Lawyers in Pakistan have announced a strike in the district courts and the Islamabad High Court to protest what they call “unconstitutional measures” undermining the judiciary and legal profession.

Pakistan: Islamabad lawyers demand reversal of judges' transfer decision

Pakistan: Islamabad lawmakers protest against judges transfer

Pakistan: Islamabad lawyers go on strike against judges transfer

A Pakistani high court on Tuesday disposed of a petition regarding holding a military trial of former prime minister Imran Khan after it was informed that no decision had been taken by the federal government.

Will Imran Khan Face Trial In Pakistan's Military Court?

Pakistan's top investigating agency has registered a case against jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan for allegedly inciting government officials to mutiny through his social media posts, according to a media report.

Imran Khan booked for 'inciting' officials to mutiny

Pakistan Army has hinted at a Military trial for Former Prime Minister Imran Khan with warning that using military for political or personal gains will invite legal action against him. Watch to know more.

Pakistan Army has hinted at a Military trial for Imran Khan

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday against the possible military custody for the military court trial.

Imran Khan petitions against 'possible' military custody

Imran khan moves Islamabad High Court against military custody

Pakistan: Imran khan moves Islamabad High Court against military custody

<p>The Islamabad High Court has issued a stay on the execution of five former Pakistan Navy officers, who had been sentenced to death by a military court over their alleged involvement in the 2014 Navy Dockyard attack. This ruling came after the officers claimed they were denied legal assistance and access to crucial documents during the court-martial process, as reported by Dawn News.</p>

<p>Judge Babar Sattar of the IHC issued the written order on Tuesday, following the officers' plea that they were not given the necessary legal support during their general court-martial.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Navy Tribunal had found the officers guilty and sentenced them in 2016. The attack, which took place in Karachi, was claimed by the banned militant group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. The initial assault resulted in the deaths of two militants and one Navy personnel, while four attackers were apprehended, according to the Pakistan Navy.</p>

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<p>The petitioners' lawyers argued that critical documents, such as evidence and the court of inquiry, were withheld from their clients, impacting their defence. They also stated that their appeal against the death sentences was dismissed without full access to these documents.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Assistant Attorney General stressed that the Naval Chief's discretion under Rule 193 of the Pakistan Navy Rules justified withholding these documents to protect state interests. The court has given three weeks for the naval chief's reasoning to be submitted and adjourned the case until July 1.</p>


The Islamabad High Court has issued a stay on the execution of five former Pakistan Navy officers, who had been sentenced to death by a military court over their alleged involvement in the 2014 Navy Dockyard attack.

The Islamabad High Court has issued a stay on the execution of five former Pakistan Navy officers, who had been sentenced to death by a military court over their alleged involvement in the 2014 Navy Dockyard attack. This ruling came after the officers claimed they were denied legal assistance and access to crucial documents during the court-martial process, as reported by Dawn News. Judge Babar Sattar of the IHC issued the written order on Tuesday, following the officers' plea that they were not given the necessary legal support during their general court-martial. The Navy Tribunal had found the officers guilty and sentenced them in 2016. The attack, which took place in Karachi, was claimed by the banned militant group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. The initial assault resulted in the deaths of two militants and one Navy personnel, while four attackers were apprehended, according to the Pakistan Navy. Also read: Pakistan Navy gets its first spy ship, courtesy China The petitioners' lawyers argued that critical documents, such as evidence and the court of inquiry, were withheld from their clients, impacting their defence. They also stated that their appeal against the death sentences was dismissed without full access to these documents. Also read: Pakistan Navy gets its first spy ship, courtesy China The Assistant Attorney General stressed that the Naval Chief's discretion under Rule 193 of the Pakistan Navy Rules justified withholding these documents to protect state interests. The court has given three weeks for the naval chief's reasoning to be submitted and adjourned the case until July 1.

Islamabad High Court suspends execution of five ex-Pakistan navy officers

<p>The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday (June 3) acquitted ex-Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case. The duo had moved the court to seek relief after a special court sentenced both of them to 10 years in prison in January this year.</p>

<p>IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb accepted their appeal and acquitted the former premier and diplomat.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Pakistan: Court relief for Khan in riots case</strong></p>

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<p>The cipher case involves allegations against Khan that he never returned a diplomatic document sent by the US that allegedly contained threats by Washington DC to topple his government.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Cipher case history</strong></p>

<p>The two leaders were first indicted in the case in October last year. However, they got relief from the IHC as it termed the government’s notification for a jail trial “erroneous” and cancelled the entire proceedings.</p>

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<p>Then the duo was indicted for the second time in December, following which their trial began in a special court.</p>

<p>As the trial was underway, the Supreme Court granted the duo post-arrest bails in the cipher case. Imran remained in jail as he was charged under other cases as well but Qureshi was not released either, and he was re-arrested in a fresh case.</p>

<h2>The duo to stay in jail</h2>

<p>Despite the relief from the IHC in the cipher case, the duo is expected to stay in jail due to conviction&nbsp;in other cases.</p>

<p>Dawn, Pakistan's major newspaper, reported that Qureshi won't come out of jail as he is facing May 9 cases.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The May 9 riots&nbsp;were a series of clashes that took place in Pakistan following the&nbsp;arrest of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader&nbsp;Imran Khan. The caretaker government of the Pakistan had blamed Khan and Qureshi for the violent riots.</p>

<p>Khan is convicted in a case linked to his marriage to his third wife, Bushra Khan, which was deemed to contravene Islamic traditions.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday (June 3) acquitted ex-Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday (June 3) acquitted ex-Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case. The duo had moved the court to seek relief after a special court sentenced both of them to 10 years in prison in January this year. IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb accepted their appeal and acquitted the former premier and diplomat. Watch: Pakistan: Court relief for Khan in riots case × The cipher case involves allegations against Khan that he never returned a diplomatic document sent by the US that allegedly contained threats by Washington DC to topple his government. Cipher case history The two leaders were first indicted in the case in October last year. However, they got relief from the IHC as it termed the government’s notification for a jail trial “erroneous” and cancelled the entire proceedings. Also read: ‘PoK is foreign territory’: Pakistan admits in Islamabad High Court Then the duo was indicted for the second time in December, following which their trial began in a special court. As the trial was underway, the Supreme Court granted the duo post-arrest bails in the cipher case. Imran remained in jail as he was charged under other cases as well but Qureshi was not released either, and he was re-arrested in a fresh case. The duo to stay in jail Despite the relief from the IHC in the cipher case, the duo is expected to stay in jail due to conviction in other cases. Dawn, Pakistan's major newspaper, reported that Qureshi won't come out of jail as he is facing May 9 cases. The May 9 riots were a series of clashes that took place in Pakistan following the arrest of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan. The caretaker government of the Pakistan had blamed Khan and Qureshi for the violent riots. Khan is convicted in a case linked to his marriage to his third wife, Bushra Khan, which was deemed to contravene Islamic traditions. (With inputs from agencies)

