The Latest Breaking News from Imran Khan

Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan's party begins long march after talks with government fail

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party commenced a long march towards Islamabad following unsuccessful negotiations. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced the march from Lakki Marwat's Gandi Chowk as a response to political tensions. Negotiations between Khan's party and the government focused on various demands but ended in…

The Economic Times · 9h ago

Imran Khan supporters to march on Islamabad to demand his release

Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan are starting a march toward Islamabad to demand his release

The Independent UK · 16h ago

Pakistan braces for showdown as talks collapse, Imran Khan’s party to begin march

Imran Khan, 73, has been in jail since 2023 after being convicted in a corruption case. He is currently held at the high-security Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. PTI has also called for the release of Khan’s sisters and other people arrested ahead of the protest. It wants a proper medical…

The Times of India · 17h ago

Pakistan’s Imran Khan protests choke cargo routes as truckers refuse to move north

Pakistan's government has implemented measures to hinder supporters of Imran Khan from reaching Islamabad ahead of a planned march. Consequently, this has led to an accumulation of shipping containers in Karachi, affecting truck transport. As truckers fear confiscation of their vehicles, many have ceased operations heading towards Punjab. This situation…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Jail, isolation, crackdown: Why Pakistan’s establishment has failed to break Imran Khan

Islamabad had prepared for another confrontation. Roads were blocked, security forces deployed and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters were expected to march towards the capital demanding the release of their jailed leader, Imran Khan.

The Times of India · Sep 30

A city of containers: How Islamabad prepares for another Imran Khan showdown

Shipping containers have been deployed in Islamabad to restrict protesters ahead of a march for Imran Khan's release. Supporters of Imran Khan are frustrated with the government for blocking access to the city. Authorities have taken measures to prevent protests due to concerns about possible disruptions and vandalism. Residents of…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Why shipping containers appearing on streets is an ominous sign in Pakistan

They are an unmistakable warning of blocked streets, snarled traffic, and long detours across Islamabad and neighbouring Rawalpindi

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Islamabad locked down as PTI prepares for Imran Khan march

Leaders of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party have vowed to press ahead with nationwide demonstrations demanding his release, as authorities tightened security in Islamabad ahead of the planned march.

The Times of India · Sep 26

Pak govt crackdown forces PTI retreat? Imran's party likely to postpone Islamabad march

The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has decided to postpone its planned march to Islamabad from September 27 to October 4, party insiders said on Friday.

The Times of India · Sep 25

Imran Khan’s PTI postpones Islamabad march to October 4 amid security clampdown

Imran Khan's PTI party has decided to postpone its planned protest march to Islamabad until October 4. The decision follows the government's implementation of strict measures to prevent the protest from occurring. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi emphasized the party's determination to hold the march despite road blockades and closures of…

The Economic Times · Sep 25