Pakistan’s Imran Khan delivers AI-generated speech to campaign from prison
1 year ago

Pakistan’s Imran Khan delivers AI-generated speech to campaign from prison

Al Jazeera  

In the first event of its kind in the country, the jailed ex-PM’s party uses audio clip made by artificial intelligence during a virtual rally. Islamabad, Pakistan – Jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has delivered a speech using an audio clip generated through artificial intelligence to address a virtual rally – the first event of its kind in the South Asian country. “Metrics show major social media platforms were restricted in Pakistan for 7 hours on Sunday evening during an online political gathering; the incident is consistent with previous instances of internet censorship targeting opposition leader Imran Khan and his party PTI,” the firm said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. ℹ️ ICYMI: Metrics show major social media platforms were restricted in #Pakistan for ~7 hours on Sunday evening during an online political gathering; the incident is consistent with previous instances of internet censorship targeting opposition leader Imran Khan and his party PTI https://t.co/AS9SdfwqoH pic.twitter.com/XXMYBhknXd — NetBlocks December 18, 2023 In a statement on Monday, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority denied the internet outage and urged the media to exercise caution on sharing “unconfirmed news” about it. “With a full crackdown on PTI’s right to freedom of association and speech via arrests of leadership, the party’s use of artificial intelligence to broadcast a virtual speech in the words of its incarcerated chairman and former Prime Minister Imran Khan marks a new point in the use of technology in Pakistani politics,” he told Al Jazeera.

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Islamabad violence: 6 killed in clashes amid protests for Imran Khan's release
Top News
4 weeks ago

Islamabad violence: 6 killed in clashes amid protests for Imran Khan's release

Hindustan Times  

At least six people, including four paramilitary soldiers, were killed in violent clashes in Pakistan's Islamabad between supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan and security forces, Reuters reported. A spokesperson for Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf, Zulfikar Bukhari, said that two protesters were also killed in the clashes while 30 others were injured. In Photos | Islamabad under siege as …

A violent showdown in Pakistan’s capital pits the government against Imran Khan supporters
4 weeks ago

A violent showdown in Pakistan’s capital pits the government against Imran Khan supporters

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Thousands of people are in the heart of Pakistan’s capital to demand the release of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan. It’s the second time in as many months that the government has shut down Islamabad and mobilized massive resources to contain Khan’s supporters. Here is what’s behind the turmoil: Khan’s star power is undimmed even from prison Cricket …

Pakistan: Imran Khan supporters breach lockdown, at least six people killed in violence
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan supporters breach lockdown, at least six people killed in violence

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistani security forces launched an operation Tuesday night to disperse supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan who had gathered in the capital to demand his release from prison. The latest development came hours after thousands of Khan supporters, defying government warnings, broke through a barrier of shipping containers blocking off Islamabad and entered a high-security zone, …

US backs Imran Khan’s calls for nationwide protest, slams authorities to ‘respect human rights, freedoms’
Trending News
4 weeks, 1 day ago

US backs Imran Khan’s calls for nationwide protest, slams authorities to ‘respect human rights, freedoms’

Live Mint  

The US State Department expressed support for the right of the Pakistani people to protest peacefully, urging Pakistani authorities to respect human rights and freedoms. We call on protesters to demonstrate peacefully and refrain from violence, and at the same time, we call on Pakistani authorities to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms, and to ensure respect for Pakistan's laws …

Pak protests: US calls on Pakistani authorities to respect human rights, fundamental freedoms
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Pak protests: US calls on Pakistani authorities to respect human rights, fundamental freedoms

ABP News  

Washington, Nov 26 : As thousands in Pakistan defied a crackdown to rally for the release of former prime minister Imran Khan, the United States called on Pakistani authorities to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms and to ensure respect for the country's laws. The 72-year-old former premier, who has been in jail since August last year, issued a "final …

Imran Khan supporters breach lockdown in Pakistan’s Islamabad
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Imran Khan supporters breach lockdown in Pakistan’s Islamabad

Al Jazeera  

Supporters seeking the release of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan broke through a ring of shipping containers locking down the capital, Islamabad, battled police, and ignored a government threat to respond with gunfire. Dozens more were injured, including journalists who were attacked by Khan’s supporters, who also beat a videographer covering the protests for The Associated Press news …

Over 4,000 Imran Khan supporters arrested ahead of Islamabad protest
1 month ago

Over 4,000 Imran Khan supporters arrested ahead of Islamabad protest

Firstpost  

Clashes erupted Sunday between police and PTI supporters along the Punjab-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border, with reports of tit-for-tat tear gas exchanges Police officers detain a supporter of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, which supporters gather for a rally demanding Khan's release, in Lahore, Pakistan. AP Pakistani police have arrested more than 4,000 supporters of jailed former Prime Minister …