Islamabad High Court acquits ex-PM Imran Khan, Qureshi in cipher case but duo to stay in jail

<p>Pakistan's government has acknowledged before the Islamabad High Court that Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) is a foreign territory. The rare admission was made on Friday (May 31) during the hearing of the abduction case of local Kashmiri poet and journalist Ahmed Farhad Shah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Pakistan government's lawyer told the Islamabad HC that Farhad is under the custody of police in PoK and cannot be presented because he is on "foreign land". The lawyers said that PoK does not come under the country's jurisdiction.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Farhad was kidnapped from his home in Rawalpindi reportedly by Pakistan's intelligence agencies on May 15. Since then, he has been missing and his wife filed a case in the Islamabad HC.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, recently it came to light that two cases were lodged against him by the police in PoK. The Additional Attorney General appeared before IHC judge Mohsin Akhter Kiani on Friday, telling the court that Farhad had at least two legal cases registered against him in Muzaffarabad and Dhirkot in PoK, local reports mentioned.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the petition by the poet's wife, IHC judge Kiani asked Farhad Shah to be produced in court.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Advocate Imaan Mazaari, who has been representing the poet, said later that the Additional Attorney General admitted in the court that Farhad was currently present on a "foreign land" and thus could not be produced in the court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A report by Pakistan Today mentioned that the Additional Attorney General said Kashmir is a foreign territory with its own constitution and its own courts. He further added that the judgements of Pakistani courts in PoK are considered judgements of foreign courts.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>AIR reported that Justice Kiani countered that if PoK was a foreign territory as he mentioned then how did the Pakistani military and Pakistani Rangers enter the land?&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is an integral part of India. But the region under the illegal occupation of Pakistan since 1947.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India has often reiterated the same, with Indian Home Minister Amit Shah recently saying during an election rally that "Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) was ours, is ours and will remain ours… and we will take it… no one can stop us."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, "These AAP and Congress leaders say 'don't demand PoK from Pakistan, they have atom bomb', but we will take it as the BJP is not afraid of any bomb."&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Pakistan's government has acknowledged before the Islamabad High Court that Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) is a foreign territory. The rare admission was made on Friday (May 31) during the hearing of the abduction case of local Kashmiri poet and journalist Ahmed Farhad Shah.

Pakistan's government has acknowledged before the Islamabad High Court that Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) is a foreign territory. The rare admission was made on Friday (May 31) during the hearing of the abduction case of local Kashmiri poet and journalist Ahmed Farhad Shah. The Pakistan government's lawyer told the Islamabad HC that Farhad is under the custody of police in PoK and cannot be presented because he is on "foreign land". The lawyers said that PoK does not come under the country's jurisdiction. Also read: Pakistan: Mentally ill man killed as hospital staff 'forgets' after locking him in store room Farhad was kidnapped from his home in Rawalpindi reportedly by Pakistan's intelligence agencies on May 15. Since then, he has been missing and his wife filed a case in the Islamabad HC. However, recently it came to light that two cases were lodged against him by the police in PoK. The Additional Attorney General appeared before IHC judge Mohsin Akhter Kiani on Friday, telling the court that Farhad had at least two legal cases registered against him in Muzaffarabad and Dhirkot in PoK, local reports mentioned. After the petition by the poet's wife, IHC judge Kiani asked Farhad Shah to be produced in court. Also read: Iranian forces open fire in Pakistan's Balochistan, killing four and injuring two amid ongoing border tension Advocate Imaan Mazaari, who has been representing the poet, said later that the Additional Attorney General admitted in the court that Farhad was currently present on a "foreign land" and thus could not be produced in the court. A report by Pakistan Today mentioned that the Additional Attorney General said Kashmir is a foreign territory with its own constitution and its own courts. He further added that the judgements of Pakistani courts in PoK are considered judgements of foreign courts. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Pakistan Govt's Additional Attorney General (AAG) stated in the Islamabad High Court that Kashmir (POK) is a foreign territory. So finally, Pakistan is also accepting the fact that what they call Azad Kashmir is actually Pakistan occupied Kashmir (POK). pic.twitter.com/cxTGM7xKM0 — Anshul Saxena (@AskAnshul) June 1, 2024 × AIR reported that Justice Kiani countered that if PoK was a foreign territory as he mentioned then how did the Pakistani military and Pakistani Rangers enter the land? Notably, the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is an integral part of India. But the region under the illegal occupation of Pakistan since 1947. India has often reiterated the same, with Indian Home Minister Amit Shah recently saying during an election rally that "Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) was ours, is ours and will remain ours… and we will take it… no one can stop us." He said, "These AAP and Congress leaders say 'don't demand PoK from Pakistan, they have atom bomb', but we will take it as the BJP is not afraid of any bomb." (With inputs from agencies)

‘PoK is foreign territory’: Pakistan admits in Islamabad High Court

<p>The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday (May 8) ordered the transfer of former prime minister Imran Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, from the Banigala residence to Adiala Jail, her lawyer said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In her petition to the Islamabad HC, Bibi accused the authorities of violating her privacy and serving contaminated food in her home cell.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She and her lawyers also said that the Banigala residence, which had been declared a sub-jail, was dominated by men. The prison staff has denied the claims.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Bibi further accused the authorities of detaining her in one room at Khan's hilltop mansion in Islamabad. The couple has been detained since January conviction on charges of illegally selling state gifts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per local reports, Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb pronounced the verdict, which was reserved on May 2 after hearing arguments of both parties.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her party and a local administration official Afzaal Ahmad said that the authorities complied with her request of getting shifted to jail shortly after the court issued the order.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a statement, the party said that the authorities were ordered by the court to shift her to Adiala jail in the garrison city of Rawalpindi, where Khan is serving his 14-year sentence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the last hearing, Justice Aurangzeb said, "It appears that the decision to relocate Bushra Bibi to Bani Gala had been predetermined. If I am forcibly confined to my home, I would be deeply pleased. How can a prisoner's property be converted into a sub-jail against his or her will."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Adiala jail superintendent had said in March that Bibi could not be transferred to the prison owing to "security risks".&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday (May 8) ordered the transfer of former prime minister Imran Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, from the Banigala residence to Adiala Jail, her lawyer said.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday (May 8) ordered the transfer of former prime minister Imran Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, from the Banigala residence to Adiala Jail, her lawyer said. In her petition to the Islamabad HC, Bibi accused the authorities of violating her privacy and serving contaminated food in her home cell. She and her lawyers also said that the Banigala residence, which had been declared a sub-jail, was dominated by men. The prison staff has denied the claims. Also read: Afghanistan: Three police personnel killed, five injured after blast in Faizabad city Bibi further accused the authorities of detaining her in one room at Khan's hilltop mansion in Islamabad. The couple has been detained since January conviction on charges of illegally selling state gifts. As per local reports, Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb pronounced the verdict, which was reserved on May 2 after hearing arguments of both parties. Her party and a local administration official Afzaal Ahmad said that the authorities complied with her request of getting shifted to jail shortly after the court issued the order. Also read: PPP yet to take a call on joining Pakistan government after recent offers In a statement, the party said that the authorities were ordered by the court to shift her to Adiala jail in the garrison city of Rawalpindi, where Khan is serving his 14-year sentence. During the last hearing, Justice Aurangzeb said, "It appears that the decision to relocate Bushra Bibi to Bani Gala had been predetermined. If I am forcibly confined to my home, I would be deeply pleased. How can a prisoner's property be converted into a sub-jail against his or her will." The Adiala jail superintendent had said in March that Bibi could not be transferred to the prison owing to "security risks". (With inputs from agencies)

