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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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Contempt petition filed against Imran Khan in LHC

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  • A citizen Mushkoor Hussain filed a plea in the LHC.
  • An organized rally was arranged to undermine courts.
  • Khan’s act of appearing with mob of people contempt court.

LAHORE: A citizen has filed a petition in the Lahore High Court (LHC), seeking contempt proceedings against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan for allegedly undermining the judiciary.

A citizen Mushkoor Hussain filed a plea in the LHC through his Lawyer Nadeem Sarwar.

The petitioner stated that PTI workers across the world ran a campaign against judges and defamed them after a Supreme Court’s five-member bench had nullified National Assembly’s former deputy speaker Qasim Suri’s ruling to dismiss the no-confidence motion against then-prime minister Khan and the subsequent dissolution of the assembly by President Dr. Arif Alvi on the ex-premier’s advice.
The top court had ordered then-NA speaker Asad Qasier to summon the session on April 9 and hold voting on the no-trust motion against the premier.

“Since his government was ousted through a vote of no confidence in Apr 2022, Imran Khan Niazi resorted to various themes mostly contradicting each other to justify that his constitutional ouster was not the result of lack of majority in the National Assembly rather was the result of a conspiracy,” read the petition.

Referring to the riots during the PTI leader’s recent appearance in the LHC and courts in Islamabad, the petitioner said it was “so articulated as if an out-of-law act has been committed by honorable judges by calling Imran Khan to courts. An organized rally was arranged to undermine courts in Lahore as well as in Islamabad.”

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Imran Khan is facing serious threats: Babar Awan

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Imran Khan
  • He said it is dangerous for him to repeatedly file false FIRs.
  • He said Imran Khan is being forced to appear in courts.
  • Babar Awan said now who will guarantee Imran Khan’s safety.

KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) leader Babar Awan has said that Imran Khan is facing serious threats.

In his Twitter message, PTI leader and legal expert Babar Awan said that Imran Khan is facing severe threats and it is dangerous for him to repeatedly file false FIRs and force him to appear.

PTI leader Babar Awan further said that Nawaz Sharif’s life guarantee was sought from prime minister Imran Khan, now who will guarantee Imran Khan’s safety.

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Vandalism in judicial complex tantamount to contempt of court: Rana Sanaullah   

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  • He said PTI leaders broken the doors and damaged CCTV cameras.
  • Interior Minister said PTI l violated the honor and respect of the judiciary.
  •  Rana Sanaullah those who were involved in this incident will be arrested.

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has said that vandalizing the judicial complex is tantamount to contempt of the court.

Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah while addressing a press conference said that on the occasion of Imran Khan’s appearance today, PTI leaders broken the doors and damaged CCTV cameras installed in the judicial complex.

He said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders and workers vernalized the entire judicial complex. He said hooliganism has been done and such an environment has been created which is hostile to the judiciary.

He said that due to this vandalism and hooliganism, a case is being registered against Imran  Khan and others under the provisions of terrorism, attacking the judicial complex and vandalizing it, and violating the honor and respect of the judiciary. He said those who were involved in this incident will be arrested.

He further said that this matter is before the whole nation, they are seeing how this fitna (Imran Khan) is being given a special protocol by the courts.

It should be noted that on the appearance of Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan, orders have been issued to file a case against the leaders of PTI on the charge of breaking up the judicial complex.

In this regard, the sources have said that the preliminary report of the judicial complex incident was submitted to the IG Islamabad and while giving a briefing of the incident, it was stated that the CCTV camera was damaged and officials were forcibly pushed back.

Sources said that the case will be registered in the Ramna police station on the government’s complaint, in which 32 people including Murad Saeed, Ali Nawaz Awan, and Imran Khan’s security in-charge Ahmed Niazi will be named.

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Newly elected President LHCBA meets with Imran Khan

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  • Imran Kahn congratulated President LHCBA Ishtiaq Khan.
  • Ishtiaq Khan lauded stance of PTI for rule of law in the country.
  • President of LHCBA condemned the pressure on the judiciary.

LAHORE: The newly elected President of the Lahore High Court Bar Association(LHCBA) Ishtiaq Khan on Sunday arrived at Zaman Park where he had a special meeting with Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan.

