'No Pakistani involved in 9/11, don't make us a scapegoat': Imran Khan issues scathing response to Donald Trump remarks
6 years, 4 months ago

'No Pakistani involved in 9/11, don't make us a scapegoat': Imran Khan issues scathing response to Donald Trump remarks

Firstpost  

Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan’s tweets came a day after Trump defended his administration’s decision to stop hundreds of millions of dollars in military aid to Pakistan for not doing enough to curb terrorism. Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday reacted sharply to President Donald Trump’s latest tirade against Islamabad for not doing “a damn thing” for America in curbing terrorism, saying the US, instead of making Pakistan a “scapegoat” for its failures in Afghanistan, should find out why the Taliban has emerged stronger than before. Mazari, a close aide of Khan, said Trump’s latest criticism of Pakistan should be a “lesson” to those Pakistani leaders who “appeased” America, especially after the 9/11 terror attacks. https://t.co/tFBe9BentG — Shireen Mazari November 19, 2018 In reply to another tweet calling out Trump over his remarks, Mazari said that Trump “suffers conveniently from perpetual historic amnesia.” Referring to bin Laden and his hideout in Abbottabad, Trump in an interview to Fox News on Sunday said, “You know, living – think of this – living in Pakistan, beautifully in Pakistan in what I guess they considered a nice mansion, I don’t know, I’ve seen nicer.” The compound was demolished shortly after US Naval Special Warfare Development Group forces, in a daring helicopter raid, killed bin Laden in 2011.

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Pakistan’s ‘war on terror’ approach is dangerous
1 week, 5 days ago

Pakistan’s ‘war on terror’ approach is dangerous

Al Jazeera  

Refusing to see the roots of insurgencies, using ‘terrorism’ labels, and scapegoating neighbours are not winning strategies. This is the latest example of how the Pakistani authorities increasingly deflect responsibility and frame Pakistan’s relationship with Afghanistan in the language of “war on terror”. Yet today, the Pakistani authorities label the TTP and BLA as “terrorist” groups and the Afghan Taliban …

India Rejects Pak Charges of Abetting Terror
2 weeks, 2 days ago

India Rejects Pak Charges of Abetting Terror

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India on Friday dismissed Pakistan's allegations of backing terrorism, following accusations made in the wake of the Balochistan train attack that claimed 21 lives. External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the charges as "baseless" and pointed out that the world knows “where the epicentre of global terrorism lies.” Responding to Pakistan's claims that India was involved in …

Frankenstein’s monster: How Pakistan handcrafted its own biggest internal security threats
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Frankenstein’s monster: How Pakistan handcrafted its own biggest internal security threats

Firstpost  

From Balochistan’s insurgency to Islamist terrorism to political turmoil, Pakistan’s ruling elite has repeatedly built its own threats through policies of suppression, militarisation, and political manipulation The recent hijacking of the Jaffar Express, en route from Quetta to Peshawar in Pakistan by the Balochistan Liberation Army has garnered widespread media attention. The Balochistan insurgency Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest and most resource-rich …

Trump Aware of Frankenstein’s Monster? How Much Longer Can Pakistan Deceive Its Allies on Terrorism?
3 weeks ago

Trump Aware of Frankenstein’s Monster? How Much Longer Can Pakistan Deceive Its Allies on Terrorism?

Hindustan Times  

Trump Aware of Frankenstein’s Monster? How Much Longer Can Pakistan Deceive Its Allies on Terrorism? For decades, Pakistan has walked a dangerous tightrope—claiming to be a frontline ally in the global war on terror while simultaneously providing safe havens to jihadist groups. On March 09, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly thanked Pakistan for its role in apprehending Mohammad Sharifullah, a …

What led Donald Trump to thank Pakistan during his address to Congress?
3 weeks, 3 days ago

What led Donald Trump to thank Pakistan during his address to Congress?

