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ATC declares three PTI leader as proclaimed offenders

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ISLAMABAD: An anti -terrorism court (ATC) has declared three Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) leaders as proclaimed offenders(POs). Islamabad anti -terrorism court heard the Judicial Complex attack case against PTI leaders in which the court declared Murad Saeed, Hammad Azhar and Farrukh Habib as proclaimed offenders. The court declared the three accused as proclaimed offenders for … Read more

ATC declares 8 PTI leaders as proclaimed offenders

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ATC

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court(ATC) Lahore on Saturday declared 8 Pakistan Tehreak e Insaf leaders as proclaimed offenders in a case of May 9.

The hearing, conducted by ATC Judge Arshad Javed, was based on a petition submitted by the Lahore police.

On May 9, there has been a development in the case of burning a container at Kalma Chowk, in which the anti-terrorism court of Lahore declared 8 leaders of PTI as advertisers.

The court has also declared PTI leaders Aslam Iqbal, Hammad Azhar, Murad Saeed, Zubair Niazi, Hamid Raza Gilani, Mohammad Javed, Abdul Samad and Wasiq Qayyum as proclaimed offender.

The court also issued permanent arrest warrants for PTI leaders.

The anti-terrorism court took action on the request of the police in the case registered in the Naseerabad police station, in which the police took the stand that the accused have gone into hiding for fear of arrest.

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Punjab Home Department submits May 9 tragedy report

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Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has submitted a detailed report of the May 9 tragedy to the government.

Sources at the Punjab Government Standing Committee on Law and Order have approved the May 9 tragedy report and the report has now been made a regular part of the official documents. The comprehensive report of the tragedy consists of 17 pages.

The report said that the May 9 attack was a war against the state. On May 9, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activists attacked the state. This attack was in the style of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan(TTP).

The text of the report states that according to the evidence, the May 9 plan was a pre-planned, attack on state institutions at the behest of PTI’s central leadership, the leadership’s agenda was only to attack state institutions.

According to the text of the report, plans were made to target military installations in advance, PTI activists attacked the GHQ Building, Corps Headquarters, ISI offices, Air Base, Martyrs’ Memorial, and attached buildings. The attacks on buildings, GHQ, ISI offices, and installations were part of the plan.

The report further states that PTI central leadership is responsible for the May 9 tragedy, the May 9 tragedy involved the central leadership as well as the local leadership, inciting people through phone calls and social media by the party leadership.

The report has given the names of people who were inciting people through social media.

The names of Hammad Azhar, Dr. Yasmeen Rashid, Ejaz Chaudhry, Ghulam Mohiuddin, Ali Abbas, Andleeb Abbas, Mian Mahmood ul Rashid, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, Murad Ras, Mansab Awan, Azam Khan Niazi, and Bajash Niazi are included in the report.

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Hammad Azhar announces withdrawal from general polls

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Hammad Azhar withdrawal

Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) leader and former minister Hammad Azhar has announced his withdrawal from the general elections. In the Supreme Court (SC), Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Jamal Mandukhel heard the case related to the rejection of Hammad Azhar’s nomination papers, in which the assistant counsel told the court that Hammad … Read more

ATC declares nine PTI leaders as proclaimed offenders

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ATC
  • Court declared these nine PTI leaders as criminals.
  • Hammad Azhar, Farrukh Habib, Murad Saeed and Azam Swati.
  • Mian Aslam Iqbal, Zubair Niazi, Karamat Khokhar and others.

LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court(ATC) Lahore declared several leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf as proclaimed offenders in the Jinnah House attack case.

The Anti-Terrorism Court declared these nine PTI leaders as criminals for deliberate concealment and issued permanent arrest warrants for them.

Among the leaders who were declared proclaimed offenders by the court are Hammad Azhar, Farrukh Habib, Murad Saeed, Azam Swati, and Ali Amin Gandapur.

Mian Aslam Iqbal, Zubair Niazi, Karamat Khokhar, and Andleeb Abbas have also been declared as proclaimed offenders.

A case has been registered against these leaders in Sarwar Road police station and earlier the anti-terrorism court had issued non-bailable arrest warrants for the accused.