In the meeting, former prime minister Imran Khan congratulated President Ishtiaq Khan and others for winning the election of the Lahore High Court Bar Association.

During the meeting, the vision and stance of PTI chief Imran Khan regarding the rule of law and constitution in the country were supported by the newly elected President of the Lahore High Court Bar Association.

In the meeting, the newly elected President of LHCBA strongly condemned the pressure and attacks on the judiciary by the ruling coalition, especially the Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), and also expressed deep concern over the series of political revenge and violations of fundamental constitutional rights in the country.

Ishtiaq Khan said that deviating from the constitution and attacks on the judiciary are condemnable attempts to promote lawlessness in the country. He said the legal community will not compromise on the protection of the constitution and the independence of the judiciary.

The newly elected President of the Lahore High Court Bar Association Ishtiaq Khan further said that the unprecedented struggle of lawyers against the military dictator is a clear reference for today’s trials, under no circumstances will the constitution be allowed to be made a mockery.

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Usman Dar appeals CJP to take notice on false allegation

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  • He said a video message is being played on channels.
  • Dar said that a false narrative is being created and run.
  • PTI leader said Javed Ali’s life is in danger.

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Usman Dar has said that there is no evidence of corruption against him and he appealed to the Chief Justice of Pakistan to take notice of the matter.

Addressing a press conference along with citizen Javed Ali, Usman Dar said that Javed Ali’s 164 video statement is being played on channels. Javed Ali himself will tell how this statement was recorded and under what circumstances it was recorded.

He said, “A few days ago some channels broadcast that Usman Dar has fled the country and I want to say to these channels that Usman Dar is in Pakistan and I stand with Imran Khan and will continue to stand.”

The PTI leader said “If I had been accused of corruption, I would not have returned to Pakistan. Maryam Nawaz’s father has fled the country for three years and has not returned yet.”

He said that a false narrative is being created and run in the country. He clarified that Javed was never his employee and he has been abducted to fix Usman Dar.

Usman Dar said that “I swear by placing my hands on the Holy Quran that I could not reveal even one hundred and fifty rupees of corruption. Hang me in Sialkot, I appeal to the Chief Justice to take strict notice of my case.”

He further said that “We are not backing down from Imran Khan, that is why we are being threatened, Javed Ali’s life is in danger, his family is in danger and appealed to the Chief Justice should take notice of this case.”

On the other hand, Javed Ali said that he was blindfolded and taken to an unknown location, 10 policemen took him, tortured him, and told him to accept the commission for Usman Dar.

He further said “ I was tied up like a dog, I did not contact any contractor and took money from anyone and gave it to Umar Dar. I am not a PA of Usman Dar nor was he related to any contractor, my statement being run is wrong.”

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PTI-backed Hamid Khan group wins Lahore High Court Bar polls

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  • Chairman Election Board announced the election results.
  • Ishtiaq A Khan has been elected President of LHCBA elections.
  • Ishtiaq A Khan was supported by the Professional Group.

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) backed Hamid Khan group won the biometric elections of the Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA).

Polling for Biometric Elections of Lahore High Court Bar was held on Saturday in which 2,643 registered lawyer voters exercised their right to vote.

101 Biometric Machines were installed at seven polling stations for Biometric Elections while polling continued till 5 PM without break.

Chairman Election Board Imran Masood announced the election results while Ishtiaq A Khan of Hamid Khan Group backed by PTI has been elected President in Lahore High Court Bar  Association elections.

Rabbiya Bajwa has been elected as the Vice President while Miss Sabahat Ali has been elected as the Secretary and Shah Rukh Shehbaz Waraich has been elected as the Finance Secretary.

It should be noted that fourteen candidates were competing for four seats, for the presidential candidate, Ishtiaq A. Khan and Lehrasib Gondal had a one-to-one contest.

Ishtiaq A Khan was supported by the Professional Group while Lehrasib Gondal was supported by the Independent Group.

The contest for the post of Vice President was between six candidates including Rabbiya Bajwa, Sardar Ali Gehlan, Iftikhar Ahmed Bhatti, Ahmed Khan Gondal, and Rauf Ahmed.

Miss Sabahat Ali Rizvi, Mian Irfan Ali, and Qadir Bakhsh were facing each other on the seat of secretary while Shahrukh Shehbaz Waraich, Ejaz Ahmed Bosal, and Adil Naeem Sheikh were competing on the seat of finance secretary.

