<p>Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency has reportedly decided to arrest former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan in a prohibited funding case, previously known&nbsp;as foreign funding case.</p>

<p>ARY News, citing sources, reported that a four-member team has been formed, and the arrest will be made with the help of the Punjab Police.</p>

<p>It has been further reported that an arrest summary in this regard has been sent to the director general of the FIA for final approval.</p>

<p>The latest developments come after the agency registered a case against the PTI chief and 10 others over accusations of receiving foreign funding. The case was registered by the FIA Corporate Banking Circle.</p>

<p>It was alleged that the former premier, and 10 others violated the Foreign Exchange Act and all of the nominated persons were beneficiaries of the private bank account.</p>

<p>The case was first filed in 2014 by PTI founding member Akbar S Babar, who alleged serious financial irregularities in the party’s funding from Pakistan and abroad.</p>

<p>The PTI has, however, denied any wrongdoing and maintains that the funding is not from prohibited sources.</p>

<p>A scrutiny committee was formed in March 2018 to examine the PTI's financing. It submitted its report on January 4, 2022, after 95 hearings and nearly four years.</p>

<p>The report, based on eight volumes of record requisitioned through the State Bank of Pakistan, proved that the PTI leadership had committed gross violations of funding laws by allowing the collection of millions of dollars and billions of rupees without any source and details from foreigners, including Indian nationals and foreign companies.</p>

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Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency has reportedly decided to arrest former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan in a prohibited funding case, previously known as foreign funding case.

Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency has reportedly decided to arrest former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan in a prohibited funding case, previously known as foreign funding case. ARY News, citing sources, reported that a four-member team has been formed, and the arrest will be made with the help of the Punjab Police. It has been further reported that an arrest summary in this regard has been sent to the director general of the FIA for final approval. The latest developments come after the agency registered a case against the PTI chief and 10 others over accusations of receiving foreign funding. The case was registered by the FIA Corporate Banking Circle. It was alleged that the former premier, and 10 others violated the Foreign Exchange Act and all of the nominated persons were beneficiaries of the private bank account. The case was first filed in 2014 by PTI founding member Akbar S Babar, who alleged serious financial irregularities in the party’s funding from Pakistan and abroad. The PTI has, however, denied any wrongdoing and maintains that the funding is not from prohibited sources. A scrutiny committee was formed in March 2018 to examine the PTI's financing. It submitted its report on January 4, 2022, after 95 hearings and nearly four years. The report, based on eight volumes of record requisitioned through the State Bank of Pakistan, proved that the PTI leadership had committed gross violations of funding laws by allowing the collection of millions of dollars and billions of rupees without any source and details from foreigners, including Indian nationals and foreign companies. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan likely to be arrested in prohibited funding case: Report

Pakistan's Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has challenged Imran Khan to under go a drug test. Sanaullah says if the former Pak PM will come clean, he will resign from his post. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

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<p>Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan was on Wednesday (February 15) denied relief in the case linked to a protest outside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) last year as an Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) rejected his interim bail. The matter can't be stretched for an "indefinite period", Judge Raja Jawad Abbas Hassan said during the hearing, Pakistan daily <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1737281">Dawn reported</a>, in reference to the former premier's absence. &nbsp;Stressing that Imran Khan "tried to come, but he could not", his lawyer had sought an extension of the pre-arrest bail.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Multiple opportunities were given to Khan to appear in the case, the court stressed, "but to no avail". The 70-year-old cricketer-turned-politician did not appear for the hearings at least eight times since October, as per the report, apart from twice on Wednesday. &nbsp;His lawyer also reportedly told the court that "injuries take time in healing at this age" in a reference to the attempt on his life on November 3 during a rally. &nbsp;He has been recovering in Lahore since the assassination attempt and could not fly to Islamabad for the hearing, his attorney said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khan can now challenge the decision in the Islamabad High Court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The case was filed against Imran Khan in October after workers of his party - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) - took to the streets and held demonstrations outside ECP offices across the country. The protests were held against the disqualification of the former prime minister over accusations related to Toshakhana, a government department that stores gifts given by heads of other governments and foreign dignitaries.&nbsp;</p>

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The Election Commission took action against the ex-prime minister after he allegedly "concealed his assets relating to Toshakhana gifts retained by him particularly in year 2018 and 2019 […] in the statements of assets and liabilities filed for the year 2017-2018 and 2018-19”.&nbsp;<br />
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Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan was on Wednesday (February 15) denied relief in the case linked to a protest outside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) last year as an Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) rejected his interim bail.

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan was on Wednesday (February 15) denied relief in the case linked to a protest outside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) last year as an Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) rejected his interim bail. The matter can't be stretched for an "indefinite period", Judge Raja Jawad Abbas Hassan said during the hearing, Pakistan daily Dawn reported, in reference to the former premier's absence. Stressing that Imran Khan "tried to come, but he could not", his lawyer had sought an extension of the pre-arrest bail. Multiple opportunities were given to Khan to appear in the case, the court stressed, "but to no avail". The 70-year-old cricketer-turned-politician did not appear for the hearings at least eight times since October, as per the report, apart from twice on Wednesday. His lawyer also reportedly told the court that "injuries take time in healing at this age" in a reference to the attempt on his life on November 3 during a rally. He has been recovering in Lahore since the assassination attempt and could not fly to Islamabad for the hearing, his attorney said. Khan can now challenge the decision in the Islamabad High Court. The case was filed against Imran Khan in October after workers of his party - Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) - took to the streets and held demonstrations outside ECP offices across the country. The protests were held against the disqualification of the former prime minister over accusations related to Toshakhana, a government department that stores gifts given by heads of other governments and foreign dignitaries. Also read: Imran Khan assassination attempt: Meet Ibtisam Hassan, the ‘hero’ who saved Pak former PM’s life The Election Commission took action against the ex-prime minister after he allegedly "concealed his assets relating to Toshakhana gifts retained by him particularly in year 2018 and 2019 […] in the statements of assets and liabilities filed for the year 2017-2018 and 2018-19”. 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.

Imran Khan denied bail in protest case: 'Can't stretch for indefinite period' 

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan has done a big u-turn on who was behind his regime change since he was ousted through a no-confidence motion last april. Imran khan has always maintained that U.S. was behind the regime change. Now he has blamed former army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa for conspiring along with Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to change the regime.

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<p>Pakistan Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has issued a warning to Imran Khan, saying the former prime minister will be arrested if he dared to launch any anti-government protest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Government ‘prepared to arrest PTI chief’ if fresh protest launched," the minister was quoted as saying by Dawn.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Further criticising Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), Sanaullah said it had been creating trouble since 2014.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“In 2014, PTI staged protest demonstrations and tried to stop the journey of progress and prosperity. Imran Khan is following the politics of agitation in the shape of long marches, sealing Islamabad on the pretext of a date for elections."</p>

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<p>The warning comes a day after Khan appealed to his supporters to be prepared for the ‘Jail Bharo Tehreek’ (mass arrest movement).&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I ask the people to get ready and wait for my call for ‘jail bharo tehreek’. There will not be that much space in Pakistani jails to have them all,” said Khan.</p>

<p>“Wait for my call…when I will give you the signal to fill jails. I know the jails will choke as they don’t have that much capacity."</p>

<p>Khan announced the new movement after sedition cases were filed against his close aides viz. PTI senior vice president Fawad Chaudhary and former member of the National Assembly Shandana Gulzar.</p>

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<p>Notably, Chaudhry was arrested last week from his Lahore residence in a pre-dawn raid after the Secretary of the Election Commission of Pakistan complained against him for “threatening” the members of the electoral body and their families.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Gulzar was booked for “inciting violence against constitutional institutions of the country”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After Khan's long march was suspended last year following an assassination attempt, he had&nbsp;been relatively quiet on the protest front.</p>

<p>Thus, experts believe that ‘Jail Bharo Tehreek’ is an attempt by Khan to ratchet up the pressure on the government which is already under extreme duress, trying to balance a failing economy.&nbsp;</p>

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Pakistan Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has issued a warning to Imran Khan, saying the former prime minister will be arrested if he dared to launch any anti-government protest.

