Who will be held accountable for abductions of PTI workers?

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Tuesday extended the interim bail of PTI leader Asad Umar, party chairman Imran Khan’s two sisters and other suspects till October 4 in cases pertaining to the violent incidents of May 9.

On September 2, a Lahore ATC had extended the pre-arrest bail of Umar and Imran’s sisters Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan in multiple cases relating to the May 9 riots.

Today, ATC Judge Abhar Gul presided over the hearing while the former PTI secretary general and other suspects appeared before the court and marked their attendance.

The court sought the complete record of the investigation from the police.

When Aleema came to the rostrum, she said she “did not go to Jinnah House” — one of the military places that were vandalised on May 9 — and yet she was nominated in the case.

“We have come to the court for justice. We demand justice.”

Subsequently, the ATC extended the interim bail till October 4 and sought arguments from the lawyers at the next hearing.

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LAHORE: The controversy around the death of Ammar Abad Farooq, the son of PTI leader Abad Farooq, refuses to go away even after his burial as social media and a section of the press continue putting the blame of the minor’s death on the government, demanding an independent inquiry.

Since his father is incarcerated over the May 9 violence and is awaiting a military trial, the establishment is being blamed as well for the death of Ammar (7) who died on Monday reportedly due to neurological complications and was buried the same day.

His father was set free shortly, allowed to attend the funeral prayers and rearrested immediately. His party tried to link Ammar’s death with the arrest of his father and mental pressure on him.

Abad Farooq’s brother Shehzad on Tuesday added another dimension to the controversy when he told a TV channel that the condition of Ammar’s mother was deteriorating on the same lines as those of her son.

PTI Secretary General Omer Ayub added fuel to the fire when he announced offering funeral prayers in-absentia throughout the country and party spokesman Raoof Hasan called the death a ‘murder’ that would not go to waste and a revolution would spring from the minor’s death.

The family said the death was caused by state oppression as after countless raids for the arrest of Abad, Ammar developed neurological issues for missing his father.

However, there are reports circulating that Ammar’s condition predated the month of May.

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'Blatant pre-poll rigging': PTI demands recovery of missing leaders
Party writes to PM Kakar, CEC; says enforced disappearances 'most serious of all constitutional violations'

ISLAMABAD:
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) called upon the caretaker prime minister and the chief election commissioner on Tuesday to take immediate action in recovering their forcibly disappeared leaders and workers.

In separate letters addressed to PM Anwaarul Haq Kakar and CEC Sikandar Sultan Raja, PTI's Secretary General Omar Ayub Khan raised alarm over the mysterious disappearance of the party's key leaders and workers.

As per Khan's letter, copies of the letters have also been shared with the provincial chief ministers.

In his letter, Khan has highlighted names of PTI leaders whose whereabouts are currently unknown. These include Farrukh Habib, Sadaqat Abbasi, Usman Dar, Owais Younis, Irfan Saleem, Abdul Karim Khan, and Awami Muslim League (AML) Chief Sheikh Rashid.

The PTI leader has termed the issue of enforced disappearances as the “most serious of all the violations of the law and the Constitution” and “the most blatant and open form of pre-poll rigging” in the context of preparation for a ‘free, fair and impartial election'.

 
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Asad Qaisar arrested from his residence
PTI condemns arrest, raises concerns about transparency of electoral process

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser was arrested on Friday from his residence in Banigala – days after he appeared to be flexing political muscles in light of the upcoming elections.

In what the PTI views as a burgeoning pattern of targeting its leaders to tame its clout ahead of the electoral race, Qaiser was taken into custody over charges of alleged corruption and "malpractices" in the procurement of medical equipment for a public medical institution located in his home constituency in Swabi.

The arrest was confirmed by Qaiser’s brother, who revealed that the PTI leader was taken into custody from his residence in Banigala, Islamabad.

According to Qaiser's brother, the arrest of the PTI stalwart took place when a group of police officers and individuals in plain clothes raided his Banigala home and detained him.

However, sources indicated that the former NA speaker was arrested on charges related to corrupt practices in the procurement of medical equipment for Gajju Khan Medical College in Swabi.

It is pertinent to note that Qaiser recently led a delegation of his party paid a visit to the residence of Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman. Observers said the meeting between the bitter rivals was a “significant development” amid the electoral season.

Qaiser had also recently voiced concerns about the party's current ordeal and expressed his support for the party chief Imran Khan. "We don’t believe in any minus-one formula," he asserted while hoping for a level playing field in the elections.

Shameful act’

Meanwhile, the PTI, in a statement released by its Central Media Department, strongly denounced the arrest of Asad Qaisar, describing it as a "shameful" act that coincided with the announcement of the election date.

The party argued that Qaisar's arrest raised concerns about the transparency of the electoral process leading up to the elections.

The PTI also raised questions about the role of the Election Commission of Pakistan in ensuring free and fair elections and alleged that these actions cast doubt on the electoral watchdog's ability to conduct elections without interference.

Furthermore, the PTI accused the ongoing series of what they consider "unjustified arrests" of their party leaders as part of a deliberate and sinister strategy aimed at marginalising the PTI in the electoral race.

The PTI called on the Election Commission of Pakistan to cease alleged pre-election rigging efforts and ensure a level playing field for all political parties.

The party also announced its intention to challenge Asad Qaisar's arrest in the judiciary.


 
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Former PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry ‘arrested’ in Islamabad

Former PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry, who is currently a member of the Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party (IPP), was arrested on Saturday, according to his wife.

His brother, Faisal Chaudhry, also confirmed the same to Dawn.com, alleging that the ex-federal minister was “kidnapped by a few uniformed officials accompanied by plainclothed men while he was having breakfast at his Islamabad residence”.

“Even after my repeated insistence, they did not present any arrest warrant or order. I have serious apprehensions about his safety,” he added.

Faisal later submitted a request for his brother’s recovery in the court of Judicial Magistrate Ahmed Shahzad Gondal. It mentioned the federal government and the Kohsar station house officer as the respondents.

He said that Fawad was picked up by officials dressed in Islamabad police uniform and some civilian clothes at 12:30pm today. He said his brother was not wanted in any case, adding that Fawad was in “illegal custody” and his recovery was within the court’s jurisdiction.

Faisal requested that the court issue orders for his brother’s recovery, otherwise there was a “possibility of irreparable loss” if Fawad was not freed from his illegal detention.

The request was accepted with a hearing held today in which the judge ordered summoned a police report and adjourned proceedings.

Fawad’s arrest comes a day after PTI leader Asad Qaiser was detained by police in a graft case.


 
Anti-army tweets case: Notice to FIA on bail plea of Khadija Shah

LAHORE: A sessions court on Monday issued a notice to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on a post-arrest bail petition of fashion designer Khadija Shah in the case of posting tweets allegedly to incite people against the army.

Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Nawaz directed the investigating officer (IO) to produce the case record on Nov 7 (today).

A counsel for Ms Shah pleaded that the high court had granted bail to the accused in the cases related to May 9 violence registered against her, but the FIA booked her in a new case under the cybercrime law.

He stated that a judicial magistrate denied the agency physical remand of the petitioner and sent her on judicial remand.

The counsel rejected the FIA’s stance, arguing that the petitioner had been behind bars for five months, how could she be tweeting from jail.

He asked the court to allow bail to the petitioner in the FIA case.

The FIA alleged that Ms Shah posted ‘objectionable’ tweets, which were still being re-posted by the social media users. In the tweets on May 9, the agency said, the petitioner incited people against the institution of army.

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PTI’s Sanam Javed rearrested after release from prison

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sanam Javed, accused of involvement in arson attack on the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) office on May 9, 2023, was released from prison on Wednesday only to be apprehended once again, Express News reported.

According to details, the Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore had granted bail to Sanam in connection with the case of setting fire to the PML-N office. The bail was approved by judge Arshad Javed after a surety bond was submitted.

Following the court's orders, Sanam was released from Kot Lakhpat Jail. However, as soon as she stepped out of the jail premises, she was taken into custody again by the police.

Reports suggest that Sanam has been moved to a police station following her rearrest.

Sanam was also among the PTI workers who were rearrested in September after being released from Kot Lakhpat Jail.


 
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Tuesday extended the judicial remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist Khadija Shah, and others in the Jinnah House attack case, ARY News reported.

On May 9, violent protests broke out across the country after the arrest of the former prime minister in the Al-Qadir Trust case.

Ms. Shah, Aliya Hamza, Rubeena Jamil and others were presented before the ATC judge after their judicial remand expired today.

While extending their judicial remand for 14 more days, the court ordered police to present the accused again on November 28.

Shah, a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist and former finance minister Dr. Salman Shah’s daughter is currently in jail on judicial remand.

Police arrested the daughter of former finance minister Salman Shah and fashion designer Khadija in the Jinnah House attack case following the May 9 protests.

Shah had reportedly surrendered before the SSP CIA police Malik Liaquat in Iqbal Town Lahore.

Source: ARY News

 
Lahore ATC extends Yasmin Rashid’s judicial remand till Nov 27 in May 9 case

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Tuesday extended PTI leader Dr Yasmin Rashid’s judicial remand till November 27 in a case pertaining to incendiary speeches she allegedly delivered on May 9 against state institutions at the city’s Sherpao Bridge and rioting in the wake of party chairman Imran Khan’s arrest.

Imran’s arrest on May 9 in the Al-Qadir Trust case had resulted in widespread violence and saw important military installations come under attack, on the basis of which the state had launched a severe crackdown against his party.

While Imran Khan was released a few days later (he has since been rearrested in the Toshakhana and then the cipher case), scores of PTI workers and almost the entire top-tier leadership were rounded up, with many still facing court proceedings under serious charges.

During today’s hearing presided over by Judge Arshad Javed, Rashid contended that she and other PTI leaders wanted to contest the upcoming elections, which are scheduled for February 8.

“We have to contest the elections,” she said. “Ijaz Chaudhry, Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed, Omar Sarfaraz Cheema as well as others have to contest the polls,” she said.

The court then asked if it was necessary to be out of jail to contest the elections. To this, Rashid said it was not necessary but “election campaigning has to be carried out”.