The newly elected President of Lahore High Court Bar Association  Ishtiaq A. Khan while addressing the lawyers said the top priorities of the group are to serve the lawyer community and end the distance between the bar and the bench.

He said that he will not tolerate the attack on the sanctity of the judiciary, the basis of democracy is a strong justice system.

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6 PTI leaders moved to Shahpur Jail Sargodha

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  • Fayyazul Hasan Chauhan and Zulfi Bukhari moved to Shahpur.
  • The doctors in the jail examined the PTI leaders’ health.
  • PTI staged protest outside District Jail Shahpur Sargodha.

SARGODHA: The six leaders of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) has been shifted to Shahpur Jail Sargodha from Adiala Jail who were arrested under Jail Bharo Movement.

Senior leaders of PTI Fayyazul Hasan Chauhan, Zulfi Bukhari, Ijaz Khan Jazzi, Chaudhry Sajid and other leaders and activists are among the leaders who have been  moved to Shahpur Jail Sargodha from Adiala Jail .

The doctors in the jail examined the PTI leaders’ health and declared it satisfactory.

On the other hand, the protest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf workers outside District Jail Shahpur is also going on.

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Violation of fundamental rights continues in country: Imran Khan

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  • Addressing a press conference along with PTI leader Usman Dar.
  • He said custodial torture is strictly prohibited in civilized countries.
  • Imran Khan appealed to the chief justice of Pakistan to take suo moto.

LAHORE: Former prime minister and Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan said fundamental rights violation has continued to change the loyalty of PTI leaders and workers.

Former premier Imran Khan has brought a citizen before the media who was allegedly abducted and tortured to give false statements against Usman Dar.

Addressing a press conference along with PTI leader Usman Dar and Javed Ali, Imran Khan said custodial torture is strictly prohibited in civilized countries but unfortunately PTI leader Shahbaz Gill, Senator Azam Swati, and others were badly tortured during the arrest.

He said PTI has launched a peaceful Jail Bahro Movement against injustices of the PDM-led government but PTI leaders and workers have been treated like a terrorist after arrest. He said senior PTI leaders shifted to far-flung areas of Punjab after arrest.

He said Javed Ali was arrested and tortured to become an approver against PTI leader Usman Dar in fake cases and change his loyalty. He said it is the responsibility of the courts to the stop violation of fundamental rights in the country.

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Imran Khan condemns criminal treatment with political prisoners

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  • He said political prisoners are treated like criminals.
  • Imran Khan said that PTI is protesting against fascism.
  • He said refusal to implement the prison is a dictatorial mentality.

LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PIT) Imran Khan has strongly condemned the criminal treatment of political prisoners in the Jail Bharo Movement.

In his Twitter message, former prime minister Imran Khan said that the political prisoners detained during our Jail Bharo Movement are treated like criminals and terrorists by the imported government. He strongly condemned the ruthless approach of PDM led government.

Imran Khan said that PTI leaders and workers are protesting against this fascism, violations of fundamental rights, and crushing the nation under rising inflation by taking NRO.

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PHC moved against transfers and postings in KP

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  • PTI leader Asad Qaiser filed a petition in the PHC.
  • Barrister Gohar Ali Khan filed a plea on behalf of Asad Qaiser.
  • Lawyer stated that the transfers and postings of caretaker Govt is illegal.

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) has challenged the transfers and postings by the caretaker government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the Peshawar High Court(PHC).

PTI leader Asad Qaiser filed a petition in the Peshawar High Court on the matter of transfers and postings on behalf of the caretaker government.

Barrister Gohar Ali Khan filed a plea on behalf of Asad Qaiser, in which he stated that the transfers and postings by the caretaker government is illegal, which will affect the conduct of transparent elections.

In the petition on behalf of the leader PTI, it was submitted that transfers and postings of the bureaucracy by the caretaker government are against the election rules, the responsibility of the caretaker government is to conduct transparent elections.

In the petition filed in Peshawar High Court, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan stated that Supreme Court has also issued orders in this context many times. It is requested that the transfers and postings of the caretaker government should be declared null and void.

Former speaker national assembly Asad Qaiser has made the provincial government, election commission, and department administration parties in the petition.

