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  • Imran Khan to walk free from Adiala jail soon: Intezar Panjutha

    Imran Khan to walk free from Adiala jail soon: Intezar Panjutha

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawyer Intezar Panjutha has predicted that former Prime Minister Imran Khan will soon be cleared in all cases and will walk free without having to deal with anyone for freedom.  

    Panjutha told journalists after meeting Khan at Adiala jail that the former Prime Minister is spending time in prison for the sake of the public, claiming that Khan firmly refused to make any deal for personnel benefits.

    The political situation is comparatively better for PTI nowadays as the Islamabad High Court (IHC) acquitted Imran Khan and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case on June 3.

    Panjutha also said in his presser that Barrister Salman Safdar briefed Imran Khan on the court’s decision.

    The PTI lawyer also stated that Khan accused Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his wife of making secret assets through corruption and raised concerns over their names in “Dubai leaks.”

  • Russian Embassy sets the record straight after claims of Ambassador congratulating Khan

    Russian Embassy sets the record straight after claims of Ambassador congratulating Khan

    The Russian Embassy in Pakistan on June 4 posted a clarification on the social media website X, formerly Twitter, stating that, “The official pages of the Embassy of Russia on social media platforms are the only credible source of information on our Ambassador’s engagements and activities.”

    Interestingly, accounts affiliated with the political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on June 3 claimed that the Russian ambassador to Pakistan sent a “congratulatory message” to Chairman PTI Imran Khan for getting relief in the Cypher case.

    Multiple accounts affiliated with PTI started re-tweeting the claim on X.

    The Russian embassy in Pakistan also stated, “The Embassy of Russia in Islamabad is closely following the developments in Pakistan, including the political situation and court decisions. However, we believe that it is up to the Pakistani people to react to and comment on these developments.”

  • Who are Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu? And why is Indian twitter teasing Modi about them?

    Who are Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu? And why is Indian twitter teasing Modi about them?

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, contrary to popular expectations, is seeing a major blow in the elections. The strongman of the right-wing Hindutva BJP, seeking a third term as Premier, could not get a clear majority. While his opponents are celebrating the unexpected result, Indian Twitter is having a riot about Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu, who have emerged as key players in the elections. The two politicians are popular for their secular leanings yet are known for changing their positions frequently.

    Indian publications like NDTV are making headlines, such as “Lok Sabha Election 2024 Result: India Congress may send feelers to Chandrababu Naidu, Nitish Kumar.”

    The leading coalitions- that of Narendra Modi’s National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and Rahul Gandhi’s Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance (INDIA)-are trying to include the two in their bloc.

    Kumar and Naidu have traditionally allied with the Congress and are meeting with them today. Meanwhile, Twitter users are having a riot with memes.

    A user posted a video of a movie scene in which a man is busy with several incoming calls, with the caption “Nitish Kumar right now.”

    Another netizen made fun by using a scene from Johny Lever’s movie where he could be seen telling another character that even though I am looking elsewhere, my heart belongs to you.

    An X user quoted the famous Shahrukh Khan reference of “Palat” as the voice of INDIA.

    Another account posted a video of a man lured by two ladies at the same time and suggested that this could be Nitish at the moment.

    Another meme that is gaining a lot of traction is of Gandhi smiling, quoting, “Aa gaya sawaad.”

  • Bushra Bibi files petition for early hearing in Iddat case

    Bushra Bibi files petition for early hearing in Iddat case

    Bushra Bibi, the wife of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has filed a petition for an early hearing in the Iddat case on Tuesday. This is the only case left as a hurdle for the couple to get out of Adiala jail. 

    The former first lady requested the district and sessions court to fix the case for hearing this week as petitions have already been filed.
    The court has set the hearing for June 7 following the plea filed by Bushra Bibi, onw day after the Islamabad High Court accepted District and Sessions Judge Shahrukh Arjumand’s request to transfer the iddat case to another court.

    After the judge’s request, the IHC transferred the case to the Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majuka.

  • Netizens react hilariously to Behroze Sabzwari’s remarks about Khan’s drinking

    Netizens react hilariously to Behroze Sabzwari’s remarks about Khan’s drinking

    Renowned Pakistani actor Behroze Sabzwari recently appeared on a podcast with Adnan Faisal on his YouTube channel FHM Pakistan in which he defended Chairman PTI Imran Khan’s character by stating, “I’ve shared a drink with him [Imran Khan] on numerous occasions, and he has never consumed more than one.”

    As expected, the small clip has gone viral on social media websites and people have opinions.

    One user posted that the hilarious situation is like a friend defending him in front of his father.

    Many users pointed out the apparent hypocrisy in former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s speeches about developing “Riyasat-e-Madina” – a model of Islamic State founded on Islamic principles and laws.

    And then there were also PTI-supported accounts, some of whom claimed the video was “fake” and “propaganda”.

  • Vawda refuses to offer unconditional apology in contempt case

    Vawda refuses to offer unconditional apology in contempt case

    Senator Faisal Vawda has refused to render an unconditional apology to the Supreme Court in the contempt of court case, saying that his remarks were not different from others.

