Police has surrounded my house.https://t.co/jsGck6uFRj — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) May 17, 2023Meanwhile, the police have blocked traffic coming from Mall Road to Zaman Park. Heavy police force is deployed near Zaman Park, Dharmpura Bridge, Allama Iqbal Road, Mall Road, and Garhi Shahu Canal Road areas of the city. The police are searching big vehicles coming from Canal Road to Mall Road and Zaman Park. Full Speech of Imran Khan! “The PDM regime, caretaker govt have stated that terrorist are residing in Zaman Park.

Yes, like the constitution guarantees human rights, every QMS is built around customer satisfaction. The system of governance and the constitution need a major clean-up for the presevation of human freedom. Petitions are being filed in Human Rights Commissions all over the world to check the current human rights violations in the land of the pure. The system of governance and the constitution need a major clean-up for the presevation of human freedom. Arrest without warrants in the 21st century is barbaric, which must be stopped.

Bayer Leverkusen host Roma on Thursday knowing their way to the Europa League final goes through Jose Mourinho's expertly parked bus. Mourinho's Roma hold a narrow 1-0 lead heading into the second leg of their semi-final tie, having blunted Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso's attacking riches in Rome. Roma held Leverkusen scoreless for the first time in this Europa League campaign. Winless in five league fixtures, sixth-placed Roma also have fallen out of Champions League contention. While Mourinho has managed some incredible attacking talents during his career, including at Roma, the side's run through the Europa League has had a heavy defensive focus.

KARACHI-Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Shazia Atta Marri, on Wednesday, terming May 09 as black day stressed on taking stringent action against miscreants who committed lawlessness and damaged state property including memorials of martyrs and sensitive installations. Shazia Atta Marri who is also chairperson of Benazir Income Support Program was addressing a press conference along with Adviser to Chief Minister Sindh on Law Barrister Murtaza Wahab in Sindh Assembly. Barrister Murtaza Wahab, at the occasion said that all over the world, political leadership proves itself by its work. It was not protest but terrorism that was carried out on the call of Imran Khan, he said adding that everyone must keep in mind that Pakistan is supreme to one’s own interests and ego. Referring to the foreign funding case Murtaza Wahab said that it has been a year since Imran Khan had not appeared in the case which indicated that he had some hidden motives.

From the Tribune staff reportsBIRMINGHAM – A federal judge sentenced a convicted felon for illegal possession of a firearm on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. U.S. District Court Judge Karon O. Bowdre sentenced Dantrell Dujuan Purifoy, 30, of Warrior, to 61 months in prison. Purifoy pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm in January. According to the plea agreement, on July 27, 2022, a Warrior police officer received a license plate reader report on a stolen vehicle. Purifoy fled in the stolen vehicle and the officer pursued him.

PTI chief Imran Khan is showing his popularity graph during an address to his supporters from his Zaman Park residence in Lahore on May 17, 2023. SCREENGRABFormer prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday invited all stakeholders to sit and talk while there was still time as he fears another arrest during a raid at his residence in Lahore's Zaman Park. Police has surrounded my house.https://t.co/jsGck6uFRj — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) May 17, 2023Meanwhile, the police have blocked traffic coming from Mall Road to Zaman Park. From Liberty Chowk [in Lahore] people were moving to Jinnah House but no one stopped them. He said that they wanted to attack Jinnah House as an excuse to ban PTI and put leaders behind bars.

