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Imran Khan gets interim bail for two weeks in Al-Qadir Trust case

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May 12, 2023

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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday granted interim bail to PTI Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan for two weeks in the Al-Qadir Trust case.

A division bench comprising Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb and Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz announced the ruling after it was resumed after short break for Friday prayers. The hearing, which started with around two hours late, was adjourned minutes after the former premier was brought to courtroom amid tight security.

The court has issued notices to the National Accountability Bureau and others.

A large number of PTI lawyers and leaders are present outside the court while Islamabad police, and Rangers have tightended the security to avoid any untoward situation.

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Key Highlights

Imran Khan brought to high court amid tight security

Police disperse PTI workers gathered outside high court

Justice Aurangzeb expresses rage over sloganeering inside courtroom

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During the hearing, the court asked Mr Khan if he was given telephone facility to contact his wife. He replied he could not contact Bushra Bibi but held telephonic conversation with PTI leader Musarrat Jamshed Cheema.

Amid the proceedings, some people raised slogans in favour of Imran Khan, which enraged the judges. Justice Aurangzeb said it would be impossible to continue the proceedings in such an environment. The PTI lawyers distanced themselves from the sloganeering and pleaded the judge to issue an order to arrest the person involved in it.

Later, the bench adjourned the hearing till 2:30pm.

Earlier in the day, the PTI chief was brought to the court from the guest house of the Islamabad Police Lines amid security measures. After reaching the high court, the former premier completed biometric verification process to file the petition and later moved to the Room No 2 of the IHC.

Mr Khan is being represented by his lawyer Khawaja Harris in the case. The former premier has filed four separate petitions, seeking bail, details of cases registered against him and clubbing of all cases.

Tension Grips Islamabad

PTI protesters engaged in clashes with security forces on Srinagar Highway in the federal capital when they attempted to move towards the high court.

Imran Khan’s Arrest Declared Illegal

His arrest earlier this week, which sparked deadly unrest, was ruled “invalid and unlawful” by the Supreme Court on Thursday. The apex court also directed the former premier to appear before the IHC on Friday (today).

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) said thousands of “peaceful Pakistanis” from across the country would gather in Islamabad in solidarity with their leader.

According to reports, nearly 2,000 people have been arrested and eight killed after Mr Khan’s supporters clashed with police, attacked military establishments and set other state buildings and assets ablaze, prompting the government to call in the army to help restore order.

The army has warned supporters that it would respond firmly if there were further attacks on its assets. It said in a statement on Wednesday that the violence on its installations was “pre-planned” and ordered by his party leadership.

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KP CM Gandapur’s interim bail extended till May 28 in arson attack case

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May 18, 2024

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KP CM Gandapur's interim bail extended till May 28 in arson attack case

A district and sessions court of Rawalpindi on Saturday extended the interim bail of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur till May 28.

The additional district and sessions judge conducted hearing of interim bail plea for Ali Amin Gandapur in a case of arson and meddling government affairs. Advocate Muhammad Faisal Malik appeared on behalf of the KP chief minister.

During the hearing, a request was submitted by KP CM Gandapur for exemption from attending court proceedings which was accepted by the court.

Gandapur had made the request due to his official engagement in government affairs. Later, the additional district and sessions judge extended the interim bail of CM Gandapur till May 28.

It should be remembered that a case was registered against Gandapur in Nasirabad police station.

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CM Maryam directs measures for land record digitalisation

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May 18, 2024

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has issued directives to implement concrete measures for the digitalization of land records across the province.

Presided over a crucial session focused on Board of Revenue reforms, CM Nawaz received a comprehensive briefing on the Punjab Urban Land Systems Enhancement (PULSE) project.

During the session, officials from the Punjab Land Record Authority and Management of State Land provided insights into the project’s business plan and execution strategies.

The digitalization of land records under the PULSE project is being undertaken with the support of the World Bank.

This ambitious initiative aims to digitize all land records in Punjab on an owner-based system, marking a significant step towards transparency and efficiency in revenue management.

Key highlights from the briefing include the categorization of land properties into clear, and disputed categories, denoted by green, yellow, and red respectively.

Each buyer will be assigned a unique property number, streamlining legal processes and reducing complications associated with property transactions.

The implementation of a transparent partition of land and parcel document system will enhance the transparency and fairness of revenue management.

The digitalization process will also simplify the Record of Rights (Fard) and property transfer system, ensuring accessibility and efficiency for citizens.

In a move to facilitate overseas Pakistanis, the government plans to introduce services such as overseas property transfer, mutation, registration, and e-survey.

CM Maryam Nawaz has underscored the importance of swift action and collaboration among relevant departments to expedite the digitalization of land records.

Provincial Information Minister Azma Bukhari, MPA Sania Ashiq, chief secretary, P&D chairman, SMU head and other officials attended the session.

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PM directs envoy to extend all possible help to Pakistani students

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May 18, 2024

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PM directs envoy to extend all possible help to Pakistani students

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed the Pakistani ambassador in Bishkek to provide all possible help to Pakistani students.

Prime Minister Sharif contacted the Pakistani Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Hassan Ali Zaigham by telephone and directed to provide all kind of support and assistance to the Pakistani students. He also ordered the Pakistani ambassador to visit the hostels and meet the students.

On this occasion, the Pakistani ambassador informed the prime minister about the current situation in Bishkek and said no Pakistani was killed in the incident.

He said the embassy was assisting the wounded students. The prime minister emphasised to keep in constant touch with the parents of the students and provide them timely information.

PM Sharif directed that all kinds of medical facilities should be provided to the injured students, and arrangements should be made for immediate return of the injured students who were willing to return to Pakistan.

Government of Pakistan will bear the cost of return of students. The prime minister said he was personally monitoring the situation in Kyrgyzstan.

“We will not leave our students alone in this situation. Our government is also in touch with the government of Kyrgyzstan,” said the prime minister.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep concern over the attacks on students from Pakistan and other countries in Kyrgyzstan. He directed the Pakistani ambassador in Bishkek to provide all possible help to the Pakistani students.

A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said the Pakistani Embassy had provided emergency numbers and was continuously monitoring the situation.

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