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  • 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.

  • 11 killed inside Balochistan coal mine after inhaling methane gas 

    11 killed inside Balochistan coal mine after inhaling methane gas 

    11 people, including miners, have been killed after inhaling methane gas inside a coal mine in Balochistan’s Sanjdi area, approximately 50 kilometres from Quetta. 

    Chief Inspector of Mines in Balochistan, Abdul Ghani Shahwani told Dawn that nine mine workers along with a contractor and a manager went inside at around 5 pm. After one and a half hour, they lost contact with the workers inside the mine.

    “The coal miners were working around 1,500 feet deep in the mine when the gas eruption started and quickly spread. All the coal miners fell unconscious,” said the Chief Inspector. 

    As the rescue teams reached the site, no body was found alive. All the miners who lost their lives belonged to Swat. 

    The mine is owned by the United Coal mining company. The company has launched an investigation into the incident

  • ‘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.

  • Get ready for Eid entertainment: Chahat Fateh Ali Khan to premiere his debut film ‘Sabaq’

    Get ready for Eid entertainment: Chahat Fateh Ali Khan to premiere his debut film ‘Sabaq’

    Internet sensation Chahat Fateh Ali Khan has shared an update about his upcoming film ‘Sabaq.’ Khan took to X, previously known as Twitter, to post the film’s trailer, along with the message, “My first film, Sabaq, will be released on Eid Mubarak day, InshaAllah.” Fans are eagerly anticipating its release.

    Directed by Faraz Ahmed, ‘Sabaq’ is a comedy film exploring second marriages and the world of social media influencers. The trailer, which gained popularity online, shows Khan in his usual style. Viewers see Khan portraying himself, recording his famous video snippets on his phone. True to his style, the singer-influencer says his signature catchphrase, “King of hearts, Chahat Fateh Ali Khan, all the way from London.”

    The film promises a humorous look at current societal issues, blending Khan’s unique personality with a storyline that reflects the complexities and funny side of modern relationships and digital fame. Khan’s portrayal of himself adds authenticity and charm to the project, making ‘Sabaq’ a highly anticipated release for fans and comedy lovers.

    Khan’s move into cinema signals a new phase in his career, and ‘Sabaq’ is set to bring laughter and entertainment to audiences this festive season. In December, the British-Pakistani sensation, famous for his viral singing videos, surprised many by stepping into the world of politics.

  • US responds to Khan’s acquittal in cipher case

    US responds to Khan’s acquittal in cipher case

    The United States of America has reacted to the acquittal of founder Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan and the party’s vice chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case.

    US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller responded to a question about the case while addressing a press conference, saying that “The allegations against Imran Khan will be decided by Pakistan’s courts under their own laws.” 

    A day earlier, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) acquitted the former Prime Minister and the former foreign minister in the cipher case. Both had been accused of leaking state secrets in public after Imran Khan, then the Prime Minister, took a diplomatic cable to a rally and narrated the contents for the public.

    IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Miangul Hassan Auranzeb heard the case and announced the short verdict.

    What is ciphergate?  

    The issue first came to light less than a month before Imran Khan’s removal from the prime minister’s office on March 27, 2022, when the PTI founder waved a letter addressing a public rally, claiming that it’s a cypher sent from a country that wanted Khan removed, later revealed to be the United States.

    The former prime minister claimed, while addressing the public, that the letter was the reason for his ouster as Prime Minister.

    Initially, Khan didn’t reveal the name of the country, but after a few days, he blamed the United States for plotting against him. The convicted former prime minister alleged that Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Affairs Donald Lu was responsible for his removal.

    Since then, Imran and his party have blamed other people and forces for his removal, including former COAS General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa, Nawaz Sharif, Asif Ali Zardari and Saudi Arabia.

  • ‘Irresponsible statement’ Justice Munib Akhtar, CJP Isa trade verbal blows

    ‘Irresponsible statement’ Justice Munib Akhtar, CJP Isa trade verbal blows

    Monday’s hearing of the case pertaining to Sunni Ittehad Council’s reserved seats turned into a salvo of verbal blows in the Supreme Court.

    A slightly heated exchange of words took place between the Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa and Justice Munib Akhtar.

    During the hearing, Justice Akhtar remarked, “There is no logic in the Election Commission’s orders because, on one hand, it says SIC did not contest elections and therefore did not win any seats but on the other hand it is a parliamentary party as well.”

    Meanwhile, other judges also passed remarks to which CJP Qazi Faez Isa stopped the petitioner’s lawyer Faisal Siddiqui from answering the questions of the judges.

    Here Justice Munib intervened and said, “This is an unfair statement, every judge of the full court has the right to ask questions.”

  • Want skin like Nita Ambani? Drink this water

    Want skin like Nita Ambani? Drink this water

    Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s wife Nita Ambani drinks water worth 49 lakh Indian rupees (60 thousand dollars). This is the costliest water bottle in the world, much to the affinity of the richest man of Asia.

    Nita Ambani drinks Acqua di Cristallo Tributo a Modigliani, as per Indian media.

    Why is this water so expensive?

    This is a customised water bottle which is designed by a popular designer Fernando Altamirano. The water is obtained from three natural sources, for example, one part of the water is provided by a spring in France, another part is provided by a spring in Fiji, and the third part is provided by the cold glaciers of Iceland.

    24 karat gold is used to make a 750 ml water bottle while five grams of gold is added in the preparation of the water.

    Indian media states that the water is also the secret of 60-year-old Nita Ambani’s flawless and glowing skin.

    In an auction, this water has been sold for 60 thousand dollars or about 49 lakh Indian rupees.

    Acqua di Cristallo Tributo a Modigliani is also included in the Guinness World Records as the most expensive water in the world.

    Nita is famous for her luxurious lifestyle as there are other items of her use which are known to be extremely expensive. For instance, a tea set she uses is from Japan’s oldest crockery brand, costinhlg around 1.5 Crore Indian rupees.

  • From Nicola to Hadid sisters, Hollywood celebs donate millions for Palestinians

    From Nicola to Hadid sisters, Hollywood celebs donate millions for Palestinians

    In a heartwarming display of solidarity, US supermodel sisters Bella and Gigi Hadid joined Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan in generously donating for families impacted by the Gaza genocide. Bella, Gigi, and Nicola’s combined contributions total $2.2 million, offering crucial support through humanitarian organizations and the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund.

    The Hadid sisters’ donation will be split equally among Heal Palestine, Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, World Central Kitchen, and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency. These organizations provide food, medical aid, psychological services, and support for displaced families in Gaza.

    Bella and Gigi Hadid, daughters of Palestinian property tycoon Mohamed Anwar Hadid, have always supported the Palestinian cause. Bella recently shared her heartbreak over the “devastating loss of the Palestinian people” in an Instagram post.

    Bella also highlighted her commitment to Palestine by wearing a dress made from keffiyeh, a traditional Palestinian cloth, at the Cannes Film Festival. She called it “a beautiful way to represent the history and resilience of Palestinian culture.”

    Nicola Coughlan, star of the popular Netflix series Bridgerton, has raised $1.2 million (£1.01 million) for the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) through a social media campaign.

    Known for her role as Penelope Hetherington, Coughlan used her platform to support humanitarian causes, especially those affecting children in genocide zones. Her campaign received much support, and she shared the news on Instagram.

    Coughlan thanked everyone who contributed, saying, “I’m overwhelmed by the amount raised so far and very grateful to everyone who has shared it. Please continue to do so if you can.”

    The Palestine Children’s Relief Fund confirmed that the fundraiser attracted donations from Coughlan herself and 82,794 other supporters worldwide.