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ATC indicts 9 accused including Mazari in May 9 GHQ attack case

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RAWALPINDI: An anti-terrorism court(ATC) Rawalpindi indicted 9 accused including Shireen Mazari and Rashid Hafeez in the May 9 GHQ attack case.

The May 9 GHQ attack case was heard by Judge Amjad Ali Shah of the anti-terrorism court during which Special Public Prosecutor Naveed Malik and Zaheer Shah appeared in the court while PTI’s lawyer Muhammad Faisal Malik appeared in the court along with the legal team.

Founder PTI was produced in the court room for hearing the case while Shah Mahmood Qureshi was taken from Kot Lakhpat Jail to Adiala Jail.

Special public prosecutors Naveed Malik and Zaheer Shah sought cancellation of the bail of the absent accused and said that the absent accused are deliberately delaying the trial.

The court indicted 9 accused in the May 9 GHQ attack case, but the accused denied the crime.

Shireen Mazari, Rashid Hafeez, Munir, Khadim Hussain Khokhar, Zakirullah, Azimullah, Tahir Sadiq, Maher Javed and Chaudhry Asif are among the accused who have been indicted by the anti-terrorism court.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s 265-D application was filed, due to which he could not be charged in the GHQ attack case, the court fixed Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s 265-D application for the next hearing.

Under CrPC 265-D, the prosecution is said to be stayed if the charges are not proved.

The court adjourned the hearing of the GHQ attack case till December 19.

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IHC orders removal of PTI’s Zartaj Gul’s name from ECL

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court(IHC)ordered to remove Pakistan Tehreek e  Insaf(PTI) leader Zartaj Gul’s name from the Exit Control List(ECL) and sought a report within a week.

Islamabad High Court heard the petition to remove PTI leader Zartaj Gul’s name from ECL.

The report said that the FIR card was presented, there are names in 2 cases.  On which Justice Tariq Mahmood said that the names of terrorists are not included and the assembly members are coming to the court.

The court inquired whether there are only two cases, are they on bail in both.  The lawyer replied  that she is on bail in both the cases.

On which the court said that there are minor charges and all are bailable and put the names in the ECL.  The court ordered to immediately remove  her name from ECL and also call those who includes such names in next hearing.

The Islamabad High Court ordered the removal of Zartaj Gul’s name from the ECL and ordered the Assistant Attorney General to submit a report within a week.

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IHC declares arrest of Shireen Mazari ‘illegal’

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court(IHC) declared the arrest of former federal minister and Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) leader Shireen Mazari illegal.

Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani of the Islamabad High Court delivered reservedverdict in which the court declared the arrest illegal and also invalidated the report of the commission.

The court ordered the Secretary Establishment Division and Punjab Home Department to investigate.

Shireen Mazari was arrested by Anti-Corruption Establishment(ACE) Punjab on 21 May 2022.

It is pertinent to mention here that Shireen Mazari was implicated in fourteen different cases related to the May 9 vandalism.

Soon after the May 9 riots, last year, the former federal minister announced to quit PTI and politics altogether.

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IHC orders removal of Shireen Mazari’s name from ECL

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court(IHC) ordered the removal of the name of former Federal Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari from the Exit Control List (ECL).

Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz heard the request to remove Shireen Mazari’s name from ECL in Islamabad High Court, where Shireen Mazari appeared along with her lawyer.

National Accountability Bureau(NAB) Prosecutor Rafay Maqsood said that we had recommended removing Shireen Mazari’s name from ECL in March itself.

According to Rafay Maqsood, Shireen Mazari is not an accused in the 190 million-pound scam case.

The Assistant Attorney General said that we also wrote a letter to the Prime Minister on March 27 and informed them that Shireen Mazari is not involved in this case.

Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz said that the cabinet has many other tasks, and we will do this work.

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Shireen Mazari’s ECL removal application fixes hearing

Shireen Mazari ECL removal application

Islamabad: Former federal minister Shireen Mazari approached the Islamabad High Court to remove her name from the Exit Control List (ECL). The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has fixed Shireen Mazari’s application for hearing tomorrow. Justice Thaman Rifat Imtiaz will hear the application of the former federal minister tomorrow. In addition to that, the application includes … Read more

IHC reserves judgment on Shireen Mazari’s plea to remove name from PCL

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  • Justice Tariq Jahangiri of Islamabad High Court heard petition.
  • 7 cases registered against Mazari and her travel history is quite high.
  • The court reserved its decision on Shireen Mazari’s request.

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court(IHC) reserved its decision on the request to remove the name of former minister Shireen Mazari from the passport control list.

Justice Tariq Jahangiri of the Islamabad High Court heard the petition, in which the Additional Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General appeared in the court on behalf of the federal government.

During the hearing, the court inquired that there are criminal cases against many people in Islamabad, and why only Shireen Mazari’s name was included. On this, the lawyer said that there are 7 cases registered against Shireen Mazari, and her travel history is quite high.

