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  • Pakistan court docket adjourns listening to on Imran Khan’s enchantment within the Toshakhana case

    The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday adjourned the listening to till Friday on the enchantment filed by Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan difficult his conviction and sentence by a classes court docket within the Toshakhana corruption case.

    A panel of judges comprising IHC Chief Justice Amer Farooq and Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri resumed the listening to of enchantment in opposition to the conviction of 70-year-old Khan within the Toshakhana case.

    During the listening to, Khan’s lawyer Latif Khosa provided his argument in opposition to the conviction, asserting that the decision was given in haste and it is stuffed with shortcomings.

    As the defence crew accomplished arguments, the Election Commission of Pakistan lawyer Amjad Pervez began arguments. He informed the court docket that he wanted no less than three hour to current his argument.

    Later, the court docket adjourned the listening to till 11.30 a.m. Friday.

    Separately, the Supreme Court additionally held a quick listening to and adjourned the case with remarks that it might watch for the end result of listening to within the IHC.

    A 3-member apex court docket panel led by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial and comprising Justice Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi and Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail carried out a listening to of the petitions within the Toshakhana case.

    The case was launched final 12 months in October on the criticism of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) which had earlier disqualified Khan in the identical case.

    After listening to spanning over months, Judge Humayun Dilawar of the Islamabad-based classes court docket on August 5 awarded a 3 years sentence to Khan for hiding the proceeds he acquired from the sale of state items.

    Khan inside days had challenged the conviction within the Islamabad High Court (IHC), in search of to droop his sentence and overturn the judgment.

    The court docket held the preliminary listening to on August 22 however adjourned the circumstances until August 24 after the ECP Lawyer Amjad Pervez said that he had not been supplied with the report of the case and wanted time to arrange.

    Khan’s lawyer Latif Khosa opposed the transfer by the ECP counsel and pressed for a listening to and grant of request to droop the sentence of Khan. However, the panel of judges had granted the request of the ECP lawyer and adjourned the listening to till Thursday.

    Earlier, the Supreme Court on Wednesday listening to varied petitions in opposition to the Toshakhana case noticed that there have been “shortcomings” within the judgment of the classes court docket.

    The panel noticed that the decision was given in haste and with out giving proper of defence to the accused. “Prima facie, there are shortcomings within the trial court docket verdict,” the chief justice stated.

    The apex court docket had additionally said it might watch for the IHC listening to earlier than giving its judgment. It resumed the listening to on Thursday however adjourned it with out fixing any date after it was informed that the IHC was holding a listening to.

    The Toshakhana case was filed by ruling occasion lawmakers in 2022 within the ECP, alleging that Khan hid the proceeds from the sale of state items.

    The ECP first disqualified him after which filed a case of felony proceedings in a classes court docket which convicted him and subsequently, Khan was despatched to jail.

    Khan is at the moment in Attock Jail the place he was lodged after arrest following his conviction. He has additionally been disqualified for 5 years.

    The case alleges that Khan had “deliberately concealed” particulars of the items he retained from the Toshaskhana – a repository the place presents handed to authorities officers from overseas officers are stored – throughout his time because the prime minister from 2018 to 2022 and proceeds from their reported gross sales.

    According to Toshakhana guidelines, items/presents and different such supplies obtained by individuals to whom these guidelines apply shall be reported to the Cabinet Division.

    According to reviews, Khan obtained 58 items price greater than Rs 140 million from world leaders throughout his three-and-a-half-year stint and retained all of them both by paying a negligible quantity and even with none fee.

    Edited By:

    Sudeep Lavania

    Published On:

    Aug 24, 2023

  • Imran Khan booked in six instances together with assault on Army Headquarters: Report

    By Press Trust of India: Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan has been named in six instances, together with three beneath the robust Anti-Terrorism Act, for the unprecedented assault on the General Headquarters (GHQ) of the military in Rawalpindi on May 9, a media report mentioned on Thursday.

    Supporters of Khan, additionally chief of the Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) get together, breached the gates of the Pakistan Army’s GHQ in Rawalpindi on May 9, dubbed as a “Black Day” by the highly effective army.

    The joint investigation groups (JITs) are investigating all of the instances, together with the assaults on army installations and the incident of arson at a metro station, Geo News quoted sources as saying.

    Sources informed the channel that three of those instances have been registered towards 70-year-old Khan on May 9 whereas the opposite three on May 10 beneath the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA).

    Khan’s get together has discovered itself in scorching waters after violence erupted throughout the nation on May 9 following his dramatic arrest from the premises of the Islamabad High Court in a corruption case.

