Ensure foolproof security for Imran Khan's Lahore rally, Pak PM tells officials
2 years, 8 months ago

Ensure foolproof security for Imran Khan's Lahore rally, Pak PM tells officials

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the interior ministry to ensure foolproof security to his predecessor Imran Khan over security agencies issuing warning over threats to his life, news agency PTI reported. The security agencies had issued warning ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf rally at Lahore's Minar-e-Pakistan to be held on Thursday. "Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Interior Division to take effective and immediate steps for provision of foolproof security to ex-premier Imran Khan. Pakistan prime minister Shehbaz Sharif and Imran Khan, Earlier, the Lahore administration asked the organisers of the rally to install a bulletproof shield for him and also advised the former prime minister to use a bulletproof vehicle with a sunroof and windows shut to move to and from the venue of the rally.

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Pakistan jails 25 Imran Khan supporters over attacks on military sites
4 days, 15 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 …

Multiple crisis vectors destabilising Pakistan
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3 weeks, 2 days 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, 3 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’ …

Pakistan launches ’midnight raid’ to clear Imran Khan supporters from Islamabad after 6 killed in ’do-or-die’ protests
Trending News
4 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 …

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 …

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

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 …

Imran Khan's crimes enough to keep him jailed: Pakistan Defence Minister
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party set to stage rally in Islamabad
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party set to stage rally in Islamabad

The Hindu  

Pakistan's capital was tense on Sunday ahead of a planned rally by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party to press the government for his release. After the city administration revoked its no-objection certificate and sealed roads leading to the federal capital on August 22, the party put off its public gathering in Islamabad and rescheduled it for September 8. …

Pakistan arrests former spy chief seen as ally of jailed prime minister Imran Khan
4 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan arrests former spy chief seen as ally of jailed prime minister Imran Khan

The Independent  

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

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan says he is ready to hold talks with the military
4 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

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 …

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan's party announces countrywide protest for release of all arrested leaders
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan's party announces countrywide protest for release of all arrested leaders

Hindustan Times  

Islamabad, Pakistan authorities on Friday braced for a possible showdown with supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf after the party announced a countrywide protest for the release of all arrested party leaders. Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan's party announces countrywide protest for release of all arrested leaders Apart from the PTI, the rightwing Jamaat-e-Islami also announced a …

Pakistan PM extends olive branch to imprisoned Imran Khan, says 'let's sit and talk' amid sharp rivalries
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Pakistan PM extends olive branch to imprisoned Imran Khan, says 'let's sit and talk' amid sharp rivalries

India TV News  

Islamabad: In a surprising move, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appeared to extend an olive branch to his predecessor and fierce rival, the incarcerated former PM Imran Khan, by offering to hold talks with him if was facing any "troubles" in jail. Interestingly, Shehbaz also referred to the 2018 elections, which were won by Imran Khan's PTI, as "rigged", echoing …

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: 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 …

Pakistani authorities bar visitors for imprisoned ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan for 2 weeks
9 months, 1 week ago

Pakistani authorities bar visitors for imprisoned ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan for 2 weeks

The Independent  

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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 …

Pakistani ex-Prime Minister Khan wants the IMF to link talks to an independent audit of the election
10 months ago

Pakistani ex-Prime Minister Khan wants the IMF to link talks to an independent audit of the election

Live Mint  

Pakistani ex-Prime Minister Khan wants the IMF to link talks to an independent audit of the election ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan is writing a letter to the International Monetary Fund urging it to link any talks with Islamabad to an audit of the country's recent election, which his party alleges was rigged, an official from …

Pakistan: Imran Khan's PTI to hold countrywide protests on Feb 17 against alleged rigging in polls
10 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan's PTI to hold countrywide protests on Feb 17 against alleged rigging in polls

India TV News  

Pakistan elections: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has announced that it would hold "peaceful protests" across the country against alleged rigging in last week's elections and the "marginalisation of the PTI". Gohar also rejected reports of Imran Khan softening his stance and agreeing to hold talks with Bilawal Bhutto's Pakistan Peoples Party. Some party sources told Geo News …

