Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has termed the clemency granted to 19 convicts of the May 9 protests as “not a major development”. Key Points: 48 of 67 convicts filed appeals, but only 19 were pardoned. Military courts sentenced 85 individuals in two phases last month. PTI opposes the trial of civilians in military courts. Speaking to the media in Islamabad, Gohar emphasized that the pardons were granted on humanitarian grounds, with remaining appeals to be addressed following legal procedures. Background: The May 9, 2023, protests erupted after the PTI founder’s arrest and led to attacks on…
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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has overturned the 25-year rigorous imprisonment given to a murder convict and has ordered a retrial. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani questioned the trial court’s reasoning for not awarding the death penalty to the accused, Shehzad alias Shani, convicted of murdering a woman for rejecting his marriage proposal. Key Points: Court raised concerns over reduced punishment in the murder case. Retrial ordered with a 45-day deadline for a new judgment. Sentence under Section 302(c) deemed “unjustified” without valid reasoning. The IHC observed that the trial court’s judgment lacked clarity on why the death penalty was not…
PTI to Consult Jailed Leader Imran Khan Before Presenting Demands January 2, 2025 Sides agreed on mutual consultation for the nation’s betterment: Sadiq Imran’s guidance deemed crucial for negotiations: PTI Government has no objection to PTI negotiators meeting the founder ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq expressed satisfaction over ongoing talks between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the government, stating that the PTI would present its charter of demands in the next session after consulting its incarcerated founder, Imran Khan. During the second round of discussions, PTI reiterated its demand for the release of political prisoners, including Khan, and the formation…
Are Released” January 2, 2025 Offer made to shift Imran Khan to Bani Gala residence: lawyer PTI founder insists on the release of detainees without trial Attempts to sabotage PTI-government talks: lawyer RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has claimed that Imran Khan was offered to be shifted to his residence in Bani Gala to serve the remainder of his sentence, but he rejected the proposal. He insisted he would not move until all political prisoners detained without trial were released, according to his lawyer, Faisal Chaudhry. The government reportedly considered offering house arrest to the PTI founder if he agreed to…
Barrister Saif Says Compensation Process for Victims to Start Soon January 02, 2025 Security forces deployed in KP’s tribal area bordering Afghanistan — AFP/File Two Frontier Constabulary platoons to be deployed for security: Saif. Recruitment of 400 police personnel approved, says KP govt spox. Compensation process for victims to commence soon. PESHAWAR: Adviser to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister on Information Barrister Mohammad Ali Saif announced additional security measures to ensure sustainable peace in Kurram district, which has been plagued by violence. Two platoons of the Frontier Constabulary (FC) will be deployed, while recruitment for 400 police personnel to secure…
All Pardoned Were Serving Two-Year Sentences; 48 Mercy Pleas Pending January 02, 2025 Fire burns at Lahore’s Jinnah House — Reuters A total of 67 mercy pleas filed: ISPR 19 appeals approved on humanitarian grounds. Convicts to be released after completion of formalities. RAWALPINDI: The sentences of 19 convicts were pardoned after their mercy appeals were accepted, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Thursday. Out of 67 mercy pleas submitted, 48 have been processed to Courts of Appeal, while 19 appeals were approved purely on humanitarian grounds and in accordance with the law, said the military’s media wing. The…
Rawalpindi ATC Provides Relief to KP CM in May 9 Case By: Web Desk January 02, 2025 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur speaks at a public gathering. — AFP/File Court cancels proceedings to declare the CM a proclaimed offender. Gandapur’s lawyer argued that PHC had granted bail for all cases. Arrest warrants were issued for a case registered in Hassan Abdal. RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has suspended the non-bailable arrest warrants against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. The Rawalpindi ATC on Thursday suspended the arrest warrants for CM Gandapur in a case registered at the…
10,000 Fewer Vehicles Stolen or Snatched in 2024 January 02, 2025 The year 2024 proved to be comparatively better for Karachi in terms of vehicle theft and snatching as 10,000 fewer vehicles were stolen or snatched than in 2023. Data regarding stolen and snatched motorcycles revealed an interesting trend. Snatchers primarily targeted 125cc motorcycles, while thieves mostly preferred stealing 70cc bikes. According to Shabbar Malik, Deputy Chief of Operations at the Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC), there was a notable decrease of 10,000 vehicles stolen or snatched in 2024. CPLC records show that 28,561 motorcycles and cars were stolen or snatched…
Amid rumors of marital issues, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are starting the New Year with a renewed commitment to each other. In 2024, their relationship faced intense media scrutiny after announcing a professional separation, and public speculation about their marriage reached a fever pitch. At the 2024 New York Times DealBook Summit, Prince Harry had to address ongoing divorce rumors, saying, “We’ve been divorced maybe 10 or 12 times as well. So it’s just like, what? It’s hard to keep up with, but that’s why you just sort of ignore it. The people I feel most sorry about are…
Bollywood actress and dancer Nora Fatehi bid farewell to 2024 with style and embraced 2025 with enthusiasm. The Moroccan-origin diva marked the occasion with a series of captivating Instagram posts. On the night of December 31, Nora shared a post in a traditional saree to bid goodbye to 2024 in vibrant style. She looked stunning in a pinkish saree and captioned the photos, “2024 has been my saree era.” Her impeccable fashion sense drew admiration from fans, with many flooding the comments section with compliments. One fan wrote, “Saree suits you the best,” reflecting the positive reactions to her traditional…
