Imran writes to CJP, seeking ‘security’ for court appearances

LAHORE Staff RepoRt

Pakistan tehreek-e-insaf (Pti) chairman imran khan on Sunday penned a letter to chief Justice of Pakistan (cJP) umar ata Bandial, requesting adequate security arrangements for his court appearances due to “another assassination attempt” on his life. in the letter, the former prime minister said: “i wish to draw your attention to a very critical issue. ever since the removal of my government through a regime change operation, i have been confronted with questionable firs, threats and finally an assassination attempt.” he complained of not being provided proper security despite being a former prime minister, alleging that the current prime minister, interior minister, and a senior intelligence agency officer were involved in the failed assassination plot against him.

“there are clear indications of another assassination attempt being plotted on my life,” he said.

“to date, there are 74 cases against me and i am being made to appear in court for hearings time and often. i am chairman of the largest political party in the country and wherever i go massive crowds naturally follow. this further aggravates the prevailing security threat. right to life is fundamental right under the constitution and there is a grave threat to my life,” he added. in his last appearance before the lhc, imran said that there was a “total failure” of official security, and the same happened in islamabad when he had to appear before different courts. the Pti chief requested the cJP to take action on this threat being faced by him from those in power and to ensure that adequate security arrangements are made if his appearance is necessary. he also requested a video link facility for court appearances due to severe threats to his life, which would prevent massive crowds from showing up in support whenever he has to make a court appearance.

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PEMRA imposes ‘blanket’ ban on Imran’s speeches

ISLAMABAD: what is being described as surprise, the Pakistan electronic media regulatory authority (Pemra) Sunday imposed a blanket ban on broadcasting live or recorded speeches of former prime minister and Pakistan tehreek-e-insaf chairman imran khan on all satellite tv channels. “it has been observed that mr imran khan, chairman Pakistan tehreek-e-insaf, in his speeches/statements is continuously…levelling baseless allegations and spreading hate speech through his provocative statements against state institutions and officers which is prejudicial to the maintenance of law and order and is likely to disturb public peace and tranquillity,” read an order issued by the media regulatory authority on Sunday. Staff RepoRt

Imran’s arrest no issue if convicted by courts: Sanaullah

FAISALABAD Staff RepoRt interior minister ranaSanaullah khan said on Sunday the arrest of imran khan was not a big issue for the government, but it wanted the courts to convict him under the law. talking to the media after inaugurating tentpegging championship at the university of agriculture faisalabad (uaf), he said if the court ordered for imran’s arrest, he would instantly comply with the orders without any fear of law and order situation or resistance from the Pakistan tehreek-e-insaf (Pti) workers. the interior minister clarified that in present instance, the police had gone to Zaman Park to comply with the court orders, and the government had nothing to do with it. he said that multiple cases had been registered against imran khan. in toshakhana case, he was nominated, but indict- ment was yet to take place, he added. the minister said that he [imran] was maligning others, adding that under his nose, his crony farah gogi kept looting the country and shifting her wealth abroad. ranaSanaullah said that holding of election was a responsibility of the election commission of Pakistan (ecP), and Pakistan muslim leaguenawaz (Pml-n) was fully ready to participate in the democratic process. the minister appreciated the uaf administration especially vice chancellor Prof Driqrar ahmad khan for organising healthy extracurricular activities. he said that sport events could help develop sound mind of the nation. tent pegging is part of Punjab’s cultural activities, he said and added that such activities should be promoted at grassroots level so that it could play a role in establishing a healthy society. the Qatar investment authority has expressed a keen interest in investing in lng power plants, airports, and solar power parks in Pakistan. al-mahmoud also concurred with the prime minister regarding the importance of bilateral trade and investment between Qatar and Pakistan while expressing his desire to strengthen their bilateral economic ties.

Prime minister Sharif thanked almahmoud for his interest in enhancing cooperation with Pakistan in the economic sphere and invited Qatari investors to take advantage of the investment-friendly policies of the Pakistani government.

Both countries remain optimistic about working closely to translate existing understandings to strengthen their economic ties and further diversify them in the future in line with Qatar's vision 2030.

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Showbiz veteran Qavi Khan passes away

TORONTO/ISLAMABAD

Staff RepoRt veteran star Pakistani showbiz, Qavi khan passed away in canada due to a prolonged illness. he was 80. in a statement, arts council President muhammad ahmed Shah confirmed the death of senior Pakistani actor, saying that the veteran actor had been undergoing treatment in canada for different health complications for some time. one of the most respected and revered actors in the country, Qavi khan was the recipient of nishan-i-imtiaz, the highest civil award in Pakistan, for his outstanding services in the field of showbiz.