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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

Omar Ayub, Shibli, Zartaj move court against disqualification, sentences

Senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz, and Zartaj Gul have all approached the Peshawar High Court (PHC) in response to legal actions taken against them in connection with the May 9 riots. According to reports, the three PTI leaders, facing similar terrorism-related convictions and political disqualification, are seeking relief through the judicial system. Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz have filed petitions challenging their disqualification by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

ECP disqualifies Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz other PTI lawmakers

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has disqualified Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers including Opposition leader in National Assembly Omar Ayub and Senate Opposition Leader Shibli Faraz after conviction in May 9 riots cases. The ECP issued notifications confirming the disqualifications under Article 63(1)(h) of the Constitution, which bars convicted individuals from holding parliamentary seats. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz, other PTI leaders sentenced to 10 years in May 9 cases

Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Faisalabad has sentenced Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders including Omar Ayub, Zartaj Gul, Shibli Faraz to 10 years in prison in connection with the May 9 riots cases. The ATC Faisalabad verdict, announced in cases registered at the Ghulam Muhammadabad and Civil Lines police stations (Case No. 1277 and Case No. 832), convicted 108 individuals, while 77 others were acquitted. As per details, former PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry, Zain Qureshi, and Khayal Kastro were acquitted in these cases. On the other hand PTI MPA Junaid Afzal Sahi… Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

Islamabad police devise security plan for Khan’s appearance

Islamabad police devised a security plan ahead of PTI chief Imran Khan’s appearance before the Islamabad High Court (IHC). PTI central leader Shibli Faraz along with RPO Rawalpindi and DIG Security met Inspector General (IG) Islamabad today. The Islamabad police spokesperson said that they finalised security arrangements for Imran Khan’s appearance following the directives of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in Business

'Use less petrol to avoid price hike': Shibli Faraz

Islamabad: On Wednesday, following the hike in the prices of petroleum products in the country, Federal Minister for Science and Technology Shibli Faraz has advised the public to use "as little fuel as possible". "The prices of the fuel in the international market have reached up to $95," he told, asserting that the government had not imposed taxes on the fuel prices in a bid to give "relief" to the masses. Faraz also added that "life cannot be normal during these tough times as inflation and COVID-19 are global issues." Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in Politics

EC standpoints with opposition: Federal Ministers

Islamabad: Federal ministers Shibli Faraz and Fawad Choudhary have briefed a press conference about the role of EC and opposition for conspiring against govt's initiative of electronic voting. They said that material about electronic voting was discarded on purpose. They also expressed reservations about EC's role and advised him to abstain from politics. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in Politics

Electronic voting machines problem sorted out: Shibli Faraz

Islamabad: On Wednesday, the Minister of Science and Technology, Shibli Faraz, said that his team had submitted a report to a technical committee of ECP about electronic voting machines. He expressed that the report would address all the objections about problems of introducing the electronic voting system pointed out by ECP. The government had done its utmost to satisfy ECP. Read More…

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Sanniah Hassan Posted in Politics

ECP set up technical committee on EVM

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) set up a technical committee to examine electronic voting machines (EVMs). Science and Technology Minister Shibli Faraz will give a presentation on the working of EVM. ECP announced that the committee will present a report about ECMs after their examination. ECP also approved engaging technical consultants in this task. Read More…

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Sanniah Hassan Posted in Politics

Shibli Faraz announced to introduce EVMs in next 9 to 10 days 

Shibli Faraz announced that to strengthen the electoral system in Pakistan, the government has decided to introduce an electronic voting system. EVMs will ensure fair elections. They are user-friendly and can work at any temperature between 55°C to -10°C. EVMs have two days working capacity after being fully charged. He mentioned that EVMs would be given to the opposition and stakeholders. Read More…

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Sanniah Hassan Posted in Politics

Nawaz to be Brought Back and be in Prison by January 15: Shibli Faraz

ISLAMABAD, Oct 23 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Friday said PMLN’s absconding leader Nawaz Sharif would hopefully be brought back from London by January 15 as optimum legal and diplomatic efforts are under way. “I assure you, by the Grace of Allah Almighty, by January 15, Nawaz Sharif will be in any jail of Pakistan..." Read More…

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