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 that may go to a military court where Imran may not have the protection of the judiciary. Smarting under what it terms as orders in favour of Imran Khan, the Pakistan Democratic Movement is staging a sit-in outside the Supreme Court even as the National Assembly passed a resolution for a 5-member panel to prepare and file references against top court judges. At every turn since being ousted from power based on a no-confidence vote, clearly triggered by the Army top brass who wanted to get rid of the very person they had nurtured as a political force and helped him vault to the Prime Minister’s seat, Imran has been urging his cadre to hit the streets.

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Pakistan military court sentences 25 civilians in Imran Khan arrest violence case, US concerned
7 hours, 7 minutes 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 jails 25 Imran Khan supporters over attacks on military sites
3 days, 12 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 …

Imran Khan is now accused of 188 cases; ex-Pak PM calls govt 'authoritarian'
2 weeks, 3 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, 4 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 …

Multiple crisis vectors destabilising Pakistan
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3 weeks ago

Multiple crisis vectors destabilising Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

Two distinct vectors have intersected in Pakistan this past week. The first was a high-intensity political clash as the jailed Imran Khan’s wife led large numbers of his supporters into the heart of Islamabad in defiance of the government, vowing to remain till their leader was released. A supporter of the jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party Pakistan …

‘House of Cards’: How Imran Khan’s ‘final call’ deepens uncertainty in Pakistan
3 weeks, 2 days ago

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

Firstpost  

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

Imran Khan’s ‘final call’ peters out as Shehbaz, Munir join hands
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Imran Khan’s ‘final call’ peters out as Shehbaz, Munir join hands

Firstpost  

Shehbaz Sharif and Gen Asim Munir handled Imran Khan’s challenge with skill and flexibility. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf supremo Imran Khan from his jail cell, where he has remained since August last year, gave a ‘final call’ around two weeks ago to his supporters to march to Islamabad, occupy its famous D-Chowk and sit in dharna, till his party’s demands were met …

​Protest nation: On the state of Pakistan
3 weeks, 5 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 …

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

Pakistani security forces push Imran Khan supporters out of capital in overnight raid
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Pakistani security forces push Imran Khan supporters out of capital in overnight raid

NPR  

Pakistani security forces push Imran Khan supporters out of capital in overnight raid toggle caption Anjum Naveed/AP MUMBAI, India – Paramilitary forces dispersed protesters in the Pakistani capital on Wednesday, clearing out an encampment of thousands of people who were demanding the release of the imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan. The protests were the latest clash between Khan and …

OPINION | Public Support for Imran: Challenge to Sharif
3 weeks, 6 days ago

OPINION | Public Support for Imran: Challenge to Sharif

India TV News  

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's party Tehreek-i-Insaf on Tuesday night called off its protests in Islamabad after the Army launched a midnight crackdown on his supporters. On Tuesday, jailed former PM Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi led a convoy of vehicles carrying thousands of supporters, who were engaged in pitched battles with security forces. Secondly, after the victory of …

Imran Khan's supporters end protest in Pak as midnight clash kills 6 cops
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Imran Khan's supporters end protest in Pak as midnight clash kills 6 cops

India Today  

Supporters of jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, demanding the release of the cricketer-turned-politician from jail, were forced to end their protest in Islamabad after security personnel launched a midnight crackdown on their demonstration. Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party said that security forces fired live rounds on protesters with an intent of killing as many people in the protest, which …

Islamabad violence: 6 killed in clashes amid protests for Imran Khan's release
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Pakistani government deploys army to ward off Imran Khan protesters as deadly unrest grips Islamabad
4 weeks 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 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 calls for ‘fight till the end’ as Pakistan gov’t rules out talks
4 weeks ago

Imran Khan calls for ‘fight till the end’ as Pakistan gov’t rules out talks

Al Jazeera  

Tensions rise as security forces clash with protesters calling for release of imprisoned former prime minister. Islamabad, Pakistan – Imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged his supporters to “fight till the end” as Pakistani authorities cracked down on protesters calling for his release. “The loss of life and economic damage over the past few days lies squarely on …

Imran Khan supporters breach lockdown in Pakistan’s Islamabad
4 weeks 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?
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 …

March demanding release of Pakistan's Imran Khan nears capital
4 weeks, 1 day ago

March demanding release of Pakistan's Imran Khan nears capital

Hindustan Times  

* March demanding release of Pakistan's Imran Khan nears capital Main rally of Khan's supporters approaches Islamabad * Daily activities paralysed by lockdown, highway closure * Khan's party demands his release, govt's resignation By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD, - A march by hundreds of supporters to demand the release of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan reached the fringes of Pakistan's …

One killed, dozens injured as supporters of Imran Khan protest in Pakistan
4 weeks, 1 day ago

One killed, dozens injured as supporters of Imran Khan protest in Pakistan

Al Jazeera  

Supporters of the former prime minister are marching to the capital, Islamabad, demanding his release from jail. At least one police officer has been killed and dozens of people injured in Pakistan as supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan have clashed with security forces outside the capital, Islamabad, officials and Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party say. On Monday, one …

