The controversy surrounding PTI founder Imran Khan’s health has taken a new turn, with advocate Salman Safdar clarifying his previous statement after meeting with the former premier in jail. Safdar stated that he did not provide any information about Khan’s health, and any interpretation of his words as “okay” was incorrect. He said that he had reported everything he saw and experienced during the meeting in his report submitted to the Supreme Court.
Safdar, Khan’s lawyer, claimed that he met the former premier as per the court’s order, examined the jail cell, but did not inform PTI Secretary-General Salman Akram Raja or Khan’s sister Alima Khan about Khan’s health. He also stated that no one took offense to his position.
This development comes after Safdar’s statement on Monday that Khan was “okay” sparked controversy. Safdar later clarified that he had reported everything in his Supreme Court report. The report is a crucial piece of evidence in the case against Khan, who is being held in Adiala Jail.
Separately, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the home of martyr Aoun Abbas, who lost his life during a terrorist attack. During the visit, Sharif led a prayer for the souls of the martyred individuals.
The leader of the JUI-F, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, called for a working relationship between the federal government and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government. Advocate Faisal Malik stated that the authenticity of the videos presented against Alima Khan is in question.
Nepra has issued a decision on fixed charges, stating that the same are protected and non-protected consumers. Punjab’s Chief Minister stated that the province has become a safe haven for women, and the rate of crimes against women has significantly decreased. He also announced that girls in the province can participate in all sports, including kabaddi, tennis, hockey, football, cricket, karate, and swimming.
On the judicial front, the Peshawar High Court heard an appeal by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) against the acquittal of a forest officer. The court rejected the appeal and upheld the acquittal.
In a related development, the Adviser to the Prime Minister on Information demanded that the federal government pay the remaining dues to the Commander University Campus Police. The Adviser claimed that a clash broke out between two student organizations, with aerial firing taking place.
The Prime Minister directed the Power Division to prepare a comprehensive plan to address the issue. Nepra has also issued a decision on fixed charges, stating that the same are protected and non-protected consumers.
Separately, General Retired Qamar Javed Bajwa suffered injuries after falling, sources claimed.
In a related development, former cricketer Naseer Jamshed expressed remorse over his past actions and vowed to advise new players against getting involved in corruption.
In another development, the PM visited the home of martyr Aoun Abbas, who lost his life during a terrorist attack. The occasion was marked by a prayer for the souls of the martyred individuals.
In Turkey, the Mayor of Izmir’s Mehsal-Gazi district, Zeynep Gunesh Agacapar, attended a parliamentary group meeting of the ruling party, where she sat alongside the President.
In a tragic incident in Mumbai, a 19-year-old girl was killed by a bullet fired by a stalker.
