Pak ex-PM Imran Khan seeks IMF's 'guarantee' for timely elections: Report
1 year, 5 months ago

Pak ex-PM Imran Khan seeks IMF's 'guarantee' for timely elections: Report

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan has sought a "guarantee" from the International Monetary Fund that the general elections in the country will be held on its scheduled time. Read here: Pak ex-PM Imran Khan charged for attack on Army Headquarters: Report Days before the IMF executive board meeting to review and possibly endorse the Standby Arrangement for Pakistan, a delegation of the global lender met Khan on Friday in Lahore to seek assurance and support for the key objectives and policies under the recently announced USD 3 billion bailout programme, Geo News channel reported on Saturday. Quoting sources, Geo News reported that Khan asked the IMF to ensure that the general elections, scheduled to take place in October, will be held on time. However, the IMF's resident representative Esther Perez Ruiz in a statement said that the meetings with political parties were to "seek assurances of their support for the key objectives and policies under a new IMF-supported programme ahead of the approaching national elections".

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Pakistan’s $7 billion IMF deal has run into trouble. Here’s what happens next
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan’s $7 billion IMF deal has run into trouble. Here’s what happens next

Firstpost  

The chief of the Pakistan mission of the International Monetary Fund, which had agreed to a $7 billion funding agreement for the Pakistan in September, on Tuesday opened unscheduled talks with the country’s top officials, including the finance minister and governor of the State Bank of Pakistan. The International Monetary Fund’s Pakistan mission chief Nathan Porter met Finance Minister Muhammad …

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 …

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 …

Pakistan swears in new parliament amid chaotic scenes, as Imran Khan's party protests vote count
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan swears in new parliament amid chaotic scenes, as Imran Khan's party protests vote count

The Hindu  

Pakistan's National Assembly swore in newly elected members on Thursday in a chaotic scene, as allies of jailed former Premier Imran Khan protested what they claim was a rigged election. Lawmakers from Mr. Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party repeatedly chanted "Vote-thief!” as Shehbaz Sharif, who's expected to form the government, entered the Lower House of parliament with his brother Nawaz Sharif. …

Pakistan's newly elected assembly meets amid pro-Imran Khan protests
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan's newly elected assembly meets amid pro-Imran Khan protests

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's newly elected lower house of parliament met for the first time on Thursday with freshly elected members taking oaths amid protests on the floor of the house by supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Pakistan's newly elected lawmakers displays a poster of their leader and imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan as they arrive to attend opening …

Pakistan election 2024 | Imran Khan asks IMF to audit results before considering any bailout talks with new govt
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan election 2024 | Imran Khan asks IMF to audit results before considering any bailout talks with new govt

The Hindu  

Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on February 28 sent a letter to the International Monetary Fund, urging it to ensure the audit of at least 30% of national and provincial assembly seats before considering any further bailout talks with the cash-strapped country. It further recalled that in the previous interaction between Khan and the IMF representatives last year, …

Pakistan to call parliament meeting on Feb 29 to choose PM
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan to call parliament meeting on Feb 29 to choose PM

Live Mint  

Two family-controlled parties in Pakistan have agreed to form a coalition government to elect Shehbaz Sharif as the next prime minister, sidelining Imran Khan's group, which won the most seats in contentious elections. Lawmakers in Pakistan are scheduled to convene on February 29 to choose a new prime minister, with the anticipation that former premier Shehbaz Sharif will assume the …

Imran Khan asks IMF not to extend loan to Pakistan before election audit
10 months ago

Imran Khan asks IMF not to extend loan to Pakistan before election audit

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Imran Khan on Friday confirmed that he wrote a letter to the IMF, asking it to hold an audit of election results in Pakistan before approving any new loan for Islamabad. Imran Khan said that the loan would add to the country's debt and lead to more poverty. Khan's confirmation came after PTI senator Ali Zafar said …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

