Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi and 80 other members of his party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), have been put on a no-fly list. This comes a day after Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asi said that the government is considering imposing a ban on PTI.

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In a further sign of growing pressure on former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi and 80 other members of his party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have been put on a no-fly list.

Pakistan: Imran Khan and his wife put on no-fly list

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Pakistan: Imran khan, wife Bushra Bibi put on no-fly list

After Fawad Chaudhry, now Asad Umar has announced his resignation from the party. Earlier Fawad who was Imran Khan's close aide, and one of the chief architects of his 2018 election win has resigned from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. "My earlier statement where I unequivocally condemned 9th May incidents, I have decided to take a break from politics, therefore, I have resigned from party position and parting ways from Imran Khan," Chaudhry wrote in a tweet on Wednesday evening. Earlier, PTI's top leader and party erstwhile whip Shireen Mazari had also resigned from the party, after condemning violent protests staged by Khan’s supporters on May 9. Watch to know more in this in depth analysis.

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Former foreign minister and senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi was rearrested by Punjab Police from outside Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail and whisked away to an unknown location, minutes after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered his release on Tuesday (May 23).

Former foreign minister and senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi was rearrested by Punjab Police from outside Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail and whisked away to an unknown location, minutes after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered his release on Tuesday (May 23). The IHC had ordered the release of the PTI vice chairman after he submitted an undertaking in front of Justice Miangul Hasan Aurangzeb that he would refrain from creating agitation and inciting party workers, according to local media reports. He had been arrested in cases related to riots and arsons in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Prior to being rearrested, Qureshi encouraged the party workers to continue their struggle for 'true freedom.' He also asserted that he was not leaving the party, contrary to rumours. "As a foreign minister of Pakistan, I defended Pakistan's interests at every forum. I have been in practical politics for 40 years," he said. “I am not leaving the party. I am with the party, I will stay with the party." Imran Khan denounces the arrest PTI chief Imran Khan took to Twitter to denounce the arrest and said the country was being 'governed by law of the jungle'. "Vice Chairman PTI Shah Mehmood Qureshi rearrested after getting bail just like PTI workers and supporters. We are now being governed by law of the jungle, might is right and the only thing standing in its way is our judiciary. The constitution is being brazenly violated along with SC rulings. Police being used to crush PTI, our leaders forced to quit the party," the former prime minister said in a tweet. Vice Chairman PTI Shah Mehmood Qureshi rearrested after getting bail just like PTI workers and supporters. We are now being governed by law of the jungle, might is right and the only thing standing in its way is our judiciary. The constitution is being brazenly violated along… — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) May 23, 2023 × WATCH | Imran Khan blames Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir for arrest Qureshi was one of the top PTI leaders to have been arrested from Islamabad after Imran Khan was taken into custody by the Pakistani Rangers earlier this month. Imran avoids a similar fate While Qureshi was re-arrested, Imran managed to avoid a similar fate on Tuesday when he received bail from an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad in eight different cases till June 8. After hearing arguments from both sides, the court extended the former prime minister's bail. Judge Abbas also instructed the joint investigation team (JIT) to inform the court how they wanted Khan to join the probe. Earlier, Khan had predicted there was an 80 per cent chance that he would be arrested by the authorities when he goes to court in Islamabad. “On Tuesday, I’m going to appear before the court in Islamabad for various bails and there are 80 per cent chances that I will be arrested,” said Imran in an interview. ALSO READ | Former Pak PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi granted bail in different cases Imran accused the ruling disposition of being aligned with the army. He said that by working together, they were “dismantling the democratic system" to keep him out, (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Imran Khan's close aide Shah Mahmood Qureshi arrested minutes after release from jail

Pakistan's former human rights minister and former prime minister Imran Khan's close aide Shireen Mazari on Tuesday resigned from the party and she announced her shocking retirement from active politics after she was arrested by the police over the recent violence.&nbsp;

&nbsp;72-year-old Mazari made the announcement after she was released following her fourth arrest since May 12 when she was picked up by the police from her residence and sent to jail. Mazari had served as the minister for human rights from 2018 to 2022, under the government of Imran Khan.&nbsp;

Speaking at a press conference, &nbsp;she criticised the violence that broke out after Khan was arrested on May 9, adding that a similar undertaking was given by her in the Islamabad High Court.