Pakistan election results: Imran Khan scores 100 sans a ‘bat’, PTI to hold protest amid Nawaz Sharif's key meet
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan election results: Imran Khan scores 100 sans a ‘bat’, PTI to hold protest amid Nawaz Sharif's key meet

Hindustan Times  

Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Saturday claimed that President Arif Alvi would invite the PTI to form the government as they had secured a majority in the National Assembly, local media reports claimed. Gohar Khan, the chairman of Imran Khan's PTI party who also acts as the former prime minister's lawyer, called on "all institutions" in Pakistan to respect his …

Imran Khan’s PTI calls for nationwide protest amid delay in poll results
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Imran Khan’s PTI calls for nationwide protest amid delay in poll results

Live Mint  

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has called for a nationwide protest on Sunday to protect the sanctity of the vote as independent candidates are in the lead with 100 seats, ARY News reported. 2) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf -affiliated Independent candidates, too, moved to the Lahore High Court, challenging the results of the PP-164 and NA-118, where father-son duo Shehbaz Sharif and Hamza Shehbaz secured …

Party of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan says it aims to form government
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Party of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan says it aims to form government

ABC  

In short: Both Imran Khan and his main rival, three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, have declared victory in the Pakistan election. Both Imran Khan and his main rival, three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, have declared victory in the Pakistan election. Both Mr Khan and his main rival, three-time former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, have declared victory amid increasing …

Imran Khan: Run out?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Imran Khan: Run out?

Al Jazeera  

With exclusive access, we look at the events that led to Imran Khan and his party being sidelined in Pakistan’s elections. It’s more like a tsunami that will sweep the country.” This is what Imran Khan told People & Power when we started filming with him in 2010. Amid allegations of corruption and other wrongdoing, Khan spoke with People & …

Imran Khan's party claims victory in Pak elections; Sharif's PML-N makes counterclaim
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Imran Khan's party claims victory in Pak elections; Sharif's PML-N makes counterclaim

New Indian Express  

ISLAMABAD: Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan's party on Friday claimed victory in the general elections while alleging that results were being delayed to rig the outcome. In a statement, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party also asked PML-N's supreme leader Nawaz Sharif, who was the favourite to win as he was backed by the powerful Army, to concede defeat. There …

Pakistan: Imran Khan's Absence Looms Large Amidst Election Campaigns
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan's Absence Looms Large Amidst Election Campaigns

The Quint  

In Lahore’s bustling Old City, the stronghold of the Sharif family's Pakistan Muslim League-N, milk shop owner Rafiq Butt, who is one of the many fans of cricketer and former Prime Minister Imran Khan, is amazed by the absence of posters of Khan’s political party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in his neighborhood. There are even posters of independent candidates here but …

Imran Khan's message from jail ahead of elections: 'Wait at polling station until the polling agent...'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Imran Khan's message from jail ahead of elections: 'Wait at polling station until the polling agent...'

India TV News  

Islamabad: Former Pakistan premier Imran Khan, who is currently lodged in jail, urged his supporters on Wednesday to wait outside polling booths after casting their votes, as rival political parties held large rallies to mark the end of the election campaign period. "Encourage the maximum number of people to vote, wait at the polling station.and then stay peacefully outside the …

Pakistan elections 2024: How the military has bowled a bouncer to Imran Khan
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Imran Khan’s conviction a week before election is a mirror image of the past: diplomats
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Imran Khan’s conviction a week before election is a mirror image of the past: diplomats

The Hindu  

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s latest conviction in the ‘Cipher Case’ on Tuesday, which comes just 10 days before general elections, is a dramatic development, but one in step with past elections that have been “managed”, said diplomats who have served there, who indicated that this year’s election winners would also be “selected, rather than elected” by the military …

Imran Khan warns of further instability in Pakistan in absence of fair polls
11 months ago

Imran Khan warns of further instability in Pakistan in absence of fair polls

The Hindu  

Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has sought a level playing field for his party in the run-up to the February 8 general elections, saying a lack of fairness in conducting polls would lead to further “instability and uncertainty”. Mr. Khan said the establishment could not “dismantle the party since it has roots in the masses”. Mr. Khan also …