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Hammad Azhar demands independent inquiry into cypher issue

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Hammad Azhar called for an independent investigation into cypher issue. He said the Chief Justice of Pakistan should conduct an inquiry He said those attributing statements to Azam Khan should be probed ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hammad Azhar has once again called for an independent inquiry by the Supreme Court into the diplomatic cypher … Read more

Shehbaz Sharif should apologize for humiliating overseas Pakistanis: Hammad

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Hammad

Hammad Azhar said the tax-free mobile phone facility exists since 2019. He said the prime minister for humiliating overseas Pakistanis. PM Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated Online Temporary Mobile Phone Registration system. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hammad Azhar has once again slammed the PML-N for launching an initiative introduced by the previous government. In a tweet, the … Read more

Hammad slams PML-N as power tariff crosses Rs50 per unit

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Hammad Azhar

Hammad Azhar slammed PML-N for producing expensive electricity He said power tariff has increased by more than Rs50 per unit. R-LNG is the most expensive source of power generation. LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hammad Azhar slammed the PML-N government for producing the most expensive electricity ever in the history of the country. In a … Read more

PTI chairman will speak nation about IMF team’s meeting: Hammad

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PTI chairman Hammad Azhar

LAHORE: Secretary General Central Punjab Hammad Azhar has said that the PTI chairman will address the nation regarding the IMF team’s meeting and the standby programme. Hammad on Friday tweeted that the IMF team called on the PTI Chairman at his residence today. The meeting was attended by IMF country chief Nathan Porter who joined … Read more

DC Lahore refuses to allow PTI to hold power show on Mar 19

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PTI rally Punjab
  • DC Lahore written a letter to PTI leader Hammad Azhar.
  • The administration denied permission over security situation in Lahore.
  • Imran Khan announced to hold a power show at Minar-e-Pakistan.

LAHORE: The Lahore administration has rejected an application of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) seeking permission to hold power show at Lahore’s Minar-e-Pakistan on March 19.

The District Commissioner (DC) Lahore written a letter to PTI leader and former minister Hammad Azhar, refusing to grant permission for holding power show at Lahore’s Minar-e-Pakistan.

The administration denied permission over security situation in the provincial capital.

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Punjab Govt imposes section 144 in Lahore ahead of PTI rally

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Punjab Govt
  • DC said it is a very sensitive day due to traffic.
  • PTI leaders denied the deputy commissioner’s contact.
  • Hammad Azhar said PTI will hold the rally as per the schedule.

LAHORE: Caretaker Punjab government has imposed Section 144 in Lahore with immediate effect as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) prepares to hold public rally on Sunday in connection with upcoming general elections in the province.

Addressing a press conference, Information Minister Amir Mir said that the government has imposed Section 144 in Lahore with immediate effect, citing terror threat and beginning to Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches in the provincial capital.

Earlier, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Lahore contacted the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) leaders and refused to give permission for the rally.

It is a very sensitive day due to traffic. If PTI does not postpone the rally, there will be no other option but to impose Article 144.

On the other hand, Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) leaders denied the deputy commissioner’s contact.

Former federal minister and PTI leader Hammad Azhar said Deputy Commissioner Lahore did not contact PTI in this regard. He said preparation for the rally is underway.

Hammad Azhar said PTI will hold the rally as per the schedule and also announced the rally route.

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Punjab Governor will face treason charges if election date not announced: Fawad

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Fawad

Fawad Chaudhry said Lahore has rejected Caretaker CM Punjab He said they will file case in Supreme Court against Mohsin Naqvi He said Governor Punjab should announce election date LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior Vice President Fawad Chaudhry said the people of Lahore have rejected the caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab. Addressing a press conference … Read more

PTI will move no trust motion in NA in a few days: Hammad Azhar

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Hammad Azhar no trust

Hammad Azhar said no trust to move in a few days He said country is moving towards general elections PTI will clean sweep in Lahore ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hammad Azhar said Tuesday that the party will bring no-trust movement in the National Assembly in a few days. He was addressing media when said … Read more

Pakistan should apply for full FATF membership: Hammad Azhar

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Hammad Azhar Punjab

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hamad Azhar said Pakistan’s removal from the FATF grey list was not the success of any single person but the entire nation. The former economic affairs minister led the task force on the implementation of FATF Action Plans during the previous PTI government. Addressing a press conference, Hammad Azhar said … Read more

Govt unable to manage economy despite IMF support: Hammad Azhar

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Hammad Azhar

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hammad Azhar on Wednesday said that despite the IMF programme, the federal government is unable to manage the national economy. The former federal minister said in a press conference that if Imran Khan gives a call, the whole nation will be closed. He said PTI wants to run the country … Read more

PTI fighting against ECP, authorities: Hammad Azhar

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LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hamad Azhar on Sunday expressed confidence that the party will emerge victorious in the by-elections in Punjab. While speaking to media, the former federal minister said members of the provincial assembly are leaving the government and coming to the opposition. He said that the incompetence of the Election Commission of … Read more

