Pak elections: Nawaz Sharif's PML-N slams Imran Khan's party for seeking US intervention
10 months, 1 week ago

Pak elections: Nawaz Sharif's PML-N slams Imran Khan's party for seeking US intervention

New Indian Express  

LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has criticised jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and his party for seeking US intervention in the alleged “rigging” of the February 8 polls, saying “it goes against Pakistan's sovereignty.” PML-N leader Marriyum Aurangzeb also called out Khan and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party for inviting the US despite accusing it in 2022 of bringing down his government. On Friday, Aurangzeb, while addressing a press conference along with party leader Ataullah Tarar, took exception to Khan inviting the US to interfere in the country's elections: “Absolutely not, we are not slaves! According to The News International, the senior PML-N leader slammed PTI for seeking US help against alleged rigging in February 8 polls as she sought to remind it by saying, “According to you, the United States had conspired and overthrown your government. However, it now wants Washington to speak on Pakistan's elections.” It was a purported diplomatic cable – the cipher – that Khan, 71, had waived at a public rally in March 2022 claiming that the US wanted to oust his government, soon after which his political stars took a downhill journey leading to incarceration, a conviction in multiple cases and even being disbarred from fighting the polls.

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​Protest nation: On the state of Pakistan
3 weeks, 6 days ago

​Protest nation: On the state of Pakistan

The Hindu  

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

How does Imran Khan continue to drive Pakistan's political agenda from jail?
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan criticizes military, US, and government
4 months, 2 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 …

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan arbitrarily detained, says UN working group
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan arbitrarily detained, says UN working group

Al Jazeera  

A United Nations human rights working group says former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been arbitrarily imprisoned in violation of international law. In an opinion issued on Monday, the Geneva-based UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention said the “appropriate remedy would be to release Mr. Khan immediately and accord him an enforceable right to compensation and other reparations, in …

Pakistan PM extends olive branch to imprisoned Imran Khan, says 'let's sit and talk' amid sharp rivalries
5 months, 4 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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

Imran Khan’s party calls for nationwide protests in Pakistan over ‘stolen’ election
9 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jailed former prime minister Imran …

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 …

Pakistan’s voters tell the generals where to put it
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan’s voters tell the generals where to put it

Hindustan Times  

THE DELAY was unusual even by the standards of Pakistan’s messy politics. The Pakistan Muslim League of Nawaz Sharif, Mr Khan’s chief rival and a three-time former prime minister, was widely expected to win. Mr Khan’s party claims to have evidence that it would have won a majority of seats if the election had not been rigged by its rivals …

Pakistan official admits involvement in rigging election results
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan official admits involvement in rigging election results

Al Jazeera  

A senior bureaucrat in Pakistan has said he helped rig Pakistan’s elections, a week after polls marred by allegations of manipulation returned no clear winner. “We converted the losers into winners, reversing margins of 70,000 votes in 13 national assembly seats,” he told reporters, also implicating the head of the election commission and the country’s top judge. According to Pakistan’s …

Pakistan's CEC, Chief Justice involved in rigging of polls, alleges senior bureaucrat
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan's CEC, Chief Justice involved in rigging of polls, alleges senior bureaucrat

New Indian Express  

ISLAMABAD: A senior Pakistani bureaucrat has stirred a hornet's nest by alleging widespread rigging aided by the judiciary and top election body in last week's poll against jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party. As Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chattha resigned from his post, taking the “responsibility for all this wrongdoing,” Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa termed his …

'Deeply disturbed': White House says ‘closely watching’ Pakistan election results amid delay in PM declaration
10 months, 1 week ago

'Deeply disturbed': White House says ‘closely watching’ Pakistan election results amid delay in PM declaration

India TV News  

Islamabad: The White House said it is concerned about the reports of intimidation and suppression of voters during the recently held general elections in Pakistan and is closely watching the situation there while a US lawmaker urged the State Department to delay recognising the winner. And so, we are watching this very, very closely,” John Kirby, Coordinator for Strategic Communications …

Pakistan: Imran Khan's PTI to hold countrywide protests on Feb 17 against alleged rigging in polls
10 months, 1 week ago

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

India TV News  

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

Imran Khan’s PTI calls for nationwide protest amid delay in poll results
10 months, 1 week 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 …

Rigged elections in Pakistan: What’s next for the near-failed state?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rigged elections in Pakistan: What’s next for the near-failed state?

