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  • List of prominent PTI members who have left the party till now

    List of prominent PTI members who have left the party till now

    Following Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan’s arrest on May 9 in connection with a corruption case, the country saw violent protests as his supporters clashed with law-enforcement agencies. The protests also targeted state and military installations, which resulted in a severe crackdown on the party.

    Many prominent PTI leaders were arrested including Shireen Mazari, Fawad Chahudry, Asad Umar and Shah Mahmood Qureshi.

    The arrests and the criticism of the party led many PTI members to quit. Most of them left the party after holding press conferences or releasing video messages condemeing the events of May 9. At least 100 Members of PTI have left the party.

    Here is a list of prominent members of PTI who have until now left the party:

    1. Raja Khuram Nawaaz

    2. Shireen Mazari

    3. Fawad Chahudhry

    4. Amir Mehmood Kiyaani

    5. Amin Aslam

    6. Khusro Bakhtiyar

    7 Jamshed Iqbal Cheema

    8.Musrat Jamshed Cheema

    9.Abrarul Haq

    10. Senator Saifullah Niazi

    11. Firdous Ashiq Awan

    12. Fayyazul Hasan Chauhan

    13. Faizullah Kamuka

    14. Khawaja Qutb Farid Koreja

    15. Khurram Shehzad

    16. Maleeka Ali Bokhari

    17. Mubeen Khilji

    18. Senator Mohammad Abdul Qadir

    19. Makhdoom Syed Tariq Mahmoodul Hassan

    20. Imran Ismail

    21. Rabia Azfar Nizami

    22.Muhammad Abbas Jafri 

    23.Syma Nadeem

    24. Omar Amari 

    25. Imran Ali Shah

    26. Karim Bakhsh Gabol

    27. Syed Ghulam Shah

    28. Sanjay Gangwani

    29.  Zulfiqar Ali Shah

    30 .Kaneez Fatima

    31.Kaneez Fatima

    32.Chaudhry Ali Akhtar

    33.Shakil Shahid

    34.Hafiz Muhammad Ehtisham

    35.  Jhang, Rashida Yaqub Sheikh 

    36.Jalil Sharqpuri

    37. Syed Saeedul Hassan

    38. Saleem Akhtar Labar

    39. Chaudhry Hussain Elahi

    40.Chaudhry Ehsanul Haq

    41. Dr Mohammad Afzal

    42.Chaudhary Jehanzeb Rasheed

    43. Zaheeruddin Khan Alizai

    44. Aun Dogar

    45. Abdul Hai Dasti

    46. Malik Mujtaba Niaz Gishkori

    47.  Alamdar Husain Qureshi

    48. Sajjad Hussain Cheena

    49. Ashraf Rind 

    50. Javed Akhtar Ansari

    51. Ahsan Saleem Baryar

    52. Muhammad Saleem Baryar

  • Imran Khan’s name and picture to be banned on TV? Babar Awan expresses concern

    Imran Khan’s name and picture to be banned on TV? Babar Awan expresses concern

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Babar Awan has expressed concern over a possible ban on airing pictures and names of Party chairman Imran Khan.

    “Due to fear of Imran Khan, there is news of banning his name and picture on TV channels,” Babar tweeted on Wednesday.

    He further said that the government should file a review appeal against the results of the 1992 World Cup.
    “if Shehbaz and Maryam will not mention Imran in their speeches what else will they talk about?” his tweet added.

    Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) PEMRA has urged TV channels to boycott people “damaging peace” and not to promote people “inciting hatred” in relevance to the incidents of May 9 when PTI supporters clashed with law enforcement agencies. However, the media regulatory authority did not specifically mention Imran Khan’s name.

    It is being assumed by commentators that the notification was referring to the PTI chairman.

    “As per Article 19 of The Constitution of The Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Every citizen shall have the right to freedom of speech and expression, and there shall be freedom of the press, subject to any reasonable restrictions imposed by law in the interest of the glory of Islam or the integrity, security or defence of Pakistan or any part thereof friendly relations with foreign States, public order, decency or morality, or in relation to contempt of court, [commission of] or incitement to an offence,” the notification issued by PEMRA read.
    “It is crucial to strike a balance between protecting freedom of speech and maintaining public order,” the notification added.