Pakistan: Major blow to Imran Khan as EC rejects 90 per cent of PTI leaders candidacy for 2024 polls
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan: Major blow to Imran Khan as EC rejects 90 per cent of PTI leaders candidacy for 2024 polls

India TV News  

Pakistan elections: In a major blow to former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Pakistan Election Commission on Saturday rejected his candidature for the upcoming country’s parliamentary election. Election officials disallowed Khan’s candidacy because of his conviction and what they said was his disqualification under the constitution, according to documents. Imran's lawyers term ECP's move an injustice The 71-year-old former cricketer …

Pakistan elections 2024: How an imprisoned Imran Khan is using AI to campaign
1 year ago

Pakistan elections 2024: How an imprisoned Imran Khan is using AI to campaign

Firstpost  

A voice clone of ex-prime minister Imran Khan giving an impassioned speech on his behalf was released by his party. The AI generated speech The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party used artificial intelligence to create a four-minute message from the 71-year-old, headlining a “virtual rally” hosted on social media overnight Sunday into Monday despite internet disruptions that NetBlocks said were consistent with …

Pakistan: Imran Khan claims 'another attempt on his life' possible in prison through slow poisoning
1 year, 1 month ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan claims 'another attempt on his life' possible in prison through slow poisoning

India TV News  

After his indictment in the cipher case and rejection of his bail pleas, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday claimed that there would be "another attempt" on his life in prison, probably through "slow poisoning" as he refuses to leave the country. This attempt may also be in the form of slow poisoning," said the 71-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf …

Pakistan indicts former PM Imran Khan for leaking state secrets
1 year, 2 months ago

Pakistan indicts former PM Imran Khan for leaking state secrets

Al Jazeera  

The former leader, removed in a no-confidence vote in April 2022, faces a potential jail sentence of 14 years. A Pakistani court has indicted Imran Khan for leaking state secrets, according to reports. A spokesperson for Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e Insaf party said the men were charged under the colonial-era Official Secrets Act in a closed-door trial, adding the ruling would …

Pakistan: Police arrest over 100 workers of Imran Khan's party in Lahore over solidarity rally
1 year, 2 months ago

Pakistan: Police arrest over 100 workers of Imran Khan's party in Lahore over solidarity rally

India TV News  

More than 100 workers of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party were arrested in Lahore after they held a rally in support of their jailed leader. PTI workers convention organisers' home and law chambers are raided and vandalised, but a convicted absco­nder prisoner, Mian Nawaz Sharif, is given full protocol," said PTI Secretary General Omar Ayub Khan on …

Probe finds ex-Pak PM Imran Khan and top party leadership involved in orchestrating May 9 violence
1 year, 2 months ago

Probe finds ex-Pak PM Imran Khan and top party leadership involved in orchestrating May 9 violence

The Hindu  

Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan and several top leaders of his party were directly involved in orchestrating the unprecedented anti-government violence on May 9, a joint investigation team has informed an anti-terrorism court in Lahore. A Joint Investigation Team was constituted to probe the violence in Punjab province following the arrest of Mr. Khan, the chairman of the …

Pakistan arrests opposition leader accused of exposing official secrets, harming national interest
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan arrests opposition leader accused of exposing official secrets, harming national interest

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s top investigation agency has arrested an opposition leader, who is a close aide of convicted former Prime Minister Imran Khan, for exposing official secrets and harming state interests, according to case documents revealed Sunday. Shah Mahmood Qureshi, a two-time foreign minister, was arrested Saturday night at his Islamabad home by the Federal Investigation Agency on charges of …

Pakistan’s political roller coaster continues
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan’s political roller coaster continues

The Hindu  

Now that the Pakistan Parliament has been dissolved, with former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan still the single most popular politician in the country, sentenced to a three-year jail term on corruption charges and also barred from politics for five years, Pakistan has entered a familiar cycle of multiple uncertainties. Editorial | Stifling dissent: On Imran Khan’s arrest and Pakistan’s …

Pakistan's imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan is allowed a brief visit by his wife
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan's imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan is allowed a brief visit by his wife