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan’s wife moved to jail on her request. Here’s why

<p>At least eight Islamabad High Court judges have received mysterious letters reportedly containing 'anthrax', Pakistan-based ARY News reported on Tuesday (Apr 2). The letters did not have the&nbsp;address of the sender.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Anthrax is a serious infectious disease and its powder form is purified anthrax spores. It is processed so that it can spread through the air as it floats and can be breathed in. For decades, anthrax has been used as a weapon around the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A team of experts from the Islamabad Police reached the premises of the High Court to analyse the situation after suspicious letters were discovered.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The investigation focussed on the determination of the nature of the powder and its potential threat. The report cited sources as saying that along with the powder, the letters also contain threatening signs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The letter was reportedly written by a woman named Resham. However, her address was not specified. Islamabad High Court took measures by summoning top officials of the police to provide updates.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Signs and symptoms of anthrax infection include skin sores, vomiting and shock. Mostly flu-like symptoms are present such as fever, fatigue, body aches, and sore throat. It majorly depends on how a person or animal has been infected.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>The 2001 anthrax attacks in the US</strong></h2>

<p>On September 18, 2001, letters containing anthrax spores were mailed to several news media offices and government officials.</p>

<p>It led to the deaths of five people and 17 infections. This happened just one week after the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


At least eight Islamabad High Court judges have received mysterious letters reportedly containing 'anthrax', Pakistan-based ARY News reported on Tuesday (Apr 2).

At least eight Islamabad High Court judges have received mysterious letters reportedly containing 'anthrax', Pakistan-based ARY News reported on Tuesday (Apr 2). The letters did not have the address of the sender. Anthrax is a serious infectious disease and its powder form is purified anthrax spores. It is processed so that it can spread through the air as it floats and can be breathed in. For decades, anthrax has been used as a weapon around the world. A team of experts from the Islamabad Police reached the premises of the High Court to analyse the situation after suspicious letters were discovered. Also read: Old landmine explodes in southeastern Afghanistan; nine children killed The investigation focussed on the determination of the nature of the powder and its potential threat. The report cited sources as saying that along with the powder, the letters also contain threatening signs. The letter was reportedly written by a woman named Resham. However, her address was not specified. Islamabad High Court took measures by summoning top officials of the police to provide updates. Signs and symptoms of anthrax infection include skin sores, vomiting and shock. Mostly flu-like symptoms are present such as fever, fatigue, body aches, and sore throat. It majorly depends on how a person or animal has been infected. Also read: Islamabad High Court suspends Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi's sentence in Toshakhana case Watch: Pakistan's Islamabad High Court judges receive mysterious letters × The 2001 anthrax attacks in the US On September 18, 2001, letters containing anthrax spores were mailed to several news media offices and government officials. It led to the deaths of five people and 17 infections. This happened just one week after the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States. (With inputs from agencies)

Islamabad High Court judges receive mysterious letters laced with ‘anthrax’

In Pakistan, the Islamabad High Court judges have received mysterious letters containing powder. Investigations have now revealed that the powder is anthrax. Stay tuned to learn more!

Pakistan's Islamabad High Court judges receive mysterious letters

A major backdoor clash between the judiciary and Pakistan's intelligence agency has come out into the open as the Islamabad high court has sought action directed at Inter-Services Intelligence's (ISI) "interference" in judicial matters.

Spy agencies 'interfering' in Pakistan judiciary?

<p>A court in Pakistan on Thursday (Sept 21) directed the troubled former Prime Minister Imran Khan to appear in a case related to his alleged “un-Islamic” third marriage.</p>

<p>According to the allegations, the cricketer-turned-politician tied the knot with his wife Bushra Bibi in an “un-Islamic” fashion, a criminal offence in Pakistan.</p>

<p>The Islamabad High Court directed him to appear on September 25, as per an order issued by civil Judge Qudratullah to the Superintendent of Attock prison.</p>

<p>The court also advised Imran Khan’s lawyers to prepare arguments to be submitted before the court next week in the same case.</p>

<h2><strong>What are the allegations against Khan?</strong></h2>

<p>The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman is accused of marrying his third wife Bushra Bibi even as her 'Iddat' was going on.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Iddat refers to the Islamic practice of a woman abstaining from marriage for a period of time after getting divorced or becoming a widow.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, a petition was filed against Imran Khan alleging criminal conduct. The petition accused Khan and his wife of cohabiting after their initial "nikkah" during Bushra Bibi's Iddat period.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Pakistan: Big win for Imran Khan against govt</strong></p>

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<p>Khan has been incarcerated following his conviction in the Toshakhana case, with his arrest taking place at his Zaman Park residence in Lahore on August 5.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Brief timeline of the case</strong></h2>

<p>In July, the PTI chairman challenged the trial court's decision to admit a petition concerning the alleged unlawful marriage, resulting in a detailed judgment by Judicial Magistrate Qudratullah on July 18.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This ruling declared the petition admissible and summoned both Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi to appear in court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, on July 14, Islamabad Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Azam Khan transferred the case to the judicial magistrate, overturning another civil court's ruling that deemed the plea against the marriage's legality inadmissible.</p>

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<p>In his petition, the former Pakistan PM said that the allegations mentioned in the private complaint do not constitute an offence within the ambit of Section 496 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC).</p>

<p>It further stated, “Thus continuation of the trial would amount to the abuse of the process of law.”</p>

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A court in Pakistan on Thursday (Sept 21) directed the troubled former Prime Minister Imran Khan to appear in a case related to his alleged “un-Islamic” third marriage.

