By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday that the police had encircled his residence in Lahore, raising the likelihood of his arrest once again.
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Civil, military leaders rally to support use of Army Act against May 9 rioters
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Top civil and military leaders rallied together on Tuesday to support a decision by the country’s corps commanders to invoke the Army Act and Official Secrets Act against individuals suspected of involvement in the destructive May 9 riots that inflicted widespread damage to both state and private properties across Pakistan.
Khan’s PTI says army cannot be ‘judge, jury, and executioner’
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party on Tuesday criticised the army for its plan to prosecute those responsible for the violent protests against military installations following Khan’s arrest, saying it is not acceptable for one individual or institution to combine the roles of “judge, jury, and executioner” in a democracy.
PDM warns Chief Justice of ‘dire consequences’ if PM Sharif is disqualified
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ISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) on Monday called on Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial to resign over allegations of providing undue favors to former premier Imran Khan and warned the top judge of possible dire consequences if Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is disqualified on contempt of court charges.
Perpetrators of ‘Black Day’ attacks to be tried under military laws
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The military said on Monday that the perpetrators responsible for the violent attacks on its installations and personnel following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan will be brought to justice through trials under the relevant laws of Pakistan, including the Pakistan Army Act and Official Secrets Act.
Military vows to crack down on ‘Black Day’ vandals
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Army Chief General Asim Munir affirmed his determination on Saturday to hold accountable all those responsible for targeting military installations in various cities following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on corruption charges earlier this week.
Cabinet divided over emergency rule
By Naveed Naqvi
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet of the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s coalition government faced internal discord during its second session as members failed to reach a consensus on the implementation of an emergency rule in the country.
Imran Khan granted two-week bail in land corruption case
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan was granted bail on Friday for two weeks by the Islamabad High Court in a land corruption case, after his arrest sparked deadly protests across the country.
Supreme Court rules arrest of Imran Khan illegal, orders release
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s highest court ruled on Thursday that the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from the premises of the Islamabad High Court earlier this week was illegal, ordering his immediate release.
Troops deployed in Punjab to quell Imran Khan arrest protests
By Staff Reporter
ISLAMABAD: The government has authorized the deployment of army troops in central Punjab province to restore law and order following violent protests sparked by the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Interior Ministry said on Wednesday.