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  • No one can arrest Imran till Monday, says Islamabad High Court

    No one can arrest Imran till Monday, says Islamabad High Court

    Islamabad High Court (IHC) has said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan can’t be arrested till Monday morning.

    Reportedly, Khan has been granted bail in all cases which were under the high court.

    As there is a possibility that Khan can be arrested again, he has decided not to step out of court without a written order.

    SC releases Imran but to be produced before Islamabad High Court tomorrow

    On Thursday, the top court declared Khan’s arrest “illegal” and ask for his immediate release from National Accountability Bureau (NAB) custody.

    The court also demanded that Khan should be produced before the court, then gave their verdict. The top court bench also directed Khan to present himself before IHC on Friday till then he can stay in Police Lines Guesthouse.

    Khan also made some statements, he alleged that he was hit with sticks and was abducted like a terrorist.

    He also said that he was under arrest and does not want unrest in the country. According to him, he was also unaware of the violent protests that were going on in support of him.

    After the SC verdict in Khan’s favour, PTI called off protests in various cities.

    Following are the remarks made by SC judges when they heard Khan’s plea against his arrest:

    “The NAB authorities and the ICT Police shall ensure foolproof security to the petitioner [Imran} until his production in the Islamabad High Court in this regard,” the court order stated.

    “Whilst the petitioner is in the Police Guest House, he shall be entitled to meet up to 10 guests. These persons shall be allowed to stay with the petitioner as long as desired by him”, court said.

    Before Khan’s appearance before the top court, Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial said that NAB had committed “contempt of court”. “They should have taken permission from the court’s registrar before the arrest. Court staffers were also subjected to abuse,” he added.

    He emphasised that courts should be accessible to everyone for relief and that individuals should feel safe to approach the courts.

    “No one can be arrested from the Supreme Court, a high court or an accountability court,” the CJP noted

    Marriyum Aurangzeb says Supreme Court for providing ‘relief’ to Imran

    Federal Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb censured the Supreme Court for providing “relief” to Imran.

    “The SC is giving relief to a criminal, a terrorist, a gangster who leads armed groups,” said Aurangzeb.

    “If courts support armed groups, encourage them, then similar relief should be given to all people,” said Marriyum.

    “Real contempt of court happens when the country’s courts become shelters for armed groups and terrorists,” she added.

  • PTI leaders who have been arrested so far

    PTI leaders who have been arrested so far

    After Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s arrest from Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday, authorities have not spared his party members either.

    Following is the list of all leaders of the former ruling party who have been arrested so far:

    1- Asad Umar

    On Wednesday, PTI Secretary General Asad Umar was arrested from the premises of the IHC — the same court from where his chief was taken into custody.

    According to eyewitnesses, PTI lawyers fought with the police to prevent Umar’s arrest, but the law enforcers overpowered them and took the PTI leader away. He was booked in two cases registered against him and other PTI leaders following the protests that ensued after Khan’s arrest.

    2- Shah Mahmood Qureshi

    On Thursday morning, PTI senior Vice President Shah Mahmood Qureshi was arrested for “inciting violent protests” after Khan’s arrest.

    PTI also shared a video of Qureshi’s arrest. The party claimed that the ex-foreign minister had been taken to an undisclosed location.

    3- Fawad Chaudhry

    Chaudhry was finally apprehended by the police as he emerged from the Supreme Court building late on Wednesday night, where he had sought refuge for over 12 hours in an attempt to evade his impending arrest.

    4- Omar Cheema

    Former Punjab Governor Omar Sarfaraz Cheema was arrested on Wednesday during a raid at his house by the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Punjab.

    5- Aliya Hamza

    According to ARY News, former Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Aliya Hamza Malik was arrested in Islamabad from her residence on Wednesday.

    6- Maleeka Bokhari

    According to reports, authorities have picked up former MNA Maleeka from Islamabad

    Other than this, Jamshed Iqbal Cheema, Falaknaz Chitrali and Musarrat Jamshed Cheema have been arrested so far.

