Awami Muslim League chief Sheikh Rashid, former interior minister, has been arrested in the May 9 attack case after his bail application was rejected in Rawalpindi. The arrest followed the dismissal of his bail in a case related to arson and siege at an intelligence agency’s office. Previously, Sheikh Rashid’s bail, along with his nephew Sheikh Rashid Shafiq and others, was approved in the GHQ attack case. The Anti-Terrorism Court Rawalpindi Judge Malik Asif Ejaz announced the reserved verdict in the GHQ attack case after completing arguments from both parties. Sheikh Rashid, expressing health concerns, asserted his innocence to the…
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Peshawar: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has withdrawn its contempt of court case against the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) from the Peshawar High Court (PHC) following a similar move after the Supreme Court’s decision. Justices Atiq Shah and Arshad Ali of PHC heard the case related to PTI’s intra-party elections and electoral symbols. PTI’s lawyer, Shah Faisal Advocate, informed the court that the petition became ineffective post the Supreme Court’s decision, leading to the withdrawal. This comes after PTI’s plea in the Supreme Court, disposed of on the basis of withdrawal, where the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Qazi Faez Isa,…
A gas cylinder explosion at a shop near Ring Road Peshawar’s Kabootar Chowk resulted in injuries to at least 20 individuals on Monday. Prompt response from rescue authorities led to the injured being swiftly transported to a local hospital. The immediate cause of the explosion remains undetermined. Additionally, a fire broke out at a private hospital near Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar on January 14, which was successfully extinguished after a two-hour effort. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries in this incident. Notably, in December of the previous year, a gas cylinder explosion in Karachi’s Machar Colony claimed one life…
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) recently thwarted a potential attack on JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and ANP chief Aimal Wali Khan, arresting two would-be bombers. In response, JUI-F expressed concern, urging enhanced security for its leadership during the upcoming election campaign. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police, while stating they hadn’t received specific instructions, asserted increased security for those facing threats. JUI-F sought additional security from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) after the arrests. Earlier, a security advisory had been issued to former minister Maulana Asad Mahmood. The CTD disclosed that the arrested terrorists, linked to Daesh, were trained in Afghanistan…
Lahore, the capital of Punjab, is facing a troubling surge in pneumonia cases, with recent reports indicating a distressing toll of 19 deaths within just one week. Over the past 24 hours alone, ten individuals have succumbed to pneumonia in the Punjab region, contributing to a total of 55 pneumonia-related deaths in the last 7 days. Moreover, Lahore has reported an alarming addition of 62 new pneumonia cases within the past 24 hours. Responding to this health crisis, Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi took action on January 10th by extending winter vacations for nursery and prep students in the region.…
PTI Senior Vice-President Sher Afzal Marwat has raised concerns about President Arif Alvi’s actions within the party, accusing him of working against PTI’s interests. Marwat alleges betrayal as President Alvi openly opposed his son’s application for a party ticket. He accuses Alvi of deceit, claiming the president’s trip to Saudi Arabia provided an opportunity for legislative moves benefiting the opposition. Marwat highlights Alvi’s absence during crucial legislative moments and questions the president’s motivations. Expressing dismay, he criticizes the party’s overall direction, leadership attendance at a Karachi rally, and the handling of party ticket distribution. Marwat’s statements reveal internal challenges and…
Karachi: the lifeless body of Muhammad Sohail, a 52-year-old resident of Rahim Yar Khan, was discovered at a Shahra-e-Faisal hotel. Scheduled to depart for Malaysia the next day, Sohail’s body, accompanied by a Dubai card, raised questions. Initial police examination found no signs of torture, prompting curiosity about the cause of death pending the postmortem report. Sohail, grappling with respiratory and heart ailments as per family accounts, was found only after the police, assisted by his nephew, forcibly entered the hotel room in response to unanswered calls. Simultaneously, another grim discovery unfolded in Mehran Town, Korangi district, where a woman’s…
On Monday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) withdrew its petition seeking contempt proceedings against the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for alleged failure to ensure a fair playing field before the upcoming elections. The plea, filed on December 26, was disposed of by the Supreme Court today following the withdrawal. PTI’s lawyer, Latif Khosa, informed Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa that the party would take the matter to the people’s court, expressing dissatisfaction with the January 13 verdict that deprived PTI of its ‘bat’ symbol. Khosa argued that PTI candidates would now contest as independents, causing confusion. Justice Musarrat Hilali raised concerns…
Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi, officially inaugurated the mobile application for the Lahore Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE). Praising the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), he commended the swift transition of tasks like NOC issuance and degree duplication to the online sphere. The CM announced that all other Punjab boards would follow suit within a week, offering added convenience with options for degree collection or home delivery. Read More: Bushra Bibi Challenges Ex-Husband’s Claim in IHC Expressing concerns about the education system, Naqvi called for substantial reforms and emphasized the need for quality education to instill confidence…
Former first lady Bushra Bibi, wife of PTI founder Imran Khan, has filed a plea in the Islamabad High Court against her ex-husband Khawar Maneka’s petition challenging her marriage with Khan. Through her lawyer, Barrister Salman Akram Raja, Bushra contends that the trial court lacks jurisdiction and asserts that her marriage is not “fraudulent” or un-Islamic. Read More: CJP Qazi Faez Isa Directs Islamabad Police IG to Investigate PTI Chairman’s Residence Raid She argues that Maneka filed the complaint with malice, based on false documents, and requests the court to declare the order of the additional sessions judge East on…
