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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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IHC serves notice to PEMRA on court coverage ban

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Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a notice to Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) regarding a ban on court coverage. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq heard a petition challenging the ban and restrained PEMRA from taking action against TV channels. The court has adjourned the hearing until May 28, after four petitions were filed against PEMRA's notification.
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Court reserves verdict on PTI founder, Bushra’s iddat appeals

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The district and sessions court in Islamabad reserved the verdict on Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi's appeals challenging their sentences in an iddat case. The court will announce the judgment on May 29. The couple's marriage was claimed to be illegal by Bushra Bibi's former husband, resulting in a 7-year imprisonment and a fine for both.
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Court approves Hammad Azhar’s transit bail

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Peshawar High Court approves transit bail for PTI leader Hammad Azhar in 51 cases related to the May 09 riots, directing him to appear in the concerned courts within a month. The lawyer revealed the possibility of more undisclosed cases filed in various cities, while the court emphasized the importance of due process.
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Court grants bail to Hassan, Hussain Nawaz

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An Islamabad accountability court has granted bail to Hassan and Hussain Nawaz, sons of former PM Nawaz Sharif, in three cases. They surrendered before the court and their bail pleas were approved with a submission of surety bonds worth Rs 50,000. The court also removed their fugitive status in Panama references.
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Police arrests fake lawyer in Karachi’s City Court

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A fake woman lawyer was arrested by the police at Karachi's city court premises. The accused was found in possession of a lawyer's diary and visiting cards, despite having only completed 8th grade. Wearing a lawyer's black coat, she was apprehended by other lawyers and handed over to the police, leading to her transfer to the women police station.
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Challan of oil cartons robbery by policemen filed in court

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The investigation officer filed an interim challan in a local court, detailing the involvement of six individuals, including three policemen, in the robbery of oil cartons from a vehicle at Baloch bridge. The chargesheet indicates the arrest of four accused, while two others remain at large. An eyewitness has identified the accused policemen, and charges against the accused have been proven in the investigation.
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Court approves interim bail of Sheikh Rasheed in May 09 riots case

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Former Federal Minister Sheikh Rasheed and 25 others were granted interim bail by the Anti-Terrorism Court in a case related to the May 09 riots. The bail was approved in connection with the vandalism of the RA Bazar police station and GHQ attack case. Sheikh Rasheed condemned the riots last year.
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Bilkis Bano case: India’s top court quashes release of men who gang-raped Muslim woman

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India's top court has overturned the release of 11 Hindu men convicted of gang-raping Bilkis Bano, a pregnant Muslim woman, and murdering her relatives during the 2002 Gujarat riots. The court ordered the men to surrender to prison authorities within two weeks. The decision followed widespread condemnation and legal challenges to the men's release.
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Court extends Khadija Shah’s remand in Quetta case

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The Anti-Terrorism Court in Quetta extended Khadija Shah's transit remand for seven days under the Balochistan police custody following a plea for a 14-day extension. This comes after the Lahore High Court granted her post-arrest bail in a case related to May 9 riots. Shah has challenged her detention in court, calling the charges "false and baseless." (Words: 50) - Khabristan.PK