    ALSO READ | Imran Khan’s get together management prepares ‘peaceable’ protests in case he’s arrested

    Khan is reportedly going through almost 150 instances throughout the nation since he was ousted in April final 12 months.

    PTI supporters had additionally attacked and broken the Corps’ Commander’s House in Lahore — recognized initially as Jinnah House — as soon as served because the residence of the Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah — hours after the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) arrested Khan.

    More than 20 civil and army installations have been attacked within the violence that left greater than 10 individuals useless. Khan was in custody when the violence occurred.

    Sources additional mentioned the instances have been registered at Civil Lines in Faisalabad, Samanabad, RA Bazar, and New Town police stations in Rawalpindi, City Police Station in Mianwali and Police Station Cantt in Gujranwala, on behalf of their respective police officers.

    The cricketer-turned-politician had not been named in any of the 28 instances in Rawalpindi.

    The determination to incorporate his identify got here to mild from statements supplied by the suspects beneath investigation and in session with authorized specialists, the sources added.

    The instances pertaining to the assault on the GHQ and army installations have been registered at RA Bazar and New Town police stations.

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  • Imran Khan liable to be tried in navy courtroom for violence: Pak minister Khawaja Asif

    By Press Trust of India: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said the possibilities had been that former prime minister Imran Khan might presumably be tried in a navy courtroom for his alleged involvement inside the May 9 incidents throughout which navy and state installations had been attacked by his get collectively staff, in keeping with a media report on Sunday.

    Khan, 70, might stand trial in a navy courtroom if proof of his involvement inside the May 9 violence surfaced inside the coming days, Asif was quoted as saying by The Express Tribune newspaper.

    He moreover confirmed that no case had been registered in opposition to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief so far in reference to the May 9 assaults.

    “Definitelyâ€æthere are chances that Imran Khan can be tried in a military court,” the minister said whereas responding to a question if the deposed premier might presumably be prosecuted beneath the Army Act.

    His remarks received right here days after Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said that Khan will probably be tried in a navy courtroom because the earlier prime minister was the “architect” of the May 9 incidents.

    Khan’s get collectively found itself in scorching waters when protesters allegedly belonging to the get collectively attacked civil and navy properties on May 9 following the arrest of Khan inside the Al-Qadir corruption case.

    The trial of people involved inside the assaults on navy installations in a number of parts of the nation, along with the assault on General Headquarters in Rawalpindi along with Lahore’s Jinnah House the place the Corps Commander was residing, has already begun.

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    Earlier, Asif was reported as saying that no dedication had been made in reference to attempting the cricketer-turned-politician beneath the Army Act nonetheless he had not dominated out that probability on the grounds that Khan was the mastermind behind the May 9 violence and knew all of the items about what was going down on that day.

    Both the defence and inside ministers’ statements hinting at Khan’s trial in a navy courtroom stem from the federal cabinet’s dedication that the protesters who vandalised navy installations on May 9 might be tried beneath the Army Act and Official Secrets Act.

    The authorities ministers have repeatedly said that no new navy courts might be established and the suspects might be tried inside the “special standing courts” that had been already functioning beneath the Army Act.

    Army Chief General Asim Munir moreover said perpetrators, planners and executors of the May 9 assaults might be tried beneath the Army Act and Official Secret Act, together with that no leniency might be confirmed to people who attacked the navy installations.

    Khan denied his involvement inside the violence, saying he was in jail when the incidents occurred. He has said that the establishment plans to take care of him in jail for 10 years in a sedition case.

    On May 9, violent protests erupted after the arrest of Khan by paramilitary Rangers in Islamabad. His get collectively staff vandalised over 20 navy installations and authorities buildings, along with the Lahore Corps Commander House, Mianwali airbase and the ISI setting up in Faisalabad. The Army headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi was moreover attacked by the mob for the first time. Khan was later launched on bail.

    The violence elicited a strong response from the federal authorities and navy with vows of taking movement in opposition to the culprits, leading to an ongoing crackdown in opposition to those involved.

    Law enforcement companies have arrested over 10,000 staff of Khan’s Pakistan get collectively all through Pakistan, 4,000 of them from Punjab.

    Police put the demise toll in violent clashes to 10 whereas Khan’s get collectively claims 40 of its staff misplaced their lives inside the firing by security personnel.

    The Punjab Police had beforehand claimed, citing a geo-fencing report, that Khan and his shut aides allegedly coordinated efforts to storm the residence of the Lahore Corps Commander and totally different buildings.

