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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

Court Issues Warrants for CDA Chairman

An Islamabad civil court has issued bailable arrest warrants for the CDA chairman over alleged failure to implement a decree concerning affected residents seeking rehabilitation benefits. Civil Judge Naseerud Din noted that the decree remained partially unimplemented after nearly 28 years. The court also observed that the chairman had failed to appear despite repeated notices and warned of further legal action. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

PHC Grants Bail to Man in Social Media Case

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court on Tuesday granted bail to Zeeshan Khan, arrested for allegedly celebrating Indian Independence Day and sharing its flag on Facebook. Justice Kamran Hayat Miankhel ordered his release against two surety bonds. The petitioner’s lawyers denied the allegations, saying the account was not operated by their client and the content was unavailable online. They also argued that police lacked jurisdiction because the matter involved social media and fell under PECA. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Tate Brothers Seek Bail as Extradition Fight Continues

A lawyer for social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate asked a US judge on Thursday to release the brothers on bail while they challenge extradition to Britain, where they face rape and other charges. Their lawyer argued they were not flight risks, citing their compliance with Romanian court conditions while on pretrial release. Arrested in Miami on July 18, the brothers deny wrongdoing. They appeared in court wearing prison uniforms as proceedings continued. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Iran releases prize-winning rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, says daughter 

Iranian authorities on Wednesday released on bail the prize-winning rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh following her latest arrest last month, her daughter said. Sotoudeh was arrested at her home on April 1 as part of what activists say is a crackdown on civil society during Iran's war with Israel and the United States. "Mum was temporarily released on bail a few hours ago," her daughter Mehraveh Khandan wrote on Instagram. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi granted bail in Toshakhana fake receipt case

An Islamabad court has granted bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana fake receipt case. Imran Khan was also granted bail in five other cases, including those related to attempted murder and defaming the army. According to the FIR, Imran and Bushra have been accused of committing fraud by presenting a fake receipt that falsely indicated the sale of gifts, such as watches and cufflinks, allegedly obtained from Toshakhana using forged signatures. Read More…

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Imaan Mazari, Hadi Ali Chattha granted bail in police scuffle case

An anti-terrorism court in the federal capital on Thursday granted post-arrest bail to lawyer and activist Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, in a case related to an alleged scuffle with police. The couple was arrested by Islamabad police last month for alleged involvement in an altercation outside the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The case was registered at the Secretariat Police Station. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

Toshakhana-2 case: Imran Khan seeks suspension of sentence, bail on medical grounds

Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking suspension of the sentence awarded in the Toshakhana-2 case and his release on bail on medical and humanitarian grounds. Filed through Barrister Salman Safdar and Salman Akram Raja, the 73-year-old incarcerated PTI founder requested the court to suspend the sentence and grant bail. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

Islamabad court issues non-bailable arrest warrant for CM Afridi in cybercrime case

An Islamabad district and sessions court on Wednesday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister (CM) Sohail Afridi over his repeated failure to appear in a case involving alleged misleading statements against state institutions. Senior Civil Judge Abbas Shah issued the warrant after Afridi did not attend the hearing despite being summoned by the court. Taking notice of his continuous non-appearance, the court ordered his arrest and production before the court. The court adjourned further proceedings in the case until February 10. Read More…

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ATC grants bail to Imran Khan's nephew in May 9 riots case

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore on Wednesday granted post-arrest bail to Shahrez Khan, nephew of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan, in a case related to his alleged involvement in May 9, 2023, riots. Earlier in the day, the ATC reserved its verdict on the bail petition filed by Shahrez — son of PTI founder’s sister Aleema Khan — in the Jinnah House attack case. He was arrested on August 21. The May 9 riots broke out across the country following the arrest of the PTI founder in a… Read More…

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