"Not only the May 9 and 10 violence, but I’ve always condemned every kind of violence especially against state institutions and symbols like the General Headquarters, Supreme Court and Parliament,” she stated.&nbsp;

Mazari then announced that she has resigned from Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party and is also quitting active politics, saying that the arrest had an adverse effect on her health as well as the family.&nbsp;

"From today, I’m not part of PTI or any active party because first [for me are] my family, my mother and kids,” she stated.&nbsp;

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<h2>'Big political loss'&nbsp;</h2>

In the last few days, several PTI leaders have resigned from the party after facing the heat of legal processes, however, those leaders did not share the same stature as that of liberal-minded Mazari.&nbsp;

Mazari's resignation is being seen as a big political loss to the political party.

Civil society, which included journalists, expressed disappointment at her decision and Geo News anchor Hamid Mir called her retirement a "huge loss" for the country's human rights activism and democracy.&nbsp;

Political analyst Mosharraf Zaidi stated the development was “an absolute disgrace for the government, the military and the country at large".&nbsp;

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The police arrested Mazari for the fourth time on Monday after the authorities were directed by the Lahore High Court's Rawalpindi bench to set her free if she was not needed in any other case.

Speaking to the media after the court order, her daughter Imaan Mazari-Hazir said that “the government should think and not destroy homes like this”.

Mazari-Hazir also slammed Khan, saying that "it is a pity that party chief Imran Khan has forgotten the workers and leadership".

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Pakistan's former human rights minister and former prime minister Imran Khan's close aide Shireen Mazari on Tuesday resigned from the party and she announced her shocking retirement from active politics after she was arrested by the police over the recent violence.

Pakistan's former human rights minister and former prime minister Imran Khan's close aide Shireen Mazari on Tuesday resigned from the party and she announced her shocking retirement from active politics after she was arrested by the police over the recent violence. 72-year-old Mazari made the announcement after she was released following her fourth arrest since May 12 when she was picked up by the police from her residence and sent to jail. Mazari had served as the minister for human rights from 2018 to 2022, under the government of Imran Khan. Speaking at a press conference, she criticised the violence that broke out after Khan was arrested on May 9, adding that a similar undertaking was given by her in the Islamabad High Court. "Not only the May 9 and 10 violence, but I’ve always condemned every kind of violence especially against state institutions and symbols like the General Headquarters, Supreme Court and Parliament,” she stated. Mazari then announced that she has resigned from Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party and is also quitting active politics, saying that the arrest had an adverse effect on her health as well as the family. "From today, I’m not part of PTI or any active party because first [for me are] my family, my mother and kids,” she stated. ALSO READ | Imran Khan's close aide Shah Mahmood Qureshi arrested minutes after release from jail 'Big political loss' In the last few days, several PTI leaders have resigned from the party after facing the heat of legal processes, however, those leaders did not share the same stature as that of liberal-minded Mazari. Mazari's resignation is being seen as a big political loss to the political party. Civil society, which included journalists, expressed disappointment at her decision and Geo News anchor Hamid Mir called her retirement a "huge loss" for the country's human rights activism and democracy. Political analyst Mosharraf Zaidi stated the development was “an absolute disgrace for the government, the military and the country at large". WATCH | In Pakistan, PTI leaders re-arrested minutes after release ordered by Islamabad High Court | WION The police arrested Mazari for the fourth time on Monday after the authorities were directed by the Lahore High Court's Rawalpindi bench to set her free if she was not needed in any other case. Speaking to the media after the court order, her daughter Imaan Mazari-Hazir said that “the government should think and not destroy homes like this”. Mazari-Hazir also slammed Khan, saying that "it is a pity that party chief Imran Khan has forgotten the workers and leadership". (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Pakistan: Imran Khan receives another shock after close aide Shireen Mazari quits party

Pakistan, the country's former Foreign Minister and PTI's Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi along with his party member Jamshed Iqbal Cheema were re-arrested minutes after they were released.

In Pakistan, PTI leaders re-arrested minutes after release ordered by Islamabad High Court | WION

After Shireen Mazari, Fawad Chaudhry has resigned from PTI. Meanwhile, Pak's Defence Minister has said that the govt is mulling banning the PTI. Molly Gambhir reports.

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Ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan's close aide Fawad Chaudhry on Wednesday gave his resignation saying that he wants to 'take a break' from politics. On the other hand, Typhoon Mawar wrecked Guam on Wednesday, triggering a Category 4 hurricane to the US Pacific territory. In Australia, a Category 4 hurricane to the US Pacific territory lost her life in a hospital after allegedly being tasered by a police officer.

