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Assassination Attempt

US offers reward for info on killing of Ecuadorean politician

Villavicencio, a former lawmaker and crusading anti-corruption journalist, was gunned down in Quito on Aug. 9.

Suspect in attack on MP Zareer re-arrested

The High Court order said that the courts should not release dangerous criminals on their own initiative.

May 6 blast: Criminal Court ruling dismissing witness overturned

The lower court's decision was quashed and the testimony of the two witnesses was declared acceptable.

May 6 blast: 6 defence witnesses for Thahumeen; 1 dismissed

Sunday's hearing was held to decide on the state's submissions against Thahumeen's witnesses.

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Ousted Pakistan PM Imran Khan shot in shin

Pakistan has a long history of political violence.

4 November 2022

Imran Khan welcomes probe into shooting

The rally began late last month in Lahore but was cut short six days later when Khan was shot in the leg.

7 November 2022

May 6 attack: Thahmeen allowed to resubmit dismissed evidence

The prosecution sought three days' time to decide on any particular piece of evidence submitted by Thahmeen.

Manhunt for 'dangerous criminal' over 'attempt to kill' MP Zareer

Two men were earlier arrested in connection with the attack on Zareer.

Nasheed denies accusing MP Shaheem over bomb blast

Following the allegations, MP Shaheem referred the matter to the police and parliamentary committees.

Court says trying to conclude Nasheed blast trial in 4 months

The judge said that he would still get it done even if the witnesses had to be summoned in custody through the police.

Defence minister says didn't fail in attack on Nasheed

"I have never done anything illegal", Mariya Didi said.