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Terrorism clauses added to FIR in journalist torture case

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RAWALPINDI: Terrorism provisions have been added to the FIR registered over the assault on journalists outside Adiala Jail by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers. According to police, FIR No. 1169/25 was lodged at Sadar Bairooni Police Station on the complaint of journalist Tayyab Baloch. The case names Aliya Khan, PTI’s lawyer Naeem Panjotha, Intisar Satti, and … Read more

PTI workers allegedly attack BOL News reporter outside Adiala Jail

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PTI workers allegedly attack BOL News reporter outside Adiala Jail

RAWALPINDI: Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) allegedly attacked a BOL News reporter outside Adiala Jail on Monday, sparking outrage among journalists. Witnesses said PTI workers lost control and physically assaulted the reporter, with videos showing scenes of harassment and manhandling. Despite the violence, PTI leaders present at the scene reportedly did not intervene to stop … Read more

PTI workers protest removal of candidate Irfan Saleem from Senate Election list

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PTI workers protest removal of candidate Irfan Saleem from Senate Election list

Peshawar: Tensions ran high as PTI workers and supporters staged a strong protest over the alleged removal of Irfan Saleem, the PTI district president for Peshawar, from the Senate election candidate list. The protest was marked by a press conference where participants expressed their anger, grief, and unwavering support for their leader. During the gathering, … Read more

Several arrested as police and PTI workers clash near Adiala Jail

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Several arrested as police and PTI workers clash near Adiala Jail

Police clashed with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers on Tuesday near Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, resulting in multiple arrests and a brief standoff. PTI workers gathered and chanted slogans at the Gorakhpur checkpoint after authorities denied party leaders permission to meet jailed founder Imran Khan, leading to the confrontation. In response, police baton-charged the protesters, while … Read more

IHC orders formation of medical board for PTI founder  

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IHC directs District Administration to maintain peace in capital

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered the formation of a medical board for the check-up of former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founder.

Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb of Islamabad High Court heard the request related to PTI founder’s medical check.

The Islamabad High Court, while dealing with the petition of founder PTI Imran Khan, said that the founder of PTI is 72 years old and former prime minister is under-trial prisoner.

The court said that the security measures in Adiala Jail cannot hinder the check-up of a Class B prisoner.

The Islamabad High Court said in its decision that the Executive Director Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences(PIMS) should form a board for the medical examination of the founder PTI.

The court said that a copy of the court order should also be sent to the Superintendent Adiala Jail for implementation.

It should be remembered that PTI founder Imran Khan had filed a request for a medical check from his personal physicians.

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Bushra Bibi released from Adiala Jail after 9 months

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Bushra Bibi will not participate in PTI’s protest

ISLAMABAD: Former first lady and Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi was released from Adiala Jail after being granted bail in the new Toshakhana case.

Bushra Bibi’s bail bond was issued by Special Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand after bail in new Toshakhana case.

Bushra Bibi’s bail bond was submitted by Malik Tariq Mehmood Noon, after which the demand for her release was gathered in Adiala Jail. Later, Bushra Bibi left for home from Gate No. 5 of Adiala Jail under strict security.

It should be noted that the Islamabad High Court had approved the bail of Bushra Bibi in the new Toshakhana case.

Despite getting bail from the High Court, due to the non-availability of Senior Special Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand and the departure of Special Judge Central Number-II Humayun Dilawar, the release of Bushra Bibi could not be released yesterday.

It should be remembered that Bushra Bibi has been in jail since last 9 months. Bushra Bibi was sentenced to 14 years in prison on January 31 this year in the Toshakhana case.

Bushra Bibi was transferred to Bani Gala instead of Adiala Jail and Commissioner Islamabad declared Bani Gala as a sub-jail. However the Islamabad High Court suspended Bushra Bibi’s sentence in the new Toshakhana case.

FIA had re-arrested Bushra Bibi in the Tosha Khana 2 case, against which Bushra Bibi had filed an appeal.

