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ECP adjourns hearing of contempt case against Imran Khan

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ECP adjourns
  • A 4-member panel of ECP headed by Nisar Durrani heard the case.
  • ECP will issue warrants of PTI leader if they will not appear in hearing.
  • ECP adjourned the contempt case till January 17.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan(ECP) adjourned the contempt case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan, Fawad Chaudhry, and Asad Umar.

A four-member panel of the Election Commission of Pakistan headed by ECP member Nisar Durrani heard the case.

Advocate Ali Bukhari appeared on behalf of the PTI and sought the ECP to adjourn the case.

He said that PTI chief Imran Khan’s health condition would not allow him to present before the ECP, whereas Fawad Chaudhary’s mother is hospitalized so he requested the ECP to exempt them from personal appearance in the case.
PTI leader Asad Umar missed his flight that’s why he could appear before the court.

The ECP member Nisar Durrani remarked that the PTI leader Asad Umar has not appeared before the ECP for the last four months.

They also asked the PTI counsel to submit Imran Khan’s medical certificate and also submit an answer to show cause notice.
Ali Bukhari responded that the senior counsel will submit the answer.

The ECP adjourned the contempt case till January 17 and warned if the PTI leaders did not present in the case then the ECP will issue warrants.

Earlier, the election commission heard a contempt case against Imran Khan, Asad Umar, and Fawad Chaudhry.

 

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PDM runs away from elections wherever held: Asad Umar

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PTI leader Asad Umar said that voters are there since morning. He said PTI teams are there but the Election Commission is absent. Former federal minister PDM not prepared to hold elections. KARACHI: Former federal minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar that the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has given a clear order to … Read more

ECP helps PDM by postponing LG elections in Islamabad: Asad Umar

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ECP helps PDM
  • PTI Leader saidPDM ran away from elections in Islamabad.
  • He said government cannot compete with Imran Khan in any region.
  • Asad Umar said  Sindh Govt will try again to postpone  elections in Karachi.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar has said that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has helped PDM by postponing local government elections in Islamabad.

PTI Leader PTI Asad Umar while addressing a news conference in Islamabad said that PDM ran away once again as the election in Islamabad was postponed. He said truth is that the government cannot compete with Imran Khan in any region of Pakistan.

He said that the Sindh government will try again to postpone the elections in Karachi and Hyderabad, whereas in Islamabad opponents ran away from the LG elections.

Asad Umar said that “We wanted to take Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhawa elections, on this (interior minister ) Rana Sanaullah said that they will use every tactic so that elections do not take place.

The former federal minister said that the decision regarding the Islamabad local government elections is not unexpected and added that the Election Commission is not working as an independent state body. He further said it is also not unexpected that the government will try to run away, using its mandate for the local government elections.

He said the struggle will continue and hoped elections will be held in 2023.

He said Imran Khan has everything, in a democracy power rests with the people, and the people are with the former prime minister.

The PTI leader said that efforts are being made to break PTI members.

Referring to Najam Setthi appointment , Asad Umar said that those who were participants in the regime change were getting their share, now it is their turn and they should also get their share.

 

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Imported government is running away from elections: Asad Umar

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  • Asad Umar said Imran Khan is coming and it’s time for the imported government to run.
  • He said that Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assemblies will be dissolved on December 23.
  • He said that big personalities from Balochistan are joining Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.

QUETTA: Central Secretary General of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Asad Umar said PDM is afraid of the announcement of the dissolution of assemblies and the imported government is running away from elections.

Former federal minister Asad Umar while addressing a rally organized by the PTI Balochistan chapter said Imran Khan is coming and it’s time for the imported government to run.

He said that Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assemblies will be dissolved on December 23, and both provinces will go to elections within 90 days.

Asad Umar said that he has come to Quetta on the directives of Imran Khan, and the whole of Pakistan is going towards elections. He said Pakistan has experienced the worst inflation in history.

He said that big personalities from Balochistan are joining Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and for the first time an attempt was made to give full rights to Balochistan.

The PTI leader said that PTI allocate more money for Balochistan than Punjab and a development package of more than 600 billion was given to Balochistan.

Former federal minister Shehbaz Sharif arrives to inaugurate the projects of Imran Khan in Balochistan. He said the problem of missing people is serious in Balochistan province and this issue should be resolved.

He said that it is not acceptable to abduct people and disappear against the constitution. He said, “If someone acts against the law, legal action should be taken against them.”

 

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Imran Khan will not return to parliament: Asad Umar

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ISLAMABAD: PTI Secretary-General Asad Umar thanked the nation for the resounding victory in the by-elections but said Imran Khan will not return to the National Assembly. Speaking to reports after the results showed Imran Khan has won several seats in the bypolls, Asad Umar said his party chairman would not be returning to parliament. “Today’s … Read more

IHC reserves decision on admissibility of Section 144 of law

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admissibility of Section 144
  • IHC reserved its decision on the admissibility of the petition against Section 144 of the law
  • A hearing was conducted on the petition of PTI leader Asad Umar against Section 144 of the law
  • Chief Justice of IHC Athar Minallah conducted the hearing

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday reserved its decision on the admissibility of the petition against Section 144 of the law, BOL News reported. 

