Imran Khan, the Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former prime minister, was arrested at his residence in Zaman Park after arrest orders were issued in the Toshakhana case.
Pakistani police apprehended former Prime Minister Khan at his residence in Lahore on Saturday. This is the second time this year that the popular opposition leader has been taken into custody. Prior to his arrest, a court found him guilty in an asset concealment case and sentenced him to prison, which could result in his disqualification from politics.
In a significant development, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan and leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, has been handed a 3-year prison sentence and a 5-year disqualification in the Toshakhana case. Along with the prison term and disqualification, he has also been fined 1 Lac Pakistani Rupees.
Many parliamentarians, particularly those from the PML-N, shared with The Express Tribune that the prevailing sentiment among the people points to the ruling coalition as the cause of the country’s economic difficulties, and this sentiment is likely to influence the upcoming elections.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the differences in performance between the PML-N and PTI, urging the public to consider the facts. He expressed confidence in accepting the public mandate in the upcoming general elections and claimed that under the leadership of Nawaz Sharif, the PML-N would restore the true image of Pakistan.
Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, the former Punjab chief minister and president of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), was transferred from District Jail Lahore to Central Jail Adiala in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. The local administration in Lahore had issued 30-day detention orders against Elahi under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (3MPO) on July 16.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting to review the reforms in State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) on Wednesday. He emphasized the need for swift and transparent reforms in the loss-making units and directed the authorities to ensure the inclusion of experts in the boards of SOEs to modernize their systems and enhance efficiency.
The PTI has raised doubts about the credibility of the former principal secretary Azam Khan’s statement regarding the US cypher conspiracy, dismissing it as inconsistent.
Chairman Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf and Ex Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan recently announced to join TikTok.
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan announces on his Instagram account that, he is going to join tiktok.
Nawaz Sharif, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, promised on Sunday that if his party is elected in the next general elections, he will reduce the country’s skyrocketing inflation rate.
The revised budget aims for an additional Rs215 billion in tax revenue alongside a cutback of Rs85 billion in public spending for the upcoming fiscal year.
