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MQM-P to raise NAB amendments issue with PM Shehbaz

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MQM-P will meet PM Shehbaz Sharif to discuss reservations regarding NAB law amendments. The party will also address Karachi development projects, traders' issues, political situation, load-shedding, overbilling, law and order, and journalists’ killings. The recent NAB law amendments were labeled as inappropriate by MQM-P, criticizing the extension of remand period and reduction of punishment for NAB officials.
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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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PPP’s Nayyar Bukhari demands NAB inquiry into wheat import scam

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PPP’s Nayyar Hussain Bukhari demands NAB inquiry into the wheat import scam, citing billions of rupees in losses to the national exchequer due to unnecessary import despite surplus stock. He also mentioned PPP's commitment to support the PML-N-led government without joining the cabinet. Former PM Anwarul Haq Kakar labelled the issue as a 'storm in a teacup.'
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NAB’s deputy director arrested on corruption charges

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NAB's deputy director, Imran Shaikh, was arrested for allegedly taking bribes in exchange for aiding accused individuals in embezzlement cases. He faces charges of corruption and embezzlement and has been granted a one-day transit remand. In a separate case, 15 suspects, including NADRA officials, were arrested for issuing fake Pakistani passports to Afghan nationals.
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NAB files reference in £190 million settlement case

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ISLAMABAD: On Friday, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) formally implicated former Prime Minister Imran Khan as an accused in the £190 million settlement case by filing a reference. A total of eight individuals have been named in the case, including Imran's wife, Bushra Bibi, her associate Farhat Shahzadi (Farah Gogi), PTI leader Zulfi Bukhari, former accountability chief Shahzad Akbar, and Barrister Zia-ul-Mustafa Naseem.
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NAB Gets PTI Chairman’s Physical Remand in £190m Case

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An accountability court in Rawalpindi has approved a 4-day physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in the £190 million settlement case. The hearing, presided over by Judge Muhammad Bashir, took place in Adiala Jail. Despite opposition from Imran's lawyer Latif Khan Khosa, the court ordered the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to continue investigating PTI chief inside the jail. The proceedings have been adjourned till November 27.