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Fawad Chaudhry, Pakistan's ousted prime minister Imran Khan's close aide, and one of the chief architects of his 2018 election win has resigned from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. "My earlier statement where I unequivocally condemned 9th May incidents, I have decided to take a break from politics, therefore, I have resigned from party position and parting ways from Imran Khan," Chaudhry wrote in a tweet on Wednesday evening. Earlier, PTI's top leader and party erstwhile whip Shireen Mazari had also resigned from the party, after condemning violent protests staged by Khan’s supporters on May 9.

Fawad Chaudhry: I have decided to take a break from politics

United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk has condemned Pakistan’s plans to prosecute civilians involved in May 9 protests under the Army Act. The UN high commissioner for human rights said in a statement, “Pakistan's plans to revive the use of military courts to try civilians is disturbing.”

May 9 saw massive protests erupt across Pakistan after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI)’s chairman and former PM Imran Khan was manhandled and later arrested by paramilitary rangers from the premises of the Islamabad High Court in a corruption case.

<h2>What happened on May 9?</h2>

The coalition government of Pakistan, led by PM Shehbaz Sharif, accused Imran Khan’s supporters of vandalising private and public properties, along with several military installations. They also attacked the Jinnah House (Lahore Corps Commander House), Mianwali airbase, the ISI building in Faisalabad and the Army Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.&nbsp;

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Police claim 10 people lost their lives in the violent clashes, while PTI claims at least 40 of its workers died in the firing by security personnel.

<h2>Pakistani PM vows to not spare violent protesters</h2>

Meanwhile, Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said the violent protesters involved in May 9 protests would not be spared. He said, “It has been decided that everyone involved in the May 9 events … the planners, abusers or anyone … will be punished as per the law and the Constitution.”

Pakistan’s powerful army later described the day as a “black day” in the country’s history.

<h2>Pakistan&nbsp;plans to prosecute civilians in army courts</h2>

Pakistan’s National Assembly on May 22 passed a resolution condemning the May 9 protesters and expressing solidarity with the armed forces. The resolution tabled by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif also paved the way for protesters to be prosecuted under the country’s stringent ‘Pakistan Army Act’.

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The resolution also called on the assembly to enforce restrictive social media laws in the country to stop “propaganda” being peddled against the country’s institutions by forces both “inside and outside of the country.”

<h2>Imran Khan’s party moves Supreme Court</h2>

Meanwhile, Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf party has moved the country’s apex court in a bid to stymie the government’s plans to try protesters in military courts. The party claimed that the decision by the Pakistani government was in clear violation" of the constitutional guarantees of due process and fair trial.”

The petition also asks the court to examine if the requisition of the armed forces is "malafide and in excess of jurisdiction"

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United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk has condemned Pakistan’s plans to prosecute civilians involved in May 9 protests under the Army Act. The UN high commissioner for human rights said in a statement, “Pakistan's plans to revive the use of military courts to try civilians is disturbing.

United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk has condemned Pakistan’s plans to prosecute civilians involved in May 9 protests under the Army Act. The UN high commissioner for human rights said in a statement, “Pakistan's plans to revive the use of military courts to try civilians is disturbing.” May 9 saw massive protests erupt across Pakistan after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI)’s chairman and former PM Imran Khan was manhandled and later arrested by paramilitary rangers from the premises of the Islamabad High Court in a corruption case. What happened on May 9? The coalition government of Pakistan, led by PM Shehbaz Sharif, accused Imran Khan’s supporters of vandalising private and public properties, along with several military installations. They also attacked the Jinnah House (Lahore Corps Commander House), Mianwali airbase, the ISI building in Faisalabad and the Army Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. Watch: Ex-PM Imran Khan reminds nation of erstwhile east Pakistan × Police claim 10 people lost their lives in the violent clashes, while PTI claims at least 40 of its workers died in the firing by security personnel. Pakistani PM vows to not spare violent protesters Meanwhile, Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said the violent protesters involved in May 9 protests would not be spared. He said, “It has been decided that everyone involved in the May 9 events … the planners, abusers or anyone … will be punished as per the law and the Constitution.” Pakistan’s powerful army later described the day as a “black day” in the country’s history. Pakistan plans to prosecute civilians in army courts Pakistan’s National Assembly on May 22 passed a resolution condemning the May 9 protesters and expressing solidarity with the armed forces. The resolution tabled by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif also paved the way for protesters to be prosecuted under the country’s stringent ‘Pakistan Army Act’. Also Read | Pakistan: Imran Khan receives another shock after close aide Shireen Mazari quits party The resolution also called on the assembly to enforce restrictive social media laws in the country to stop “propaganda” being peddled against the country’s institutions by forces both “inside and outside of the country.” Imran Khan’s party moves Supreme Court Meanwhile, Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf party has moved the country’s apex court in a bid to stymie the government’s plans to try protesters in military courts. The party claimed that the decision by the Pakistani government was in clear violation" of the constitutional guarantees of due process and fair trial.” The petition also asks the court to examine if the requisition of the armed forces is "malafide and in excess of jurisdiction" WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday said that the government is considering banning former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's Party PTI likely to get banned, says govt

Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday said that the government is considering banning former Prime Minister Imran Khan's political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The move came after Imran's arrest in a corruption case on May 9, which sparked massive protests across the country.

Pakistan government mulling ban on Imran Khan's political party PTI

Since his ouster, Imran khan has had a public fallout with the military, despite previously enjoying close ties with the country’s most powerful institution. The former prime minister has fired unprecedented criticism at Pakistan's leaders and powerful military elite. He has accused them of plotting a November assassination attempt that saw him shot in the leg. Pakistani politicians have frequently been arrested and jailed since the country's founding in 1947. But few have so directly challenged a military that holds significant influence over domestic politics and foreign policy. The Pakistani military has staged at least three coups and ruled for more than three decades. It has ensured dominance over the political elite - during periods of martial law; or as guardians of centrally controlled civilian regimes. Over the years, the military has repressed political parties and cobbled together regime-friendly alliances.

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Senior PTI leader Shireen Mazari has announced her resignation from the party. Her resignation comes after 19 PTI leaders reportedly quit the party. Why are so many of them resigning? Molly Gambhir reports.

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Imran Khan has just suffered another major blow, several of his parties senior leaders and close aides have quit. The latest following suit was former human rights Minister Shireen Mazari who announced that she has quit active politics altogether two of the other senior PTI leaders also called it quits.

Big jolt for Imran Khan, Shireen Mazari quits active politics

The May 9th Mayhem in Pakistan continues to make headlines, with the government claiming to be looking for the perpetrators and focusing attention on a woman by the name of Khadija Shah, who is the daughter of former Finance Minister Salman Shah and has been charged with planning the attack on the Jinnah house, the Lahore Commander's residence, on May 9.

Pakistan: Khadija Shah accused of planning the attack on Jinnah house

Pakistani politics has gone through post prime minister Imran Khan went on attack mode against the current coalition government. Scathing attacks were launched even against Pakistan's all-powerful Army now the politics of polarization culminated in violent protests on the 9th of May, when Imran's arrest prompted a nationwide unrest the past one year also changed the manner in which national politics trickled down to the Grassroots levels in Pakistan. The medium of choice this time was social media not that social media in Pakistan was immune from political discussions before April last year but it was not as indispensable as it is now apart from existing platforms like Twitter and Facebook there was another platform which came to the fore it was TikTok which increasingly became a forum for political polarization in fact it has now silently become a forum for serious debate on some of the most contentious issues of the South Asian Nation.

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The tussle between Imran Khan and the government continued on Monday as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief said there was an 80 per cent chance that he was going to be arrested by the authorities when he goes to court in Islamabad.

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan fears arrest in Islamabad on Tuesday

Chief of Army Staff warns any effort to create a wedge between Army and the people of Pakistan is an act against the State and not condonable under any circumstances.

Pakistan: Legal process of May 9 rioters' trial under army laws has commenced: COAS

The trial against the organisers, instigators, abetters, and perpetrators involved in the May 9 Riots has reportedly begun in Pakistan, according to the country's chief of army staff. The trial will be held in accordance with the Pakistani army Act and the official secret act as per the existing legal procedures derived from the constitution of Pakistan.

Pakistan: Trial of May 9 rioters to be held according to the Pakistani Army Act

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Pak Army has pledged action against violent protesters under the Army Act & Official Secrets Act. But why the delay? Does it have some larger plan to execute? Watch WION Wideangle | Pakistan in Paralysis: Is the Army in Two Minds?

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