Judge Javed informed Rashid that a challan for one of the cases against her was submitted to the court. “I don’t know how many cases are registered against you,” he said, adding that the court had summoned challans of others nominated in the case at hand.

“Fifteen women, including me, have been in jail for the past six months,” Rashid said. To this, the judge said the court would shortlist the witnesses.

“They have come to arrest me in 13 different cases registered in Mianwali, Kasur, Faisalabad, and other districts,” the PTI leader told the court.

The judge remarked that this was the “work of the administration” and the court’s job was to function according to the law.

Meanwhile, the prosecution team submitted a 280-page challan in the case. It included the names of Rana Tanveer, Riaz Hussain, Zayas Khan and four others. The challan also included the names of 45 witnesses.

The court summoned Rashid and other PTI leaders nominated in the case on Nov 24.

After the hearing concluded, Rashid spoke to the media and said she wanted to contest polls against PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif and his brother, former prime minister Shehbaz Sharif.

“Take us out if you want to contest the elections,” she said, adding that contesting elections was her constitutional right. She also decried the fact that the challans against her had not been completed in the past six months.

“Mothers have been without their children for the past six months,” she said as she highlighted the plight of jailed PTI women workers.

Source: DAWN
 
Justice should be done equally with everyone whether someone stays in PTI or has left the party.
 
Fashion designer Khadija Shah was detained on Friday for a further 30 days under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance to 'maintain law and order situation' in Lahore.

The designer has been booked in multiple cases for her alleged involvement in riots that ensued Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan's arrest on May 9.

The order noted that she has become a "potential danger to public peace and law and order". “There exists a genuine concern that she may once again incite the public to partake in destructive and vandalizing activities,” the SP Cantt Division and district intelligence branch mentioned in their recommendations.

“In order to prevent the above named activist from acting in a manner prejudicial to public safety and maintenance of public order and tranquility, it is requested that her Detention Order under section 3 of Maintenance of Public Order for a period of 30 days be issued," the police recommended.

Following the recommendations, the matter was reported to have been discussed in detail where members of the district intelligence committee endorsed the evidences and material provided by the police against her.

The Lahore High Court’s (LHC) division bench had granted Khadija post-arrest bails in two FIRs of setting ablaze Askari Tower and attacking Jinnah House on May 9.

As soon as her bail was granted in these two cases, the police arrested her in a third FIR for "abetting arson" of Rahat Bakery.

She then filed a plea in the LHC seeking contempt proceedings against the police high ups who, according to her, deceived the court by submitting report that stated that only two FIRs were registered against her.

The plea is pending before LHC’s Justice Ali Baqar Najafi who expressed dissatisfaction over the CCPO’s report submitted to the court.

On the court’s direction Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Usman Anwar appeared before the court, but failed to satisfy it over why the designer was arrested in a third case after she was granted bails.

The court questioned why the police preferred to wait for the court’s final order on her bail pleas; why was she not interrogated during custody and who will guarantee that she will not be arrested if she is granted bail in the third FIR.

Source: Express Tribune

 
PTI’s Yasmin Rashid, Omar Sarfaraz Cheema arrested in fresh case linked to May 9 violence in Lahore

PTI leaders Yasmin Rashid and Omar Sarfaraz Cheema, who are already imprisoned in multiple cases linked to the May 9 violence, have now also been arrested on a fresh first information report pertaining to attacking the Prime Minister’s House in Lahore.

PML-N president Shehbaz Sharif was premier during the time of the May 9 violence, and his Model Town residence was designated the Prime Minister’s House.

Yasmin and Cheema were presented before an anti-terrorism court in Lahore today and later sent to jail on a 14-day judicial remand.

PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s arrest on May 9 in the Al-Qadir Trust case had resulted in widespread violence and saw important military installations come under attack, on the basis of which the state had launched a severe crackdown against his party.

The investigation police had sprung into action based on a new list of 884 PTI workers circulated to all the 84 police stations of the city as “new targets”. A majority of these new targets were declared the ‘B team’ of the PTI’s top leadership, including Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed, Mian Aslam Iqbal, Hassaan Niazi, Rashid etc, an official had told Dawn.

Today, the police submitted a supplementary statement in court detailing fresh charges against Yasmin and Cheema.

In the document, a copy of which is available with Dawn.com, the supervision officer of the Prime Minister House in Lahore claimed he was performing his duties on May 9 when a group of PTI supporters — led by Hammad Azhar, Jamshed Iqbal, Musarrat Iqbal, Yasmin, Cheema and others — allegedly attacked the PM House.



 

PTI’s Asad Qaiser re-arrested in another case​


CHARSADDA: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser has been re-arrested by Charsadda police, ARY News reported.

As per details, police have arrested former Speaker of National Assembly Asad Qaiser in a vandalism case and took him to Charsadda under strict security measures.

Earlier today, an anti-corruption court in Abbottabad on Thursday granted bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser in a corruption case.

Qaiser, who is accused of corruption in the procurement of equipment for Gajju Khan Medical College, was arrested from Bani Gala, Islamabad, on Nov 3.

The ACE booked Mr Qaiser over his alleged corruption in the purchase of medical equipment for Swabi’s Gajju Khan Medical College.

The FIR said Mr Asad along with four employees of the health department caused a loss of millions of rupees to the exchequer through corruption in the purchase of equipment for the GKMC during the last PTI government.

The former NA speaker was elected twice from a National Assembly and provincial assembly constituency each. He became the speaker of the provincial assembly after the 2013 general elections, while victory in the 2018 polls led him to the office of the NA speaker.

The arrest came as another setback for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), which is already embroiled in legal battles as its top leadership remains behind bars.

Source: ARY
 
I don't understand what really is happening, one day we see a person gets a bail in one case and after that he/she is arrested in another case. This seems to be going on and on and on.
 
PTI’s Asad Qaiser sent to jail on 4-day judicial remand in May 9 case

A district and sessions court in Mardan on Friday rejected the police’s request for the physical remand of former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser and sent the PTI leader to jail on four-day judicial remand in a case pertaining to violent protests in the country on May 9.

Qaiser was initially arrested on Nov 3 at his Banigala residence on charges of causing losses to the national exchequer through procurement irregularities in the Gajju Khan Medical College.

On Thursday, he was granted bail by an anti-corruption court in the case. But the PTI leader re-arrested from his Marghuz residence hours later in a case pertaining to ransacking of the Charsadda Toll Plaza on the Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway on May 9 — the day violent protests broke out across the country following ex-premier Imran Khan’s arrest.

Following Qaiser’s release from Swabi prison, a joint team of Swabi and Charsadda police had arrested him. Qaiser’s brother, Waheed Khan, had told Dawn that three cases were registered against his brother in connection with May 9 violence: one was in Swabi, another in Islamabad and the third in Charsadda.


 
PTI-defectors feared abduction from parliament lodges: Raja Riaz
ISLAMABAD: “We had settled everything with the PML-N, two months before the no-trust motion against former PM and PTI chief,” former opposition leader Raja Riaz said in an interview with the ARY News on Saturday.

He was talking about the no-trust motion in the National Assembly last year, the passage of which removed the PTI chairman from the prime minister’s office.

“We were in talks with Shehbaz Sharif, which were later conveyed to Nawaz Sharif on phone,” Riaz said. “There was no guarantor, we and they are committed to what was decided before the no-trust motion,” he said.

“I am grateful to Shehbaz Sharif, he has fulfilled, what he committed to anyone,” Raja Riaz said.

“Eight members of our group want to move to some other party instead of the PML-N,” he said.

“We were determined to push the PTI chairman, out of the PM office,” he said.

“We had come to know that we would be picked from the Parliament Lodges, thus we moved to the Sindh House,” replying a question Riaz said.

“What the PTI chairman said, was not complied, it means they had withdrawn from him,” Raja Riaz said. “When we were not allowed to be picked, it was hint that the no-confidence motion will become successful,” he said.

Raja Riaz, who has now joined the PML-N, has said that the lobbying being conducted only for Nawaz Sharif to become the prime minister. “PML-N going to sweep in Punjab, there is no matching rival of the party”.

“PTI chairman was not respecting us, his secretary even not taking our phones. Azam Khan has now become an approver against him, earlier he was a Pharaoh,” Riaz said. “PTI chairman had not courage to ring the bell to summon him.”

“We had burnt boats and were ready to cast vote and be declared disqualified. We were present in the house, but Shehbaz Sharif prevented us from casting vote,” he said.

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FIA to quiz Khadija Shah in jail for ‘money laundering’

LAHORE: While a court decision on her appeal against her latest detention is pending, troubles of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) activist and fashion designer Khadija Shah seem to compound further as the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) opened a probe into money laundering allegations against her.

“The FIA has launched a money laundering probe against Khadija Shah after receiving a complaint that she had some suspicious bank transactions,” an official source told Dawn on Friday. He said the FIA had sought details from banks regarding her accounts and foreign transactions.

“Ms Shah will be quizzed in jail regarding these transactions,” he said.

Last month Khadija Shah, a granddaughter of former army chief Gen Asif Nawaz Janjua and daughter of ex-bureaucrat Salman Shah, was detained for 30 days under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance in Kot Lakhpat Jail after court granted her bail in a terrorism case. This was her fifth detention since the May 9 attacks.

Subsequently, she moved the Lahore High Court against the 30-day preventive detention order issued by deputy commissioner. The LHC during the Thursday hearing ordered the caretaker government of Punjab to immediately arrange her meeting with her family and adjourned further proceedings till Dec 4.

The PTI activist has been in jail for over six months in connection with attacks on Lahore Corps Commander House, Askari Plaza, torching police vehicles and inciting public on social media. She got bail in all these four cases but could not walk free after the emergence of a fresh detention order by the government.

The PTI calls it a ‘new normal’ for its leaders and workers who are subjected to the worst political victimisation.

PTI President Chaudhry Parvez Elahi and dozens of other leaders and activists are among those who of late secured bail in a number of cases against them, but they were re-arrested under new charges that popped up suddenly.

