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politics2 years ago

Nawaz Sharif acquitted, Imran Khan steps down in political shakeup

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been acquitted by the Islamabad High Court in the Avenfield reference case, providing a major relief for his political party, the PML-N. Sharif had been convicted and sentenced to jail in both the Avenfield and Al-Azizia corruption references, but his sentence in the latter case was suspended on medical grounds in 2019. After returning from exile in the UK, Sharif filed applications for the restoration of his appeals against his convictions.

via ARY NEWS|
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politics2 years ago

Imran Khan's Jail Trial Declared Null and Void by Pakistan's Top Court

The Islamabad High Court has declared the jail trial of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan in the cipher case as "null and void," nullifying the August 29 notification. The court stated that a jail trial can only be conducted in exceptional circumstances and in accordance with the procedure provided by law. The court also declared that all notifications issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice regarding the jail trial are of no legal effect. Imran Khan is currently detained in Adiala jail in Rawalpindi on judicial remand.

via ARY NEWS|
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law-and-politics2 years ago

Imran Khan's Legal Troubles: From Toshakhana to Arrest in Lahore

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has set aside a trial court verdict declaring the Toshakhana reference filed by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) against the PTI chairman as maintainable for criminal proceedings. The IHC Chief Justice ordered the trial court to re-hear the case and rejected the PTI chief's appeal to transfer the case to another court. The IHC also directed the Federal Investigation Agency to inquire into alleged posts on the session judge's Facebook account. The Supreme Court dismissed Imran Khan's plea against trial proceedings pertaining to the Toshakhana complaint after he withdrew his petition.

via DAWN.com|
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politics2 years ago

Imran Khan Takes Aim at Pakistan Army Chief in Latest Statements

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was granted bail on Friday, took a veiled dig at Army Chief General Asim Munir, saying that he thinks he will lose his seat when Imran comes to power. Imran claimed this “fear” was the reason the entire country was being led toward destruction. The Islamabad High Court granted him protective bail for two weeks in a corruption case and barred the authorities from arresting him in any case registered anywhere in the country until May 15.

via India Today|
#army-chief#corruption-case#imran-khan
politics2 years ago

Imran Khan's Legal Troubles Spark Political Turmoil in Pakistan

The Lahore High Court has granted protective bail to former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan in multiple legal cases filed against him earlier this week. The Islamabad High Court also suspended an arrest warrant issued against him in an alleged corruption case. Khan denies the charges, saying they are politically motivated. Khan's supporters had clashed with security forces outside his residence in Lahore earlier this week.

via Al Jazeera English|
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