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Privacy breach riles Imran as audio with US congresswoman hits the headlines

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May 20, 2023

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Privacy breach riles Imran as audio with US congresswoman hits the headlines

In yet another audio which has become the talk of the town, PTI chief Imran Khan can be heard urging US Congresswoman Maxine Moore Waters to voice concern over breach of human rights and the rule of law in Pakistan.

The alleged Zoom meeting audio leak on Saturday has appeared at a time when PTI supremo Imran Khan and the government are at loggerheads over multiple issues, especially violence which erupted after the arrest of Mr Khan in a graft case. The PDM-led government has formed a bench to probe audio leaks in the leadership of SC judge Justice Qazi Faez Isa.

In the audio, Mr Khan can be heard beseeching Ms Waters to speak out for rights violation in Pakistan. He apprised her of the assassination attempt on him, the “best economic indicators” of the country during his tenure, and “unprecedented” human rights violations being committed by the incumbent government.

He urged Ms Waters by saying, “It makes a lot of waves in our country when some like Maxine gives a statement”.

Mr Khan said “this is serious breach of privacy guaranteed under Article 14 of the Constitution”.

Taking to Twitter, he questioned the terms of reference formed by the federal government and demanded action. “Not only those who illegally retrieve data through unlawful phone tapping and surveillance should be held accountable but those who through fabrication and tampering of different phone calls leak them on social media also need to be held accountable.”

Human Rights Watch, earlier, urged Pakistani authorities to release all those held for peaceful protest or supporting the political opposition and respect the due process rights of all those detained. “Many have been charged under vague and overbroad laws prohibiting rioting and creating threats to public order,” it said.

The Pakistani authorities should end their arbitrary arrests of political opposition activists and peaceful protesters,” said Patricia Gossman, associate Asia director at Human Rights Watch. “Anyone committing violence should be appropriately charged and their due process rights respected,” she added.

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Fans curious as Ranveer Singh deletes his wedding pictures

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May 8, 2024

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In an unexpected turn of events, Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has apparently deleted his wedding photos with wife Deepika Padukone from his Instagram account.

The famous couple is getting ready to have their first kid, which is why they made this move.

Fans have found great joy in Ranveer and Deepika’s modern romance.

In 2018, the pair exchanged vows in a secret ceremony near Lake Como, Italy, leaving a lasting impression on their followers. But their supporters are worried about recent events.

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PTI founder says he wants to clear the air about 2014 sit-in

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May 8, 2024

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PTI founder says he wants to clear the air about 2014 sit-in

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder says he is ready to face an inquiry into the 2014 sit-in.

The PTI founder, who interacted with reporters at Adiala Jail a day after the ISPR presser, said he would be happy to appear before an inquiry committee. He said the allegations levelled against him regarding the dharna (sit-in) were wrong.

He said the 2013 election was the one of returning officers (ROs).

“How can one hold dialogue with the government after the caretaker prime minister’s statement about Form 47,” he said while calling the elections of prime minister, president, Punjab chief minister and Senate bogus.

Holding out an olive branch to the powers that be, he said half of his family had men in army and half bureaucrats. “This is our army and we have no issue with it. I came to know about the May 9 violence when I appeared in the Supreme Court,” he said.

He said he condemned the May 9 violence while being in the court of Justice Umar Ata Bandial.

The army, he said, should not be dragged in politics. “We have not resorted to arson in our 27-year history,” he said.

He said the PTI dissolved two governments. It did not want violence, he added.

Significance of media talk

The PTI founder’s media talk holds significance as it comes a day after Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Maj Gen Ahmad Sharif Chaudhry’s presser.

The ISPR once again said the perpetrators and facilitators of May 9 violence would have to face punishment in line with law and Constitution. The army, he said, had the evidence of wrongdoing.

He said May 9 was not Pakistan armed forces’ case but it was a case of all Pakistanis. An attempt was made to create hatred between the people of the country and armed forces, he said, adding that it’s essential to punish the perpetrators to keep faith in the judicial system intact.

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Pakistan Ulema Council to observe May 10 as ‘Youm-e-Istehkam Pakistan’

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May 8, 2024

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Pakistan Ulema Council to observe May 10 as 'Youm-e-Istehkam Pakistan'

Pakistan Ulema Council Chairman Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi said that May 10 would be observed as “Youm-e-Istehkam Pakistan”.

He underscored the significance of this decision in enhancing Pakistan’s reputation, especially in light of the troubling events of May 9.

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Expressing dismay over the delay in court proceedings, Ashrafi stressed the importance of justice prevailing and urged for accountability for those liable.

He called for a thorough investigation into the troublemakers behind the unrest and advocated for unity among political parties to ensure stability.

Ashrafi also questioned the judiciary’s approach and highlighted Pakistan’s progress in attracting investment from friendly nations.

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