Author: Malik Asad

Former KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak Testifies Against Imran Khan in Corruption Case In a dramatic turn of events, former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Pervez Khattak arrived at Adiala Jail to testify against former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a £190 million corruption case. Khattak claimed that a confidential deed was approved by Khan’s federal cabinet to return money seized by the UK to property tycoon Malik Riaz. Khattak’s testimony revealed details of a December 2019 meeting where a sealed envelope containing the agreement with the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) was presented for cabinet approval. Despite pressure from cabinet…

In a recent development, the Islamabad High Court has issued notices to two journalists and a social media activist for launching a campaign against Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri regarding his LLB degree controversy. The court expressed solidarity with the judge and decided to proceed with hearing election petitions filed by PTI-backed candidates against three PML-N MNAs from Islamabad. Journalists Hassan Ayub Khan and Gharida Farooqui, along with social media activist Ammar Solangi, shared correspondence inquiring about Justice Jahangiri’s degree from Karachi University. The documents revealed discrepancies in the enrollment numbers and names associated with the LLB degree. The IHC administrative…

In a recent development, the Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi bench has admitted a petition challenging PIA’s privatization process. Justice Jawad Hassan has taken action on a pro bono petition against the procedure adopted to privatize PIA, expressing his intent to examine the law introduced for this purpose by the previous caretaker government. The petition highlights the government’s failure to properly evaluate PIA’s assets before initiating the privatization process, in violation of the Privatization Commission Ordinance, 2000. The court order also directs the law officer to respond to the questions raised in the plea within four weeks. The petitioner’s counsel argues…

Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani of the Islamabad High Court has taken action on a petition regarding a missing citizen, Mr Khursheed from Neelum Valley. His whereabouts are being sought by sector commanders of ISI and MI in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The petitioner, Khaleeqa Khursheed, filed the case stating that Mr Khursheed went missing on June 7 after visiting G-13 sector in Islamabad. Despite complaints to local police, Mr Khursheed could not be traced. Both FIA and CTD reports have denied having him in custody. The defence ministry is given time to provide reports on behalf of…

The Islamabad police are seeking to challenge a recent Islamabad High Court order that has hindered intelligence and law enforcement agencies from investigating crimes and monitoring terrorist activities. The court’s decision prohibits cellular companies from sharing citizens’ data with these agencies, causing a halt in investigations, including high-profile cases. This has made geo-fencing, a technology crucial for crime prevention and investigation, impossible. The lack of cooperation from cellular companies is a significant impediment to the work of law enforcement agencies. Justice Babar Sattar stated that unauthorized surveillance is an offense punishable by law and emphasized the importance of due process…

The Islamabad police are facing a major setback following a recent order from the Islamabad High Court, which restricts intelligence and law enforcement agencies from accessing citizens’ data through cellular companies. This decision, prompted by petitions from influential individuals, has hindered investigations into various cases, including high-profile ones. Geo-fencing technology, crucial for crime prevention and locating missing persons, has become impossible to implement due to the lack of cooperation from cellular companies. Justice Babar Sattar emphasized the need for proper authorization under various acts before surveillance can be conducted, highlighting the breach of citizens’ fundamental rights. The next hearing on…

Seeking Justice: Woman Petitions Islamabad High Court for Missing Husband The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has taken on a case filed by Khaleeqa Khursheed, a woman seeking the recovery of her husband Khawaja Khursheed who went missing on June 7. Mr Khursheed, a resident of Neelum Valley in Azad Kashmir, disappeared while in Rawalpindi, sparking a desperate search by his family. During the hearing, the court requested reports from various top officials including the secretaries of Interior and Defence, as well as sector commanders of spy agencies, to aid in the investigation. The petitioner’s counsel highlighted the family’s efforts to…

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan admitted to owning a controversial tweet that compared the current political situation to the fall of Dhaka but distanced himself from an accompanying video. Speaking to journalists after attending a session at the accountability court, Mr. Khan expressed regret over past references to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, acknowledging that he hadn’t read the Hamoodur Rehman Commission Report at the time. He emphasized the importance of accountability, highlighting the need to prevent past mistakes from being repeated. Mr. Khan criticized the amendments to the accountability law introduced by the PDM government, claiming they caused a significant loss…

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has challenged notices from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) regarding a controversial post on former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s official account. The post was deemed to include inflammatory content against state institutions. Meanwhile, a joint investigation team (JIT) from Lahore visited Adiala Jail to question former Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi regarding violence cases against him. The PTI leaders were directed to appear before the FIA for interrogation, or face legal consequences. The PTI defended the post as an attempt to initiate national dialogue, whereas the FIA accused Khan of inciting armed forces. The party filed…

In a recent development, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has asserted its commitment to addressing questions regarding spy agencies’ involvement in enforced disappearance cases, despite the “recovery” of missing poet Ahmed Farhad. The court rejected the government’s request to dismiss the petition until Farhad is produced in court, emphasizing the need to investigate those responsible for his abduction and illegal detention. The court was informed that Farhad, although “recovered,” had been re-arrested in another case by AJK police. Additional Attorney General Barrister Munawar Iqbal Duggal argued that the case was now “infructuous” due to Farhad being in police custody. However,…