Umer Mehtab

Nawaz’s statement in Toshakhana case recorded, NAB tells accountability court

Nawaz's lawyer argues there is no evidence to prove that the PML-N leader had asked for a car; hearing adjourned till Dec 20. Updated 30 Nov, 2023 03:21pm

In major relief, IHC acquits Nawaz Sharif in Avenfield reference

"God has exonerated us today," says PML-N supremo. Updated 29 Nov, 2023 10:44pm

22 out of over 50 missing Baloch students recovered, IHC told

Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani warns case to be lodged against prime minister, interior minister if missing persons not recovered. Updated 29 Nov, 2023 02:26pm

Confusion within PTI as party denies senior leader’s claim that Imran won’t run for party chairmanship

Ali Zafar confirms Imran sitting out intra-party polls was discussed but says final decision to be taken tomorrow, says neither Marwat not PTI wrong. Updated 28 Nov, 2023 11:20pm

Imran’s cipher trial to continue in Adiala jail in open court, says judge

PTI chief not brought to Islamabad's Judicial Complex over "serious security risks"; Qureshi not presented either; hearing adjourned till Friday. Updated 28 Nov, 2023 05:08pm

Accountability court sends Imran on judicial remand in Al Qadir Trust case

During the hearing at Adiala Jail, Judge Mohammad Bashir rejects NAB's plea seeking extension in physical remand. Published 27 Nov, 2023 04:00pm

IHC adjourns Nawaz’s appeals against convictions in Avenfield, Al-Azizia references till Wednesday

Nawaz's lawyer presents arguments, says NAB failed to present "concrete evidence" against his client. Updated 28 Nov, 2023 09:04am

IHC to hear case against former army chief Bajwa, spymaster Faiz Hameed on Tuesday

Petition seeks proceedings over violation of secrets law; Imran's Toshakhana plea fixed for Nov 30. Published 25 Nov, 2023 08:27pm

Khawar Maneka files case against Imran, Bushra Bibi for ‘fraudulent marriage’

Islamabad court issues notices to witnesses Awn Chaudhry, nikah cleric, Maneka's house employee for Tuesday. Published 25 Nov, 2023 06:24pm

Judge hearing cipher case directs Imran, Qureshi be presented in FJC on Nov 28

Judge Abual Hasnat Zulqarnain says cipher trial to now begin from the position prior to Aug 29. Updated 23 Nov, 2023 12:10pm

IHC summons PM Kakar on Nov 29 if ‘missing’ Baloch students not recovered by next hearing

"Should we refer this matter to the United Nations and cause an insult to our country?" asks Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani. Published 22 Nov, 2023 01:00pm

IHC to begin hearing arguments on Nawaz’s appeals in Al-Azizia, Avenfield references from Nov 27

IHC CJ says regular division bench proceedings to be called off on day of hearing. Updated 21 Nov, 2023 03:34pm

IHC declares Imran’s jail trial proceedings in cipher case null and void

Court declares PTI chief's intra-court appeal maintainable. Updated 21 Nov, 2023 08:48pm

Islamabad court orders NAB to record Nawaz’s statement in Toshakhana case

Allows investigators till Nov 30 to record ex-PM's statement. Updated 20 Nov, 2023 12:32pm

Sarah Inam murder case: Evidence proves prime accused’s guilt, lawyer argues in court

Rao Anwar Rahim, counsel for victim's father, seeks death penalty for Shahnawaz Amir; hearing adjourned till Nov 20. Updated 16 Nov, 2023 03:03pm

PTA incapable of identifying person who leaked audio recordings on social media, IHC told

Authority says applicable laws do not vest jurisdiction or authority to PTA to identify the source of audio leak. Updated 15 Nov, 2023 05:57pm

IHC stays trial court proceedings against Imran in cipher case

Judge questions "extraordinary circumstances" that led to trial being conducted in the current manner. Updated 14 Nov, 2023 07:13pm

Fawad Chaudhry sent to jail on 14-day judicial remand in fraud case

In talk with journalists, ex-PTI leader says Nawaz Sharif should play his role in reducing political temperature. Updated 08 Nov, 2023 03:29pm

Fawad Chaudhry remanded in police custody for another day in fraud case

Ex-minister's counsel asks court to check whether Fawad is being "politically victimised". Updated 08 Nov, 2023 02:09pm

Notices issued to Adiala jail superintendent over failure to arrange Imran’s phone call with sons

Special court summons prison official's responses to PTI petition, hearing adjourned till Nov 8. Updated 06 Nov, 2023 08:46pm