Imran Khan

The article discusses the expansion of the Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR) coercive and surveillance powers in Pakistan, particularly through a new production monitoring system. It critiques the reliance on enhanced enforcement and audit measures for revenue generation, arguing that such approaches are insufficient and that the government has failed to deliver meaningful tax policy reforms.

KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi ordered a review of the KP Provincial Assembly (Powers, Immunities and Privileges) Act, 2026, after public and media backlash. The law grants lawmakers lifetime official passports, immunity from preventive detention, and weapon licenses, with critics arguing it expands privileges. The CM stated amendments would be reviewed in the public interest.

The Islamabad High Court granted a final adjournment to Imran Khan's counsel in a £190 million corruption case, warning against further delays. The appeal stems from Imran's January 2025 conviction in the Al-Qadir Trust case by an accountability court.

PTI leaders Salman Akram Raja and Junaid Akbar Khan emphasized that securing Imran Khan's release remains the party's 'ultimate objective' amid criticism of government intransigence. They accused the government of political repression and law and order failures, while highlighting Balochistan's strategic importance and governance issues.

PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan stated the party is not engaging in talks with the government and has not decided to boycott upcoming Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections. He emphasized the need for political solutions to resolve issues and criticized the removal of PTI's election symbol in certain regions.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) reserved its verdict on the maintainability of petitions challenging the alleged solitary confinement of jailed PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi. The petitions, filed by Aleema Khan and Mubashara Khawar Maneka, were directed to be numbered after the IHC removed objections from the registrar office, with arguments highlighting precedents and international prison standards.

The Islamabad High Court dismissed contempt petitions by Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi, allowing the defense two weeks to begin arguments in their appeals against a 2025 conviction in the Al-Qadir Trust case. The court noted that required powers of attorney had been signed, resolving the contempt issue, and set a deadline for the defense to proceed with appeals.

Aleema Khan filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) challenging the alleged solitary confinement of her brother, Imran Khan, and his wife, Bushra Bibi, describing the conditions as unlawful and inhumane. The petition names prison and accountability officials as respondents and claims Imran Khan has been isolated for 22 hours daily without judicial authorization, citing deteriorating eyesight as part of the inhumane treatment.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will hear appeals by Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi on June 29 regarding their convictions in the £190 million case involving UK NCA funds and Al-Qadir Trust land transfer. The appeals also include contempt petitions over delays in submitting signed powers of attorney, with conflicting claims between the defense and Adiala jail authorities.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly passed an Rs2.17 trillion budget for FY27, with Chief Minister Sohail Afridi emphasizing peace and development. The budget includes increased police funding, allocations for health and education, and projects like the Khyber Institute of Child Health. Afridi criticized the federal government for withholding NFC awards and delaying the Swat dam project.

PTI rejects PM Shehbaz Sharif's claims about the legitimacy of the 2018 elections and calls for a judicially supervised audit of both 2018 and 2024 elections, alleging election tampering via Form-47. The party also accuses the government of financial irregularities in the Benazir Income Support Programme, including Rs25 billion disbursed through suspicious channels.

The PTI party accused the Adiala jail administration of preventing Imran Khan's family and leaders from meeting him despite an Islamabad High Court order allowing twice-weekly visits. The jail administration was also criticized for misleading the court regarding power of attorney documents for Khan and his wife.

PTI interim chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and Secretary General Salman Akram Raja requested a meeting with imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan at Adiala jail, as the Islamabad High Court addressed legal disputes over a power of attorney in a corruption case. The jail administration accused Imran Khan's legal team of misleading the court by not collecting the signed document before a hearing.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi unveiled a Rs2.17 trillion budget for 2026-27, stating that funds for the federal government require approval from PTI founder Imran Khan. The budget includes no new taxes, a 7% raise in salaries and pensions, and property tax exemptions for properties up to 5 marlas. The province projects a Rs48 billion deficit to be covered by savings, not borrowing.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi presented a Rs2.17 trillion provincial budget for FY2026-27 with an estimated fiscal deficit of Rs48 billion. The budget was approved by PTI legislators, though its presentation was delayed due to demands for a meeting with incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan. The government pledged to cover the deficit using local resources and rejected loans.

PTI leaders were denied permission to meet Imran Khan at Adiala jail despite court-allowed visiting hours. The party criticized the federal government's economic policies and called for reforms to address regional neglect and judicial delays in cases involving Khan and Bushra Bibi.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government will present a Rs2.15 trillion tax-free budget for 2026-27, allocating Rs235 billion for the Annual Development Programme and targeting Rs182 billion in own-source revenue. The budget includes a 7% pay raise for government workers, no new taxes, and reductions in infrastructure development cess and tax on five-marla houses. Approval of the federal grant is contingent on Imran Khan's assent.

The Islamabad High Court referred a petition by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and Finance Adviser Muzammil Aslam to meet incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan for provincial budget consultations to the chief justice. The court noted that similar petitions regarding jail meetings with Imran Khan were already pending before a larger bench, and the petitioners argued the consultation was distinct due to its budget-related urgency.

