Imran Khan says Pakistan gov’t, army ‘scared I will win election’ Ex-PM tells Al Jazeera, ruling coalition and military want him ‘removed from the electoral field in an election year’. Al Jazeera · May 18, 2023
Who’s Maulvi Abdul Kabir, Afghanistan’s new Taliban-appointed PM? Kabir has been associated with Taliban leadership since 2006, when Mullah Omar appointed him as a military commander. Al Jazeera · May 18, 2023
Tahawwur Rana very relaxed after 26/11 Mumbai attacks: U.S. court document Pakistani-origin terror convict Tahawwur Rana, whose extradition to India has received a green signal, was “very relaxed” in the days after the 26/11 attacks. The Hindu · May 18, 2023
Concerns as Pakistan moves to try Khan supporters under army laws Rights groups criticise decision to use military courts to try civilians, say it risks violating right to due process. Al Jazeera · May 18, 2023
Pakistan's Imran Khan says he won't join corruption probe Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is facing corruption charges, said on Thursday he would not join an investigation by the powerful anti-graft agency while he was out on bail. Reuters · May 18, 2023
Pakistani police besiege Imran Khan's home as deadline for him to hand over suspects is to expire Pakistani police are keeping up their siege around the home of Imran Khan as a 24-hour deadline given to the former premier to hand over suspects sheltered inside is about to expire The Independent UK · May 18, 2023
'Clock has hit midnight': China loans pushing world’s poorest countries to brink of collapse A dozen poor countries are facing economic instability and even collapse under the weight of hundreds of billions of dollars in foreign loans, much of them from the world’s biggest and most unforgiving government lender, China The Independent UK · May 18, 2023
Pakistan braces for unrest as Imran Khan fears another arrest ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s former premier Imran Khan said the police have surrounded his house in the eastern city of Lahore to potentially arrest him again, stoking concerns of a repeat of the violent clashes between his supporters and security forces last week. The Times of India · May 18, 2023
Setarah Qasimi's Matildas dreams follow her family's incredible journey from Quetta to Cranbourne West Setarah Qasimi and her family have gone from narrowly avoiding bombings in Hazara Town markets to fostering dreams of Matildas stardom in Mildura. Now family and football have given them hope for the future. ABC News · May 17, 2023
Ex-Pakistan PM Khan says police surrounded his home in Lahore Imran Khan says he fears re-arrest as police surround his house over claims he is hiding suspects in recent riots. Al Jazeera · May 17, 2023
Factbox-Pakistan's military courts spotlighted in Khan crisis Pakistan's government has said it will try in military courts suspects accused of attacking army installations in countrywide protests in the wake of the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan last week. Reuters · May 17, 2023
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan says police surrounded his house, arrest imminent Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said police had surrounded has his house and that his arrest was imminent. Reuters · May 17, 2023
Pakistan: Punjab interim govt gives 24-hour ultimatum to Imran Khan's party to hand over "terrorists" hiding at his residence Pakistan's Punjab province interim government gave a 24-hour ultimatum to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to hand over "30-40 terrorists who have taken refuge" in former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Zaman Park residence in Lahore, Geo News reported. Dynamite News · May 17, 2023
Pakistan official gives Khan 24 hours to hand over riot suspects Ex-PM Imran Khan accused of sheltering aides and supporters wanted over attacks on army following his arrest last week. Al Jazeera · May 17, 2023
The Times of India · May 17, 2023 India to begin SAFF Championship campaign against Pakistan KOLKATA: India will begin their SAFF Championship 2023 campaign with a match against Pakistan in Bengaluru on June 21.
Reuters · May 17, 2023 Ex-Pakistan PM Khan says police surround his house, fears re-arrest Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday that police had surrounded his house and that he expected to be rearrested soon, after the government warned him to hand over supporters who it blamed for attacks on the army.
The Independent UK · May 17, 2023 Right groups call on Pakistan not to try 'arsonists' from political protests in military courts A leading international rights group and a Pakistani watchdog are calling on Pakistan not to try civilians who were involved in recent anti-government protests before military courts
Al Jazeera · May 16, 2023 Pakistani government to try violent protesters under army laws People were seen burning and attacking police, gov’t buildings, official and public vehicles, and military assets.
Reuters · May 16, 2023 Pakistan to try ex-PM Khan's violent supporters under army laws Pakistan's civilian and military leaders on Tuesday said that rioters and their backers who attacked state assets and military installations to protest the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan will be tried under army laws.
The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023 Imran Khan granted bail in more cases relating to corruption charges Former Pakistan prime minister says there are plans to rearrest him and reiterates call to followers to hold peaceful protests
The Hindu · May 16, 2023 With militants changing tack, Rajouri-Poonch sector an uphill challengefor security agencies Militants are changing tack in the Pir Panjal valley to outsmart the security agencies and survive longer in a region with topography “as tough as Afghanistan’s mountains”, officials say. The valley comprises the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch, and includes 225 km of the Line of Control (LoC) with…
Reuters · May 16, 2023 Factbox-Wife of Pakistan's Khan, charged with graft, is known for spirituality Bushra Khan, the wife of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan, is facing corruption charges in the same case that led to his arrest on May 9. On Monday, he accompanied her to a court that granted her protective bail.
The Hindu · May 16, 2023 Man arrested for message on social media The Vijayapura Police arrested a 31-year-old man on the charge of creating enmity between communities, after he posted a message, Pakistan Zindabad, on his social media handle.
TechRadar · May 16, 2023 Pakistan's free VPN users get their data allowance tripled with relief code Despite connections now being restored in Pakistan, further disruptions could be likely. Here's how to get the most out of Windscribe's free VPN.
Al Jazeera · May 16, 2023 At least 16 killed as Pakistan tribes clash over coal mine Officials say incident is part of decades-old tribal rivalry over mine in Darra Adam Khel area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.