In Pakistan the election commission is gearing up to hold elections for the office of President by 9th of March. This will be just two days before half of the senators in the Upper House retire after the completion of their six-year term. The six- party Alliance that will form the government under PML-N's Shehbaz Sharif has already announced its presidential candidate. PPP's Asif Ali Zardari is said to be the next president of Pakistan. Watch to know more!

Pakistan Elections: Asif Ali Zardari to succeed incumbent President Arif Alvi

Pakistan Elections: PML-N's Shehbaz Sharif-led alliance favours Asif Zardari for President

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari offered the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) support in forming its government at the Centre but in return sought to see his father, Asif Ali Zardari, become president.

Pakistan: Bilawal wants Asif Ali Zardari to become the next President

Asif Ali Zardari, who is the top leader of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), is expected to become the president of the South Asian nation, which recently conducted a general election, but was gripped in a poll crisis, Pakistan-based The News said in its source-based report on Wednesday (Feb 14).&nbsp;

PPP agreed to ally with Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) to form a government at the Centre with Shehbaz Sharif becoming prime minister - his second term. He was prime minister of the crisis-hit nation until August when parliament was dissolved ahead of elections nation being governed by interim PM Anwar ul Haq Kakar.&nbsp;At the time, Nawaz was in self-imposed exile in London and disqualified from holding public office.&nbsp;

In Pakistan, PML-N, PPP, Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Pakistan (MQM-P), Pakistan Muslim League (Q) (PML-Q), Istehkam-e-Pakistan (IPP) and Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) on Tuesday announced a six-parties' alliance to form a government, in a major blow to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), which was claiming to form government.&nbsp;

<h2>Nawaz Sharif's role in new govt&nbsp;</h2>

The pre-election speculations suggested that Nawaz Sharif would become the prime minister, but now PLM (N) says that the party supremo is the "reality". In a post on X, the party said, "He's here to stay. He will supervise Punjab and Federal matters. Mian sb is the King maker and will remain one."&nbsp;

Maryam Nawaz, who is the daughter of former PM Nawaz Sharif said, "If it is being deduced that Nawaz Sharif is avoiding politics by not accepting the post of Prime Minister, then there is no truth in it. In the next 5 years, he will not only do vigorous politics, but will patronise his governments in the Federation and Punjab, God willing."&nbsp;

<h2>Latest in Pakistan Election</h2>

In the latest development, a PTI-backed independent candidate, Ejaz Swati, has joined the PPP. He won the PS-88 Malir seat from Karachi.&nbsp;

PPP released a statement by Swati which underlined his dedication to the prosperity and development of his constituency through his membership in the party. "I believe that the PPP will actively work for the betterment of the constituency," he stated.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Asif Ali Zardari, who is the top leader of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), is expected to become the president of the South Asian nation, which recently conducted a general election, but was gripped in a poll crisis, Pakistan-based The News said in its source-based report on Wednesday (Feb 14).

Asif Ali Zardari, who is the top leader of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), is expected to become the president of the South Asian nation, which recently conducted a general election, but was gripped in a poll crisis, Pakistan-based The News said in its source-based report on Wednesday (Feb 14). PPP agreed to ally with Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) to form a government at the Centre with Shehbaz Sharif becoming prime minister - his second term. He was prime minister of the crisis-hit nation until August when parliament was dissolved ahead of elections nation being governed by interim PM Anwar ul Haq Kakar. At the time, Nawaz was in self-imposed exile in London and disqualified from holding public office. In Pakistan, PML-N, PPP, Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Pakistan (MQM-P), Pakistan Muslim League (Q) (PML-Q), Istehkam-e-Pakistan (IPP) and Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) on Tuesday announced a six-parties' alliance to form a government, in a major blow to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), which was claiming to form government. Nawaz Sharif's role in new govt The pre-election speculations suggested that Nawaz Sharif would become the prime minister, but now PLM (N) says that the party supremo is the "reality". In a post on X, the party said, "He's here to stay. He will supervise Punjab and Federal matters. Mian sb is the King maker and will remain one." Maryam Nawaz, who is the daughter of former PM Nawaz Sharif said, "If it is being deduced that Nawaz Sharif is avoiding politics by not accepting the post of Prime Minister, then there is no truth in it. In the next 5 years, he will not only do vigorous politics, but will patronise his governments in the Federation and Punjab, God willing." Latest in Pakistan Election In the latest development, a PTI-backed independent candidate, Ejaz Swati, has joined the PPP. He won the PS-88 Malir seat from Karachi. PPP released a statement by Swati which underlined his dedication to the prosperity and development of his constituency through his membership in the party. "I believe that the PPP will actively work for the betterment of the constituency," he stated. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan Election: PPP's Asif Ali Zardari likely to become president, says report

The blame game in Pakistan has taken another turn this time, the Chairman of Tehreek-e-Insaf and former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has alleged that another plot has been hatched to assassinate him. Khan has accused former President Asif Ali Zardari of the plot.

Pakistan: Former PM Imran Khan alleges another assassination plot, says 'Asif Ali Zardari behind it'

In a major win for former Pakistan president Asif Ali Zardari, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) decided to withdraw appeals in corruption cases against him, ARY News reported. The corruption cases were registered against the PPP co-chairman 25 years ago.

A plea has also been filed in the Islamabad High Court seeking the withdrawal of four appeals against Asif Ali Zardari. The NAB said that the records against Asif Zardari are not "sufficient". Further, the evidence that is relevant to the matter is also in the form of photostat copies. The NAB in its plea submitted to the IHC said that pursuing the cases further will be an exercise of wasting time.

The original record in the matter had reportedly gone missing from the custody of an accountability court, besides the original case record of SGS and Cotecna corruption references. The accountability court exonerated Zardari from charges of using an official position for monetary benefits in the 1998 SGS-Cotecna corruption references on November 24, 2015.&nbsp;

Zardari and former prime minister Benazir Bhutto were accused of receiving six per cent of the total amount as kickbacks for awarding pre-shipment inspection contracts to SGS and Cotecna.

Earlier, Zardari moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) through his counsel seeking withdrawal of the acquittal appeal in a reference pertaining to a suspicious transaction worth Rs 8 billion. An accountability court (AC) had rejected his petition. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued a restraining order on the proceedings of the AC.

The Dawn reported that according to the ARY Gold reference, Bhutto, Zardari and others allegedly allowed ARY Gold owner Haji Abdul Razzaq to import gold and silver without paying duties between 1995 and 1997. But the evidence was disowned by the investigation officer when he recorded his statement before the accountability court.&nbsp;

In 2014, the accountability court acquitted Zardari in ARY Gold and Ursus tractors references.

