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Zain Qureshi stopped from flying abroad

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Zain Qureshi

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Thursday reportedly stopped PTI member and party’s Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s son Zain Qureshi from traveling to Dubai. Zain Qureshi had arrived at Lahore International Airport to catch a flight to Dubai through an international airline. However, FIA Immigration officials barred him from boarding the flight due to … Read more

Special JIT formed to probe social media drive against IHC chief justice

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JIT
  • Ministry of Interior issued notification of Special JIT.
  • Special JIT will determine facts behind malicious campaign.
  • Director Cyber ​​Crime FIA ​​will be convener of Special  JIT.

ISLAMABAD: A special Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has been formed to investigate the social media campaign against Chief Justice Islamabad High Court Aamir Farooq.

The Ministry of Interior has issued a notification for the formation of a special joint investigation team.

According to the notification, the Special Joint Investigation Team will determine the facts behind the malicious campaign.

Director Cyber ​​Crime Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) ​​will be the convener of the Special Joint Investigation Team, ISI and IB Grade 19 officers will also be part of JIT, Islamabad Police Grade 19 officers will also be members of the Joint Investigation Team.

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FIA interrogates PTI chairman in Attock Jail on missing cypher case

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FIA cypher

The Counter-Terrorism Wing (CTW) of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) had initiated an interrogation of former prime minister Imran Khan on Saturday in connection with the “missing” cypher case. The FIA team questioned PTI chairman at Attock Jail for over an hour, focusing on revelations made by former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. The whereabouts … Read more

FIA arrests fake driving license-making group

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FIA
  • Sukkur Cyber ​​Crime Wing arrested 3 operatives of group.
  • The raid were conducted raids in Shikarpur and Sukkur.
  • The accused issued more than 27000 driving licenses so far.

KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested three accused allegedly involved in issuing fake driving licenses and seized driving licenses.

The Sukkur Cyber ​​Crime Wing of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested three operatives of a group that created fake driving licenses in the name of Sindh Police while conducting raids in Shikarpur and Sukkur.

According to the FIA spokesperson, the arrested accused Faheem Qamar, Iftikhar Ali, and Imran Ali had created fake websites in the name of Shikarpur Traffic Police and were involved in issuing fake driving licenses.

According to the spokesman, the accused issued fake driving licenses to many citizens. The accused have issued more than 27000 driving licenses so far.

The FIA ​​spokesman said that mobile phones and laptops were recovered from the possession of the accused, while a case has also been registered against the arrested accused under the PICA Act.

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Chairman PTI arrested in cypher missing case

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PTI
  • Chairman PTI is currently serving 3-year sentence.
  • Earlier, FIA also arrested Shah Mehmood Qureshi.
  • FIR lodged against Chairman PTI and Shah Mahmood Qureshi.

RAWALPINDI: Former prime minister and Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was also arrested in the cypher missing case.

Chairman PTI is currently serving a three-year sentence in Attock Jail in the PTI Toshahkhana case.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has also arrested Shah Mehmood Qureshi.

An FIR has been registered against Chairman PTI and Shah Mehmood Qureshi in the cypher case.

A copy of the FIR filed against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan and Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi for missing cipher.

The FIR against the former prime minister and former foreign minister was registered on August 15 and the case was registered under the Official Secrets Act.

According to the FIR, the former prime minister and the former foreign minister conveyed the information contained in the cypher to unauthorized persons and distorted the facts.

The FIR states that the former prime minister and the former foreign minister distorted the facts for nefarious purposes and personal gain and both endangered the interests of the state, and conspired to misuse the contents of the cypher to fulfill nefarious purposes.

According to the FIR, there was a conspiracy to misuse the contents of the cypher in the Bani Gala meeting on March 28. The former prime minister asked Azam Khan to manipulate the contents of the cypher message.

The FIR states that Imran Khan kept the cypher telegram maliciously and did not send it back to the Ministry of External Affairs and it is still in the possession of the former prime minister.

According to the FIR, the entire cypher security system was compromised due to the illegal possession of Cypher Telegram, foreign forces were directly and indirectly benefited by these actions of the accused and the State of Pakistan was harmed by these actions of the accused.

