Tag: TheCurrent
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Finally, some good news for PTI
Several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) aspirants, along with their allies, re-entered the electoral fray on Thursday following successful appeals against the rejection of their nomination papers by Returning Officers (ROs) during the scrutiny process last week. The appellate tribunals, responsible for reviewing appeals against ROs’ decisions, swung into action a day after the deadline for filing…
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Supreme Court issues notice to IGP, chief secretary on PTI’s petition
The Supreme Court issued notices on Wednesday to the Inspector General of Police Punjab (IGP), chief secretary, and advocate general in response to a plea filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), seeking a level-playing field in the upcoming general elections on February 8, 2024. A three-member bench, including Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa,…
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State won’t accept ‘elements’ supporting terrorists in Balochistan, says PM Kakar
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar criticised “elements” who are backing terrorists and militants in the name of supporting Baloch protesters demanding the release of all missing persons.The prime minister’s statement came during a press conference in Lahore as the Baloch families of missing persons protested against “enforced disappearance” and “extrajudicial killing” in Islamabad. PM Kakar…
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Supreme Court to finalise lifetime disqualification case on Thursday
Chief Justice of Pakistan, Qazi Faez Isa, has announced that the Supreme Court (SC) aims to finalise the proceedings on the lifetime disqualification case by January 4 (Thursday). This significant decision will determine whether the Election Act 2017 amendment aligns with Article 62(1)(F) and establishes whether lawmakers’ disqualification from contesting polls should be lifelong or…
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ECP files review petition against PHC order on PTI ‘bat’ symbol
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has submitted a review petition on Saturday to the Peshawar High Court (PHC) challenging the decision of its single-judge bench regarding the iconic electoral symbol of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the ‘bat’. The high court issued its verdict on December 26 regarding PTI’s petition that contested the ECP’s decision, which…
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Civilians to be tried in military court; Supreme Court decides
The Supreme Court has, by a majority of 5-1, suspended its October 23 order that declared the trials of civilians in military courts null and void regarding the May 9 riots. The decision came in response to intra-court appeals (ICAs) filed by the federal and provincial governments, as well as the defense ministry, challenging the…
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Mizna Waqas was wrongly told by doctors that her unborn baby had died
Pakistani actress Mizna Waqas revealed her personal struggles with her pregnancy during a recent interview on a digital platform. Best known for her role as Fazila in Geo TV’s drama ‘Mannat Murad,’ Mizna shared insights into career challenges and personal life. The actress disclosed that she faced criticism initially due to her fair complexion. “In…
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What is the ‘Farah Gogi fiasco’?
The disclosed assets of Farhat Shahzadi, also known as Farah Gogi, alleged to be the front person of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, surged by an astonishing Rs4.52 billion between 2017 and 2020, a report by Express News has stated. The revelations, made public on Thursday, suggest widespread corruption involving Shahzadi, a close associate of Imran Khan and his wife, former First Lady Bushra…
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Supreme Court declares trial of civilians in military courts null and void
The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday has declared trials of civilians in military courts null and void. A five-member bench of the Supreme Court has announced its decision on applications challenging the military trial of civilians involved in the May 9 riots. In the short verdict, the court ordered that 102 individuals detained under the…
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NAB grills Bushra Bibi for over two and a half hours
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) grilled former First Lady, Bushra Bibi, for over two and a half hours during the investigation of the Toshakhana case. Bushra Bibi has been accused of keeping a bracelet, earrings, a chain, a pendant and two rings from state gifts while her husband Imran Khan was the Prime Minister. She…