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump, in his address to the joint session of Congress on Tuesday, thanked Pakistan for its assistance in the arrest of Mohammad Shareefullah, also known as "Jafar." Donald Trump referred to the Abbey Gate attack on August 26, 2021, near Hamid Karzai International Airport in Afghanistan, which claimed the lives of 13 US service members. Trump reiterated …

Pakistan feeling insecure under Trump 2.0: Time for Generals to smell the coffee
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan feeling insecure under Trump 2.0: Time for Generals to smell the coffee

Firstpost  

Sane Pakistanis should know that the path to their country’s security and prosperity lies through good ties with India. However, the two-nation theory, which the Generals and the political class remain committed to, prevents them from normalising ties and leads them to still retain the option of use of calibrated terror Pakistan is deeply concerned that it is not on …

Trump's F-35 promise to Modi rattles Pakistan, foreign office cries wolf in response
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump's F-35 promise to Modi rattles Pakistan, foreign office cries wolf in response

Firstpost  

Pakistan’s Foreign Office ‘cautioned’ the United States against ’exacerbating military imbalances in South Asia’ by supplying advanced military technologies to India President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands during a news conference in the East Room of the White House. On Friday the Pakistani Foreign Office “cautioned” the United States against “exacerbating military imbalances in South Asia” …

Modi-Trump terror reference rattles Pakistan: 'One-sided, misleading... concerned over military tech transfer to India'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Modi-Trump terror reference rattles Pakistan: 'One-sided, misleading... concerned over military tech transfer to India'

Firstpost  

A joint statement said the two leaders committed to strengthening cooperation against terrorist threats from groups, including Al-Qaeda, ISIS, Jaish-e Mohammad, and Lashkar-e-Tayyiba to prevent heinous acts like the Mumbai attacks A painting made by students of Gurukul Art School on the extradition of 26/11 Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana from USA to India, at Lalbaug in Mumbai, May 18, …

Modi-Trump terror reference rattles Pakistan: 'One-sided, misleading... concerned over military tech transfer to India'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Modi-Trump terror reference rattles Pakistan: 'One-sided, misleading... concerned over military tech transfer to India'

Firstpost  

A joint statement said the two leaders committed to strengthening cooperation against terrorist threats from groups, including Al-Qaeda, ISIS, Jaish-e Mohammad, and Lashkar-e-Tayyiba to prevent heinous acts like the Mumbai attacks A painting made by students of Gurukul Art School on the extradition of 26/11 Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana from USA to India, at Lalbaug in Mumbai, May 18, …

Pakistan rankled by India-US statement on terrorism, calls it 'one-sided'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan rankled by India-US statement on terrorism, calls it 'one-sided'

India Today  

A joint statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump calling on Pakistan to ensure its territory is not used to carry out "cross-border terror attacks" has singed Islamabad. In his weekly briefing, hours after the meeting between PM Modi and Trump in Washington DC, Shafqat Ali Khan said Pakistan was "surprised" by the inclusion of such …

Why Pakistan wants to normalise relations with India after Trump returns to power in US | Explained
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why Pakistan wants to normalise relations with India after Trump returns to power in US | Explained

India TV News  

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that Islamabad wants to resolve all issues, including Kashmir, with India through talks. It is interesting to note that Pakistan's overture for peace is largely attributable to the changing geopolitics with Donald Trump assuming the presidency in the United States. Donald Trump is known for taking a hard line against Pakistan, as is …

Pakistan and its US-vs-China dilemma: Goat caught between dragon and eagle
2 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan and its US-vs-China dilemma: Goat caught between dragon and eagle

Firstpost  

With Trump’s return to power and China’s growing influence, Pakistan faces the daunting challenge of redefining its foreign policy amid rising global uncertainties The calculation in Pakistan is going to change significantly with Donald Trump’s return to power, bringing uncertainty to Islamabad’s foreign policy. Trump’s “America First” policy, which focussed on US interests over multilateral engagement, could complicate Pakistan’s foreign …

Does Imran Khan conviction threaten Pakistan’s PTI-government negotiations?
2 months, 1 week ago

Does Imran Khan conviction threaten Pakistan’s PTI-government negotiations?

Al Jazeera  

The conviction of the ex-PM comes amid talks aimed at easing political tensions within Pakistan. The two sides had initiated negotiations late last year on several contentious issues, including the release of imprisoned PTI leaders – whom the party labels “political prisoners” – and addressing alleged electoral fraud in last year’s controversial elections. However, with Khan behind bars, the PTI’s …

Why are Donald Trump’s allies cheering for Pakistan’s Imran Khan?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Why are Donald Trump’s allies cheering for Pakistan’s Imran Khan?