  • It is our responsibility to get our workers out from jails: Fawad Ch

    It is our responsibility to get our workers out from jails: Fawad Ch

    Former Pakistan Tehreek–e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, Fawad Chaudhry, Imran Ismail and Mahboob Maulvi held a press conference outside Central Jail Rawalpindi (also known as Adiala Jail) on Wednesday, after meeting Shah Mahmood Qureshi.

    Former PTI leader Aamir Kiani was also present in the meeting in which reportedly, the four leaders asked Qureshi to leave the party.

    However in the presser, Fawad said that he had a detailed discussion with Qureshi regarding the current political situation, adding that “we” have to find a solution.

    The former minister said that many PTI supporters are in jail, and it is their responsibility to get them out.

    “We cannot leave open ground for the opposition in present circumstances,” he remarked, adding that the group had also had discussions with Asad Umar, Parvez Khattak, Asad Qaiser, Hammad Azhar and Ali Zaidi.

  • HRCP expresses concern over conducting trials of civilians in military courts

    HRCP expresses concern over conducting trials of civilians in military courts

    The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) in a statement has warned all political stakeholders that unless they desist from any further measures that could imperil the country’s fragile democracy, they may find themselves unable to steer the country safely through the multiple crises it is facing.

    “HRCP has closely monitored the ongoing political crisis and notes with great alarm that civilian supremacy has emerged as the greatest casualty. The government’s inability—or unwillingness—to safeguard civilian supremacy or to preserve the dignity of Parliament has proven tremendously disappointing. At the same time, the political opposition’s history of hostile politics and contempt for the rule of law has played no small part in triggering the wanton destruction of property during 9–10 May. These were not peaceful protests. The evidence points to acts of arson, rioting, looting, vandalism and trespass onto state and private property,” the statement issued by the human rights watchdog of Pakistan read.
    HRCP also expressed its disappointment in the judiciary. “HRCP regrets that the failure of the judiciary to credibly maintain its independence and impartiality has exacerbated the rule-of-law crisis in the country.”

    HRCP also demanded an independent investigation of the allegations of violence against PTI workers.

    HRCP reminded authorities that torture or any form of degrading treatment of persons in custody are serious violations of human rights. The disappearance of at least two journalists must also be investigated in a transparent manner, the findings made public and the perpetrators held strictly to account.
    The human rights organization also expressed concern for conducting military trials of civilians. “While those responsible for the destruction of public and private property must undoubtedly be held accountable, there is ample provision in civilian laws for this. Any government seriously committed to upholding civilian supremacy would strongly consider repealing Article 2(1)(d) of the Act, which allows civilians to be tried in military courts, thereby denying them their constitutional right to a fair trial. HRCP also objects to the arbitrary manner in which certain cases are selected to be tried by military courts, thereby violating the principle of equality before the law and equal protection of the law,” read the statement

  • Imran Khan’s medical reports do not hint at use of alcohol and cocaine: NAB

    Imran Khan’s medical reports do not hint at use of alcohol and cocaine: NAB

    The medical reports of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan with National Accountability Bureau (NAB) do not hint at alcohol and cocaine use, Ansar Abbasi has reported for The News.

    The source quoted by the reporter claimed to have reviewed the medical records, and said that Imran Khan’s health was normal.

    He said that Imran’s blood and urine samples were taken while he was in NAB’s custody.

    “The medical reports as available with NAB do not endorse what the health minister alleged,” the news report quoted a source.

    Imran Khan on Tuesday sent a Rs10 Billion defamation notice to Health Minister Abdul Qadir Patel for sharing details about an alleged medical test conducted during his arrest, stating that the PTI chief had faked his fracture and that he is mentally unstable.

    Imran Khan asked the minister through the legal notice to, “retract his statements in the same mode and manner in which he made them in the first place”.

    The private medical reports of the tests that the government is said to have conducted on PTI leader Imran Khan earlier this month while he was under arrest were made public on Friday.

    The reports stated that Imran Khan’s mental stability was under question and that while no leg fractures were found, there was evidence of alcohol and an illicit substance in his urine.