The court said that it did not matter whether the cases were registered or the travel history was high.

Later, after hearing the arguments of the parties, the court reserved its decision on Shireen Mazari’s request.

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Shireen Mazari’s daughter arrested from residence

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No search or arrest warrant was showed to the ex-PTI leader. Police, unidentifiable men took camera recordings, phone, and laptop along. Mazari termed the incident as kidnapping. Former senior leader of PTI Shireen Mazari on Sunday reported the abduction of her daughter Imaan Hazir Mazari from residence by the police and plainclothes people. Just now … Read more

IHC adjourns hearing of Shireen Mazari’s case till July 19

IHC adjourns hearing of Shireen Mazari’s case till July 19
  • Justice Tariq Mehmood heard plea to remove name from ECL.
  • The court has given notice to FIA and Ministry of Interior.
  • Lawyer said nothing happening according to law.

ISLAMABAD:  The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued notices to the Ministry of Interior and Director General Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)  on the petition to remove the name of former Federal Minister Shireen Mazari from Exit Control Lists(ECL).

Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri heard the plea to remove the name of former Federal Minister Shireen Mazari from ECL.

Shireen Mazari’s lawyer Barrister Ahsan Jamal Pirzada told the court “We have heard from the media that Shireen Mazari’s name is in the ECL.”

Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri inquired how can you assume that your name is on ECL. Shireen Mazari’s lawyer replied, “We do not have any document where the name is included.”

The Judge directed the Ministry of Home Affairs whether Shireen Mazari’s name is in the ECL or not.

The court remarked that it is the responsibility of the FIA ​​and the Interior Ministry to tell you whether the name is on the ECL or not.

Lawyer Ahsan Jamal Pirzada said nothing is happening according to the law .

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ACP reopens cases against Usman Buzdar

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  • ACP also recommended to drop the case of Shireen Mazari.
  • Anti-Corruption re-opened the files of dropped inquiries.
  • Anti-corruption will re-investigate only dropped inquiries.

LAHORE: Anti-corruption Pakistan(ACP) reopened dropped inquiries against former chief minister Punjab and senior PTI leader Usman Buzdar.

According to the details, Anti-Corruption re-opened the files of dropped inquiries against Sardar Usman Buzdar.

Anti-Corruption also recommended to drop the case of Shireen Mazari, but the court did not agree with the anti-corruption investigation team.

Anti-corruption has accelerated the process of investigation against Shireen Mazari.

The inquiries against Usman Buzdar for receiving bribes from the frontman in development works contracts were dropped during the previous regime.

The inquiry against Usman Buzdar for taking huge bribes from officers in the appointment and transfer of Deputy Commissioners and DPOs was also dropped.

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Fawad arrest: Shireen Mazari urges President, CJ to take notice

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Shireen Mazari urged President, CJ to take notice of Fawad Chaudhry’s arrest She said that Fawad’s brother is also arrested Mazari said that democracy has ended in the country ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shireen Mazari Wednesday condemned the arrest of Fawad Chaudhry and urged the Chief Justice of Pakistan to take notice of the … Read more

Shireen Mazari given additional role in PTI media team

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Shireen Mazari will liaison with international media organizations She will also perform her role as PTI Senior Vice President Raoof Hassan was serving as coordinator for international media ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has given senior leader Dr Shireen Mazari an important role in the party’s media team. PTI Central Senior Vice President Dr Shireen Mazari … Read more

Shireen Mazari objects to US ambassador visiting border areas

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ISLAMABAD: PTI leader and former human rights minister Shireen Mazari has objected to Unites States Ambassador to Pakistan visiting the Afghan border areas. In a tweet, Mazari said the “US envoy & his gang flying over sensitive areas of Pak on way to Torkham” and surveying land where they received official briefing and red carpet … Read more

Bilawal didn’t meet Russian FM during SCO meeting to appease US: Mazari

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ISLAMABAD: PTI leader and former human rights minister Shireen Mazari has called out Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for not holding a bilateral meeting with his Russian counterpart on the sidelines of the SCO meeting in Tashkent. FM Bilawal is leading Pakistan’s delegation to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting (CFM) … Read more

Shireen Mazari says ‘recorder’ found in her bedroom

Asad Umar and Shireen Mazari were addressing a press conference.