Al Jazeera  

From Richard Grenell to Matt Gaetz, their comments reflect overseas PTI campaigning for Khan’s release. Islamabad, Pakistan – When Richard Grenell, a close confidante of Donald Trump, the incoming United States president, demanded the release of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan last November during protests in Islamabad, the post went viral. Then, just days before the US election …

India Condemns Pakistan Airstrike On Afghan Civilians, Says 'Old Practice Of Islamabad To Blame Neighbours'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India Condemns Pakistan Airstrike On Afghan Civilians, Says 'Old Practice Of Islamabad To Blame Neighbours'

ABP News  

The Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement on Monday condemning neighbouring Pakistan's recent airstrikes on Afghan civilians. In a response to the media queries regarding the airstrikes on Afghan civilians, MEA spokeperson Randhir Jaiswal, while expressing concerns, said, "We have noted the media reports on airstrikes on Afghan civilians including women and children, in which several precious lives have …

MEA condemns Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghan civilians, slams Islamabad's 'old practice of blaming neighbours'
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

MEA condemns Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghan civilians, slams Islamabad's 'old practice of blaming neighbours'

India TV News  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday condemned Pakistan for its air strikes on Afghan civilians, which included women and children. According to the Afghan officials, at least 46 people, including women and children, were killed and several others injured in airstrikes by Pakistani fighter jets on parts of the Barmal district in Paktika province on Tuesday night that also …

Why are relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan so tense?
3 months ago

Why are relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan so tense?

Al Jazeera  

Afghanistan hits several targets in Pakistan in retaliation for air strikes last week. The Afghan Ministry of Defence says it has carried out several strikes in Pakistan in retaliation for an attack last week. It says several attacks on its territory have been launched from Afghan soil – a charge Taliban officials in Kabul deny. Presenter: James Bays Guests: Syed …

Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan spark Taliban warning of retaliation
3 months ago

Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan spark Taliban warning of retaliation

Al Jazeera  

The first cross-border strike inside Afghanistan since March came after a spate of attacks by the Pakistan Taliban. Islamabad, Pakistan – The Pakistani military conducted air raids in neighbouring Afghanistan late on Tuesday night, targeting hideouts of the Pakistan Taliban, known by the acronym TTP, armed group in Paktika province, according to security officials. While no official statement was issued …

Pakistani missile to hit US? Here’s what Islamabad has to say to the claim
3 months, 1 week ago

Pakistani missile to hit US? Here’s what Islamabad has to say to the claim

Live Mint  

Pakistan has responded strongly to claims made by a US official regarding its missile capabilities, calling the remarks "unfortunate" and warning that such "unfounded" claims would harm bilateral relations. Earlier this week, US Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer raised concerns over Pakistan’s development of long-range ballistic missiles, suggesting that these missiles could potentially strike targets beyond South Asia, including …

‘House of Cards’: How Imran Khan’s ‘final call’ deepens uncertainty in Pakistan
3 months, 4 weeks ago

‘House of Cards’: How Imran Khan’s ‘final call’ deepens uncertainty in Pakistan

Firstpost  

Khan frames his movement as one to restore ‘true democracy’ and ‘justice’ in Pakistan, despite his own contradictions and political alliances The political landscape of Pakistan has been undergoing dramatic shifts in recent years, with the rise of PTI’s populist movements, intense political polarisation, and societal rifts. The political landscape of Pakistan has been undergoing dramatic shifts in recent years, …

How return of Donald Trump as POTUS is bad news for Pakistan
4 months, 2 weeks ago

How return of Donald Trump as POTUS is bad news for Pakistan

Firstpost  

In Trump’s new strategic geopolitical balance sheet, India is a valuable asset, while Pakistan is a manageable liability The return of Donald Trump as the US president is a bad news for Pakistan, as American strategy shifts uncomfortably and unpredictably fast. In Trump’s new strategic geopolitical balance sheet, India is a valuable asset, while Pakistan is a manageable liability. As …

Trump 2.0: Will China and Imran Khan test Pakistan ties with the US?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump 2.0: Will China and Imran Khan test Pakistan ties with the US?

