Pakistani

Imran Khan’s Lawyer Temporarily Detained Amid Confrontation at Pakistani Jail

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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s attorney, Faisal Chaudry, was briefly detained on Friday after reportedly using derogatory language towards a jail official at Adiala Jail, where Khan has been incarcerated. According to local media reports, the confrontation occurred during a visit ostensibly for a legal procedure related to Khan’s ongoing legal battles. Chaudry, along with three other lawyers, had arrived at the prison under a court directive to facilitate the signing of a power of attorney as part of Anti-Terrorist Court proceedings. However, their attempt to meet Khan was blocked by the … Read more

Pakistani Court Hands Former Prime Minister Imran Khan a 14-Year Sentence in High-Profile Corruption Case

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Islamabad, Pakistan — A significant decision on Thursday marked a new chapter in Pakistan’s tumultuous political narrative as a court handed down a 14-year prison sentence to former Prime Minister Imran Khan over allegations of corruption. This ruling underscores the ongoing struggle against graft within the nation’s political elite. Khan, who has been a polarizing figure in Pakistani politics, faced accusations of illicitly retaining gifts received during his tenure and selling them for profit, among other corruption charges. The court found him guilty, delivering one of the longest sentences to a former leader in recent … Read more

Pakistani Journalist Arrested During Protest Coverage Released on Bail Amidst Accusations of Government Suppression

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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A Pakistani journalist, who was detained under anti-terror legislation while investigating alleged fatalities during protests for the former Prime Minister Imran Khan, was granted bail and released on Saturday. The journalist, Matiullah Jan, a known TV presenter and YouTube journalist, was arrested late Wednesday amid his inquiries at Islamabad’s PIMS Hospital about reported deaths in the protests. According to his lawyer, Imaan Mazari, Jan faced charges of drug possession and the attempted murder of an on-duty policeman while allegedly under the influence. He was taken before a specialist anti-terrorism court in Islamabad … Read more

Pakistani Activist Mahrang Baloch Voices Outrage Over Arrest of Renowned Human Rights Lawyer and Spouse

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Islamabad, Pakistan – Mahrang Baloch, a prominent human rights activist, has publicly denounced the arrest of fellow human rights lawyer Imaan Hazir and her husband. The couple was reportedly taken into custody under undisclosed charges, sparking controversy and concern among advocacy groups and legal communities both locally and internationally. The incident, which occurred earlier this week, has raised questions about the state of legal freedoms and human rights in Pakistan. Advocates and activists have long voiced concerns regarding the treatment of human rights defenders in the country, pointing to a pattern of harassment and arbitrary … Read more