NA condemns Imran Khan's 'inappropriate' behaviour towards journalist

The National Assembly unanimously passed a resolution condemning the 'inappropriate behaviour' of PTI founder Imran Khan towards senior journalist Aijaz Ahmed during a meeting at Adiala Jail. The resolution, moved by Khawaja Izharul Hassan, said the PTI founder used offensive language against the journalistic norms. It called for strict legal action and urged the Ministry of Interior to ensure the safety of Aijaz Ahmed. The resolution further said that press clubs, journalist bodies, and related forums must not face intimidation or obstruction. It demanded immediate action against those running malicious social media campaigns targeting journalists and urged that the perpetrators be punished under the law. Toshakhana 2.0 case hearing The Toshakhana 2.0 case against PTI founder and his wife Bushra Bibi witnessed its longest hearing at Adiala Jail, lasting for nearly seven-and-a-half hours. During the session, the prosecution’s witness, NAB Investigation Officer Mohsin Haroon, recorded his statement. However, cross-examination by the PTI founder’s counsel, Qousain Faisal Mufti, could not be completed. The proceedings were conducted inside the special court set up at Adiala Jail under the supervision of Special Judge Central, Shah Rukh Arjumand. Both the PTI founder and Bushra Bibi were produced before the court. The final two witnesses in the Toshakhana 2.0 trial—NAB Investigation Officer Mohsin Haroon and FIA Investigation Officer Malik Shah Parvez—appeared in court. Qousain Faisal Mufti Advocate, assisted by Barrister Salman Safdar, cornered Mohsin Haroon for seven-and-a-half hours. The prosecution team, led by Umair Majeed, was also present. The hearing was adjourned due to a power outage at the jail and will resume on October 1. Imran raises concerns over Peshawar rally arrangements PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja has said that the PTI founder has issued important directives that will be shared in the upcoming parliamentary party meeting. Speaking to the media outside Adiala Jail, he revealed that the PTI founder expressed reservations regarding the arrangements for the recent Peshawar rally. Raja noted that the founder questioned whether party officials intended to lead the people forward or leave them, referring to an incident where some workers displayed shoes during the event. He added that the PTI founder had received reports about the rally venue and was unhappy with the arrangements, stating that the site was poorly managed with dust rising across the grounds. Raja clarified, however, that this did not mean the founder was dissatisfied with the rally, but that organisational shortcomings had raised concerns. On internal party matters, he emphasised that Aleema Khan does not interfere directly in PTI’s affairs and only conveys the founder’s message to the public. He stressed that the founder’s clear directive is that party leaders and officeholders must take responsibility for running the party.

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