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ECP issue non-bailable arrest warrant for Fawad Chaudhry in contempt case

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Fawad’s assistant counsel requested to adjourn the case. Election Commission rejected the plea of lawyer. Hearing adjourned till July 28. The Election Commission of Pakistan on Thursday issued non-bailable arrest warrant for ex-PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry in ECP contempt case. A five-member commission headed by the Chief Election Commissioner heard the case. Fawad’s assistant counsel … Read more

PTI decides to file petition in SC against postponing polls in Punjab

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  • Barrister Ali Zafar will file a petition in the SC tomorrow.
  • A contempt of court plea will also be filed against Governor KP.
  • Fawad Chaudhry said PTI will hold a power show on March 25.

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) has decided to file a petition against the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for postponing elections in Punjab.

Addressing a press conference, senior PTI leaders Fawad Chaudhry and Asad Umar said Barrister Ali Zafar will file a plea in the Supreme Court (SC) tomorrow. They said President Dr. Arif Alvi had already announced the elections scheduled in Punjab on April 30 and added that ECP could not postpone polls.

They said a contempt of court petition will also be filed against Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for not announcing the elections schedule in the province. They said 96 bars of Pakistan strongly condemned the postponement of elections in Punjab.

Fawad Chaudhry said the crackdown against PTI workers and supporters has continued across the country while 753 PTI workers have been arrested so far.  He said the arrest of PTI workers and supporters was contempt of high court orders.

He said the judiciary is under extreme pressure in Pakistan after criticisms from PML-N leadership. He hoped that supermen court judges will provide justice and millions of people attached expectations to the apex court.

He welcomed the formation of a commission to probe alleged murder attack allegations on behalf of Imran Khan by the Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi and said PTI will present reservations to the commission.

Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry said PTI will hold a power show on March 25 at Minar e Pakistan Lahore which will prove referendum.

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IMF denies rumors of any condition attached to Pakistan’s nuclear  

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  • IMF representative to Pakistan categorically denied speculations.
  • IMF focused on economic policies to solve Pakistan’s economic issues.

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF)  refuted speculations of any condition being attached to Pakistan’s nuclear programme during the talks for revival of $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF).

In s statement, IMF representative to Pakistan, Esther Perez Luiz categorically denied speculations that the lender has put pressure on Pakistan’s nuclear programme during the talks for the ninth review under IMF-supported programme.

“Our discussions have exclusively focused on economic policies to solve Pakistan’s economic and balance of payments problems, in line with the IMF’s mandate for promoting macroeconomic and financial stability,” the statement added.

Earlier,  Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Fawad Chaudhry alleged that International Monetary Fund (IMF) asked Pakistan to halt its long-range missile programme.

Talking to media, Fawad Chaudhry said the international lender is asking Pakistan to ‘stop’ its defense programme

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LHC stopped from arrest of Imran Khan till Tuesday, reminds Fawad

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) leader Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Saturday said the Lahore High Court, through its order on March 17, had stopped the arrest of PTI Chairman Imran Khan in any case till March 21 (Tuesday). He said violation of the court order would be contempt of court. Meanwhile, police have banned … 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

Ali Bilal tortured to death in police custody, says Fawad Ch

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He said ECP will be asked to stop Mohsin Naqvi from working Cabinet should be dissolved and new cabinet formed, he said. The PTI also sought judicial commission to investigate incident LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) leader Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Saturday said Ali Bilal alias Zille Shah was tortured to death in police … Read more

PEMRA imposes ban on live coverage of PTI rallies

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  • PEMRA issued notification imposed ban on the PTI rallies.
  • Fawad Ch said, “Media has been banned to cover police brutality.”
  • He said “Punjab is under East India Company and Naqvi is new Gen Dair.”

LAHORE: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) imposed banned on coverage of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally.

PEMRA issued a notification on Wednesday and imposed a ban on the PTI election rallies on all satellite TV channels with immediate effects.

In his Twitter message, Senior leader of PTI and former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry said, “Media has been banned to cover police brutality on protestors, Punjab is under East India Company and Mohsin Naqvi new Gen Dair of Punjab.”

Earlier, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) imposed a ban on broadcasting ‘live and recorded’ speeches and press conferences of former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on all satellite TV channels with immediate effect.

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Former PML-N MPA Chaudhry Saqlain joins PTI

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  • He announced this during meeting with Chairman PTI.
  • Chaudhry Muhammad Saqlain joined PTI along with his colleagues.
  • Imran Khan welcomed Chaudhry Muhammad Saqlain for joining the party .

LAHORE: Former Member of Punjab Assembly (MPA) from Jhelum Chaudhry Muhammad Saqlain on Tuesday joined Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI).

