The supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party “Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf” (PTI) took to the streets in Lahore, Pakistan. The police respond with tear gas and batons against the protesters who wanted to reach the capital city Islamabad with vehicles under the name of “Liberty March”. Former Federal Minister Hammad Azhar led the protesters who took to the streets after a protest call by former Prime Minister Khan. Police officers deployed in Batti Chowk and many areas of Lahore detained dozens of people including local party leader Zubair Niazi during the clashes. “This is a defining moment for Pakistan,” Khan said in his statement about the protest.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the recent peace talks in Istanbul have brought a new dimension to diplomatic efforts on Ukraine and proposed a leaders’ summit hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. “A summit with leaders from Russia, Ukraine, and the US could help achieve a long-term ceasefire,” he said.
Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Fidan emphasized Türkiye’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, stating that President Erdoğan has been working actively since the war began. He added that talks in Istanbul on May 16 led to concrete results, including a prisoner swap.
Fidan shared insights from his prior visit to Moscow and said Russia is open to further talks on June 2. He stressed the importance of continuing momentum and involving international actors to build common ground for peace.
Fidan is also scheduled to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Andriy Yermak, Rustem Umerov, and representatives of the Crimean Tatar and Gagauz Turkish communities.
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