Earlier, Ms Shah had written an open letter from the jail seeking “empathy and humanity” for the party’s 19 women prisoners, including herself. She said she had been incarcerated for six months for ‘peacefully participating’ in the May 9 protest. “Each PTI woman prisoner at Kot Lakhpat Jail, Lahore, has borne unimaginable punishment,” she added.

Writing about the plight of 18 ‘innocent women’ imprisoned alongside her, Ms Shah said: “These women prisoners have no access to the world and are unable to share their plight; their families desperately struggling to balance the demands of life without them. The women incarcerated with me have suffered unbearable circumstances, and they are waiting for the world to take notice and speak for them.”

Ms Shah said the stories of separation, pain and suffering of May 9 prisoners were endless though they all are Pakistanis.

According to her party, at least 10,000 leaders and workers have been in jail in connection with the May 9 violent protests.
 
Sher Afzal Marwat among PTI workers booked for violating Section 144 in KP

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior Vice President Sher Afzal Khan Marwat was among party workers named in the first information reports registered for organising a workers convention in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Mardan and Swabi on Saturday.

An FIR was registered at the Mardan’s Jabbar police station in which 21 local PTI leaders and more than 100 workers were booked for violation of Section 144.

Other than Marwat, the reported nominated former MPAs Iftikhar Ali Mashwani, Abdus Salam Afridi, Zahir Shah, Amir Farzand Khan, and Tofail Anjum. Several district leaders of the party were also booked in the FIR.

In Swabi, the authorities booked Marwat, 21 local PTI leaders, and others for violation of Section 144.

On November 27, the PTI SVP was booked in a case in an Islamabad police station for holding a musical night.

The FIR alleged that Marwat spoke against the state and government during the event.

It is pertinent to mention that the PTI on November 25 announced that it will press ahead with its plan to hold a workers convention in Karak despite permission being denied by the authorities.

Marwat also issued a video message inviting workers to the convention on November 26.

In the video, Marwat says that the authorities will try to stop the convention but the workers must attend anyway.

On November 17, the former ruling party held its first workers convention in KP’s Charsadda district since the May 9 riots after which a crackdown was initiated against the party workers and leaders.

Marwat participated in the convention held at former PTI MNA Fazal Mohammad Khan’s hujra. The convention attracted hundreds of PTI workers.

The PTI senior vice president then went on to conduct several workers conventions in KP.

Later, Marwat said that former prime minister Imran Khan has given him the responsibility to organise rallies and party conventions across the country.

“You all saw how Khyber Pakhtunkhwa rose when we held workers’ conventions in the province. We are now going to Punjab and it will also rise with us,” he told Munizae Jahangir on Spot Light on November 29.



 
I don't understand what really is happening, one day we see a person gets a bail in one case and after that he/she is arrested in another case. This seems to be going on and on and on.
It's harrasement, simple. Frivolous cases are dismissed by the judiciary, the establishment says fine we'll arrest them in some other bogus case. The system takes its slow due course, one ends up spending considerable time in horrible circumstances as the legal process takes its time. Ruin your life till you wilt and accept defeat.

We learnt this from our colonial masters, the brits. Then we finally won our hard fought freedom only to come back a full circle!
 
PTI’s Shaukat Yousafzai declared absconder by local court in Shangla over alleged violation of section 144

PTI leader and former provincial minister Shaukat Yousafzai was on Friday declared an absconder by a Shangla court in a case related to the alleged violation of Section 144.

The Shangla administration had imposed Section 144 in August in the wake of riots after former premier Imran Khan’s arrest. The ban was imposed again from November 3 till December 5.

The case was registered on November 21 against his Shaukat’s brother Liaqat Yousafzai and six others for holding a PTI party meeting despite the ban a man on public gatherings.

The FIR invokes section 109 (Punishment of abetment, if the act abetted, is committed in consequence and where no express provision is made for its punishment), section 506 (Punishment for criminal intimidation), section 187 (Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance), section 188 (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) and section 147 (Punishment for rioting).

Islamzada, a PTI spokesperson, had confirmed to Dawn on November 22 that the party had organised a meeting in preparations for the coming elections at the hujra of Alpuri tehsil Nazim Waqar Ahmad Khan, and party president Liaqat and others were going to attend it when their jeep was stopped by the Karora police officials and they were taken into custody.

He deplored that roads were blocked to arrest the PTI leaders and workers, while PML-N held a public meeting in the Chakesar area the same day.

On Friday, according to an order given by the magistrate court in Shangla District, Shaukat was declared an absconder after the police carried out numerous raids to arrest the former provincial minister.

Shangla police were in Peshawar to arrest the PTI leader during intraparty elections and after they were unable to located him, sections 186 (Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions), 149 (Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object), and 506 were added to the FIR.

While speaking to Dawn.com, Liaqat said that the Election Commission of Pakistan failed to provide a level playing field to PTI and the police were using force to stop them from entering Shangla.

Source: DAWN
 
There is hardly a day when we don't have such a news about a PTI worker.
 
LHC concerned at detention order of Sanam Javed after bail

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday expressed its concern over the detention order of PTI social media activist Sanam Javed issued by the deputy commissioner after the grant of bail to her.

Justice Ali Baqar Najafi was hearing a contempt petition of Sanam against the police authorities for not releasing her despite securing bail in the last case of May 9 registered against her.

Advocate Shakil Pasha appeared on behalf of the petitioner and stated that the courts granted bail to his client in four out of five cases. He said the petitioner had already been discharged in one case.

He said the act of releasing the petitioner from jail amounted to contempt of court.

An additional advocate general told the court that the government issued a 30-day preventive detention order of the petitioner under the Maintenance of Public Order.

Justice Najafi observed that apparently the government issued a detention order to not let the petitioner come out of jail.

The law officer sought time to furnish a detailed report after the judge asked him whether the petitioner had been informed about her detention order in the jail.

The judge adjourned the hearing for Tuesday (today).

Last week, an anti-terrorism court granted bail to Sanam Javed in the fifth case against her for attacking police teams outside Zaman Park residence of former prime minister Imran Khan.

Racecourse police arrested the activist in the Zaman Park case after she was supposed to be released following her bail in three previous cases relating to the May 9 riots including attacks on the corps commander’s house and the party office of the PML-N in Model Town.
 
Getting arrested again after the bail was granted? is this a joke?
 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior Vice President Sher Afzal Marwat alleged on Friday that Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) police attempted to 'abduct' him as he was en route to Gulabad near Chakdara for an upcoming convention scheduled for Saturday in Bajaur.

Taking to his official X handle, Marwat stated, "I managed to escape the attempt of DIR police to abduct me with the heavy-duty 300 policemen trying to ABDUCT me, while I was entering Gulabad near Chakdara on my way for tomorrow's convention in Bajaur."

Marwat urged PTI workers to attend the convention in large numbers, emphasising their commitment to a better Pakistan. "We will not give up our hope for a better Pakistan, and Inshallah we will fight against those who have chained our leader Imran Khan and want to see all of Pakistan in chains," he said.

The former ruling party had previously claimed Marwat's arrest while en route to Bajaur, sparking protests and the closure of Chakdara Road.

Marwat had secured protective bail from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) in two cases previously. In October, a case was filed against him in K-P for allegedly provoking the public against state institutions through social media.

In August, over 90 PTI workers were arrested in different districts of K-P for holding rallies against the detention of the party's founding chairman, Imran Khan.

Source : The Express Tribune
 

Court extends interim bails of Asad Umar, Aleema Khan, Uzma till Jan 9​

LAHORE (Dunya News) – An anti-terrorism court on Saturday extended till January 9 the interim bails of Asad Umar and PTI founder's sisters in Askari Tower attack, arson, violence and other cases.

The court also asked the lawyers to turn up on January 9 again and advance their final arguments in the cases.

Anti-terrorism court Judge Arshad Javed conduct hearing of the cases pertaining to Askari Tower attack, arson and violence against Asad Umar and former PTI chairman's sisters Aleema Khan and Uzma Khan.

Rana Mudassor Omer appeared in the court on behalf of the accused. Asad Umar submitted an application in the court requesting it to exempt him from attending the court. The court accepted the request.

Mudassor Omer took the stance that cases against his clients were politically-motivated which lacked concrete evidence. He sought from the court an order for the prosecution to furnish whole record of the cases on next date of hearing.

The court, while directing the lawyers to advance final arguments on next hearing date, extended interim bails of Asad Umar, Uzma Khan and Aleema Khan till January 9.

Source: Dunya News
 
I don't know if these arrests, bails, hearings, sentences of PTI workers are going to stop any time soon 🤔
 
FIA to quiz Khadija Shah in jail for ‘money laundering’

While a court decision on her appeal against her latest detention is pending, troubles of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) activist and fashion designer Khadija Shah seem to compound further as the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) opened a probe into money laundering allegations against her.

“The FIA has launched a money laundering probe against Khadija Shah after receiving a complaint that she had some suspicious bank transactions,” an official source told Dawn on Friday. He said the FIA had sought details from banks regarding her accounts and foreign transactions.

“Ms Shah will be quizzed in jail regarding these transactions,” he said.

Last month Khadija Shah, a granddaughter of former army chief Gen Asif Nawaz Janjua and daughter of ex-bureaucrat Salman Shah, was detained for 30 days under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance in Kot Lakhpat Jail after court granted her bail in a terrorism case. This was her fifth detention since the May 9 attacks.

Subsequently, she moved the Lahore High Court against the 30-day preventive detention order issued by deputy commissioner. The LHC during the Thursday hearing ordered the caretaker government of Punjab to immediately arrange her meeting with her family and adjourned further proceedings till Dec 4.

The PTI activist has been in jail for over six months in connection with attacks on Lahore Corps Commander House, Askari Plaza, torching police vehicles and inciting public on social media. She got bail in all these four cases but could not walk free after the emergence of a fresh detention order by the government.

The PTI calls it a ‘new normal’ for its leaders and workers who are subjected to the worst political victimisation.

PTI President Chaudhry Parvez Elahi and dozens of other leaders and activists are among those who of late secured bail in a number of cases against them, but they were re-arrested under new charges that popped up suddenly.

