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Arrest of Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan sparks deadly clashes with supporters

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested and dragged from court Tuesday as he appeared to face charges in multiple graft cases, a dramatic escalation of political tensions that sparked violent demonstrations by his angry supporters in several major cities.

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Pakistan: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan arrested in Islamabad; political temp shoots up

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was taken into custody from a court premises in Islamabad in a corruption case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Party officials: Imran Khan arrested in court in Islamabad

Officials from the party of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan say he has been arrested as he appeared in a court in the capital, Islamabad, to face charges in multiple graft cases

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Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan arrested at Islamabad court

Protests after former prime minister is arrested over corruption allegations during court appearance in the capital.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan army slams Imran Khan for murder attempt allegations

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s army criticized former premier Imran Khan for accusing one of their senior officials of orchestrating assassination attempts against him and challenged the ex-cricket star to address the matter in court.

The Times of India

Pakistan could default without IMF bailout loans, Moody’s warns

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan could default without an International Monetary Fund bailout as its financing options beyond June are uncertain, Moody’s Investor Service said.

The Times of India

At SCO summit, India, Pakistan squabble over Kashmir, ‘terrorism’

Analysts say leaders from South Asian rival countries were ‘more worried about internal politics than foreign policy’.

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Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to boost trade, lower border tensions

The two neighbours ‘reaffirm their desire to pursue continuous and practical engagement’ in bilateral talks.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan, Afghan Taliban agree to boost trade, lower tension

Pakistani authorities and Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed foreign minister have agreed to enhance trade and lower tensions amid a surge of militant attacks

The Independent UK

China, Pakistan and Afghanistan FMs hold talks in Islamabad

Foreign ministers from all three nations promise to pursue trilateral cooperation efforts as political ties deepen.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan set to host trilateral dialogue with China, Afghanistan

The meeting is taking place following the Chinese and Afghan foreign ministers’ arrival in Islamabad.

Al Jazeera

Exclusive-Pakistan makes its first purchase of discounted Russian oil

Pakistan has placed its first order for discounted Russian crude oil under a deal struck between Islamabad and Moscow, the country's petroleum minister said, with one cargo to dock at the port of Karachi in May.

Reuters

How Imran Khan’s poll demand sparked a new Pakistan crisis

ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan premier Imran Khan’s bid for snap elections has evolved into a constitutional crisis, with the government pushing back against a Supreme Court order to carry out two provincial polls, raising concerns over the future of the democratic process.

The Times of India

Australian man’s jail sentence for writing critical letter to Pakistan military a ‘torment’ for family

Family of Hasan Askree, 53, who was jailed for five years in 2020, say case is a grave miscarriage of justice

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The Independent UK

‘I need a life’: Afghans stuck in Pakistan hotels living in fear as they await evacuation to UK

Some of those who have been stranded in hotels in Islamabad for months talk of their anxiety and distress

The Independent UK

Abandoned by the country they served: Hundreds of Afghans eligible for UK stranded in Pakistan

Exclusive: The government has stopped evacuation flights from Islamabad and tells those waiting they must find their own place to live or face a year-long delay

WEKU

In a polarized Pakistan, Imran Khan accuses opponents of conspiracies

As a deeply polarized Pakistan confronts political and economic crises, Imran Khan, the embattled former prime minister, speaks with NPR from his home in Lahore.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Earthquake in Afghanistan Kills at Least 13, Nine of Them in Pakistan

At least 13 people were killed and more than 90 injured in Pakistan and Afghanistan after a magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck late on Tuesday, government officials said. At least nine people were killed and 44 injured in northwest Pakistan, a Pakistani government official said, and hospitals in northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa…

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Al Jazeera

At least 13 dead after earthquake jolts Afghanistan, Pakistan

Tremors of the magnitude 6.5 quake were felt as far as the Indian capital New Delhi.

The Times of India

Imran Khan gets protective bail in 2 terrorism cases

LAHORE: Pakistan's ousted premier Imran Khan on Tuesday secured protective bail from the Lahore High Court in three cases, including two related to terrorism, registered against him over the violence that took place outside the judicial complex in Islamabad last week.

The Independent UK

Pakistani police arrest scores more Imran Khan supporters

Pakistani police have arrested scores more supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan for attacking officers over the weekend outside an Islamabad court where the ousted premier was to appear on graft charges

Al Jazeera

Imran Khan’s ‘fascism’ jibe as Pakistan police file new cases

Statement follows police filing ‘terrorism’ and other charges against the ex-PM over the weekend clashes in Islamabad.

Reuters

Pakistan police arrest dozens of supporters of former PM Imran Khan

Police in Pakistan have arrested dozens of supporters and aides of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in raids in two cities as part of a crackdown on those involved in recent clashes with the security forces, Khan's party and police said on Monday.

Daily Mirror

Cricketer and ousted Pakistan PM Imran Khan charged on suspicion on terrorism offences

Supporters of the former Pakistani Prime Minister and cricketer clashed with police in Islamabad outside the court where he was set to appear in a corruption proceedings on Saturday

The New Daily

Police file terrorism charges against Khan

Pakistani police have accused former prime minister Imran Khan and his supporters of terrorism following clashes in the capital Islamabad.

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