The Islamabad government has withdrawn security from the residence of former prime minister Imran Khan at Banigala in the capital. Islamabad police public relations officer confirmed to local media outlet Dawn that former premier Khan has not been residing in Islamabad for several months and in hence, police cannot be deployed there. The officer added that even if the Banigala security is taken back, four vehicles and 23 personnel of the capital police and a vehicle and five FC personnel are still provided to Imran Khan to accompany him during his movement.&nbsp;

With the security of Banigala and around lifted, the police personnel and paramilitary troops have been called back. Moreover, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government also received a letter from the Punjab Home Department for the withdrawal of security from Imran Khan’s home in Lahore’s Zaman Park. However, the letter said that 50 police personnel who are presently deployed could be asked for security again in case of any requirement.

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The news of Imran Khan's security withdrawal has created much buzz among PTI leaders who are outraged with the move taken by the Islamabad government. PTI leaders vowed that if any attempt is made to raid Imran Khan's Lahore residence, Zaman Park, it would lead to a siege of the residence of PPP parliame­ntarian Asif Zardari.&nbsp;

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This comes after Imran Khan on Friday accused former president Asif Ali Zardari of being involved in a plan to assassinate him by giving a contract to a terrorist outfit. While addressing a news conference, Imran Khan had said, "Now they have made a Plan C, and Asif Zardari is behind this. He has loads of corruption money, which he loots from the Sindh government and spends on winning elections. He [Zardari] has given money to a terrorist outfit and people from powerful agencies are facilitating him."&nbsp;

Allegations by Imran triggered a strong reaction from Pakistan's foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. On Saturday, Bilawal said the allegations levelled by the PTI chief against the former president had exposed his family to increased threats. Taking to Twitter, Bilawal wrote, “Imran Khan’s latest accusation that my family has any association to a terrorist organisation or that we would employ them to cause him harm not only defies logic but exposes us all to an increased threat.”

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“After terrorist outfits called myself &amp; my party out by name in direct threats, Imran has now made false accusations against my father former president Asif Zardari. These statements increase threats to my father, my family and my part. We take them seriously given our history,”&nbsp;he added. Moreover, PPP also appealed to the Supreme Court to take suo motu notice of&nbsp;Khan’s allegation against Zardari.&nbsp;

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The Islamabad government has withdrawn security from the residence of former prime minister Imran Khan at Banigala in the capital. Islamabad police public relations officer confirmed to local media outlet Dawn that former premier Khan has not been residing in Islamabad for several months and in hence, police cannot be deployed there.

The Islamabad government has withdrawn security from the residence of former prime minister Imran Khan at Banigala in the capital. Islamabad police public relations officer confirmed to local media outlet Dawn that former premier Khan has not been residing in Islamabad for several months and in hence, police cannot be deployed there. The officer added that even if the Banigala security is taken back, four vehicles and 23 personnel of the capital police and a vehicle and five FC personnel are still provided to Imran Khan to accompany him during his movement. With the security of Banigala and around lifted, the police personnel and paramilitary troops have been called back. Moreover, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government also received a letter from the Punjab Home Department for the withdrawal of security from Imran Khan’s home in Lahore’s Zaman Park. However, the letter said that 50 police personnel who are presently deployed could be asked for security again in case of any requirement. Also Read | Taliban ban Afghan girls from taking university entrance exams The news of Imran Khan's security withdrawal has created much buzz among PTI leaders who are outraged with the move taken by the Islamabad government. PTI leaders vowed that if any attempt is made to raid Imran Khan's Lahore residence, Zaman Park, it would lead to a siege of the residence of PPP parliamentarian Asif Zardari. Also Read | Memphis police to ‘permanently deactivate’ its SCORPION unit whose officers fatally beat Tyre Nichols This comes after Imran Khan on Friday accused former president Asif Ali Zardari of being involved in a plan to assassinate him by giving a contract to a terrorist outfit. While addressing a news conference, Imran Khan had said, "Now they have made a Plan C, and Asif Zardari is behind this. He has loads of corruption money, which he loots from the Sindh government and spends on winning elections. He [Zardari] has given money to a terrorist outfit and people from powerful agencies are facilitating him." Allegations by Imran triggered a strong reaction from Pakistan's foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. On Saturday, Bilawal said the allegations levelled by the PTI chief against the former president had exposed his family to increased threats. Taking to Twitter, Bilawal wrote, “Imran Khan’s latest accusation that my family has any association to a terrorist organisation or that we would employ them to cause him harm not only defies logic but exposes us all to an increased threat.” Watch | Zombie Fungus: Fungal pandemic can turn humans into zombies? “After terrorist outfits called myself & my party out by name in direct threats, Imran has now made false accusations against my father former president Asif Zardari. These statements increase threats to my father, my family and my part. We take them seriously given our history,” he added. Moreover, PPP also appealed to the Supreme Court to take suo motu notice of Khan’s allegation against Zardari. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Witchcraft, theft, corruption: It's mud-slinging time in Pakistan ahead of a no-confidence vote on PM Imran Khan

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his third wife, Bushra Bibi, also known as Bushra Riaz, are no strangers to controversies surrounding their personal lives.&nbsp;

But there's a new twist this time: charges of corruption and witchcraft.&nbsp;

The Pakistan National Assembly convenes today for a crucial session, during which a no-confidence resolution against Prime Minister Imran Khan will be introduced.