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FIA launches investigation of four major corruption scandals

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FIA
  • The probe of four white-collar mega-corruption scandals started.
  • Inquiry has been initiated against banks for opening LCs.
  • 8 banks earned more than Rs 65 billion only in dollar rate.

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has started the investigation of 4 major corruption scandals.

According to the announcement made by the FIA, the investigation of four white-collar mega-corruption scandals has been started.

According to FIA, an inquiry has been initiated against banks for opening LCs at more than the interbank rate of the dollar. Eight banks earned more than Rs 65 billion only in dollar rate in this scam.

FIA has also started an inquiry on the complaint of corruption in the purchase of land for the motorway. There are complaints of misappropriation of Rs 32 billion in the purchase of land.

According to FIA, an inquiry has also been started on the allegations of corruption in the aid given to the flood victims last year. An inquiry is being conducted on giving 31,000, ration and relief materials to 103 people in Sanghar and Dadu.

The FIA ​​has also started an inquiry into the alleged theft of 1.8 million bags and distribution of poor-quality flour in the free flour scheme.

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PTA Strikes Against an Illegal Internet Service Provider

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PTA Strikes Against an Illegal Internet Service Provider

The PTA and FIA raided an illegal internet service provider in Lahore. Three people were arrested, and equipment was confiscated. The location has been sealed, and the FIA is investigating. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in partnership with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), carried out a raid on an illegal internet service provider located on … Read more

FIA detains PTI chairman’s lawyer Naeem Panjutha

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FIA
  • Naeem Haider Panjutha had gone to FIA HQ for investigation.
  • PTI lawyer Sher Afzal confirmed arrest of Naeem Panjutha.
  • FIA called him for probe regarding social media post of Judge.

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has detained Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman’s lawyer Naeem Haider Panjutha.

According to FIA sources, Naeem Haider Panjutha had gone to FIA headquarters for investigation. FIA called him for investigation regarding the social media post of Judge Humayun Dilawar, who was hearing Toshakhana case against Imran Khan.

Sources say that Naeem Haider Panjutha went to FIA Cyber ​​Crimes Wing for investigation.

It should be noted that lawyer Naeem Haider Panjutha is also the spokesperson on legal affairs of Chairman PTI.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf lawyer Sher Afzal Marwat has confirmed that Naeem Haider Panjutha has been arrested by FIA.

According to lawyer Sher Afzal Marwat, the clerk of Naeem Panjutha has told about his detention, it is not clear whether Naeem Panjutha has been formally arrested or not, the lawyers’ community will be united by such actions.

Earlier, The Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) has summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman’s lawyer, Naeem Panjutha, over alleged Facebook posts of Judge Humayun Dilawar.

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FIA summons PTI Chief’s lawyer Naeem Panjotha over Dilawar Facebook posts

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FIA Naeem Panjotha

Naeem Panjotha is directed to record his statement. Panjotha is actively involved in several legal cases against PTI chairman. The action comes after IHC initiated an inquiry into the contentious Facebook posts attributed to Judge Humayun Dilawar. The Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) has summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman’s lawyer, Naeem Panjotha, over alleged Facebook posts … Read more

Automakers Under FIA Probe for Overcharging Customers

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Automakers Under FIA Probe for Overcharging Customers

The PAC has referred to the issue of car manufacturers overcharging customers. The PAC has ordered an audit of appointments conducted by the Federal Public Service. The sub-committee’s report advised manufacturers to refund customers for the excess payments received. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has opted to refer the issue of car manufacturers demanding excessive … Read more

Former VC IUB Athar Mahboob stops from going to US  

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US
  • FIA Karachi stopped Dr. Athar Mehboob from going to US.
  • Ex- VC tried to go to America from Karachi airport two days ago.
  • He was offloaded to investigate Bahawalpur University scandal.

KARACHI: Former Vice Chancellor of Islamia University Bahawalpur (IUB) Dr. Athar Mahboob was stopped from going to America.

According to Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) sources, FIA Immigration Karachi stopped Dr. Athar Mehboob from going to America.

