The acquittal highlights the court’s stance on the charges, providing a clear exoneration for the PTI members involved.
Islamabad, The District and Sessions Court Islamabad has acquitted PTI leader Shehryar Khan Afridi in connection with the charges stemming from the May 9 incidents. Judicial Magistrate Malik Muhammad Imran delivered the verdict, declaring Afridi and other party workers innocent of the allegations of arson and vandalism.
The court’s decision comes as a relief to Afridi and his supporters, who had been embroiled in the legal battle since their booking on May 9. The acquittal highlights the court’s stance on the charges, providing a clear exoneration for the PTI members involved.
This outcome marks a pivotal moment for Afridi and his political career, reinforcing his and his party’s assertion of innocence throughout the proceedings.
PTI Central Secretariat De-sealed Following High Court Order
Islamabad : The central secretariat of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has been desealed on the directives of the Islamabad High Court, marking a significant development in recent legal proceedings.
Following Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan’s order, a court-appointed bailiff oversaw the desealing process at the PTI central secretariat. Leaders including Barrister Gohar and Rauf Hassan are expected to arrive shortly, with plans for a Quran recitation ceremony scheduled at 6 o’clock.
The desealing comes after legal proceedings initiated against the closure of PTI’s central office, underscoring ongoing judicial scrutiny and procedural adherence in the matter.
Balochistan High Court Reserves Verdict on Wheat Procurement Irregularities, Lifts Section 144 on Wheat Transport
Quetta: The Balochistan High Court has reserved its decision in the case addressing alleged irregularities in wheat procurement and directed the abolition of Section 144 on wheat transportation. The hearing was presided over by Chief Justice Hashim Kakar and Justice Shaukat Rukhshani.
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti appeared before the court, while the Chief Secretary was absent due to scheduling conflicts. Representatives from the food department attended the session.
Chief Minister Bugti testified that 150,000 sacks of grain had been distributed to farmers at a cost of 42 million rupees. He requested permission for the government to purchase an additional 150,000 sacks, proposing that the remaining allocated funds be redirected to other welfare initiatives.
Chief Justice Kakar criticized the Food Department, noting that wheat procured often gets smuggled to Afghanistan or spoils in warehouses. He highlighted the inefficiency, remarking that even the Chief Minister struggles to obtain a single sack from the department.
Bugti outlined plans to use the remaining funds for welfare projects in Jafarabad and Naseerabad, including establishing technical colleges through public-private partnerships, launching clean drinking water projects, and building a Gumbat-style hospital in Naseerabad.
Praising Bugti’s proposals, Chief Justice Kakar also pointed out the misuse of government vehicles, emphasizing the need for better allocation based on grade and limiting unnecessary use.
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During the proceedings, Chief Justice Kakar ordered the immediate abolition of Section 144 on wheat transportation, noting the discrepancy between the government’s procurement of 500,000 sacks and the 9.5 million sacks produced annually in the Naseerabad Division, much of which spoils due to storage issues.
Expressing concerns about the performance of the Chief Secretary, Chief Justice Kakar acknowledged the merit in the Chief Minister’s suggestions and indicated that the court would include its recommendations in the final judgment.
After considering all arguments, the court reserved its decision on the wheat procurement case.
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