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Former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday (Jul&nbsp;23) refused to undergo polygraph, photogrammetry, and voice matching tests, despite efforts by a Lahore police team to interrogate him regarding a dozen cases linked to the May 9 riots.

A 12-member team, led by DSP Javed Asif and including officials from the Punjab Forensic Science Agency (PFSA), arrived at Adiala Jail, where Khan has been imprisoned for nearly a year, to question the former Pak PM&nbsp;and conduct the necessary forensic tests.

<h2>Imran Khan's distrust of authorities</h2>

As per Pakistani newspaper&nbsp;Dawn reports, Khan initially refused to answer police questions, citing distrust in the authorities and demanded&nbsp;the presence of his lawyers.&nbsp;

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"I am under investigation by many agencies and will not take any tests for now. I will give the police time later regarding different tests," he stated.

However, after assurances from DSP Asif that justice would be ensured, Khan agreed to answer questions for about 15 minutes, but adamantly refused the requested forensic tests.

<h2>Continued non-cooperation</h2>

This was the second visit by the Lahore police team.&nbsp;Previously, on Monday (Jul&nbsp;22), a team led by DSP Javed arrived at Adiala jail at 4 pm and waited for about 3.5 hours to investigate Khan. However, Khan refused to allow the team to proceed with their investigation.

Citing an official privy to the development, Dawn stated that the investigative team&nbsp;informed Khan of his status as a nominated accused person in 12 cases related to anti-terrorism. He was&nbsp;also charged with inciting the public against the state, along with other charges&nbsp;stemming from the violent protests on May&nbsp;9.&nbsp;

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Khan was also reminded that he was on physical remand as allowed by the court, and the investigation officers required his cooperation for interrogation in the cases.

The police officials questioned Khan about various aspects of the May 9 riots, which targeted the Lahore corps commander’s residence, military installations, and public properties.

Following their visit, the police team and PFSA experts briefed Lahore DIG Investigation Zeeshan Asghar on Khan's lack of cooperation. The matter will now be discussed in a meeting of senior police officers who will devise a strategy for a follow-up visit in consultation with the prosecution department.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday (Jul 23) refused to undergo polygraph, photogrammetry, and voice matching tests, despite efforts by a Lahore police team to interrogate him regarding a dozen cases linked to the May 9 riots.

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday (Jul 23) refused to undergo polygraph, photogrammetry, and voice matching tests, despite efforts by a Lahore police team to interrogate him regarding a dozen cases linked to the May 9 riots. A 12-member team, led by DSP Javed Asif and including officials from the Punjab Forensic Science Agency (PFSA), arrived at Adiala Jail, where Khan has been imprisoned for nearly a year, to question the former Pak PM and conduct the necessary forensic tests. Imran Khan's distrust of authorities As per Pakistani newspaper Dawn reports, Khan initially refused to answer police questions, citing distrust in the authorities and demanded the presence of his lawyers. Also read | I'm being caged like a terrorist: Jailed ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan "I am under investigation by many agencies and will not take any tests for now. I will give the police time later regarding different tests," he stated. However, after assurances from DSP Asif that justice would be ensured, Khan agreed to answer questions for about 15 minutes, but adamantly refused the requested forensic tests. Continued non-cooperation This was the second visit by the Lahore police team. Previously, on Monday (Jul 22), a team led by DSP Javed arrived at Adiala jail at 4 pm and waited for about 3.5 hours to investigate Khan. However, Khan refused to allow the team to proceed with their investigation. Citing an official privy to the development, Dawn stated that the investigative team informed Khan of his status as a nominated accused person in 12 cases related to anti-terrorism. He was also charged with inciting the public against the state, along with other charges stemming from the violent protests on May 9. Also read | Pakistan calls out Germany after attack by Afghan nationals on consulate in Frankfurt Khan was also reminded that he was on physical remand as allowed by the court, and the investigation officers required his cooperation for interrogation in the cases. The police officials questioned Khan about various aspects of the May 9 riots, which targeted the Lahore corps commander’s residence, military installations, and public properties. Following their visit, the police team and PFSA experts briefed Lahore DIG Investigation Zeeshan Asghar on Khan's lack of cooperation. The matter will now be discussed in a meeting of senior police officers who will devise a strategy for a follow-up visit in consultation with the prosecution department. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan refuses polygraph and other forensic tests amid May 9 riot investigations

Finally, Farah Khan, the close friend of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi, has broken her silence over the numerous allegations levelled against her, a Geo News report said. &nbsp;

