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Pakistan SC rules in favour of Imran Khan’s party, clears way for reserved seats

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Imran Khan’s party was eligible for more than 20 seats reserved for women and minorities in Parliament, in a major legal victory for the jailed former prime minister, who demanded the resignation of the election commission chief. Candidates backed by Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, who […]

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Social Media platforms face disruption in Pakistan ahead of PTI’s virtual rally

ISLAMABAD — In anticipation of a virtual rally organized by supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party led by former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Pakistani government has implemented a shutdown of popular social media platforms. Users in key cities such as Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad reported difficulties accessing Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and […]

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Pakistan Supreme Court declares Imran Khan’s ‘arrest illegal’, orders his immediate release

ISLAMABAD — In a major relief for Imran Khan, Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Thursday declared the former prime minister’s arrest “illegal” and ordered his immediate release after he was produced before a bench on its orders. According to reports, The order to produce 70-year-old Khan was issued by a three-member bench, comprising Chief Justice of […]