Imran Khan’s party looking to 'bridge gap' with establishment, as top leadership behind bars
1 year, 4 months ago

Imran Khan’s party looking to 'bridge gap' with establishment, as top leadership behind bars

Hindustan Times  

Imran Khan’s party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf whose top leadership is behind bars, is looking for a rapprochement between the establishment and the party chief. Imran Khan PTI Leader Notably, the top leadership of PTI including deposed Prime Minister Imran Khan, Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Pervez Elahi are all in custody on different corruption charges. The News International reported citing a PTI source, “there is also discussion within the party that continuing confrontation between the PTI and the establishment will neither serve the party nor the institution or the country”. The source said that “The PTI wants the establishment to reconsider its present policies towards the party and in return a guarantee can be given to the institutions about Khan softening his stance”.

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Imran Khan’s party holds talks with Pakistan’s government to seek former PM’s release
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Imran Khan’s party holds talks with Pakistan’s government to seek former PM’s release

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — The political party of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan held talks on Monday with the government over the release of its leader and other political activists, officials said. Khan and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, or PTI, have not had talks with the government since parliamentary elections in February which saw their main political rival, Shehbaz Sharif, …

Pakistan jails 25 Imran Khan supporters over attacks on military sites
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pakistan jails 25 Imran Khan supporters over attacks on military sites

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan has jailed 25 civilians over attacks on military facilities that followed the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in 2023. The military’s public relations wing confirmed the ruling on Saturday, stating that a military court had handed down sentences of between two and 10 years of “rigorous imprisonment”, with 14 facing a decade behind bars. The statement did …

Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi face ‘terrorism’ charges after Islamabad protests
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi face ‘terrorism’ charges after Islamabad protests

Al Jazeera  

The latest charges against Pakistan’s former PM and his wife add to mounting political tensions. Islamabad, Pakistan – The Pakistani government has filed a series of charges, including one related to “terrorism”, against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, his wife, Bushra Bibi, and hundreds of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party workers after protests held in Islamabad this week. Khan, Bibi and others …

​Protest nation: On the state of Pakistan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

​Protest nation: On the state of Pakistan

The Hindu  

Another shutdown of the capital city. Pakistan is witnessing circles of crises, with a prolonged showdown between the military-backed government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. In the latest episode, PTI supporters marched towards the capital, after Mr. Khan made the “final call” for protests, demanding the release of their leader and other …

Imran Khan's PTI has turned Pak streets into protest hub: Here's how it's damaging the party
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Imran Khan's PTI has turned Pak streets into protest hub: Here's how it's damaging the party

Firstpost  

Multiple calls for protests, and multiple failures, has not only made the leadership crisis within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf apparent, but has likely damaged the party’s credibility, too Supporters of jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, wave party flags during a rally in Islamabad, Pakistan. File image/ Reuters The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, led by imprisoned former …

Top politicians from Imran Khan’s party arrested after clashes in Pakistan
4 months ago

Top politicians from Imran Khan’s party arrested after clashes in Pakistan

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 Top politicians from Imran Khan’s …

Top leaders of Imran Khan’s party arrested in Pakistan after being accused of inciting violence
4 months ago

Top leaders of Imran Khan’s party arrested in Pakistan after being accused of inciting violence

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistani police arrested Monday several top leaders from former imprisoned Prime Minister Imran Khan’s opposition party, a day after some people clashed with the police a mile from a protest calling for his release. At Sanjrani, PTI party leaders addressed the protesters in fiery speeches, threatening to forcefully free Khan from prison if he is not released in …

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan says he is ready to hold talks with the military
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan says he is ready to hold talks with the military

The Hindu  

Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has said his party is ready to hold "conditional negotiations" with the country's powerful military and has appointed a representative for the talks. "We will hold conditional negotiations if the military leadership appoints its representative," according to a post from Khan's official X handle on Wednesday, which cited a message from him from …

Pakistan: Imran Khan hints willingness to talk with army, says never made accused, only criticised
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan hints willingness to talk with army, says never made accused, only criticised

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistan's beleaguered former prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday signalled willingness to hold talks with the powerful army after finding himself at a blind alley due to scores of cases slapped on him, his wife and senior party leaders. This comes as Khan;'s wife Bushra Bibi was on Tuesday named as a suspect in 11 cases, including the attack …

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan's party announces countrywide protest for release of all arrested leaders
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan's party announces countrywide protest for release of all arrested leaders

Hindustan Times  

Islamabad, Pakistan authorities on Friday braced for a possible showdown with supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf after the party announced a countrywide protest for the release of all arrested party leaders. Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan's party announces countrywide protest for release of all arrested leaders Apart from the PTI, the rightwing Jamaat-e-Islami also announced a …

