'Feared bloodshed after clashes': Imran Khan on why he called off Azadi March
2 years, 7 months ago

'Feared bloodshed after clashes': Imran Khan on why he called off Azadi March

India TV News  

Highlights Clashes had erupted between the police and PTI supporters while on their way to Islamabad "The hatred against police had already intensified," Khan said Imran Khan, the ousted Pakistan PM, has been asking for early elections in the country Explaining his decision to end the 'Azadi March' last week, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said he feared "bloodshed" after clashes between his party workers and authorities started escalating in the capital city of Islamabad. Imran Khan said his party would ask the Pakistan Supreme Court whether or not holding a "peaceful protest" was permissible in the country. Last week, multiple scuffles took place between the police and PTI marchers after Imran Khan and his convoy entered Islamabad and started marching towards the D-Chowk despite the Supreme Court's order to hold a rally at a ground between H9 and G9 areas of Islamabad. Last week, Imran Khan called off his long march and sought help from the Pakistan Supreme court.

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Imran Khan moves Lahore HC for post-arrest bail in eight cases linked to May 9 riot
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3 days, 23 hours ago

Imran Khan moves Lahore HC for post-arrest bail in eight cases linked to May 9 riot

The Hindu  

Pakistan's incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan has moved the Lahore High Court seeking post-arrest bail in eight cases related to the May 9, 2023 violence, including the attack on the residence of a senior army officer. Khan said he was implicated in the May 9 cases as a result of a "well-orchestrated plan merely to harass and humiliate him …

Imran Khan moves Lahore HC for post-arrest bail in eight cases linked to May 9 riot
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3 days, 23 hours ago

Imran Khan moves Lahore HC for post-arrest bail in eight cases linked to May 9 riot

The Hindu  

Pakistan's incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan has moved the Lahore High Court seeking post-arrest bail in eight cases related to the May 9, 2023 violence, including the attack on the residence of a senior army officer. Khan said he was implicated in the May 9 cases as a result of a "well-orchestrated plan merely to harass and humiliate him …

Imran Khan makes big claim: ‘Was offered to exile abroad for 3 years, but I will live and die in Pakistan’
1 week, 4 days 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 …

Imran Khan makes big claim: Was offered a 'big opportunity' to leave country, but...
1 week, 5 days 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 …

Pakistan military court sentences 25 civilians in Imran Khan arrest violence case, US concerned
3 weeks, 2 days 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
3 weeks, 3 days 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 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Pakistan's Jailed Former PM Imran Khan Threatens Civil Disobedience Movement If Demands Not Met By Sunday
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pakistan's Jailed Former PM Imran Khan Threatens Civil Disobedience Movement If Demands Not Met By Sunday

ABP News  

Lahore, Dec 20 Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has announced yet another round of protest, this time a civil disobedience movement, asking the Pakistani diaspora to boycott remittances if his demands are not met by Sunday. In a long post on his official X handle on Thursday, Khan, 72, put forth two major demands -- release of under-trial political …

Imran Khan is now accused of 188 cases; ex-Pak PM calls govt 'authoritarian'
1 month, 1 week 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’s Imran Khan warns of civil disobedience amid legal woes, protests
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan’s Imran Khan warns of civil disobedience amid legal woes, protests

Al Jazeera  

Former PM makes new threat days after security forces cracked down on a major protest by his party and supporters. Islamabad, Pakistan – Less than two weeks after his “final call” protest in Islamabad was forcefully dispersed, former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has pledged to continue his fight, threatening to launch a nationwide civil disobedience movement. The team aims …

Pakistan former PM Imran Khan indicted for inciting attacks on military
1 month, 1 week 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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1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 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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1 month, 2 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
1 month, 2 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 …

Pakistan ends lockdown of its capital after Imran Khan supporters are dispersed by police
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan ends lockdown of its capital after Imran Khan supporters are dispersed by police

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Authorities reopened roads linking Pakistan’s capital with the rest of the country, ending a four-day lockdown, on Wednesday after using tear gas and firing into the air to disperse supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan who marched to Islamabad to demand his release from prison. Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, who was leading the protest, and other …

