Justice Mian Gul Hassan Aurangzeb remarked that while the trial court judge has the authority to regulate proceedings and manage any disruptions caused by journalists, it is not the responsibility of the jail administration. During his trial, the court was hearing a petition challenging the ban on journalists’ access to the PTI founder. A journalist […]
Talking to the media in Lahore, the Jamaat Islami chief said, “They are trying to make the people fool with this charity.” “You have to give relief to the whole of Pakistan,” JI Ameer said. He demanded permanent relief for people with electricity bills. JI chief also demanded a forensic audit of the IPPs. He […]
Appearing before Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Malik Ijaz Asif today, both leaders refuted the claim that they provided confessional statements under Section 164. They insisted they never testified against the PTI founder or his wife, either verbally or in writing, before any magistrate. In court, Abbasi and Butt maintained that Imran Khan had consistently advocated peaceful […]
A heavy police contingent took Marwat into custody as the latter along with other party workers arrived at Tarnol for a scheduled rally. Earlier in the day, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced to postponement of the Islamabad power show scheduled in Tarnol today after the Islamabad administration canceled the No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the public […]
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi rejected the police’s request for her physical remand. Bushra Bibi was implicated in 12 cases filed in Rawalpindi, accused of inciting riots and vandalism at sensitive locations, including the GHQ. However, the police failed to present substantial evidence against her. ATC Judge Malik Ejaz Asif presided over the case […]
The judge issued the remarks while hearing the case of recovery of missing PTI worker Malik Faizan. Two days ago, the IHC had also summoned the interior and defense secretaries, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) director general, and the Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IG) on a petition seeking the recovery of PTI activist Azhar […]
A five-member larger bench, led by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, had on July 4 suspended the LHC’s June 12 notification that established the tribunals. The SC also set aside the LHC ruling that gave its chief justice the final authority in appointing tribunals to resolve election disputes. The top court’s ruling […]
As per details, the court rejected Sanam Javed’s request for exemption from appearance and issued bailable arrest warrants for her. Former MNA Rubina Jamil and Ayesha Ali Bhutto, requests for exemption from appearance were also rejected. However, the court did not issue arrest warrants for them when they appeared in person. The court stated that […]
As per details, a petition was filed by citizen Mushkoor Hussain through advocate Nadeem Sarwar and named the federal government, Election Commission, President, and Prime Minister as respondents. The petition argued that the amendments to the Election Act were made to overturn the Supreme Court’s decision. The petitioner urged the Lahore High Court to declare […]
The ratification comes a day after the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) challenged the bill, which has retrospective amendments to the Elections Act 2017, in the Supreme Court. PTI chairman Barrister Gohar filed a constitutional petition under Article 184(3) of the Constitution, requesting the court to declare the amendment act null and void, citing it as unconstitutional […]