Pakistan halts mobile, and internet amid security concerns over Imran Khan protests
1 month ago

Pakistan halts mobile, and internet amid security concerns over Imran Khan protests

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan on Sunday suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan geared up for a protest in the capital. As supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan prepared for a rally in the capital, Pakistan stopped internet and mobile services on Sunday "in areas with security concerns." The government is …

Pakistani police arrest thousands of Imran Khan supporters as capital under lockdown ahead of rally
1 month ago

Pakistani police arrest thousands of Imran Khan supporters as capital under lockdown ahead of rally

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistani police arrested thousands of Imran Khan supporters as the capital remained under lockdown ahead of a rally there to demand the ex-premier’s release from prison, a security officer said Sunday. Earlier on Sunday, Pakistan suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns.” The government and Interior Ministry posted the announcement on the social media platform …

Pakistani capital in lockdown before march by Imran Khan’s supporters
Trending News
1 month ago

Pakistani capital in lockdown before march by Imran Khan’s supporters

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan’s capital has been placed under a security lockdown to prevent supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan from marching to Islamabad as part of the nationwide protests to seek his release. Authorities suspended mobile and internet services in “areas which present security concerns”, and blocked highways leading to Islamabad in advance of the nationwide “final call” protests organised …

Pakistan partially suspends mobile, internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest
1 month ago

Pakistan partially suspends mobile, internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest

New Indian Express  

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Sunday suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns” as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan geared up for a protest in the capital. His supporters rely heavily on social media to demand his release and use messaging platforms like WhatsApp to share information, including details of events. The government is imposing social media platform …

Pakistan to ban social media platforms from July 13 to 18 to control 'hate material' during Ramzaan
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan to ban social media platforms from July 13 to 18 to control 'hate material' during Ramzaan

Firstpost  

The Punjab government of Maryam Nawaz has requested her uncle Shehbaz Sharif’s government at the Centre to notify the suspension of all social media platforms on internet for six days After successfully blocking X, formerly Twitter, for over four months, the Pakistan government is now set to ban all social media platforms - YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok - …

Pakistan to ban all social media platforms for 6 days during Muharram
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan to ban all social media platforms for 6 days during Muharram

Hindustan Times  

After successfully blocking X, formerly Twitter, for over four months, the Pakistan government is now set to ban all social media platforms -- YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok -- for six days from July 13 to 18, citing the need to control "hate material" during the Islamic month of Ramadan. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's …

Imran Khan appears before Pakistan’s top court via video link; hearing ends without him speaking
7 months, 1 week ago

Imran Khan appears before Pakistan’s top court via video link; hearing ends without him speaking

The Hindu  

Incarcerated former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan on May 16 appeared before the Supreme Court via a video link in a case about changes in the anti-corruption laws but did not get to speak as a petitioner in the matter. Khan appearing via the video link was possible after Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa on Tuesday while hearing an appeal …

Pakistan: First glimpse of Imran Khan since his arrest, probe launched over who leaked his photo from court
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan appears before Pakistan top court by videolink
7 months, 1 week ago

Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan appears before Pakistan top court by videolink

Al Jazeera  

The court appearance of the 71-year-old leader was not livestreamed on the court’s website or aired on news channels. Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has made a virtual appearance before the Supreme Court through a videolink from prison in connection with a case regarding amendments to the country’s anticorruption law. Thursday’s hearing was the first …

Fact Check: Video Of Donald Trump Promising To Support Imran Khan Is Deepfake
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Imran Khan calls Nawaz Sharif ’leader of low intelligence’ in AI-generated video
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Imran Khan calls Nawaz Sharif ’leader of low intelligence’ in AI-generated video

Live Mint  

Hours after former prime minister Nawaz Sharif claimed to have won the Pakistan general elections 2024, his political rival Imran Khan on Saturday posted a pre-recorded audio-visual message created using artificial intelligence in which he also claimed victory. “Chairman Imran Khan's victory speech after an unprecedented fightback from the nation that resulted in PTI’s landslide victory in General Elections 2024,” …

Imran Khan: Run out?
10 months, 2 weeks 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 & …

As election campaign ends in Pakistan, many lament Imran Khan’s absence
10 months, 2 weeks ago

As election campaign ends in Pakistan, many lament Imran Khan’s absence

Al Jazeera  

Little excitement in Pakistan’s second largest city as campaigning for the February 8 vote, tainted by the ex-PM’s imprisonment, ends. Lahore, Pakistan – Shayan Bhatti is among hundreds of people praying inside the shrine of Ali al-Hajveri in Lahore, Pakistan’s second-largest city and the capital of the country’s politically crucial Punjab province. But the vote has been tainted by the …