Live Mint  

Uncertainty has swamped Pakistan as allegations of poll rigging overshadowed the country as it entered third day of counting of votes in its general elections 2024. For Pakistan elections 2024 LIVE updates, Both Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif have claimed victory but none have come even closer to crossing the majority. Some analysts have listed what awaits Pakistan as the …

US calls for probe into Pak elections over ‘irregularities & fraud’ claims, says ‘looking forward to timely results'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

US calls for probe into Pak elections over ‘irregularities & fraud’ claims, says ‘looking forward to timely results'

Hindustan Times  

Denouncing the violence and attacks on media workers in Pakistan on election day, the US State Department asserted that it was looking for timely completion of the vote count and the declaration of the results that reflect the will of the Pakistani people. US State Department spokesperson Mathew Miller On Thursday, Pakistan's general election came to an end amid sporadic …

Pakistan Elections: US, UK, EU demand probe into irregularities, fraud
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan Elections: US, UK, EU demand probe into irregularities, fraud

Live Mint  

On February 9, the United States, the UK and the European Union all shared worries about how elections were done in Pakistan. Pakistan Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates Elections took place for 265 seats in the national assembly, and a political party must win 133 seats to have a simple majority. There were "undue restrictions" on freedoms of expressions and …

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 …

Rigged Pakistan polls? What’s being claimed as Imran Khan’s party maintains lead
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rigged Pakistan polls? What’s being claimed as Imran Khan’s party maintains lead

Live Mint  

As Pakistan Elections results are awaited, the Election Commission of Pakistan was accused of rigging he vote counting process on Friday. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, founded by former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, claimed that "Nawaz Sharif should be ashamed of himself for stealing public mandate". Nawaz Sharif, the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party, is seeking a record …

Mint Explainer: What an election upset in Pakistan could mean for India
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Mint Explainer: What an election upset in Pakistan could mean for India

Live Mint  

Pakistan’s general election has taken an unexpected twist. Early trends indicate that Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf might have stolen a march on its political rivals in the polls, even with its leader, the flamboyant former World Cup-winning cricket captain, behind bars on various corruption charges. A three-time prime minister, Sharif was widely expected to win a “managed" election with the …

Mint Explainer: What an election upset in Pakistan could mean for India
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Mint Explainer: What an election upset in Pakistan could mean for India

Live Mint  

Pakistan’s general election has taken an unexpected twist. Early trends indicate that Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf might have stolen a march on its political rivals in the polls, even with its leader, the flamboyant former World Cup-winning cricket captain, behind bars on various corruption charges. A three-time prime minister, Sharif was widely expected to win a “managed" election with the …

Imran Khan's party claims victory in Pak elections; Sharif's PML-N makes counterclaim
10 months, 2 weeks ago

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

New Indian Express  

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

Imran Khan'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 …

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 …

‘Guerilla campaign’: How Imran Khan is fighting Pakistan election from jail
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Guerilla campaign’: How Imran Khan is fighting Pakistan election from jail

Al Jazeera  

Amid a crackdown against it, the former PM’s party is resorting to tech-driven, unconventional campaigning strategies. On December 17, the PTI held what was arguably the first “virtual rally” in Pakistan, using a platform called StreamYard, reaching an audience of over five million across various platforms. “We had to be nimble and think on our feet to turn this negativity …

Pakistan elections 2024: How the military has bowled a bouncer to Imran Khan
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan elections 2024: How the military has bowled a bouncer to Imran Khan

Firstpost  

The Pakistan elections are just two days away — it is scheduled for 8 February — but for all it seems the results are already in. And it doesn’t bode well for former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. Disassembling the PTI Besides incarcerating Imran Khan, Pakistan’s military kingmakers have also taken other steps to ensure …

