Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan seeks global help for democracy, regional stability
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Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan seeks global help for democracy, regional stability

The Hindu  

Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has appealed to the international community, particularly the United States, to reaffirm its commitment to democracy, human rights and regional stability. Dawn reported that in an article published in Time magazine in his name, the incarcerated politician congratulated U.S. President Donald Trump on his “political comeback.” He also expressed hope that the U.S. would work with Pakistan to foster economic partnerships, promote stability and prevent conditions that lead to conflict and extremism. Speaking on the Dawn News TV show ‘Doosra Rukh’ on Saturday, Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs Chairman Irfan Siddiqui said the PTI was “impossible to predict”. “When Imran ordered ‘no more talks’, the PTI committee was completely caught off guard,” he said.

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Frankenstein’s monster: How Pakistan handcrafted its own biggest internal security threats
6 days, 22 hours ago

Frankenstein’s monster: How Pakistan handcrafted its own biggest internal security threats

Firstpost  

From Balochistan’s insurgency to Islamist terrorism to political turmoil, Pakistan’s ruling elite has repeatedly built its own threats through policies of suppression, militarisation, and political manipulation The recent hijacking of the Jaffar Express, en route from Quetta to Peshawar in Pakistan by the Balochistan Liberation Army has garnered widespread media attention. The Balochistan insurgency Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest and most resource-rich …

Imran Khan must reform himself for Pakistan's progress: Shahid Khaqqan Abbasi
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Imran Khan must reform himself for Pakistan's progress: Shahid Khaqqan Abbasi

Hindustan Times  

Islamabad, Pakistan's former prime minister and Awam Pakistan Party convener Shahid Khaqqan Abbasi said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan must reform himself or the country will struggle to progress, a media report said on Monday. Imran Khan must reform himself for Pakistan's progress: Shahid Khaqqan Abbasi Abbasi on Sunday emphasised the United States would not intervene in the issues concerning …

Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan reacts to Pakistan's humiliating loss against India and group-stage exit from Champions Trophy 2025
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan reacts to Pakistan's humiliating loss against India and group-stage exit from Champions Trophy 2025

Firstpost  

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has reacted to his team’s early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, expressing disappointment over the loss to India. Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan is among those who have expressed deep disappointment over Pakistan’s performance in the Champions Trophy. Imran Khan slams Pakistan cricket team’s CT 2025 exit According to Imran Khan’s …

Army should return to its constitutional limits: Imran Khan
1 month, 1 week ago

Army should return to its constitutional limits: Imran Khan

The Hindu  

Jailed former Pakistan premier Imran Khan on Sunday penned an open letter to Army chief Gen Asim Munir in which he criticised the military’s unlawful actions and its engagement in politics and urged it “to return to its constitutional limits”. In his latest letter, Khan said the response to “my letter was dismissive and irresponsible”, adding that his concern “is …

Imran Khan criticises military’s policies in letter to Pakistan army chief
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Imran Khan criticises military’s policies in letter to Pakistan army chief

The Hindu  

Jailed former Pakistan premier Imran Khan wrote a letter to Pakistan Army chief Gen Asim Munir, criticizing the establishment's policies and urging him to review its approach towards national security and governance as his party prepares for protests on the first anniversary of the general elections later this week. Khan, who has been incarcerated in Adiala Jail Rawalpindi for over …

Pakistan’s political deadlock deepens as PTI withdraws from negotiations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan’s political deadlock deepens as PTI withdraws from negotiations

Al Jazeera  

Analysts expect ex-PM Imran Khan’s party to return to street agitations, but some experts believe it has missed a trick in walking away from dialogue. Speaking to reporters outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, where the former PM is held, Ali Khan said the PTI founder had “categorically” directed that no further negotiations should take place because the government had not …

Does Imran Khan conviction threaten Pakistan’s PTI-government negotiations?
2 months ago

Does Imran Khan conviction threaten Pakistan’s PTI-government negotiations?

Al Jazeera  

The conviction of the ex-PM comes amid talks aimed at easing political tensions within Pakistan. The two sides had initiated negotiations late last year on several contentious issues, including the release of imprisoned PTI leaders – whom the party labels “political prisoners” – and addressing alleged electoral fraud in last year’s controversial elections. However, with Khan behind bars, the PTI’s …

Imran Khan was a marked man from the moment he returned to Pakistan
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2 months ago

Imran Khan was a marked man from the moment he returned to Pakistan

The Independent  

Pakistan has long had a peculiarly cruel fashion of dealing with its disrupters. The 14-year jail sentence handed down to Imran Khan – his wife Bushra Bibi was given seven years – for corruption is intended to be the last nail in the political coffin of the nation’s most charismatic democratic interloper. Democracy has never flourished for long in Pakistan, …

Why are Donald Trump’s allies cheering for Pakistan’s Imran Khan?
2 months, 1 week ago

Why are Donald Trump’s allies cheering for Pakistan’s Imran Khan?