The Ursus reference was about the alleged misappropriation of funds in the deal of buying 5,900 Russian and Polish tractors at a cost of Rs 150,000 each for the Awami Tractor Scheme. While Zardari was one of the main accused along with Bhutto, her name was later removed from the reference.

The tractors purchase deal allegedly caused a Rs 268.3 million loss to the former Agriculture Development Bank of Pakistan (now the Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited) and Rs 1.67 billion to the State Bank of Pakistan.

The Islamabad High Court was informed in December last year that the original record of the reference had gone missing.

The court reprimanded the NAB for wasting the court's time and failing to realise for seven years that the appeals were filed without the original record. 
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In a major win for former Pakistan president Asif Ali Zardari, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) decided to withdraw appeals in corruption cases against him, ARY News reported.

In a major win for former Pakistan president Asif Ali Zardari, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) decided to withdraw appeals in corruption cases against him, ARY News reported. The corruption cases were registered against the PPP co-chairman 25 years ago. A plea has also been filed in the Islamabad High Court seeking the withdrawal of four appeals against Asif Ali Zardari. The NAB said that the records against Asif Zardari are not "sufficient". Further, the evidence that is relevant to the matter is also in the form of photostat copies. The NAB in its plea submitted to the IHC said that pursuing the cases further will be an exercise of wasting time. The original record in the matter had reportedly gone missing from the custody of an accountability court, besides the original case record of SGS and Cotecna corruption references. The accountability court exonerated Zardari from charges of using an official position for monetary benefits in the 1998 SGS-Cotecna corruption references on November 24, 2015. Zardari and former prime minister Benazir Bhutto were accused of receiving six per cent of the total amount as kickbacks for awarding pre-shipment inspection contracts to SGS and Cotecna. Earlier, Zardari moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) through his counsel seeking withdrawal of the acquittal appeal in a reference pertaining to a suspicious transaction worth Rs 8 billion. An accountability court (AC) had rejected his petition. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued a restraining order on the proceedings of the AC. The Dawn reported that according to the ARY Gold reference, Bhutto, Zardari and others allegedly allowed ARY Gold owner Haji Abdul Razzaq to import gold and silver without paying duties between 1995 and 1997. But the evidence was disowned by the investigation officer when he recorded his statement before the accountability court. In 2014, the accountability court acquitted Zardari in ARY Gold and Ursus tractors references. The Ursus reference was about the alleged misappropriation of funds in the deal of buying 5,900 Russian and Polish tractors at a cost of Rs 150,000 each for the Awami Tractor Scheme. While Zardari was one of the main accused along with Bhutto, her name was later removed from the reference. The tractors purchase deal allegedly caused a Rs 268.3 million loss to the former Agriculture Development Bank of Pakistan (now the Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited) and Rs 1.67 billion to the State Bank of Pakistan. The Islamabad High Court was informed in December last year that the original record of the reference had gone missing. The court reprimanded the NAB for wasting the court's time and failing to realise for seven years that the appeals were filed without the original record. (With inputs from agencies)

NAB to withdraw appeals in corruption cases against former Pakistan president Asif Ali Zardari

Reports suggest that ousted Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has requested real estate tycoon Malik Riaz to mediate between between him and Pakistan Peoples Party Court chairman Asif Ali Zardari. In an audio excerpt, Riaz was heard conveying Khan's message to Zardari where Khan had requested the tycoon to play mediator between him and the opposing parties for possible reconciliation

Pakistan Political crisis: Zardari rejects PTI Chief Imran Khan's calls for reconciliation

Former Pakistan President and PPP leader Asif Ali Zardari has opposed the calls to hold early elections in the country to overcome political uncertainty that has marred the stock market and hindered economic revival.

PPP's Asif Ali Zardari opposes calls for early elections in Pakistan

Will Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) join the Cabinet of the new government led by Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif? &nbsp;

The question seems to be on the minds of several people in Pakistan and elsewhere. &nbsp;

Although the PM has been laying stress that the second largest party in the ruling coalition should join it, the co-chair of PPP, Asif Ali Zardari, has hinted that the party may not take up any ministries. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The party seems to be more interested in constitutional offices,&nbsp;Dawn reported quoting a PPP leader.&nbsp;It also wants to give a chance to other members of the coalition, which comprises eight political parties. &nbsp;

"I don't think we are taking any ministries. We want to give a chance to our friends,” PPP co-chair told journalists on Saturday. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The remark came outside the National Assembly when Raja Pervaiz Ashraf of PPP was elected as speaker unopposed. &nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;Shehbaz Sharif government yet to finalise cabinet, MQM-P likely to get Sindh governorship

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The Cabinet is yet to be decided. The PPP has earlier told the PM that it wants to support the government from the outside, Dawn said citing sources. &nbsp;

“We know the fragile nature of our alliance and we want to see the present government succeeding. We don’t want to give an impression that we have come to power only to get some portfolios or to enjoy perks and privileges. We want business,” a PPP leader had earlier said. &nbsp;

The PM has also been tight-lipped over the inclusion of PPP in the Cabinet. A decision on the federal Cabinet may come soon, media reports said citing sources in PML(N). &nbsp;

The PPP seems to have been preparing for the next elections as it has started accepting applications for ticket allotment for general elections, both for national and provincial assembly seats. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Will Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) join the Cabinet of the new government led by Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif? The question seems to be on the minds of several people in Pakistan and elsewhere.

Will Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) join the Cabinet of the new government led by Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif? The question seems to be on the minds of several people in Pakistan and elsewhere. Although the PM has been laying stress that the second largest party in the ruling coalition should join it, the co-chair of PPP, Asif Ali Zardari, has hinted that the party may not take up any ministries. Also Read: Raja Parvaiz Ashraf elected new Pak National Assembly Speaker The party seems to be more interested in constitutional offices, Dawn reported quoting a PPP leader. It also wants to give a chance to other members of the coalition, which comprises eight political parties. "I don't think we are taking any ministries. We want to give a chance to our friends,” PPP co-chair told journalists on Saturday. The remark came outside the National Assembly when Raja Pervaiz Ashraf of PPP was elected as speaker unopposed. Watch: Shehbaz Sharif government yet to finalise cabinet, MQM-P likely to get Sindh governorship × The Cabinet is yet to be decided. The PPP has earlier told the PM that it wants to support the government from the outside, Dawn said citing sources. “We know the fragile nature of our alliance and we want to see the present government succeeding. We don’t want to give an impression that we have come to power only to get some portfolios or to enjoy perks and privileges. We want business,” a PPP leader had earlier said. The PM has also been tight-lipped over the inclusion of PPP in the Cabinet. A decision on the federal Cabinet may come soon, media reports said citing sources in PML(N). The PPP seems to have been preparing for the next elections as it has started accepting applications for ticket allotment for general elections, both for national and provincial assembly seats. (With inputs from agencies)

Will PPP join Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's Cabinet? Leader Asif Ali Zardari gives a hint

Pakistan`s anti-corruption watchdog, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against the former president and Pakistan Peoples` Party (PPP) leader Asif Ali Zardari in a graft case worth 8 billion in Pakistan Rupees.