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  • Country will face East Pakistan-like state of affairs: Imran Khan warns amid political unrest

    By Hamza Ameer: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday warned that Pakistan is heading within the course of an “imminent disaster” amid unrest following his dramatic arrest closing week.

    The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief, who has secured defending bail till May 31, said in a video-link sort out that Pakistan may face an “East Pakistan-like situation” if the nation’s political instability should not be addressed. In 1971, East Pakistan separated from West Pakistan and formed into the nation of Bangladesh.

    Imran Khan accused the ruling coalition authorities of pitting the army in the direction of his celebration, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.

    “The PDM leaders and Nawaz Sharif, who is missing in London, are least concerned whether the country’s constitution is desecrated, state institutions are destroyed or even the Pakistan Army earns a bad name. They are looking for their vested interests of saving the looted wealth alone,” he said.

    ALSO READ | ‘Face Army Act or…’: Imran Khan given selections by ‘extremely efficient components’

    “This is high time that the powers that be should sensibly rethink otherwise the country will face an East Pakistan-like situation,” he was quoted as saying by Dawn newspaper.

    The interim authorities in Pakistan’s Punjab province had demanded that Imran Khan hand over “30 to 40 terrorists who have taken refuge” at his residence by 2 pm on Thursday.

    In response, Khan has requested the federal authorities to go searching the house in a lawful methodology after buying a search warrant, reported PTI.

    Earlier throughout the day, he tweeted: “Probably my last tweet before my next arrest. Police have surrounded my house”. He moreover posted some films displaying police taking positions exterior his residence.

    Pakistan observed violent protests closing week after Imran Khan’s arrest over corruption prices on May 9. The protesters stormed the army headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi and likewise torched a corps commander’s residence in Lahore.

    On Monday, the best military brass vowed to hold the arsonists, who attacked the civil and armed forces installations, to justice via trial beneath associated authorized tips of the nation, along with the Pakistan Army Act and Official Secrets Act.

    (With inputs from Press Trust of India)

  • Imran Khan News Live Updates: Islamabad High Court orders launch of Shah Mehmood Qureshi

    The interim provincial authorities in Punjab has compiled a list of a minimal of 300 female Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers who had been part of the protests that broke out following Imran Khan’s arrest throughout the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case on May 9.

    According to sources, the search and arrest operation will start in the direction of PTI ladies in Punjab throughout the coming hours.

  • Imran Khan’s supporters chant ‘Azadi’ slogans exterior Pakistan embassy in UK

    Imran Khan’s supporters chant ‘Azadi’ slogans exterior Pakistan embassy in UK

  • Pakistan in chaos after Imran Khan’s ‘licensed’ arrest, supporters storm Army headquarters | Top elements

    By India Today World Desk: The arrest of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday ended up in widespread arson and rioting as his supporters all through the nation thronged the streets in assist of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief.

    Unprecedented occurrences had been witnessed all through Pakistan as protesters barged into the navy headquarters in Rawalpindi after smashing the first entrance of the campus.

    Gunshots echoed in parts of Pakistan, and black smoke billowed after places had been set ablaze by Imran Khan’s supporters.

    While the regulation and order state of affairs in Pakistan continues to lie in tatters, Islamabad High Court held Imran Khan’s arrest ‘licensed’.

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    Imran Khan was arrested in reference to the Al-Qadir Trust Case. Khan was arrested after an arrest warrant in opposition to him was issued by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in Rawalpindi on May 1.

    Khan’s supporters stormed the Army Headquarters in Rawalpindi after smashing the Army’s insignia that hung outdoor the superior.

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    The protesters moreover barged into Corps Commander’s house in Lahore Cantt and set ablaze the objects outdoor his house. Protesters moreover threw away police barricades and set them on fireplace.

    PTI employees from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa gathered on the streets of Lakki Marwat district beneath the administration of provincial get collectively president Muhammad Iqbal in opposition to the arrest of Imran Khan. Khan’s supporters moreover positioned on fireplace the developing of Radio Pakistan in Peshawar.

    PTI supporters burnt tyres, shut Indus Highway in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A reproduction of Pakistan Airforce aircraft was set ablaze by supporters of PTI chief Imran Khan outdoor the Mianwali air base.

    All the personal schools all through Pakistan may be shut from Wednesday until extra uncover inside the wake of an ongoing protest in opposition to the earlier premier and PTI chief.

    Meanwhile, Indian defence forces are preserving an in depth watch on the state of affairs in Pakistan. Strong vigil being maintained by the forces alongside the street of administration and the worldwide border.

    US Congressman Brad Sherman criticised former Pakistan PM and PTI chief Imran Khan’s arrest from outdoor Islamabad High Court.

