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Police fire tear gas as thousands supporting former prime minister Khan arrive near capital
Read full article: Police fire tear gas as thousands supporting former prime minister Khan arrive near capitalAuthorities say police are firing tear gas canisters at supporters of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Pakistani police arrest thousands of Imran Khan supporters as capital under lock down ahead of rally
Read full article: Pakistani police arrest thousands of Imran Khan supporters as capital under lock down ahead of rallyA Pakistani security officer says police have arrested thousands of Imran Khan supporters ahead of a rally in Islamabad to demand the ex-premier’s release from prison.
Pakistan police raid former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party office and arrest its spokesman
Read full article: Pakistan police raid former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party office and arrest its spokesmanPakistan's Interior Ministry says police have raided the imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s political party office in Islamabad and arrested its spokesman for carrying out anti-state propaganda.
Pakistan's government accuses ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan of treason, deepening political turmoil
Read full article: Pakistan's government accuses ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan of treason, deepening political turmoilPakistan’s government says it plans to file treason charges against imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan for wrongfully dissolving parliament in 2022 and to ban his political party for allegedly receiving foreign funding.
A Pakistani court acquits ex-PM Khan but supporters' hopes of his release are dashed
Read full article: A Pakistani court acquits ex-PM Khan but supporters' hopes of his release are dashedA Pakistani court has overturned the conviction and seven-year prison sentence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife in a case relating to the legality of their marriage.
An appeals court in Pakistan upholds conviction of Imran Khan and his wife for unlawful marriage
Read full article: An appeals court in Pakistan upholds conviction of Imran Khan and his wife for unlawful marriageOfficials in Pakistan say an appeals court has upheld the conviction and seven-year prison sentence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife for their 2018 marriage which was found to be unlawful.
Key ally of Pakistan's prime minister demands end to ban on social media platform X
Read full article: Key ally of Pakistan's prime minister demands end to ban on social media platform XAn important ally of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif demanded the government lift a two-month-old ban on the social media platform X, saying it violates citizens’ right to speech and expression.
Pakistani court suspends sentence for ex-PM Khan and wife in a graft case but couple won't be freed
Read full article: Pakistani court suspends sentence for ex-PM Khan and wife in a graft case but couple won't be freedOfficials say a Pakistani appeals court has suspended a 14-year prison sentence for former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife in a corruption case.
Shehbaz Sharif returns as Pakistan's new premier as Imran Khan allies in parliament allege rigging
Read full article: Shehbaz Sharif returns as Pakistan's new premier as Imran Khan allies in parliament allege riggingLawmakers in Pakistan’s National Assembly have elected Shehbaz Sharif for a comeback term as prime minister.
Pakistan swears in new parliament amid chaotic scenes as Imran Khan's followers protests vote count
Read full article: Pakistan swears in new parliament amid chaotic scenes as Imran Khan's followers protests vote countPakistan’s National Assembly swore in newly elected members on Thursday in a chaotic scene, as allies of jailed former Premier Imran Khan protested what they claim was a rigged election.
Pakistani ex-Prime Minister Khan wants the IMF to link talks to an independent audit of the election
Read full article: Pakistani ex-Prime Minister Khan wants the IMF to link talks to an independent audit of the electionPakistan’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.
Pakistan blocks X for the sixth day as activists criticize the social media platform's shutdown
Read full article: Pakistan blocks X for the sixth day as activists criticize the social media platform's shutdownPakistan’s media regulators have blocked the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, with users across the country enduring the sixth day of sweeping disruptions, partial and complete shutdowns.
Rivals of Pakistan's ex-premier Khan name Shehbaz Sharif as joint candidate for prime minister
Read full article: Rivals of Pakistan's ex-premier Khan name Shehbaz Sharif as joint candidate for prime ministerThe political rivals of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan have announced details of a power-sharing agreement, naming Shehbaz Sharif as their joint candidate for prime minister.
