11TH 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.
- Hearing of the petition in Islamabad High Court regarding facilities for Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan in jail, meeting with lawyers, doctors, and party leaders.
- Chairman Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan's lawyers informed the court that despite the court's orders, permission for them to meet Imran Khan has not been granted. Advocate Naeem Haider Panjutha expressed Bushra Begum’s concern that poison might be given to Imran Khan in jail. In response, Chief Justice Aamir Farooq addressed the Advocate General Punjab, saying that the responsibility for Imran Khan's protection lies with you and the jail superintendent. We will make an appropriate decision. Hearing adjourned.
- Chairman Imran Khan's lawyers have filed an appeal in the Islamabad High Court against Judge Humayun Dilawar's verdict. Upon this, Chief Justice has issued notices today. Lawyers are hopeful that the hearing date will also be set soon.
- While fugitive Ishaq Dar and Nawaz Sharif continue to receive bail while sitting in London, on the other hand, Imran Khan, the leader of the nation, due to being in jail, his bail pleas are being dismissed on grounds of non-compliance. Imran Khan had been appearing in all courts before, but now the responsibility of producing him from jail to the court’s rests with the jail authorities, yet Imran Khan is being punished for it.
- Supreme Court Declares Review and Judgments Act Invalid. The Supreme Court has declared the Review of Judgments Act to be in conflict with the constitution. The parliament does not possess the authority for such legislation, as per the unanimous decision of the bench. Following this verdict, the right of lifetime disqualified politicians to seek a review from the Supreme Court has also been abolished.
- Celebrating Independence Day Becomes a Crime for PTI Workers and Supporters. Earlier, PTI workers were arrested for protesting against the tragic incidents involving the Quran in Sweden. Now, the regime wants the Independence Day celebrations to be banned as well. Last night, raids were conducted at the homes of various workers throughout Punjab, and several women were re-arrested.
- Imran Khan's Lawyer's Brother-in-law Abducted and then Murdered. In the case of the Tohsa Khana incident, the brother-in-law of Imran Khan's lawyer, Sher Afzal Marwat, was abducted from his home earlier and today was murdered. The fascist government had also attempted to file FIRs and arrest Sher Afzal Marwat in the Attock district.
- Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir, apologizing for the hearing, said that they are sending the file to the Chief Justice's office, and the Chief Justice will assign the case to another bench. Shahriar Afridi has been arrested unlawfully despite being released multiple times.
- The government on its last day, further increased the prices of rice and lentils at utility stores. Chana daal (split chickpeas) 20 rupees per kilogram, while masoor daal (red lentils) and white chana (chickpeas) are also 20 rupees per kilogram more expensive. Broken basmati rice saw an increase of 12 rupees per kilogram, and super basmati rice became 10 rupees per kilogram pricier. A total of 29 food and beverage items have become more expensive.