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According to The Express Tribune, a two-member bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) would hear Zardari`s interim-bail plea today over suspicious transactions in the fake accounts case.

This arrest warrant comes amid the Imran Khan government`s crackdown on opposition parties after an alliance was formed by all major opposition parties named Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) amid growing pubic agitation against the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government.

Earlier in September, a court in Islamabad indicted the former president and other accused in money laundering pertaining to the fake accounts case.

Zardari, who is named in multiple corruption cases filed by the NAB, was granted bail by the Islamabad High Court on medical grounds last year.

Last week, Zardari was shifted to a hospital, after he felt unwell on Sunday, according to a statement by the party.

"Doctors are conducting his medical check-up and necessary medical tests," PPP said in its statement that was tweeted.The Dawn newspaper reported that Zardari has been admitted to a hospital in Karachi.&nbsp;

Pakistan`s anti-corruption watchdog, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against the former president and Pakistan Peoples` Party (PPP) leader Asif Ali Zardari in a graft case worth 8 billion in Pakistan Rupees.

Pakistan`s anti-corruption watchdog, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against the former president and Pakistan Peoples` Party (PPP) leader Asif Ali Zardari in a graft case worth 8 billion in Pakistan Rupees. Also read | Pakistan, Nepal re-elected as UNHRC members; China also elected According to The Express Tribune, a two-member bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) would hear Zardari`s interim-bail plea today over suspicious transactions in the fake accounts case. This arrest warrant comes amid the Imran Khan government`s crackdown on opposition parties after an alliance was formed by all major opposition parties named Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) amid growing pubic agitation against the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government. Earlier in September, a court in Islamabad indicted the former president and other accused in money laundering pertaining to the fake accounts case. Zardari, who is named in multiple corruption cases filed by the NAB, was granted bail by the Islamabad High Court on medical grounds last year. Last week, Zardari was shifted to a hospital, after he felt unwell on Sunday, according to a statement by the party. "Doctors are conducting his medical check-up and necessary medical tests," PPP said in its statement that was tweeted.The Dawn newspaper reported that Zardari has been admitted to a hospital in Karachi.

Pakistan: Arrest warrant issued against former Pak President Asif Ali Zardari

An anti-corruption court in Pakistan on Monday indicted former president Asif Ali Zardari in the Park Lane and Thatta Water Supply cases.

Zardari, 63, the co-chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), was present in the Islamabad-based court and pleaded not guilty.

During the hearing, the court indicted 19 others accused in the Park Lane case and 15 others in the Thatta water supply case.

The court last week had indicted Zardari, his sister Faryal Talpur in a mega money laundering case.

In the Park Lane case, Zardari and his son Bilawal Ali Zardari are accused of purchasing 2,460 kanals of prime property in Islamabad at extremely depreciated rates using frontmen.

In the Thatta water supply case, a private contractor was illegaly awarded project contracts. In the money laundering case, it is alleged fake accounts were used by the former president and other accused to park and launder ill-gotten wealth.

The court has rejected Zardari's plea seeking acquittal in all three cases.

The husband of the country's first woman prime minister Benazir Bhutto was arrested last year by the National Accountability Bureau and probed for months before being released in December on medical grounds.

Zardari has maintained the allegations against him are a vilification campaign by Prime Minister Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.

An anti-corruption court in Pakistan on Monday indicted former president Asif Ali Zardari in the Park Lane and Thatta Water Supply cases. Zardari, 63, the co-chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), was present in the Islamabad-based court and pleaded not guilty.

An anti-corruption court in Pakistan on Monday indicted former president Asif Ali Zardari in the Park Lane and Thatta Water Supply cases. Zardari, 63, the co-chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), was present in the Islamabad-based court and pleaded not guilty. During the hearing, the court indicted 19 others accused in the Park Lane case and 15 others in the Thatta water supply case. The court last week had indicted Zardari, his sister Faryal Talpur in a mega money laundering case. In the Park Lane case, Zardari and his son Bilawal Ali Zardari are accused of purchasing 2,460 kanals of prime property in Islamabad at extremely depreciated rates using frontmen. In the Thatta water supply case, a private contractor was illegaly awarded project contracts. In the money laundering case, it is alleged fake accounts were used by the former president and other accused to park and launder ill-gotten wealth. The court has rejected Zardari's plea seeking acquittal in all three cases. The husband of the country's first woman prime minister Benazir Bhutto was arrested last year by the National Accountability Bureau and probed for months before being released in December on medical grounds. Zardari has maintained the allegations against him are a vilification campaign by Prime Minister Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.

Former Pakistan president Asif Ali Zardari indicted in Park Lane and Thatta Water cases

An anti-corruption court in Pakistan indicted former President Asif Ali Zardari and his sister Faryal Talpur in a money laundering case. Watch this video to know more.

Pakistan: Former President Asif Ali Zardari indicted in a money laundering case

Pakistan: Asif Ali Zardari, Faryal Talpur indicted for money laundering

An American blogger and former social media strategist of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has accused a former interior minister and former prime minister of rape and sexual assault -- through Facebook lives and a series of Twitter posts -- even as the former official has&nbsp;denied charges.

Cynthia D. Ritchie, who shifted to Pakistan from America in 2010, revealed the details and the threats&nbsp;through a Facebook live video.&nbsp;(The user has advised for parental&nbsp;guidance, and has mentioned trigger warning)

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Cynthia D. Ritchie first visited Pakistan in 2009. She claims to have been&nbsp;invited by then Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and then Interior Minister Rehman Malik to help in building Pakistan’s image. She said she was a communications consultant to the PPP.&nbsp;

As things were going well, she shifted to Pakistan towards the end of 2010, and now resides in Islamabad.

However, things were not all rosy for her in this long journey, she claims. She has accused&nbsp;Rehman Malik of raping her in 2011, after lacing her drink with sedatives. She also accused former Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and former health minister Makhdoom Shahabuddin of physically manhandling her inside the President’s House in Islamabad.

Pakistan was then under the government of&nbsp;Asif Ali Zardari.

