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Imran Khan to seek bail from ATC in-person tomorrow: PTI leader

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  • Babar Awan says terrorism case against Imran Khan is “fabricated”.
  • He says the government has destroyed Pakistan’s narrative.
  • Khan has been booked for allegedly threatening judge, police.

ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan, chairman of PTI and former prime minister, will appear before an anti-terrorism court (ATC) tomorrow (Thursday) for seeking bail in a terrorism-related case, a party leader said Wednesday.

In a video statement, PTI’s senior leader Babar Awan said the party’s legal committee decided that Khan’s bail plea would be filed in the ATC tomorrow, and the former premier would go there himself.

Awan claimed that by filing this case, the government has completely “destroyed” Pakistan’s anti-terrorism narrative as he termed the charges against Khan “false”.

“This is a fabricated case; no threat was issued; no Kalashnikov rifle was fired,” the former special assistant to PM on parliamentary affairs said.

A case was registered against the former prime minister under the Anti-Terrorism Act for threatening an additional sessions judge and senior police officers of the Islamabad Police during a public rally.

Seeking bail, the party moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) where Khan managed to secure a transit bail till August 25, but was asked to approach the ATC as the case was terrorism-related.

The FIR registered against Khan states that he threatened Additional Sessions Judge Zeba Chaudhry and police officers at a rally in F-9 Park to “terrorise” police officials and the judiciary.

The main aim of the intimidation was to prevent the police officers and judiciary from carrying out their legal obligations, states the FIR.

The FIR was registered on the complaint of Magistrate Ali Javed in Islamabad’s Margalla Police Station under Section 7 of ATA.

What did Imran Khan say?

Last Sunday, PTI chief Khan warned that he would “not spare” Islamabad’s inspector-general, deputy inspector general, and female magistrate, vowing to file cases against them for torturing Gill.

“We will not spare the IG and DIG,” he said while addressing a public gathering at the F-9 park. The former prime minister called out Additional District and Sessions Judge Chaudhry, who had approved Gill’s two-day physical remand at the request of the capital police, and said she, too, should prepare herself as the case will also be registered against her.

The PTI chief passed the remarks while leading a rally in Islamabad from Zero Point to F-9 Park in support of incarcerated leader Gill, who the party claims was subjected to alleged “gruesome torture” in police custody.

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Five IPP contracts are being terminated, according to PM Shehbaz.

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He stated that this was carried out with the owners of the IPPs’ mutual approval while presiding over today’s federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad.

The Prime Minister notified the Cabinet that no interest will be paid; only the remaining sums owed to these IPPs will be settled.

He emphasized that breaking these contracts will benefit the national exchequer by around 411 billion rupees and save power users roughly sixty billion rupees.

Shehbaz Sharif claimed that it was the result of the government team’s tireless efforts working together. In this regard, he acknowledged the associated parties’ contributions and support as well. In particular, he brought up General Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, who showed a personal interest in the entire situation.

The Prime Minister explained that the breakthrough marked the start of a path that will ultimately lead to the wealth and advancement of the populace.

Shehbaz Sharif also brought up the assistance given to power users in the summer by the Punjabi and Federal governments.

The prime minister expressed happiness that the economy is steadily approaching stability. He made note of the fact that remittances for the first quarter reached a record-breaking $8.8 billion. This indicates that Pakistan’s economy is progressing, he remarked.

The administration, according to Shehbaz Sharif, also took action to lower the inflation, which is currently only one digit. He said that this was the PML-N’s election manifesto pledge being fulfilled.

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Special Jirga for Peace in KP: Consultation of Parliamentary Leaders During the Jirga

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Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi departed for Peshawar to take part in the special jirga on the political and peace conditions in the province.

He was asked to participate in the jirga, which was called by the Provincial Assembly to discuss provincial matters, by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur.

Following discussions with the parliamentary leaders of all of the Provincial Assembly’s political parties, this Jirga has been called.

According to Ahmed Karim Kundi, a Pakistan People’s Party provincial assembly member, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s predicament worries all of the province’s major groups.

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The Interior Minister is scheduled to attend the Grand Jirga in Peshawar.

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To examine the political and security situation, Mohsin Naqvi, the federal minister of interior, will be present at the Grand Jirga in Peshawar.

Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur is hosting the Grand Jirga, which will take place at the Chief Minister House in Peshawar.

This jirga is intended to examine the province’s present political and security landscape and develop a collective action plan.

Discussing the issues that surfaced following the Pakhtun Jirga, which was organized by the outlawed Pashtoon Tahafuz Movement, is the purpose of the current Jirga.

Political party leaders, tribal elders, and members of the Provincial Assembly Khyber Pakthunkhwa will also be present at the Jirga.

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