ISLAMABAD — Pakistan federal authorities have outlawed all sorts of public gatherings in the capital region for two months ahead of a planned protest by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s party. Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) last week announced to protest in Islamabad on November 24 to force the government to release its jailed founding […]
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46 US lawmakers sign letter to President Joe Biden for Imran Khan’s release
WASHINGTON DC — In a major development, over 40 American lawmakers have called upon US President Joe Biden to advocate for the immediate release of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, along with all other political prisoners in the country and ensure their safety in line with the findings of the UN Working Group report, […]
No military trial for Imran Khan, UK foreign secretary assures MPs
LONDON — In response to concerns raised by British MPs regarding the imprisonment of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy in a letter to a Labour MP issued a detailed statement, saying there is “no indication” that Mr Khan will be tried in military courts. The letter was made public […]
Army dismisses possibility of deal with Imran Khan: UK newspaper
LONDON — Pakistan’s military has firmly ruled out the possibility of negotiating or striking a deal with imprisoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, British newspaper The Guardian reported, quoting senior military sources. The statement comes after the former prime minister expressed a willingness to engage in talks with the military leadership from his prison […]
‘March to Islamabad on November 24,’ Imran Khan gives ‘final call’ to supporters
RAWALPINDI — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has called on his supporters to march to Islamabad on November 24, his lawyer and sister said on Wednesday. Talking to reporters in Rawalpindi, lawyer Faisal Chaudhry said: “Imran Khan says this is the final call for a [anti-government] protest. The PTI founder has stressed that the […]
Imran Khan, other party leaders acquitted in section 144 violation case
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan along with other party leaders, has been acquitted in a case related to violating Section 144, ARY News reported. As per details, the Sessions Court in Islamabad announced the verdict, granting relief to Imran Khan, Asad Qaiser, Sheikh Rasheed, Faisal Javed, and other PTI leaders. The case […]
Will announce nationwide protest march date shortly: ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan
LAHORE — Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan on Monday said that in a few days he will announce the date for a nationwide “protest march” aimed at rallying support for his party’s demands. “This time, our people will not return to their homes. Our protest will continue until the restoration of the constitution, […]
Imran Khan’s post-arrest bails granted in four cases related to May 9 violence
LAHORE — An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has granted post-arrest bail to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan in four arson cases in Lahore and adjourned hearings in another eight ones till November 30. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supreme leader was booked in 12 cases in Lahore in connection with May 2023 violence, including for […]
Pakistan court directs jail authorities for meeting between Imran Khan and PTI leadership
ISLAMABAD — A Pakistan high court on Friday directed jail authorities to arrange a meeting of former prime minister Imran Khan with his party leaders next week, while an anti-terrorism court deferred his indictment in an army headquarters attack case. A three-member bench of the Islamabad High Court, headed by Justice Sardar Ijaz Ishaq Khan, […]
Extension of terms of armed forces’ chiefs ‘massacre of democracy’: Imran Khan
LAHORE — Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday that a two-year extension to the three services chiefs, including Army Chief Gen Asim Munir, is a “massacre of democracy, the rule of law, and the rights of the people.” Khan made the comments during a conversation with the media and his lawyers […]