Ex-PCB chairman Najam Sethi expressed his anger over ICC chosen Sri Lanka as Asia Cup venue
Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) President Najam Sethi has replaced current Asia Cricket Council (ACC) President Jay Shah after India v Pakistan lost to rain in the 2023 Asian Cup. criticized Mr. Sethi announced on X (formerly Twitter) that he had recommended to the ACC that the remaining matches of the Asian Cup be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) instead of Sri Lanka. However, the ACC chose the island nation due to concerns about the heat in the Middle East.Najam Sethi has criticized the ACC’s decision not to choose the United Arab Emirates to co-host the Asian Cup after India’s refusal to host matches in Pakistan, citing political considerations as the cricket federation’s choice.Ex-PCBHe expressed disappointment at the decision to allow the Games to be held in Sri Lanka, calling it “unacceptable”. Sethi also noted that the Asian Cup had previously been held in the United Arab Emirates and that the weather conditions for the September 2022 tournament would be different, with the Indian Premier League held there in April 2014 and September 2020. He also pointed out that the weather was the same for the IPL match. hot. He concluded by suggesting that politics has overshadowed the spirit of sportsmanship.
Islamabad ATC granted bail to Iman Mazari arrested in latest terrorist incident
Iman and former MP Ali Wazir were arrested on suspicion of hate speech on August 20, two days after a public rally of the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) in Islamabad. A video circulating on social media showed a speaker criticizing military authorities over enforced disappearances.They were charged with two separate charges: sedition charges by the counter-terrorism police and “rioting” by the Tarnol police. The next day, August 21, Islamabad’s Air Traffic Control Authority granted police three days of pre-trial detention against them and Wazir in the riot incident.On August 28, she was released on bail with Wazir in a sedition case, but was re-arrested by Islamabad police within hours in connection with the newly filed terrorism case. The next day, ATC handed her over to the police for the same incident and held her for three days.At yesterday’s hearing, Iman’s lawyer, Kaiser Imam, requested her to release on bail and urged the court to hold an early hearing, citing her client’s health concerns.Justice Abu Al Hasnat Zulqarnain presided over today’s hearing. Iman’s mother, former human rights minister Shireen Mazari, was also present, along with lawyers Zainab Janjua and Imam.
Manager excludes reduction of electricity bill
Finance Minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar said on Wednesday that the country’s fiscal space has not allowed for subsidies or bailouts, urging senators to “live up to expectations” of relief for the exorbitant electricity bills offered by Acting Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar. and asked electricity consumers. “Keep your hopes down,” she said, apparently after consulting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about the government’s intentions to loosen programs to ease the burden on utility bills. “These were approved long before we arrived and you really have to think about it to look at things…they have been around for decades. Can we change policy,” she said.She said she was “not concerned about the IMF,” but what worries her most is the pressure on the country’s worse-than-expected economic and fiscal situation, making the most vulnerable more vulnerable. There is no room for subsidies other than high levels of support. One is she protects social security networks such as BISP.
Imran Khan re-arrested in cipher case after released from attock jail
The former prime minister was arrested again shortly after his sentence was suspended in the Toshahana criminal case. This latest arrest is related to the Cypher case, and he was detained until August 30. The announcement of the decision was made by Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain of the Official Secrets Law Court. The special court sent its written verdict to the Attock prison warden and ordered the former prime minister to appear in court on August 30. The judge emphasized that the persons involved were detained in cases under the Official Secrets Act. He should therefore remain in custody and appear in court at the appointed date.The Islamabad Supreme Court recently suspended the judgment of the former prime minister in the Toshahana criminal case. A division bench of IHC comprising Chief Justice Aamir Farooq and Justice Tariq Mahmood Jahangiri passed the decision after accepting the former prime minister’s appeal.
A great victory for Imran Khan in Toshakhana case
In a first-rate felony victory, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) suspended the sentence presented to former high minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan with inside the Toshakhana case. The IHC ordered the discharge of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman, who’s incarcerated at Attock jail, at the same time as pronouncing a quick verdict that it reserved an afternoon earlier. The essential judgment become introduced on Khan’s plea difficult his conviction and sentence withinside the Toshakhana case. In its much-predicted eight-web page written verdict, a two-member bench of the IHC comprising Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri suspended PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s three-years sentence withinside the Toshakhana case and ordered his launch towards surety bonds really well worth Rs100,000.
Ensuring Imran Khan’s Safety: Prison Department Installed CCTV Cameras Outside His Cell
A new toilet with 5-foot-high walls and a door has been built for Pakistani President Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former Prime Minister Imran Khan at Attock Prison, a spokesman for the Bureau of Prisons said. All facilities available under Rules 257 and 771 of the 1978 Pakistan Prison Rules were made available to the head of PTI, according to PPD’s clarification notice. Khan is currently serving a three-year sentence in Attock prison after being found guilty of corruption in the Toshakhana case earlier this month. The judge in those submissions – published Monday and compiled August 15 – said Khan, during his visit, expressed “serious concerns” about the infringement of his rights. his privacy and the prevailing prison living conditions. He raised significant concerns about a CCTV placed in front of the bars of his prison, located 5 to 6 feet away, covering a bathroom with an open-air toilet. Regarding CCTV cameras, the spokesperson said that they are installed outside the room. “CCTVs have been installed outside Imran Khan’s room for his safety and that of the prison. More than 4,000 CCTV cameras have been installed not only at the Attock County Jail but also in other prisons. in Punjab for security purposes,” the statement added. He added that amenities such as bath soap, perfume, air freshener, towels, tissues are provided along with the bed, pillow, mattress, table, chair, air conditioner and exhaust fan.