Imprisoned former Pakistani premier Khan appeals 3 recent convictions
Read full article: Imprisoned former Pakistani premier Khan appeals 3 recent convictionsA lawyer for former Prime Minister Imran Khan says the legal team has appealed his recent convictions and sentences in three controversial legal cases.
Pakistan's premier defends the delay in releasing election results and denies the vote was unfair
Read full article: Pakistan's premier defends the delay in releasing election results and denies the vote was unfairPakistan’s caretaker prime minister is defending the widely criticized delay in announcing the results of last week's parliamentary election.
Allies of ex-premier Imran Khan secure biggest share of seats in Pakistan's final election tally
Read full article: Allies of ex-premier Imran Khan secure biggest share of seats in Pakistan's final election tallyPakistan's election body says independent candidates have secured the biggest number of parliamentary seats following last week's polls.
Pakistan hits back at criticism of election conduct and insists cellphone curbs were necessary
Read full article: Pakistan hits back at criticism of election conduct and insists cellphone curbs were necessaryPakistan has hit back at criticism over the conduct of its parliamentary elections, which were held amid sporadic militant attacks and an unprecedented suspension of all mobile phone services.
Pakistan's disillusioned voters wonder if new polls will change a country mired in political feuding
Read full article: Pakistan's disillusioned voters wonder if new polls will change a country mired in political feudingPakistan is holding parliamentary elections this week but many voters are disillusioned and wonder if the balloting can bring any real change in a country mired in economic crisis and a resurgent militancy.
Pakistan's imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan is convicted again, days before elections
Read full article: Pakistan's imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan is convicted again, days before electionsFormer Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been found guilty of corruption and sentenced to 14 years.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan gets 10 years in prison ahead of elections
Read full article: Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan gets 10 years in prison ahead of electionsA Pakistani court has convicted former Prime Minister Imran Khan of revealing official secrets and sentenced him to 10 years in prison.
Pakistan human rights body says an upcoming election is unlikely to be free and fair
Read full article: Pakistan human rights body says an upcoming election is unlikely to be free and fairPakistan’s independent human rights commission says there is little chance of free and fair parliamentary elections in the country next month because of “pre-poll rigging.”.
Pakistan's Imran Khan could face the death sentence in trial over revealing state secrets
Read full article: Pakistan's Imran Khan could face the death sentence in trial over revealing state secretsA Pakistani court has indicted the country's former Prime Minister Imran Khan on charges of revealing official secrets after his 2022 ouster from office.
Pakistan's self-exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returns home ahead of a parliamentary vote
Read full article: Pakistan's self-exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif returns home ahead of a parliamentary votePakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has returned home on a chartered plane from Dubai, ending four years of self-imposed exile in London as he seeks to win the support of voters in parliamentary elections due in January.
Pakistan's prime minister says manipulation of coming elections by military is 'absolutely absurd'
Read full article: Pakistan's prime minister says manipulation of coming elections by military is 'absolutely absurd'Pakistan’s interim prime minister says he expects elections to take place in the new year, dismissing the possibility that the country’s powerful military would manipulate the results to ensure that jailed former premier Imran Khan’s party doesn’t win.
Pakistan's Imran Khan will be imprisoned for 2 more weeks despite getting bail
Read full article: Pakistan's Imran Khan will be imprisoned for 2 more weeks despite getting bailA defense lawyer says Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan will remain in prison for another two weeks despite being granted bail.
Pakistani court suspends the corruption conviction and sentence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan
Read full article: Pakistani court suspends the corruption conviction and sentence of former Prime Minister Imran KhanA Pakistani appeals court has suspended the corruption conviction and three-year prison term of Imran Khan in a legal victory for the hugely popular but embattled former prime minister.
A Pakistani court delays ruling on ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan's conviction appeal
Read full article: A Pakistani court delays ruling on ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan's conviction appealOfficials say a top court in Pakistan’s capital is delaying a crucial ruling on an appeal from the country’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan against his recent conviction and three-year sentence in a graft case.