Pakistan’s election chaos casts shadow on next IMF deal
10 months ago

Pakistan’s election chaos casts shadow on next IMF deal

Al Jazeera  

Ex-PM Imran Khan has asked the IMF to factor in alleged rigging in recent elections. On Thursday, the global lender said Pakistan’s interim government had “maintained” economic stability. The IMF’s communications chief, Julie Kozack, said the interim government had managed to achieve fiscal targets while also “protecting” the social safety net. “We look forward to working with the new government …

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

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

India TV News  

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

Pakistan election results: Imran Khan scores 100 sans a ‘bat’, PTI to hold protest amid Nawaz Sharif's key meet
10 months, 2 weeks 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
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Party of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan says it aims to form government
10 months, 2 weeks 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 election 2024: Imran Khan takes AI help to make victory claim
10 months, 2 weeks 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 election results 2024 Highlights: Imran Khan to decide next PM, claims PTI chief
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan election results 2024 Highlights: Imran Khan to decide next PM, claims PTI chief

Hindustan Times  

Supporters of imprisoned Pakistan's Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's and Jamaat-e-Islami party chant slogans during a protest against the delaying result of parliamentary election in Karachi on February 10. Pakistan election results 2024 Highlights: No clear victor has emerged from the divisive elections in Pakistan as the slow vote-counting process neared completion on Saturday. According to PTI, which cited the …

Pakistan election results 2024 Highlights: Imran Khan to decide next PM, claims PTI chief
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan election results 2024 Highlights: Imran Khan to decide next PM, claims PTI chief

Hindustan Times  

Supporters of imprisoned Pakistan's Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's and Jamaat-e-Islami party chant slogans during a protest against the delaying result of parliamentary election in Karachi on February 10. Pakistan election results 2024 Highlights: No clear victor has emerged from the divisive elections in Pakistan as the slow vote-counting process neared completion on Saturday. According to PTI, which cited the …

Pakistan elections 2024 | Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan claims election victory as his supporters lead in polls
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan elections 2024 | Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan claims election victory as his supporters lead in polls

The Hindu  

Independents backed by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan won the most seats in Pakistan’s election on Feb. 9 after results from over half the constituencies were announced, leaving political parties trailing. Imran Khan claims election victory Meanwhile, jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan claimed victory in the country’s general election in an audio-visual message created using artificial intelligence and …

Pakistan coalition talks loom after no clear majority, strong vote showing for jailed Imran Khan
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan coalition talks loom after no clear majority, strong vote showing for jailed Imran Khan

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan faces days of political horse-trading after the final few election results released early Saturday showed no clear majority, but a strong performance by independent candidates loyal to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf defied a months-long crackdown that crippled campaigning and forced their candidates to run as independents with a …

Pakistan poll results 2024: As counting continues, Imran Khan's 'Independents' race ahead
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan poll results 2024: As counting continues, Imran Khan's 'Independents' race ahead

Firstpost  

Almost 24 hours have gone by, but a clear result of Pakistan elections 2024 is yet to be declared. Results of over 100 seats have been announced and supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan had an edge, as per local media. In Pakistan polls 2024, voting was held for 266 National Assembly seats out of 336, but polling …

Pakistan: Delays in poll results; Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan’s allies outperform
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan: Delays in poll results; Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan’s allies outperform

Live Mint  

Polling for general elections in Pakistan concluded amid allegations of rigging and the shutdown of cellular and internet services, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. As the counting of votes was underway for the Pakistan general elections held on Thursday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan claimed victory, saying that the people demonstrated their resolve to elect his party by turning out in large …

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

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

India TV News  

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

A timeline of key events leading up to Pakistan’s parliamentary election
10 months, 2 weeks ago

A timeline of key events leading up to Pakistan’s parliamentary election

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — A list of some key events over the last few years leading up to Pakistan’s parliamentary election on Thursday: July 25, 2018 — Pakistanis vote for a new government in an election marred by violence and allegations of fraud. April 9, 2022 — Pakistan’s political opposition topples Imran Khan in a no-confidence vote in parliament. Aug. 5, 2023 …

