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Court reserves verdict on long march vandalism case

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ISLAMABAD: The District and Session Court of Islamabad has reserved its verdict in the Long March vandalism on the acquittal plea of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s founder, Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad, Asad Umar and Ali Muhammad Nawaz.

Judicial Migistrat Malik Imran on Monday heard the acquittal plea of accusers mentioned in the long march vandalism case.

During the course of hearing, the prosecutor completed its arguments.

Judicial Magistrate, Malik Imran will pronounce the verdict on June 13.

It may be mentioned that a case registered against the PTI founder and others under the vandalism section at I-9 police station.

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PTI founder acquitted in another case related to vandalism

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) founder Imran Khan was acquitted in another case of Long March vandalism registered in Islamabad’s Margalla police station.

Judicial Magistrate Mureed Abbas acquitted PTI founder and others. On the plea of ​​acquittal, lawyers Sardar Masroof and Amina Ali gave arguments while  Asad Umar and Raja Khurram Nawaz were also acquitted in the Long March vandalism case.

The court said in the verdict that the incident of Long March vandalism was stated by the prosecution, no witness was involved in the investigation.

The court declared that the assistant sub-inspector is not authorized to issue a notification on behalf of the plaintiff’s case, and the assistant sub-inspector is also not authorized to register the case as a plaintiff.

The court said that the CCTV was also not provided in the court and the investigating officer did not present any evidence against the founder PTI and others, so they are acquitted.

It should be noted that a case was registered against Imran Khan and others under the provisions of inciting public and public servants.

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PTI founder, Asad Umar,  others acquitted in vandalism case

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ISLAMABAD: The District and Sessions Court of Islamabad acquitted Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founder, Faisal Javed , Asad Umar and others of charges in a case of protest and vandalism during Long-March vandalism case.

Islamabad Judicial Magistrate Shabbir Bhatti accepted the plea of ​​acquittal of founder PTI and others and the court acquitted Imran Khan, Faisal Javed, Asad Umar, Raja Khurram Nawaz, Ali Nawaz Awan in the Long March vandalism case.

The court said that according to lawyers, Imran Khan and other accused did not know about the implementation of Section 144, the Additional District Magistrate had not issued the notification of Section 144, a case was registered against founder PTI and others for political revenge.

The court remarked that the notification of section 144 by the government did not appear, the SHO of Tarnol Police Station Islamabad is the plaintiff, the police officer has no authority to register the case, 11 witnesses were included in the challan and not a single statement was recorded by the court.

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ATC rejects Asad Umar’s bail in Askari Tower attack case

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Askari Tower attack

The interim bail of former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar in the May 9 Askari Tower attack case was rejected by an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Saturday. ATC Admin Judge Ubhar Gul dismissed Umar’s bail plea and initiated the trial in the case. Following the arrest of PTI chairman on May 9 … Read more

Asad Umar appears before ECP in contempt case

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 A four-member bench of ECP heard contempt of ECP case. Asad Umar said he left politics and submitting statement. ECP postponed hearing of contempt of court cases till Dec 6. ISLAMABAD:  Former General Secretary of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) Asad Umar appeared before the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in contempt of the ECP case. … Read more

ECP defers PTI chairman, Asad, Fawad’s indictment in contempt case

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General Elections 2024: ECP finalizes Code of Conduct

PTI Chairman Imran Khan, Asad Umar and Fawad Chaudhry remained safe from being indicted by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in contempt case. ECP had issued notices regarding indictment proceedings in the contempt of the election commission and chief election commissioner case. The election body issued summon notice to the three suspects, but during … Read more

Interim bail of Asad Umar, PTI chief’s sisters extended in May 9 cases

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May 9 bail

The Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore on Tuesday extended interim bail of PTI’s Asad Umar, Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan in May 9 attack cases until November 22s. PTI leader Asad Umar, and PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s sisters appeared in court as their interim bail had expired. The investigating officer reported to the court that the … Read more

Police seek permission to arrest Chairman PTI’s sisters

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Police
  • ATC Lahore heard Jinnah House arson case.
  • IO said three accused have been found guilty.
  • The JIT has declared three accused guilty.

Lahore: The police have sought court permission to arrest the sisters of Chairman Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan, and former federal minister Asad Umar in the Jinnah House attack case.

The Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore heard the Jinnah House arson case. The police sought the arrest of Asad Umar, Chairman PTI’s sister Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan.

The investigating officer said that the three accused have been found guilty in the Jinnah House attack case in the investigation. The Joint Investigation Team(JIT) has declared the three accused guilty.

The investigating officer said that the police wanted to arrest the three for investigation as Aleema Khan was found to be present on the spot, on which the lawyer told the court that Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan were not named in the case.

The lawyer said the statement should be presented in the court on which the accused has been declared guilty.

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Lahore ATC discharges Asad Umar from five terror cases

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Asad Umar

The Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Saturday discharged PTI leader Asad Umar from five terrorism cases in relation to May 9 mayhem. The police stated that PTI leader is no more wanted in the five cases. Asad Umar had filed interim bails in three cases of Sarwar Road Police Station, one each in Race Course … Read more

Cypher case: Asad Umar’s bail extended till Sept 14

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Asad Umar

A special court on Tuesday overseeing cases involving the Official Secrets Act extend the bail of PTI’s former secretary-general Asad Umar in the cipher case. The court granted an extension of bail for Asad Umar until September 14. Asad Umar, accompanied by his lawyer Babar Awan, appeared before Judge Abu Al-Hasnat Zulqarnain. Asad Umar, upon … 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 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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IHC approves bails of Shah Mahmood, Asad Umar

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IHC approves bails of Shah Mahmood, Asad Umar

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday approved bail of senior politicians Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Asad Umar in the case pertaining to violent incidents of May 9, Bol News reported. The IHC rejected the state counsel’s appeal for adjourning the hearing. IHC Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri was hearing the case. The prosecutor said … Read more

ECP contempt case: Non-bailable arrest warrants issued for PTI chief, Fawad, Asad Umar

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ECP contempt case

The Election Commission of Pakistan has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) chairman, former information minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, and former planning minister Asad Umar in the case pertaining to contempt of the ECP, Bol News reported. The court has adjourned hearing of the case till July 25. The hearing … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Asad Umar urges CJP to take notice of ‘illegal actions’ against Imran Khan

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Asad Umar wrote a letter to CJP Umar Ata Bandial He urged him to take notice of attempts to arrest Imran Khan He said Imran Khan was prevented from reaching Judicial Complex ISLAMABAD” Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Asad Umar has penned a letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial and urged … Read more

Asad Umar, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Fayyaz Chohan, Zulfi Bukhari released from jail

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Asad Umar was released from Rajapur Jail Fayyaz Chauhan, Zulfi Bukhari, Sadaqat Awan were released from Shahpur Jail They said the Jail Bahro Tehreek was a success LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Asad Umar was released from Rajapur Jail late on Friday where he was held under detention for the last ten days. A … Read more

Court reserves verdict on petition seeking election schedule

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Court reserves
  • 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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Government fabricating confusion about polls: Asad Umar

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Asad Umar
  • ECP believe that the polls are to be held in 90 days.
  • He said PTI will issue tickets to the candidates soon.
  • Asad Umar hoped PTI will win elections in Punjab and KP.

LAHORE: Former federal minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf(PTI) leader Asad Umar said that the government is deliberately creating confusion about holding elections.

After the hearing of the case of issuing the election schedule, Asad Umar while talking to the media along with his lawyer Barrister Ali Zafar in the Lahore High Court and said that the Governor and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) believe that the elections are to be held in 90 days, but they are not ready to announce the schedule of elections.

The former federal minister said that the Election Commission itself has written that 54 days are required for preparation, and the government is deliberately creating ambiguity, after today’s court proceedings there is no confusion in holding the elections.

Asad Umar said that Imran Khan is reviewing the proposals of the Parliamentary Board and the PTI chairman will issue tickets to the candidates soon. He directed the workers not to waste a single day and prepare for the elections. He hoped PTI will win elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

PTI leader said that the foreign exchange reserves have gone to the lowest level but the government is focusing on arrests. He said the government has arrested Sheikh Rashid, Imran Riaz Khan, and others while the constitution is being trampled underfoot by registering cases of treason.

PTI leader Asad Umar said instead of giving relief to the people the resources have been diverted toward arrests while the government is focusing on revenge.