Pakistan police launch massive midnight raid and push back Imran Khan’s supporters from heart of capital
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan police launch massive midnight raid and push back Imran Khan’s supporters from heart of capital

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 Pakistani security forces pushed back …

Pakistan launches ’midnight raid’ to clear Imran Khan supporters from Islamabad after 6 killed in ’do-or-die’ protests
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Mint  

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

OPINION | Public Support for Imran: Challenge to Sharif
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Pakistani security forces push Imran Khan supporters out of capital in overnight raid
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Imran Khan's supporters end protest in Pak as midnight clash kills 6 cops
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1 month, 2 weeks 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
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1 month, 2 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
1 month, 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 …

Deaths, violent protests, internet shutdown: How Imran Khan's supporters have left Islamabad in chaos
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Deaths, violent protests, internet shutdown: How Imran Khan's supporters have left Islamabad in chaos

Firstpost  

At least seven people are dead and dozens left injured after supporters of ex-prime minister Imran Khan – who issued a ‘final call’ protest – clashed with the police in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad. Supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, throw stones as police fire tear gas shell to disperse them during clashes, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Tuesday, …

7 killed in Pakistan in pro-Imran Khan protests, Army given shoot-at-sight order in Islamabad
1 month, 3 weeks ago

7 killed in Pakistan in pro-Imran Khan protests, Army given shoot-at-sight order in Islamabad

Firstpost  

The army in Pakistan has been ordered to ‘shoot at sight’ after clashes with former PM Imran Khan’s party supporters killed four soldiers and a protester on Monday Supporters of jailed former PM Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, throw stone as police fire tear gas shell to disperse them during clashes, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Tuesday, November 26, 2024. The violence …

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

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

Imran Khan supporters in showdown with Pakistan forces: What we know
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Imran Khan supporters in showdown with Pakistan forces: What we know

Al Jazeera  

Violent clashes continue in Islamabad as security forces use tear gas, rubber bullets to disperse advancing protesters. PTI’s Omar Ayub Khan, the leader of the opposition in the National Assembly, said the amendments are “suffocating a free judiciary”. Return ‘stolen mandate’: After the February 8 general election, marred by allegations of vote rigging and delayed results, a six-party alliance, including …

Imran Khan calls for ‘fight till the end’ as Pakistan gov’t rules out talks
1 month, 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 Pakistani capital, at least six people killed in violence
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Imran Khan supporters breach lockdown in Pakistani capital, at least six people killed in violence

New Indian Express  

ISLAMABAD: Supporters seeking the release of imprisoned Pakistani former premier Imran Khan on Tuesday broke through a ring of shipping containers locking down the capital Islamabad, while at least six people have died in protest-related violence. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif denounced the attack on Tuesday, saying an "anarchist group" was deliberately targeting law enforcement personnel. Shortly after midnight, Interior Minister …

Protest In Support Of Imran Khan Turns Violent In Pakistan, 1 Policeman Killed, Dozen Civilian Injured
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Protest In Support Of Imran Khan Turns Violent In Pakistan, 1 Policeman Killed, Dozen Civilian Injured

ABP News  

Islamabad/Lahore, Nov 25 : At least one policeman was killed and dozens injured in clashes on Monday as thousands of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf protestors entered the territorial jurisdiction of the national capital on the call of the party founder Imran Khan. The 72-year-old former premier, who has been in jail since August last year, issued a "final call" on November …

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

March demanding release of Pakistan's Imran Khan nears capital
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Thousands of Imran Khan supporters defy tear gas, lockdown and arrest to head to Pakistani capital
1 month, 3 weeks 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, …

Why Imran Khan is the most powerful man in Pakistan
1 month, 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, …

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

Pakistani court bars party of jailed former PM from rallying on eve of visit by Belarus president
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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

Pakistan bans large gatherings in the capital ahead of a rally by Imran Khan's party
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan bans large gatherings in the capital ahead of a rally by 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 Pakistani authorities banned gatherings of …

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

Imran Khan charged with attempted murder after police officer killed during protests in Pakistan
3 months, 1 week 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, 4 weeks 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
4 months 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
4 months, 1 week 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
4 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, …

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