Al Jazeera  

From Richard Grenell to Matt Gaetz, their comments reflect overseas PTI campaigning for Khan’s release. Islamabad, Pakistan – When Richard Grenell, a close confidante of Donald Trump, the incoming United States president, demanded the release of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan last November during protests in Islamabad, the post went viral. Then, just days before the US election …

Imran Khan's PTI demands unmonitored access to its leader amid Pakistan tensions
2 months, 1 week ago

Imran Khan's PTI demands unmonitored access to its leader amid Pakistan tensions

Hindustan Times  

Talks between the Pakistani government and opposition parties, particularly PTI, have hit a roadblock, with allegations of government interference and restrictions on the party's access to its jailed leader, Imran Khan, Dawn reported. Due to claims of government meddling and limitations on the party's access to its imprisoned leader, Imran Khan, negotiations between the Pakistani government and opposition groups, especially …

Imran Khan makes big claim: ‘Was offered to exile abroad for 3 years, but I will live and die in Pakistan’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Imran Khan makes big claim: ‘Was offered to exile abroad for 3 years, but I will live and die in Pakistan’

Live Mint  

Imran Khan, Pakistan's jailed former prime minister, has claimed that he was offered the option of going into exile abroad for three years, an offer he claims to have declined because he will “live and die” in his own country. In a post on X, Imran Khan stated, “I was offered the opportunity of a three-year exile while I was …

Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan claims he was given chance to leave country on exile for three years
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan claims he was given chance to leave country on exile for three years

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has claimed that he was offered a chance to leave the country on exile for three years but he declined. In a post on X on Friday, the 72-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician said, “I was offered the opportunity of a three-year exile while I was in Attock Jail, but I will live and die …

Ex-PM Imran Khan claims he rejected exile deal, vows to ‘live and die in Pakistan’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-PM Imran Khan claims he rejected exile deal, vows to ‘live and die in Pakistan’

Firstpost  

Imran Khan revealed that while imprisoned in Attock Jail, he was offered a three-year exile which he refused, saying “I will live and die in Pakistan.” Former prime minister of Pakistan Imran Khan who has been in jail since May 2023 on multiple charges, has claimed that he was offered a chance to leave the country on exile for three …

Imran Khan makes big claim: Was offered a 'big opportunity' to leave country, but...
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Imran Khan makes big claim: Was offered a 'big opportunity' to leave country, but...

India TV News  

Pakistan's former prime minister, Imran Khan, who has been in Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail since 2023, has claimed that he was offered an opportunity to leave the country on exile for three years, which he 'declined'. Khan told media persons that he was “indirectly approached” with an offer to transfer him to his Bani Gala residence in Islamabad. Here's what Imran …

Imran Khan's PTI, Pakistan govt to meet on Jan 2 to break political deadlock
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Imran Khan's PTI, Pakistan govt to meet on Jan 2 to break political deadlock

Hindustan Times  

Negotiators from the Pakistan government and opposition party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf are set to hold a critical in-camera meeting aimed at resolving their ongoing political differences. Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, who founded Tehreek-e-Insaf is set to present two key demands in writing during the upcoming session after internal consultations. Asad Qaiser, former National Assembly Speaker and PTI leader, reiterated …

Pakistan 2024: Troubled ties with neighbours, economic woes and a problem called Khan
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan 2024: Troubled ties with neighbours, economic woes and a problem called Khan

Hindustan Times  

Islamabad, Pakistan was haunted by political uncertainty, economic instability, a deteriorating security situation and troubled relations with neighbours in 2024. But what defined the year were not just these perennial ills but the country’s inability to tackle incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan. Pakistan 2024: Troubled ties with neighbours, economic woes and a problem called Khan Amid political turbulence, Pakistan …

Pakistan Defence Minister slams Imran Khan, questions his loyalty: ‘Slavery should be immediately accepted’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan Defence Minister slams Imran Khan, questions his loyalty: ‘Slavery should be immediately accepted’