However, former prime minister Gilani has denied the charges, and has called the allegations a form of&nbsp;"humiliation and disgrace". He has further accused Cynthia of maligning him&nbsp;because his two sons had filed a defamation case against her for her allegedly defamatory tweet against late Benazir Bhutto.&nbsp;

The other two ministers have not yet replied to the accusations.

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Occurred at IM's house in min enclave 2011 around the OBL incident. I thought it a meeting about my visa but I was given flowers/ a drugged drink. I kept quiet - who in PPP gov't would help me against PPP IM? 
 
Recently they attacked family; I've had it. Ready to face any accuser <a href="https://t.co/KkGSKTERQs">https://t.co/KkGSKTERQs</a>
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As she went live on Facebook on Friday, she backed her accusations by providing details and sequences of the events listed in her video. She also claimed to possess evidence in form on screenshots, text messages and call recordings. “I will be happy to go into more detail with an appropriate, neutral, and investigative journalist,” she said.

While she has not revealed the evidence and proof yet, she has assured that she will soon be revealing all of the mentioned evidence in a week or two. However, she did upload screenshots of her WhatsApp conversation with Nasir Rashid Baralvi, Secretary Information, PPP, UAE, after filing a report against him in the UAE.

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Thanks to those who helped in filing a report against this <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PPP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PPP</a> worker in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UAE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UAE</a>. I will fully cooperate with all authorities to ensure justice is done. <a href="https://t.co/U4FOhc8XBc">pic.twitter.com/U4FOhc8XBc</a>
— Cynthia D. Ritchie (@CynthiaDRitchie) <a href="https://twitter.com/CynthiaDRitchie/status/1269130781332590593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2020</a></blockquote>
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She also claimed to have complained to the US Embassy in 2011. However, "due to 'fluid' situation and 'complex' relations between US and Pakistan, response was less than adequate."

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And, yes, I did tell someone at the UsEmb in 2011, but due to 'fluid' situation and 'complex' relations between US and Pakistan, response was less than adequate. 
 
I've been engaged to a wonderful man who I met in 🇵🇰. He encouraged me to speak out, so we can move on as a couple. <a href="https://t.co/PpfdF9Fuib">https://t.co/PpfdF9Fuib</a>
— Cynthia D. Ritchie (@CynthiaDRitchie) <a href="https://twitter.com/CynthiaDRitchie/status/1268923253025882113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 5, 2020</a></blockquote>
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This is not the first shocking news that Cynthia has revealed. While this is a personal tragedy for her, she has also revealed images of members and leaders of PPP in situations which are not considered to be idle in "Muslim community".

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Is this <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PPP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PPP</a> MNA Ramesh Lal throwing money that belongs to the poor people of Sindh on Senior Minister PPP Nisar Khuhro? 
 
Politicians are elected and answerable to the public. Can someone be honest with his constituency if he throws poor people's money? Also, Article 62(1)(F). <a href="https://t.co/bTlly1eNqd">pic.twitter.com/bTlly1eNqd</a>
— Cynthia D. Ritchie (@CynthiaDRitchie) <a href="https://twitter.com/CynthiaDRitchie/status/1268508497756463104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2020</a></blockquote>
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The freelance filmmaker and social media strategist had also&nbsp;posted parts of the book “Indecent Correspondence: Secret sex life of Benazir Bhutto" on Twitter. She highlighted the parts of the book which reveal details of private lives of Benazir Bhutto, her son and current PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto and senior party leader Sherry Rehman.

She also accused the late Benazir Bhutto of letting her guards rape women and made some disturbing accusations of the late&nbsp;leader's sex life. She also revealed a receipt of an adult toys store and&nbsp;challenged senior PPP leader Sherry Rehman to prove her allegations to be false.

While she claims to "have a lot of&nbsp;dirt on a lot of people in this country”, she has also accused PPP of sending rape and death threats to her, her friends and family. In her live video, she also mentioned that few party workers contacted her sisters who 'naively' revealed her location as they were unaware of the situation.

(With inputs from agencies)

An American blogger and former social media strategist of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has accused a former interior minister and former prime minister of rape and sexual assault -- through Facebook lives and a series of Twitter posts -- even as the former official has denied charges.

An American blogger and former social media strategist of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has accused a former interior minister and former prime minister of rape and sexual assault -- through Facebook lives and a series of Twitter posts -- even as the former official has denied charges. Cynthia D. Ritchie, who shifted to Pakistan from America in 2010, revealed the details and the threats through a Facebook live video. (The user has advised for parental guidance, and has mentioned trigger warning) × Cynthia D. Ritchie first visited Pakistan in 2009. She claims to have been invited by then Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and then Interior Minister Rehman Malik to help in building Pakistan’s image. She said she was a communications consultant to the PPP. As things were going well, she shifted to Pakistan towards the end of 2010, and now resides in Islamabad. However, things were not all rosy for her in this long journey, she claims. She has accused Rehman Malik of raping her in 2011, after lacing her drink with sedatives. She also accused former Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and former health minister Makhdoom Shahabuddin of physically manhandling her inside the President’s House in Islamabad. Pakistan was then under the government of Asif Ali Zardari. However, former prime minister Gilani has denied the charges, and has called the allegations a form of "humiliation and disgrace". He has further accused Cynthia of maligning him because his two sons had filed a defamation case against her for her allegedly defamatory tweet against late Benazir Bhutto. The other two ministers have not yet replied to the accusations. Occurred at IM's house in min enclave 2011 around the OBL incident. I thought it a meeting about my visa but I was given flowers/ a drugged drink. I kept quiet - who in PPP gov't would help me against PPP IM? Recently they attacked family; I've had it. Ready to face any accuser https://t.co/KkGSKTERQs — Cynthia D. Ritchie (@CynthiaDRitchie) June 5, 2020 × As she went live on Facebook on Friday, she backed her accusations by providing details and sequences of the events listed in her video. She also claimed to possess evidence in form on screenshots, text messages and call recordings. “I will be happy to go into more detail with an appropriate, neutral, and investigative journalist,” she said. While she has not revealed the evidence and proof yet, she has assured that she will soon be revealing all of the mentioned evidence in a week or two. However, she did upload screenshots of her WhatsApp conversation with Nasir Rashid Baralvi, Secretary Information, PPP, UAE, after filing a report against him in the UAE. Thanks to those who helped in filing a report against this #PPP worker in #UAE. I will fully cooperate with all authorities to ensure justice is done. pic.twitter.com/U4FOhc8XBc — Cynthia D. Ritchie (@CynthiaDRitchie) June 6, 2020 × She also claimed to have complained to the US Embassy in 2011. However, "due to 'fluid' situation and 'complex' relations between US and Pakistan, response was less than adequate." And, yes, I did tell someone at the UsEmb in 2011, but due to 'fluid' situation and 'complex' relations between US and Pakistan, response was less than adequate. I've been engaged to a wonderful man who I met in 🇵🇰. He encouraged me to speak out, so we can move on as a couple. https://t.co/PpfdF9Fuib — Cynthia D. Ritchie (@CynthiaDRitchie) June 5, 2020 × Revelations pour in This is not the first shocking news that Cynthia has revealed. While this is a personal tragedy for her, she has also revealed images of members and leaders of PPP in situations which are not considered to be idle in "Muslim community". Is this #PPP MNA Ramesh Lal throwing money that belongs to the poor people of Sindh on Senior Minister PPP Nisar Khuhro? Politicians are elected and answerable to the public. Can someone be honest with his constituency if he throws poor people's money? Also, Article 62(1)(F). pic.twitter.com/bTlly1eNqd — Cynthia D. Ritchie (@CynthiaDRitchie) June 4, 2020 × The freelance filmmaker and social media strategist had also posted parts of the book “Indecent Correspondence: Secret sex life of Benazir Bhutto" on Twitter. She highlighted the parts of the book which reveal details of private lives of Benazir Bhutto, her son and current PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto and senior party leader Sherry Rehman. She also accused the late Benazir Bhutto of letting her guards rape women and made some disturbing accusations of the late leader's sex life. She also revealed a receipt of an adult toys store and challenged senior PPP leader Sherry Rehman to prove her allegations to be false. While she claims to "have a lot of dirt on a lot of people in this country”, she has also accused PPP of sending rape and death threats to her, her friends and family. In her live video, she also mentioned that few party workers contacted her sisters who 'naively' revealed her location as they were unaware of the situation. (With inputs from agencies)