Pakistan court orders media watchdog to provide 'free and unrestricted' media coverage to Imran Khan, other candidates
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan court orders media watchdog to provide 'free and unrestricted' media coverage to Imran Khan, other candidates

Firstpost  

A Pakistani high court on Wednesday ordered the country’s electronic media watchdog to provide ‘free and unrestricted’ media coverage to all political leaders, including jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, ahead of the February 8 general elections. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party supremo challenged the ban in court, arguing that PEMRA’s order was “purely driven out of vengeance”, after which the …

Pakistan’s nationwide internet outage ’remarkably systematic’, says expert
11 months ago

Pakistan’s nationwide internet outage ’remarkably systematic’, says expert

Live Mint  

Pakistan's social media and internet services were severely throttled Saturday night, as former Prime Minister Imran Khan's political party held a "virtual rally" ahead of the general elections. The outage of Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube is the second in two weeks coinciding with online campaign events organised by Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, news agency AFP reported. "We can confirm …

Vantage | Why Imran Khan's AI double spooked Pakistan's army
1 year ago

Vantage | Why Imran Khan's AI double spooked Pakistan's army

Firstpost  

Pakistani general elections are going to be held in February, just a few weeks away Internet curbs in Pakistan began late on Sunday. On Sunday, Imran Khan’s party held an online rally like a live-streaming event. Instead, he is said to have sent notes to his party workers, and with those notes, Imran Khan’s statement was generated by using AI. …

Pakistan elections 2024: How an imprisoned Imran Khan is using AI to campaign
1 year ago

Pakistan elections 2024: How an imprisoned Imran Khan is using AI to campaign

Firstpost  

A voice clone of ex-prime minister Imran Khan giving an impassioned speech on his behalf was released by his party. The AI generated speech The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party used artificial intelligence to create a four-minute message from the 71-year-old, headlining a “virtual rally” hosted on social media overnight Sunday into Monday despite internet disruptions that NetBlocks said were consistent with …

Pakistan jailed leader Imran Khan uses deepfake AI voice to address virtual election rally I WATCH
1 year ago

Pakistan jailed leader Imran Khan uses deepfake AI voice to address virtual election rally I WATCH

India TV News  

Pakistan's jailed former prime minister, Imran Khan, used an audio clip generated by artificial intelligence to address supporters in the first event of its kind in the politics of the South Asian nation, though marred by internet disruptions. "Our party is not allowed to hold public rallies," Khan said in the speech, urging supporters to turn out in large numbers …

Upon arrest, Imran Khan urges followers not to ‘sit at home in silence’
1 year, 4 months ago

Upon arrest, Imran Khan urges followers not to ‘sit at home in silence’

Live Mint  

The ousted Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, addressed his supporters in a pre-recorded video on August 5, stating that his arrest was "expected" after being convicted in the Toshakhana case and sentenced to three years in prison. In the tweet accompanying the video, the 70-year-old Khan mentioned that his arrest was part of fulfilling the "London Plan" made by …

2009 tweet of PM Modi on Pakistan goes viral, here is what he had tweeted
1 year, 7 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. …

Imran Khan sees plot to ‘ban’ PTI as Pakistan govt supporters lead rare protest
1 year, 7 months ago

Imran Khan sees plot to ‘ban’ PTI as Pakistan govt supporters lead rare protest

Live Mint  

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was granted bail by the Supreme Court on Friday, sparking fresh protests in the crisis-torn country. Meanwhile Khan insisted that around 7,000 workers and leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf had been arrested recently ‘part of plans to ban the party’. PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz Sharif demanded the resignation of Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial …

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan returns home after arrest saga
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan returns home after arrest saga

Al Jazeera  

Khan was dragged away by dozens of paramilitary troops and arrested during a routine court appearance on Tuesday, leading to widespread unrest. Pakistan’s ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan has arrived safely back at his Lahore residence after being freed on bail following days of nationwide protests over his arrest on corruption charges. Thousands arrested Several thousand of his supporters have rampaged …

Imran Khan arrest latest: Pakistan’s former prime minister arrested by security forces in Islamabad
1 year, 7 months ago

Imran Khan arrest latest: Pakistan’s former prime minister arrested by security forces in Islamabad

The Independent  

✕ Close Imran Khan arrested outside Islamabad High Court 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. …

Imran Khan Arrested Pakistan Mobile Net Suspended Social Media Restricted As Protests Turn Violent
1 year, 7 months ago

