PTI core committee demands Imran’s immediate release – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) core committee on Thursday denounced former prime minister Imran Khan’s detention and demanded an immediate order for his release from imprisonment. The committee, in its meeting, discussed various issues, especially the delay of appeals in cases against PTI’s founding chairman, the security of his wife, Bushra Bibi, and the recount of […]
PTI’s legal missteps under spotlight
ISLAMABAD: Despite having dozens of renowned lawyers, the PTI is failing to evolve flawless strategy in important matters i.e. they could not chalk out an effective plan to receive the reserved seats after the general elections. Likewise, although there are several reasons to criticise the Supreme Court’s January 13 order that stripped the PTI of […]
PTI founder, Qureshi’s appeals are maintainable, IHC holds – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday held the appeals of former prime minister Imran Khan and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi against conviction in the cipher case maintainable and invited the prosecution and defence counsel to advance arguments from Monday. An IHC division bench comprising Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Miangul […]
PTI leaders assail Punjab govt after 2-week ban imposed on all public meetings at Adiala jail – Pakistan
The Punjab government on Tuesday imposed a two-week ban on all public visits, meetings and interviews at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail citing “security” threats — a move decried by PTI leaders, who deemed it a deliberate plan to stop them from meeting party founder Imran Khan, who is currently incarcerated at the facility. In a letter […]
PTI plans shadow cabinet to monitor Punjab govt – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf has decided to form a shadow cabinet in Punjab to monitor the provincial government’s performance in each administrative department. Party’s senior leader Mian Aslam Iqbal, in hiding since the May 9 violent protest, says the party has decided to form a shadow cabinet to scrutinise the performance of the ‘stolen-mandate government’ […]
PTI leaders Latif Khosa, Salman Akram Raja arrested in Lahore
Punjab Police on Sunday apprehended Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Latif Khosa and Salman Akram Raja amid the party’s demonstrations in Lahore, Express News reported. Confirming the arrest of his father, Balakh Sher Khosa, son of Latif Khosa, expressed concern over the incident. Read more: PTI says ‘king of corruption’ imposed on nation “It has come […]
Audio clip on PTI worker’s death: Maryam moves FIA against Shandana Gulzar – Pakistan
LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has filed a complaint with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) against PTI leader Shandana Gulzar for embroiling her into the controversy over death of PTI worker Zilley Shah. “An application has been filed with the FIA against Shandana Gulzar for making false propaganda against Maryam Nawaz,” Punjab Information Minister Azma […]
PTI and the art of the possible – Pakistan
BY the time you read these lines Pakistan will have a new president in the person of Asif Ali Zardari, cementing further the status quo resulting from the disputed Feb 8 election result. Unless it can muster huge support on the streets, the opposition too will settle down to carrying out protests in parliament and […]
Political analysts say PTI being ‘pushed to the brink’
Political analysts said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) finds itself cornered by the ruling coalition, compelling the beleaguered party to consider protest as its only recourse. Speaking on Express News’ political talk show, “Experts,” Naveed Hussain, Chief Editor of The Express Tribune, scrutinised the treatment of PTI both during and after the elections. Hussain condemned the […]
PTI will go to SC against ‘tampered’ Form-45s – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: PTI’s Senator Barrister Ali Zafar has announced that his party will go to the Supreme Court against the alleged tampering of Form-45s in last month’s general election. The party has also demanded a thorough and impartial audit of the election results. Speaking to the media outside the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday, Mr […]