Just Pakistan things: Civilians to be put under military trial? THIS Pakistani minister backs idea
2 weeks ago

Just Pakistan things: Civilians to be put under military trial? THIS Pakistani minister backs idea

India TV News  

On Wednesday, Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar backed military trial of civilians, as he said that such courts were competent to deal with the cases pertaining to attacks on army facilities. Minister attacks Imran Khan's PTI The Pakistani minister also attacked Imran Khan's party, accusing it of using military courts as a political tool, aiming to create controversy around them. He criticised the PTI for changing its stance regarding trials of civilians in the military courts, recalling that during Khan's tenure, military court trials were praised. The military courts tasked to hear cases of suspects involved in the attacks on military facilities on the May 9, 2023 protest last week sentenced 25 civilians to prison terms ranging from 2-10 years.

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Pakistan military court sentences 60 more civilians over pro-Khan protests
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2 weeks ago

Pakistan military court sentences 60 more civilians over pro-Khan protests

Al Jazeera  

Imran Khan’s nephew, two retired army officers among those sentenced over attacks on military facilities after former PM’s arrest in May 2023. A Pakistani military court has sentenced 60 civilians to jail time ranging from two to 10 years in connection with attacks on military facilities after the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in 2023. Growing criticism The …

US, UK, EU condemn Pakistan’s convictions for civilians: Why it matters
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

US, UK, EU condemn Pakistan’s convictions for civilians: Why it matters

Al Jazeera  

The EU has warned that Pakistan could be violating a preferential trade deal. Islamabad, Pakistan – The recent sentencing of 25 civilians by a military court in Pakistan drew sharp criticism from the United States, which accused the proceedings of lacking “judicial independence, transparency, and due process guarantees”. The EU also highlighted Pakistan’s beneficiary status under the Generalised Scheme of …

US and UK criticize Pakistani military court convictions of civilian supporters of Imran Khan
2 weeks, 1 day ago

US and UK criticize Pakistani military court convictions of civilian supporters of Imran Khan

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The United States and the United Kingdom have expressed deep concern …

US and UK criticize Pakistani military court convictions of civilian supporters of Imran Khan
2 weeks, 1 day ago

US and UK criticize Pakistani military court convictions of civilian supporters of Imran Khan

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — The United States and the United Kingdom have expressed concern over convictions imposed by Pakistani military courts to 25 civilian supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan over their alleged involvement in riots last year. The Foreign Office in London said that while the U.K. respects Pakistan’s sovereignty over its own legal proceedings, “trying civilians in military courts …

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

Pakistan's Military courts sentence 25 civilians for May 9 riots
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Pakistan's Military courts sentence 25 civilians for May 9 riots

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s military courts sentenced 25 civilians to prison terms ranging from two to 10 years for attacking military installations during riots which erupted following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in May last year, the Army announced on Saturday. In a detailed statement, the military said that the nation on May 9 witnessed tragic incidents of “politically provoked …

Pakistan jails 25 Imran Khan supporters over attacks on military sites
2 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 former PM Imran Khan indicted for inciting attacks on military
1 month 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 …

Pakistan PM permits authorities to file case against Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi over PTI protests
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistan PM permits authorities to file case against Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi over PTI protests

Firstpost  

After days of chaos, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif permitted authorities to register a case against ex-PM Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur after supporters of Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf stormed into the country’s capital, Islamabad Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif allowed the country’s law enforcement agencies to pursue a case against ex-PM Imran Khan’s …

Pakistani police issues charges against Imran Khan and his wife for inciting violence
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistani police issues charges against Imran Khan and his wife for inciting violence

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistani police have levelled multiple charges against imprisoned former premier Imran Khan, his wife and others for inciting people to violence, officials said Thursday, following days of protests and clashes in which at least six people were killed and scores more were injured. Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi led thousands of people from the country’s northwest to march on …

Everything we know about clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan in Pakistan
1 month, 1 week ago

Everything we know about clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan in Pakistan

The Independent  

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Pakistani government deploys army to ward off Imran Khan protesters as deadly unrest grips Islamabad
1 month, 2 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 …

Pakistani police clash with thousands of Imran Khan supporters marching to capital to demand his release
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistani police clash with thousands of Imran Khan supporters marching to capital to demand his release

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Clashes between members of Mr Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party …

Pakistan: Imran Khan gets bail in four cases related to May 9 violence
1 month, 4 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
2 months 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
3 months, 3 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 …

Does Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan face a military trial?
4 months ago

Does Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan face a military trial?

