Lahore: The judicial remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist Sanam Javed, implicated in the burning of the election office of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), has been extended for an additional two weeks until January 30. Sanam Javed was presented before the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore, where Judge Muhammad Naveed Iqbal presided over the proceedings. Following the police’s request for an extension of judicial remand, the court granted an extension until January 30. The case against Sanam Javed has been registered at Model Town Police Station in Lahore.
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Mumbai: Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor faced social media backlash for her fashion choice when she was recently photographed at the airport wearing an expensive train and a shirt from the Maison Margiela brand, paired with denim jeans. The knitted-vest layered shirt style carried a hefty price tag of INR 170,000 (approximately four lakh Pakistani rupees). Despite Kareena’s affinity for high-end fashion, her fans criticized the shirt, with some humorously suggesting it appeared to have been nibbled on by mice or comparing it to clothing worn to protect a buffalo calf from the cold. Amidst the critique, one user pointed out…
Rawalpindi: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been indicted in the alleged illegal nikah case during a hearing in Adiala jail, overseen by District and Sessions Court Senior Civil Judge Qudratullah. Initially present in court, Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi awaited their lawyers, who were delayed. Subsequently, Bushra Bibi left the court, citing health issues and heading to the hospital. Addressing the situation, Judge Qudratullah questioned if she had obtained permission to leave, emphasizing proper court procedures. Lawyer Usman Gill informed the court about Bushra Bibi’s health and departure. Judge Qudratullah expressed concern, questioning…
Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issued instructions on Tuesday, emphasizing the avoidance of changes in election symbols for candidates participating in the upcoming elections. The directive is directed at Provincial Election Commissioners, District Returning Officers (DROs), and Returning Officers (ROs), urging them to refrain from altering election symbols without obtaining prior permission from the Commission. The ECP highlighted the ongoing printing of ballot papers, making it challenging to accommodate changes in election symbols. The general elections are scheduled for February 8 nationwide, with political parties already assigned their respective symbols by the ECP. Notably, the ECP had initially…
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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…
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