Earlier, Ms Shah had written an open letter from the jail seeking “empathy and humanity” for the party’s 19 women prisoners, including herself. She said she had been incarcerated for six months for ‘peacefully participating’ in the May 9 protest. “Each PTI woman prisoner at Kot Lakhpat Jail, Lahore, has borne unimaginable punishment,” she added.

Writing about the plight of 18 ‘innocent women’ imprisoned alongside her, Ms Shah said: “These women prisoners have no access to the world and are unable to share their plight; their families desperately struggling to balance the demands of life without them. The women incarcerated with me have suffered unbearable circumstances, and they are waiting for the world to take notice and speak for them.”

Ms Shah said the stories of separation, pain and suffering of May 9 prisoners were endless though they all are Pakistanis.

According to her party, at least 10,000 leaders and workers have been in jail in connection with the May 9 violent protests.



 
FIA to quiz Khadija Shah in jail for ‘money laundering’

While a court decision on her appeal against her latest detention is pending, troubles of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) activist and fashion designer Khadija Shah seem to compound further as the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) opened a probe into money laundering allegations against her.

“The FIA has launched a money laundering probe against Khadija Shah after receiving a complaint that she had some suspicious bank transactions,” an official source told Dawn on Friday. He said the FIA had sought details from banks regarding her accounts and foreign transactions.

“Ms Shah will be quizzed in jail regarding these transactions,” he said.

Last month Khadija Shah, a granddaughter of former army chief Gen Asif Nawaz Janjua and daughter of ex-bureaucrat Salman Shah, was detained for 30 days under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance in Kot Lakhpat Jail after court granted her bail in a terrorism case. This was her fifth detention since the May 9 attacks.

Subsequently, she moved the Lahore High Court against the 30-day preventive detention order issued by deputy commissioner. The LHC during the Thursday hearing ordered the caretaker government of Punjab to immediately arrange her meeting with her family and adjourned further proceedings till Dec 4.

The PTI activist has been in jail for over six months in connection with attacks on Lahore Corps Commander House, Askari Plaza, torching police vehicles and inciting public on social media. She got bail in all these four cases but could not walk free after the emergence of a fresh detention order by the government.

The PTI calls it a ‘new normal’ for its leaders and workers who are subjected to the worst political victimisation.

PTI President Chaudhry Parvez Elahi and dozens of other leaders and activists are among those who of late secured bail in a number of cases against them, but they were re-arrested under new charges that popped up suddenly.

Earlier, Ms Shah had written an open letter from the jail seeking “empathy and humanity” for the party’s 19 women prisoners, including herself. She said she had been incarcerated for six months for ‘peacefully participating’ in the May 9 protest. “Each PTI woman prisoner at Kot Lakhpat Jail, Lahore, has borne unimaginable punishment,” she added.

Writing about the plight of 18 ‘innocent women’ imprisoned alongside her, Ms Shah said: “These women prisoners have no access to the world and are unable to share their plight; their families desperately struggling to balance the demands of life without them. The women incarcerated with me have suffered unbearable circumstances, and they are waiting for the world to take notice and speak for them.”

Ms Shah said the stories of separation, pain and suffering of May 9 prisoners were endless though they all are Pakistanis.

According to her party, at least 10,000 leaders and workers have been in jail in connection with the May 9 violent protests.



SS launders 16bn and he is let off. The investigating officer is murdered and the guy who's name is used is also murdered. Need to ask culprits will it be worth it?
 
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Money laundering charges: Court issues notice to FIA on Khadija’s plea

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued a notice to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on a petition by PTI activist and fashion designer Khadija Shah challenging an inquiry on money laundering charges.

Justice Ali Baqar Najafi sought a reply from the FIA director general by Dec 22 and also restrained the agency from causing any harassment to the petitioner’s family.

Earlier, Advocate Sameer Khosa argued on behalf of Ms Shah that the FIA initiated the impugned inquiry into the money laundering case against the petitioner without any legal justification. He said the FIA`s inquiry into money laundering was based on malice. He asked the court to set aside the inquiry.

Ms Shah has been granted bail in all May 9 riots cases registered against her in Lahore.

However, Quetta police obtained her custody from a court in Lahore for investigation into a case relating to the May 9 riots.

AZHAR: Justice Shehram Sarwar Chaudhry of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday recused himself from a petition by former governor Mian Azhar seeking details of cases, if any, against his son Hammad Azhar, a former federal minister.

The petition came for hearing before the judge, who refused to hear it for personal reasons.

The judge referred the petition to the chief justice with a request to fix its hearing before any other bench.

Mian Azhar alleged that he and his family were being harassed and humiliated by the authorities in order to restrain them from running the election campaign despite the announcement of the poll schedule by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).

He said his son had to file nomination papers before the ECP, but he had no knowledge of the ‘hidden’ cases against him. He alleged that police and other agencies had been conducting raids and causing harassment to his family members.

The petitioner asked the court to restrain the government and other respondents from causing harassment to the petitioner and his family members in any manner and provide details of FIRs, if any, lodged against his son.

Hammad has been declared a proclaimed offender in several cases related to May 9 riots.
 
Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist Sanam Javed to contest the general election against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Shehbaz Sharif and party’s chief organiser, Maryam Nawaz.

Sanam Javed and other female activists of PTI are currently in jail over charges of attacking military installations, hurling petrol bombs outside PTI founder’s Zaman Park residence in Lahore, and other charges.

This was announced Javed Iqbal, the father of PTI activist, while talking to newsmen in Lahore.

Iqbal claimed it took him seven days to get the nomination papers signed by his daughter. Meanwhile, the mother of the PTI worker stated that she will run the election campaign for her daughter.

On December 2, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) approved the bail of Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist Sanam Javed in a police attack case outside Zaman Park.

According to the details, the ATC approved the bail plea of PTI activist and directed her to submit a bail bond of Rs 200,000.

PTI activist’s lawyer in the court stated that after getting bail in one case, the police arrested Sanam Javed in another case.

The lawyer requested the court to grant bail to Sanam Javed.

Source: ARY

 
This clash will be epic because Maryam Nawaz is such a toxic person. She is addicted to obtaining any position and becoming a ruler.
 
Her tweet mocking Arshad Sharif after his assassination (coupled with the cake cutting for ‘Diwali celebrations’) will always come to mind. Irrespective of political affiliation, Maryam Nawaz is an objectively appalling human being and, if she is to be the future of PMLN, will kill off PMLN.
This clash will be epic because Maryam Nawaz is such a toxic person. She is addicted to obtaining any position and becoming a ruler.
 
Khadija Shah gets bail in May 9 mayhem case

Renowned fashion designer Khadija Shah, who was arrested by Quetta Police in connection with her alleged role in the May 9 incidents, was granted bail on Thursday by a local court in Quetta.

The anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Quetta issued the bail order, directing the police to release Shah.

The decision to grant bail was made by ATC Judge Saadat Khan Bazai, following an application submitted by Shah's legal representative, Syed Iqbal Shah Advocate, according to court sources.

Quetta police had earlier filed an application in the ATC, seeking transit remand for Shah. The application cited a murder and attempted murder case registered against the famous designer at Quetta’s Bijli Road police station. Shah had been brought from Lahore by Quetta police earlier this month.

During the proceedings today, according to the sources, the mother of Shah and her six-year-old daughter were present. The police stated in their application that the suspect's warrant had been obtained from the ATC in Quetta.

Syed Iqbal Shah Advocate, during the proceedings, stated that Khadija Shah was arrested in connection with the May 9 protests outside BA Mall, adding that they had challenged the arrest of the fashion designer.



Source: Express Tribune
 
pakistan and accountability doesn't go together. And it's not just PTI, it has been like this since 1947. IK has made a mammoth effort and created awareness like never before but would it ever change the system? Probably not.
 
LHC wraps up Sanam Javed’s plea against detention

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has wrapped up Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist Sanam Javed’s plea against her detention, ARY News reported on Friday.

The high court wrapped up Javed’s petition against her detention. The lawyer apprised the court that the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Lahore took back detention orders against her.

The government lawyer also submitted the notification issued by the DC office.

The PTI activist’s father Javed Iqbal had challenged the detention order.

Earlier in the month, the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) had approved the bail of Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist Sanam Javed in a police attack case outside Zaman Park.

According to the details, the ATC approved the bail plea of PTI activist Sanam Javed and directed her to submit a bail bond of Rs 200,000.

Sanam Javed’s lawyer in the court stated that after getting bail in one case, the police arrested Sanam Javed in another case. The lawyer requested the court to grant bail to Sanam Javed.

It is pertinent to mention here that the PTI activist was arrested in a race-course police station case.


Source: ARY News
 
Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa minister and PTI leader Anwar Zeb Khan was arrested in Swat on Monday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Anwar Zeb Khan was going to file an appeal against rejection of his nomination papers at Darul Qaza in Swat when he was taken into custody by the Swat police.

According to sources in police, the cops were waiting form him near the Darul Qaza and arrested him as soon as he reached there.

Source: 24 News

 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Emaan Tahir was arrested from outside Peshawar High Court on Wendesday.

Tahir had arrived at the the Peshawar High Court to obatin protective bail. The court had granted her bail and ordered her to submit surety bonds worth Rs200,000.

However, as soon as she exited the court after receiving the written order, she was arrested.

She is the daughter of Major (retired) Tahir Sadiq, a former PTI MNA from Attock.

Source: AAJ News

 
PHC grants protective bail to PTI leader Zartaj Gul

PESHAWAR: Following a day-long drama, the Peshawar High Court Wednesday night granted protective bail to PTI central leader Zartaj Gul Wazir in multiple cases registered against her in different cities.

A single-member bench of Chief Justice Mohammad Ibrahim Khan directed the local police not to arrest the petitioner (Ms Zartaj) and asked her to approach the relevant court.

During the day, the chief justice was reportedly in Islamabad in connection with an official meeting and returned to the high court at around 9:10pm.

Till the assembling of the bench, Ms Gul took ‘shelter’ in the barroom and was reluctant to leave the court premises as a huge police force remained present around the high court throughout the day.