Al Jazeera  

Recent comments by a minister and the army have led to speculation that Khan may face a military trial. Islamabad, Pakistan – The Pakistani military and the civilian government have indicated in recent days that former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been imprisoned since August last year, might now be tried in the country’s secretive military courts. Chaudhry’s remarks, …

Pak's Punjab govt not considering sending Imran Khan's cases to military court trial
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan criticizes military, US, and government
5 months 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
5 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan says he is ready to hold talks with the military

The Hindu  

Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has said his party is ready to hold "conditional negotiations" with the country's powerful military and has appointed a representative for the talks. "We will hold conditional negotiations if the military leadership appoints its representative," according to a post from Khan's official X handle on Wednesday, which cited a message from him from …

Pakistan: Imran Khan hints willingness to talk with army, says never made accused, only criticised
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Pakistan: Former PM Imran Khan to undergo polygraph test linked to May 9 violence
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Imran Khan, ex-Pakistan FM Qureshi acquitted by Pakistan court in cipher case
7 months ago

Imran Khan, ex-Pakistan FM Qureshi acquitted by Pakistan court in cipher case

The Hindu  

In a major relief for Imran Khan, a top Pakistani court on June 3 acquitted the beleaguered former Prime Minister as well as his Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in the cipher case. Imran Khan acquitted in vandalism cases A Pakistani court on June 4 acquitted jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan and other top leaders of his party in …

Pak court acquits Imran Khan in two vandalism cases during protest march in 2022
7 months ago

Pak court acquits Imran Khan in two vandalism cases during protest march in 2022

Hindustan Times  

A Pakistani court on Monday acquitted jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and other top leaders of his party in two cases related to vandalism during an anti-government protest march in 2022. Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan The 71-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party founder has been in jail since August last year after being convicted in some of the nearly …

Pak ex-PM Imran Khan gets clean chit in two May 9 riots cases over 'insufficient evidence'
7 months, 1 week ago

Pak ex-PM Imran Khan gets clean chit in two May 9 riots cases over 'insufficient evidence'

Firstpost  

The petition challenging the two cases lodged at Shehzad Town police station against the PTI founder was approved by Judicial Magistrate Umar Shabbir of the District and Sessions Court of Islamabad A court in Pakistan on Thursday acquitted jailed former prime minister Imran Khan in two cases related to May 9 violence, citing ”insufficient evidence” against him. The supporters of …

Pakistan's Punjab government approves registration of more cases against Imran Khan
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan's Punjab government approves registration of more cases against Imran Khan

ABP News  

Lahore, May 24 : The cabinet of Pakistan's Punjab government on Friday gave approval to registration of more cases against incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan and his party men for inciting hate against the state institutions especially the Pakistan Army. "The Punjab Cabinet of Maryam Nawaz has approved legal action against Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf founder leader Imran Khan and his …

Can Pakistan’s Imran Khan and army patch up, a year after violent clashes?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Can Pakistan’s Imran Khan and army patch up, a year after violent clashes?

Al Jazeera  

Both sides have so far rejected concessions, but many analysts say this rupture is untenable and a compromise is needed. Addressing army officials during his visit to Lahore Garrison on May 9, Munir said, “There can be no compromise or deal with the planners and architects of this dark chapter in our history.” Munir was referring to the events of …

Attacks on Pakistan military installations | Jailed former PM Imran Khan gets bail
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Attacks on Pakistan military installations | Jailed former PM Imran Khan gets bail

The Hindu  

An anti-terrorism court on February 10 granted bail to jailed former Pakistan premier Imran Khan in 12 cases linked to the May 9 attacks on military installations. “ATC Judge Malik Ejaz Asif granted bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party founder Imran Khan after fulfilling a surety bond of Rs. Former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi was also granted bail in 13 …

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

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

Firstpost  

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

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

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

Al Jazeera  

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

Pakistan Court Gives Nod for Military Trials for 103 Imran Khan Supporters
1 year ago

