Twist in the Tale: Pakistan’s Top Political Brass Wants Bajwa to Continue as Army Chief But…
2 years, 1 month ago

Twist in the Tale: Pakistan’s Top Political Brass Wants Bajwa to Continue as Army Chief But…

News 18  

As Pakistan’s Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa retires on November 29, discussions are being held over the selection of the new Chief of Army Staff by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Muslim League-N supremo Nawaz Sharif in London. Sources privy to the development told CNN-News18 that Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan People’s Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam Pakistan president Maulana Fazlur-Rehman and the top Pakistan Democratic Movement leadership are in favour of offering another extension to General Bajwa as they believe he would be able to contain the political situation in the country. According to sources, Shehbaz’s brother, Nawaz Sharif, has rejected the call for early elections in Pakistan as had been vociferously demanded by former PM Imran Khan and supporters of his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Islam. First, the proposal of national or interim government for next 12-18 months; second, the reconciliation agreement between Imran Khan and the federal government through a third party intervention; third, the PMLN leadership wants to finalise the decision on the Army Chief’s appointment or extension; fourth, how to deal with Imran Khan and his long march for the next General Elections; and lastly, how to keep political system intact.

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Pakistan extends terms of powerful military leaders despite strong opposition from Imran Khan’s party
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan extends terms of powerful military leaders despite strong opposition from Imran Khan’s party

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pakistan’s parliament has approved a …

Tale of two elections: Pakistan’s flawed political journey versus India’s credible electoral process
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Tale of two elections: Pakistan’s flawed political journey versus India’s credible electoral process

Firstpost  

As the campaign for the world’s largest electoral exercise came to an end, my mind turned to the election for the National Assembly held in Pakistan on February 8 this year. In the 2018 elections, the army, under General Qamar Bajwa, who ironically was appointed by Nawaz Sharif as the army chief, decided that Imran Khan should be assisted from …

Imran Khan says his only regret was trusting then-Pakistan army chief Gen Bajwa
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Imran Khan says his only regret was trusting then-Pakistan army chief Gen Bajwa

Hindustan Times  

Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has said that his only regret from his time in office was trusting Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, accusing the former army chief of single-handedly spreading "stories" about him to secure a second extension as the military head. Khan, the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, who is currently lodged at Adiala Jail in …

Can Pakistan’s Imran Khan and army patch up, a year after violent clashes?
7 months, 1 week ago

Can Pakistan’s Imran Khan and army patch up, a year after violent clashes?

Al Jazeera  

Both sides have so far rejected concessions, but many analysts say this rupture is untenable and a compromise is needed. Addressing army officials during his visit to Lahore Garrison on May 9, Munir said, “There can be no compromise or deal with the planners and architects of this dark chapter in our history.” Munir was referring to the events of …

Pakistan: No end in sight to Army, Imran Khan confrontation
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan: No end in sight to Army, Imran Khan confrontation

Firstpost  

It remains to be seen how Gen Asim Munir will respond to Imran Khan’s incendiary words. The May 9 events set the army chief, Gen Asim Munir, squarely against Imran Khan. As Pakistan marked the anniversary of May 9, it became clear that the army and its fellow political travelers have not succeeded in entirely rooting out the Imran Khan …

The military’s continuing hold over Pakistan
9 months, 1 week ago

The military’s continuing hold over Pakistan

The Hindu  

After much waiting, Pakistan’s election drama appears to be over, with Shehbaz Sharif becoming the Prime Minister for the second time after his Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz joined hands with the Pakistan Peoples Party to form a coalition government. First, with Mr. Shehbaz Sharif as the ‘selected’ Prime Minister, it will be easier for the army to control the civilian government. …

Pakistan’s voters tell the generals where to put it
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan’s voters tell the generals where to put it

Hindustan Times  

THE DELAY was unusual even by the standards of Pakistan’s messy politics. The Pakistan Muslim League of Nawaz Sharif, Mr Khan’s chief rival and a three-time former prime minister, was widely expected to win. Mr Khan’s party claims to have evidence that it would have won a majority of seats if the election had not been rigged by its rivals …