Imran Khan claims he defied US pressure, urges people to use ‘weapon of vote’ on Feb 8
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Imran Khan claims he defied US pressure, urges people to use ‘weapon of vote’ on Feb 8

The Hindu  

Days ahead of the February 8 general elections in Pakistan, jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on claimed had he not challenged the U.S. might, no premier in Pakistan could have dared to withstand such blatant foreign interference in its internal matters in the future. Mr. Khan, currently lodged at the high-security Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, took to X to …

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 …

Imran Khan’s conviction a week before election is a mirror image of the past: diplomats
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Imran Khan’s conviction a week before election is a mirror image of the past: diplomats

The Hindu  

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s latest conviction in the ‘Cipher Case’ on Tuesday, which comes just 10 days before general elections, is a dramatic development, but one in step with past elections that have been “managed”, said diplomats who have served there, who indicated that this year’s election winners would also be “selected, rather than elected” by the military …

Has Pakistan’s top court cleared former PM Sharif’s way back to power?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Has Pakistan’s top court cleared former PM Sharif’s way back to power?

Al Jazeera  

Islamabad, Pakistan — Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif appears poised to compete in the country’s February 8 legislative elections that could see him return to power, after the nation’s Supreme Court reversed its six-year-old verdict disqualifying politicians found to not be “honest and righteous”. But while some analysts said that the top court’s Monday verdict helps balance the power …

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 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 …

Pakistan's Imran Khan remains behind bars as cases pile up. Another court orders he stay in jail
1 year, 2 months ago

Pakistan's Imran Khan remains behind bars as cases pile up. Another court orders he stay in jail

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 on Tuesday …

Fears of more political violence as Pakistan prepares for general elections – with or without Imran Khan
1 year, 4 months ago

Fears of more political violence as Pakistan prepares for general elections – with or without Imran Khan

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. After Khan spent the past 16 months since his …

’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 …

Imran Khan: ‘Why has UK not spoken up about Pakistan dismantling democracy?’
1 year, 6 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 …

Imran Khan: Tense siege continues around former PM’s house as deadline to hand over protesters passes
1 year, 7 months ago

Imran Khan: Tense siege continues around former PM’s house as deadline to hand over protesters passes

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 police seige around Imran …

Imran Khan says Pakistan gov’t, army ‘scared I will win election’
1 year, 7 months ago

Imran Khan says Pakistan gov’t, army ‘scared I will win election’

Al Jazeera  

The former prime minister tells Al Jazeera the ruling coalition and the military want him ‘removed from the electoral field in an election year’. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has claimed Pakistan’s ruling coalition and the military are cracking down on him and his party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to stop him from contesting the upcoming general election. “All the political parties …

‘Why don’t you form your own party’: Imran Khan takes a dig at Pakistan army in first address since release
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Why don’t you form your own party’: Imran Khan takes a dig at Pakistan army in first address since release

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 On Saturday, the former Pakistan …

Imran Khan: ‘Gov’t even willing to violate Pakistan constitution’
1 year, 8 months ago

Imran Khan: ‘Gov’t even willing to violate Pakistan constitution’

Al Jazeera  

In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, the former prime minister and opposition leader attacks the government for delaying crucial polls. Lahore, Pakistan – Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has alleged the Pakistani government could “even violate the constitution” to prevent national elections in the country, due later this year. A day later, Khan, 72, received a major political boost …

Pakistan PM refuses talks with Imran Khan unless he apologizes to…
1 year, 8 months ago

Pakistan PM refuses talks with Imran Khan unless he apologizes to…

Live Mint  

'Talks between the Pakistan government and PTI chairman Imran Khan will only be possible if the former Prime Minister admits his wrongdoings and apologizes to people of the country for all he has done," said PM Shehbaz Sharif in a fiery address at the National Assembly on Tuesday. The premier observed that differences in the society are increasing and one …

‘Either Imran Khan exists or we do’, says Pakistan home minister
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Either Imran Khan exists or we do’, says Pakistan home minister

Al Jazeera  

Islamabad, Pakistan – Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party has slammed “incendiary remarks” by the country’s home minister against his political rival. Calling Khan an “enemy” who is “incurable”, the minister said there will be “no normalcy or political stability” in the country so long as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party chief “exists”. Khan has repeatedly alleged a plot by Prime …