Talking to the media outside the court, PTI Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Spokesperson Shaukat Yousafzai and Barrister Gohar Khan said that the caretaker government is misusing its power. They said that the caretaker government comes to conduct elections.

Shaukat Yousafzai said that the caretaker chief minister has been taken hostage which will affect the holding of transparent elections in the province. He said there is a constant violation of the constitution.

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ECP denotified Imran Khan from six NA seats  

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  • Imran Khan won in the by-elections held in October last year.
  • ECP had issued a notification confirming IK’s victory on seven seats.
  • Imran Khan now holds the Kurram seat.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Friday denotified Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan from six National Assembly seats where he emerged victorious last year.

The ECP, in a notification, stated that the former prime minister had been denotified from his seats in NA 22 Mardan, NA 24 Charsadda, NA 31 Peshawar, NA 108, NA 118 Nankana and NA 239 Karachi.

Earlier, on January 19, the ECP had issued a notification confirming Imran Khan’s victory on seven seats that Imran Khan won in the by-elections held in October last year.

The notification had previously been withheld due to his alleged failure to submit the party’s funding details to the electoral body.

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LHC orders to produce Senator Azam Swati in court

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  • The case was heard by Justice Anwar Haq Pannu.
  • Court ordered to constitute medical board.
  • Court ordered to present PTI leader before the medical board.

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court(LHC) has ordered senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) leader Azam Swati to be produced in court and to form a medical board.

A hearing was held in the Bahawalpur Bench of the Lahore High Court on the request for the recovery of senior Tehreek-e-Insaf Senate leader Azam Swati.

Bahawalpur Bench ordered to the production of Senator Azam Swati and Mohammad Khan Madani in court. The case was heard by Justice Anwar Haq Pannu.

Bahawalpur Bench of Lahore High Court also ordered to form of a medical board for PTI leader Azam Swati and also ordered the Superintendent Jail to present both the leaders before the medical board.
Petitioner Adeel Aslam’s lawyer Saqib Tariq argued that Azam Swati went missing after his arrest. It is possible that he was subjected to torture.

The petitioner’s counsel pleaded that the Court should order Swati’s recovery and conduct a medical board.

Earlier, Lahore High Court sought a report from the Punjab government on the petition for the recovery of Eijaz Chaudhry and other PTI leaders.

The petitioner’s lawyer said that a report should be sought from the government, as there is a danger that they will not be included in the unknown persons, on which the court remarked that you went to arrest them yourself.

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Imran Khan lauds Pervaiz Elahi for standing by PTI

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  • He said anti-PTI caretaker setup formed in Punjab and KP
  • PTI chief said ECP, Caretaker Govt and PDM are trying to delay polls.
  • He said fake cases are being registered against PTI leadership and workers.

LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on Thursday lauded former chief minister Punjab Pervaiz Elahi and Moonis Elahi for standing with PTI in difficult times despite pressure and offers from powerful circles.

Addressing a press conference, former prime minister Imran Khan said the anti-PTI caretaker government has been formed in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He said transfer and posting are being done in these provinces regular basis despite the ban. He said the Election Commission of Pakistan, the Caretaker Punjab Government, and PDM are trying to delay elections.

He said fake cases are being registered against PTI leadership and workers in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by the caretaker governments instead of holding elections in their respective provinces.

Imran Khan said propaganda has been launched against the judiciary to put pressure on courts by the PDM-led government.

He said arrested PTI leaders including Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Asad Umar, and others shifted to different jails of Punjab. He said a large number of people registered themselves for Jail Bahro Movement and people are ready for the change in the country.

He said the Sharif family and Asif Zardari got relief through the NAB amendment after coming into power. He said PDM led government has badly failed to provide relief to the masses in the last ten months.

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Bulls dominate Pakistan equity market

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Bulls dominate Pakistan

The benchmark KSE-100 Index closed at 40,950 points, up 276 points, or 0.6%. The All-share volume increased 4% to 96 million shares. Analysts expect volatility to persist until the IMF ninth review is successfully concluded.   KARACHI: The Pakistan equity market remained positive throughout the day after the government passed the Supplementary Finance Budget, 2023, … Read more

Govt withdraws security of former Parliamentarians

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Security of PTI parliamentarian
  • Govt taken back security of Shah Mahmood Qureshi.
  • The secuirty of other MNAs and MPAs also Withrawn.
  • PTI announced Jail Bahro Movement from Feb 22.

