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Express Tribune
3 days ago
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PTI activists protest outside SHC, brave police brutality
During the hearing for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Patron-in-Chief Imran Khan's bail plea in the Al-Qadir Trust case, PTI leaders and workers staged a protest outside the Sindh High Court (SHC) under the leadership of PTI Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh. The protesters demanded the release of Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi, and other PTI leaders in custody, along with their acquittal in the false cases filed against them. During the peaceful demonstration, a police contingent attempted to arrest Haleem Adil Sheikh and other leaders. However, PTI lawyers intervened, and escorted Sheikh and the others into the court premises. Haleem Adil Sheikh stated, "our protest was peaceful, yet the police resorted to brutality and violence, which we will challenge in court. A civilian dictatorship has been established in Sindh, and martial law has been imposed across the country." Sheikh further said that Imran Khan has remained falsely imprisoned for over 600 days, stating, "the 26th Constitutional Amendment has resulted in a massacre of justice, and the judiciary has been weakened." Regarding the Al-Qadir Trust case, Sheikh asserted that Imran Khan is not a beneficiary and has committed no corruption, and instead "the real corruption was committed by Asif Ali Zardari and others, who purchased flats in London using stolen money, with the Sharif family as the beneficiaries. Imran Khan, on the other hand, established Al-Qadir University for religious education."
Express Tribune
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
City celebrates 'victory over India'
Citizens across the metropolis, along with various political, religious, and social organisations, observed Youm-e-Tashakkur (day of thanks) on Sunday to mark "the historic success" of Operation Bunyan al-Marsoos conducted by Pakistan's military against India. The city witnessed widespread celebrations, with people from all walks of life - including children, youth, women, and the elderly -participating in rallies and public gatherings to express gratitude to the security forces. Participants carried national flags and shouted slogans in solidarity with the military, lauding the leadership of the three services chiefs, especially the army chief,. They paid tribute to the armed forces for what they described as a decisive response to Indian aggression, bringing pride to the nation. MQM-Pakistan staged rallies across the city, highlighting the professionalism and strategic superiority of the Pakistani military during the operation. Party leaders praised the military for successfully countering a numerically superior enemy and stressed the importance of national unity. MQM Chairman Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui welcomed the ceasefire agreement with India, describing it as both a national and diplomatic milestone that demonstrated Pakistan's robust defence capabilities. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) also organised a Youm-e-Tashakkur rally from Gulshan-e-Jamal to the Karachi Press Club. Led by senior leaders, including Bashir Memon, Saleem Zia, and Asad Usmani, participants commended the military's swift and effective operation, which they said was concluded successfully within hours. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh, Karachi President Raja Azhar, and General Secretary Arslan Khalid led a large protest rally in Karachi titled "Pakistan Zindabad" to express solidarity with the nation and armed forces following recent tensions with India. Alongside patriotic chants, the rally's participants also demanded the immediate release of PTI's founding chairman, reiterating their support for the party's leadership and calling for justice. PTI Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh after addressing villagers at Zero Point near Pakistan-India border in Nagarparkar, joined a rally in Hyderabad at Hyder Chowk then drove off to Karachi for the Pakistan Zibdabad Rally. Similarly, Pakistan Muslim League-Q Secretary General Tariq Hassan remarked that the operation had profoundly impacted the Indian government and called for an All Parties Conference (APC). He proposed that the APC, led by President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in coordination with the military leadership, should serve as a platform to express collective national gratitude and reinforce political unity. Pakistan Sunni Tehreek (PST) President Engineer Sarwat Ejaz Qadri celebrated the "victory" at Qadri House, calling it a divine blessing and a reflection of national cohesion. He highlighted the participation of Pakistan's diverse communities, stressing that people of all faiths and backgrounds stood united in support of the armed forces. A major public rally at Clifton's Sea View was led by former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi. Addressing thousands of participants, Afridi lauded the military for its effective response and emphasised the importance of peace in the region. He said that India had underestimated Pakistan's capabilities and expressed hope that the outcome would pave the way for lasting peace. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was widely appreciated for his representation of Pakistan on international media platforms during the crisis. His statements were noted for reflecting Pakistan's responsible and dignified diplomatic posture. Mayor of Karachi and Spokesperson for the Sindh Government, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and India, stating that Pakistan has always been a peace-loving nation that prioritises dialogue, regional stability, and responsible diplomacy. Leading a rally he said that despite India's aggression and attempts to impose war, Pakistan's Armed Forces gave a resolute and strategic response, earning the respect and admiration of the nation and the global community alike. Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Ameer Monem Zafar has said that the nation had won the war against India in the battle field and expressed his hope that the political leadership won't lose the victory on the table during peace dialogue with the neighbouring country. The JI leader expressed these views in wee hours of Sunday while visiting a camp setup in Karachi, by the youth wing of the party.