FIA sources say that the former VC tried to go to America from Karachi airport two days ago.

Sources say that the former vice-chancellor was offloaded to investigate the Bahawalpur University scandal, the senior officers of FIA instructed to prevent the former vice-chancellor from going out of the country.

Dr. Athar Mahboob has retired on July 25 2023 as Vice Chancellor of Bahawalpur Islamia University.

Earlier, the issue of illegal activities including drugs and prohibited drugs has come to light in Islamia University Bahawalpur.

The police arrested the chief security officer of the university, Ijaz Shah, a few days ago, while the director of finance, Muhammad Abubakar, was arrested last month. Crystal ice and prohibited sex drugs were recovered from the accused.

After completing the forensics of the mobile phones of the officers, a comprehensive report regarding the videos, chats, photos of the cell phones was sent to the Chief Minister of Punjab, while the then Vice Chancellor Athar Mahboob wrote a letter to the IG Punjab and called the cases false.

Dr. Athar Mahboob said in a letter to IG Punjab that there is no illegal activity in the university.

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PTI chairman challenges FIA cypher probe in IHC

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cypher challenge

Requested court to nullify FIA’s cypher inquiry Registrar Office of Islamabad High Court objected to the application. Stated two applications on the same matter cannot be filed. PTI chairman on Monday challenged Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) cypher inquiry in the Islamabad High Court. The petitioner requested the court to declare the cypher probe null and … Read more

IHC reserves verdict on PTI chief’s appeal against FIA summons on cypher inquiry

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IHC annuls sessions court’s verdict to declare Toshakhana case admissible

Latif Khosa says it’s a crime to tap any PM’s phone. Rana Sanaullah warned of possible arrest during probe. PTI chief had been summoned by the FIA at noon. The Islamabad High Court has reserved its decision on a petition filed by PTI chief, against the FIA’s (Federal Investigation Agency) summons related to the cypher … Read more

PTI’s Qureshi, Asad Umar join FIA cypher probe

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Qureshi Asad cypher probe

Three officers from intelligence agencies were also present during investigation. “Cypher is a reality and was a reality,” said Qureshi. PTI chairman summoned by FIA in cypher probe. PTI stalwarts Shah Mahmood Qureshi and former general secretary Asad Umar attended the Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) on Monday in response to summons regarding investigations into cypher … Read more

FIA arrested human trafficker from Karachi airport

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FIA
  • Human trafficker was fleeing to UAE.
  • The accused was wanted to FIA Peshawar.
  • He was wanted in case of illegally sending people abroad.

KARACHI: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration arrested a wanted human trafficker while fleeing to United Arab Emirates (UAE), the accused was wanted in a case of illegally sending various people abroad.

According to the details, FIA Immigration arrested the wanted human trafficker in the case of FIA Peshawar while fleeing to UAE while taking action at Karachi Airport.

The spokesperson of FIA said that the accused Naqash Khan was wanted in the case of illegally sending various people abroad. The accused was offloaded from the flight and detained due to his name being on the blacklist.

FIA Immigration has handed over the accused to the FIA Peshawar team.

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Human trafficker fleeing UAE arrested from Karachi airport

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Human trafficker arrest

The name of the accused was added to the blacklist. Accused Naqash Khan was off-loaded from the flight. The arrested accused was handed over to the FIA Peshawar team. The Immigration Cell of the Federal Investigation Agency on Saturday detained a human smuggler escaping to UAE from the Karachi airport. Accused Naqash Khan had been … Read more

FIA summons Asad Umar, Shah Mahmood Qureshi

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FIA
  • The anti-terrorism wing of FIA has issued notices.
  • FIA directed both to appear on July 24.
  • Earlier, Chairman PTI was summoned by FIA July 25.

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) summoned Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Asad Umar in connection with the investigation of the alleged American cypher.

The anti-terrorism wing of FIA has issued notices to former federal ministers Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Asad Umar, directing them to appear on July 24.

Earlier, the FIA ​​Anti-Terrorism Wing issued summon notices to the former Prime Minister and Chairman of PTI in connection with the investigation of the cypher.