Pakistan's 8 Feb elections 'most rigged', 'selection of Nawaz Sharif' almost certain, says ex-Indian diplomat Bisaria
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan's 8 Feb elections 'most rigged', 'selection of Nawaz Sharif' almost certain, says ex-Indian diplomat Bisaria

Firstpost  

“…It is said that it will possibly be a selection of Nawaz Sharif and his PMLN party, I think that is a widespread expectation, and that’s fairly accurate…,” said former High Commissioner of India To Pakistan Ajay Bisaria Former High Commissioner of India To Pakistan Ajay Bisaria on Wednesday said that neighbouring country’s 8 February elections are not just the …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party to hold fresh intra-party polls on Feb 5 amid crackdown
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party to hold fresh intra-party polls on Feb 5 amid crackdown

India TV News  

Islamabad: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf is set to hold fresh intra-party elections on February 5 amid a state crackdown, the central media department of the party announced on Thursday. "The PTI Federal Election Commission is pleased to announce the Election Schedule for the Intra-party Elections of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to elect the Chairman, Central and Provincial Organisations," the …

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

DC Edit | Imran’s career buried under convictions

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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

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

India TV News  

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

Pakistan: Major blow to Imran Khan as EC rejects 90 per cent of PTI leaders candidacy for 2024 polls
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan: Major blow to Imran Khan as EC rejects 90 per cent of PTI leaders candidacy for 2024 polls

India TV News  

Pakistan elections: In a major blow to former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Pakistan Election Commission on Saturday rejected his candidature for the upcoming country’s parliamentary election. Election officials disallowed Khan’s candidacy because of his conviction and what they said was his disqualification under the constitution, according to documents. Imran's lawyers term ECP's move an injustice The 71-year-old former cricketer …

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan files nomination for 2024 national elections
1 year ago

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan files nomination for 2024 national elections

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan filed nomination papers for the 2024 national elections, local media Geo News reported. Security officers escort Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan, as he appeared in Islamabad High Court. In a written court order, the court said that they could not find "sufficient incriminating material" to show that Imran Khan leaked state secrets intending …

Pakistan: Another blow for Imran Khan as High Court rejects his plea against Toshakhana conviction
1 year ago

Pakistan: Another blow for Imran Khan as High Court rejects his plea against Toshakhana conviction

India TV News  

Pakistan's incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan suffered another setback as the Islamabad High Court rejected his plea seeking the suspension of a trial's court verdict convicting him in the Toshakhana corruption case. With this development, Imran's plans in the upcoming general elections hang in balance as the Election Commission of Pakistan had earlier disqualified him for five years, finding …

Party of Pakistan’s popular ex-premier Imran Khan says he’ll contest upcoming elections from prison
1 year ago

Party of Pakistan’s popular ex-premier Imran Khan says he’ll contest upcoming elections from prison

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s former premier Imran Khan will run in upcoming parliamentary elections from prison, his party said Wednesday, which legal experts said is possible while his appeal of his conviction in a corruption case is being considered. “Imran Khan has decided to contest elections for three seats in the National Assembly,” or the lower house of parliament, said Gohar …

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: Imran Khan, ex-foreign minister Qureshi to be indicted in cipher case again on December 12
1 year ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan, ex-foreign minister Qureshi to be indicted in cipher case again on December 12

India TV News  

A special court in Pakistan on Monday ruled that jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and his close aide ex-foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi would be indicted again on December 12 in the cipher case for allegedly leaking state secrets and violating the laws of the country. Meanwhile, Khan’s lawyer Babar Awan told the media that the former premier asked …

Pakistan: Imran Khan declines to contest for PTI chairman in intra-party polls, nominates close aide for post
1 year ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan declines to contest for PTI chairman in intra-party polls, nominates close aide for post