Pakistan police raid ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party HQ
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan police raid ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party HQ

Al Jazeera  

Officials from PTI, which the government says it wants to disband, are reported to have been detained. Security forces have stormed the offices of the Pakistan Tehreek e-Insaf party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Crackdown The crackdown on the PTI follows several court rulings in its favour this month that threaten the government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, …

Former Pak PM Imran Khan’s sharp retort on government decision to ban his party, claims action ‘out of desperation’
6 months ago

Former Pak PM Imran Khan’s sharp retort on government decision to ban his party, claims action ‘out of desperation’

The Hindu  

Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on July 15 reacted sharply to the government's decision to ban the party, saying the move came “out of desperation” and is a “sign of panic" within the federal administration. Senior PTI leader Senator Ali Zafar told Geo News that the federal government was attempting to ban the party “out of desperation” …

Pakistan Government to ban Imran Khan’s PTI party for alleged anti-state activities
6 months ago

Pakistan Government to ban Imran Khan’s PTI party for alleged anti-state activities

The Hindu  

In a controversial move, the Pakistan Government on July 15 announced that it will ban jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan’s party for its alleged involvement in anti-state activities and slap cases against him and two of his senior party colleagues for treason. “In view of the foreign funding case, May 9 riots, and the cipher episode as well as the …

Pakistan government to ban jailed ex-PM Imran Khan's party in a big blow to PTI
6 months ago

Pakistan government to ban jailed ex-PM Imran Khan's party in a big blow to PTI

India TV News  

Islamabad: In a major action against the jailed Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, his successor government has decided to ban his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party for its alleged involvement in anti-state activities, it was announced on Monday. Supreme Court on PTI The latest development came a day after Pakistan’s Supreme Court ruled that Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaf party was improperly denied at least …

Imran Khan’s party to emerge as the largest party in Pakistan’s Parliament after SC ruling on reserved seats: Report
6 months ago

Imran Khan’s party to emerge as the largest party in Pakistan’s Parliament after SC ruling on reserved seats: Report

The Hindu  

Former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf will emerge as the largest party in Parliament with 109 seats after the Supreme Court on July 12 ruled that it is eligible for the allocation of reserved seats for women and minorities, according to a media report. In a major legal victory for 71-year-old Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, a 13-member full bench …

Imran Khan’s PTI scores major win in Pakistan battle for reserved seats
6 months ago

Imran Khan’s PTI scores major win in Pakistan battle for reserved seats

Al Jazeera  

Islamabad, Pakistan – The Supreme Court has handed a major legal victory to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, declaring it eligible for a share of reserved seats in national and provincial assemblies. In its short order on Friday, the Supreme Court recognised the PTI as a political party and affirmed that not having an election …

Jailed former premier Imran Khan’s party postpones Islamabad rally after cancellation of NOC
6 months, 1 week ago

Jailed former premier Imran Khan’s party postpones Islamabad rally after cancellation of NOC

The Hindu  

Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on July 6 postponed its rally in the suburbs of Islamabad after revocation of its permission by the authorities, citing security concerns. PTI leader Omar Ayub Khan told reporters late last night that his party would go ahead with the planned meeting “come what may”. However, there was a change of stance …

Pakistan PM extends olive branch to imprisoned Imran Khan, says 'let's sit and talk' amid sharp rivalries
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan PM extends olive branch to imprisoned Imran Khan, says 'let's sit and talk' amid sharp rivalries

India TV News  

Islamabad: In a surprising move, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appeared to extend an olive branch to his predecessor and fierce rival, the incarcerated former PM Imran Khan, by offering to hold talks with him if was facing any "troubles" in jail. Interestingly, Shehbaz also referred to the 2018 elections, which were won by Imran Khan's PTI, as "rigged", echoing …

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's party reiterates demand for CEC’s resignation over alleged poll rigging
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's party reiterates demand for CEC’s resignation over alleged poll rigging

The Hindu  

Jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's party on June 23 reiterated its demand for Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja’s immediate resignation for failing to hold “free and fair” elections and protested against the "injustices" being committed against the party, according to media reports. “Leaders of 71-year-old Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, along with other National Assembly members, led a …

Imran Khan's party reiterates demand for CEC's resignation over alleged poll rigging in Pakistan
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Imran Khan's party reiterates demand for CEC's resignation over alleged poll rigging in Pakistan