Another leader Aiman Tahir arrested outside high court

One of her counsels, Syed Sikander Hayat Shah, told Dawn that as far as they knew there were seven cases registered against her mostly related to May 9 protests.

Soon after starting the proceedings the bench summoned the Peshawar capital city police officer and the senior superintendent of police (operation).

KP Advocate General Aamir Javed also turned up before the bench, whereas members of Insaf Lawyers Forum, affiliated with the PTI were also present in large numbers.

Earlier, in the morning she reached the high court hoodwinking the police posted at the entrance of the high court as she had covered her face with a mask and was wearing a black coat normally used by lawyers.

Interesting situation emerged as by the time her petition was filed the court timings had already ended and it could not be taken up for hearing by the bench, which was functioning during the winter vacations of the court.

Ms Zartaj Gul, while talking to media persons, broke down into tears and stated that she was sister of a martyr and a patriotic citizen.

“I wonder whether I am contesting elections or fighting a war,” she said, adding that she stood with an ideology and had defeated a Dera Ghazi Khan feudal in 2018 elections.

She said that first her proposer and seconder, who were both females, were arrested and then her nomination papers were rejected on the ground that she (Zartaj) was a PO (proclaimed offender).

“I have now surrendered to the high court seeking relief and won’t leave the premises till provided justice,” she said.

“Don’t set an example out of me. I have not committed any crime and am only exercising my right to contest polls,” she said amid sobs.

She questioned that being sister of a martyr why would she bring into disrespect martyrs of the army. She claimed that PML-N wanted to depict the ongoing situation as a war between the PTI and the army, but that was not the fact as PTI respected armed forces.

Throughout the day, police personnel in plain clothes were roaming inside the high court to get a clue what was going to happen to her case.

Meanwhile, another female leader of PTI Ms Aiman Tahir was arrested outside the Peshawar High Court.

A single-member bench of Justice Mohammad Ijaz Khan accepted protective/transit bail plea of Aiman Tahir, stated to be a candidate of PTI from Attock, in a case pertaining to May 9 protests there.

However, while she had yet to submit bail bonds and receive attested copy of the court’s order, she went out of the high court and was whisked away by local police, who were present in large numbers around the court premises.

While a huge police force including female cops had been deputed in the area around the Peshawar High Court, the lawyers belonging to PTI claimed that they were deputed for arresting PTI leaders approaching the court.

The local police, however, claimed that they were there for security purpose.
 
Usman Dar’s brother in Sialkot police custody, LHC told

The Punjab government told the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday that Umar Dar, the brother of former PTI leader Usman Dar, was currently in the custody of Sialkot police.

The development came as the court took up a petition filed by Usman against the alleged illegal detention of his brother by law enforcement agencies.

On Dec 30, the PTI had claimed that Usman had been abducted in Lahore. Subsequently, the LHC had directed police to recover Umar within 24 hours. Last week, the LHC rejected as dissatisfactory a report by the Punjab police denying the arrest or custody of Umar.

The next day, it directed Punjab Inspector General Dr Usman Anwar to file a fresh report in light of CCTV footage of the alleged abduction.

It should be noted that in December, the Dar brothers’ mother Rehana had accused PML-N stalwart Khawaja Asif and the police of raiding their Sialkot home and manhandling her. Asif and Sialkot police had denied the claim.

Justice Ali Baqar Najafi presided over today’s hearing, which was attended by Rehana and Umar’s daughter.

Punjab Additional Advocate General Ghulam Sarwar Nihan appeared as the provincial government’s lawyer while Abuzar Salman Niazi was Umar’s counsel.

During the hearing, Nihan told the court, “Umar Dar is in police custody.”

“He was arrested on January 8 from Gujrat,” the counsel claimed, adding that he was in Sialkot police custody at the Cantt police station.

The provincial counsel further said Umar had been nominated in two first information reports, which Niazi told Dawn.com were related to the violent riots of May 9 that followed ex-premier Imran Khan’s arrest.

The lawyer said the Punjab police arrested Naizi and then transferred his custody to the Sialkot investigation police.

On the occasion, Umar’s mother thanked Justice Najafi, saying he had made a “just decision”.

Following the hearing, Niazi said his client had been “located”.

In a post on social media platform X, he said, “Finally Punjab police has admitted before LHC Justice Baqar Najfi that Umar Dar is in custody of Sialkot police related to first information report in Cantt Police Station, Sialkot.

“Now his remand will be contested and post-arrest bail will be filed,” the lawyer added.

Usman Dar’s mother allowed to contest polls

Separately, the LHC’s election appellate tribunal accepted Rehana’s appeal against the rejection of her nomination papers from NA-71 (Sialkot-II) constituency.

In a post on X, Niazi confirmed that she was now allowed to contest the upcoming Feb 8 general elections.

 
PTI says workers arrested in Karachi ahead of convention, police deny claim

The PTI on Sunday accused Karachi police of arresting several party workers ahead of a workers’ convention at the residence of a party leader in Safoora Goth area, a claim which the police denied.

The party posted a video on X (previously Twitter) which showed policemen forcibly entering Mahesar House — the residence of a party leader — and detaining an unidentified individual. The party labelled the police action a “raid”.

Subsequently, PTI’s Sher Afzal Marwat — who had addressed a PTI rally at Seaview earlier today — urged party supporters to gather at Al Asif Square ahead of the convention.

He alleged that police had surrounded Mahesar House and arrested around 25 workers from outside the residence. “I urge all workers to reach Mahesar House, and if we gather in significant numbers, the police won’t be able to resist us,” he said.

He stated that the PTI did not require any permission to hold a convention on a private property. “I need your help, so I urge you to come here,” he appealed to party members.

Meanwhile, PTI Karachi spokesperson Falak Almas told Dawn.com that Marwat was scheduled to address a workers’ convention at Mahesar House, which she said was the residence of PTI Karachi’s General Secretary Advocate Rehman Mahesar.

Almas asserted that the police, who were already stationed there, had detained numerous workers, preventing them from reaching the venue. She alleged that the police were awaiting Marwat’s arrival to apprehend him.

However, East Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Syed Irfan Bahadur denied that any PTI worker was arrested and refuted claims about police intending to arrest Marwat.

Asked whether police also took any action against the party’s rally at Seaview, South Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Syed Asad Raza told Dawn.com that law enforcers did not create any restrictions or obstacles.

“The police permitted them to exercise their freedom of speech and freedom of assembly, allowing them to gather in a peaceful and democratic manner. The rally took place, and participants dispersed peacefully,” he said.


Source: Dawn News
 
Barrister Gohar tells Isa that his house has been attacked along with his family. Isa looks at him with the body language of what do you want me do about it. He should have resigned rather face humiliation for the rest of his life.
 
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Faisalabad police arrest PTI leader Khayal Kastro in May 9 case

Former Punjab provincial minister and PTI-affiliated independent candidate Khayal Ahmad Kastro was arrested by the Faisalabad police on Friday from the premises of a lower court after his bail was cancelled in a May 9 case.

Faisalabad Police Spokesperson Malik Shahid confirmed the arrest to Dawn.com. He said Kastro was nabbed after his bail was cancelled in a May 9 case registered against him at the Raza Abad Police Station.

Footage posted on PTI’s official social media account on X showed four unknown persons in plain clothes forcibly shifting Kastro into a white Toyota Yaris.

One unidentified person holding a rifle could be seen wearing black boots and khaki-coloured trousers — a similarity with the uniforms of Punjab police personnel.

According to the FIR (first information report), a copy of which is available with PTI, the May 9 vandalism case against Kastro was registered under Pakistan Penal Code Sections 290 (Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for) and 291 (Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue), as well as the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance.

PTI Secretary General and former federal minister Omar Ayub Khan condemned the arrest, saying that “there was no justice, rule of law or level playing field in Pakistan”.

In a post on X, he said: “Khayal Kastro PTI MPA candidate and former MPA being abducted by unknown people in broad daylight outside the court by unknown people after he had been granted bail by the court.”



Source: Dawn News
 

Two PTI workers get bail in Zaman Park case​

LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) granted post-arrest bail to two Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) workers allegedly involved in torching police vehicles outside the former party chairman’s residence in Zaman Park.

The court granted bail to Shakir Nawaz and Noor-Ullah Khan on Friday and ordered them to furnish surety bonds of Rs100,000 each to avail the relief. ATC Judge Arshad Javed Chadhar heard the post-arrest bail petitions filed by the accused.

Source: The Express Tribune
 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hammad Azhar on Sunday claimed police have ‘arrested’ his 82-year-old father Mian Azhar in Lahore.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is gearing up for its first power show today. The founding chairman and former prime minister called for a nationwide protest, marking the party’s first significant display of force since the May 9 riots.

Hammad Azhar took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express his frustration. The PTI leader said police have ‘arrested’ his father during a public rally in NA-129.

Hammad Azhar also shared a picture of his father in police custody from his X, account.

Before January 24, in connection with the attack on the Jinnah House case, Lahore Police had conducted a raid to apprehend Hammad Azhar, a leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). However, the suspect, who was giving refuge to Hammad Azhar, managed to facilitate his escape.

Source: ARY

 
25 arrested after clash between PTI workers, police during Karachi election rally


At least 25 people were arrested after a clash between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers and police during an election rally at Karachi’s Teen Talwar.

The incident unfolded when PTI, alleging deprivation of its constitutional right to campaign, held a rally in the Red Zone without prior permission, according to police.

As per witnesses, PTI activists attempted to block the road, and police responded with tear gas, leading to resistance from PTI workers who allegedly threw stones at the police, causing injuries. The police called for reinforcements, using tear gas and baton charges to disperse the crowd.

Speaking to the media DIG South Asad Raza said PTI had not obtained a no-objection certificate (NOC) for the rally, and that the participants attempted to enter the Red Zone, prompting a police response.

PTI, on the other hand, claimed to have informed the district administration about the rally, accusing the police of unnecessary aggression and hindrance to their campaign. The party threatened protests if detained workers were not released, emphasizing a lack of a level playing field.


