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2024 sit-in a missed opportunity to secure Imran’s release, says Rana Sana

Says PTI was offered to hold protest in Sanjgani instead of D-Chowk in return for concessions to PTI founder PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah. PHOTO: Express Adviser to Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah claimed on Wednesday that during Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) protest in November 2024, party founder Imran Khan initially agreed to hold talks

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BISP increases Rs1,000 cash assistance to beneficiaries from 1st Ramazan

Also increases Rs500 in scholarship for students enrolled in Benazir Educational Scholarships and Nashonuma program BISP Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid holding a live e-Katcheri session at the BISP headquarters in Islamabad on Wednesday. Photo: Express ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) on Wednesday raised cash support to its beneficiaries, increasing the quarterly amount under

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IHC takes up Mazari, Chattha seeks challenging verdict under PECA

Applications to stay their sentences in a controversial tweet case are set for hearing on Thursday Lawyer and human rights activist Imaan Mazari and her husband, lawyer Hadi Ali Chattha. PHOTO: EXPRESS The Islamabad High Court on Thursday determined the appeals filed by rights activist and lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, lawyer Hadi Ali

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Second phase of Tirah’s displacement relief begins

Over 30,900 families registered in first phase of which 1,978 will receive Rs250,000 each under a new tranche The first phase of displacement of families from Tirah’s Maidan area in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Khyber district has been completed and the second phase is underway, the district administration confirmed on Wednesday. A statement by an official of the

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Islamabad court directs Imran Khan to appear in person or via video in six pending cases

Judge orders all case files to be produced by February 24 and orders all investigating officers to appear as well Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in Islamabad on Wednesday directed jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to appear either in person or via video link at the

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KP CM announces ‘Imran Khan Release Force’ for former PM’s freedom

Afridi says peaceful movement is inevitable; power to be registered, oath taking after Eid KP CM Afridi addresses the media outside the Supreme Court. PHOTO: X Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Wednesday announced the formation of the “Imran Khan Release Force” to campaign for the release of Imran Khan, saying a public movement had

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TTAP ends Parliament protest, raises concern over Imran Khan’s health

Senate Leader of Opposition Raja Nasir Abbas says family members, medical team must be allowed access to PTI founder ISLAMABAD: Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Allama Raja Nasir Abbas on Wednesday announced the end of a sit-in protest outside parliament with the start of Ramadan, while expressing continued concerns over the health of

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Islamabad ATC overrules Matiullah Jan’s jurisdictional challenge

The court has set a date for terrorism and narcotics charges as the journalist claims false FIR Matiullah Jan wrote on his social media platform that the government is pursuing a fake case, describing it as an open attack on journalists and press freedom [Source: X] ISLAMABAD: A special anti-terrorism court in Islamabad on Wednesday

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