No good choices ahead for Pakistan after elections
10 months, 1 week ago

No good choices ahead for Pakistan after elections

Hindustan Times  

Never has there been such a dramatic election in Pakistan, with results being greeted with cheers at one moment and tears in the other as winning candidates found their huge majorities wiped out in the few hours. To this group has been added a bunch of smaller parties like the Pakistan Muslim League headed by the Chaudhrys of Gujrat, a …

Pakistan elections: Imran Khan rules out alliance with PPP, PML-N and MQM-P as talks continue
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan elections: Imran Khan rules out alliance with PPP, PML-N and MQM-P as talks continue

India TV News  

Pakistan elections 2024: Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, whose Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party members were forced to contest as independent candidates in last week's elections, has brushed off the possibility of forming a coalition government with rivals Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Pakistan Peoples Party and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan as talks continue over who will become the next premier, reported Geo News. …

Pakistan's army chief calls for a ‘unified government’ as Imran Khan-backed independents gaining majority
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan's army chief calls for a ‘unified government’ as Imran Khan-backed independents gaining majority

Firstpost  

Pakistan’s army chief General Asim Munir on Saturday emphasised the need for a “unified” government and urged political leaders to prioritise the interests of the nation over personal agendas and synergise efforts in governing and serving the people. In a surprising turn of events, independent candidates, supported by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party led by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, …

"London Plan failed": Imran Khan claims victory in AI-enabled speech
10 months, 2 weeks ago

"London Plan failed": Imran Khan claims victory in AI-enabled speech

The Hindu  

Amid the Election Commission of Pakistan drawing flak over the delay in declaration of the results of the general elections, former PM and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan released a 'victory speech' in his AI-enabled voice, saying that the 'London Plan' of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif failed with the massive turnout of voters on polling day. Nawaz Sharif …

OPINION: SUSPENSE IN PAKISTAN, BUT ARMY WILL BE THE ULTIMATE ARBITER
10 months, 2 weeks ago

OPINION: SUSPENSE IN PAKISTAN, BUT ARMY WILL BE THE ULTIMATE ARBITER

India TV News  

Pakistan is facing a tense situation with conflicting claims being made by Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif camps. On the other hand, Nawaz Sharif’s daughter Maryam Nawaz, chief organiser of the party, claimed that her father would deliver a “victory speech”. PTI leader Lateef Khosa claimed that his party would form the government without entering into any coalition, and “Nawaz …

Pakistan: Imran Khan's Absence Looms Large Amidst Election Campaigns
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan's Absence Looms Large Amidst Election Campaigns

The Quint  

In Lahore’s bustling Old City, the stronghold of the Sharif family's Pakistan Muslim League-N, milk shop owner Rafiq Butt, who is one of the many fans of cricketer and former Prime Minister Imran Khan, is amazed by the absence of posters of Khan’s political party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in his neighborhood. There are even posters of independent candidates here but …

Imran Khan's message from jail ahead of elections: 'Wait at polling station until the polling agent...'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Imran Khan's message from jail ahead of elections: 'Wait at polling station until the polling agent...'

India TV News  

Islamabad: Former Pakistan premier Imran Khan, who is currently lodged in jail, urged his supporters on Wednesday to wait outside polling booths after casting their votes, as rival political parties held large rallies to mark the end of the election campaign period. "Encourage the maximum number of people to vote, wait at the polling station.and then stay peacefully outside the …

Pakistan voters wonder if polls will change the country mired in political turmoil
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan voters wonder if polls will change the country mired in political turmoil

The Hindu  

Pakistan is holding parliamentary elections this week but many voters are disillusioned and wonder if the balloting can bring any real change in a country mired in political feuding, a seemingly intractable economic crisis and resurgent militancy. Editorial | Winners and losers: On Pakistan democracy, Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif Many experts agree that in Pakistan’s political landscape today, there …

Pakistan is electing a new parliament. Here are the key players in Thursday’s vote
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan is electing a new parliament. Here are the key players in Thursday’s vote