Chairman PTI was summoned to the FIA ​​headquarters on July 25 where he will be questioned by the Joint Inquiry Team(JIT). The notice has also sought all documents related to the cypher and said that non-appearance is entitled to unilateral action.

It should be noted that on the direction of the federal cabinet, a joint inquiry team was formed regarding the investigation of the cypher, and Chairman PTI was summoned earlier but he did not appear.

The Lahore High Court had withdrawn the ongoing injunction on the FIA’s investigation into the cipher case against the former prime minister. A separate application to lift the federal government’s stay-order against Cypher’s investigation was granted and the FIA ​​was allowed to investigate Cypher’s case.

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FIA arrested two suspected in Karachi

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FIA
  • FIA raided at fake travel agency in Gulshan e Iqbal.
  • Mohammad Raheel and Kashif Raza arrested during raid.
  • 250 passports have been recovered from  possession.

KARACHI: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Human Trafficking Circle arrested two suspects in Karachi.

Anti-Human Trafficking Circle raided the office of a fake travel agency in the Gulshan e Iqbal area of ​​Karachi and arrested two suspects.

FIA officials say that the arrested accused include Mohammad Raheel and Kashif Raza.

Spokesman says that 250 passports have been recovered from the possession of the accused while various fake stamps have also been recovered from the accused and a case has been registered.

According to officials, the accused have been remanded for four days, and further investigation of the incident is going on.

It should be noted that the FIA ​​Anti-Human Trafficking Circle had arrested four suspects including proclaimed offender while conducting operations in different areas of Lahore.

The ​spokesperson said that among the arrested accused are Abdul Rehman, Mohammad Rasheed, Rizwan Ali, and Imran Aslam who were wanted for the heinous crime of human trafficking.

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DG FIA orders crackdown against illegal loan companies, apps

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FIA illegal loan app crackdown

FIA detained 17 accused from across the country. PTA blocks 43 loan apps in response to Rawalpindi suicide case. FIA requests citizens to check the registration of loan companies. In response to a recent suicide case in Rawalpindi, the director general Federal Investigation Agency ordered all cybercrime units to take action against illegal loan companies … Read more

Mega corruption case: Customs official secures bail after arrest of two officers

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Collector Customs Enforcement Aamir Thaeem received interim bail. FIA arrested two Customs officers from Karachi Airport. They were allegedly involved in receiving money to facilitate corruption. KARACHI: Collector Customs Enforcement Aamir Thaeem has obtained interim bail in a mega-corruption case, days after two officers were arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). A special anti-corruption … Read more

FIA cracks down on loan applications after a suicide incident

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FIA cracks down on loan applications after a suicide incident

Two loan application offices located in Islamabad were searched and closed down by the FIA. Masood tragically took his own life after being blackmailed by online loan applications. Laptops and computers were seized during the operation. The FIA’s Cyber Crime Wing has taken action against online loan apps after the tragic suicide of Muhammad Masood, … Read more

FIA arrested two notorious human traffickers

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FIA arrested two notorious human traffickers
  • FIA Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Gujarat took action.
  • Kashif Butt and Imran Aziz are among arrested suspects.
  • The accused extorted millions to send people Europe illegally.

GUJRAT: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested two notorious human traffickers involved in the Greece boat tragedy.

According to the details, FIA Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Gujarat took action on the case of the Greece boat tragedy.

In the operations, the notorious human traffickers involved in the Greece boat accident were arrested. The spokesperson of FIA said that Kashif Butt and Imran Aziz are among the arrested suspects.

The spokesperson said that the accused were arrested from Mandi Bahauddin. The accused extorted millions of rupees to send many Pakistanis to Europe illegally.

According to FIA, cases were registered against the accused in FIA Gujarat Circle. The accused went into hiding after the Greece boat tragedy. The accused were arrested using modern technology.

Further investigation is going on with the accused.

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FIA arrested three more human traffickers from Multan

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FIA arrested three more human traffickers from Multa
  • Anti-Human Trafficking Cell Multan arrested 3 accused.
  • Javed Iqbal, Shafqat Shahzad and Asif are among arrested accused.
  • Cases have been registered against accused under Immigration Ordinance.