Lahore residents to announce verdict against ‘conscience-selling’ tomorrow: Hammad Azhar

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Sovereignty and economy of the country are under attack: Hammad

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Saturday said a mammoth caravan would leave from Lahore on Sunday morning (tomorrow) to participate in the historic public gathering of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), scheduled to be held at the Islamabad Parade Ground, ending the politics of corrupt elements forever. “Tomorrow (Sunday) at 9 a.m., the … Read more

Hammad Azhar claims govt’s D-chowk rally will be historic

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PTI

A day after Prime Minister asked people to gather at D-Chowk on the eve of no-confidence to convey a message to the opposition that the nation was standing with good and against evil, Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar said that the D-Chowk rally would be historic. Read more: Opposition’s no-confidence motion has caused political rifts: … Read more

Hammad Azhar hopes effective economic policies will steer country out of crisis

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Hammad Azhar

Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar has expressed the resolve that government will steer the country out of prevailing challenges by pursing effective economic policies. Addressing a public gathering in Lahore on Sunday, Hammad Azhar said Prime Minister Imran Khan took a decision to provide subsidy on petrol and electricity in the larger public interest. … Read more

Pakistan may claim damages from suppliers

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LNG spot prices in Asia have risen by 16 percent as a result of Russia's gas supply restrictions, according to Platts.

KARACHI: Fed-up with the continual liquefied natural gas (LNG) suppliers’ default under one pretext or the other, Pakistan is considering to claim damages from the Italy-based ENI and Swiss Gunvor for their failure to meet their contractual obligations, depriving the country of essential fuel supplies. This would be in addition to the 30 per cent … Read more

Pakistan’s economy growing at rate of 5.5pc, says Hammad Azhar

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Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar has said that the country’s economy is growing at the rate of 5.5 percent. He was addressing a public gathering in Lahore on Sunday. Read more: Pakistan’s economy on track to achieve set growth target Highlighting the people-friendly policies of present government, he said about ten million families have been benefited … Read more

SBP autonomy was essential to stop political infiltration, claims Hammad Azhar

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Federal Energy Minister Hammad Azhar on Tuesday said that it had become essential for the government to introduce a law to make the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) autonomous to stop political infiltration. The Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry and Energy Minister Hammad Azhar addressed a presser after the cabinet meeting. The energy minister said … Read more

The great LNG crunch

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Despite all the hue and cry around gas shortages, Pakistan has not been able to develop any new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals since 2017, while smooth commercial import of the scarce commodity still remains a far cry. Energy is a very tricky subject as far as Pakistan is concerned, where the industrialists, compressed natural … Read more

Fresh legislation to depoliticise central bank, says Hammad Azhar

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ISLAMABAD: Regarding the recently passed bill envisaging autonomy for the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Saturday said the fresh legislation would free the SBP from politicised decisions. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad, Azhar rejected the impression that it would risk national security. He pointed out that the … Read more

Govt brought much-needed reforms to streamline energy issues: Hammad

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Govt. brings much-needed reforms to streamline energy matters: Hammad

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar Friday said the government had brought the much-needed reforms to streamline the matters related to pricing of imported gas for the domestic sector, new electricity generation contracts through a competitive and transparent process. Elaborating the two key energy reforms, the minister tweeted that the law allowing “the government to … Read more

PTI saved Pakistan’s economy from bankruptcy: claims Energy Minister Hammad Azhar

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Federal Energy Minister Hammad Azhar said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) saved Pakistan’s economy from bankruptcy as it was left by Pakistan Muslim League–Nawaz (PML-N). While addressing in the National Assembly (NA) session on Wednesday, the minister said that the entire world was declaring that Pakistan’s economy was steering towards bankruptcy. However, he added, the incumbent … Read more

Sufficient fuel stock available at PSO outlets in Murree: Hammad

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Govt. brings much-needed reforms to streamline energy matters: Hammad

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar has said sufficient fuel stock was available at all the Pakistan State Oil (PSO) outlets in Murree and nearby localities. In a tweet, he said petrol and diesel were available at all PSO pumps in Murree in a good quantity. Read more: About 700 vehicles evacuated from Murree … Read more

Efforts being made to improve gas supply, claims Hammad Azhar amid criticism

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Hammad Azhar

ISLAMABAD: As the opposition grills the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government over gas shortages in the country, Energy Minister Hammad Azhar has claimed that efforts were being made to improve the supply of gas in the system. Read more: Despite buying expensive LNG, govt failed to ensure gas supply: Sherry Rehman Addressing a news conference in … Read more

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