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Adiala jail provides full B-Class facilities to PTI founder

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Adiala jail provides full B-Class facilities to PTI founder

The authorities at Adiala Jail have dismissed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party’s claims about poor facilities for its founder. According to details, the jail superintendent stated that PTI founder is receiving all the amenities associated with B-Class facilities to ensure his comfort and well-being. The superintendent explained that PTI founder has separate cooking arrangements, with … Read more

All meetings inside Adiala jail has banned by Punjab government

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Adiala jail provides full B-Class facilities to PTI founder

The Punjab government has announced a ban on all meetings inside Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, where founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and former prime minister, is imprisoned. This restriction is in effect until October 18, and it means Khan cannot meet with party leaders, lawyers, or family members during this period. The ban … Read more

4 Adiala Jail officials dismissed over prisoner’s death

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All meetings inside Adiala jail has banned by Punjab government

RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government dismissed 4 officials including Deputy Superintendent Muhammad Akram and Assistant Superintendent Riaz Khan of Adiala Jail Rawalpindi. Punjab Home Department has also issued a notification for the dismissal of the officers and personnel of Adiala Jail. It is said in the statement that the officials were dismissed after being found guilty … Read more

PTI founder terms Gandapur’s remarks against journalists inappropriate

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RAWALPINDI:  Founder Chairman Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) Imran Khan termed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s remarks about journalists community as inappropriate.

In an informal conversation with journalists in Adiala Jail, Imran Khan said that Ali Amin Gandapur should not have made such remarks about journalists.

Imran Khan said that Ali Amin Gandapur has spoken too much in his emotional speech, he does not support Ali Amin Gandapur’s talk about journalists.

Chairman PTI said that journalists are working under the pressure and they are doing Jihad.

It should be remembered that in public gathering held in Islamabad on September 8, Chief Minister KP Ali Amin Gandapur had used abusive language about journalists, which was strongly protested by the journalist community.

Chairman PTI Barrister Gohar and Asad Qaiser also apologized for the behavior of Ali Amin Gandapur, but journalists demanded an apology from Ali Amin Gandapur.

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PTI founder seeks acquittal in £190m case after NAB amendment verdict 

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RAWALPINDI: Founder Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) Imran Khan sought relief in £190 million case after the decision of the Supreme Court on the case related to NAB amendments.

The hearing of the £190 million reference against Imran Khan was held in Adiala Jail. During the hearing, the PTI founder filed an acquittal petition in the £190 million reference after the NAB amendment decision.

The lawyer PTI founder said that after the NAB amendment decision ,  the case of £190 million is not valid now and all the decisions of the cabinet are protected in the NAB amendments.

Imran Khan’s lawyer said that the question is that after the NAB amendments, the accountability court has jurisdiction in this case or not.

The NAB prosecutor said that “If the court has jurisdiction in this case, then the plea of ​​acquittal can be heard, to which PTI’s lawyer said that we have not challenged the jurisdiction of the court, It is the discretion of the court to decide the authority”.

The accountability court adjourned the hearing on PTI founder’s petition for acquittal till September 10.

Earlier, Supreme Court rejected Imran Khan’s request to declare the NAB amendments null and void and approved the intra-court appeals of the federal and provincial governments and reinstated the NAB amendments.

In the detailed judgment of the Supreme Court, it was said that the founder PTI could not satisfy the court regarding the annulment of the NAB amendments.

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Govt appoints three new officers in Adiala Jail

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RAWALPINDI: Punjab Home Department has appointed three new officers including Additional Superintendent in Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.

According to prison sources, Ali Amir Shah has been appointed Additional Superintendent Jail Rawalpindi, while Amir Fayaz Bhatti has been appointed Deputy Superintendent Education.

Jail sources say that Jamaat Ali has been appointed Deputy Superintendent Judicial Adiala Jail.

Jail sources say that the three officers have been posted in Adiala Jail on the instructions of Punjab Home Department.

It should be noted that the former Deputy Superintendent of Adiala Jail, Muhammad Akram, was detained on August 14 on the charge of alleged facilitation and abuse of powers by PTI founder chairman, and Tahir Siddique Shah was appointed as Deputy Superintendent Adiala Jail .

According to the sources, questioning of two more officers of Adiala Jail has been started on the suspicion of PTI founder’s alleged facilitation in the jail.