He announced this during meeting with Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and  former prime minister Imran Khan.

Chaudhry Muhammad Saqlain joined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf along with his colleagues.

PTI Senior Vice President Fawad Chaudhry, Central Vice President Ejaz Chaudhry and Chaudhry Shehbaz were present on this occasion.

Chaudhry Muhammad Saqlain expressed full confidence in the leadership of PTI Chairman Imran Khan.

Former prime minister and PTI chief Imran Khan welcomed Chaudhry Muhammad Saqlain for joining the party .

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ECP issues bailable arrest warrants for Imran Khan, Fawad Chaudhry

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ECP issued bailable arrest warrants for Imran Khan, Fawad Chaudhry It ordered IG Islamabad to implement the directives ECP asked Fawad Chaudhry to appear on March 14 ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday issued bailable arrest warrants for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and senior leader Fawad Chaudhry. The warrants were … Read more

Fawad Chaudhry, Shah Mahmood booked for hate speech at Zaman Park

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Fawad Chaudhry, Shah Mahmood booked again The case was registered for hate speech, threats Qureshi and Chaudhry hold a press conference at Zaman Park LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Fawad Chaudhry and Shah Mahmood Qureshi have been booked in another case for threatening and hate speech at Zaman Park. The case was registered against the … Read more

Formula for national elections should be decided: Fawad Chaudhry

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  • He said that the process of appointing NAB chairman is controversial.
  • PTI leader said that PTI has nominated SMQ as the leader of the opposition.
  • He that political forces should be moved towards country stability.

ISLAMABAD: Former federal minister and Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry has said that the formula for national elections should be decided.

In his Twitter message, former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry said that the process of appointing the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman is controversial. He said the court has suspended the notification of resignation of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf members.

He said that Tehreek-e-Insaf has nominated Shah Mehmood Qureshi as the leader of the opposition.

Fawad Chaudhry said that Imran Khan has given a message today to unite and adopt the path of dialogue.

He said that in this background, the process of consulting the government and the opposition in the appointment of the new NAB chairman has not been done legally.

He said that politics is the guarantor of the state in this difficult situation.

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PTI welcomes SC verdict on KP, Punjab polls delay

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PTI welcomes the verdict announced by SC SC ordered to hold elections within 90 days The court took sou motu of delay in KP, Punjab polls ISLAMABAD: Following the verdict pronounced by the Supreme Court (SC) on the delay in polls in Punjab and KP, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders lauded the apex court for the … Read more

SC to announce verdict in elections date case soon : Fawad Chaudhry

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SC to announce sou motu case verdict soon: Fawad Chaudhry He said that government will not go for elections Apex court framed question who will announce date ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry said Monday that the Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan has framed a question who will announce the date of elections. “The … Read more

Fawad urges judiciary to stand by Constitution & rule of law

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LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry has appealed to the Supreme Court of Pakistan to stand by the Constitution and right & justice and not be blackmailed by anyone. He said this while addressing a press conference at Zaman Park here on Friday. Fawad added that the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) is confronting the … Read more

PML-Q to join PTI-led Jail Bharo Tehreek

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PML-Q to join Jail Bharo Tehreek with PTI The leaders will arrive at the spot along with workers Pervaiz Elahi has officially announced joining PTI yesterday LAHORE: Following the announcement by Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) leader Pervaiz Elahi to join Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the PML-Q leaders have also announced to join hands with PTI for … Read more

Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi officially joins PTI

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  • He announced this while addressing a presser.
  • Fawad Chaudhry welcomed the merger of PML-Q in PTI.
  • Perviaz Elahi said PDM led government destroyed the economy.

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) leader Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi officially joined the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday along with close aides.

Former chief minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi made the announce while addressing a press conference along with PTI senior leader Fawad Chaudhry after meeting Imran Khan.

Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry welcomed Elahi in the PTI. He said PTI will give the central president slot to Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi and Chairman PTI officially announce this very soon.

He welcomed Pervaiz Elahi in the party and hailed him for making a lot of sacrifices. “After lengthy discussions, Pervaiz Elahi and other leaders have finally decided to join PTI today,” he said.

On this occasion, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi said PDM-led government has destroyed the economy of the country in a few months. Elahi said he firmly stand with PTI chief Imran Khan in past will continue to do so.