American blogger accuses Pakistan's Zardari govt officials of rape, harassment; former minister denies charges

An arrest warrant was issued against former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif and former President Asif Ali Zardari was asked to appear on June 11 by an accountability court in Toshakhana (national depository) case, a report claimed.&nbsp;

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) prosecutor, during the hearing, asked the court to issue an arrest warrant against Sharif, Zardari, former PM Yousaf Raza Gillani, and Omni Group Director Abdul Ghani Majeed, Pakistan-based BOL News reported.

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The NAB has accused Sharif and Zardari of using cars gifted to Pakistan by the UAE and Libya during the tenure of Gillani instead of returning them to Toshakhana. It claimed that the laws were relaxed to give cars to these leaders, saying that the duty was paid using fake accounts.&nbsp;

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NAB prosecutor also said that Zardari paid 15 per cent of the cost of the cars by using bogus accounts.&nbsp;

Asad Abbasi, who was representing Zardari, in the proceedings, said that an exemption request would be registered in the court. He added that Zardari is critically ill and hospitalized, and therefore be permitted immunity from a court appearance.&nbsp;

The next hearing of the matter is scheduled for June 11.

Sharif is in London since November last year after his health deteriorated, following which he was granted bail in Al-Azizia Mills corruption case.&nbsp;

An arrest warrant was issued against former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif and former President Asif Ali Zardari was asked to appear on June 11 by an accountability court in Toshakhana (national depository) case, a report claimed.

An arrest warrant was issued against former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif and former President Asif Ali Zardari was asked to appear on June 11 by an accountability court in Toshakhana (national depository) case, a report claimed. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) prosecutor, during the hearing, asked the court to issue an arrest warrant against Sharif, Zardari, former PM Yousaf Raza Gillani, and Omni Group Director Abdul Ghani Majeed, Pakistan-based BOL News reported. Also read | Pakistan anti-graft body issues arrest warrant against Nawaz Sharif in land related corruption case The NAB has accused Sharif and Zardari of using cars gifted to Pakistan by the UAE and Libya during the tenure of Gillani instead of returning them to Toshakhana. It claimed that the laws were relaxed to give cars to these leaders, saying that the duty was paid using fake accounts. Also read | Is Nawaz Sharif victim of a political witch-hunt? NAB prosecutor also said that Zardari paid 15 per cent of the cost of the cars by using bogus accounts. Asad Abbasi, who was representing Zardari, in the proceedings, said that an exemption request would be registered in the court. He added that Zardari is critically ill and hospitalized, and therefore be permitted immunity from a court appearance. The next hearing of the matter is scheduled for June 11. Sharif is in London since November last year after his health deteriorated, following which he was granted bail in Al-Azizia Mills corruption case.

Arrest warrant issued against Nawaz Sharif in national depository case

Former Pakistan President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/court-adjourns-hearing-of-zardari-talpurs-bail-applications-till-december-11-266190">Asif Ali Zardari </a>will be shifted to a hospital in Karachi on Friday, a day after he was discharged from Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) sub-jail after being granted bail by the Islamabad High Court (IHC), The News International reported.

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader was scheduled to leave for Karachi yesterday but the party decided against it. The former Pakistan president was granted bail on medical grounds by the IHC in connection with two money laundering cases filed against him by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).

He was arrested by the anti-corruption body on June 10 after the IHC had rejected his pre-arrest bail in the fake bank accounts case.

In October, Zardari was shifted to PIMS from judicial custody at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi after the medical board stated that the former president was suffering from cardiac issues, diabetes, and other ailments and required urgent medical care.&nbsp; 
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Former Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari will be shifted to a hospital in Karachi on Friday, a day after he was discharged from Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) sub-jail after being granted bail by the Islamabad High Court (IHC), The News International reported.

Former Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari will be shifted to a hospital in Karachi on Friday, a day after he was discharged from Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) sub-jail after being granted bail by the Islamabad High Court (IHC), The News International reported. The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader was scheduled to leave for Karachi yesterday but the party decided against it. The former Pakistan president was granted bail on medical grounds by the IHC in connection with two money laundering cases filed against him by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). He was arrested by the anti-corruption body on June 10 after the IHC had rejected his pre-arrest bail in the fake bank accounts case. In October, Zardari was shifted to PIMS from judicial custody at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi after the medical board stated that the former president was suffering from cardiac issues, diabetes, and other ailments and required urgent medical care.

Pakistan: Day after release from sub-jail, Asif Ali Zardari to be shifted to Karachi hospital

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/high-treason-case-against-me-baseless-lawyer-not-being-heard-musharraf-266085">Islamabad High Court</a> (IHC) on Wednesday adjourned the hearing of former president <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-former-president-asif-ali-zardaris-bail-application-admitted-in-high-court-266001">Asif Ali Zardari</a> and his sister Faryal Talpur's bail petitions in connection with two money laundering cases.

A two-member bench headed by Justice Athar Minallah presided over the hearing of the bail applications in the graft cases through fake bank accounts and Park Lane corruption references, Dunya News reported.

