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Pakistani court orders ex-PM Khan moved from jail to hospital

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered on Tuesday that jailed former prime minister Imran Khan be moved to hospital for medical checks, after a petition by his lawyers over claims of poor health.

Bangkok Post · Aug 18

Pakistani TikToker Shamso Bibi shot dead amid rising violence against women social media stars

Video shows two men intercepting a car and opening fire from a close range

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Imran Khan to move from prison to hospital, Pakistan’s Supreme Court orders

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The Independent UK · Aug 18

'Imran Khan's medical reports are alarming': Former Pakistan President Arif Alvi raises health concerns

With a heavy heart, former President Arif Alvi has raised alarming concerns over Imran Khan's troubling health situation. Recent medical evaluations reveal that Khan suffers from severe anxiety and high blood pressure, a consequence of his prolonged imprisonment and solitude. Alvi urgently calls for Khan's transfer to a hospital, stressing…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

'Needs to be moved to hospital now': Imran Khan's health in jail deteriorates

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan President Arif Alvi on Tuesday raised the alarm over jailed ex-PM Imran Khan’s worsening health, saying his medical reports were “alarming” and pointing to anxiety, heart palpitations and high blood pressure.

The Times of India · Aug 18

The Taliban has brought Afghanistan close to collapse, but resistance is growing

Five years after returning to power in Afghanistan, the Taliban’s rule remains as ultra-extremist as ever.

The Conversation · Aug 18

It’s time for freakishly gifted Harry Brook to come of age in England’s post-Bazball era

Test captaincy came too soon for 27-year-old but Pakistan series is latest chapter in year that could be the making of him

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

Jordan Cox embraces Test ‘clarity’ but with it comes unfamiliar role for England

Essex opener faces unenviable task batting at No 3 against a new-ball master like Mohammad Abbas in Pakistan series

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

Trump's foreign policy: Strongmen on speed dial, allies and partners on notice

TOI correspondent from Washington : Forget bombing Iran to end it as a civilization, US President Donald Trump on Sunday dropped bombshells on America's allies and partners, including India, to send a disquieting message: good ties with Washington may no longer guarantee its support in return.

The Times of India · Aug 17

Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan will one day reintegrate into India: Baba Ramdev

Yoga guru Ramdev said Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan would eventually “reintegrate” with India and urged patience. He also said no major religion was under threat in India, while calling for stronger national unity and opposing religious conversions.

The Economic Times · Aug 17