Author: Badar Khalid
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‘Lies, deceit, God knows what other lies’ Khan blames one General alone for his fall from power
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan gave an exclusive interview with renowned journalist Mehdi Hassan for his new platform Zeteo. Khan openly talked about his imprisonment experience, past regrets, and the country’s political situation. Mehdi Hassan clarified that he could only send a list of written questions and did not directly speak to him, nor could…
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Shah Mahmood Qureshi implicated in eight more cases related to May 9
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice-Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi was implicated in eight more cases related to the May 9 riots on Sunday. Qureshi is currently incarcerated in Adiala Jail on multiple charges while also serving a 10-year sentence under the Official Secrets Act by a special court. May 9 riots took place when PTI founder Imran…
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PML-N’s Talal Chaudhry blames awaam for always abandoning political leaders
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senator Talal Chaudhry recently castigated the people of Pakistan for abandoning political leaders throughout history such as Zulifqar Ali Bhutto, Nawaz Sharif and even Imran Khan. Chaudhry stated on Azaad Urdu’s podcast, “The people used to say that if something happened to Bhutto, the Himalayas would cry. The day Bhutto was…
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Islamic scholar Assim Al-Hakeem comes to Khan’s defense
In an interesting Twitter clash, renowned Saudi cleric Assim Al-Hakeem clapped back at an X user when he posted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s picture showing him apparently prostrating at a shrine and asked the Islamic scholar whether the act was shirk in Islam. The scholar criticised the intent behind posting the picture and…
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Past military leadership considered surrendering Kashmir and missile Program, mulled recognizing Israel: Mushahid Hussain
Mushahid Hussain Syed, a veteran politician and serving senator from Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), recently appeared on a talk show at 92 News channel and alleged that past military high command “was willing to compromise on Pakistan’s missile program, give up Kashmir along with recognition of Israel.” When he was asked by the journalist Irshad…
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London plan included Imran Khan, Tahir-ul-Qadri and others in 2014, says journalist Murtaza Shah
Geo News journalist Murtaza Ali Shah on Monday spoke on the channel’s ‘Report Card’ about the “London Plan” in 2014 which included the collusion of founder Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri and Imran Khan. Shah recounted that a friend had invited him to his house for dinner and when he went, “Imran Khan, Tahir-ul-Qadri,…
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Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani says either rule of law or rule of agencies can take place
Islamabad High Court (IHC) senior judge Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani on Monday strongly criticised intelligence agencies due to their alleged role in forced abductions. “The country will either be run as per the law or the whims of agencies,” Justice Kayani said. The Court held a hearing regarding the recovery of Kashmiri poet Ahmed Farhad…
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Maryam Nawaz’s govt stabbed our back after holding negotiations over bill, say journalist leaders
The Punjab Assembly on Monday approved the highly controversial Defamation Bill 2024 amidst immense opposition from journalists, human rights organisations and political opponents. The government considers the bill, aimed at stopping ‘fake news’, necessary while journalist leaders and opposition leaders labelled it “draconian” and a “black law”. Earlier in the day, representatives of media bodies…
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Justice Asif Saeed Khosa made fake case against Nawaz to help PTI, Suhail Warraich
Senior analyst and journalist Suhail Warraich recently revealed on Geo’s Report Card that ex-Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Asif Saeed Khosa, “created a false case against Nawaz Sharif.” Warraich stated, “Marriyum Aurangzeb was one hundred percent correct about Justice Khosa that he made a frivolous case which was already dismissed by the previous CJP, gave…
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Exclusive: ‘He avoided eye contact with me’: what happened when Shafaat copied Shehbaz?
A light-hearted moment occurred between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and comedian Shafaat Ali during a ceremony at Prime Minister House in Islamabad. The Prime Minister gave a cheerful invite to Shafaat by recounting an anecdote of his past interaction with the comedian. The PM said: “Mr Shafaat has been compassionate with us today because I…