A court in Pakistan on Thursday (Sept 21) directed the troubled former Prime Minister Imran Khan to appear in a case related to his alleged “un-Islamic” third marriage. According to the allegations, the cricketer-turned-politician tied the knot with his wife Bushra Bibi in an “un-Islamic” fashion, a criminal offence in Pakistan. The Islamabad High Court directed him to appear on September 25, as per an order issued by civil Judge Qudratullah to the Superintendent of Attock prison. The court also advised Imran Khan’s lawyers to prepare arguments to be submitted before the court next week in the same case. What are the allegations against Khan? The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman is accused of marrying his third wife Bushra Bibi even as her 'Iddat' was going on. Iddat refers to the Islamic practice of a woman abstaining from marriage for a period of time after getting divorced or becoming a widow. Earlier, a petition was filed against Imran Khan alleging criminal conduct. The petition accused Khan and his wife of cohabiting after their initial "nikkah" during Bushra Bibi's Iddat period. Watch: Pakistan: Big win for Imran Khan against govt × Khan has been incarcerated following his conviction in the Toshakhana case, with his arrest taking place at his Zaman Park residence in Lahore on August 5. Brief timeline of the case In July, the PTI chairman challenged the trial court's decision to admit a petition concerning the alleged unlawful marriage, resulting in a detailed judgment by Judicial Magistrate Qudratullah on July 18. This ruling declared the petition admissible and summoned both Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi to appear in court. Additionally, on July 14, Islamabad Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Azam Khan transferred the case to the judicial magistrate, overturning another civil court's ruling that deemed the plea against the marriage's legality inadmissible. Also read: Pakistan: PTI party urges Chief Justice to schedule early hearings of Imran Khan`s cases In his petition, the former Pakistan PM said that the allegations mentioned in the private complaint do not constitute an offence within the ambit of Section 496 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC). It further stated, “Thus continuation of the trial would amount to the abuse of the process of law.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Pakistan: Court summons Imran Khan over ‘un-Islamic’ marriage with third wife

<p>Special arrangements were made for the former prime minister in Attock jail, right from serving delicious chicken and mutton cooked in desi ghee to providing a special comfortable bed and chair.</p>

<p>The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday (August 29) suspended former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s three-year jail sentence in the Toshakhana case (state gifts). It means that the Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman will soon be set free; although he won’t be able to fight the upcoming national elections until his sentence is completely annulled.</p>

<p>Imran may have gotten the final relief from the court now, but his time in jail wasn’t that miserable at all.</p>

<p>In fact, according to media reports, he was getting five-star facilities in Attock Jail of Punjab too. Special arrangements were made for the former prime minister, right from serving delicious chicken and mutton cooked in desi ghee to providing a special comfortable bed and chair.</p>

<h2><strong>Imran got special treatment in jail</strong></h2>

<p>According to New Day Express, the Attock jail authorities made sure Imran gets to enjoy his stay in the barrack as much as possible. The jail administration made the toilet bigger in size.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The washroom was adorned with amenities like a shower, tissue holder, towels and other things that are not available to common inmates. Also, a large sink was installed to let the PTI chief wash clothes with ease.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Pak Court to announce verdict on Imran Khan's plea in Toshakhana Case</strong></p>

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<p>At least 53 personnel were deployed to provide Imran Khan security inside the jail premises. Not only that, according to his wishes, he was served special chicken and mutton twice a week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khan also got a comfortable bed, pillows, a chair and a special mat. A cooler was also installed to let Imran sleep in peace during hot nights. Before sleeping, he was also given some books to read.</p>

<h2><strong>Imran’s party claims former PM got ‘B-class’ treatment</strong></h2>

<p>Contrary to reports emerging in Pakistan media, Imran Khan’s own party says the PTI chief was actually offered ‘B-class’ treatment.</p>

<p>Dawn reported Imran’s lawyer as saying, “The prison authorities were kept 'absolutely in the dark'&nbsp;about the plan to shift Imran Khan to Attock Jail.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/relief-for-imran-khan-as-pakistan-court-suspends-jail-sentence-grants-bail-630173"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Relief for Imran Khan as Pakistan court suspends jail sentence in Toshakhana case</strong></a></p>

<p>Khan’s aide on legal affairs Naeem Haider said the prison had been turned into a no-go area and Khan was not even allowed to meet his supporters and lawyers.</p>

<p>PTI spokesperson Raoof Hasan said that the legal team was not allowed to meet Imran Khan as the jail administration “straight away refused to allow a meeting”.</p>

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Special arrangements were made for the former prime minister in Attock jail, right from serving delicious chicken and mutton cooked in desi ghee to providing a special comfortable bed and chair.

Special arrangements were made for the former prime minister in Attock jail, right from serving delicious chicken and mutton cooked in desi ghee to providing a special comfortable bed and chair. The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday (August 29) suspended former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s three-year jail sentence in the Toshakhana case (state gifts). It means that the Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman will soon be set free; although he won’t be able to fight the upcoming national elections until his sentence is completely annulled. Imran may have gotten the final relief from the court now, but his time in jail wasn’t that miserable at all. In fact, according to media reports, he was getting five-star facilities in Attock Jail of Punjab too. Special arrangements were made for the former prime minister, right from serving delicious chicken and mutton cooked in desi ghee to providing a special comfortable bed and chair. Imran got special treatment in jail According to New Day Express, the Attock jail authorities made sure Imran gets to enjoy his stay in the barrack as much as possible. The jail administration made the toilet bigger in size. The washroom was adorned with amenities like a shower, tissue holder, towels and other things that are not available to common inmates. Also, a large sink was installed to let the PTI chief wash clothes with ease. Watch: Pak Court to announce verdict on Imran Khan's plea in Toshakhana Case × At least 53 personnel were deployed to provide Imran Khan security inside the jail premises. Not only that, according to his wishes, he was served special chicken and mutton twice a week. Khan also got a comfortable bed, pillows, a chair and a special mat. A cooler was also installed to let Imran sleep in peace during hot nights. Before sleeping, he was also given some books to read. Imran’s party claims former PM got ‘B-class’ treatment Contrary to reports emerging in Pakistan media, Imran Khan’s own party says the PTI chief was actually offered ‘B-class’ treatment. Dawn reported Imran’s lawyer as saying, “The prison authorities were kept 'absolutely in the dark' about the plan to shift Imran Khan to Attock Jail.” Also read: Relief for Imran Khan as Pakistan court suspends jail sentence in Toshakhana case Khan’s aide on legal affairs Naeem Haider said the prison had been turned into a no-go area and Khan was not even allowed to meet his supporters and lawyers. PTI spokesperson Raoof Hasan said that the legal team was not allowed to meet Imran Khan as the jail administration “straight away refused to allow a meeting”. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Delicious curries, a big bed & more: Imran Khan's time in jail was not as bad, reports suggest

