Pakistan: Former PM Imran Khan arrested in connection with attack on Army headquarters last year
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan: Former PM Imran Khan arrested in connection with attack on Army headquarters last year

Firstpost  

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the attack on the Pakistan Army headquarters in Rawalpindi on May 9 last year. During the hearing of the cases, police sought physical remand of the 71-year-old founder in the GHQ attack case, however, ATC Judge Malik Aijaz Asif turned down the request, Geo News reported. Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain issued the release order of Khan, stating that the former premier’s bail had been approved and he shall be released if not wanted in any other case. Over 20 military installations and state buildings, including the army headquarters in Rawalpindi, were damaged or torched in the violent protests that followed Khan’s arrest in a corruption case.

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Pakistan military court sentences 25 civilians in Imran Khan arrest violence case, US concerned
1 day, 8 hours ago

Pakistan military court sentences 25 civilians in Imran Khan arrest violence case, US concerned

Hindustan Times  

A Pakistani military court sentenced 25 civilians to periods ranging from two to 10 years of "rigorous imprisonment". The ruling underscores concerns among supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan that military courts are going to play a bigger role in cases involving the 72-year-old, who is facing multiple charges, including allegedly inciting attacks against the armed forces, PTI …

Pakistan's Military courts sentence 25 civilians for May 9 riots
4 days, 2 hours ago

Pakistan's Military courts sentence 25 civilians for May 9 riots

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s military courts sentenced 25 civilians to prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for attacking military installations during riots which erupted following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in May last year, the Army announced on Saturday. In a detailed statement, the military said that the nation on May 9 witnessed tragic incidents of “politically provoked …

Pakistan jails 25 Imran Khan supporters over attacks on military sites
4 days, 14 hours 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 …

A Pakistani court indicts imprisoned former PM Imran Khan and his wife for corruption
1 week, 6 days ago

A Pakistani court indicts imprisoned former PM Imran Khan and his wife for corruption

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — A Pakistani court on Thursday indicted imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife in one of several graft cases they face, officials and his party said. The couple is accused of keeping and selling state gifts including jewelry they received when Khan was in office, at a value less than their market price. Under Pakistan’s laws, …

Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi indicted in new Toshakhana case
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1 week, 6 days ago

Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi indicted in new Toshakhana case

India TV News  

Islamabad: A Pakistan court on Thursday indicted former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the second Toshahana case. The Toshakhana case involves allegations of corruption against Khan and Bibi, specifically regarding the sale of gifts from foreign dignitaries. However, the Islamabad High Court approved her post-arrest bail plea in the case in October and she was …

Imran Khan is now accused of 188 cases; ex-Pak PM calls govt 'authoritarian'
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Imran Khan is now accused of 188 cases; ex-Pak PM calls govt 'authoritarian'

Firstpost  

The former prime minister is booked in 99 cases in Punjab, 76 in Islamabad and two in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Former prime minister Imran Khan accused the government of ’authoritarianism’ as the number of cases and inquiries against him reached 188. As per a post on his official X account, the former prime minister also accused the government of “undermining democratic …

Pakistan former PM Imran Khan indicted for inciting attacks on military
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Pakistan former PM Imran Khan indicted for inciting attacks on military

Firstpost  

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was indicted on Thursday on charges of inciting attacks against military, a case stemming from deadly anti-government rallies led by his party last year Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan pauses as he speaks with Reuters during an interview, in Lahore, Pakistan on March 17, 2023. Reuters File Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan …

Pakistan court issues new arrest warrant for Imran Khan’s wife
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Pakistan court issues new arrest warrant for Imran Khan’s wife

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 A Pakistani court has issued …

Pakistan launches ’midnight raid’ to clear Imran Khan supporters from Islamabad after 6 killed in ’do-or-die’ protests
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4 weeks ago

Pakistan launches ’midnight raid’ to clear Imran Khan supporters from Islamabad after 6 killed in ’do-or-die’ protests

Live Mint  

Pakistani security forces launched a midnight operation on Tuesday to disperse thousands of supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who had gathered in Islamabad to demand his release. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf party's protests, demanding the release of its leader Imran Khan, took a violent turn on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of four security personnel and two PTI …

A violent showdown in Pakistan’s capital pits the government against Imran Khan supporters
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Pakistani government deploys army to ward off Imran Khan protesters as deadly unrest grips Islamabad
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Pakistani government deploys army to ward off Imran Khan protesters as deadly unrest grips Islamabad

