Pak court dismisses murder abetment charges against Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD, Aug 28: A court in Pakistan has dismissed an FIR stating murder abetment charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, his lawyer confirmed on Monday. In June, Khan was charged with abetting the murder of Supreme Court lawyer Abdul Razzaq, who was killed in a drive-by shooting in Quetta that month, reports The Express Tribune. Razzaq’s son had accused the former premier of being behind his father’s murder. In a tweet, Khan’s lawyer Naeem Haider Panjutha said: “The court has dismissed the FIR registered against Imran Khan registered in Bijli Road police station in Quetta… Once again Imran Khan has emerged victorious against a false case. “Congratulations to all of Pakistan for the victory of justice.” Before he died, Razzaq had submitted an application seeking the registration of a treason case against the former Prime Minister for violating the Constitution by unconstitutionally dissolving Parliament after he lost a vote of confidence in April 2022, that ousted him from power. (IANS)
Foxconn founder announces bid for Taiwan’s presidency
TAIPEI, Aug 28: iPhone maker Foxconn’s founder Terry Gou on Monday announced an independent bid for the Taiwan presidential election in January 2024. The 72-year-old tech billionaire is now the fourth candidate for the top position, reports Nikkei Asia. He is pitted against Vice President Lai Ching-te of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Ko Wen-je, and New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih of the China-friendly Kuomintang (KMT). Gou said at a press conference he will “make Taiwan overtake Singapore within 20 years” and have the highest GDP per capita in Asia. “If Singapore can do it, so can Taiwan. We need to pull the country back to the path of peace and prosperity through this election. Only by doing so can hundreds of industries safely develop and can people live and work in peace and contentment,” Gou said. (IANS)