New Indian Express  

ISLAMABAD: Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan's party on Sunday reiterated its demand for Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja's immediate resignation for failing to hold "free and fair" elections and protested against the "injustices" being committed against the party, according to media reports. Leaders of 71-year-old Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, along with other National Assembly members, led a …

Pakistan: First glimpse of Imran Khan since his arrest, probe launched over who leaked his photo from court
8 months ago

Pakistan: First glimpse of Imran Khan since his arrest, probe launched over who leaked his photo from court

India TV News  

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan appeared in the Supreme Court on Thursday by video from prison, in connection with a case he has filed against amendments to Pakistan's anti-graft laws. His video appearance was expected to be streamed live on the court's website and YouTube, making it the first publicly seen visuals of the jailed leader since his arrest …

Pakistan's ruling coalition blasts Imran Khan's party for wanting to hold talks only with Army
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan's ruling coalition blasts Imran Khan's party for wanting to hold talks only with Army

New Indian Express  

"He cries outside that he is the flag bearer of freedom and begs for negotiations behind the door," Rafique said, adding that the politicians would have to communicate with each other anytime later, if not sooner. Meanwhile, during an appearance on a Geo News show, PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah said that the PTI party's mindset was not political as it …

Pakistan: Imran Khan's Party Claims Former PM's Nephew 'Abducted' From Military Custody
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan's Party Claims Former PM's Nephew 'Abducted' From Military Custody

ABP News  

New Delhi: Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party on Saturday alleged that his nephew Hassan Niazi has been "abducted" from military custody and shifted to an undisclosed location to put pressure on him. "We strongly condemn the abduction of Imran Khan's nephew Hassan Niazi and another young PTI leader Ibad Farooq from military captivity. The spokesperson voiced great …

Imran Khan’s party calls for nationwide protests in Pakistan over ‘stolen’ election
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Imran Khan’s party calls for nationwide protests in Pakistan over ‘stolen’ election

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 Jailed former prime minister Imran …

Old beginning: The Hindu Editorial on Pakistan politics
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Old beginning: The Hindu Editorial on Pakistan politics

The Hindu  

There was no level playing field in Pakistan’s general elections on February 8, in which the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, barred from fielding candidates on its popular cricket bat symbol, was pitted against the military-backed Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz. The PML-N has joined hands with the Pakistan People’s Party and several smaller parties to …

Imran Khan's Party kicks out Gohar Khan as PTI chief as he is 'incompetent, poor performer': Senior leader
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Imran Khan's Party kicks out Gohar Khan as PTI chief as he is 'incompetent, poor performer': Senior leader

India TV News  

Lahore: Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has been “removed” as the chairman of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s beleaguered party for his “incompetence” and “poor” performance, senior leader Sher Afzal Marwat has said after it has become clear that it will not be able to form the next government. Gohar on Thursday announced that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party’s next chairman nominee …

Pakistani ex-Prime Minister Khan wants the IMF to link talks to an independent audit of the election
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistani ex-Prime Minister Khan wants the IMF to link talks to an independent audit of the election

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 imprisoned former Prime Minister …

Pakistani ex-Prime Minister Khan wants the IMF to link talks to an independent audit of the election
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistani ex-Prime Minister Khan wants the IMF to link talks to an independent audit of the election

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan is writing a letter to the International Monetary Fund urging it to link any talks with Islamabad to an audit of the country’s recent election, which his party alleges was rigged, an official from his party said Friday. Senator Ali Zafar, a top leader from Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, or PTI, …

Fresh blow to Imran Khan's party as PML-N candidates' victory notified from Islamabad seats
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Fresh blow to Imran Khan's party as PML-N candidates' victory notified from Islamabad seats

The Hindu  

Pakistan's Election Commission on February 23 notified the victories of three candidates from Nawaz Sharif's PML-N in the federal capital, delivering a fresh blow to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, which had challenged the original poll results. Backed by the 71-year-old Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, three losing candidates — Amir Mughal, Shoaib Shaheen and Mohammad Ali Bukhari — …

Pakistan’s PTI faces uphill battle as rivals unite, Imran Khan in jail
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan’s PTI faces uphill battle as rivals unite, Imran Khan in jail

Al Jazeera  

It has staked a claim to form the government but has neither the numbers nor the allies. Since it could not contest the election as a party, the PTI risks losing its quota of reserved seats in parliament, which are allocated to political parties based on proportional representation. The PTI also nominated Omar Ayub Khan, the party’s general secretary, as …

Supporters of Imran Khan's party clash with police over Pakistan election rigging allegations
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Supporters of Imran Khan's party clash with police over Pakistan election rigging allegations