 
PTI leaders, workers booked under terror charges for alleged vandalism during party rally in Karachi

Karachi police on Monday registered a case against PTI workers and leaders under terror charges for “resorting to vandalism” during what it called was an “unlawful assembly” at Teen Talwan in Clifton a day earlier.

On Sunday, dozens of PTI workers were arrested as they took out rallies and processions on the call of founder Imran Khan. The power show was the first major party gathering since May 9 — when violent protests erupted across the country following Imran’s arrest.

Over 20 PTI workers were arrested in Karachi yesterday after clashing with police at the Teen Talwar monument. According to the police, the party didn’t have an NOC to hold a rally in the so-called Red Zone.

Meanwhile, the PTI said it had “informed” the district administration about their gathering, adding that other parties were holding rallies on the sites of their choice, but they were being deprived of this constitutional right.



 
PHC to form larger bench if ‘missing’ PTI leader not traced

Peshawar High Court Chief Justice Mohammad Ibrahim Khan on Wednesday warned the government it would constitute a larger bench for hearing the case of the ‘enforced disappearance’ of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s general secretary in Kohat district if his whereabouts were not traced until Thursday.

Additional attorney general Sanaullah Khan told the single-member bench that he had contacted the relevant intelligence agencies but was told that PTI leader Salman Shinwari was not in their custody.

The bench directed him to submit a reply by Thursday.

It declared that it would resume hearing into the matter today (Thursday) at 2pm and by that time, the detainee should either be freed or the court should be informed about whose custody he was in.

AAG says Shinwari not in custody of intelligence agencies

The chief justice held that a larger bench would be constituted to hear the matter and decide how to proceed against the relevant officials in case the detainee was not traced.

The bench was hearing a habeas corpus petition filed by Afzal Khan Shinwari, brother of the detainee Salman Shinwari, stating that the detainee was taken into custody on Jan 27 and since then his whereabouts were not known.

The petitioner’s counsel, Syed Sikandar Hayat Shah, said the detainee was recently charged in different cases and was granted protective bails by the high court with the direction to appear before the relevant court.

He said he had gone to the district courts in Kohat to appear before the relevant court in those cases. He added that he was taken away by the local police from the court premises and his driver was told that he would return back after sometime, but since then his whereabouts were not known.

When the bench took up for hearing the matter in the morning, the AAG said the police and other agencies had informed that the detainee was not in their custody.

The bench directed him to take fresh information from the relevant law-enforcement agencies and apprise the court of any development until 3pm.

When the bench resumed hearing into the case, the AAG said he was verbally told by the concerned officials of different agencies that they had no knowledge about the detainee.

Advocate Sikander Hayat said he was informed by the petitioner that the detainee was taken away by Inspector Manzoor following which it was not known to whom he was handed over.

The chief justice adjourned hearing of the matter directing the AAG to submit a reply to the petition.

The bench warned that it would constitute a larger bench which would also summon the relevant officials and decide what action should be taken in the matter.

The chief justice pointed out that several of its orders had not been complied with by the government.

“One of the state institutions has not been following court orders,” the bench observed.

“My father was a subedar in the Pakistan Army and I studied in the Cadet College. All of us extend our respect to the Army,” the chief justice observed.

“The country won’t function if the court orders were flouted and the system would collapse. Let the system continue to function.

“If they are not following the court orders then we (judges) would resign and leave our seats with respect, but won’t compromise on the dignity of the judiciary” the chief justice warned.

He observed that the judges abided by the law and the oath they had taken under the Constitution.

Meanwhile, the bench also summoned the Kohat district police officer in another habeas corpus petition filed against the alleged illegal detention of village council chairman Nabiullah.

The petitioner’s counsel Khurram Zeeshan said the detainee, who is a leader of the PTI, was taken away from the premises of the district court in Kohat on Jan 19 and his whereabouts had not been known since then.

SHO of Kohat Cantonment Police Station Islamuddin informed the bench that the PTI leader was not in their custody.

The chief justice observed that it was an important matter as the detainee was allegedly picked up to from the premises of the court and therefore, the DPO should appear in person to clarify position.

 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday heard Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Kohat general secretary’s recovery case, ARY News reported.

Petitioner Afzal Shinwari, brother of missing Salman Shinwari, told the court that after yesterday’s court hearing his brother had contacted the family. “Salman Shinwari told us, he is okay and asked us to wait for some days,” petitioner said.

“It is good he is okay and living, he will return after the objective for which he has been made guest, will be fulfilled,” Chief Justice Muhammad Ibrahim Khan remarked.

Earlier, AAG Sanaullah told the court that he has contacted concerned officials and prepared report. “If the officer nominated in petition has given reply,” chief justice asked.

The court adjourned further hearing of the case until February 12.

The bench yesterday told the government it would constitute a larger bench for hearing the case of the ‘enforced disappearance’ of Salman Shinwari if his whereabouts were not traced until Thursday (today).

The bench was hearing a habeas corpus petition, stating that the detainee was taken into custody on Jan 27 and since then his whereabouts were not known.

Source: ARY

 
Court summons Haripur DC over PTI leader’s detention

The Peshawar High Court on Tuesday summoned the deputy commissioner of Haripur district to appear before it to respond to the petition of former provincial minister and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf leader Yousaf Ayub Khan against his detention under the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance.

A bench consisting of Justice Shakeel Ahmad and Justice Kamran Hayat Miankhel directed the deputy commissioner to appear before it in the case today (Wednesday).

The petitioner requested the court to declare that Haripur’s DC order for detaining him for a period of 30 days under Section 3 of the MPO Ordinance was illegal.

He also prayed the court to restrain the respondents, including the DC and local police, from acting against the law and registering “bogus and baseless” FIRs against him on political grounds.

A panel of lawyers, including Javed Khan Tanoli, Haq Nawaz and Sheikh Abid Ali, represented the petitioner, whereas additional advocate general Danyal Asad Chamkani appeared for the government.

Lawyers for the petitioner said their client was leading the election campaign of his two brothers, including Akbar Ayub Khan and Arshad Ayub Khan, in their respective constituencies of Haripur district.

They said for the last few days, the local administration and law-enforcement agencies had been bent on arresting the petitioner in cases not known to him.

Advocate Javed Khan said because of the affiliation of the petitioner and his brothers with the PTI, they had been subjected to continuous harassment by the government and unwarranted raids were conducted on their residences.

He said the brothers of the petitioner had filed a petition before the Peshawar High Court’s Abbottabad Circuit Bench for knowing if any case was pending against them and to request the court to order authorities not to act against them until the final disposal of that petition.

The lawyer said a high court bench had declaredon Jan 30that action shouldn’t be taken against them until further orders.

He added that the DC issued a illegal order claiming that the petitioner was creating a law and order situation threatening peace in the area, but he failed to provide any evidence in that regard.

AAG Danyal Chamkani said the DC had issued the order on the recommendations of Haripur’s district police officer as the petitioner was threatening peace in the district ahead ofpolls.

Meanwhile, a single-member bench adjourned until Feb 13 the hearing into a habeas corpus petition for the recovery of village council chairman Nabiullah, who has been missing since Jan 19.

Advocates Shah Faisal Uthmankhel and Khurram Zeeshan appeared for the petitioner before Chief Justice Mohammad Ibrahim Khan and said the detainee belonged to the PTI and was taken into custody when he had gone to Kohat’s district court to get relief in cases registered against him.

They said in accordance with an earlier order of the court, two of the witnesses who had seen local police taking the detainee into custody, had recorded their statement with the additional registrar (judicial) of this court.

During the previous hearing, Kohat DPO Mohammad Farhan said the ‘missing’ person was neither in the custody of police nor he was picked up by the local police.

He said if he was given any information about the involvement of a police official in the matter, he would take action against him.

The chief justice warned him that if the detainee was traced in the custody of any official, the court would decide whether to start contempt proceedings or order registration of an FIR in the matter.

SOURCE: https://www.dawn.com/news/1811745/court-summons-haripur-dc-over-pti-leaders-detention
 
PTI candidates in Islamabad spend poll eve seeking bail, activists’ release

As candidates of all other major political parties in the federal capital were flexing muscles for Thursday’s elections, candidates of PTI spent their entire day on Wednesday in courts either seeking pre-arrest bail for themselves or their supporters.

Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Aamir Farooq granted pre-arrest bail to PTI candidate from NA-46, Amir Mughal, and restrained police from harassing him. He petitioned the IHC against his alleged harassment.

Other two candidates of PTI contesting polls from NA-47 and NA-48, namely Shuaib Shaheen and Mohammad Ali Bukhari, appeared in different courts to seek release of their supporters and finally succeeded in their efforts.

Both Shaheen and Bukhari, last week secured their pre-arrest bail and restraining orders against their arrest.

Since both the candidates are lawyers, they filed petitions in the courts for release of their supporters and managed to get all of them released.

Meanwhile, Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir of IHC took up a petition against arrest of PTI candidate Raja Nasir from Punjab Assembly’s constituency PP-11.

Rawalpindi police arrested Mr Nasir, brother of former law minister of Punjab Raja Basharat.

Justice Tahir warned of suspending the election in PP-11 and summoned officials of the ECP and Islamabad police.

The Islamabad police informed him that Mr Nasir has been arrested by Rawalpindi police. The judge summoned the CPO of Pindi and appointed assistant inspector general as bailiff for recovery of Mr Nasir from the Rawalpindi police.

The AIG produced Mr Nasir at 11:30pm. However, Mr Nasir sought withdrawal of the petition saying he was not interested in pursuing the case. Subsequently, the court dismissed the case.

SOURCE: DAWN
 
Former member of the Punjab Assembly and independent candidate Chaudhry Adnan was tragically killed in Rawalpindi on Monday.

As per the reports garnered, unidentified assailants shot and killed Adnan near the city’s police lines while his car was stopped at a traffic signal.

He was rushed to the hospital, but succumbed to his wounds. Law enforcement officials have launched a manhunt for the perpetrators, who remain at large.

Details indicate that the fatal attack occurred as Adnan's vehicle stopped at a traffic signal near the police lines. The police are actively investigating the incident to apprehend the assailant and bring them to justice.