Pakistan Court Gives Nod for Military Trials for 103 Imran Khan Supporters

News 18  

Pakistan’s top court on Wednesday allowed military courts to resume the trials of more than 100 supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on charges of attacking military installations during violent demonstrations that broke out following Khan’s arrest in May. The latest order by the Supreme Court came less than two months after five judges on the same court stopped …

Pakistan: Supreme Court declares military trials of civilians in May 9 riots 'null and void'
1 year, 2 months ago

Pakistan: Supreme Court declares military trials of civilians in May 9 riots 'null and void'

India TV News  

A five-member bench of Pakistan's Supreme Court on Monday declared the military trials of civilians arrested in the violent May 9 riots as 'null and void' in a 4-1 majority ruling, contending that their trials should be in held in ordinary courts. At least nine of the accused facing trials under the Pakistan Army Act had moved the court for …

Setback for Imran Khan before elections as probe finds him guilty of pushing Pakistan towards civil war
1 year, 3 months ago

Setback for Imran Khan before elections as probe finds him guilty of pushing Pakistan towards civil war

India TV News  

Ahead of the general elections in Pakistan, trouble mounts for jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan as a probe committee found him and several other party leaders "guilty" of inciting May 9 violence. Probe finds May 9 violence was "pre-planned” According to Lahore police, Khan, 70, and over 900 other party leaders and activists named in the May 9 cases …

Pakistan court to announce reserved verdict on ex-PM Imran Khan's Toshakhana conviction on Tuesday
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan court to announce reserved verdict on ex-PM Imran Khan's Toshakhana conviction on Tuesday

India TV News  

The Islamabad High Court, on Monday, reserved its verdict on the case of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently facing jail term in the Toshakhana case. Khan, whose political career has been at stake as the ruling will decide whether he would contest the next general elections or would be barred from contesting polls for the next five …

Pakistan antiterror court allows ex-PM Imran Khan’s arrest over May riots
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan antiterror court allows ex-PM Imran Khan’s arrest over May riots

Al Jazeera  

Khan, 70, is currently serving a three-year jail sentence following his conviction earlier this month in a corruption case Islamabad, Pakistan – An antiterrorism court in Pakistan has allowed the police to interrogate and arrest Imran Khan in a case related to the attack on an army building during the protests that followed the former prime minister’s brief arrest on …

Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan issues pre-recorded Independence Day message; appeals Pakistanis to fight for justice
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan issues pre-recorded Independence Day message; appeals Pakistanis to fight for justice

The Hindu  

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan in a pre-recorded video message for the 77th Independence Day said Pakistanis should struggle for justice and equality as only a country which gives importance to justice and merit flourishes. "Pakistan was a dream of Allama Iqbal and Mohammad Ali Jinnah, whose entire struggle was to liberate the Muslims of India by establishing a …

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party moves SC against his conviction in Toshakhana case, says he was denied fair trial
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party moves SC against his conviction in Toshakhana case, says he was denied fair trial

India TV News  

Imran Khan's arrest : Imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Monday appealed in the Supreme Court against the party chairman's conviction and imprisonment in the contentious Toshakhana case, saying that he was not given a 'fair trial'. Geo News reported that the PTI has appealed to declare Islamabad trial court judge Humayun Dilawar's verdict 'null and …

Pakistan’s Imran Khan sentenced to three years in prison, arrested
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan’s Imran Khan sentenced to three years in prison, arrested

Al Jazeera  

Former prime minister calls for protests after court finds him guilty of selling state gifts received during visits abroad. Police have arrested Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan in the eastern city of Lahore after a court sentenced him to three years in prison for illegally selling state gifts. “If you don’t stand up for your rights, you will live …

Frankenstein’s Monster: Pakistan’s Military and Imran Khan
1 year, 5 months ago

Frankenstein’s Monster: Pakistan’s Military and Imran Khan

The Diplomat  

On May 9, political activists and followers of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf came out in a direct confrontation with the state and attacked civilian and military assets. The Pakistani military, in the last decade, has helped brand Khan in such a way that his followers, especially the youth, are unable to see anything beyond greatness in the PTI leader. Angry PTI …

Pakistan: Imran Khan guilty of masterminding May 9 attacks, says govt
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan guilty of masterminding May 9 attacks, says govt