  • Women not being mistreated in Punjab jails: IG Punjab

    Punjab Inspector General (IG) Dr Usman Anwar held a joint press conference with SSP Dr Anoush Chaudhry on Tuesday, to dismiss allegations of mistreatment of women in jails.

    He said that people should have trust in their institutions, adding that there are more than 150 cameras inside Kot Lak Pat jail.

    Dr Anoush said that women were being provided facilities as per rules. She said that she had met with the detained women herself and inquired about any issues they were facing.

    The IG also said that old pictures and videos were being posted to propagate a false narrative.

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan, in a televised address to the nation on Sunday, claimed that he had received reports that women belonging to his party are being harassed in jails.

    He requested the judiciary to take suo motu action against the arrests.

  • Imran Khan sends defamation notice to Abdul Qadir Patel for accusations of mental instability

    Imran Khan sends defamation notice to Abdul Qadir Patel for accusations of mental instability

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has sent a Rs10 Billion defamation notice to Health Minister Abdul Qadir Patel for sharing details about an alleged medical test conducted during his arrest, stating that the PTI chief had faked his fracture and that alleging that he is mentally unstable.

    Imran Khan asked the minister through the legal notice to, “retract his statements in the same mode and manner in which he made them in the first place”.

    The private medical reports of the tests that the government is said to have conducted on PTI leader Imran Khan earlier this month while he was under arrest were made public on Friday.

    The investigations stated that Imran Khan’s mental stability was under question and that while no leg fractures were found, there was evidence of alcohol and an illicit substance in his urine.

  • ‘Should be held accountable for militant actions’: PM says resounding no to negotiations with PTI

    ‘Should be held accountable for militant actions’: PM says resounding no to negotiations with PTI

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has refused to negotiate with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) after Imran Khan constituted a committee to hold dialogue with the government. The PM, in a tweet referred to the events of May 9, stating that ‘anarchists and arsonists’ who attack state symbols do not qualify for dialogue.

    “Dialogue is deeply embedded in the political process, which helps democracy mature & evolve. Many political & constitutional breakthroughs occurred when political leaders sat across the table to craft a consensus,” he tweeted.
    “However, there is a major difference here, the anarchists & arsonists who wear the garb of politicians and attack the symbols of the State do not qualify for a dialogue. They should rather be held to account for their militant actions. This is the prevalent practice even in developed democracies,” the tweet added.

    Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday, while talking about the possibility of negotiating with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), said that negotiations with Imran Khan can be held if he took “corrective measures: apologises to the nation, admits his mistake and promises not to do anything like May 9 in the future.”

    Imran Khan on May 27 constituted a seven-member negotiation committee for talks with the incumbent government over elections.

  • Imran Khan decides not to present himself before Jinnah House JIT

    Imran Khan decides not to present himself before Jinnah House JIT

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has decided to not presnet himself before a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) probing the attack on Lahore Corps Commander House (Jinnah House) on May 9.

    Media reports have said that the former Prime Minister made the decision after consulting his lawyers.

    Instead of the PTI chairman, his lawyers Naeem Panjotha and Ali Ijaz Buttar will appear before the JIT.

    Imran Khan had been called to appear before the JIT at the police station in Qilla Gujjar at 4pm today.

    “Imran Khan is required to attend the office of the DIG Investigation to join the investigation proceedings entrusted to the JTI formed by the Punjab government,” read the summon notice issued by Lahore DIG (investigation) Kamran Adil, who is heading the JIT.

    The Punjab Home Department created the JIT on May 27.

  • Police catch gang using social media to rob people

    Police catch gang using social media to rob people

    Punjab Police has arrested a gang of robbers after the thieves opened fire on cops.

    The robbers allegedly made friends on social media, calling the victim to meet them at different places before kidnapping them and robbing them.

    Police arrested Abid, who was injured from defensive fire from the cops.

    Punjab Police was reportedly performing routine checks on cars when they spotted a suspicious car. The robbers panicked and sped up the vehicle while opening fire on the police.

    A hostage was also recovered from the vehicle of the accused.

    One of the robbers was arrested while two others ran away. Police saved the hostage Babar, a resident of Pak Pattan. Babar told the police that the gang first become friends with him on social media and then called him to meet in Kahna. There they robbed his bike, mobile phone and cash while also kidnapping him.