ABC  

Several security personnel have died and dozens of civilians injured in the latest escalation of protests surrounding Pakistan's capital of Islamabad. Thousands of protesters seeking the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan have closed in on the city as of Tuesday afternoon, local time, after days of marching south from the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — Mr Khan's …

Imran Khan supporter protests: Why Pakistan’s capital is on lockdown, with internet shutdowns and thousands marching
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Imran Khan supporter protests: Why Pakistan’s capital is on lockdown, with internet shutdowns and thousands marching

CNN  

CNN — Thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan broke through barricades around the capital Tuesday and marched into Islamabad, clashing with security forces and demanding his release. Policemen fire tear gas shells to disperse supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party during a protest to demand the release of former prime minister Imran Khan, in Islamabad on …

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 …

How does Imran Khan continue to drive Pakistan's political agenda from jail?
1 month ago

How does Imran Khan continue to drive Pakistan's political agenda from jail?

Firstpost  

Thousands of supporters of Imran Khan are marching to Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad to demand his release from jail. A key Khan aid, Ali Amin Gandapur, who is the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and is expected to lead the largest convoy into Islamabad, called on people to gather near the entrance of the city’s red zone, known as …

Thousands of Imran Khan supporters defy tear gas, lockdown and arrest to head to Pakistani capital
1 month ago

Thousands of Imran Khan supporters defy tear gas, lockdown and arrest to head to Pakistani capital

ABC  

Thousands of supporters of Pakistan's imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan have defied a lockdown and widespread arrests to head to the capital to demand his release. "We are determined and we will reach Islamabad, though police are using tear gas to stop our march," Kamran Bangash, a PTI senior leader, told The Associated Press. Mr Sharif's spokesman, Attaullah Tarar, …

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 court bars party of jailed former PM from rallying on eve of visit by Belarus president
1 month ago

Pakistani court bars party of jailed former PM from rallying on eve of visit by Belarus president

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — A court in Pakistan’s capital has barred the party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan from holding a planned rally in Islamabad on Sunday on the eve of an official visit by the president of Belarus. The ruling Thursday was a setback for supporters of Khan who planned to stage a massive rally ahead of the three-day …

Imran Khan arrested in protest case hours after bail in alleged corruption case
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1 month ago

Imran Khan arrested in protest case hours after bail in alleged corruption case

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: The chances for the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan vanished after he was arrested in a protest case hours after getting bail in a case of alleged corruption, a media report said on Thursday. The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday granted him bail in the second Toshakhana case related to the purchase of an expensive Bulgari …

Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan arrested again hours after court grants bail in corruption case | Full story
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1 month ago

Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan arrested again hours after court grants bail in corruption case | Full story

India TV News  

Islamabad: The chances for the release of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan vanished after he was arrested in a protest case hours after getting bail in a case of alleged corruption, a media report said on Thursday. The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday granted him bail in the second Toshakhana case related to the purchase of an expensive Bulgari …

Pakistan’s Imran Khan gets bail in a graft case but will stay behind bars on other charges
1 month ago

Pakistan’s Imran Khan gets bail in a graft case but will stay behind bars on other charges

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — A Pakistani court granted bail Wednesday to former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a graft case, his lawyer said. Still, the order by a superior court in the capital, Islamabad, was a boost for Khan in the case in which he is accused, along with his wife, Bushra Bibi, of keeping and selling state gifts in violation of …

Imran Khan gets bail in second Toshakhana case
1 month ago

Imran Khan gets bail in second Toshakhana case

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: A high court in Pakistan on Wednesday granted bail to incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan in the second Toshakhana case.The Islamabad High Court Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, after concluding the hearing, accepted Khan's bail plea subject to furnishing two bonds of PKR 1 million each. Earlier on Thursday, a court in Pakistan had rejected Khan and his wife …

Pakistan: Imran Khan gets bail in four cases related to May 9 violence
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan gets bail in four cases related to May 9 violence

Deccan Chronicle  

Lahore: An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has granted post-arrest bail to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan in four arson cases in Lahore and adjourned hearings in another eight ones till November 30.The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supreme leader was booked in 12 cases in Lahore in connection with May 2023 violence, including for allegedly attacking the government and military buildings following …

Toshakhana Corruption Case: Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan's Wife Released on Bail
2 months ago

Toshakhana Corruption Case: Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan's Wife Released on Bail

The Hindu  

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi is released on bail nearly nine months after her arrest in the Toshakhana corruption case. The release comes after the Islamabad High Court judge, Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, accepts the bail plea of the 50-year-old former first lady against a surety bond of PKR 1 million.

