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Pakistan: Imran Khan-led party's worker sentenced to life in May 9 riot ca
Updated : 10 months ago IST
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court sentenced PTI worker Muhammad Ismail to life for the May 9 riots in Mianwali and declared 50 others, including senior leaders, as fugitives. Another court also issued arrest warrants for 18 PTI leaders over a 2024 protest, warning of action against absconders
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Peace march crushed, terrorists consulted: Pakistan's two-faced strategy i
Updated : 10 months ago IST
On Friday, a peace march in Shewa tehsil of North Waziristan saw tribal elders, civil society representatives, political party members, and Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) activists uniting against what they described as a collapsing security environment.
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Islamabad ATC issues warrants for 50 PTI leaders over Nov 26 protests
Updated : 10 months ago IST
An Islamabad anti-terrorism court has issued arrest warrants for 50 PTI leaders, including Arif Alvi and Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khan, for skipping hearings related to the November 26, 2024, protests. A Rawalpindi court earlier issued similar warrants for top party figures, including Bush
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Pakistan court sentences PTI leaders to 10 years in jail for May 9 violenc
Updated : 10 months ago IST
A special Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Faisalabad on Thursday sentenced 10-year prison sentences to several senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, including Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz, and Zartaj Gul, for their involvement in the May 9, 2023, riots, ARY News reported.
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Nifty down 0.6%, Sensex lost 500 pts in opening amid 25% US tariff, Expert
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Indian stock markets opened sharply lower on Thursday, witnessing a major sell-off after US President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, along with penalties on purchases of Russian crude and defence equipment.
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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 Tehreek-e-Insaf calls high-level meeting to finalise August 5 pro
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has called a high-level consultative meeting in Pakistan's Peshawar on Thursday to devise a strategy aimed at ensuring the success of its planned protest on August 5, which is being held to demand the release of the party's incarcerated founder, Imran Khan,
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf denies reports Imran Khan barred sons from return
Updated : 10 months ago IST
While the federal government has not issued an official comment, Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry remarked that the sons were welcome to visit Pakistan and there would be no hurdle in issuing them visas "in less than 24 hours," provided they adhere to the law, Dawn reported.
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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
Pakistan: Imran Khan moves SC against Lahore HC's rejection of bail in May
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, has approached the Supreme Court of Pakistan to challenge the Lahore High Court's (LHC) decision rejecting his bail in multiple cases linked to the May 9 riots, Geo News reported.
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Lahore court issues warrant for PTI's Shibli Faraz, summons Imran Khan in
Updated : 10 months ago IST
A Lahore court issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for PTI leader Shibli Faraz and summoned Imran Khan in a 2023 case involving threats to police outside Khan's residence. The case accuses them and others of obstructing police duty during an attempted arrest, according to Dawn.
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Imran Khan urges PTI unity ahead of August 5 protest, warns against infigh
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Jailed PTI founder Imran Khan urged party unity ahead of an August 5 protest marking his incarceration anniversary. Criticising weak momentum and internal rifts, he warned of expulsions. He also condemned judicial bias and poor prison conditions. His sons raised health concerns in meetings w
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