    7- Ejaz Chaudhry

    Senator got arrested on Thursday after Khan’s arrest.

    8- Ali Muhammad Khan

    On Thursday, Ali Muhummad Khan got arrested.

    9- Shireen Mazari

    In the early hours of Friday, the former human rights minister was arrested from her home in Islamabad. According to reports, she has been taken to Adiala Jail.

    10- Dr Yasmin Rashid

    Similarly, around the same time, the former provincial minister was arrested from Lahore. Her whereabouts are unknown.

    This is a developing story as it is feared that more leaders may get arrested soon.

  • ‘Storm the British Council, solve papers forcefully’: Students disappointed over Cambridge exams cancellation

    ‘Storm the British Council, solve papers forcefully’: Students disappointed over Cambridge exams cancellation

    Considering the current rioting on the streets, the Punjab Boards Committee of Chairmen yesterday (Wednesday) decided to “postpone” board exams of class 9, scheduled to be held on May 11 and 12 till further notice.


    The British Council has also cancelled Cambridge exams scheduled for today (Thursday).


    Students and their parents are disappointed at the cancellation of the exams.


    “Our grades will be affected badly,” said one student while talking to Dawn.


    Another disappointed student said that she did not celebrate Eid because she was preparing for the exams.

    “We are working here day and night for a bright future and here we were just engulfed by darkness because of the ‘situation’ in our country,” said another student.

    One of the O level students suggested to his friend on social media that they should go to the British Council and solve the paper forcefully.


    Reaction of Parents:


    One parent said that her daughter had worked very hard the entire year but both her major science subjects’ papers got cancelled. Another parent said that it would affect a student’s future, especially if science or medicine were her major career goals.








  • Bilawal advises PTI to end violent protests

    Bilawal advises PTI to end violent protests

    Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said on Thursday that one attack on General Headquarters of the Army (GHQ) was carried out by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and now another one has been carried out by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

    Addressing a press conference, the Foreign Minister referred to violent acts of PTI workers, pointing out that this is not the first time that they have violated the law. “I had warned earlier that you people are creating Altaf Hussain in Punjab,” said Bilawal.


    He continued by adding that Imran Khan believes that he can cross every red line and the law is only applicable on others.

    The PPP head advised PTI to not make “matters worse [and] call for an end to violent protests and declare that you will abide by the rule of law and Constitution.”

    Bilawal said that he is principally against banning any political party but said that “such decisions are made in view of the circumstances”.
    If such a decision is taken, he continued, “it would be taken because there would be no other choice left.”

    PM’s address to the nation:

    Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif in an address to the nation on Thursday termed damaging public property an “act of terrorism” and “enmity” towards the country.

    In a short address, the premier said that he would like to warn “terrorists” who are harming the country to stop, otherwise strict actions will be taken against them.

    Sharif was referring to PTI supporters who are protesting against the arrest of party head Imran Khan.

    PM also recalled his party members’ arrests, adding that “revengeful acts in politics never renders good results”.

    He also added that “all evidence” has been accumulated in the Al-Qadir Trust case against PTI Chairman Imran Khan, who is now under NAB custody for the next eight days.

    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Donald Trump, former US President, is a convicted sex-offender now
    
			
    Donald Trump, former US President, is a convicted sex-offender now
    
			
    

    Former US President Donald Trump has been found guilty of sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll by a federal Manhattan jury.
    




    The jury has awarded Carroll $5 million in damages.
    




    Carroll had alleged that Trump had raped her in the dressing room of a luxury department store in the spring of 1996. She had also claimed defamation after Trump publicly denied assaulting her, called her “not his type” and accused her of fabricating the story to push sales of her book.
    




    The former President has denied all wrongdoing. He will not face jail time as a result of the civil suite.
    




    The jury found that Trump had sexually abused her, however, Carroll could not convince the jury that she had been raped.
    




    Trump did not attend court proceedings as defendants are allowed to skip hearings if the case is a civil suit.
    




    Immediately after the verdict, Carroll called the verdict a victory for her and for other victims of sexual abuse.
    




