ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan on Wednesday claimed that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), in secrecy with PML-N leader Hamza Shahbaz, tried to defeat us [PTI] in the Punjab by-polls. Imran Khan said that they [coalition government] “disrespected the public” by considering them “sheep and goats” and tried imposing “corrupt people” on them. The ex-prime minister […]
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Hamza Shahbaz, Pervaiz Elahi to compete today for CM Punjab’s post
LAHORE: The election for the new chief minister of Punjab will take place today (Saturday) at the provincial assembly at 11:30am. The session where the members of the Punjab Assembly will vote to elect the fresh provincial chief will be chaired by Deputy Speaker Sardar Dost Muhammad Mazari. Competition will take place between the two […]
ECP was in secret talks with Hamza: Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan on Wednesday claimed that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), in secrecy with PML-N leader Hamza Shahbaz, tried to defeat us [PTI] in the Punjab by-polls. Imran Khan said that they [coalition government] “disrespected the public” by considering them “sheep and goats” and tried imposing “corrupt people” on them. The ex-prime minister […]
Hamza Shehbaz presented in FIA, submits written reply to investigation team
LAHORE: PML-N leader and Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly Hamza Shehbaz appeared before the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in connection with its ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering of Rs25 billion through the sugar mills owned by the Sharif family. He turned up at the agency’s Lahore office to record his statement and submit […]
Hamza Shahbaz gets bail in money laundering case
ISLAMABAD: Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday has approved bail plea of Opposition Leader in Punjab Assembly Hamza Shahbaz in money laundering case. While announcing the verdict on Hamza’s plea after hearing arguments of both sides, the two-member bench of LHC has directed to release the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader from the Kot Lakhpat Jail. Hamza […]
AC adjourns hearing on Shehbaz, Hamza’s exemption petitions till May 25
An accountability court in Lahore, on Saturday, sat on its verdict on exemption applications filed on behalf of the Opposition Leader in Punjab Assembly, Hamza Shahbaz, and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shahbaz Sharif. The two leaders sought immunity from their personal appearances in the hearing of Ramzan Sugar Mills and Ashiana Iqbal Housing Scheme […]
LHC extends Hamza Shahbaz’s bail until May 22
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday extended the interim bail granted to Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly Hamza Shahbaz until May 22. The court approved a petition of Hamza seeking bail in assets beyond income, Ramzan Sugar Mills and Saaf Pani accountability cases against him. The bench ordered the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) […]
Hamza unhappy over ‘disqualified’ Swati’s return to federal cabinet
Opposition Leader in Punjab Assembly Hamza Shahbaz on Monday slammed the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) over induction of Azam Swati into Prime Minister Imran Khan’s cabinet despite “being disqualified by the apex court”. Talking to the media outside the accountability court where he appeared in connection with the hearing of a National Accountability Bureau (NAB) […]
More equal than others
All hell broke loose on social media following the grant of protective bail to Hamza Shahbaz, the leader of the opposition in the Provincial Assembly by the honourable chief justice of Lahore High Court on Saturday. (Later pre-arrest bail was granted by a division bench until April 17). Throwing caution to the winds, many cast […]
Fazlur Rehman once again asks PPP to withdraw presidential candidate
ISLAMABAD: The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman asked Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari to withdraw his presidential candidate ‘for the unity of opposition parties’. The MMA leader was addressing a press conference following a meeting with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif at his model town residence. PML-N leader […]