Tag Archives: Crime & Courts

Introduction: Former Pakistani Prime Minister and PTI chief, Imran Khan, has been arrested and sentenced to three years in jail by a trial court in the Toshakhana case. The court found him guilty of corrupt practices and making an incorrect declaration before the Election Commission of Pakistan. Arrest and Verdict: Shortly after the trial court’s verdict, Imran Khan was arrested, …

The Senate of Pakistan has taken a significant step towards safeguarding national security and protecting sensitive information by passing the Pakistan Army Act (Amendment) Bill 2023. The proposed bill aims to introduce strict punishments for individuals involved in unauthorized sharing of state information, ensuring that such acts do not compromise the security and interests of the country and the Pakistan …

Key Takeaways: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif hints at the return of Nawaz Sharif after the retirement of Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial. Concerns raised over the behaviour of the judiciary, particularly in recent months, leading to hesitation regarding Nawaz Sharif’s potential return. Nawaz Sharif stepped down as the prime minister in 2017 after being disqualified by the Supreme Court. Chief …