And there's a new accusation that Bushra Bibi is attempting to save Imran's government through her witchcraft.&nbsp;

Shahbaz Sharif, Pakistan's Leader of the Opposition and frontrunner for Prime Minister, has stated that tonnes of meat are being burned for witchcraft in Imran Khan's Banigala home.

Shahbaz's remark was directed at Bushra Bibi, who calls herself a 'peer' and has been accused of performing witchcraft on numerous occasions.&nbsp; 
 
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Shehbaz Sharif remarked in an interview with a private TV channel that the poor are starving and children crave milk, but that lots of chickens are being burned in Bani Gala for witchcraft.&nbsp;

Pakistan has been on edge since opposition parties filed a no-confidence resolution with the National Assembly Secretariat on March 8, stating that Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf government is to blame for the country's economic problems and spiralling inflation.&nbsp;

Imran Khan, Pakistan's prime minister, has stated he will not quit, despite calls from the opposition to do so ahead of a vote of no confidence in him, which will be his hardest test since taking power in 2018.&nbsp;

What is the order of the numbers?

Imran Khan's PTI has 155 members in the 342-member National Assembly, and it needs at least 172 to continue in power.

On March 27, Khan invited the entire country to the ruling party's power show at Islamabad's Parade Ground, inviting people to join him in "standing against evil."&nbsp;

Who is Bushra Bibi?

In 2018, Khan married Bushra Bibi in a low-key ceremony in Lahore.

Khan took office as Prime Minister six months after they married.

Bushra Bibi is a Pakistani faith healer who is said to possess unusual supernatural abilities.

In Pakistan, she is known as Pinky 'pirni' (holy woman) or Pinki Bibi.

Khan is said to have begun seeking "spiritual counsel" from the holy woman.

Unlike Khan's previous two ex-wives, Jemima Goldsmith and Reham Khan, Bushra Bibi has been a recluse who rarely makes public appearances.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Witchcraft, theft, corruption: It's mud-slinging time in Pakistan ahead of a no-confidence vote on PM Imran Khan Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his third wife, Bushra Bibi, also known as Bushra Riaz, are no strangers to controversies surrounding their personal lives.

Witchcraft, theft, corruption: It's mud-slinging time in Pakistan ahead of a no-confidence vote on PM Imran Khan Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his third wife, Bushra Bibi, also known as Bushra Riaz, are no strangers to controversies surrounding their personal lives. But there's a new twist this time: charges of corruption and witchcraft. The Pakistan National Assembly convenes today for a crucial session, during which a no-confidence resolution against Prime Minister Imran Khan will be introduced. And there's a new accusation that Bushra Bibi is attempting to save Imran's government through her witchcraft. Shahbaz Sharif, Pakistan's Leader of the Opposition and frontrunner for Prime Minister, has stated that tonnes of meat are being burned for witchcraft in Imran Khan's Banigala home. Shahbaz's remark was directed at Bushra Bibi, who calls herself a 'peer' and has been accused of performing witchcraft on numerous occasions. Watch | Gravitas: End of the road for Imran Khan? Shehbaz Sharif remarked in an interview with a private TV channel that the poor are starving and children crave milk, but that lots of chickens are being burned in Bani Gala for witchcraft. Pakistan has been on edge since opposition parties filed a no-confidence resolution with the National Assembly Secretariat on March 8, stating that Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf government is to blame for the country's economic problems and spiralling inflation. Imran Khan, Pakistan's prime minister, has stated he will not quit, despite calls from the opposition to do so ahead of a vote of no confidence in him, which will be his hardest test since taking power in 2018. What is the order of the numbers? Imran Khan's PTI has 155 members in the 342-member National Assembly, and it needs at least 172 to continue in power. On March 27, Khan invited the entire country to the ruling party's power show at Islamabad's Parade Ground, inviting people to join him in "standing against evil." Who is Bushra Bibi? In 2018, Khan married Bushra Bibi in a low-key ceremony in Lahore. Khan took office as Prime Minister six months after they married. Bushra Bibi is a Pakistani faith healer who is said to possess unusual supernatural abilities. In Pakistan, she is known as Pinky 'pirni' (holy woman) or Pinki Bibi. Khan is said to have begun seeking "spiritual counsel" from the holy woman. Unlike Khan's previous two ex-wives, Jemima Goldsmith and Reham Khan, Bushra Bibi has been a recluse who rarely makes public appearances. (With inputs from agencies)

Witchcraft, theft, corruption: It's mud-slinging time in Pak ahead of a no-confidence vote

Prime Minister Imran Khan should be the first to pay a penalty to get his posh Bani Gala property here regularised, Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar said on Monday.&nbsp;

A three-member bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice Nisar heard a case regarding encroachments in Bani Gala, a residential area located in Islamabad at the eastern bank of Rawal Lake.