Breaking News: Asad Umar Granted Relief from Special Court in Cipher Case
Asad Umar, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), received relief on Tuesday when a special court in Islamabad granted him bail in the missing cypher case concerning the suspected exploitation of a classified document for political purposes. On Monday, a court was established to hear cases brought under the Official Secrets Act. The former federal minister requested pre-arrest release from the special court, claiming that the cypher case against him was fabricated in order to harass and blackmail him. The first information report (FIR)’s portions, according to the petition, are inaccurate and the case against Umar is without merit. It asked the court to allow the PTI leader’s bid for bail because he was ready to fully assist with the investigations. the judge Accepting the application, the judge granted Umar bail till August 29 and instructed him to provide a Rs. 100,000 surety bonds as collateral for the bail. After the hearing, the former federal minister denied rumors that the FIA had just arrested him in an interview with Geo News. He said that he had twice joined the investigation into the cypher. According to Umar, the PTI leaders accused in this case would be vindicated. Along with Umar, PTI Vice-Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Chairman Imran Khan have also been charged in the same case and are currently in detention. The diplomatic cypher is allegedly being exploited by the two presidents for political purposes. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) filed the FIR on The PTI chairman and the former foreign minister were accused of divulging the contents of the classified document to unauthorized parties and distorting the truth “for ulterior motives and personal gains in a manner prejudicial to the interests of state security” on August 15 by invoking Section 5 of the Official Secrets Act of 1923.
Islamabad Control Authority Allows Police To Detain Iman Mazari And Ali Wazir For Three Days Before Trial In Riot Cases
Wazir was arrested on Saturday and Iman was picked up from home early Sunday morning. Two initial information indications (FIRs) were registered for the two at Islamabad’s Tar Nor Police Station and the Counter-Terrorism Detachment (CTD) on Saturday.The arrests came two days after a public rally organized by the Pashtun Tahafs Movement (PTM). PTM members Mr. Wazir and Ms.Iman both spoke at the rally. A video circulating on social media showed a speaker criticizing military authorities over enforced disappearances. The two appeared before Judge Itasham Alam Khan’s court on Sunday. According to a detailed court order, Investigators (IO) requested 10 days pretrial detention in a hate speech case registered under the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997 (ATA). A judge granted a day of pretrial detention, ordered police to do so, and brought the two to an anti-terrorism court on Monday (today).The two were then taken today by police to the court of ATC Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain. Before the hearing began, Iman hugged her mother, Shireen Mazari, with tears in her eyes. Iman’s legal team, including Zainab Janjua, attended the hearing today. Ms.janjua took the podium and claimed that the police had already held her client for a day. “The police haven’t found anything yet,” she said, adding that the police haven’t investigated anything related to Imaan either.“Iman Mazari will not run away. She is here,” she insisted. The lawyer also pointed out that police had seized Iman’s mobile phone and laptop, adding that two similar cases had been filed against her client. The attorney argued that her client did not need to remain in police custody and asked the court to hold her in pretrial detention.“What are the charges against Iman Mazari?” asked the judge. Prosecutor Raja Naveed said “a rally was held in Islamabad where anti-state speeches were made. The lawyer also noted that Iman was detained in his pajamas and was put on trial in the process.Police may forget that the mother and sisters are at home,” the lawyer said. Iman’s legal team then asked the court for permission to meet with his client.“She fainted yesterday. I didn’t see her at police station,” the lawyer said. “Iman Mazari is calling for accountability for organizations labeled as terrorists,” she said. But prosecutor Naveed said any criticism of the director was tantamount to criticism of the facility itself. He then requested 10 days of pretrial detention for Imaan and Wazir.
President Alvi signs Official Secrets and Army Act Amendments in Law
President Arif Alvi on Saturday signed the Official Secrets Bill (Amendment) 2023 and the Pakistani Army Bill (Amendment) 2023 into law. Both bills were passed by the Senate and Congress and sent to the president for his approval amid criticism from opposition lawmakers. On July 31, Parliament passed the Pakistan Army Bill (Amendment) 2023, which provides for a penalty of up to 5 years in prison for anyone who discloses sensitive information related to the security of the country. Meanwhile, the Official Secrets Act was passed a few days before the end of the congressional term on August 7 after several controversial provisions were removed by the Senate following backlash from the Senate. rights advocacy groups, and under the bill, the JIT would complete its investigation within 30 days. Matters involving civil espionage will be investigated by the FIA or the JIT. However, under an amendment to Section B of Section 12, the penalty for one offense was reduced from 14 to 10 years.
Imran khan’s Desperate Plea for Freedom: A Heart-Wrenching Life Behind Bars
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has told his legal team not to be in prison, according to Attock prison sources familiar with the meeting between Pakistan’s Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) president and his lawyer. Sources told Geo News that Khan, accused of corruption in the Toshakhana case and sentenced to three years in prison, was unhappy and worried about being locked in his cell in “distressing” conditions. Khan’s attorney, Naeem Haider Panjotha was given permission by prison authorities to see him on Monday. After meeting the PTI president, he said the former prime minister was being held in “horrific” conditions and provided “class C prison facilities”. According to sources, PTI Chairman, when meeting with his lawyer, expressed concern about the prison environment with flies entering his cell during the day and insects at night. “Get me out of here, I don’t want to be in jail,” officials quoted Khan as saying during a meeting with his lawyer. Panjotha added that the PTI leadership was in high spirits despite all the hardships and vowed to spend the rest of her life in prison but would not bow to slavery.