ISLAMABAD — In anticipation of a virtual rally organized by supporters of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party led by former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Pakistani government has implemented a shutdown of popular social media platforms. Users in key cities such as Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad reported difficulties accessing Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and […]
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Pakistan Supreme Court declares Imran Khan’s ‘arrest illegal’, orders his immediate release
ISLAMABAD — In a major relief for Imran Khan, Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Thursday declared the former prime minister’s arrest “illegal” and ordered his immediate release after he was produced before a bench on its orders. According to reports, The order to produce 70-year-old Khan was issued by a three-member bench, comprising Chief Justice of […]
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan arrested outside Islamabad High Court
ISLAMABAD — Former Prime Minister of Pakistan and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan was arrested on Tuesday by Pakistani Rangers outside the Islamabad High Court, reports said. Reports said, Khan was in court to renew his bail when the Rangers made the arrest on National Accountability Bureau (NAB)’s request. He was picked up by […]
Former Pak PM Imran Khan appears in court wearing bulletproof helmet
LAHORE — Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was seen outside court in Lahore wearing a makeshift bulletproof helmet that resembled a black hood, fully guarded by four men with bulletproof shields and an aide guiding him to an anti-terror court for seeking an extension in bail in three of the scores of cases registered […]