    As I’ve talked about various situations in newest months regarding #Pakistan, America is dedicated to democracy and rule of regulation world broad.

    We stand not with explicit individual politicians nonetheless with human rights and free speech. https://t.co/NFOJZviJFf
    — Congressman Brad Sherman (@BradSherman) May 9, 2023

    Later in evening, the Islamabad High Court dominated Imran Khan’s arrest licensed. However, Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court Amir Farooq issued the order to stay the arrest of various PTI leaders along with Fawad Chaudhry, Saifullah Niazi, Faisal Chaudhry, Naeem Haider, Ali Bukhari.

  • Pakistan in chaos after Imran Khan’s ‘approved’ arrest, supporters storm Army headquarters | Top components

    By India Today World Desk: The arrest of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday ended up in widespread arson and rioting as his supporters all through the nation thronged the streets in assist of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief.

    Unprecedented occurrences had been witnessed all through Pakistan as protesters barged into the navy headquarters in Rawalpindi after smashing the first entrance of the campus.

    Gunshots echoed in parts of Pakistan, and black smoke billowed after places had been set ablaze by Imran Khan’s supporters.

    While the regulation and order situation in Pakistan continues to lie in tatters, Islamabad High Court held Imran Khan’s arrest ‘approved’.

    TOP DEVELOPMENTS

    Imran Khan was arrested in reference to the Al-Qadir Trust Case. Khan was arrested after an arrest warrant in opposition to him was issued by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in Rawalpindi on May 1.

    Khan’s supporters stormed the Army Headquarters in Rawalpindi after smashing the Army’s insignia that hung outside the superior.

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    — Bashir Chaudhary ðŸæ (@Bashirchaudhry) May 9, 2023

    The protesters moreover barged into Corps Commander’s dwelling in Lahore Cantt and set ablaze the objects outside his dwelling. Protesters moreover threw away police barricades and set them on fireside.

    PTI employees from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa gathered on the streets of Lakki Marwat district under the administration of provincial get collectively president Muhammad Iqbal in opposition to the arrest of Imran Khan. Khan’s supporters moreover positioned on fireside the developing of Radio Pakistan in Peshawar.

    PTI supporters burnt tyres, shut Indus Highway in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A replica of Pakistan Airforce airplane was set ablaze by supporters of PTI chief Imran Khan outside the Mianwali air base.

    All the private colleges all through Pakistan is perhaps shut from Wednesday until extra uncover throughout the wake of an ongoing protest in opposition to the earlier premier and PTI chief.

    Meanwhile, Indian defence forces are preserving an in depth watch on the situation in Pakistan. Strong vigil being maintained by the forces alongside the highway of administration and the worldwide border.

    US Congressman Brad Sherman criticised former Pakistan PM and PTI chief Imran Khan’s arrest from outside Islamabad High Court.

    As I’ve talked about plenty of situations in newest months regarding #Pakistan, America is dedicated to democracy and rule of regulation world extensive.

    We stand not with specific particular person politicians nonetheless with human rights and free speech. https://t.co/NFOJZviJFf
    — Congressman Brad Sherman (@BradSherman) May 9, 2023

    Later in night time, the Islamabad High Court dominated Imran Khan’s arrest approved. However, Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court Amir Farooq issued the order to stay the arrest of various PTI leaders along with Fawad Chaudhry, Saifullah Niazi, Faisal Chaudhry, Naeem Haider, Ali Bukhari.

  • Imran Khan arrest data LIVE updates: PTI supporters set ablaze Radio Pakistan office in Peshawar

    Former Pakistan Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief, Imran Khan, sooner than his arrest from outdoor the Islamabad High Court on Tuesday, reiterated his allegations in opposition to a senior navy officer of making an attempt to kill him.

    The PTI chief, sooner than leaving for Islamabad High Court for look in a case of mutiny and one different case pertaining to costs of tried murder, took to Twitter and posted a video claiming makes an try have been being made by The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) and its “handlers” to arrest him. Read further.

  • Imran Khan arrest info LIVE updates: PTI supporters set ablaze Radio Pakistan office in Peshawar

    Former Pakistan Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief, Imran Khan, sooner than his arrest from open air the Islamabad High Court on Tuesday, reiterated his allegations in opposition to a senior navy officer of trying to kill him.

    The PTI chief, sooner than leaving for Islamabad High Court for look in a case of mutiny and one different case pertaining to costs of tried murder, took to Twitter and posted a video claiming makes an try have been being made by The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) and its “handlers” to arrest him. Read further.