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Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Imran Khan held in 'death cell', claims PTI
Listen to article Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has raised alarm over what it described as 'inhumane' treatment of its incarcerated founder, Imran Khan, claiming he is being held in a 'death cell' under near-total isolation. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, PTI Central Secretary for Information Sheikh Waqas Akram alleged that Khan is confined to solitary detention for 22 hours daily, denied access to newspapers, television, books, and is barred from meeting his legal team and close associates. Akram stated that the conditions amount to psychological torture and a blatant violation of basic human rights. 'Imran Khan is effectively cut off from the world. His fundamental right to meet six designated individuals is being denied, despite explicit court orders, which constitutes contempt of court,' he said. He added that similar restrictions have been imposed on Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, who is allegedly being denied family visits, while Khan's sister, Aleema Khan, has also been prevented from seeing him. Read More: Imran Khan tells PTI leaders to end rift, focus on movement Calling on the Chief Justice of Pakistan to intervene, Akram urged the judiciary to restore its 'dwindling credibility and independence' in the face of what he termed the executive's open defiance of court rulings. 'The violation of judicial orders is not just an insult to the courts but to the entire justice system,' he remarked. The PTI spokesperson also questioned the recent disqualification of politician Jamshed Dasti, claiming that Article 62(1)(d) of the Constitution has never before been used to unseat public representatives, and alleging that constitutional provisions are now being misapplied for political engineering. Highlighting concerns over the health and treatment of other detained PTI leaders, he pointed to the 'deteriorating condition' of Shah Mehmood Qureshi, the 'systematic violation' of Dr Yasmin Rashid's rights, and the continued imprisonment of Ejaz Chaudhry despite Supreme Court orders granting him bail. On economic matters, Akram criticised the federal government over skyrocketing fuel prices, claiming petrol prices have surged by 82% over the past 15 months. 'During PTI's term, petrol prices rose by Rs51, but the current government scrapped subsidies and pushed the price to Rs220 per litre,' he said. Also Read: Imran Khan chose prison over life of comfort abroad He also accused the government of orchestrating a Rs92 billion sugar scandal, alleging that after the approval to export 765,000 metric tons of sugar, domestic supplies vanished from the market, causing prices to soar to Rs200 per kilogram. Addressing the May 9 cases, Akram claimed that the prosecution's position has collapsed following the withdrawal of a key investigating officer and the absence of primary witness Hassan Afzal. He demanded the immediate dismissal of all related cases. Expressing sorrow over the recent floods in Punjab that led to 103 deaths and the destruction of 250 homes, Akram criticised what he described as the government's inept disaster response. 'When the public protests, they are jailed. Yet, officials responsible for this negligence go unpunished,' he remarked. In closing, Akram disclosed that Khan has conveyed directives concerning the upcoming Senate elections in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, delegating authority for awarding Senate tickets to the provincial parliamentary party to prevent horse-trading. However, he clarified that no ticket can be issued without Khan's personal approval. 'PTI remains committed to internal democracy and transparency,' he affirmed.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Time of India
Man loses 92,000 to MNGL bill update fraud
Pune: An employee of a chemical company lost Rs92,000 in an MNGL bill update fraud. The crooks gained access to the victim's cellphone through an fraudulent Android Package Kit (APK) and siphoned off the amount from three bank accounts on June 23. After preliminary probe, a case was registered with the Khadak police. An officer from Khadak police said the victim got a MNGL connection two months ago. He sent an email to the customer care on June 19, and shared a photograph of meter readings. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune "He got a call from someone from the 'MNGL bill update department' on June 23. He instructed the complainant on two processes to update the bill: physical verification and an app verification. He also told him to pay Rs7 as verification charge," the officer said. The conman then sent an APK file through a link under MNGL's name. The victim opened the link and filled in the details, but did not pay Rs7 through a window that opened in the link. "Suspicious, the man transferred his money to his bank account," the officer said. The crooks had gained access to his bank accounts and took Rs92,000 from 3 bank accounts.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Time of India
Secunderabad trio, local supplier held with 2kg ganja
Nagpur: A gang of ganja peddlers were arrested after a Nagpur police crime branch patrol team intercepted three men near Metro pillar between Chhatrapati Chowk and Coca-Cola Chowk late Tuesday night. The accused, all residents of Secunderabad, were found carrying 1.8kg ganja. A follow-up led to the arrest of their Nagpur-based supplier. The patrol team flagged the trio to stop after spotting them loitering in a zone known for high footfall but no late-night activity. When stopped and questioned, the men gave their names as Michael Jacob Harry Anthony (32), Saikumar Kashipatti Anutulla (32), and Deepak Narendra Katti (23) all of whom hail from Chacha Nehru Nagar, Bansalpeth, Secunderabad, Telangana. Their bags were searched on the spot. One contained a tightly wrapped haul of ganja, weighing nearly 1.8 kg. The men offered no resistance. During questioning, they immediately revealed their identity and the name of their supplier, Mohammad Sadiq Mohammad Rauf (43), a resident of Satranjipura, opposite Badi Masjid, in Nagpur's Lakadganj area. Based on the input, Sadiq was picked up from his residence. Police also recovered three mobile phones used in the transaction and a travel bag, together worth Rs92,360. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo Preliminary checks suggest the accused entered the city recently and were attempting to push the consignment to smaller peddlers operating in east Nagpur. Senior PI Pankaj Bondse from the Pratap Nagar police station told TOI that the supplier picked up ganja from another one from Mominpura. "They are not highly educated. One of these is illiterate, while the others have studied till 7th and 9th grade," he said and added that they are newbies and have a clean record. All four have been charged under Sections 8(a), 20(b), and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. They have been handed over to Pratap Nagar police for further legal action. The operation was led by PI Amol Deshmukh and PSI Sachin Bhonde, under the supervision of Additional CP (Crime) Vasant Pardeshi, DCP (Detection) Rahul Maknikar, and ACP Abhijit Patil. Further investigation is on to trace the source of the supply chain and identify more local links. Police suspect that it wasn't the gang's first drop in the city.