LAHORE: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Multan arrested three more suspects involved in human trafficking, who cheated innocent citizens and extorted millions of rupees.

According to the details, the team of FIA Anti-Human Trafficking Cell Multan arrested three accused in a successful operation.

According to the FIA ​​Anti-Human Trafficking Cell, Javed Iqbal, Shafqat Shahzad and Muhammad Asif are among the arrested accused. The accused were arrested from Khanewal and Muzaffargarh.

According to the authorities, the accused Javed was hiding after receiving 2.4 million from citizens for Umrah payment while the accused Shafqat and Muhammad Asif extorted money from people on the pretense of employment abroad.

The FIA ​​cell says that the accused received Rs 0.8 million for employment in United Arab Emirates(UAE), and cases have been registered against the accused under the Immigration Ordinance.

On the other hand, the FIA ​​Anti-Human Trafficking Cell in Karachi arrested human trafficker Altaf Hussain from Clifton.

The raids are being launched to arrest other accused.

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Greece boat tragedy: Gujrat FIA arrest four human smugglers

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Greece boat tragedy

Arrested suspects have been receiving millions for sending people to Italy illegally. FIA Gujarat Circle has so far arrested 43 human smugglers and agents. So far, 98 FIRs have been filed by the families of the victims of the Greece boat accident. Crackdown against human smugglers continues as Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Gujrat Circle arrests … Read more

Banking crimes court grants Elahi bail in FIA’s money laundering case

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Pervez Elahi bail

The court ordered Elahi to submit bail bonds of Rs500,000. Banking Crimes Court Judge Aslam Gondal heard the bail petition. Federal Investigation Agency had registered a case against Parvez Elahi. A banking crimes court of Lahore on Tuesday granted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf President Chaudhry Pervez Elahi post-arrest bail in money laundering case registered by the Federal … Read more

FIA arrested six more human traffickers

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FIA arrested six more human traffickers
  • Human traffickers arrested from different areas of Punjab.
  • Human traffickers extorted millions of rupees from citizens.
  • The accused also had connections with international trafficking group.

GUJRAT: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested six more operatives of the notorious gang involved in the Greece boat tragedy.

In this regard, FIA sources say that human traffickers have been arrested from different areas of Kharian, Malikwal, Jhelum, Lahore, and Gujarat.

The human traffickers extorted millions of rupees from innocent citizens by pretending to send them abroad to Europe. The accused received 2.5 million to 2.7 million per person from several citizens.

According to FIA, the accused include Aslam Darikanwala, Hasnain Shah, Safdar, Arshad Gujjar, Muhammad Ashraf, and Mumtaz Hussain. Cases have been registered against the accused.

According to the sources, the accused were working as a big group in human trafficking while several cases have already been registered against the arrested accused. The accused also had connections with the international trafficking group.

The spokesperson of FIA says that the human trafficker Islam Darikanwala has sent most of the citizens abroad through illegal channels.

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Interior Ministry to form special task force to counter anti-army campaigns

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Interior Ministry
  • The task force will make recommendations regarding social media.
  • FIA, PTA, NADRA, Police  and others depts included in task force.
  • The propaganda was done through TikTok, Twitter and Facebook accounts.

ISLAMABAD: The Interior Ministry has decided to form a special task force to counter campaigns against Pakistan Army on social media.

The Ministry of Interior has decided to form a special task force to contain campaigns against Pakistan Army on social media. The task force will also make recommendations regarding social media.

The special task force formed by the Ministry of Interior  will include officers of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), and National Database & Registration Authority(NADRA) while the task force will be supported by police and law enforcement agencies.

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Funding Case: IHC rejects FIA plea to annul Imran Khan’s bail

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Imran Khan

IHC rejected FIA plea seeking annulment of Imran Khan’s bail FIA sought cancellation of Imran Khan and Tariq Shafi’s bail ECP has rejected PTI plea for cross-examination of witnesses ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court on Wednesday rejected a plea filed by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to cancel the bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran … Read more

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