Pakistan Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has issued a warning to Imran Khan, saying the former prime minister will be arrested if he dared to launch any anti-government protest. "Government ‘prepared to arrest PTI chief’ if fresh protest launched," the minister was quoted as saying by Dawn. Further criticising Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), Sanaullah said it had been creating trouble since 2014. “In 2014, PTI staged protest demonstrations and tried to stop the journey of progress and prosperity. Imran Khan is following the politics of agitation in the shape of long marches, sealing Islamabad on the pretext of a date for elections." WATCH | WION Fineprint: Imran Khan calls for mass arrest movement, says 'get ready for Jail Bharo movement' × The warning comes a day after Khan appealed to his supporters to be prepared for the ‘Jail Bharo Tehreek’ (mass arrest movement). “I ask the people to get ready and wait for my call for ‘jail bharo tehreek’. There will not be that much space in Pakistani jails to have them all,” said Khan. “Wait for my call…when I will give you the signal to fill jails. I know the jails will choke as they don’t have that much capacity." Khan announced the new movement after sedition cases were filed against his close aides viz. PTI senior vice president Fawad Chaudhary and former member of the National Assembly Shandana Gulzar. Read more: Pakistan: Imran Khan calls for ‘Jail Bharo’ movement against Shehbaz Sharif government Notably, Chaudhry was arrested last week from his Lahore residence in a pre-dawn raid after the Secretary of the Election Commission of Pakistan complained against him for “threatening” the members of the electoral body and their families. Meanwhile, Gulzar was booked for “inciting violence against constitutional institutions of the country”. After Khan's long march was suspended last year following an assassination attempt, he had been relatively quiet on the protest front. Thus, experts believe that ‘Jail Bharo Tehreek’ is an attempt by Khan to ratchet up the pressure on the government which is already under extreme duress, trying to balance a failing economy. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'He will be arrested...': Pakistan's interior minister issues warning to PTI chief Imran Khan

Imran Khan has appealed his supporters and workers to get ready for a mass arrest movement, the former Pakistan Prime Minister said that the government is inflicting torture on the leaders of his party.

WION Fineprint: Imran Khan calls for mass arrest movement, says 'get ready for Jail Bharo movement'

<p>Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Saturday appealed to his supporters and workers to get ready for the ‘Jail Bharo Tehreek’ (mass arrest movement) in protest against the government for inflicting torture on the leaders of his party and delaying the announcement for fresh general elections.&nbsp;The comments were made by the ousted prime minister on Saturday during his television address in which he was seen speaking from his Zaman Park residence.</p>

<p>The call has been made days after the cases of sedition were filed against Fawad Chaudhry, his party's Senior Vice-President, and former member of the National Assembly Shandana Gulzar.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“I ask the people to get ready and wait for my call for ‘jail bharo tehreek’. There will not be that much space in Pakistani jails to have them all,” said Khan.</p>

<p>He added that if the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led government and their supporters in the military believe that “we will be frightened by harassment and custodial torture, they are seriously mistaken”.</p>

<p>“Wait for my call…when I will give you the signal to fill jails. I know the jails will choke as they don’t have that much capacity,” said Khan.</p>

<p>Khan's close aide Chaudhry was arrested last week from his Lahore residence in a pre-dawn raid after the Secretary of the Election Commission of Pakistan complained against him for “threatening” the members of the electoral body and their families.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Gulzar, who had clinched victory from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province's reserved women’s seat, was booked for “inciting violence against constitutional institutions of the country”.</p>

<p>“Fawad Chaudhry was picked up from home at 3 am. What did Shandana Gulzar do that made her a terrorist? As the court gives bail to Sheikh Rashid, more cases are being filed against him,” Khan stated.</p>

<p>The former prime minister, in his fiery speech, stated that his party could have even held a nationwide strike. He added that, however, they decided to fill the prisons and not hold strikes as that may deteriorate the dwindling economy of the country.</p>

<p>“We have two options: Considering what they have been doing, we could have gone for a wheel-jam strike and demonstrations — which is also a way and a democratic one. But since the state of the economy is so bad, it will worsen it. Therefore, I ask all my workers, the Pakistani nation and everyone to prepare for the Jail Bharo movement,” Khan stated.</p>

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<p>He added that under the leadership of incumbent Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the nation is heading towards the law of the jungle, where “might is right”.</p>

<p>Khan added that the “imported government” had planned to disqualify him and then announce dates for fresh general elections.</p>

<p>“We dissolved governments in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces over two weeks but the incumbent rulers with the help of the Election Commission of Pakistan are trying their best to delay the elections which have to be held under 90 days under the Constitution (after the dissolution of the assemblies). The rulers fear that they will badly lose, that is why they don’t want polls now,” the prime minister said.&nbsp;</p>

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Saturday appealed to his supporters and workers to get ready for the ‘Jail Bharo Tehreek’ (mass arrest movement) in protest against the government for inflicting torture on the leaders of his party and delaying the announcement for fresh general elections.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Saturday appealed to his supporters and workers to get ready for the ‘Jail Bharo Tehreek’ (mass arrest movement) in protest against the government for inflicting torture on the leaders of his party and delaying the announcement for fresh general elections. The comments were made by the ousted prime minister on Saturday during his television address in which he was seen speaking from his Zaman Park residence. The call has been made days after the cases of sedition were filed against Fawad Chaudhry, his party's Senior Vice-President, and former member of the National Assembly Shandana Gulzar. ALSO READ | Pakistan: PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry arrested for sedition, Imran Khan may be put under house arrest “I ask the people to get ready and wait for my call for ‘jail bharo tehreek’. There will not be that much space in Pakistani jails to have them all,” said Khan. He added that if the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led government and their supporters in the military believe that “we will be frightened by harassment and custodial torture, they are seriously mistaken”. “Wait for my call…when I will give you the signal to fill jails. I know the jails will choke as they don’t have that much capacity,” said Khan. Khan's close aide Chaudhry was arrested last week from his Lahore residence in a pre-dawn raid after the Secretary of the Election Commission of Pakistan complained against him for “threatening” the members of the electoral body and their families. Meanwhile, Gulzar, who had clinched victory from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province's reserved women’s seat, was booked for “inciting violence against constitutional institutions of the country”. “Fawad Chaudhry was picked up from home at 3 am. What did Shandana Gulzar do that made her a terrorist? As the court gives bail to Sheikh Rashid, more cases are being filed against him,” Khan stated. The former prime minister, in his fiery speech, stated that his party could have even held a nationwide strike. He added that, however, they decided to fill the prisons and not hold strikes as that may deteriorate the dwindling economy of the country. “We have two options: Considering what they have been doing, we could have gone for a wheel-jam strike and demonstrations — which is also a way and a democratic one. But since the state of the economy is so bad, it will worsen it. Therefore, I ask all my workers, the Pakistani nation and everyone to prepare for the Jail Bharo movement,” Khan stated. WATCH | WION Dispatch: Assassination bid on Pakistan PM Imran Khan, suspect arrested He added that under the leadership of incumbent Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the nation is heading towards the law of the jungle, where “might is right”. Khan added that the “imported government” had planned to disqualify him and then announce dates for fresh general elections. “We dissolved governments in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces over two weeks but the incumbent rulers with the help of the Election Commission of Pakistan are trying their best to delay the elections which have to be held under 90 days under the Constitution (after the dissolution of the assemblies). The rulers fear that they will badly lose, that is why they don’t want polls now,” the prime minister said. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>A court in Pakistan’s Islamabad city will announce its verdict on whether to indict former prime minister Imran Khan in the Toshakhana (gift depository) case on February 7.</p>

<p>District and Sessions Judge Zafar Iqbal has fixed the indictment date on February 7 after hearing the closing arguments on Tuesday. The cricketer-turned-politician was also ordered to pay a bond of 20,000 Pakistani rupees, reports Express Tribune newspaper.</p>

<p>In October, Khan was disqualified from his National Assembly seat last under Article 63(1)(p) by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) over&nbsp;allegations that he had lied to officials about the gifts he had received from foreign dignitaries while serving as Pakistan's prime minister.</p>

<p>After months of denial, Khan on September 8 admitted in a written reply that he sold at least four presents he had received during his tenure as the prime minister.</p>

<p>Toshakhana is a department under the administrative control of Pakistan's Cabinet Division. Established in 1974, it stores precious presents that foreign dignitaries and heads of other governments and nations have given to rulers, lawmakers, bureaucrats, and officials of the country.</p>

<p>Officials on whom these rules apply according to Toshakhana guidelines are required to disclose to the Cabinet Division any gifts, presents, and other similar materials they receive.</p>

<p>Government officials are supposed to declare all gifts but can keep only those below a certain value.</p>

<p>More expensive items must go to Toshakhana, but in some cases, the recipient can repurchase them at around 50 per cent of their value. Imran raised this discount from 20 per cent while in office.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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A court in Pakistan’s Islamabad city will announce its verdict on whether to indict former prime minister Imran Khan in the Toshakhana (gift depository) case on February 7.