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‘Jail Bahro’ movement to start tomorrow: Fawad

PTI will start ‘Jail Bahro’ movement from Lahore Fawad Chaudhry said all arrangements have been completed Imran Khan will soon announce election campaign LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior Vice President Fawad Chaudhry said the ‘Jail Bahro’ movement will start from Lahore tomorrow (Wednesday). Speaking to media outside Zaman Park, the PTI leader said all arrangements … Read more

PML-N campaigning against judiciary: Fawad Chaudhry

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Fawad Chaudhry said PML-N campaigns against Judiciary He said that Maryam Nawaz is steering the campaign Also said that Chairman NAB resigns due to pressure LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry said Tuesday that there has been a campaign running against the judiciary in Pakistan and PML-N has launched a cell to run this … Read more

LHC seeks reply from Speaker NA in PTI MNA’s resignations case

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  • Justice Shahid Karim Lahore High Court heard the case.
  • Court rejected the immediate plea for stay-order.
  •  LHC adjourned the hearing till on March 7.

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court(LHC) has sought answers from other parties, including the Speaker of the National Assembly, on the issue of PTI’s resignations.

Justice Shahid Karim Lahore High Court heard the case against the approval of the resignations of 43 members of the PTI Assembly and the notification of the Speaker.

Barrister Ali Zafar, the counsel of Fawad Chaudhry and other members, presented their arguments in court.

The court rejected the immediate plea for stay-order on the Speaker’s notification and asked the Election Commission, the Speaker of the National Assembly, and other parties to respond on March 7.

In the petition, it was submitted that the speaker did not listen to the position of the members before accepting the resignation, the notification of the Election Commission to de-notify the members of the assembly should be declared null and void.

In the petition, it was requested that the court should also stop the implementation of the schedule of the by-elections of the national constituencies.

It may be noted that PTI’s Riyaz Fatyana and others filed a petition against the acceptance of resignations in the Lahore High Court.

It should be noted that after accepting the resignations from the National Assembly, the Election Commission de-notified 43 members of the National Assembly of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf.

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Fawad Chaudhry meets US ambassador Donald Blome

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Fawad Chaudhry meets US ambassador and other officials He discussed the worsening HR situation in the country The meeting also deliberated on PTI political position Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice President Fawad Chaudhry meets the US Ambassador Donald Blome and senior officers and apprised them of the ‘worsening HR situation’ in the country. Taking it to Twitter, … Read more

Court orders are being trashed: Fawad Chaudhry

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Fawad Chaudhry said court orders are being binned He said that no election date is announced despite orders Fawad also castigates Maryam Nawaz for running anti-court campaigns LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry said Wednesday that court verdicts are being binned. He was addressing the media in Lahore when said that two cases were … Read more

“If elections are not held on time then its constitutional violation”

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Fawad Chaudhry said its responsibility of ECP to conduct elections on time He said no challan has been produced so far against him The court ordered submission of challan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry said Monday that if elections are not held on time, then it will be a violation of the constitution. … Read more

Fawad Chaudhry strongly criticizes ECP for not holding meeting  

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  • He said ECP should have held a meeting today for polls.
  • “Don’t make a joke of the Constitution and court orders.”
  • Earlier, ECP has summoned a special meeting on Monday.

ISLAMABAD: Former federal minister and senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Fawad Chaudhry strongly criticised the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for not holding a meeting on Punjab general elections despite court orders.

In his twitter message, former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry said, “Election Commission of Pakistan should have held a meeting today for Punjab polls, don’t make a joke of the Constitution and court orders.”

He further criticized the ECP, saying there was a general impression that since the electoral watchdog comprised of “Munshis” (clerks or personal assistants), it won’t hold provincial elections like it did in Islamabad.

“This fiddling with the Constitution will cost the country dearly,” warned the former information minister.

Senior leader of PTI told the ECP that the Constitution is the only agreed document, and if that is also “trampled, then the state of Pakistan will be in serious danger”.

“Enough is enough, our movement for the supremacy of the Constitution is ready. This movement will start with Jail Bharo [movement] and will continue till the restoration of the Constitution,” said Fawad Chaudhry.

Earlier, Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned a special meeting on Monday to discuss the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) decision of holding elections in Punjab in 90 days.

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Fawad Chaudhry given rapturous welcome upon arrival in Jhelum

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Fawad Chaudhry was given a warm welcome in Jhelum He arrived in Ladhar House in a huge rally Fawad said they are ready for ‘Jail Bharo’ movement JHELUM: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Fawad Chaudhry was given a warm welcome after he arrived in his hometown Jhelum after being released from jail. This is his … Read more

Fawad Chaudhry’s house ransacked in Islamabad

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Police reportedly vandalized Fawad Chaudhry’s house in Islamabad Fawad and his family were in Lahore to meet Imran Khan Fawad has been sub-allotted a house in Minister’s Enclav ISLAMABAD: The authorities have reportedly sealed the residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior Vice President Fawad Chaudhary in Islamabad. Fawad Chaudhry was residing in the house allotted … Read more