Two key witnesses record statements against PTI Founder, Bushra Bibi

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RAWALPINDI: During the hearing of the Toshakhana II case, two key witnesses recorded their statements against the Pakistan Tehreak e Insaf(PTI) founder and his wife, Bushra Bibi. The witnesses include the PTI founder’s former principal secretary, Inamullah Shah, and private appraiser, Sohaib Abbasi. In his testimony, Abbasi admitted that he deliberately undervalued a Bulgarian jewelry … Read more

SC grants bail to PTI founder in eight May 9 cases

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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday approved bail for Pakistan Tehreak e Insaf’s founding chairman in eight cases linked to the May 9 riots. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi granted the relief. Earlier, the composition of the bench was altered, with Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi replacing Justice Miangul Hassan … Read more

ATC denies police request for Polygraph, photogrammetric tests of PTI founder

ATC denies police request for Polygraph, photogrammetric tests of PTI founder

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore has rejected the police’s request to carry out polygraph and photogrammetric tests on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder in connection with 12 cases linked to the May 9 riots. Following the PTI founder’s arrest on May 9, 2023, alleged party workers launched violent protests across the country. They attacked public … Read more

India blocks Bilawal Bhutto on social media

PM Shehbaz tasks Bilawal to advocate Pakistan's peace agenda globally

KARACHI: Narendra Modi-led Indian government blocked access to Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on X (formerly Twitter). The blocking of Pakistani social media channel in India continued and now the account of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto has also been blocked. The visitors to Bilawal’s profile are now met with a terse … Read more

Minister of Punjab rejects arrest allegations against PTI founder’s sisters

Minister of Punjab rejects arrest allegations against PTI founder’s sisters

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has denied reports claiming the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s sisters, News reported. Azma Bukhari stated that the Punjab Police did not arrest any women, including Imran Khan’s sisters, according to reports. She clarified that Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, and others used an “online car service” … Read more

PTI founder’s controversial legacy: An insight into his political and personal conduct

PTI founder’s controversial legacy: An insight into his political and personal conduct

A recent report titled The Reality of PTI founder’s sheds light on a series of controversial aspects surrounding the former Prime Minister of Pakistan. This report presents a detailed critique of PTI founder’s political tenure, personal decisions, and ideological stances, painting a picture of a leader accused of fostering extremism, suppressing dissent, and engaging in … Read more

PTI founder directs to expel Sher Afzal Marwat from party

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RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek -e -Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has directed to expel Sher Afzal Marwat over repeated violation of party discipline.

Sources have said that Sher Afzal Marwat was repeatedly removed from the party for violating party discipline. Sher Afzal Marwat was given the showcase notice for making statements against the party.

Sources said PTI founder expressed his annoyance on Sher Afzal Marwat on the unnecessary speech in the Swabi rally. The PTI will soon issue a notification to abolish the basic membership of Sher Afzal Marwat.

After abolishing of basic membership, Sher Afzal Marwat will be sought as MNA.

According to sources, the leaders complained to the founder PTI on the role in the gathering of Sher Afzal Marwat.

Earlier, the PTI leadership has issued a second show-cause notice to party leader Sher Afzal Marwat for giving a statement against the party lines.

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PTI founder calls for meeting with negotiating team

PTI founder calls for meeting with negotiating team

Founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has requested an urgent meeting with the negotiating team to address the current political challenges. Salman Akram Raja, a legal representative, shared that founder of PTI considers these negotiations essential to clarify the events of May 9 and November 26. He emphasized that this step should not be seen as … Read more

PTI founder appoints Junaid Akbar as party KP president

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PESHAWAR:  Founder Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) removed Ali Amin Gandapur from the provincial presidency of the party and appointed Junaid Akbar as party president.

Imran Khan has withdrawn the party’s provincial presidency from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur and has now appointed Junaid Akbar as the new provincial president of the party.

Founder PTI has also directed the party’s Secretary General Salman Akram Raja to issue a notification for the appointment of Junaid Akbar.

In addition, Imran Khan has directed Salman Akram Raja to consult for the formation of a party in Punjab.

