In Pakistan, old hopefuls jostle to turn around struggling economy New gov’t will have to deal with soaring inflation, increasing poverty, low forex reserves and weakening infrastructure. Al Jazeera · Feb 6, 2024
Pakistan Elections: Disillusioned Voters Wonder if Change is Possible Pakistan's parliamentary elections are approaching, but voter disillusionment is high. Many doubt if the vote can bring real change to the country's politi... Top News · Feb 5, 2024
Army looms large as Nawaz Sharif eases towards fourth term in Pakistan Military has put its faith in former PM for fourth time, leading many to believe election outcome is already decided The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2024
Pakistan polls and the certainty of another ‘selected’ PM: What Nawaz return could mean for Indo-Pak ties Barring an unforeseen development, Pakistan's general elections on February 8 are widely expected to bring Nawaz Sharif back to office for a fourth time in a span of 35 years. Such political longevity is rare in Pakistan, especially as the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) could never complete… Newslaundry · Feb 5, 2024
Jailed Khan Looms Large Over Flawed Pakistan Election Pakistan goes to the polls this week in an election that rights observers have dubbed deeply flawed, with the country's most charismatic politician languishing in jail, barred from taking part. International Business Times · Feb 5, 2024
Pakistan election 2024: By the numbers As 128 million voters prepare for the February 8 election, Al Jazeera decodes the key numbers shaping Pakistan. Al Jazeera · Feb 5, 2024
Khan's Party Navigates Pakistan Blackouts To Keep Campaign Alive Former prime minister Imran Khan's party has redefined election campaigning in Pakistan with its social media rallies and use of AI technology in a bid to sidestep a nationwide crackdown that has followed it online. International Business Times · Feb 4, 2024
Pakistan: Inquiry initiated against Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khan for "anti-state" speech Aleema Khan, sister of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, has been summoned by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on charges of "anti-state" speech. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Feb 4, 2024
Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan and wife jailed for seven years after marriage ruled illegal Former cricketer's mariage to Bushra Bibi ruled to break Pakistani law Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2024
Imran Khan and his wife sentenced in ‘un-Islamic’ marriage case Pakistani former PM says case was created to ‘humiliate’ him and Bushra Bibi, who were sentenced to seven years each The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2024
Pakistan’s Imran Khan, wife now get 7 years jail for marriage law violation Verdict follows another case in which Khan and Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 14 years in prison for corruption. Al Jazeera · Feb 3, 2024
Imran Khan and Wife Sentenced to 5 Years for Marriage Law Violation Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife have been convicted and sentenced to 5 years in Pakistan for violating marriage laws. Top News · Feb 3, 2024
Pakistan Court Finds Ex-PM Khan's Marriage Illegal A Pakistan court on Saturday ruled former prime minister Imran Khan's marriage to his third wife illegal under Islamic law and sentenced the pair to seven years each in jail, his party said. International Business Times · Feb 3, 2024
Pakistan election 2024: Which are the major political parties? From the left to the right, mapping the major stakeholders in the general election on February 8. Al Jazeera · Feb 3, 2024
Dynamite News · Feb 2, 2024 Sentence given by 'Puppets': Imran Khan questions court verdict in Toshakhana case The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan said on Thursday that the verdicts given against him and his wife Bushra Bibi were coming from "elsewhere" and their "puppets" were merely announcing them, The Express Tribune reported. Read further on Dynamite News:
International Business Times · Feb 1, 2024 Bhutto Heir Forging Third Way In Polarised Pakistan Politics Brandishing an oversized arrow and rallying support in Pakistan's northern tribal region, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari claims he is the only candidate pointing a way out of polarised politics ahead of next Thursday's election.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024 Thursday briefing: What Imran Khan’s 14-year prison sentence means for Pakistan In today’s newsletter: The cricket star turned politician has been convicted of corruption and banned from office – but is that the end of his story?
The Hindu · Jan 31, 2024 Winners and losers: On Pakistan democracy, Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif The real winner in the unfolding developments in Pakistan, which is grappling with enormous economic challenges, is the military and the real loser, the country’s democracy
The Times of India · Jan 31, 2024 NorthEast United hold wasteful Jamshedpur FC as Jamil makes ISL comeback KOLKATA: Khalid Jamil pumped his fist in the air and celebrated passionately as Imran Khan put Jamshedpur FC in the lead in the 33rd minute against NorthEast United FC in Jamshedpur on Wednesday.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2024 Pakistani military use age-old tactics to keep Imran Khan away from election Former PM, once military’s golden boy, has been sentenced in two separate cases to 10 and 14 years
Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2024 Rolex to diamonds: What’s landed Pakistan’s Imran Khan a 14-year jail term? The ex-PM denies he profited from the sale of ‘state gifts’ but prosecution says their value was concealed.
Top News · Jan 31, 2024 Imran Khan, Former Pakistani Premier, Sentenced to 14 Years Imran Khan, Pakistan's former premier, and his wife have been sentenced to 14 years in prison in a corruption case, according to officials.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2024 First Thing: US rightwing conspiracy theory claims Taylor Swift is an ‘election psyop’ Far-right influencers claim singer is ‘Pentagon asset’ conspiring to ‘manipulate’ voters after ‘rigged’ Super Bowl favors Chiefs. Plus, documents show fossil fuel industry knew of climate danger as early as 1954
Dynamite News · Jan 31, 2024 PTI founder Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi sentenced to 14 years in jail in Toshakhana case An Accountability Court (AC) in Pakistan on Wednesday sentenced Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi to 14 years in jail in the Toshakhana case. Read further on Dynamite News:
Top News · Jan 31, 2024 Imran Khan sentenced to prison for illegal activities ahead of election Imran Khan, Pakistan's former prime minister, faces back-to-back legal blows as he is sentenced to prison for illegal activities and leaking state secrets.