<p>Jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday (August 29) received relief after&nbsp;the Islamabad High Court (IHC) suspended his three-year sentence in the Toshakhana case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and&nbsp;Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahan­giri presided over the hearing and announced the much-anticipated verdict.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The copy of the judgment will be available shortly...all we are saying now is that [Imran’s] request has been approved,” said&nbsp;Farooq.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khan's lawyer Naeem Panjutha also confirmed the decision and said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief's request had been approved by the court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Chief Justice has accepted our request, while suspending the sentence, he has said that a detailed decision will be taken later," posted&nbsp;Panjutha on X, formerly known as Twitter.</p>

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<p>Although Khan has received the judgement in his favour, it remains unknown if he will be released from the Attock jail where he has been imprisoned since being arrested by the Karachi police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was earlier this month (August 5) that the&nbsp;Islamabad trial court sentenced Khan to three years in prison in the Toshakhana case and banned him from politics for five years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Subsequently, Khan filed an appeal in the HC against the conviction while approaching the Supreme Court to remand the case back to the trial judge who convicted him. After the arrest, a pre-recorded video of Khan was released by his party wherein he urged his supporters to not stop protesting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“My Pakistanis, by the time this message reaches you, I will be arrested and put in jail. My only appeal to you is not to sit quietly at home. The struggle that I am going through, it is not for myself, it is for you. This struggle is for your generations. If you don't stand up for your rights, (but) live the life of a slave...Mind you, slaves have no life of their own. Slaves are like ants on land. They don’t make it to greater heights," said Khan.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-court-drops-sedition-case-against-imran-khan-629927"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Pakistan court drops sedition case against Imran Khan</strong></a></p>

<p>The verdict by the HC comes a week after the SC acknowledged 'procedural defects' in Khan's conviction. However, the apex court opted to wait for the HC's decision on Khan's plea.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is the Toshakhana corruption case?</strong></h2>

<p>The PTI chief is accused of concealing, in his asset declarations, details of the gifts he retained from the Toshakhana - the treasury&nbsp;established in 1974, where presents given to government officials from foreign officials are kept. The case came to the fore in August 2022 when the coalition government led by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) filed the case against Imran.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was alleged that Khan pocketed $36 million from selling three watches gifted to him. It is alleged that he never deposited some gifts in the treasury, violating the rule as the&nbsp;prime minister is allowed to retain the gifts only after paying a certain amount. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) later said it had disqualified Khan under Article 63(1)(p) of the constitution.</p>

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Jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday (August 29) received relief after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) suspended his three-year sentence in the Toshakhana case.

Jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday (August 29) received relief after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) suspended his three-year sentence in the Toshakhana case. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri presided over the hearing and announced the much-anticipated verdict. “The copy of the judgment will be available shortly...all we are saying now is that [Imran’s] request has been approved,” said Farooq. Khan's lawyer Naeem Panjutha also confirmed the decision and said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief's request had been approved by the court. "The Chief Justice has accepted our request, while suspending the sentence, he has said that a detailed decision will be taken later," posted Panjutha on X, formerly known as Twitter. چیف جسٹس صاحب نے ہماری درخواست منظور کر لی،سزا معطل کرتے ہوۓ کہا ہے کہ تفصیلی فیصلہ بعد میں لے لیجیے گا. — Naeem Haider Panjutha (@NaeemPanjuthaa) August 29, 2023 × Although Khan has received the judgement in his favour, it remains unknown if he will be released from the Attock jail where he has been imprisoned since being arrested by the Karachi police. It was earlier this month (August 5) that the Islamabad trial court sentenced Khan to three years in prison in the Toshakhana case and banned him from politics for five years. Subsequently, Khan filed an appeal in the HC against the conviction while approaching the Supreme Court to remand the case back to the trial judge who convicted him. After the arrest, a pre-recorded video of Khan was released by his party wherein he urged his supporters to not stop protesting. “My Pakistanis, by the time this message reaches you, I will be arrested and put in jail. My only appeal to you is not to sit quietly at home. The struggle that I am going through, it is not for myself, it is for you. This struggle is for your generations. If you don't stand up for your rights, (but) live the life of a slave...Mind you, slaves have no life of their own. Slaves are like ants on land. They don’t make it to greater heights," said Khan. Also read | Pakistan court drops sedition case against Imran Khan The verdict by the HC comes a week after the SC acknowledged 'procedural defects' in Khan's conviction. However, the apex court opted to wait for the HC's decision on Khan's plea. What is the Toshakhana corruption case? The PTI chief is accused of concealing, in his asset declarations, details of the gifts he retained from the Toshakhana - the treasury established in 1974, where presents given to government officials from foreign officials are kept. The case came to the fore in August 2022 when the coalition government led by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) filed the case against Imran. It was alleged that Khan pocketed $36 million from selling three watches gifted to him. It is alleged that he never deposited some gifts in the treasury, violating the rule as the prime minister is allowed to retain the gifts only after paying a certain amount. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) later said it had disqualified Khan under Article 63(1)(p) of the constitution. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Relief for Imran Khan as Pakistan court suspends jail sentence in Toshakhana case

<p>In a major relief for Imran Khan, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday declared “void” the sessions court's verdict in the Toshakhana case against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman.</p>

<p>Chief Justice Amir Farooq said that the Toshakhana case against Khan was inadmissible and returned the matter to the trial court, ordering that the PTI's counsel arguments be heard again and reconsidered.</p>

<p>The verdict came a day after the PTI chief urged the court that Justice Farooq be recused from the bench.</p>

<p>“The application in question shall be deemed to be pending and decided afresh by the learned trial court within seven days from the receipt of this judgment, keeping in view the law in question and observations made above,” the court order reads, according to Dawn.com.</p>

<p>On May 10, the 70-year-old embattled leader was indicted by Additional Sessions Judge Humayun Dilawar, who rejected objections about the admissibility of the case.</p>

<p>The PTI chief then sought IHC’s attention which had stayed criminal proceedings on the case till June 8.</p>

