In response to a question regarding CM KPK Ali Amin Gandapur's contact with the establishment, he said that some party leaders might have some 'personal' contact with the establishment.
A contingent of Police, including anti-riot units and policewomen, were also deployed at Express Chowk. Besides, prison vans were also brought to pick up and shift the protestors to the police station.
The singer, visibly emotional, continued, "I've spent the last seven years building a new life for myself, and now I want to live it. I'll miss you all terribly."
The Guardian, a prominent UK newspaper, strongly opposed his candidacy, referring to him as "Taliban-friendly" and a "supporter" of former Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
In call with Mohammed bin Salman, Recep Tayyip Erdogan stresses importance of stopping Israeli attacks, securing lasting cease-fire, joint action by Islamic countries
Moreover, several US lawmakers have renewed their demand to for a ceasefire in Gaza after bodies of hostages were found. Bodies of six hostages were found in the tunnel in Gaza. Republicans have criticized President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for not giving stronger support to Israel.
Hasina's iron-fisted tenure came to an end last month as protesters marched on her palace in Dhaka after 15 years characterised by rights abuses and opposition crackdowns.