According to the details, a hearing was held in Islamabad High Court on the petition of PTI leader Asad Umar against Section 144 of the law. Chief Justice of IHC Athar Minallah conducted the hearing.

Asad Umar’s petition argued that the imposition of Section 144 is an unconstitutional law to stop peaceful protests. The British Raj created this law which is still being used today.

On behalf of the petitioner Asad Umar, Advocate Babar Awan. appeared in the court.

“How is the petitioner Asad Umar affected by Section 144? Did anyone stop petitioner Asad Umar from seeking permission for a peaceful protest?” the Chief Justice of the IHC asked the lawyer.

“This party has the government in two provinces. Has section 144 ever been implemented there? ” CJ asked.

Athar Minallah said that the matter of law and order is to be looked after by the executive, in which the court will never interfere.

Lawyer Babar Awan replied that Asad Umar is the leader of PTI.

The Chief Justice said that in the sit-in case, the Supreme Court has decided that permission must be obtained for a peaceful protest.

“It is not a request from a political party but a former MNA,” lawyer Asad Umar replied.

“This is not a request of a former member of the Assembly; the petitioner is still a member of the National Assembly,” the Chief Justice said.

Lawyer Babar Awan said I could not disagree with you, but I can make corrections.

Athar Manullah said that until the resignation is accepted, he is a member of the assembly. “This party has a government in Punjab and KPK. You should first go to these provinces and get this law removed from the assembly. Abolish the law from the provincial assemblies and come here, “he added.

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How was cypher not included in NSC meeting, Asad Umar inquired

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  • Asad Umar inquired about the NSC meeting without seeing cypher
  • The Chief Justice received a copy of the cypher. There is also a copy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • He said that the political popularity of Imran Khan is increasing day by day

KARACHI:  “There was a discussion on the cypher in the National Security Committee (NSC) meeting. Everyone was talking without seeing the cypher?”, Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar inquired on Sunday.

According to the news report, these statements of the PTI leader came during a press conference where he added, “It is being said that the cypher disappeared from the Prime Minister’s House, while the government came to know about the disappearance of the cypher after 5 months.”

“Why was the disappearance of the cypher not mentioned in the National Security Committee meeting?” “The Chief Justice received a copy of the cypher. There is also a copy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,” he claimed.

Asad Umar said that accusations of insulting the Constitution and other charges were made against Imran Khan and now accusations of insulting Imran Khan have been made.

He said that the political popularity of Imran Khan is increasing day by day, so the government has come to know that they cannot compete with Imran Khan politically.

“After the amendment, the evidence coming from abroad is not acceptable. Last week, the people saw the funeral of justice,” he expressed.

He said that those who escaped from Imran Khan’s government came back in the plane of the Prime Minister, the powerful class that has been occupying Pakistan for decades.

“Powerful mafia changes the law to make their lives easier and amends the law at will to protect themselves,” PTI leader said.

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Shahbaz Gill tortured in police custody, not Adiala jail: Asad Umar

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RAWALPINDI: PTI General Secretary and senior leader Asad Umar on Wednesday met incarcerated Shahbaz Gill at the Adiala Jail. Speaking to media after the meeting, Asad Umar reaffirmed allegations that Shahbaz Gill was tortured by the Islamabad Police to give a confessional statement against PTI Chairman Imran Khan. During the meeting, Asad Umar said Gil … Read more

PTI challenges partial acceptance of MNAs’ resignations

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has challenged phased approval of resignations of party MNAs in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). PTI Secretary General Asad Umar has filed a petition in court challenging the National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf’s decision to accept the resignation of only 11 PTI MNAs. Speaking to media after submitting the petition, … Read more

PTI to win Karachi, Hyderabad local bodies polls: Asad Umar

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Hyderabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Asad Umar said on Tuesday that PTI will ace the upcoming local bodies election in Karachi and Hyderabad as the entire country is supporting the party chief Imran Khan. Speaking at a workers’ address, the former finance minister said that the Sindh government wants to centralize all powers before one family. … Read more

PTI will win by-polls with huge margin: Asad Umar

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Asad Umar has claimed that the party will win the by-elections in Punjab with a huge majority despite the use of state machinery by the government. Addressing a press conference, Asad Umar alleged that the administration is trying to influence the by-election but PTI will nevertheless win with a huge margin … Read more

Asad Umar accuses ECP of supporting Punjab govt

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary-General Asad Umar on Wednesday accused the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) of salvaging the Punjab government. Speaking to reporters, Asad Umar has they have submitted a plea with the commission to announce the names of PTI’s reserved seats. He said Hamza Shehbaz will not be able to save his government … Read more

Measures be taken for Imran Khan’s security, says Asad Umar

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ISLAMABAD: Senior Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) leader and former federal minister for planning and development Asad Umar on Saturday said the measures which were necessary for PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s security should be taken. “First responsibility for Imran Khan’s security is on the state. We believe in peaceful politics. If you have an intention … Read more