Pakistan arrests opposition leader accused of exposing official secrets, harming national interest
Read full article: Pakistan arrests opposition leader accused of exposing official secrets, harming national interestPakistan’s top investigation agency has arrested an opposition leader, who is a close aide of convicted former Prime Minister Imran Khan, alleging he exposed official secrets and harmed state interests.
Pakistan's caretaker prime minister sworn in as people celebrate Independence Day
Read full article: Pakistan's caretaker prime minister sworn in as people celebrate Independence DayAnwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has been sworn in as Pakistan’s prime minister to head a caretaker government that will oversee parliamentary elections.
Pakistan's parliament is dissolved to pave way for elections as Imran Khan seeks release from prison
Read full article: Pakistan's parliament is dissolved to pave way for elections as Imran Khan seeks release from prisonPakistan’s president has dissolved the National Assembly, or lower house of parliament, a first step in the countdown to a general election by mid-November.
Pakistan's imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan appeals his conviction and 3-year sentence
Read full article: Pakistan's imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan appeals his conviction and 3-year sentenceA Pakistani lawyer says his client, former Prime Minister Imran Khan, is asking a top court in Islamabad to suspend his conviction and three-year prison sentence in a graft case.
From prison, Pakistan's former Premier Imran Khan and his lawyer plan to challenge his graft case
Read full article: From prison, Pakistan's former Premier Imran Khan and his lawyer plan to challenge his graft caseA lawyer for Pakistan’s Imran Khan has met with him at a prison where the former prime minister is being held after his sentencing to discuss how to challenge the graft case that landed him behind bars.
Prison probably isn't the end of the political road for Pakistan's ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan
Read full article: Prison probably isn't the end of the political road for Pakistan's ex-Prime Minister Imran KhanFormer Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan is now an inmate at a high-security prison after being convicted of corruption and sentenced to three years.
Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan goes from high office to high-security prison after sentencing
Read full article: Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan goes from high office to high-security prison after sentencingPakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan has spent the night in a high-security prison after a court handed him a three-year sentence Saturday for corruption, a development that could end his future in politics.
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan handed 3-year sentence and moved to high-security prison
Read full article: Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan handed 3-year sentence and moved to high-security prisonPakistani police have arrested former Prime Minister Khan after a court handed him a three-year jail sentence for corruption.
Pakistan's Supreme Court rejects Imran Khan's request to halt his concealing assets trial
Read full article: Pakistan's Supreme Court rejects Imran Khan's request to halt his concealing assets trialPakistan’s Supreme Court has rejected a petition from former Prime Minister Imran Khan about halting his trial in a lingering case involving the concealing of assets after selling state gifts.
Pakistan gets a lifeline from the IMF with a new $3 billion bailout to help avoid default
Read full article: Pakistan gets a lifeline from the IMF with a new $3 billion bailout to help avoid defaultThe International Monetary Fund has agreed to provide $3 billion to Pakistan — a badly needed relief to bail out the impoverished country’s ailing economy.
Pakistan learned to respond with 'iron hands' after deadly political violence, official says
Read full article: Pakistan learned to respond with 'iron hands' after deadly political violence, official saysPakistan’s law minister says he expects a tougher armed response in the event of any repeat of political violence in the country.
Pakistan army fires 3 officers for failing to stop Khan supporters from attacking installations
Read full article: Pakistan army fires 3 officers for failing to stop Khan supporters from attacking installationsPakistan’s military says it has fired three senior officers over their failure to prevent violent attacks on public property and military installations by supporters of the country's former prime minister.
Pakistan's ex-premier Imran Khan softens demand for snap vote amid crackdown on party
Read full article: Pakistan's ex-premier Imran Khan softens demand for snap vote amid crackdown on partyPakistan’s embattled former Prime Minister Imran Khan has softened his year-long demand for new elections and suggested a committee be formed for talks with the government to end the country’s lingering political turmoil.
Pakistan's Imran Khan presses legal fight, gets protection from arrest in multiple terrorism cases
Read full article: Pakistan's Imran Khan presses legal fight, gets protection from arrest in multiple terrorism casesPakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has taken his legal battle to a court in the capital, Islamabad.