Imran Khan charged with attempted murder after police officer killed during protests in Pakistan
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Imran Khan charged with attempted murder after police officer killed during protests in Pakistan

ABC  

Pakistani police have charged former prime minister Imran Khan with attempted murder over the death of a police officer following violent protests in the country last weekend. According to police official Murtaza Qamar, the police officer was critically injured in clashes between Mr Khan's supporters and police in Islamabad and died in hospital. Since his ouster in a no-confidence vote …

Pakistani court denies imprisoned former premier Khan and his wife bail in graft case
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistani court denies imprisoned former premier Khan and his wife bail in graft case

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — A Pakistani court denied on Monday a bail application by imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife in a graft case, their lawyer said. He faced new charges, including the graft case, in July after a court overturned the convictions and seven-year sentences of the couple in a case questioning the legality of their 2018 marriage, …

Imran Khan's crimes enough to keep him jailed: Pakistan Defence Minister
3 months, 1 week ago

Imran Khan's crimes enough to keep him jailed: Pakistan Defence Minister

The Hindu  

Imran Khan's crimes alone are enough to keep him behind bars, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said, as he dismissed the former prime minister's accusation that the government was pushing to amend the constitution to keep him in prison. Responding to the allegation, Mr. Asif on Tuesday said, "Given PTI founder's long list of crimes, constitutional amendments won't be …

Pakistani police free the leader of former premier Khan’s opposition party
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistani police free the leader of former premier Khan’s opposition party

The Independent  

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Top politicians from Imran Khan’s party arrested after clashes in Pakistan
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Pakistan police arrest lawmakers, leaders from former PM Imran Khan’s party
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan police arrest lawmakers, leaders from former PM Imran Khan’s party

Al Jazeera  

The raids in Islamabad come after major protests in the capital calling for Khan’s release from jail. Police in Pakistan have arrested several lawmakers and leaders from former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party in a series of raids in Islamabad, according to party officials and authorities. Media footage showed police pushing the lawmakers into vehicles in detentions outside parliament that …

Pakistan: How Faiz Hameed’s court martial is Gen Asim Munir’s risky shot to get Imran Khan
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan: How Faiz Hameed’s court martial is Gen Asim Munir’s risky shot to get Imran Khan

Firstpost  

Munir is playing a dangerous game targeting former ISI chief Faiz Hameed to seek his vengeance from Imran Khan, this puts the whole institution in danger of being cleaved in half. After probing every single aspect of Imran Khan’s activities, General Asim Munir and his band of brothers haven’t been able to get a single ironclad case against him. The …

Imran Khan demands open court trial of former ISI chief
4 months ago

Imran Khan demands open court trial of former ISI chief

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Wednesday demanded an open court trial of former Pakistan spymaster Lt Gen Faiz Hameed if his links with the May 9 violence were established as then "it would not be an internal military affair." During an informal conversation with journalists at the Adiala Jail at Rawalpindi, where he has been lodged since …

Pakistan arrests former spy chief seen as ally of jailed prime minister Imran Khan
4 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan arrests former spy chief seen as ally of jailed prime minister Imran Khan

The Independent  

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Pakistan’s ex-ISI chief faces court martial after arrest in property case
4 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan’s ex-ISI chief faces court martial after arrest in property case

Al Jazeera  

No former spy chief has faced court martial in a country the powerful army has directly ruled for nearly three decades. Islamabad, Pakistan – A former chief of Pakistan’s premier intelligence agency faces court martial following his arrest for alleged misconduct in a case related to a private housing scheme. In a brief statement on Monday, the Pakistani military said …

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan says he is ready to hold talks with the military
4 months, 3 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 …

Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan proposes ‘conditional’ talks with military
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan proposes ‘conditional’ talks with military

Al Jazeera  

Khan says ready to hold ‘conditional negotiations’ with the powerful military and has appointed a representative for the talks. 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 …

Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi named suspect in 11 cases, including attack on army headquarters
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi named suspect in 11 cases, including attack on army headquarters

The Hindu  

Bushra Bibi, the wife of jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, has been named as a suspect in 11 cases, including the attack on the army headquarters on May 9, 2023, the Rawalpindi district police informed the Islamabad High Court on July 30. The Rawalpindi police presented a report in the IHC, providing details of the cases filed against …

Pakistan: Imran Khan hints willingness to talk with army, says never made accused, only criticised
4 months, 3 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
4 months, 4 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 …

Imran Khan refuses to undergo polygraph test after Pak forensic team arrives at Adiala Jail for his examination
5 months ago

