June 27, 2026 12:44 am (IST)

Make this your homepage

South Asia / Southeast Asia / China

Ram Mandir Trust chief Champat Rai resigns as alleged donation siphoning row escalates | Ram Mandir fund row deepens: 8 arrested days after BJP called allegations 'false narrative' | 'Who tied the hands of CBI?': Calcutta HC on RG Kar case; victim's mother, now BJP MLA, says she is 'deeply disturbed' | Construction comes to a standstill at nearly 700 Kolkata projects after Taratala warehouse tragedy kills 15 | World Cup shocker! Ecuador stun Germany 2-1, storm into Round of 32 | Iran-US conflict: Cargo vessel hit near Strait of Hormuz, UN agency pauses evacuation operations | Amazon's massive India bet! Andy Jassy announces $48 billion investment after meeting PM Modi | Taratala warehouse collapse: Death toll climbs to 8, five arrested as SIT launches probe | Oil prices crash, IndiGo takes off! Aviation and fuel stocks emerge as biggest winners | Passport is a travel document, not conclusive proof of citizenship: MEA

Will celebrate Azadi at D Chowk tonight: Imran Khan

India Blooms News Service | | Aug 21, 2014, at 02:00 am

Islamabad, Aug 20 (IBNS) Amid ongoing protests in demand for Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's resignation, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan said he and his supporters will celebrate 'Azadi' (freedom) at D Chowk on Wednesday night.

"I want all Pakistanis 2 get here breaking all barriers. Warning police 2 release r ppl or v will punish them 4 unlawfully detaining r ppl," he tweeted.

"Tonite we will celebrate Azadi at D Chowk," the Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician said.

Meanwhile,PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi said only after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif resigns from his position they will speak with the government.

The Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) and the country's government are expected to start negotiations later.

"A four member government team comprising Khawaja Saad Rafique, Abdul Qadri Baloch, Haider Abbas Rizvi and Ijaz-ul-Haq met with PAT leaders while Dr Tahirul Qadri remained in his container only appearing briefly to address workers to remain calm and stop chanting slogans," Geo News reported.

Demanding Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's resignation, protesters led by Pakistan's cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and cleric Tahir ul-Qadri demonstrated in Islamabad's Red Zone since Tuesday.

The Red Zone in Islamabad houses state buildings and foreign embassies.

Prime Minister's daughter Maryam Nawaz Sharif tweeted:"Pakistanis, PMLN stand behind their leader & Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Anti-Pakistan elements identified & singled out."

#Will celebrate Azadi at D Chowk tonight: Imran Khan

Support Our Journalism

We cannot do without you.. your contribution supports unbiased journalism

IBNS is not driven by any ism- not wokeism, not racism, not skewed secularism, not hyper right-wing or left liberal ideals, nor by any hardline religious beliefs or hyper nationalism. We want to serve you good old objective news, as they are. We do not judge or preach. We let people decide for themselves. We only try to present factual and well-sourced news.

Support objective journalism for a small contribution.

India
International

Related Images

German president says ‘no reason’ to align with Trump on Iran war Mar 24, 2026, at 11:22 pm

In Images: Canadian PM Carney concludes his China visit Jan 17, 2026, at 01:30 am

In images: King Charles III hosts President Trump and First Lady Melania at State Banquet in Windsor Sep 19, 2025, at 12:49 am