Pakistani police besiege Imran Khan's home as deadline for him to hand over suspects expires
Read full article: Pakistani police besiege Imran Khan's home as deadline for him to hand over suspects expiresPakistani police are keeping up their siege around the home of Imran Khan as a 24-hour deadline given to the former premier to hand over suspects sheltered inside expired.
Pakistani police surround Imran Khan's home, claim former leader is hiding suspects in recent riots
Read full article: Pakistani police surround Imran Khan's home, claim former leader is hiding suspects in recent riotsPolice have surrounded the home of former Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan, claiming he is sheltering dozens of people who were allegedly involved in violent protests over his recent detention.
Pakistan government supporters stage rare sit-in, protest release of former Premier Imran Khan
Read full article: Pakistan government supporters stage rare sit-in, protest release of former Premier Imran KhanThousands of Pakistan's government supporters are heading to the country's capital for a rare sit-in to protest the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Pakistan leader says those involved in violence following Khan detention will face terrorism trials
Read full article: Pakistan leader says those involved in violence following Khan detention will face terrorism trialsPakistan’s prime minister says authorities will go after those involved in violent protests following the detention of his predecessor, Imran Khan, including prosecution in anti-terrorism courts.
In Pakistan clashes, Khan showed he commands huge crowds. What's driving them?
Read full article: In Pakistan clashes, Khan showed he commands huge crowds. What's driving them?The arrest of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan earlier this week has shown how quickly his fervent loyalists can mobilize in large numbers.
Pakistan's Supreme Court orders the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan
Read full article: Pakistan's Supreme Court orders the release of former Prime Minister Imran KhanPakistan’s Supreme Court has ordered the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, whose arrest earlier this week sparked a wave of violence across the country by his supporters.
Pakistan deploys troops to halt unrest after ex-Prime Minister Khan is ordered held on new charges
Read full article: Pakistan deploys troops to halt unrest after ex-Prime Minister Khan is ordered held on new chargesPakistan’s government has called out the military in provinces roiled by violence following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan arrested, sparking violence
Read full article: Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan arrested, sparking violencePakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested and dragged from an Islamabad court as he appeared there to face charges in multiple graft cases, a dramatic escalation of political tensions that sparked violent demonstrations by his supporters in major cities.
Pakistani police file terrorism charges against ex-PM Khan
Read full article: Pakistani police file terrorism charges against ex-PM KhanPolice in the Pakistani capital have filed charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, 17 of his aides and scores of supporters, accusing them of terrorism and several other offenses after the ousted premier’s followers clashed with security forces in Islamabad the previous day.
Pakistan court rejects ex-PM Khan's plea to suspend warrant
Read full article: Pakistan court rejects ex-PM Khan's plea to suspend warrantA Pakistani court has rejected former Prime Minister Imran Khan's petition to suspend a warrant for him to appear in court in a graft case linked to his term in office.
After clashes, Pakistani police pause siege at ex-PM's home
Read full article: After clashes, Pakistani police pause siege at ex-PM's homePakistani police have paused efforts to arrest former Prime Minister Imran Khan on graft charges after clashes continued for a second day outside his home in the eastern city of Lahore.
Pakistani troops kill 2 militants in raid near Afghan border
Read full article: Pakistani troops kill 2 militants in raid near Afghan borderPakistan's military says security forces have killed two insurgents during a raid of a militant hideout in a former Pakistani Taliban stronghold near the border with Afghanistan.
Ally of ex-Pakistan PM wins confidence vote in blow to gov't
Read full article: Ally of ex-Pakistan PM wins confidence vote in blow to gov'tOfficials say a key political ally of Pakistan’s former prime minister has won a confidence vote in the Punjab Assembly to remain in his position as the top elected official.
Imran Khan urges followers to march on Islamabad without him
Read full article: Imran Khan urges followers to march on Islamabad without himPakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged his followers to resume their protest march on the country’s capital to demand early elections — even though he is staying out of the march, for now.