A court in Pakistan’s Islamabad city will announce its verdict on whether to indict former prime minister Imran Khan in the Toshakhana (gift depository) case on February 7. District and Sessions Judge Zafar Iqbal has fixed the indictment date on February 7 after hearing the closing arguments on Tuesday. The cricketer-turned-politician was also ordered to pay a bond of 20,000 Pakistani rupees, reports Express Tribune newspaper. In October, Khan was disqualified from his National Assembly seat last under Article 63(1)(p) by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) over allegations that he had lied to officials about the gifts he had received from foreign dignitaries while serving as Pakistan's prime minister. After months of denial, Khan on September 8 admitted in a written reply that he sold at least four presents he had received during his tenure as the prime minister. Toshakhana is a department under the administrative control of Pakistan's Cabinet Division. Established in 1974, it stores precious presents that foreign dignitaries and heads of other governments and nations have given to rulers, lawmakers, bureaucrats, and officials of the country. Officials on whom these rules apply according to Toshakhana guidelines are required to disclose to the Cabinet Division any gifts, presents, and other similar materials they receive. Government officials are supposed to declare all gifts but can keep only those below a certain value. More expensive items must go to Toshakhana, but in some cases, the recipient can repurchase them at around 50 per cent of their value. Imran raised this discount from 20 per cent while in office. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Pakistani court to indict former PM Imran Khan in Toshakhana case on Feb 7

<p>After mass resignation from Imran Khan's party lawmakers in mid-January, the Pakistan election body is now gearing up for polls for 33 National Assembly seats, on all of which Imran Khan will throw his hat in the ring.&nbsp;The Election Commission of Pakistan has set the date for the polls on 33 assembly seats for 16 March. Earlier, on 17 January, the seats got vacant after assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf accepted 35 more resignations.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The announcement was made by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday after a meeting of the party’s core committee in Lahore. In a presser, PTI lawmaker Shah Mahmood Qureshi said: “There was a long discussion and debate, and the party decided that it would participate in the by-polls for the 33 seats.”</p>

<p>Imran Khan will be the main candidate for all the 33 NA seats and as far as the legislators who were elected to those seats earlier, Qureshi said they will file their nominations as "covering candidates." “So we have decided to take part in the polls,” he said.</p>

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<p>Candidates running for the vacant National Assembly seats will be able to file their nominations papers from February 6 to 8. The list of the nominated candidates will be out the next day. Nomination papers will be validated till 13 February and an updated list will be issued on 21 February.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If anyone would want to step back from their candidature, they will be able to do so by the next day and a finalised list will be issued on the same day.&nbsp;The candidates will be allotted election symbols on February 23 and polling will be conducted on March 16.</p>

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<h2><strong>Why did the PTI members resign?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>On 11 April, 2022, 131 PTI lawmakers tendered their resignation en masse in the Parliament House in Islamabad. This came right ahead when Shehbaz Sharif was to replace Imran Khan after the latter's ouster in a no-confidence motion. However, at the time, only 11 resignations were accepted. It was only months after without any resolution between the Speaker’s and the PTI lawmakers’ demands that on 17 January 17 the resignations of 34 PTI MNAs were accepted.</p>

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After mass resignation from Imran Khan's party lawmakers in mid-January, the Pakistan election body is now gearing up for polls for 33 National Assembly seats, on all of which Imran Khan will throw his hat in the ring.

After mass resignation from Imran Khan's party lawmakers in mid-January, the Pakistan election body is now gearing up for polls for 33 National Assembly seats, on all of which Imran Khan will throw his hat in the ring. The Election Commission of Pakistan has set the date for the polls on 33 assembly seats for 16 March. Earlier, on 17 January, the seats got vacant after assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf accepted 35 more resignations. Also Read | Police protection withdrawn from Imran Khan’s Banigala residence in Islamabad The announcement was made by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday after a meeting of the party’s core committee in Lahore. In a presser, PTI lawmaker Shah Mahmood Qureshi said: “There was a long discussion and debate, and the party decided that it would participate in the by-polls for the 33 seats.” Imran Khan will be the main candidate for all the 33 NA seats and as far as the legislators who were elected to those seats earlier, Qureshi said they will file their nominations as "covering candidates." “So we have decided to take part in the polls,” he said. Also Read | US to start receiving H1B visa applications from March 1 Candidates running for the vacant National Assembly seats will be able to file their nominations papers from February 6 to 8. The list of the nominated candidates will be out the next day. Nomination papers will be validated till 13 February and an updated list will be issued on 21 February. If anyone would want to step back from their candidature, they will be able to do so by the next day and a finalised list will be issued on the same day. The candidates will be allotted election symbols on February 23 and polling will be conducted on March 16. Watch | Meet Ali Saga, Indonesia's Prosthetics Limb Maker Why did the PTI members resign? On 11 April, 2022, 131 PTI lawmakers tendered their resignation en masse in the Parliament House in Islamabad. This came right ahead when Shehbaz Sharif was to replace Imran Khan after the latter's ouster in a no-confidence motion. However, at the time, only 11 resignations were accepted. It was only months after without any resolution between the Speaker’s and the PTI lawmakers’ demands that on 17 January 17 the resignations of 34 PTI MNAs were accepted. (With inputs from agencies) 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.

Pakistan bypolls for 33 vacant National Assembly seats in March, Imran to contest on all

A day after former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan made an explosive claim regarding a possible assassination attempt on his life, PPP Chairman Zardari now says that his party is now exploring legal response against the same.

Imran Khan's 'assassination plot': Pak FM Bilawal calls Imran's accusation 'dangerous, defamatory'

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'

<p>Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan claimed on Friday (January 27) that former president and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari was behind a new plot to assassinate him. Khan also alleged that Zardari had even "given money to a terrorist outfit". In his explosive address to the nation, he also said that plans had been made to assassinate him as soon as he was ousted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khan, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said, "He [Asif Ali Zardari ] has given this money to a terror outfit. His facilitators are powerful people in the agencies. The decision has been taken from three sides and they have planned to execute the next crime."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, "Earlier, in a public rally, I had told my supporters that there were four people who had planned to kill me […] but they backed off when I made these revelations."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Imran then added that there was apparently a "Plan B" to "eliminate" him as he pointed to the attack on his life in the Wazirabad rally. He said, "But I got to know about that too and I revealed their plan in two public rallies."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last year in November, Imran sustained multiple injuries when he was leading the "Haqeeqi Azadi" march towards Islamabad. A man opened gunfire during the march, leaving one person dead and several injures.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Imran has now said that he was saved by god, otherwise, the people behind these "conspiracies" would have almost succeeded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, "Now they have made a plan C and Zardari is behind it. He has unlimited corrupt money […] the money he loots from the Sindh government is used in elections, to buy MPAs […] whether it is the elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa or Gilgit-Baltistan, he recklessly throws money around."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He has given this money to a terror outfit. His facilitators are powerful people in the agencies. The decision has been taken from three sides and they have planned to execute the next crime," Imran further claimed.&nbsp;</p>

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Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan claimed on Friday (January 27) that former president and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari was behind a new plot to assassinate him.