Why Imran Khan is the most powerful man in Pakistan
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Why Imran Khan is the most powerful man in Pakistan

India Today  

November 24 saw the beginning of a political showdown between Imran Khan and Pakistan’s government. Thousands of Khan’s supporters marched on Islamabad to put pressure on the country’s weakening administration, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The protesters aimed to achieve three primary objectives: the release of Imran Khan and other detained leaders, a reversal of the alleged election fraud, …

Thousands of Imran Khan supporters defy tear gas, lockdown and arrest to head to Pakistani capital
4 weeks, 1 day 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, …

Pakistan seals off its capital ahead of a planned rally by Imran Khan supporters
1 month ago

Pakistan seals off its capital ahead of a planned rally by Imran Khan supporters

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has sealed off the capital, Islamabad, ahead of a planned rally by supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan. It advised people to avoid unnecessary travel and said the decision was taken following intelligence reports that “angry protesters” are planning to create a law and order situation and damage public and private property during Sunday’s planned rally. …

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 …

Imran Khan calls for nationwide protests and march to Islamabad on November 24
1 month, 1 week ago

Imran Khan calls for nationwide protests and march to Islamabad on November 24

China Daily  

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founding chairman Imran Khan has called for a march on Islamabad on 24 November. According to Faisal Chaudhry, Imran Khan announced that Islamabad will be the focal point of the 24 November protest, with demonstrations to be held across Pakistan and worldwide. Faisal Chaudhry said Khan has called this the "final protest call," with key demands, including the …

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 …

Pakistan extends terms of powerful military leaders despite strong opposition from Imran Khan’s party
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan extends terms of powerful military leaders despite strong opposition from Imran Khan’s party

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 parliament has approved a …

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 …

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

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 …

Huge rally calls for release of Pakistan’s former PM Khan
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Huge rally calls for release of Pakistan’s former PM Khan

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan have rallied demanding his release. Government critics and Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party say the charges are politically motivated. Sunday’s rally, one of the biggest this year held by PTI, was peaceful, though police briefly clashed with some activists. Addressing the rally, Ali Amin, the top elected official in the …

Pakistan: Chaos erupts as Imran Khan’s supporters clash with police during Islamabad rally
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan: Chaos erupts as Imran Khan’s supporters clash with police during Islamabad rally

India TV News  

Tensions flared in Islamabad on Sunday as supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan clashed with police during a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf rally demanding his immediate release. The situation quickly escalated as PTI supporters began throwing stones at law enforcement officers, injuring several, including Senior Superintendent of Police Shoaib Khan. PTI leaders slammed administration Several PTI leaders addressed the crowd, …

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 …

Pakistan at risk of parochialism, says former PM Imran Khan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan at risk of parochialism, says former PM Imran Khan

The Hindu  

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan is at risk of parochialism as political instability and terrorism have brought the economy to the verge of collapse. Mr. Khan said the country was facing the risk of parochialism and no one would invest in Pakistan while the country suffered from terrorism, Dawn News reported. Being a federal party, the …

Imran Khan warns of 'Parochialism' as pakistan faces economic collapse & terrorism
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Imran Khan warns of 'Parochialism' as pakistan faces economic collapse & terrorism

Firstpost  

Imran Khan has warned that Pakistan’s fragile economy, exacerbated by political instability and terrorism, risks falling into parochialism, hampering investment and national unity. Former prime minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan is at risk of parochialism as political instability and terrorism have brought the economy to the verge of collapse. The 71-year-old Pakistan-Tehreek-e-Insaf: founder on Friday said the fragile …

Pak's Punjab govt not considering sending Imran Khan's cases to military court trial
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pak's Punjab govt not considering sending Imran Khan's cases to military court trial

ABP News  

Lahore, Aug 30 : Pakistan’s Punjab government on Friday said at the moment it is not considering sending the cases of former prime minister Imran Khan to military court for trial. “Currently no proposal is under consideration in the Punjab Cabinet or Punjab Law Department to send Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf founder leader Khan’s cases to military court,” Barth said. Earlier, Federal …

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  

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 has arrested its former …

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 …

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 …

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 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  

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 Police arrested the acting chairman …

Why is Imran Khan’s PTI facing a ban and what is its political future in Pakistan?
5 months ago

Why is Imran Khan’s PTI facing a ban and what is its political future in Pakistan?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Pakistan’s government, on July 15, announced its plan to ban Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, the party of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, for alleged anti-state activities. In a press conference, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar announced, “In view of the foreign funding case, the May 9 riots, and the cypher episode as well as the resolution passed in the …

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 …

Pakistan court acquits former PM Imran Khan, wife in unlawful marriage case
5 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan court acquits former PM Imran Khan, wife in unlawful marriage case

Al Jazeera  

Acquittal comes after another appeals court upheld the couple’s conviction, but Khan’s lawyer says he won’t be released. A court in Pakistan has acquitted former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife on charges of unlawful marriage, according to his party and lawyer. Zulfi Bukhari, a senior official in Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party told Al Jazeera that the charges had …

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