8th January 2024 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.
"The article published in "The Economist" is mine. My speech is also set to hit social media next week." Imran Khan
Today, 157 days have passed since the illegal imprisonment of founder chairman Tehreek-e-Insaf and former prime minister Imran Khan.
Imran Khan said while talking in Adiala Jail today. "The column in "The Economist" was not written but dictated.
It is the age of artificial intelligence. Next week, one of my speeches will also be on social media. It is of vital importance for the country's economy and political stability. Participating in elections has become more challenging for us. Despite all this, elections should be held on time. They are investigating the events of May 9 against me, which is a conspiracy against us. Who stole the CCTV footage of my arrest from Islamabad High Court? Seek them out, and all will be unveiled".
Update on Imran Khan's bail application in the cipher case.
Efforts persist in securing Imran Khan's release in the ongoing cases. Despite obtaining bail from the Supreme Court and fulfilling the bail bond requirements, official Secret Act Court Judge Abul Hasanat Muhammad Zulqarnain issued the order. However, Imran Khan will remain incarcerated for now because of his arrest in the 190 million pound case and the Tosha Khana NAB case.
The judge of the cipher case reaches the jail despite the stay order.
While the High Court has placed a stay on the cipher case, the Official Secrets Act court has conducted two hearings. In a peculiar procedure, the judge arrives at the jail from the judicial complex, contacts the court, and calls the case. Is this considered a stay? Consequently, if the case does not progress, the date is postponed. The urgency of the judge's actions raises questions about the haste in handling the matter.
Charges could not be filed in NAB cases today.
The court session was held for Tosha Khana and Al-Qadir Trust cases at Adiala Jail today. A copy of the 190 million pounds reference was provided to Chairman Imran Khan. Charges in the Tosha Khana reference couldn't be filed due to Bushra Bibi's unavailability. The instruction was issued to ensure attendance at the upcoming hearing.
The Supreme Court abolished the lifelong disqualification of politicians.
The Supreme Court abolished the disqualification under 62-1 F. The disqualification of politicians will not be for life. The Court gave the decision in the ratio of 6/1. After this decision of the Supreme Court, ineligible people like Nawaz Sharif and Jahangir Tareen will also be able to contest the elections.
Barrister Gohar Khan could not get permission to meet Imran Khan.
Acting Chairman Tehreek-e-Insaf Barrister Gohar Khan said while talking to the media, "I was denied access to meet Imran Khan today despite waiting for two and a half hours. There is optimism that permission will be granted tomorrow, allowing us to address our opponents openly. Even if we have to field an under-19 team and face tough competition, there won't be any constituency left unchallenged. We are determined to have candidates everywhere, ensuring victory on all fronts.
Level playing field case hearing delayed in Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court today deliberated on the level-playing field case, with Advocate Sardar Latif Khosa representing Tehreek-e-Insaf. Justice Musarat Hilali commented, "Nomination papers were snatched. They have been seen on TV." The court postponed the hearing, instructing Latif Khosa to submit a response to the reports from the Election Commission and the administration. Following the session, Latif Khosa said to the media, "We suggested reviewing the CDs, but they declined, asserting they hadn't examined the affidavit. While everyone is permitted to hold meetings, we are not. Even corner meetings are prohibited. What kind of level playing field is this? This is why Monday was allocated to provide a comprehensive response to the Election Commission, and an inaccurate response was presented."
The Supreme Court and Peshawar High Court will hear the "bat" election symbol case tomorrow.
Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa affirmed that the PTI's application for the "bat" symbol is scheduled for a hearing tomorrow. The primary case of the PTI concerning the bat symbol is also set for a hearing tomorrow in the Peshawar High Court. Tehreek-e-Insaf is optimistic that the court will deliver justice in this matter.
Tehreek-e-Insaf collected more than ten crores in a virtual event.
Last night, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf organized a virtual fundraising event through social media. In which Barrister Gohar Khan, Salman Akram Raja, Umar Dar's daughter and many leaders and real freedom fighters participated. On the order of Imran Khan, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf appealed for fundraising from all over the world, to which local and overseas Pakistanis responded and deposited more than ten crores in a few hours.
Returning officers rejected the nomination papers of Tehreek-e-Insaf candidates without research.
There is gradual progress in addressing concerns related to returning officers. Calls for action against returning officers who rejected candidates' nomination papers without justification are growing. Questions arise about the training and accountability of returning officers by the Election Commission. Chief Justice Adnan Al Karim Memon of the Election Tribunal SHC highlights the rejection of nomination papers based on unnecessary information.
High electricity bills expected during the winter season.
Apart from the base tariff exceeding Rs.50 per unit, inclusive of sales tax, the monthly and quarterly adjustments' burden will rise to Rs.8.56 per unit this January. Additionally, consumers faced an extra charge of Rs.4.13 per unit in the January bills due to the monthly fuel adjustment from November 2023.