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Pak's ex-PM Imran Khan sent to 14-day judicial remand in corruption case

A Pakistani accountability court on Monday sent Imran Khan on a 14-day judicial remand in a corruption case, rejecting the request of the country's anti-graft body for extending the jailed former prime minister's physical remand. Judge Muhammad Bashir of the Islamabad Accountability Court presided over the hearing of the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case held at the Adiala jail in Rawalpindi, where Khan is currently jailed, The Express Tribune newspaper reported.

Imran Khan still in Attock Jail despite orders to shift him to Adiala

According to Dawn, the main reasons behind this were security concerns and the absence of a written letter

Toshakhana case: Islamabad High Court suspends Imran Khan's 3-year sentence

A trial court in Islamabad convicted and sentenced the 70-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan to three years in prison on August 5

Pakistan Peoples Party demands general elections in 90 days

PPP's leaders held a meeting of their Central Executive Committee (CEC) where they discussed the next elections and the deteriorating economy. They also held a press conference on Friday

Pak court rule on Imran Khan's conviction in Toshakhana corruption case

A Pakistani high court is expected to give its ruling on Friday on the appeal by former prime minister Imran Khan challenging his conviction in the Toshakhana corruption case, a day after the hearing was adjourned. The Islamabad High Court hearing the challenge since August 22 is closing on the conclusion as rival lawyers are expected to complete the arguments on Friday. A panel of judges comprising Chief Justice Amer Farooq and Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri adjourned the hearing on Thursday for one day. Khan, 70, is currently in Attock Jail where he was lodged after arrest following his conviction. He has also been disqualified from holding any public office for five years. Earlier, Khan's lawyer Latif Khosa offered his argument against the conviction, asserting that the verdict was given in haste and full of shortcomings. He urged the court to set aside the sentence but the defence team demanded more time to complete its arguments. Judge Humayun Dilawar of the Islamabad-based

Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi demands B-class facilities for her husband

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi demanded 'B-Class facilities' for her husband under 'Pakistan Prison Rules', ARY News reported on Friday

Imran Khan's nephew to be tried in military court over May 9 violence

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's nephew Hassaan Khan Niazi has been handed over to the military for trial over his alleged involvement in the May 9 violence, Dawn reported on Friday.

People protest against 'illegal detention' of leader by Pakistan in PoK

A group of people in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's (PoK) Gilgi-Baltistan held protest demonstrations against the "illegal detention" of their leader Shabir Mayar by the Pakistani authorities.United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) founder Shaukat Ali Kashmiri said that demonstrations were carried out by Gilgit Baltistan United Movement, Awami Action Committee and Anzuman Tazran.The protestors condemned the "illegal detention" of their leader who was demanding opening of Kargil- Sukardu road for the reunion of divided families."Protest demonstration (Rondu, Aug 15) by Gilgit Baltistan United Movement, Awami Action Committee and Anzuman Tazran," UKPNP Chairman said on X (formerly Twitter).He added, "People of Gilgit Baltistan protesting illegal detention of leader demanding the opening of Kargil- Sukardu road for the reunion of divided families. Shabir Mayar is in detention".Earlier, the UNPNP organised a rally in Muzzafarabad in PoK asking Pakistan to comply with the August 13 ...

Pakistan: Imran Khan booked under Official Secrets Act in Cipher case

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been booked under the Official Secrets Act 1923 in connection with the Cipher case, Geo News reported on Friday citing The News.The counter-terrorism wing of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) had registered the case against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf Chairman - who was ousted from office after a no-confidence motion in April last year - after ascertaining his deliberate involvement in misusing the classified document following a probe.Geo News reported citing government sources, that the PTI chief has been booked under Section 5 of the recently-amended act. However, authorities displayed reluctance in sharing a copy of the FIR.Offences under Section 5, if proved in a court of law, involve punishment of imprisonment from two to 14 years, and in some cases even a death sentence, as per Geo News.The matter pertains to March last year when the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) Chairman brandished a letter claiming that it was evidence of

Ex-PM Imran Khan summoned in Lahore Corps Commander House attack case

A joint investigation team (JIT), constituted by the caretaker government of Punjab province to investigate arson attacks on the Pakistan Corps Commander's House

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Lahore ATC extends ousted PM Imran Khan's interim bail in three cases

An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan's Punjab province on Tuesday extended the interim bail to Imran Khan until April 13 in three cases filed relating to the clashes that took place between his supporters and the police outside the residence of the former prime minister in Lahore last month. ATC Judge Abher Gul Khan, issuing the orders, extended the bail of 70-year-old Khan in multiple cases after the cricketer-turned-politician appeared before the court in a personal capacity, the Dawn newspaper reported.

Amid political turmoil, Imran Khan-led PTI seeks clearance for Lahore rally

As the political turmoil continues in Pakistan, Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday sought security permission for a public rally in Lahore on Tuesday, ARY News reported

Why are the police trying to arrest Imran Khan? All that you need to know

On Tuesday, Islamabad Police showed up at Imran Khan's Lahore residence - Zaman Park- to arrest him but were met with resistance from hundreds of his supporters

Toshakhana case: What's behind the arrest drama at Imran Khan's residence

The police were supposed to arrest Khan for his persistent absence from the court hearings of the Toshakhana case, but they could not

Pakistan Senator criticises former PTI govt for rise in terror attacks

Pakistan Senator, the General Secretary of the PPP in his speech in the House criticised former prime minister Imran Khan, saying that terrorists were supported and encouraged by the PTI government

PM Modi to reply to motion of thanks on President's Address in LS today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday will reply to the motion of thanks on the President's Address to Parliament.

Pak: Punjab CM Parvez Elahi receives 186 votes to secure trust vote

In a midnight drama in Pakistan's Punjab Assembly, Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi managed to obtain a vote of confidence paving the way for its dissolution on the wish of ousted prime minister Imran Khan. Punjab Governor Baligur Rehman of the PMLN had sought a vote of confidence from CM Elahi last month in a bid to stop the dissolution of the assembly. He had de-notified Elahi and his cabinet for failing to comply his order. However, the Lahore High Court had restored Elahi and his cabinet. On Wednesday, the LHC held hearing in this case and remarked that the chief minister would have to take trust vote. In the light of the court's observation, Elahi secured the required 186 votes from the Punjab Assembly in the ongoing session at 1 am Thursday amid the Opposition's protest. Punjab Assembly Speaker Sibtain Khan presided over the session and said CM Elahi had received 186 votes required to secure the trust vote. The Opposition led by the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) boycott

Imran Khan found guilty of corrupt practices by Pak EC; disqualified

The four-member bench headed by Pak CEC Sikander Sultan Raja unanimously disqualified Khan for five years as the chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and a member of the national assembly

No deal with Pakistan govt; ending march to avoid bloodshed: Imran Khan

Pakistan's ousted Imran Khan on Friday dismissed reports that he struck a deal to end his massive Azadi rally demanding fresh general elections, asserting that he had decided to end his march