3 h. ago CJP questions LHC’s decision to reject Imran’s bail petitions

Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi on Tuesday raised serious questions over the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) decision to reject bail petitions filed by incarcerated founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan, says in media reports. The Supreme Court (SC), while hearing eight appeals filed by the former PTI chairman, issued notices to the […]

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6 h. ago ATC orders Qureshi’s release cases after acquittal in two May 9

ATC orders forfeiture of properties belonging to PTI’s former governor Cheema, Dr Yasmeen Rashid, Ejaz Ch, Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed, and other workers under section 7(2) of ATA LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Lahore on Tuesday issued a ‘warrant of release’ to the Kot Lakhpat Jail superintendent for the release of PTI’s Shah Mahmood Qureshi in […]

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7 h. ago CJP Afridi questions LHC’s ‘final observations’ in Imran’s May 9 bail cases

Directs counsels of both respondents to assist the court with legal questions and complete preparations by next hearing on August 19 At one point, Salman Safdar requested court to allow him to speak at rostrum but CJP denied ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi on Tuesday questioned some of the observations made by […]

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13 h. ago Justice won’t bend to protests: Law minister warns May 9 offenders

ISLAMABAD – Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said on Monday that those behind the May 9 violence must face justice, no matter their political influence. He warned that protest or pressure campaigns cannot undo a lawful court conviction. Speaking in the Senate during a heated session, Tarar said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is now dealing […]

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18 h. ago ATC orders property confiscation of PTI leaders convicted in May 9 cases

LAHORE – An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore has ordered the confiscation of properties belonging to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders

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28 h. ago ATC acquits Qureshi in May 9 cases; convicts Dr Yasmin and others

An anti-terrorism court (ATC), which acquitted PTI’s Shah Mahmood Qureshi, awarded 10 years imprisonment each to PTI lawmakers, including former governor Umar Sarfraz Cheema, Dr Yasmin Rashid, Ijaz Chaudhry, Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed, in two different cases registered against them pertaining to May 9 riots. The ATC judge also awarded five years imprisonment each to Aliya […]

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38 h. ago Qureshi acquitted again, PTI Leaders convicted in May 9 case

An anti-terrorism court in Lahore acquitted PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi in two more May 9 cases on Monday. The court, however, sentenced senior PTI figures — Dr Yasmin Rashid, Ejaz Chaudhry, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, and Mian Mehmoodur Rashid — to 10 years in prison each. These cases were related to the torching of police […]

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38 h. ago Qureshi cleared in May 9 Cases; Yasmin Rashid among four PTI leaders Jailed for 10 years

LAHORE – Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore acquitted prominent PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi in two high-profile cases related to

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3 d. ago PTI’s Zartaj Gul, Ejaz Ch move LHC against ATC convictions in May 9 riots cases

LHC division bench will hear Gul’s appeal filed through Barrister Ali Zafar and Muhammad Hussain Ejaz Ch files two petitions in LHC through Advocate Mian Ali Ashfaq, pleading with the court to suspend his conviction, release him on bail LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Zartaj Gul and Ejaz Chaudhry on Saturday filed separate petitions in […]

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3 d. ago Iran arrests 20 suspected Mossad operatives, vows harsh punishment

TEHRAN: Iran has arrested 20 people it alleges are operatives of Israel’s Mossad spy agency in recent months, the judiciary said on Saturday, warning that they will face no leniency and will be made an example of. On Wednesday, Iran executed a nuclear scientist named Rouzbeh Vadi, who was convicted of spying for Israel and […]

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3 d. ago Omar Ayub’s bail denied: Lahore ATC demands immediate surrender

Lahore’s Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) rejected PTI leader Omar Ayub’s bail requests today. The cases relate to the Jinnah House attack, Askari Tower assault, and burning of Shadman police station. The court held hearings on these cases and made its decision after reviewing all arguments. Omar Ayub’s interim bail had expired before today’s hearing. Omar Ayub […]

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3 d. ago ATC rejects Omar Ayub’s bail in Jinnah House, Askari Tower, Shadman arson cases

LAHORE – An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore has rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Omar Ayub’s bail applications in cases

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4 d. ago PTI moves LHC seeking permission for Aug 14 Workers’ Convention

LHC’s Justice Khalid Ishaq overrules Registrar Office objections to the petition, directing the petition be fixed for hearing LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday overruled Registrar Office objections to a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) petition and directed that the petition be fixed for hearing. LHC’s Justice Khalid Ishaq heard the matter, overruling the Registrar […]

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4 d. ago ‘Another Setback’: Three PTI MNAs removed from key parliamentary posts

Both houses to nominate new opposition leaders to replace Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly (NA) secretariat removed on Friday three Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders from key parliamentary posts following the disqualification of several party lawmakers. Omar Ayub was stripped of the position of opposition leader, while Zartaj Gul lost her role […]

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6 d. ago PHC bars ECP from any further action against disqualified PTI MPs

High court announces ruling on pleas submitted by NA, Senate opposition leaders Court observes petitioners wanted to appeal their convictions in LHC as ECP disqualified them without hearing PHC also grants protective bail to PTI leader Zartaj Gul in May 9 case following her conviction by Faisalabad ATC PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on […]

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6 d. ago Law Minister advises convicted PTI leaders to seek relief through courts

Tarar makes it clear the May 9 cases are not within the domain of parliamentary discussion ISLAMABAD: Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, referring to the disqualification of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, emphasized that individuals convicted in criminal cases should seek relief through the courts. Speaking during the ongoing National Assembly session, Azam Nazeer Tarar […]

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7 d. ago ECP disqualifies Senate and NA opposition leaders, SIC chief, other PTI lawmakers

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday disqualified the Senate and National Assembly opposition leaders, Sunni Ittehad Council chief Hamid Raza and other PTI lawmakers, following their convictions in cases related to the May 9 riots. On May 9, 2023, PTI supporters, protesting the party founder Imran Khan’s arrest, staged violent protests throughout […]

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7 d. ago Imran Khan’s fate hinges on high courts as justice system faces scrutiny

ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan’s legal battles have intensified since his convictions in five cases, but none have been upheld by the high courts to date, raising concerns over the fairness of his trials. Khan’s legal team consistently alleges that the constitutional right to a fair trial, enshrined in Article 10-A, has been violated throughout the proceedings. […]

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7 d. ago NA signals membership termination for PTI’s Sheikh Waqas Akram

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly (NA) Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq indicated on Tuesday that the membership of PTI’s Sheikh Waqas Akram could be terminated due to his prolonged absence from the House. The speaker pointed out that Akram had not attended the assembly for the last 40 days and had not submitted a leave application. Addressing the […]

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7 d. ago NA Speaker signals membership termination for PTI’s Sheikh Waqas Akram

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly (NA) Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq indicated on Tuesday that the membership of PTI’s Sheikh Waqas Akram could be terminated due to his prolonged absence from the House. The speaker pointed out that Akram had not attended the assembly for the last 40 days and had not submitted a leave application. Addressing the […]

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