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PTI crackdown
- PTI forms 7-member teams for talks; Dar says negotiations possible if Imran admits mistakes
- Interior minister says 33 suspects handed over to military for trial; Imran appeals for immediate talks with institutions
- Process to try May 9 rioters under army, anti-terrorism laws begins; PTI leaders begin to quit party
- Govt vows action against ‘PTI arsonists’; NSC okays trying rioters under army laws
- Imran released after SC declares arrest illegal, IHC gives blanket relief
- Imran arrested; riots break out; internet, social media access curtailed; ISPR terms May 9 ‘black chapter
22 minutes ago
Prosecuting Imran in military courts a ‘virtual admission’ that case against PTI chief is ‘weak’: Kenneth Roth
Kenneth Roth
@KenRoth
For the Pakistani government to threaten to prosecute Imran Khan in compromised military courts is a virtual admission that the "case" against him is weak. If he really did something wrong, why not prosecute him in independent civilian courts?
dawn.com
Imran will be tried in military courts for planning, executing May 9 attacks: Rana Sanaullah
Interior minister claims the planning of attack on military installations on May 9 was carried out by Imran himself, says there is evidence to back claim.
5:57 am · 31 May 2023
https://twitter.com/KenRoth
Civilians should be prosecuted only in independent and impartial civilian courts. Pakistan’s military courts, which use secret procedures that deny due process rights, should not be used to prosecute civilians, even for alleged crimes against the military.
hrw.org
Pakistan: Don’t Try Civilians in Military Courts
The Pakistan government should immediately transfer civilians set to be tried in military courts to the civilian justice system
Hasan Shafi, Ch.
@mhshafipk
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30 May
Replying to @caroline_gm_d, @BBCNews and @mkdayankhan
Imran Khan was arrested on 9th May 2023, warrant was issued by National Accountability Bureau as he was not cooperating with on going investigations. Chief Justice, Islamabad High Court also declared his arrest legal on 9th May after hearing a petition filed by Khan's lawyers…
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Azhar Mahmood
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The only agenda of govt and all institutions is to eliminate KHAN and Pti form the political scene. It seems khan hurt the ego of the bosses of deep state.
27 minutes ago
Establishment running the govt, claims Imran
PTI Chairman Imran Khan has claimed that the government and military establishment were not separate.
“The establishment is running the government,” he said during an informal conversation with journalists at the Islamabad High Court.
The PTI chief said there was no choice other than elections in the current situation. “For the sake of the country, we have invited [those in power] for negotiations.”
In response to a question, Imran rejected rumours of a rift between him and President Dr Arif Alvi over the Supreme Court (Review of Judgments and Orders) Bill, 2023. “Even if the president had not signed the bill, it would have eventually become law after two days,” he added.
1 hour ago
Very few examples of such ‘grand corruption’: Irfan Qadir on case against Imran
Special Assistant to Prime Minister Irfan Qadir, while addressing a press conference in Islamabad, said that there were very few examples of such “grand corruption”.
He made the remarks while talking about the Al-Qadir Trust case against PTI Chairman Imran Khan. The case alleges that the PTI chief and his wife, Bushra Bibi, obtained billions of rupees and land worth hundreds of kanals from a real estate firm for legalising Rs50 billion that was identified and returned to the country by the UK during the previous PTI government.
“We were told in Pakistan that the money was received by the government, instead a liability of a certain person was discharged, and subsequently, Pakistan received no money,” he added.
SAPM Irfan Qadir addresses a press conference in Islamabad. — DawnNewsTV
1 hour ago
HRCP objects to ‘tactics employed in attempt to reverse-engineer democratic process’
1 hour ago
Abrarul Haq apologises for hurting sentiments by performing in London after exit from PTI
Renowned singer and former PTI member Abrarul Haq has apologised for performing at a concert in London amid the political situation in Pakistan and shortly after his resignation from politics. The ‘Nach Punjaban’ singer landed in hot water online for performing at a concert soon after parting ways with the PTI on Friday.
In an interview with Waseem Badami, he acknowledged the criticism he received and apologised if his actions hurt anyone’s sentiments.
Read more here.
about 2 hours ago
WATCH: Imran leaves from IHC after securing bail in 3 cases
Sheikh Rashid writes to Islamabad IG, seeks action against officials involved in raid at his home
PTI ally Sheikh Rashid has written to Islamabad Inspector General Akbar Nasir Khan, asking him to take action against the officials involved in the early morning raid at his home.
In the letter, the Awami Muslim League chief named Kohsar Station House Officer Shafqat, its deputy superintendent of police and the superintendent of police among the 70-80 people who allegedly forcefully entered his home in the city’s I-7 sector and ransacked it.
Rashid also alleged that the police officials beat his employees named Mohsin, whose arm was fractured, and Ashfaq, who also suffered injuries.
He added that two of his bulletproof cars, one licensed gun and “other precious items were forcefully snatched and taken away”.
about 2 hours ago
Minister lauds Punjab police for their ‘commendable handling’ of women in custody
Federal Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir has expressed his appreciation for the Punjab Police and their treatment of women who were detained in relation to the May 9 violence.
Power Minister Khurram Dastgir addresses a press conference in Islamabad. — DawnNewsTV
Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, the minister specifically praised the deputy commissioner and SP operations in Lahore, both of whom are women, for their commitment to upholding the law throughout the process.
He emphasised that they ensured strict adherence to the law in handling the situation. Dastgir also pointed out that those who were raising concerns about the treatment of women had themselves been associated with incidents involving violence against women during their own rallies.