7th 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.
- “I Will Not Accept Slavery”, Imran Khan's Slogan of Truth. I have been given Class C confinement in jail, lentil and bread is being given for meals in the jail – there is no basic amenity. But it's not an issue; I will endure everything. However, I will not bow down; I will never accept slavery under any circumstances.
- Imran Khan meets his lawyers, gives message for the Nation. After continuous efforts for 48 hours, lawyers were finally granted permission to meet Chairman Imran Khan. After the meeting, the lawyers addressed the media and conveyed that the facilities provided to Imran Khan are even less than those given to an ordinary prisoner. Despite this, his spirits are high. Imran Khan sent a message, saying, 'There are flies during the day and insects at night in the room, water drips from the ceiling. I could spend my entire life in jail, but I will never accept slavery.' The lawyers also shared that Imran Khan is spending his time in jail by reciting the Holy Quran, which keeps his spirits uplifted.
- Appeals Filed in Islamabad High Court and Supreme Court Against Imran Khan's Sentence. Lahore-based female lawyer Saima Safdar has filed a petition in the Supreme Court against the verdict of the Tosha Khana case, requesting to suspend Imran Khan's sentence. Additionally, a hearing against depriving Imran Khan of his right to defense is scheduled for August 10th in the Islamabad High Court. The permission for Imran Khan's lawyers to meet him has also been granted to his legal team, and a plea against the sentence has been submitted to the Islamabad High Court. The hearing is set for 9 AM tomorrow.
- The legal team of Chairman of Tehreek-e-Insaf, Imran Khan, had filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court for his transfer from Adiala Jail to Attock Jail. The hearing has been scheduled for tomorrow and will be led by Chief Justice, Aamir Farooq.
- Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Imran Khan, conveyed to his lawyers today during a conversation that he does not hold confidence in the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court. Consequently, he directed them to make a request that his cases should not be overseen by him [Justice Aamir Farooq]. It is noteworthy that the said Justice Aamir Farooq, who was instrumental in legalizing the disrespectful conduct of Judge Humayoun Dilawar during the arrest on May 9 and the Tosha Khana case."
- The announcement of the PTI core committee meeting highlighted condemnation of the inhumane treatment that is being faced by Chairman Imran Khan, demanding his immediate release. Congratulations were extended on the success of yesterday's elections, and emphasis was placed on holding general elections on time. The announcement stated that a convention will be held on August 8 under the banner of 'Rule of Law, Supremacy of Constitution, and Equality before Law,' where distinguished legal experts will be invited.
- Attack on the residence of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Major (Retd) Tahir Sadiq in Attock, where the police stormed his house, breaking doors, windows, and glass, and abducted ten employees along with three young girls. They fled after taking away valuable items. Similar attacks were carried out on the homes of other PTI workers present in Attock.
- Erasing the love for Imran Khan from the hearts of the people is impossible for the fascist regime. Even in Adiala Jail, day and night, the chants of "Long Live Imran Khan" continue to resonate. Despite efforts by the prison authorities to suppress them, the chants show no signs of stopping.
- Train Accident Leaves 35 Families Devastated, But Insensitive and Inept Prime Minister Dances on Stage on the same day. Due to the incompetence of the incapable government, yesterday 35 households were devastated, leaving many of people injured. Yet, shamelessly devoid of any sense of embarrassment, the clueless and heartless Prime Minister continued to dance in a failed political gathering. What further humiliation and disgrace can this nation endure?
- After Yesterday’s Election Results, New Attempts by Fearful Regime to Manipulate Election Results. Despite attempting to imprison Imran Khan, the people are not abandoning him, and due to this very fear, the fascist regime is becoming increasingly desperate day by day. Using the puppet Election Commission, they are striving to remove Imran Khan from the position of Party Chairman, prompting PTI to contemplate making Imran Khan a Patron-in-Chief in response.
- Preparation to drop another Petrol Bomb on the people underway. Incompetent government, even as it leaves, continues to burden the people with electricity price hikes. Once again, there is a possibility of electricity per unit price increasing from 2.5 to 6 rupees, placing an additional burden of approximately 145 billion rupees on the people.
- After Nawaz Sharif's conviction in a corruption case, Prime Minister Imran Khan provided him with all facilities in jail. He granted him parole on humanitarian grounds after his wife's death. Shahbaz Sharif also wrote a letter to Imran Khan for facilities, but today the same Shahbaz Sharif is not even acknowledging the basic human rights of Imran Khan. There cannot be a greater example of ignobility than this.
- Strong Backlash Among Pakistanis Seen In Pakistan And Also Abroad, Against the Absurd and Unlawful Arrest of Imran Khan. Overseas Pakistanis in countries like Britain, Canada, America, Australia, and others have come out in protest in their respective cities. The echoes of ‘Release Imran Khan’ and ‘Who will save Pakistan? Imran Khan Imran Khan!’ slogans are being heard everywhere in the world.