    In his defence, Vawda submitted transcripts of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Jamiat Ulema e Islam-Fazl chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Raoof Hasan’s speeches wherein they had passed hard-hitting statements against the judiciary.

    Vawda strongly criticised the judiciary over six Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges’ letter to SJC alleging intelligence agencies’ interference in judicial matters and also alleged dual nationality of Justice Babar Sattar of IHC.

    On May 15, the senator, in a press briefing, asked the court to show restraint in the contempt of court proceedings over his anti-judiciary remarks.

    He also asked the Supreme Court to withdraw the contempt charges against him, saying that the purpose behind the controversial press briefing was the country’s well-being.

  • IHC orders CDA to de-seal PTI office in Islamabad

    IHC orders CDA to de-seal PTI office in Islamabad

    Providing yet another relief to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday has ordered the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to de-seal the party’s Central Secretariat.

    Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz said in a six-page written order, “CDA may take action strictly by the law in case of any non-conformity or violation of the applicable laws.”

    Furthermore, the order stated that the CDA had issued a show-cause notice to the previous owner in 2022 and 2023 but without providing an explanation.

    It also said that the CDA did not issue a prior notice to the PTI before sealing its office, a claim supported by the party leaders.

    PTI moved the IHC seeking its order to de-seal its central secretariat in Islamabad after the CDA had demolished a portion of the building.

  • Court rejects poet Ahmad Farhad’s bail plea

    Court rejects poet Ahmad Farhad’s bail plea

    An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Muzafarabad has rejected the bail petition of Kashmiri poet Ahmed Farhad on Tuesday, one day after the court reserved a verdict after hearing arguments from both sides.

    The poet’s wife Urooj Zainab told journalists that she will challenge the court’s decision.

    “Details of why the bail was rejected were not disclosed,” she said addressing the press.

    The poet came into the spotlight when he went missing amid recent protests in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

    The Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP), Mansoor Usman Awan told Islamabad High Court (IHC) on May 29 that Kashmir police arrested Farhad after he went missing for 15 days.

    The poet’s wife, Urooj Zainab stated in a petition for her husband’s recovery that Farhad was allegedly abducted on May 14 from Islamabad.

  • Major cases against Imran Khan and how they turned out

    What are the major cases against Imran Khan and how did they turn out?

    Khan was collectively given sentences of 30 years in the Cypher Case, Toshakhana reference case and the Iddat case.

    CYPHER CASE

    In January 2024, Imran Khan was sentenced to ten years by a special court, established under the Official Secrets Act, in the cypher case. On June 3, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) reversed the decision and found PTI founder Imran Khan not guilty in the cypher case.

    The allegation against Khan in the case was that he had not returned the cypher to the relevant ministry.

    TOSHAKHANA REFERENCE

    On 31 January 2024, the court convicted and sentenced Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 14 years in prison in the Toshakhana case and ordered them to pay a fine of about 1.5 billion rupees. In April 2024, IHC suspended this sentence however they were not released as they were convicted in other cases as well.

    The Toshakhaana case was about selling gifts he was given in his capacity as prime minister without declaring proceeds for tax purposes.

    IDDAT CASE

    On 3 February 2024, a trial court sentenced Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi to seven years in prison for marrying during Bushra Bibi’s Iddat period. The court also imposed a fine of Rs0.5 million on each of them. However, an appeal was filed and is ongoing.

    AL-QADIR TRUST CASE

    Khan was also implicated in the Al-Qadir Trust case when he was arrested on May 9, 2023. An Islamabad accountability court on May 29 granted PTI Chairman Imran Khan bail in the Al-Qadir Trust case till June 19 against surety bonds worth Rs500,000.

    The Al-Qadir Trust case alleges that the PTI chief and his wife, Bushra Bibi, obtained billions of rupees and land worth hundreds of kanals from real estate tycoon Malik Riaz. This was given in return for Khan legalising Rs50 billion that was returned to the country by the UK during the previous PTI government.

  • ‘Kabhi ek se zyada drink nahin pi’; Behroze Sabzwari alleges that Khan drinks alcohol  

    ‘Kabhi ek se zyada drink nahin pi’; Behroze Sabzwari alleges that Khan drinks alcohol  

    Renowned Pakistani actor Behroze Sabzwari recently appeared on a podcast with Adnan Faisal on his YouTube channel FHM Pakistan in which he candidly talked about his relationship with former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

    Sabzwari defended Chairman PTI Imran Khan’s character by stating, “I’ve shared a drink with him [Imran Khan] on numerous occasions, and he has never consumed more than one.”

    The actor decried the “fake allegations” of cocaine usage by Khan and said, “Write this down that 804 [Imran Khan] will win because he’s honest.”

    Sabzwari criticised those who allege that Imran Khan does drugs because they want to “slander his reputation.”

    The clip has gone viral since Monday night, with many PTI supporters calling it a “fake” video while fans of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) are delighted by its contents.