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif lashed out at former Prime Minister Imran Khan, accusing him of seeking foreign intervention from the United States despite his past statements rejecting such involvement. Pakistan's cricket fans hold a poster with imprisoned former premier Imran Khan following the third International cricket match between South Africa and Pakistan, at the Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg, South …

Pakistan military court sentences 25 civilians in Imran Khan arrest violence case, US concerned
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Imran Khan’s party holds talks with Pakistan’s government to seek former PM’s release
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Imran Khan’s party holds talks with Pakistan’s government to seek former PM’s release

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — The political party of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan held talks on Monday with the government over the release of its leader and other political activists, officials said. Khan and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, or PTI, have not had talks with the government since parliamentary elections in February which saw their main political rival, Shehbaz Sharif, …

Pakistan jails 25 Imran Khan supporters over attacks on military sites
3 months 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 …

Multiple crisis vectors destabilising Pakistan
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3 months, 2 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 months, 2 weeks 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, Bushra Bibi face ‘terrorism’ charges after Islamabad protests
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi face ‘terrorism’ charges after Islamabad protests

Al Jazeera  

The latest charges against Pakistan’s former PM and his wife add to mounting political tensions. Islamabad, Pakistan – The Pakistani government has filed a series of charges, including one related to “terrorism”, against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, his wife, Bushra Bibi, and hundreds of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party workers after protests held in Islamabad this week. Khan, Bibi and others …

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

Imran Khan's PTI has turned Pak streets into protest hub: Here's how it's damaging the party
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Imran Khan's PTI has turned Pak streets into protest hub: Here's how it's damaging the party

Firstpost  

Multiple calls for protests, and multiple failures, has not only made the leadership crisis within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf apparent, but has likely damaged the party’s credibility, too Supporters of jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, wave party flags during a rally in Islamabad, Pakistan. File image/ Reuters The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, led by imprisoned former …

What’s next for Imran Khan’s PTI after Islamabad protest setback?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

What’s next for Imran Khan’s PTI after Islamabad protest setback?

Al Jazeera  

The frantic escape by party leaders during a security crackdown could hurt the PTI. The PTI convoys had moved from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa into Islamabad, defying court orders banning their entry into the city, to pressure the government on three demands: reclaiming what the party calls its “stolen mandate” from the February elections, the release of political prisoners including Khan and …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

A violent showdown in Pakistan’s capital pits the government against Imran Khan supporters
3 months, 3 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 …

US backs Imran Khan’s calls for nationwide protest, slams authorities to ‘respect human rights, freedoms’
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Live Mint  

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

Pak protests: US calls on Pakistani authorities to respect human rights, fundamental freedoms
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

ABP News  

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

Pakistani government deploys army to ward off Imran Khan protesters as deadly unrest grips Islamabad
3 months, 3 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
Top News
3 months, 3 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
3 months, 3 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
3 months, 3 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 …

5 killed in Pak as Imran Khan's supporters march to Islamabad, clash with police
3 months, 3 weeks ago

5 killed in Pak as Imran Khan's supporters march to Islamabad, clash with police

India Today  

Five security personnel were killed, and dozens, including police officers, were injured in Pakistan as supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan marched toward the capital on Monday and continued their protest on Tuesday. The protest march spearheaded by Khan's wife Bushra Bibi, which began on Sunday and reached Islamabad by Monday evening, witnessed clashes with police and security …

How does Imran Khan continue to drive Pakistan's political agenda from jail?
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

One killed, dozens injured as supporters of Imran Khan protest in Pakistan
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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, …

Imran Khan calls for nationwide protests and march to Islamabad on November 24
4 months, 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 extends terms of powerful military leaders despite strong opposition from Imran Khan’s party
4 months, 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's crimes enough to keep him jailed: Pakistan Defence Minister
6 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
6 months, 1 week 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: Chaos erupts as Imran Khan’s supporters clash with police during Islamabad rally
6 months, 1 week 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 at risk of parochialism, says former PM Imran Khan
6 months, 2 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
6 months, 2 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
6 months, 2 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 …

Review: Fallout by Salman Masood
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Review: Fallout by Salman Masood

Hindustan Times  

In October 2016, Cyril Almeida, assistant editor at Pakistan’s Dawn newspaper was tipped off by anonymous sources regarding the details of a national security meeting held between Nawaz Sharif’s government and military officials at Prime Minister House in Islamabad. In July 2018, with the full support of the army, Imran Khan’s PTI secured the most seats in Pakistan’s National Assembly, …

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan criticizes military, US, and government
7 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 …

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan says he is ready to hold talks with the military
7 months, 2 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 …

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