Mint
15-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Gold Price Today: Yellow metal down 7% from record high on MCX, spot gold hits five-week low; Check key support levels
Gold prices erased early losses to steady on Thursday, helped by a weaker dollar and technical buying as investors await key U.S. economic data later in the day for further clarity on future interest rates. Spot gold was little changed at $3,179.07 an ounce as of 1102 GMT, after hitting its lowest since April 10 earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures fell 0.3% to $3,179.20. The dollar index slipped 0.3%, making gold cheaper for other currency holders. The U.S. and China this week agreed to temporarily slash harsh reciprocal tariffs, de-escalating a trade war and denting demand for gold as a safe haven. On Thursday, focus will turn to U.S. producer price index data due at 1230 GMT after softer-than-expected consumer data earlier this week. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech later in the day will be watched for clues on the Fed's rate path. Markets are expecting 50 basis points of rate cuts this year, with the reductions expected to start from October. Non-yielding gold tends to thrive in a low-rate environment. Elsewhere, spot silver dipped 0.4% to $32.09 an ounce and palladium rose 0.6% to $956.58. Platinum was up 0.7% at $982.53. The palladium market, which was in deficit in 2012-2024, will move into balance this year, with demand falling by 6% as a result of lower production of gasoline vehicles, a major industrial use of the metal, and increased recycling in China, Johnson Matthey said in a report. Rahul Kalantri, VP Commodities, Mehta Equities Ltd. Gold prices declined sharply on Wednesday, touching a five-week low, while silver also traded lower. The drop is attributed to profit-taking and liquidation by weaker hands. Meanwhile, a shift toward riskier assets in the broader market continues to pressure safe-haven demand. Today, gap down opening is expected amid Iran's Supreme leader said to sign nuclear deal with US if all economic sanctions are lifted. However, weakness in the dollar index and uncertainty over long-term trade deal between U.S. and other nations could support metal prices at lower levels. Gold has support at $3130-3100 while resistance at $3200-3220. Silver has support at $31.75-31.55 while resistance is at $32.30-32.65. In INR gold has support at Rs91,350-90,780 while resistance at Rs92,450-92,690. Sliver has support at Rs94,380-93,550 while resistance at Rs95,950-96,750.
Business Standard
29-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Protean Vidyasaarathi emerges as a trusted, digital-first scholarship platform empowering lakhs of students across India
PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 29: A recent nationwide student survey by Protean eGov Technologies Limited (formerly NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited) has highlighted the growing demand for accessible, end-to-end digital solutions in the education financing space that highlights the evolving needs of India's youth for career-oriented support. The nationwide survey, conducted among 360 scholarship recipients through Protean's Vidyasaarathi platform revealed that 70.9% of students seek internship opportunities, 48.4% are interested in upskilling, and 46.1% want career guidance, pointing to a broader need for student development services. These insights underscore the urgent need for digital-first solutions that not only fund education but also strengthen employability pathways. India receives over 12.7 million scholarship applications every academic year, as per data from the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), MeitY. Yet, many deserving students, particularly from economically weaker sections, continue to face barriers related to awareness, accessibility, and procedural complexity. Vidyasaarathi, Protean's flagship scholarship management platform, has disbursed Rs92 crore in scholarship funds to date, helping lakhs of students across India continue their academic journeys. With Vidyasaarathi, Protean offers key features including: * Zero application fees for students * Robust verification to ensure authenticity and eligibility * Direct disbursal of funds into student bank accounts * CSR integration tools for corporates to run compliant, high-impact scholarship programs The survey further reveals that over 75% of students found the online application process easy and accessible, while more than 70% expressed interest in services such as internships, upskilling programs, and career guidance. Protean eGov Technologies aims to position Vidyasaarathi as a leading ecosystem for student advancement by integrating scholarships with skill development, career discovery, and industry partnerships. Through strategic collaborations with corporates, academic institutions, and skilling partners, Vidyasaarathi aims to continue to empower India's youth with opportunities that go beyond education, building a future-ready workforce for the nation. About Protean: Over the past 30 years, Protean has been at the forefront of building population-scale DPIs across taxation, identity services and social security. Aligned with India's visionary DPI framework built on open standards and protocols, the company continues to contribute towards multisectoral Open Digital Ecosystems across e-commerce, transport/mobility, agriculture, education & skilling, and health. Protean has evolved from being a system integrator into a high tech, agile product organisation, instrumental in powering enterprise digitization by offering consumer and corporate tech, along with infrastructure services in cloud and cybersecurity. With a deep-rooted focus on innovation and open digital ecosystems, the company remains a key enabler in the country's ongoing digital transformation. Logo:
