IG Punjab moves LHC seeking access to Imran Khan’s residence

Punjab

The petition has been filed by IG Usman Anwar. He said police reached at Zaman Park on court’s order He said multiple police officers and officials got injured LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General Dr Usman Anwar has moved the Lahore High Court (LHC) seeking access for investigation officers to residence of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) … Read more

Land-grabbing drive in occupied Kashmir part of India’s settler colonialism policy: speakers

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They said the majority community was being marginalized Speakers voiced their concern over house demolishing They said Indian government was hell bent on depriving Kashmiris ISLAMABAD: In Geneva, speakers at a seminar held on the sidelines of the 52nd session of the United Nations Human Right Council (UNHRC) have said that the insidious land-grabbing campaign … Read more

Imran Khan should not consider himself leader like Zulfikar Bhutto: Sindh CM

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Murad alleged Imran Khan had suicide bombers with him He said workers did not hurt anyone on death of Zulfikar Bhutto He said Imran Khan had pushed people forward for dying. KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Friday said Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan should not consider himself a leader … Read more

KP governor hints at delaying provincial assembly elections

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In the letter, he did not give any date for elections. KP governor directed ECP to hold consultations with stakeholders. He suggested resolving issues of census and security staff. PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Haji Ghulam Ali on Friday backed off from holding elections as he has written a letter to the Election Commission of Pakistan … Read more

IMF asks Pakistan to stop long range missile programme, claims Fawad

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Chaudhry said Pakistan would default if it did not receive money He said economic team could not reach a deal with the IMF Babar said both IGs of Islamabad and Punjab should be court martialed ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) leader Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Friday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had demanded … Read more

PM Shehbaz directs MoFA to engage with US for Dr Aafia’s release

Shehbaz

Matter was discussed with Dr Aafia’s sister Dr Fowzia Siddiqui Dr. Fowzia thanked the prime minister for receiving her. She appreciated the measures government was undertaking ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday instructed the Foreign Ministry to remain fully engaged with the US Government and Pakistan’s Mission in Washington, for Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s well-being … Read more

LHC stops FIA from taking action against Fawad Chaudhry

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Court was hearing petition against FIA show cause notice LHC sought replies issuing notices to federal government, FIA Chaudhry’s counsel Zafar Iqbal Mangan had given arguments LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has stopped the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from taking disciplinary action against Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) leader Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, Bol News … Read more

IHC stops FIA from arresting, harassing Siddique Jan

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IHC has sent notices to Islamabad IG and FIA DG. Mian Ashfaq said his client had surrendered himself before court IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq was hearing the case. ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday stopped the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from arresting and harassing Bol News Islamabad Bureau Chief Siddique Jan, Bol … Read more

Govt increased petrol price despite oil price’s dipping in international market: Hasaan

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Brent crude oil was at $81 two weeks ago But the government decided to increase petrol price “This will further fuel inflation,” Hasaan Khawar tweeted. LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Additional Secretary Information Hasaan Khawar on Thursday said the government had increased the petrol price despite crude oil price’s shrinking in the international market, … Read more

Pak-US Energy Dialogue discusses ways to enhance collaboration

energy

Musadik Malik represented Pakistani side in the dialogue. Both sides discussed areas of cooperation in energy sector US ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome was also present A session of US-Pakistan Energy Security dialogue was held at petroleum division in Islamabad on Thursday. Minister of state for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik represented Pakistani side in the … Read more

PTI challenges Imran Khan’s arrest warrant in IHC

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Fawad said hearing on the plea was expected shortly. “Shibli Faraz and Barrister Gohar have reached the IHC,” he said. Fawad said the warrant mentioned address of Bani Gala ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) has challenged arrest warrant for PTI Chairman Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). … Read more

Islamabad, Lahore police reach Zaman Park to arrest Imran Khan

Imran Khan

Prisoner and police vans are parked on the road. A heavy contingent of police has reached Mall Road. DIG Operations said they had come to arrest Imran Khan ISLAMABAD: A heavy contingent of police have arrived at Zaman Park to arrest Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and to implement the court order … Read more

Red alert issued in Islamabad

Islamabad

The sources said contingents of police are gathering Teargas shells are being provided to the anti-riot unit More than 1,000 police personnel have been alerted ISLAMABAD: The police in Islamabad have suddenly been issued a red alert, Bol News reported quoting sources as saying. The sources said contingents of police are gathering at all the … Read more

LHC seeks Toshakhana record from 1990 to 2001 too

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LHC directed to give details of those who gave the gifts. The high court adjourned the hearing till March 21. Azhar Siddique said public record was incomplete and unverified. LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday directed the authorities to present the Toshakhana record from 1990 to 2001 as well, Bol News reported. Issuing … Read more

Toshakhana gift property of person who has been given it: Shahid Khaqan

Shahid Khaqan

He said the government determined price of the gift. “My name has also come In the Toshakhana case,” he said. “Action should be taken, if I have violated the law,” he said. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-N leader and former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday said ethically the Toshakhana gift was owned by the … Read more