Custody sergeant murder accused ‘sad’ that officer died, jury hears Louis De Zoysa is accused of shooting dead Metropolitan Police custody sergeant Matt Ratana. The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023
Cash-strapped Pakistan welcomes arrival of first shipment of discounted crude from Russia Pakistan's government has welcomed the arrival of the first shipment of discounted crude from Russia under a key Islamabad-Moscow deal The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023
‘Foreign-backed drive to remove Khan’: UK Pakistanis protest Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party organises a protest in London to show force ahead of Pakistan’s October vote. Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2023
Crisis-hit Pakistan set to present budget as IMF watches Pakistan hopes budget will help unlock more than $2.5bn left in $6.5bn IMF bailout programme expiring this month. Al Jazeera · Jun 9, 2023
Imran Khan supporters say their businesses targeted in Pakistan Authorities in Punjab province deny any acts of vengeance against ex-PM’s political party and its supporters. Al Jazeera · Jun 8, 2023
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan granted bail on murder charges Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan has secured bail over murder charges, blocking his arrest for 14 days, his lawyer Gohar Khan says. The New Daily · Jun 8, 2023
Pakistan army vows to punish ‘planners’ of violent protests Military also denies allegations of human rights abuses after PTI said some of its members were tortured in custody. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan accused in lawyer murder case Lawyer Abdul Razzaq Shar was shot by unknown gunmen and had accused Khan of high treason, police say. Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2023
Pakistan: Jahangir Khan Tareen to announce new political party tomorrow Pakistani politician Jahangir Khan Tareen, once former Prime Minister Imran Khan's closest aide, will announce his new political party, mostly comprising the former ruling party's defectors, on Thursday, ARY News reported. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jun 7, 2023
‘Picked up by armed men’: Pakistani TV journalist returns home after 24 hours About 24 hours after being “picked up at gunpoint”, Pakistani TV journalist Zubair Anjum returned home in Karachi in the wee hours of Wednesday, Dawn reported. Newslaundry · Jun 7, 2023
Repeated arrests, filthy cells: Inside Pakistan's crackdown Hammad Azhar, who has served as Pakistan's finance and energy minister, says police and plain-clothed officials have burst into his home six times in recent weeks, smashed his belongings and threatened his 82-year-old father, warning that his daughter would be abducted. Reuters · Jun 6, 2023
Pakistan's embattled Imran Khan faces blackout on local media Coverage of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan has disappeared from all mainstream news channels in the country after the media regulator asked networks to block out people involved in rioting last month, a Reuters survey showed on Monday. Reuters · Jun 5, 2023
Pakistan's Imran Khan openly accuses military of trying to destroy his party Pakistan's embattled former Prime Minister Imran Khan has accused the powerful military and its intelligence agency of openly trying to destroy his political party, saying he had "no doubt" he would be tried in a military court and thrown in jail. Reuters · Jun 4, 2023
Why two luxury London homes are at the centre of Pakistan’s turmoil The unrest that engulfed the country after Imran Khan’s arrest is linked to valuable properties in the British capital. They have raised concerns about the UK’s status as a haven for political elites and their money The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2023
Bangkok Post · Jun 3, 2023 Imran Khan: Generals want to stop me from winning LAHORE, Pakistan: Imran Khan says Pakistan’s military establishment wants to stop his opposition party from winning the next election, paving the way for a weak government as the country seeks to stave off a financial crisis.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2023 Imran Khan’s political games leave him isolated as Pakistan army destroys party Allies desert former prime minister amid disappearances and torture as powerful military reasserts control
The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023 Rally demands release of Pakistani human rights lawyer taken by armed men in Karachi Dozens of protesters are holding a rally in Pakistan’s biggest city of Karachi to demand the release of a top rights lawyer, after he was abducted by armed men the previous day
Al Jazeera · Jun 2, 2023 Top official from Khan’s party arrested; ex-PM says will sue NAB Parvez Elahi arrested over corruption charges as PTI chief Imran Khan threatens to sue gov’t agency that arrested him.
Al Jazeera · Jun 2, 2023 Pakistani lawyer and activist Jibran Nasir abducted, wife says Prominent lawyer and rights activist picked up by unidentified men amid ongoing crackdown on ex-PM Imran Khan’s party.
Bangkok Post · Jun 1, 2023 Bedlam reigns in Afghanistan and Pakistan Afghanistan and Pakistan are sinking deeper into disarray, and the US bears a significant share of the blame. As long as this long-troubled region remains in turmoil, Islamist terrorism will continue to thrive, with grave implications for international security.
Al Jazeera · Jun 1, 2023 Questions raised over top leaders quitting Imran Khan’s party Former Pakistani prime minister has said senior leaders were pressured into leaving the party ‘at gunpoint’.
Reuters · Jun 1, 2023 President of Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's party arrested in Lahore -Geo News The president of former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan's party was arrested in the eastern city of Lahore on Thursday, local channel Geo News said.
The New Daily · May 31, 2023 High Court grants Pakistan’s Imran Khan bail extension until June 19 The bail for Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan has been extended until June 19 in the Al Qadir Trust graft case, his lawyer says.
Reuters · May 31, 2023 Bail for ex Pakistan PM Imran Khan extended by three days - lawyer The bail for Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been extended by three days in the Al Qadir Trust graft case, his lawyer said on Wednesday.
Al Jazeera · May 31, 2023 HRW urges Pakistan to not try civilians in military courts Rights group says practice violates international law after ex-PM Imran Khan’s supporters handed over to army for trial.