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan claimed on Friday (January 27) that former president and Pakistan People's Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari was behind a new plot to assassinate him. Khan also alleged that Zardari had even "given money to a terrorist outfit". In his explosive address to the nation, he also said that plans had been made to assassinate him as soon as he was ousted. Khan, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said, "He [Asif Ali Zardari ] has given this money to a terror outfit. His facilitators are powerful people in the agencies. The decision has been taken from three sides and they have planned to execute the next crime." He added, "Earlier, in a public rally, I had told my supporters that there were four people who had planned to kill me […] but they backed off when I made these revelations." ALSO READ | Pakistan: 18 people, including children, killed by 'mysterious illness' Imran then added that there was apparently a "Plan B" to "eliminate" him as he pointed to the attack on his life in the Wazirabad rally. He said, "But I got to know about that too and I revealed their plan in two public rallies." Last year in November, Imran sustained multiple injuries when he was leading the "Haqeeqi Azadi" march towards Islamabad. A man opened gunfire during the march, leaving one person dead and several injures. WATCH | WION Dispatch: India issues notice to Pakistan to amend Indus Water Treaty × Imran has now said that he was saved by god, otherwise, the people behind these "conspiracies" would have almost succeeded. He said, "Now they have made a plan C and Zardari is behind it. He has unlimited corrupt money […] the money he loots from the Sindh government is used in elections, to buy MPAs […] whether it is the elections in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa or Gilgit-Baltistan, he recklessly throws money around." "He has given this money to a terror outfit. His facilitators are powerful people in the agencies. The decision has been taken from three sides and they have planned to execute the next crime," Imran further claimed. (With inputs from agencies) 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.

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan claims Asif Ali Zardari behind new plot to 'assassinate' him

<p>Fawad Chaudhry, leader of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, was arrested on Wednesday for "inciting violence against a constitutional institution", widely attributed in the Pakistani media as 'charges of sedition'. Fawad was arrested from outside his Lahore residence, following which he was produced in a lower court and subsequently escorted away to the country's capital Islamabad, about 380 km north.</p>

<p>At the same time, it emerged that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government has ramped up its preparations to put former Prime Minister Imran Khan under house arrest after his announcement of a long march to capital Islamabad, said a report in The Dawn newspaper citing unnamed officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Fawad Chaudhry apprehended 'illegally': Petition in Lahore High Court</strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile, a bail petition filed in the Lahore High Court by Fawad Chaudhry's cousin Nabeel Shahzad, claimed that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader was arrested 'illegally, unconstitutionally and without legal authority'. The Lahore High Court asked police to produce Fawad before it, an order which appears to have not been followed through.</p>

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<p>While the petition was being heard in the Lahore High Court, visuals emerged that showed Fawad Chaudhry being taken to the capital Islamabad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dramatic visuals showing leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party shouting 'obey the court orders' to a police convoy reported to be carrying Fawad Chaudhry from Lahore to Islamabad, emerged on social media.</p>

<p><strong>Why has Fawad been arrested?</strong></p>

<p>Fawad Chaudhry has been arrested in response to the First Information Report (FIR) filed by Umar Hameed, Secretary of the Pakistan Election Commission. The FIR cites a controversial speech by Chaudhry, in which he said that "those who become part of the caretaker government (in Punjab) will be pursued until they are punished".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Islamabad Police, meanwhile, said that Fawad tried to "incite violence against a constitutional institution" and "inflame(d) the sentiments of the people".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) alleged that the government is planning to arrest Imran Khan soon. The party claimed that the crowd of Lahore residents that reportedly gathered in front of Khan's house prevented his arrest late Tuesday night.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Over the period of 75 years of its existence, Pakistan's see-saw democracy has seen repeated moments of detention, exile, and assassinations of its principal opposition leaders, all without exception linked to its powerful army and intelligence agency (collectively known as the 'establishment').</p>

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Fawad Chaudhry, leader of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, was arrested on Wednesday for "inciting violence against a constitutional institution", widely attributed in the Pakistani media as 'charges of sedition'.

Fawad Chaudhry, leader of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, was arrested on Wednesday for "inciting violence against a constitutional institution", widely attributed in the Pakistani media as 'charges of sedition'. Fawad was arrested from outside his Lahore residence, following which he was produced in a lower court and subsequently escorted away to the country's capital Islamabad, about 380 km north. At the same time, it emerged that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government has ramped up its preparations to put former Prime Minister Imran Khan under house arrest after his announcement of a long march to capital Islamabad, said a report in The Dawn newspaper citing unnamed officials. Fawad Chaudhry apprehended 'illegally': Petition in Lahore High Court Meanwhile, a bail petition filed in the Lahore High Court by Fawad Chaudhry's cousin Nabeel Shahzad, claimed that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader was arrested 'illegally, unconstitutionally and without legal authority'. The Lahore High Court asked police to produce Fawad before it, an order which appears to have not been followed through. ALSO WATCH | Senior PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry arrested on charges of sedition; PTI leaders condemn the arrest × While the petition was being heard in the Lahore High Court, visuals emerged that showed Fawad Chaudhry being taken to the capital Islamabad. Dramatic visuals showing leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party shouting 'obey the court orders' to a police convoy reported to be carrying Fawad Chaudhry from Lahore to Islamabad, emerged on social media. Why has Fawad been arrested? Fawad Chaudhry has been arrested in response to the First Information Report (FIR) filed by Umar Hameed, Secretary of the Pakistan Election Commission. The FIR cites a controversial speech by Chaudhry, in which he said that "those who become part of the caretaker government (in Punjab) will be pursued until they are punished". ALSO READ | It's shameful for a nuclear power to beg for funds, says Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Islamabad Police, meanwhile, said that Fawad tried to "incite violence against a constitutional institution" and "inflame(d) the sentiments of the people". Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) alleged that the government is planning to arrest Imran Khan soon. The party claimed that the crowd of Lahore residents that reportedly gathered in front of Khan's house prevented his arrest late Tuesday night. Over the period of 75 years of its existence, Pakistan's see-saw democracy has seen repeated moments of detention, exile, and assassinations of its principal opposition leaders, all without exception linked to its powerful army and intelligence agency (collectively known as the 'establishment'). 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.

Pakistan: PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry arrested for sedition, Imran Khan may be put under house arrest

Former ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to withdraw the resignations of their remaining 44 lawmakers whose resignations are yet to be accepted by the speaker in the latest move.

Pakistan: PTI lawmakers make U-turn, decision after Imran Khan's instruction

The speaker of Pakistan's National Assembly has accepted the resignation of the 34 lawmakers of Pakistan. This comes just days after the party Chief Imran Khan had hinted that the lawmakers could actually go back to the National Assembly.

