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Islamabad High Court Bar Association condemns violence against journalists

High court
  • The Islamabad High Court strongly condemns police violence against the media.
  • The Chief justice of the Islamabad high court summoned the IG Islamabad.
  • The police attempted to make an arrest by dragging the journalist into the police car.

The Islamabad High Court Bar Association issued a statement condemning the torture of journalists on the occasion of the appearance of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on the premises of the Islamabad High Court.

According to the details, the violence broke out during Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s appearance at Islamabad High Court. The statement claimed that the association strongly opposes the effort to halt the lawyers and journalists.

In accordance with the statement, the Islamabad High Court strongly condemns police violence against the media.

A demand is made to the government to take strong legal and departmental action against those involved, the statement explained.

The declaration further said that it should be ensured that such incidents do not take place in the future.

The journalists who were manhandled by the police include Shah Khalid Khan, Saqib Bashir, and Zeeshan Syed. It may be noted that the Islamabad police under Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah subjected the journalists to violence and attempted to make an arrest by dragging them into the police car.

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In this regard, a team of journalists met with the Chief Judge of the Islamabad High Court to discuss the issue of violence against journalists and to inform him of the occurrence, of which the Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court took notice.

The Chief Justice Islamabad High Court summoned Inspector General Islamabad Monday and sought an explanation on the subject of the torture of journalists. He directed the Chief Commissioner Islamabad to ask Assistant Commissioner Abdullah to give an explanation on why he came to the court.

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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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ATC issues arrest warrant for Rana Sanaullah

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ATC directed police to arrest Rana Sanullah and produce him Gujarat police had dismissed the case and submitted its report The court rejected the police report and issued warrant GUJRANWALA: An antiterrorism court (ATC) of Gujranwala on Friday issued arrest warrant for Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, Bol News reported. The ATC directed police to arrest … Read more

PML-N will form government in Punjab, claims Rana Sanaullah

PML-N will
  • He said PML-N has never been afraid of going to the public.
  • Interior Minister said PML-N has started the election campaign.
  • Rana Sanaullah said polls should be held jointly across the country.

SARGODHA: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has said that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will form its government by defeating the opposition in Punjab.

Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah while addressing the PML-N workers convention in Sargodha  said that the party has never been afraid of going to the public, the PML-N has started the election campaign under the leadership of Maryam Nawaz.

He said, “We want to make it clear that we are neither afraid of the election nor have we retreated from it. We are of the opinion that the election should be joint and transparent. The election should be held jointly in national and provincial assemblies.”

Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah further said that justice should not only be done but should also be seen to be done.

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Counter Extremism Unit established in Islamabad   

Counter
  • Spokesperson said a new unit will independently work.
  • The specialised unit will keep an eye on digital content.
  • Police will visit educational institutions and seminaries.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has established its first counter-extremism unit  in Islamabad  on the directives of Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah.

The specialised unit will keep an eye on digital content of political, sectarian, ethnic and religious extremism on websites.

In his twitter message, Islamabad police’s spokesperson said a new unit will independently work from the operations and intelligence.

A Superintendent Police (SP) level officer will be appointed as the counter-extremism unit’s chief under the supervision of the Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD).

It added that Islamabad police teams will visit educational institutions and seminaries while adopting counter-extremism steps. The teams will monitor sermons at the mosques and the services of linguists will be acquired for the new unit.

The spokesperson said that the department will compile recommendations for the relevant legislation. The young generation will be nurtured in accordance with the national narrative.

Islamabad police said that recommendations are being forwarded to the federal government for equipping the CTD with modern weapons. Moreover, the government was given suggestions for improving the rapid response steps in case of any untoward situation.

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Law and order situation to be ensured: Rana Sanaullah

Rana Sanaullah
  • He said briefing was held on the law and order situation.
  • He said evidence against the lawbreakers should be collected.
  • Main objective of the Jail Bharo Movement is to create drama.

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said that the law and order situation in the country will be ensured and lawbreakers will be arrested.

In his Twitter message, Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said a detailed briefing was held today on the law and order situation in the context of the Jail Bharo Movement of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI).

Rana Sanaullah said that the record of the violators should be kept and will be clarified in their character certificate, and the evidence against the lawbreakers should be collected and brought before the people so that the real face of the lawbreakers would be exposed.

