Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan calls off march to avoid ‘chaos’
2 years, 1 month ago

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan calls off march to avoid ‘chaos’

Al Jazeera  

Imran Khan also announced his party will resign from provincial assemblies in first rally since his assassination attempt. Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has called off the ‘long march’ to the capital Islamabad fearing chaos and announced his party would resign from state assemblies in a new bid to push for early elections. Al Jazeera’s Kamal Hyder, reporting from Islamabad, said Khan made a passionate plea to his supporters saying “chaos” would not be in the interest of Pakistan given that the country is facing an economic crisis. The Al Jazeera correspondent said that Khan’s decision to resign from the state assemblies of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was aimed at pressuring the government to call snap elections. ‘Red alert’ Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah – who Khan accuses of being involved in the assassination plot – issued a “red alert” on Friday, warning of security threats at the rally.

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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 …

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

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 …

Pakistani court indicts former Premier Imran Khan over May 2023 attacks on military posts
1 month, 1 week ago

Pakistani court indicts former Premier Imran Khan over May 2023 attacks on military posts

Associated Press  

ISLAMABAD — A Pakistani court on Thursday indicted imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and dozens of his associates on charges of inciting people to attack military and government installations last year, officials and his party said. A post on Khan’s X account on Thursday night announced a rally Dec. 13 in the northwestern city of Peshawar to pay tribute …

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 …

Pakistan says security forces handled Imran Khan supporters ‘without live ammunition’
1 month, 2 weeks 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 lifts lockdown after police crackdown, why was Islamabad under siege? Who is behind the protest?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan lifts lockdown after police crackdown, why was Islamabad under siege? Who is behind the protest?

Live Mint  

Pakistan is facing a massive protest for the release of former prime minister Imran Khan. Jailed former premier Imran Khan's party on Wednesday suspended "for the time being" its protest in Islamabad after a midnight crackdown by the authorities that reportedly killed four people and injured over 50 others. While Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan is leading the protest from jail, …

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 …

Pakistan ends lockdown after PTI calls off rallies, PM Sharif claims protests cost PKR 190 billion loss daily
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan ends lockdown after PTI calls off rallies, PM Sharif claims protests cost PKR 190 billion loss daily

India TV News  

Islamabad: Pakistani ended the lockdown and authorities arrested nearly 1,000 supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan who stormed the capital this week to demand his release, the city's police chief said on Wednesday. More than 1,000 arrested Islamabad's police chief, Ali Rizvi, denied that live ammunition had been used during the operation, which he said police had conducted …

​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 …

Imran Khan's PTI has turned Pak streets into protest hub: Here's how it's damaging the party
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Firstpost  

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

Everything we know about clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan in Pakistan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

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. open image in gallery A view of a damaged …

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 …

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 …

What’s next for Imran Khan’s PTI after Islamabad protest setback?
1 month, 2 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 …

Imran Khan aide Gandapur does a hat-trick, flees protest site with Bushra Bibi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Imran Khan aide Gandapur does a hat-trick, flees protest site with Bushra Bibi

India Today  

Imran Khan's close aide, Ali Amin Gandapur, has done it again. Gandapur, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, along with Imran Khan's wife, Bushra Bibi, were leading the protests in Islamabad, until they fled the scene. It wasn't until Wednesday morning that Gandapur, Bibi, and other PTI leaders resurfaced in Mansehra, in party stronghold Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the only province that Khan's …

Pakistan protests: 10 gripping images of deadly clashes
1 month, 2 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 …

Fact Check: Imran Khan supporters marching to Islamabad? No, this clip is not from Pakistan!
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fact Check: Imran Khan supporters marching to Islamabad? No, this clip is not from Pakistan!