Pakistan Political Crisis: Tensions simmer in Islamabad after resignation of 34 PTI MNAs accepted

Pakistan Election Commission de-notifies 34 PTI MNAs who resigned en masse in April 2022

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi's old video of a speech is being circulated in Pakistan, across the border. Leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf, which is led by Imran Khan, have been sharing a video in which the prime minister is seeing criticising the government of Pakistan over its financial crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the video, PM Modi is seen speaking during the campaign of the 2019 general elections in Rajasthan's Barmer district. "We destroyed Pakistan's arrogance, forced them to go around the globe with a begging bowl," said PM Modi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Referring to the threats of the nuclear attack made by Pakistan, he says, "We have stopped fearing Pakistan's threats. If they have nuclear weapons, ours are hardly kept for Diwali."</p>

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<p>In the wake of ongoing economic crisis in Pakistan, the supporters of PTI started sharing the video to launch an attack on the current government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, without even realising that comments were made by PM Modi when Imran Khan himself was in power. Khan was ousted last year after a no-trust vote motion.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The video has been posted by former Pakistan minister Azam Khan Swati and Imran Khan-led party's senior leader. In his tweet along with the video, he stated that the government of Pakistan should be ashamed and appealed for a regime change. A lot of people also criticised the Pakistani Army, in the comments section, saying that they have led the country down.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Journalist Naila Inayat was among the people who pointed out the irony of the clip shared by the PTI supporters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The funniest part, PTI sharing this to tell current govt, look what Modi is saying about you. While the clip is from April 2019 when Imran Khan was in government," Inayat tweeted.</p>

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<p>PTI leader Imran Khan had earlier appreciated Prime Minister Modi while slamming former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif for corruption. "No other leader except Nawaz in the world has properties worth billions. Tell me about one country whose Premier or leader has a billions worth of properties outside the country. Even in our neighbouring country, how many properties does PM Modi has outside India?" Khan had said in September.</p>

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<p>Pakistan has been facing a massive economic crisis as foreign exchange reserves have been depleting fast, and the government is in talks with the International Monetary Fund for monetary aid.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's old video of a speech is being circulated in Pakistan, across the border. Leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf, which is led by Imran Khan, have been sharing a video in which the prime minister is seeing criticising the government of Pakistan over its financial crisis.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's old video of a speech is being circulated in Pakistan, across the border. Leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf, which is led by Imran Khan, have been sharing a video in which the prime minister is seeing criticising the government of Pakistan over its financial crisis. In the video, PM Modi is seen speaking during the campaign of the 2019 general elections in Rajasthan's Barmer district. "We destroyed Pakistan's arrogance, forced them to go around the globe with a begging bowl," said PM Modi. Referring to the threats of the nuclear attack made by Pakistan, he says, "We have stopped fearing Pakistan's threats. If they have nuclear weapons, ours are hardly kept for Diwali." رجیم چینج کے سہولت کارو۔ سنو انڈیا کا مودی پاکستان کے بارے میں کیا کہہ رہا ہے؟ اگر غیرت نام کی کوئ چیز تم میں نہیں تو شرم تو کرو؟ پاکستان کے لوگو: اس لئے اپنے اس ملک کو بچانے کا واحد راستہ عمران خان کے سنگ حقیقی آزادی ہے. pic.twitter.com/yvRIsoTKPf — Senator Azam Khan Swati (@AzamKhanSwatiPk) January 11, 2023 × In the wake of ongoing economic crisis in Pakistan, the supporters of PTI started sharing the video to launch an attack on the current government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, without even realising that comments were made by PM Modi when Imran Khan himself was in power. Khan was ousted last year after a no-trust vote motion. ALSO READ| Pakistan: Terrorists equipped with night vision thermal scope guns outflank police The video has been posted by former Pakistan minister Azam Khan Swati and Imran Khan-led party's senior leader. In his tweet along with the video, he stated that the government of Pakistan should be ashamed and appealed for a regime change. A lot of people also criticised the Pakistani Army, in the comments section, saying that they have led the country down. Journalist Naila Inayat was among the people who pointed out the irony of the clip shared by the PTI supporters. "The funniest part, PTI sharing this to tell current govt, look what Modi is saying about you. While the clip is from April 2019 when Imran Khan was in government," Inayat tweeted. "I compelled Pakistan to go around the globe with a begging bowl." The funniest part, PTI sharing this to tell current govt, look what Modi is saying about you. While the clip is from April 2019 when Imran Khan was in govt. pic.twitter.com/dgbHqMorrl — Naila Inayat (@nailainayat) January 15, 2023 × PTI leader Imran Khan had earlier appreciated Prime Minister Modi while slamming former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif for corruption. "No other leader except Nawaz in the world has properties worth billions. Tell me about one country whose Premier or leader has a billions worth of properties outside the country. Even in our neighbouring country, how many properties does PM Modi has outside India?" Khan had said in September. WATCH| WION Fineprint | Pakistan: Federal government blames provinces for food shortage Pakistan has been facing a massive economic crisis as foreign exchange reserves have been depleting fast, and the government is in talks with the International Monetary Fund for monetary aid. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

WATCH| Imran Khan's party uses PM Modi's old clip to target Pak govt, funny part is....

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan claimed that President Arif Alvi will ask Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to face a vote of confidence soon. The remark comes as he is seen stepping up his efforts to press the government for early polls.

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif to face vote of confidence soon, claims PTI Chief Imran Khan

<p>The former prime minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan on Tuesday condemned Shahbaz Sharif-led Pakistan Muslim League (PML) for its "irresponsible statements" against the Taliban and warned of&nbsp;deteriorating Afghan ties&nbsp;if the Taliban stops cooperating with Pakistan. It can lead to a "never-ending" war against terrorism, Khan said.</p>

<p>The comments come following a seminar on terrorism&nbsp;attended by Khan, where he spoke about the criticism levelled at the Pakistan&nbsp;Tehreek-e-Insaf&nbsp;for its peace talks with TTP.</p>

<p>During the seminar, Khan also stated that they have informed all stakeholders about the need for talks with TTP members and their plan to resettle their members, ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The PTI chairperson also slammed Pakistan's Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah for his "irresponsible" statements, where he proclaimed that Pakistan might target TTP hideouts on Afghanistan soil.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;TTP: Held talks with Pakistan mediated by Afghanistan, still open to the ceasefire agreement</strong></p>

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<p>Slamming the Sharif-led government, Khan also questioned why the Prime Minister&nbsp;did not raise any issues on the recent incidents at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.</p>

<p>He also stressed that Pakistan should not seek help from the United States and warned&nbsp;it can cause internal discord among locals if any drone attacks were to be conducted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A course ceasefire between the TTP and Pakistan ended in November 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan has been witnessing an increase in terror attacks across the country. In mid-December, a clash erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan after a troop opened "indiscriminate firing" that resulted in the death of one, injuring 12.</p>

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The former prime minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan on Tuesday condemned Shahbaz Sharif-led Pakistan Muslim League (PML) for its "irresponsible statements" against the Taliban and warned of deteriorating Afghan ties if the Taliban stops cooperating with Pakistan.

The former prime minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan on Tuesday condemned Shahbaz Sharif-led Pakistan Muslim League (PML) for its "irresponsible statements" against the Taliban and warned of deteriorating Afghan ties if the Taliban stops cooperating with Pakistan. It can lead to a "never-ending" war against terrorism, Khan said. The comments come following a seminar on terrorism attended by Khan, where he spoke about the criticism levelled at the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf for its peace talks with TTP. During the seminar, Khan also stated that they have informed all stakeholders about the need for talks with TTP members and their plan to resettle their members, ANI reported. Also read | Explained: With PM abroad, Pakistanis struggle to put food on table, economy on track The PTI chairperson also slammed Pakistan's Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah for his "irresponsible" statements, where he proclaimed that Pakistan might target TTP hideouts on Afghanistan soil. Watch | TTP: Held talks with Pakistan mediated by Afghanistan, still open to the ceasefire agreement Slamming the Sharif-led government, Khan also questioned why the Prime Minister did not raise any issues on the recent incidents at the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. He also stressed that Pakistan should not seek help from the United States and warned it can cause internal discord among locals if any drone attacks were to be conducted. Also read | Pakistan EC summons former PM Imran Khan for explanation on PTI chairmanship A course ceasefire between the TTP and Pakistan ended in November 2022. Pakistan has been witnessing an increase in terror attacks across the country. In mid-December, a clash erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan after a troop opened "indiscriminate firing" that resulted in the death of one, injuring 12. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>The Election Commission of Pakistan, on Friday, asked former prime minister Imran Khan to explain his current position as the chairman of PTI after disqualification over the Toshakhana case.&nbsp;The ECP notified Imran Khan to appear before the authority on January 11, either in person or through his counsel. The district commissioner of Islamabad, Waqas Ahmad Malik, sent the message and fixed a hearing at 10 AM on January 11, 2022.</p>

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<p>The ECP conducted a hearing on December 20, 2022, followed by a statement that said, "After hearing the applicant, we have observed that the respondent Imran Khan Niazi still holds the position as chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, despite his disqualification from NA-95, Mianwali-I, as per the order passed on October 21, 2022, by the Election Commission on the accounts of false statements and incorrect declaration about his assets and liabilities."</p>

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<p>Further, the order stated that according to the pronouncement of the august Supreme Court of Pakistan, reported as PLD 2017 SC692, Imran Khan cannot hold his position as the chairman of a political party.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The election watchdog of Pakistan disqualified him under Article 63(1)(p) for making false statements and declarations. However, PTI has asserted that the law allows Imran Khan to hold a position as an office-bearer of a political party.</p>

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The Election Commission of Pakistan, on Friday, asked former prime minister Imran Khan to explain his current position as the chairman of PTI after disqualification over the Toshakhana case.