The Supreme Court ordered Adiala jail superintendent and other officials to submit replies within three weeks regarding denial of access to Imran Khan. The court is reviewing a petition challenging the Islamabad High Court's dismissal of a contempt case seeking enforcement of visitation rights for Khan's legal team. The petition argues the high court failed to verify compliance with judicial directives and misapplied prison rules against constitutional rights.

The Islamabad High Court ordered the advocate general to arrange a meeting between Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi, and their legal counsel within seven days to address appeals against their conviction in the £190 million reference. Imran's counsel cited denied access to the incarcerated former prime minister and lack of a signed power of attorney as obstacles to pursuing the appeals.

The Supreme Court will hear petitions regarding access to PTI founder Imran Khan by his legal team, physicians, and family while he is incarcerated at Adiala jail. Petitions challenge an Islamabad High Court decision dismissing requests for meetings and medical access, with arguments citing legal precedents and concerns about his well-being.

TTAP denied PTI's claim of no prior notice for a 10,000-strong protest outside Adiala jail, asserting PTI leadership was informed. PTI's Shahid Khattak and TTAP's Akhunzada Hussain Yousafzai exchanged conflicting accounts about communication regarding the demonstration. The protest was planned for Tuesday, with Aleema Khan confirming coordination with Mahmood Khan Achakzai.

Aleema Khan, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, rejects the government's account of his fifth hospitalization for an eye ailment, demanding independent medical treatment. She accuses Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) of questionable claims and highlights violations of court-ordered family visit rights.

Imran Khan was taken to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences for a fifth anti-VEGF intravitreal injection to treat right central retinal vein occlusion. The hospital confirmed he was clinically stable before and after the procedure. Political tensions persist between the government and opposition over his treatment transparency.

The FY27 budget in Pakistan signals a shift from stabilization to moderate growth through tax cuts, real estate stimulus, and export incentives. However, concerns arise about sustainability due to reliance on historically unstable real estate and fiscal challenges like revenue shortfalls and provincial funding pressures.

The Islamabad High Court reissued a notice to PTI Chairman Gohar Ali Khan over a petition seeking closure of Imran Khan's X account. The court also addressed a prohibited funding case against Imran Khan and discussed proceedings in the Judicial Complex attack case involving Pervaiz Elahi.

PTI's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter faces internal conflict after provincial leadership directed committee members to avoid contact with leaders discussing party affairs in the media. Senior leaders Ali Amin Khan Gandapur and Mushtaq Ahmed Ghani criticized the directive, calling it 'dictatorial' and questioning efforts for Imran Khan's release.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan, by a 2-1 majority, overturned its previous order that had closed Imran Khan's right to defense in a Rs10 billion defamation case filed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The court remanded the matter to the trial court to allow Imran Khan to respond to interrogatories, citing legal infirmities in the application of Order XI, Rule 21 of the Civil Procedure Code and his medical incapacity due to a shooting incident.

PTI lawmakers protested alleged rigging in Gilgit-Baltistan elections in the National Assembly, while the government reiterated an offer for dialogue on national issues. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar emphasized the need for an 'enabling environment' for talks and stated the Constitution does not permit convicts to lead political parties. Opposition Leader Mehmood Khan Achakzai hinted at boycotting parliament over unmet demands, including restrictions on PTI founder Imran Khan's meetings.

Eight policemen were injured when terrorists ambushed a joint police and Counter-Terrorism Department team in Lakki Marwat's Darga Saheedan area. The attack, involving sophisticated weapons from a hilltop, also damaged a police vehicle. A sanitization operation is ongoing, and security has been tightened in the district following previous attacks last month.

A luxury flat once owned by Imran Khan is at the center of a legal dispute in the Islamabad High Court. The court has restrained the Capital Development Authority from evicting buyers of One Constitution Avenue, including the purchaser of Khan’s apartment, amid a long-standing conflict over a defaulted lease agreement with builder BNP (Private) Limited.

PTI supporters staged a sit-in after Imran Khan’s sisters were denied access to Adiala jail. The Islamabad High Court had permitted family visits but implementation has stalled. Aleema Khan criticized the government, citing unresolved crises and called for public mobilization. Separately, the court ordered the FIA to explain a call-up notice issued to PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja over social media allegations.

Imran Khan's sisters and PTI leaders were again denied a meeting with him at Adiala Jail, despite an Islamabad High Court order allowing twice-weekly visits. Aleema Khan, one of Imran's sisters, criticized the government's handling of political turmoil and highlighted suppressed voices in Gilgit-Baltistan, vowing to continue advocacy for Imran's release.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly session has been postponed multiple times due to fears of criticism from a dissident group within the ruling PTI over Imran Khan's imprisonment. Dissident lawmakers, unhappy with not being included in the provincial cabinet, demand his release, medical treatment, and expedited court proceedings, threatening a permanent sit-in if their demands are not met.

No date has been set for US-Iran talks, while Pakistan's Prime Minister and Army Chief are traveling to key players in the war to sustain diplomatic efforts. Pakistan aims to maintain dialogue amid ongoing tensions.