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan is electing a new parliament on Thursday. Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif waves to his supporters as he arrives to address an election campaign rally in Hafizabad, Pakistan, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. FORMER PRIME MINISTER IMRAN KHAN, PAKISTAN TEHREEK-E-INSAF PARTY A former cricket star turned Islamist politician, Imran Khan triumphed on an anti-corruption, anti-establishment platform in …

Pakistan polls today: Key PM contenders and their stand on India
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan polls today: Key PM contenders and their stand on India

Live Mint  

Pakistan general elections are set to be held on February 8 after months of delay. In this situation, the stand of Pakistan's new prime minister on India could be important to understand. The report added that "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a soft corner for Nawaz Sharif". Bilawal became Pakistan’s youngest foreign minister in 2022 in the coalition government, led …

DC Edit | Imran’s career buried under convictions
10 months, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | Imran’s career buried under convictions

Deccan Chronicle  

Buried under an avalanche of convictions that seem premeditated, Imran Khan Niazi is ineligible to participate in the February 8 general elections in Pakistan. Incarcerated since August 2023 in a three-year jail term for selling state gifts worth half a million dollars, Imran was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years for revealing state secrets, as in a missing cable alleging US …

Pakistan: 'Fool me once, shame on you...', says Bilawal Bhutto on rejoining Nawaz Sharif's party
11 months ago

Pakistan: 'Fool me once, shame on you...', says Bilawal Bhutto on rejoining Nawaz Sharif's party

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Friday flatly refused to form a coalition government with Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz after the general elections scheduled on February 8, Geo News reported. Pakistan's general elections The general elections in Pakistan are scheduled for February 8, where a hotly-contested battle between Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan was expected. Pakistan's caretaker …

How Will Pakistan Politics Shape With Return Of Self-Exiled Nawaz Sharif | South Asia Diary
1 year, 1 month ago

How Will Pakistan Politics Shape With Return Of Self-Exiled Nawaz Sharif | South Asia Diary

Hindustan Times  

How Will Pakistan Politics Shape With Return Of Self-Exiled Nawaz Sharif | South Asia Diary Three-time former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif once again returned to Pakistan on October 21 after four years of self-imposed exile in London. Sharif's return comes just months ahead of the general elections, in what indicates a clear attempt to become the PM for the …

Another honeymoon: The Hindu Editorial on the return of Nawaz Sharif to Pakistan
1 year, 1 month ago

Another honeymoon: The Hindu Editorial on the return of Nawaz Sharif to Pakistan

The Hindu  

Six years ago, Nawaz Sharif, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader and three-time Prime Minister, was ousted from power after he fell out with the powerful military establishment. Mr. Khan, who was ousted from power last year, is now in jail and a critic of the military, and Mr. Sharif, once a foe of the generals, returned last week amid fanfare, …

Nawaz Sharif in Pakistan: A fragile economy, an interfering army and politics of turmoil await the former PM
1 year, 1 month ago

Nawaz Sharif in Pakistan: A fragile economy, an interfering army and politics of turmoil await the former PM

Firstpost  

Nawaz Sharif is back and full of fire even at 73. The army-led National Accountability Bureau did not oppose the Islamabad High Court’s decision to provide protective bail for Sharif on two of the most critical cases: one involving the acquisition of no less than four flats in London, for which the family was unable to account and another concerning …

Comeback bid? Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif lands in Pakistan after 4 years of UK exile
1 year, 2 months ago

Comeback bid? Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif lands in Pakistan after 4 years of UK exile

Hindustan Times  

Three-time Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif landed in the capital Islamabad ahead of national elections, local media reported, ending four years of self-imposed exile, as he is set to kick-start his party's campaign. Ousted Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif, speaks during a news conference at a hotel in London, Britain. Nawaz Sharif had not set foot in Pakistan since …

Nawaz Sharif's anticipated return sparks political buzz, but uncertainty looms in the months ahead
1 year, 2 months ago

Nawaz Sharif's anticipated return sparks political buzz, but uncertainty looms in the months ahead

