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'Mass casualty' alert? Pakistan hospitals clear beds ahead of PTI protest

Hospitals in Islamabad have allegedly been ordered to prepare for a possible “humanitarian crisis” and “mass casualty incident” ahead of a planned September 27 protest by jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

The Times of India · Sep 22

Pakistan in crisis: PTI to hold Sept 27 stir 'at all costs'

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf plans a protest on September 27 for Imran Khan's release. Legal challenges have been filed against the detention of his three sisters. The party insists the demonstrations will proceed despite arrests of its leaders. Authorities state the protest will not be allowed to disrupt the capital city. Imran…

The Times of India · Sep 21

Pakistan jails sisters of Imran Khan before protest seeking his release

Police crack down on family and political supporters of former PM who say authorities are ‘slowly killing’ him in prison

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21

Imran Khan’s sister meets him after 9 months as Pakistan SC orders hospital transfer for jailed ex-PM

Noreen Niazi met her brother Imran Khan in Adiala Jail after nine months. The Supreme Court ordered weekly family meetings and his transfer to a hospital. Imran also met his wife, Bushra Bibi, for a longer duration. Medical reports indicated fluctuating blood pressure and anxiety for the former prime minister.…

The Times of India · Aug 19

Imran Khan's three years in jail spark protests across Pakistan; over 100 held

Over 100 supporters of jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan were arrested on Wednesday as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters held rallies nationwide to mark three years of his imprisonment. The demonstrations, which called for Khan’s release, saw police fire tear gas at protesters in Rawalpindi amid clashes and heightened…

The Times of India · Aug 6

Imran Khan's supporters stage protests across Pak to mark his 3 years in jail; over 100 held

Pakistani police arrested over 100 supporters of Imran Khan during nationwide protests. Rallies were held to mark three years since the former prime minister's imprisonment. Authorities used force and tear gas to disperse demonstrators in Punjab and Sindh provinces. Khan's party alleged denial of medical care and visitation rights for…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Pakistan faces fresh calls to end Imran Khan’s ‘solitary confinement’ as former PM marks three years in jail

Despite his imprisonment, Khan has remained Pakistan’s most influential opposition figure

The Independent UK · Aug 5

UN expert condemns Imran Khan’s 33 months in solitary confinement

Khan’s family have called for a protest march on 5 August jail to mark his three years of incarceration

The Independent UK · Jul 27

Pakistan HC grants Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi 2 weeks to begin arguments in Al-Qadir case

Imran Khan alongside Bushra Bibi has been granted a two-week window by the Islamabad High Court to initiate final arguments in their appeal regarding their conviction in the Al-Qadir corruption case. Additionally, the court dismissed various contempt petitions associated with securing signatures on legal documents. The allegations encompass a £190…

The Times of India · Jun 29

Imran Khan’s family fear he is going blind in Pakistan jail: ‘They want to break him’

The cricketer-turned-politician has been in solitary confinement for months

The Independent UK · May 24