In this regard, Salman Akram Raja said that Ali Amin himself wanted him not to retain the party presidency, the founder of PTI has asked Ali Amin to focus on the issues of terrorism and governance in the province.

Earlier,  Junaid Akbar, a member of the Pakistan Tehreek -e -Insaf, was elected chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament.

A meeting was held for the nomination of the Chairman Public Accounts Committee, which was attended by the members.

Opposition Leader Omar Ayoub Khan proposed the name of Junaid Akbar for the Chairman Committee, after which he was elected unopposed chairman.

According to the statement, Riaz Fatyana, Aamir Dogar, Wajiha Qamar, Sardar Yousuf Zaman and others supported Junaid Akbar.

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PTI founder calls off talks with govt over failure to form judicial commission  

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf(PTI) founder has called off the ongoing negotiations with the government due to its failure to form judicial commission.

Talking to the media outside Adiala Jail, Chairman PTI Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said that the PTI founder Imran Khan announced to end the talks in jail today.

Barrister Gohar said that the government was supposed to establish the commission in 7 days, but so far the government has not formed the judicial commission to probe May 9 and November 26 events.

Chairman PTI said that today he and other lawyers had a meeting with founder PTI, founder PTI clarified that the commission has not been formed, so the negotiations are over. The PTI founder Imran Khan said there are no more rounds of negotiations.

Barrister Gohar said, “We had a great desire to continue the negotiations and move things forward, but unfortunately no any progress has been yet. It is a pity that no announcement has been made by the government till date”.

He said that if the commission is to be formed, the members should be from 3 senior judges of Supreme Court or High Court. He announced that PTI will continue our struggle according to the constitution and law.

Barrister Gohar said that PTI founder has said that we are not waiting for help from any foreign country, we will start joint struggle with all political parties.

Earlier, leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf and leader of the opposition in the National Assembly Umar Ayub also said that if the government does not announce the judicial commission, the negotiations will not proceed.

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IHC seeks reply from FIA on acquittal pleas of PTI founder, Bushra Bibi

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has sought a response from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)  ​​on the acquittal pleas of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founder and Bashra Bibi in the Tosha Khana-2 case.

Justice Raja Inam Minhas of Islamabad High Court heard the acquittal pleas of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi in Toshakhana-2 case.

During the hearing, Imran Khan’s lawyer Salman Safdar requested an injunction on the trial of Toshakhana-2 case. On which Justice Raja Inam said that there is no judicial precedent for stalling the criminal proceedings at this point, we will also notify the other party of your request.

Meanwhile, Salman Safdar requested to change the bench and said that Justice Gul Hassan Aurangzeb has heard 5 petitions related to this case, it would be appropriate that this court should also send the acquittal petitions to the same court.

Justice Raja Inam rejected the request of the petitioner’s lawyer to change the bench and said that those were bail applications, it is a separate matter, this court will hear the case, you should argue on the merits of the case.

Imran Khan’s lawyer said that there are orders for two petitions , the trial court should be ordered to stop the hearing. On this the judge said that the indictment has been filed in the trial court, the statements of the witnesses are being made.

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Atta Tarar condemns association of 190mln pounds case with religious aspects

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture Attaullah Tarar condemned the social media campaign launched by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) that sought to link the 190 million pounds corruption case with religious aspects. Speaking on X (formerly Twitter), Tarar emphasized that the decision against PTI’s founder and his wife was made on … Read more

Court orders federal govt to take over Al-Qadir University

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ISLAMABAD:  An Accountability Court on Friday ordered the handover of Al-Qadir University to the federal government along with sentencing PTI founder and his wife Bushra Bibi £190m case.

Judge Nasir Javed Rana pronounced long-awaited judgment in the £190 million case against former Prime Minister Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi in Adiala Jail.

Accountability Court Judge Nasir Javed Rana awarded 14-year sentence to the PTI founder and a seven-year sentence to his wife Bushra Bibi.

In its verdict, the court also ordered Al-Qadir University to be handed over to the federal government and asked the government to take over the management of the university.

It should be remembered that Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi are facing legal problems due to the Al-Qadir University project.