<p>The petition filed by Khan objected to filing a complaint after a specified period. His lawyer, Khawaja Haris, maintained that a complaint could only be filed within four months of submitting the return.</p>

<p>Following the verdict, Khan’s lawyer, Gohar Khan told reporters outside the court that the case was dismissed due to a lack of grounds to maintain it.</p>

<p>“The reference filed by the ECP against the PTI chief in October 2022 has been dismissed due to lack of grounds for maintaining it.”</p>

<h2><strong>Toshakhana case</strong></h2>

<p>The case, filed by the ruling party lawmakers, is based on a reference filed by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), alleging that Khan “deliberately concealed” details of the gifts he retained from the Toshaskhana — a repository where presents handed to government officials from foreign officials are kept — during his time as the prime minister and proceeds from their reported sales.</p>

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<p>Imran had to go through a number of legal issues for training the gifts, ultimately leading to his disqualification as a lawmaker by the poll body.</p>

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<p>On October 21, 2022, the ECP&nbsp;concluded&nbsp;that the former premier had indeed made “false statements and incorrect declarations” regarding the gifts.</p>

<p>Khan was accused of misusing his 2018 to 2022 premiership to buy and sell gifts in state possession that were received during visits abroad and worth more than Rs140 million ($635,000).</p>

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In a major relief for Imran Khan, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday declared “void” the sessions court's verdict in the Toshakhana case against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman.

In a major relief for Imran Khan, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday declared “void” the sessions court's verdict in the Toshakhana case against the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman. Chief Justice Amir Farooq said that the Toshakhana case against Khan was inadmissible and returned the matter to the trial court, ordering that the PTI's counsel arguments be heard again and reconsidered. The verdict came a day after the PTI chief urged the court that Justice Farooq be recused from the bench. “The application in question shall be deemed to be pending and decided afresh by the learned trial court within seven days from the receipt of this judgment, keeping in view the law in question and observations made above,” the court order reads, according to Dawn.com. On May 10, the 70-year-old embattled leader was indicted by Additional Sessions Judge Humayun Dilawar, who rejected objections about the admissibility of the case. The PTI chief then sought IHC’s attention which had stayed criminal proceedings on the case till June 8. The petition filed by Khan objected to filing a complaint after a specified period. His lawyer, Khawaja Haris, maintained that a complaint could only be filed within four months of submitting the return. Following the verdict, Khan’s lawyer, Gohar Khan told reporters outside the court that the case was dismissed due to a lack of grounds to maintain it. “The reference filed by the ECP against the PTI chief in October 2022 has been dismissed due to lack of grounds for maintaining it.” Toshakhana case The case, filed by the ruling party lawmakers, is based on a reference filed by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), alleging that Khan “deliberately concealed” details of the gifts he retained from the Toshaskhana — a repository where presents handed to government officials from foreign officials are kept — during his time as the prime minister and proceeds from their reported sales. Also read | Mass shooting in Philadelphia: Four dead, two injured, one suspect arrested Imran had to go through a number of legal issues for training the gifts, ultimately leading to his disqualification as a lawmaker by the poll body. Also read | Massive solar flare causes radio blackout in US and Pacific Ocean On October 21, 2022, the ECP concluded that the former premier had indeed made “false statements and incorrect declarations” regarding the gifts. Khan was accused of misusing his 2018 to 2022 premiership to buy and sell gifts in state possession that were received during visits abroad and worth more than Rs140 million ($635,000). (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Islamabad High Court declares Toshakhana case against Pak’s ex-PM Imran Khan 'inadmissible'

<p>Islamabad High Court on Monday rejected former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s petition seeking a change of court venue that had cited ‘fragile’ security situation on the premises.</p>

<p>Khan’s lawyers wanted his cases to be heard in “comparatively secure premises” of the Federal Judicial Complex (FJC) in Sector G-11 from Sector F-8 Markaz.</p>

<p>The plea claimed that the fragile law and order situation on the premises of the sessions court in Sector F-8 Markaz is not ‘convenient’ for Khan to appear in the relevant judicial magistrates’ trial courts.</p>

<p>However, on Monday, the court rejected his plea stating, “In case if the decision is against you then you can come back to this court.”</p>

<p>The chief of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has been granted protective bail by the court till June 12. These cases were based on the FIRs registered in four police stations in Islamabad.</p>

<p>The FIRs registered have accused Khan of inciting people to block the main highways and attack the police officials on May 9. In another couple of FIRs, Khan is also facing charges of abetting attacks on police officials.</p>

<h2><strong>Imran Khan supporters say their businesses targeted in Pakistan</strong></h2>

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<p>In an FIR registered with Kohsar Police, the former PM, his spouse Bushra Bibi, Shahzad Akbar, and Zulfi Bukhari were accused of misuse of a shop receipt to sell Toshakhana watches.</p>

<p>Earlier in March, at least 25 people were injured and 30 automobiles and a police chowki were set on fire during clashes between the police and PTI supporters in Islamabad when former prime minister Imran Khan arrived at the Federal Judicial Complex (FJC) to attend hearing in the Toshakhana case.</p>

<h2><strong>Khan’s breaks silence on the exodus</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, in an informal interaction with the reporters on the court’s premises, Khan spoked about the mass exodus of leaders from the party, following a crackdown by the establishment in the wake of the May 9 riots, during which several military installations were targeted.</p>

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<p>“The plan is clear, a new party has been formed (by the defectors). There makes no difference on whosoever comes or leaves. I don’t feel bad about people leaving the party, in reality they’ve damaged themselves. I am not a traitor, in reality my own party leaders backstabbed me,” he said.</p>

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<p>On Friday, scores of disgruntled leaders who quit PTI party formed a new political party allegedly backed by the powerful military.</p>

<p>Khan’s old friend and sugar tycoon Jahangir Khan Tareen, who lead 100 former PTI workers who quit the party in the wake of May 9 attacks on military installations, announced the launch of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party in Lahore.</p>

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Islamabad High Court on Monday rejected former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s petition seeking a change of court venue that had cited ‘fragile’ security situation on the premises.