The applications were filed by Farooq H Naek on behalf of both <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-peoples-party-a-brief-history--149576">Pakistan Peoples Party</a> (PPP) leaders. The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-national-accountability-bureau-to-freeze-shehbaz-sharifs-properties-in-disproportionate-assets-case-236464">National Accountability Bureau</a> (NAB) and the federal government have been made respondents in the petitions.

The applications maintained that the NAB has failed to provide any evidence against the PPP leaders since their arrest, which took place more than five months ago.

On Tuesday, Zardari had filed two bail applications on medical grounds in two references whereas Talpur sought bail from the same court in one corruption reference, while pleading with the court that she was a mother of a differently-abled child, and therefore she needed to take care of that child.

The former president, who is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Islamabad, has maintained in the bail plea that he is suffering from a heart condition as well as diabetes and needs medical care.

On July 1, the NAB had arrested Zardari in the Park Lane case while he was already in custody with the bureau's Rawalpindi directorate in connection with the fake accounts case.

On July 29, an accountability court issued copies of the Park Lane reference against former president Zardari which states that the former president had taken Rs 1.5 billion loan from the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) in the name of fake company Parthenon.

The PPP leader was 25 per cent shareholder in Park Lane Company and he also made a fake company Parthenon in the name of his employees. Besides, the property was also bought in the IBC Center where the bureau has sealed eight floors.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday adjourned the hearing of former president Asif Ali Zardari and his sister Faryal Talpur's bail petitions in connection with two money laundering cases.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday adjourned the hearing of former president Asif Ali Zardari and his sister Faryal Talpur's bail petitions in connection with two money laundering cases. A two-member bench headed by Justice Athar Minallah presided over the hearing of the bail applications in the graft cases through fake bank accounts and Park Lane corruption references, Dunya News reported. The applications were filed by Farooq H Naek on behalf of both Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and the federal government have been made respondents in the petitions. The applications maintained that the NAB has failed to provide any evidence against the PPP leaders since their arrest, which took place more than five months ago. On Tuesday, Zardari had filed two bail applications on medical grounds in two references whereas Talpur sought bail from the same court in one corruption reference, while pleading with the court that she was a mother of a differently-abled child, and therefore she needed to take care of that child. The former president, who is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Islamabad, has maintained in the bail plea that he is suffering from a heart condition as well as diabetes and needs medical care. On July 1, the NAB had arrested Zardari in the Park Lane case while he was already in custody with the bureau's Rawalpindi directorate in connection with the fake accounts case. On July 29, an accountability court issued copies of the Park Lane reference against former president Zardari which states that the former president had taken Rs 1.5 billion loan from the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) in the name of fake company Parthenon. The PPP leader was 25 per cent shareholder in Park Lane Company and he also made a fake company Parthenon in the name of his employees. Besides, the property was also bought in the IBC Center where the bureau has sealed eight floors.

Court adjourns hearing of Zardari, Talpur's bail applications till December 11

The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday admitted a petition filed by former president <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-bail-plea-to-be-submitted-for-zardaris-release-on-medical-grounds-265853">Asif Ali Zardari</a>, seeking medical bail in two cases filed against him by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).

The petition will be heard by IHC tomorrow, Dawn reported.

Zardari has been detained on charges of money laundering and presently undergoing treatment at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad.

He was arrested by NAB after the cancellation of his pre-arrest bail by the IHC in the fake bank accounts case on June 10.

Zardari, who is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Islamabad, has maintained in the bail plea that he is suffering from a heart condition as well as diabetes and needs medical care, Dawn reported.

Zardari's sister Faryal Talpur, who is in custody of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), also sought bail from the IHC, arguing that she is the mother of a differently-abled child and has to take care of her.

The NAB had arrested Zardari on June 10 after the cancellation of his pre-arrest bail by the IHC in the fake bank accounts case. He was brought to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) from Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on October 22 where he is currently undergoing treatment.&nbsp;

The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday admitted a petition filed by former president Asif Ali Zardari, seeking medical bail in two cases filed against him by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).

The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday admitted a petition filed by former president Asif Ali Zardari, seeking medical bail in two cases filed against him by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The petition will be heard by IHC tomorrow, Dawn reported. Zardari has been detained on charges of money laundering and presently undergoing treatment at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad. He was arrested by NAB after the cancellation of his pre-arrest bail by the IHC in the fake bank accounts case on June 10. Zardari, who is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Islamabad, has maintained in the bail plea that he is suffering from a heart condition as well as diabetes and needs medical care, Dawn reported. Zardari's sister Faryal Talpur, who is in custody of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), also sought bail from the IHC, arguing that she is the mother of a differently-abled child and has to take care of her. The NAB had arrested Zardari on June 10 after the cancellation of his pre-arrest bail by the IHC in the fake bank accounts case. He was brought to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) from Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on October 22 where he is currently undergoing treatment.

Pakistan: Former President Asif Ali Zardari's bail application admitted in high court

An accountability court here on Monday extended till August 8 the physical remand of former President Asif Ali Zardari and his sister Faryal Talpur in a money laundering case worth Rs 4.4 billion.

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had sought a 10-day physical remand of Zardari and that of five-day of Talpur.

During the proceedings, Zardari's counsel Farooq H Naek requested the court that it would be better if the two were presented in the court the same day, reported the Express Tribune.

Zardari was first arrested by the NAB in June, this year, after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) recalled the pre-arrest bail granted to him and his sister in the fake accounts case.

Zardari and his sister have denied any links with the fake accounts.

The two have the option of appealing the order in the Supreme court.

The case pertains to suspicious transactions worth Rs 4.4 billion allegedly carried out through a fictitious bank account.

In January last year, the Federation Investigation Agency (FIA) began an inquiry when the State Bank of Pakistan's financial monitoring unit issued a "suspicious transaction report" on 10 bank accounts.

Transactions worth billions were made over the years when over 20 bogus accounts were opened with a private bank.&nbsp;

An accountability court here on Monday extended till August 8 the physical remand of former President Asif Ali Zardari and his sister Faryal Talpur in a money laundering case worth Rs 4.