The deceased had recently contested the elections as an independent candidate for NA-57 Rawalpindi and PP-19. In the NA-57 constituency, he secured 1820 votes, while earning 2972 votes in PP-19.

Adnan served as a Member of the Punjab Assembly from 2018 to 2023 under the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ticket. He recently contested the February 8th elections as an independent candidate in both the NA-57 Rawalpindi and PP-19 constituencies, receiving a considerable number of votes.

Source: Samaa News
 

PTI's Faisal Javed resurfaces, secures bail from PHC​


PTI Senator Faisal Javed, who had been in hiding in the aftermath of the May 9 riots, resurfaced on Monday and secured transit bail from the Peshawar High Court (PHC).

Chief Justice Muhammad Ibrahim Khan granted reprieve to the PTI leader upon furnishing bail bonds worth Rs0.1 million and instructed him to present himself before the relevant court.

Speaking with reporters outside the court, Javed expressed confidence that the PTI founder would once again become the prime minister of Pakistan, saying that he intended to contest elections from Mianwali.

“God willing, he will become the prime minister of Pakistan again.”

Faisal Javed went into hiding after the government launched a crackdown on the PTI in response to its violent riots of May 9 last year.

Source: Dunya News
 
PTI supporters would be happy with this news. Faisal Javed is an important part of PTI.
 

PTI's Faisal Javed resurfaces, secures bail from PHC​


PTI Senator Faisal Javed, who had been in hiding in the aftermath of the May 9 riots, resurfaced on Monday and secured transit bail from the Peshawar High Court (PHC).

Chief Justice Muhammad Ibrahim Khan granted reprieve to the PTI leader upon furnishing bail bonds worth Rs0.1 million and instructed him to present himself before the relevant court.

Speaking with reporters outside the court, Javed expressed confidence that the PTI founder would once again become the prime minister of Pakistan, saying that he intended to contest elections from Mianwali.

“God willing, he will become the prime minister of Pakistan again.”

Faisal Javed went into hiding after the government launched a crackdown on the PTI in response to its violent riots of May 9 last year.

Source: Dunya News
A session court in Islamabad on Wednesday suspended the arrest warrant for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Faisal Javed, ARY News reported.

As per details, the proceedings to declare the PTI leader absconder were stopped and the arrest warrant was suspended by a session court in Islamabad.

The senior civil judge Qudratullah heard the case and Faisal Javed appeared before the court along with his counsel Sardar Masroof and others.

Furthermore, the court also fixed the indictment of Faisal Javed in the next hearing on March 13.

On February 19, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Faisal Javed came out of months-long hiding and secured transit bail from Peshawar High Court (PHC).

He went into hiding after the May 9, 2023 incidents – wherein military installations, prominently Corps Commander House Lahore, came under attack following the arrest of PTI founder Imran Khan.

Peshawar High Court (PHC) granted him transit bail against bonds worth Rs100,000 and ordered the PTI senator to appear before the court concerned.

Talking to journalists outside the court, Faisal Javed said that the voter turnout on Feb 8 was “unprecedented” in the country’s history.

He expressed joy over being granted bail and noted that everyone is going through testing times. “I hope that all oppressed return home”, he added.

It is pertinent to mention here that several party leaders are either in hiding or in jail after the May 9 saga and state crackdown on PTI.

Source: ARY

 
Yasmin seeks judiciary’s attention: Women in jail for 9 months ‘without any evidence’

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s incarcerated leader Dr Yasmin Rashid has sent a message for judges that several Pakistani women are behind bars for nine months “as a part of a political victimisation spree”.

A post on PTI’s official X handle, attributed to Dr Rashid, said she was compelled to state that the “law was not only blind but deaf and dumb too. Mothers, sisters and daughters are incarcerated without evidence of any crime but as a part of political victimisation,” Dr Rashid said.

Runner-up from NA-130, she said that the masses came out to vote in an environment of intimidation on Feb 8 but their votes had been stolen.

Urging the judges to respect their duty of dispensation of justice, she stated that people had lost hope in the Election Commission of Pakistan and were looking towards the judiciary for justice.

“The judges must protect the mandate of the people of Pakistan,” Dr Rashid said.

Speaking to Dawn, PTI campaign organiser Sajid Nabi Malik said the caretaker government had committed massive rigging in NA-130 that saw an election contest between Dr Yasmin Rashid and PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif.

He said the PTI-backed candidate was winning with a substantial lead as per Form-45 results. As the NA-130 returning officer was finalising vote count, he said, the results were stopped and police led by a senior officer entered the RO office. They threw out polling agents who were there in place of the candidate herself.

“As the RO refused to change the results, the policemen tortured him and compelled him to leave. Another RO was appointed late in the night and in his presence, the process of rigging was completed,” Mr Malik claimed.

SOURCE: DAWN
 
Yasmin seeks judiciary’s attention: Women in jail for 9 months ‘without any evidence’

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s incarcerated leader Dr Yasmin Rashid has sent a message for judges that several Pakistani women are behind bars for nine months “as a part of a political victimisation spree”.

A post on PTI’s official X handle, attributed to Dr Rashid, said she was compelled to state that the “law was not only blind but deaf and dumb too. Mothers, sisters and daughters are incarcerated without evidence of any crime but as a part of political victimisation,” Dr Rashid said.

Runner-up from NA-130, she said that the masses came out to vote in an environment of intimidation on Feb 8 but their votes had been stolen.

Urging the judges to respect their duty of dispensation of justice, she stated that people had lost hope in the Election Commission of Pakistan and were looking towards the judiciary for justice.

“The judges must protect the mandate of the people of Pakistan,” Dr Rashid said.

Speaking to Dawn, PTI campaign organiser Sajid Nabi Malik said the caretaker government had committed massive rigging in NA-130 that saw an election contest between Dr Yasmin Rashid and PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif.

He said the PTI-backed candidate was winning with a substantial lead as per Form-45 results. As the NA-130 returning officer was finalising vote count, he said, the results were stopped and police led by a senior officer entered the RO office. They threw out polling agents who were there in place of the candidate herself.

“As the RO refused to change the results, the policemen tortured him and compelled him to leave. Another RO was appointed late in the night and in his presence, the process of rigging was completed,” Mr Malik claimed.

SOURCE: DAWN
They cant even compete with abducted members of PTI so how come they wil handle them when they will come out of the the jail.
 

Another poor guy gets arrested​

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Arrest warrant for newly elected MNA issued​


An arrest warrant has been issued for the newly elected member of the National Assembly (MNA) Raja Khurram Shehzad Nawaz in the Azadi March case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and others.

Judicial Magistrate Shaista Khan Kundi heard the case.

On May 25, 2022, the PTI kicked off its long march after Imran was ousted as the prime minister through a no-confidence motion against him and workers from different cities of the country reached the federal capital.

Source: The Express Tribune
 
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Monday extended the judicial remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist Sanam Javed and Aliya Hamza in vandalism case at Shadman police station, ARY News reported.

As per details, the anti-terrorism court extended the judicial remand for 14 days and ordered the authorities to present both the PTI activists on March 11.

Earlier, police arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activist Sanam Javed in another case after getting bail from the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC).

Sanam Javed was granted bail after arrest in a case related to setting the PML-N office on fire by the ATC against surety bonds of Rs200,000.

It is to be noted that Sanam Javed is facing several cases including Zaman Town vandalism, PML-N house fire, Race-course police station case and others after May 9 riots that triggered across Pakistan after the arrest of the former prime minister and PTI founder from Islamabad High Court premises.

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The riots on May 9th were the result of Imran Khan's egoistic policies, and now all PTI members are suffering from it.
 
The riots on May 9th were the result of Imran Khan's egoistic policies, and now all PTI members are suffering from it.
OH YEAH!!!! Nobody else has anything to do with it. It's all Imran Khan's fault who is now sitting in a jail for 6 months. WOW!!! JUST WOW!!!!
 
OH YEAH!!!! Nobody else has anything to do with it. It's all Imran Khan's fault who is now sitting in a jail for 6 months. WOW!!! JUST WOW!!!!
He is not an angel who can't make errors. He is as corrupt and mean as other politicians in Pakistan.
 
Can someone explain to me if any of them have been proved guilty? If not, why keeping them in exile for that long?

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Two PTI workers get bail in May 9 case

A two-member bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) headed by Justice Naimatullah Phulpoto heard the bail plea of two Tehreek-e-Insaf men and granted them bail in the May 9 case and also ordered their release.

The court granted bail to the accused, Waqar Ahmed and Rizwan and ordered to release them from jail. Following the May 9 incident, the defendants were sent to jail.

The police, however, claimed that the special anti-terrorism court had denied the bail application of both the accused. The accused were arrested in a case registered at Shah Faisal police station.

Separately, a petition against the imposition of penalties and the sealing of shops that sell chicken meat was heard by a two-member bench led by Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi of the Sindh High Court (SHC).

Tariq Mansoor Advocate, the petitioner's attorney, argued before the court that unlawful action is being taken against the vendors of chicken meat.

 
Two PTI workers get bail in May 9 case

A two-member bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) headed by Justice Naimatullah Phulpoto heard the bail plea of two Tehreek-e-Insaf men and granted them bail in the May 9 case and also ordered their release.

The court granted bail to the accused, Waqar Ahmed and Rizwan and ordered to release them from jail. Following the May 9 incident, the defendants were sent to jail.

The police, however, claimed that the special anti-terrorism court had denied the bail application of both the accused. The accused were arrested in a case registered at Shah Faisal police station.

Separately, a petition against the imposition of penalties and the sealing of shops that sell chicken meat was heard by a two-member bench led by Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi of the Sindh High Court (SHC).

Tariq Mansoor Advocate, the petitioner's attorney, argued before the court that unlawful action is being taken against the vendors of chicken meat.

This May 9 case will get going till qayamat
 

PTI submits resolution in NA for immediate release of party founder, other leaders​

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday submitted a resolution in the National Assembly for release of PTI founder, other political leaders and imprisoned journalists.

The resolution was submitted in the National Assembly by former speaker Asad Qaiser along with other leaders.

In the resolution, the Tehreek-e-Insaf demanded immediate release of PTI founder, other leaders and imprisoned journalists after withdrawing 'illegal' cases against them.