Express Tribune
07-05-2025
- Express Tribune
32 PTI workers indicted in third case of May 9 incident
A special anti-terrorism court has indicted 32 workers of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) including Haleem Adil Sheikh, Khurram Sher Zaman and Raja Azhar in the third case of May 9 incident. The court summoned witnesses after the accused denied the charges. The case was registered by the Ferozabad police. The accused include Haleem Adil Sheikh, Khurram Sher Zaman, Raja Azhar, Faheem Khan, Alamgir Khan and others. According to the prosecution, the accused damaged government and private property, raised slogans against the state and provoked people against the state. Fraud with Chinese company The Sindh High Court (SHC) has approved the bail applications of three accused involved in a case of fraud committed against a Chinese company. The court granted bail to Javed Mehmood, Syed Zeeshan Bilgrami, and Muhammad Khalid, directing each to submit surety bonds of Rs300,000. The petitioners' lawyer argued that the Banking Court had rejected their bail plea in December 2024, however, that the accused had no involvement in the fraud and that there was no direct evidence against them. According to FIA officials, the accused were arrested by the Corporate Crime Circle for allegedly defrauding the Chinese company of Rs113.9 million. The case was registered based on a complaint by Ms. Corrine Chen, an importer from the Chinese company. As per the agreement, the Pakistani company was supposed to export 1,500 metric tons of chrome ore. On February 11, a container was shipped from Karachi Port to China, but instead of chrome ore, it was found filled with dirt, stones, and gravel. Killing of Rangers personnel A two-member bench of the Sindh High Court, headed by Justice Omar Sial has issued notices to the Special Prosecutor Rangers in response to an appeal filed by Obaid alias K2 against his sentence in a case related to the murder of a Rangers personnel. The suspect was arrested from the MQM headquarters - Nine Zero. The appellant's lawyer argued that Obaid was sentenced to life imprisonment in a 1998 case in his absence. The court remarked that the accused had fired and killed the young personnel and questioned why he should be released. The court observed that the accused was a dangerous individual, and it would be better for him to remain in jail. The appellant's lawyer contended that the accused had been acquitted in other cases and was only serving jail time in this single case. The court asked the state prosecutor if the accused could be acquitted in this case as well, since he had been acquitted in other cases. The appellant's lawyer pointed out that the anti-terrorism provisions under which the retrial was conducted were enforced after the case was initially registered in 1998-the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Act came into effect in 2001. Obaid alias K-2 was arrested in 2015, but his arrest was shown later in the case record. The defence pleaded that the accused should be given the benefit of Section 382 CrPC from the date of his actual arrest.
Express Tribune
09-02-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
PTI, JI observe 'Black Day'
KARACHI: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Sindh, observed Saturdya, February 8, 2024, as a "Black Day" in protest against the 'theft'of the people's mandate in the general elections. The PTI held strong protests across various cities of Sindh, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Nawabshah, Larkana, and several others, against the manipulation of the electoral process. At Karachi Press Club, police attempted to halt the protest, and over 25 PTI leaders and workers were arrested across different cities during efforts to suppress the protests. The protests focused on the theft of the mandate and the demand for the release of PTI chairman Imran Khan. PTI's workers and leaders showed remarkable determination, and the number of participants increased steadily as the protests unfolded across the region. PTI leadership declared that they would not back down from their struggle and that the protests would continue until their rights were restored. In Karachi, PTI Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh, Karachi President Raja Azher, and General Secretary Arsalan Khalid led a large protest at Karachi Press Club, highlighting the theft of the people's mandate. PTI's winning candidates, based on Form 45, held rallies and marches across different constituencies of Karachi, culminating in the protest at the Press Club. The PTI Women's Wing, Labour Wing, Youth Wing, and other district leaders and workers from PTI participated in large numbers. Despite heavy police deployment around the Press Club, the protest was held at Fountain Chowk, where strong slogans were raised against the "fake government" formed through mandate theft. Meanwhile, JI Ameer Monem Zafar has condemned what he described as "establishment-sponsored rigging" of the February 8, 2024 general elections. Addressing the protesters outside the Election Commission of Pakistan's Sindh office on Saturday, the JI leader vowed that his party would continue to resist the "products of Form 47," referring to the current coalition government and those responsible for installing it. The protest, which was part of a nationwide "black day" observed by JI, marked the anniversary of what the party considers the "rigged" 2024 elections. This protest was in response to the appeal made by JI Ameer Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman. Participants carried placards and banners, chanting slogans against the "products of Form 47" and calling for justice.
Express Tribune
08-02-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Opp observes 'Black Day' on 'vote rigging anniversary'
KARACHI: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh has completed its preparations to observe February 8th as Black Day in protest against the alleged theft of party's mandate. Widespread protests will be held in all major and minor cities across Sindh to voice opposition to the mandate theft. PTI Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh, Karachi Division President Raja Azhar, and Karachi Division General Secretary Arsalan Khalid led a rally in Karachi. Elected members of the national and provincial assemblies, who according to Form 45 were rightful victors, displayed images of Form 45 on their vehicles. They also displayed photos of those who allegedly reached the assemblies through rigging. The rally moved through various routes in Karachi, calling upon the public to join the protest against the stolen votes. Meanwhile, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has also called to observe February 8 as the Black Day in protest against rigging the 2024 elections. JI Karachi has decided to hold a huge protest outside the Election Commission of Pakistan, Sindh to observe first anniversary of the Black Day. Anti-PPP conglomerate Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) said it will also observe Black Day across Sindh on February 8 to protest against what they called it rigged elections, unlawful and unconstitutional actions, unemployment, deteriorating law and order, and the controversial PECA laws.
