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Business Recorder
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Shauzab, Aleema face off, but no truce
ISLAMABAD: Kanwal Shauzab, the ex-Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA and self-styled defender of the party's honour, received a sharp reality check on Saturday, courtesy none other than Aleema Khan, the sister of jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan. What began as a fiery confrontation quickly turned into a humbling moment for Shauzab, who had accused Aleema Khan in a leaked video of undermining key party figures including acting chairman Gohar Ali Khan and tarnishing the party's image, vowing a dramatic face-off. However, when the ex-MNA, who had secured a seat in parliament reserved for women on PTI's quota in 2018, crossed paths with Aleema Khan at the Rawalpindi Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), the anticipated 'showdown' never materialised. Instead, Shauzab made a last-ditch attempt to offer an apology. In a sudden change of stance, Shauzab denied the accusations from her video, claiming they were part of a smear campaign orchestrated by PML-N trolls. But Aleema Khan – like brother, like sister – uninterested in engaging in any drama, met her with cold indifference. 'I'm not angry with you. Now go,' Khan said, barely glancing at the politician before dismissing her. Shauzab, still attempting to salvage the situation, tried to clarify that her words had been misinterpreted. But Aleema, displaying little more enthusiasm than someone scrolling through social media, responded dryly, 'Others from PML-N and other parties also speak against me,' before walking off. The encounter left Shauzab's attempt at reconciliation in tatters, her hope for a dramatic showdown dissolving into an awkward, futile apology. If Aleema Khan chose not to forgive her, the PTI insiders insisted, Shauzab's political career could very well be left in the gutter, with no amount of backpedaling able to salvage her reputation or future within the party. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
ATC rejects Aleema Khan's travel plea
A special Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) rejected on Saturday the plea of Aleema Khan, the sister of the PTI founder, to be granted permission to travel to the UK for fundraising for Shaukat Khanum Hospital and NUML University. The court also dismissed her request for exemption from appearing in the GHQ attack, May 9 tragedy cases, and the November 26 protests cases. In her application, Aleema Khan's lawyer, Faizal Malik, argued that the petitioner is a member of the Board of Governors of NUML University and wishes to travel abroad to raise funds for a noble cause. He mentioned that NUML University is facing financial challenges, and the Islamabad High Court (IHC) had ordered her name to be removed from the Provisional National Identification List (PNIL). The petitioner sought exemption from attendance for only three weeks, noting that the charge sheet in the case against her had not yet been submitted, so personal appearance was unnecessary. She was also ready to provide an undertaking. Ali Bukhari, another lawyer, argued that since the trial had not yet started, the petitioner's personal appearance was not essential. He added that in similar cases, the court had previously granted relief to the accused, and the petitioner's purpose for going abroad was not for personal reasons but for a noble cause. Public Prosecutor Zahid Shah stated that the prosecution had no objections to the noble cause. He pointed out that Aleema Khan had filed a pre-arrest bail application in the same case where she was seeking exemption, and her pre-arrest bail hearing is scheduled for May 21. He also noted that there are 11 additional cases registered against her in Rawalpindi, and she has not been granted bail in any of these cases.
