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 […]
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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 […]
Imran Khan seeks govt’s timeframe on PTI demands progress as dialogue continues
RAWALPINDI — As the ruling coalition and embattled Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have officially entered dialogues, the latter sought government’s “timeframe” in connection with progress on their demands. Talking to journalists outside Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, following a meeting with PTI founder Imran Khan, the former ruling party’s Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Tuesday said: “There […]
Pakistan court grants interim bail to Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi in 32 cases
RAWALPINDI — An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has granted interim bail to Bushra Bibi, the wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) founder Imran Khan, in 32 cases related to the November 26 protest. ATC Special Judge Amjad Ali Shah approved her bail until January 13, allowing her temporary relief as legal proceedings continue. The cases […]
Imran Khan ‘defers’ civil disobedience movement on PTI leaders’ request
ISLAMABAD — Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has deferred the civil disobedience movement, announced following the party’s “do-or-die” protest in Islamabad, for a “few days on party leaders’ request”, his sister Aleema Khan announced. “He [Imran] is worried about the country […] he will wait for a few more days,” she said while […]
Toshakhana 2.0: Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi’s interim bail extended until January 7
ISLAMABAD — Islamabad District and Sessions Court has extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana 2.0 case until January 7. The District and Sessions Court of Islamabad extended the interim bails of the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, and Bushra […]
Islamabad court indicts Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi in new Toshakhana case
RAWALPINDI — A special court in Islamabad on Thursday indicted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder-chairman Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in the new Toshakhana case — also known as the jewellery set case. Special Court Central-I Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand, who presided over the hearing at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail, framed the charges on Khan […]