India TV News  

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan has been found guilty of inciting attacks on army bases, including the Lahore Corps Commander House, an anti-terrorism court was told by the public authority investigator on Friday. "A special prosecutor on Friday told the ATC that a Joint Investigation Team of Punjab police completed its probe into the May 9 attacks on military …

Pakistan military court should not begin trial of civilians involved in May 9 violence without informing Supreme Court: Top judge
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan military court should not begin trial of civilians involved in May 9 violence without informing Supreme Court: Top judge

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s top judge on Friday directed that the military court should not begin a trial of those involved in the unprecedented anti-government violence on May 9 without informing the Supreme Court. Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial gave this direction during the hearing of multiple petitions challenging the military trial of civilians, mostly supporters of former prime minister Imran Khan. During …

Pakistan: Supreme Court directs former PM Imran Khan to 'surrender' in lawyer's murder case in Quetta
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan: Supreme Court directs former PM Imran Khan to 'surrender' in lawyer's murder case in Quetta

India TV News  

Legal troubles for former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan seem to further escalate as the country's Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief to 'surrender' before it in person over the murder case of senior lawyer Abdul Raazaq Shar in Quetta last month. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's aide Attaullah Tarar had alleged that the lawyer was killed at …

Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan again apologises for his controversial remarks against woman judge
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan again apologises for his controversial remarks against woman judge

India TV News  

Pakistan's former prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday again apologised for his controversial remarks against a woman judge, saying he was sorry if he crossed the line. Just months after his ouster in April 2023, Khan in a fiery speech threatened Islamabad's top police officials and judge Zeba Chaudhry and said he would not "spare" them and file cases against …

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan booked in six cases in connection with violent May 9 protests
1 year, 6 months ago

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan booked in six cases in connection with violent May 9 protests

India TV News  

May 9 violence: In a major development, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has booked in six cases related to the May 9 violence, where several military installations, government buildings, a metro bus station, along with the Army Headquarters were vandalised by his supporters. Three of the cases against Khan were registered on May 9 and the rest of them …

‘I helped Imran Khan become PM but…’: Pakistan ex- cricket captain's ‘regret’
1 year, 6 months ago

‘I helped Imran Khan become PM but…’: Pakistan ex- cricket captain's ‘regret’

Hindustan Times  

Former captain of Pakistan's cricket team Javed Miandad said that he helped Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan in becoming the prime minister of the country but regretted it. Talking of Imran Khan, Javed Miandad said, “Whenever he played for the national team, he tried to keep the margin to a minimum if the team lost. Recently, Imran Khan shared greetings …

Pakistan's law minister defends putting protesters on trial in military courts
1 year, 6 months ago

Pakistan's law minister defends putting protesters on trial in military courts

NPR  

Pakistan's law minister defends putting protesters on trial in military courts Enlarge this image toggle caption Anjum Naveed/AP Anjum Naveed/AP Pakistan's military has fired three senior army officers for failing to prevent violent attacks on military property by supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Sponsor Message Tarar insisted that Pakistan's use of the anti-terrorism law is "fully compliant with …

Pakistan fires three officers for failing to stop Khan protesters
1 year, 6 months ago

Pakistan fires three officers for failing to stop Khan protesters

Al Jazeera  

More than 100 people are being tried in military courts after violence erupted following former PM Imran Khan’s arrest last month. Pakistan’s army has sacked three senior officers, including a lieutenant general, over last month’s violent attacks on military assets by former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s supporters to protest his arrest, an army spokesperson says. Last month, Amnesty International said …

Pakistan army vows to punish ‘planners’ of violent protests
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan army vows to punish ‘planners’ of violent protests

Al Jazeera  

Military also denies allegations of human rights abuses after PTI said some of its members were tortured in custody. The Pakistani military has vowed to punish the “planners and masterminds” of the violence that erupted last month after former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s brief arrest in a corruption case led to widespread unrest. It also denied allegations of human rights …

Imran Khan accuses Pakistan’s military of trying to destroy his party
1 year, 7 months ago

Imran Khan accuses Pakistan’s military of trying to destroy his party

Live Mint  

Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, has accused the powerful army and Inter Services Intelligence of openly trying to destroy his political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. The former prime minister said he had “no doubt” that he would be tried in a military court and thrown in jail. The former prime minister said ISI, Pakistan’s most powerful spy agency, …

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