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  • Arrest Shahbaz Gill whenever he lands in Pakistan, orders court

    A District and Sessions Court of Islamabad has ordered the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to arrest Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shahbaz Gill whenever he comes to Pakistan.

    The court on Monday started the process of declaring Pakistan Shahbaz Gill leader as proclaimed offender (PO) in an alleged sedition case.

    “Shahbaz Gill should be arrested and brought to court at any airport where he is seen in Pakistan”, Additional Sessions Judge Tahir Abbas Sipra ordered.

    As per courts order, advertisements of the same are to be prominently displayed outside Shahbaz Gill’s residences in both Islamabad and Faisalabad.

    The FIA also submitted an implementation report on the non-bailable warrant against Shahbaz Gill to the court.

    Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Asif Awan informed the court that an attempt was made to arrest Shahbaz Gill in accordance with the warrant, but he left for the United States (US) intentionally to avoid the arrest.

    The court also ordered the Deputy Commissioners of Islamabad and Faisalabad to submit a report on Shahbaz Gill’s properties within 30 days.

  • SC bench hearing petitions against military courts dissolved again

    SC bench hearing petitions against military courts dissolved again

    A seven-member bench of the Supreme Court, hearing a set of pleas against military trials for perpetrators of the May 9 riots, has dissolved once again on Monday. Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, one of the judges on the bench, refused to be part of the bench after the government raised objections.
    The Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP), Mansoor Usman Awan, came to the rostrum at today’s hearing and imparted the government’s objections on including Justice Mansoor in the bench as one of the petitioners is related to him.
    “One of the petitioners is Justice Shah’s relative. Therefore, it may affect his conduct,” AGP Awan said.
    However, Chief Justice of Pakistan CJP Umar Atta Bandial said, “The bench will not be made according to your whims.” The CJP expressed anger by saying that the “government should not mock the judiciary.”

    Nonetheless, Justice Shah recused himself from the bench.

    Petitions against military trials have been filed by former Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Jawwad S. Khawaja, Aitzaz Ahsan, Karamat Ali, and former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

    At the first hearing of the case, Justice Qazi Faez Isa and Justice Sardar Tariq Masood left the bench after Justice Isa said he did not consider the SC bench “a proper court.”

  • Fact-Check: Did Modi say ‘Pakistan will die its own death’, during his recent visit to the US?

    Fact-Check: Did Modi say ‘Pakistan will die its own death’, during his recent visit to the US?

    Claim:

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has said in a video statement shared from the official Twitter account of the party, that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has claimed, “Pakistan will die its own death.”

    While quoting Modi, Imran said, “Don’t talk about Pakistan, your partner now is America. Pakistan is burdened with its own problems.” Imran further said that the arrogant statement was made during Modi’s visit to the United States.

    “It seems that by signing defense and technology agreements with America, they have become so proud that they consider themselves America’s partners,” added Imran.

    Fact:

    However, the Modi statement which Imran was referring to, was actually said in 2019, during Imran Khan’s time as prime minister. The statement was not made during Modi’s recent visit to the US, but at the “Main bhi Chowkidar” event that took place in New Delhi, India.

    Verdict: The claim is false.

  • National Assembly passes amendment limiting disqualification to maximum five years

    National Assembly passes amendment limiting disqualification to maximum five years

    The National Assembly on Sunday adopted a bill seeking an amendment to the Elections Act 2017, aimed at limiting the disqualification of lawmakers to a maximum of five years.

    The bill, presented by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in the National Assembly, came into force immediately. The bill had already been passed by the Senate on June 16.

    The bill includes an amendment to Section 232 (Disqualification on account of offenses) of the Election Act, 2017.

    Any individual who is disqualified by a court ruling shall be excluded for a maximum of five years from the day the judgment is made public. The period of disqualification under Article 62(1)(f) cannot exceed five years.

    “Notwithstanding anything contained in any other provision of this Act, any other law for the time being in force and judgment, order or decree of any court, including the Supreme Court and a high court, the disqualification of a person to be elected, chosen or to remain as a member of the Parliament or provincial assembly under paragraph (f) of clause (1) of Article 62 of the Constitution shall be for a period not exceeding five years from the declaration of the court of law in that regard and such declaration shall be subject to the due process of law,” it stated.

  • Sanjrani takes charge as acting president after Alvi leaves for Hajj

    Sanjrani takes charge as acting president after Alvi leaves for Hajj

    Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani has taken charge as acting president after President Arif Alvi left for Saudi Arabia to perform the religious obligation of Hajj.

    According to the constitution, the Chairman of the upper house of the parliament can take charge as acting president in the absence of a President from Pakistan.
    Sanjrani took charge of the office in Quetta, and the Cabinet Division has also issued a notification in this regard.

    Sanjrani is in Quetta to attend the funeral of his aunt.
    Sanjrani is the youngest Chairman of the Senate from Balochistan.

  • ICC set to reveal schedule for World Cup 2023

    ICC set to reveal schedule for World Cup 2023

    All the controversies, mismanagements, conflicts, on venues aside, the International Cricket Council (ICC), is now all set to reveal the dates and venues of World Cup 2023.

    Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) previous management committee Chairman Najam Sethi proposed three venues for the India vs Pakistan match including Chennai, Indore and Kolkata while stating that the team will not play in Ahmedabad Narendra Modi Stadium because of security reasons.

    Najam Sethi, also stated that if Asia Cup will be held under Hybrid Model than his Board will propose the same Hybrid Model for the World Cup, with Pakistan playing its matches in Colombo or Dhaka.

    However, Zaka Ashraf, most likely the new chairman of PCB, bluntly dismissed the policies of Najam Sethi, and is currently tight lipped on the participation of Pakistan in the World Cup.

    Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto believes that cricket should be separated from politics, expressing disappointment on India’s policy to not play in Pakistan. However he also said but we are evaluating Pakistan’s participation in the World Cup.

    On June 27, ICC will reveal the schedule for the upcoming World Cup to be held in India. This announcement comes just four months before the tournament is set to begin, which is a shorter timeframe compared to previous World Cups that had their schedules announced over a year in advance.

    According to media reports, the tournament is expected to commence in October and conclude in November. However, the specific venues and fixtures have yet to be confirmed. One of the reasons behind the delay in scheduling was PCB’s delayed approval of the draft fixture list.

    Najam Sethi had stated that the approval or disapproval of the World Cup schedule lies with the government, similar to how the Indian government decides when their team travels to play.

    The PCB had also requested the ICC to change the venues of their matches against Australia and Afghanistan in an effort to gain an advantage. They proposed swapping the locations, suggesting that playing Australia in Chennai and Afghanistan in Bengaluru would make Pakistan the favorites in both matches.

    “Australia in Bengaluru and Afghanistan in Chennai are the two which we should look to get changed as much as possible,” as per the reports we found in media.

    “Ideally, we can switch these around. Australia in Chennai and Afghanistan in Bengaluru would make us obvious favorites in both matches.” the note further said.

    Normally, venue changes during ICC events occur only when there is a security threat. However, it remains to be seen if the ICC will accommodate their request.

    Overall, the ICC’s announcement of the World Cup schedule in India set to take place in a few months, is eagerly anticipated. The final details of the tournament, including venues and fixtures, will be unveiled soon.

    Pakistan’s tentative World Cup schedule

    October 6 – vs Qualifier in Hyderabad

    October 12 – vs Qualifier in Hyderabad

    October 15 – vs India in Ahmedabad

    October 20 – vs Australia in Bengaluru

    October 23 – vs Afghanistan in Chennai

    October 27 – vs South Africa in Chennai

    October 31 – vs Bangladesh in Kolkata

    November 5 – vs New Zealand Bengaluru

    November 12 – vs England in Kolkata

  • You wouldn’t believe what profession Inspector Vivek of ‘CID’ ended up in

    You wouldn’t believe what profession Inspector Vivek of ‘CID’ ended up in

    If you were among the millions of South Asians who adored watching the investigative series ‘CID’, then some of you might remember Inspector Vivek. The murder investigation team was a fan favourite, launching countless memes memes like Daya breaking down every door, ACP Pradyuman’s hilarious hand gestures.

    Now, Twitter users have discovered that the actor, Viivek Mashru, who played Inspector Vivek on the show, has now changed professions by getting a PhD and working as a design professor for the University of Benglaru.

    The tweet that broke the news went on to receive atleast 5.2 million views and even got acknowledgment from Mashru himself, who thanked fans for their love and generosity.

  • Kajol says she can’t act sexy or sharmeeli

    Kajol says she can’t act sexy or sharmeeli

    Bollywood actress Kajol just announced her comeback on Netflix’s ‘Lust Stories 2’ which is directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, and opened up about how there are two things completely impossible for her to portray: being sexy or shy.

    “There are two things, the word sexy and the word ‘sharam’, I can’t relate with these emotions. When somebody tells me I have to bat my eyelids and act coy, I can’t comprehend it. I don’t understand the emotion, but if you give me a set of features to move in a particular way, I get that.”

    The daughter of the actress Tanuja and director Shomu Mukherjee recalled shooting the song “Hothon Pe Bas Tera Naam Hai” for the film ‘Ye Dillagi’ with Saif Ali Khan, and how the late choreographer threatened to hit her because she and Khan couldn’t stop giggling during a sensous scene.

    “Everyone’s idea of lust is different. It’s a subjective emotion, more than an objectively explained one,” she said. Asked if she has ever been able to portray this emotion on screen, Kajol said, “I’ve never been able to. Most of the time I depend on my directors. You have to see how much Saroj ji wanted to slap us… On ‘Hothon Pe Bas…’ Saroj ji wanted to hit us. Saif and I couldn’t stop laughing. She’d say, ‘You aren’t taking this seriously, you’re ill-mannered kids’.”

  • Government ministers openly refusing to obey Supreme Court: Imran Khan

    Government ministers openly refusing to obey Supreme Court: Imran Khan

    Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has said in a tweet that government ministers are openly refusing to follow the orders of the Supreme Court, calling it the law of the jungle.

    “If anyone had any doubts about the law of the jungle prevailing in Pakistan where might is right, all those doubts should be removed after the recent statements of the government ministers openly refusing to obey the SC verdict if its against military courts. It also reflects the PDM’s desperation to avoid elections and hide behind the establishment,” the former Prime Minister wrote in a tweet posted on Saturday afternoon.

    After May 9 riots, it has been decided that those involved in the attacks on military installations will be tried in military courts.
    https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1672543581008019458?s=20
    The Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP), Mansoor Usman Awan, has told the Supreme Court (SC) on Friday that 102 people are currently in the army’s custody for trials.

  • Nawaz Sharif and family to celebrate Eid in Dubai

    Nawaz Sharif and family to celebrate Eid in Dubai

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senior Vice-president Maryam Nawaz has left for Dubai as the Sharif family plans to celebrate Eid-Ul-Azha in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) together.

    According to media reports, Nawaz Sharif has already reached Dubai.

    “Vice President and Chief Organizer of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Maryam Nawaz Sharif has left for Dubai on a private visit. Party leader Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has already reached Dubai. Other family members are also with him,” Information Minister Maryam Aurangzeb tweeted.

    Reportedly, Maryam Nawaz will go to London after her visit to Dubai, however, Maryam Aurangzeb didn’t give further information about their huddle in Dubai.