ISLAMABAD — The first and foremost demand of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the high-stakes talks with the government remains to be the release of its founder Imran Khan, The News reported citing a member of the committee from the ruling side. This committee member also confirmed that the former ruling party has continued to […]
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Imran Khan claims he was given chance to leave country on exile for three years
LAHORE — Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has claimed that he was offered a chance to leave the country on exile for three years but he declined. In a post on X on Friday, the 72-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician said, “I was offered the opportunity of a three-year exile while I was in Attock […]
Imran Khan’s PTI, govt to hold third round of talks next week to end political tension
ISLAMABAD — The second round of talks between the government and jailed former premier Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf party representatives concluded on Thursday with the commitment to meet again next week in a bid to end the prevailing political tension and instability in the country. National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq facilitated the talks held in […]
PTI claims Imran Khan was offered to be shifted his residence in Islamabad
RAWALPINDI — Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has claimed that Imran Khan was offered a deal under which he would be shifted to Bani Gala, his residence in Islamabad, to serve the remaining jail time, his lawyer said on Thursday. “[Imran] Khan said he was offered to be moved to Bani Gala. However, he stressed that he […]
Second round of talks between Imran Khan’s PTI and govt to be held today
ISLAMABAD — The government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will begin second round of dialogue on Thursday (today) afternoon, The News reported. The government and PTI negotiation committees’ in-camera meeting has been rescheduled from 11am to 3:30pm today. As per the spokesperson for the National Assembly, the committee members requested for changing the meeting’s timing. The […]
US PTI poised to launch drive for Imran Khan’s release on Trump’s oath-taking
NEW YORK — The PTI will start a campaign for the release of its leader Imran Khan on the oath-taking of US President-elect Donald Trump in Washington on January 20. According to sources, the party will hire trucks and use pictures and videos for propaganda against alleged human rights violations in Pakistan and the state […]
Imran Khan says ‘no need for deal after spending nearly 1.5 years in jail’
RAWALPINDI — Aleema Khan, the sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, said that the former prime minister has refused to strike any deal, asking “why he would enter any deal when he has already spent one-and-a-half years” in prison. “The PTI founder said that his cases have been wrapped up and he was […]
PTI negotiation team ‘granted permission’ to meet Imran Khan at Adiala jail today
RAWALPINDI — The negotiation committee of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is set to brief it’s incarcerated founder Imran Khan on the first round of parleys with the government at Adiala jail today (Thursday), after being granted permission to meet him at the facility, Geo News reported citing sources on Thursday. The PTI negotiators will brief […]
“Free Imran Khan”: Trump’s incoming envoy Richard Grenell calls for ex-Pakistan PM’s release
WASHINGTON — US President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming envoy for special missions, Richard Grenell, on Wednesday, called for the release of former Pakistani Prime Minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan, who is detained on charges of corruption in Pakistan. In an interview with the American news outlet Newsmax, Grenell discussed the relationship between […]
Pakistan won’t accept Trump administration pressure to release Imran Khan: Sanaullah
ISLAMABAD — Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah said on Tuesday the government “would not accept any pressure” from the new US administration led by President-elect Donald Trump to negotiate with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) or release its party founder Imran Khan. When questioned about potential pressure from the Trump administration in view […]