Imran Khan Arrested Pakistan Mobile Net Suspended Social Media Restricted As Protests Turn Violent

ABP News  

Pakistan on Tuesday suspended mobile internet across the country as violents protests erupted across several cities following the dramatic arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan outside the Islamabad High Court. READ | Imran Khan Arrest: Protesters Storm Army HQ In Rawalpindi, Commander's Residence In Lahore A section of protesters also stormed the Pakistan Army headquarters in Rawalpindi and set …

Pakistan blocks Twitter, restricts internet after Khan’s arrest
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan blocks Twitter, restricts internet after Khan’s arrest

Al Jazeera  

The move comes as violence erupts in several cities after the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. *********Pakistani authorities have restricted access to Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms amid mounting violence in the country generated by the arrest of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Amnesty International said officials at Pakistan’s telecommunication authority told the UK-based rights …

Pakistan bans media broadcasts of former prime minister Imran Khan's speeches
1 year, 9 months ago

Pakistan bans media broadcasts of former prime minister Imran Khan's speeches

ABC  

Pakistan's media regulator has banned broadcasts of former prime minister Imran Khan's speeches, as police arrived at one of his homes to deliver another court summons for the ousted premier. Key points: The ban followed a particularly fiery speech by Mr Khan, who has a large grassroots following, lambasting Mr Sharif's government Mr Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, now in the …

Pakistan media regulatory body bans ex-PM Imran Khan's speeches from broadcasting; calls it 'provocative'
1 year, 9 months ago

Pakistan media regulatory body bans ex-PM Imran Khan's speeches from broadcasting; calls it 'provocative'

India TV News  

Amid the political drama that erupted following Pakistan Police's attempt to arrest its former Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has now prohibited Khan's "provocative" speech from telecasting. It said that Khan levelled baseless allegations and spread hate speech through his provocative statements against state institutions and officers which is prejudicial to the maintenance of law and …

Pakistan bans airing of Imran Khan speeches, suspends TV channel
1 year, 9 months ago

Pakistan bans airing of Imran Khan speeches, suspends TV channel

Al Jazeera  

Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s media regulator has banned television channels from broadcasting speeches and news conferences by Imran Khan, accusing the former prime minister of attacking the state’s institutions and promoting hatred. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority imposed the ban late on Sunday after Khan gave a speech in the eastern city of Lahore, where he alleged that former …

No Freedom of Speech in Pakistan? Broadcast of Imran Khan’s Speeches Banned by Electronic Media Watchdog
1 year, 9 months ago

No Freedom of Speech in Pakistan? Broadcast of Imran Khan’s Speeches Banned by Electronic Media Watchdog

News 18  

Pakistan’s electronic media watchdog on Sunday banned satellite television channels from broadcasting speeches of ousted prime minister Imran Khan for allegedly making provocative statements against state institutions. According to sources at the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority, there is a complete ban on Khan’s broadcasts now as he was talking against state institutions. In its order, the regulatory body stated …

Imran Khan's speeches banned on Pakistani channels
1 year, 9 months ago

Imran Khan's speeches banned on Pakistani channels

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has imposed a ban on broadcasting "live and recorded" speeches and press conferences of former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on all satellite TV channels with immediate effect, Pakistan based TV Network ARY News reported on Sunday. "It has been observed that Imran Khan in his speeches/statements is continuously alleging state …

Pakistan media regulator bans broadcast of Imran Khan's speeches on TV channels
1 year, 9 months ago

Pakistan media regulator bans broadcast of Imran Khan's speeches on TV channels

India Today  

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority on Sunday imposed a ban on broadcasting speeches and press talks of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan on all satellite TV channels. “It has been observed that Mr Imran Khan, Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, in his speeches/statements is continuously.levelling baseless allegations and spreading hate speech through his provocative statements against state institutions and …

Imran Khan Assassination Attempt: Let's Try To Make Sense of Chaos in Pakistan
2 years, 1 month ago

Imran Khan Assassination Attempt: Let's Try To Make Sense of Chaos in Pakistan

The Quint  

The chaos seems to be spiralling out of control—with too many actors in the play. Anti-PTI groups immediately pointed at a self-created drama by Imran Khan—for reasons that he is a beneficiary and has been desirous of violence leading to anarchic conditions. To be fair, Imran Khan has wished aloud for it—mentioning far too many times that if the present …

Imran Khan once again praises Indian govt, threatens to expose ISI
2 years, 1 month ago

Imran Khan once again praises Indian govt, threatens to expose ISI

India TV News  

Highlights Imran Khan has once again praised India's leadership and foreign policy I do constructive criticism for betterment otherwise there was a lot I could say, he said Pakistan was tense on Friday as hundreds of supporters of Imran Khan's party gathered in Lahore Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has once again praised India's leadership and foreign policy saying …