Lahore: The Caretaker Government Punjab has withdrawn security of Vice Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e- Insaf(PTI) Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s security.

According to the sources, government has taken back services of five policemen deputed on the security of former federal minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi while elite security has already withdrawn.

Sources further confirmed that security of former MPA Zain Hussain Quershi also taken back.

Similarly, provincial authorities also withdrawn security of   Former MNA Malik Amir Doggar.

The security of former Javed Akhtar Ansari and ex-provincial minister Dr Akhtar Malik have also taken back by the government.

The policemen directed to report Police Line by the government.

Earlier, Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf announced schedule of ‘Jail Bharo tehreek’.

According to the details, 200 workers will voluntarily present themselves for arrest daily from February 22 to March 1 as per the schedule.

A six-member group of former National and Provincial Assembly members along with the workers will also present arrests. If no arrests are made, the workers and assembly members will stage a protest at the appointed place.

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Imran Khan, Pervaiz Elahi strongly condemn anti-judiciary campaign of PML-N

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  • Imran Khan met with Pervaiz Elahi at Zaman Park.
  • The current political situation was discussed during meeting.
  • Imran Khan said that the rulers are not obeying the constitution

LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan and former chief minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Saturday strongly condemned the anti-judiciary campaign by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz(PML-N).

Former prime minister Imran Khan met former Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi at Zaman Park.

During the meeting, the current political situation, Jail Bharo Movement, and general election issues were discussed while Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi fully supported the Jail Bharo Movement announced by Imran Khan.

On this occasion, the two leaders condemned the anti-judiciary campaign and said that PML-N is attacking the judiciary according to its tradition and the decision of the Lahore High Court is not being followed.

Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi said that the ruling coalition is afraid of Imran Khan and his public popularity. He said PMD is violating the constitution by running away from the election.

He said that Imran Khan is a ray of hope for the people of Pakistan, but the Election Commission and governors should remember that if the constitution is broken, the constitution will take its course against him.

On this occasion, Imran Khan said that the rulers are not obeying the constitution and not recognizing the court decisions. He said false cases are being filed against the leadership and workers of PTI.

He said that the incompetent ruling party has resorted to retaliatory actions out of fear of the election, but now party leaders, workers, and people from all over the country will make voluntary arrests under the Jail Bharo Movement.

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Shah Mahmood Qureshi terms audio recording illegal act

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  • PTI leader said while talking to Bol News.
  • He said who gives the authority to record conversation.
  • Aitzaz Ahsan said that the phone of Pervaiz Elahi was tapped.

KARACHI: Senior Vice Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday said that audio recording of any individual is an illegal act.

Former Federal Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi while talking to Bol News said that the use of audio has political purposes and questioned who gives the authority to record someone’s conversation.

He further said that Imran Khan has also given a reference to the audio recording in the letter to the President, who has the authority to record the conversation with the elected Prime Minister.

On the other hand, well-known lawyer Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan also spoke and said that the phone of Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi was tapped, where did the audio come to the interior minister.

He said that recording the call is a crime, it dissolves the assembly. He said Maryam Nawaz showed the video in the press conference but did not present it in court.

PPP leader said Chief Election Commissioner is incompetent and he has prepared for the election.

He said Chief Election Commissioner should order the election.

Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan further said that there are excuses to express disability from holding the election, did the Chief Election Commissioner write to the Printing Corporation to deliver the paper. He said, “If the Governor did not dissolve the Assembly, then the date should be given by the Chief Election Commissioner.”

It should be noted that Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah released the alleged audio of former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi and his lawyers yesterday.

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Rana Sana demands for Elahi’s leaked audio forensic

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ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sana Ullah on Thursday demanded the forensic test of former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi’s alleged leaked audio tape in which he was allegedly talking about managing the courts. The minister while addressing a press conference, here, urged the chief justice of Pakistan to take notice of the matter to … Read more

Imran Khan likely to approach apex court against Gen Bajwa

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  • Consultation between Imran Khan and legal experts is underway.
  • Imran Khan will  request the CJP to probe against former COAS.
  • Earlier, Imran Khan  sent a letter to the President in this regard.

LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan is likely to approach the Supreme Court after the letter to the president to investigation against former army chief General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa.

