The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, led by imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan, has stated that it intends to “invite” External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to participate in its protests here. This news sparked a stern response from the ruling coalition on Saturday. On October 15 and 16, Mr. Jaishankar will be in Pakistan for the Council … Read more
Sayed Zulfi Bukhari, Imran’s adviser on international matters, said Geo News that Pakistan’s imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan would run for the position of Oxford University Chancellor. Mr Bukhari told a Pakistan-based media site on Thursday that the Chancellor’s position became vacant after Lord Patten, 80, retired after 21 years of service. Mr Khan, … Read more
The controversy surrounding the “Jeffrey Epstein List” has taken an unexpected turn, with former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram vehemently dismissing a social media claim that sought to link Imran Khan to the Epstein list. The assertion, made by a user on X (formerly Twitter), prompted a fiery response from Akram, who categorically shut down the … Read more
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s bid to contest the 2024 national elections in Pakistan has faced a setback as the election body rejected his nomination in two constituencies, citing legal and eligibility issues. The 71-year-old ex-cricket star, embroiled in a web of political and legal battles since his ousting in April 2022, remains unseen in … Read more
In a significant political move, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has officially filed his nomination papers for the upcoming 2024 national elections, as reported by local media outlet Geo News. The charismatic leader submitted his candidacy to contest a national assembly seat in his hometown of Mianwali. Imran Khan’s nomination comes against the backdrop … Read more
In a surprising turn of events, Pakistan faced a nationwide internet outage, coinciding with a virtual event organized by former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI). The disruption, reported by users experiencing difficulties accessing social media platforms, occurred just before the scheduled commencement of the PTI’s online gathering at 9 pm. According to internet … Read more
In a significant development, a Pakistani court has ordered an open trial for former Prime Minister Imran Khan inside the premises of Adiala Jail, where he has been detained since the end of September. The trial, related to the alleged leaking of state secrets, will be open to family members, the public, and the media. … Read more
In a significant development, Pakistan’s Supreme Court has accepted a bail application from former Prime Minister Imran Khan, as confirmed by his lawyer on Wednesday. This decision comes on the heels of another court declaring illegal Khan’s trial on charges related to leaking state secrets. Imran Khan, the former cricket star turned politician, has been … Read more
Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, has voiced concerns about his safety while incarcerated in Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. He believes that there may be another attempt on his life, possibly through “slow poisoning,” as a result of his refusal to leave the country. This claim comes following a special court’s indictment of … Read more
In a significant political development, Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan’s thrice-elected former prime minister, has made a triumphant return to his homeland after four years of self-exile in the United Kingdom. His return is strategically timed as he seeks to compete in the forthcoming elections against his main rival, former premier Imran Khan. The 73-year-old seasoned politician … Read more
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been arrested following a court verdict that sentenced him to three years in jail in the Toshakhana corruption case. The court also imposed a five-year disqualification from politics on Khan. The case revolved around allegations of illegal sale of state gifts. The arrest has significant political implications as … Read more
Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan alleged that the federal government is determined to drive him out of politics, reported The News International. He said that they trying their best to disqualify him ahead of the general elections. Referring to cases registered against him across the country, Khan said … Read more
Pakistan’s ousted prime minister Imran Khan on Monday said he wanted to improve strained relations with India during his tenure but the revocation of Kashmir’s special status became a “hurdle.” Khan, the 70-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician, also said that then Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa was even more inclined to have better ties with India. … Read more
Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif has warned opposition leader and former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, saying that the coalition government will deal with him, after the completion of the appointment process of the new Army chief. “The process will complete in two to three days. The excitement will end, after which we will deal … Read more
A leader of Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, Azam Khan Swati, said he has received an ‘obscene’ video featuring him and his wife by an unknown number. In the video posted by the party, Swati, in tears, is heard saying, “I was shattered when my wife called me and started crying. I asked my … Read more