The Interior Minister said that the arrest of women and poor workers should be avoided. It is clear that the main objectives of the Jail Bharo Movement are to create drama, gain media attention, affect the law and order situation and create political instability.

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LHC rejects contempt plea against Rana Sanaullah

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LHC bins contempt plea against Rana Sanaullah The court rejects the plea as inadmissible SC is already hearing the case of contempt against Sanaullah LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday rejected the contempt plea against Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah for scandalizing the judiciary terming it inadmissible. Justice Abid Aziz heard the case of … Read more

LHC moved against Rana Sanaullah for leaking audios

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  • A contempt of court plea was filed over scandalizing the judiciary.
  • The petition has been filed by Shahid Rana Advocate.
  • Petitioner request that Rana Sanaullah be booked for contempt of court.

LAHORE: A contempt of court petition was filed against Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah in the Lahore High Court (LHC).

A contempt of court plea was filed against the Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah for scandalizing the judiciary. The petition has been filed by Shahid Rana Advocate.

In the petition, Shahid Rana Advocate has made Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah a party and submitted that Rana Sanaullah had leaked the audio of former chief minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi and President Supreme Court Bar by conducting a direct press conference.

The petitioner’s lawyer stated that  Rana Sanaullah scandalized the judiciary by leaking the audio and agitated the legal circles by affecting lawyer and client privacy.

In the petition, Shahid Rana Advocate requested that Rana Sanaullah be booked for contempt of court for taking unconstitutional action and scandalizing the judiciary.

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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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Govt allows FIA to arrest Shaukat Tarin for derailing agreement with IMF

Rana Sanaullah

An inquiry is completed against Shaukat Tarin. Rana Sanaullah called Imran Khan a political terrorist. He said PML-N was ready for the elections ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan on Sunday said that the government had allowed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to arrest the former finance minister Shaukat Tarin for his involvement in derailing … Read more

Need to win war on terrorism at all costs: Rana Sanaullah

Rana Sanaullah

Rana Sanaullah expressed resolve to win the war on terrorism He said political, military leadership would take parliament into confidence He said the Peshawar attack is against Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has expressed the resolve to win the war on terrorism at all costs, saying the attack in Peshawar was against the entire … Read more

Government withdraws security of Imran Khan: Shibli Faraz  

Government withdraws
  • Shibli Faraz said that letter has been received from Punjab.
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa(KP) Police has also been withdrawn.
  • Former Prime Minister has the right to have security.

LAHORE: Former federal minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) leader Shibli Faraz has said that Imran Khan’s security has been withdrawn while the former prime minister is provided with security under the law.

Addressing a press conference, Shibli Faraz said that a letter has been received from the Punjab government that the security of the former prime minister has been withdrawn.

He said that apart from the Punjab Police, who were responsible for the security of Imran Khan, the  Khyber Pakhtunkhwa(KP) Police has also been withdrawn, while the former Prime Minister has the right to have security.

He said that there is a threat to Imran Khan and everyone knows where the threat is coming from, if anything happens to Imran Khan, Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah will be responsible.

Shibli Faraz said that the rule of law is necessary for the country, but at present, there is darkness in the country and the nation has hope from the judiciary.

He said that there is severe political and economic instability in the country while the government is breaking the constitution and Article 6 applies to breaking the constitution.

Former federal minister said that the Election Commission has made a controversial person as the caretaker chief minister and the caretaker chief minister is against Imran Khan and PTI, while the caretaker cabinet should have non-political people, but it seems that the people of the cabinet have come under political agenda.

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PML-N formally announce schedule of Maryam Nawaz’s return

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  • Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has formally announced the date.
  • He said that Maryam Nawaz will leave London for Dubai on January 27.
  • Maryam Nawaz will reach Lahore airport at 5 pm on January 28.

Lahore: President of Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) Punjab and Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has formally announced the return of Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has announced regarding Maryam Nawaz’s return to Pakistan. He said that Maryam Nawaz will leave London for Dubai on January 27 and will reach Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport at 5 pm on January 28.

Two days ago, family sources said that Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Vice President and Chief Organizer of Muslim League-N, will leave for Pakistan from London on January 27 and along with her some family members will also go to Pakistan.

