politics

PTI’s leader Sher Afzal Marwat reportedly arrested from outside LHC premises

In Lahore, Sher Afzal Marwat, a leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has reportedly been apprehended outside the Lahore High Court (LHC). Marwat, the senior vice president of the party, was taken into custody by a substantial police presence as he was leaving the high court premises after participating in a lawyers’ convention. According to reports, he is currently being transported to the Mozang police station.

Bilawal says talks with terrorists a regressive step

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari criticized talks with terrorist groups, deeming it regressive, and addressed the importance of a robust judicial system. He expressed dissatisfaction with PTI's governance, citing unfulfilled promises and economic hardships. Bilawal highlighted PPP's commitment to welfare programs and pledged to extend them nationwide if in power. He emphasized efforts in Sindh to provide housing and healthcare to the underprivileged. (49 words) - Khabristan.PK

Toshakhana case: PTI founder’s pre-arrest bail plea dismissed

PTI founder Imran Khan's pre-arrest bail plea in the Toshakhana case has been dismissed by an Islamabad accountability court. The NAB Deputy Prosecutor General confirmed the rejection and announced that arrest orders would be implemented, with the anti-corruption watchdog seeking the accused remand. The Islamabad High Court had reserved its verdict on suspending Imran Khan's conviction. - Khabristan.PK

Shaukat Tarin quits PTI, active politics

Dealing a significant blow to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), former finance minister Shaukat Tarin announced his departure from the party and retirement from active politics on Friday. Tarin cited challenging financial circumstances and declining health as the primary reasons for his decision.

PTI issued notice on pleas challenging intra-party polls

In Islamabad, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issued a notice to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday in response to a plea seeking the annulment of the party's recent intra-party elections. Presided over by the chief election commissioner, a five-member bench conducted a preliminary hearing on 14 applications challenging the legitimacy of the PTI's intra-party polls.