Business Recorder
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
IHC orders to remove names of Aleema Khan, Raoof Hasan from ECL
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered the removal of the names of Aleema Khan, sister of former prime minister Imran Khan and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Raoof Hasan from the Exit Control List (ECL), Passport Control List (PCL) and PNIL. A single bench of IHC comprising Khadim Hussain Soomro on Tuesday heard a petition filed by Aleema through her counsels, Niazullah Khan Niazi, Barrister Umair Khan Niazi and Khalid Yousaf Chaudhary and sought a declaration against the enlistment of her name in the blacklist/passport control list or PNIL list. The petitioner's counsel submitted that Aleema Khan is a member of two charitable organisations, i.e. Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital as well as Namal University. He submitted that the petitioner intended to travel abroad for a fundraising programme. However, her name has been listed on the blacklist without any cogent reasons. He submitted that as per instructions from her client, she has obtained bail in all the cases registered against her, and there are no proceedings of sections 87 and 88 CrPC, is pending in any court of law. In compliance with the directives contained in order dated 07.05.2025, respondent No2 (Director General FIA) has filed a report, which is taken on record. The judge observed that perusal of report reflected that the name of the petitioner was placed on Provisional National Identification List (PNIL) on the request of DIG (Legal) for IGP, Punjab, Lahore vide letter No.6689/Legal dated 07.05.2025 on the ground that she has been declared as absconder in FIR No.3393/24 dated 27.11.2024 offence under sections 395, 324, 427, 109, 143, 150, 188, 186, 341, 195, 148, 149, PPC, 7/21(I) ATA, P.S. Sadiqabad, Rawalpindi. Later, the IHC bench ordered to remove Aleema's name from the stop list and also directed her to approach the trial court to seek permission for travelling abroad. Meanwhile, another bench of the IHC comprising Justice Inaam Ameen Minhas declared the inclusion of PTI's former information secretary Raoof Hasan's name in the PCL illegal and based on a mala fide intention and ordered to remove his name from the list. Justice Inam Amin Minhas, while accepting Raoof's plea, ordered him to approach the trial court to seek permission to travel abroad. The judge also ordered the trial court to decide the fate of the PTI leader's plea as early as possible. The judge noted that Raoof was a cancer survivor and therefore, wanted to go abroad for a checkup. He wrote in his written order, 'In view of the above reasons, the instant writ petition is allowed. The act of the respondents to place the name of the petitioner on PCL is declared illegal, unlawful, unwarranted, arbitrary, without jurisdiction and based on mala fide.' 'The respondents are directed to remove the name of the petitioner from PCL or PNIL with immediate effect. However, the petitioner is directed to approach the learned Trial Court seized of the trial in case FIR No176/2024 seeking permission to travel abroad,' said the judge. He concluded that the trial court, if approached, shall decide the request of the petitioner expeditiously in accordance with law. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
IHC lifts travel ban on PTI leaders
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday ordered the removal of Aleema Khan's name, the sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, from the travel ban lists and directed her to approach the trial court for permission to travel abroad. The IHC also issued a six page-judgment allowing PTI leader Raoof Hasan's plea for the removal of his name from the travel ban list and similarly instructed him to seek permission from the trial court to travel abroad. IHC Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro heard Aleema Khan's petition. During the hearing, advocates Ali Bukhari, Khalid Yousuf Chaudhry and Niazullah Niazi appeared in the court on behalf of the petitioner. The court accepted the petition and ordered the removal of her name from the Passport Control List (PCL) and the Provisional National Identification List (PNIL). The court instructed her to seek permission for foreign travel from the trial court. Meanwhile, IHC Justice Inam Amin Minhas issued his written decision, approving the petition of Raoof Hasan for the removal of his name from the PCL. The judge said that a criminal case, pending or under investigation, did not justify the inclusion of the petitioner's name in the PCL. The court declared the order to include Hasan's name in the PCL as illegal. It added that the petitioner was on bail in the case against him but the state did not approach the relevant court for the bail cancellation. The court ordered the removal of Hasan's name from the PCL and directed him to approach the trial court for permission to travel abroad. The court also directed the trial court to decide the application expeditiously as per the law.
Business Recorder
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Aleema's plea dismissed
RAWALPINDI: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Saturday dismissed a petition filed by Aleema Khan, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan, seeking immediate permission to meet her brother in jail. ATC judge Amjad Ali Shah rejected Khan's sister Aleema Khan's application requesting to grant her permission for meeting her brother in prison on immediate basis. In his written order, the judge stated that while the application was submitted on the grounds of Aleema Khan being the real sister of the accused, it has been referred to the Superintendent of Central Jail Rawalpindi with instructions to handle the matter in accordance with the Prison Rules and Jail Manual. 'The application is disposed of accordingly,' the court order concluded. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