PTI sources said that Imran Khan will also request the Chief Justice of Pakistan to investigate against General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa.

According to sources, Imran Khan will demand an investigation against General (retd) Bajwa’s allegation that he is a danger to Pakistan.

Party sources say that PTI Chairman Imran Khan will also request an investigation into the allegation of clearing former finance minister Shaukat Tarin from NAB on behalf of General (retd) Qamar Bajwa.

Sources further said that consultation between Imran Khan and legal experts is underway after which PTI Chairman Imran Khan will approach the Supreme Court.

On the other hand, Imran Khan has sent a letter to the Supreme Commander of the Pakistan Army President Dr. Arif Alvi demanding an immediate investigation against General (Rtd) Qamar Javed Bajwa.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan has demanded an immediate investigation against General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa on the issue of successive oath violations by the former army chief.

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NAB summons Usman Buzdar in corruption case

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  • NAB asked PTI  leader to appear before the Lahore.
  • NAB has also directed him to bring records of properties.
  • NAB summoned former chief minister in a corruption case.

LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has summoned former chief minister Punjab Usman Buzdar in a corruption case on February 16.

The NAB has asked Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader to appear before the Lahore office along with records of his properties at 11am on Thursday.

The NAB has also directed him to bring records of his sold properties while appearing before the NAB office.

Earlier, an accountability court extended interim bail of former Punjab CM Usman Buzdar in a case pertaining to awarding a liquor license to a hotel by violating the law.

It may be noted that PTI leader Sardar Usman Buzdar had appeared before the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in the liquor licence case.

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Court orders ECP, Governor KP to submit written replies about polls

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Court orders ECP
  • Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Justice Arshad Ali heard the case.
  • Azam Swati, Shibli Faraz and Asad Qaiser appeared in the court.
  • Peshawar High Court adjourned the hearing till Thursday.

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has ordered the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to submit a written response regarding elections in the province.

In the Peshawar High Court, Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Justice Arshad Ali heard the case on behalf of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for the timely elections of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders Azam Swati, Asad Qaiser, Shibli Faraz, and Shah Farman appeared in the court.

At the beginning of the hearing, the Advocate General stated that the Chief Secretary submitted the reply today. On this, the court said that the Governor has not submitted the reply, and the Governor should tell the court why he has not given the date yet.

Advocate General submitted that according to the constitution, the governor has time to give the date. Justice Arshad Ali said that it will be discussed later, first reply in writing was that no date was given in reply to the first letter.

The court inquired what if the Election Commission did not get the date, would be the course of action.

The court also directed the Election Commission to submit a written reply.
On the other hand, the lawyer of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf presented the decision of the Lahore High Court in court.

The PTI lawyer stated that the Election Commission’s letter, the Governor’s reply, and the President’s letter are on record, the Governor does not want to give the date on the basis of excuses.

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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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Legal notice serves to ECP, Governor Punjab demanding polls schedule

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  • A citizen has sent a legal notice to ECP and Governor.
  • ECP has to issue the election schedule within seven days.
  • Earlier, LHC ordered ECP to hold elections in 90 days.

LAHORE: A legal notice has been sent to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the Governor of Punjab demanding the release of the election schedule.

A citizen has sent a legal notice to the Election Commission and the Governor of Punjab through his lawyer Azhar Siddique Advocate.

It has been stated in the notice that the Lahore High Court has ordered the Election Commission to conduct the elections in ninety days, according to which it is a legal requirement to follow the court order before twelve o’clock on February 12th, but after this time, the court order will not be implemented which is contempt of court.

It has been clarified in the notice that under the Election Act, the Election Commission has to issue the election schedule within seven days and the commission needs 54 days to conduct the election.
It has been stated in the notice that issuing the election schedule is a constitutional requirement, while the governor has broken his oath before and did not give the election date and the governor will be guilty of contempt of court for not consulting for the release of the election schedule.

The notice has demanded that the Election Commission should also issue the election schedule by fulfilling its constitutional responsibility and if the election schedule is not issued, a contempt of court petition will be filed against the Election Commission and the Governor of Punjab.

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Court reserves verdict on petition seeking election schedule

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  • Justice Jawad Hassan heard the PTI petition.
  • President Arif Alvi could give election date.
  • SHC is expected to announce the verdict later today.

