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Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi remanded into NAB custody for 8 days in new Toshakhana reference

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An accountability court on Sunday approved an eight-day physical remand each for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in a new graft reference. This order came less than a day after the PTI founder and his wife were acquitted in the iddat or illegal marriage case. Their hopes of being released were dashed as the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) arrested them in a new Toshakhana reference. newsbr eaking Additional Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka had previously overturned the couple's conviction, which had sentenced them to seven years in prison and a fine of Rs500,000 each. This conviction was based on Khawar Maneka, Bushra's ex-husband, moving the court against the couple's marriage, claiming their nikah was fraudulent. However, immediately after the verdict overturning their conviction, a team from the anti-corruption watchdog led by Deputy Director Mohsin Haroon arrested the couple at Adiala Jail

Donald Trump SHOT in the ear at Pennsylvania rally (VIDEO)

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NEW YORK – Donald Trump, the former president of the United States, was shot in the ear during Saturday rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Videos, circulating on social media platforms, showed him grimace and raise a hand to his ear, before ducking behind the podium shortly into his speech as loud gunshots rang out in the crowd. Someone from the crowd screamed, “Get down.” Someone else can be heard on a video of the rally screaming “shooter is down.” The former president appeared to have blood on his right ear and raised a fist as he was led off stage. 🚨BREAKING: TRUMP SHOT IN THE EAR - CONFIRMED Trump was whisked off the stage by Secret Service during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after gunshots rang out in the crowd. newsbreaking His motorcade has left the venue.

PTI postpones Islamabad rally

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Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday postponed a public rally in Islamabad after the district administration revoked its permission The PTI had planned to hold a public gathering on the outskirts of the federal capital to demand release of its jailed leader. The district administration had initially granted permission for the event following directives from the Islamabad High Court. However, just hours after the party began preparing for the rally, the Islamabad administration revoked the permission on Friday, citing security concerns, the start of Muharram, and reports from law enforcement agencies. In a statement, the PTI said, “The rally that was to be held today in Islamabad is postponed until a new date is announced.” The PTI has filed a contempt petition with the Islamabad High Court against the district administration and police, alleging they violated the court's order to permit the rally. The party's petitio

Petroleum division orders OMCs to ensure fuel availability amid dealer strike

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ISLAMABAD: In the wake of the strike call by the Pakistan Petroleum Dealer’s Association (PPDA), the Petroleum Division has directed the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) and oil marketing companies (OMC) to ensure the provision of fuel to general public at petrol pumps across the country. "All Oil Marketing Companies have been advised to ensure adequate supplies of petroleum products at petrol pumps and to keep them open. It is important to note that there is sufficient availability of petroleum products in the country," said a joint statement issued by the Ogra and Petroleum Division late Thursday. newsbreak ing In a separate statement, the Petroleum Division said that it was taking measures to minimise the impact of the strike. newsb reaking “Ogra, OCAC, OMAP and all OMCs have been advised to ensure that company operated retail sites as well as other associated sites of OMCs remain operational and have availability of sufficient stocks of petroleum products to mi

A total of 197 missing persons cases were submitted to the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances (COIOED) in the first half of the year, according to a report released on Monday.

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Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar says missing persons issue could 'not be solved overnight' A total of 197 missing persons cases were submitted to the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances (COIOED) in the first half of the year, according to a report released on Monday. The commission, established in 2011 to trace missing persons and hold responsible parties accountable, reported that 226 cases were resolved in the first six months of 2023. newsbreak ing The report indicated that up until June 30, a total of 10,285 cases had been received, with 8,015 cases resolved. Out of these, 6,464 individuals were traced, and 1,551 cases were dis

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma retire from T20 after leading India to World Cup victory

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India's cricket greats Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma have announced their retirement from T20 Internationals after India's victory in T20 World Cup 2024 final.Soon after Kohli's decision, Indian captain Rohit Sharma declared his retirement from T20I cricket on June 29. The two cricket legends announced retirements in Barbados to pass on team to young talent. Virat announced his decision after being named Player of the Match at Kensington Oval, while Rohit made his declaration during a post-match presser. Indian skipper said it was his last game and he enjoyed started playing this format. There's no better time to say goodbye to this

Court to rule on Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi's sentence suspension in Iddat case today

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ISLAMABAD – An Islamabad local court will decide whether to suspend the sentences of Imran Khan, founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and his wife Bushra Bibi in the Iddat case today. This decision could end Khan's imprisonment. Imran Khan, who was removed from office by a no-confidence motion in April 2022, faces various charges, including corruption and terrorism, since his ouster. He has been jailed since August of last year following his conviction in the Toshakhana case and other charges leading up to the February 8 elections. Despite gaining some relief in other cases, Khan remains imprisoned due to his conviction in the Iddat case, where a district court sentenced him and Bushra to seven years in prison in February. This was after a trial found their marriage fraudulent, with Bushra's ex-husband claiming it took place during her Iddat period. The couple filed appeals against their conviction and for sentence suspension. The court’s decision on these appeals is e