Imaan Mazari

IHC Admits Sentence Suspension Petitions of Iman Mazari and Hadi Chattha

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Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court has declared the sentence suspension petitions of Iman Mazari and Hadi Chattha maintainable in the controversial tweets case.

Justice Muhammad Azam Khan of the Islamabad High Court issued a reserved verdict, dismissing the prosecution’s miscellaneous application regarding the maintainability of the petitions. The court ruled that the sentence suspension applications filed by convicted individuals Iman Mazari and Hadi Chattha are maintainable.

It is noteworthy that the court had reserved its decision a day earlier after hearing arguments from both sides on the prosecution’s miscellaneous application.

The prosecution had objected that the petitions filed by Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha were premature.

Earlier, the trial court had sentenced Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha to a total of 17 years each in prison in the controversial tweets case. Additional Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka had handed down the sentences in the case registered under the PECA Act.

Following the trial court’s decision, Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha approached the Islamabad High Court seeking suspension of their sentences.

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Student Protest Leads to Resignation of India’s Education Minister

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Student protests have achieved a major breakthrough as Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned from his position.

According to Indian media, Dharmendra Pradhan sent his resignation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted his resignation.

In a statement posted on X, the Cockroach Janata Party said, “Long live the power of students. Education Minister Pradhan has resigned.” The party said that students had been staging a sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi since June 5. Following the paper leak issue, the Cockroach Janata Party had demanded the resignation of the Education Minister. The party added that several prominent Indian personalities, actors, and other public figures had participated in its demonstrations and supported the protesters’ demands.

Cockroach Janata Party Refuses to End Protest

A spokesperson for the CJP said that the protest would not end until the government fulfills two more demands. The party has demanded action against the police officers involved in the crackdown on protesters on July 20, that Dharmendra Pradhan should not be given any new ministry, and that the families of students who died by suicide should be provided compensation of Rs. 10 crore.

Nationwide Candle March Announced

The Cockroach Janata Party has announced a nationwide candle march.

Following the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, there is a festive atmosphere in the Indian capital, New Delhi. Students are celebrating the development with great enthusiasm.

Sonam Wangchuk Congratulates Students

Social activist Sonam Wangchuk congratulated the students, saying, “This is a victory for democracy. This is a victory of peace, patience, and perseverance. Congratulations to the Cockroach Janata Party on this great achievement. The students have overcome fear and staged protests across every corner of the country.”

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Estate Office Revokes Justice Babar Sattar’s Islamabad House Allotment

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The allotment of an official residence in Islamabad to Justice Babar Sattar of the Peshawar High Court has been cancelled following his transfer from the Islamabad High Court.

According to a notice issued by the Registrar’s Office of the Islamabad High Court, the Estate Office cancelled the allotment of the official residence on July 3 and directed the judge to vacate the house within 30 days.

The notice states that following Justice Babar Sattar’s transfer from the Islamabad High Court to the Peshawar High Court, the Estate Office revoked the allotment of the Islamabad residence. It further says that the one-month notice period to vacate the house would be counted from July 3, the date on which the allotment was cancelled.

According to sources, after his transfer, Justice Babar Sattar chose to retain the official residence in Islamabad instead of taking government accommodation in Peshawar.

Judicial sources said that a judge is entitled to only one official residence. Sources further said that Justice Babar Sattar is currently on judicial leave.

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August 5 Rally Will Be ‘Semi-Final and Decisive,’ Says KP Chief Minister

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has changed the venue of its August 5 public rally, which will now be held at an open ground near the Peshawar Motorway, instead of the previously announced location.

The decision was made during a meeting of the party’s parliamentary group held at the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar, chaired by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Suhail Afridi. Members of the National and Provincial Assemblies attended the meeting, where preparations for the rally and the change of venue were discussed.

Addressing the meeting, Chief Minister Suhail Afridi said responsibilities had been assigned to all parliamentary members to ensure preparations for the rally. He described the August 5 gathering as a “semi-final” and a “decisive” event, adding that the party would present its future course of action before the nation.

He said the venue had been shifted to an open ground near the Peshawar Motorway to facilitate public participation.

The chief minister said that since October 15, 2025, the party had pursued all constitutional and legal avenues and had made every possible effort to resolve issues through dialogue. He added that PTI’s central leadership also preferred negotiations and reconciliation, but their efforts had received no positive response from opponents.

Afridi said he had approached both the Islamabad High Court and the Supreme Court seeking permission to meet PTI founder Imran Khan. He also said he had attempted to meet the chief justices of both courts and had raised the issue of meeting Imran Khan before the Chief Justice during a public event.

“As Chief Minister, meeting the leader of my party is my constitutional and legal right,” he said.

The chief minister further stated that it was the government’s responsibility to make decisions for the province in accordance with Imran Khan’s vision. He said no individual in the party had an independent political mandate, adding that the public had voted in the name of Imran Khan.

Afridi said rejecting Imran Khan’s mandate amounted to an insult to the province’s 45 million people. He also alleged that the federal government was treating the elected government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as second-class citizens.

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Petrol Rises Rs20.81, Diesel Rs55.36 Per Litre in Just Six Days

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ISLAMABAD: Petrol and diesel prices have increased sharply since the introduction of the daily petroleum pricing mechanism, with petrol becoming Rs20.81 per litre more expensive and diesel rising by Rs55.36 per litre over the past six days.

