Exemptions only for PTI chief: Marriyum AurangzebBy: Web Desk on April 23, 2018ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Monday said that exemptions were granted only to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan, but not to former Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif. Addressing the media outside accountability court, Marriyum criticised the court’s action of violating fundamental human rights. She said that Nawaz Sharif didn’t get … [Read more...] about Exemptions only for PTI chief: Marriyum Aurangzeb
SC orders provincial authorities to finalize security mechanism within one weekBy: Web Desk on April 23, 2018 ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court (SC) on Monday ordered the provincial authorities to complete security provision formula within a week. During the hearings of suo moto notice case on security provision, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Saqib Nisar remarked that Nawaz Sharif should be given security as per law. Nisar said that all the provincial advocate generals should appear before the … [Read more...] about SC orders provincial authorities to finalize security mechanism within one week
‘Orders from above’ was in reference to Imran, Pervaiz Khattak clarifiesBy: Web Desk on April 23, 2018ISLAMABAD: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Pervaiz Khattak on Monday said that he was referring to party chairman Imran Khan when he told Sirajul Haq of 'orders from above'. Last week, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Sirajul Haq said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) received 'orders from above' to vote for Sadiq Sanjrani during Senate elections. Speaking to the media outside the … [Read more...] about ‘Orders from above’ was in reference to Imran, Pervaiz Khattak clarifies
Nawaz, Maryam return from London to appear before accountability courtBy: Web Desk on April 23, 2018ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif along with daughter Maryam Nawaz on Monday reached accountability court after returning from London, for hearings of Al-Azizia Steel Mill and Avenfield properties reference cases filed by National Accountability Bureau (NAB). Sharif and family are charged for corruption in Al-Azizia Steel Mills reference case. Captain (r) Safdar along with … [Read more...] about Nawaz, Maryam return from London to appear before accountability court
CJP takes sou moto notice of ECP’s ban on appointmentsBy: Web Desk on April 23, 2018ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Saqib Nisar on Monday took sou moto notice of temporary ban imposed by Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on appointments in the public institutions. The court issued notice to secretary ECP demanding explanation of imposing a ban on recruitment. A three-member bench headed by CJP along with Justice Umar Ata Bandial and Justice Ijaz-ul-Ahsan will … [Read more...] about CJP takes sou moto notice of ECP’s ban on appointments
PTI full of ‘rotten tomatoes’: Fazlur RehmanBy: Web Desk on April 23, 2018ISLAMABAD: Jamaat Ulama-e-Islam (JUI) chief Fazlur Rehman on Monday said that the PTI is "full of rotten tomatoes". "Imran Khan says PTI has 20 rotten tomatoes in his party. He does not know, the entire PTI is full of rotten tomatoes," Fazlur Rehman said while speaking to the media. Continuing his tirade against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Fazlur Rehman said that "PTI established an … [Read more...] about PTI full of ‘rotten tomatoes’: Fazlur Rehman
Will register FIR against CJP if party workers harmed: AsfandyarBy: Web Desk on April 23, 2018CHARSADDA: Awami National Party (ANP) chief Asfandyar Wali Khan said on Monday that the party will register an FIR against Chief Justice Saqib Nisar if any harm is caused to party leaders due to CJP's directive to withdraw VIP security. "Withdrawing security from those individuals who are on terrorists' hit-list is an unwise decision. ANP has been battling against terrorism for years now, and … [Read more...] about Will register FIR against CJP if party workers harmed: Asfandyar
Petition challenges sale of PIA aircraft to Germany for very low priceBy: Mustansar Abbas on April 23, 2018A petition in the Lahore High Court (LHC) challenged the sale of a Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) Airbus A-310 to Germany for a shockingly low price, and moved the court to arrest former PIA CEO Hildenbrand. The petition holds Hildenbrand responsible for the sale, and claims that the former CEO took the plane with him on his way back to Germany. The petition claims that the plane … [Read more...] about Petition challenges sale of PIA aircraft to Germany for very low price
Transgender beaten, shot to death in SwabiBy: Web Desk on April 23, 2018Transgender Khan Ullah alias Sheena was beaten and later shot dead by a group of armed men in the Kalu Khan area of Swabi district on Sunday. This information was revealed by Qamar Nasim, an activist with Trans Action Pakistan, who claimed that armed men broke into Sheena’s house on Sunday night, beat her up and then shot her dead. Qamar Nasim then accused the provincial government in … [Read more...] about Transgender beaten, shot to death in Swabi
Imran Khan promises to pit corrupt politicians against Amir Khan in a boxing ringBy: Web Desk on April 23, 2018LONDON: In yet another amusing remark, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has promised to put all corrupt politicians in the same ring as acclaimed Pakistani-born British boxer, Amir Khan. While addressing an event in the British capital, the PTI leader also questioned what the point of a government was if the people did not trust state institutions. The world cup winning … [Read more...] about Imran Khan promises to pit corrupt politicians against Amir Khan in a boxing ring
