Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan takes U-turn; ‘Who wants to fight the army, my fight is not with them'
1 year, 7 months ago

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan takes U-turn; ‘Who wants to fight the army, my fight is not with them'

India TV News  

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has been fearing getting rearrested by Shehbaz Sharif-led government, has again reiterated its critical stance over the Pakistani army, but acknowledged whoever fights with the military would lose the country. Whoever fights the army will only lose the country … all this that is being done, only the PDM will benefit from it,” PTI Chairman Imran Khan said while addressing the nation hours after Punjab police claimed to have arrested eight persons, allegedly involved in the vandalism on May 9. "London plan" to ban PTI: Khan Further, the former Prime Minister asserted that the Shehbaz government has been deliberately orchestrating the military to fight against him and his party. "8 terrorists arrested from Khan's residence" According to the report of Pakistani English Daily, Dawn, hours before the presser, Senior Superintendent of Police Hasan Javid said at least eight terrorist were trying to flee the ex-premier’s residence through a nearby bridge nearby.

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Pakistan jails 25 Imran Khan supporters over attacks on military sites
4 days, 2 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 …

Pakistan former PM Imran Khan indicted for inciting attacks on military
2 weeks, 5 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, 1 day 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 …

Pakistan says security forces handled Imran Khan supporters ‘without live ammunition’
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Pakistan says security forces handled Imran Khan supporters ‘without live ammunition’

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's home ministry on Sunday said Imran Khan's Tehreek-e-Insaaf party's November 24 protest, declared ‘unlawful’ by the high court, violated Islamabad's Red Zone, according to Dawn. The interior ministry said that despite the Islamabad High Court ordering PTI to hold a protest at another location, Sangjani, the party "unlawfully breached entry towards the Red Zone of Islamabad". ‘Without live ammunition’ …

‘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, …

Pakistan PM permits authorities to file case against Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi over PTI protests
3 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi face ‘terrorism’ charges after Islamabad protests
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3 weeks, 6 days 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 weeks, 6 days ago

​Protest nation: On the state of Pakistan

The Hindu  

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

Everything we know about clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan in Pakistan
3 weeks, 6 days ago

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

The Independent  

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What’s next for Imran Khan’s PTI after Islamabad protest setback?
4 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 …

Pakistan protests: 10 gripping images of deadly clashes
4 weeks ago

Pakistan protests: 10 gripping images of deadly clashes

India Today  

Pakistan had been witnessing unprecedented political unrest as supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party took to the streets. Supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party march towards Islamabad after clearing shipping containers placed by authorities during a demonstration demanding Khan's release, in Hasan Abdal in Punjab province on Monday. Supporters of jailed …

Imran Khan's supporters end protest in Pak as midnight clash kills 6 cops
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4 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
Top News
4 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
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 …

7 killed in Pakistan in pro-Imran Khan protests, Army given shoot-at-sight order in Islamabad
4 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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4 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 …

Pakistani government deploys army to ward off Imran Khan protesters as deadly unrest grips Islamabad
4 weeks, 1 day 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
4 weeks, 1 day 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 supporters in showdown with Pakistan forces: What we know
4 weeks, 1 day 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
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

5 killed in Pak as Imran Khan's supporters march to Islamabad, clash with police
4 weeks, 1 day 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?
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 …

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

Pakistan govt fortifies Islamabad, as Imran Khan’s PTI gears up for Nov 24 protest
1 month ago

Pakistan govt fortifies Islamabad, as Imran Khan’s PTI gears up for Nov 24 protest

Firstpost  

The Pakistan government has decided to deploy the Pakistan Rangers and Frontier Constabulary personnel ahead of planned protest by former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party on November 24. Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf: gave a call last week for a long march to press for three demands: the release of the incarcerated party founder, against the alleged “stolen mandate” during February 8 …

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 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  

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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's 24th IMF bailout: Time for Army to get back to barracks, quit anti-India intrigue
3 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan's 24th IMF bailout: Time for Army to get back to barracks, quit anti-India intrigue

Firstpost  

Since independence, the Pakistan Army has persistently built the narrative that it is the ultimate saviour of Pakistan from the eternal enemy, India. The people fed with this narrative have been willing to accept the Army’s role in the economic and business life of the country The Pakistan government has heaved a collective sigh of relief for the International Monetary …

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, …

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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, who blames the military for his ouster and 12-month-old imprisonment on what he calls trumped-up charges, said on August 4 it would be "foolish" not to have "excellent" relations with the Army. "Given Pakistan's geographical position and the military's significant role in the private sector, it would be foolish not to foster such …

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 …

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 …

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 …

What’s behind Pakistan’s move to ban Imran Khan’s PTI?
5 months, 1 week ago

What’s behind Pakistan’s move to ban Imran Khan’s PTI?

