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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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‘Shah Mahmood Qureshi wanted to form own group within PTI’

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Imran Ismail of Istehkam-e-Pakistan revealed that incarcerated PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi wished to form his own group within PTI, but Ismail declined to support this. He clarified that he never asked Qureshi to leave the party. The meeting was at Qureshi's request, and Ismail emphasized his commitment to PTI.
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PTI denies boycotting elections despite SC verdict

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PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan stated that despite the Supreme Court's decision, PTI will not boycott the upcoming general elections on February 8, but will instead release a list of independent candidates with different electoral symbols. He criticized the verdict as a loss of democracy and vowed to participate fully in the elections, while also planning to file a review petition.
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PTI local leader Shah Khalid shot dead in Swabi

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PTI local leader Shah Khalid was fatally shot by unknown assailants in Swabi. The attackers escaped the scene, prompting a police investigation. This incident follows the recent gun attack on former senator Aslam Buledi in Balochistan. The PML-N candidate was critically injured and was being transferred to Karachi for medical treatment. Further investigation is ongoing.
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May 9 riots: PTI founder summoned on Jan 9

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PTI founder Imran Khan has been summoned by an Anti-Terrorism Court in Rawalpindi regarding the May 9 riots. The riots followed the arrest of a former premier, resulting in attacks on military installations. Imran Khan, currently in Adiala Jail, is accused in cases related to the attacks. Riots across Pakistan led to clashes and protests.
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Bilawal says PPP contesting elections from every constituency

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The PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari announced that the party will contest the 2024 elections from all constituencies, aiming to win. He emphasized the party's commitment to its manifesto and criticized the PML-N, highlighting PPP's healthcare achievements and promising free quality healthcare. Bilawal also expressed gratitude to Chaudhary Abdul Ghafoor for joining and contesting on the PPP ticket.
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Elections 2024: No ‘bat’ for PTI as PHC restores ECP order

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The Peshawar High Court revoked the stay order, restoring the Election Commission of Pakistan's decision to declare PTI's intra-party polls null and void and strip it of its election symbol, the bat. The court reserved the verdict after hearing arguments from both sides. PTI had challenged the ECP verdict in Peshawar High Court.
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PTI’s contempt plea on level playing field fixed for hearing

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The Supreme Court has fixed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's contempt plea on the level playing field for hearing on January 3. PTI filed the plea over non-implementation of SC orders for a level playing field in the 2024 general elections. The Election Commission of Pakistan has been directed to address PTI's complaints for fair elections.
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PTI founder, others found ECP defaulters during scrutiny

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PTI founder and other party leaders were found defaulters of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) during scrutiny. The ECP has released a list of candidates who failed to pay fines for code of conduct violations, including former prime minister and PTI members. Candidates failing to pay fines will face rejection of their nomination papers.
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Nawaz Sharif’s nomination papers from NA-130 approved

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Nawaz Sharif's nomination papers for NA-130 have been approved, allowing him to contest the election. PML-N leader Bilal Yaseen confirmed this, stating that Sharif plans to run in the Mansehra and Lahore constituencies. However, legal obstacles stemming from previous disqualification by the Supreme Court remain in his path to power.