Maryam Nawaz will take full part in politics after reaching Pakistan, while Nawaz Sharif’s return home with Maryam Nawaz is not yet part of any plan.

It should be noted that party leader Nawaz Sharif recently made Maryam Nawaz the party’s senior vice president and chief organizer. Maryam Nawaz returned to London after undergoing throat surgery in Geneva.

Earlier, PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz had decided not to return the country on January 22.

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Rana Sanaullah likely to be removed as PML-N Punjab President

Rana Sanaullah urges PTI to adopt democratic approach to settle disputes

PML-N leaders are displeased Rana Sanaullah They have sought his removal as PML-N Punjab President Nawaz Sharif has summoned Rana Sanaullah to London ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders are displeased over interior minister Rana Sanaullah after the dissolution of the Punjab Assembly, sources revealed to Bol News. Rana Sanaullah, who is also PML-N … Read more

PML-N consultations to begin in London, important decisions expected

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PML-N to take key decision in London meeting Nawaz Sharif called the key members to the meeting Rana Sanaullah to be removed from presidency LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is to take some major decisions regarding the party leadership and an important meeting in this regard has been called in London. Sources in the know … Read more

Rana Sanaullah fears clashes during LG polls in Karachi

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Rana Sanaullah raised concerns over violence during the LG elections He said differences between political parties have taken a worrying situation He said miscreants can take advantage of the situation and create chaos ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah has expressed concerns over violence during the Local Government (LG) elections being held in Karachi … Read more

PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif summons Rana Sanaullah

PML-N chief
  • Rana Sanaullah will take Nawaz Sharif into confidence.
  • The cases in the courts and developments will also be considered.
  • The return of Maryam Nawaz Sharif will also be reviewed.

ISLAMABAD: In view of the changing political situation in the country, Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has summoned Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah to London immediately.

In this regard, the sources said that the consultation with the leader of the PML-N on the issue of the current political situation in Pakistan is going on and in this regard, the Federal Interior Minister has also been summoned to London.

Sources said that during the meeting, Rana Sanaullah will take Nawaz Sharif into confidence on the situation in the Punjab Assembly, while the Interior Minister is likely to be given an important task in the political situation of the country.

Sources said that during the consultation, cases in the courts and future developments will also be considered.

The matters related to the return of senior vice-president PML-N Maryam Nawaz Sharif will also be reviewed.
According to sources, Nawaz Sharif has previously consulted with Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Khawaja Asif on political issues.

Secretary General PML-N Ahsan Iqbal had a meeting with party chief Nawaz Sharif and Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz in London in which the overall economic and political situation of the country was discussed.

The sources said that the present situation in Punjab and the organizational structure of the party were also discussed in the meeting.

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No-tolerance policy adopted against terrorists: Rana Sanaullah

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Rana Sanaullah handed over Rs10 million cheque to the family of martyred policeman He said the NSC meeting decided on zero-tolerance against terrorists He lauded the sacrifices of CTD and police personnel ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday categorically said that there will be no talks with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) or … Read more

Rana Sanaullah announces Tamgha-e-Shujaat for policeman martyred in Islamabad blast

Rana Sanaullah

Adeel Hussain was martyred in attempt to save the city. Adeel Hussain’s widow would be recruited in Islamabad Police. “It is the state’s responsibility to look after family members.” ISLAMABAD: Rana Sanaullah, Interior Minister,  has announced to award Tamgha-e-Shujaat to Shaheed Adeel Hussain of Islamabad Police for exhibiting extraordinary courage and bravery to thwart suicide … Read more

LHC restores Punjab CM Pervaiz Elahi and cabinet

Lahore High Court (LHC) has restored Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi and his cabinet at once and suspended the notifications of the Punjab Governor and chief secretary. The LHC issued the order after getting assurance from Pervaiz Elahi to not dissolve the Punjab Assembly. The LHC wanted an undertaking from Elahi that he would not … Read more

Islamabad police foiled major terror attack: Rana Sanaullah

Islamabad police
  • Rana Sanaullah said that one person was martyred in the attack.
  • He said Islamabad police are monitoring the situation.
  • Emergency has been imposed in all hospitals of Islamabad.

