LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court in Lahore on Monday approved physical remand for Imran Khan, former Prime Minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), in 12 cases linked to May 9 violence cases. Imran Khan was produced before an anti-terrorism court in Lahore via video link on Monday, prompting Judge Khalid Arshad to question the absence of his physical presence. The prosecution cited security concerns for not bringing Khan to court and expressed intention to investigate him based on May 9 incident footage. They sought Khan’s physical remand, stating he would remain in Adiala Jail during the inquiry. In response, Khan’s…
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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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PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has ruled to allow Pakistani women married to Afghan nationals to retain dual nationality, even if they hold Afghan Citizens Cards (ACC) or Proof of Registration (PoR). This landmark decision, delivered by Justices Arshad Ali and Wiqar Ahmad on July 9, addressed 65 petitions concerning Pakistani citizenship issues arising from marriages to Afghan nationals or children born to Pakistani-Afghan parents. Nouman Muhib Kakakhel, representing the petitioners, hailed the ruling as pivotal, emphasizing its broader impact beyond the specific cases heard. He highlighted that prior to this decision, Pakistan lacked clear provisions for dual nationality…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government has decided to file a reference before the Supreme Court to try former Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan, former President Arif Alvi, and former Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Qasim Suri under Article 6 of the Constitution. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar announced this during a press conference on Monday. He stated that the reference will be submitted to the Supreme Court following approval from the federal cabinet. Tarar remarked that the country had been manipulated significantly and asserted that for national development to occur, Pakistan and PTI could not coexist. The minister further indicated…
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to ban Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) by filing a petition in the Supreme Court. Addressing a press conference here on Monday, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said that coexistence between Pakistan and PTI was untenable for national development, citing multiple reasons including alleged foreign funding, interference in international relations, and hindering IMF programs. Under Article 17 of the Constitution, the government asserted its authority to ban political parties based on what it deemed substantial evidence against PTI. Tarar specifically mentioned accusations of undermining IMF negotiations and purported foreign influence as grounds for the decision. Additionally, Tarar…
LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has indicted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Monday in connection with the 9 May arson case. Qureshi, initially booked at Shadman Police Station, faced charges including arson. He was transferred under tight security from Adiala Jail to Lahore this morning for the indictment proceedings. The ATC conducted the hearing against Shah Mehmood Qureshi at Kot Lakhpat Jail and formally charged him in the encroachment case. The court adjourned further proceedings until July 22, summoning witnesses for the upcoming hearing.
ISLAMABAD: A local court in Islamabad on Monday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for now-PTI suspended MNA Sher Afzal Marwat. The warrant pertains to a case filed at Naseerabad police station. Marwat is alleged to have constructed a plot near Thalian Motorway Interchange without the necessary permissions. The court has mandated his arrest and appearance before it by July 30.
ISLAMABAD A groundbreaking partnership between Chinese and Pakistani companies is set to introduce eco-friendly, solar-powered e-bikes to Pakistan. Road King, a leading electric scooter brand in Pakistan, has signed a preliminary cooperation agreement with AGAO Solar Mobility, a Chinese startup specializing in solar-powered scooters. The joint venture aims to meet Pakistan’s growing demand for green transportation solutions. The solar scooters, equipped with solar panels, will harness solar energy to charge their batteries, reducing reliance on traditional charging methods. Both companies have engaged in extensive discussions to understand local market demand and identify the best approach for product development and cooperation.…
BANNU: Security forces successfully foiled a terrorist attack on Bannu Cantt on Monday. No casualties have been reported so far. According to media reports, the terrorists arrived at the Cantt at 4:40 am and detonated a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (IED) on the road situated between the outer wall of Bannu Cantonment.The terrorists attempted to breach the Cantt by detonating the IED between the outer wall and the supply depot. However, the security forces stationed at the Cantonment responded promptly, effectively cornering the attackers and preventing them from breaching the perimeter. The timely action by the security forces ensured that…
QUETTA: Two consecutive tremors shook the Zhob region of Balochistan early Monday morning, causing alarm among residents. The National Seismic Monitoring Centre in Islamabad reported that the first earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.0 on the Richter scale, struck at a depth of 35 kilometers. Its epicenter was located 106 kilometers south of Zhob. According to the US Geological Survey, this earthquake struck 61 kilometers north of the Kohlu district at a depth of just 10 kilometers. Less than an hour later, a second tremor, measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale, hit the same area. This quake had a greater…
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump arrived in Milwaukee on Sunday, where he will be formally nominated as the Republican presidential candidate later this week after surviving an assassination attempt that has exacerbated an already bitter U.S. political divide. U.S. President Joe Biden, a Democrat, has ordered a review of how a 20-year-old man with an AR-15-style rifle was able to get close enough to shoot at Trump from a rooftop on Saturday. As a former president, Trump, 78, has lifetime protection from the U.S. Secret Service. Trump was holding a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, a key state in the upcoming November…
