Verdict reserved in ‘unlawful’ marriage case against Imran, wife
RAWALPINDI: The verdict in the ‘un-Islamic’ marriage case involving former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi has been reserved by the court after a lengthy 14-hour hearing concluded on Friday night. The case, filed by Bushra Bibi’s first husband, Khawar Maneka, alleges that Bushra violated the Islamic […]
PHC puts off case as ‘missing’ PTI leader contacts family – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court on Thursday adjourned hearing into a petition against the alleged illegal detention of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf general secretary in Kohat district Salman Shinwari as he contacted his family and told them he was well and they should wait for a few days for his return. Chief Justice Mohammad Ibrahim Khan of […]
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi sentenced to 14 years in Toshakhana case – Pakistan
An Islamabad accountability court on Wednesday sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 14 years in jail in the Toshakhana graft case. Both Imran and his wife were also barred from holding any public office for 10 years, and were slapped with a fine of Rs787 million. This is a […]
Siraj regrets Imran, Qureshi’s sentence in cypher case
Sirajul Haq, the chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), has conveyed his deep regret over the court sentence handed down to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the high-profile cypher case. The special court, established under the Official Secrets Act, earlier today sentenced Khan and Qureshi to 10 years […]
Cipher case verdict: Legal experts and political analysts criticise ‘speed, transparency’ of verdict against Imran – Pakistan
Lawyer Mirza Moiz Baig says verdict puts the trial court’s impartiality in question, while journalist Baqir Sajjad Syed sees it as a “blow to democracy”. After a special court handed former prime minister Imran Khan and ex-foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi 10-year jail sentences each in connection with a case involving the disclosure of state […]
Imran Khan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi sentenced to 10 years in jail in cipher case – Pakistan
A special court established under the Official Secrets Act on Tuesday handed both former premier Imran Khan and ex-foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi 10 years in jail in the cipher case. The cipher case pertains to a diplomatic document that the Federal Investigation Agency’s charge sheet alleges was never returned by Imran. The PTI has […]
Imran, Qureshi sentenced to 10 years in jail in cipher case – Pakistan
A special court established under the Official Secrets Act on Tuesday handed both former premier Imran Khan and ex-foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi 10 years in jail in the cipher case. The cipher case pertains to a diplomatic document that the Federal Investigation Agency’s charge sheet alleges was never returned by Imran. The PTI has […]
Two PML-N leaders acquitted in ‘anti-state’ speech case – Pakistan
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Wednesday acquitted PML-N leaders Marriyum Aurangzeb and Javed Latif in a case relating to anti-state speeches registered against them during the PTI government in Punjab. ATC Judge Naveed Iqbal allowed the acquittal applications of both the PML-N leaders. The judge also acquitted PTV’s former managing director Sohail Ali Khan and […]
Supreme Court questions SJC proceedings in case over judge’s removal – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court bench hearing former Islamabad High Court (IHC) judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui’s plea against his removal has raised questions about whether the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) followed due process before ordering his termination. The five-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, reserved the verdict on Tuesday but sought opinions from […]
Faisalabad police arrest PTI leader Khayal Kastro in May 9 case – Pakistan
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 […]