Overview
- Islamabad imposed Section 144, barring protests, rallies and public gatherings, with the district administration warning of immediate legal action for violations.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s police were directed to perform duties only within the province and to avoid all political activity, according to a letter from the KP DIG Security.
- PTI and allied lawmakers resolved to go to the Islamabad High Court and then Adiala jail, as KP Chief Minister Suhail Afridi alleged Imran Khan has been kept in isolation since November 4.
- The government rejected the UN human rights chief’s criticism of the 27th constitutional amendment and ministers said no final decision has been made on imposing governor rule in KP.
- A three‑year‑old’s death after falling into an open manhole in Karachi prompted protests and assembly censure, while the finance minister announced a staff‑level IMF agreement and officials said India’s overflight refusal delayed a Sri Lanka relief flight.