The Election Commission of Pakistan, on Friday, asked former prime minister Imran Khan to explain his current position as the chairman of PTI after disqualification over the Toshakhana case. The ECP notified Imran Khan to appear before the authority on January 11, either in person or through his counsel. The district commissioner of Islamabad, Waqas Ahmad Malik, sent the message and fixed a hearing at 10 AM on January 11, 2022. Also Read | Sarfaraz Ahmed's superb hundred saves Pakistan as 2nd Test vs NZ also ends in a draw; honours shared The ECP conducted a hearing on December 20, 2022, followed by a statement that said, "After hearing the applicant, we have observed that the respondent Imran Khan Niazi still holds the position as chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, despite his disqualification from NA-95, Mianwali-I, as per the order passed on October 21, 2022, by the Election Commission on the accounts of false statements and incorrect declaration about his assets and liabilities." Watch | Inside South Asia | Pakistan's Terror Troubles: Frankenstein Monster out of control? Further, the order stated that according to the pronouncement of the august Supreme Court of Pakistan, reported as PLD 2017 SC692, Imran Khan cannot hold his position as the chairman of a political party. The election watchdog of Pakistan disqualified him under Article 63(1)(p) for making false statements and declarations. However, PTI has asserted that the law allows Imran Khan to hold a position as an office-bearer of a political party. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Pakistan EC summons former PM Imran Khan for explanation on PTI chairmanship

Pakistan's election commission has summoned former prime minister Imran Khan to explain how he is still holding the position of a party chief after his disqualification in connection with the Toshakhana case.

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<p>The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday barred the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) from ousting former prime minister Imran Khan as the chairman of his Tehreek-e-Insaaf party.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court took up the case after Khan filed the petition on Wednesday. Khan and his counsel argued that ECP's decision, based on an alleged incorrect statement of assets in relation to the Toshakhana (national depository) case was unlawful and contrary to the constitution.</p>

<p>"The cognizance and exercise of jurisdiction by the ECP for debarring Imran Khan from holding the office of the party chairman on the basis of alleged incorrect statement of assets and subsequent disqualification is unlawful and contrary to the constitution," said Khan in the petition filed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Khan's lawyer Barrister Ali Zafar pleaded that ECP dod not have the authority to remove the former PM as the PTI boss.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“If there is a matter of filing false statements, the election commission becomes a plaintiff. It does not give a verdict [as] it is not within its jurisdiction."</p>

<p>Justice Jawad Hassan presiding over the case issued a notice to the ECP and directed the body to file its reply by January 11.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, the ECP last month initiated the process to remove Khan after the verdict in the Toshakhana case. The Commission asserted that Khan was disqualified under Article 63(1p) for making false statements and incorrect declaration”.</p>

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<p>According to Pakistan’s law, any gift received from dignitaries of a foreign state must be put in the state depository or the Toshakhana.</p>

<p>However, after months of denial, Khan in September last year admitted in a written reply that he sold at least four presents he had received during his tenure as the prime minister.</p>

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The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday barred the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) from ousting former prime minister Imran Khan as the chairman of his Tehreek-e-Insaaf party.

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday barred the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) from ousting former prime minister Imran Khan as the chairman of his Tehreek-e-Insaaf party. The court took up the case after Khan filed the petition on Wednesday. Khan and his counsel argued that ECP's decision, based on an alleged incorrect statement of assets in relation to the Toshakhana (national depository) case was unlawful and contrary to the constitution. "The cognizance and exercise of jurisdiction by the ECP for debarring Imran Khan from holding the office of the party chairman on the basis of alleged incorrect statement of assets and subsequent disqualification is unlawful and contrary to the constitution," said Khan in the petition filed. Read more: Toshakhana case: Dubai-based businessman says gifts given to ex-PM Imran Khan sold to him Khan's lawyer Barrister Ali Zafar pleaded that ECP dod not have the authority to remove the former PM as the PTI boss. “If there is a matter of filing false statements, the election commission becomes a plaintiff. It does not give a verdict [as] it is not within its jurisdiction." Justice Jawad Hassan presiding over the case issued a notice to the ECP and directed the body to file its reply by January 11. Notably, the ECP last month initiated the process to remove Khan after the verdict in the Toshakhana case. The Commission asserted that Khan was disqualified under Article 63(1p) for making false statements and incorrect declaration”. Read more: General Bajwa called me a 'playboy' during our last meeting: Imran Khan According to Pakistan’s law, any gift received from dignitaries of a foreign state must be put in the state depository or the Toshakhana. However, after months of denial, Khan in September last year admitted in a written reply that he sold at least four presents he had received during his tenure as the prime minister. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Lahore court stops poll body from removing Imran Khan as PTI boss

<p>The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) investigating the assassination attempt on former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has said that the former premier was shot at from four different spots. The JIT has also said that three more shooters, in addition to the one who was arrested, were involved in the attack.</p>

<p>Imran Khan is chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. He was shot at on November 3 when he, along with his supporters, was standing on a container-mounted truck in Wazirabad area. At the time, Khan was leading a long march to press for his demand for snap polls.</p>

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<p>"Shots were fired by three unknown shooters also, from unknown weapons from a considerable height other than the gun attack carried out by the suspect, Naveed Meher, arrested from the spot," the Dawn newspaper reported quoting a member of the JIT on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The JIT, led by Lahore Police chief Ghulam Mahmood Dogar, said Khan was hit by three bullets on the container-mounted-truck during the protest rally. A total of 13 people had suffered bullet injuries during the attack.</p>

<p>The JIT also pinpointed "some mismanagement" in the security arrangements at the PTI's rally.</p>

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<p>Home Minister of Punjab in Pakistan, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, said earlier that the attack on Imran Khan was an "organised one and well-thought-out conspiracy".</p>

<p>Naveed is a "trained assassin" and he was present at the crime scene with his accomplices, the minister said.</p>

<p>He said Naveed also failed a polygraph test. Naveed had told police he wanted to kill Khan as music was played at the time of ‘azaan’ during Imran's rally.</p>

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The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) investigating the assassination attempt on former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has said that the former premier was shot at from four different spots. The JIT has also said that three more shooters, in addition to the one who was arrested, were involved in the attack. Imran Khan is chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. He was shot at on November 3 when he, along with his supporters, was standing on a container-mounted truck in Wazirabad area. At the time, Khan was leading a long march to press for his demand for snap polls. Watch | Pakistan: Two counter-terror officials killed, Interior Minister expresses concern × "Shots were fired by three unknown shooters also, from unknown weapons from a considerable height other than the gun attack carried out by the suspect, Naveed Meher, arrested from the spot," the Dawn newspaper reported quoting a member of the JIT on Tuesday. The JIT, led by Lahore Police chief Ghulam Mahmood Dogar, said Khan was hit by three bullets on the container-mounted-truck during the protest rally. A total of 13 people had suffered bullet injuries during the attack. The JIT also pinpointed "some mismanagement" in the security arrangements at the PTI's rally. Also Read | Pakistan traders reject govt's energy saving plan, say officials should stop use of ACs, heaters in offices Home Minister of Punjab in Pakistan, Omar Sarfraz Cheema, said earlier that the attack on Imran Khan was an "organised one and well-thought-out conspiracy". Naveed is a "trained assassin" and he was present at the crime scene with his accomplices, the minister said. He said Naveed also failed a polygraph test. Naveed had told police he wanted to kill Khan as music was played at the time of ‘azaan’ during Imran's rally. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has claimed that retired Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa called him a 'playboy' during their last meeting before the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) leader was ousted from his position.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In a meeting with General Bajwa in August 2022, he told me that he had audios and videos of my party men. He also reminded me that I was a 'playboy'. I told him…yes, I was (a playboy) in the past and I never claimed that I am an angel," Khan told the media during an interaction at his Lahore residence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The PTI leader has had a long-standing feud with Bajwa. Khan&nbsp;considers the former army chief&nbsp;as one of the principal architects of his fall from the prime minister's chair.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khan added that Bajwa's 'set-up' was still working in the establishment. "In Pakistan, the establishment is the name of one person."</p>