New Indian Express  

LAHORE: Supporters of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party have clashed with police in various cities across the country as they staged protests against alleged rigging in the general elections held on February 8. In Lahore, supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf gathered outside the Lahore Press Club and the party's Jail Road office on Saturday to register their protest, …

Imran Khan's PTI Loses Ground as Independents Join Rival Parties
11 months ago

Imran Khan's PTI Loses Ground as Independents Join Rival Parties

Deccan Chronicle  

Lahore: Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party has suffered a blow as three independent members elected to Punjab's provincial assembly backed by it have joined a rival party in the politically important province. On the other hand, Nawaz Sharif-led Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz managed to take eight more independent Members of the Provincial Assembly -elect and one Member …

Imran Khan's PTI suffers blow as 3 independent provincial assembly members join opponents in Punjab
11 months ago

Imran Khan's PTI suffers blow as 3 independent provincial assembly members join opponents in Punjab

The Hindu  

Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party has suffered a blow as three independent members elected to Punjab's provincial assembly backed by it have joined a rival party in the politically important province. On the other hand, Nawaz Sharif-led Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz managed to take eight more independent Members of the Provincial Assembly -elect and one Member of …

Pakistan: Imran Khan's PTI to hold countrywide protests on Feb 17 against alleged rigging in polls
11 months ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan's PTI to hold countrywide protests on Feb 17 against alleged rigging in polls

India TV News  

Pakistan elections: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has announced that it would hold "peaceful protests" across the country against alleged rigging in last week's elections and the "marginalisation of the PTI". Gohar also rejected reports of Imran Khan softening his stance and agreeing to hold talks with Bilawal Bhutto's Pakistan Peoples Party. Some party sources told Geo News …

Pakistan: PTI strategises govt formation in Centre, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as party-backed candidates bag 101 seats
11 months ago

Pakistan: PTI strategises govt formation in Centre, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as party-backed candidates bag 101 seats

Firstpost  

Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s party has set up special committees to strategise the formation of governments in the Central, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, according to a report. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is devising a plan to establish its government in the Central, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa regions after independent candidates supported by the party secured 101 out of …

Pakistan election: PTI joins religious parties, PPP backs rival PMLN
11 months ago

Pakistan election: PTI joins religious parties, PPP backs rival PMLN

Al Jazeera  

Two leading parties announce separate coalition plans to help secure a majority needed to form a government after Pakistan’s contested polls. Islamabad, Pakistan – Five days after Pakistan’s general election, two opposing parties, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and Pakistan Peoples Party, have both announced plans to form a government – with the PTI allying with religious parties and the PPP forming a …

Pakistan police threaten crackdown after Khan party calls protests
11 months ago

Pakistan police threaten crackdown after Khan party calls protests

The Hindu  

Pakistan police warned on Sunday they would come down hard on illegal gatherings after the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan urged supporters to protest against alleged rigging in last week's election. Independent candidates — most linked to Mr. Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party — took the most seats in the polls, scuppering the chances of the Army-backed Pakistan …

K.C. Singh | Army vs the people: No winners in Pak election
11 months ago

K.C. Singh | Army vs the people: No winners in Pak election

Deccan Chronicle  

Pakistan’s general election on February 8 has presented a fractured verdict. The country’s Army should in theory be happy with a coalition government, minus the elements loyal to former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party. They could hardly forget Imran Khan’s hijacking of Pakistani foreign policy, especially his Moscow visit to befriend Russian President Vladimir Putin on …

Imran’s PTI plans to form new Pak govt, Nawaz’s PML-N gets an offer: 10 points
11 months ago

Imran’s PTI plans to form new Pak govt, Nawaz’s PML-N gets an offer: 10 points

Live Mint  

Uncertainty over the new Pakistan government looms large as no political party won a clear majority in Parliament in the February 8 polls. While the Election Commission of Pakistan is yet to declare official results, Pakistani media show Independent candidates, backed by former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, leading the race. PTI-backed candidates have so far won 93 seats, …

Pakistan election results: Imran Khan scores 100 sans a ‘bat’, PTI to hold protest amid Nawaz Sharif's key meet
11 months ago

Pakistan election results: Imran Khan scores 100 sans a ‘bat’, PTI to hold protest amid Nawaz Sharif's key meet

Hindustan Times  

Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Saturday claimed that President Arif Alvi would invite the PTI to form the government as they had secured a majority in the National Assembly, local media reports claimed. Gohar Khan, the chairman of Imran Khan's PTI party who also acts as the former prime minister's lawyer, called on "all institutions" in Pakistan to respect his …

Imran Khan’s PTI calls for nationwide protest amid delay in poll results
11 months ago