Islamabad High Court on Monday rejected former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s petition seeking a change of court venue that had cited ‘fragile’ security situation on the premises. Khan’s lawyers wanted his cases to be heard in “comparatively secure premises” of the Federal Judicial Complex (FJC) in Sector G-11 from Sector F-8 Markaz. The plea claimed that the fragile law and order situation on the premises of the sessions court in Sector F-8 Markaz is not ‘convenient’ for Khan to appear in the relevant judicial magistrates’ trial courts. However, on Monday, the court rejected his plea stating, “In case if the decision is against you then you can come back to this court.” The chief of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has been granted protective bail by the court till June 12. These cases were based on the FIRs registered in four police stations in Islamabad. The FIRs registered have accused Khan of inciting people to block the main highways and attack the police officials on May 9. In another couple of FIRs, Khan is also facing charges of abetting attacks on police officials. Imran Khan supporters say their businesses targeted in Pakistan In an FIR registered with Kohsar Police, the former PM, his spouse Bushra Bibi, Shahzad Akbar, and Zulfi Bukhari were accused of misuse of a shop receipt to sell Toshakhana watches. Earlier in March, at least 25 people were injured and 30 automobiles and a police chowki were set on fire during clashes between the police and PTI supporters in Islamabad when former prime minister Imran Khan arrived at the Federal Judicial Complex (FJC) to attend hearing in the Toshakhana case. Khan’s breaks silence on the exodus Meanwhile, in an informal interaction with the reporters on the court’s premises, Khan spoked about the mass exodus of leaders from the party, following a crackdown by the establishment in the wake of the May 9 riots, during which several military installations were targeted. Also read | More than 100 leaders, who quit Imran Khan’s PTI, form new party allegedly backed by military “The plan is clear, a new party has been formed (by the defectors). There makes no difference on whosoever comes or leaves. I don’t feel bad about people leaving the party, in reality they’ve damaged themselves. I am not a traitor, in reality my own party leaders backstabbed me,” he said. Also read | Pakistan: Imran Khan gets bail from Islamabad high court in lawyer’s murder case On Friday, scores of disgruntled leaders who quit PTI party formed a new political party allegedly backed by the powerful military. Khan’s old friend and sugar tycoon Jahangir Khan Tareen, who lead 100 former PTI workers who quit the party in the wake of May 9 attacks on military installations, announced the launch of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party in Lahore. He also said that the party will fight in the upcoming general elections to be held in October. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Islamabad High Court rejects Imran Khan’s plea seeking change of court venue

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has secured bail on Thursday from the Islamabad High Court over murder charges, blocking his arrest for 14 days. The ousted prime minister is now free on bail in several other cases.

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan gets protective bail on murder charges

<p>Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan was on Friday granted two-week bail by Islamabad High Court in all lawsuits faced by him, including the Al-Qadir Trust case.</p>

<p>Khan was granted bail by a division bench comprising Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb and Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz in the Al-Qadir Trust case after the bail plea of the PTI chief was heard at courtroom No.2.</p>

<p>The court further stated that the authorities cannot arrest Khan in any case registered after May 9 till May 17.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bail was granted a day after Khan's arrest from the IHC premises was termed as “invalid and unlawful" by the Supreme Court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The court has granted Imran Khan a two weeks interim bail and has directed the authorities not to arrest him in the (graft) case," said Khan's lawyer Khawaja Haris while speaking to reporters.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khan's lawyer also said that a plea has been submitted by them for the handover of Khan's mobile phone and for providing&nbsp;bulletproof vehicles to the leader for his security.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PTI lawyers gathered in large numbers in front of the court before the hearing and shouted "Khan your devotees are countless" and "the lawyers are alive", as the leader raised his fist above his head. However, the legal troubles for Khan don't seem to end soon.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Pakistan's interior minister has pledged to ensure that Khan is re-arrested. Since getting ousted from power in April 2022, Khan became tangled in multiple legal cases.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khan was arrested in the Al-Qadir Trust case on Tuesday from the Islamabad High Court premises when he was just making a regular court appearance in the capital.</p>

<p>His sudden arrest was followed by two days of chaos as thousands of his supporters rampaged through cities in protest, blocking roads and setting buildings on fire.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the police and hospitals, at least nine people were killed in the unrest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the wake of escalating tensions within the country over Khan's arrest, Islamabad Police on Friday tweeted, "Organised propaganda is being done against the law enforcement agencies under planning. Agitated protesters are present at several places with stones, slingshots, sticks and petrol bombs. The situation in Islamabad is peaceful and roads are open. Wherever the protesters tried to block the road, immediate action was taken."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Troops of the Pakistan Army are patrolling different highways. Citizens are requested to cooperate with the police in establishing public order. Rangers, Punjab Police, FC and Islamabad Police are there to maintain public order. Punjab Police has been present for assistance in previous appearances as well," it added. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Thursday, the arrest of Imran Khan was called “invalid and unlawful" by the Supreme Court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial had stated that the arrest was unlawful because it happened inside the court premises, where Khan had reached with an intent to file a bail application.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Your arrest was invalid, so the whole process needs to be backtracked," he said to Khan.</p>

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Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan was on Friday granted two-week bail by Islamabad High Court in all lawsuits faced by him, including the Al-Qadir Trust case.

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan was on Friday granted two-week bail by Islamabad High Court in all lawsuits faced by him, including the Al-Qadir Trust case. Khan was granted bail by a division bench comprising Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb and Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz in the Al-Qadir Trust case after the bail plea of the PTI chief was heard at courtroom No.2. The court further stated that the authorities cannot arrest Khan in any case registered after May 9 till May 17. The bail was granted a day after Khan's arrest from the IHC premises was termed as “invalid and unlawful" by the Supreme Court. "The court has granted Imran Khan a two weeks interim bail and has directed the authorities not to arrest him in the (graft) case," said Khan's lawyer Khawaja Haris while speaking to reporters. Khan's lawyer also said that a plea has been submitted by them for the handover of Khan's mobile phone and for providing bulletproof vehicles to the leader for his security. PTI lawyers gathered in large numbers in front of the court before the hearing and shouted "Khan your devotees are countless" and "the lawyers are alive", as the leader raised his fist above his head. However, the legal troubles for Khan don't seem to end soon. ALSO READ | Supreme Court of Pakistan declares ex-prime minister Imran Khan's arrest unlawful Pakistan's interior minister has pledged to ensure that Khan is re-arrested. Since getting ousted from power in April 2022, Khan became tangled in multiple legal cases. Khan was arrested in the Al-Qadir Trust case on Tuesday from the Islamabad High Court premises when he was just making a regular court appearance in the capital. His sudden arrest was followed by two days of chaos as thousands of his supporters rampaged through cities in protest, blocking roads and setting buildings on fire. According to the police and hospitals, at least nine people were killed in the unrest. In the wake of escalating tensions within the country over Khan's arrest, Islamabad Police on Friday tweeted, "Organised propaganda is being done against the law enforcement agencies under planning. Agitated protesters are present at several places with stones, slingshots, sticks and petrol bombs. The situation in Islamabad is peaceful and roads are open. Wherever the protesters tried to block the road, immediate action was taken." "Troops of the Pakistan Army are patrolling different highways. Citizens are requested to cooperate with the police in establishing public order. Rangers, Punjab Police, FC and Islamabad Police are there to maintain public order. Punjab Police has been present for assistance in previous appearances as well," it added. WATCH | Pakistan government: If released, we'll re-arrest Imran Khan On Thursday, the arrest of Imran Khan was called “invalid and unlawful" by the Supreme Court. Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial had stated that the arrest was unlawful because it happened inside the court premises, where Khan had reached with an intent to file a bail application. "Your arrest was invalid, so the whole process needs to be backtracked," he said to Khan. 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