Al Jazeera  

The former PM’s team hopes that Trump will lean on Pakistan to release him from jail. Islamabad, Pakistan – Amid a flurry of congratulatory messages from political leaders worldwide following his victory in the US presidential election, Donald Trump received a message from an unexpected source: Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan, his “very good friend” who is currently in …

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan criticizes military, US, and government
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan criticizes military, US, and government

The Hindu  

Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, who blames the military for his ouster and 12-month-old imprisonment on what he calls trumped-up charges, said on August 4 it would be "foolish" not to have "excellent" relations with the Army. "Given Pakistan's geographical position and the military's significant role in the private sector, it would be foolish not to foster such …

As Pakistan launches its latest counter-terror operation, Islamabad cannot have double standards while dealing with extremism
8 months, 4 weeks ago

As Pakistan launches its latest counter-terror operation, Islamabad cannot have double standards while dealing with extremism

Firstpost  

Pakistan cannot continue to nurture those terror groups that operate in its east while targeting those operational in its west Despite earlier operations, the menace of terrorism has persisted, presenting a challenge to Pakistan’s security. As per the annual security report of the Centre for Research and Security Studies, Pakistan “witnessed 1,524 violence-related fatalities and 1,463 injuries from 789 terror …

‘No dialogue’: Pakistan says open to attacks on Afghan-based armed groups
9 months ago

‘No dialogue’: Pakistan says open to attacks on Afghan-based armed groups

Al Jazeera  

The comments come amid heightened tensions between the neighbours and a new Pakistani military offensive. Islamabad, Pakistan — Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that the country would not hesitate to launch attacks on the territory of Afghanistan, its neighbour, amid rising tensions between the two over security concerns. Pakistan has repeatedly accused armed groups of launching attacks from …

Pakistan: First glimpse of Imran Khan since his arrest, probe launched over who leaked his photo from court
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Fact Check: Video Of Donald Trump Promising To Support Imran Khan Is Deepfake
1 year ago

Fact Check: Video Of Donald Trump Promising To Support Imran Khan Is Deepfake

ABP News  

The Verdict Fake The video of former U.S. President Donald Trump speaking with NBC News in 2017 has been digitally manipulated to claim that he supports Imran Khan. A video on social media shows former U.S. President Donald Trump expressing his support for former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was arrested last year from his residence in a corruption …

Why Donald Lu’s Pak testimony in the US Congressional hearing is significant
1 year ago

Why Donald Lu’s Pak testimony in the US Congressional hearing is significant

Firstpost  

Donald Lu was the ‘accused’ in the conspiracy theory launched by Imran Khan, which involved slinging out Khan, allegedly because he decided to visit Moscow One of the most interesting and debated Congressional testimonies in recent years was surely that of State Department Donald Lu, Assistant Secretary of State in the State Department. It’s not just that Donald Lu was …

Pakistan Elections: Did Imran Khan stand a chance?
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan Elections: Did Imran Khan stand a chance?

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan’s election does not go the way the country’s powerful military intended – despite their media meddling. This past week’s elections in Pakistan were meant to be a formality, the outcome – a win for the PMLN – predetermined by the Pakistani military and intelligence apparatus. Contributors: Amber Shamsi – Director, Centre for Excellence in Journalism Asma Shirazi – Anchor, …

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan, party erased from election campaign
1 year, 2 months ago

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan, party erased from election campaign

The Hindu  

Pakistani cricketing legend turned world leader Imran Khan is wildly popular in his constituency and ancestral homeland of Mianwali, but the political posters that line the streets do not bear his face and flags do not fly his colours. A relentless crackdown widely attributed to Pakistan's powerful military has seen him and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party almost erased from the …

Vantage | Pakistan can't blame others for mess on its borders, terror within
1 year, 4 months ago

Vantage | Pakistan can't blame others for mess on its borders, terror within

Firstpost  

While Pakistan reaps the harvest of its past actions, the repercussions extend beyond its borders, urging regional players to remain vigilant in this evolving geopolitical landscape In a dramatic turn of events, Pakistan finds itself entangled in a complex web of geopolitical repercussions as it grapples with the aftermath of the Taliban’s resurgence in Afghanistan. Facilitation and fallout Two years …