Al Jazeera  

Analysts say the move could have been triggered by recent legal wins for the PTI — but could backfire on the government. “In 76 years since Pakistan’s independence, we’ve reached a point where we even hesitate to shake hands with one another,” Sharif said on June 26, lamenting the deep political divide in the country. Many observers believe the plan …

Pakistan government says it will ban Imran Khan’s opposition party PTI
5 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan government says it will ban Imran Khan’s opposition party PTI

The Independent  

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Pakistan government announces move to ban Imran Khan’s PTI
5 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan government announces move to ban Imran Khan’s PTI

Al Jazeera  

Islamabad, Pakistan – The Pakistani government has said it plans to ban Pakistan Terheek-e-Insaf, the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan. He also said the government planned to bring treason charges against Khan and two other senior party leaders – former President of Pakistan Arif Alvi and ex-Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Qasim Suri – as well …

Pakistan Minister says ‘angry’ Imran Khan should remain jailed till 2029 to ensure…
6 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan Minister says ‘angry’ Imran Khan should remain jailed till 2029 to ensure…

Live Mint  

Pakistani minister Ahsan Iqbal claimed on Saturday that many would prefer the incarceration of former PM Imran Khan till 2029 to ensure ‘economic stability’. The Federal Planning and Development Minister also insisted that the PTI would have to ‘show seriousness’ if Imran Khan wanted to hold dialogue with the government. “People come to us and tell us if Pakistan has …

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

Pakistan: First glimpse of Imran Khan since his arrest, probe launched over who leaked his photo from court
7 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan: First glimpse of Imran Khan since his arrest, probe launched over who leaked his photo from court

India TV News  

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan appeared in the Supreme Court on Thursday by video from prison, in connection with a case he has filed against amendments to Pakistan's anti-graft laws. His video appearance was expected to be streamed live on the court's website and YouTube, making it the first publicly seen visuals of the jailed leader since his arrest …

Can Pakistan’s Imran Khan and army patch up, a year after violent clashes?
7 months, 1 week 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 …

Pakistan: No end in sight to Army, Imran Khan confrontation
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan: No end in sight to Army, Imran Khan confrontation

Firstpost  

It remains to be seen how Gen Asim Munir will respond to Imran Khan’s incendiary words. The May 9 events set the army chief, Gen Asim Munir, squarely against Imran Khan. As Pakistan marked the anniversary of May 9, it became clear that the army and its fellow political travelers have not succeeded in entirely rooting out the Imran Khan …

Pakistan's ruling coalition blasts Imran Khan's party for wanting to hold talks only with Army
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan's ruling coalition blasts Imran Khan's party for wanting to hold talks only with Army

New Indian Express  

"He cries outside that he is the flag bearer of freedom and begs for negotiations behind the door," Rafique said, adding that the politicians would have to communicate with each other anytime later, if not sooner. Meanwhile, during an appearance on a Geo News show, PML-N leader Rana Sanaullah said that the PTI party's mindset was not political as it …

Pakistan: Imran Khan's Party Claims Former PM's Nephew 'Abducted' From Military Custody
8 months ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan's Party Claims Former PM's Nephew 'Abducted' From Military Custody

ABP News  

New Delhi: Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party on Saturday alleged that his nephew Hassan Niazi has been "abducted" from military custody and shifted to an undisclosed location to put pressure on him. "We strongly condemn the abduction of Imran Khan's nephew Hassan Niazi and another young PTI leader Ibad Farooq from military captivity. The spokesperson voiced great …

WORLD AFFAIRS | Can Pakistan’s fragmented mandate pave the way for a national charter of democracy?
9 months, 2 weeks ago

WORLD AFFAIRS | Can Pakistan’s fragmented mandate pave the way for a national charter of democracy?

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 08, 2024 17:45 IST - 9 MINS READ A simmering political crisis has continued in Pakistan even after the February 8 national and provincial elections. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party-backed independent candidates won 93 seats, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League won 74 seats, and the Pakistan People’s Party claimed 54. …

US lawmakers urge Biden administration to not recognise new Pakistan govt over alleged interference
9 months, 3 weeks ago

US lawmakers urge Biden administration to not recognise new Pakistan govt over alleged interference

India TV News  

Washington: At least 31 US lawmakers have signed a letter to President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging them to not recognise the new government of Pakistan until an investigation of election interference. Now, Pakistan is heading towards a coalition government between Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Pakistan Peoples Party, and four smaller parties with Shehbaz Sharif as the …

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

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

The Independent  

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

Hamstrung by history, divided by ambition
10 months ago

Hamstrung by history, divided by ambition

New Indian Express  

A neighbouring country under stress for long—especially one with whom we have had a troubled history—will not fade from the mind, whatever be its state. So many analysts are trying to figure what has changed in Pakistan after the recent general elections in which Imran Khan’s perceptibly popular party, Pakistan Tehreek e Insaaf, was axed out by a smart legal …

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