Islamabad High Court grants two-week bail to Imran Khan in all ongoing cases

<p>Imran Khan, the former Pakistani prime minister, was arrested on Tuesday (May 9)&nbsp;during an appearance&nbsp;at the Islamabad High Court in connection with several lawsuits brought against the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). According to the police, Imran Khan has been arrested in connection with the Al-Qadir Trust case, which also involves his wife and other PTI leaders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the videos of his arrest, Khan can be seen being whisked away into a police van while being surrounded by several policemen. Additionally, a fight also broke out between Imran Khan's supporters and the police.</p>

<p>The footage of Imran Khan's lawyer, who suffered serious injuries while on the premises of the Islamabad High Court, was posted by the PTI.</p>

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<p>The Islamabad Police said that Section 144 had been imposed in the city amidst the outcry. PTI's allegations, that individuals were tortured, were denied by the police. According to the police, Imran Khan's car was encircled due to safety concerns.</p>

<h2><strong>What is the Al-Qadir Trust case?</strong></h2>

<p>Imran Khan is accused of a number of violations across Pakistan, including corruption while serving as Pakistan's prime minister.&nbsp;Khan has been arrested in connection with the Al-Qadir Trust case, the Islamabad Police announced on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The matter is linked to the founding of&nbsp;Al-Qadir University. Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, and other PTI party leaders are alleged to have committed wrongdoing with regard to the Al-Qadir Trust, formed to back the university. The issue concerns an alleged agreement between his government and a real estate magnate that cost Pakistan's struggling economy $50 billion.</p>

<p>In order to establish the Al-Qadir University and provide "quality education" in the Sohawa Tehsil of Punjab's Jhelum area, Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, and his close aides Zulfiqar Bukhari and Babar Awan established the Al-Qadir Project Trust, reported India Today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later, in 2019, Bushra Bibi signed a memorandum with the private real estate firm Bahria Town in order to accept donations from them. The trust later acquired land measuring 458 kanals, 4 marlas, and 58 square feet from Bahria Town as part of their agreement.</p>

<p>However, according to Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, Imran Khan worked out the division of the land and transferred 240 kanals of the donated land in the name of Farah Gogi, a close friend of Bushra Bibi.</p>

<p>According to Sanaullah, the value of this land had been underestimated and Khan obtained his part in the name of the institution. He further said that the previous PM sought to cover up the matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The scam was brought to light when the Pakistani media noted that the trust received 180 million Pakistani rupees even though the documents showed expenses of just 8.52 million Pakistani rupees. Additionally, they questioned why the institution was charging students if it was recognised as a trust.</p>

<p>Imran Khan&nbsp;and a few other ministers are said to have "adjusted" the $50 billion that the British National Crime Agency (NCA) gave to the government, according to a GeoNews report.</p>

<p>Additionally, it is alleged that the PTI leaders received illicit advantages in the form of more than 458 kanals of land in Mouza Bakrala, Sohawa, for the construction of Al Qadir University.</p>

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Imran Khan, the former Pakistani prime minister, was arrested on Tuesday (May 9) during an appearance at the Islamabad High Court in connection with several lawsuits brought against the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

Imran Khan, the former Pakistani prime minister, was arrested on Tuesday (May 9) during an appearance at the Islamabad High Court in connection with several lawsuits brought against the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). According to the police, Imran Khan has been arrested in connection with the Al-Qadir Trust case, which also involves his wife and other PTI leaders. In the videos of his arrest, Khan can be seen being whisked away into a police van while being surrounded by several policemen. Additionally, a fight also broke out between Imran Khan's supporters and the police. The footage of Imran Khan's lawyer, who suffered serious injuries while on the premises of the Islamabad High Court, was posted by the PTI. Imran Khan’s lawyer badly injured inside the premises of IHC. Black day for our democracy and country. pic.twitter.com/iQ8xWsXln7 — PTI (@PTIofficial) May 9, 2023 × The Islamabad Police said that Section 144 had been imposed in the city amidst the outcry. PTI's allegations, that individuals were tortured, were denied by the police. According to the police, Imran Khan's car was encircled due to safety concerns. What is the Al-Qadir Trust case? Imran Khan is accused of a number of violations across Pakistan, including corruption while serving as Pakistan's prime minister. Khan has been arrested in connection with the Al-Qadir Trust case, the Islamabad Police announced on Tuesday. The matter is linked to the founding of Al-Qadir University. Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, and other PTI party leaders are alleged to have committed wrongdoing with regard to the Al-Qadir Trust, formed to back the university. The issue concerns an alleged agreement between his government and a real estate magnate that cost Pakistan's struggling economy $50 billion. In order to establish the Al-Qadir University and provide "quality education" in the Sohawa Tehsil of Punjab's Jhelum area, Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, and his close aides Zulfiqar Bukhari and Babar Awan established the Al-Qadir Project Trust, reported India Today. Later, in 2019, Bushra Bibi signed a memorandum with the private real estate firm Bahria Town in order to accept donations from them. The trust later acquired land measuring 458 kanals, 4 marlas, and 58 square feet from Bahria Town as part of their agreement. However, according to Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, Imran Khan worked out the division of the land and transferred 240 kanals of the donated land in the name of Farah Gogi, a close friend of Bushra Bibi. According to Sanaullah, the value of this land had been underestimated and Khan obtained his part in the name of the institution. He further said that the previous PM sought to cover up the matter. The scam was brought to light when the Pakistani media noted that the trust received 180 million Pakistani rupees even though the documents showed expenses of just 8.52 million Pakistani rupees. Additionally, they questioned why the institution was charging students if it was recognised as a trust. Imran Khan and a few other ministers are said to have "adjusted" the $50 billion that the British National Crime Agency (NCA) gave to the government, according to a GeoNews report. Additionally, it is alleged that the PTI leaders received illicit advantages in the form of more than 458 kanals of land in Mouza Bakrala, Sohawa, for the construction of Al Qadir University. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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