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) reserved its verdict on petition filed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) seeking a date for elections in the Punjab province.

The court is expected to announce the verdict later today.

Justice Jawad Hassan heard a plea filed by PTI Secretary General Asad Umar seeking direction to the Punjab governor for immediately announcing the date of elections in the province.

Inspector General of Punjab Police, Dr Usman Anwar and the chief secretary appeared before the court.

During the course of proceedings, Punjab IGP assured the court they will follow whatever decision made by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

Punjab Governor’s lawyer maintained that Baligh ur Rehman was not bound to give a date for elections as an interim cabinet had already formed. He pleaded with the court to return the pleas as inadmissible with a fine on the petitioner.

PTI’s counsel Barrister Ali Zafar, while responding to the governor’s lawyer, said President Arif Alvi could give election date as the IGP and chief secretary had assured of performing their duties.

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Court extends Imran Khan bail in ECP protest case till Feb 27

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  • District and Sessions judge Zafar Iqbal heard the case.
  • Babar Awan asked the court to exempt Imran Khan.
  • Court directed to submit a written statement of Imran Khan.

ISLAMABAD: District and Sessions court extended the bail of Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan in a case filed against him after demonstrations were held following his disqualification by the ECP in Toshakhana case.

District and Sessions judge Zafar Iqbal resumed the hearing where the PTI chairman’s counsel Babar Awan and PML-N leader and plaintiff Mohsin Shah Nawaz Ranjha were also present in the court.

Babar asked the court to exempt PTI chairman Imran Khan from personal appearance on medical basis.

The sessions court accepted the plea and exempted him from personal appearance.

The court directed to submit a written statement of Imran Khan and his bail was extended till February 27.

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Health Card launched to provide quality care to masses: Imran Khan

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  • Health card introduced to provide safety net.
  • PTI planned to establish a network of health facilities.
  • Health card scheme is a great blessing for people.

LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has said that the purpose of the health card was to provide quality healthcare facilities to common people across the country.

In his Twitter message, Former prime minister Imran Khan said health card was introduced not only to provide a safety net to the majority of the population but also planned to establish a network of health facilities all over Pakistan, especially in rural areas.

Chairman PTI further said that those areas where no one is ready to build hospitals due to the lack of purchasing power of the private sector.

Earlier, former prime minister Imran Khan said in a statement that he strongly condemns the blocking of the Punjab Health Card Scheme. He said that the health card scheme is a great blessing for people in life-threatening inflation.

The PTI chairman said that moreover, due to this project, the private sector was going through the process of establishing hospitals in rural areas.

Imran Khan had further said that the entire project was praised by the international health magazine “Lancet”, the termination of this project reflects the brutal mentality of these two family groups.

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ECP calls political parties for consultation on code of conduct

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  • Consultation meeting with parties will be held today.
  • ECP will seek feedback on the draft code of conduct for polls.
  • ECP sent invitations to  PTI, PML-N, PPP and other parties.

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has called the political leaders for consultation on the code of conduct for the upcoming general elections.

According to the details, a consultation meeting with political parties will be held today under the chairmanship of the Chief Election Commissioner, in which the Election Commission will seek feedback on the draft code of conduct for elections.

The Election Commission has called the heads of 21 major political parties today. The Election Commission will seek suggestions from the political parties after consultation on the code of conduct.

The ECP has sent invitations to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, PML-N, PPP, MMA, MQM-Pakistan, Q-League, BAP, ANP, PKMAP, and GDA.

Apart from this, TLP, Jamaat-e-Islami, National Party, BNP, Jamoori Watan Party, JUI, Rah e Haq, PML-F, Hazara Democrat Party, and Awami Muslim League have also been invited.

It should be noted that the Election Commission had already sent the draft of the code of conduct to the political parties.

On the other hand, the federal government has released Rs 18 billion to the Election Commission for the upcoming general elections.

In this regard, the sources said that the money released by the federal government for the general elections has been received by the Election Commission.

Sources said that the government has provided money to the Election Commission for pre-election expenses, while the Election Commission has decided to use this money for the elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to the sources, due to separate elections in two assemblies, the expenditure on the general elections has increased by more than Rs10 billion, however, the Election Commission has decided to send a new estimate regarding the election expenditure.

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