The Latest Breaking News from Pakistan

Pakistan on edge as court is asked to decide whether ex-PM Imran Khan goes free or is rearrested

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan is returning to court to hear whether he will be shielded from renewed arrest or will be taken back into custody

The Independent UK · May 12, 2023

Pakistani diaspora in Australia protest against former prime minister Imran Khan's arrest

Members of the Pakistani diaspora, chanting "this terrorism has a uniform behind it", protest in Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan in Islamabad this week.

ABC News · May 12, 2023

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan granted bail, leaves court

A Pakistani court ordered former Prime Minister Imran Khan's release on bail for two weeks, his lawyer said on Friday, after his arrest in a land fraud case ignited deadly protests and a tussle with the military.

Reuters · May 12, 2023

Descent into chaos: on the state of Pakistan’s politics

Pakistan’s leaders are busy fighting each other instead of addressing the several crises such as the battered economy and terror attacks

The Hindu · May 11, 2023

Pakistan SC declares Imran Khan’s arrest 'illegal’

Pakistan SC declares Imran Khan’s arrest \'illegal’,​

The Times of India · May 11, 2023

Pakistan needs significantly more financing for successful bailout review -IMF

Pakistan needs significant additional financing for a successful completion of the long-stalled ninth review of the International Monetary Fund's bailout package, the IMF said in a scheduled press conference on Thursday.

Reuters · May 11, 2023

PCB threatens to move out of ACC if it is not allowed to host 4 first round games of Asia Cup

KARACHI: In a desperate bid to host some matches of the Asia Cup in Pakistan, the PCB is now trying to convince the Asian Cricket Council to allocate just four first round games in Pakistan or else they would have no option but to pull-out of continental body.

The Times of India · May 11, 2023

Pakistan’s top court orders Imran Khan released


ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the release of detained former prime minister Imran Khan, offering a major victory for the onetime leader who was arrested on graft charges, and escalating a political crisis that has engulfed the country.

Bangkok Post · May 11, 2023

Pakistan's Supreme Court orders release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan

The court ruled that Khan's arrest on Tuesday was illegal and said he should be released. Khan's arrest has sparked violence in major Pakistani cities.

WEKU · May 11, 2023

Pakistan: Supreme Court orders Imran Khan's immediate release after calling his arrest "illegal"

The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday declared Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan's arrest "illegal," and also directed for his immediate release. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 11, 2023