The duty magistrate court here Wednesday granted a one-day transit remand of Awami Muslim League’s leader Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed to the Murree Police in a case pertaining to obstruction in official matters. The AML chief was produced in the court of duty magistrate Riffat Mehmood Khan amid foolproof security arrangements. At the outset of hearing, […]
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Sheikh Rasheed ordered to vacate Lal haveli: Here’s why
RAWALPINDI: The Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) has ordered Awami Muslim League (AML) chief, Sheikh Rasheed, to vacate Lal Haveli within seven days. The ETPB in its decision said Sheikh Rasheed and his brother have ‘illegally’ occupied seven properties including Lal Haveli. Both the APML chief and his brother failed to present relevant documents about […]
Fact check: Did Sheikh Rasheed really go into hiding?
Fact check: Did Sheikh Rasheed really go into hiding? After former interior minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed accused police of raiding his home and party office, Facebook and Twitter posts shared a photo purportedly showing him hiding from police in hospital. However, the photo was taken in June 2020 when Ahmed was treated for COVID-19. He […]
IHC stops police from arresting Sheikh Rasheed
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday stopped the police from arresting former Interior minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed while seeking details of cases registered against him during PTI’s long march. Chief Justice Athar Minallah heard the case filed by ex-interior minister and Awami Muslim League (AML)’s leader. The petitioner adopted the stance that he […]
Not aware of the ‘written threat’ received by PM Imran Khan, says Sheikh Rasheed
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed said that he knows nothing about the “written letter” received by Prime Minister Imran Khan that portrays a threat and gives proof that money has been pouring in the country from abroad,” Rasheed restated his help for PM Imran Khan, saying the PM will defeat the endeavours of the Opposition […]
Sheikh Rasheed ensured the use of EVMs in next elections
RAWALPINDI: Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed on Wednesday said that the government has finalized legislation to hold next general elections through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Addressing a ceremony in Rawalpindi, Sheikh Rasheed said the use of EVMs in general elections will ensure free, fair and transparent elections with credible and accurate results. The minister said all […]
PDM plans to organise 30 rallies by 2021 end, sources
ISLAMABAD: The anti-government alliance aka Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) is planning to organise a protest Caravan with almost 30 public meetings, Daily Times reported Saturday morning. More decisions on its schedule during its upcoming September 10 meeting, the publication reported. However, PDM’s schedule is not final yet and it is not clear if the rallies will […]
I would shoot Noor Muqaddam’s killer if I have my own way: Sheikh Rashid
Speaking to the media, Sheikh Rasheed said that those involved in the murder of Noor Muqaddam, ex-Pakistan’s envoy’ daughter, would not be spared. “If I have my own way, I will shoot dead the murderer,” the interior minister said. The interior minister added on Saturday that his prediction about the separation between former prime minister and […]
Conspiracies hatched to plant mistrust between China, Pakistan: Sheikh Rasheed
RAWALPINDI: Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed on Tuesday said that third party sources are attempting to create misunderstanding between all-weather friends Pakistan and China. Sheikh Rasheed, while addressing a press conference said that investigations have been made into the Dasu bus tragedy and China has given a green flag to its discoveries. Dasu tragedy happened a […]
Torkham border closed due to Covid-19, says Sheikh Rasheed
ISLAMABAD: Keeping in view the worsening situation of COVID-19, the Torkham border crossing with Afghanistan has been closed, said Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed on Tuesday. In his tweet, Sheikh Rasheed said, the border crossing has been closed on the directives of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC). “The Torkham border crossing will remain closed […]