Imran Khan’s PTI calls for nationwide protest amid delay in poll results

Live Mint  

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has called for a nationwide protest on Sunday to protect the sanctity of the vote as independent candidates are in the lead with 100 seats, ARY News reported. 2) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf -affiliated Independent candidates, too, moved to the Lahore High Court, challenging the results of the PP-164 and NA-118, where father-son duo Shehbaz Sharif and Hamza Shehbaz secured …

Pakistan elections Highlights: Police fire tear gas at Imran Khan supporters
11 months ago

Pakistan elections Highlights: Police fire tear gas at Imran Khan supporters

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan election results: A supporter of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, adjusts his mask as he and others block the Peshawar-Islamabad motorway as part of their protest demanding free and fair results of the election, in Peshawar, Pakistan. Pakistan election results 2024 Highlights: Vote counting for Pakistan's 12th general elections, held on February 8, has concluded, …

Pakistan Election Commission announces fresh polls in some booths as Imran Khan's party alleges rigging
11 months ago

Pakistan Election Commission announces fresh polls in some booths as Imran Khan's party alleges rigging

India TV News  

Islamabad: Candidates backed by the party of jailed Pakistani opposition leader Imran Khan plan to form a government, a senior aide to the former prime minister said on Saturday, urging supporters to peacefully protest if final election results are not released. Gohar Khan, the chairman of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-Insaf party who also acts as the former prime minister's lawyer, called …

Party of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan says it aims to form government
11 months ago

Party of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan says it aims to form government

ABC  

In short: Both Imran Khan and his main rival, three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, have declared victory in the Pakistan election. Both Imran Khan and his main rival, three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, have declared victory in the Pakistan election. Both Mr Khan and his main rival, three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, have declared victory amid increasing …

Pakistan elections | Imran Khan’s PTI threatens agitation if complete results are not declared by midnight
11 months ago

Pakistan elections | Imran Khan’s PTI threatens agitation if complete results are not declared by midnight

The Hindu  

Declaring that it would form the Government both at the Centre and in Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa provinces, Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf party on February 10 asked Pakistan’s Election Commission to announce complete results by midnight or face protests in areas where results were still awaited. Springing a surprise, independents backed by jailed former prime minister Khan's PTI party won the …

Pakistan election 2024: Imran Khan takes AI help to make victory claim
11 months ago

Pakistan election 2024: Imran Khan takes AI help to make victory claim

Hindustan Times  

Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Saturday claimed victory in the Pakistan general elections 2024 through a pre-recorded audio-visual message created using artificial intelligence, hours after his political rival and ex-PM Nawaz Sharif claimed to have won the election. Rejecting Nawaz Sharif's earlier claim to victory, Imran Khan told the voters that the result had “scared” those in power. …

Pakistan: Imran Khan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi get bail in cases linked to May 9 riots
11 months ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan, Shah Mahmood Qureshi get bail in cases linked to May 9 riots

India TV News  

Islamabad: As the political landscape in Pakistan is heating up amid the election results being declared, former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his deputy Shah Mahmood Qureshi were granted bail by an anti-terrorism court on Saturday in cases linked to the violent riots on May 9 last year. Imran and Qureshi were indicted in the cases on February 6 and …

Imran Khan's party claims victory in Pak elections; Sharif's PML-N makes counterclaim
11 months, 1 week ago

Imran Khan's party claims victory in Pak elections; Sharif's PML-N makes counterclaim

New Indian Express  

ISLAMABAD: Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan's party on Friday claimed victory in the general elections while alleging that results were being delayed to rig the outcome. In a statement, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party also asked PML-N's supreme leader Nawaz Sharif, who was the favourite to win as he was backed by the powerful Army, to concede defeat. There …

Imran Khan: Run out?
11 months, 1 week ago

Imran Khan: Run out?

Al Jazeera  

With exclusive access, we look at the events that led to Imran Khan and his party being sidelined in Pakistan’s elections. It’s more like a tsunami that will sweep the country.” This is what Imran Khan told People & Power when we started filming with him in 2010. Amid allegations of corruption and other wrongdoing, Khan spoke with People & …

Imran Khan's PTI leads Pakistan elections by currently winning over 60 seats
11 months, 1 week ago

Imran Khan's PTI leads Pakistan elections by currently winning over 60 seats

New Indian Express  

ISLAMABAD: Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan's party-backed independent candidates seemed to be gaining the upper hand after the results of the general elections started trickling in on Friday following unusual delays that led to allegations of rigging. Candidates loyal to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan have won the most seats in Pakistan's assembly race with just over …

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