The PTI, in its resolution, said the cases instituted on political grounds had no status.

Earlier, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Asad Qaiser, while talking to media in Islamabad, had said they would bring a resolution to withdraw cases against PTI founder PTI.

Source: Dunya News
 
If they are released, it will be good for the country I guess. Otherwise, it will be a choas in the assembly.
 
PTI workers face legal action over protests

A day after it launched a fierce crackdown, Lahore police took legal action on Monday by registering a case against 38 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers and leaders for alleged arson and vandalism on Mall Road.

The case, stemming from the arrests of PTI leaders and workers on Mall Road, was filed at Anarkali police station under various serious charges, including terrorism, kidnapping, interference in government affairs, and harassment.

Among those named in the case are 38 activists, including PT leader Hafiz Farhat Abbas, Fauzia, Hadira, and Hamida Bibi.According to the FIR, Hafiz Farhat Abbas allegedly incited PTI workers to damage government property and set houses on fire during the protest. It states that PTI workers also damaged an official vehicle.

Hafiz Farhat Abbas and unidentified accomplices were accused of opening heavy fire, hitting an official vehicle in the process.

The FIR also claims that Hafiz Farhat Abbas and his colleagues tore a constable's uniform and attempted to kidnap him, who was later recovered from Istanbul Square.After gaining control over Hafiz Farhat Abbas, the police reportedly recovered a pistol, along with batons and sticks from the 42 accused who were arrested.

The police have been accused of launching a forceful response against PTI supporters and arresting over 100 members during nationwide protests, triggered by alleged rigging in the last month's general election.

The PTI had organised the protests to demand the restoration of what it claims to be its "stolen mandate" from the February 8 election, as well as the immediate release of party leaders, including founder and former premier Imran Khan.

The Lahore demonstration, initially intended to voice these demands, turned violent as PTI members and supporters clashed with the police. Numerous videos circulating on social media depicted scenes of police officers wielding sticks and forcibly detaining protesters inside police vehicles.

SOURCE: EXPRESS TRIBUNE
 
An anti-terrorism court on Wednesday granted bails to Pakistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI) leaders Aliya Hamza and Sanam Javed in Shadman police station attack case.

ATC Judge Arshad Javed heared the bail application of the accused in Shadman police station attack case.

During the hearing, the prosecutor took the stand that the women were the part of May 9 incidents.

The court granted bails to the accused.


Dunya News
 
Eight PTI workers rearrested after release on bail

Eight Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activists have been re-arrested following their release from the Adiala Jail where they were incarcerated for over 10 months in cases related to May 9, 2023 violence and attacks on the sensitive state installations.

The deputy commissioner of Rawalpindi has detained the eight PTI workers under the Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) for 30 days soon after their release on bail. However, their detention was challenged in the Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi bench on Thursday.

In a case related to the May 9 tragedy, lodged in the New Town police station, a total of 28 PTI activists were arrested. Earlier, this week, five of them got bail and released from the jail. Five more activists also got bail separately and released.


 

PTI’s Sanam Javed, Aliyah Hamza rearrested​


Punjab Police on Monday once again arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Sanam Javaid Khan and Aliyah Hamza, Express News reported.

According to details, Sanam and Aliyah were apprehended by the Mianwali police and presented before an anti-terrorism court in Lahore.

ATC judge Arshad Javaid heard the police's request, seeking a remand for the PTI leaders. Upon which, the judge approved a one-day remand for Sanam and Aliyah, handing them over to the police.

Aliyah, speaking informally to journalists in court, expressed concerns over the rising inflation and deteriorating law and order situation in the country.

She criticized Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and provincial police for their continuous efforts to arrest them for the past five days, saying police officials have been waiting outside the jail day and night for their arrest.

"We are so feared that your entire machinery is busy fixing our party. On February 8, you turned majority [vote] into minority and now preparations are underway to rig the Senate elections,” she added.

"For God's sake, rulers should come out of their delusions and think about the people and Pakistan beyond their false ego."

Aliyah further remarked, "The existence of PTI is because of the Pakistani people and they have already made their decision on February 8."

 
Military courts let 20 May 9 suspects walk free before Eid

A total of 20 suspects, who were tried by military courts in connection with the May 9 incidents, have been released following the confirmation of their sentences and subsequent remission of their punishments by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir.

According to a submission made to the Supreme Court, the suspects were released on April 6 and April 7 in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The government has also apprised the SC regarding the release of the individuals.

In its application, the government stated that pursuant to the March 28 order, the military courts were authorised to resume trials and issue sentences for cases involving lesser punishments.

None of the persons have served a full period of one year as the remaining period of their punishment was remitted by the COAS under section 143(1) (i) of the Pakistan Army Act, 1952.

The decision follows a recent ruling by the apex court permitting military courts to announce verdicts for cases where suspects were either acquitted or whose time served exceeded their sentences, thus enabling their release ahead of Eidul Fitr.


Tribune
 

ATC grants bail to two PTI leaders​

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Friday granted post-arrest bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Dr Yasmin Rashid and Omar Sarfraz Cheema in a case of blocking roads and delivering a speech against institutions.

The court directed both the accused to furnish surety bonds of Rs0.5 million each for availing the bail relief.
ATC Judge Arshad Javed announced the verdict on the post-arrest bail petitions of the accused after the completion of arguments by both parties.

In addition, the court adjourned hearing of post-arrest bail petitions by Dr Yasmin Rashid and Omar Sarfraz Cheema in four cases till May 23.

Meanwhile, the anti-terrorism court (ATC) issued bailable arrest warrants for 11 activists of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for skipping a trial related to Jinnah House attack.

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Accused Abdul Razzaq, Qasim Liaqat, Majid Rais, Aman Ullah, Maqbool Murad, Abad Amanat, Abdul Hadi, Latif Rafique, Mohsin, Zakir Ali and Yar Zaheer were on bail. The court directed the police authorities to ensure the presence of the accused on the next hearing on May 29, and also ordered the accused to provide fresh bail bonds before appearing in the court.

ATC Judge Arshad Javed conducted the trial proceedings of the Jinnah House attack case, during which the other accused were also presented.

During the proceedings, the prosecutor highlighted the absence of the accused, emphasizing its potential impact on the case proceedings, and requested the court to issue arrest warrants against them.

The Sarwar Road police had registered a case against PTI leaders and workers on charges of attacking Jinnah House during the May 9 riots.

EXPRESS TRIBUNE
 
PTI members arrested for resisting encroachment operations

Following the encroachment operation at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) head office, the capital police issued arrest orders for the party members resisting the operation, ARY News reported on Thursday.

The Islamabad police issued an order to arrest the individuals resisting the anti-encroachment operation, while additional police force has been called to the operation site.

Earlier, the anti-encroachment team of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) initiated an encroachment operation at the head office of Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

According to the details, the anti-encroachment team, accompanied by the district administration, has reached and sealed the PTI head office located at Sector G8/4.

Heavy machinery along with police personnel have been deployed outside the PTI central office, meanwhile, the CDA officials stated that the illegal constructions of offices belonging to political parties are being demolished.

The plot on which the PTI office is established is under scrutiny, as it is allotted to an individual named Sartaj Ali.

However, significant encroachments have been made by occupying adjacent land, including the construction of an additional floor in violation of building by-laws.


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PTI’s Asad Qaiser gets interim bail in Azadi March case

As per details, the court accepted the plea seeking interim bail against a surety bond of Rs 5,500 and a local guarantor.

The court has directed Asad Qaiser to appear before the investigation team. The court has also issued notices to the prosecution to present evidence and arguments and adjourned the hearing till June 22.

Earlier, the Peshawar High Court (PHC) ordered the removal of former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser’s name from the Exit Control List (ECL).

A two-member bench of Peshawar High Court (PHC) comprising Justice Shakeel Ahmed and Justice Sahibzada Asadullah issued orders and termed the addition of his name as unconstitutional and against the law.

The petitioner’s lawyer told the court that Asad Qaiser was the former speaker of the National Assembly and had to perform Umrahand was barred from leaving country.

The court declared the order of putting Asad Qaiser’s name in ECL as illegal and ordered the immediate removal of his name from the list.

It is to be noted that several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders including former prime minister Imran Khan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi and others were booked by police in various FIRs related to Azadi March.

The police had registered 42 cases against senior leaders and workers of the PTI for agitation in the aftermath of clashes erupted between the police and the PTI leader in the provincial capital.

 
Imran, Qureshi, others acquitted in Azadi March case

In another major relief to the former ruling party, a local court in Islamabad on Thursday acquitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, along with senior leaders Sheikh Rashid and Shah Mehmood Qureshi, in the case related to the Azadi March.

The verdict, delivered by Judicial Magistrate Malik Muhammad Imran, also cleared Sadaqat Abbasi and Ali Nawaz Awan of all charges.

The case, originally registered in 2022 at Islamabad's I-9 police station, accused the PTI leaders of violating Section 144 and involvement in acts of vandalism.

In a related decision, the court has acquitted PTI leader Shehryar Khan Afridi and other party workers who were charged with arson and vandalism during the events of May 9. The court's ruling marks a significant turn in the legal proceedings against PTI members.

Previously, on May 27, 2022, the Islamabad police filed separate cases against 150 people including Imran Khan as well as other party leaders over allegations of arson and vandalism in the federal capital a day earlier.

The footage of the Safe City cameras and those from private TV news channels was included in the challans of the cases as evidence. At least 39 people were taken into custody after identification from the footage.

Imran launched a march toward Islamabad to topple the coalition government that assumed power after he was ousted as the premier following a vote of no confidence. The rally was part of the PTI’s struggle to achieve “real freedom” and deliver the nation from the “slavery” of the “US-backed” coalition government.

Judicial Magistrate Ehtesham Alam heard the case filed against the PTI leadership booked on charges of vandalism and violation of Section 144.

PTI leaders Ali Muhammad Khan and Asad Umar appeared before the court while all others had filed acquittal pleas. In a sigh of relief to party leaders facing multiple cases, the court acquitted the PTI leaders.

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