    Roberta Kaplan, Carroll’s lead attorney, released a statement that said, “No one is above the law, not even a US President.”
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Big victory for PTI: SC declares IK’s arrest Illegal
    
			
    

    




    SC declares IK’s arrest Illegal
    




    




    Supreme Court has declared Khan’s arrest “illegal” and ordered the authorities to release him immediately.
    




    




    Supreme Court will hear Imran Khan’s plea against arrest at 2pm
    




    In an unexpected development, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan was arrested from inside Islamabad High Court (IHC) by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on  Tuesday.
    




    Supreme Court will hear Imran Khan’s plea against arrest at 2pm:
    




    A three-member Supreme Court (SC) bench will hear PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s plea against his arrest in the Al-Qadir Trust case at 2pm.
    




    The bench will comprise Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Athar Minallah.
    




    Shah Mahmood Qureshi Arrest:
    




    PTI’s Shah Mahmood Qureshi has been arrested in Islamabad and moved to an undisclosed location, according to the party.
    




    Fawad Chaudhry was arrested late last night and Asad Umar is already in custody.
    




    PM’s address to the nation:
    




    Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif in an address to the nation on Thursday termed damaging public property an “act of terrorism” and “enmity” towards the country.
    




    In a short address, the premier said that he would like to warn “terrorists” who are harming the country to stop, otherwise strict actions will be taken against them.
    




    Any further attack on the army, state will result in a strong reaction: ISPR
    




    The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has said on Wednesday that the institution will not allow anyone to take the law into their hands.
    




    In a harshly worded statement, the army’s media wing said that Imran Khan was arrested from the Islamabad High Court “in line with the NAB statement and law”.
    




    “Immediately after this arrest, attacks were perpetrated on the army’s properties and installations anti-army slogans were raised,” it added.
    




    The statement also warned that, “Any further attack on the army and state will result in an extreme reaction.”
    




    ISPR also said that May 9 will be remembered as a “black chapter”
    




    




    Khan to stay with NAB for 8 days:
    




    NAB has gotten physical remand of PTI Chairman Imran Khan for eight days in the Al-Qadir Trust case.
    




    Army enters Punjab with govt permission:
    




    The Punjab Home Department has given permission to the Pakistan army to maintain law and order across the province amid civil unrest.
    




    Currently, internet service is suspended and protests are being carried out to show support for Imran Khan who was arrested from the premises of Islamabad High Court yesterday.
    




    NAB requests 14-day physical remand of Imran Khan:
    




    National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has requested physical remand of Imran Khan, Chairman of PTI, in the Al-Qadir Trust case.
    




    Additional Sessions Judge Humayun Dilawar heard the Al-Qadir Trust case against Imran Khan at New Guest House, Police Line.
    




    During the hearing, the NAB prosecutor asked the court for a 14-day physical remand of Imran Khan.
    




    Asad Umar arrested:
    




    Asad Umar and Shah Mahmood Qureshi went to the Islamabad High Court to submit a petition pleading to meet Imran Khan.
    He has been arrested by Anti-Terrorist squad of Islamabad Police.
    




     




    PML-N Secretariat office in Model Town in flames:
    




    The protests against Imran Khan’s arrest have turned violent as the PML-N Model Town secretariat in Lahore has been set on fire by protesters.
    According to reports, a violent mob is heading to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s personal residence in Lahore.
    




     




    PTI to challenge Khan’s arrest in Supreme Court: Fawad Ch
    




    Fawad Chaudhry has said that PTI will challenge Imran Khan’s arrest in the Supreme Court in the morning.
    




    In his tweet, senior PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry labelled Khan’s arrest “illegal”.
    




    Twitter down in Pakistan:
    




    Amid the protest across the country in support of Khan, many mobile services have been suspended and now Twitter is also not working.
    




     Punjab Government imposes section 144
    




    The Punjab government has enforced Section 144 throughout the province amid the protest happening against the arrest of Imran Khan.
    




    The Home Department has released a notice stating that Rangers have been called in to aid the police in managing the situation.
    




    Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi in a tweet said that the government will not spare anyone involved in attack on the state of Pakistan. 
    




    


    




    Rana Sanaullah’s press conference: 
    




    Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah confirmed Khan’s arrest by NAB, adding that there are “dozens” of other cases with corruption inquiries in progress against the former premier.
    




    “Look at this person’s hypocrisy that when he was making false corruption cases against people, he himself was [involved] in such disgusting corruption,” he said.
    




    The interior minister said evidence is present for all of the above developments.
    




    Protests by Khan’s loyalists: 
    




    Later, protests started across the country and several roads are blocked.
    




     




    Rangers and Khan: 
    




    Around 3pm, Khan was arrested. Here is a video of Khan being pushed by rangers as they arrest him in Islamabad. 
    




     




    Moments before arrest: 
    




    Following is the video of Khan before his arrest. 
    




     




    PTI lawyer Faisal Chaudhry said that the party wanted the IHC to form a full court to hear the case. However, no action has been taken so far by the court. 
    




    PTI leaders reaction
    




    Following are the tweets by PTI leaders who strongly condemned the arrest of their chief and urged people to come out of the street. 
    




    


    




    


    




    


    




    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Imran Khan arrest kyun huvay hain?
    
			
    Imran Khan arrest kyun huvay hain?
    
			
    

    In an unexpected development, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has been arrested from inside Islamabad High Court (IHC) by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) today (Tuesday).
    




    NAB bought arrest warrants with them, which were issued by the accountability watchdog’s Chairman Lt Gen (retd) Nazir Ahmad Butt on May 1. As per details, Khan was taken into custody under Section 9A of the National Accountability Ordinance 1999. 
    




    According to Islamabad police, Imran has been arrested in a case in which Bahria Town allegedly gave land worth Rs530 million to Khan and Bushra Bibi’s Al-Qadir Trust in return for a settlement.
    




    


    




    What is the Al-Qadir Trust case?
    




    In 2019, more than £190m of assets were seized from Malik Riaz by National Crime Agency (NCA) in the UK.
    




    Later, NCA returned this amount to Pakistan’s national treasury, however, the Khan-led cabinet of the time decided to submit millions of pounds to Supreme Court on behalf of Malik Riaz.
    




    A few weeks later, the Al-Qadir Trust was founded by Khan, Bushra Bibi, Zulfi Bukhari, and Babar Awan. Malik allotted 458 kanals to them to establish a university that apparently has only 35 students.
    




    However, according to senior journalist Kamran Khan, the former Prime Minister (PM) was arrested for making accusations against the top brass in the army including Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir.
    




    


    




    Earlier, Khan made serious allegations that General Faisal Naseer plotted his assassination. Later, when Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) condemned his words, he said that he can prove that ISI took over the judicial complex in Islamabad to murder him.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Asad Umar suggests that Asim Munir and Khan should be locked in one room so they can talk
    
			
    Asad Umar suggests that Asim Munir and Khan should be locked in one room so they can talk
    
			
    

    Senior leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Asad Umar has suggested that Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir and his party’s chief Imran Khan should have a one-on-one discussion in a room and that room should be locked so they can sort out the matter alone.
    




    


    




    Speaking on Meher Bokhari’s show on ARY News: Khabar, Umar said that an open discussion should take place and whatever reservations they have for each other, should be placed on the table.
    




    He also noted that it is possible that there are some actors who are trying to create distance between Imran and General Munir.
    




    When asked about Khan’s recent allegations against General Faisal Naseer, Umar admitted Khan has serious reservations about him, however, he doesn’t have a problem with the establishment.
    




    It is pertinent to mention that Khan’s repeated criticism of the establishment has created barriers for him to now amend his relations with the institution.
    




    Last week Khan levelled serious allegations that General Faisal had plotted his assassination attempt. He also alleged that he is behind journalist Arshad Sharif’s murder and Swati’s custodial torture.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    ‘Stop making false allegations’: ISPR warns Imran Khan
    
			
    ‘Stop making false allegations’: ISPR warns Imran Khan
    
			
    

    The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has termed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s allegations against General Faisal Naseer “highly irresponsible”.
    