Party says Pakistan's ex-PM Khan delaying march on Islamabad
Read full article: Party says Pakistan's ex-PM Khan delaying march on IslamabadParty officials say Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has postponed the resumption of his protest march on the capital, Islamabad, to challenge his successor's government for later this week.
Pakistani ex-PM Khan, supporters start march to Islamabad
Read full article: Pakistani ex-PM Khan, supporters start march to IslamabadPakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan and thousands of his supporters have started a long-promised march to the capital, Islamabad, to challenge his successor's government and demand early elections.
Pakistan's election commission bars ex-PM Khan from office
Read full article: Pakistan's election commission bars ex-PM Khan from officeOfficials say Pakistan’s elections commission has disqualified former Prime Minister Imran Khan from holding public office for five years, after finding he had unlawfully sold state gifts and concealed assets as premier.
Pakistan court accepts ex-PM Khan's apology in contempt case
Read full article: Pakistan court accepts ex-PM Khan's apology in contempt caseA defense lawyer says a Pakistani court has accepted former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s apology in a contempt case stemming from his outburst against a female judge during a rally that was seen as a threat to the judiciary.
Police file terrorism charges against Pakistan's Imran Khan
Read full article: Police file terrorism charges against Pakistan's Imran KhanPakistani police have filed terrorism charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, escalating political tensions in the country as the ex-premier holds mass rallies seeking to return to office.
Pakistani govt chided for 'Drink less tea, save money' plea
Read full article: Pakistani govt chided for 'Drink less tea, save money' pleaA minister in Pakistan’s newly elected government is facing criticism following his plea to the nation to drink less tea to help save on imports amid a deepening economic crisis.
Pakistani ex-PM Khan demands new elections be set in 6 days
Read full article: Pakistani ex-PM Khan demands new elections be set in 6 daysPakistan’s defiant former Prime Minister Imran Khan has warned the government to announce the date of the next elections in the next six days otherwise he will again march on the capital along with 3 million people.
The AP Interview: New Pakistani FM seeks better ties with US
Read full article: The AP Interview: New Pakistani FM seeks better ties with USPakistan's new foreign minister says his country has resumed engagement with the United States after years of strained relations under former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Sharif sworn in as Pakistan's new PM after week of drama
Read full article: Sharif sworn in as Pakistan's new PM after week of dramaPakistan’s parliament has elected opposition lawmaker Shahbaz Sharif as the new prime minister, following a week of political turmoil that led to the weekend ouster of Premier Imran Khan.
Pakistan's embattled PM ousted in no-confidence vote
Read full article: Pakistan's embattled PM ousted in no-confidence votePakistan’s political opposition has toppled Prime Minister Imran Khan in a no-confidence vote in Parliament after several political allies and a key party in his ruling coalition deserted him.
Defiant Pakistani PM calls for street rallies in his support
Read full article: Defiant Pakistani PM calls for street rallies in his supportA defiant Prime Minister Imran Khan says he's in a fight to protect the country's sovereignty on the eve of a no-confidence vote in parliament with an opposition determined to unseat him.
Top Pakistan court hears arguments in major political crisis
Read full article: Top Pakistan court hears arguments in major political crisisPakistan’s top court has begun hearing arguments on whether Prime Minister Imran Khan and his allies had the legal right to dissolve parliament and set the stage for early elections.
Pakistan in political turmoil as leader dissolves parliament
Read full article: Pakistan in political turmoil as leader dissolves parliamentPakistan’s prime minister has thrown the country into political limbo, accusing the United States of attempting to oust him and cancelling a no-confidence vote he was poised to lose.
Snow cleared after deaths of 22 people at Pakistani resort
Read full article: Snow cleared after deaths of 22 people at Pakistani resortOfficials say roads at a popular Pakistani resort are clear after the deaths of 22 people who were stuck in their cars during a heavy snowstorm as temperatures plummeted.