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<p>The cricketer-turned-politician lamented that he gave an extended rope to Bajwa who showed his true colours after receiving the extension.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It was my great mistake to grant extension to Gen Bajwa. Bajwa started showing his 'true colours' after getting the extension and eventually conspired against my government on the issue of accountability," added Khan.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I came to know that he [Bajwa] was carefully playing a double game...and wanted to make Shehbaz Sharif the prime minister. Bajwa stabbed me in my back."</p>

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<p>While a democratic regime sits in Islamabad at all times, it is the army headquarters in Rawalpindi where the big decisions are taken and communicated to the executive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thus, for most Pakistani PMs, having an ally in the army chief is all the more necessary. When it was announced that General Bajwa was finally retiring after his six-year tenure in the office current Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif claimed that Khan had approached him and offered the name of three candidates who could be nominated for the post of army chief.</p>

<p>"Imran Khan suggested that we give him three names and he gives three names for the post of army chief and then we decide on the appointment of the new chief from those six names."</p>

<p>Khan refuted the allegations and said he did not want an army chief of his choice but someone who is selected on merit.&nbsp;</p>

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Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has claimed that retired Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa called him a 'playboy' during their last meeting before the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) leader was ousted from his position.

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has claimed that retired Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa called him a 'playboy' during their last meeting before the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) leader was ousted from his position. "In a meeting with General Bajwa in August 2022, he told me that he had audios and videos of my party men. He also reminded me that I was a 'playboy'. I told him…yes, I was (a playboy) in the past and I never claimed that I am an angel," Khan told the media during an interaction at his Lahore residence. The PTI leader has had a long-standing feud with Bajwa. Khan considers the former army chief as one of the principal architects of his fall from the prime minister's chair. Khan added that Bajwa's 'set-up' was still working in the establishment. "In Pakistan, the establishment is the name of one person." WATCH | Gravitas: TTP declares parallel government in Pakistan × The cricketer-turned-politician lamented that he gave an extended rope to Bajwa who showed his true colours after receiving the extension. "It was my great mistake to grant extension to Gen Bajwa. Bajwa started showing his 'true colours' after getting the extension and eventually conspired against my government on the issue of accountability," added Khan. "I came to know that he [Bajwa] was carefully playing a double game...and wanted to make Shehbaz Sharif the prime minister. Bajwa stabbed me in my back." Read more: Pakistan says will target TTP on Afghan soil, Taliban say things can be resolved by dialogue While a democratic regime sits in Islamabad at all times, it is the army headquarters in Rawalpindi where the big decisions are taken and communicated to the executive. Thus, for most Pakistani PMs, having an ally in the army chief is all the more necessary. When it was announced that General Bajwa was finally retiring after his six-year tenure in the office current Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif claimed that Khan had approached him and offered the name of three candidates who could be nominated for the post of army chief. "Imran Khan suggested that we give him three names and he gives three names for the post of army chief and then we decide on the appointment of the new chief from those six names." Khan refuted the allegations and said he did not want an army chief of his choice but someone who is selected on merit. Read more: After PM Shehbaz Sharif's allegations, Imran says, 'Don’t want an army chief of my choice' (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

General Bajwa called me a 'playboy' during our last meeting: Imran Khan

Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan's appeal to terminate a defamation case against him has been rejected by the Supreme Court. The court dismissed the appeal by 2-1 majority.

Pakistan: Supreme Court dismisses Imran Khan's appeal in defamation case

Pak PM CM Shehbaz has slammed Imran Khan for ruining Pakistan's ties with China. He says Imran Khan's policies angered Beijing & ruined Pak's economy. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Pak PM slams Imran Khan for ruining ties with China

<p>Reham&nbsp;Khan, ex-wife of Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan, tied&nbsp;knot with&nbsp;Mirza Bilal, a US-based Pakistani actor, on December 23. The couple got married in a simple and private ceremony in Seattle, US, PTI reported.</p>

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<p>Expressing her happiness, the 49-year-old British-Pakistani journalist&nbsp;tweeted pics with the caption reading, "We had a lovely Nikkah ceremony performed in Seattle with the blessings of @MirzaBilal_ parents &amp; my son as my Vakeel."</p>

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<p>PK online portal reported that Bilal,36,&nbsp; is a corporate professional, former model and satirist&nbsp;who has also been part of 'The 4 Men Show' and 'National Alien Broadcast.'</p>

<p>As per reports, this is the third marriage for both Reham&nbsp;and Mirza.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Reham&nbsp;and Imran Khan were married in 2014-2015. This was the second marriage of Reham&nbsp;that lasted for nearly 10 months. They got divorced in 2015.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After her divorce, she released her autobiography in 2018 titled "Rehman Khan" which talked about her married life with the PTI chief Imran Khan, drugs and the abuse she faced.&nbsp;<br />
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Reham Khan, ex-wife of Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan, tied knot with Mirza Bilal, a US-based Pakistani actor, on December 23. The couple got married in a simple and private ceremony in Seattle, US, PTI reported.

Reham Khan, ex-wife of Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan, tied knot with Mirza Bilal, a US-based Pakistani actor, on December 23. The couple got married in a simple and private ceremony in Seattle, US, PTI reported. pic.twitter.com/LqB0jMZDZe — Reham Khan (@RehamKhan1) December 23, 2022 × We Hope from @MirzaBilal__ to keep our sister very very Happy and Congratulations to Both for new Life and again Congratulations to Both Families @RehamKhan1 💫💫💫 pic.twitter.com/lfzAEpoCvC — SabirWazir🏴🏳 (@S_Wazir1) December 23, 2022 × Expressing her happiness, the 49-year-old British-Pakistani journalist tweeted pics with the caption reading, "We had a lovely Nikkah ceremony performed in Seattle with the blessings of @MirzaBilal_ parents & my son as my Vakeel." We had a lovely Nikkah ceremony performed in Seattle with the blessings of ⁦@MirzaBilal__⁩ parents & my son as my Vakeel. pic.twitter.com/960WQjgNqU — Reham Khan (@RehamKhan1) December 23, 2022 × PK online portal reported that Bilal,36, is a corporate professional, former model and satirist who has also been part of 'The 4 Men Show' and 'National Alien Broadcast.' As per reports, this is the third marriage for both Reham and Mirza. Also read | Imran Khan lands in hot soup once again, leaked audio of a vulgar call invites hate; PTI claims it's fake Reham and Imran Khan were married in 2014-2015. This was the second marriage of Reham that lasted for nearly 10 months. They got divorced in 2015. After her divorce, she released her autobiography in 2018 titled "Rehman Khan" which talked about her married life with the PTI chief Imran Khan, drugs and the abuse she faced. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Governor of Pakistan's Punjab province on Friday (December 23) de-notified Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi with "immediate effect", plunging the region into a constitutional crisis. Governor Baligur Rehman took the step as he said the chief minister did not comply with his order of obtaining a vote of confidence. Later, however, the Lahore high court set aside the Punjab governor's order and reinstated Chaudhry Parvez Elahi as the chief minister and his cabinet 'conditionally' after he gave an undertaking that he would not dissolve the provincial assembly on the "wish" of ousted prime minister Imran Khan.</p>

