ISLAMABAD: Police in Islamabad have filed three cases against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership for failing to conclude a rally on time, pelting stones on police officers, and violating designated routes. The cases were registered under the Public Order and Peace Act, following the PTI’s public gathering. The first case was lodged at Sangjani Police Station for the rally exceeding …
RAWALPINDI: Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder, Imran Khan, has admitted that his planned rally on August 22 was postponed at the request of the establishment, citing concerns over potential unrest in the country. During an informal conversation with journalists at Adiala Jail, Imran revealed that Azam Swati, acting as an intermediary on behalf of the establishment, approached …
ISLAMABAD: Journalists staged protests in both the Senate and National Assembly on Monday after Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur made objectionable remarks about the media during last night’s rally. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership swiftly issued an unconditional apology. During the Senate session, journalists boycotted proceedings in protest against Gandapur’s speech. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar personally approached the journalists, …
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa on Monday clarified that he had refused a proposed extension in his tenure under age limit reforms. Since August, there have been rumours that the government was planning to extend CJP Isa’s tenure in office, who is set to retire on October 25. Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah is next in …
ISLAMABAD: An Islamabad court on Monday prohibited the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) from pursuing the new new Toshakhana reference against PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi, transferring the case to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) court. Imran, 71, has been imprisoned at the Adiala Jail for almost a year upon his conviction in four cases — two …
LAHORE: PML-N Senator Talal Chaudhry on Monday vowed legal action against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur for leading party supporters who “attacked and pelted stones” at Islamabad police at last night’s rally. Chungi No 26, on the outskirts of the capital, turned into a battleground on Sunday night as police clashed with PTI supporters after the latter allegedly …
ISLAMABAD: At a long-awaited public rally on Sunday, the leadership of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) demanded the immediate release of jailed party founder, vowing it would not stand for a military trial of Imran Khan. “If Imran Khan is not released in two weeks, we will go to get him released,” Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur told …
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) looked to demonstrate its political strength in Islamabad with a major rally underway in Sangjani on Sunday. The district administration had instructed the event organisers to conclude the rally by 7 PM. However, the rally exceeded the deadline, leading to the Islamabad Police taking action against the supporters. According to the district administration, the no-objection …
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Saturday provided detailed reasons explaining why former chief justice Umar Ata Bandial-led larger bench on Dec 9, 2022 cleared the Reko Diq settlement deal between Pakistan and international firms, Antofagasta Plc and Barrick Gold Corporation, for implementation. The detailed reasons came after a gap of 21 months despite Justice Bandial’s earlier claim that the Dec …
ISLAMABAD: PTI leaders rallied on the outskirts of Islamabad on Sunday, demanding the “immediate release” of their founder, Imran Khan, while criticising the government for marginalising the party as police fired tear gas to disperse the crowd. The party was staging the rally today to gain support for Imran’s release, who has been imprisoned since last August. Imran was expected …