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) cases were filed on both of them due to abuse of power and allegations of financial irregularities.

Despite political support and strong publicity, only 200 students were enrolled to Al-Qadir University, which was considered the dream project of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi, during 4 years.

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PTI founder, Bushra Bibi convicted in £190m case

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ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court in Islamabad on Friday convicted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the £190 million case. Judge Nasir Javed Rana pronounced long-awaited judgement in the £190 million case against former prime minister Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi in Adiala Jail. Accountability Court Judge Nasir Javed Rana awareded 14-year … Read more

PTI issues show-cause notice to Sher Afzal Marwat

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) has issued a show-cause notice to party leader and Member National Assembly (MNA) Sher Afzal Marwat on the directives of PTI founder.

A show-cause notice was issued to Sher Afzal Marwat for violating party discipline.

It is stated in the show cause notice that Sher Afzal Marwat as a member of the assembly and core committee is fully aware of the negotiation process. As a member of the assembly and core committee Sher Afzal Marwat should not make a statement against any negotiation team member.

It has been said in the notice that Sher Afzal Marwat also gave harsh comments regarding the ongoing negotiations, Sher Afzal Marwat has violated the party policy by making such statements.

It is said in the show cause notice that the case of Sher Afzal Marwat was placed before the founder PTI, the former prime minister gave orders to issue a show cause notice to Sher Afzal Marwat.

The show cause notice states that Sher Afzal spoke without thinking of the consequences and harmed the party more than once.

This show cause notice is being issued for violation of party policy more than once. Sher Afzal Marwart directed to respond to the show cause within 7 days otherwise action will be taken as per policy.

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Court rejects Bushra Bibi’s bail pleas in Nov 26 protset cases

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ISLAMABAD: Former first lady and Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founder wife Bushra Bibi’s interim bail pleas on PTI’s November 26 protest case have been rejected.

Additional Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka heard Bushra Bibi’s interim bail applications during which Bushra Bibi’s lawyer Khalid Yusuf Chaudhry filed an exemption application.

Prosecutor Iqbal Kakar said that he has not submitted his bail bonds, on which the judge remarked that he has not yet submitted his bail bonds.

Lawyer Khalid Yusuf Chaudhry said that today there is a £190 million case decision for which Bushra Bibi has to go to Adiala Jail, on which the judge said that you are not implementing the court’s order, your interim bail is three petitions are dismissed.

It should be noted that two cases have been registered against Bushra Bibi in Tarnol police station and one in Ramna police station for November 26 protest.

In another case registered against Bushra Bibi in the District and Sessions Court Islamabad, a hearing was held on the plea for interim bail.

On behalf of Bushra Bibi, lawyer Ansir Kayani appeared in the court and took a position that the judgment of £190 million case against Bushra Bibi is to come today.

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£190m case verdict against PTI founder, Bushra Bibi postponed again

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RAWALPINDI:The judgment against Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founder and his wife Bushra Bibi in the £190 million case has been delayed for the third time

Accountability Court judge Nasir Javed Rana was to pronounce the £190 million case verdict against Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi in Adiala Jail.

Judge Nasir Javed Rana expressed anger over the no-show of the accused, saying that he had been present at the court since 8:30am, leading to the postponement of the verdict.

It should be noted that the accountability court had reserved its decision on the £190 million case on December 18, 2024.

The accountability court had first fixed December 23rd and then January 6th as the date for delivering the verdict, then the third date for delivering the verdict was January 13th.

The trial of the £190 million case was completed in a year and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) recorded the statements of 35 witnesses during the trial, the lawyers of the founder PTI cross-examined the witnesses.

Important witnesses in the £190 million case, former principal secretary Azam Khan, former chief minister KP Pervez Khattak, former federal minister Zubaida Jalal also recorded their statements.

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£190m case verdict against PTI founder, Bushra Bibi to be announced today

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An Accountability Court in Rawalpindi is set to announce the long-awaited verdict in the £190 million case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and his wife, Bushra Bibi, today. According to sources, court staff informed the legal teams representing PTI founder and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) that the verdict will be delivered at  today in … Read more