<p>The governor belongs to Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N) while the chief minister is from Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party. The governor took the step of denotifying the chief minister in order to keep him from dissolving the assembly.</p>

<p>Former Pakistan prime minister and PTI chief Imran Khan had announced that provincial assemblies of Punjab and Kyber Pakhtunkhwa will be dissolved to force snap elections. PTI is in power in both these assemblies.</p>

<p>In the early hours of Friday, the governor issued an order denotifying chief minister Elahi and his Cabinet. Prior to that,&nbsp;large number of supporters of Pakistan's ousted prime minister Imran Khan "besieged" the governor's house.</p>

<p>"Since chief minister, Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has refrained from taking a vote of confidence at the appointed day and time (last Wednesday) therefore he ceases to hold office with immediate effect. He however can continue working as chief minister of Punjab till his successor is appointed," the governor said.</p>

<p>Elahi who belongs to the PTI junior coalition partner Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PMLQ) moved the court against the governor's 'illegal order'.</p>

<p>PTI senior leader and former information minister Fawad Chaudhry said the governor will have to pay for his "misconduct".</p>

<p>"The governor's order denotifying the chief minister and his Cabinet has no legal value. Chief Minister Parvez Elahi and his cabinet will continue to function and a reference against him is being sent to the president for his removal from office," Fawad Chaudhry tweeted.</p>

<p>The PMLN and its allied parties had vowed to use all options to stop Khan from dissolving the two assemblies. They say the country can't afford early polls because of its poor economy.</p>

<p>Legal experts say the ongoing constitutional battle between the federal and Punjab governments will eventually be settled by courts as questions of law have arisen after Governor Balighur Rehman asked Chief Minister Elahi to seek a 'vote of confidence' in a special assembly session within 48 hours and subsequently denotified him for his failure to comply with his order.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Governor of Pakistan's Punjab province on Friday (December 23) de-notified Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi with "immediate effect", plunging the region into a constitutional crisis.

Governor of Pakistan's Punjab province on Friday (December 23) de-notified Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi with "immediate effect", plunging the region into a constitutional crisis. Governor Baligur Rehman took the step as he said the chief minister did not comply with his order of obtaining a vote of confidence. Later, however, the Lahore high court set aside the Punjab governor's order and reinstated Chaudhry Parvez Elahi as the chief minister and his cabinet 'conditionally' after he gave an undertaking that he would not dissolve the provincial assembly on the "wish" of ousted prime minister Imran Khan. The governor belongs to Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N) while the chief minister is from Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party. The governor took the step of denotifying the chief minister in order to keep him from dissolving the assembly. Former Pakistan prime minister and PTI chief Imran Khan had announced that provincial assemblies of Punjab and Kyber Pakhtunkhwa will be dissolved to force snap elections. PTI is in power in both these assemblies. In the early hours of Friday, the governor issued an order denotifying chief minister Elahi and his Cabinet. Prior to that, large number of supporters of Pakistan's ousted prime minister Imran Khan "besieged" the governor's house. "Since chief minister, Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has refrained from taking a vote of confidence at the appointed day and time (last Wednesday) therefore he ceases to hold office with immediate effect. He however can continue working as chief minister of Punjab till his successor is appointed," the governor said. Elahi who belongs to the PTI junior coalition partner Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PMLQ) moved the court against the governor's 'illegal order'. PTI senior leader and former information minister Fawad Chaudhry said the governor will have to pay for his "misconduct". "The governor's order denotifying the chief minister and his Cabinet has no legal value. Chief Minister Parvez Elahi and his cabinet will continue to function and a reference against him is being sent to the president for his removal from office," Fawad Chaudhry tweeted. The PMLN and its allied parties had vowed to use all options to stop Khan from dissolving the two assemblies. They say the country can't afford early polls because of its poor economy. Legal experts say the ongoing constitutional battle between the federal and Punjab governments will eventually be settled by courts as questions of law have arisen after Governor Balighur Rehman asked Chief Minister Elahi to seek a 'vote of confidence' in a special assembly session within 48 hours and subsequently denotified him for his failure to comply with his order. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Pakistan: Punjab governor denotifies CM Elahi with 'immediate effect', Lahore HC reinstates him

<p>Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is once again embroiled in controversy and this time it's over an alleged "sex call".</p>

<p>As per reports an alleged recording of the leader with an unknown woman has come to light in&nbsp;which he can be heard engaging in a sexually explicit, lewd conversation.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Former Pak PM Imran Khan's sleazy audio latest in series of leaks</strong></p>

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<p>With elections set to be held in the country next year this alleged recording of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder has invited widespread criticism.</p>

<p>FirstPost reports that the call recording was apparently leaked by a local Pakistani Journalist named Syed Ali Haider. First shared on Youtube the audio is now also making the rounds on Twitter.</p>

<p>Reportedly a few Pakistani news portals have also claimed that it is an old recording and that the call was made from Pakistan Prime Minister's Office.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-disappointed-by-ban-on-university-education-for-afghan-women-urges-kabul-to-revisit-decision-545093">Pakistan 'disappointed' by ban on university education for Afghan women, urges Kabul to revisit decision</a></strong></p>

<p>However, Imran Khan's party PTI has said the audio is fake.</p>

<p>Dr Arslan Khalid, a PTI leader who served as Focal Person (Digital Media) to Imran Khan during his regime said that "Political opponents of the PTI chairman can’t think beyond creating fake audios and videos."</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khans-copter-rides-cost-rs-430-million-to-exchequer-says-pakistan-govt-543897">Imran Khan’s copter rides cost Rs 430 million to exchequer, says Pakistan govt reeling under debt</a></strong></p>

<p>Another PTI leader Azhar Mashwani also condemned the character assassination of Khan.</p>

<p>This is not the first time that controversial audio supposedly involving the former PM has been "leaked". Earlier too damning audios allegedly involving Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi Khan were leaked.&nbsp;</p>

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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is once again embroiled in controversy and this time it's over an alleged "sex call". As per reports an alleged recording of the leader with an unknown woman has come to light in which he can be heard engaging in a sexually explicit, lewd conversation.

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is once again embroiled in controversy and this time it's over an alleged "sex call". As per reports an alleged recording of the leader with an unknown woman has come to light in which he can be heard engaging in a sexually explicit, lewd conversation. Watch | Former Pak PM Imran Khan's sleazy audio latest in series of leaks With elections set to be held in the country next year this alleged recording of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder has invited widespread criticism. FirstPost reports that the call recording was apparently leaked by a local Pakistani Journalist named Syed Ali Haider. First shared on Youtube the audio is now also making the rounds on Twitter. Reportedly a few Pakistani news portals have also claimed that it is an old recording and that the call was made from Pakistan Prime Minister's Office. Also read | Pakistan 'disappointed' by ban on university education for Afghan women, urges Kabul to revisit decision However, Imran Khan's party PTI has said the audio is fake. Dr Arslan Khalid, a PTI leader who served as Focal Person (Digital Media) to Imran Khan during his regime said that "Political opponents of the PTI chairman can’t think beyond creating fake audios and videos." Also read | Imran Khan’s copter rides cost Rs 430 million to exchequer, says Pakistan govt reeling under debt Another PTI leader Azhar Mashwani also condemned the character assassination of Khan. This is not the first time that controversial audio supposedly involving the former PM has been "leaked". Earlier too damning audios allegedly involving Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi Khan were leaked. (With inputs from agencies) 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.

Imran Khan lands in hot soup once again, leaked audio of a vulgar call invites hate; PTI claims it's fake

More audio leaks featuring former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan have been released. Khan's party says that the salacious leaks are 'fake'. This is the third leak to take place this month.

Former Pak PM Imran Khan's sleazy audio latest in series of leaks

More audio leaks purportedly featuring Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan have been released. Imran Khan has now publicly commented on these leaks yet but his party the PTI, has called these fake.

WION Dispatch: Pakistan politics devolves into dirty leak war? New audio leaks in country

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