Pakistan faces political uncertainty as questions arise over holding elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa alone
1 year, 9 months ago

Pakistan faces political uncertainty as questions arise over holding elections in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa alone

Firstpost  

On 13 March, Imran Khan’s lawyers once again sought exemptions from his personal appearances in lower courts in Islamabad, on grounds of security. A new phase in the country’s turbulent politics opened with the `suo motu’ Supreme Court ruling directing that election to the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies be held within the constitutionally stipulated 90-day period. In sharp contrast, …

Imran Khan’s U-turn: No longer blaming US for his ouster as PM
2 years, 1 month ago

Imran Khan’s U-turn: No longer blaming US for his ouster as PM

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan’s former prime minister has repeatedly claimed that Washington conspired in his fall from grace – and power. Islamabad, Pakistan – Imran Khan, Pakistan’s former prime minister, has signalled his readiness to mend ties with the United States after repeatedly accusing Washington of conspiring to remove him from power in April. While he expressed a willingness to work with the …

Imran Khan’s politics has put Pakistan at the crossroads
2 years, 1 month ago

Imran Khan’s politics has put Pakistan at the crossroads

The Hindu  

The gun attack that injured Pakistan’s former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, may have created a wave of sympathy and added to his burgeoning popularity. Fact check: Old pictures falsely linked to gun attack on Imran Khan While averting the ultimate calamity that has befallen several civilian Pakistani leaders before him, Mr. Khan is still hoping to make history by successfully …

Pakistan on the boil as former PM Imran Khan takes on the ‘deep state’
2 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan on the boil as former PM Imran Khan takes on the ‘deep state’

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 03, 2022 10:30 IST Pakistan, already reeling from unprecedented floods, is now beset with another serious political crisis triggered by the Election Commission’s decision to bar former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who heads the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf, from contesting the next election. Pakistan’s “deep state” had already started championing Imran Khan and the PTI as an alternative to …

Pakistan defence minister accuses Imran Khan of blackmail
2 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan defence minister accuses Imran Khan of blackmail

Live Mint  

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the general elections will be held on time, asserting that the ruling PML-N government will not be "blackmailed" by ousted premier Imran Khan's repeated protest threats. Khan, 70, recently said the coalition rulers were "running away" from elections after the government rejected his suggestion of holding snap polls. "Imran Khan wants to …

On Pakistan’s economic, political crisis, Imran Khan shares ‘the only solution’
2 years, 2 months ago

On Pakistan’s economic, political crisis, Imran Khan shares ‘the only solution’

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's former prime minister, Imran Khan, on Monday said that his successor Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's brother and PML-N ) supremo Nawaz Sharif was afraid that Khan’s party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf “is more popular than the ruling coalition,” and hence the government was making “deliberate attempts to delay elections". Imran Khan, who was ousted in April following a no-confidence vote, got …

The AP Interview: Pakistani leader details flood devastation
2 years, 3 months ago

The AP Interview: Pakistani leader details flood devastation

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Flooding likely worsened by climate change has submerged one-third of Pakistan’s territory and left 33 million of its people scrambling to survive, according to Pakistan’s prime minister, who says he came to the United Nations this year to tell the world that “tomorrow, this tragedy can fall on some other country.” In a wide-ranging interview with The …

Explained: The terrorism case that has been slapped against Pakistan’s Imran Khan
2 years, 4 months ago

Explained: The terrorism case that has been slapped against Pakistan’s Imran Khan

Firstpost  

An FIR was filed against Imran Khan on Saturday alleging that the former Pakistan prime minister was ‘terrorising and threatening’ top police officials and a female additional sessions judge. مورخ لکھے گا کہ پاکستان کی تاریخ میں پہلی بار ہوا کہ پاکستانیوں نے اپنے لیڈر @ImranKhanPTI کی حفاظت کے لیے راتیں جاگ کر گزارئیں۔#عمران_خان_ہماری_ریڈ_لائن pic.twitter.com/WE9RGNqSgo — Muhammad Irfan Sadiq August …

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