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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi convicted in al-Qadir Trust case

January 17, 2025 admin

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan, right, with his wife Bushra Bibi. | Photo Credit: AP A Pakistan court on Friday found former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi guilty of corruption in the £190 million al-Qadir Trust case and sentenced them to 14 and seven years in prison respectively. Judge Nasir…

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Verdict In Al-Qadir Case Against Imran Khan, His Wife Postponed For 3rd Time

January 13, 2025 admin

Islamabad: A Pakistan court on Monday postponed for the third time the announcement of the verdict in the 190 million pounds Al-Qadir Trust corruption case against former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi. The anti-corruption court in Islamabad has now set January 17 as the new date for announcing the verdict. Judge…

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Imran Khan moves Lahore HC for post-arrest bail in eight cases linked to May 9 riot

January 12, 2025 admin

Pakistan’s incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan has moved the Lahore High Court seeking post-arrest bail in eight cases related to the May 9, 2023 violence, including the attack on the residence of a senior army officer. The separate bail petitions were filed before the LHC on Saturday. In November last year, Lahore’s anti-terrorism court…

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Imran Khan’s party, Pak. govt. to hold discussions next week

January 3, 2025 admin

The second round of talks between the Pakistani government and representatives from Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party concluded on Thursday (January 2, 2025), with plans to reconvene next week to address ongoing political tensions. National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq facilitated the discussions in the parliament house, which took place in a cordial atmosphere. During…

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Imran Khan Demands Meeting With Party Team Ahead Of Negotiations With Pak Government

December 25, 2024 admin

Islamabad: Nominating SIC chief Sahibzada Mohammad Hamid Raza as the spokesperson for his party’s committee for negotiation with the Pakistan government, jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has demanded a meeting with his negotiating team to make the process meaningful. Imran Khan, 72, founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf , also put forth the demands of…

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US, UK and EU condemn Pakistan military courts over sentencing of civilians

December 24, 2024 admin

Supporters of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan block a highway, during a protest against his arrest, in Karachi, Pakistan May 9, 2023. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The U.S., UK and EU criticized Pakistan’s military courts on Monday (December 24, 2024) over the sentencing of 25 civilians in connection with attacks on military facilities…

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US, UK, EU Condemn Pak Military Courts Over Sentencing Of Civilians

December 23, 2024 admin

Washington: The U.S., UK and EU criticized Pakistan’s military courts on Monday over the sentencing of 25 civilians in connection with attacks on military facilities in 2023 after the arrest of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The civilians were sentenced by a Pakistani military court to periods of two to 10 years in a…

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Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan, Wife Bushra Bibi Indicted In New Corruption Case

December 12, 2024 admin

Islamabad: Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi were indicted in a new corruption case on Thursday. The case, which is the third graft reference against them, revolves around the purchase of an expensive Bulgari jewellery set at a throwaway price, Dawn reported. This development comes just a week after the…

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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, Wife Indicted In Another Graft Case: Report

December 12, 2024 admin

Islamabad: A Pakistani court indicted imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife on fresh charges of illegally selling state gifts on Thursday, local broadcaster Geo reported. The indictment was the latest in dozens of cases against the 72-year-old former cricket star, who has been in jail since late last year. Khan and his…

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Jailed Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan Threatens To Launch Civil Disobedience Movement

December 6, 2024 admin

Islamabad: Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has issued a warning of a civil disobedience movement following massive protests led by his party that were forcibly dispersed by the police. In a post on X on Thursday, the 72-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief announced a five-member committee to address political prisoners’ release and push for…

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