Islamabad, July 16 (IANS) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentary committee has decided to hold a nationwide movement starting August 5 for the release of party chief Imran Khan and to raise other demands, according to local media reports. August 5 will mark the completion of three years of Imran Khan’s imprisonment.The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by PTI’s interim chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan held in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. During the meeting, the PTI leaders discussed matt…
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Islamabad, July 10 (IANS) Several civil society activists, lawyers and journalists in Pakistan called for the withdrawal of Punjab’s ‘Habitual Offenders’ bill, describing it as “regressive” and warning that if enacted, the legislation would have a corrosive impact on human rights protections in the country.Addressing a round table organised by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), human rights lawyer Asad Jamal said that the primary intent of the bill was to enable the state to legally…
London, July 7 (IANS) As the unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) continues to intensify, a petition has been filed in the British Parliament urging the United Kingdom government to raise concerns with the Pakistani authorities over the alleged human rights abuses and communication restrictions in the occupied territory. This comes amid ongoing unrest in PoK, during which dozens of civilians have reportedly been killed and injured by Pakistani forces, with the region under a strict blockade…
London, July 6 (IANS) Several members of the Kashmiri diaspora in the United Kingdom staged a protest outside the Pakistan High Commission in London, condemning the violent crackdown by Pakistani forces in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) while calling for the restoration of human rights in the region.The demonstration comes amid ongoing unrest in PoK, during which dozens of civilians have reportedly been killed and injured by Pakistani forces, with the region under a strict blockade, curfew, and…
Islamabad, June 30 (IANS) Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have approached the country’s Supreme Court against the Islamabad High Court’s decision in the £190m Al-Qadir University Project Trust case. In the petition, the couple has requested the court to suspend their convictions and release pending appeal, local media reported on Tuesday. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife approached the apex court after the Islamabad High Court (IH…
Islamabad, June 20 (IANS) The massive agitation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has exposed a widening gap between Pakistan’s Kashmir rhetoric and the realities on the ground, with a report highlighting that Islamabad’s narrative abroad rests on the very principles it tramples at home.It argued that calls for dignity and justice for Kashmiris at the United Nations ring hollow when similar demands in PoK are met with restrictions and crackdowns.“There is a peculiar genius to Pakistan’s rul…
Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Actress Bhumi Pednekar has highlighted the urgent need for effective rainwater harvesting systems in India’s rapidly growing cities. She drew attention to the paradox of heavy monsoon rainfall alongside recurring water shortages. In a recent post on Instagram, Bhumi pointed out how much of the rainwater that falls in urban areas goes unused. The ‘Badhaai Do’ actress emphasized that increasing urbanization and expanding concrete landscapes are reducing natural water a…
Mumbai, June 14 (IANS) Aamir Khan’s nephew, actor Imran Khan, attended the 25-year celebration of Mr Perfectionist’s iconic movie ‘Lagaan’ on Saturday with his ladylove, Lekha Washington.The ‘Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na’ actor looked all handsome in a black pantsuit with a white shirt and bow tie. Lekha Washington accompanied him in a yellow saree, paired with a blue sleeveless blouse.Imran Khan is believed to have gotten into a relationship with actress and model Lekha Washington in 2020, following…
Gangtok, June 11 (IANS) Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekkar, who is on a three-day visit to Sikkim, expressed her wish to shoot a film in the beautiful state. “I really hope I get to do a film here and come back to Sikkim,” she said.She further went on to applaud the state’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental conservation.Bhumi urged the other states to draw inspiration from Sikkim’s climate-first approach.Revealing that she felt a deep personal connection with the state’s env…
Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) Actor, comedian and filmmaker Vir Das has unveiled the ensemble cast of his upcoming directorial venture Baara Number, which will have names such as Arunoday Singh, Atul Kulkarni and Shriya Pilgaonkar among many others. The film also stars Sheeba Chaddha, Ahsaas Channa, Niharika Lyra Dutt,Suhail Nayyar, Puja Sarup and Naveen Kaushik.Speaking about the cast, Vir Das said, “What made this project especially exciting was bringing together a group of actors whose work I’ve…