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PTI leaders Omar Ayub Khan, Shibli Faraz disqualified over May 9 riots ver
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Pakistan's NA Opposition Leader Omar Ayub Khan and Senate Opposition Leader Shibli Faraz were disqualified by the ECP over May 9 riot convictions. The Peshawar High Court has halted action against them, while several other PTI leaders face similar disqualifications and prison terms of up to
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9 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf lawmakers de-notified over May 9 case convictio
Updated : 10 months ago IST
In a significant setback for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party founded by Imran Khan, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has de-notified nine PTI lawmakers, including prominent leaders such as Senator Shibli Faraz and Omar Ayub Khan
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Omar Ayub urges Pakistan's Chief Justice to address unfair May 9 trials, c
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Following the recent convictions of multiple Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders by anti-terrorism courts (ATCs), Opposition Leader in the Pakistan National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan has written to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi, raising concerns over what he descri
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Pakistan EC disqualifies 3 Tehreek-e-Insaf lawmakers after May 9 riot conv
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially disqualified three Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers, including Senator of Punjab province Ejaz Chaudhry, following their convictions by an anti-terrorism court related to the May 9 riot case, The Express Tribune reported. Read More
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi move IHC for early hearing on plea to suspend conv
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have requested an early hearing in the Islamabad High Court to suspend their convictions in the Al-Qadir Trust case. They argue the delay violates their constitutional rights and accuse authorities of political victimisation and procedur
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97,000 criminals convicted in UP under CM Yogi's 'Operation Conviction'
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Uttar Pradesh's law and order landscape has undergone a transformation under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's zero-tolerance policy. Moving beyond arrests, the state police--working under his direct supervision--are now focused on securing swift convictions through fast-track prosecution. La
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ED Director Rahul Navin highlights agency's crackdown on money laundering,
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The ED Director, while speaking at the celebration of 'ED Day', highlighted a significant surge in anti-money laundering action, with record convictions, asset attachments, and a renewed focus on clearing long-pending cases.
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Lack of Originality, OTT Mindset, Loose Convictions: Producer Anand Pandit
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Bollywood has been going through a rough phase as many high-budget Hindi movies had a disappointing collection at the box office, leading to the audience switching their stance from theatrical films to OTT movies for good content.
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Fawad Chaudhry accuses Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's lawyers, leadership of t
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Fawad Chaudhry alleged that some people became members of the National Assembly using Imran Khan's name while secretly expressing hope for convictions against him and other senior members of the party.
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Canada condemns China's execution of four citizens over drug charges
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Canada has condemned China's execution of four Canadians on drug-related charges, with Foreign Minister Melanie Joly vowing to continue seeking clemency for others facing similar sentences. The executions, which took place earlier this year, have further strained diplomatic relations between
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Rising cybercrime: 1.8 million women fall victim in Pakistan
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Over the past five years, around 1.8 million women in Pakistan have fallen victim to cybercrimes, yet conviction rates remain critically low. An investigation by Hum English News highlights alarming trends in online harassment and fraud, revealing that 96 per cent of women who sought legal h
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SC seeks Centre, ECI response on lifetime bar for MPs/MLAs after convictio
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to file its response on plea the challenging the constitutional validity of Sections 8 and 9 of the Representation of the People Act (RP Act), 1951, which govern MP/MLA's disqualification due to convictions.
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