    Strongly condemning his allegations, the media wing of the army said that the accusations are baseless and noted that, “This has been a consistent pattern for last one year wherein military and intelligence agencies officials are targeted”.
    




    Moreover, ISPR warned Khan to “stop making false allegations” because the “institution reserves the right to take legal course of action against patently false and malafide statements and propaganda.”
    




    Zardari, Shehbaz defend General Faisal also known as Khan’s ‘Dirty Harry’ after Khan’s allegations
    




    Earlier, prominent politicians including Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari strongly denounced the accusations made by Khan against General Faisal Naseer.
    




    In a tweet, Shehbaz condemned the accusations, writing that, “Khan’s leveling of allegations without any proof against Gen Faisal Naseer and officers of our Intelligence Agency cannot be allowed and will not be tolerated.”
    




    


    




    Replying to Shehbaz, Imran Khan asked whether he has a right as a citizen “to nominate those who he feels are responsible for assassination attacks.”
    




    


    




    Former President Zardari also slammed Khan, saying that the allegations against General Faisal are actually an attack on the institution with which the whole of Pakistan stands.
    




    “A person is fooling his innocent workers with lies and deceit, I see the downfall of this person”, Zardari added.
    




    


    




    Punjab Interim Chief Minister (CM) Mohsin Naqvi also came to rescue General Faisal, stating that, “We will not allow anyone to humiliate or threaten our institutions and Intelligence agencies in Punjab.”
    




    


    




    Earlier, Khan made serious allegations that the general plotted his assassination. Khan alleged that he is behind journalist Arshad Sharif’s murder and Swati’s custodial torture.
    

    
			
    
		
    
		
	
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    Indian Congress leader called out for requesting journalists to not give ‘platform’ to Bilawal
    
			
    Indian Congress leader called out for requesting journalists to not give ‘platform’ to Bilawal
    
			
    

    Senior Congress leader and Supreme Court advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi is being called out by Indian journalists for requesting Indian media to not give any space on their platforms to dignitaries visiting from neighbouring countries.
    





    The Indian leader was referring to Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s interview conducted by different news outlets.
    





    “Would request my friends in the media to not give any prime time space to the dignitaries visiting from our neighbouring country who constantly call for the break up of our country from foreign soil. They don’t deserve a platform here,” the tweet by Singhvi read.
    




    




    


    




    Indian Journalist, Smita Sharma who mostly reports on foreign affairs, called out Singhvi for his advice saying that foreign leaders are not supposed to get government’s clearance before interviewing foreign leaders.
    




    “Our ministers should give I/Vs to Foreign press/critical publications to make their case instead of turning a Foreign Policy event into a domestic poll campaign. Journos are not supposed to get govt clearance before interviewing Foreign leaders who are not on some sanctions list,” she wrote.
    




    




    


    




    Suhasini Haidar who also interviewed Bilawal Bhutto in a tweet called the request “bizarre logic”. “Absolutely bizarre logic-Govt of India invites leaders to a conference, extends full hospitality and courtesies to them, but journalists covering the event must not do their job, must not try and interview the leaders invited?” she wrote.
    




    


    




    Amit Malviya, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) IT cell chief Amit Malviya called the journalists who interviewed BBZ “serviceable” by Pakistan.
    “Bilawal Bhutto Zardari wanted to use the opportunity (SCO) to speak directly to the Indian people through our press and seemed to have asked to specifically meet two or three journalists considered by Pakistan to be ‘serviceable’,” he said.
    Suhasini Haider, while replying to the accusation said, “Not sure what you mean by “serviceable”, Mr. Malviya, but your personal attacks on Indian journalists is unwarranted, and doesn’t behoove the IT cell chief of the ruling party of a proud democracy like India.”
    




    




    




    




    


    




    Bilawal Bhutto Zardari went to India last week to attend a moot of the Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) being held in Goa today (Thursday).