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ATC directs to complete investigation from Bushra Bibi in 7-days

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RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court(ATC) has directed to complete the investigation from Bushra Bibi regarding May 9 tragedy cases in 7 days.

The hearing related to the May 9 cases against Bushra Bibi and other accused was held in Adiala Jail, where the anti-terrorism court rejected Bushra Bibi’s application for interim bail.

More than 500 accused of May 9, including Imran Khan, Sheikh Rashid, Shibli Faraz, Ghulam Sarwar, Sadaqat Abbasi, Shireen Mazari and Azam Swati appeared in the hearing held in Adiala Jail.

On the other hand, Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb of Islamabad High Court heard Bushra Bibi’s plea against abuse in jail where Bushra Bibi’s lawyer appeared in the case.

During the hearing, Bushra Bibi’s lawyer said that the registrar office raised objections to Bushra Bibi’s plea.

Justice Miangul Hasan said that the office’s objection to Bushra Bibi’s request is based on malice, she is arrested in a NAB case from Islamabad and Adiala Jail is Islamabad’s jail as far as the prisoners of Islamabad are concerned.

Later, Bushra Bibi’s petition against ill-treatment in the jail was sent to Superintendent Adiala Jail.

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IHC seeks details of provided facilities to PTI founder

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) sought report from administration of Central Jail Adiala Rawalpindi regarding the provided facilities to PTI founder Imran Khan in prison.

Chief Justice Aamer Farooq heard the case seeking provision of facilities to PTI founder Imran Khan in jail as per the rules.

During the course of proceeding, the chief justice questioned that what facilities are being given to the PTI founder. He said that let the court first ask the Adiala Jail officials about the facilities being provided to PTI founder.

The court directed the jail authorities to tell the ground realities and submit the report by August 22.

On the occasion, PTI founder’s lawyer Azhar Siddiq adopted the stance that his client was not given permission to talk to his sons through WhatsApp.

The lawyer said that the PTI founder lacks refrigeration facilities, which affects the quality of his food.

At this, the chief justice remarked that let the jail authorities submit the report so that things could get cleared.

The court adjourned further hearing of the case till August 22, while seeking report from jail administration.

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Qureshi’s plea for appearance before court via video link rejected

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LAHORE: Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Lahore rejected the request of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi seeking permission for appearance before it via video link from Adiala Jail.

The court said that according to Shah Mehmood Qureshi, the journey from Adiala Jail Rawalpindi to Lahore is very painful, to grant the request to complete the attendance on video link.

The court rejected Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s request and ordered personal status in the trial of his criminal case.

The Anti-Terrorism Court said that IG Prisons should transfer Shah Mehmood Qureshi from Adiala to Kot Lakhpat Jail.

Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Khalid Arshad issued a two-page order.

It should be remembered that a few days ago, the Anti-Terrorism Court had indicted Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the May 9 encirclement case.

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ATC indicts Shah Mahmood Qureshi in May 9 case

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LARACHI: An Anti-Terrorism Court(ATC) on Monday indicted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former federal minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in May 9 riot case.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi has been booked in Shadman Police Station on May 9 and other cases including arson.  Shah Mahmood Qureshi was summoned today for charge-sheeting.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi was transferred from Adiala Jail to Lahore under tight security this morning.

The anti-terrorism court held a hearing against Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Kot Lakhpat Jail and the court indicted him in the encroachment case.

The court adjourned the further hearing of the case till July 22 while summoning the witnesses for the next hearing.

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PTI founder seeks better jail conditions in letter to President, PM

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LAHORE: Head of Judicial Activism Panel (JAP) Advocate Azhar Siddique wrote a letter to the president and the prime minister to improve facilities in jail for Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf founder Imran Khan.

On behalf of PTI, the letter to the President and Prime Minister was written by Azhar Siddique Advocate, Head of Judicial Activism Panel of PTI.

In the letter written by Azhar Siddique Advocate, it has been stated that PTI founder is not being provided facilities as per the law in jail.

The letter further states that PTI founder Imran Khan is not being allowed to meet people and he should be provided with basic facilities in jail.