In a statement issued on her official social media accounts, Khan, who is also known as Farah Shahzadi, has denied all the accusations. &nbsp;

"I outrightly condemn all accusations and rumors with regards to myself and my family. I have neither involved myself in politics nor was I ever in a position to interfere in governmental affairs. Those who have attempted to tarnish my character must remember their sisters," Farah wrote. &nbsp;

Several claims have been made against her, alleging involvement in corruption and hoarding wealth. &nbsp;

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"My family has been in a constant state of distress and suffering. For God's sake! Please stop spreading rumors and connecting me and my family with such hearsay," Farah added. &nbsp;

Farah also said that her husband had already given the information about their business. The people, who are related to her, have also denounced the allegations, she added. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The woman has been accused by the Opposition of receiving huge sum of money for getting officers transferred as per their preferences. &nbsp; &nbsp;

An undated photo of her flying with a bag near her feet had surfaced on Twitter. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The picture had been tweeted by Romina Khurshid Alam, MNA, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, who has claimed that the bag in the picture is worth USD 90,000. "Farah Khan, Bushra’s frontwoman who ran away. The bag with her is for $90,000," tweeted Romina. &nbsp; &nbsp;

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Farah has committed this act of corruption under Imran and his wife's orders, Pakistan Muslim League (N) vice president Maryam Nawaz had said. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Farah has made billions from transfers and postings through Punjab chief minister Usman Buzdar, claimed Chaudhry Sarwar, who has been sacked as Punjab governor recently, and Aleem Khan, old friend of Khan and the party financer. &nbsp; &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Finally, Farah Khan, the close friend of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi, has broken her silence over the numerous allegations levelled against her, a Geo News report said.

Finally, Farah Khan, the close friend of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi, has broken her silence over the numerous allegations levelled against her, a Geo News report said. In a statement issued on her official social media accounts, Khan, who is also known as Farah Shahzadi, has denied all the accusations. "I outrightly condemn all accusations and rumors with regards to myself and my family. I have neither involved myself in politics nor was I ever in a position to interfere in governmental affairs. Those who have attempted to tarnish my character must remember their sisters," Farah wrote. Several claims have been made against her, alleging involvement in corruption and hoarding wealth. Also Read: 'Democracy is the best revenge': Pak Opposition leaders welcome SC's decision "My family has been in a constant state of distress and suffering. For God's sake! Please stop spreading rumors and connecting me and my family with such hearsay," Farah added. Farah also said that her husband had already given the information about their business. The people, who are related to her, have also denounced the allegations, she added. The woman has been accused by the Opposition of receiving huge sum of money for getting officers transferred as per their preferences. An undated photo of her flying with a bag near her feet had surfaced on Twitter. Watch: Imran Khan vows to fight back after snub from Pakistan Supreme Court × The picture had been tweeted by Romina Khurshid Alam, MNA, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, who has claimed that the bag in the picture is worth USD 90,000. "Farah Khan, Bushra’s frontwoman who ran away. The bag with her is for $90,000," tweeted Romina. Farah Khan, Bushra’s Frontwoman who ran away . The bag with her is for $90,000. Yes that’s ninety thousand dollars. pic.twitter.com/ESrZOKD3h6 — Romina Khurshid Alam (@MNARomina) April 5, 2022 × Farah has committed this act of corruption under Imran and his wife's orders, Pakistan Muslim League (N) vice president Maryam Nawaz had said. Farah has made billions from transfers and postings through Punjab chief minister Usman Buzdar, claimed Chaudhry Sarwar, who has been sacked as Punjab governor recently, and Aleem Khan, old friend of Khan and the party financer. (With inputs from agencies)

Finally, Pak PM Imran Khan wife Bushra Bibi’s friend Farah Khan breaks silence, denies all accusations  

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To a question, Qureshi said that the ''third force'' in the country did not want to get involved in politics at all and was performing their professional responsibilities.

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Pakistan PM Imran Khan during a meeting with traders on the need to pay taxes recently had harped on the fact that the salary he earns&nbsp;is not enough to run his household.

WION accessed the Pakistan prime minister's payslip which shows Imran gets over 2 lakh as gross salary every month which includes allowances and&nbsp;after deductions it comes to Rs 1,96, 979.

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During his speech, Imran had cited his expenses as an individual and as a public servant to make a point to traders while accusing Opposition leaders of minting money by cheating on taxes.