India Today  

A massive protest launched by supporters of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has now been called off by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Khan’s party, following a government crackdown. A video now going viral allegedly shows a sea of Imran Khan supporters marching towards Islamabad against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government and the Pakistan army chief. India Today Fact Check found …

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party PTI calls off Islamabad protest 'for the time being' following govt crackdown
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan's party PTI calls off Islamabad protest 'for the time being' following govt crackdown

India TV News  

Islamabad: The Iman Khan party, PTI, in the early hours of Wednesday, announced that it was calling off its high-stakes Islamabad protest sit-in "for the time being", following a day of clashes between security forces and protesters in the city’s Red Zone ended in the party leadership’s hasty retreat, Dawn reported on Wednesday. Pakistani security forces launched an operation Tuesday …

Imran Khan's supporters end protest in Pak as midnight clash kills 6 cops
Top News
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
Top News
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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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, 2 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
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 …

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 Pakistan’s Islamabad
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Imran Khan supporters breach lockdown in Pakistan’s Islamabad

Al Jazeera  

Supporters seeking the release of Pakistan’s jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan broke through a ring of shipping containers locking down the capital, Islamabad, battled police, and ignored a government threat to respond with gunfire. Dozens more were injured, including journalists who were attacked by Khan’s supporters, who also beat a videographer covering the protests for The Associated Press news …

At least four killed as ex-Pakistan PM Khan’s supporters enter Islamabad
1 month, 3 weeks ago

At least four killed as ex-Pakistan PM Khan’s supporters enter Islamabad

Al Jazeera  

Thousands clash with police as they force their way into capital to demand jailed ex-prime minister’s release. Several members of Pakistan’s security forces are reported to have been killed as supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan forced their way into the capital, Islamabad. Four security service personnel were killed, the government said on Tuesday, as thousands defied a …

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 …

At least 6 killed in Pakistan’s capital during protests demanding ex-premier Imran Khan’s release
1 month, 3 weeks ago

At least 6 killed in Pakistan’s capital during protests demanding ex-premier Imran Khan’s release

LA Times  

Paramilitary soldiers fire tear gas shells to disperse supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, during clashes, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Tuesday. Supporters seeking the release of imprisoned Pakistani former Prime Minister Imran Khan broke through a ring of shipping containers blocking off the capital on Tuesday, and battled security forces despite a government threat to respond with …

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 …

Pakistani police clash with thousands of Imran Khan supporters marching to capital to demand his release
1 month, 3 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 …

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 …

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 …

Pakistan detains over 4,000 Imran Khan supporters before Islamabad rally
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan detains over 4,000 Imran Khan supporters before Islamabad rally

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of supporters of former PM march to the capital, demanding his release from jail and government’s resignation. Thousands of supporters of Imran Khan have been detained by police as Pakistan’s capital remains under lockdown in advance of a rally demanding the release of the jailed former prime minister and resignation of the current government. In a news conference, Interior …

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, …

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, …

Pakistani capital in lockdown before march by Imran Khan’s supporters
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistani capital in lockdown before march by Imran Khan’s supporters

Al Jazeera  

Pakistan’s capital has been placed under a security lockdown to prevent supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan from marching to Islamabad as part of the nationwide protests to seek his release. Authorities suspended mobile and internet services in “areas which present security concerns”, and blocked highways leading to Islamabad in advance of the nationwide “final call” protests organised …

Islamabad locked down ahead of planned protest by Imran Khan's party in Pakistan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Islamabad locked down ahead of planned protest by Imran Khan's party in Pakistan

India Today  

Amid stringent mea­sures put in place by the Pakistan government to thwart the protest march on Sunday, jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party is preparing to proceed with its highly anticipated march towards Islamabad. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has said that he will arrive in Swabi at 3pm to oversee the preparations for the planned protest …

Pakistan seals off its capital ahead of a planned rally by Imran Khan supporters
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan seals off its capital ahead of a planned rally by Imran Khan supporters

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 sealed off capital …

Pakistan govt fortifies Islamabad, as Imran Khan’s PTI gears up for Nov 24 protest
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Pakistan bans large gatherings in the capital ahead of a rally by Imran Khan's party
1 month, 3 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 …

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