It should be remembered that while talking informally to the journalists, Imran Khan had hinted to go on a hunger strike over non-provision of facilities in Adiala Jail.

He had said that party leaders came to him but they were not allowed.  He said “I had called both PTI groups to jail to end their differences”.

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PTI founder summons party leadership in Adiala Jail

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RAWALPINDI:  The Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan was worried about the differences in the party and called the two groups to Adiala Jail for a meeting.

The PTI founder said that both the groups have been summoned on July 4.

Founder PTI while talking to journalists said that he himself will talk to them, the matter will be resolved.

On the question which are the two groups, founder PTI replied that he will inform about the situation after talking to the groups.

He did not respond to the question regarding Fawad Chaudhry’s criticism of PTI leadership and calling for a meeting.

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Qureshi to remain in jail despite acquittal in cipher case

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former federal minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s release is not possible even after his acquittal in the cipher case.

Islamabad High Court acquitted Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi in the cipher case.

Sources said that Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s release from Adiala Jail is still not possible despite his acquittal.

Jail sources said that Shah Mehmood Qureshi is already arrested in 8 cases registered in Lahore on May 9 and Lahore Police arrested Shah Mehmood Qureshi in Adiala Jail on May 25.

A five-member investigation team of Lahore’s JIT came to Adiala Jail on May 26. Shah Mehmood was physically remanded by the Lahore court in 8 cases on May 9.

It should be noted that Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi had filed petition against the sentence in the cipher case. The special court had sentenced the two leaders to 10 years in prison.

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SC starts investigation as PTI founder picture goes viral on social media 

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ISLAMABAD:  The Supreme Court administration has started an investigation into Imran Khan’s photo going viral on social media.

PTI founder Imran Khan appeared on a video link from Adiala Jail in the NAB amendments case, the picture of which appeared on social media.

Sources said the Supreme Court administration has started an investigation after the photo went viral and has been directed to identify the person who made the photo viral by looking at the CCTV cameras.

The photo has been taken in violation of courtroom rules and the police will take action against the person who made the photo viral. The size of the video of the PTI founder in the court has been reduced after the photo went viral.

On the other hand, police identified the person who leaked the photo of the PTI founder. The photo was taken by a lower clerk posted in the Supreme Court and police identified through CCTV footage.

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IHC reserves verdict on plea seeking Bushra Bibi’s transfer to Adiala Jail  

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday reserved its judgment on the petition moved by former first lady Bushra Bibi seeking her transfer from the Bani Gala to Adiala Jail. Islamabad High Court Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb heard the plea of Bushra Bibi’s transfer from Bani Gala sub jail to Adiala Jail. During the … Read more

IHC restores Bushra Bibi’s appeal for shifting to Adiala Jail

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) restored Bushra Bibi’s appeal for shifting from Bani Gala Sub Jail to Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi.

Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb heard Bushra Bibi’s petition for restoration and accepted the petition for restoration.

The Islamabad High Court accepted Bushra Bibi’s miscellaneous petition for restoration of plea.

The Islamabad High Court dismissed Bushra Bibi’s petition for non-compliance two days ago, on which Bushra Bibi’s lawyers submitted a request to restore the petition on the same day.

The court adjourned the hearing on the application till 22nd while calling for final arguments on the transfer request of Bushra Bibi to Adiala Jail.

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IHC dismisses Bushra Bibi’s plea to move Adiala Jail over non-compliance 

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) dismissed Bushra Bibi’s request for transfer to Adiala Jail for non-compliance.

Islamabad High Court Judge Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb heard Bushra Bibi’s request to transfer her from Bani Gala to Adiala Jail and expressed her displeasure over the non-appearance of the petitioner’s lawyers.

Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb said that Bushra Bibi’s lawyer did not appear in the court. Shoaib Shaheen came, but he also left and did not return, even his lawyers do not want Bushra Bibi to go to jail.

Justice Miangul Hasan said, “They are playing politics with the court and it is a joke. They also said that they will decide the case after hearing it today, but they have not come to ask for relief”.

On this occasion, the State Council said that a meeting was held between PTI founder Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi on Eid, on which Justice Miangul Hassan said that this site is also not working well and you are also not doing well.

