9th August 2023 News Headlines
A summary of today's important and breaking news regarding PTI and the country that the mainstream media of Pakistan will never show you.
- Judge Aamir Farooq, despite having access to all evidence of an unlawful sentence and obstructing the entry of Imran Khan's lawyer Khawaja Haris in Judge Dilawar’s court, has once again suspended the case. The lawyers of Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) presented arguments against the biased decision of Judge Humyoun Dilawar. Lawyer Khawaja Haris revealed that the judge issued a verdict without listening to me and prevented my secretary from entering the court, even though all evidence is before the court. Khawaja Haris requested the immediate release of Imran Khan and suspension of the sentence, stating, 'If you are going to suspend the sentence even after 6 months, why should Imran Khan remain in prison for even a single day?' Chief Justice Aamer Farooq rejected the immediate suspension of the sentence and quick hearing request, stating that I am unwell and cannot hold court tomorrow.
- Country's Prominent Lawyers Unite as Imran Khan's Legal Team in Special Court. It is the first incident in the country's history that renowned lawyers have come together for a leader, as 36 prominent lawyers, including Khawaja Haris and Sardar Latif Khosa, were present in court today for the hearing of Imran Khan's sentence suspension case."
- Imran Khan's Life is at Risk in Adiala Jail. Safe food is a fundamental human right, and concerns have been raised by Bushra Begum, Imran Khan's spouse, that his meals could be contaminated with poison. There is a serious threat to Imran Khan's life, so permission to provide safe food should be granted. Islamabad High Court has received a plea from Imran Khan's legal team, and the court has reserved its judgement.
- The court has also deferred the hearing on the request to transfer from Attock Jail to Adiala Jail until day after tomorrow.
- The Supreme Court conducted a hearing in the lawyer's murder case, with Justice Mazhar Ali Naqvi and Justice Yahya Afridi presiding. During the proceedings, the prosecuting lawyer made disrespectful remarks towards the judges, leading Justice Naqvi to issue a contempt of court notice. Imran Khan's lawyer's bail in the murder case has been extended until August 24th."
- Lawyers Being Harassed, Tomorrow to be Observed as a Black Day. The fascist regime is escalating its tyranny day by day, reaching new heights of oppression. Following the illegal sentencing of Imran Khan in a bogus case, his lawyers are being harassed to prevent them from pursuing cases.
- Yesterday, Imran Khan's lawyer, Naeem Haider Panjotha, was arbitrarily detained at the FIA office for 8 hours without justification. Today, a case was filed against lawyers Sher Afzal Marwat and Aamir Niazi by Attock Jail's superintendent, alleging misconduct. Khawaja Haris has also been served with an FIA notice. The Islamabad High Court Bar has announced that tomorrow will be observed as a Black Day to protest against this harassment."
- 57 PTI Workers, Including Shahryar Afridi’s Detention Declared Null and Void. Suspects detained in connection with the events of May 9th, have been granted bail. The court has declared the orders to place 57 PTI workers, including Shahryar Afridi, under detention as null and void. Don't want to pass an order that causes any resentment. The Deputy Commissioner shall not issue any MPO-3 orders without seeking court approval in the future. - Court's Directive