The cricketer-turned-politician had sought the court's attention towards the large-scale encroachment, unchecked and unplanned construction in Bani Gala, massive denuding due to massive tree felling and pollution of the Rawal Lake due to sewage.

The apex court observed that it is the job of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-led (PTI) government of Khan to regularise all properties located in the Bani Gala area, including his private residence, Dawn newspaper reported.

Recalling that it was Khan himself who had approached the apex court with an application regarding illegal constructions in Bani Gala, Chief Justice Nisar said the prime minister would have to initiate the process of regularisation of the area by paying the required fine.

"Imran Khan should submit fees towards regularisation before anyone else," directed Justice Nisar.

During the hearing, the additional attorney general presented a report prepared by the Survey of Pakistan regarding illegal constructions in Bani Gala. He informed the court that the reports prepared by the Capital Development Authority and the federal ombudsman are similar to the report of Survey of Pakistan.

The top judge wondered how encroachments could be removed in Bani Gala, saying that besides illegal constructions issues like security and pollution are also impacting the area.

He said a new government is now in power and it should look towards resolving these issues.

"Those responsible for illegal constructions need to be fined," the top judge remarked.

Turning to Prime Minister Khan's counsel Babar Awan, the chief justice asked, "You are part of the government, tell us what measures are being taken to regularise properties."

In response, Awan said, "The Cabinet is taking up this matter."

Justice Nisar then remarked, "Prime Minister Imran will also have to get his property regularised and if it is not already then he should pay a penalty and get it done."

He observed that while the constructions outside the limits of Korang riverbed could not be razed, those within its perimeters are "not acceptable in any condition".

He directed the federal government to regularise all constructions in the area, including its own.

Wrapping up the case to the extent of encroachments, the bench also ordered the government to pay its own penalties, and collect those due to be paid by citizens.

The top court ordered authorities to demolish all unauthorised constructions around Korang riverbed in the light of the report drafted by the Survey of Pakistan.

The hearing of the case was adjourned until October 12.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Imran Khan should be the first to pay a penalty to get his posh Bani Gala property here regularised, Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar said on Monday.

Prime Minister Imran Khan should be the first to pay a penalty to get his posh Bani Gala property here regularised, Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar said on Monday. A three-member bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice Nisar heard a case regarding encroachments in Bani Gala, a residential area located in Islamabad at the eastern bank of Rawal Lake. The cricketer-turned-politician had sought the court's attention towards the large-scale encroachment, unchecked and unplanned construction in Bani Gala, massive denuding due to massive tree felling and pollution of the Rawal Lake due to sewage. The apex court observed that it is the job of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-led (PTI) government of Khan to regularise all properties located in the Bani Gala area, including his private residence, Dawn newspaper reported. Recalling that it was Khan himself who had approached the apex court with an application regarding illegal constructions in Bani Gala, Chief Justice Nisar said the prime minister would have to initiate the process of regularisation of the area by paying the required fine. "Imran Khan should submit fees towards regularisation before anyone else," directed Justice Nisar. During the hearing, the additional attorney general presented a report prepared by the Survey of Pakistan regarding illegal constructions in Bani Gala. He informed the court that the reports prepared by the Capital Development Authority and the federal ombudsman are similar to the report of Survey of Pakistan. The top judge wondered how encroachments could be removed in Bani Gala, saying that besides illegal constructions issues like security and pollution are also impacting the area. He said a new government is now in power and it should look towards resolving these issues. "Those responsible for illegal constructions need to be fined," the top judge remarked. Turning to Prime Minister Khan's counsel Babar Awan, the chief justice asked, "You are part of the government, tell us what measures are being taken to regularise properties." In response, Awan said, "The Cabinet is taking up this matter." Justice Nisar then remarked, "Prime Minister Imran will also have to get his property regularised and if it is not already then he should pay a penalty and get it done." He observed that while the constructions outside the limits of Korang riverbed could not be razed, those within its perimeters are "not acceptable in any condition". He directed the federal government to regularise all constructions in the area, including its own. Wrapping up the case to the extent of encroachments, the bench also ordered the government to pay its own penalties, and collect those due to be paid by citizens. The top court ordered authorities to demolish all unauthorised constructions around Korang riverbed in the light of the report drafted by the Survey of Pakistan. The hearing of the case was adjourned until October 12.

Pak SC asks PM Imran to pay fine to reguralise Bani Gala property