An accountability court here on Monday extended till August 8 the physical remand of former President Asif Ali Zardari and his sister Faryal Talpur in a money laundering case worth Rs 4.4 billion. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had sought a 10-day physical remand of Zardari and that of five-day of Talpur. During the proceedings, Zardari's counsel Farooq H Naek requested the court that it would be better if the two were presented in the court the same day, reported the Express Tribune. Zardari was first arrested by the NAB in June, this year, after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) recalled the pre-arrest bail granted to him and his sister in the fake accounts case. Zardari and his sister have denied any links with the fake accounts. The two have the option of appealing the order in the Supreme court. The case pertains to suspicious transactions worth Rs 4.4 billion allegedly carried out through a fictitious bank account. In January last year, the Federation Investigation Agency (FIA) began an inquiry when the State Bank of Pakistan's financial monitoring unit issued a "suspicious transaction report" on 10 bank accounts. Transactions worth billions were made over the years when over 20 bogus accounts were opened with a private bank.

Fake accounts case: Asif Ali Zardari's remand extended till August 8

An accountability court in Islamabad on Monday extended till July 29 the physical remand of Asif Ali Zardari, the former president of Pakistan.

Zardari was arrested by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on July 2 after Islamabad High Court terminated his pre-arrest bail and that of his sister Faryal Talpur in the fake account case, reported Express Tribune.

The PPP leader's physical remand was extended by 13 days on July 02, after which he was supposed to be present in the accountability court today.

Zardari was also arrested by the anti-graft body earlier on June 10 in the fake accounts case.

The Park Lane Estate company is a Karachi-based real estate firm.

The anti-graft watchdog had initiated an inquiry against him and his son, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, on charges that they illegally transferred forest land to Karachi-based realty developers, The Park Lane Estate, in collusion with some government officials.

Bilawal was given a clean chit in the case on June 12.&nbsp;

 
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An accountability court in Islamabad on Monday extended till July 29 the physical remand of Asif Ali Zardari, the former president of Pakistan. Zardari was arrested by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on July 2 after Islamabad High Court terminated his pre-arrest bail and that of his sister Faryal Talpur in the fake account case, reported Express Tribune.

An accountability court in Islamabad on Monday extended till July 29 the physical remand of Asif Ali Zardari, the former president of Pakistan. Zardari was arrested by National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on July 2 after Islamabad High Court terminated his pre-arrest bail and that of his sister Faryal Talpur in the fake account case, reported Express Tribune. The PPP leader's physical remand was extended by 13 days on July 02, after which he was supposed to be present in the accountability court today. Zardari was also arrested by the anti-graft body earlier on June 10 in the fake accounts case. The Park Lane Estate company is a Karachi-based real estate firm. The anti-graft watchdog had initiated an inquiry against him and his son, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, on charges that they illegally transferred forest land to Karachi-based realty developers, The Park Lane Estate, in collusion with some government officials. Bilawal was given a clean chit in the case on June 12.

Pakistan: Asif Ali Zardari's remand extended till July 29

An accountability court here on Monday extended the physical remand of Asif Ali Zardari's sister Faryal Talpur for 14 more days in a mega-money laundering case worth Rs. 4.4 billion.

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had requested an extension in the remand of the PPP leader.

The decision would allow the Bureau to further interrogate Talpur till July 22.

Talpur and her brother Zardari, who is the former president of Pakistan, were recently arrested in the graft case. The arrests were made after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) rejected the pre-arrest bail applications of the siblings, reported the Express Tribune.

The case pertains to suspicious transactions worth Rs 4.4 billion allegedly carried out through a fictitious bank account.

In January last year, the Federation Investigation Agency (FIA) began an inquiry when the State Bank of Pakistan's financial monitoring unit issued a "suspicious transaction report" on 10 bank accounts.

Transactions worth billions were made over the years through over 20 bogus accounts opened with a private bank.

At least 32 people are under the FIA scanner for laundering money from fictitious accounts.

Zardari, however, has denied all these allegations.&nbsp;

An accountability court here on Monday extended the physical remand of Asif Ali Zardari's sister Faryal Talpur for 14 more days in a mega-money laundering case worth Rs.

An accountability court here on Monday extended the physical remand of Asif Ali Zardari's sister Faryal Talpur for 14 more days in a mega-money laundering case worth Rs. 4.4 billion. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had requested an extension in the remand of the PPP leader. The decision would allow the Bureau to further interrogate Talpur till July 22. Talpur and her brother Zardari, who is the former president of Pakistan, were recently arrested in the graft case. The arrests were made after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) rejected the pre-arrest bail applications of the siblings, reported the Express Tribune. The case pertains to suspicious transactions worth Rs 4.4 billion allegedly carried out through a fictitious bank account. In January last year, the Federation Investigation Agency (FIA) began an inquiry when the State Bank of Pakistan's financial monitoring unit issued a "suspicious transaction report" on 10 bank accounts. Transactions worth billions were made over the years through over 20 bogus accounts opened with a private bank. At least 32 people are under the FIA scanner for laundering money from fictitious accounts. Zardari, however, has denied all these allegations.

Pakistan: Court extends remand of Zardari's sister in graft case

An accountability court here on Tuesday granted National Accountability Burea (NAB) 13-day physical remand of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) co-chairman and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/asif-ali-zardaris-interview-taken-off-air-from-pakistani-tv-channel-232249">former President Asif Ali Zardari </a>in a money laundering case worth Rs 4.4 billion.

The court took up the case as Zardari`s physical remand ended on Tuesday, Express Tribune reported.

The PPP leader's physical remand was extended by 11 days on June 21, after which he was supposed to be presented in the accountability court today.

He was arrested in the Park Lane case on Monday, days after he withdrew his interim bail applications filed with the Islamabad High Court (IHC).

Zardari was also arrested by the anti-graft body earlier on June 10 in the fake accounts case.

Meanwhile, speaking to media personnel in an informal manner outside the accountability court post-hearing, Zardari, criticised the federal government, saying "now that they are taxing cars, it seems like there's a razor in the monkey's hands", according to Geo News.

"The NAB [National Accountability Bureau] didn't arrest me. I actually turned myself in," he added.

Commenting on how arrests of the opposition leaders would continue, the PPP leader said, "We will persistently fight and we are doing so even after turning ourselves in."

The Park Lane Estate company is a Karachi-based real estate firm.

The anti-graft watchdog had initiated an inquiry against him and his son, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, on charges that they illegally transferred forest land to the firm in collusion with some government officials. Bilawal was given a clean chit in the case on June 12.&nbsp; 
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An accountability court here on Tuesday granted National Accountability Burea (NAB) 13-day physical remand of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) co-chairman and former President Asif Ali Zardari in a money laundering case worth Rs 4.