Jaranwala Church Attack: US Tells Pak to Probe Mob Assault on Christian Homes, Churches
1 year, 7 months ago

Jaranwala Church Attack: US Tells Pak to Probe Mob Assault on Christian Homes, Churches

News 18  

The United States on Wednesday urged Pakistan to investigate mob attacks against churches and Christian homes that broke out in the east of the country amid blasphemy rumours. “We are deeply concerned that churches and homes were targeted in response to reported Koran desecration in Pakistan,” State Department spokesman Vedant Patel told reporters. He said that while the United States …

Pakistan’s political roller coaster continues
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan’s political roller coaster continues

The Hindu  

Now that the Pakistan Parliament has been dissolved, with former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan still the single most popular politician in the country, sentenced to a three-year jail term on corruption charges and also barred from politics for five years, Pakistan has entered a familiar cycle of multiple uncertainties. Editorial | Stifling dissent: On Imran Khan’s arrest and Pakistan’s …

What’s next for Pakistan politics? - The Hindu
1 year, 7 months ago

What’s next for Pakistan politics? - The Hindu

The Hindu  

Pakistan that seems to be in a state of “permanent uncertainty” had another dramatic week in politics: 1. Another big moment this week- the publication of this article in US website The Intercept- that put out the text of a diplomatic telegram dated March 7,2022 that detailed how a senior US State department official conveyed deep concerns to the Pakistani …

Were Imran's allegations correct? 'Secret documents' reveal US tailored his ouster for his pro-Russia stance
1 year, 7 months ago

Were Imran's allegations correct? 'Secret documents' reveal US tailored his ouster for his pro-Russia stance

India TV News  

In a major revelation, a media report claimed that the United States was the key player in ousting the former Prime Minister and now jailed leader Imran Khan as he was pro-Russia. Citing "classified documents", the report said the plan was set up on March 7, 2022, when two US State Department officials including Assistant Secretary of State for the …

Frankenstein’s Monster: Pakistan’s Military and Imran Khan
1 year, 8 months ago

Frankenstein’s Monster: Pakistan’s Military and Imran Khan

The Diplomat  

On May 9, political activists and followers of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf came out in a direct confrontation with the state and attacked civilian and military assets. The Pakistani military, in the last decade, has helped brand Khan in such a way that his followers, especially the youth, are unable to see anything beyond greatness in the PTI leader. Angry PTI …

'Pakistan must disband all terror groups permanently': US after Pak's reaction over joint Indo-US statement
1 year, 9 months ago

'Pakistan must disband all terror groups permanently': US after Pak's reaction over joint Indo-US statement

India TV News  

'Pakistan must disband all terror groups permanently': US after Pak's reaction over joint Indo-US statement Notably, when Prime Minister addressed the US Congress during his state visit to America, both nations issued a joint statement wherein it reiterated the call for concerted action against all UN-listed terrorist groups. US-India joint statement: Days after the release of a joint statement following …

Letter from the Editors
1 year, 9 months ago

Letter from the Editors

The Diplomat  

Welcome to the June 2023 issue of The Diplomat Magazine. When former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested on May 9, Pakistan’s long-simmering political crisis boiled over. On one side is Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir; on the other is former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was first brought to power and then stripped of office by the military’s …

Imran Khan: ‘Why has UK not spoken up about Pakistan dismantling democracy?’
1 year, 9 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 …

2009 tweet of PM Modi on Pakistan goes viral, here is what he had tweeted
1 year, 10 months ago

2009 tweet of PM Modi on Pakistan goes viral, here is what he had tweeted

Op India  

As protests erupted in Pakistan after the former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Imran Khan was arrested, an old tweet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi about Pakistan is going viral with Indian netizens reacting to it. “Brothers and sisters, you’ll must be watching the news coming out from Pakistan on television,” Narendra Modi tweeted on 4th May in 2009. …

‘Who isn’t condemning?’: Imran Khan on attacks on Pakistan army
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Who isn’t condemning?’: Imran Khan on attacks on Pakistan army

Al Jazeera  

The ex-prime minister’s muted criticism of vandalism and arson at military installations comes after more than a dozen leaders quit his party. Islamabad, Pakistan – Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan says everyone in Pakistan has condemned the attacks on military installations during the deadly protests over his arrest last week. I have always talked about peaceful protests within the …

