrate over the deteriorating health of Imran Khan and demand his immediate release. The district administration was monitoring the situation while residents called for restoration of traffic flow to ease their hardships. PTI activists continued protest demonstrations in Lakki Marwat and Karak districts on the second consecutive day on Sunday. A good number of party workers led by former district nazim Ishfaq Ahmad Khan Minakhel gathered at Darra Tang Point where they closed Bannu-Mianwali road, linking KP with Punjab and Islamabad via CPEC route. The closure of road on the second consecutive day troubled transporters and commuters as passenger and good transport vehicles queued up on both sides of the main artery. On the occasion, the former district nazim said that denial of access to healthcare and maltreatment by federal government had led to loss of Imran’s vision. He said that PTI activists had come on roads to hold peaceful protests against the PML-N government, which was responsible for the poor health of their party leader. In Karak, the PTI workers gathered outside Nashapa oil and gas field and staged a sit-in there. They stopped supply from the oil and gas field as oil tankers could not enter or come out of the area. An official of district administration confirmed disruption of oil supply from the field. PTI district president Inayat Khattak said that leaders and workers of the party decided in a meeting to shut down oil and gas fields in Makori, Nashapa and Gurguri to record their protest against non-provision of treatment facilities to Imran Khan. Published in Dawn, February 16th, 2026