Firstpost  

Former prime minister and head of the Pakistan Muslim League is due to return to the country on 21 October. Nawaz Sharif’s coming back has to be seen in the context of the Pakistan Election Commission’s decision to hold general elections is January though it has not announced any dates as yet. The Peoples Democratic Movement which formed the Shehbaz …

From London, Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif blames ex-army chief for his 2017 ouster
1 year, 3 months ago

From London, Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif blames ex-army chief for his 2017 ouster

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is claiming that the country’s former powerful military and spy chiefs orchestrated his ouster in 2017, when he was forced to step down after being convicted of corruption. Sharif spoke on Monday to leaders of his Pakistan Muslim League party via a video link from London, where he has been living in …

Peak Nepotism? Shehbaz Asks Elder Brother Nawaz Sharif to Return, Become Pak PM Again
1 year, 6 months ago

Peak Nepotism? Shehbaz Asks Elder Brother Nawaz Sharif to Return, Become Pak PM Again

News 18  

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged his elder brother and predecessor former prime minister Nawaz Sharif to come back and lead the election campaign for his party, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, on Monday. According to Pakistan-based Geo News, Shehbaz publicly urged his elder brother to return and also become the prime minister for the fourth time while addressing the central general …

Imran Khan: ‘Why has UK not spoken up about Pakistan dismantling democracy?’
1 year, 6 months ago

Imran Khan: ‘Why has UK not spoken up about Pakistan dismantling democracy?’

The Telegraph  

Imran Khan has criticised the United Kingdom for not speaking up on behalf of his opposition party, which he says is being systematically eradicated by Pakistan’s powerful military in the “most draconian crackdown” in the country’s history. More than 80 senior politicians from Mr Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf party have quit in recent weeks, with many claiming they were jailed or …

Pakistan ex-PM accuses military of trying to destroy his party
1 year, 6 months ago

Pakistan ex-PM accuses military of trying to destroy his party

Al Jazeera  

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan says he has ‘no doubt’ that he will be tried in a military court and jailed. Pakistan’s embattled former Prime Minister Imran Khan has accused the powerful military and its intelligence agency of openly trying to destroy his political party, saying he has “no doubt” he will be tried in a military court and thrown …

Pakistan govt turns down Imran Khan’s negotiations offer: 'Talks are held with politicians, not terrorists'
1 year, 6 months ago

Pakistan govt turns down Imran Khan’s negotiations offer: 'Talks are held with politicians, not terrorists'

India TV News  

A day after former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's offer for dialogue, the ruling coalition rejected former his offer and asserted, "Talks are held with politicians, not terrorists". When in power, Khan often said former military ruler Pervez Musharraf ended criminal cases against the leaders of various parties including the PML-N and the Pakistan Peoples Party through the NRO but …

Pakistan’s New Multidimensional Strategy Against Militancy
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan’s New Multidimensional Strategy Against Militancy

The Diplomat  

Amid a tense financial and political situation in the country, Pakistan has decided to launch an “all-out comprehensive operation” to rid the country of terrorism. The NSC attributed the recent spate of terrorism in Pakistan to the “thoughtless policy” adopted by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government toward the TTP after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021. In addition, Pakistan’s …

‘Don’t have a problem with army chief,’ Imran Khan says
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Don’t have a problem with army chief,’ Imran Khan says

Al Jazeera  

Former Pakistan PM tells Al Jazeera the government and military want to ‘crush’ his PTI party ahead of the polls. Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has told Al Jazeera he does not “have a problem” with the country’s army chief but accused Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir of trying to stop him from returning to power. “I …

K.C. Singh | Imran-Army row: Tragedy replayed or rebalancing?
1 year, 7 months ago

K.C. Singh | Imran-Army row: Tragedy replayed or rebalancing?

Deccan Chronicle  

The imbroglio in Pakistan has been in the making ever since Imran Khan assumed office as Prime Minister in July 2018. Gen. Bajwa even got a three-year extension of tenure in August 2019, which was preceded by the current Army chief, Gen. Syed Asif Munir, then serving as the head of the Inter-Services Intelligence, prematurely removed from his post on …

What’s next for Imran Khan and Pakistan’s military?
1 year, 7 months ago

What’s next for Imran Khan and Pakistan’s military?

