ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday declined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) request for an immediate meeting with party founder Imran Khan, while also announcing key developments in the ongoing cipher case. Read More: PTI chief challenges indictment order in cipher case During the hearing, PTI leader Advocate Latif Khosa requested that he be allowed to meet Imran Khan. […]
May 9 incidents
Court hands life sentences in May 9 digital terrorism case
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad on Friday awarded multiple life sentences to several individuals, including Adil Raja and Moeed Pirzada, in a high-profile case related to what authorities described as “digital terrorism” linked to the May 9 attacks on state institutions. Read More: Omar Ayub, Zartaj, Shibli sentenced to 10 years over May 9 violence The verdict was […]
Faisal Vawda warns of governor’s rule in KP
ISLAMABAD: Senator Faisal Vawda on Wednesday issued a stern warning over political unrest in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), hinting at the potential imposition of governor’s rule. In a post on X, the minister emphasized that all actions moving forward would strictly adhere to the Constitution and the law. Read More: Senator Faisal Vawda exposes land scam in Port […]
ECP disqualifies Shibli Faraz, Omar Ayub and 7 others
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) disqualified nine lawmakers, including Senate Opposition Leader Shibli Faraz and National Assembly Opposition Leader Omar Ayub. The ECP issued official notifications declaring these members ineligible following convictions related to the May 9 incidents. The decision vacates their seats in the Senate, National Assembly, and Punjab Assembly. Among those disqualified […]
LHC reserves decision on Imran Khan’s bail in may 9 cases
The Lahore High Court has reserved its verdict on former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s bail applications in eight cases linked to the May 9 incidents. The hearing took place on Monday before a two-member bench headed by Justice Shahbaz Ali Rizvi. Representatives of the concerned authorities appeared before the court during the session. Imran Khan, […]
Supreme court orders quick trials for may 9 cases
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has directed trial courts to finalize cases from the May 9 incidents within four months. A three-member bench, led by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, issued this order during a hearing on bail cancellation appeals. This directive aims to speed up proceedings amid concerns about delays in these important trials. During […]
7 FIRs regarding May 9 incidents to be tried in military courts: Sanaullah
Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah shedding light on the May 9 violent protests and providing key statistics regarding the ensuing investigations and arrests Friday revealed that a total of 499 First Information Reports (FIRs) were registered in connection with the incidents, and out of those, only six or seven cases would be tried in military […]