Government
In a recent turn of events, Bushra Khan, the wife of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has found herself facing corruption charges in a case that led to her husband's arrest on May 9. Accompanied by Imran, Bushra appeared in court on Monday and was granted protective bail.
Government
Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial has responded to the ongoing criticism he has faced in relation to his pleasantries towards former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The ruling alliance, led by Shehbaz Sharif, has condemned Bandial's intervention in Khan's arrest, considering it inappropriate for a
Government
For more than half of its 75-year history, Pakistan has experienced multiple military-backed regimes, with democratically-elected governments struggling to complete their full terms. The country, with a population of over 220 million, has been facing an unprecedented political crisis since March of last year. Last week, the
Government
Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, has set a deadline of 72 hours for the arrest of individuals involved in the recent violent protests following the arrest of PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf) chief Imran Khan. During a visit to the affected areas, Sharif blamed Imran Khan and his
Government
In a recent development, Maryam Nawaz, the Senior Vice-President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, took a jibe at the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf without explicitly naming it. Maryam's mockery followed the circulation of a short video on social media featuring PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry rushing toward
Government
In a recent development, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has accused individuals with guns and involved in arson during the May 9 protests against his arrest of being "planted amongst the demonstrators." Khan emphasized that he had consistently urged PTI workers to engage only in
Government
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued an order for the release of Shireen Mazari, a senior leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. Mazari, a former human rights minister, was arrested by the Islamabad police last week following a raid on her residence. However, after reviewing the
Government
The Islamabad High Court has issued an order for the presentation of Fawad Chaudhry, a prominent leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, before the court on the following day. The directive was issued in relation to an ongoing legal matter involving Chaudhry. According to sources, the court
Cinema
The government of West Bengal has imposed a ban on a film that has been criticized for promoting communal hatred and spreading propaganda against Muslims. Titled "The Kerala Story," the movie alleges that 32,000 Hindu and Christian women from Kerala have converted to Islam, with some being
Government
Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb revealed on Monday that Army Chief General Asim Munir was unwilling to engage in direct discussions with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan, emphasizing that the military did not intend to interfere in the democratic processes of the country. In an interview with Al
Government
In a continuation of the government's crackdown on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, senior PTI leader Shehryar Afridi was arrested by the police in the early hours of Tuesday. The authorities have been targeting PTI leadership following the violent protests on May 9, triggered by the
Government
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has reserved its verdict on a plea submitted by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Farrukh Habib to have his name removed from the Exit Control List (ECL). The hearing took place in the LHC, where Habib's lawyer, Ahmed Pansota, presented the request