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Court issues notices to JUI Chief over controversial remarks

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GUJRANWALA: A local court has issued notices to Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and the Station House Officer (SHO) of Civil Lines police station in a petition seeking the registration of a criminal case over the politician’s remarks about institution.

The petition, filed by advocate Manzoor Qadir Bhinder, requests the court to direct police to register a case against Fazlur Rehman over what it describes as a controversial speech.

Additional Sessions Judge Faisal Jameel issued notices to both the SHO and Fazlur Rehman, directing them to appear on July 28. The court also ordered police to submit a report on the matter at the next hearing.

The petition follows widespread criticism of Fazlur Rehman’s recent remarks, which prompted reactions from several political and religious leaders.

Among those criticizing the comments were Defense Minister Khawaja Asif, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, MQM-P chief Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, and the chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.

Separately, Pakistan Ulema Council Chairman Allama Tahir Ashrafi condemned the remarks and expressed regret to the families of military personnel, saying the statement regarding the country’s fallen soldiers was inappropriate.

The court proceedings relate to the petition seeking registration of a case and do not constitute a determination of criminal liability.

Court extends physical remand in alleged kidnapping and rape case

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LAHORE: A local court on Wednesday extended by five days the physical remand of four men arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping and rape of two foreign women, allowing police more time to continue their investigation.

The suspects — Raza Dar, Sikandar Khan, Hassan Raza and Sajid Ali — were produced before Judicial Magistrate Azhar Mahmood after the expiry of their previous remand.

During the hearing, prosecutors requested an additional nine days of police custody, saying investigators still needed to recover a laptop, a vehicle and a weapon allegedly linked to the case.

Lawyers representing Sikandar Khan and Sajid Ali argued that their clients had not been named in the original police complaint and were arrested later based on supplementary statements.

They denied the allegations and claimed the two men had been implicated while the principal suspect had not yet been brought before any court.

After hearing arguments from both sides, the court granted police a five-day extension of the suspects’ physical remand.

The allegations have not been proven in court, and the investigation is ongoing.

Court restores bank accounts of YouTuber “Ducky Bhai”

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Court restores

LAHORE:  The Judicial Magistrate of Lahore District Court has ordered the restoration of frozen bank accounts belonging to popular YouTuber Saad Ur Rehman, also known as Ducky Bhai, in a case concerning the promotion of gambling apps. The court also granted him conditional permission to upload videos on his YouTube channel.

The hearing was presided over by Judicial Magistrate Naeem Wattoo, with the accused appearing in court along with his wife Aroob Jatoi and lawyers Barrister Amrit Sheikh and Usman Latif Advocate.

During the proceedings, the court restored Ducky Bhai’s frozen bank accounts and allowed him to continue uploading videos on YouTube, with the stipulation that he must not discuss the pending case on his channel.

The court noted that the National Counter Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) had objections to 27 videos on his channel, but these videos would not be removed at this stage.

The next hearing was scheduled for March 11, when NCCIA witnesses will be summoned.

Following the court proceedings, Ducky Bhai’s legal team presented him with a shield in celebration of reaching 10 million YouTube subscribers inside the courthouse premises.

Aleema Khan appears in court following 11 non-bailable warrants

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Aleema Khan

RAWALPINDI: Aleema Khan, sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, appeared in an anti-terrorism court(ATC) in Rawalpindi after 11 non-bailable arrest warrants were issued against her.

The hearing, presided over by Judge Amjad Ali Shah, concerned a case registered at Sadiqabad Police Station over the November 26 protest. Aleema Khan and other accused face charges including inciting violent protests, arson, and obstructing government officials.

In previous hearings, the court froze 37 of Aleema Khan’s bank accounts due to her repeated absences and cancelled her bail bonds. NADRA officials informed the court that her passport and national ID had been blocked, while the Punjab Revenue Board presented details of her properties.

The case continues as authorities investigate the role of Alima Khan and other participants in the November 26 protests.