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has said that Islamabad police personnel stopped the attacker and successfully prevented a major incident in the capital city.

Regarding the suicide blast in ​​Islamabad, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has said terrorists wanted high-value target, but policemen timely intercepted the attacker.

Rana Sanaullah said that one person was martyred in the attack while six people were injured. He said  there is no need for concern and the situation is under control.

He said that law enforcement agencies (LEA)) have sacrificed their lives and added that police are monitoring the situation.

Interior Minister said that the situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is looking worse, but Chime Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhawa is sitting in Lahore.

On the other hand, the Ministry of Interior has imposed an emergency in all government hospitals in Islamabad and issued a notification in this regard.

There is a security alert in the wake of the suicide blast, however, hospital heads and administration remain on high alert.

The heads of hospitals directed to ensure attendance of paramedical and non-medical staff in hospitals and  also provision of 24-hour medical facilities.

 

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Pervaiz Elahi no more CM Punjab, says Rana Sanaullah

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Rana Sanaullah said Pervaiz Elahi is no more CM Punjab He while that a notification will be issued today He also hints at Hamza Shehbaz taking over LAHORE: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said Thursday that Pervaiz Elahi is no more the Chief Minister (CM) of Punjab constitutionally as he failed to take the vote of … Read more

“Will seal CM House if confidence vote is not taken” threatens Rana Sanaullah

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Rana Sanaullah warns CM Punjab to seal CM House He said the Governor will announce the appointment of a new CM He also said that all the PDM parties are in contact The Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said Tuesday that if the session for the no-confidence motion against CM Punjab would not be held at … Read more

Federal ministers decides not to appear in JIT probing murderous attack

Federal ministers
  • Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, Marriyum Aurangzeb, and Javed Latif decided not to appear before JIT.
  • Federal Ministers have summoned by the JIT at Capital City Police Office in Lahore today.
  • All three have been summoned in connection with the investigation into the attack on Imran Khan.

LAHORE: The PML-N leaders and Federal Ministers have decided not to appear before Joint Investigation Team (JIT) formed to investigate the assassination attempt on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman  Imran Khan.

Sources said Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, and Javed Latif have been summoned by the JIT at Capital City Police Office in Lahore on December 17 today.

All three have been summoned in connection with the investigation into the attack on Imran Khan.

On the other hand, the JIT recorded the statements of three PTI leaders including provincial ministers Dr. Yasmin Rashid, Zubair Khan Niazi, and Umar Farooq.

Earlier, important progress was made in the investigation of the assassination attack on former Prime Minister Chairman Imran Khan.

The JIT formed in the case of the assassination of Imran Khan had decided to investigate Faisal Vawda.

The Punjab government had directed Faisal Vawda to appear after investigating while the JIT had also directed Faisal Vawda to appear along with the records.

 

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Rana Sanaullah says India found involved in fanning terrorism in Pakistan

Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah on Tuesday said Pakistan had “irrefutable evidence” of the involvement of Indian agency RAW in the blast at Johar Town, Lahore last year. “India was not only behind the Johar Town blast, but also found involved in fanning terrorism in Pakistan,” he said while addressing a news conference here … Read more

Rana Sanaullah’s case worst example of political persecution: PM

Rana Sanaullah

PM said Rana Sanaullah’s acquittal in drugs case proves his innocence He said the case was worst example of political victimization He said all PML-N leaders targeted by Imran’s regime ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the acquittal of Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah in the narcotics case proves that the previous government carried out the … Read more

Daily Mail: Sanaullah asks Imran, Shahzad Akbar to apologise to nation

Daily Mail Rana Sanaullah

LAHORE: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has demanded Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and Shahzad Akbar to apologise to the nation for using negative tactics to facilitate the British newspaper, Daily Mail, for publishing an article against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Addressing a press conference here on Friday, he said that negative tactics were used … Read more

Rana Sanaullah asks PTI to postpone Pindi rally amid security threats

Peshawar

ISLAMABAD: The interior ministry has asked Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) Imran Khan to postpone political gathering in Rawalpindi due to security threats and reports received from intelligence agencies. Addressing a press conference, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said there was no logic in political gatherings and Imran Khan should leave his stubborn attitude. “I advise Imran … Read more