On the other hand, Bushra Bibi’s lawyer came to the court after the application was dismissed and said that there were obstacles on the way and they were lying down. Justice Mian Gul Hasan said, your application has been dismissed for non-compliance and now you can submit application to reinstate.

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Ex-federal minister Fawad Chaudhry released on bail

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RAWALPINDI: Former Federal Minister and leader of Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) Fawad Chaudhry was released from Adiala Jail after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) approved his bail.

Fawad Chaudhry was granted bail 2 days ago, after which he has now been released.

Fawad Chaudhry reached home after his release from Adiala Jail, upon reaching home his daughters were happy and welcomed their father.

It should be noted that Fawad Chaudhry was imprisoned in Adiala Jail on judicial remand in National Accountability Bureau(NAB) case related to land in Jhelum.

Fawad Chaudhry had approached the Islamabad High Court for bail after his arrest, after which the Islamabad High Court ordered the release of the former federal minister on bail.

The former minister had been behind bars since November 4, 2023, in multiple cases, after he was arrested from his Islamabad residence in connection with a complaint filed against him at Aabpara Police Station.

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Adiala Jail authorities allow PTI leaders to meet former PM 

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RAWALPINDI: Adiala Jail authorities allowed Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) leaders to meet former prime minister in jail.

Adiala Jail authorities have allowed 11 leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to meet Imran Khan, including Barrister Gohar Khan, Shoaib Shaheen, Sher Afzal Marwat, Faisal Javed, Zartaj Gul, Umair Niazi and others.

On the other hand, PTI leader Barrister Gohar Khan while talking to the media outside Adiala Jail said that all vehicles are allowed to go but our vehicles have been stopped. The PTI leaders have to walk one kilometer to meet Imran Khan.

Barrister Gohar Khan said that we informed the jail superintendent regarding the closure of the roads and also requested that we be allowed to take the documents with us.

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Terrorism preparedness: mock drills at Adiala Jail

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In view of the threat of terrorism, emergency mock drills were conducted at various locations of Adiala Jail, in which rescue teams, including Rangers, Bomb Disposal Squad, and Police, participated. In this regard, emergency drills were conducted on the orders of IG Prisons Mian Farooq Nazir, and search operations are also going on in Adiala … Read more

Punjab Home Department bans meetings with PTI founder in Jail

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RAWALPINDI: The Punjab Home Department has imposed a ban on meetings with Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in Adiala Jail.

According to sources, the Punjab Home Department has decided to ban meetings with Imran Khan in Adiala Jail, which will last for 2 weeks while media coverage is also prohibited in front of Adiala Jail’s gate no.

The jail administration had reserved Tuesday and Thursday for meetings with Imran Khan.

On the other hand, the police have also banned media coverage outside the Adiala Jail. Police put up barriers at the parking of media vehicles outside Adiala Jail Gate No. 5.

Police have issued instructions to the media that the media is not allowed to cover today, the media teams should move 2 km away from the jail.

Last week, Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and police foiled an attempt to attack Adiala jail and arrested three terrorists with explosives and the jail map.

The law enforcers conducted IBO after they received information about the presence of the terrorists in the area.

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Police , CTD foil major terror attack at Adiala Jail

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RAWALPINDI: Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and Rawalpindi Police successfully thwarted a massive disaster at Adiala jail and arrested three terrorists.

Rawalpindi Police has claimed that the Adiala Jail has been saved from a major disaster by the joint action of the Police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD).

During the joint operation, three foreign terrorists were arrested and a map of Adiala Jail, automatic weapons and a huge amount of ammunition were recovered from their custody.

City Police Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi Khalid Hamdani said that Rawalpindi Police and CTD conducted a joint operation in which three terrorists were arrested. The arrested three terrorists belong to Afghanistan, heavy weapons and ammunition have also been recovered from the possession of the terrorists.

CPO Rawalpindi said that a map of Adiala jail, hand grenades, ISDs and automatic weapons have been recovered from the terrorists.

He said that the arrested accused are being further investigated while the police and other law enforcement agencies have started a search operation around the Adiala Jail.

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