Pakistan court suspends ban on broadcasting Imran Khan speeches
2 years, 3 months ago

Pakistan court suspends ban on broadcasting Imran Khan speeches

Al Jazeera  

Media regulatory body had imposed a ban on live telecasts of the former prime minister’s speeches. Islamabad, Pakistan – The High Court of Pakistan suspended a ban on live broadcasts of former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s speeches, ruling the state’s media regulatory body had “exceeded its authority”. Pakistan’s media regulatory body imposed the ban after the former prime minister criticised …

Explained: How tensions have escalated between Imran Khan and the ruling Pakistan government
2 years, 4 months ago

Explained: How tensions have escalated between Imran Khan and the ruling Pakistan government

Firstpost  

The dispute between Imran Khan and the Pakistan government deepened after the former prime minister delivered a speech in the northern city of Rawalpindi on 21 August, where he accused the coalition in power of working at the behest of the United States Tensions between former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and the current coalition government are coming to a …

Imran Khan gets temporary relief from arrest till Aug 25 in terror case: Report
2 years, 4 months ago

Imran Khan gets temporary relief from arrest till Aug 25 in terror case: Report

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan on Monday received a temporary relief - in the form of a transit bail for three days - till August 25 in a terrorism case, hours after his team had moved the Islamabad High Court seeking a pre-arrest bail, local media reports said. Imran Khan gets temporary relief from arrest till Aug 25 in …

Pakistan’s Ousted PM Imran Khan Gets Pre-arrest Bail Until August 25 in Anti-Terrorism Case
2 years, 4 months ago

Pakistan’s Ousted PM Imran Khan Gets Pre-arrest Bail Until August 25 in Anti-Terrorism Case

News 18  

The Islamabad High Court has granted ex-prime minister Imran Khan a pre-arrest bail until August 25, barring authorities from arresting him in the case booked under the Anti-Terrorism Act. ‘Imran Khan Threatened Police and Female Judge’: FIR The FIR reads that Khan in his speech had “terrorised and threatened top police officials and a respected female additional sessions judge” with …

Pakistan govt sunk to new low: Ex-PM Imran Khan after ban on his live speeches
2 years, 4 months ago

Pakistan govt sunk to new low: Ex-PM Imran Khan after ban on his live speeches

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan hit out at the Shehbaz Sharif led-government on Sunday night for banning the live telecast of his speeches on TV by saying that the government has sunk to a new low. The action to ban the live coverage of speeches was taken by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority on Saturday, hours after Imran …

Pak Govt Considering to File Case Against Former PM Imran Khan for Threatening State Institutions: Interior Minister
2 years, 4 months ago

Pak Govt Considering to File Case Against Former PM Imran Khan for Threatening State Institutions: Interior Minister

News 18  

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said on Sunday that the government was mulling to file a case against former prime minister Imran Khan for issuing threats to state institutions and making provocative statements while addressing a rally here. His remarks came Pakistan’s electronic media watchdog banned satellite television channels from broadcasting live speeches of ousted prime minister Khan, hours after …

Imran Khan’s live speeches now banned in Pakistan
2 years, 4 months ago

Imran Khan’s live speeches now banned in Pakistan

Live Mint  

Hours after former prime minister Imran Khan made harsh remarks and attacked state institutions while speaking at a rally in Islamabad, Pakistan's electronic media authority has forbidden satellite television channels from airing his live addresses. In a statement released on Saturday, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority said that despite repeated warnings, television networks had not implemented a time-delay system …

Pak Media Watchdog Imposes Ban on Broadcasting Ex-PM Imran Khan's Live Speeches
2 years, 4 months ago

Pak Media Watchdog Imposes Ban on Broadcasting Ex-PM Imran Khan's Live Speeches

News 18  

Pakistan’s electronic media watchdog has banned satellite television channels from broadcasting live speeches of ousted prime minister Imran Khan, hours after he threatened state institutions and made provocative statements while addressing a rally here. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority in a communique issued on Saturday said that television channels despite repeated warnings had failed to implement a time-delay mechanism …

No live telecast for Imran Khan speeches: Pak media watchdog to channels| Report
2 years, 4 months ago

No live telecast for Imran Khan speeches: Pak media watchdog to channels| Report

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan’s media watchdog - the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority or PEMRA - has barred TV channels from broadcasting live the speeches of former prime minister Imran Khan, local media has reported. FILE PHOTO: Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan during an interview. "It has been observed that Mr Imran Khan, Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, in his speeches/statements is continuously alleging …

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