According to the Petroleum Division, on July 18, petrol prices were increased by Rs5.44 per litre, while diesel prices rose by Rs31.05 per litre.

A fresh price revision on July 21 saw petrol become cheaper by 35 paisa per litre, whereas diesel increased by Rs5.71 per litre.

For July 22, petrol prices were raised by Rs4.93 per litre, while diesel prices increased by Rs7.15 per litre.

The following day, July 23, petrol became Rs6.39 per litre more expensive, while diesel prices went up by Rs7.83 per litre.

On July 24, the latest revision increased petrol prices by Rs4.40 per litre and diesel prices by Rs3.62 per litre.

It is worth noting that on July 17, the federal cabinet approved a new pricing mechanism under which the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) determines petroleum product prices on a daily basis, taking into account trends in the international oil market.

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Bangladesh President Shahabuddin Resigns, Cites Serious Health Conditions

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DHAKA: Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned from office, citing deteriorating health and his inability to continue performing the responsibilities of the country’s highest constitutional office.

President Shahabuddin submitted his resignation to the Speaker of the National Parliament on Tuesday evening, and the resignation has been received by the Parliament Secretariat.

In his resignation letter, the president said he has been suffering from several serious health conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and kidney complications.

He stated that he had previously undergone heart bypass surgery and that a recent medical examination diagnosed him with autonomic neuropathy, a condition that causes him to occasionally lose consciousness for short periods.

President Shahabuddin wrote that the progression of these illnesses, along with the resulting physical and mental disability, has made it impossible for him to fulfill the responsibilities of the presidency.

He added that he requires long-term medical treatment and has therefore decided to resign from the office of President under Article 50(3) of the Constitution of Bangladesh.

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Indian Government Seeks One-Day Extension Over Education Minister’s Resignation Demand

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NEW DELHI: The Indian government has sought one more day to respond to the demand for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan during a key meeting with members of the Cockroach Janta Party.

According to Indian media reports, the government agreed to two demands put forward by the student organization during the talks.

The Cockroach Janta Party said that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan could resign by tomorrow, but stressed that it would not compromise on its demand for his resignation.

The party also announced that another round of talks with the government delegation will be held tomorrow.

Until then, protesters will continue their sit-in at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, the party said.

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Monsoon Rains Leave 28 Dead, 19 Injured Across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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PESHAWAR: The death toll from monsoon rains and flash flood-related incidents in various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has risen to 28 since July 19, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).

The PDMA said that 19 people were also injured in different rain-related incidents during the ongoing spell of monsoon weather.

According to a PDMA spokesperson, the fatalities reported over the past five days include three women and 15 children, highlighting the severe human impact of the heavy rains and flash floods.

The spokesperson added that the disaster has also caused significant damage to residential properties. Ten houses were completely destroyed, while 47 houses sustained damage, including 37 that were partially damaged due to the heavy rainfall and flash flooding.

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The rains and flash floods affected several districts across the province, including Peshawar, Nowshera, Khyber, Mardan, Bajaur, Shangla, Swabi, Chitral, Dir, and Abbottabad.

Damage caused by the monsoon rains was also reported from Mansehra, Haripur, Kohistan, Tank, Torghar, Kurram, and Waziristan, where rain-related incidents were recorded during the ongoing weather spell.

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PM Shehbaz Promotes Lt Gen Amir Raza to Four-Star General

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has promoted Lieutenant General Amir Raza to the rank of four-star General and approved his appointment as Commander National Strategic Command.

Lieutenant General Amir Raza, Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Sitara-i-Basalat, has been elevated to the rank of four-star General. The Prime Minister also approved his appointment as Commander National Strategic Command.

Prior to his promotion and new appointment, General Amir Raza had been serving as the Chief of General Staff of the Pakistan Army.

Congratulating General Amir Raza on his promotion and new responsibilities, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended his best wishes and expressed confidence that he would discharge this important national responsibility in the best possible manner.

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The Prime Minister’s Office Media Wing also issued an official notification regarding General Amir Raza’s promotion and appointment.

With his promotion to the rank of four-star General, General Amir Raza has been entrusted with a key responsibility in the country’s strategic command structure.

Imaan Mazari

IHC Reserves Verdict on Iman Mazari, Hadi Chattha’s Sentence Suspension Pleas

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Friday reserved its verdict on the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA)’s applications concerning the sentence suspension pleas filed by Iman Mazari and Hadi Chattha.

During the hearing, the NCCIA argued that the sentence suspension applications had been filed prematurely and were not maintainable under the law. The prosecution maintained that the requirements of Section 426(1A) had not been fulfilled.

According to the NCCIA’s stance, in cases where a sentence exceeds seven years, a request for suspension of sentence can only be considered after the convict has completed two years of imprisonment.

Iman Mazari and Hadi Chattha had each been sentenced to 17 years in prison.

The NCCIA requested the court to dismiss the sentence suspension applications, contending that Section 426(1A) is a mandatory legal provision and that no relief can be granted in violation of the law.

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The court observed that it would first decide the NCCIA’s miscellaneous applications. Justice Azam Khan remarked that the preliminary legal objections would be decided before proceeding further.

The NCCIA also argued that if its applications were not heard first, they would become ineffective.

After hearing arguments on the NCCIA’s applications, the Islamabad High Court reserved its decision. The hearing on the sentence suspension applications concluded after both sides completed their arguments.