Release of those held under 3 MPO is mandated by PHC
The arrest of PTI employees in connection with the demonstrations on May 9 was authorised by a deputy commissioner order, which the Peshawar High Court (3 MPO) on Wednesday declared unlawful. After hearing the arguments from the parties involved, a two-member bench made up of Justice Shakeel Ahmed and JusticeContinue Reading
Imran Khan issues a Rs10 billion defamation notice against the health minister in response to a contentious presser
Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), issued a defamation notice to Federal Health Minister Abdul Qadir Patel on Tuesday for saying that traces of alcohol and cocaine were detected in the latter’s urine tests. Under the Defamation Ordinance, 2002, the former premier has issued a legal noticeContinue Reading
Imran Khan has opted not to testify in the Jinnah House assault inquiry before the JIT.
Imran Khan, Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), decided on Tuesday not to appear in front of a joint investigation team (JIT) in connection with incidents of violence and arson at Jinnah home (Corps Commander home) and Military Tower. The JIT, chaired by DIG Kamran Adil, summoned the former primeContinue Reading
President Alvi elevates Justice Iqbal Hameedur Rahman FSC to the position of Chief Justice
President Dr Arif Alvi nominated Justice Iqbal Hameedur Rahman as Chief Justice of the Federal Shariat Court for a three-year term on Tuesday. According to the President’s House, authorisation was granted in accordance with Article 175(A)-13 of the Pakistani Constitution. Justice Iqbal Hameed, a former Supreme Court of Pakistan justice,Continue Reading
NAB Modification Despite the president’s unwillingness to sign Bill 2023, it becomes law
Despite the president’s initial rejection to sign the NAB (National Accountability Bureau) Amendment Bill 2023 for the second time, it has already become law. The measure went into force automatically 10 days after the president’s rejection, signalling a dramatic shift in the country’s accountability system. The amendment bill was enactedContinue Reading
Imran Khan has decided not to appear before the JIT in the Jinnah House assault investigation
Imran Khan, Chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), decided on Tuesday not to testify before a joint investigation team (JIT) in charges relating to instances of violence and arson at Jinnah House (Corps Commander house) and Military Tower. The JIT, led by DIG Kamran Adil, has called the former primeContinue Reading
Imran Khan issues a Rs10 billion defamation notice against the health minister in response to a contentious presser
Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), issued a defamation notice to Federal Health Minister Abdul Qadir Patel on Tuesday for saying that traces of alcohol and cocaine were detected in the latter’s urine tests. Under the Defamation Ordinance, 2002, the former premier has issued a legal noticeContinue Reading
Kaneez Fatima of the PTI leaves party posts due to the violence on May 9
ISLAMABAD: On Monday, another party leader, Kaneez Fatima, stated her intention to leave the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) due to the violence of May 9. Since 2010, the female politician has been a member of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. No patriotic Pakistani can accept the attacks on military sites, Kaneez Fatima said inContinue Reading
The most recent PTI staffer to quit was Ikramullah Gandapur
Ikramullah Gandapur, a former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa lawmaker, also resigned the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Sunday. He expressed his opposition to the May 9 events and his belief that individuals who took part in rioting should face consequences at a news conference in Peshawar. After his uncle’s sacrifice, he said, “My familyContinue Reading
The hearing on the ECP review petition has been postponed by the Supreme Court
On Monday, the Pakistani Supreme Court postponed the review appeal of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on its April 4 order to hold polls in Punjab on May 14. A three-person panel headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial took up the matter. Justices Ijazul Ahsan andContinue Reading