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan was allowed a …

Imran Khan’s ‘life under threat’ in jail, says Pakistan ex-PM’s party
1 year, 4 months ago

Imran Khan’s ‘life under threat’ in jail, says Pakistan ex-PM’s party

Al Jazeera  

Khan was arrested and sent to jail for three years following his conviction in a corruption case by a court in Islamabad. Islamabad, Pakistan – Jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party says it is concerned about his safety and security in prison, where “his life is under threat”. Shah Mehmood Qureshi, vice chairman of Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, …

Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan goes from high office to high-security prison after sentencing
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan goes from high office to high-security prison after sentencing

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan awoke Sunday as an inmate in a high-security prison after a court handed him a three-year sentence for corruption, a development that could end his future in politics. Government figures on Saturday welcomed Khan’s arrest and conviction, with the Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari describing it as “comeuppance” for the opposition leader. He …

Upon arrest, Imran Khan urges followers not to ‘sit at home in silence’
1 year, 4 months ago

Upon arrest, Imran Khan urges followers not to ‘sit at home in silence’

Live Mint  

The ousted Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, addressed his supporters in a pre-recorded video on August 5, stating that his arrest was "expected" after being convicted in the Toshakhana case and sentenced to three years in prison. In the tweet accompanying the video, the 70-year-old Khan mentioned that his arrest was part of fulfilling the "London Plan" made by …

Pakistan: High-security alert in Islamabad & Rawalpindi, Imran Khan shifted to Attock jail after handed 3-year sentence
1 year, 4 months ago

Pakistan: High-security alert in Islamabad & Rawalpindi, Imran Khan shifted to Attock jail after handed 3-year sentence

Firstpost  

Police personnel have been deployed at key roads of Rawalpindi. Police have declared a high-security alert in Islamabad and Rawalpindi amid apprehensions of protests after the court’s verdict, Pakistan-based ARY News reported. Khan was shifted to Attock jail in Pakistan’s Punjab province amid tight security on Saturday after a trial court found the former prime minister guilty of “corrupt practices” …

Fears of more political violence as Pakistan prepares for general elections – with or without Imran Khan
1 year, 4 months ago

Fears of more political violence as Pakistan prepares for general elections – with or without Imran Khan

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. After Khan spent the past 16 months since his …

’Imran Khan responsible for economic crisis in Pakistan’ says Pakistan PM
1 year, 5 months ago

’Imran Khan responsible for economic crisis in Pakistan’ says Pakistan PM

Live Mint  

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehvbaz Sharirf has blamed his predecessor Imran Khan for the economic conditions in the country claiming that Khan's corruption and bad governance were the root cause of the problem. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested on 9 May, sparking protests by his supporters and subsequent attacks on Pakistani military and government installations. Imran Khan came to …

Imran Khan may be charged with treason in cypher case: Pakistan Defence Minister
1 year, 5 months ago

Imran Khan may be charged with treason in cypher case: Pakistan Defence Minister

India Today  

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan could be facing charges of treason in the Cypher case, said Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. Now, Pakistan's Federal Minister, Khawaja Asif, said that the PTI supremo used a "diplomatic cypher for political purposes and he could be charged with treason for using the Pakistan government's classified document for vested interests". Asif Khan has termed …

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’s interior minister accuses Imran Khan of exposing official secrets for political gains
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan’s interior minister accuses Imran Khan of exposing official secrets for political gains

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s interior minister on Wednesday accused former Prime Minister Imran Khan of “exposing an official secret document” last year to falsely claim he was ousted from power in a plot by Washington. The government plans to bring criminal charges against Khan over the action, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah told reporters in Islamabad, alleging that the former premier’s abuse …

Imran Khan: ‘Why has UK not spoken up about Pakistan dismantling democracy?’
1 year, 6 months ago

Imran Khan: ‘Why has UK not spoken up about Pakistan dismantling democracy?’

The Telegraph  

Imran Khan has criticised the United Kingdom for not speaking up on behalf of his opposition party, which he says is being systematically eradicated by Pakistan’s powerful military in the “most draconian crackdown” in the country’s history. More than 80 senior politicians from Mr Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf party have quit in recent weeks, with many claiming they were jailed or …

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