Pakistan the troubled is facing a political crisis for months now some relief from the IMF may have soothed Islamabad's economic walls for now but the political turmoil is still far from over. In the latest, the ruling coalition government brought in an ordinance a late-night decree that tweaked Pakistan's anti-corruption laws to make them more stringent. The move came hours before former Prime Minister Imran Khan was said to appear before the country's Apex anti-graft investigation agency. In a corruption case, the ordinance empowers the national accountability Bureau to arrest a suspect during the inquiry period and it also allows the NAB to remand a suspect for 30 days in custody after arrest before this period was limited to 15 days.

NAB rules tweaked before Imran's appearance

Pakistan the troubled is facing a political crisis for months now some relief from the IMF may have soothed Islamabad's economic walls for now but the political turmoil is still far from over. In the latest, the ruling coalition government brought in an ordinance a late-night decree that tweaked Pakistan's anti-corruption laws to make them more stringent. The move came hours before former Prime Minister Imran Khan was said to appear before the country's Apex anti-graft investigation agency. In a corruption case, the ordinance empowers the national accountability Bureau to arrest a suspect during the inquiry period and it also allows the NAB to remand a suspect for 30 days in custody after arrest before this period was limited to 15 days. To know more watch this interview with Senior Journalist Ashmer Shaheen.

Some relief for Imran from Islamabad High Court

Security and protocols have been increased near former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's residence in Lahore. Security was beefed up ahead of the questioning of PTI Chairperson Imran Khan by the Joint Investigation Team.

Imran Khan summoned in Jinnah House Attack case

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan's arrest in the Qadir Trust case has been termed 'illegal' by the Supreme Court. It said that the way Imran Khan was arrested was wrong and hence ordered 'immediate' release for him.

Pakistan SC authorities involved in Imran Khan's arrest held in contempt

A Supreme Court three-judge special bench resumes hearing into plea seeking simultaneous elections across Pakistan today (27 April) amid growing political tension between the country’s judiciary and parliament.

Pakistan: Three-judge special bench resumes hearing election delay case

Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered top officials to appear before it on April 14 with relevant records to show why funds were not released for holding snap elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa despite clear instructions.

Pakistan Supreme Court urges government to release election funds

The federal cabinet was called to a "emergency" meeting on Sunday to decide whether to contest the Supreme Court's rulings or provide funding to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for the May 14 provincial elections in Punjab.

Pakistan cabinet meets to decide on Punjab elections

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Tuesday declared unconstitutional the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) decision to postpone the Punjab Assembly polls to October 8, and set the date of elections to May 14.

Pak SC strikes down poll body's decision to postpone Punjab polls | | Trending on WION

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered to fix for hearing a plea by former military ruler Pervez Musharraf against a decision by its registrar to not entertain his petition against a special court's high treason verdict.

Pakistan Supreme Court orders to fix for hearing Musharraf's plea against treason verdict

The Chief Justice of Pakistan ordered Shahbaz Sharif to appear before the court to clarify his position regarding appointments of Heads of these companies on hefty salaries

Pakistan Supreme Court summons Nawaz Sharif's brother in corruption case

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