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan takes U-turn; ‘Who wants to fight the army, my fight is not with them'
1 year, 10 months ago

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan takes U-turn; ‘Who wants to fight the army, my fight is not with them'

India TV News  

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been fearing getting rearrested by Shehbaz Sharif-led government, has again reiterated its critical stance over the Pakistani army, but acknowledged whoever fights with the military would lose the country. Whoever fights the army will only lose the country … all this that is being done, only the PDM will benefit from it,” …

Pakistan Taliban endorses violent protests by Imran Khan supporters against military
1 year, 10 months ago

Pakistan Taliban endorses violent protests by Imran Khan supporters against military

India Today  

Sarbakaf Mohmand, a commander of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, has endorsed the violent protests carried out by Imran Khan supporters targeting military installations across the country. Pakistan witnessed violent protests following the dramatic arrest of Imran Khan in a corruption case. However, the violent protests have ended following Imran Khan's release by the Islamabad High Court. ALSO READ | Radio Pakistan's Peshawar …

Pakistan crisis is a case of deja vu than real change
1 year, 10 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 …

Why are Imran Khan’s supporters angry with Pakistan’s military?
1 year, 10 months ago

Why are Imran Khan’s supporters angry with Pakistan’s military?

Al Jazeera  

Recent protests over the former prime minister’s dramatic arrest have largely been directed at the army. They are wielding sticks, chanting slogans and carrying flags of former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party. Imran Khan’s supporters broke into corp commander house in Lahore — one of workers heard saying in video they warned you not to touch Imran Khan. …

Pakistan: Government calls in military to subdue riots over Imran Khan's arrest
1 year, 10 months ago

Pakistan: Government calls in military to subdue riots over Imran Khan's arrest

Firstpost  

Late on Wednesday, Pakistan’s political unrest worsened as violent national protests grew and the military was called in by the government after the abrupt incarceration of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was then held in jail for eight days on new corruption accusations. “If they think that the arrest of Imran Khan will demoralise us, then they are hugely …

‘Brotherly Neighbours’ China, Afghanistan Pin Pakistan Down on CPEC, Border Issues
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Brotherly Neighbours’ China, Afghanistan Pin Pakistan Down on CPEC, Border Issues

News 18  

Pakistan faced criticism from both Taliban-led Afghanistan and China during the recently concluded China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue held in Islamabad. Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang and Taliban-led government appointed acting foreign minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi met with Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. General Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the China-Pakistan strategic relationship and also pledged full support …

‘They Wanted to Kill Me’: Imran Khan Alleges Pakistan Govt ‘Afraid’ of His Popularity, Warns on Polls
1 year, 11 months ago

‘They Wanted to Kill Me’: Imran Khan Alleges Pakistan Govt ‘Afraid’ of His Popularity, Warns on Polls

News 18  

Putting pressure on the Pakistan’s government to hold elections, former prime minister and current Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan said his supporters will begin demonstrations on the streets. Meanwhile, Khan praised India’s foreign policy and said Pakistan wanted “cheap Russian crude oil just like India” but was not able to do so as his government collapsed. “We wanted to get …

Imran Khan Q&A: ‘Pakistan civil-military imbalance has to change’
1 year, 11 months ago

Imran Khan Q&A: ‘Pakistan civil-military imbalance has to change’

Al Jazeera  

Lahore, Pakistan – Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has won a major political victory after the country’s Supreme Court ordered the government to hold snap polls in the politically crucial Punjab province on May 14. In an interview with Al Jazeera at his Zaman Park home in Punjab’s capital, Lahore, Khan discusses his plans in an election year as …

Crisis after Crisis: Political Instability, Failing Economy, Terrorism Haunt Pak Since Regime Change
1 year, 11 months ago

Crisis after Crisis: Political Instability, Failing Economy, Terrorism Haunt Pak Since Regime Change

News 18  

Following Imran Khan’s exit in 2022 via a no-confidence vote, Pakistan has been mired in several crises under the Shehbaz Sharif-led Pakistan Democratic Movement’s coalition government. Here are the main six crises that are haunting Pakistan: Political Crisis: When the PDM combine submitted the no-confidence motion against former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, it triggered a political crisis. The protest …

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