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NAB arrests Fawad on charges related to corruption, misuse of authority

NAB arrests Fawad on charges related to corruption, misuse of authority

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NAB arrests Fawad on charges related to corruption, misuse of authority

Fawad Chaudhry – who served in the PTI government as minister and remained a vocal loyalist of the then prime minister – was on corruption charges Monday from the Adiala jail where he is being housed after his detention in a case involving cheating and threatening a citizen.

The arrest came after NAB Chairman Lt-Gen (retd) Nazir Ahmed Butt issued warrants for the purpose which were executed by the anti-graft body officials after obtaining permission from a local court in Islamabad.

In this connection, they appeared before Yasir Mehmood – a judicial magistrate, pleading for his arrest and informing the court that the accused was nominated in a case pertaining to misuse of powers and corruption.

They were required to interrogate Fawad so that the facts could be ascertained as the NAB chairman had issued warrants under Section 24 of the related law, the court was informed.

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It was a legal requirement to get court permission as the accused is already in judicial custody in the previous case and the judicial magistrate accepted the plea, directing the Adiala jail superintendent to ensure that the warrants were executed.

The NAB had already launched inquiry into the affairs related to the construction of Jhelum-Pind Dadan Khan dual carriage – a road project connecting the two towns.

It has been alleged that Fawad used his political clout in the approval and execution of the project that also involves financial irregularities in land acquisition. He was earlier summoned on Nov 13 for an interview at the NAB office in Rawalpindi.

Fawad is known for changing political loyalties. Previously, he remained a staunch supporter of military dictator Pervez Musharraf and later joined the PML-Q. His next stop was the PPP where he was appointed as a media adviser to Bilawal Bhutto Zardari – the party chairman.

However, he then decided to board the PTI’s ship where he became a close aide to the party chairman while delivering aggressive statements and speeches.

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With the passage of time, the May 9 fallout meant that he opted to be a part of the newly-launched Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) – a relationship that is yet to be defined clearly.

At point, Fawad was among the aspirants eyeing the chief minister’s slot in Punjab during and after the Usman Buzdar episode, but he hadn’t been able to fulfil his ambitions. 

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Fans curious as Ranveer Singh deletes his wedding pictures

Fans curious as Ranveer Singh deletes his wedding pictures

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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

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

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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.

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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

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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’

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

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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.

Also read: PTI demands judicial commission on May 9 incidents

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

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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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