It is no secret inflation has badly hit the average Pakistani citizen. The Pakistan prime minister has been under fire as a nationwide shortage of wheat has led to a surge in prices of bread and roti.

Pakistan's economy has seen the rupee plummeting as the country battles&nbsp;rampant price rise of various commodities including pulses and flour. Several provinces in the country have reported a shortage of flour.

Despite this, the fact that the Pakistan PM tried to play a political game by trying to identify with an average citizen wouldn't&nbsp;exactly make his countrymen happy. The Pakistan PM's basic pay alone of Rs 107, 280 is enough to feed an average Pakistani household, leave alone the gross amount.

The Pakistan economy has been in doldrums for a while with rising debt with the Pak prime minister himself going to various countries to pick up much-needed aid for the country.

A recent World Bank report had presented gloomy picture for the country stating that the growth in Pakistan had actually decelerated with the Pakistan rupee depreciating nearly twenty per cent and&nbsp;the Budget deficit rising sharply. The report highlighted that revenue collecting had dipped as well.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan during a meeting with traders on the need to pay taxes recently had harped on the fact that the salary he earns is not enough to run his household.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan during a meeting with traders on the need to pay taxes recently had harped on the fact that the salary he earns is not enough to run his household. WION accessed the Pakistan prime minister's payslip which shows Imran gets over 2 lakh as gross salary every month which includes allowances and after deductions it comes to Rs 1,96, 979. During his speech, Imran had cited his expenses as an individual and as a public servant to make a point to traders while accusing Opposition leaders of minting money by cheating on taxes. It is no secret inflation has badly hit the average Pakistani citizen. The Pakistan prime minister has been under fire as a nationwide shortage of wheat has led to a surge in prices of bread and roti. Pakistan's economy has seen the rupee plummeting as the country battles rampant price rise of various commodities including pulses and flour. Several provinces in the country have reported a shortage of flour. Despite this, the fact that the Pakistan PM tried to play a political game by trying to identify with an average citizen wouldn't exactly make his countrymen happy. The Pakistan PM's basic pay alone of Rs 107, 280 is enough to feed an average Pakistani household, leave alone the gross amount. The Pakistan economy has been in doldrums for a while with rising debt with the Pak prime minister himself going to various countries to pick up much-needed aid for the country. A recent World Bank report had presented gloomy picture for the country stating that the growth in Pakistan had actually decelerated with the Pakistan rupee depreciating nearly twenty per cent and the Budget deficit rising sharply. The report highlighted that revenue collecting had dipped as well.

Imran's salary not enough to run household? WION accesses Pak PM's salary slip

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is scheduled to visit <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/death-toll-rises-to-37-in-pakistan-earthquake-as-families-bury-loved-ones-252018">earthquake-hit</a> areas of Mirpur district in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Monday.

He will stay in PoK for two-day and will also inspect the nearby areas on Tuesday.

Khan would be briefed about the damage and rescue relief and rehabilitation operations reported Dawn.

Last week, two <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/one-dead-several-injured-in-58-magnitude-quake-near-jhelum-pakistan-government-official-251783">earthquakes</a> struck PoK and adjoining areas.

Chaudhry Mohammad Tayyab, the divisional commissioner of Mirpur, said that 40 people were killed while 680 others suffered injuries in Mirpur and Jhelum district of Pakistan's Punjab.

Tayyab has said that according to preliminary reports 454 concrete houses and 1200 Katcha houses had been destroyed. Meanwhile, 6,660 concrete and 500 Katcha houses were partially damaged.

Nearly 140 school building and 200 vehicles were also marred by the natural disaster.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/differing-narratives-while-pm-modi-ticks-all-boxes-at-un-pak-pm-harps-on-kashmir-252145">Khan was in New York</a> to attend 74th session of United Nations General Assembly during the disaster.

The Prime Minister had on Friday announced Pakistani Rupees 5 lakh compensation to people killed in the quake.

However, no compensation to injured has been issued yet.

Meanwhile, the government has deployed 22 teams, comprising 107 officials, to survey the area for property losses.