Former federal minister for human rights Shireen Mazari has claimed that a voice recorder was found in her bedroom under a coffee table, highlighting that it violates her rights and the Constitution. Speaking at a press conference shared by the PTI on Twitter, Mazari, flanked by former minister for information technology Shibli Faraz, revealed that the … Read more

Police “beat, arrest” PTI leader Shireen Mazari

ISLAMABAD: Police have allegedly beaten and arrested senior Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) leader Shireen Mazari on Saturday. Shireen’s daughter, Iman Mazari said she was told that Anti-Corruption Wing personnel took her with them. “Male police officers have beaten and taken my mother away. All I have been told is that Anti Corruption Wing Lahore … Read more

Imran Khan did not call military for help on “breaking pol deadlock”: Shireen Mazari

Imran Khan did not call military for help on "breaking pol deadlock": Shireen Mazari

ISLAMABAD: Former Federal Minister for Human Rights and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Shireen Mazari on Friday said that former Prime Minister Imran Khan did not call the military for help on “breaking pol deadlock.” Mazari took to Twitter and wrote, “Let me be clear — I am stating on record PM did not call mly [military] … Read more

Shireen Mazari terms SC verdict on assembly dissolution ‘judicial coup’

Federal Minister for human rights Shireen Mazari presented a report regarding the condition of jails.

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari on Friday termed the Supreme Court’s verdict, on ruling of the National Assembly deputy speaker and dissolution of the assembly, a judicial coup. “A judicial coup happened last night down to ordering how & even at what time NA session must be held, ending parliamentary supremacy! Sadly … Read more

Shireen Mazari says Hindutva fascism growing under Modi regime

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Pakistan’s Minister for Human Rights, Shireen Mazari said on Friday that Hindutva fascism was growing under Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi regime. Read more: World should raise voice against mistreatment of Indian Muslims: Ashrafi Sharing a YouTube link of a video on Twitter earlier today, in which allegedly some Hindu extremists in India were throwing … Read more

Govt is taking necessary steps to protect journalists’ rights: Mazari

Govt is taking necessary steps to protect journalists' rights: Mazari

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari said that the incumbent government continues working to protect the rights of journalists. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Mazari lauded the role of journalists in drafting the Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals Bill. She added that under the legislation, the welfare of the journalists … Read more

Right to privacy is a fundamental human right: Shireen Mazari

Imran Khan did not call military for help in "breaking pol deadlock": Shireen Mazari

ISLAMABAD: Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari said on Wednesday that the right to privacy is a fundamental human right, but the right needs to be balanced with other competing rights. Speaking at a session held by the Digital Rights Foundation, she went on to highlight that “privacy is even more important for women, just look … Read more

Sanam Saeed questions Shireen Mazari’s silence on Imran Khan’s statement

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Popular Pakistani actress Sanam Saeed questioned Shireen Mazari’s silence on Imran Khan’s statement about men having ‘an impact’ as a result of women’s short dresses. Sanam Saeed asked the Federal Minister for Human Rights to convey a message to Prime Minister Imran Khan. She took part in a discussion on social media two days after … Read more

PM Khan, Other Pakistani Political Leaders Express Solidarity With India

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday has expressed solidarity with the people of India on behalf of Pakistan. PM Khan took to the micro-blogging site Twitter and wrote, “I want to express our solidarity with the people of India as they battle a dangerous wave of COVID-19. Our prayers for a speedy recovery go to … Read more

Amendment in PPC a private member bill, clarifies Shireen Mazari

Imran Khan did not call military for help on "breaking pol deadlock": Shireen Mazari

An amendment proposed by the member of the National Assembly, who is a member of the ruling PTI, in the  Pakistan Penal Code was a private member bill and not government proposed, clarified the Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari. Mazari was referring to the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2020 introduced in the House by Amjad … Read more

Separate ward set up for eunuch patients at PIMS: Shireen Mazari

Imran Khan did not call military for help on "breaking pol deadlock": Shireen Mazari

Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal distributed rations to 250 people of transgender community, affected by the coronavirus lockdown in Islamabad. Minister for Human Rights Dr. Shirin Mazari, Managing Director Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Aun Abbas Bapi and Transgenders’ Rights Expert Nayab Ali attended the event. On the occasion, Dr. Shireen Mazari said that wards for transgender patients have been set … Read more

Fayyaz Chohan strongly criticized for derogatory words against Special Children

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Provincial Minister Fayyaz Chohan lashed with hard words on social media after he compared special children as Torment, appeared to be as shameful, indecent and deplorable. As per details, Provincial Minister Fayyaz Chohan during press conference along Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid on coronavirus, said that disabled and handicapped children are an AZAAB to … Read more

Murad Saeed, Shireen Mazari spoke over Kashmir issue

Murad Saeed, Shireen Mazari spoke over Kashmir issue

Federal minister for communication Murad Saeed said that Kashmir issue is not for a year. While speaking to people at a gathering in Islamabad, Murad Saeed said that more than one lac Muslims have been martyred in Kashmir. Several children became orphans. He also criticized Modi that the Kashmir issue was highlighted globally after 5th … Read more

It is necessary to solve issues of prisoners, Shireen Mazari

Federal Minister for human rights Shireen Mazari presented a report regarding the condition of jails.

Federal Minister for human rights Shireen Mazari presented a report regarding the condition of jails. While talking to media in Islamabad, Shireen Mazari said that the government is also looking at the matters related to prisoners. Shireen said that it is necessary to solve the issues of prisoners who are facing trials. She continued that … Read more