LAHORE: In a recent development, the Election Tribunal of Lahore High Court granted permission to Dr. Yasmin Rashid to participate in the upcoming elections from NA-130. This decision came after the tribunal accepted her appeal and overturned the rating officer’s verdict, who initially rejected her nomination papers. Dr. Yasmin Rashid, a leader of the PTI, is currently in jail. Notably, this decision was reached on the last day for disposing of appeals related to the acceptance or rejection of nomination papers. The tribunals, led by High Court judges, are overseeing this process. As per the election schedule, the preliminary list…
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Sajjad Ali
Sajjad Ali is ‘Online Web Editor of Khyber News. He is a journalist by profession and working in field for the last ten years. Previously he worked for national media organizations including ‘The Nation’ Daily Pakistan Today, Khyber News. He also worked in media development sector. He can be reached at sajjad.sovereign@gmail.com
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ISLAMABAD: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has announced its reserved verdict on petition of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) petition challenging the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) decision declaring the intra-party election as null and void and revoking their electoral symbol “bat”. The PHC divisional bench comprising Justice Ijaz Anwar and Justice Arshad Ali heard the plea and declared the Election Commission of Pakistan decision of December 22 null and void. The judges, a day earlier, heard arguments presented by lawyers of the ECP and the PTI. In today’s hearing, the court heard other parties in the case. During the recent…
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Judge Justice Sayyed Muhammad Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi has resigned a day after the top court rejected his plea to stop proceeding of Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) against him over alleged misconduct. He sent his resignation to the President Dr Arif Alvi. “It was an honour to be appointed and to serve as a Judge first of the Lahore High Court, Lahore and then as the Supreme Court of Pakistan. In the circumstances which are a matter of public knowledge and to some extent public record, it is no longer possible for me to continue to serve…
MIANWALI: The Rawalpindi Election Tribunal, overseeing the electoral affairs of NA-89 Mianwali, has retained returning officer and disqualified Imran Khan, ex-chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for contesting the election from the constituency. The tribunal upheld the decision of the returning officer, declaring the former PTI chairman ineligible to contest elections. After the Lahore tribunal upholding rejection of Imran Khan’s candidacy from NA-122, now the former premier has also been rendered disqualified from his home constituency. He will not be able to contest General Elections 2024 scheduled for February 8, from this constituency either. The decision comes after careful consideration of…
UTTAR PARDESH: In a heartbreaking incident during a cricket match in Noida, India, a player suffered a fatal cardiac arrest on the pitch, capturing the attention of viewers as the video went viral. Reports from foreign media reveal that 34-year-old Vikas Negi was actively participating in a local match in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The viral video depicts Vikas Negi stepping forward to offer encouragement to his fellow player, Umesh Kumar, after the latter scored a boundary. In a sudden turn of events, Vikas collapses on the ground, overwhelmed by the intensity of pain. Teammates quickly surround him, and the medical…
In a tragic incident near Lachi Toll Plaza on the Kohat Indus Highway, four individuals, including three police personnel, lost their lives in an attack early Wednesday morning. Unidentified assailants targeted both the toll plaza and a security check post, resulting in these casualties. In a swift response to the distressing reports, substantial forces from the police and Pakistan Army promptly arrived at the scene. Security personnel cordoned off the entire area, launching an extensive search operation to apprehend the assailants believed to be hiding in the nearby mountainous region. This recent attack in Kohat comes shortly after an incident…
LAKKI MARWART: In a harrowing incident in Lakki Marwat, the bullet-riddled bodies of 11 individuals from the same family, including women and children, were discovered in a house in the Takhti Khel area. According to local authorities, the tragic event unfolded when unidentified intruders entered the family’s residence, unleashing a hail of gunfire that claimed the lives of 11 individuals. Among the deceased were two women and two children. The somber discovery was made by local residents early in the morning, revealing a chilling scene of violence. Preliminary reports from the police suggest that the firing incident likely occurred the previous…
In a surprising legal move, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) made a strategic decision to withdraw its appeal regarding the bat symbol, leading to the swift disposal of the case by the Supreme Court on a Wednesday morning. A distinguished three-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa and featuring Justices Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Musrat Hilali, had been specially convened to delve into the intricacies of this symbolical dispute. Anticipation was high as PTI’s appeal was slated for a crucial hearing on this fateful day, only to be unexpectedly withdrawn by the party at the eleventh hour. Barrister Gohar…
Interim Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar underscores Pakistan’s readiness to respond robustly to any aggression akin to the 2019 situation from India ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Kakar highlights the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and judiciary’s role in addressing grievances during general elections, aiming to attract foreign investments through the Special Investment Facilitation Council. Addressing potential aggression from India, Kakar asserts that Pakistan would respond firmly, echoing actions taken in 2019 if necessary. He emphasizes Pakistan’s defense capabilities and warns against misconceptions about the country’s response. Acknowledging the ongoing conflict with India, Kakar attributes it to the unresolved…
Barrister Abdullah Mumtaz Kahloon, the PTI candidate, has announced his departure from the party ahead of the upcoming general elections. The decision follows Kahloon’s absence from Islamabad airport, which sparked attention. Dismissing rumors of his kidnapping circulating on social media, Kahloon clarified that he is with a friend and has chosen not to participate in the elections scheduled for February 8 due to illness, preventing him from appearing before the high court. Addressing the events of May 9, Kahloon condemned the vandalism and called for those responsible to face justice through a trial. Emphasizing his support for the Pak Army…