Senator Tommy Tuberville recognized three of Alabama’s fallen soldiers, one of whom is from Trussville, and their families for Memorial Day on Tuesday, May 16. On the U.S. Senate floor, Senator Tuberville shared the story of Sergeant Jason Stegall of Trussville. Sergeant Stegall’s courage saved countless American lives,” said Senator Tuberville. Ashley keeps Sergeant Stegall’s memory alive by reminding her sons about his sacrifice and belief in America.”Sergeant Stegall is honored at the Trussville Veteran’s Memorial. Senator Tuberville’s full remarks, including stories of the other veteran’s honored, can be viewed here.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to collaborate in their efforts to combat hate speech and terrorist propaganda on social and online media platforms. The meeting also addressed the promotion of bilateral diplomatic relations and explored opportunities for cooperation in various media-related fields, including digital media, media training, and filmmaking. During discussions on film policy and media training, the minister highlighted the significance of film and drama in showcasing a country’s culture and positive identity. He congratulated the information minister on Pakistan’s improvement of seven ranks in the Global Media Freedom Index. The diplomat also assured Pakistan of all possible cooperation in addressing the country’s economic crisis and expressed his strong commitment to fostering bilateral relations.

— Amnesty accuses Sharif of ‘exercising fear’ of military ‘never been held to account for its overreach’ISLAMABAD: The authorities on Wednesday pressed on with efforts to try civilians involved in recent anti-government protests before military courts despite appeals from a leading international rights group and a local watchdog. Military trials in Pakistan are usually held behind closed doors, depriving civilians of some of their basic rights, including contracting a lawyer of their choice. Angry supporters torched buildings and vehicles and attacked police and military personnel and facilities. On Wednesday, the high court of Islamabad extended Khan’s bail and protection from arrest until the end of the month. The HRCP said civilians arrested should be tried in civil courts and not military ones — reserved for troops suspected of working against the country’s national interests and violating military rules.

The National Assembly on Tuesday passed a private member’s bill aimed at criminalising the contempt of parliament with punishment of a six-month jail term and a fine of Rs1 million. He said the Contempt of Parliament (Senate and National Assembly) Bill was a “very important piece of legislation”, adding that it would help improve the oversight role of parliament. Noon told the house that the bill would ensure the writ of parliament. Contempt of Parliament Bill says that insulting parliament – the National Assembly and the Senate – and members of parliament will be a punishable offence, and if found guilty, the responsible person will be jailed for six months with a fine of Rs1 million. The Senate members will be nominated by the leader of the house and the leader of the opposition.

The National Assembly of Pakistan has unanimously passed a private member's bill aimed at condemning and punishing actions that breach the sovereignty and integrity of the Parliament in any form or manner. Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Rana Tanveer Hussain commended the bill, stating that it would enhance the oversight role of the Parliament. Under the new law, a House can charge an individual with contempt if they breach the privileges of the Parliament. The NA Speaker or Chairman of the Senate can refer such matters to the Contempt Committee. The Secretary of the National Assembly Secretariat will act as the Secretary of the Contempt Committee, and decisions will be made by a majority vote.

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A nation is built by its leader. A leader is an authority figure who leads and commands their group, organization, or country. Without a meritorious leader, no country, nation, or even an organization or group can succeed. A leader should be a courageous person who speaks what they consider is in the interest of their nation. A leader not only seems to solve the current issues of their people but also keeps their vision always for the future of their nation.

PTI chief Imran Khan is addressing his supporters from his Zaman Park residence in Lahore on May 16, 2023. SCREENGRABImran Khan, Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has urged his supporters to prepare for his upcoming call for “peaceful protests” aimed at achieving “true independence” in the country. He denounced the gross violation of fundamental rights, with peaceful protesters, including women and children, being allegedly subjected to torture. Highlighting the nation's resolve, Imran Khan stressed that they would not accept slavery and the “prevailing fascism in the country”. Imran Khan called on the nation to shatter the idols of fear and stand up for their fundamental rights and the supremacy of the Constitution.

ISLAMABD, Pakistan: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday presided over the National Security Committee in Islamabad which expressed that the entire nation is standing behind their armed forces. The meeting was attended by Provincial Chief Ministers, Federal Ministers, Services Chiefs and others. While addressing the meeting, the prime minister said that planners and abettors of the violent incidents of 9th May should be brought to justice. Shahbaz Sharif said that these acts of vandalism are not less than terrorism, which have brought shame to the entire nation. The prime minister said that goons of a political party attacked military installations including the General Headquarters Rawalpindi, FC Camp in Quetta, and other public property.