Pakistan minister says Khan should be tried in military court Interior Minister accused ex-PM of personally planning the attacks on military installations after his arrest on May 9. Al Jazeera · May 30, 2023
Pakistan's Khan gets bail on new charge of abetting violence - lawyer Pakistani former prime minister Imran Khan was on Tuesday granted bail on a new charge of abetting violence against the military by his protesting supporters after he was arrested and detained on May 9 in a corruption case, his lawyer said. Reuters · May 30, 2023
Pro-Imran Khan Pakistani TV journalist abducted last week freed No one claimed responsibility for Sami Abrahim’s abduction, but it is widely believed he was held by security agencies. Al Jazeera · May 30, 2023
Imran Khan called for questioning over attacks on Pakistan military buildings ISLAMABAD: Imran Khan has been summoned by Pakistan authorities to face questioning over the outbreak of violence that followed his brief detention earlier this month in which military buildings were attacked, as pressure mounts against the former premier amid a crackdown on his party and supporters. The Times of India · May 30, 2023
Morning Digest | Recep Tayyip Erdogan wins historic Turkey runoff vote; IPL 2023 final moved to reserved day due to persistent rains, and more The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day The Hindu · May 29, 2023
Pakistan to try 33 supporters of former Premier Imran Khan in military courts over recent violence Pakistan’s government says that 17 more supporters of Imran Khan would be tried in military courts over recent anti-government violence, bringing the overall number of followers of the former prime minister facing military tribunals to 33 so far The Independent UK · May 26, 2023
'I am not at all safe,' says ex-Pakistani PM Khan as he condemns mass arrests of supporters Pakistan's former prime minister and PTI party leader Imran Khan was released on bail on May 12 after being arrested on graft charges. Since then, he says he has been "isolated" at his home, cut off from the senior leadership of his party, while thousands of his supporters have been… France 24 · May 26, 2023
Second Pakistani journalist missing, family alleges abduction Both Sami Abraham’s family and Karachi-based independent BOL television, where he works, say he has been kidnapped. Al Jazeera · May 26, 2023
Pakistan's Imran Khan calls for immediate talks amidst stand-off with military Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday appealed for immediate talks with state officials, as pressure increased on him amidst a crackdown on his top aides and supporters that has seen thousands arrested as well as many leaving his party. Reuters · May 26, 2023
Pakistan slaps travel ban on ex-PM Imran Khan amid row with army FIA bans Khan, his wife and hundreds of PTI leaders from travelling abroad amid standoff with the military. Al Jazeera · May 26, 2023
Pakistan minister defends trial of Khan supporters in army courts ‘They planned it’: Defence Minister Asif alleges military installations in different cities were targeted deliberately. Al Jazeera · May 25, 2023
Pakistani journalist, supporter of former Prime Minister Imran Khan goes missing, second in 2 weeks Pakistani police, the family and the employer of a prominent TV journalist, known for his public support of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, say he is missing The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
Sixteen to face Pakistan military trial for violence after ex-PM Khan's arrest - lawyer A Pakistani court in the eastern city of Lahore on Thursday handed 16 civilians over to the military for trial over their suspected involvement in violent protests following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan this month. Reuters · May 25, 2023
Pakistan's ex-premier Imran Khan softens demand for snap vote amid crackdown on party Pakistan’s embattled former Prime Minister Imran Khan has softened his year-long demand for new elections and suggested a committee be formed for talks with the government to end the country’s lingering political turmoil The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
Al Jazeera · May 24, 2023 Ex-PM Imran Khan’s PTI hit by more resignations in Pakistan Chaudhry, senior vice president of the PTI, quits party, Secretary General Umar resigns from post.
The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023 Even this violence and chaos won’t shake the military’s hold over Pakistan The arrest of Imran Khan has led to mass protests and a constitutional crisis looms. But politicians still see the army’s approval as the only way out, says former senator Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar
Al Jazeera · May 24, 2023 Why have dozens of leaders quit Imran Khan’s party in Pakistan? Since Khan’s arrest and the violence that followed, more than two dozen PTI leaders have quit the beleaguered party.
Reuters · May 24, 2023 Pakistan considering banning party of ex-PM Imran Khan - minister Pakistan is considering banning former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party for attacking the state, the defence minister said on Wednesday, a decision likely to enrage his supporters and exacerbate his confrontation with the military establishment.
The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023 ‘He’s fighting for our future’: Pakistan’s young voters rally behind Imran Khan Attempts to jail and harass the cricketer turned politician have only strengthened his support among young people
Al Jazeera · May 23, 2023 Journalist Imran Riaz Khan still missing in Pakistan Since his arrest at Sialkot airport, neither his family nor police appear to know the commentator’s whereabouts.
The New Daily · May 23, 2023 Pakistan’s Imran Khan questioned over corruption charges An anti-graft agency has questioned former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan over corruption charges, his lawyer says.
Reuters · May 23, 2023 Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan questioned on graft charges - lawyer Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday was questioned by an anti-graft agency on corruption charges, his lawyer said, less than a week after he rejected a summons to appear and denounced the allegations against him.
Al Jazeera · May 23, 2023 Pakistan’s Imran Khan gets bail from anti-terrorism court The ex-PM has been granted bail until June 8 in eight cases related to violence at the court complex in March this year.
The Times of India · May 23, 2023 Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan gets bail from anti-terrorism court ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan won bail in multiple cases from an anti-terrorism court in Islamabad, a temporary respite that may help calm his supporters and cool tensions with the powerful military and the government.
The Independent UK · May 23, 2023 Pakistan's Imran Khan presses legal fight, gets protection from arrest in multiple terrorism cases Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has taken his legal battle to a court in the capital, Islamabad