Ahsan Iqbal sets new precedent by inviting Asad Umar for farewell meeting

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Ahsan Iqbal sets new precedent by inviting Asad Umar for farewell meeting

Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, established a new democratic tradition by inviting his predecessor Asad Umar to a farewell meeting on Friday. The official Twitter account of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) shared a letter in which the incumbent Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal invited his former counterpart Asad Omar for the farewell meeting/dinner. The letter further wrote that during the meeting the minister will brief Umar on various projects of public interest that had been started by … Read more

‘This nation is not a beggar’, Asad spurns Shehbaz over his remarks

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'This nation is not a beggar', Asad spurns Shehbaz over his remarks

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Asad Umar snubbed  PML-N President and PDM nominee for the seat of premiership Shahbaz Sharif for his beggars can’t be choosers statement. Asad took to Twitter and told Sharif that this nation is not a beggar adding that a large part of his elite is definitely … Read more

Asad Umar terms Nawaz Sharif main character in foreign conspiracy against Imran Khan

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar on Tuesday said former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was the principal character in the foreign conspiracy against Prime Minister Imran Khan. “There is no doubt that Nawaz Sharif is a main character of the conspiracy as he meets with the foreign intelligence agencies officials, while senior … Read more

Nation decides to live with self-determination: Asad Umar

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar on Monday said nation has decided it has to live with self-determination. “It has become clear through not only the number of Pakistanis who came out on the call of their captain yesterday, and the enthusiasm and passion in them, that the nation has decided that … Read more

March 27 to be true independence day in Pakistan’s history: Asad Umar

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ISLAMABAD: Asking people to leave their houses to attend the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI)’s D-Chowk rally for the sake of Pakistan, Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar on Saturday said March 27 would be the day of true independence in the history of Pakistan. “Today, insha’Allah, caravans from different parts of Pakistan … Read more

Disgruntled PTI members contacting govt to return to party: Asad Umar

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Govt's Support For Export Sectors Finally Starting To Pay Off: Asad Umar

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has said the disgruntled members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) were contacting the government to return to the party. “The vote sellers should be disqualified for life,” he said talking to a private news channel. Asad Umar said the government would hold historical political gathering at … Read more

PM decides to hold historic public gathering in Islamabad on March 27, says Asad Umar

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Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar says Prime Minister Imran Khan has decided to hold a historic public gathering at D-Chowk in Islamabad on 27th of this month. Read more: Shah Mahmood Qureshi asks Bilawal not to drag institutions into politics Sharing this in a tweet on Monday, he said the whole world will see … Read more

Opposition does not have required numbers for no-confidence motion, claims Umar

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Inflation hits 11-year high in the first month of PML-N govt, claims Asad Umar

ISLAMABAD: Minister of Planning and Development Asad Umar has claimed that the Opposition lacks sufficient numbers in the National Assembly to pass a no-confidence motion. In an interview with a private television channel, the minister stated that the Pakistan Muslim League-Q and the Mutahida Quomi Movement support the incumbent government and that the leaders of … Read more

Govt makes landmark legislation for protection of women’s rights: Asad Umar

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Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar said on Tuesday the government had done landmark legislation for the protection of the rights of women. Addressing a ceremony in Islamabad on Tuesday, he commended the efforts of the Ministry of Human Rights in this regard, said Radio Pakistan. Read more: International Women’s Day being observed in … Read more

100 mn Pakistanis become fully vaccinated, says Asad Umar

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development and National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) chief Asad Umar on Sunday said 100 million Pakistanis had become fully vaccinated, while more than 127 million people had received at least one dose of Coronavirus vaccine. “Major milestone reached in national vaccination drive. 100 million Pakistani’s are now fully … Read more

Asad Umar slams PML-N, PPP over global media coverage for their ‘corruption’

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Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Tuesday slammed Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) — the two big opposition parties in the country — over global media coverage for their alleged corruption. Taking to Twitter, Umar praised Primi Minister Imran Khan and said, “PTI gets global coverage … Read more

Sindh Haqooq March: Time of ‘Zardari mafia’ coming to an end in Sindh, says Umar

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Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said on Friday that the time of the “Zardari mafia” was coming to an end in Sindh. Read more: Asad Umar claims Zardari-era would soon end in Sindh Taking to Twitter on Friday, Umar said, “Tomorrow, PTI’s [Sindh Haqooq] march for the rights of Sindh … Read more

PM to announce mega uplift package for South Punjab soon: Asad Umar

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MULTAN: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has said Prime Minister Imran Khan would soon announce mega development package for South Punjab. “The planning departments of federal and Punjab governments are working on the mega package for uplift of the neglected region of southern Punjab,” he said talking to media in Multan. The … Read more

PDM parties don’t trust each other, no-confidence motion a failed attempt: Asad Umar

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Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Sunday said that the PDM parties don’t trust on each other and their move of a no-confidence motion is a failed attempt against the government. He made these remarks at Sadiqgarh Palace, Dera Nawab Sahab near Bahawalpur. Read more: Govt will respond to opposition’s … Read more

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