An accountability court here on Tuesday granted National Accountability Burea (NAB) 13-day physical remand of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) co-chairman and former President Asif Ali Zardari in a money laundering case worth Rs 4.4 billion. The court took up the case as Zardari`s physical remand ended on Tuesday, Express Tribune reported. The PPP leader's physical remand was extended by 11 days on June 21, after which he was supposed to be presented in the accountability court today. He was arrested in the Park Lane case on Monday, days after he withdrew his interim bail applications filed with the Islamabad High Court (IHC). Zardari was also arrested by the anti-graft body earlier on June 10 in the fake accounts case. Meanwhile, speaking to media personnel in an informal manner outside the accountability court post-hearing, Zardari, criticised the federal government, saying "now that they are taxing cars, it seems like there's a razor in the monkey's hands", according to Geo News. "The NAB [National Accountability Bureau] didn't arrest me. I actually turned myself in," he added. Commenting on how arrests of the opposition leaders would continue, the PPP leader said, "We will persistently fight and we are doing so even after turning ourselves in." The Park Lane Estate company is a Karachi-based real estate firm. The anti-graft watchdog had initiated an inquiry against him and his son, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, on charges that they illegally transferred forest land to the firm in collusion with some government officials. Bilawal was given a clean chit in the case on June 12.

Pakistan: Court remands Asif Ali Zardari to National Accountability Bureau custody for 13 days

An interview of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/stop-arresting-me-it-will-create-fear-pakistans-ex-president-zardari-229028">former President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari </a>conducted by country's senior journalist Hamid Mir was taken off air within a few minutes of broadcasting on Monday.

Expressing his dismay in a series of tweets over the matter, journalist Mir informed that Zardari's interview began to air on Pakistani TV channel Geo News at 8:03 pm (local time).&nbsp;

It remains unclear as to why the interview was taken off a few minutes later.

"Interview of Asif Zardari stopped on Geo News within few minutes those who stopped it has no courage to accept publically that they stopped it," wrote Mir.

Mir went on to say, "Geo News announced that interview of Asif Zardari will not be aired it was started at 8:03 and stopped within few minutes I am getting calls from all over the world people asking what happened? The state of Pakistan giving a bad name to this country we don't need enemies."

In a later tweet, Mir claimed that he received a call where he told that the team of a local television channel was under pressure to not interview him over the said matter.

"I was sitting in front of a Dawn News camera for 11 o clock show and then I received a call that @ZaraHatKay_Dawn team is under pressure not to interview me on Asif Ali Zardari issue they said sorry I said thank you, somebody, for running and controlling Pakistan on telephone calls," wrote Mir.&nbsp;

Notably, the incident took place against the backdrop of Zardari's arrest on Monday in a multi-million dollar money laundering case.

An interview of former President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari conducted by country's senior journalist Hamid Mir was taken off air within a few minutes of broadcasting on Monday.

An interview of former President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari conducted by country's senior journalist Hamid Mir was taken off air within a few minutes of broadcasting on Monday. Expressing his dismay in a series of tweets over the matter, journalist Mir informed that Zardari's interview began to air on Pakistani TV channel Geo News at 8:03 pm (local time). It remains unclear as to why the interview was taken off a few minutes later. "Interview of Asif Zardari stopped on Geo News within few minutes those who stopped it has no courage to accept publically that they stopped it," wrote Mir. Mir went on to say, "Geo News announced that interview of Asif Zardari will not be aired it was started at 8:03 and stopped within few minutes I am getting calls from all over the world people asking what happened? The state of Pakistan giving a bad name to this country we don't need enemies." In a later tweet, Mir claimed that he received a call where he told that the team of a local television channel was under pressure to not interview him over the said matter. "I was sitting in front of a Dawn News camera for 11 o clock show and then I received a call that @ZaraHatKay_Dawn team is under pressure not to interview me on Asif Ali Zardari issue they said sorry I said thank you, somebody, for running and controlling Pakistan on telephone calls," wrote Mir. Notably, the incident took place against the backdrop of Zardari's arrest on Monday in a multi-million dollar money laundering case.

Pakistan's former President Asif Ali Zardari's interview taken off air from TV channel within minutes of broadcast

Former Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari was on Monday arrested in a multi-million dollar money laundering case by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).

Asif Ali Zardari was allegedly running a fake front company by the name of Parathon as a shareholder in Park Lane properties, ARY News has reported.

The charges entail that the former President took out a loan worth Rs 1.5 billion from the National Bank of Pakistan in the name of Parathon and transferred to the company account in a private bank.

Zardari, who is already in the custody of the anti-corruption watchdog, is set to appear in front of the Accountability Court on Tuesday with regards to the allegations on him.

The investigating officer in the money laundering case will request for an extension in his remand, while another officer will request his remand in the Park Lane case.

If the court approves his physical remand in both cases then the investigating officers will have the right to question him in their respective cases, Samaa news agency reported.

Warrants for the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) co-chairman's arrest were issued after bail pleas of the accused were withdrawn earlier.

The Park Lane Estate company is a Karachi-based real estate firm. The anti-graft watchdog had initiated an inquiry against him and his son, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, on charges that they illegally transferred forest land to the firm in collusion with some government officials. Bilawal was given a clean chit in the case on June 12.

The money laundering case, on the other hand, refers to the embezzlement of Rs 4.4 billion. NAB has accused Zardari and his sister, Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) from Faryal Talpur, of owning shares of the Zardari Group, a company that received some of the embezzled funds.

Former Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari was on Monday arrested in a multi-million dollar money laundering case by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). Asif Ali Zardari was allegedly running a fake front company by the name of Parathon as a shareholder in Park Lane properties, ARY News has reported.

Former Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari was on Monday arrested in a multi-million dollar money laundering case by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). Asif Ali Zardari was allegedly running a fake front company by the name of Parathon as a shareholder in Park Lane properties, ARY News has reported. The charges entail that the former President took out a loan worth Rs 1.5 billion from the National Bank of Pakistan in the name of Parathon and transferred to the company account in a private bank. Zardari, who is already in the custody of the anti-corruption watchdog, is set to appear in front of the Accountability Court on Tuesday with regards to the allegations on him. The investigating officer in the money laundering case will request for an extension in his remand, while another officer will request his remand in the Park Lane case. If the court approves his physical remand in both cases then the investigating officers will have the right to question him in their respective cases, Samaa news agency reported. Warrants for the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) co-chairman's arrest were issued after bail pleas of the accused were withdrawn earlier. The Park Lane Estate company is a Karachi-based real estate firm. The anti-graft watchdog had initiated an inquiry against him and his son, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, on charges that they illegally transferred forest land to the firm in collusion with some government officials. Bilawal was given a clean chit in the case on June 12. The money laundering case, on the other hand, refers to the embezzlement of Rs 4.4 billion. NAB has accused Zardari and his sister, Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) from Faryal Talpur, of owning shares of the Zardari Group, a company that received some of the embezzled funds.

Former Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari arrested in Park Lane Properties case

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