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Court stops fake bank accounts case against President Zardari

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Banking court stops fake bank accounts case against President Asif Ali Zardari, citing presidential immunity. Counsel's plea was accepted, halting the proceedings and granting Faryal Talpur exemption from appearing. Further hearing adjourned until June 9. Article 248 (2) was cited, safeguarding the president from legal proceedings during his term.
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KP govt moves SC for live telecast of NAB amendments case

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has submitted a petition to the Supreme Court, requesting live telecast of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Ordinance 1999 amendment case, highlighting the absence of live-streaming as discriminatory. This follows the top court's decision to permit video-link participation in the case, a move that wasn't broadcasted live on the Supreme Court's YouTube channel. The federal government has also filed a review plea in the same case, urging the nullification of the top court's decision.
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NAB amendments case: PTI founder appears before SC via video link

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PTI founder appeared before SC's larger bench via video link in NAB Ordinance 1999 amendment case. Federal govt's lawyer presented arguments. Review petition filed by govt in NAB amendments case. SC approved Imran Khan's petition challenging accountability laws amendments. Court also restored graft cases against public office holders closed after NAB laws amendments.
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NAB amendments case: SC allows PTI founder to attend proceedings via video link

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Supreme Court allows PTI founder Imran Khan to attend NAB amendments case proceedings via video link, striking down amendments to NAB laws. The verdict approves Khan’s petition and restores closed graft cases against public office holders. The court hears govt.'s pleas challenging the verdict. Federal government files review plea under SC Practice and Procedure Law.
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NAB closes inquiry into Ramadan package corruption case

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NAB closes inquiry into Ramadan package corruption case, revealing widespread corruption in flour subsidy under Ramazan package. The investigation uncovered theft of thousands of wheat bags and involvement of officials from the Food Department as well as prominent politicians. NAB recommends transferring the case to the Anti-Corruption Department for further investigation.
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Salman Khan house firing case accused died by suicide

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Anuj Thapan, accused in the Salman Khan house shooting case, has died by suicide while in police custody in Mumbai. Along with Sonu Subhash Chander, he was accused of supplying the weapons used in the shooting outside Salman Khan’s residence on April 14. The motives behind Thapan’s suicide are under investigation. The Mumbai police have invoked the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act against notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in connection with the shooting incident.
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Salman Khan’s home firing case: Father of accused reacts to son’s arrest

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Two men, suspected to be working for a notorious gang, were arrested for firing outside Salman Khan's residence. Joginder Shah, father of one of the accused, expressed shock over his son's involvement, claiming he was never involved in crime before. Maharashtra CM assured increased security for the Khan family, while Salim Khan called the culprits 'illiterate'.
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Khadija Shah’s arrest warrant issued in Askari Tower attack case

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An anti-terrorism court has issued an arrest warrant for Khadija Shah in the Askari Tower attack case, following the cancellation of a previous warrant in the Jinnah House attack case. She is required to appear on April 17. Shah had been released on bail last year after being arrested for multiple cases, including vandalism and cybercrime.
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Asif Ali Zardari seeks presidential immunity in Thatta water supply case

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Asif Ali Zardari has filed a plea for presidential immunity in the Thatta water supply project case. He took office as President for the second time on March 10, defeating SIC-backed candidate Mahmood Khan Achakzai. NAB nominated him and several others in the case for the illegal award of a contract. The hearing has been adjourned until April 22.
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Parvez Elahi gets bail in ‘illegal’ appointments case

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Parvez Elahi, President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, has been granted bail by the Lahore High Court in an ‘illegal’ appointments case. Accused of making illegal recruitments, he was arrested multiple times, with the latest arrest made on September 18 by the Punjab ACE for alleged illegal recruitments in the Punjab Assembly. Bail was granted against a surety bond of Rs100,000.