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan’s former prime minister has been released after an arrest last week — but what is the military’s role in it? On May 9, former Prime Minister Imran Khan — one of the most popular leaders in the nation’s history — was arrested. The video of the arrest went viral, showing military forces barging into a courtroom where Khan was …

DC Edit | Imran drama intensifies
1 year, 7 months ago

DC Edit | Imran drama intensifies

Deccan Chronicle  

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister and cricket captain Imran Khan has put himself directly on a collision course with the Pakistan Army and it bodes ill for the politician. Would the top court intervention suffice to keep the Army from acting further against him is not even in the speculative realm as the Army has already filed a case against him …

Pakistan suffers from a crisis of authority in key institutions
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan suffers from a crisis of authority in key institutions

The Hindu  

Published : May 13, 2023 19:48 IST - 6 MINS READ Things have come to a head in Pakistan, and no one appears to know what to do about it. A red line was crossed for the supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf when their leader, former Prime Minister Imran Khan, was arrested from a high court premises in the capital …

No question of imposing martial law: Pakistan Army after political turmoil
1 year, 7 months ago

No question of imposing martial law: Pakistan Army after political turmoil

The Hindu  

Pakistan's Army has ruled out the possibility of imposing martial law in the country amidst the political turmoil and deteriorating law and order situation, following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, saying Army chief General Asim Munir and the entire military leadership believe in democracy. The remarks of Inter-Services Public Relations Director General Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry …

Pakistan crisis is a case of deja vu than real change
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan crisis is a case of deja vu than real change

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan’s supporters used to be disparagingly called “Burgers” by Pakistan’s older generation of political liberals. So, while the images out of Pakistan are unprecedented — women rattling the gates of the Pakistan army headquarters in Rawalpindi, the homes of corps commanders being burnt, and citizens daring general sahebs to shoot them …

Imran Khan’s endgame has begun: Supreme Court relief is momentary, political pain is permanent
1 year, 7 months ago

Imran Khan’s endgame has begun: Supreme Court relief is momentary, political pain is permanent

Firstpost  

There’s a saying in Pakistan that if one wants to excel in politics, he must seek the blessings of three ‘As’ — America, army and Allah. On Thursday evening, when the Pakistan Supreme Court called the arrest of Imran Khan “illegal” and ordered his immediate release, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf chief was as much vindicated for his anti-Americanism as for taking …

Army cannot remain unaffected by Pakistan's divisions, writes Husain Haqqani
1 year, 7 months ago

Army cannot remain unaffected by Pakistan's divisions, writes Husain Haqqani

India Today  

The images of enraged mobs attacking a Corps Commander’s residence and General Headquarters immediately after the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan illustrate the challenge facing Pakistan’s mighty army. Former army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa had thought that he could use Imran Khan’s charisma and celebrity status to create a political force that would keep traditional politicians in …

Descent into chaos: on the state of Pakistan’s politics
1 year, 7 months ago

Descent into chaos: on the state of Pakistan’s politics

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Supreme Court’s order to release former Prime Minister Imran Khan after calling his arrest “unlawful” is a blow to the government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the military establishment that backs it. Ever since he was ousted from power in April 2022, Mr. Khan has campaigned against the 13-party coalition government led by Mr. Sharif. On the …

Pakistan Army had it coming
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan Army had it coming

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistani military’s history of repeatedly meddling in domestic politics appears to have caught up with it, if the fallout of the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan is anything to go by. The dramatic operation unleashed protests that convulsed Pakistan as hundreds of Mr Khan’s supporters broke into the compound of the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi and the …

Ex-Pak Army Chief General Bajwa Said Pak Military Was ‘No Match’ for Indian Army: Report
1 year, 8 months ago

Ex-Pak Army Chief General Bajwa Said Pak Military Was ‘No Match’ for Indian Army: Report