They are expected to file a report in the coming 10 days.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is scheduled to visit earthquake-hit areas of Mirpur district in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Monday. He will stay in PoK for two-day and will also inspect the nearby areas on Tuesday.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is scheduled to visit earthquake-hit areas of Mirpur district in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Monday. He will stay in PoK for two-day and will also inspect the nearby areas on Tuesday. Khan would be briefed about the damage and rescue relief and rehabilitation operations reported Dawn. Last week, two earthquakes struck PoK and adjoining areas. Chaudhry Mohammad Tayyab, the divisional commissioner of Mirpur, said that 40 people were killed while 680 others suffered injuries in Mirpur and Jhelum district of Pakistan's Punjab. Tayyab has said that according to preliminary reports 454 concrete houses and 1200 Katcha houses had been destroyed. Meanwhile, 6,660 concrete and 500 Katcha houses were partially damaged. Nearly 140 school building and 200 vehicles were also marred by the natural disaster. Khan was in New York to attend 74th session of United Nations General Assembly during the disaster. The Prime Minister had on Friday announced Pakistani Rupees 5 lakh compensation to people killed in the quake. However, no compensation to injured has been issued yet. Meanwhile, the government has deployed 22 teams, comprising 107 officials, to survey the area for property losses. They are expected to file a report in the coming 10 days.

Imran Khan to visit earthquake-hit areas in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has decided to roll back the prices of traditional breads - naan and roti - across the country to appease disgruntled citizens facing the brunt of <a href="http://wionews.com/world/soaring-prices-rising-anger-in-imran-khans-pakistan-238092">escalating prices of essential commodities</a>.&nbsp;

According to Pak media, while prices of a piece of naan ranged between Pakistan Rupees 8-10, roti was earlier sold for Pak Rupees 7-8. Khan has decided to roll back the prices of these essential, traditional breads from Rs 12-15 and Rs 10-12 respectively, The Dawn reported. &nbsp;

Pakistan is grappling with a cash-strapped economy. Country's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/pakistan-july-consumer-inflation-accelerates-to-103-239981">consumer inflation rate accelerated</a> to 10.3 per cent year-on-year in July, from 8.9 per cent a month earlier.

The country is facing higher food and fuel prices which is fuelling a growing squeeze on household budgets.

Prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages, which make up a third of the overall basket used to calculate inflation, rose 7.9 per cent with big jumps in the prices of staples including onions, pulses and sugar, news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;

There was also a 143 per cent rise in gas prices and a 23 per cent rise in petrol prices from the same month a year earlier.

PM Khan now faces growing anger over soaring prices.&nbsp;

"The price of tomatoes is touching the skies," 30-year-old Shama Parveen, who walked several kilometres through Karachi's sweltering heat to find cheaper produce, told news agency AFP. "Life has become hard."

"I need to earn at least 1,000 rupees ($6.30) daily to meet my expenses," said 60-year-old Mohammad Ashraf, who sells henna dye.

"Nowadays I can hardly save 500 or 600 rupees... I sometimes think if I fall ill, how could I afford the medicines and treatment? I would die, I think," he said.&nbsp;

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has decided to roll back the prices of traditional breads - naan and roti - across the country to appease disgruntled citizens facing the brunt of escalating prices of essential commodities.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has decided to roll back the prices of traditional breads - naan and roti - across the country to appease disgruntled citizens facing the brunt of escalating prices of essential commodities. According to Pak media, while prices of a piece of naan ranged between Pakistan Rupees 8-10, roti was earlier sold for Pak Rupees 7-8. Khan has decided to roll back the prices of these essential, traditional breads from Rs 12-15 and Rs 10-12 respectively, The Dawn reported. Pakistan is grappling with a cash-strapped economy. Country's consumer inflation rate accelerated to 10.3 per cent year-on-year in July, from 8.9 per cent a month earlier. The country is facing higher food and fuel prices which is fuelling a growing squeeze on household budgets. Prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages, which make up a third of the overall basket used to calculate inflation, rose 7.9 per cent with big jumps in the prices of staples including onions, pulses and sugar, news agency Reuters reported. There was also a 143 per cent rise in gas prices and a 23 per cent rise in petrol prices from the same month a year earlier. PM Khan now faces growing anger over soaring prices. "The price of tomatoes is touching the skies," 30-year-old Shama Parveen, who walked several kilometres through Karachi's sweltering heat to find cheaper produce, told news agency AFP. "Life has become hard." "I need to earn at least 1,000 rupees ($6.30) daily to meet my expenses," said 60-year-old Mohammad Ashraf, who sells henna dye. "Nowadays I can hardly save 500 or 600 rupees... I sometimes think if I fall ill, how could I afford the medicines and treatment? I would die, I think," he said.

In a bid to tackle disgruntled citizens, Pak PM Imran Khan cuts prices of 'naan' and 'roti'

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