India TV News  

In a surprising development, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has decided not to contest as the chairman for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in the upcoming intra-party polls and has picked his close aide Barrister Gohar Khan for the post to contest in his place, announced PTI's senior leader Barrister Ali Zafar on Wednesday. Gohar's nomination for PTI chairman was described …

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party ordered to conduct fresh intra-party polls within 20 days for 'bat' symbol
1 year ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party ordered to conduct fresh intra-party polls within 20 days for 'bat' symbol

India TV News  

Imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has agreed to conduct fresh intra-party elections within 20 days, as per the time frame given by the Election Commission of Pakistan, to retain its 'bat' symbol. In response, PTI's Central Media Department said that its members discussed important issues including the country's political environment, organisational activities of the party and …

Pakistan’s parliament elections delayed till early February as political and economic crises deepen
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan’s parliament elections delayed till early February as political and economic crises deepen

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s election oversight body on Thursday postponed the country’s upcoming parliament elections for the second time, saying the vote — originally expected in November and then scheduled for the last week of January — will instead take place in February. The Election Commission of Pakistan said the balloting would be held on Feb. 8, a date chosen following …

Pakistan will hold parliamentary elections at the end of January, delaying a vote due in November
1 year, 3 months ago

Pakistan will hold parliamentary elections at the end of January, delaying a vote due in November

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s election oversight body announced on Thursday that it will hold the next parliamentary elections in the last week of January, delaying the vote which was to be held in November under the constitution. Pakistan has been in deepening political turmoil since April 2022, when then-Prime Minister Imran Khan was removed from office through a parliamentary vote of …

Pakistan’s political roller coaster continues
1 year, 4 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, 4 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 …

Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan likely to be indicted by Election Commission on August 2 in contempt case
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan likely to be indicted by Election Commission on August 2 in contempt case

India TV News  

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan is likely to be indicted by the Election Commission of Pakistan on August 2 as the top electoral watchdog issued a summons to him on Friday for indictment in a contempt case that involves other members of his party. The ECP had initiated criminal charges against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan, former party secretary general …

Pakistan: Election Commission defers ex-PM Imran Khan's indictment in contempt proceedings till August 2
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan: Election Commission defers ex-PM Imran Khan's indictment in contempt proceedings till August 2

India TV News  

The Election Commission of Pakistan on Tuesday decided to defer the indictment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan till August 2 in connection with a case of contempt against the electoral watchdog and the chief election commissioner initiated last year. Imran Khan's arrest ordered by the ECP On Monday, the ECP had asked the Islamabad Capital Territory Police to carry …

’Imran Khan responsible for economic crisis in Pakistan’ says Pakistan PM
1 year, 5 months ago

’Imran Khan responsible for economic crisis in Pakistan’ says Pakistan PM

Live Mint  

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehvbaz Sharirf has blamed his predecessor Imran Khan for the economic conditions in the country claiming that Khan's corruption and bad governance were the root cause of the problem. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested on 9 May, sparking protests by his supporters and subsequent attacks on Pakistani military and government installations. Imran Khan came to …

Pakistan election body says ready for national polls in October
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan election body says ready for national polls in October

Al Jazeera  

The five-year tenure of national and provincial assemblies ends on August 12, with new elections to be held within 60 days of the date. Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s election body says it is ready to hold national elections in October if the legislative assemblies are dissolved on time. In a news briefing in capital Islamabad on Thursday, Election Commission of …

Pakistan interior minister says ex-PM Imran Khan might be arrested for leaking confidential documents to US
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan interior minister says ex-PM Imran Khan might be arrested for leaking confidential documents to US

India TV News  

The woes of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan are only increasing as Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Thursday warned that he might be arrested if he fails to cooperate with the investigation into the leaking of national secrets. Sanaullah in the press conference lent credence to the confessional statement by Khan's ex-principal secretary Azam Khan accusing the 70-year-old cricketer-turned-politician …

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

DC Edit | Imran drama intensifies

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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

Pakistan suffers from a crisis of authority in key institutions

The Hindu  

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

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  

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