ISLAMABAD: Two benches of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued contrasting rulings on identical cases concerning access to imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan. IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq, on a petition filed by Imran Khan’s sister Noreen Niazi, directed the jail authorities to facilitate her visit to her brother on Oct 26 once a ban on inmate meetings, imposed …
ISLAMABAD: Around 60 Democratic lawmakers from the US House of Representatives have written to President Joe Biden urging him to pressure Pakistan into releasing of Imran Khan, the jailed founding chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). “We write today to urge you to use the United States’ substantial leverage with Pakistan’s government to secure the release of political prisoners including …
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar stated that if Bushra Bibi’s release had been the result of a deal, she wouldn’t have remained in jail. Speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail, Barrister Gohar mentioned that Bushra Bibi’s release after nine months was possible because she endured tough conditions in prison while standing firm with Khan’s ideology. He said, …
ISLAMABAD: A high-value target was among nine militants killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday. “On the night of Oct 23/24, the security forces conducted an IBO on the reported presence of khawarij where “[own] troops effectively engaged the khawarij location”, the ISPR said in a statement. “After …
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday granted bail to Bushra Bibi, the wife of PTI Founder Imran Khan, in the new case related to an expensive Bulgari jewellery set obtained from the Toshakhana at a throwaway price. On October 4, the IHC notified the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) of Bushra’s petition seeking post-arrest bail. According to the prosecution, …
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on Monday filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court, seeking permission for regular medical examination by his personal physicians. In his petition, Mr Khan expressed concern over his health, particularly given his age, and alleged that jail authorities are denying him access to his trusted medical team. …
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, a local court of Islamabad on Saturday acquitted former prime minister Imran Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, Imran Ismail, Raja Khurram Shahzad Nawaz, and Ali Nawaz Awan in the case registered for violence in May 25 Haqeeqi Azadi March. The case registered at the Secretariat police station in May 2022, was filed …
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan revealed on Saturday that former prime minister Imran Khan praised Maulana Fazlur Rehman for his support in standing up for judicial independence, even in tough times. During a press conference at K-P House in Islamabad, Gohar demanded that Imran Khan’s rights be respected. He shared that he had a 45-minute meeting …
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said on Friday that a consensus has been nearly reached with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman regarding the 26th Constitutional Amendment, and a final announcement will be made after consultations with PTI founder Imran Khan. Speaking to the media following a meeting with Maulana Fazlur Rehman in Islamabad, Barrister …
ISLAMABAD: PTI founder Imran Khan is not part of the race to become Oxford University’s chancellor. Oxford University has released a list of eligible candidates for the election, including 38 names, but Imran Khan’s name is not among them. The university administration stated that, for the first time, open applications were invited, and the chancellor election committee reviewed all applications …