Imran Khan refuses to undergo polygraph test after Pak forensic team arrives at Adiala Jail for his examination

Live Mint  

Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday refused to undergo polygraph and voice matching test as a part of investigation launched by Lahore police in connection with last year's unprecedented violence in the country. A 12-member forensic team reached Adiala Jail on Tuesday to conduct the polygraph test on 71-year-old Khan. However, the PTI founder answered the questions of …

Imran Khan’s aide threatened with parents’ kidnapping in Pakistan over UK event
5 months ago

Imran Khan’s aide threatened with parents’ kidnapping in Pakistan over UK event

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Azhar Mashwani, a senior aide to former prime minister Imran Khan, was set to …

Pakistan: Former PM Imran Khan to undergo polygraph test linked to May 9 violence
5 months ago

Pakistan: Former PM Imran Khan to undergo polygraph test linked to May 9 violence

India TV News  

Lahore: A 12-member forensic team arrived at Adiala Jail on Tuesday to conduct a polygraph test on Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan in connection with last year's unprecedented violence in the country, according to a media report. The May 9 riots in 2023 were triggered across the country after 71-year-old Khan was arrested by the National Accountability Bureau in …

Pakistan police raid former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party office and arrest its spokesman
5 months ago

Pakistan police raid former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party office and arrest its spokesman

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s police raided the imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s political party office in Islamabad on Monday and arrested its spokesman for carrying out anti-state propaganda, the Interior Ministry said. In a statement, the ministry said officers also arrested Ahmad Janjua, a media coordinator for Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf or PTI party. The arrests have drawn criticism from Gohar …

Pakistan police arrest senior members of former prime minister Imran Khan’s PTI party
5 months ago

Pakistan police arrest senior members of former prime minister Imran Khan’s PTI party

The Independent  

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Jailed former PM Imran Khan, wife handed over to anti-graft body on remand in fresh corruption case
5 months, 1 week ago

Jailed former PM Imran Khan, wife handed over to anti-graft body on remand in fresh corruption case

The Hindu  

A court in Pakistan on July 14 handed over jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to the country’s anti-corruption officials on an eight-day remand for probe in a fresh case of alleged corruption. The NAB, which filed a new Toshakhana case against the couple, on July 14 presented them before Judge Muhammad Ali Warraich of …

Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi’s convictions overturned as Pakistan court orders for their immediate release
5 months, 1 week ago

Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi’s convictions overturned as Pakistan court orders for their immediate release

The Independent  

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Imran Khan, wife acquitted in marriage case paving way for possible release
5 months, 1 week ago

Imran Khan, wife acquitted in marriage case paving way for possible release

The Hindu  

A Pakistani court on July 13 overturned the conviction and seven-year prison sentence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife in the case of the couple’s alleged 2018 unlawful marriage case, removing the last known hurdle in the way of his release nearly a year after he was jailed, lawyers said. The acquittal comes two weeks after another …

A Pakistani court acquits ex-PM Khan but supporters’ hopes of his release are dashed
5 months, 1 week ago

A Pakistani court acquits ex-PM Khan but supporters’ hopes of his release are dashed

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — A Pakistani court on Saturday overturned the convictions and seven-year sentences of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, but officials quickly moved to prevent his release from prison. Following Khan’s arrest in May 2023, Khan’s supporters attacked military and government buildings in various parts of the country and torched a building housing state-run Radio Pakistan. The …

A Pakistani court acquits ex-PM Khan and wife in marriage case, paving the way for possible release
5 months, 1 week ago

A Pakistani court acquits ex-PM Khan and wife in marriage case, paving the way for possible release

The Independent  

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A Pakistani court acquits ex-prime minister Khan, then he is arrested again
5 months, 1 week ago

A Pakistani court acquits ex-prime minister Khan, then he is arrested again

LA Times  

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, shown last year, had a conviction overturned Saturday, but officials quickly moved to prevent his release from prison. A Pakistani court on Saturday overturned the convictions and seven-year sentences of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, but officials quickly moved to prevent his release from prison. But shortly after the court’s ruling, …

Pakistan: After almost a year in jail, Imran Khan legally free following acquittal in illegal marriage case
5 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan: After almost a year in jail, Imran Khan legally free following acquittal in illegal marriage case

India TV News  

Islamabad: In a major development, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is legally a free man after he was acquitted in an illegal marriage case on Saturday. An Islamabad court on Saturday accepted the appeals filed by the former PM and his wife Bushra Bibi against their conviction in the case, clearing the last existing legal case that kept Imran …

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