News 18  

Former Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa reportedly told two senior Pakistani journalists that the Pakistan Army lacked the ammunition and economic strength to fight against India. Tanks are not in condition to work, there is no diesel for the movements of cannons,” General Bajwa said according to Pakistan journalists Hamid Mir and Naseem Zehra. He also claimed that …

Imran Khan reveals Pakistan’s ex army chief sought ‘friendly ties with India’
1 year, 8 months ago

Imran Khan reveals Pakistan’s ex army chief sought ‘friendly ties with India’

Live Mint  

India-Pakistan ties may have improved in recent years if former army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa had had his way. Ousted Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has revealed that the former army chief had pressurised him to develop friendly ties with the neighbouring nation when they were at the helm of affairs. The ousted premier insisted that Pakistan should only …

Pakistan's general Bajwa wanted to restore ties with India? Imran Khan says…
1 year, 8 months ago

Pakistan's general Bajwa wanted to restore ties with India? Imran Khan says…

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan has claimed that he was forced by country's former Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa to make good ties with India in a bid to develop cordial relations between two countries, Pakistan's news channel Dunya News reported. Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan Khan further said that there would be no constitution left in …

Pakistan: Army chief supports ex-PM Imran Khan's arrest to "end his political career," says report
1 year, 9 months ago

Pakistan: Army chief supports ex-PM Imran Khan's arrest to "end his political career," says report

Firstpost  

Islamabad: Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir has supported Imran Khan’s arrest in the Toshakhana case as a means to end his political career, reported Dawn. Recent developments have made two things clear: firstly, Imran Khan remains the most popular political leader in Pakistan, and would likely regain power if “free and fair” elections were conducted in …

'London plan': Imran Khan accuses Nawaz Sharif of plotting his arrest
1 year, 9 months ago

'London plan': Imran Khan accuses Nawaz Sharif of plotting his arrest

Firstpost  

Islamabad: Imran Khan accused the Pakistan government of planning his arrest, calling it part of a “London plan” to finish all cases against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. In his latest video message, ex-Pakistan PM Khan said: “This is part of the London plan and an agreement has been signed there to put Imran in jail, make the PTI fall …

Pakistan faces political uncertainty as questions arise over holding elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa alone
1 year, 9 months ago

Pakistan faces political uncertainty as questions arise over holding elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa alone

Firstpost  

On 13 March, Imran Khan’s lawyers once again sought exemptions from his personal appearances in lower courts in Islamabad, on grounds of security. A new phase in the country’s turbulent politics opened with the `suo motu’ Supreme Court ruling directing that election to the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies be held within the constitutionally stipulated 90-day period. In sharp contrast, …

Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan to stage 'historic' public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore on March 19
1 year, 9 months ago

Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan to stage 'historic' public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore on March 19

India TV News  

Imran Khan's public rally: As part of his ongoing election campaign, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced staging a "historic" public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore on March 19. Khan revealed about his move while addressing participants of the election rally near Data Darbar from inside his bullet-proof vehicle in Lahore on Monday, March 13. Non-bailable arrest warrant …

Pakistan: Amid economic crisis, ruling PDM coalition and army struggle to counter Imran Khan's popularity
1 year, 9 months ago

Pakistan: Amid economic crisis, ruling PDM coalition and army struggle to counter Imran Khan's popularity

Firstpost  

As Pakistan Democratic Movement’s popularity has been adversely impacted by the dire economic situation. Almost eleven months after the Pakistan-e-Tehreek-e-Insaaf led coalition government led by Prime Minister Imran Khan was thrown out through a vote of no-confidence in the National Assembly in April 2022 and the Shahbaz Sharif led Pakistan Democratic Movement government took office, Pakistan continues to be in …

Pakistan: Imran Khan 'hiding in bunker, using women as shields,' says Maryam Nawaz
1 year, 10 months ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan 'hiding in bunker, using women as shields,' says Maryam Nawaz

Firstpost  

Islamabad: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz senior vice-president Maryam Nawaz has slammed former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan for “hiding in a bunker” and using “women as a shield”. Imran Khan is expected to appear before the Lahore High Court on Monday for the verification of his signatures on three documents in the Election Commission of Pakistan protest case. …

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