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Business Recorder
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Gohar confident about PTI founder's bail
BUNER: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar, expressed confidence that the party's founder Imran Khan will secure bail, emphasising that June 11 is a crucial date in this regard. Speaking to a private television channel, he extended Eid greetings to all Pakistanis, Palestinian brothers, and soldiers fighting at the borders. He noted that this was the fourth Eid without Imran Khan's presence, yet his ideology continues to guide the party. Gohar announced that PTI will collaborate with opposition parties to launch a movement, which will be led by the party's 'pattern-in-chief' from jail. He urged opposition parties to join PTI for the sake of the country's survival and security. Addressing the detention of Bushra Bibi, he claimed she is being held in jail without any charges to pressure the PTI founder. He said that no deals will be made for the party founder's release. It is important to mention here that the Islamabad High Court (IHC) earlier postponed the hearing of petitions requesting the suspension of sentences for Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the 190 million Pound Al-Qadir Trust case until June 11.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'No deals for release': Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan to be released from jail? What his party leaders said
File photo of Imran Khan (Pic credit: PTI) Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently incarcerated in Adiala Jail, is expected to secure bail on June 11 in the Al-Qadir Trust case, according to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Gohar Ali Khan. The Islamabad high court (IHC) is scheduled to hear petitions seeking suspension of sentences for both Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in 190 million Pound Al-Qadir Trust case. While Gohar did not give specifics, he called June 11 an "important day" for the couple. Khan, 72, has been jailed since August 2023 in multiple cases, including convictions that PTI alleges are politically motivated. The national accountability bureau (NAB) had earlier sought more time to prepare its arguments, prompting the IHC to adjourn the hearing to next week. PTI plans protest Gohar also revealed that PTI will launch a political movement in collaboration with opposition parties, led by Khan from inside prison. He urged political rivals to unite for the country's "survival and security." "A strategy for the upcoming budget has been finalised. A press conference on June 9 will announce our plan," he told ARY News. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur has also warned of a nationwide protest movement after Eid al-Adha if Khan is not released. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like People In Punjab Say Goodbye To Mosquitoes With This Revolutionary Solution Mosquito Eliminator Read More Undo The PTI maintains that the February 8 general elections were the "Mother of All Rigging," accusing the ruling PML-N and PPP of "stealing the mandate." Govt open to talks, PTI rejects deals In response, Rana Sanaullah, special assistant to PM Shehbaz Sharif, urged PTI to accept the PM's offer for talks and help amend electoral laws through dialogue. However, Gohar dismissed any possibility of a deal for Khan's release, claiming Bushra Bibi is being held without charges to pressure the PTI founder. He also rejected rumours of internal divisions within the party.
The Star
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Nouran in hot form to defend British Open
PETALING JAYA: Egypt's squash player Nouran Gohar is in super shape to defend the women's title in the British Open. The 27-year-old top seed Gohar took just 24 minutes to beat Marina Stefanoni of the United States 11-4, 11-4, 11-4 to set up a quarter-final match against fifth seed Tinne Gilis of Belgium. Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters. RM12.33/month RM8.63/month Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters. Free Trial For new subscribers only
Express Tribune
7 days ago
- General
- Express Tribune
Imran takes up reins of PTI ahead of protest
PTI founder Imran Khan, while announcing that the door for talks with the powerful stakeholders was still open, declared on Tuesday that a nationwide protest movement was now the party's only remaining option. While taking back full control of party affairs by becoming PTI's patron-in-chief, the former premier said that he would lead a nationwide protest movement from prison, declaring it the party's only remaining path after allegedly being shut out of political and legal avenues. The new patron-in-chief named Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub, to coordinate the protest campaign, apparently sidelining Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, who previously used to handle such responsibilities. The PTI supremo gave no timeline for the protest movement but said it would not be limited to Islamabad this time around. Khan once again clarified that his willingness to negotiate was only in Pakistan's broader interest, not for any personal relief. The announcements came through PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, who met Khan at Adiala Jail during proceedings of the Toshakhana II case. Speaking to the media afterwards, PTI chairman said Khan believes that "all doors have been closed" on PTI and that a peaceful countrywide protest was now the only path forward. According to Gohar, Khan made it clear that he would head the protest movement himself, issuing all instructions through the NA opposition leader. Importantly, Gohar confirmed that this time the communication pertaining to the protest would not rely on Gandapur, who had previously been tasked with organising and leading such events. "For Ali Amin Khan Sahib," he said the instructions right now are: 'concentrate on the province and governance." "Different responsibilities will be assigned to different individuals," Gohar said, stressing that Khan has full trust in the party leadership and recognises the sacrifices made by many within the party ranks. In response to a question, he clarified that no date or time frame for the protest movement has been disclosed yet, saying Khan would determine the timing himself. To another question, Gohar confirmed that Khan has assumed the role of PTI's patron-in-chief, effectively reasserting full control over party decision-making. "From now on, all key decisions will be taken by the PTI founder," Gohar said, reiterating that he was the one who used to take all decisions before as well. "He was, is and will remain the leader forever," he said. Dismissing rumours about his own removal, Gohar insisted he remains the legitimate party chairman as long as Khan decides so, saying Khan was, is and will always remain the party supremo and he was only fulfilling duties until Khan was in jail. "These are just baseless rumours," he responded to the speculation, adding that some people were spreading rumours about his removal to create confusion. Gohar stressed that his own preference remains for dialogue over confrontation, saying he has always tried to resolve issues through negotiation and still wanted that. However, he added that Khan believes "no political path has been left open" for PTI, especially after what he described as alleged rigging in the recent Sambrial by-election on the heels of alleged mandate theft in the general elections.
Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Sikh institutions at odds as Akal Takht, Patna Sahib exchange jabs, Sukhbir Badal in the mix
IN A surprise move at a special meeting on Wednesday, the five top priests of the Takht Sri Patna Sahib – one of the five Takhts or seats of Sikh temporal power in the country – declared two of its jathedars or head priests 'tankhaiya', or guilty of religious misconduct. The two included Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, the recently appointed acting jathedar of the Akal Takht in Amritsar, the highest Sikh temporal seat, and Giani Tek Singh Dhanaula, who heads the Takht Damdama Sahib in Bathinda. 'Giani Gargaj and Tek Singh challenged the constitution (of the Takht Patna Sahib), interfered with the powers of the local management, and issued an edict against the decisions of Takht Patna Sahib,' said a statement from the Takht Patna Sahib. Just hours earlier, the Jathedars of the Akal Takht, Takht Damdama Sahib and Takht Keshgarh Sahib in Anandpur, the three Punjab-based takhts, had lifted the ban on the excommunicated ex-Patna Sahib Jathedar Giani Ranjit Singh Gohar and imposed bans on a sitting jathedar of the Takht Patna Sahib, Giani Baldev Singh, and another Patna Sahib priest, Gurdial Singh. When this met with opposition by the Takht Sri Patna Sahib, the Akal Takht said that Section 79 of Patna Sahib's Constitution and Bylaws gave it the power to decide on religious matters and that its decision was final. Gohar had been removed as the Patna Sahib Jathedar in August 2022 by the Akal Takht after allegations of embezzlement. However, an internal investigation cleared Gohar, resulting in the lifting of the ban against him by the Akal Takht. As regards Baldev Singh, the Akal Takht said he lacked 'the required skills' to carry out his duties as a priest, including reciting Gurbani, or sacred hymns and texts. The Akal Takht had asked Baldev Singh to 'prove' his skills through video recordings, but the jathedar refused. In a statement, the Akal Takht said this was among several of its directives ignored by the Patna Sahib leadership in recent years. In its counter-order, the Takht Sri Patna Sahib also summoned Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal for allegedly interfering in its functioning. In the past, it has accused the BJP of similar 'interference'. 'Information has come to us that Sukhbir Singh Badal played a role in this interference. He has been asked to present his side,' the statement said, adding that it directed Badal to appear before it within 10 days. The developments come against the backdrop of a series of embezzlement accusations between the current and former Patna Sahib jathedars, Baldev Singh and Gohar, respectively – and have now sparked a conflict between the Akal Takht and the Patna Sahib over their overlapping powers. This has come at an inopportune time for Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh, who has been trying to stamp his authority as the head of the highest Sikh seat of power, in the face of factionalism within Sikh institutions and allegations of political influence being behind his appointment. Kuldeep Singh was appointed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the apex body for gurdwara management in Punjab, though the Damdami Taksal, an influential socio-religious organisation formerly aligned with the SAD, had opposed it. This isn't the first clash between the Akal Takht and Patna Sahib. In 2008, the then Patna Sahib jathedar, Giani Iqbal Singh, had claimed the Patna Sahib's supremacy over the Akal Takht and excommunicated then Akal Takht jathedar Giani Joginder Singh Vedanti. Iqbal Singh was later found guilty of religious misconduct. So far, SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami has not taken a side in the current dispute, though he expressed concern over the wrong message being sent to the Sikh community in the clash between the Akal Takht and Patna Sahib. The Patna shrine is, incidentally, partly administered by a department of the Bihar government. Dhami said matters concerning Panthic institutions and issues must be dealt with seriousness and maturity, and that mutual dialogue is the best path forward. 'The entire Sikh world looks up to these institutions and Takhts for inspiration, but the current atmosphere of internal conflict is creating confusion within the community,' he said, adding that as a leader and member of the Sikh community, he will make efforts – both formal and personal – for a prompt resolution. As far as Badal goes, the summons issued by the Patna Sahib is unlikely to damage him politically, even if the SAD chief is vulnerable politically and has been trying to dispel allegations of 'interference' in Sikh institutions for political gain. Last year, owing to alleged religious misconduct during the SAD's tenure in power in Punjab from 2007 and 2017, Badal had been declared tankhaiya and sentenced to religious punishment by the Akal Takht, then led by jathedar Harpeet Singh. In fact, Gohar had come to Badal's defence during this episode and criticised Harpreet Singh's decision.