He said that 220 million people in the country will not let anyone take away their rights and people will not bow down to those who work against the rule of law. He said the country should not be prevented from going to new elections.

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Authorities are expected to leave Lal Haveli today

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Authorities are expected to leave Lal Haveli today. Imran Khan brought up the government’s illegal action against Rasheed’s home. PTI vehemently condemns this “act of terrorism.” RAWALPINDI: It is expected that the authorities will leave Lal Haveli as preparations were being made for the home of the former interior minister Sheikh Rasheed on Monday, BOL … Read more

PTI moves SC against appointment of Mohsin Naqvi as Caretaker CM

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  • The petition filed by Secretary General PTI Asad Umar.
  • Lawyer requested the court to stop Mohsin Naqvi from working.
  • PTI also challenged the notification Raja Riaz as leader of opposition.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) moved Supreme Court against the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision to appoint Mohsin Naqvi as the caretaker chief minister of Punjab.

The petition was filed by Secretary General Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Asad Umar in the supreme court.

The PTI lawyer requested the court to stop Mohsin Naqvi from working as caretaker chief minister.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf also challenged the notification of making Raja Riaz the leader of the opposition in the National Assembly.

The PTI lawyer requested that the appointment of Election Commission members Babar Hassan Bharwana and Ikramullah Khan should be declared unconstitutional.

The petitioner said Mohsin Naqvi’s notification of appointment as chief minister of Punjab should be declared unconstitutional.

On other hand, Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed requested the Supreme Court of Pakistan to declare the appointment of Mohsin Naqvi unconstitutional.

Sheikh Rasheed filed a petition in the Supreme Court through Sardar Abdul Raziq Advocate.

The petitioner stated that Mohsin Naqvi emerged as an anti-opposition and government helper. He said Mohsin Naqvi is the main character of the operation to topple the PTI government.

Sheikh Rasheed’s lawyer said in the presence of Mohsin Naqvi, clean and transparent elections cannot be held in Punjab.

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ECP contempt case: Imran Khan, others get last chance for appearance

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Contempt Imran Khan

ECP gave last chance to Imran Khan, Asad, Fawad Chaudhry ECP said personal appearance is must for the parties The hearing was adjourned till January 24 ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has given the last chance to PTI Chief Imran Khan, PTI leader Asad Umar and Fawad Chaudhry to appear in the contempt … Read more

LHC suspends ECP’s arrest warrants for Imran Khan, Asad Umar, Fawad Chaudhry

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Arrest warrants issued by  Election Commission of Pakistan against Imran Khan, Fawad Chaudhry, Asad Umar. On Monday, Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi Bench suspended the bailable arrest warrants. Justice Sadaqat Ali Khan delayed the warrants after hearing the PTI leaders’ appeal. RAWALPINDI: On Monday, the Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi Bench suspended the bailable arrest … Read more

PTI decides to approach court against ECP’s decision

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PTI decides
  • Fawad Chaudhry said ECP’s decision is an insult of court’s decision.
  • He said ECP changed the date overnight and gave a decision today.
  • PT leader further said that the ECP’s warrant has no legal status.

ISLAMABAD: Former federal minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry said that PTI will approach the court against the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) decision in contempt case.

In his Twitter message, PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry said that the Election Commission’s decision to issue a bailable warrant is an insult to the High Court’s decision.

He said that the date of hearing of the case in the Election Commission was January 17, the Election Commission changed the date overnight and gave a decision today against the rules. He said this is another biased decision of the Election Commission.

Fawad Chaudhry further said that the Election Commission’s warrant has no legal status, and he will go to court against this decision and file a contempt of court case.

Earlier, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issued bail-able arrest warrants for PTI leaders and Chief Imran Khan in contempt of the electoral body case.

Arrest warrants are being issued for Asad Umar, Fawad Chaudhry along with the PTI Chief. The commission has also rejected the plea for exemption from appearance in court.

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ECP issues bailable arrest warrants for Imran Khan, others in contempt case

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ECP Arrest warrants

ECP issued bail-able arrest warrants for Imran Khan Arrest warrants also issued for Asad Umar, Fawad Chaudhry Commission also rejected plea for exemption from appearance ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday issued bail-able arrest warrants for PTI leaders and Chief Imran Khan in contempt of the electoral body case. Arrest warrants are … Read more

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